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Margaret (Marlene) Tix
February 18, 2015
Margaret "Marlene" Tix, age 76, of Hastings, died Wednesday, February 18, 2015 at Regina Medical Center in Hastings. Margaret Marlene, the daughter of Carl and Gertrude (Matz) Loesch, was born on October 21, 1938 in Hastings. She graduated from Hastings High School and on February 11, 1956, Marlene was united in marriage to James P. Tix at St. Boniface...
Bernard M. "Buck" Husting
February 18, 2015
Bernard M. �Buck� Husting, age 83 of Hastings died Wednesday, February 18, 2015 at his home. Buck was born September 20, 1931 in Hastings to Edward and Gertrude (O�Shaughnessy) Husting. He was a 1951 graduate of Hastings High School and served in the MN National Guard. Buck married Bernice Meier on August 9, 1952 at St. Boniface Catholic Church...
Lucille M. Jensen
February 16, 2015
Lucille Mary (Grosek) Jensen, age 70, passed away on her birthday, February 16, 2015, at Regina Nursing Home in Hastings, MN. She was born to Frank and Jeanette Grosek at Webster, SD on February 16, 1945. Lucille married James Milton Jensen in July 1973. They resided in Woodbury, MN. She was employed many years at Eco Water Systems in...
Michael R. Kranz
February 16, 2015
Michael Raymond Kranz was born on January 2, 1951, in Hastings, MN and died February 16, 2015, peacefully at his home with his family by his side after a courageous battle against throat cancer. Michael is survived by his wife Maureen (Crist); daughters Sarah and Brianna; son Scott and daughter-in-law Jill; sisters Sharon Buffo (Jim), Sandy Bartelma (Bart), and...
Joan C. Ziemer
February 11, 2015
Joan C. Ziemer (Charbonneau) Age 69, of Hastings, passed away on February 11, 2015. She was a graduate of St. Paul Johnson High School class of 1963. Her compassionate and adventurous spirit is now at peace. Preceded in death by beloved son, Michael Anthony “Mickey”; and fathers, Jules and Armand. Survived by husband of 50 years, Bill; children, Jennifer;...
Wayne Richard Havican
February 11, 2015
Wayne Richard Havican, age 66 of Welch, died suddenly on February 11, 2015. Wayne was born May 28, 1948 in Shakopee, MN to James and Olive (Snelgrove) Havican. At a young age, his family moved to New Zealand and he received his education there. Wayne married Glenis Mortimer on October 13, 1973 in New Zealand. He was a self-employed...
Gladys Rose Swanson
February 9, 2015
Gladys Rose Swanson, age 80, of Hastings, passed away at home on February 9, 2015. She was born in Hastings to Leo and Marie Kasel on June 18, 1934. She married Sherman “Pete” Swanson at Guardian Angels Catholic Church in Hastings on November 21, 1953. Gladys is preceded in death by her husband, Pete; parents, Leo and Marie Kasel;...
Rose Ann Reinardy
February 7, 2015
Rose A. Reinardy, age 90, of Hastings, died peacefully on Saturday, February 7, 2015 at United Hospital in St. Paul following a recent illness. Rose Ann, the daughter of Mark and Ursula (Shannon) Serres, was born on May 25, 1924 in rural Dakota County. On October 1, 1947, she was united in marriage to Irvin J. Reinardy at St....
Minerva P. Pahl
February 7, 2015
Minerva P. Pahl
Age 94 of South Minneapolis, born Jan. 16, 1921 in Sisseton, SD to Joseph & Anna Peterson, passed away Feb. 7, 2015. She is preceded in death by her daughter, LaVonne Joy Pahl; sisters: Alvina, Joyce, Mervis and Ruby; and brother, Phil. Minerva will be dearly missed by her loving husband of 66 years, Herbert; children: Arlys (Bill)...
Christopher Dean Stankey
February 7, 2015
Christopher Dean Stankey, 52, of Lakeville, passed away February 7, 2015. He was born July 15, 1962 in Mankato, Minnesota to Dean and Georgia (nee Ostrander) Stankey, raised in Hoyt Lakes, and graduated from Aurora-Hoyt Lakes High School and Brainerd Area Vo-Tech Institute. He was also a long time employee of Arden Culinary in Lakeville. Survived by Lesa (nee Ethier)...
