June 14, 2015

Brett A. Behnke, age 52, of Turtle River, passed away in a motorcycle accident June 14, 2015. He was born in St. Paul on December 10, 1962 to his mother Margaret Behnke. He married Tracie Henriksen on June 17, 1994 in Hastings. Brett was a humble, family man who loved the outdoors, especially the ocean. He was funny, and...

June 11, 2015

Ruslan ‘Bruce’ Igorevich Gulak, 27, of Apple Valley, passed away Thursday, June 11. He was born December 6, 1987 in Yulan Ude, Russia to Igor and Svetlana (nee Rydenko) Gulak. Bruce is survived by his wife Katerina; daughters Sophia and Veronika; and mother Svetlana (Brian) Gornick. Funeral Services are scheduled for 10 AM Wednesday, June 17 at the Henry W....

June 10, 2015

Gary L. Brown, age 74, of Vermillion, died Wednesday, June 10, 2015 at United Hospital in St. Paul Private services will be held and interment will take place in Greenfield, Iowa. Arrangements are being completed by Caturia-Smidt Funeral Home Cremation Services in Hastings.

June 10, 2015

Norine G. "Peggy" Fuchs, age 82 of Hastings, former owner/operator of Emilys Bakery died June 10, 2015 at her Hastings residence. Peggy was born November 19, 1932 in Milwaukee, WI to Elmer and Emily (Klapper) Walker. She moved at age 10 to West Virginia with her family, then returned to Stillwater, MN in 1944 and to Hastings in 1948....

June 10, 2015

Jerome Bernard Hoeschen, age 86, of Hastings died peacefully at home on June 10, 2015. Jerry was born on June 5, 1929 to Mortiz and Josephine Hoeschen in St. Joseph, MN. Jerry served stateside in the United States Navy during World War II. He returned home and married Genevieve Macheska on September 29, 1950 at Guardian Angels Church in...

June 8, 2015

Bilderback, Ruth Ann, age 78 of Hastings, passed away peacefully at home the morning of June 8, 2015. Ruth was born on 10/12/1936 in Mondovi, WI to George and Myrtle (Bloom) Berg. She was married on 5/3/1958 to Harold R. Bilderback. She will be dearly missed by her husband; daughter, Brenda (Bob) McCoy; son, Michael; grandchildren, Melissa (Steve) Beissel...

June 7, 2015

Knops, Kathryan E. age 98, of South Mpls., retired nurse St. Mary’s Hospital. Preceded in death by husband, John; brother, Henry and sister, Dorothy. Survived by nieces and nephews. Mass of Christian Burial Friday 11 AM, St. Peter’s Catholic Church, 6730 Nicollet Ave. S., Richfield, with visitation 1 hour before. Interment Ft. Snelling.

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June 6, 2015

Cindy Lou Matz, age 43, of Hastings died Saturday at her home. Cindy Lou was born February 22, 1972 in Hastings. She graduated from Hastings Schools in 1990. Cindy was married to Guy E. Matz on August 9, 1990 in Beeville, Texas. She was a homemaker who loved caring for her cats and watching the hummingbirds at her home....

June 6, 2015

Gerald F. "Jerry" Ryder, age 77, of Hastings, formerly of Inver Grove Heights died June 6, 2015 from injuries sustained in an auto accident on May 20, 2015 in Hastings. Jerry was born November 21, 1937 in St. Paul, MN to Frederick and Gladys (Guttermen) Ryder. A graduate of South St. Paul High School, he married Sharon Brom on...

June 4, 2015

Olson, Mary Ann C.

April 16, 1923 – June 4, 2015

Beloved Mom, Grandma and Great-Grandma. Age 92 of Clara City, Minnesota, passed away on June 4th, 2015. Preceded in death by her husband, Archie “Bud” Olson. Survived by her sons, Mark Olson, Rick (LuAnn) Olson, Tony (Laurie) Olson and daughter, Julie (Bruce) Manning; four grandchildren, Josh, Luke and Gracie Olson and...

