August 15, 2016

Elsie Lucille (Missie) Leach slipped peacefully into Jesus’ arms August 15, 2016, and joined the love of her life of 71 years Galen Leach. They were rejoined on their 71st anniversary. She leaves behind two sisters, her daughters and sons-in-law: Gail and Roger Collins, Allison and Phil Vandagriff, and Judy and Ken Kimmes, 18 grandchildren and 21 great-grandchildren and...

August 15, 2016

Justin D.J. Anderson, age 34, of Hastings died August 15, 2016. He was born September 5, 1981 in Grand Forks, ND to David and Rachel (Ketterling) Anderson. He was employed as a Union Insulator and was currently working at the University of Minnesota. He was a member of the Local #34 Heat and Frost Insulators Union. Justin was a...

August 15, 2016

Miller, Sharon Kiyoko Age 60, of Apple Valley. Passed away on August 15, 2016. Sharon is preceded in death by her father, Richard; mother, Kiyoko; aunts, Toshiko and Lorraine; grandmother, Violet; and grandparents, Roy & Lucille. She is survived by her husband, Claude; children, DeeAnn (Mark) and Josh (Jessica); brothers, Richard, Karl, Robert, Ronald, Mark and Michael; and many nieces,...

August 14, 2016

Lorraine M. Brown, age 85 of Cottage Grove, died Sunday, August 14, 2016 at United Hospital in St. Paul. Lorraine May, the daughter of Harvey and Irene (Thimijan) Dankers, was born on May 20, 1931 in Lake City, Minnesota. Sheattended Goodhue High School and continued her education at the University of Minnesota School of Agriculture. On September 23, 1950,...

August 11, 2016

Apsley, Lottie A. age 88, died Thursday, August 11, 2016. A native of Minnesota, she had been a resident of Poquoson for two years. Lottie retired from the City of Minneapolis, Minn. as a secretary after more than twenty years of service. She was a member of Bethany Gospel Chapel, Newport News. She was preceded in death by her parents;...

August 10, 2016

August 9, 2016

Elizabeth "Betty" Rother, age 85, of Hastings, died peacefully at home, surrounded by her loving family on August 9, 2016. Elizabeth Ann was born July 2, 1931 near New Trier, the daughter of Nicholas and Elizabeth (Hubert) Otto. She attended St. Marys Catholic School in New Trier. She married Leonard "Shorty" Rother on November 10, 1956 at St. Marys...

August 9, 2016

Wesley W. Crisp, age 31, of Hastings, passed away August 9, 2016. He was born in Long Beach, CA on December 30, 1984 to Steve and Barb Crisp. Wes was an avid outdoorsman who loved spending time with this daughters. He was preceded in death by his grandfather, Lynn Crisp; and uncle, Robert Rogers. Wes is survived by his...

August 7, 2016

Joan S. Valentine, age 80 of Hastings, died peacefully on Sunday, August 7, 2016, at her daughters home in Hastings following an extended illness. Joan Shirley, the daughter of James and Florence (Ask) Nelson, was born on July 14, 1936 in Winona. Following her education, Joan was united in marriage to Patrick Valentine on June 19, 1954 in Winona...

August 7, 2016

Delores Frandrup, age 81 of Hastings, died unexpectedly on Sunday, August 7, 2016. Delores Ann, the daughter of Milton and Helen (Meier) Karnick, was born on July 29, 1935 in Hastings. Following her graduation from Rosemount High School, Delores was united in marriage to Gerald "Jerry" Frandrup on August 21, 1954. She was a dedicated homemaker who loved being...

August 7, 2016

Gene was a gentle person. Whatever card life dealt him, he never complained. He was compassionate and kind, and never spoke negatively about anyone. He was a bronze-star Korean War combat veteran who always remembered the fallen comrades. Gene passed away August 7, 2016 at the age of 81 at the Minneapolis VA Hospital. Predeceased by parents, Albert Hietala...

August 6, 2016

Helen M. Bastien, age 95 of Hastings, died peacefully on Saturday, August 6, 2016 at Regina Medical Center, Hastings. Helen Marie, the daughter of Fred and Emma (Veilleux) McCoy, was born on March 21, 1921 in Salix, Iowa. On May 12, 1941, Helen was united in marriage to Stanley P. Bastien; he later preceded her in death on September...

August 5, 2016

Lawrence M. Ovsak, age 92 of Hastings, died peacefully on Friday, August 5, 2016 at Augustana Care of Hastings. Lawrence Michael, the son of Michael and Cecilia (Yanish) Ovsak, was born at the family farm in River Falls, Wisconsin, on August 15, 1923. He continued to farm until later working at H.D. Hudson Mfg. in Hastings. On February 22,...

August 5, 2016

Cheryl Louviere, age 56, of Hastings, passed away suddenly at home on August 5, 2016. She was preceded in death by her husband, Thomas Hewitt. Cheryl was survived by her daughter, Ashley Hewitt (Nick Appert); son, Shane Louviere; grandchildren, Brody, Gavin, and Seth. A memorial gathering will be held on Thursday (8/11) from 5:00 - 7:00 PM at Wise...

August 5, 2016

Michael "Mike" Bauer, age 53 of Ellsworth, WI, died unexpectedly on Friday, August 5, 2016 at Mille Lacs Health System in Onamia following injuries sustained in a tragic accident. Michael John, the son of John and Marlys (Krismer) Bauer, was born on September 2, 1962, in Hastings. Mike attended Hastings High School and graduated with the class of 1981....

August 4, 2016

Knoke, Earl E. “HERB” passed away Thursday August 4th at the age of 87. Preceded in death by son, Mark and sister, Evelyn; granddaughters, Nicole and Tanja. Earl loved hockey as a player and as a coach. He also loved golfing and fishing. Earl was a Minneapolis firefighter for many years and served in the US Navy. Survived by wife...

August 2, 2016

Joseph M. "Joe" Ficker, age 76 of Hastings, died Tuesday, August 2, 2016 at United Hospital in St. Paul following complications of a lung disease. Joseph M. was born October 30, 1939, in Douglas Township to Michael and Teresa (Beissel) Ficker. On May 15, 1965, Joe was united in marriage to Phyllis Reinardy at St. Marys Catholic Church in...

August 1, 2016

David J. Anderson, age 41 of Hastings died Monday, August 1, 2016 at United Hospital in St. Paul. David Joel was born December 27, 1974 in Hastings to Kenneth and Marilyn (Williams) Anderson. He was a 1993 graduate of Hastings High School. He was a die-hard Vikings fan, enjoyed playing video games and loved watching WWE Wrestling and Star...

July 29, 2016

John F. "Jack" Stern, age 70 of Hastings died Friday, July 29, 2016 John Francis, the son of Gerald and Margaret (Kordosky) Stern was born January 13, 1946 in Hastings. He was a 1964 graduate of Hastings High School and a member of the Hastings Raiders "Chain Gang" for many years. Jack retired after 44 years with Smead Manufacturing....

July 28, 2016

Hamilton, Emeline 'Em' L. (Miller) age 90, of Hastings, passed peacefully at home on July 28, 2016. Born on January 27, 1926 in Red Wing, MN, the daughter of Frank and Gertrude (O'Keefe) Miller. She attended schools in Bellechester and Hastings, graduating HS in 1943. Being wartime, Em along with other graduates, went to Washington D.C. for employment with...