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Jack C. Davis

Jack C. Davis

November 24, 2015

Jack C. Davis, age 84, of Hastings, passed away November 24, 2015 at Regina Nursing Home. Loving husband, father and grandfather. Private Family Services are being held.

Jerome L. Braun

Jerome L. Braun

November 20, 2015

Braun, Jerome L. age 74, of Rosemount. Preceded in death by daughter, Dorothy Marie Braun; sister, Lillian; parents, Michael & Dorothy Braun. Survived by daughter, Thea (Timothy) Nelson; grandchildren, Chris, Briana and Diana; great-grandchildren, Sarah, Jacob and Cain Doppler; sister, Mary Ann Struss; brother, Fred; nieces and nephews. Service Wed., 1:00 PM at Henry W. Anderson Mortuary, 147th & Garrett,...

Daniel A. Krier

Daniel A. Krier

November 18, 2015

Daniel A. Krier, age 85 of Cottage Grove died November 18, 2015 at United Hospital in St. Paul. Daniel was born August 4, 1930 in Le Mars, Iowa to Alvis and Marie (Kelleher) Krier. He moved with his parents to Pine Island, MN at the age of 3 and graduated from Pine Island High School. He married Marguerite L....

Wayne J. Plifka

Wayne J. Plifka

November 18, 2015

Plifka, Wayne J. age 85 of S. Mpls. Preceded in death by parents and brother, Norman. Survived by loving wife of 61 years, Vanda; children, John (Sandy), Russ (Laurie), Bonnie (Paul) Montgomery and Janet (Bob) Goble; 9 grandchildren; 3 great-grandchildren; siblings, Marion (Jim) Ogdahl and Bernice (David) Strege; many nieces and nephews. Mass of Christian Burial Wednesday 11 AM, Church...

John "Scotty" Scott

John "Scotty" Scott

November 17, 2015

John "Scotty" Scott, age 74, recently of Hastings and formerly of Inver Grove Heights, died Tuesday, November 17, 2015 at United Hospital in St. Paul.Scotty was a longtime bush plane pilot who was proud of his Scottish ancestry. He worked for Wipaire Inc. which allowed him to travel and fly around the world selling floats. Scotty also loved playing...

Coral Luel Anderson

Coral Luel Anderson

November 16, 2015

Coral L. (Olson) Anderson Age 94 or Prior Lake, formerly of Minneapolis and Roseau, MN. Passed away on November 16, 2015. She began a teaching career in a one room school house in northern MN. She continued as a substitute teacher for the Minneapolis school system and then worked for the Billy Graham Evangelical Assoc. for the last 17 years...

Roger L. Berg

Roger L. Berg

November 14, 2015

Berg, Roger L. age 69 of Minneapolis, born October 6, 1946 in Minneapolis to Eugene and Mary Berg, passed away November 14, 2015. He is preceded in death by his brother, James. Roger will be dearly missed by his children: Timothy (Luisa) Berg, Dawn (James) Franck, Colleen (Mark) Bingman and Jeffrey Berg; grandchildren: Barbara, Roger, Michael, Alexander, Alison, Mark and...

Marilyn Pitra

Marilyn Pitra

November 10, 2015

Marilyn Pitra, age 79, of Hastings, passed away peacefully on November 10, 2015 at St. Clare’s Hospital in Baraboo, WI. Preceded in death by husband, Eugene; parents, Cadwalder and Helen Larson; son-in-law, Pat Kane. Survived by children, Joseph E. (Susan) Pitra; Beth (Ron) Armstrong; Rosemarie Defiel; Ruth Kane; grandchildren, Nicholi J. Pitra, Lucas J. Pitra, Alexa Rae M. Pitra,...

Marian R. Hollatz

Marian R. Hollatz

November 10, 2015

Hollatz, Marian R. age 95, of S. Mpls. Preceded in death by husband, Ralph; son, Steven; brothers, Robert and Kenneth Gordier and sister, Lois Bright. Survived by daughter-in-law, Margaret; grandchildren, Jacquie (Jeremy) Canaday, Veronica and Kendra Hollatz; several great & great-great-grandchildren, and 2 nieces. Service Saturday, 1:00 PM at Henry W. Anderson Mortuary, 3640 23rd Ave. S., Mpls. Visitation Friday,...

Lorraine H Hultgren

Lorraine H Hultgren

November 9, 2015

Lorraine H. Hultgren (nee Kind) Age 93 of Minneapolis, born June 19, 1922 in Minneapolis to Edwin & Ellen Kind, passed away Nov. 9, 2015 in Brainerd, MN. Lorraine is a 1941 graduate of South High School. Lorraine and her husband, Richard enjoyed camping with the Legion #99, taking the RV to Texas & Alaska and summering at Park Lake,...

