July 1, 2014

Alice M. Caneff, age72, of Hastings, passed away at Regina Assisted Living on July 1, 2014. She was born on October 15, 1941 in St. Paul to John and Blanche Caneff. She was a 4H member and graduate, and worked for many years at McDonalds. She enjoyed her time as an avid volunteer at Regina Medical Center. Alice is...

June 30, 2014

Jack G. Arend, age 77 of Hastings passed peacefully Monday, June 30, 2014 with his family at his side. He was born June 28, 1937 in St. Paul to Charles and Estella (Wright) Arend. A graduate of Cretin High School, Jack received electronics and nuclear power training during his submarine service in the United States Navy. He was a...

June 29, 2014

Wilma Frances Dalton Bast (ne Plunkett) Age 88 of Cottage Grove, MN Passed away peacefully on June 29, 2014, in Hastings, MN, surrounded by her loving family. Wilma was born on January 2, 1926 to Guy and Emma Plunkett in Ashland, IL. She graduated from Virginia High School and worked many years as a bookkeeper in Virginia, IL. She...

June 29, 2014

Charles Millard Pottorff, 97, of Burnsville, passed away Sunday, June 29, 2014. He was born March 16, 1917 in White County, Illinois to Millard and Pearl Pottorff. Charles is survived by his son; Jerry (Barbara), daughter; Marianne (Thomas) Sanders, 5 grandchildren; and 9 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife Sylvia, son Charles Joseph “Joe”, and 7 siblings....

June 28, 2014

Marvin Doffing, age 74 of Hastings died June 28, 2014. Marvin was born October 27, 1939 in Hastings, MN to Phillip and Lena (Kruger) Doffing. Marvin graduated from Hasting High School in 1958. On February 20, 1960, Marvin was united in marriage to the love of his life, Judith Rita Fox. They were married for 47 years until Judiths...

June 27, 2014

William E. "Bill" Clothier, age 82, of Hastings died June 27, 2014. He was born November 24, 1931 in Denmark Township, Washington County, Minnesota to Forest E. and Clara S. (Johnson) Clothier. He attended local schools, graduating in 1949 from Hastings High School. He served in the United States Army from 1954 until 1956. He married Lucille Schluessler October...

June 24, 2014

Robert W. Beard, age 92, of St. Paul Park, passed away peacefully at home on June 24, 2014. He was born August 29, 1921 in Bagley, WI to Robert and Albana Beard. He served in the US Navy during the European and Pacific Theaters. Robert was married on October 26, 1946 to the love of his life, Rosemary Waldner....

June 24, 2014

Richard P. Fenner

Fenner, Richard (Dick) P. age 77, of Lakeville, died suddenly on June 24th of an abdominal aneurysm. Dick grew up in Montevideo, MN, later moved to Hancock and graduated from Morris Ag School in 1955. He came to Minneapolis where he attended Dunwoody. He received training in Welding and became his life-long skillset. He spent 6 months in...

June 22, 2014

Jason C. Reuter, age 34, of Hastings, passed away June 22, 2014. He was born in Hastings to Mike and Danae Reuter on July 25, 1979. He worked in construction, dry wall with his dad, and loved his work as an Iron worker. Jason was an avid hunter and enjoyed his time fishing. He loved his family, especially his...

June 21, 2014

William E. Hoffman, age 79, of Hastings, passed away at United Hospital in St. Paul on June 21, 2014. He was born May 15, 1935 in Detroit, MI to Carl and Lorraine Hoffman. He grew up in Detroit, graduating from Redford Union High School in 1955. He met and shortly after married the love of his life, Barbara Marie...

June 21, 2014

KNOBLAUCH (nee Conzemius) Mary Catherine Age 71, of Hastings MN and Phoenix AZ died June 21st, 2014 at Regina Medical Center in Hastings. Preceded in death by husband, Orin C. Knoblauch and parents Catherine and John J. Conzemius. Survived by daughter Maura Lichtscheidl Fegerl (Gerald), sons Robert Lichtscheidl (Linda) and Daniel Knoblauch (Lenee); grandchildren Patrick and Benedikt Fegerl, Natalie...

