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Germaine E. Thomas

Germaine E. Thomas

May 16, 2015

Germaine E. Thomas, age 75, of Prescott, WI, passed away May 16, 2015 at United Hospital in St. Paul. She was born on July 18, 1939 to Newell & Evelyn Chester in Faribault, MN and was a graduate of Faribault High School. Germaine married Alvin Thomas on January 14, 1960 in Faribault. She worked many years for Smeads Manufacturing....

Irene V. Van Deusen

Irene V. Van Deusen

May 14, 2015

Irene V. Van Deusen, age 91 of Hastings, died May 14, 2015 at Regina Assisted Living in Hastings. Irene Viola was born October 30, 1923 in Hastings to George and Mina (Foster) Robinson. She was 1941 graduate of Hastings High School and married Randall Van Deusen on August 8, 1942 at the Methodist Church in Hastings. She was preceded...

Irene Ann Massman

Irene Ann Massman

May 14, 2015

Irene A. Massman, age 82 of Hastings, died May 14, 2015 at Augustana Health Care Center in Hastings. Irene Ann was born April 30, 1933 in Minneapolis to Charles and Florence (Bauer) Wagner. She was a graduate of Humboldt High School in St. Paul and attended the U. of M. Irene married Ray Massman in St. Paul and they...

Lois Irene Berg

Lois Irene Berg

May 14, 2015

Lois Berg of Apple Valley, Minnesota died at Sacred Heart Hospital in Eau Claire, Wisconsin on Thursday May 14th after suffering a stroke on Mother’s day. She was 87.

Lois was born on November 2nd, 1927, in Slayton, Minnesota to her parents, William Paden and Martha Nelson Paden. She graduated from Tracy high school and was an administrative assistant for the...

Fionna Kerubo Simba

Fionna Kerubo Simba

May 13, 2015

Fionna Kerubo Simba, 13, of Farmington, passed away surrounded by her loving family Wednesday, May 13. She was born July 22, 2001 in Saint Louis Park to Yabesh and Josephine (nee Tai) Simba. Fionna is survived by her parents; 1 sister, Tiffany; and paternal grandmother Mary Simba. Fionna was a bright, loving child of GOD, who will be forever loved...

Ward H. Evans

Ward H. Evans

May 12, 2015

Ward H. Evans, age 72, of Hastings, passed away at home May 12, 2015. Services are pending.

Eda Mae Crapps

Eda Mae Crapps

May 11, 2015

Eda Mae Crapps, age 94, a lifelong Hastings resident died Monday, May 11, 2015 at her home. Eda was born April 7, 1921 in Hastings to William and Mathilda (Virchow) Draeger. She married Steve Crapps on December 9, 1942 at St. Boniface Catholic Church in Hastings. Eda was a member of the VFW Auxiliary. She was preceded in death...

Doris G. Petrovich

Doris G. Petrovich

May 10, 2015

Petrovich, Doris G. age 92, formerly of Mpls. Preceded in death by husband, Mitchell. Survived by son, Frank and daughter, Christine; grandson, Dr. Brian (Dana); great-grandchildren, Riley, Nicholas, Avery and Jordan. Mass of Christian Burial Friday, 10:30 AM at Church of Christ the King, 5029 Zenith Ave. S., with visitation 1 hour before. Interment Ft. Snelling.

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Richard "Dick" Langlais

Richard "Dick" Langlais

May 4, 2015

Richard (Dick) Joseph Langlais, 80, of Hastings, passed away peacefully on May 4, 2015 at his home, holding the loving hand of his beloved wife of nearly 58 years, Janet Marie (Jan). Dick was born in Minneapolis, MN on July 8, 1934. After graduating from Cathedral High School in St. Cloud, he proudly served in the US Marines during...

M. Marlene Kranz

M. Marlene Kranz

May 2, 2015

Mary Marlene (Mundt) Kranz, age 80, of Hastings, passed away on May 2, 2015 at home surrounded by her family. She was a graduate of Cathedral high School in Sioux Falls, SD. After raising four children, she purchased and operated a gourmet candy store in St. Paul. She enjoyed the last 25 years of her life as a 'winter...

