W. V. "Butch" Wagner

September 18, 2024

W. V. “Butch” Wagner, age 83 of Hastings, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, September 18, 2024, at home surrounded by his family.

Born May 22, 1941, the son of William and Louise (Keller) Wagner in rural Dakota County, Minnesota and raised on the family farm in Hastings. After graduating from Hastings High School in 1959,...

Laura A. Leak

September 15, 2024

Laura A. Leak, age 76, of Hastings, passed away on September 15, 2024 in Apple Valley.

Laura was a math teacher for 40 years, serving the majority of those at Hastings Senior High School. She was devoted to her profession, colleagues, and her students as she shared her love for math. During her...

Donna Mae Reu

September 15, 2024

Reu, Donna Mae

Age 92 of Apple Valley, went to be with the Lord on September 15, 2024. Preceded in death by her brothers, Duard and Lowell. Survived by her children, Diane (Don) Golladay, Tom (Tina) Reu, Sharon (Ralph) Schubert, and Gene (Laurene) Reu; grandchildren, Jason (Kirstin) Reu, Tara (Adam) Ettestad, Matt (Larissa) Schubert, Joshua (Bekah) Schubert, Cynthia (Joe) Reinecker, Alex...

John E. Woodworth Ii

September 12, 2024

John Elzephen Woodworth II, age 27, of Woodbury, MN passed away on September 12, 2024.

John was born in Fridley, MN to James Woodworth and Dorothy Morris on August 18, 1997. He went to Woodbury High School and graduated in 2015. He worked in healthcare as a radiology receptionist at Regions Hospital. It was there...

Caleb M. Cahill

September 12, 2024

Caleb Michael Cahill, age 23, of Hastings, MN, passed away unexpectedly in his home on September 12, 2024. Caleb was born in Hastings to Katy Jo Smith (Horsch) and Michael Joseph Cahill on March 29, 2001. He graduated from Hastings High School in 2019. Following in the footsteps of his father and grandfather, Caleb pursued a career in carpentry....

Joe A. Schifferle

September 11, 2024

Schifferle, Joe A.

Age 74 of Apple Valley, passed away on September 11, 2024. Survived by his loving wife, Pat; children, Kristine (Dave Jabe) Berglund, Steven Dorion, Cindy Dorion, and Karen (Joel) Collins; grandchildren, Casey, Jereme, Ashley, Mariah, Mateo, Charlie, Logan, Brody, Adriana, Jaxlin, and Kate; great-grandchildren, Oliver, Ike, Willow, and Tristan; siblings, Paul and Jill; many nieces, nephews, other relatives,...

Roland "Rollie" William Karnick

September 10, 2024

Roland “Rollie” Karnick, age 72, passed away unexpectedly at his home in Hastings on September 10, 2024.

Born in Lompoc, California, Rollie was a passionate athlete who played baseball and football during his youth, notably serving as an All-Conference running back and Captain for the Hastings Raiders during his high school career.

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Robert Vincent Shoberg

September 9, 2024

Robert “Bob” Vincent Shoberg

Age 99 of Mpls. born Nov. 3, 1924 in Mpls. to Ruth and Gust Shoberg, passed away on Sept. 9, 2024 (two months short of his 100th birthday). Bob proudly served his country as an ARM2 in the NAVY. He had a deep faith and was dedicated in serving as an usher at Hope Lutheran Church. Bob...

Robert Paul Lawrence

September 8, 2024

Robert Paul Lawrence, 69, of Hastings, MN, passed away on Sunday, September 8, 2024. Born on February 27, 1955, in Richland Center, WI, he was the son of Richard and Katherine (Haas) Lawrence. Raised in Hastings, Robert was a proud 1973 graduate of Hastings High School, where he enjoyed woodworking, shop classes, and playing football.

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Kristen Ann Peterson (Née Sundberg)

September 7, 2024

Peterson, Kristen A. (née Sundberg)

Age 74 of Minneapolis, went to be with the Lord on Sept. 7, 2024. Preceded in death by her parents, Ellsworth & Shirley Sundberg. Survived by her husband, Timothy Peterson; step-sons, Jason (Melanie) Peterson and Peter (Judy) Peterson; brothers, Jeffrey (Claudia) Sundberg and David (Barbara) Sundberg; sister, Betty Larson; 2 grandchildren; many nieces, nephews, other relatives,...

