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Carla J. Keto

Carla J. Keto

December 11, 2014

Carla J. Keto, age 71, of Hastings died Thursday, December 11, 2014 at Regina Nursing Home. Carla was born November 6, 1943 in Boston, MA to Carl and Ruth (Souden) Smith. She married Thomas Keto on September 12, 1965 in Quincy, MA. Carla had worked in lock assembly production. She was preceded in death by her parents. Carla is...

Sophia E. "Tuddie" Riley

Sophia E. "Tuddie" Riley

December 10, 2014

Sophie E. "Tuddie" Riley, age 91, of Hastings died Wednesday, 12/10/2014 at Regina Care Center. Sophie was born August 19, 1923 in Inver Grove Heights, MN to Charles and Sophia (Fournier) Rosenberger. She was a 1941 graduate of South St. Paul High School. She married James E. Riley on November 16, 1946 at St. Augustine Catholic Church in South...

Donald W. Henriksen

Donald W. Henriksen

December 10, 2014

Donald W. Henriksen, a retired Hastings Police Officer, age 77, of Hastings, went to be with the Lord on December 10, 2014. He was born in McIntyre, IA on July 4, 1937 to Emil and Elva Henriksen. He married Caroline Fender in the Little Brown Church in Nashua, IA on July 27, 1957. Don served as a Hastings Police...

John M. Lyons

John M. Lyons

December 10, 2014

John M. Lyons Age 53 of Bloomington, born April 27, 1961 in Canton, NY to Edwin and Mary Lyons, passed away December 10, 2014. John will be dearly missed by his loving wife of 20 years, Linda; step-mother, Dori Lyons and two faithful dogs, Homer and Beckie. A memorial service will be held at 11:00 AM, Friday, December 19, 2014...

Genevieve M. Biskupski

Genevieve M. Biskupski

December 9, 2014

Genevieve "Gen" Biskupski, age 100, died peacefully on Tuesday, December 9, 2014 at the Augustana Health Care Center in Hastings. Genevieve, the daughter of Claudius and Emma (Denn) Irrthum, was born on November 19, 1914 in New Trier. She was united in marriage to William T. Biskupski on June 15, 1937 and he later preceded her in death on...

James "Wimpy" Kranz

James "Wimpy" Kranz

December 8, 2014

James "Wimpy" Kranz, age 83, a lifetime resident and longtime business owner in Hastings, died peacefully on Monday, December 8, 2014 at his home. James Anthony, the son of Charles and Appalonia (Gergen) Kranz, was born on June 30, 1931 in Hastings. After graduating from Hastings High School in 1949, he continued his education at St. Johns for a...

Robert A. Leifeld

Robert A. Leifeld

December 7, 2014

Robert "Bob" Leifeld, age 72, of Hampton, died unexpectedly Sunday, December 7, 2014 at the Mayo Health System ~ Cannon Falls. Bob was born February 1, 1942 in Hastings, MN to August and Marie (Rother) Leifeld. He attended Bethlehem Academy in Faribault and graduated with the class of 1959. He enlisted in the U.S. Army Reserves and was Honorably...

Robert "Bob" Danielson

Robert "Bob" Danielson

December 7, 2014

Robert L. Danielson, age 90, of Hastings, died peacefully on Sunday, December 7, 2014 at the Augustana Health Care Center. Robert was born on November 9, 1924 in Red Wing, Minnesota to Lester and Florence (Tiedeman) Danielson. He attended Red Wing High School and graduated with the class of 1942. On April 12, 1943 he enlisted in the Army...

John T. "Jack" Gores

John T. "Jack" Gores

December 7, 2014

John T. "Jack" Gores, age 66, of Coates, MN died Sunday, 12/7/2014. Jack was born August 18, 1948 in St. Paul, MN to Jerome N. and Bernice H. "Corky" (Gorgus) Gores. He attended and graduated from Rosemount High School in 1966 and from Harvard University. He was Mayor of Coates for many years and was a retired businessman. He...

Joan Katherine Frank

Joan Katherine Frank

December 7, 2014

Joan Katherine Frank, 76, of Apple Valley, passed away Sunday, December 7. She was born September 23, 1938 in Browerville, Minnesota to Steve and Agnes (nee Feela) Kiselewski. Joan is survived by her husband of 56 years, Edward, daughters Kim Davis and Lori (Robert) Frank-Bretwisch, grandchildren Jason, Ashley (Chad), Shaun, Alyssa, Jordan, and Amber, and great-granddaughter Brielle. She was preceded...

