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Jean Colville Oberpriller, Phd

Jean Colville Oberpriller, Phd

December 23, 2014

Jean Colville Oberpriller, PhD

age 72, of Eagan MN, passed away Dec 23, 2014 with her family at her side. She was born in Pittsburgh, PA and was the first in her family to attend college. She received her undergraduate degree from Mount Mercy College and earned her graduate degree at Tulane University, where she met her future husband John. “Dr....

Jean Colville Oberpriller

Jean Colville Oberpriller

December 23, 2014

OBERPRILLER

Jean Colville, PhD, age 72, of Eagan, MN passed away Dec 23, 2014 with her family at her side. She was born in Pittsburgh, PA and was the first in her family to attend college. She received her undergraduate degree from Mount Mercy College and earned her graduate degree at Tulane University, where she met her future husband John. “Dr....

Edith "Edy" E. Olstad

Edith "Edy" E. Olstad

December 22, 2014

Edith E. 'Edy' Olstad, age 82, of Hastings, passed away at home, surrounded by her family, on December 22, 2014. She was born in Verona, ND on September 21, 1932 to Edgar and Ethel Mailloux. Edith married David Olstad in Verona on June 23, 1951. She is preceded in death by her parents; brothers, Rapheal; Hugh; Alan; Jack; and...

Patricia A. Caswell

Patricia A. Caswell

December 21, 2014

Patricia Ann Caswell, of Hastings and member of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Parish, died December 21, 2014 at Three Links Reflection in Northfield. Pat had been a pharmacist and an associate at Midwest in Cannon Falls and Smead. She took her dachschund, Kippy, to local nursing homes as a therapy dog and to the library for the Read to...

Betty J. Koppes

Betty J. Koppes

December 20, 2014

Betty J. Koppes, age 91, of Woodbury, formerly Hastings, passed away in Loveland, CO on December 20, 2014. She was born in Titonka, IA to Herman and Theresa Dreesman on October 6, 1923. Betty graduated from the University of Minnesota with a degree in Medical Technology. She traveled with her husband during his naval service with 5 children before...

Linda S. Hinton

Linda S. Hinton

December 20, 2014

Linda Sue (Hanson) Hinton, age 65, of Hastings, MN, went home to be with the Lord on December 20, 2014. Born in 1949, she graduated from Ellsworth High School in 1967. She was married to Glenn Hinton in 1970 and to their union were born three sons. She worked at 3M for over 40 years holding many positions in...

Zackary A. Baldwin

Zackary A. Baldwin

December 20, 2014

BALDWIN

Zackary A., age 20, of Eagan, much loved son of Sarah Hedstrom and Lance Baldwin, went to be with Jesus on Saturday, December 20, 2014. Zackary graduated from Eagan High School in 2012 and went on to attend the University of North Dakota. Zackary was a very loving, gentle and caring young man who left us too soon. He had...

Georgia Mackrill

Georgia Mackrill

December 19, 2014

MacKrill, Georgia (nee Soteroplos) Aged 100 years, of Minneapolis, born July 29, 1914 in Minneapolis to Peter and Basilike “Bessie” Soteroplos, passed away December 19, 2014. Georgia enjoyed many years in the floral industry, part of which she owned and operated a boutique floral shop in Georgetown, Washington D.C. Georgia was preceded in death by her husband, Arthur, and four...

David "Dave" Amy

David "Dave" Amy

December 18, 2014

David "Dave" Amy, age 77, of Hastings, died suddenly on Thursday, December 18, 2014 at his home. David William, the son of Joseph and Marion (Kotter) Amy, was born on October 25, 1937 in Hastings. He attended Hastings High School where he lettered in baseball, basketball and football before graduating with the class of 1955. On January 27, 1962,...

