April 15, 2016

David "Dave" Nyman, age 57, longtime hairstylist in Hastings, died peacefully at home on Friday, April 15, 2016 surrounded by his loving family, following a courageous battle with cancer. David Scott was born February 19, 1959 in St. Paul to Vernon and Helen (Nestor) Nyman. He married Stephanie Brown on August 2, 1980 in Hastings. Dave and longtime friend,...

April 13, 2016

Rosalia M. "Rose" Bauer, age 96, of Hastings died Wednesday, April 13, 2016. Rosalia was born December 31, 1919 in Buckman, MN to Andrew and Anna (Trath) Gall. She married Walter M. Bauer on October 5, 1943 in Buckman. Rose farmed with her husband Walter for many years near Hastings. She was an avid gardener known for her beautiful...

April 13, 2016

Kleven, James W. Born February 19, 1942, died April 13, 2016 of a heart attack. Lifelong IOGT member and every-day bicycle rider. Graduated from the U of M in Electical Engineering and worked for the FCC in Chicago for about 10 years. He lived life on his own terms. Preceded in death by parents, Gerald and Lilly Kleven. Survived by...

April 12, 2016

Myrna R. Cress, age 68, of Hastings, died Tuesday, April 12, 2016.Myrna was born March 24, 1948 in Amery, WI to Frank and Blanche (Lee) Kuhn. She was a graduate of Clear Lake High School in WI and married William P. Cress at St. Johns Catholic Church in Clear Lake on August 17, 1967. Myrna loved spending time with...

April 12, 2016

Patricia M. Christofferson, age 70, of Grey Cloud Island, passed away on April 12, 2016 at Regions Hospital in St. Paul. She was born on November 26, 1945 to William & Evelyn (Hall) Alaspa in St. Louis Park, MN. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, William Christofferson; son, Raymond Boggie; husband, Richard Boggie; brothers, William and...

April 11, 2016

Janie J. (Simmons) Darsow, age 87, of Hastings, passed away at home on April 11, 2016. She was born in Magnolia, MS on February 14, 1929. Janie enlisted in the US Navy in 1948. She married Richard B. Darsow on Feb. 18, 1950 in Charleston, SC. Janie loved to cook, bake, can her vegetables and wear her hats to...

April 11, 2016

Gayle Draus Age 68 of Farmington, passed away on April 11, 2016 surrounded by family. Preceded in death by parents, Charles and Mildred Jable. Survived by loving husband of 46 years, David; daughter, Amy (Justin) Alver; grandsons, Cameron and Chase Alver; brother, Roger (Janice) Jable; many nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. Visitation 5-7PM, Wednesday, April 13th at Henry W. Anderson...

April 9, 2016

Mildred “Millie” Louise Erwin Age 91, passed away Saturday, April 9, 2016 in her home in Eagan, MN. Preceded in death by husband, James “Tanny”; parents, Charles and Vira (Musgrave) Shaddock; twin sisters, Ruth Myers and Ruby Burgess; and brother, James Shaddock. Survived by sister-in-law, Avy Shaddock of Zelianople, PA; daughter, Kerri (Bill) Green of Apple Valley, MN; grandchildren, Pam...

April 8, 2016

Loa Jane Langenfeld, age 75, of Hastings, passed away at Regina Nursing Home on April 8, 2016. A Memorial Gathering will be held Sat (4/23) from 5:00-7:00 p.m. at Wise Family Funeral Home, 400 Spring St., Hastings.

April 7, 2016

Chase Allen-Lloyd Passauer of Hastings, Minnesota passed on Thursday April 7th, 2016 at the young age of 23 in Saint Paul, Minnesota. He was born in Lewiston, Maine on March 4th, 1993 to Chris Passauer and Sonya Raubeson. Chase graduated from Hastings High School in 2011 and in 2014 with two bachelor’s degrees in political science and philosophy from...

April 7, 2016

Margaret H. Swanson, 95, of 12090 22ndAve., Chippewa Falls, village of Lake Hallie, passed away peacefully Thursday, April 7, 2016 at her residence under the care of St. Josephs Hospice surrounded by her loving family after having suffered a stroke in December. Margaret was born September 26, 1920 in Cottage Grove, Minn., to Emma (McManus) and Edward Voelker. On...

April 6, 2016

Pearson, John A. Age 84, Korean War Veteran, IOGT member, well known MOA MALL-STAR Walker since 1993, logging over 15, 000 miles, Super Star Stepfather since 1959 earning the well deserved title of Dad many times over. Dunwoody & St. Paul Central graduate. Preceded in death by wife, Beverly and sister, Lilly Kleven. Survived by grateful step-children: Robert (Dina) Wahlund...

April 5, 2016

Janet E. Kolve Age 82 of Minneapolis, born October 30, 1933 in Minneapolis to John & Dorothy Butler, went to be with the lord April 5, 2016 at Our Lady of Peace Franciscan Health Community. Janet was a 1951 graduate of Roosevelt HS and a 25 year employee of Purina Mills, Mpls. She also enjoyed spending time with family and...

April 2, 2016

Helen M. Franklin (Anderson) Age 91 of Bloomington, passed away on Saturday, April 2, 2016. Preceded in death by parents and siblings. Survived by loving husband, Larry of 60 years; children, Jim, Jeanne (Mark) Taylor, Sue (Tom) Peterson; grandchildren, Katie (Ryan), Christy, Cari (Kerry), Ryan and Ben; great-granddaughters, Madeline and Hannah; many other family and friends. Memorial service 11AM, Saturday,...

April 1, 2016

Brian A. Agre, age 56, of Rosemount, passed away at his home April 1, 2016. Private Family Services.

March 31, 2016

Kathleen E. Langeslay, age 73 of Hastings, died peacefully on Thursday, March 31, 2016, at her home following an extended illness.Kathleen Elizabeth "Kathy" was born April 9, 1942 in Hastings to Conrad and Elizabeth (Leifeld) Fuchs. She graduated from Hastings High School with the class of 1959 and married Frederic "Rick" Langeslay in Hastings on May 7, 1960. She...

March 31, 2016

Barbara “Bobbie” Kranz, age 88, of Hastings, passed away at Regina Assisted Living on March 31, 2016. Bobbie was born in Kalispell, Montana to Dale and Mabel (Milton) Edwards on March 12, 1928. She grew up on a ranch homesteaded by her parents and grandparents near Marion, Montana. She inherited their independent, pioneer spirit and love of the mountains...

March 31, 2016

Harold Philip Featherstone, age 92, of Hastings, passed away at Regions Hospital on March 31, 2016. He survived seven kids along with numerous grand and great grandchildren. He enjoyed reading, loved trees and gardening, and was seldom seen without his dog, Buddy and a pipe. He tried to do justice, love and mercy, and walk humbly with his God....

March 31, 2016

Leslie B. Trowbridge Age 84 of Osakis, MN, born October 28, 1931 in Minneapolis to Roy and Grace Trowbridge, passed away March 31, 2016. Leslie served in the USMC during Korea, and was a member of the American Legion #87, Alexandria. He was also a 28-year employee of MCES and a member of the International Operating Engineers, Local #35. Preceding...

March 31, 2016