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Merrie Kaye Rheaume

Merrie Kaye Rheaume

May 1, 2015

Rheaume, Merrie Kaye (Johnson) age 69 of Mpls., died peacefully in her sleep on May 1, 2015. Merrie was born in St. Peter, MN on Aug. 6, 1945. She went to school in LeSuer, MN and was married to Ronald, May 29, 1965. Merrie loved to knit, cook, work on Suduko books, crossword puzzles in the newspaper and travel. She...

Regina Rose Sworski

Regina Rose Sworski

May 1, 2015

Regina Rose Sworski, 57, of Apple Valley, passed away Friday, May 1 and is resting Peacefully in the Arms of Her Savior. She was born August 22, 1957 in Arlington, Virginia to Pasquale and Bernice (nee Flaherty) Torraco. Regina is survived by her husband of 39 years, Loren; sons Christopher (Nicole) and Nicholas Sworski; grandson Brayden; sisters Mary Vallejos and...

Gloria Anne Klee

Gloria Anne Klee

April 30, 2015

Gloria Anne Klee, A beautiful soul passed away unexpectedly April 30, 2015. Born May 2, 1928, Gloria was a happy, caring, and loving person her whole life….family and friends meant so much to her. God truly blessed her with an abundant life. Preceded in death by husband Don, she was a wonderful wife; loving mother to her three girls, Kathy...

Joel L. Swanson

Joel L. Swanson

April 29, 2015

Beloved father, son and brother, Joel Lawrence Swanson passed away much too soon on April 29, 2015, surrounded by family. He was 37. When Joel was in a hospital bed, a photo of the girl at the center of his world -- Joel’s 8-month-old daughter -- had been placed over his heart. Joel was born and raised in Hastings,...

Delores Mary Knoll

Delores Mary Knoll

April 28, 2015

Delores M. Knoll, age 84, died peacefully on Tuesday, April 28, 2015 at Regina Medical Center surrounded by her loving family. Delores Mary, the daughter of Mathias and Magdalene (Beissel) Reinardy was born on April 17, 1931 in Hastings and attended Catholic School in New Trier. On January 18, 1958, Delores was united in marriage to Anthony �Boots� T....

Lu Ann Stoffel

Lu Ann Stoffel

April 27, 2015

Lu Ann Stoffel, age 87, a longtime resident and former Mayor of Hastings, died peacefully on Monday, April 27, 2015 at Regina Medical Center in Hastings. Lu Ann, the daughter of William and Caroline (Keller) Wagner, was born on August 26, 1927 in Coates, Minnesota. She attended Hastings High School and graduated with the class of 1945. Following her...

Julie A. Zurfluh

Julie A. Zurfluh

April 26, 2015

Julie Ann Zurfluh, age 63 of Rosemount died Sunday, April 26, 2015 at her home following a lengthy illness with breast cancer. Julie was born January 16, 1952 in Forest City, IA to Lewine and Gladys (Tweed) Westland and was a 1970 graduate of Hastings High School. Julie began working in the billing department at Regina Hospital during high...

Richard D Huisenga

Richard D Huisenga

April 26, 2015

Richard D. Huesinga Age 75 of Fridley, born March 3, 1940 in Brooten, MN to Andy & Nora Huisenga passed away April 26, 2015. Richard proudly served in the US Army. After his discharge from the service, he went to work for Minnesota Rubber Company where he retired after 37 years. After retirement, he also worked part time for Loomis...

Harold J. "Skip" Siebenaler

Harold J. "Skip" Siebenaler

April 25, 2015

Harold J. “Skip” Siebenaler, age 81, of Hastings, passed away on April 25, 2015 at Regina Hospital in Hastings. Skip was born on March 30, 1934 to Ferdinand & Marie (Fox) Siebenaler in Vermillion, MN. He is preceded in death by wife, Deanna; parents; son in law, Fred Olson; brother, Arthur. Skip is survived by his children, Ruth (Tim)...

Margaret Alma Violet Schilling

Margaret Alma Violet Schilling

April 24, 2015

Schilling, Margaret Alma Violet age 97 of Amery, WI, formerly of Mpls. Margaret is preceded in death by her husband Irvin, 7 sisters and 2 brothers. She is survived by her son, John; numerous nieces, nephews and friends. Service will be held on 11 AM Wednesday at Lebanon Lutheran Church, 2014 E. 36th St., Mpls. with visitation Tuesday 5-7 PM...