John W. "Jack" Isaak

John W. "Jack" Isaak

December 6, 2014

John W. “Jack” Isaak, age 87, of Burnsville passed away December 6, 2014. Survived by children, Jan (David) Nicolai, David (Sally), Jim (Carolyn) and seven grandchildren. A celebration of Jack’s life will be held at 11:00 on Friday, December 12 at Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran Church, 12650 Johnny Cake Ridge Road in Apple Valley. Visitation will be 5-7:00 PM...

William J Hobday

William J Hobday

December 5, 2014

William (Bill) J. Hobday May 17, 1934 – December 5, 2014 William Joseph Hobday (Bill) died peacefully in Hastings, MN at the Augustana Nursing Home after fighting a courageous battle with Parkinson’s disease on December 5, 2014. He was born in Montevideo, MN on May, 17, 1934 to William and Agnes (Moudry) Hobday. He graduated with a Bachelor’s degree...

Paul Richard Nogosek

Paul Richard Nogosek

December 5, 2014

Paul R. Nogosek, 46, of New Prague, passed away Friday, December 5. He was born May 11, 1968 in Minneapolis to Thomas and Diane Nogosek. Paul grew up in Apple Valley and graduated from Apple Valley High School in 1986. He spent his entire life living in Minnesota and working in the Insurance Industry. Paul is the proud father of,...

Joyce E. Erickson

Joyce E. Erickson

December 5, 2014

Erickson, Joyce E. age 93, of Richfield. Cherished wife, mother and grandmother. Preceded by parents, Edward H. and Myrtle B. Swanson and sister, Gladys Marson. Survived by husband of 64 years, Glenn E. Erickson; son, Glenn Edward Erickson; daughter, Pamela Kay (Randal) Cornell; grandchildren, Glenn Thomas (Jessica) Erickson, Jennifer Erickson, Allison (Matt) Broughton, and Jeffrey Cornell; great-grandchildren, Isabella and Claire...

Chad P Schweiger

Chad P Schweiger

December 4, 2014

Chad P. Schweiger, age 41, of Red Wing, passed away December 4, 2014 at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester. He was born in St. Paul on June 9, 1973. He loved playing the guitar and cherished his time being in the outdoors. Chad was a loving dad and grandpa who enjoyed being with his family, especially his grandchildren. He...

Gerald Carl Larson

Gerald Carl Larson

December 4, 2014

Gerald Carl Larson, 77, of Eagan, passed away Thursday, December 4. He was born January 29, 1937 in Baudette, Minnesota to Carl George and Hilda Cecelia (nee Olson) Larson. Gerald is survived by his wife of 47 years, Joyce, daughters Tammi (Paul) Hedtke, Jodi (Mark) Fendrich, and Juanita Larson, grandchildren Joshua, Brooke, Zach, and Mikaylah, sisters Eunice Hadlich and Jeanette...

Roger J. Schmitt

Roger J. Schmitt

December 2, 2014

Roger J. Schmitt, age 66 of Hastings, died Tuesday, December 2, 2014 at the VA Hospital in Minneapolis. Roger John was born January 29, 1948 in Hastings to Donald and Mary "Betty" (Heschke) Schmitt. He attended Hastings High School and graduated with the class of 1966. He continued his education at Mankato State for a brief time and then...

Paul A. Lunde

Paul A. Lunde

November 30, 2014

Paul Lunde, age 82, of Hastings, died peacefully on Sunday, November 30, 2014 at his home. Paul Albert, the son of Albert and Florence (Gregor) Lunde, was born on February 21, 1932 in Goodhue County, Minnesota. He attended Cannon Falls High School and graduated with the class of 1950. Paul enlisted in the United States Army and later received...

James R. Schmid

James R. Schmid

November 30, 2014

James R. "Schmitty" Schmid, age 85, of Hastings, died unexpectedly on Sunday, November 30, 2014. He is now reunited with the love of his life, Pat of 57 years. James was born July 29, 1929 in Springfield, MN to Victoria Schmid. He was a graduate of Springfield High School in 1948. He then entered the Army in 1951, serving...

Eleanor A. Perry

Eleanor A. Perry

November 30, 2014

Eleanor A. Perry Age 94 of Minneapolis, born Aug. 16, 1920 in Dumont, MN to John and Ann Fridgen, passed away Nov. 30, 2014. She is preceded in death by her husband, Raymond. Eleanor will be dearly missed by her children: Char (Gary) Klopp, Mike (Lilly) Perry, and Chris (Ralph) Davison; 6 grandchildren; 5 great-grandchildren; sister, Helen Lynch; brother, Art...