Thomas O. Muff

Thomas O. Muff

November 7, 2015

Thomas Oliver Muff (Sept. 26, 1935 ? Nov. 7, 2015) Tom passed away at the age of 80 at Southview Acres in Inver Grove Heights, MN, on Nov. 7th, 2015. Visitation will be held at 11am & the funeral at 12:00pm noon on Thursday, Nov. 12th at Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran Church, 12650 Johnny Cake Ridge Road, Apple Valley,...

Brett Allyn Michling

Brett Allyn Michling

November 6, 2015

Brett A. Michling, age 44, of Hastings, died suddenly on Friday, November 6, 2015 in St. Paul.Brett Allyn, the son of Cheryl Michling was born on June 6, 1971 in Hastings. Brett was a great friend and loved to fish and sketch. He was preceded in death by his stepfather, Mike Korneski and his nephew, Brandon Horst.Brett is survived...

Edward "Ed" J. Kranz

Edward "Ed" J. Kranz

November 5, 2015

Edward "Ed" Kranz, age 68, of Hastings, died suddenly on Thursday, November 5, 2015 at United Hospital in St. Paul.Edward James was born January 25, 1947 in Minneapolis to Paul and Gloria (King) Kranz. After graduating from Hastings High School with the class of 1965, Ed continued his education at St. Johns and later graduated in 1969. On August...

Marlene M. Nogle

Marlene M. Nogle

November 4, 2015

Marlene M. Nogle, age 66, of Hastings, passed away at Bethesda Hospital on November 4, 2015. She was born in Hastings on May 6, 1949 to Elias & Florence (Moes) Nogle. Marlene was a graduate of Hastings High School. She retired from Smeads after 44 years of service. She enjoyed crocheting, visiting local race tracks and watching her nephews...

Calvin E. Trost

Calvin E. Trost

November 4, 2015

Calvin E. Trost, age 86, a lifelong farmer in Denmark Township, died unexpectedly on Wednesday, November 4, 2015 at Mayo Health Systems Cannon Falls.Calvin E., the son of Harry and Josephine (Lothenbach) Trost, was born November 2, 1929 in West St. Paul. Following his graduation from South St. Paul High School, Calvin returned to his parents farm and was...

Lorraine Charlotte Babey

Lorraine Charlotte Babey

November 4, 2015

Lorraine Charlotte Babey (Gerhardt) Passed away on Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2015 surrounded by family and her pastor. Preceded by husband, John, parents and sister. Survived by 3 sons and 1 grandchild. She married husband, John in 1958. Lorraine loved people, animals, cooking, sewing, gardening and old movies. She let people know what was on her mind and was always concerned...

Michael Denis Mcmahon

Michael Denis Mcmahon

November 1, 2015

Michael Denis McMahon, age 50, of Burnsville, passed away unexpectedly November 1, 2015. Michael was preceded in death by his father, Denis and sister, Anne. He is survived by his mother, Sharon; and siblings, Steve and Shannon (Tim). He will be dearly missed by his family and many friends. A Mass of Christian Burial, officiated by Fr. Dave Hennen,...

J.T. "Jake" Langenfeld

J.T. "Jake" Langenfeld

November 1, 2015

J.T. "Jake" Langenfeld, age 82 of Hastings, died November 1, 2015 at his residence.John Tyler was born March 18, 1933 in Hastings to Alois and Eleanor (Lovejoy) Langenfeld. A 1952 graduate of Hastings High School, he was a State Champion Wrestler and also played football for Hastings. Jake served as a Navy Seabee in Guam during the Korean War...

James T. Swanson

James T. Swanson

October 30, 2015

Swanson, James T. Age 79 of Minnetonka, born Jan. 27, 1936 in Minneapolis, to Helge & Anne Swanson, passed away October 30, 2015 after a long battle with Pancreatic Cancer. James served in the USMC during the Korean Conflict and was a past Commander of the Bloomington VFW, Post #1296 where he also served on the Honor Guard. James will...

Charlotte "June" Hunecke

Charlotte "June" Hunecke

October 26, 2015

Charlotte “June” (Weed) Hunecke, age 89, of Hastings, passed away at Augustana Care Center October 26, 2015. June, the daughter of Ernest and Mary Weed, was born on June 6, 1926 in Minot, North Dakota. On June 24, 1951 June was united in marriage to Donald G. Hunecke at the Church of the Brethren in Surrey, North Dakota. June...

