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Walter John Eiker

Walter John Eiker

March 26, 2014

EIKER, WALTER J. “Ike” “Walt”

Age 76, of Burnsville, died peacefully after a long illness on Wednesday, March 26. Preceded in death by parents, Roy & Ruby (Langley) Eiker. Survived by Paula, his wife of 55 years, his three children, daughter Tracy Ferris, sons Gregory (Barbara) & Steven (Robbie) Eiker, his granddaughters Kaitlyn Ferris and Lily Jo Eiker (to be born...

June M. Peterson

June M. Peterson

March 25, 2014

June M. Peterson, age 95 of Hastings died Tuesday, March 25, 2014 at the Augustana Health Care Center. June was born June 12, 1918 in Duluth, MN to John and Martha Johanna (Strandlund) Olson. She had worked as a secretary in the oil industry. She was preceded in death by her parents; first husband Harry Nelson; second husband Robert...

Ray W. Rowan

Ray W. Rowan

March 24, 2014

Raymond W. "Ray" Rowan, age 77, of Hastings died Monday at United Hospital in St. Paul after a brief illness. Ray was born July 25, 1936 in Hastings to John and Martha (Huberty) Rowan. He attended Hastings schools and graduated with the class of 1954. He married his high school sweetheart Georgia Robinson September 10, 1955 at Guardian Angels...

Gary "Fuzz" Reme

Gary "Fuzz" Reme

March 24, 2014

Gary “Fuzz” Reme, 75, of Apple Valley, passed away Monday, March 24, 2014. He was a 1956 Graduate of Roosevelt High School, where he ran Cross-Country and Track. Gary served his country in the United States Naval Reserve. He is survived by Judy, his wife of 55 years, sons Scott (Anndee) and Tony (Donna), 6 grandchildren, 4 great-grandchildren, sister Cindy,...

George W. Savage

George W. Savage

March 23, 2014

George W. Savage, of Hastings, passed away on March 23, 2014, at the Regina Assisted Living Center at the age of 91 years old. He loved spending his retirement years at the family cabin in Park Rapids, MN, where he enjoyed golfing and fishing. He was the first President of the Hastings Hockey Boosters.George Savage was born on March...

William "Bill" Whipple

William "Bill" Whipple

March 23, 2014

William "Bill" Whipple, age 52 of New Trier died March 23, 2014. Bill was born April 2, 1961 in Hastings, MN to Willard and Nell (Siebenaler) Whipple. Bill graduated from Hastings High School in 1979 and worked as a driver in the trucking industry. He married Julie Ayres on April 25, 2002 in Las Vegas, NV. He loved boating,...

Richard J. Voth

Richard J. Voth

March 23, 2014

Richard John Voth, age 61 of Hastings died March 23, 2014 at United Hospital in St. Paul, MN. Richard was born November 8, 1952 in Jackson, MN to Henry and Charlotte (Williams) Voth. He was a graduate of Blue Earth High School and served in the Army National Guard. He was preceded in death by his parents and brother...

Lu K. Nelson

Lu K. Nelson

March 22, 2014

Lu Nelson, age 93 of Hastings died March 22, 2014 at the Ruth Home, surrounded by her family, in Hastings, MN. Lu was born March 13, 1921 in Sargent, MN to Arthur and Esther (Schwartz) Peterson. She was raised in Austin, MN where she attended school and graduated from Austin Senior High School. She married Warren Alden Nelson on...

Kevin Scott Blackmer

Kevin Scott Blackmer

March 22, 2014

Kevin Scott Blackmer age 50, died peacefully on March 22, 2014 while embraced by his devoted wife of 26 years; Jean. (After making a stop at the rainbowbridge for Tex and Sonny; together they will watch over Jean and Hershey from heaven.) Preceded in death by his parents, Ward & Betty Blackmer; brother, Mike Blackmer & sister, Linda Blackmer. Kevin...

Donald R Westerhausen, Sr.

Donald R Westerhausen, Sr.

March 22, 2014

WESTERHAUSEN

Donald R., Sr., age 82, of Apple Valley, passed away Saturday, March 22, 2014, at Fairview Ridges Hospital in Burnsville, of natural causes. Don was born on July 31, 1931, in Chicago, Illinois to Regina (May) and Robert Westerhausen. He grew up in the Clarendon Hills area of Chicago. He started working at White Castle in 1948. After graduating from...