Carla J. Keto

Carla J. Keto

December 11, 2014

Carla J. Keto, age 71, of Hastings died Thursday, December 11, 2014 at Regina Nursing Home. Carla was born November 6, 1943 in Boston, MA to Carl and Ruth (Souden) Smith. She married Thomas Keto on September 12, 1965 in Quincy, MA. Carla had worked in lock assembly production. She was preceded in death by her parents. Carla is...

Sophia E. "Tuddie" Riley

Sophia E. "Tuddie" Riley

December 10, 2014

Sophie E. "Tuddie" Riley, age 91, of Hastings died Wednesday, 12/10/2014 at Regina Care Center. Sophie was born August 19, 1923 in Inver Grove Heights, MN to Charles and Sophia (Fournier) Rosenberger. She was a 1941 graduate of South St. Paul High School. She married James E. Riley on November 16, 1946 at St. Augustine Catholic Church in South...

Donald W. Henriksen

Donald W. Henriksen

December 10, 2014

Donald W. Henriksen, a retired Hastings Police Officer, age 77, of Hastings, went to be with the Lord on December 10, 2014. He was born in McIntyre, IA on July 4, 1937 to Emil and Elva Henriksen. He married Caroline Fender in the Little Brown Church in Nashua, IA on July 27, 1957. Don served as a Hastings Police...

John M. Lyons

John M. Lyons

December 10, 2014

John M. Lyons Age 53 of Bloomington, born April 27, 1961 in Canton, NY to Edwin and Mary Lyons, passed away December 10, 2014. John will be dearly missed by his loving wife of 20 years, Linda; step-mother, Dori Lyons and two faithful dogs, Homer and Beckie. A memorial service will be held at 11:00 AM, Friday, December 19, 2014...

Genevieve M. Biskupski

Genevieve M. Biskupski

December 9, 2014

Genevieve "Gen" Biskupski, age 100, died peacefully on Tuesday, December 9, 2014 at the Augustana Health Care Center in Hastings. Genevieve, the daughter of Claudius and Emma (Denn) Irrthum, was born on November 19, 1914 in New Trier. She was united in marriage to William T. Biskupski on June 15, 1937 and he later preceded her in death on...

James "Wimpy" Kranz

James "Wimpy" Kranz

December 8, 2014

James "Wimpy" Kranz, age 83, a lifetime resident and longtime business owner in Hastings, died peacefully on Monday, December 8, 2014 at his home. James Anthony, the son of Charles and Appalonia (Gergen) Kranz, was born on June 30, 1931 in Hastings. After graduating from Hastings High School in 1949, he continued his education at St. Johns for a...

Robert A. Leifeld

Robert A. Leifeld

December 7, 2014

Robert "Bob" Leifeld, age 72, of Hampton, died unexpectedly Sunday, December 7, 2014 at the Mayo Health System ~ Cannon Falls. Bob was born February 1, 1942 in Hastings, MN to August and Marie (Rother) Leifeld. He attended Bethlehem Academy in Faribault and graduated with the class of 1959. He enlisted in the U.S. Army Reserves and was Honorably...

Robert "Bob" Danielson

Robert "Bob" Danielson

December 7, 2014

Robert L. Danielson, age 90, of Hastings, died peacefully on Sunday, December 7, 2014 at the Augustana Health Care Center. Robert was born on November 9, 1924 in Red Wing, Minnesota to Lester and Florence (Tiedeman) Danielson. He attended Red Wing High School and graduated with the class of 1942. On April 12, 1943 he enlisted in the Army...

John T. "Jack" Gores

John T. "Jack" Gores

December 7, 2014

John T. "Jack" Gores, age 66, of Coates, MN died Sunday, 12/7/2014. Jack was born August 18, 1948 in St. Paul, MN to Jerome N. and Bernice H. "Corky" (Gorgus) Gores. He attended and graduated from Rosemount High School in 1966 and from Harvard University. He was Mayor of Coates for many years and was a retired businessman. He...

Joan Katherine Frank

Joan Katherine Frank

December 7, 2014

Joan Katherine Frank, 76, of Apple Valley, passed away Sunday, December 7. She was born September 23, 1938 in Browerville, Minnesota to Steve and Agnes (nee Feela) Kiselewski. Joan is survived by her husband of 56 years, Edward, daughters Kim Davis and Lori (Robert) Frank-Bretwisch, grandchildren Jason, Ashley (Chad), Shaun, Alyssa, Jordan, and Amber, and great-granddaughter Brielle. She was preceded...

