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Dorothy Theresa Tutewohl

Dorothy Theresa Tutewohl

March 13, 2014

Dorothy T. Tutewohl, age 90 of Hastings died Thursday, March 13, 2014 at the Augustana Health Care Center. Dorothy was born June 24, 1923 in St. Paul to Mark and Martha (Schneider) Schmitz. She was a 1941 graduate of Washington High School in St. Paul andmarried Thomas F. Tutewohl on April 3, 1948 at St. Bernards Catholic Church in...

Todd P Trutna

Todd P Trutna

March 9, 2014

Todd P. Trutna, age 45, of Hastings, passed away March 9, 2014 at Regina Hospital. He was born October 19, 1968 in Red Wing, MN to Thomas and Virginia Trutna. Todd worked as a computer technician at Data Sales in Burnsville, and enjoyed snowmobiling, 4 wheeling and working on cars. He was preceded in death by his grandmother, Nona...

Lee W. Hulslander

Lee W. Hulslander

March 9, 2014

Hulslander, Lee W. age 85, of Apple Valley, passed away after a brief illness on March 9, 2014. He is preceded in death by his wife, Marguerite “Margy”; 2 sisters and 2 brothers. Lee is survived by his children, Rachel Anne Kass, Nora Jean (Daniel) Anderson and William Hulslander; 3 grandchildren, Kelli Joan Ray, Marie (Joshua) Hulslander-Mahlow and Dean Lee...

Kenneth L. Huffman

Kenneth L. Huffman

March 7, 2014

Kenneth L. Huffman, age 67, of Hastings died Friday, March 7, 2014 at Angels Care Center in Cannon Falls following his battle with Parkinson's. He was born June 10, 1946 in Blue Earth, MN to Leonard W. and Barbara A. (Salic) Huffman. He was a veteran of the United States Army and served his country in Vietnam. He married...

Rhonda Irene Grotkin

Rhonda Irene Grotkin

March 7, 2014

Rhonda Irene Grotkin age 52, of Apple Valley, Minnesota, passed away peacefully at home on March 7, 2014. Cherished wife of Jack Grotkin and devoted mother of John, Lauren, and Christopher Grotkin. First of her family to earn her college degree and worked in the legal profession, but proud mother to her beautiful children was her most valued life’s work....

Constance "Connie" Lee Edwards

Constance "Connie" Lee Edwards

March 7, 2014

Edwards, Constance “Connie” Lee, age 64 of Mpls., passed away March 7, 2014. Preceded in death by her parents, Al & Geneva Sandau. Survived by brother, Wayne Sandau (Jane); sister, Cheryl Hannan (Dean); nephews and nieces. Connie served 4 yrs. in the US Air Force and retired from a career at MNSCU. Memorial service, 1 PM, Friday, March 21st, Chapel...

Val L. Jarchow

Val L. Jarchow

March 4, 2014

Valgene L. Jarchow, age 85 of Hastings died March 4, 2014 at the Regina Transitional Care, Hastings. Val was born November 21, 1928 to Morrill and Beulah (Boles) Jarchow in Hastings. He was a Hastings High School graduate, class of 1946 and married Muriel Holliday on August 26, 1950 at the Hamline Methodist Church in St. Paul. Val was...

Marie B Hauge

Marie B Hauge

March 4, 2014

Marie B. Hauge Age 100 of Mpls., born Feb. 27, 1914 in Mpls to Nels & Hannah Hauge, passed away March 4, 2014. Marie was a graduate of South High School in 1931 and she lived in her family home for 94 years until she moved to Mt. Olivet Home where she was cared for, for the last 6 years...

Merrill N. Engquist

Merrill N. Engquist

March 3, 2014

Merrill N. Engquist, age 95 of Mpls. born Oct. 22, 1918 in Lewis Lake, to Emil & Minnie Engquist, passed away Mar. 3, 2014. Merrill served in the US Army Air Force during WWII. He was active with the youth at Minnehaha Baptist Ch. for approximately 70 years and also Word of Grace Baptist since 2000. Merrill was an instructor...

Ann Kosberg

Ann Kosberg

March 2, 2014

Ann VonMinden Kosberg, age 84, of Hastings, died Sunday, March 2, 2014 at Augustana Health Care Center in Hastings where she had resided with her husband. Ann was born January 31, 1930 in New Jersey to William John and Helen (Jersey) VonMinden. She was a retired social worker who worked for the State of New Jersey. She married Kjell...

