November 28, 2024

Francine “Fran” M. Corcoran, age 74, passed away peacefully on November 28, 2024.

Francine Mary was born on December 15, 1949, the second oldest of eight children, to Gerald and Mary (Patzner) Corcoran in Arcadia, Wisconsin. She attended St. Peter Catholic School in Hokah, Minnesota and graduated from La Crescent High School in 1967.

November 27, 2024

Rick Edstrom, age 69 of Hastings, passed away on Wednesday, November 27, 2024.

Ricky Delbert Edstrom was born June 5, 1955, in St. Paul, MN to Lawrence and Francis (Kreiner) Edstrom. He was one of seven children who grew up in Forest Lake, MN and graduated from Forest Lake High School in 1973. After graduation...

November 26, 2024

Candice C. Wolfe, aged 50, of Rosemount, MN, passed away peacefully on November 26, 2024, at Our Lady of Peace Hospice in Saint Paul, MN, surrounded by her loving family after a brave fight against cancer.

Born on December 20, 1973, in Hastings, MN, to James and Mari Smith, Candice grew up in Hampton and...

November 25, 2024

Avis M. Robben, age 87, of Hastings passed away on November 25, 2024.

Avis Marie Booen was born on July 26, 1937 in Woodside Township, MN to James Harold and Mabel (Krenz) Booen.

She attended Bertha High School and went on to be a nanny in the Twin Cities before meeting...

November 25, 2024

John “Jack” A Miller Age 70 of East Bethel, born July 25, 1954 in Glenwood, MN to Andrew August Miller, Jr. and Juliana Miller, passed away November 25, 2024. John was a 1972 graduate of Coon Rapids High School, Coon Rapids, MN. He loved hunting and woodworking in his spare time and spending time with friends and loved ones. Jack...

November 24, 2024

Dave Lorentz, age 70 of Hastings, died suddenly but peacefully at home on Sunday morning, November 24, 2024.

David Nicholas, the son of Donald and Bernadette (Ficker) Lorentz, was born on February 13, 1954. Following his graduation from Hastings High School with the class of 1972, Dave studied at the local Vo-Tech. On October 12,...

November 23, 2024

Gordon "Gordy" Peter Pechacek, age 82 of Hastings, MN passed away on November 23, 2024 at Regina (Allina) Medical Center in Hastings, MN.

Gordon was born on January 20, 1942 to Earl and Gertrude (Brown) Pechacek in Hastings, MN. He was one of five children and grew up in Hastings, MN. He worked at Minnesota...

November 22, 2024

Angeline “Angie” Helen Thyen, age 92, of Hastings, MN, passed away peacefully at the Legacy of Farmington on Friday, November 22, 2024.

Angie was born on January 4, 1932 in Richmond, MN to George and Susan (Wengler) Schmidt. She graduated high school from Eden Valley. Angie met the love of her life, LeRoy “Speed” Thyen...

November 21, 2024

Marguerita M. Marschall, age 92, died peacefully surrounded by her loving family at St. Therese Senior Living in Shoreview on Thursday afternoon, November 21, 2024.

Marguerita was born in Hastings, Minnesota to Louis and Margaret (Gerlach) Eckart. She is preceded in death by her parents; husband, George G. Marschall; daughter, Margaret Mary; son, John; son-in-law,...

November 20, 2024

Joleena D. Dyrssen, age 56, of Rosemount, passed away unexpectedly on November 20, 2024.

Joleena Dawn Mercil was born on May 5, 1968 in Westminster, California to Kenneth and Alice (Cole) Mercil. She moved with her family to Minnesota at a young age. In 1995, Jo married Richard and were blessed with 29 years of...

November 20, 2024

Paul M. Lyon, age 37 of Apple Valley, died suddenly on Wednesday, November 20, 2024.

Paul was born on May 24, 1987, in Hastings to Steve and Cindy (Mallery) Lyon. Following his graduation from Hastings High School with the class of 2005, Paul studied at University of Wisconsin - River Falls. He worked as a...

November 19, 2024

James P. Majeski, age 72, of Cambridge, passed away peacefully on November 19, 2024 surrounded by his family.

Born in Prescott, Wisconsin on May 25, 1952 to Werner and Elinor (Madsen) Majeski and raised in Hastings, James graduated high school in 1970, attended two years at the University of Minnesota, and then was drafted into...

November 19, 2024

James J. Estlund, age 75, of Hastings, MN, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, November 19, 2024.

James was born on 05/04/49 to Ralph and Irene (Tubby and Tootie) Estlund. James attended Hastings High School, where he excelled at boxing, football, and wrestling. He worked as a pipefitter and retired from Koch Refinery, where...

November 18, 2024

Among the many pearls of wisdom that Gladys Helen Weierke Roberts Johnson left her children is this statement: “If you don’t want cereal, then you’re not that hungry.“

Before she died at the age of 91 on November 18, 2024, Gladys had spent the day surrounded by loving family members at Hastings Senior Health &...

November 18, 2024

Elisa Rae Norton, age 39, of Hastings, passed away unexpectedly on November 18, 2024.

Elisa was born on June 28, 1985 in Hastings, Minnesota to Lesley and Michelle (Chapman) Norton. Graduating from Minnesota State Academy for the Deaf in 2004, she briefly attended Gallaudet University in Washington DC.

Elisa was known...

November 18, 2024

Olson, Shirley A.

Age 86 of Minneapolis, went to be with the Lord on Nov. 18, 2024 after a fall and surrounded by her family. Preceded in death by her husband, Bill; and brothers, Marvin Carlson, Jerome (Shirley) Larsen, and Gene (Margie) Larsen. Survived by her sons, Bill Jr. (Drusella) and Harry (Terry); granddaughter, Whitney (Brent) Johnson; great-grandchildren, Connor and Hannah;...

November 16, 2024

Sloss, Timothy J.

Age 77 of Farmington, passed away unexpectedly on Nov. 16, 2024. Preceded in death by his parents, James & Helen. Survived by his loving wife of 51 years, Marlis; son, Andrew (Sharlay); grandchildren, Samara and Horace; siblings, Judy Brophy, Joyce Povroznik, and James “Ed”; many nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends.

Tim was a skilled painter and wallpaper hanger,...

November 15, 2024

David A. Nelson Age 57 of White Bear Lake, born February 7, 1967 in St. Paul to Gerald & Betty Nelson, passed away suddenly at home November 15, 2024. Dave enjoyed traveling and seeing new places, spending time outdoors and never passed up a chance to go fishing. He is preceded in death by his parents and brothers, Roger and...

November 14, 2024

Dan Rother, affectionately known as "Danny Boy," "Buckwheat," and "Dan the Man," was a pillar of the Hastings community. Born April 2, 1959, to Mary and Edward Rother, Dan was raised on Red Wing Blvd in Hastings, MN. A proud Hastings Raider from the class of 1977, he excelled as a star tight end and was crowned homecoming king....

November 14, 2024

Paul M. Abbott, age 67 of Prescott, WI, passed away peacefully at home on November 14, 2024, surrounded by family and friends.

Paul was born on July 23, 1957, in Elyria, Ohio, to Joseph and Joann Abbott. They moved to Mendota Heights, then to Eagan, Minnesota, where Paul graduated in 1975 from Henry Sibley High...