Marcel R. Tobias

Marcel R. Tobias

March 21, 2014

Marcel R. “Marc” Tobias, age 88, of Prescott, passed away Friday March 21 at United Hospital in St. Paul. Marc was born on November 7, 1925 in Oak Grove to Edward and Theresa (Matzek) Tobias. Marc operated the Standard Oil Station in Prescott for 30 years. Marc married Fran Rueter in 1951. They were married 39 years. He is...

Joseph Martineau

Joseph Martineau

March 21, 2014

Joseph L. Martineau, age 72, of Hastings, passed away at home March 21, 2014. He was born in St. Paul on November 7, 1941 to Leo and Ann (Simon) Martineau. He married Carol Ann Rutherford on September 15, 1962. Joe loved his time at the summer cottage, especially the times he spent teaching his grandkids how to fish and...

Merlin A. Wilbur

Merlin A. Wilbur

March 19, 2014

Merlin A. Wilbur, age 73 of Hastings passed away March 19, 2014 after a valiant struggle with cancer. Merlin was born October 21, 1940 in Preston, MN to Manford and Alma (Hillestad) Wilbur. He was a graduate of Zumbrota High School and served in the U.S. Army. At home on Ravenna Trail for 30 years, Merlins career was always...

August 'Augie" Holleschau

August 'Augie" Holleschau

March 19, 2014

August “Augie” Holleschau, age 77, of Minneapolis, born Dec. 24, 1936 in Mpls. to Harriet and Wilford, passed away Mar. 19, 2014. He is preceded in death by brothers, Douglas and Allan. Augie will be dearly missed by his loving wife of 33 years, Ann; brother, Richard (Sue); nieces and nephews: Jeff (Tonya), Randy (Reagan), and Hollie (Tom) Hollaman, Lisa,...

Lawrence George Johnson

Lawrence George Johnson

March 17, 2014

Lawrence George Johnson, 77, of Rosemount, formerly of Prior Lake, passed away Monday, March 17. He was born Christmas Day, 1936 in Minneapolis to George Loberg and Audra (nee Schneider) Johnson. Lawrence is survived by his wife of 56 years, Sandra (nee Quist), sons Steven (Terri) and Lane Johnson, grandchildren Jamie, Jenna, and Adam, great-grandchildren Joel and Joselyn, Brother George...

Clarence "Skip" Soleim Jr.

Clarence "Skip" Soleim Jr.

March 14, 2014

Clarence "Skip" Soleim, Jr., age 79, of Hastings, passed away peacefully Friday, March 14, 2014 in Hastings. Skip was born January 16, 1935, in Superior, WI, to Clarence and Edna (Johnston) Soleim, Sr. A 1952 graduate of Hastings High School, Skip attended Cornell College in Iowa, before returning to Hastings to join his father operating Zephyr Cleaners. On February...

John C Holliday

John C Holliday

March 14, 2014

Holliday, John C., age 55 of Rosemount, passed away March 14, 2014. John was born to John and Mary Holliday on November 21, 1958 in Brownstown Township, Michigan.He was a man of many talents which include working in the garage and house, handyman and played music at his church. He loved his grandsons. Preceded in death by Father, John...

Dennis Vernon Bjorgo

Dennis Vernon Bjorgo

March 14, 2014

Dennis Vernon Bjorgo was born on October 14, 1945 in Austin, Minnesota, son of Vernon (Barney) and Clarice Bjorgo. He was raised and educated in Austin and graduated in 1963.Dennis entered the Navy on August 22, 1963 at the age of 17 and worked on the radar equipment on the ship “Ticonderoga” off the waters of Vietnam.After his discharge...

Elaine N. Carlson

Elaine N. Carlson

March 14, 2014

Carlson, Elaine N., age 86 of S. Mpls., passed peacefully surrounded by family on March 14, 2014. She is preceded in death by husband, Donald. Survived by son, Jeff (Robin); daughters, Kathleen (David) Reiners and Elise (Bob) Smude; grandchildren, Jack & Anne Smude and Jonathan (Molly) Reiners. Elaine was an organist at various churches in Mpls. She loved music and...

Bernice T. Eisfelder

Bernice T. Eisfelder

March 14, 2014

Eisfelder, Bernice T. age 93, of S. Mpls., passed away peacefully on March 14th. Preceded in death by husband, Warren “Bud”; and sisters, Margaret Frazier and Doris Homan. Survived by son, Dean (Shirley); daughter, Donna (Albert) Torgerson; 2 grandsons, Fred (Jill) and Joel (fianc?e Kat) Eisfelder; 2 great-grandchildren, Cole and Halle; 2 step-grandsons, Richard and Matthew (Janell) Torgerson; 4 nieces;...