Hazel S Shema

Hazel S Shema

March 1, 2014

Hazel S. Shema Age 101 of Mpls. born Feb. 12, 1913 in Mpls. to Ole and Anne Westby. Member Sons of Norway, Vonheim Lodge. Preceded in death by husband, Raymond; brother Henry Westby, sisters: Agnes Johnson, Olga Berger and Eleanor Bergstrom. Hazel will be dearly missed by her daughter, Marianne Shema & son-in-law, Rick Felber and many nieces and nephews....

Carrie L. Denzer

Carrie L. Denzer

February 27, 2014

Carrie L. Denzer, age 65 of Hastings died Thursday, February 27, 2014 at her home. Carrie was born January 26, 1949 and graduated from Albert Lea High School. She married Dennis Denzer and had worked for Guidant Corporation. She loved her family, being at the lake and stopping at the casino.She was preceded in death by her parents Calvin...

Louise A. Tappella

Louise A. Tappella

February 25, 2014

Louise Tappella peacefully passed into Heaven on February 25th, 2014, after 100 years on Earth. Born and raised in St. Louis, Missouri, in the famed Italian neighborhood known as “The Hill” she was actively involved in St. Ambrose Catholic Parish, Our Lady of Mount Carmel Sodality, and The Hill 2000. For many years she participated in St. Ambrose’s parish...

Catherine Mary Zanter

Catherine Mary Zanter

February 25, 2014

Catherine Mary Kazue Chida Zanter, 80, of Apple Valley, passed away Wednesday, February 25. She was born April 16, 1933 in Tokyo, Japan to Minoi and Kon Chida. Catherine is survived by her sons Paul (Carol) and Stephan, grandchildren Jeni, Scott, Paul, Helene, and Charles, 7 great-great grandchildren, and sisters Kimie and Masako. She was preceded in death by her...

Jean K. Kummer

Jean K. Kummer

February 24, 2014

Jean K. Kummer, age 80 of Hastings died February 24, 2014 at Bethesda Hospital in St. Paul, MN.Jean was born September 25, 1933 in Arkansaw, Wisconsin to George and Ila (Bien) Mountin. A graduate of Hastings High School, class of 1951, she married Roland Kummer on June 27, 1953 in Hastings and had worked for Smead Manufacturing for many...

Marcella M Reemts

Marcella M Reemts

February 22, 2014

Marcella M. Reemts Age 99 of Cannon falls, formerly of Mpls., born May 21, 1914 in Moneta, IA to James and Catherine Currie, passed away Feb. 22, 2014 at Angels Care Center in Cannon Falls. Marcella was a lifetime member of the United Church of Christ, VFW #1296 Ladies Aux., OES in Aberdeen, SD, and Eagles #34 Aux. She is...

Edith J. Chamberlain

Edith J. Chamberlain

February 19, 2014

Edith J. Chamberlain, age 87 of Hastings died February 19, 2014 at Augustana Health Care Center. Edith was born December 3, 1926 in Hastings to George and Esther (Wilhelm) Stoudt. She was a Hastings High School graduate, class of 1944 and married Harold B. Chamberlain on June 4, 1949 in Hastings. She was preceded in death by her parents;...

Kathleen L. Feidt

Kathleen L. Feidt

February 19, 2014

Kathleen Louise Feidt, age 85 of Hastings died February 19, 2014 at Augustana Health Care Center in Hastings. Kathleen was born April 21, 1928 in Red Wing, MN to William and Regina (Gerlach) O�Shaughnessy. She married Edward M. Feidt on October 7, 1950 at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Miesville. Kathleen loved singing and sang in the SEAS choir....

Martin Laurits Flom

Martin Laurits Flom

February 16, 2014

Martin Laurits Flom, 66, of Apple Valley, passed away Sunday surrounded by his loving family. He was born July 24, 1947 in McVille, North Dakota to Louis and Gloria (nee Melby) Flom. Martin is survived by his wife of 44 years, Priscilla, daughter Erin (Doug) Rowe, sons Derek (Elizabeth), Nathan (Karli), and Joshua (Kassi) Flom, 11 grandchildren, and sisters Christine...

Arlene M. Sedlar

Arlene M. Sedlar

February 15, 2014

Arlene M. Sedlar of Hastings, MN went to be with the Lord on Saturday, February 15, 2014 at Regina Medical Center, Hastings, MNArlene was born on October 20, 1934 in Gary, INShe met and married Ted (lover boy) on August 21, 1954. They made their home and raised their family for most of their life in Dowagiac, MI. Upon...