William "Bill" Lee
February 6, 2015
William "Bill" Lee, age 84, of Hastings, died peacefully on Friday, February 6, 2015 at his home surrounded by his family. William Roy, the son of William A. and Marcella (Simberg) Lee, was born on May 25, 1930 in St. Paul. He attended Monroe High School and at the age of 17, enlisted in the U.S. Army, 82nd Airborne....
Doris Mae Nelson
February 6, 2015
Doris Mae Nelson Age 91 of Bloomington, born January 9, 1924 in St. Paul, MN to Jens & Anne Hansen, passed away, February 6, 2015. Doris and her husband Nels were active with the American Swedish Institute for many years and were also members of Vasa Order of America.
She is preceded in death by her husband, Nels, daughter, Marilisa; brother,...
Shirley T. Klein
February 3, 2015
Shirley T. Klein, age 84, of Hastings died Tuesday, February 3, 2015 at the Regina Medical Center in Hastings following an extended illness. Shirley Theresa, the daughter of Math and Mary (Kimmes) Molitor, was born on April 20, 1930 in Hastings. She graduated Hastings High School with the class of 1948. On October 1, 1949, Shirley was united in...
Dale Erwin Hanson
February 3, 2015
Dale Erwin Hanson, 73, of Rosemount, passed away Tuesday, February 3 surrounded by his loving family. He was born October 12, 1941 in Benson County, North Dakota to Oscar and Edith (nee Nelson) Hanson. Dale is survived by his wife Delores, daughters Debra Hanson and Lisa (John) Bastyr, son Chad (Cheryl) Hanson, granddaughter Kalysa, and sister Dallas Sturlagson. He was...
Barbara R. Dick
February 2, 2015
Barbara R. Dick, age 74, of Hastings, died peacefully on Monday, February 2, 2015 at her home following an extended illness. Barbara Ruth, the daughter of Russell and Viva (Radke) Linnell, was born on September 13, 1940 in Newport. On January 26, 1963, she married Alton Dick at the Cross of Christ Lutheran Church in Welch. He later preceded...
Sheila K Fitch
February 2, 2015
Sheila K. Fitch, age 75, of Hastings, passed away February 2, 2015 at Augustana Care Center in Hastings. She was born on August 24, 1939 in Tyler, MN to Edwin & Grace Powderly. She is preceded in death by her father, Edwin Powderly; mother, Grace (Donald) Arden and recently by her husband, John E. Fitch on January 15, 2015....
Lowell C. Daley
February 2, 2015
Lowell C. Daley died peacefully in his home Monday morning after a courageous battle with cancer. Lowell was born May 19th, 1943 in Red Wing, MN. He grew up on a family farm in Welch, MN and graduated from Red Wing High School in 1961. He continued his schooling at Dunwoody Technical College in Minneapolis where he graduated with...
Donald I. Peterson
February 2, 2015
Donald I. Peterson, age 88, of Minneapolis, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, February 2, 2015.
A visitation will be held from 2:00-4:00 p.m., on Sunday, February 8, 2015 at Henry W. Anderson Mortuary in Minneapolis, 3640 23rd Ave. S. Funeral Service will be 10:00 a.m., on Monday, February 9, 2015 at Henry W. Anderson Mortuary with a visitation beginning at 9:30...
Mary Maxine "Max" Rutten
February 2, 2015
Mary Maxine “Max” Rutten, 87, of Burnsville, passed away Monday, February 2. She was born May 25, 1927 in Fargo, North Dakota to Elvin and Armela Setter. Maxine is survived by her children; Ron (Sally), Roger, Mary (Steve) Kusske, Keith (Laura), Paul, and Richard (Jill), grandchildren; Mike, Sean (Karissa), Brett (Kristi), Brooke (Chris), Andy, Dylan, Riley, Devin, Camellia, Anton, Ashton,...
Bernice I. Preble
January 31, 2015
Preble, Bernice I. Age 100. Born Dec. 24, 1914, formerly of Bloomington, MN, went to be with the Lord Jan. 31, 2015. Preceded in death by parents, Fredrick & Minnie Preble; daughter, Sara Haileselassie; granddaughter, Lydia Asmelash; grandson, Ephraim Mersha, also brothers and sisters. Survived by Tamerat (Lola) Mersha, Abeje Asmelash; grandchildren, Joshua Mersha, Yoseph Mersha and Leah Asmelash; nieces,...
