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Marjorie A. Neubauer

Marjorie A. Neubauer

June 2, 2016

Marjorie A. Neubauer, age 54, of Hastings, passed away at United Hospital in St. Paul on June 2, 2016. She was born in Guantanamo Bay, Cuba on February 8, 1962 to Gerald and Sue Neubauer. She is survived by her daughter, Tara Carey; parents; brother, David (Angie) Neubauer; sister, Rebecca (Daniel) Valette; the family dog, Benji; and many other...

John Allen Strangis

John Allen Strangis

June 2, 2016

John A. Strangis Age 69 of Apple Valley, passed away on June 2, 2016. Preceded in death by parents, Bruno and Julila. Survived by wife, Cheryl; children, Anthony (Tania) Strangis, Angie (Brian) Brinkmeier, Lauren Kerr, and Matthew (Alecia) Schreckenberg; 6 grandchildren; siblings, Mark and Dawn; and many nieces, nephews, relatives, and friends. Memorial Service 7PM, Wednesday, June 8 with gathering...

Ronald R. Thurmes

Ronald R. Thurmes

June 1, 2016

Ronald R. Thurmes, age 71, of Hastings, died Wednesday, June 1, 2016 at Mayo Clinic in Rochester. Ronald Richard was born December 23, 1944 in Hastings to Henry and Mary (Frost) Thurmes. A 1962 graduate of Hastings High School, he was a 40-year employee of 3M prior to retirement. Ron married Brenda Norton on November 3, 2007 in Hastings....

Robert Dale Carlton

Robert Dale Carlton

June 1, 2016

Robert Dale Carlton Age 83 of Apple Valley, died on June 1, 2016 surrounded by loving family. Bob was proud to have served in the US Army and was a member of the American Legion. He graduated from the University of MN with a degree in Electrical Engineering. Bob was a longtime employee of 3M, retiring after 30 years. He...

Tara Rose Jahnke

Tara Rose Jahnke

May 29, 2016

Tara Rose Jahnke, age 36, of Hastings, passed away on May 29, 2016 at her home. She was born October 13, 1979 to Joseph and Linda Zitzmann. Tara went to Waconia Elementary School, Pueblo West Elementary and Middle Schools and graduated from Eagan High School. She went on to college and graduated from Metro State University. Tara worked at...

Sandra J. Tourville

Sandra J. Tourville

May 28, 2016

Sandra J. Tourville, age 73 of Hastings, died peacefully on Saturday, May 28, 2016 at her home following an extended illness. Sandra J., the daughter of Everett and Mildred (Freyhoff) Tourville, was born on October 16, 1942, in Eau Claire, Wisconsin. Sandra was a longtime homemaker as well as a receptionist at Fluegel Law Firm in Hastings. She was...

Sandra Lee Meier

Sandra Lee Meier

May 28, 2016

Sandra Lee Meier, age 61 of Prescott, WI died unexpectedly Saturday, May 28, 2016, surrounded by her loving family. Sandra, the daughter of James and Norma (Cook) Edwards was born on October 19, 1954 at Eglin AFB in Florida. After graduating from Alamogordo, New Mexico High School in 1972, she was united in marriage to Michael L. Meier at...

Lillian H Lanman

Lillian H Lanman

May 27, 2016

Lillian H. Lanman, age 100, of Hastings, passed away May 27, 2016. Lillian was born on June 16, 1915 in Alida, Minnesota, the daughter of Jennie (Erikson) and G. Adolph Bjelke. She was baptized and confirmed in the Lutheran faith. Following the death of Lillian's father (1918); her mother, brother Bjorn and Lilliam sailed on the Stavangerfjord to Norway....

Grace M Schultze

Grace M Schultze

May 27, 2016

Grace M. Schultze, Age 80 of Mpls. born May 20, 1936 in Ottertail Township, MN to Arthur and Ruth Nicholson, passed away May 27, 2016. Grace was preceded in death by her husband, Reynold. She will be missed by her son, Kevin; granddaughter, Ashley; siblings: David and Raymond Nicholson and Florence Petersen. A funeral service will be held at 11...

Phyllis E. Just

Phyllis E. Just

May 27, 2016

Phyllis E. Just

Phyllis E. Just was born Nov.11, 1916 in Helena Montana to parents John J. Just and Carla F. Just . She is preceded in death by infant brother John “Freddy” Just and beloved sister Margaret C. Just.

Both of Phyllis’s parents emigrated from Denmark to America around the turn of the century. Her dad worked as a mine supervisor...

Donald Charles Johnston, Sr.

Donald Charles Johnston, Sr.