June 19, 2014

Swanson, David C. age 56 of Golden Valley, MN, died on June 19, 2014. Preceded in death by father, Roland Swanson; mother, Betty Swanson-Grothe; step-father, Howard Grothe; nephew, Michael Swanson; double lung donor, Mary Swenson; and many special friends & relatives. Survived by fiance, Bonnie Bray; daughter, Jennifer (Chris Penrod) Swanson; step-mother, Kathy Swanson; siblings, Bob (Donna) Swanson, Leslie (Todd)...

June 17, 2014

Leona Irma Borgschatz, 97, of West Saint Paul, passed away peacefully on June 17, 2014. She was born December 23, 1916 in Eden Township of Brown County, Minnesota to Rev. Paul E. and Eugenia Amelia (nee Luethe) Horn. Leona graduated Zumbrota High School in 1935 and married Elmer A. Borgschatz in 1938. She is survived by daughters; Mary Jean (Richard)...

June 17, 2014

‘Queenie Elizabeth Hunter, 84, of Apple Valley, passed away Tuesday, June 17 surrounded by her loving family. She was born November 10, 1929 in Mortlake, London, England to Herbert Thomas and Nellie Elizabeth (nee Hornblow) Woodcock. Queenie loved watching old movies, drinking tea, reading, and her second family in the US. She was indeed the Queen and was adored by...

June 14, 2014

Weltzin, Alice M. age 98, of McGregor, formerly of Apple Valley passed away on June 14th, 2014. She is preceded in death by her husband, Howard; daughter, Paulene Mayhak; son, Roger Lambertus; 3 brothers, grandson, Roger “Charlie” Lambertus; grandson, Rick Mayhak; and grandson-in-law, Marlyn Haarstad. Alice is survived by 3 granddaughters, Jody, Holly and Melody; great-granddaughter, Krystal; 2 great-great-granddaughters; brother,...

June 13, 2014

John Daniel "Hub" OBrien, age 87, of Hastings, Minn., passed away peacefully on Friday, June 13, surrounded by his family. John, son of Paul and Catherine (Dekart) OBrien, was born on December 20, 1926, in Au Gres, Michigan. He was the second youngest of eight children. In 1934, Hubs family moved to "Cowtown" in Hastings, Minn., where he grew...

June 13, 2014

Marlene J. Espelien Age 62 of Mpls., born June 6, 1952 in Minneapolis to Kenneth and Marilyn Locke, passed away June 13, 2014. Preceded in death by brother, Bruce Locke. Marlene will be dearly missed by her husband of 23 years, Wayne; son, Kyle (fianc?e, Bobbie); granddaughter, Malaya; step-daughter, Adinah (Terry) Hatfield; and many other nieces, nephews, family and friends....

June 11, 2014

Terry F. Toenjes age 60 of Farmington, born March 9, 1954 to parents, Raymond and Ruth Toenjes, passed away June 11, 2014.

Preceded in death by parents and sister, Michelle Gruenke; Terry will be dearly missed by Marie Hansen, sons, Isaac Toenjes and Samuel Hansen and grandson, James Hansen; sisters: Corrine (Steve) Adams, Sandra Dachtera, Brenda (Ron) Emslander, Denise McLean, Jodene...

June 11, 2014

Laura Beauton Hunter, 76, of Rosemount, Minnesota, passed away Wednesday, June 11. She was born March 26, 1938 in Hanna City, Illinois to Herbert Grant and Gladys O. (nee Fuller) Tuffentsamer. Laura was deeply faithful, and she lived out her faith as a Sunday School teacher and praying for others. She was a strong and resourceful lady who was always...

June 11, 2014

Theisen, Eva V. age 88, of Mpls. Preceded by husband, Rhynold; brothers and sisters. Survived by sister, Elizabeth (Leo) Hoffert; sister-in-law, Kathleen Weisbeck; several nieces, nephews, friends and step-children. Service 11 AM Monday at Henry W. Anderson Mortuary, 3640 23rd Ave. S., Mpls., with visitation 1/2 hour before. Private family interment.

Burial Date June 16, 2014...