Dorothy Theresa Tutewohl

Dorothy Theresa Tutewohl

March 13, 2014

Dorothy T. Tutewohl, age 90 of Hastings died Thursday, March 13, 2014 at the Augustana Health Care Center. Dorothy was born June 24, 1923 in St. Paul to Mark and Martha (Schneider) Schmitz. She was a 1941 graduate of Washington High School in St. Paul andmarried Thomas F. Tutewohl on April 3, 1948 at St. Bernards Catholic Church in...

Todd P Trutna

Todd P Trutna

March 9, 2014

Todd P. Trutna, age 45, of Hastings, passed away March 9, 2014 at Regina Hospital. He was born October 19, 1968 in Red Wing, MN to Thomas and Virginia Trutna. Todd worked as a computer technician at Data Sales in Burnsville, and enjoyed snowmobiling, 4 wheeling and working on cars. He was preceded in death by his grandmother, Nona...

Lee W. Hulslander

Lee W. Hulslander

March 9, 2014

Hulslander, Lee W. age 85, of Apple Valley, passed away after a brief illness on March 9, 2014. He is preceded in death by his wife, Marguerite “Margy”; 2 sisters and 2 brothers. Lee is survived by his children, Rachel Anne Kass, Nora Jean (Daniel) Anderson and William Hulslander; 3 grandchildren, Kelli Joan Ray, Marie (Joshua) Hulslander-Mahlow and Dean Lee...

Kenneth L. Huffman

Kenneth L. Huffman

March 7, 2014

Kenneth L. Huffman, age 67, of Hastings died Friday, March 7, 2014 at Angels Care Center in Cannon Falls following his battle with Parkinson's. He was born June 10, 1946 in Blue Earth, MN to Leonard W. and Barbara A. (Salic) Huffman. He was a veteran of the United States Army and served his country in Vietnam. He married...

Rhonda Irene Grotkin

Rhonda Irene Grotkin

March 7, 2014

Rhonda Irene Grotkin age 52, of Apple Valley, Minnesota, passed away peacefully at home on March 7, 2014. Cherished wife of Jack Grotkin and devoted mother of John, Lauren, and Christopher Grotkin. First of her family to earn her college degree and worked in the legal profession, but proud mother to her beautiful children was her most valued life’s work....

Constance "Connie" Lee Edwards

Constance "Connie" Lee Edwards

March 7, 2014

Edwards, Constance “Connie” Lee, age 64 of Mpls., passed away March 7, 2014. Preceded in death by her parents, Al & Geneva Sandau. Survived by brother, Wayne Sandau (Jane); sister, Cheryl Hannan (Dean); nephews and nieces. Connie served 4 yrs. in the US Air Force and retired from a career at MNSCU. Memorial service, 1 PM, Friday, March 21st, Chapel...

Val L. Jarchow

Val L. Jarchow

March 4, 2014

Valgene L. Jarchow, age 85 of Hastings died March 4, 2014 at the Regina Transitional Care, Hastings. Val was born November 21, 1928 to Morrill and Beulah (Boles) Jarchow in Hastings. He was a Hastings High School graduate, class of 1946 and married Muriel Holliday on August 26, 1950 at the Hamline Methodist Church in St. Paul. Val was...

Marie B Hauge

Marie B Hauge

March 4, 2014

Marie B. Hauge Age 100 of Mpls., born Feb. 27, 1914 in Mpls to Nels & Hannah Hauge, passed away March 4, 2014. Marie was a graduate of South High School in 1931 and she lived in her family home for 94 years until she moved to Mt. Olivet Home where she was cared for, for the last 6 years...

Merrill N. Engquist

Merrill N. Engquist

March 3, 2014

Merrill N. Engquist, age 95 of Mpls. born Oct. 22, 1918 in Lewis Lake, to Emil & Minnie Engquist, passed away Mar. 3, 2014. Merrill served in the US Army Air Force during WWII. He was active with the youth at Minnehaha Baptist Ch. for approximately 70 years and also Word of Grace Baptist since 2000. Merrill was an instructor...

Ann Kosberg

Ann Kosberg

March 2, 2014

Ann VonMinden Kosberg, age 84, of Hastings, died Sunday, March 2, 2014 at Augustana Health Care Center in Hastings where she had resided with her husband. Ann was born January 31, 1930 in New Jersey to William John and Helen (Jersey) VonMinden. She was a retired social worker who worked for the State of New Jersey. She married Kjell...

