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Barbara Karin Wetzel

Barbara Karin Wetzel

January 5, 2016

Barbara K. Wetzel, age 84 of Apple Valley, died Jan. 5, 2016, at Southview Acres Health Care Center in West St. Paul of natural causes.

Born July 5, 1931, in Columbus, Ohio, where she was raised and later attended Ohio State University in Columbus. She worked for the city of Columbus for several years in the late 1940’s and the early...

Veronica E. Olson

Veronica E. Olson

January 4, 2016

Veronica E. Olson (Valastek) Age 93, passed away on January 4, 2016 surrounded by family. Preceded in death by husband, Verne; sons, Gregory and Scott; daughter, Shirl. Survived by sons, Verne (Chris), Stephen and Keith; daughters, Toni Sienko and Kathy (Mike) Moran; sons-in-laws, Alan Carlson and Jerry Sienko; 10 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren. Celebration of Life will be held 1PM,...

Donalene B Caligiuri

Donalene B Caligiuri

January 4, 2016

Donalene B. Caligiuri Age 98 of Edina formerly of Minneapolis born Nov. 27, 1917 in Fairbury, Nebraska to Whitten and Cora Bonsall, passed away January 4, 2016. She is preceded in death by her husband, Mike; son, Michael, Jr. and sister, Maxine Beckman. Donalene will be dearly missed by her son, Paul “Pete” (Nancy) Caligiuri; daughter-in-law, Pam Caligiuri and grandson,...

Clifford "Cliff" H. Moen

Clifford "Cliff" H. Moen

January 3, 2016

Clifford "Cliff" Moen, age 89, a local Hastings artist, died peacefully on Sunday, January 3, 2016 at his home. Clifford Harland, was born in Minneapolis to Helmer and Selma (Olson) Moen on September 11, 1926. He graduated from Roosevelt High School in Minneapolis and attended Minneapolis School of Art and University of Minnesota. Cliff married Barbara Stratton on November...

Frances "Fran" A. Karnick

Frances "Fran" A. Karnick

January 1, 2016

Frances A. "Fran" Karnick, age 69, of Hastings and formerly Washington, died Friday, January 1, 2016 at Regina Medical Center, Hastings.Frances Ann, the daughter of Joseph and Mary Ann (Marschall) Karnick, was born on February 20, 1946. She was a longtime employee at Smeads prior to moving to Washington. She was preceded in death by her parents. Frances is...

Herbert F. Nyberg

Herbert F. Nyberg

January 1, 2016

Nyberg, Herbert F.

Age 89 of Apple Valley. Passed away peacefully at home after a long battle with Alzheimer’s on 01/01/2016. Herb was a retired Lt. Commander in the Navy and he was the retired Minneapolis City Accessor. Herb loved to travel, enjoyed lake life & was an avid golfer. In high school he was on the ski jumping team. He...

Jonathan M. Sullivan

Jonathan M. Sullivan

December 31, 2015

Jonathan M. Sullivan age 39, of Rosemount, passed away December 31, 2016. Private family services will be held.

Bernice R. Iverson

Bernice R. Iverson

December 30, 2015

Iverson, Bernice R. age 93, of Mpls., passed away Wed., December 30. Preceded in death by husband, Ernest and son, David, and seven siblings. Survived by children, Sandy (Bob) Haleen, Pam (Tom) Bonde, John Iverson; granddaughters, Jody, Carrie, Kelly, Anna; brother, Tom Brick; great-grandchildren, Angel, Faith and Maddy. She will be greatly missed by her family which was her greatest...

Rose Helen Meier

Rose Helen Meier

December 27, 2015

Rose Helen (nee Meier) Meier, age 91, of Hastings, died peacefully on December 27, 2015 at the Regina Senior Living Center in Hastings. Rose, the daughter of Michael and Mary (Beissel) Meier, was born on May 20, 1924 in Vermillion, MN. Rose was married to Laurence Meier on June 14, 1944 at St. Boniface Catholic Church in Hastings, MN....

Ralph S Hallberg

Ralph S Hallberg

December 27, 2015

Ralph S. Hallberg Age 84 of Bloomington, born April 1, 1931 in Minneapolis to Rudolph and Signe Hallberg, passed away December 27, 2015. Ralph served in the USMC during the Korean War, was a member of Minnehaha Masonic Lodge #165 and Zurah Shrine, 62 year member Local #386 IPAT, 23 year paint department foreman, Fairview Southdale Hospital and a founding...