Jack C. Davis

Jack C. Davis

November 24, 2015

Jack C. Davis, age 84, of Hastings, passed away November 24, 2015 at Regina Nursing Home. Loving husband, father and grandfather. Private Family Services are being held.

Jerome L. Braun

Jerome L. Braun

November 20, 2015

Braun, Jerome L. age 74, of Rosemount. Preceded in death by daughter, Dorothy Marie Braun; sister, Lillian; parents, Michael & Dorothy Braun. Survived by daughter, Thea (Timothy) Nelson; grandchildren, Chris, Briana and Diana; great-grandchildren, Sarah, Jacob and Cain Doppler; sister, Mary Ann Struss; brother, Fred; nieces and nephews. Service Wed., 1:00 PM at Henry W. Anderson Mortuary, 147th & Garrett,...

Daniel A. Krier

Daniel A. Krier

November 18, 2015

Daniel A. Krier, age 85 of Cottage Grove died November 18, 2015 at United Hospital in St. Paul. Daniel was born August 4, 1930 in Le Mars, Iowa to Alvis and Marie (Kelleher) Krier. He moved with his parents to Pine Island, MN at the age of 3 and graduated from Pine Island High School. He married Marguerite L....

Wayne J. Plifka

Wayne J. Plifka

November 18, 2015

Plifka, Wayne J. age 85 of S. Mpls. Preceded in death by parents and brother, Norman. Survived by loving wife of 61 years, Vanda; children, John (Sandy), Russ (Laurie), Bonnie (Paul) Montgomery and Janet (Bob) Goble; 9 grandchildren; 3 great-grandchildren; siblings, Marion (Jim) Ogdahl and Bernice (David) Strege; many nieces and nephews. Mass of Christian Burial Wednesday 11 AM, Church...

John "Scotty" Scott

John "Scotty" Scott

November 17, 2015

John "Scotty" Scott, age 74, recently of Hastings and formerly of Inver Grove Heights, died Tuesday, November 17, 2015 at United Hospital in St. Paul.Scotty was a longtime bush plane pilot who was proud of his Scottish ancestry. He worked for Wipaire Inc. which allowed him to travel and fly around the world selling floats. Scotty also loved playing...

Coral Luel Anderson

Coral Luel Anderson

November 16, 2015

Coral L. (Olson) Anderson Age 94 or Prior Lake, formerly of Minneapolis and Roseau, MN. Passed away on November 16, 2015. She began a teaching career in a one room school house in northern MN. She continued as a substitute teacher for the Minneapolis school system and then worked for the Billy Graham Evangelical Assoc. for the last 17 years...

Roger L. Berg

Roger L. Berg

November 14, 2015

Berg, Roger L. age 69 of Minneapolis, born October 6, 1946 in Minneapolis to Eugene and Mary Berg, passed away November 14, 2015. He is preceded in death by his brother, James. Roger will be dearly missed by his children: Timothy (Luisa) Berg, Dawn (James) Franck, Colleen (Mark) Bingman and Jeffrey Berg; grandchildren: Barbara, Roger, Michael, Alexander, Alison, Mark and...

Marilyn Pitra

Marilyn Pitra

November 10, 2015

Marilyn Pitra, age 79, of Hastings, passed away peacefully on November 10, 2015 at St. Clare’s Hospital in Baraboo, WI. Preceded in death by husband, Eugene; parents, Cadwalder and Helen Larson; son-in-law, Pat Kane. Survived by children, Joseph E. (Susan) Pitra; Beth (Ron) Armstrong; Rosemarie Defiel; Ruth Kane; grandchildren, Nicholi J. Pitra, Lucas J. Pitra, Alexa Rae M. Pitra,...

Marian R. Hollatz

Marian R. Hollatz

November 10, 2015

Hollatz, Marian R. age 95, of S. Mpls. Preceded in death by husband, Ralph; son, Steven; brothers, Robert and Kenneth Gordier and sister, Lois Bright. Survived by daughter-in-law, Margaret; grandchildren, Jacquie (Jeremy) Canaday, Veronica and Kendra Hollatz; several great & great-great-grandchildren, and 2 nieces. Service Saturday, 1:00 PM at Henry W. Anderson Mortuary, 3640 23rd Ave. S., Mpls. Visitation Friday,...

Lorraine H Hultgren

Lorraine H Hultgren

November 9, 2015

Lorraine H. Hultgren (nee Kind) Age 93 of Minneapolis, born June 19, 1922 in Minneapolis to Edwin & Ellen Kind, passed away Nov. 9, 2015 in Brainerd, MN. Lorraine is a 1941 graduate of South High School. Lorraine and her husband, Richard enjoyed camping with the Legion #99, taking the RV to Texas & Alaska and summering at Park Lake,...

