April 18, 2014

Gabriel John Tseplaev, of Hastings, passed away April 18, 2014. He was born on January 12, 2014 in Fountain Valley, California to Sean & Autumn (Sandell) Tseplaev. He is survived by his parents; grandparents, Gene & Patricia Tseplaev; Leesa Sandell; John Barton; step-grandfather, Paul Egyhazi Sandell; uncles, Theodore Sandell; Phillip Tseplaev; aunt, Adele Tseplaev; many other family members. A...

April 17, 2014

Samuel H. Hertogs, an attorney and author, age 88 of Hastings died Thursday, April 17, 2014 at Regina Medical Center. Sam was born January 28, 1926 in Minneapolis to Joseph and Naomi (Hubbard) Hertogs. He graduated from Excelsior Minnesota High School in 1944 and went on to the University of MN. Sam left college at the U. of M....

April 17, 2014

Lorraine M. Matsch (ne Serres), age 71, of Hastings, passed away at home on April 17, 2014. She was born in Hastings to William and Clara (ne Burr) Serres on November 20, 1942. Lorraine's passions were her grandchildren, tending to her amazing house plants, gardening and any opportunity she was given to interact with people. Her gentle spirit made...

April 17, 2014

Ruth L. Kittleson Age 88 of Minneapolis, born Jan. 25, 1926 in Mpls. to Robert & Louise Carlson, passed away April 17, 2014. She was preceded in death by her daughter, Deborah Paciorek and brother, Robert. Ruth will be dearly missed by her loving husband of 70 years, Morris; sons, Wayne (Diane) and Michael; son-in-law, Jason Paciorek, Sr.; grandchildren: Christian...

April 16, 2014

BJERKE – BROWN

Carol A. of Apple Valley, MN and Naples, FL, passed away on April 16, 2014. She is preceded in death by her parents, Adele and Hardean Bjerke. Carol is survived by loving husband of 49 years, Richard L Brown. Carol has two adoring children, Vicki Lynn (Brian) Knudtson and loving son, Scott Alan (Tina). Carol’s proudest moments were...

April 15, 2014

Desiree M. Turner, age 50 of Hastings died April 15, 2014 at United Hospital in St. Paul. Desiree was born August 19, 1963 to George and Joanne (Grittner) Turner. She was a 1981 graduate of South High School in Minneapolis. She deeply loved her grandkids and enjoyed spending time outdoors. She was preceded in death by her brother Thomas...

April 15, 2014

GRUHN Ronald W. “Ron”, age 67, of Apple Valley, passed away on April 15, 2014 after a lengthy battle with cancer. Ron was born on February 24, 1947 in Hartley, IA to William & Velma Gruhn. He graduated from Hartley High School in 1965 and attended Mankato Business College in Mankato, MN. Ron was drafted into the U.S. Army in...

April 15, 2014

Ruth H. Landmark age 90, of Mpls. Preceded by parents, Harold and Anna; brother, Arnold; and foster daughter, Christine Anderson. Survived by foster son, Lyndon Landmark; sister-in-law, Grace Landmark; nephew, James (Sandra) Landmark and their sons: Chris, David (Kristin) and Peter (Kalli); and special friend, Beatrice Cegon. Service 2:00 PM, Monday, Augustana Home Chapel, 1007 E. 14th St., Mpls. with...

April 14, 2014

Malcolm Vern Baker, Jr., 58, of Lakeville, passed away suddenly Monday, April 14. He was born October 1, 1955 in Mt. Gilead, Ohio to Malcolm Vern and Elizabeth (nee McGraw) Baker, Sr. Malcolm is survived by his Forever Love, Heather Furtney, sons John and Malcolm III, daughter Madelyn, sisters Brenda and Maryanne, brother Mark, parents-in-law David and Donna Furtney, brother-in-law...

April 12, 2014

Michael William Kallas, age 64, of Hastings, passed away suddenly April 12, 2014. He was born on June 8, 1949 in St. Paul to James and Helen (Hentgen) Kallas. He married Deb Regenscheid in Newport on April 2, 1977. Michael loved spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren. He is preceded in death by his parents; brother, Jim;...