Adam P. Shand

Adam P. Shand

December 24, 2015

Adam P. Shand Age 25, passed away unexpectedly on December 24, 2015. Survived by parents, Sean and Susan; sisters, Shelby and Kristen; grandpa, William; and many aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. Preceded in death by grandparents and 2 uncles. Visitation 4-8PM, Wednesday, December 30th at Henry W. Anderson Mortuary, 14850 Garrett Ave., Apple Valley and also 1 hour before the...

Joey V. Olson

Joey V. Olson

December 23, 2015

Olson, “Joey” V. Age 69 of Richfield, born December 7, 1946 in Willmar, MN to Clifford & Muriel Olson, passed away December 23, 2015. Joey served in the US Air Force during the Vietnam War and retired from the StarTribune after 37 years. He is preceded in death by his brothers, Darryl and Dennis. Joey will be dearly missed by...

Nancy Lynn Surita

Nancy Lynn Surita

December 23, 2015

Nancy Lynn Surita Age 44 passed away on December 23, 2015 surrounded by family. Survived by loving husband, Roy; children, TJ and Tracy Leonard; step-children, RJ (Mary) and Andrew (Hillary); nephew, Andrew Kuhn; siblings, Beth and Bradley Kuhn; grandson, Silas; mother, Noreen Ignelze; nieces, nephews and friends. Preceded in death by father, David Kuhn. Nancy was born on Feb. 10,...

Doris Jean Rosenfelt

Doris Jean Rosenfelt

December 21, 2015

Doris Jean Rosenfelt, age 89 of Hastings, passed away peacefully Monday evening, December 21, 2015 of pancreatic cancer, with her daughter by her side.Doris was born July 12, 1926 in Chicago, IL to Edward and Florence (Hall) Witte.She married her high school sweetheart, Willard at age 18. Doris was an accomplished seamstress, master cake decorator, amazing cook, phenomenal baker...

Robert Lee Moore

Robert Lee Moore

December 21, 2015

Robert Lee Moore Sr., age 85, died on Monday, December 21st, 2015. He was born in Holly Grove, Arkansas to Robert and Virginia (Newby) Moore and was the youngest of five children. Bob married his loving wife Natalie (Welch) in 1954, and the two proudly served with the Salvation Army. He retired from pipefitting over 25 years ago, and...

Robert W. Schuster

Robert W. Schuster

December 18, 2015

Robert W. Schuster, age 78 of Afton, died peacefully on Friday evening, December 18, 2015 at his home after a recent diagnosis of metastic melanoma brain cancer. Robert W., the son of Ernest and Esther (Hoffer) Schuster, was born on June 12, 1937 in Hugo, Minnesota. Following his education, Robert was a longtime construction project manager as well as...

Py Vichaiyarath

Py Vichaiyarath

December 17, 2015

Py Vichaiyarath Born on October 12, 1943 in Vientiane, Laos. He departed this life peacefully on December 17, 2015 at the age of 72 after a heroic fight with cancer. He is the oldest child of four. His brother has passed away but his two sisters still remain. He was an avid fisherman and hunter. Py was an active...

Arnold R, Proff

Arnold R, Proff

December 17, 2015

Arnold R. Proff

Age 75 of Apple Valley. Entered Rest on Dec. 17, 2015. He was a member of the Apple Valley Senior Center and first president of the Eagan High School Football Booster Club. Survived by wife, Kathryn; daughter, Cynthia (Jeff); son, Mark (Anne Marie); grandchildren, Grace & Ben; brothers, Vern & Dwayne; and many friends. Visitation from 4-7 PM...

John L. Bantley

John L. Bantley

December 15, 2015

John L. Bantley, age 77, of Lake City, longtime co-owner of Quality Plumbing Heating, died peacefully on Tuesday, December 15, 2015 at Mayo Health Systems St. Marys Campus in Rochester.John Lester, the son of Lester and Luella (McCoy) Bantley, was born on April 2, 1938 in Rochester, Minnesota. John attended Lourdes Catholic High School where he lettered in many...

David Bowar

David Bowar

December 14, 2015

David Willliam Bowar, age 52, of Hastings, passed away at home on December 14, 2015, after an 18 month battle with brain cancer. David was born in St Paul, Minnesota on March 5, 1963. He attended schools in Rosemount and Farmington, Minnesota. He worked as a truck driver and in construction, and was most recently employed hauling cars. David...