Thomas O. Muff

Thomas O. Muff

November 7, 2015

Thomas Oliver Muff (Sept. 26, 1935 ? Nov. 7, 2015) Tom passed away at the age of 80 at Southview Acres in Inver Grove Heights, MN, on Nov. 7th, 2015. Visitation will be held at 11am & the funeral at 12:00pm noon on Thursday, Nov. 12th at Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran Church, 12650 Johnny Cake Ridge Road, Apple Valley,...

Brett Allyn Michling

Brett Allyn Michling

November 6, 2015

Brett A. Michling, age 44, of Hastings, died suddenly on Friday, November 6, 2015 in St. Paul.Brett Allyn, the son of Cheryl Michling was born on June 6, 1971 in Hastings. Brett was a great friend and loved to fish and sketch. He was preceded in death by his stepfather, Mike Korneski and his nephew, Brandon Horst.Brett is survived...

Edward "Ed" J. Kranz

Edward "Ed" J. Kranz

November 5, 2015

Edward "Ed" Kranz, age 68, of Hastings, died suddenly on Thursday, November 5, 2015 at United Hospital in St. Paul.Edward James was born January 25, 1947 in Minneapolis to Paul and Gloria (King) Kranz. After graduating from Hastings High School with the class of 1965, Ed continued his education at St. Johns and later graduated in 1969. On August...

Marlene M. Nogle

Marlene M. Nogle

November 4, 2015

Marlene M. Nogle, age 66, of Hastings, passed away at Bethesda Hospital on November 4, 2015. She was born in Hastings on May 6, 1949 to Elias & Florence (Moes) Nogle. Marlene was a graduate of Hastings High School. She retired from Smeads after 44 years of service. She enjoyed crocheting, visiting local race tracks and watching her nephews...

Calvin E. Trost

Calvin E. Trost

November 4, 2015

Calvin E. Trost, age 86, a lifelong farmer in Denmark Township, died unexpectedly on Wednesday, November 4, 2015 at Mayo Health Systems Cannon Falls.Calvin E., the son of Harry and Josephine (Lothenbach) Trost, was born November 2, 1929 in West St. Paul. Following his graduation from South St. Paul High School, Calvin returned to his parents farm and was...

Lorraine Charlotte Babey

Lorraine Charlotte Babey

November 4, 2015

Lorraine Charlotte Babey (Gerhardt) Passed away on Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2015 surrounded by family and her pastor. Preceded by husband, John, parents and sister. Survived by 3 sons and 1 grandchild. She married husband, John in 1958. Lorraine loved people, animals, cooking, sewing, gardening and old movies. She let people know what was on her mind and was always concerned...

Michael Denis Mcmahon

Michael Denis Mcmahon

November 1, 2015

Michael Denis McMahon, age 50, of Burnsville, passed away unexpectedly November 1, 2015. Michael was preceded in death by his father, Denis and sister, Anne. He is survived by his mother, Sharon; and siblings, Steve and Shannon (Tim). He will be dearly missed by his family and many friends. A Mass of Christian Burial, officiated by Fr. Dave Hennen,...

J.T. "Jake" Langenfeld

J.T. "Jake" Langenfeld

November 1, 2015

J.T. "Jake" Langenfeld, age 82 of Hastings, died November 1, 2015 at his residence.John Tyler was born March 18, 1933 in Hastings to Alois and Eleanor (Lovejoy) Langenfeld. A 1952 graduate of Hastings High School, he was a State Champion Wrestler and also played football for Hastings. Jake served as a Navy Seabee in Guam during the Korean War...

James T. Swanson

James T. Swanson

October 30, 2015

Swanson, James T. Age 79 of Minnetonka, born Jan. 27, 1936 in Minneapolis, to Helge & Anne Swanson, passed away October 30, 2015 after a long battle with Pancreatic Cancer. James served in the USMC during the Korean Conflict and was a past Commander of the Bloomington VFW, Post #1296 where he also served on the Honor Guard. James will...

Charlotte "June" Hunecke

Charlotte "June" Hunecke

October 26, 2015

Charlotte “June” (Weed) Hunecke, age 89, of Hastings, passed away at Augustana Care Center October 26, 2015. June, the daughter of Ernest and Mary Weed, was born on June 6, 1926 in Minot, North Dakota. On June 24, 1951 June was united in marriage to Donald G. Hunecke at the Church of the Brethren in Surrey, North Dakota. June...

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