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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...

Bernard C. Eckert

Bernard C. Eckert

July 23, 2014

Bernard C. Eckert, age 92, of Hastings died Wednesday, July 23, 2014. Bernard was born January 18, 1922 in Miesville, MN to Louis and Margaret (Gerlach) Eckart. He married Irene Mamer on September 26, 1945 at St. Boniface Catholic Church in Hastings. Bernard loved motorcycling and the freedom it provided. Everyone liked Bernard, who was known as a kind,...

Lorraine F. Metzger

Lorraine F. Metzger

July 22, 2014

Lorraine F. Metzger, age 78, of Hastings, passed away at home July 22, 2014. She was born June 21, 1936 in Cannon Falls to John and Mildred Illa. She married Tom Metzger on Sept. 2, 1967 in Watertown, SD. Lorraine was a lifelong member of St. John’s Lutheran Church in Hastings. She was an avid volunteer, spending much of...

Betty "Georgia" Bredesen

Betty "Georgia" Bredesen

July 22, 2014

Betty “Georgia” Bredesen age 84, of Minneapolis, born May 30, 1930 to Gustav & Marie (nee Botner) Bredesen, passed away at Walker Health Care of Mpls. on July 22, with Pastor Sally and special friend, Dee Holmgren at her side. Georgia lived in Mpls. and graduated from the U. of M. She taught school in Anoka, MN and Norway until...

Dorothy J Williams

Dorothy J Williams

July 21, 2014

Dorothy J, Williams, Age 87 of Eagan, born May 27, 1927 in Cambridge, IA to Robert & Goldie Williams, passed away July 21, 2014. Dorothy will be dearly missed by her children: Linda (Jerome) Sturgeleski, David (Pamela) Hendricks and Wanda (Vinton “Butch”) Gabel; 7 grandchildren; 6 great-grandchildren; two brothers; one sister and many other family and friends. Visitation, 5-7pm, Friday...

Eileen M. Newcomb

Eileen M. Newcomb

July 21, 2014

Eileen M. Newcomb Age 85 of Minneapolis, born April 10, 1929 in Mpls. to Leister & Rita Newcomb, passed away July 21, 2014. Preceded in death by brother, John and sister, Virginia. Eileen will be dearly missed by her sister, Jean Svobodny of Sacramento, CA; nephews, John & Lester Newcomb, Richard, Michael & Jim Svobodny; niece, Mary Guzik; and special...

Carla Pauline Reichenberg

Carla Pauline Reichenberg

July 20, 2014

Carla P. Reichenberg, age 86 of Hastings, died Sunday, July 20, 2014 at the Augustana Care Center in Hastings. Carla was born July 6, 1928 in Hastings to Carl and Freda (Herkenratt) Hankes. A 1946 graduate of Hastings High School, she married Aaron Reichenberg on December 18, 1952 in Waukon, Iowa. She was a long-time employee at Vermillion State...

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...

Bernard C. Eckert

Bernard C. Eckert

July 23, 2014

Bernard C. Eckert, age 92, of Hastings died Wednesday, July 23, 2014. Bernard was born January 18, 1922 in Miesville, MN to Louis and Margaret (Gerlach) Eckart. He married Irene Mamer on September 26, 1945 at St. Boniface Catholic Church in Hastings. Bernard loved motorcycling and the freedom it provided. Everyone liked Bernard, who was known as a kind,...

Lorraine F. Metzger

Lorraine F. Metzger

July 22, 2014

Lorraine F. Metzger, age 78, of Hastings, passed away at home July 22, 2014. She was born June 21, 1936 in Cannon Falls to John and Mildred Illa. She married Tom Metzger on Sept. 2, 1967 in Watertown, SD. Lorraine was a lifelong member of St. John’s Lutheran Church in Hastings. She was an avid volunteer, spending much of...

Betty "Georgia" Bredesen

Betty "Georgia" Bredesen

July 22, 2014

Betty “Georgia” Bredesen age 84, of Minneapolis, born May 30, 1930 to Gustav & Marie (nee Botner) Bredesen, passed away at Walker Health Care of Mpls. on July 22, with Pastor Sally and special friend, Dee Holmgren at her side. Georgia lived in Mpls. and graduated from the U. of M. She taught school in Anoka, MN and Norway until...

Dorothy J Williams

Dorothy J Williams

July 21, 2014

Dorothy J, Williams, Age 87 of Eagan, born May 27, 1927 in Cambridge, IA to Robert & Goldie Williams, passed away July 21, 2014. Dorothy will be dearly missed by her children: Linda (Jerome) Sturgeleski, David (Pamela) Hendricks and Wanda (Vinton “Butch”) Gabel; 7 grandchildren; 6 great-grandchildren; two brothers; one sister and many other family and friends. Visitation, 5-7pm, Friday...

Eileen M. Newcomb

Eileen M. Newcomb

July 21, 2014

Eileen M. Newcomb Age 85 of Minneapolis, born April 10, 1929 in Mpls. to Leister & Rita Newcomb, passed away July 21, 2014. Preceded in death by brother, John and sister, Virginia. Eileen will be dearly missed by her sister, Jean Svobodny of Sacramento, CA; nephews, John & Lester Newcomb, Richard, Michael & Jim Svobodny; niece, Mary Guzik; and special...

Carla Pauline Reichenberg

Carla Pauline Reichenberg

July 20, 2014

Carla P. Reichenberg, age 86 of Hastings, died Sunday, July 20, 2014 at the Augustana Care Center in Hastings. Carla was born July 6, 1928 in Hastings to Carl and Freda (Herkenratt) Hankes. A 1946 graduate of Hastings High School, she married Aaron Reichenberg on December 18, 1952 in Waukon, Iowa. She was a long-time employee at Vermillion State...

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