Walter John Eiker

Walter John Eiker

March 26, 2014

EIKER, WALTER J. “Ike” “Walt”

Age 76, of Burnsville, died peacefully after a long illness on Wednesday, March 26. Preceded in death by parents, Roy & Ruby (Langley) Eiker. Survived by Paula, his wife of 55 years, his three children, daughter Tracy Ferris, sons Gregory (Barbara) & Steven (Robbie) Eiker, his granddaughters Kaitlyn Ferris and Lily Jo Eiker (to be born...

June M. Peterson

June M. Peterson

March 25, 2014

June M. Peterson, age 95 of Hastings died Tuesday, March 25, 2014 at the Augustana Health Care Center. June was born June 12, 1918 in Duluth, MN to John and Martha Johanna (Strandlund) Olson. She had worked as a secretary in the oil industry. She was preceded in death by her parents; first husband Harry Nelson; second husband Robert...

Ray W. Rowan

Ray W. Rowan

March 24, 2014

Raymond W. "Ray" Rowan, age 77, of Hastings died Monday at United Hospital in St. Paul after a brief illness. Ray was born July 25, 1936 in Hastings to John and Martha (Huberty) Rowan. He attended Hastings schools and graduated with the class of 1954. He married his high school sweetheart Georgia Robinson September 10, 1955 at Guardian Angels...

Gary "Fuzz" Reme

Gary "Fuzz" Reme

March 24, 2014

Gary “Fuzz” Reme, 75, of Apple Valley, passed away Monday, March 24, 2014. He was a 1956 Graduate of Roosevelt High School, where he ran Cross-Country and Track. Gary served his country in the United States Naval Reserve. He is survived by Judy, his wife of 55 years, sons Scott (Anndee) and Tony (Donna), 6 grandchildren, 4 great-grandchildren, sister Cindy,...

George W. Savage

George W. Savage

March 23, 2014

George W. Savage, of Hastings, passed away on March 23, 2014, at the Regina Assisted Living Center at the age of 91 years old. He loved spending his retirement years at the family cabin in Park Rapids, MN, where he enjoyed golfing and fishing. He was the first President of the Hastings Hockey Boosters.George Savage was born on March...

William "Bill" Whipple

William "Bill" Whipple

March 23, 2014

William "Bill" Whipple, age 52 of New Trier died March 23, 2014. Bill was born April 2, 1961 in Hastings, MN to Willard and Nell (Siebenaler) Whipple. Bill graduated from Hastings High School in 1979 and worked as a driver in the trucking industry. He married Julie Ayres on April 25, 2002 in Las Vegas, NV. He loved boating,...

Richard J. Voth

Richard J. Voth

March 23, 2014

Richard John Voth, age 61 of Hastings died March 23, 2014 at United Hospital in St. Paul, MN. Richard was born November 8, 1952 in Jackson, MN to Henry and Charlotte (Williams) Voth. He was a graduate of Blue Earth High School and served in the Army National Guard. He was preceded in death by his parents and brother...

Lu K. Nelson

Lu K. Nelson

March 22, 2014

Lu Nelson, age 93 of Hastings died March 22, 2014 at the Ruth Home, surrounded by her family, in Hastings, MN. Lu was born March 13, 1921 in Sargent, MN to Arthur and Esther (Schwartz) Peterson. She was raised in Austin, MN where she attended school and graduated from Austin Senior High School. She married Warren Alden Nelson on...

Kevin Scott Blackmer

Kevin Scott Blackmer

March 22, 2014

Kevin Scott Blackmer age 50, died peacefully on March 22, 2014 while embraced by his devoted wife of 26 years; Jean. (After making a stop at the rainbowbridge for Tex and Sonny; together they will watch over Jean and Hershey from heaven.) Preceded in death by his parents, Ward & Betty Blackmer; brother, Mike Blackmer & sister, Linda Blackmer. Kevin...

Donald R Westerhausen, Sr.

Donald R Westerhausen, Sr.

March 22, 2014

WESTERHAUSEN

Donald R., Sr., age 82, of Apple Valley, passed away Saturday, March 22, 2014, at Fairview Ridges Hospital in Burnsville, of natural causes. Don was born on July 31, 1931, in Chicago, Illinois to Regina (May) and Robert Westerhausen. He grew up in the Clarendon Hills area of Chicago. He started working at White Castle in 1948. After graduating from...

