January 9, 2014

Thompson, Barbara D. (nee Knauff), age 77, of Cottage Grove, passed away at home on January 9, 2014. She was born In Chicago, IL on May 17, 1936. Barbara was preceded in death by her parents, Elliott brothers, Ronald; David & Robert; and brother in law, John Taft. She is survived by her husband of 57 years, James; children,...

January 9, 2014

Regina J. (Fasbender) Hoffman, age 96 of Hastings died Thursday, January 9, 2014 at her Regina Assisted Living residence. Regina was born on September 6, 1917 in Hastings, MN to Peter and Regina (Zilliox) Fasbender. She married Willis (Pal) Hoffman on September 10, 1949. Prior to her marriage she worked at Hudson Manufacturing and the Gardner Hotel in Hastings....

January 7, 2014

John Lee Thyen, age 51, of Kirkland, Washington, formerly of Hastings died January 7, 2014 in Washington following a lengthy illness. John was born September 7, 1962 in St. Paul, MN. His parents are LeRoy L. and Angeline H. (Schmidt) Thyen. He worked as a carpenter. John is survived by his parents LeRoy and Angeline Thyen of Hastings and...

January 6, 2014

Marie Ann Lorenz, age 99 of Miesville died Monday, January 6, 2014 at United Hospital in St. Paul. Marie, a woman of great faith was born August 25, 1914 in Eden Valley, MN to Oscar and Ida (Kummet) Lorenz. She had worked as a parish housekeeper since 1941, and had served the St. Joseph parish in Miesville since 1991,...

January 6, 2014

Lewanski, Edward L., age 88, of Hastings, passed away on January 6, 2014 at Regina Assisted Living. Edward was born on February 21, 1925 to Alexander and Josephine Lewanski in Bronx, New York. He was in the Navy during WWII. Edward worked for many years at Armours, then later as a custodian at the Hastings High School. Edward married...

January 6, 2014

Virginia M. Newcomb, Age 83 of Minneapolis, born Nov. 16, 1930 in Mpls. to Leister & Rita Newcomb, passed away Jan. 6, 2014. Preceded in death by brother, John. Virginia will be dearly missed by her sisters, Eileen Newcomb of Mpls and Jean Svobodny of Sacramento, CA; nephews, John & Lester Newcomb, Richard, Michael & Jim Svobodny; niece, Mary Guzik;...

January 5, 2014

Jauch, David L. age 41, of Eagan, passed away unexpectedly on January 5, 2014. He is preceded in death by his grandparents. David is survived by his parents, James and Judith; a brother, James Jr. (Dawn); two nephews, Joshua and Ethan; aunts, uncles, a cousin, and friends. Our beloved David will be missed by everyone who knew him. A memorial...

January 4, 2014

Rosella F. VanVoltenberg, age 73 of Hastings died Saturday, January 4, 2014 at Regina Nursing Home, Hastings.Rose was born September 29, 1940 in Hastings, MN to Nick and Marie (Bauer) Brochman. She married James VanVoltenberg on June 28, 1965. She was employed as a waitress at the Mississippi Belle and the Black Stallion for many years before working at...

January 4, 2014

Mellstrom, Ruth E. age 101 of Mpls. Preceded by parents, and siblings. Survived by nieces, nephews and friends. Service Wednesday 11 AM, Henry W. Anderson Mortuary, 3640 23rd Ave. S., Mpls. with visitation 1 hour before. Interment Acacia Park Cemetery.

Burial Date January 8, 2014

January 4, 2014

Lawrence J. “Larry” Anderson Age 66 of Nelson, WI, born in Waukon, IA to Paul & Theresa Anderson, passed away, Jan. 4, 2014. Larry served in the USMC during Vietnam. He is preceded in death by his dad, Paul. He will be dearly missed by his loving wife of 10 years, Gloria; children: Dianne (Tom) Andrews, Joshua (Kristol), Amber (Tom)...

January 2, 2014

Ronald L. Zastrow, age 79 of Prescott, WI died Thursday, January 2, 2014 at United Hospital in St. Paul.Ronald was born March 15, 1934 in Hastings to Chester and Ethel (Stark) Zastrow. A graduate of Hastings High School, class of 1952, he received his BA degree from University of WI, River Falls. Ronald married Sally A. Belt on October...