John W. "Jack" Isaak

John W. "Jack" Isaak

December 6, 2014

John W. “Jack” Isaak, age 87, of Burnsville passed away December 6, 2014. Survived by children, Jan (David) Nicolai, David (Sally), Jim (Carolyn) and seven grandchildren. A celebration of Jack’s life will be held at 11:00 on Friday, December 12 at Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran Church, 12650 Johnny Cake Ridge Road in Apple Valley. Visitation will be 5-7:00 PM...

William J Hobday

William J Hobday

December 5, 2014

William (Bill) J. Hobday May 17, 1934 – December 5, 2014 William Joseph Hobday (Bill) died peacefully in Hastings, MN at the Augustana Nursing Home after fighting a courageous battle with Parkinson’s disease on December 5, 2014. He was born in Montevideo, MN on May, 17, 1934 to William and Agnes (Moudry) Hobday. He graduated with a Bachelor’s degree...

Paul Richard Nogosek

Paul Richard Nogosek

December 5, 2014

Paul R. Nogosek, 46, of New Prague, passed away Friday, December 5. He was born May 11, 1968 in Minneapolis to Thomas and Diane Nogosek. Paul grew up in Apple Valley and graduated from Apple Valley High School in 1986. He spent his entire life living in Minnesota and working in the Insurance Industry. Paul is the proud father of,...

Joyce E. Erickson

Joyce E. Erickson

December 5, 2014

Erickson, Joyce E. age 93, of Richfield. Cherished wife, mother and grandmother. Preceded by parents, Edward H. and Myrtle B. Swanson and sister, Gladys Marson. Survived by husband of 64 years, Glenn E. Erickson; son, Glenn Edward Erickson; daughter, Pamela Kay (Randal) Cornell; grandchildren, Glenn Thomas (Jessica) Erickson, Jennifer Erickson, Allison (Matt) Broughton, and Jeffrey Cornell; great-grandchildren, Isabella and Claire...

Chad P Schweiger

Chad P Schweiger

December 4, 2014

Chad P. Schweiger, age 41, of Red Wing, passed away December 4, 2014 at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester. He was born in St. Paul on June 9, 1973. He loved playing the guitar and cherished his time being in the outdoors. Chad was a loving dad and grandpa who enjoyed being with his family, especially his grandchildren. He...

Gerald Carl Larson

Gerald Carl Larson

December 4, 2014

Gerald Carl Larson, 77, of Eagan, passed away Thursday, December 4. He was born January 29, 1937 in Baudette, Minnesota to Carl George and Hilda Cecelia (nee Olson) Larson. Gerald is survived by his wife of 47 years, Joyce, daughters Tammi (Paul) Hedtke, Jodi (Mark) Fendrich, and Juanita Larson, grandchildren Joshua, Brooke, Zach, and Mikaylah, sisters Eunice Hadlich and Jeanette...

Roger J. Schmitt

Roger J. Schmitt

December 2, 2014

Roger J. Schmitt, age 66 of Hastings, died Tuesday, December 2, 2014 at the VA Hospital in Minneapolis. Roger John was born January 29, 1948 in Hastings to Donald and Mary "Betty" (Heschke) Schmitt. He attended Hastings High School and graduated with the class of 1966. He continued his education at Mankato State for a brief time and then...

Paul A. Lunde

Paul A. Lunde

November 30, 2014

Paul Lunde, age 82, of Hastings, died peacefully on Sunday, November 30, 2014 at his home. Paul Albert, the son of Albert and Florence (Gregor) Lunde, was born on February 21, 1932 in Goodhue County, Minnesota. He attended Cannon Falls High School and graduated with the class of 1950. Paul enlisted in the United States Army and later received...

James R. Schmid

James R. Schmid

November 30, 2014

James R. "Schmitty" Schmid, age 85, of Hastings, died unexpectedly on Sunday, November 30, 2014. He is now reunited with the love of his life, Pat of 57 years. James was born July 29, 1929 in Springfield, MN to Victoria Schmid. He was a graduate of Springfield High School in 1948. He then entered the Army in 1951, serving...

Eleanor A. Perry

Eleanor A. Perry

November 30, 2014

Eleanor A. Perry Age 94 of Minneapolis, born Aug. 16, 1920 in Dumont, MN to John and Ann Fridgen, passed away Nov. 30, 2014. She is preceded in death by her husband, Raymond. Eleanor will be dearly missed by her children: Char (Gary) Klopp, Mike (Lilly) Perry, and Chris (Ralph) Davison; 6 grandchildren; 5 great-grandchildren; sister, Helen Lynch; brother, Art...

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