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...

Edward M. Feidt

Edward M. Feidt

November 27, 2014

Edward M. Feidt, age 86 of Hastings died November 27, 2014 at Augustana Health Care Center in Hastings. Edward was born February 16, 1928 in Hastings, MN to Eugene and Susan (Herber) Feidt. He served in the Army from May of 1946 through October of 1947. Edward married Kathleen OShaughnessy on October 7, 1950 at St. Joseph Catholic Church...

Glen J. Carlson

Glen J. Carlson

November 27, 2014

Glen John Carlson, age 44 of Hastings, a very loving and caring husband and father, passed away Thursday, November 27, 2014. Glen was born February 1, 1970 in Red Wing, MN to Richard and Irma (Hammerschmidt) Carlson. Glen married Heather L. Joski on April 29, 2006 in Hastings. He was employed with Matrix Communication in Plymouth as a telecommunications...

Jeremy Becker

Jeremy Becker

November 27, 2014

Jeremy Becker, age 29 of Hastings died suddenly on Thursday, November 27, 2014. He was born January 26, 1985 in Hastings to Thomas and Brenda (Wagner) Becker. He graduated from Hastings High School with the class of 2003 and attended Dakota County Technical College where he attained his concrete construction training. Jeremy owned and operated J. Becker Construction and...

David "Dave" Bacon

David "Dave" Bacon

November 26, 2014

David "Dave" Bacon, age 78 of Hastings, died Wednesday, November 26, 2014 at Regina Medical Center following a recent illness. David J., the son of Richard and Evelyn (Polifka) Bacon, was born on September 2, 1936 in Hastings. He was active in the National Guard and also served in the Army for a brief time. On November 26, 1961,...

Wayne A. Vesledahl

Wayne A. Vesledahl

November 26, 2014

Vesledahl, Wayne A. Age 67, passed away at home Nov. 26th. Visitation Dec. 4th from 10-11am with service to follow. Henry W. Anderson Mortuary, Mpls. Burial at Fort Snelling Cemetery, 7601 34th Ave S, Mpls. He is preceded in death by his father, Arthur. Wayne will be deeply missed by his mother, Maxine Vesledahl; brothers, Vaughn and Kevin; sister, Julene;...

Cecelia M. Nicklay

Cecelia M. Nicklay

November 25, 2014

Cecelia M. Nicklay, age 71 of Hastings died unexpectedly Tuesday, November 25, 2014 at Regina Medical Center. Cecelia was born June 15, 1943 in Brewster, MN to James and Alice (Thurston) McNab. She was a retired administrator and court attendant and formerly worked at the Dakota County Courthouse. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband Wayne in...

Gary C.A. Kottke

Gary C.A. Kottke

November 23, 2014

Gary C. A. Kottke, Of Bloomington, born April 30, 1941 in Hassan Valley Township to Lester and Gladys Kottke, passed away November 23, 2014. Gary is preceded in death by his brother, Thomas, sister, Linda, and brother-in-law, David. He will be dearly missed by his loving wife of 11 years, Deana Kesy; children: Scott, Randy, Jennifer Kottke (Tom Juengel); 4...

Toni J. Collins

Toni J. Collins

November 22, 2014

Toni J. Collins, age 71 of Hastings died Saturday, November 22, 2014, following a brief battle with cancer. Toni was born December 4, 1942 in Calera Alabama to Wilford and Jessie Lee (Broadhead) Horton. She was a retired bank manager for Norwest Bank in Hastings. An active Hastings community and church member, Toni was a former Hastings Womens Club...

Richard "Dick" M. Mcnamara

Richard "Dick" M. Mcnamara

November 22, 2014

Richard "Dick" McNamara, age 73 of Center City, MN formerly of Rosemount passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family on Saturday, November 22, 2014. Dick was born January 19, 1941 in St. Paul, MN to Aloysius and Edith (Chapdelaine) McNamara. Dick was a graduate of South St. Paul High School Class of 1959. He married Jeanne Gunn...

Gladys H. Kittelson

Gladys H. Kittelson

November 22, 2014

Gladys H. Kittelson Age 92 of Minneapolis, born October 19, 1922 in Oakes, ND to Emil and Hulda Hanson, went home to be with her Lord and Savior, Nov. 22, 2014. She was a steadfast follower of Jesus Christ and a faithful Prayer Warrior. Gladys was a loving wife mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She was tender hearted to all she...