December 9, 2024

Julette "Julie" A. Jasperson, age 78, of Hastings transitioned peacefully while physically surrounded in the loving embrace of her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren on December 9, 2024.

Julette Adelle began her life journey on October 25, 1946 in Thief River Falls, Minnesota born to Clarence and Myrtle (Nelson) Weckwerth.

The endless stories of growing up on a northern farm delighted and enriched...

December 9, 2024

Booty, David John

Age 87 of Apple Valley, passed away on Dec. 9, 2024. Dave was born in Grand Forks, North Dakota on September 16, 1937, to John and Ethel Booty. He had a happy childhood growing up on Cherry Street with a warm community of neighbors and friends, with many relationships extending into his adult years. It’s said that Dave...

December 6, 2024

Bruce “Cruizer” Robert Froyum, 58, of Inver Grove Heights, Minnesota, passed away on December 6, 2024, at his home.

He is survived by his loving wife of 32 years, Karen (Kerr), whom he met while working in Grand Forks. Bruce looked to take care of Karen’s every need and told her every day she was...

December 6, 2024

Gunnar B. Söderlind Age 66 of Cottage Grove, MN, born July 29, 1958 in Brainerd, MN to Barbara Humphrey & Philip Söderlind, passed away peacefully December 6, 2024. He is preceded in death by his father, Philip Söderlind and stepdad, Jim Barker. Gunnar will be dearly missed by his loving wife of 6 years, Doris; mother: Barbara Humphrey; children: Joseph...

December 6, 2024

McLaughlin, Kathy

Age 79 of Rosemount, passed away on Dec. 6, 2024. Preceded in death by her sister, Claire (Burt) Lonn; brother, Michael Byrnes; and brother-in-law, Jerry Hynek. Survived by her loving husband, Mike; sons, Jeff (Heather) and Todd (Joanne); grandchildren, Blane and Fiona; sister, Judy Hynek; sister-in-law, Cathie Byrnes; nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends. Kathy worked as a secretary...

December 5, 2024

Adeline Elsie Schroeder "Addie", age 76, of Hastings, MN, passed away peacefully on December 5th, 2024 at Abbott Northwestern Hospital in Minneapolis, MN.

Adeline was born in Red Wing, MN to Harold and Elsie Jacobson on August 31st, 1948. She gradated from high school in 1966 and later worked as a Deputy City Clerk for...

December 3, 2024

Barbara Jean Moen, age 92, formerly of Hastings, passed away on Tuesday, December 3, 2024 at Artis Senior Living in Woodbury. Barb was a loving wife, mother and grandmother whose animated spirit brought joy to everyone lucky enough to have known her.

Barb was born on August 26, 1932 in Springfield, Massachusetts to Robert and...

December 3, 2024

Joan L. Kendall, age 91, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on December 3, 2024, at her home in Hastings.

Joan Lois was born on March 21, 1933, in Red Wing, Minnesota to Mierl and Ruth (Brock) Hattemer.

Joan graduated from Lake City High School in 1950, after which she pursued...

November 30, 2024

Merle H. Muench, age 89, of Hastings, MN, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Saturday, November 30, 2024, at United Hospital in Saint Paul.

Merle was born on June 28, 1935, to Howard and Bernice (Heineman) Muench in Amagua Township, north of Ogden, Iowa. He was the second of eight children, growing up...

November 30, 2024

Holly E. Ottenstroer, Age 38 of Rogers, and recently of Becker, born August 25, 1986 in Rochester, MN, passed away unexpectedly at home on November 30, 2024. Holly will be dearly missed by her son, Logan Jesok; parents, Denny and Patty Ottenstroer; sister, Mandee (Paul) Kanikula; nieces, Olivia and Lola; friend, Adam and other family and friends. Holly graduated from...

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...