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Edward C. Bohn

Edward C. Bohn

August 14, 2014

Edward C. "Ed" Bohn, age 86 of Coates died Thursday, August 14, 2014. Ed was born to Theodore and Martha (Andrews) Bohn on June 9, 1928 in St. Paul, MN.He married Barbara Blanchard on September 10, 1955 in St. Paul and was the owner and operator of the House of Coates restaurant for many years. He was preceded in...

Jeffrey Leonard Perrault

Jeffrey Leonard Perrault

August 13, 2014

Jeffrey L. Perrault, age 57, of Hastings, passed away peacefully in his home on August 13, 2014 surrounded by the love of his family. Jeffrey was born January 7, 1957 to Raymond and Colleen (Hubert) Perrault in Duluth, Minnesota. He attended school in Hastings and graduated from Hastings High School in 1975. Jeff was an employee at Navy Island...

Shirley M. Hansen

Shirley M. Hansen

August 13, 2014

Shirley M. Hansen Age 84 of Bloomington, born May 25, 1930 in Bay City, WI to George & Emma Andrews, went peacefully to her heavenly home August 13, 2014. Shirley lived for her family and was very active with her church, Living Spirit UMC. She is preceded in death by her Husband, Kenneth and granddaughter, Brita Lynn Goblirsch and was...

Donald W. Gustafson

Donald W. Gustafson

August 12, 2014

Donald W. Gustafson of Naples, FL, formerly of Hastings died Tuesday, August 12, 2014 in Naples. Donald was born March 22, 1927 in Minneapolis to Edward and Frances (Larson) Gustafson. A graduate of Cannon Falls High School, as a young man, he lived in the Vasa, MN area. Don married Marilyn Bergman on December 6, 1953 and worked as...

Elaine Kathryn Mccready

Elaine Kathryn Mccready

August 11, 2014

Elaine K. McCready, age 93 of Hastings died August 11, 2014 at the Regina Assisted Living Facility in Hastings. Elaine was born March 10, 1921 in Hastings to Percy and Gladys (Rosenquist) McCallum. She was a Hastings High School graduate, class of 1938 and married Paul J. McCready in St. Paul on May 26, 1952. Elaine loved flowers and...

Daniel L. Tix

Daniel L. Tix

August 10, 2014

Daniel L. Tix, age 61 of Hastings died Sunday, August 10, 2014 at the University of Minnesota Hospital. Daniel was born February 9, 1953 in Red Wing to Leo and Dorothy (Bohart) Tix. He was a graduate of Hastings High School, class of 1972 and married Debby Tix on December 24, 1987 in Hastings. Dans first love was sharing...

Michael J. Warner

Michael J. Warner

August 10, 2014

Michael J. Warner, age 60, of Hastings died Sunday, August 10, 2014 after a brief illness. Michael was born August 11, 1953 in Hastings to Cecil and Marguerite (St. Martin) Warner. He attended Hastings Schools, graduating with the class of 1971. Mike was an avid boater and thought of the river as his second home. He also loved hunting,...

Clyde A. Bailey

Clyde A. Bailey

August 9, 2014

Clyde A. Bailey, age 86, passed away at Prescott Nursing and Rehabilitation Community, on August 9, 2014.

Francis C. "Fritz" Marshall

Francis C. "Fritz" Marshall

August 6, 2014

Francis C. "Fritz" Marshall, age 86 of Bloomington died August 6, 2014 at Fairview Southdale Hospital. Fritz was born September 17, 1927 in Hastings to Frank and Louise (Matsch) Marshall. He was a 1945 graduate of Minneapolis Washburn High School, served in the U.S. Navy during WWII, attended Cornell University in New York, the University of St. Thomas and...

Elaine M. Danielsen Christopherson

Elaine M. Danielsen Christopherson

August 6, 2014

Christopherson Danielsen, Elaine M. age 88, of Rosemount, passed away on Aug. 6, 2014. She was preceded in death by her husbands, George Danielsen and Wayne Christopherson; daughter, Patricia Schlick; sister, Bernice Giltner and brother, Orville Pretzel. Elaine is survived by her son, Mike (Pam) Danielsen; daughter, Carol (Dan) Fritz; 7 grandchildren; 2 great-grandchildren; nieces, nephews & friends. A memorial...