April 11, 2014

Anna M. Peterson, age 90 of Hastings, formerly of St. Paul died April 11, 2014 at Regina Medical Center in Hastings, MN. Anna was born October 4, 1923 in St. Paul to Hartvig and Karin (Tengman) Holmberg. She had moved to Hastings in 1989 with her second husband, Robert to be closer toher daughter Sally. She was preceded in...

April 9, 2014

Lillian M. Schaffer, age 83 of Hastings, died April 9, 2014 at Regina Medical Center. Lillian was born September 4, 1930 in Hastings to Michael and Mary (Eckart) Raway. She was a 1948 graduate of Hastings High School and married Luverne J. Schaffer October 7, 1950 at St. Boniface Catholic Church in Hastings. She was preceded in death by...

April 9, 2014

John Kyle Knetter of Hampton, a Randolph High School Senior, passed away April 9, 2014. He was born in Maplewood on April 29, 1996 to John and Dahrys (Harris) Knetter. John was employed at Dudley’s Pizza, played on the high school football team, and was a member of Boy Scout Troop 118 in Farmington. He was preceded in death...

April 9, 2014

Barbara J. Pfeifer Age 80 of New Hope, born Sep. 28, 1933 in Minneapolis to Robert and Josephine Olson, passed away April 9, 2014. She is preceded in death by her son, Thomas; 5 brothers and 5 sisters. Barbara will be dearly missed by her children: Robert (Monica), Sheryl Steinbach, Theresa (Steve) Leslie, Ronald, and Vicky Selin (Kevin McClurg); 9...

April 8, 2014

Iverson, Margaret M. Donahue age 87 of Mpls. Preceded in death by husband, Edward; parents, John & Marie Donahue; brothers, Tom, Joe, Jack and Ed. She is survived by children, Sheila Marie Iverson, Edward Iverson, Jr. (DeVonn) and Denise (Dale) Anderson; grandchildren, Shawna Pesina, Tracy Ericson, Jaymi Iverson, Jerry Hall (Kristi), Marie LaDuke, Angela Schrupp (Steve), Clifton LaDuke, Meg Hall...

April 6, 2014

Norbert Francis Kenney was born on November 18, 1942 to Norbert “Bill” & Lenore (Igel) Kenney. His family moved from Illinois to Minnesota where Norb graduated from Benilde High School in St. Louis Park, MN. Norb proudly served his country in the United Stated Navy from 1961-1965.His cousin, Mary Alice Igel, introduced him to her roommate, Mary Ellen McGraw...

April 4, 2014

Philip J. LaFrance, “Phil” Age 51 of Apple Valley, born Feb. 4, 1963 in Duluth, MN to William and Alice “Sally” LaFrance, lost his battle with depression April 4, 2014. He passed his love of airplanes and how things work to his children and grandson. Phil served his country in the USMC during the Gulf War and was a member...

April 3, 2014

April 2, 2014

Susan D. Nyman, age 93, of St. Paul died peacefully on April 2, 2014 at Regina Nursing Home. Preceded in death by husband, Charles; son, Michael; brothers, Harvey, James, Edward and Harry; and sister June. Survived by daughters, Nola (Dennis) Loe, Patrice Matheny and Donna Kell; 16 grandchildren; 22 great grandchildren; sister, Dolores LaBore; brother, Robert (Nita) Darst; sisters-in-law,...

April 2, 2014

Kevin Clifford Jerde, 54, of Apple Valley, passed away Wednesday, April 2, 2014 surrounded by his loving family. He was born January 7, 1960 in Watertown, Minnesota to Clifford and Yvonne (nee Schubert) Jerde. Kevin is survived by his wife of 33 years, Christine, mother Yvonne Jerde, sisters Brenda Miller and Linda (Mike) Lueth, sister-in-law Marcia Wilson, special friend Norman...