August 16, 2015

Adolph A. Ritt, age 81 of Hastings, died unexpectedly on August 16, 2015 at North Memorial Medical Center in Robbinsdale. Adolph Andrew was born May 21, 1934 in Herreid, SD to Frank and Regina (Stepenenko) Ritt. He married Seraphine "Sara" Braun on October 23, 1958 in Linton, ND. Adolph had worked as a truck driver and as a motor...

August 15, 2015

Kevin S. Ketelsleger age 58 of Apple Valley, born July 2, 1957 in Sioux Falls, SD to Alen & Ethel Ketelsleger, passed away peacefully at home on August 15, 2015 with his family by his side. Kevin will be dearly missed by his loving wife of 35 years, Candace; son, Dan (fianc?e, Megan); daughter, Kelsey; loving mother, Ethel; brothers, Mark...

August 14, 2015

Sheryl M. Merwin (Levercom) Age 69 of Rosemount. Passed away peacefully on August 14, 2015 after an exactly two year battle with pancreatic cancer. Sheryl was born July 4, 1946 and was raised in S.E. Minneapolis, graduating from Marshall High in 1964. She married Gary Merwin in 1966. She is survived by Gary; son, Michael (Jennifer) and their children, Mikhaela...

August 14, 2015

Johnson, Reuben E. Age 88 of Mpls. Preceded in death by wife , Rosemary; siblings, Rudy, Wilmer, Delmar, Milly, Geneva and Ruth. Survived by family and friends. Service 11 AM Thursday at Henry W. Anderson Mortuary, 3640 23rd Ave. S. Visitation one hour before service. Interment Fort Snelling.

Burial Date August 20, 2015

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August 10, 2015

Gerald George Ausen, age 81, of Hastings, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family on August 10, 2015 He was born October 13, 1933, in Watertown, S.D., to George and Della Ausen. He was preceded in death by his parents, wife, Donna and sister, Grace Borstad. He was a loving father and grandfather, a kind-hearted and very sociable...

August 9, 2015

Madelyn F. Fritz, age 64 of Hastings died Sunday, August 9, 2015 at Southview Acres Health Care Center in West St. Paul. Madelyn was born December 5, 1950 in St. Paulto William and Byrl (Frerking) Wessinger. She was a 1968 graduate of Hastings High School and a longtime Smead Mfg. employee prior to her retirement. Madelyn loved music and...

August 7, 2015

Mary A, Johnson Age 91 of Minneapolis, born August 18, 1923 in Gilman, MN to Joseph & Pauline Melich, passed away August 7, 2015. She is preceded in death by her husband, Chet and was the last of 9 children. Mary will be dearly missed by her children: Madelyn Pruyn, Mary Lou (Mark) Anderson, Kathleen Johnson, Joan (Bob) Dorich and...

August 6, 2015

Masen Robert Peterfeso was born August 6, 2015 and passed away August 6, 2015. He is survived by his parents, Neil Peterfeso and Emily Waller; and many other relatives. A private family service will be held. 'Because someone I love is in heaven, there's a little bit of heaven in my home'

August 6, 2015

Curtis Keith “Curt” Garrick, age 67, of Apple Valley, sadly lost his battle with cancer on August 6, 2015. Curt was born on April 16, 1948 in Plentywood, MT to Lyle & Anna Garrick. Curt was preceded in death by his brothers: Glenn, Dwaine, Owen, Dennis and Robert. He will be dearly missed by the love of his life, wife,...

August 6, 2015

Sandra Jean Evanick, 69, of Rosemount, peacefully passed away at home the morning of August 6, 2015, after a 6 ? year journey with multiple myeloma cancer. She was born September 13, 1945, in Milaca, MN to Emmett and Evelyn Tantzen. She lived most her life living in Minnesota with a brief stay in Colorado and a 27 year stint...

August 5, 2015

Phyllis Normand (Beckendorf) Age 72, of Burnsville, passed away peacefully on August 5, 2015 after a long fought battle with cancer. Phyllis was born on Oct. 22, 1942, in rural Ceylon, Minnesota, to Luella and Edwin Beckendorf. She was baptized on November 8, 1942 at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church in Ceylon, MN. Phyllis attended parochial school and was confirmed on...

August 3, 2015

Loren F. Berthilson,

age 91 of S. Mpls. Preceded in death by son, Daniel. Survived by loving wife of 64 years, Jane; 3 daughters; grandchildren and great-grandchildren; one brother and one sister; many nieces, nephews and friends. Memorial service Monday 11 AM at Trinity Lutheran Church of Minnehaha Falls, 5212 41st Avenue S., Mpls with visitiaton one hour before. Interment Fort...

August 2, 2015

Laurel J. Schaetzel, age 90 of Red Wing, formerly of Hastings died Sunday, August 2, 2015.Laurel was born February 8, 1925 in St. Paul, MN to Paul and Martha (Bartusch) Schaetzel. She worked as a civil servant for the United States Government throughout her career. Laurel was an avid reader and member of Friends of Pleasant Hill Library in...

August 2, 2015

Mildred A. Dreis, age 97, of Hastings, passed away peacefully at Regina Care Center on August 2, 2015. Millie was born in Moorhead, MN on March 3, 1918. She worked at Northwestern Bell Telephone Company in White Bear Lake for over 20 years. Before moving to Hastings in 1998, she was an active member of First Lutheran Church in...

August 2, 2015

Shirley Eileen Arlys Anderson (Sivertson), 85, of Lilydale, passed away peacefully Sunday, August 2, 2015. She was born October 11, 1929 to Selmer and Ethel (Anderson) Sivertson in Landa, North Dakota. She grew up in Landa on the family farm and used to tell stories of feeding the chickens and taking care of the lambs.

Shirley attended college at the Bottineau...

August 1, 2015

Passed away August 1, 2015 in Burnsville, MN. Born October 3, 1921 in Minneapolis. Preceded in death by husband, Lyle; brother, Paul McCrea and parents. Survived by son Russ (Judy) Adamson; grandchildren, Jeff Adamson, Amy and Rudy Hershberger, great-grandsons Clay and Joshua Hershberger; many nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. Miriam worked for the VA Medical Center for 29 years. Her...

July 30, 2015

MICHAEL “MIKE” DON SULLIVAN Age 82, longtime resident of Apple Valley, MN. He was born in Two Harbors, MN to Arthur J. Sullivan and Marjorie C. (Miller) Sullivan. As a young child he and his parents moved to Duluth, MN. He attended elementary and high school in the Duluth area. He was employed by the DM&IR Railroad until entering the...

July 30, 2015

Howard A. Kise Age 83 of Minneapolis, born February 14, 1932 in Clarkfield, MN to Oscar & Irene Kise, passed away unexpectedly July 30, 2015. Howard served in the National Guard during the Korean War and was a grower and foreman for many years at Hans Rosacker Floral Co. When he wasn’t enjoying his time gardening or woodworking, Howard loved...

July 29, 2015

Larrie G. Heinzen, age 73 of Hastings, formerly of Maplewood, MN died July 29, 2015 at Our Lady of Peace in St. Paul. Larrie was born February 28, 1942 in Philip, SD to Percy and Edna (Morris) Heinzen. Larrie loved the land, the prairies and the waters of his boyhood in Frederick, SD. His father served as an airman...

July 29, 2015

Donovan R. Lucius, age 75, of Hastings/Cannon Falls, passed away July 29, 2015 in Amery, WI. He was born on August 26, 1939 in Cannon Falls to Michael and Marie Lucius. Don was a lifelong farmer and a very proud grandfather. His grandchildren always knew how to put a smile on his face. He was an avid collector who...