January 1, 2014

Jerome �Jerry� Fritz, age 71 of St. Paul passed away Wednesday, January 1, 2014 after a 3 year battle with multiple myeloma.He is survived by his wife Nancy; brother John Fritz of Port Clinton, OH; children, grandchildren, nieces, nephews many family-like friends.A Memorial Mass will be held 1 pm Friday, January 17, 2014 at St. Stanislaus Catholic Church, 398...

December 31, 2013

Lavern V. Ovsak, age 89 of Hastings died December 31, 2013 at the Augustana Health Care Center in Hastings. Lavern was born December 27, 1924 in River Falls, WI to Michael and Cecelia (Yanish) Ovsak. He served in the US Army during WWII and married June (Iverson) Flom on June 5, 1971 at Our Saviour�s Lutheran Church in Hastings....

December 27, 2013

Joan M. Allenburg, age 59, of Eagan, passed away at home December 27, 2013.She was preceded in death by her mother, Laurel. Joan is survived by her children, Clint Horan; Jennifer (Jason) Conrad; and Ashley Howe; grandchildren, Alex and Emily; father, John Allenburg; siblings, Sara (Tom); Deborah (Rick); Kim (Peter); Laurel (David); John (Margaret); Paula (Andrew); Jean (Paul); and...

December 24, 2013

Debra A. Coonrod, age 56 of St. Paul, formerly of Hastings died unexpectedly December 24, 2013 at United Hospital in St. Paul. Debra was born August 15, 1957 in Hastings to Jack and Marjorie (Wildes) Coonrod. She was a 1975 graduate of Hastings High School and had worked as an accountant. She was preceded in death by her father...

December 23, 2013

Sarah E. “Sally” Polkinghorne, Age 75 of Mpls., born Apr. 30, 1938 in Mpls. to Richard and Esther Jones, passed away Dec. 23, 2013. Preceded in death by husband, Gerald “Jerry”. Sally will be dearly missed by children: Gail Polkinghorne, Steve (Alena) and Scott (Gretchen); grandchildren: Calvin, Lucy, Dylan and Olivia; siblings: Judy (Brian) Leo, Sue (Nemo) Cannon, Margaret Ridge,...

December 20, 2013

Margaret Cheryl Johnson, age 57, of Hastings passed peacefully December 20, 2013 at the Augustana Nursing Home after a long battle with emphysema and COPD.Margaret was born June 17, 1956 in Charleston, SC. She was raised by Warren and Barbara Holman. She graduated from Hastings High School in 1974 and had worked as a nursing assistant in nursing homes.She...

December 19, 2013

Barnstable, Helen F. age 103, of Mpls. Preceded in death by son, Jerry; brothers, Victor, Earl and Ted; and sister, Mildred. Survived by husband of 53 years, Lloyd; daughter, Joyce Wada; 6 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren and 20 great-great-grandchildren; and 2 nephews. Service 10:30 AM Monday at Trinity Lutheran Church of Minnehaha Falls, 5212 41st Ave. S., with visitation one hour...

December 19, 2013

Kulander, Helen L.

age 95 of Columbia Heights. Preceded by husband, Everett. Survived by children, Gene (Mary Lou) Kulander and Suzy Kulander; grandchildren, John (Lori) Kulander, Kris (Christopher) Hopping and Scott Kulander (Eric Henley); great-grandchildren, Jacob Hopping, Stephanie Hopping, Hannah Kulander, Tiffany Kulander and Emma Kulander. Service 10:30 AM, Monday, Henry W. Anderson Mortuary, 3640 23rd Ave S. Visitation 1 hour...

December 19, 2013

Neary, Ira J. Of Rosemount, MN. This dedicated roofer bravely battled cancer before passing peacefully. He is preceded in death by his parents, Art and Catherine. Ira is survived by his wife, Kathy; 4 children and their spouses; 7 grandchildren; 3 sisters and their spouses; and a brother-in-law and his spouse. A memorial Mass of Christian Burial will by held...