Cynthia Ann (Bauer) Hood

Cynthia Ann (Bauer) Hood

April 23, 2015

Cynthia Ann (Bauer) Hood, age 58, of, died peacefully on Thursday, April 23, 2015 at Mayo Health System, Red Wing. Cynthia was born January 1, 1957 in Red Wing to Nicholas and Marcella (Fox) Bauer. She attended Red Wing schools and married James H. Hood on September 9, 1977 in Hastings, MN. She was a proud and devoted mother...

Elaine M. Zinkel

Elaine M. Zinkel

April 23, 2015

Zinkel, Elaine M. age 84, of Mpls. Preceded in death by husband, CJ. Survived by son, Bradley (Mary) Meyer; daughter, Michon (Dean) Kieper; grandchildren, Jon and David Meyer, Amy (Jason) Brouwer and Jeff Kieper; 4 great-grandchildren; brother, Vernon Adamson; sister, Doris Krugen; many nieces and nephews; special friend, Mayvis Smith; and faithful dog, Sandy. Memorial service 11 AM Friday at...

Thomas E "Tom" Krumpelmann

Thomas E "Tom" Krumpelmann

April 22, 2015

Thomas E. Krumpelmann

Age 76 of Apple Valley, born July 7, 1938 in St Paul, MN to Herbert & Helen (Schmitz) Krumpelmann, died April 22, 2015 due to complications resulting from a series of recent strokes. Loving husband, father, step-father and grandfather (Opa), Tom is survived by his wife, Karen; sons, Joseph and Michael; step-daughters: Kristin Mott Purcell (Terrence), Stacia Mott...

Lavonne Iverson

Lavonne Iverson

April 19, 2015

Lavonne M. Iverson, age 82, of Hastings, passed away peacefully April 19, 2015, at home with her family, after a 2 year struggle with cancer. She was born in Cannon Falls on May 17, 1932 to Elmer and Iona (Edlund) Carlson. Lavonne graduated from Cannon Falls High School in the class of 1950. She attended Mankato State and Kahler...

Shelbi Svare

Shelbi Svare

April 18, 2015

Shelbi L. Svare, age 55 of Hastings, passed away April 18, 2015. She was born December 20, 1959 to Jack & Sheila Andresen in Columbus, Ohio. She is preceded in death by her father, Jack Andresen. Shelbi is survived by her children, Jessica (Pat) Heppner; Meghan Andresen; Zachary Svare; Kyle Svare; grandchildren, Marissa; Landon; Griffin Heppner; mother, Sheila Davis;...

Peter G Goede

Peter G Goede

April 18, 2015

Peter G. Goede Age 58 of Eagan, MN, born September 7, 1956 in Sioux City, IA to Jacob & Marjory Goede, passed away April 18, 2015. Pete loved classic 70’s rock band music and was a member of the band, The Establishment, from Sioux City. He also was a founding member of contemporary Christian worship band, Sounds of Praise, and...

Justin Hankes

Justin Hankes

April 17, 2015

James �Justin� Hankes, age 70 of Hastings died Friday, April 17, 2015 at Augustana Care Center after a lengthy bout with cancer. Justin was born May 9, 1944 in Hastings to Carl and Freda (Herkenratt) Hankes. He was an avid watcher and follower of sports. Justin also loved having coffee with the guys at the Legion. He enjoyed watching...

Mildred L. Johnson

Mildred L. Johnson

April 16, 2015

Mildred L. Johnson

Age 91 of Bloomington, passed away peacefully at home on April 16, 2015.

Preceded in death by her husband of 46 years, Stanley W. Johnson. Also preceded in death by parents, John and Christine Ogren; sisters, Olive Nelson and Arlene Capouch; twin sister, Marion Gottlieb and brother, John Ogren, Jr.

Survived by son, Tomm (Nadia) Johnson; grandson, Nick (Molly) Johnson;...

Dillon J. Cherne

Dillon J. Cherne

April 15, 2015

Cherne, Dillon of Farmington, passed away on April 15, 2015, only 3 days after his 21st birthday. Preceded in death by grandmother, Jacqolyn Cherne. Survived by mother, Maria (Mavie); father, Mark; sister, Natalie; grandmother, Norma William; grandfather, John (Della) Cherne, aunts, uncles, cousins, godparents and countless friends. Dillon attended Iowa State University and Farmington High School. He was an avid...

Hedwig "Hedy" Kelly

Hedwig "Hedy" Kelly

April 12, 2015

Hedwig "Hedy" Kelly, age 87, of Hastings and formerly of Miesville, died peacefully on Sunday, April 12, 2015 at Regina Medical Center following an extended illness. Hedwig M., the daughter of Johann and Theresa (Meier) Hug, was born on July 18, 1927 in Niederwill, Switzerland, not far from St. Gallen in Nord-East Switzerland. She attended twelve years of school,...