May 26, 2016

Donald Charles Johnston, Sr. Our hero, best friend and father, Donald Charles Johnston, Sr. was born on July 14, 1919 in Missoula, Montana. When the Great Depression hit our nation in 1929 Don’s family was forced to leave Montana and move to Minneapolis to survive. The family settled in North East Minneapolis where Don attended Edison High School, graduating in...

John F. Leary

John F. Leary

May 25, 2016

Leary, John age 87 of Minneapolis passed away Wednesday, May 25th. Preceded in death by wife of 50 years, Harriet; parents, sisters, Theresa Berryhill and Patricia Schlict. Survived by son, Greg Leary, daughter, Denise (Stuart) Mueller, grandson, Chris Mueller and brother, Daniel. Funeral service 11 a.m. Tuesday, May 31st at Henry W. Anderson Mortuary, 3640 23rd Ave S, visitation one...

Tracy Lynn Anderson

Tracy Lynn Anderson

May 24, 2016

Tracy L. Anderson, age 50 of Hastings, died suddenly on Tuesday, May 24, 2016 in Hastings. Tracy Lynn, the daughter of Lawrence and Mariette (Feero) Seiffert, was born on November 24, 1965, in Reno, Nevada. Following her graduation from Braham, MN High School, Tracy continued her education at Bethel College as well as Inver Hills College. At Bethel, she...

Evelyn M. Swanson Johnson

Evelyn M. Swanson Johnson

May 24, 2016

Evelyn M. Swanson (Johnson) age 96, former Bloomington resident, passed away May 24, 2016 at Walker Methodist Health Center, Minneapolis, where she had been a resident for the last two and a half years. Born May 7, 1920 in Minneapolis to William and Olga (Dongoske) Johnson, Evelyn graduated from South High School in June, 1938. She married Harry Swanson on...

James L. Kelley

James L. Kelley

May 22, 2016

Kelley, James L. Age 90, from Lake Crystal and Backus, MN. Passed away on May 22, 2016 surrounded by his loving family. Jim was preceded in death by his parents, Dewey and Sylvia Kelley; and great-grandson, Jonathan. He is survived by his wife of 71 years, Esther; daughter, Shirley (Art) Wells; Grandchildren, Kelley (fianc? Tony Ackerman) Knake, Jennifer (Declan) Duddy...

Robert W. Liddle

Robert W. Liddle

May 20, 2016

Robert W. Liddle, age 74 of Lake Elmo, formerly of Hastings died on Friday, May 20, 2016. "Bobby", the son of Verne and Bernice (Sommers) Liddle, was born June 21, 1941 in Hastings, MN. He was a graduate of Hastings High School, class of 1960. Bob worked for the Waterous Company which produces fire protection equipment in St. Paul....

Blake W. Keeler

Blake W. Keeler

May 19, 2016

Keeler, Blake W. Age 61, of Eagan. Passed away on May 19, 2016 surrounded by his loving family after complications from cardiac arrest. Preceded in death by his son, Josh; father, Phil; and brother, Mark. Survived by loving wife of 40 years, Shelly; children, Adam (Rachel) and Ashley (Maxx); grandchildren, Jocelyn, Alex and Avery; mother, Evelyn; brother, Mike (Nancy); sister,...

Eileen D. Schommer

Eileen D. Schommer

May 14, 2016

Eileen D. Schommer, age 86, of Hastings, died peacefully on Saturday, May 14, 2016 surrounded by her family at her home following a short illness. Eileen was born on July 31, 1929 in Empire Township to George and Alvina (Peine) Burr. She graduated from Hastings High School in 1947 and was united in marriage to Raymond C. Schommer on...

Loretta Gorgus

Loretta Gorgus

May 12, 2016

Loretta Gorgus, age 92 of South St. Paul and long-time resident of Hastings, died peacefully on Thursday, May 12, 2016. Loretta, the daughter of Ferdinand and Ruth (Poore) Pechacek, was born on January 18, 1924 in Denmark Township, Washington County, Minnesota. A Hastings High School graduate of 1941, Loretta was united in marriage to Emmett M. Gorgus in 1946....

Theresa "Terri" Kern

Theresa "Terri" Kern

May 10, 2016

Theresa L. Kern, age 55 of Prescott, Wisconsin, died peacefully on Tuesday, May 10, 2016 at the University of Minnesota Medical Center, Minneapolis, surrounded by her family and friends. Theresa Lynn, the daughter of Donald and Ruth (Reisch) Moberg, was born on June 25, 1960 in Chicago, Illinois. Following her graduation from Main West High School in Des Plaines,...