Barbara Karin Wetzel

Barbara Karin Wetzel

January 5, 2016

Barbara K. Wetzel, age 84 of Apple Valley, died Jan. 5, 2016, at Southview Acres Health Care Center in West St. Paul of natural causes.

Born July 5, 1931, in Columbus, Ohio, where she was raised and later attended Ohio State University in Columbus. She worked for the city of Columbus for several years in the late 1940’s and the early...

Veronica E. Olson

Veronica E. Olson

January 4, 2016

Veronica E. Olson (Valastek) Age 93, passed away on January 4, 2016 surrounded by family. Preceded in death by husband, Verne; sons, Gregory and Scott; daughter, Shirl. Survived by sons, Verne (Chris), Stephen and Keith; daughters, Toni Sienko and Kathy (Mike) Moran; sons-in-laws, Alan Carlson and Jerry Sienko; 10 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren. Celebration of Life will be held 1PM,...

Donalene B Caligiuri

Donalene B Caligiuri

January 4, 2016

Donalene B. Caligiuri Age 98 of Edina formerly of Minneapolis born Nov. 27, 1917 in Fairbury, Nebraska to Whitten and Cora Bonsall, passed away January 4, 2016. She is preceded in death by her husband, Mike; son, Michael, Jr. and sister, Maxine Beckman. Donalene will be dearly missed by her son, Paul “Pete” (Nancy) Caligiuri; daughter-in-law, Pam Caligiuri and grandson,...

Clifford "Cliff" H. Moen

Clifford "Cliff" H. Moen

January 3, 2016

Clifford "Cliff" Moen, age 89, a local Hastings artist, died peacefully on Sunday, January 3, 2016 at his home. Clifford Harland, was born in Minneapolis to Helmer and Selma (Olson) Moen on September 11, 1926. He graduated from Roosevelt High School in Minneapolis and attended Minneapolis School of Art and University of Minnesota. Cliff married Barbara Stratton on November...

Frances "Fran" A. Karnick

Frances "Fran" A. Karnick

January 1, 2016

Frances A. "Fran" Karnick, age 69, of Hastings and formerly Washington, died Friday, January 1, 2016 at Regina Medical Center, Hastings.Frances Ann, the daughter of Joseph and Mary Ann (Marschall) Karnick, was born on February 20, 1946. She was a longtime employee at Smeads prior to moving to Washington. She was preceded in death by her parents. Frances is...

Herbert F. Nyberg

Herbert F. Nyberg

January 1, 2016

Nyberg, Herbert F.

Age 89 of Apple Valley. Passed away peacefully at home after a long battle with Alzheimer’s on 01/01/2016. Herb was a retired Lt. Commander in the Navy and he was the retired Minneapolis City Accessor. Herb loved to travel, enjoyed lake life & was an avid golfer. In high school he was on the ski jumping team. He...

Jonathan M. Sullivan

Jonathan M. Sullivan

December 31, 2015

Jonathan M. Sullivan age 39, of Rosemount, passed away December 31, 2016. Private family services will be held.

Bernice R. Iverson

Bernice R. Iverson

December 30, 2015

Iverson, Bernice R. age 93, of Mpls., passed away Wed., December 30. Preceded in death by husband, Ernest and son, David, and seven siblings. Survived by children, Sandy (Bob) Haleen, Pam (Tom) Bonde, John Iverson; granddaughters, Jody, Carrie, Kelly, Anna; brother, Tom Brick; great-grandchildren, Angel, Faith and Maddy. She will be greatly missed by her family which was her greatest...

Rose Helen Meier

Rose Helen Meier

December 27, 2015

Rose Helen (nee Meier) Meier, age 91, of Hastings, died peacefully on December 27, 2015 at the Regina Senior Living Center in Hastings. Rose, the daughter of Michael and Mary (Beissel) Meier, was born on May 20, 1924 in Vermillion, MN. Rose was married to Laurence Meier on June 14, 1944 at St. Boniface Catholic Church in Hastings, MN....

Ralph S Hallberg

Ralph S Hallberg

December 27, 2015

Ralph S. Hallberg Age 84 of Bloomington, born April 1, 1931 in Minneapolis to Rudolph and Signe Hallberg, passed away December 27, 2015. Ralph served in the USMC during the Korean War, was a member of Minnehaha Masonic Lodge #165 and Zurah Shrine, 62 year member Local #386 IPAT, 23 year paint department foreman, Fairview Southdale Hospital and a founding...

