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Gordon P. Pechacek

Gordon P. Pechacek

November 23, 2024

Gordon "Gordy" Peter Pechacek, age 82 of Hastings, MN passed away on November 23, 2024 at Regina (Allina) Medical Center in Hastings, MN.

Gordon was born on January 20, 1942 to Earl and Gertrude (Brown) Pechacek in Hastings, MN. He was one of five children and grew up in Hastings, MN. He worked at Minnesota...

Angie H. Thyen

Angie H. Thyen

November 22, 2024

Angeline “Angie” Helen Thyen, age 92, of Hastings, MN, passed away peacefully at the Legacy of Farmington on Friday, November 22, 2024.

Angie was born on January 4, 1932 in Richmond, MN to George and Susan (Wengler) Schmidt. She graduated high school from Eden Valley. Angie met the love of her life, LeRoy “Speed” Thyen...

Marguerita  (Eckart) Marschall

Marguerita (Eckart) Marschall

November 21, 2024

Marguerita M. Marschall, age 92, died peacefully surrounded by her loving family at St. Therese Senior Living in Shoreview on Thursday afternoon, November 21, 2024.

Marguerita was born in Hastings, Minnesota to Louis and Margaret (Gerlach) Eckart. She is preceded in death by her parents; husband, George G. Marschall; daughter, Margaret Mary; son, John; son-in-law,...

Joleen "Jo" D. Dyrssen

Joleen "Jo" D. Dyrssen

November 20, 2024

Joleena D. Dyrssen, age 56, of Rosemount, passed away unexpectedly on November 20, 2024.

Joleena Dawn Mercil was born on May 5, 1968 in Westminster, California to Kenneth and Alice (Cole) Mercil. She moved with her family to Minnesota at a young age. In 1995, Jo married Richard and were blessed with 29 years of...

Paul M. Lyon

Paul M. Lyon

November 20, 2024

Paul M. Lyon, age 37 of Apple Valley, died suddenly on Wednesday, November 20, 2024.

Paul was born on May 24, 1987, in Hastings to Steve and Cindy (Mallery) Lyon. Following his graduation from Hastings High School with the class of 2005, Paul studied at University of Wisconsin - River Falls. He worked as a...

James P. Majeski

James P. Majeski

November 19, 2024

James P. Majeski, age 72, of Cambridge, passed away peacefully on November 19, 2024 surrounded by his family.

Born in Prescott, Wisconsin on May 25, 1952 to Werner and Elinor (Madsen) Majeski and raised in Hastings, James graduated high school in 1970, attended two years at the University of Minnesota, and then was drafted into...

James J. Estlund

James J. Estlund

November 19, 2024

James J. Estlund, age 75, of Hastings, MN, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, November 19, 2024.

James was born on 05/04/49 to Ralph and Irene (Tubby and Tootie) Estlund. James attended Hastings High School, where he excelled at boxing, football, and wrestling. He worked as a pipefitter and retired from Koch Refinery, where...

Gladys H. Johnson

Gladys H. Johnson

November 18, 2024

Among the many pearls of wisdom that Gladys Helen Weierke Roberts Johnson left her children is this statement: “If you don’t want cereal, then you’re not that hungry.“

Before she died at the age of 91 on November 18, 2024, Gladys had spent the day surrounded by loving family members at Hastings Senior Health &...

Elisa Rae Norton

Elisa Rae Norton

November 18, 2024

Elisa Rae Norton, age 39, of Hastings, passed away unexpectedly on November 18, 2024.

Elisa was born on June 28, 1985 in Hastings, Minnesota to Lesley and Michelle (Chapman) Norton. Graduating from Minnesota State Academy for the Deaf in 2004, she briefly attended Gallaudet University in Washington DC.

Elisa was known...

Shirley A. Olson

Shirley A. Olson

November 18, 2024

Olson, Shirley A.

Age 86 of Minneapolis, went to be with the Lord on Nov. 18, 2024 after a fall and surrounded by her family. Preceded in death by her husband, Bill; and brothers, Marvin Carlson, Jerome (Shirley) Larsen, and Gene (Margie) Larsen. Survived by her sons, Bill Jr. (Drusella) and Harry (Terry); granddaughter, Whitney (Brent) Johnson; great-grandchildren, Connor and Hannah;...