Dona M. Mcginnis

Dona M. Mcginnis

May 1, 2015

McGinnis, Dona M. age 88 of Mpls. Preceded in death by husband, Claude F.; daughter, Colleen. Survived by son, Kevin (Kairon); daughters, Maureen “Bonnie” Laursen, Debra (Dana) Lee; 5 grandchildren, 13 great-grandchildren; sister, Virginia Kane. She was a member of St. Albert The Great Choir for many years. Memorial Mass Friday 11 AM, Church of St. Albert the Great, 29th...

Merrie Kaye Rheaume

Merrie Kaye Rheaume

May 1, 2015

Rheaume, Merrie Kaye (Johnson) age 69 of Mpls., died peacefully in her sleep on May 1, 2015. Merrie was born in St. Peter, MN on Aug. 6, 1945. She went to school in LeSuer, MN and was married to Ronald, May 29, 1965. Merrie loved to knit, cook, work on Suduko books, crossword puzzles in the newspaper and travel. She...

Regina Rose Sworski

Regina Rose Sworski

May 1, 2015

Regina Rose Sworski, 57, of Apple Valley, passed away Friday, May 1 and is resting Peacefully in the Arms of Her Savior. She was born August 22, 1957 in Arlington, Virginia to Pasquale and Bernice (nee Flaherty) Torraco. Regina is survived by her husband of 39 years, Loren; sons Christopher (Nicole) and Nicholas Sworski; grandson Brayden; sisters Mary Vallejos and...

Gloria Anne Klee

Gloria Anne Klee

April 30, 2015

Gloria Anne Klee, A beautiful soul passed away unexpectedly April 30, 2015. Born May 2, 1928, Gloria was a happy, caring, and loving person her whole life….family and friends meant so much to her. God truly blessed her with an abundant life. Preceded in death by husband Don, she was a wonderful wife; loving mother to her three girls, Kathy...

Joel L. Swanson

Joel L. Swanson

April 29, 2015

Beloved father, son and brother, Joel Lawrence Swanson passed away much too soon on April 29, 2015, surrounded by family. He was 37. When Joel was in a hospital bed, a photo of the girl at the center of his world -- Joel’s 8-month-old daughter -- had been placed over his heart. Joel was born and raised in Hastings,...

Delores Mary Knoll

Delores Mary Knoll

April 28, 2015

Delores M. Knoll, age 84, died peacefully on Tuesday, April 28, 2015 at Regina Medical Center surrounded by her loving family. Delores Mary, the daughter of Mathias and Magdalene (Beissel) Reinardy was born on April 17, 1931 in Hastings and attended Catholic School in New Trier. On January 18, 1958, Delores was united in marriage to Anthony �Boots� T....

Lu Ann Stoffel

Lu Ann Stoffel

April 27, 2015

Lu Ann Stoffel, age 87, a longtime resident and former Mayor of Hastings, died peacefully on Monday, April 27, 2015 at Regina Medical Center in Hastings. Lu Ann, the daughter of William and Caroline (Keller) Wagner, was born on August 26, 1927 in Coates, Minnesota. She attended Hastings High School and graduated with the class of 1945. Following her...

Julie A. Zurfluh

Julie A. Zurfluh

April 26, 2015

Julie Ann Zurfluh, age 63 of Rosemount died Sunday, April 26, 2015 at her home following a lengthy illness with breast cancer. Julie was born January 16, 1952 in Forest City, IA to Lewine and Gladys (Tweed) Westland and was a 1970 graduate of Hastings High School. Julie began working in the billing department at Regina Hospital during high...

Richard D Huisenga

Richard D Huisenga

April 26, 2015

Richard D. Huesinga Age 75 of Fridley, born March 3, 1940 in Brooten, MN to Andy & Nora Huisenga passed away April 26, 2015. Richard proudly served in the US Army. After his discharge from the service, he went to work for Minnesota Rubber Company where he retired after 37 years. After retirement, he also worked part time for Loomis...

Harold J. "Skip" Siebenaler

Harold J. "Skip" Siebenaler

April 25, 2015

Harold J. “Skip” Siebenaler, age 81, of Hastings, passed away on April 25, 2015 at Regina Hospital in Hastings. Skip was born on March 30, 1934 to Ferdinand & Marie (Fox) Siebenaler in Vermillion, MN. He is preceded in death by wife, Deanna; parents; son in law, Fred Olson; brother, Arthur. Skip is survived by his children, Ruth (Tim)...