Marjorie A. Neubauer

Marjorie A. Neubauer

June 2, 2016

Marjorie A. Neubauer, age 54, of Hastings, passed away at United Hospital in St. Paul on June 2, 2016. She was born in Guantanamo Bay, Cuba on February 8, 1962 to Gerald and Sue Neubauer. She is survived by her daughter, Tara Carey; parents; brother, David (Angie) Neubauer; sister, Rebecca (Daniel) Valette; the family dog, Benji; and many other...

John Allen Strangis

John Allen Strangis

June 2, 2016

John A. Strangis Age 69 of Apple Valley, passed away on June 2, 2016. Preceded in death by parents, Bruno and Julila. Survived by wife, Cheryl; children, Anthony (Tania) Strangis, Angie (Brian) Brinkmeier, Lauren Kerr, and Matthew (Alecia) Schreckenberg; 6 grandchildren; siblings, Mark and Dawn; and many nieces, nephews, relatives, and friends. Memorial Service 7PM, Wednesday, June 8 with gathering...

Ronald R. Thurmes

Ronald R. Thurmes

June 1, 2016

Ronald R. Thurmes, age 71, of Hastings, died Wednesday, June 1, 2016 at Mayo Clinic in Rochester. Ronald Richard was born December 23, 1944 in Hastings to Henry and Mary (Frost) Thurmes. A 1962 graduate of Hastings High School, he was a 40-year employee of 3M prior to retirement. Ron married Brenda Norton on November 3, 2007 in Hastings....

Robert Dale Carlton

Robert Dale Carlton

June 1, 2016

Robert Dale Carlton Age 83 of Apple Valley, died on June 1, 2016 surrounded by loving family. Bob was proud to have served in the US Army and was a member of the American Legion. He graduated from the University of MN with a degree in Electrical Engineering. Bob was a longtime employee of 3M, retiring after 30 years. He...

Tara Rose Jahnke

Tara Rose Jahnke

May 29, 2016

Tara Rose Jahnke, age 36, of Hastings, passed away on May 29, 2016 at her home. She was born October 13, 1979 to Joseph and Linda Zitzmann. Tara went to Waconia Elementary School, Pueblo West Elementary and Middle Schools and graduated from Eagan High School. She went on to college and graduated from Metro State University. Tara worked at...

Sandra J. Tourville

Sandra J. Tourville

May 28, 2016

Sandra J. Tourville, age 73 of Hastings, died peacefully on Saturday, May 28, 2016 at her home following an extended illness. Sandra J., the daughter of Everett and Mildred (Freyhoff) Tourville, was born on October 16, 1942, in Eau Claire, Wisconsin. Sandra was a longtime homemaker as well as a receptionist at Fluegel Law Firm in Hastings. She was...

Sandra Lee Meier

Sandra Lee Meier

May 28, 2016

Sandra Lee Meier, age 61 of Prescott, WI died unexpectedly Saturday, May 28, 2016, surrounded by her loving family. Sandra, the daughter of James and Norma (Cook) Edwards was born on October 19, 1954 at Eglin AFB in Florida. After graduating from Alamogordo, New Mexico High School in 1972, she was united in marriage to Michael L. Meier at...

Lillian H Lanman

Lillian H Lanman

May 27, 2016

Lillian H. Lanman, age 100, of Hastings, passed away May 27, 2016. Lillian was born on June 16, 1915 in Alida, Minnesota, the daughter of Jennie (Erikson) and G. Adolph Bjelke. She was baptized and confirmed in the Lutheran faith. Following the death of Lillian's father (1918); her mother, brother Bjorn and Lilliam sailed on the Stavangerfjord to Norway....

Grace M Schultze

Grace M Schultze

May 27, 2016

Grace M. Schultze, Age 80 of Mpls. born May 20, 1936 in Ottertail Township, MN to Arthur and Ruth Nicholson, passed away May 27, 2016. Grace was preceded in death by her husband, Reynold. She will be missed by her son, Kevin; granddaughter, Ashley; siblings: David and Raymond Nicholson and Florence Petersen. A funeral service will be held at 11...

Phyllis E. Just

Phyllis E. Just

May 27, 2016

Phyllis E. Just

Phyllis E. Just was born Nov.11, 1916 in Helena Montana to parents John J. Just and Carla F. Just . She is preceded in death by infant brother John “Freddy” Just and beloved sister Margaret C. Just.

Both of Phyllis’s parents emigrated from Denmark to America around the turn of the century. Her dad worked as a mine supervisor...

Donald Charles Johnston, Sr.

Donald Charles Johnston, Sr.