Adam P. Shand

Adam P. Shand

December 24, 2015

Adam P. Shand Age 25, passed away unexpectedly on December 24, 2015. Survived by parents, Sean and Susan; sisters, Shelby and Kristen; grandpa, William; and many aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. Preceded in death by grandparents and 2 uncles. Visitation 4-8PM, Wednesday, December 30th at Henry W. Anderson Mortuary, 14850 Garrett Ave., Apple Valley and also 1 hour before the...

Joey V. Olson

Joey V. Olson

December 23, 2015

Olson, “Joey” V. Age 69 of Richfield, born December 7, 1946 in Willmar, MN to Clifford & Muriel Olson, passed away December 23, 2015. Joey served in the US Air Force during the Vietnam War and retired from the StarTribune after 37 years. He is preceded in death by his brothers, Darryl and Dennis. Joey will be dearly missed by...

Nancy Lynn Surita

Nancy Lynn Surita

December 23, 2015

Nancy Lynn Surita Age 44 passed away on December 23, 2015 surrounded by family. Survived by loving husband, Roy; children, TJ and Tracy Leonard; step-children, RJ (Mary) and Andrew (Hillary); nephew, Andrew Kuhn; siblings, Beth and Bradley Kuhn; grandson, Silas; mother, Noreen Ignelze; nieces, nephews and friends. Preceded in death by father, David Kuhn. Nancy was born on Feb. 10,...

Doris Jean Rosenfelt

Doris Jean Rosenfelt

December 21, 2015

Doris Jean Rosenfelt, age 89 of Hastings, passed away peacefully Monday evening, December 21, 2015 of pancreatic cancer, with her daughter by her side.Doris was born July 12, 1926 in Chicago, IL to Edward and Florence (Hall) Witte.She married her high school sweetheart, Willard at age 18. Doris was an accomplished seamstress, master cake decorator, amazing cook, phenomenal baker...

Robert Lee Moore

Robert Lee Moore

December 21, 2015

Robert Lee Moore Sr., age 85, died on Monday, December 21st, 2015. He was born in Holly Grove, Arkansas to Robert and Virginia (Newby) Moore and was the youngest of five children. Bob married his loving wife Natalie (Welch) in 1954, and the two proudly served with the Salvation Army. He retired from pipefitting over 25 years ago, and...

Robert W. Schuster

Robert W. Schuster

December 18, 2015

Robert W. Schuster, age 78 of Afton, died peacefully on Friday evening, December 18, 2015 at his home after a recent diagnosis of metastic melanoma brain cancer. Robert W., the son of Ernest and Esther (Hoffer) Schuster, was born on June 12, 1937 in Hugo, Minnesota. Following his education, Robert was a longtime construction project manager as well as...

Py Vichaiyarath

Py Vichaiyarath

December 17, 2015

Py Vichaiyarath Born on October 12, 1943 in Vientiane, Laos. He departed this life peacefully on December 17, 2015 at the age of 72 after a heroic fight with cancer. He is the oldest child of four. His brother has passed away but his two sisters still remain. He was an avid fisherman and hunter. Py was an active...

Arnold R, Proff

Arnold R, Proff

December 17, 2015

Arnold R. Proff

Age 75 of Apple Valley. Entered Rest on Dec. 17, 2015. He was a member of the Apple Valley Senior Center and first president of the Eagan High School Football Booster Club. Survived by wife, Kathryn; daughter, Cynthia (Jeff); son, Mark (Anne Marie); grandchildren, Grace & Ben; brothers, Vern & Dwayne; and many friends. Visitation from 4-7 PM...

John L. Bantley

John L. Bantley

December 15, 2015

John L. Bantley, age 77, of Lake City, longtime co-owner of Quality Plumbing Heating, died peacefully on Tuesday, December 15, 2015 at Mayo Health Systems St. Marys Campus in Rochester.John Lester, the son of Lester and Luella (McCoy) Bantley, was born on April 2, 1938 in Rochester, Minnesota. John attended Lourdes Catholic High School where he lettered in many...

David Bowar

David Bowar

December 14, 2015

David Willliam Bowar, age 52, of Hastings, passed away at home on December 14, 2015, after an 18 month battle with brain cancer. David was born in St Paul, Minnesota on March 5, 1963. He attended schools in Rosemount and Farmington, Minnesota. He worked as a truck driver and in construction, and was most recently employed hauling cars. David...

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