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Theresa J. Moes

Theresa J. Moes

July 16, 2015

Theresa J. Moes, age 100, of Hastings and formerly of New Trier, died peacefully Thursday, July 16, 2015 at Regina Medical Center with her family at her side. Theresa Johanna, the daughter of Martin and Mary (Rohr) Gores, was born on July 28, 1914 in Douglas Township, Dakota County. On June 18, 1947, she was united in marriage to...

Robert N. Bien

Robert N. Bien

July 15, 2015

Robert N. "Bob" Bien, age 94 of Hastings, died peacefully on July 15, 2015. Robert was born January 6, 1921 in Arkansaw, WI to David and Mary (Breunig) Bien. He served in the Army during WWII with the 9th Infantry Division in North Africa Europe, and participated in the Normandy Campaign. Bob married Carol Robinson on January 18, 1947...

Diane Lee Storlie

Diane Lee Storlie

July 12, 2015

Diane Lee Storlie, age 73, of Burnsville, born September 18, 1941 in Wheeler, Wisconsin to Alfred and Calla (nee Williams) Stevens, passed away on July 12th 2015. She is survived by her husband of 52 years, Lee; daughter Sally (Rich) Clayton; granddaughter Brooklyn; brother Dr. Tom (Eleanor) Stevens; sisters Eloise (Bill) Knutson, Nancy (Tom) Smith, Jeanne (David) Fox, sister-in-law Lorraine...

Kurt Herman Kohn

Kurt Herman Kohn

July 11, 2015

Kurt H. Kohn, age 75 of Hastings, died peacefully on Saturday, July 11, 2015 at his home surrounded by family. Kurt, the son of Karl and Gertrude (Weidner) Kohn, was born on October 6, 1939 in Leisserheim, Prussia. He arrived in the United States at the age of 15 and traveled by train to Valley City, ND, on December...

John M. Contreras

John M. Contreras

July 10, 2015

Age 66 (nee Widmer). Passed away on July 10, 2015. Preceded in death by father, Lupe; mother, Doris; step-father, Ed and grandmother, NeeNee. Survived by loving wife, Jackqueline; son, Christopher (Candi); daughters, Staci (Ryan) Hutmacher and Angela (Tyler) Packer; grandchildren, Kylie, Aubree, Lukas, Madelana, and Mackenzie; sister, Eve Widmer; brother, Tom Widmer; nieces, nephews, other family and friends. Funeral Service...

Eugene Palmer

Eugene Palmer

July 4, 2015

Eugene Palmer, age 91, of Woodbury, passed away July 4, 2015. He was a US Army veteran who served in New Guinea during WWII. Eugene is preceded in death by his wife, Theresa. He is survived by his children, Ronald; Bernard; and Donna Palmer; 5 grandchildren; and 9 great grandchildren. A memorial gathering will be held on Thurs. (7/9)...

William "Bill" L Tomlinson

William "Bill" L Tomlinson

July 3, 2015

William L. Tomlinson

Age 87 of Minneapolis, born January 17, 1928 in Askov, MN to Harlan & Lillie Tomlinson, passed away July 3, 2015. Bill served in the US Army after WWII in Japan, followed by a 30 year career as a 6th grade Minneapolis public school teacher at Morris Park Elementary.

He is preceded in death by his wife, Jeanne. Bill...

Data E. Linster

Data E. Linster

July 3, 2015

Linster, Data E. Age 91, died on July 3, 2015. Preceded in death by husband Al, mother Gertrude Anderson, sister Frances Nygren and brother Harry Anderson. Survived by children Steve (Wanda), Les (Janice) and Linda (John) McCauley; granddaughters Joanna, Margaret, Camryn and grandson Kevin; niece Gail (Mark) Bryn, grandniece Maya Bryn and nephews Jeff (Candace) and Brent (Amy) Anderson. Data...

Ryin L. Schoenwald

Ryin L. Schoenwald

July 2, 2015

Ryin L. Schoenwald, age 33, of Inver Grove, passed away at home July 2, 2015. She was born February 26, 1982 in Placerville, CA to Steve and Terri Schoenwald. She is survived by her parents, Steve and Terri Schoenwald; sister, Erin (Jon) Thiele; nephew, Jet; grandparents, Larry and Marlys Reed; and many other relatives and friends. A funeral service,...

Marion A. Dachel

Marion A. Dachel

July 1, 2015

Marion A. Dachel, age 93, of Hastings died July 1, 2015. Marion was born August 12, 1921 in Eau Claire, WI to Hubert and Florentine (Weber) Werner. She married Bernard Dachel on May 20, 1950 in Chippewa Falls, WI and was a long time employee with Smead Mfg. prior to her retirement in 1986. She was preceded in death...