Miriam T. Strebel

Miriam T. Strebel

December 18, 2014

Miriam T. Strebel, age 88, of Hastings, passed away at Regina Nursing Home on December 18, 2014. She was born in Faulkton, SD on August 20, 1926 to Joseph and Angeline Bowar. She married Elwood Strebel in Bloomington, MN. She was a nun for the Presentation Order in Aberdeen, SD for 26 years. She was also a Registered Nurse...

Allen Cooke Frazier

Allen Cooke Frazier

December 17, 2014

Allen Cooke Frazier, 78, of Apple Valley, passed away Wednesday, December 17. He was born May 7, 1936 in Harrisonburg, Virginia to Allen Cooke and Gladys Beatrice (nee Christie) Frazier. Allen is survived by his wife of 52 years, Rose, daughter Christie (Christopher) Amitage, sons John “Jack” (Nancy) and Thomas (Jill) Frazier, grandchildren Amanda, Jack, Zoey, Samantha, Tyler, Emily, and...

Charles W. Gabbert

Charles W. Gabbert

December 16, 2014

Charles W. Gabbert, age 90, of Park Rapids, MN, passed away December 16, 2014. He was born in Hankinson, ND on June 7, 1924 to George and Elsie Gabbert. He married Lorraine Huff in Union County, SD on May 21, 1949. He lived in Moorhead, MN from 1949 to 1962 when he moved to South St. Paul. He lived...

Felix Fettig, Jr.

Felix Fettig, Jr.

December 15, 2014

Felix Fettig, Jr. Age 83 of Minneapolis, born Feb 17, 1931 in Pierce Co, ND to Felix, Sr. & Mary Fettig, passed away Dec. 15, 2014. Felix was a member of the SEIU and an active member of St. Albert the Great since 1963. He was the oldest of six children. He is preceded in death by his son, Robert...

August "Gus" L. Heinold

August "Gus" L. Heinold

December 13, 2014

Gus went to join the love of his life Helen to celebrate Christmas together. He will be greatly missed by his loving family, many friends and all those whos lives he touched in so many ways. Gus loved his family, his country, his church and the community. He was always there reaching out his hand in fellowship. He loyally...

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...

Jean Colville Oberpriller, Phd

Jean Colville Oberpriller, Phd

December 23, 2014

Jean Colville Oberpriller, PhD

age 72, of Eagan MN, passed away Dec 23, 2014 with her family at her side. She was born in Pittsburgh, PA and was the first in her family to attend college. She received her undergraduate degree from Mount Mercy College and earned her graduate degree at Tulane University, where she met her future husband John. “Dr....

Jean Colville Oberpriller

Jean Colville Oberpriller

December 23, 2014

OBERPRILLER

Jean Colville, PhD, age 72, of Eagan, MN passed away Dec 23, 2014 with her family at her side. She was born in Pittsburgh, PA and was the first in her family to attend college. She received her undergraduate degree from Mount Mercy College and earned her graduate degree at Tulane University, where she met her future husband John. “Dr....

Edith "Edy" E. Olstad

Edith "Edy" E. Olstad

December 22, 2014

Edith E. 'Edy' Olstad, age 82, of Hastings, passed away at home, surrounded by her family, on December 22, 2014. She was born in Verona, ND on September 21, 1932 to Edgar and Ethel Mailloux. Edith married David Olstad in Verona on June 23, 1951. She is preceded in death by her parents; brothers, Rapheal; Hugh; Alan; Jack; and...

Patricia A. Caswell

Patricia A. Caswell

December 21, 2014

Patricia Ann Caswell, of Hastings and member of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Parish, died December 21, 2014 at Three Links Reflection in Northfield. Pat had been a pharmacist and an associate at Midwest in Cannon Falls and Smead. She took her dachschund, Kippy, to local nursing homes as a therapy dog and to the library for the Read to...

Betty J. Koppes

Betty J. Koppes

December 20, 2014

Betty J. Koppes, age 91, of Woodbury, formerly Hastings, passed away in Loveland, CO on December 20, 2014. She was born in Titonka, IA to Herman and Theresa Dreesman on October 6, 1923. Betty graduated from the University of Minnesota with a degree in Medical Technology. She traveled with her husband during his naval service with 5 children before...