Timothy J. Sloss

Timothy J. Sloss

November 16, 2024

Sloss, Timothy J.

Age 77 of Farmington, passed away unexpectedly on Nov. 16, 2024. Preceded in death by his parents, James & Helen. Survived by his loving wife of 51 years, Marlis; son, Andrew (Sharlay); grandchildren, Samara and Horace; siblings, Judy Brophy, Joyce Povroznik, and James “Ed”; many nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends.

Tim was a skilled painter and wallpaper hanger,...

David A Nelson

David A Nelson

November 15, 2024

David A. Nelson Age 57 of White Bear Lake, born February 7, 1967 in St. Paul to Gerald & Betty Nelson, passed away suddenly at home November 15, 2024. Dave enjoyed traveling and seeing new places, spending time outdoors and never passed up a chance to go fishing. He is preceded in death by his parents and brothers, Roger and...

Dan Rother

Dan Rother

November 14, 2024

Dan Rother, affectionately known as "Danny Boy," "Buckwheat," and "Dan the Man," was a pillar of the Hastings community. Born April 2, 1959, to Mary and Edward Rother, Dan was raised on Red Wing Blvd in Hastings, MN. A proud Hastings Raider from the class of 1977, he excelled as a star tight end and was crowned homecoming king....

Paul Abbott

Paul Abbott

November 14, 2024

Paul M. Abbott, age 67 of Prescott, WI, passed away peacefully at home on November 14, 2024, surrounded by family and friends.

Paul was born on July 23, 1957, in Elyria, Ohio, to Joseph and Joann Abbott. They moved to Mendota Heights, then to Eagan, Minnesota, where Paul graduated in 1975 from Henry Sibley High...

Glen C. Pressnall

Glen C. Pressnall

November 11, 2024

Glen C. Pressnall, age 76, of Hastings passed away peacefully on November 11, 2024.

Glen was born on August 31, 1948, in Warren, Minnesota to Lawrence and Jeanette (Olson) Pressnall. He graduated from Simley High School in Inver Grove Heights in 1966 and went on to graduate from Inver Hills Community College where he studied...

Janelle E. Stevens

Janelle E. Stevens

November 10, 2024

Janelle Stevens (8-21-1942 to 11-10-2024).

Janelle is survived by her husband, Robert; children, Jim, Mark, and Kristin; grandchildren, Jillian and Jake; sisters, Wendy and Brenda.

No services as requested by Jan and Bob.

Elaine T. Wilbur

Elaine T. Wilbur

November 10, 2024

Elaine (Knutson) Wilbur of Hastings, MN, passed away on November 10, 2024 from complications of Alzheimer’s. She was preceded in death by her husband, Merlin Wilbur; her son, John Fladeland; her sister, Jean Candelaria; and her parents, Harvey and Inga (Trydahl) Knutson.

She is survived by her children, Pam Rodriguez, Risha (Kevin) Murray, Harvey (Lori)...

Robert M. Caneff

Robert M. Caneff

November 10, 2024

Robert “Bob” M. Caneff, age 92, passed peacefully on Sunday evening, November 10, 2024, surrounded by his family, after suffering a major stroke.

Bob was born on August 26, 1932, in Hastings to William and Marguerite (Fitzgerald) Caneff. He graduated from Hastings High School in 1950 after which he began working on the family farm....

Neil R. Hoagland

Neil R. Hoagland

November 10, 2024

Neil R. Hoagland

Beloved brother, uncle and friend, died peacefully on November 10, 2024, in Bloomington, Minnesota, at the age of 94. Neil was born on June 3, 1930, and raised in Birchwood, Wisconsin. He moved to Minneapolis to attend the University of Minnesota, where he graduated with honors, and served in the U.S. Army Reserve. Neil devoted his entire professional...

Ervin J. Boehm

Ervin J. Boehm

November 8, 2024

Boehm, Ervin J.

Age 92 of Rosemount, MN, born August 27, 1932 in LaCrosse, WI to Henry & Susan Boehm, passed away peacefully November 8, 2024.

Ervin is preceded in death by his brother, Ernie; sister, Betty Richards; sister-in-law, Betty Boehm and brother-in-law, Max Richards.

He will be dearly missed by his wife of 68 years, Marilyn; children: Brenda (Ronald) Robbins, Karen (Christopher)...