Germaine E. Thomas

Germaine E. Thomas

May 16, 2015

Germaine E. Thomas, age 75, of Prescott, WI, passed away May 16, 2015 at United Hospital in St. Paul. She was born on July 18, 1939 to Newell & Evelyn Chester in Faribault, MN and was a graduate of Faribault High School. Germaine married Alvin Thomas on January 14, 1960 in Faribault. She worked many years for Smeads Manufacturing....

Irene V. Van Deusen

Irene V. Van Deusen

May 14, 2015

Irene V. Van Deusen, age 91 of Hastings, died May 14, 2015 at Regina Assisted Living in Hastings. Irene Viola was born October 30, 1923 in Hastings to George and Mina (Foster) Robinson. She was 1941 graduate of Hastings High School and married Randall Van Deusen on August 8, 1942 at the Methodist Church in Hastings. She was preceded...

Irene Ann Massman

Irene Ann Massman

May 14, 2015

Irene A. Massman, age 82 of Hastings, died May 14, 2015 at Augustana Health Care Center in Hastings. Irene Ann was born April 30, 1933 in Minneapolis to Charles and Florence (Bauer) Wagner. She was a graduate of Humboldt High School in St. Paul and attended the U. of M. Irene married Ray Massman in St. Paul and they...

Lois Irene Berg

Lois Irene Berg

May 14, 2015

Lois Berg of Apple Valley, Minnesota died at Sacred Heart Hospital in Eau Claire, Wisconsin on Thursday May 14th after suffering a stroke on Mother’s day. She was 87.

Lois was born on November 2nd, 1927, in Slayton, Minnesota to her parents, William Paden and Martha Nelson Paden. She graduated from Tracy high school and was an administrative assistant for the...

Fionna Kerubo Simba

Fionna Kerubo Simba

May 13, 2015

Fionna Kerubo Simba, 13, of Farmington, passed away surrounded by her loving family Wednesday, May 13. She was born July 22, 2001 in Saint Louis Park to Yabesh and Josephine (nee Tai) Simba. Fionna is survived by her parents; 1 sister, Tiffany; and paternal grandmother Mary Simba. Fionna was a bright, loving child of GOD, who will be forever loved...

Ward H. Evans

Ward H. Evans

May 12, 2015

Ward H. Evans, age 72, of Hastings, passed away at home May 12, 2015. Services are pending.

Eda Mae Crapps

Eda Mae Crapps

May 11, 2015

Eda Mae Crapps, age 94, a lifelong Hastings resident died Monday, May 11, 2015 at her home. Eda was born April 7, 1921 in Hastings to William and Mathilda (Virchow) Draeger. She married Steve Crapps on December 9, 1942 at St. Boniface Catholic Church in Hastings. Eda was a member of the VFW Auxiliary. She was preceded in death...

Doris G. Petrovich

Doris G. Petrovich

May 10, 2015

Petrovich, Doris G. age 92, formerly of Mpls. Preceded in death by husband, Mitchell. Survived by son, Frank and daughter, Christine; grandson, Dr. Brian (Dana); great-grandchildren, Riley, Nicholas, Avery and Jordan. Mass of Christian Burial Friday, 10:30 AM at Church of Christ the King, 5029 Zenith Ave. S., with visitation 1 hour before. Interment Ft. Snelling.

Burial...

Richard "Dick" Langlais

Richard "Dick" Langlais

May 4, 2015

Richard (Dick) Joseph Langlais, 80, of Hastings, passed away peacefully on May 4, 2015 at his home, holding the loving hand of his beloved wife of nearly 58 years, Janet Marie (Jan). Dick was born in Minneapolis, MN on July 8, 1934. After graduating from Cathedral High School in St. Cloud, he proudly served in the US Marines during...

M. Marlene Kranz

M. Marlene Kranz

May 2, 2015

Mary Marlene (Mundt) Kranz, age 80, of Hastings, passed away on May 2, 2015 at home surrounded by her family. She was a graduate of Cathedral high School in Sioux Falls, SD. After raising four children, she purchased and operated a gourmet candy store in St. Paul. She enjoyed the last 25 years of her life as a 'winter...