May 26, 2016

Donald Charles Johnston, Sr. Our hero, best friend and father, Donald Charles Johnston, Sr. was born on July 14, 1919 in Missoula, Montana. When the Great Depression hit our nation in 1929 Don’s family was forced to leave Montana and move to Minneapolis to survive. The family settled in North East Minneapolis where Don attended Edison High School, graduating in...

John F. Leary

John F. Leary

May 25, 2016

Leary, John age 87 of Minneapolis passed away Wednesday, May 25th. Preceded in death by wife of 50 years, Harriet; parents, sisters, Theresa Berryhill and Patricia Schlict. Survived by son, Greg Leary, daughter, Denise (Stuart) Mueller, grandson, Chris Mueller and brother, Daniel. Funeral service 11 a.m. Tuesday, May 31st at Henry W. Anderson Mortuary, 3640 23rd Ave S, visitation one...

Tracy Lynn Anderson

Tracy Lynn Anderson

May 24, 2016

Tracy L. Anderson, age 50 of Hastings, died suddenly on Tuesday, May 24, 2016 in Hastings. Tracy Lynn, the daughter of Lawrence and Mariette (Feero) Seiffert, was born on November 24, 1965, in Reno, Nevada. Following her graduation from Braham, MN High School, Tracy continued her education at Bethel College as well as Inver Hills College. At Bethel, she...

Evelyn M. Swanson Johnson

Evelyn M. Swanson Johnson

May 24, 2016

Evelyn M. Swanson (Johnson) age 96, former Bloomington resident, passed away May 24, 2016 at Walker Methodist Health Center, Minneapolis, where she had been a resident for the last two and a half years. Born May 7, 1920 in Minneapolis to William and Olga (Dongoske) Johnson, Evelyn graduated from South High School in June, 1938. She married Harry Swanson on...

James L. Kelley

James L. Kelley

May 22, 2016

Kelley, James L. Age 90, from Lake Crystal and Backus, MN. Passed away on May 22, 2016 surrounded by his loving family. Jim was preceded in death by his parents, Dewey and Sylvia Kelley; and great-grandson, Jonathan. He is survived by his wife of 71 years, Esther; daughter, Shirley (Art) Wells; Grandchildren, Kelley (fianc? Tony Ackerman) Knake, Jennifer (Declan) Duddy...

Robert W. Liddle

Robert W. Liddle

May 20, 2016

Robert W. Liddle, age 74 of Lake Elmo, formerly of Hastings died on Friday, May 20, 2016. "Bobby", the son of Verne and Bernice (Sommers) Liddle, was born June 21, 1941 in Hastings, MN. He was a graduate of Hastings High School, class of 1960. Bob worked for the Waterous Company which produces fire protection equipment in St. Paul....

Blake W. Keeler

Blake W. Keeler

May 19, 2016

Keeler, Blake W. Age 61, of Eagan. Passed away on May 19, 2016 surrounded by his loving family after complications from cardiac arrest. Preceded in death by his son, Josh; father, Phil; and brother, Mark. Survived by loving wife of 40 years, Shelly; children, Adam (Rachel) and Ashley (Maxx); grandchildren, Jocelyn, Alex and Avery; mother, Evelyn; brother, Mike (Nancy); sister,...

Eileen D. Schommer

Eileen D. Schommer

May 14, 2016

Eileen D. Schommer, age 86, of Hastings, died peacefully on Saturday, May 14, 2016 surrounded by her family at her home following a short illness. Eileen was born on July 31, 1929 in Empire Township to George and Alvina (Peine) Burr. She graduated from Hastings High School in 1947 and was united in marriage to Raymond C. Schommer on...

Loretta Gorgus

Loretta Gorgus

May 12, 2016

Loretta Gorgus, age 92 of South St. Paul and long-time resident of Hastings, died peacefully on Thursday, May 12, 2016. Loretta, the daughter of Ferdinand and Ruth (Poore) Pechacek, was born on January 18, 1924 in Denmark Township, Washington County, Minnesota. A Hastings High School graduate of 1941, Loretta was united in marriage to Emmett M. Gorgus in 1946....

Theresa "Terri" Kern

Theresa "Terri" Kern

May 10, 2016

Theresa L. Kern, age 55 of Prescott, Wisconsin, died peacefully on Tuesday, May 10, 2016 at the University of Minnesota Medical Center, Minneapolis, surrounded by her family and friends. Theresa Lynn, the daughter of Donald and Ruth (Reisch) Moberg, was born on June 25, 1960 in Chicago, Illinois. Following her graduation from Main West High School in Des Plaines,...

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