Gordon P. Pechacek

Gordon P. Pechacek

November 23, 2024

Gordon "Gordy" Peter Pechacek, age 82 of Hastings, MN passed away on November 23, 2024 at Regina (Allina) Medical Center in Hastings, MN.

Gordon was born on January 20, 1942 to Earl and Gertrude (Brown) Pechacek in Hastings, MN. He was one of five children and grew up in Hastings, MN. He worked at Minnesota...

Angie H. Thyen

Angie H. Thyen

November 22, 2024

Angeline “Angie” Helen Thyen, age 92, of Hastings, MN, passed away peacefully at the Legacy of Farmington on Friday, November 22, 2024.

Angie was born on January 4, 1932 in Richmond, MN to George and Susan (Wengler) Schmidt. She graduated high school from Eden Valley. Angie met the love of her life, LeRoy “Speed” Thyen...

Marguerita  (Eckart) Marschall

Marguerita (Eckart) Marschall

November 21, 2024

Marguerita M. Marschall, age 92, died peacefully surrounded by her loving family at St. Therese Senior Living in Shoreview on Thursday afternoon, November 21, 2024.

Marguerita was born in Hastings, Minnesota to Louis and Margaret (Gerlach) Eckart. She is preceded in death by her parents; husband, George G. Marschall; daughter, Margaret Mary; son, John; son-in-law,...

Joleen "Jo" D. Dyrssen

Joleen "Jo" D. Dyrssen

November 20, 2024

Joleena D. Dyrssen, age 56, of Rosemount, passed away unexpectedly on November 20, 2024.

Joleena Dawn Mercil was born on May 5, 1968 in Westminster, California to Kenneth and Alice (Cole) Mercil. She moved with her family to Minnesota at a young age. In 1995, Jo married Richard and were blessed with 29 years of...

Paul M. Lyon

Paul M. Lyon

November 20, 2024

Paul M. Lyon, age 37 of Apple Valley, died suddenly on Wednesday, November 20, 2024.

Paul was born on May 24, 1987, in Hastings to Steve and Cindy (Mallery) Lyon. Following his graduation from Hastings High School with the class of 2005, Paul studied at University of Wisconsin - River Falls. He worked as a...

James P. Majeski

James P. Majeski

November 19, 2024

James P. Majeski, age 72, of Cambridge, passed away peacefully on November 19, 2024 surrounded by his family.

Born in Prescott, Wisconsin on May 25, 1952 to Werner and Elinor (Madsen) Majeski and raised in Hastings, James graduated high school in 1970, attended two years at the University of Minnesota, and then was drafted into...

James J. Estlund

James J. Estlund

November 19, 2024

James J. Estlund, age 75, of Hastings, MN, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, November 19, 2024.

James was born on 05/04/49 to Ralph and Irene (Tubby and Tootie) Estlund. James attended Hastings High School, where he excelled at boxing, football, and wrestling. He worked as a pipefitter and retired from Koch Refinery, where...

Gladys H. Johnson

Gladys H. Johnson

November 18, 2024

Among the many pearls of wisdom that Gladys Helen Weierke Roberts Johnson left her children is this statement: “If you don’t want cereal, then you’re not that hungry.“

Before she died at the age of 91 on November 18, 2024, Gladys had spent the day surrounded by loving family members at Hastings Senior Health &...

Elisa Rae Norton

Elisa Rae Norton

November 18, 2024

Elisa Rae Norton, age 39, of Hastings, passed away unexpectedly on November 18, 2024.

Elisa was born on June 28, 1985 in Hastings, Minnesota to Lesley and Michelle (Chapman) Norton. Graduating from Minnesota State Academy for the Deaf in 2004, she briefly attended Gallaudet University in Washington DC.

Elisa was known...

Shirley A. Olson

Shirley A. Olson

November 18, 2024

Olson, Shirley A.

Age 86 of Minneapolis, went to be with the Lord on Nov. 18, 2024 after a fall and surrounded by her family. Preceded in death by her husband, Bill; and brothers, Marvin Carlson, Jerome (Shirley) Larsen, and Gene (Margie) Larsen. Survived by her sons, Bill Jr. (Drusella) and Harry (Terry); granddaughter, Whitney (Brent) Johnson; great-grandchildren, Connor and Hannah;...