Dona M. Mcginnis

Dona M. Mcginnis

May 1, 2015

McGinnis, Dona M. age 88 of Mpls. Preceded in death by husband, Claude F.; daughter, Colleen. Survived by son, Kevin (Kairon); daughters, Maureen “Bonnie” Laursen, Debra (Dana) Lee; 5 grandchildren, 13 great-grandchildren; sister, Virginia Kane. She was a member of St. Albert The Great Choir for many years. Memorial Mass Friday 11 AM, Church of St. Albert the Great, 29th...

Merrie Kaye Rheaume

Merrie Kaye Rheaume

May 1, 2015

Rheaume, Merrie Kaye (Johnson) age 69 of Mpls., died peacefully in her sleep on May 1, 2015. Merrie was born in St. Peter, MN on Aug. 6, 1945. She went to school in LeSuer, MN and was married to Ronald, May 29, 1965. Merrie loved to knit, cook, work on Suduko books, crossword puzzles in the newspaper and travel. She...

Regina Rose Sworski

Regina Rose Sworski

May 1, 2015

Regina Rose Sworski, 57, of Apple Valley, passed away Friday, May 1 and is resting Peacefully in the Arms of Her Savior. She was born August 22, 1957 in Arlington, Virginia to Pasquale and Bernice (nee Flaherty) Torraco. Regina is survived by her husband of 39 years, Loren; sons Christopher (Nicole) and Nicholas Sworski; grandson Brayden; sisters Mary Vallejos and...

Gloria Anne Klee

Gloria Anne Klee

April 30, 2015

Gloria Anne Klee, A beautiful soul passed away unexpectedly April 30, 2015. Born May 2, 1928, Gloria was a happy, caring, and loving person her whole life….family and friends meant so much to her. God truly blessed her with an abundant life. Preceded in death by husband Don, she was a wonderful wife; loving mother to her three girls, Kathy...

Joel L. Swanson

Joel L. Swanson

April 29, 2015

Beloved father, son and brother, Joel Lawrence Swanson passed away much too soon on April 29, 2015, surrounded by family. He was 37. When Joel was in a hospital bed, a photo of the girl at the center of his world -- Joel’s 8-month-old daughter -- had been placed over his heart. Joel was born and raised in Hastings,...

Delores Mary Knoll

Delores Mary Knoll

April 28, 2015

Delores M. Knoll, age 84, died peacefully on Tuesday, April 28, 2015 at Regina Medical Center surrounded by her loving family. Delores Mary, the daughter of Mathias and Magdalene (Beissel) Reinardy was born on April 17, 1931 in Hastings and attended Catholic School in New Trier. On January 18, 1958, Delores was united in marriage to Anthony �Boots� T....

Lu Ann Stoffel

Lu Ann Stoffel

April 27, 2015

Lu Ann Stoffel, age 87, a longtime resident and former Mayor of Hastings, died peacefully on Monday, April 27, 2015 at Regina Medical Center in Hastings. Lu Ann, the daughter of William and Caroline (Keller) Wagner, was born on August 26, 1927 in Coates, Minnesota. She attended Hastings High School and graduated with the class of 1945. Following her...

Julie A. Zurfluh

Julie A. Zurfluh

April 26, 2015

Julie Ann Zurfluh, age 63 of Rosemount died Sunday, April 26, 2015 at her home following a lengthy illness with breast cancer. Julie was born January 16, 1952 in Forest City, IA to Lewine and Gladys (Tweed) Westland and was a 1970 graduate of Hastings High School. Julie began working in the billing department at Regina Hospital during high...

Richard D Huisenga

Richard D Huisenga

April 26, 2015

Richard D. Huesinga Age 75 of Fridley, born March 3, 1940 in Brooten, MN to Andy & Nora Huisenga passed away April 26, 2015. Richard proudly served in the US Army. After his discharge from the service, he went to work for Minnesota Rubber Company where he retired after 37 years. After retirement, he also worked part time for Loomis...

Harold J. "Skip" Siebenaler

Harold J. "Skip" Siebenaler

April 25, 2015

Harold J. “Skip” Siebenaler, age 81, of Hastings, passed away on April 25, 2015 at Regina Hospital in Hastings. Skip was born on March 30, 1934 to Ferdinand & Marie (Fox) Siebenaler in Vermillion, MN. He is preceded in death by wife, Deanna; parents; son in law, Fred Olson; brother, Arthur. Skip is survived by his children, Ruth (Tim)...

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