Marcel R. Tobias

Marcel R. Tobias

March 21, 2014

Marcel R. “Marc” Tobias, age 88, of Prescott, passed away Friday March 21 at United Hospital in St. Paul. Marc was born on November 7, 1925 in Oak Grove to Edward and Theresa (Matzek) Tobias. Marc operated the Standard Oil Station in Prescott for 30 years. Marc married Fran Rueter in 1951. They were married 39 years. He is...

Joseph Martineau

Joseph Martineau

March 21, 2014

Joseph L. Martineau, age 72, of Hastings, passed away at home March 21, 2014. He was born in St. Paul on November 7, 1941 to Leo and Ann (Simon) Martineau. He married Carol Ann Rutherford on September 15, 1962. Joe loved his time at the summer cottage, especially the times he spent teaching his grandkids how to fish and...

Merlin A. Wilbur

Merlin A. Wilbur

March 19, 2014

Merlin A. Wilbur, age 73 of Hastings passed away March 19, 2014 after a valiant struggle with cancer. Merlin was born October 21, 1940 in Preston, MN to Manford and Alma (Hillestad) Wilbur. He was a graduate of Zumbrota High School and served in the U.S. Army. At home on Ravenna Trail for 30 years, Merlins career was always...

August 'Augie" Holleschau

August 'Augie" Holleschau

March 19, 2014

August “Augie” Holleschau, age 77, of Minneapolis, born Dec. 24, 1936 in Mpls. to Harriet and Wilford, passed away Mar. 19, 2014. He is preceded in death by brothers, Douglas and Allan. Augie will be dearly missed by his loving wife of 33 years, Ann; brother, Richard (Sue); nieces and nephews: Jeff (Tonya), Randy (Reagan), and Hollie (Tom) Hollaman, Lisa,...

Lawrence George Johnson

Lawrence George Johnson

March 17, 2014

Lawrence George Johnson, 77, of Rosemount, formerly of Prior Lake, passed away Monday, March 17. He was born Christmas Day, 1936 in Minneapolis to George Loberg and Audra (nee Schneider) Johnson. Lawrence is survived by his wife of 56 years, Sandra (nee Quist), sons Steven (Terri) and Lane Johnson, grandchildren Jamie, Jenna, and Adam, great-grandchildren Joel and Joselyn, Brother George...

Clarence "Skip" Soleim Jr.

Clarence "Skip" Soleim Jr.

March 14, 2014

Clarence "Skip" Soleim, Jr., age 79, of Hastings, passed away peacefully Friday, March 14, 2014 in Hastings. Skip was born January 16, 1935, in Superior, WI, to Clarence and Edna (Johnston) Soleim, Sr. A 1952 graduate of Hastings High School, Skip attended Cornell College in Iowa, before returning to Hastings to join his father operating Zephyr Cleaners. On February...

John C Holliday

John C Holliday

March 14, 2014

Holliday, John C., age 55 of Rosemount, passed away March 14, 2014. John was born to John and Mary Holliday on November 21, 1958 in Brownstown Township, Michigan.He was a man of many talents which include working in the garage and house, handyman and played music at his church. He loved his grandsons. Preceded in death by Father, John...

Dennis Vernon Bjorgo

Dennis Vernon Bjorgo

March 14, 2014

Dennis Vernon Bjorgo was born on October 14, 1945 in Austin, Minnesota, son of Vernon (Barney) and Clarice Bjorgo. He was raised and educated in Austin and graduated in 1963.Dennis entered the Navy on August 22, 1963 at the age of 17 and worked on the radar equipment on the ship “Ticonderoga” off the waters of Vietnam.After his discharge...

Elaine N. Carlson

Elaine N. Carlson

March 14, 2014

Carlson, Elaine N., age 86 of S. Mpls., passed peacefully surrounded by family on March 14, 2014. She is preceded in death by husband, Donald. Survived by son, Jeff (Robin); daughters, Kathleen (David) Reiners and Elise (Bob) Smude; grandchildren, Jack & Anne Smude and Jonathan (Molly) Reiners. Elaine was an organist at various churches in Mpls. She loved music and...

Bernice T. Eisfelder

Bernice T. Eisfelder

March 14, 2014

Eisfelder, Bernice T. age 93, of S. Mpls., passed away peacefully on March 14th. Preceded in death by husband, Warren “Bud”; and sisters, Margaret Frazier and Doris Homan. Survived by son, Dean (Shirley); daughter, Donna (Albert) Torgerson; 2 grandsons, Fred (Jill) and Joel (fianc?e Kat) Eisfelder; 2 great-grandchildren, Cole and Halle; 2 step-grandsons, Richard and Matthew (Janell) Torgerson; 4 nieces;...

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