Carol Rausch Halpin

Carol Rausch Halpin

August 1, 2014

HALPIN, CAROL RAUSCH age 74 of Burnsville, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on August 1, 2014. She is preceded in death by her first husband, William Rausch; step son, Leo Halpin; step grandson, Logan Rafnson; and brother-in-law, Glen Mahoney. Carol is survived by her husband, Lenny; daughter, Julie (Dominic) Diaz; son, Kurt Rausch; step son, Scott Halpin; step daughters,...

Charles H Hoesly

Charles H Hoesly

July 30, 2014

Charles H. Hoesly, age 77, of Hastings, passed away at home on July 30, 2014. Private Family Services.

Chris Edward Illa

Chris Edward Illa

July 27, 2014

Chris E. Illa age 49, of Minnetrista, formerly of Hastings died Sunday, July 27, 2014 at the Marie Steiner Kelting Hospice in Chaska. Chris was born May 25, 1965 in Hastings to Raymond "Bud" and Peggy (Estes) Illa. He was a 1983 graduate of Hastings High School and married his high school sweetheart, Carrie Thomas on June 6, 1987...

Melvin A. Birk

Melvin A. Birk

July 27, 2014

Melvin A. Birk, age 91, of Hastings, died Sunday, July 27, 2014 at his home surrounded by family. Melvin was born July 20, 1923 in Vermillion Township to Joseph and Marie (Reiter) Birk. He attended local schools and was a farmer in the Hastings area for many years. He also worked as a carpenter in the area. He married...

Clara L. Peterson

Clara L. Peterson

July 27, 2014

Clara L. Peterson Age 84 of Minneapolis, born January 23, 1930 in Beaverton, MI to Daniel & Anna Broka, passed away July 27, 2014. Past MN & WI State President of WGM and longtime active member of Park Avenue United Methodist Church. Clara will be dearly missed by her husband of 58 years, Palmer; children: Cheryl (C?sar) Uribe, Kevin (Debbie)...

Gloria Ann Lawrence

Gloria Ann Lawrence

July 26, 2014

Gloria Ann Lawrence, age 62, of Inver Grove Heights, passed away on July 26, 2014, after a lengthy fight with brain cancer. Gloria is survived by her sons, James M. Lawrence Sr.; Jeffrey M. Lawrence; three grandchildren, Emily P. Lawrence; Alex M. Lawrence; James M. Lawrence Jr.; her significant other, James M. Kimmes; his daughter, Kristen Kimmes; and her...

Lara J. Elhard

Lara J. Elhard

July 25, 2014

Elhard, Lara Jean On July 25th Lara, 46, a beautiful soul, wonderful daughter, sister, aunt and friend went home to heaven. She was inspirational, instrumental, loving and caring. The tremendous courage she displayed in her fight with ovarian cancer is an inspiration to everyone she touched. She earned a B.A. Degree from Augsburg College and a Masters Degree from...

Harry E. Debuono

Harry E. Debuono

July 25, 2014

Harry E. DeBuono, age 67, of Hastings died July 25, 2014. Harry was born February 3, 1947 in Philadelphia, PA to Harry J. and Janine (Gilbert) DeBuono. A graduate of Woodrow Wilson High School in Levitown, PA in 1965, he married Peggy Young on December 21, 1968 at Emily Methodist Church. Harry loved photography, fishing and spending time with...

Scott Taylor

Scott Taylor

July 25, 2014

Taylor, Scott William, age 97, of Hastings, passed away at home July 25, 2014. He was born March 9, 1917 in Hot Springs, SD to William and Irma Taylor. He was a man dedicated to God, Country and Family. Scott was a WWII Navy Vet, Honor Guard Captain, and an Electrician by trade. He loved his yearly trips to...

Lawrence D Wimer

Lawrence D Wimer

July 24, 2014

Wimer, Lawrence Dale, age 90, passed away peacefully while under the care of hospice at his daughter's home in Goodhue county. He was a WWII veteran, serving in the Army Air Force. Except for his years in the military, Lawrence was a life-long resident of Hastings. He graduated from Hasting High School and spent much of his career working...