Gerald Lyle Thompson

Gerald Lyle Thompson

June 30, 2015

Gerald Lyle Thompson, 51, of Apple Valley, passed away Tuesday, June 30. He was born November 14, 1963 in Minneapolis to Richard and Ruth (nee McArdell) Thompson. Gerald is survived by daughters Jennelle (Giovanni) Velazquez and Megan Thompson; son Jonathan Thompson; granddaughters Lilianna and Nora; parents Richard and Ruth Thompson; sisters Connie Boerner and Barbara (Kevin) Rux; brother Dennis Thompson;...

Bernice Ann Zins

Bernice Ann Zins

June 28, 2015

Bernice A. Zins Age 89. Passed on June 28, 2015. Preceded in death by husband, Joseph and daughter Donna. Survived by daughter Joanne (Mark Karhu); granddaughter, Jennifer (Ronald) Wickham; siblings, nieces, nephews, and friends. Visitation 11:30AM-1:30PM, Thursday, July 2nd at Henry W. Anderson Mortuary, 3640 23rd Avenue S., Minneapolis (612-729-2331). Interment Resurrection Cemetery.

Burial Date July...

Donna A. Lindahl

Donna A. Lindahl

June 27, 2015

Donna A. Lindahl, age 85, of Hastings, passed away June 27, 2015 at Augustana Health Care Center in Hastings. She was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and friend. Donna was preceded in death by her husband, Marlowe; parents, Harvey and Helen Weis; brother, David Weis; daughter- in-law, Carol (Sontag) Lindahl; She is survived by her children, Daniel (Linda) Lindahl;...

Anthony "Tony" G. Kasel

Anthony "Tony" G. Kasel

June 27, 2015

Anthony G. "Tony" Kasel, age 76, of Hastings died Saturday, June 27, 2015 surrounded by his loving family. Tony was born December 22, 1938 in Vermillion Township to Anthony Joseph and Dora Katherine (Reinardy) Kasel. He attended Hastings area schools and was a veteran of the United States Army National Guard. He married Mary Jean Endres on September 14,...

Mary Dina Rutledge

Mary Dina Rutledge

June 26, 2015

Mary Dina Rutledge, age 83, of Hastings, passed away June 26, 2015 at Regina Care Center in Hastings. She was born on May 2, 1932 in St. Paul to Michael & Serafina Fida. Dina loved her children and loved being a grandma, she had the gift of hospitality and loved to entertain in her home often. She was a...

Reverend Clifford Crook

Reverend Clifford Crook

June 24, 2015

The Reverend Clifford "Padre Cliff" Crook died peacefully on The Feast of St. John the Baptist (June 24th) in St. Paul, MN. He was 87. Cliff is survived by his wife Denise Erickson and his children Faith, Jesse, Peter and Nancy; his step-children Eric and Dale Erickson, Kristen Annett, 14 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death...

Graham Bruce Zank

Graham Bruce Zank

June 21, 2015

Graham B. Zank, age 51 of Hastings died Sunday, June 21, 2015 at home. Graham was born March 20, 1964 in Rockford, IL. He was employed as an over the road trucker. He loved music, guitars, playing drums and trombone as well as restoring his old jeep and weight lifting. He was preceded in death by his grandparents. Graham...

Robert John Schmitt

Robert John Schmitt

June 19, 2015

Robert J. Schmitt, age 61 of Hastings died unexpectedly Friday, June 19, 2015 due to a life long battle with diabetes. Robert was born March 26, 1954 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin to Robert and Frances (Blochowiak) Schmitt. Robert graduated from high school and went on to get his bachelors degree in college. He worked as a paramedic most of his...

Clinton P. "Clint" Sutton

Clinton P. "Clint" Sutton

June 18, 2015

Clinton Park Sutton, age 70 of Hastings, MN died Thursday, June 18, 2015 at Woodwinds Hospital in Woodbury, MN, surrounded by his loving family. Clint was born in Mason City, Iowa on January 13, 1945, the son of Ervin and Alta (Molsberry) Sutton. He grew up on a farm north of Nora Springs, IA and graduated from Nora Springs...

Robert D. Sellers

Robert D. Sellers

June 17, 2015

Robert D. Sellers, age 83, of St. Paul, passed away June 17, 2015. He was born in Hastings on April 26, 1932 to his mother, Hazel (Holland) Sellers and father, Merril Sellers. He was caring and thoughtful and touched the lives of many people. Robert was a Korean War veteran, a Mason, and member of several groups. He loved...