June 3, 2015

Lois C. (Head) Fritsch passed away June 3, 2015. She was a loving mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. Lois will be missed by her sons, Bill (Colleen) and Rick (Melissa); daughter, Linda; granddaughters, Shaula (Rob) Halberg; Meredith and Katherine Fritsch; great-granddaughters, Julia and Madelyn Halberg. Reunited in death by her beloved parents, William and Ruth Head. Lois loved her family...

June 1, 2015

John M. Hennessy, age 68, of Hastings, passed away June 1, 2015 at Regina Hospital in Hastings. He was born on August 2, 1946 to Al & Martha Hennessy in Gary, Indiana. He married Janice Johnson on August 2, 2003 at their home in Hastings. John loved golf and was an avid turkey and pheasant hunter. He received his...

June 1, 2015

Delores L. Holland Age 78 of Eagan, born Sep. 5, 1936 in Tracy, MN to Floyd & Ella Schultz, passed away May 30, 2015 from (non-smoking) lung cancer. She was preceded in death by her brother, Alton. Delores will be dearly missed by her loving husband, Glenn; daughters, Susan Weeks and Cari Morgan; step-children, Nathan Holland, Nita (Dan) Cooper and...

May 31, 2015

Rev. Lawrence Everett Martin, 91, of Apple Valley, passed away Sunday, May 31. He was born January 11, 1924 in Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin to Russell and Grace (nee Parker) Martin. Lawrence is survived by his wife Frances (Fran); daughter Krista Martin, son Joel (Lisa) Martin; granddaughters Lydia and Sylvia Martin; and brother Paul (Mary) Martin. He was preceded in death...

May 29, 2015

Bernard “Benny” A. Mrozek, Age 88 of Minneapolis, born August 17, 1926 in Appleton, MN to William, Sr. and Suzanna Mrozek passed away May 29, 2015. He is preceded in death by 8 brothers and 2 sisters. Benny will be dearly missed by his daughters, Debra and Michelle Mrozek; grandson, Michael; brother, Tom (Joyce), sister, Agnes Tilbury and many nieces,...

May 28, 2015

Delores "Jean" Smyser, age 76, of Hastings, died Thursday, May 28, 2015 at Regina Medical Center. Private graveside services will beheld at Lakeside Cemetery in Hastings. Arrangements are being completed by Caturia-Smidt Funeral Home Cremation Services in Hastings.

May 28, 2015

Barbara passed away peacefully at her daughter's home on May 29, 2015, at the age of 84. She was born on October 8, 1930 in Mitchell, Indiana and was baptized at First Christian Church in Mitchell, Indiana. Barbara will remain forever in the hearts of her beloved husband of 66 years, Don; children Claudia (Kenny), Ellen, Randy (Tracey), and...

May 27, 2015

John F. Yanz, age 88 of Hastings, died Wednesday, May 27, 2015 at his home. John was born May 5, 1927 in Hastings to Frank and Gertrude (Fasbender) Yanz. He attended Hastings schools and met his future wife, Levis Burch while serving in the Army in Alabama and they married on May 30, 1951. After his military service, they...

May 26, 2015

Nastasiya Bondarenko, age 91 of Farmington, born September 17, 1923 in Ukraine to Daniel & Feodosia Stupak, passed away at home May 26, 2015. She will be dearly missed by her 7 children, and many grandchildren, great-grandchildren and 2 sisters. Funeral service 11:00am, Friday, May 29, 2015 at Henry W. Anderson Mortuary, 14850 Garrett Ave., Apple Valley with visitation one...

May 25, 2015

Larry D. Bowman was born at home August 5, 1942 in Fairmont, MN, son of Elwin and Johanna (Deling) Bowman. He died May 25, 2015 at home with loving family around him. He was 72 years old. Larry attended school in Fairmont and then Mankato where he studied Auto Body Repair. He married Barbara Bristol in Fairmont on August...