Leo N. Reinardy

September 5, 2024

Leo N. Reinardy, age 88 of Hastings, died peacefully surrounded by family on Thursday afternoon, September 5, 2024.

Leo Nicholas, the son of Nicholas "Nick" and Gertrude "Gert" (Rother) Reinardy, was born in Hampton on February 12, 1936. Following his education, Leo continued to help on the family farm and was drafted into United States...

Sharon Swanson

September 5, 2024

Sharon Swanson, age 79, of Hastings, passed away peacefully on September 5, 2024 as family surrounded her, and the words of the Lord’s Prayer were spoken.

Born the second of six children to Joseph & Grace (Freese) O’Brien, Sharon graduated from Hastings High School in 1963 and worked for Dakota County for nearly 40 years....

Karson C. Smith

September 4, 2024

Karson Caleb Smith, 25, of Hastings, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, September 4, 2024. Born on June 28, 1999, in Saint Paul, Minnesota, to Todd Smith and Krissy Almquist, Karson was a loving father, son, brother, grandson, partner, uncle, and friend.

Growing up in Hastings, he developed an early love for hockey, beginning his skating...

Roger L. Tonsager

September 4, 2024

Roger L. Tonsager, age 97, passed away peacefully surrounded by family in the early hours of September 4, 2024.

Roger was born on April 22, 1927 to Martin and Luella Tonsager. Tragically, his mother and twin brother passed away soon after his birth. Subsequently, Roger’s infancy and childhood were spent with his maternal aunt, Molly...

Gerald F. Tobias

September 4, 2024

Gerald F. “Toby” Tobias, age 77, of Hastings, passed away suddenly on Wednesday, September 4, 2024, at United Hospital in St. Paul, MN.

Born on May 19, 1947, in Prescott, WI, to LeRoy and Teresa (Schommer) Tobias, Gerry lived a life full of love, adventure, and dedication. He served proudly in the Navy, a period...

Robert J. "Bob" Stoffel

September 1, 2024

Robert “Bob” John Stoffel, age 88 of Hastings, MN, passed away peacefully surrounded by family, on September 1, 2024.

Bob was born in Hastings to Raymond and Florence on July 23, 1936. He attended St. Boniface school and worked as an oil blender for Cenex for 31 years. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, gardening, playing cards,...

Mary Lou Conzemius

September 1, 2024

Mary Lou Conzemius (Breyer), age 81, of Hastings, MN passed away peacefully on September 1, 2024.

Mary Lou, daughter of Matthew and Harriet (Warner) Breyer was born in Hastings, MN on January 29, 1943. She attended Hastings schools until she moved to a Catholic High School.

A proud graduate of Villa...

Solveig Ann Dirks

September 1, 2024

Solveig Ann (Ambil) Dirks, age 90, passed away September 1, 2024 at her home with her husband and daughter at her side.

Solveig was born January 29th, 1934 in the small Wisconsin town of Whitehall, which was mainly a Norwegian community. She was always proud of her Norwegian heritage, and never minded telling...

Jeremy C. Anderson

August 31, 2024

Jeremy C. Anderson of Hastings, MN, passed away on Saturday, August 31, 2024 at United Hospital from a brain aneurysm.

Jeremy was born on December 12th, 1977 in Comfrey, MN. He loved fishing, camping, playing, video games and going to wrestling events. His best past time was playing with his three kitties.

Jeremy...

Derald A Pedersen

August 30, 2024

Derald A. Pedersen

Born September 20, 1940 in Lake Preston, SD to Harold & Pearl Pedersen, passed away peacefully on August 30, 2024.

He is preceded in death by his sister, Joan Groon.

Derald will be deeply missed by his wife, Delma; children, Lauri (Randall) Haller and Valerie (Mike) McClure; grandchildren: Ashley (Jackson) Melius, Brady Haller, (fiancée, Alyssa Hanson), Ryan McClure and Katelyn...