Merrie Kaye Rheaume

Merrie Kaye Rheaume

May 1, 2015

Rheaume, Merrie Kaye (Johnson) age 69 of Mpls., died peacefully in her sleep on May 1, 2015. Merrie was born in St. Peter, MN on Aug. 6, 1945. She went to school in LeSuer, MN and was married to Ronald, May 29, 1965. Merrie loved to knit, cook, work on Suduko books, crossword puzzles in the newspaper and travel. She...

Regina Rose Sworski

Regina Rose Sworski

May 1, 2015

Regina Rose Sworski, 57, of Apple Valley, passed away Friday, May 1 and is resting Peacefully in the Arms of Her Savior. She was born August 22, 1957 in Arlington, Virginia to Pasquale and Bernice (nee Flaherty) Torraco. Regina is survived by her husband of 39 years, Loren; sons Christopher (Nicole) and Nicholas Sworski; grandson Brayden; sisters Mary Vallejos and...

Gloria Anne Klee

Gloria Anne Klee

April 30, 2015

Gloria Anne Klee, A beautiful soul passed away unexpectedly April 30, 2015. Born May 2, 1928, Gloria was a happy, caring, and loving person her whole life….family and friends meant so much to her. God truly blessed her with an abundant life. Preceded in death by husband Don, she was a wonderful wife; loving mother to her three girls, Kathy...

Joel L. Swanson

Joel L. Swanson

April 29, 2015

Beloved father, son and brother, Joel Lawrence Swanson passed away much too soon on April 29, 2015, surrounded by family. He was 37. When Joel was in a hospital bed, a photo of the girl at the center of his world -- Joel’s 8-month-old daughter -- had been placed over his heart. Joel was born and raised in Hastings,...

Delores Mary Knoll

Delores Mary Knoll

April 28, 2015

Delores M. Knoll, age 84, died peacefully on Tuesday, April 28, 2015 at Regina Medical Center surrounded by her loving family. Delores Mary, the daughter of Mathias and Magdalene (Beissel) Reinardy was born on April 17, 1931 in Hastings and attended Catholic School in New Trier. On January 18, 1958, Delores was united in marriage to Anthony �Boots� T....

Lu Ann Stoffel

Lu Ann Stoffel

April 27, 2015

Lu Ann Stoffel, age 87, a longtime resident and former Mayor of Hastings, died peacefully on Monday, April 27, 2015 at Regina Medical Center in Hastings. Lu Ann, the daughter of William and Caroline (Keller) Wagner, was born on August 26, 1927 in Coates, Minnesota. She attended Hastings High School and graduated with the class of 1945. Following her...

Julie A. Zurfluh

Julie A. Zurfluh

April 26, 2015

Julie Ann Zurfluh, age 63 of Rosemount died Sunday, April 26, 2015 at her home following a lengthy illness with breast cancer. Julie was born January 16, 1952 in Forest City, IA to Lewine and Gladys (Tweed) Westland and was a 1970 graduate of Hastings High School. Julie began working in the billing department at Regina Hospital during high...

Richard D Huisenga

Richard D Huisenga

April 26, 2015

Richard D. Huesinga Age 75 of Fridley, born March 3, 1940 in Brooten, MN to Andy & Nora Huisenga passed away April 26, 2015. Richard proudly served in the US Army. After his discharge from the service, he went to work for Minnesota Rubber Company where he retired after 37 years. After retirement, he also worked part time for Loomis...

Harold J. "Skip" Siebenaler

Harold J. "Skip" Siebenaler

April 25, 2015

Harold J. “Skip” Siebenaler, age 81, of Hastings, passed away on April 25, 2015 at Regina Hospital in Hastings. Skip was born on March 30, 1934 to Ferdinand & Marie (Fox) Siebenaler in Vermillion, MN. He is preceded in death by wife, Deanna; parents; son in law, Fred Olson; brother, Arthur. Skip is survived by his children, Ruth (Tim)...

Margaret Alma Violet Schilling

Margaret Alma Violet Schilling

April 24, 2015

Schilling, Margaret Alma Violet age 97 of Amery, WI, formerly of Mpls. Margaret is preceded in death by her husband Irvin, 7 sisters and 2 brothers. She is survived by her son, John; numerous nieces, nephews and friends. Service will be held on 11 AM Wednesday at Lebanon Lutheran Church, 2014 E. 36th St., Mpls. with visitation Tuesday 5-7 PM...

