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Gladys Rose Swanson

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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,...

Harriet Kingston

Harriet Kingston

January 30, 2015

Harriet O. Kingston, age 92, of Stillwater and formerly of Edina and Hastings, died Friday, January 30, 2015 at her residence. Harriet was born October 30, 1922 in Hampton to Paul and Julia (Peine) Endres. Her grandchildren were a very special part of her life. She was preceded in death by her parents; infant daughter Judy; brother Henry Endres...

John W. Peterson

John W. Peterson

January 27, 2015

John W. Peterson Age 94 of Bloomington, born May 11, 1920 in Minneapolis to Emil “Oscar” & Phoebe Peterson, passed away January 27, 2015. John served in the US Navy during WWII. He will be dearly missed by his loving wife of 46 years, Betty; also survived by son, Jeff; daughter, Jan; sisters: LaVina, Eileen, Helen and Lois; special beloved...

Michael M. Murgic

Michael M. Murgic

January 25, 2015

Michael M. Murgic, 84, of Rosemount, passed away Sunday, January 25. He was born November 7, 1930 in East Saint Louis, Illinois, and married to the late Jean Murgic (nee Stegen) for over 40 years. He is survived by his children: Steve (Jean), Kristin (Christopher) Boylan, Melanie (Andrew) Rupprecht, Bradley, Jamie, Peter, Shelley, and Christopher (Julie), and 13 grandchildren. Mike...

Sean O'Brien

Sean O'Brien

January 23, 2015

Sean Michael Ben OBrien, age 41, of Hastings, died Friday, January 23, 2015. He was born February 27, 1973 in Hastings to Michael E. OBrien III and Cynthia J. (Newman) OBrien. He graduated from Hastings High School with the class of 1991. Sean worked at ConAgra as a miller for 10 years and as a consultant at Union Resources....

David L. Pechacek

David L. Pechacek

January 23, 2015

David L. Pechacek, age 62, of Hastings, passed away January 23, 2015. David was preceded in death by his parents; sister, Gloria; and brother, Gerald. He is survived by his wife, Joyce; sons, Jeremy (Dana); and Chad (Vanessa Vensas); grandchildren, Nolen; Cole; Carter; Colin; Cooper; sister, Kay Smith; brother, Gordon (Sue); brother in law, Elmo; sister in law, Tavy;...

Robert Novak

Robert Novak

January 21, 2015

Robert Novak, age 79, passed away at Red Wing Health Center on January 21, 2015. Private Family Services are being held.

Gladys Rose Swanson

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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,...

Harriet Kingston

Harriet Kingston

January 30, 2015

Harriet O. Kingston, age 92, of Stillwater and formerly of Edina and Hastings, died Friday, January 30, 2015 at her residence. Harriet was born October 30, 1922 in Hampton to Paul and Julia (Peine) Endres. Her grandchildren were a very special part of her life. She was preceded in death by her parents; infant daughter Judy; brother Henry Endres...

John W. Peterson

John W. Peterson

January 27, 2015

John W. Peterson Age 94 of Bloomington, born May 11, 1920 in Minneapolis to Emil “Oscar” & Phoebe Peterson, passed away January 27, 2015. John served in the US Navy during WWII. He will be dearly missed by his loving wife of 46 years, Betty; also survived by son, Jeff; daughter, Jan; sisters: LaVina, Eileen, Helen and Lois; special beloved...

Michael M. Murgic

Michael M. Murgic

January 25, 2015

Michael M. Murgic, 84, of Rosemount, passed away Sunday, January 25. He was born November 7, 1930 in East Saint Louis, Illinois, and married to the late Jean Murgic (nee Stegen) for over 40 years. He is survived by his children: Steve (Jean), Kristin (Christopher) Boylan, Melanie (Andrew) Rupprecht, Bradley, Jamie, Peter, Shelley, and Christopher (Julie), and 13 grandchildren. Mike...

Sean O'Brien

Sean O'Brien

January 23, 2015

Sean Michael Ben OBrien, age 41, of Hastings, died Friday, January 23, 2015. He was born February 27, 1973 in Hastings to Michael E. OBrien III and Cynthia J. (Newman) OBrien. He graduated from Hastings High School with the class of 1991. Sean worked at ConAgra as a miller for 10 years and as a consultant at Union Resources....

David L. Pechacek

David L. Pechacek

January 23, 2015

David L. Pechacek, age 62, of Hastings, passed away January 23, 2015. David was preceded in death by his parents; sister, Gloria; and brother, Gerald. He is survived by his wife, Joyce; sons, Jeremy (Dana); and Chad (Vanessa Vensas); grandchildren, Nolen; Cole; Carter; Colin; Cooper; sister, Kay Smith; brother, Gordon (Sue); brother in law, Elmo; sister in law, Tavy;...

Robert Novak

Robert Novak

January 21, 2015

Robert Novak, age 79, passed away at Red Wing Health Center on January 21, 2015. Private Family Services are being held.

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