Theresa J. Moes

Theresa J. Moes

July 16, 2015

Theresa J. Moes, age 100, of Hastings and formerly of New Trier, died peacefully Thursday, July 16, 2015 at Regina Medical Center with her family at her side. Theresa Johanna, the daughter of Martin and Mary (Rohr) Gores, was born on July 28, 1914 in Douglas Township, Dakota County. On June 18, 1947, she was united in marriage to...

Robert N. Bien

Robert N. Bien

July 15, 2015

Robert N. "Bob" Bien, age 94 of Hastings, died peacefully on July 15, 2015. Robert was born January 6, 1921 in Arkansaw, WI to David and Mary (Breunig) Bien. He served in the Army during WWII with the 9th Infantry Division in North Africa Europe, and participated in the Normandy Campaign. Bob married Carol Robinson on January 18, 1947...

Diane Lee Storlie

Diane Lee Storlie

July 12, 2015

Diane Lee Storlie, age 73, of Burnsville, born September 18, 1941 in Wheeler, Wisconsin to Alfred and Calla (nee Williams) Stevens, passed away on July 12th 2015. She is survived by her husband of 52 years, Lee; daughter Sally (Rich) Clayton; granddaughter Brooklyn; brother Dr. Tom (Eleanor) Stevens; sisters Eloise (Bill) Knutson, Nancy (Tom) Smith, Jeanne (David) Fox, sister-in-law Lorraine...

Kurt Herman Kohn

Kurt Herman Kohn

July 11, 2015

Kurt H. Kohn, age 75 of Hastings, died peacefully on Saturday, July 11, 2015 at his home surrounded by family. Kurt, the son of Karl and Gertrude (Weidner) Kohn, was born on October 6, 1939 in Leisserheim, Prussia. He arrived in the United States at the age of 15 and traveled by train to Valley City, ND, on December...

John M. Contreras

John M. Contreras

July 10, 2015

Age 66 (nee Widmer). Passed away on July 10, 2015. Preceded in death by father, Lupe; mother, Doris; step-father, Ed and grandmother, NeeNee. Survived by loving wife, Jackqueline; son, Christopher (Candi); daughters, Staci (Ryan) Hutmacher and Angela (Tyler) Packer; grandchildren, Kylie, Aubree, Lukas, Madelana, and Mackenzie; sister, Eve Widmer; brother, Tom Widmer; nieces, nephews, other family and friends. Funeral Service...

Eugene Palmer

Eugene Palmer

July 4, 2015

Eugene Palmer, age 91, of Woodbury, passed away July 4, 2015. He was a US Army veteran who served in New Guinea during WWII. Eugene is preceded in death by his wife, Theresa. He is survived by his children, Ronald; Bernard; and Donna Palmer; 5 grandchildren; and 9 great grandchildren. A memorial gathering will be held on Thurs. (7/9)...

William "Bill" L Tomlinson

William "Bill" L Tomlinson

July 3, 2015

William L. Tomlinson

Age 87 of Minneapolis, born January 17, 1928 in Askov, MN to Harlan & Lillie Tomlinson, passed away July 3, 2015. Bill served in the US Army after WWII in Japan, followed by a 30 year career as a 6th grade Minneapolis public school teacher at Morris Park Elementary.

He is preceded in death by his wife, Jeanne. Bill...

Data E. Linster

Data E. Linster

July 3, 2015

Linster, Data E. Age 91, died on July 3, 2015. Preceded in death by husband Al, mother Gertrude Anderson, sister Frances Nygren and brother Harry Anderson. Survived by children Steve (Wanda), Les (Janice) and Linda (John) McCauley; granddaughters Joanna, Margaret, Camryn and grandson Kevin; niece Gail (Mark) Bryn, grandniece Maya Bryn and nephews Jeff (Candace) and Brent (Amy) Anderson. Data...

Ryin L. Schoenwald

Ryin L. Schoenwald

July 2, 2015

Ryin L. Schoenwald, age 33, of Inver Grove, passed away at home July 2, 2015. She was born February 26, 1982 in Placerville, CA to Steve and Terri Schoenwald. She is survived by her parents, Steve and Terri Schoenwald; sister, Erin (Jon) Thiele; nephew, Jet; grandparents, Larry and Marlys Reed; and many other relatives and friends. A funeral service,...

Marion A. Dachel

Marion A. Dachel

July 1, 2015

Marion A. Dachel, age 93, of Hastings died July 1, 2015. Marion was born August 12, 1921 in Eau Claire, WI to Hubert and Florentine (Weber) Werner. She married Bernard Dachel on May 20, 1950 in Chippewa Falls, WI and was a long time employee with Smead Mfg. prior to her retirement in 1986. She was preceded in death...