Cynthia Ann (Bauer) Hood

Cynthia Ann (Bauer) Hood

April 23, 2015

Cynthia Ann (Bauer) Hood, age 58, of, died peacefully on Thursday, April 23, 2015 at Mayo Health System, Red Wing. Cynthia was born January 1, 1957 in Red Wing to Nicholas and Marcella (Fox) Bauer. She attended Red Wing schools and married James H. Hood on September 9, 1977 in Hastings, MN. She was a proud and devoted mother...

Elaine M. Zinkel

Elaine M. Zinkel

April 23, 2015

Zinkel, Elaine M. age 84, of Mpls. Preceded in death by husband, CJ. Survived by son, Bradley (Mary) Meyer; daughter, Michon (Dean) Kieper; grandchildren, Jon and David Meyer, Amy (Jason) Brouwer and Jeff Kieper; 4 great-grandchildren; brother, Vernon Adamson; sister, Doris Krugen; many nieces and nephews; special friend, Mayvis Smith; and faithful dog, Sandy. Memorial service 11 AM Friday at...

Thomas E "Tom" Krumpelmann

Thomas E "Tom" Krumpelmann

April 22, 2015

Thomas E. Krumpelmann

Age 76 of Apple Valley, born July 7, 1938 in St Paul, MN to Herbert & Helen (Schmitz) Krumpelmann, died April 22, 2015 due to complications resulting from a series of recent strokes. Loving husband, father, step-father and grandfather (Opa), Tom is survived by his wife, Karen; sons, Joseph and Michael; step-daughters: Kristin Mott Purcell (Terrence), Stacia Mott...

Lavonne Iverson

Lavonne Iverson

April 19, 2015

Lavonne M. Iverson, age 82, of Hastings, passed away peacefully April 19, 2015, at home with her family, after a 2 year struggle with cancer. She was born in Cannon Falls on May 17, 1932 to Elmer and Iona (Edlund) Carlson. Lavonne graduated from Cannon Falls High School in the class of 1950. She attended Mankato State and Kahler...

Shelbi Svare

Shelbi Svare

April 18, 2015

Shelbi L. Svare, age 55 of Hastings, passed away April 18, 2015. She was born December 20, 1959 to Jack & Sheila Andresen in Columbus, Ohio. She is preceded in death by her father, Jack Andresen. Shelbi is survived by her children, Jessica (Pat) Heppner; Meghan Andresen; Zachary Svare; Kyle Svare; grandchildren, Marissa; Landon; Griffin Heppner; mother, Sheila Davis;...

Peter G Goede

Peter G Goede

April 18, 2015

Peter G. Goede Age 58 of Eagan, MN, born September 7, 1956 in Sioux City, IA to Jacob & Marjory Goede, passed away April 18, 2015. Pete loved classic 70’s rock band music and was a member of the band, The Establishment, from Sioux City. He also was a founding member of contemporary Christian worship band, Sounds of Praise, and...

Justin Hankes

Justin Hankes

April 17, 2015

James �Justin� Hankes, age 70 of Hastings died Friday, April 17, 2015 at Augustana Care Center after a lengthy bout with cancer. Justin was born May 9, 1944 in Hastings to Carl and Freda (Herkenratt) Hankes. He was an avid watcher and follower of sports. Justin also loved having coffee with the guys at the Legion. He enjoyed watching...

Mildred L. Johnson

Mildred L. Johnson

April 16, 2015

Mildred L. Johnson

Age 91 of Bloomington, passed away peacefully at home on April 16, 2015.

Preceded in death by her husband of 46 years, Stanley W. Johnson. Also preceded in death by parents, John and Christine Ogren; sisters, Olive Nelson and Arlene Capouch; twin sister, Marion Gottlieb and brother, John Ogren, Jr.

Survived by son, Tomm (Nadia) Johnson; grandson, Nick (Molly) Johnson;...

Dillon J. Cherne

Dillon J. Cherne

April 15, 2015

Cherne, Dillon of Farmington, passed away on April 15, 2015, only 3 days after his 21st birthday. Preceded in death by grandmother, Jacqolyn Cherne. Survived by mother, Maria (Mavie); father, Mark; sister, Natalie; grandmother, Norma William; grandfather, John (Della) Cherne, aunts, uncles, cousins, godparents and countless friends. Dillon attended Iowa State University and Farmington High School. He was an avid...

Hedwig "Hedy" Kelly

Hedwig "Hedy" Kelly

April 12, 2015

Hedwig "Hedy" Kelly, age 87, of Hastings and formerly of Miesville, died peacefully on Sunday, April 12, 2015 at Regina Medical Center following an extended illness. Hedwig M., the daughter of Johann and Theresa (Meier) Hug, was born on July 18, 1927 in Niederwill, Switzerland, not far from St. Gallen in Nord-East Switzerland. She attended twelve years of school,...

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