Edward C. Bohn

Edward C. Bohn

August 14, 2014

Edward C. "Ed" Bohn, age 86 of Coates died Thursday, August 14, 2014. Ed was born to Theodore and Martha (Andrews) Bohn on June 9, 1928 in St. Paul, MN.He married Barbara Blanchard on September 10, 1955 in St. Paul and was the owner and operator of the House of Coates restaurant for many years. He was preceded in...

Jeffrey Leonard Perrault

Jeffrey Leonard Perrault

August 13, 2014

Jeffrey L. Perrault, age 57, of Hastings, passed away peacefully in his home on August 13, 2014 surrounded by the love of his family. Jeffrey was born January 7, 1957 to Raymond and Colleen (Hubert) Perrault in Duluth, Minnesota. He attended school in Hastings and graduated from Hastings High School in 1975. Jeff was an employee at Navy Island...

Shirley M. Hansen

Shirley M. Hansen

August 13, 2014

Shirley M. Hansen Age 84 of Bloomington, born May 25, 1930 in Bay City, WI to George & Emma Andrews, went peacefully to her heavenly home August 13, 2014. Shirley lived for her family and was very active with her church, Living Spirit UMC. She is preceded in death by her Husband, Kenneth and granddaughter, Brita Lynn Goblirsch and was...

Donald W. Gustafson

Donald W. Gustafson

August 12, 2014

Donald W. Gustafson of Naples, FL, formerly of Hastings died Tuesday, August 12, 2014 in Naples. Donald was born March 22, 1927 in Minneapolis to Edward and Frances (Larson) Gustafson. A graduate of Cannon Falls High School, as a young man, he lived in the Vasa, MN area. Don married Marilyn Bergman on December 6, 1953 and worked as...

Elaine Kathryn Mccready

Elaine Kathryn Mccready

August 11, 2014

Elaine K. McCready, age 93 of Hastings died August 11, 2014 at the Regina Assisted Living Facility in Hastings. Elaine was born March 10, 1921 in Hastings to Percy and Gladys (Rosenquist) McCallum. She was a Hastings High School graduate, class of 1938 and married Paul J. McCready in St. Paul on May 26, 1952. Elaine loved flowers and...

Daniel L. Tix

Daniel L. Tix

August 10, 2014

Daniel L. Tix, age 61 of Hastings died Sunday, August 10, 2014 at the University of Minnesota Hospital. Daniel was born February 9, 1953 in Red Wing to Leo and Dorothy (Bohart) Tix. He was a graduate of Hastings High School, class of 1972 and married Debby Tix on December 24, 1987 in Hastings. Dans first love was sharing...

Michael J. Warner

Michael J. Warner

August 10, 2014

Michael J. Warner, age 60, of Hastings died Sunday, August 10, 2014 after a brief illness. Michael was born August 11, 1953 in Hastings to Cecil and Marguerite (St. Martin) Warner. He attended Hastings Schools, graduating with the class of 1971. Mike was an avid boater and thought of the river as his second home. He also loved hunting,...

Clyde A. Bailey

Clyde A. Bailey

August 9, 2014

Clyde A. Bailey, age 86, passed away at Prescott Nursing and Rehabilitation Community, on August 9, 2014.

Francis C. "Fritz" Marshall

Francis C. "Fritz" Marshall

August 6, 2014

Francis C. "Fritz" Marshall, age 86 of Bloomington died August 6, 2014 at Fairview Southdale Hospital. Fritz was born September 17, 1927 in Hastings to Frank and Louise (Matsch) Marshall. He was a 1945 graduate of Minneapolis Washburn High School, served in the U.S. Navy during WWII, attended Cornell University in New York, the University of St. Thomas and...

Elaine M. Danielsen Christopherson

Elaine M. Danielsen Christopherson

August 6, 2014

Christopherson Danielsen, Elaine M. age 88, of Rosemount, passed away on Aug. 6, 2014. She was preceded in death by her husbands, George Danielsen and Wayne Christopherson; daughter, Patricia Schlick; sister, Bernice Giltner and brother, Orville Pretzel. Elaine is survived by her son, Mike (Pam) Danielsen; daughter, Carol (Dan) Fritz; 7 grandchildren; 2 great-grandchildren; nieces, nephews & friends. A memorial...