Timothy J. Sloss

Timothy J. Sloss

November 16, 2024

Sloss, Timothy J.

Age 77 of Farmington, passed away unexpectedly on Nov. 16, 2024. Preceded in death by his parents, James & Helen. Survived by his loving wife of 51 years, Marlis; son, Andrew (Sharlay); grandchildren, Samara and Horace; siblings, Judy Brophy, Joyce Povroznik, and James “Ed”; many nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends.

Tim was a skilled painter and wallpaper hanger,...

David A Nelson

David A Nelson

November 15, 2024

David A. Nelson Age 57 of White Bear Lake, born February 7, 1967 in St. Paul to Gerald & Betty Nelson, passed away suddenly at home November 15, 2024. Dave enjoyed traveling and seeing new places, spending time outdoors and never passed up a chance to go fishing. He is preceded in death by his parents and brothers, Roger and...

Dan Rother

Dan Rother

November 14, 2024

Dan Rother, affectionately known as "Danny Boy," "Buckwheat," and "Dan the Man," was a pillar of the Hastings community. Born April 2, 1959, to Mary and Edward Rother, Dan was raised on Red Wing Blvd in Hastings, MN. A proud Hastings Raider from the class of 1977, he excelled as a star tight end and was crowned homecoming king....

Paul Abbott

Paul Abbott

November 14, 2024

Paul M. Abbott, age 67 of Prescott, WI, passed away peacefully at home on November 14, 2024, surrounded by family and friends.

Paul was born on July 23, 1957, in Elyria, Ohio, to Joseph and Joann Abbott. They moved to Mendota Heights, then to Eagan, Minnesota, where Paul graduated in 1975 from Henry Sibley High...

Glen C. Pressnall

Glen C. Pressnall

November 11, 2024

Glen C. Pressnall, age 76, of Hastings passed away peacefully on November 11, 2024.

Glen was born on August 31, 1948, in Warren, Minnesota to Lawrence and Jeanette (Olson) Pressnall. He graduated from Simley High School in Inver Grove Heights in 1966 and went on to graduate from Inver Hills Community College where he studied...

Janelle E. Stevens

Janelle E. Stevens

November 10, 2024

Janelle Stevens (8-21-1942 to 11-10-2024).

Janelle is survived by her husband, Robert; children, Jim, Mark, and Kristin; grandchildren, Jillian and Jake; sisters, Wendy and Brenda.

No services as requested by Jan and Bob.

Elaine T. Wilbur

Elaine T. Wilbur

November 10, 2024

Elaine (Knutson) Wilbur of Hastings, MN, passed away on November 10, 2024 from complications of Alzheimer’s. She was preceded in death by her husband, Merlin Wilbur; her son, John Fladeland; her sister, Jean Candelaria; and her parents, Harvey and Inga (Trydahl) Knutson.

She is survived by her children, Pam Rodriguez, Risha (Kevin) Murray, Harvey (Lori)...

Robert M. Caneff

Robert M. Caneff

November 10, 2024

Robert “Bob” M. Caneff, age 92, passed peacefully on Sunday evening, November 10, 2024, surrounded by his family, after suffering a major stroke.

Bob was born on August 26, 1932, in Hastings to William and Marguerite (Fitzgerald) Caneff. He graduated from Hastings High School in 1950 after which he began working on the family farm....

Neil R. Hoagland

Neil R. Hoagland

November 10, 2024

Neil R. Hoagland

Beloved brother, uncle and friend, died peacefully on November 10, 2024, in Bloomington, Minnesota, at the age of 94. Neil was born on June 3, 1930, and raised in Birchwood, Wisconsin. He moved to Minneapolis to attend the University of Minnesota, where he graduated with honors, and served in the U.S. Army Reserve. Neil devoted his entire professional...

Ervin J. Boehm

Ervin J. Boehm

November 8, 2024

Boehm, Ervin J.

Age 92 of Rosemount, MN, born August 27, 1932 in LaCrosse, WI to Henry & Susan Boehm, passed away peacefully November 8, 2024.

Ervin is preceded in death by his brother, Ernie; sister, Betty Richards; sister-in-law, Betty Boehm and brother-in-law, Max Richards.

He will be dearly missed by his wife of 68 years, Marilyn; children: Brenda (Ronald) Robbins, Karen (Christopher)...

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