Hazel S Shema

Hazel S Shema

March 1, 2014

Hazel S. Shema Age 101 of Mpls. born Feb. 12, 1913 in Mpls. to Ole and Anne Westby. Member Sons of Norway, Vonheim Lodge. Preceded in death by husband, Raymond; brother Henry Westby, sisters: Agnes Johnson, Olga Berger and Eleanor Bergstrom. Hazel will be dearly missed by her daughter, Marianne Shema & son-in-law, Rick Felber and many nieces and nephews....

Carrie L. Denzer

Carrie L. Denzer

February 27, 2014

Carrie L. Denzer, age 65 of Hastings died Thursday, February 27, 2014 at her home. Carrie was born January 26, 1949 and graduated from Albert Lea High School. She married Dennis Denzer and had worked for Guidant Corporation. She loved her family, being at the lake and stopping at the casino.She was preceded in death by her parents Calvin...

Louise A. Tappella

Louise A. Tappella

February 25, 2014

Louise Tappella peacefully passed into Heaven on February 25th, 2014, after 100 years on Earth. Born and raised in St. Louis, Missouri, in the famed Italian neighborhood known as “The Hill” she was actively involved in St. Ambrose Catholic Parish, Our Lady of Mount Carmel Sodality, and The Hill 2000. For many years she participated in St. Ambrose’s parish...

Catherine Mary Zanter

Catherine Mary Zanter

February 25, 2014

Catherine Mary Kazue Chida Zanter, 80, of Apple Valley, passed away Wednesday, February 25. She was born April 16, 1933 in Tokyo, Japan to Minoi and Kon Chida. Catherine is survived by her sons Paul (Carol) and Stephan, grandchildren Jeni, Scott, Paul, Helene, and Charles, 7 great-great grandchildren, and sisters Kimie and Masako. She was preceded in death by her...

Jean K. Kummer

Jean K. Kummer

February 24, 2014

Jean K. Kummer, age 80 of Hastings died February 24, 2014 at Bethesda Hospital in St. Paul, MN.Jean was born September 25, 1933 in Arkansaw, Wisconsin to George and Ila (Bien) Mountin. A graduate of Hastings High School, class of 1951, she married Roland Kummer on June 27, 1953 in Hastings and had worked for Smead Manufacturing for many...

Marcella M Reemts

Marcella M Reemts

February 22, 2014

Marcella M. Reemts Age 99 of Cannon falls, formerly of Mpls., born May 21, 1914 in Moneta, IA to James and Catherine Currie, passed away Feb. 22, 2014 at Angels Care Center in Cannon Falls. Marcella was a lifetime member of the United Church of Christ, VFW #1296 Ladies Aux., OES in Aberdeen, SD, and Eagles #34 Aux. She is...

Edith J. Chamberlain

Edith J. Chamberlain

February 19, 2014

Edith J. Chamberlain, age 87 of Hastings died February 19, 2014 at Augustana Health Care Center. Edith was born December 3, 1926 in Hastings to George and Esther (Wilhelm) Stoudt. She was a Hastings High School graduate, class of 1944 and married Harold B. Chamberlain on June 4, 1949 in Hastings. She was preceded in death by her parents;...

Kathleen L. Feidt

Kathleen L. Feidt

February 19, 2014

Kathleen Louise Feidt, age 85 of Hastings died February 19, 2014 at Augustana Health Care Center in Hastings. Kathleen was born April 21, 1928 in Red Wing, MN to William and Regina (Gerlach) O�Shaughnessy. She married Edward M. Feidt on October 7, 1950 at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Miesville. Kathleen loved singing and sang in the SEAS choir....

Martin Laurits Flom

Martin Laurits Flom

February 16, 2014

Martin Laurits Flom, 66, of Apple Valley, passed away Sunday surrounded by his loving family. He was born July 24, 1947 in McVille, North Dakota to Louis and Gloria (nee Melby) Flom. Martin is survived by his wife of 44 years, Priscilla, daughter Erin (Doug) Rowe, sons Derek (Elizabeth), Nathan (Karli), and Joshua (Kassi) Flom, 11 grandchildren, and sisters Christine...

Arlene M. Sedlar

Arlene M. Sedlar

February 15, 2014

Arlene M. Sedlar of Hastings, MN went to be with the Lord on Saturday, February 15, 2014 at Regina Medical Center, Hastings, MNArlene was born on October 20, 1934 in Gary, INShe met and married Ted (lover boy) on August 21, 1954. They made their home and raised their family for most of their life in Dowagiac, MI. Upon...

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