Gerald Lyle Thompson

Gerald Lyle Thompson

June 30, 2015

Gerald Lyle Thompson, 51, of Apple Valley, passed away Tuesday, June 30. He was born November 14, 1963 in Minneapolis to Richard and Ruth (nee McArdell) Thompson. Gerald is survived by daughters Jennelle (Giovanni) Velazquez and Megan Thompson; son Jonathan Thompson; granddaughters Lilianna and Nora; parents Richard and Ruth Thompson; sisters Connie Boerner and Barbara (Kevin) Rux; brother Dennis Thompson;...

Bernice Ann Zins

Bernice Ann Zins

June 28, 2015

Bernice A. Zins Age 89. Passed on June 28, 2015. Preceded in death by husband, Joseph and daughter Donna. Survived by daughter Joanne (Mark Karhu); granddaughter, Jennifer (Ronald) Wickham; siblings, nieces, nephews, and friends. Visitation 11:30AM-1:30PM, Thursday, July 2nd at Henry W. Anderson Mortuary, 3640 23rd Avenue S., Minneapolis (612-729-2331). Interment Resurrection Cemetery.

Burial Date July...

Donna A. Lindahl

Donna A. Lindahl

June 27, 2015

Donna A. Lindahl, age 85, of Hastings, passed away June 27, 2015 at Augustana Health Care Center in Hastings. She was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and friend. Donna was preceded in death by her husband, Marlowe; parents, Harvey and Helen Weis; brother, David Weis; daughter- in-law, Carol (Sontag) Lindahl; She is survived by her children, Daniel (Linda) Lindahl;...

Anthony "Tony" G. Kasel

Anthony "Tony" G. Kasel

June 27, 2015

Anthony G. "Tony" Kasel, age 76, of Hastings died Saturday, June 27, 2015 surrounded by his loving family. Tony was born December 22, 1938 in Vermillion Township to Anthony Joseph and Dora Katherine (Reinardy) Kasel. He attended Hastings area schools and was a veteran of the United States Army National Guard. He married Mary Jean Endres on September 14,...

Mary Dina Rutledge

Mary Dina Rutledge

June 26, 2015

Mary Dina Rutledge, age 83, of Hastings, passed away June 26, 2015 at Regina Care Center in Hastings. She was born on May 2, 1932 in St. Paul to Michael & Serafina Fida. Dina loved her children and loved being a grandma, she had the gift of hospitality and loved to entertain in her home often. She was a...

Reverend Clifford Crook

Reverend Clifford Crook

June 24, 2015

The Reverend Clifford "Padre Cliff" Crook died peacefully on The Feast of St. John the Baptist (June 24th) in St. Paul, MN. He was 87. Cliff is survived by his wife Denise Erickson and his children Faith, Jesse, Peter and Nancy; his step-children Eric and Dale Erickson, Kristen Annett, 14 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death...

Graham Bruce Zank

Graham Bruce Zank

June 21, 2015

Graham B. Zank, age 51 of Hastings died Sunday, June 21, 2015 at home. Graham was born March 20, 1964 in Rockford, IL. He was employed as an over the road trucker. He loved music, guitars, playing drums and trombone as well as restoring his old jeep and weight lifting. He was preceded in death by his grandparents. Graham...

Robert John Schmitt

Robert John Schmitt

June 19, 2015

Robert J. Schmitt, age 61 of Hastings died unexpectedly Friday, June 19, 2015 due to a life long battle with diabetes. Robert was born March 26, 1954 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin to Robert and Frances (Blochowiak) Schmitt. Robert graduated from high school and went on to get his bachelors degree in college. He worked as a paramedic most of his...

Clinton P. "Clint" Sutton

Clinton P. "Clint" Sutton

June 18, 2015

Clinton Park Sutton, age 70 of Hastings, MN died Thursday, June 18, 2015 at Woodwinds Hospital in Woodbury, MN, surrounded by his loving family. Clint was born in Mason City, Iowa on January 13, 1945, the son of Ervin and Alta (Molsberry) Sutton. He grew up on a farm north of Nora Springs, IA and graduated from Nora Springs...

Robert D. Sellers

Robert D. Sellers

June 17, 2015

Robert D. Sellers, age 83, of St. Paul, passed away June 17, 2015. He was born in Hastings on April 26, 1932 to his mother, Hazel (Holland) Sellers and father, Merril Sellers. He was caring and thoughtful and touched the lives of many people. Robert was a Korean War veteran, a Mason, and member of several groups. He loved...

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