Carol Rausch Halpin

Carol Rausch Halpin

August 1, 2014

HALPIN, CAROL RAUSCH age 74 of Burnsville, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on August 1, 2014. She is preceded in death by her first husband, William Rausch; step son, Leo Halpin; step grandson, Logan Rafnson; and brother-in-law, Glen Mahoney. Carol is survived by her husband, Lenny; daughter, Julie (Dominic) Diaz; son, Kurt Rausch; step son, Scott Halpin; step daughters,...

Charles H Hoesly

Charles H Hoesly

July 30, 2014

Charles H. Hoesly, age 77, of Hastings, passed away at home on July 30, 2014. Private Family Services.

Chris Edward Illa

Chris Edward Illa

July 27, 2014

Chris E. Illa age 49, of Minnetrista, formerly of Hastings died Sunday, July 27, 2014 at the Marie Steiner Kelting Hospice in Chaska. Chris was born May 25, 1965 in Hastings to Raymond "Bud" and Peggy (Estes) Illa. He was a 1983 graduate of Hastings High School and married his high school sweetheart, Carrie Thomas on June 6, 1987...

Melvin A. Birk

Melvin A. Birk

July 27, 2014

Melvin A. Birk, age 91, of Hastings, died Sunday, July 27, 2014 at his home surrounded by family. Melvin was born July 20, 1923 in Vermillion Township to Joseph and Marie (Reiter) Birk. He attended local schools and was a farmer in the Hastings area for many years. He also worked as a carpenter in the area. He married...

Clara L. Peterson

Clara L. Peterson

July 27, 2014

Clara L. Peterson Age 84 of Minneapolis, born January 23, 1930 in Beaverton, MI to Daniel & Anna Broka, passed away July 27, 2014. Past MN & WI State President of WGM and longtime active member of Park Avenue United Methodist Church. Clara will be dearly missed by her husband of 58 years, Palmer; children: Cheryl (C?sar) Uribe, Kevin (Debbie)...

Gloria Ann Lawrence

Gloria Ann Lawrence

July 26, 2014

Gloria Ann Lawrence, age 62, of Inver Grove Heights, passed away on July 26, 2014, after a lengthy fight with brain cancer. Gloria is survived by her sons, James M. Lawrence Sr.; Jeffrey M. Lawrence; three grandchildren, Emily P. Lawrence; Alex M. Lawrence; James M. Lawrence Jr.; her significant other, James M. Kimmes; his daughter, Kristen Kimmes; and her...

Lara J. Elhard

Lara J. Elhard

July 25, 2014

Elhard, Lara Jean On July 25th Lara, 46, a beautiful soul, wonderful daughter, sister, aunt and friend went home to heaven. She was inspirational, instrumental, loving and caring. The tremendous courage she displayed in her fight with ovarian cancer is an inspiration to everyone she touched. She earned a B.A. Degree from Augsburg College and a Masters Degree from...

Harry E. Debuono

Harry E. Debuono

July 25, 2014

Harry E. DeBuono, age 67, of Hastings died July 25, 2014. Harry was born February 3, 1947 in Philadelphia, PA to Harry J. and Janine (Gilbert) DeBuono. A graduate of Woodrow Wilson High School in Levitown, PA in 1965, he married Peggy Young on December 21, 1968 at Emily Methodist Church. Harry loved photography, fishing and spending time with...

Scott Taylor

Scott Taylor

July 25, 2014

Taylor, Scott William, age 97, of Hastings, passed away at home July 25, 2014. He was born March 9, 1917 in Hot Springs, SD to William and Irma Taylor. He was a man dedicated to God, Country and Family. Scott was a WWII Navy Vet, Honor Guard Captain, and an Electrician by trade. He loved his yearly trips to...

Lawrence D Wimer

Lawrence D Wimer

July 24, 2014

Wimer, Lawrence Dale, age 90, passed away peacefully while under the care of hospice at his daughter's home in Goodhue county. He was a WWII veteran, serving in the Army Air Force. Except for his years in the military, Lawrence was a life-long resident of Hastings. He graduated from Hasting High School and spent much of his career working...

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