Margaret (Marlene) Tix
February 18, 2015
Margaret "Marlene" Tix, age 76, of Hastings, died Wednesday, February 18, 2015 at Regina Medical Center in Hastings. Margaret Marlene, the daughter of Carl and Gertrude (Matz) Loesch, was born on October 21, 1938 in Hastings. She graduated from Hastings High School and on February 11, 1956, Marlene was united in marriage to James P. Tix at St. Boniface...
Bernard M. "Buck" Husting
February 18, 2015
Bernard M. �Buck� Husting, age 83 of Hastings died Wednesday, February 18, 2015 at his home. Buck was born September 20, 1931 in Hastings to Edward and Gertrude (O�Shaughnessy) Husting. He was a 1951 graduate of Hastings High School and served in the MN National Guard. Buck married Bernice Meier on August 9, 1952 at St. Boniface Catholic Church...
Lucille M. Jensen
February 16, 2015
Lucille Mary (Grosek) Jensen, age 70, passed away on her birthday, February 16, 2015, at Regina Nursing Home in Hastings, MN. She was born to Frank and Jeanette Grosek at Webster, SD on February 16, 1945. Lucille married James Milton Jensen in July 1973. They resided in Woodbury, MN. She was employed many years at Eco Water Systems in...
Michael R. Kranz
February 16, 2015
Michael Raymond Kranz was born on January 2, 1951, in Hastings, MN and died February 16, 2015, peacefully at his home with his family by his side after a courageous battle against throat cancer. Michael is survived by his wife Maureen (Crist); daughters Sarah and Brianna; son Scott and daughter-in-law Jill; sisters Sharon Buffo (Jim), Sandy Bartelma (Bart), and...
Joan C. Ziemer
February 11, 2015
Joan C. Ziemer (Charbonneau) Age 69, of Hastings, passed away on February 11, 2015. She was a graduate of St. Paul Johnson High School class of 1963. Her compassionate and adventurous spirit is now at peace. Preceded in death by beloved son, Michael Anthony “Mickey”; and fathers, Jules and Armand. Survived by husband of 50 years, Bill; children, Jennifer;...
Wayne Richard Havican
February 11, 2015
Wayne Richard Havican, age 66 of Welch, died suddenly on February 11, 2015. Wayne was born May 28, 1948 in Shakopee, MN to James and Olive (Snelgrove) Havican. At a young age, his family moved to New Zealand and he received his education there. Wayne married Glenis Mortimer on October 13, 1973 in New Zealand. He was a self-employed...
Gladys Rose Swanson
February 9, 2015
Gladys Rose Swanson, age 80, of Hastings, passed away at home on February 9, 2015. She was born in Hastings to Leo and Marie Kasel on June 18, 1934. She married Sherman “Pete” Swanson at Guardian Angels Catholic Church in Hastings on November 21, 1953. Gladys is preceded in death by her husband, Pete; parents, Leo and Marie Kasel;...
Rose Ann Reinardy
February 7, 2015
Rose A. Reinardy, age 90, of Hastings, died peacefully on Saturday, February 7, 2015 at United Hospital in St. Paul following a recent illness. Rose Ann, the daughter of Mark and Ursula (Shannon) Serres, was born on May 25, 1924 in rural Dakota County. On October 1, 1947, she was united in marriage to Irvin J. Reinardy at St....
Minerva P. Pahl
February 7, 2015
Minerva P. Pahl
Age 94 of South Minneapolis, born Jan. 16, 1921 in Sisseton, SD to Joseph & Anna Peterson, passed away Feb. 7, 2015. She is preceded in death by her daughter, LaVonne Joy Pahl; sisters: Alvina, Joyce, Mervis and Ruby; and brother, Phil. Minerva will be dearly missed by her loving husband of 66 years, Herbert; children: Arlys (Bill)...
Christopher Dean Stankey
February 7, 2015
Christopher Dean Stankey, 52, of Lakeville, passed away February 7, 2015. He was born July 15, 1962 in Mankato, Minnesota to Dean and Georgia (nee Ostrander) Stankey, raised in Hoyt Lakes, and graduated from Aurora-Hoyt Lakes High School and Brainerd Area Vo-Tech Institute. He was also a long time employee of Arden Culinary in Lakeville. Survived by Lesa (nee Ethier)...