Linda S. Hinton

Linda S. Hinton

December 20, 2014

Linda Sue (Hanson) Hinton, age 65, of Hastings, MN, went home to be with the Lord on December 20, 2014. Born in 1949, she graduated from Ellsworth High School in 1967. She was married to Glenn Hinton in 1970 and to their union were born three sons. She worked at 3M for over 40 years holding many positions in...

Zackary A. Baldwin

Zackary A. Baldwin

December 20, 2014

BALDWIN

Zackary A., age 20, of Eagan, much loved son of Sarah Hedstrom and Lance Baldwin, went to be with Jesus on Saturday, December 20, 2014. Zackary graduated from Eagan High School in 2012 and went on to attend the University of North Dakota. Zackary was a very loving, gentle and caring young man who left us too soon. He had...

Georgia Mackrill

Georgia Mackrill

December 19, 2014

MacKrill, Georgia (nee Soteroplos) Aged 100 years, of Minneapolis, born July 29, 1914 in Minneapolis to Peter and Basilike “Bessie” Soteroplos, passed away December 19, 2014. Georgia enjoyed many years in the floral industry, part of which she owned and operated a boutique floral shop in Georgetown, Washington D.C. Georgia was preceded in death by her husband, Arthur, and four...

David "Dave" Amy

David "Dave" Amy

December 18, 2014

David "Dave" Amy, age 77, of Hastings, died suddenly on Thursday, December 18, 2014 at his home. David William, the son of Joseph and Marion (Kotter) Amy, was born on October 25, 1937 in Hastings. He attended Hastings High School where he lettered in baseball, basketball and football before graduating with the class of 1955. On January 27, 1962,...

Miriam T. Strebel

Miriam T. Strebel

December 18, 2014

Miriam T. Strebel, age 88, of Hastings, passed away at Regina Nursing Home on December 18, 2014. She was born in Faulkton, SD on August 20, 1926 to Joseph and Angeline Bowar. She married Elwood Strebel in Bloomington, MN. She was a nun for the Presentation Order in Aberdeen, SD for 26 years. She was also a Registered Nurse...

Allen Cooke Frazier

Allen Cooke Frazier

December 17, 2014

Allen Cooke Frazier, 78, of Apple Valley, passed away Wednesday, December 17. He was born May 7, 1936 in Harrisonburg, Virginia to Allen Cooke and Gladys Beatrice (nee Christie) Frazier. Allen is survived by his wife of 52 years, Rose, daughter Christie (Christopher) Amitage, sons John “Jack” (Nancy) and Thomas (Jill) Frazier, grandchildren Amanda, Jack, Zoey, Samantha, Tyler, Emily, and...

Charles W. Gabbert

Charles W. Gabbert

December 16, 2014

Charles W. Gabbert, age 90, of Park Rapids, MN, passed away December 16, 2014. He was born in Hankinson, ND on June 7, 1924 to George and Elsie Gabbert. He married Lorraine Huff in Union County, SD on May 21, 1949. He lived in Moorhead, MN from 1949 to 1962 when he moved to South St. Paul. He lived...

Felix Fettig, Jr.

Felix Fettig, Jr.

December 15, 2014

Felix Fettig, Jr. Age 83 of Minneapolis, born Feb 17, 1931 in Pierce Co, ND to Felix, Sr. & Mary Fettig, passed away Dec. 15, 2014. Felix was a member of the SEIU and an active member of St. Albert the Great since 1963. He was the oldest of six children. He is preceded in death by his son, Robert...

August "Gus" L. Heinold

August "Gus" L. Heinold

December 13, 2014

Gus went to join the love of his life Helen to celebrate Christmas together. He will be greatly missed by his loving family, many friends and all those whos lives he touched in so many ways. Gus loved his family, his country, his church and the community. He was always there reaching out his hand in fellowship. He loyally...

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...

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