William "Bill" Lee
February 6, 2015
William "Bill" Lee, age 84, of Hastings, died peacefully on Friday, February 6, 2015 at his home surrounded by his family. William Roy, the son of William A. and Marcella (Simberg) Lee, was born on May 25, 1930 in St. Paul. He attended Monroe High School and at the age of 17, enlisted in the U.S. Army, 82nd Airborne....
Doris Mae Nelson
February 6, 2015
Doris Mae Nelson Age 91 of Bloomington, born January 9, 1924 in St. Paul, MN to Jens & Anne Hansen, passed away, February 6, 2015. Doris and her husband Nels were active with the American Swedish Institute for many years and were also members of Vasa Order of America.
She is preceded in death by her husband, Nels, daughter, Marilisa; brother,...
Shirley T. Klein
February 3, 2015
Shirley T. Klein, age 84, of Hastings died Tuesday, February 3, 2015 at the Regina Medical Center in Hastings following an extended illness. Shirley Theresa, the daughter of Math and Mary (Kimmes) Molitor, was born on April 20, 1930 in Hastings. She graduated Hastings High School with the class of 1948. On October 1, 1949, Shirley was united in...
Dale Erwin Hanson
February 3, 2015
Dale Erwin Hanson, 73, of Rosemount, passed away Tuesday, February 3 surrounded by his loving family. He was born October 12, 1941 in Benson County, North Dakota to Oscar and Edith (nee Nelson) Hanson. Dale is survived by his wife Delores, daughters Debra Hanson and Lisa (John) Bastyr, son Chad (Cheryl) Hanson, granddaughter Kalysa, and sister Dallas Sturlagson. He was...
Barbara R. Dick
February 2, 2015
Barbara R. Dick, age 74, of Hastings, died peacefully on Monday, February 2, 2015 at her home following an extended illness. Barbara Ruth, the daughter of Russell and Viva (Radke) Linnell, was born on September 13, 1940 in Newport. On January 26, 1963, she married Alton Dick at the Cross of Christ Lutheran Church in Welch. He later preceded...
Sheila K Fitch
February 2, 2015
Sheila K. Fitch, age 75, of Hastings, passed away February 2, 2015 at Augustana Care Center in Hastings. She was born on August 24, 1939 in Tyler, MN to Edwin & Grace Powderly. She is preceded in death by her father, Edwin Powderly; mother, Grace (Donald) Arden and recently by her husband, John E. Fitch on January 15, 2015....
Lowell C. Daley
February 2, 2015
Lowell C. Daley died peacefully in his home Monday morning after a courageous battle with cancer. Lowell was born May 19th, 1943 in Red Wing, MN. He grew up on a family farm in Welch, MN and graduated from Red Wing High School in 1961. He continued his schooling at Dunwoody Technical College in Minneapolis where he graduated with...
Donald I. Peterson
February 2, 2015
Donald I. Peterson, age 88, of Minneapolis, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, February 2, 2015.
A visitation will be held from 2:00-4:00 p.m., on Sunday, February 8, 2015 at Henry W. Anderson Mortuary in Minneapolis, 3640 23rd Ave. S. Funeral Service will be 10:00 a.m., on Monday, February 9, 2015 at Henry W. Anderson Mortuary with a visitation beginning at 9:30...
Mary Maxine "Max" Rutten
February 2, 2015
Mary Maxine “Max” Rutten, 87, of Burnsville, passed away Monday, February 2. She was born May 25, 1927 in Fargo, North Dakota to Elvin and Armela Setter. Maxine is survived by her children; Ron (Sally), Roger, Mary (Steve) Kusske, Keith (Laura), Paul, and Richard (Jill), grandchildren; Mike, Sean (Karissa), Brett (Kristi), Brooke (Chris), Andy, Dylan, Riley, Devin, Camellia, Anton, Ashton,...
Bernice I. Preble
January 31, 2015
Preble, Bernice I. Age 100. Born Dec. 24, 1914, formerly of Bloomington, MN, went to be with the Lord Jan. 31, 2015. Preceded in death by parents, Fredrick & Minnie Preble; daughter, Sara Haileselassie; granddaughter, Lydia Asmelash; grandson, Ephraim Mersha, also brothers and sisters. Survived by Tamerat (Lola) Mersha, Abeje Asmelash; grandchildren, Joshua Mersha, Yoseph Mersha and Leah Asmelash; nieces,...
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