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Emily C. Fanum

Emily C. Fanum

October 1, 2013

Emily Christine Fanum, age 88 of Hastings died Tuesday, October 1, 2013 at the Augustana Health Care Center. Emily was born July 23, 1925 in St. Paul, MN to Fred and Barbara (Camanada) Balzart. She was preceded in death by her parents and three brothers Robert, William and Joseph Balzart. Emily is survived by her son William "Bill" (Kari...

Anna Kitzmann

Anna Kitzmann

October 1, 2013

Anna Kitzmann, age 88, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, October 1, 2013 at the Regina Hospital in Hastings, MN. She was born on January 22, 1925 in Wadena, MN. Anna was preceded in death by her parents, husband Walter, son Garry and one grandson. She is survived by 4 children, 13 grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren, 3 sisters and 1...

Darvin Deane Ringeisen

Darvin Deane Ringeisen

September 28, 2013

Darvin Deane Ringeisen, age 82 of Hastings passed away September 28, 2013 at the Regina Nursing Home, after long years of Parkinsons. Darvin was born May 30, 1931 in Mankato, MN to Frederick and Emma (Dunker) Ringeisen. He served in the Air Force during the Korean War and married Donna Yokanovich on August 17, 1957 at St. Augustine Catholic...

Virginia M. Elhard

Virginia M. Elhard

September 28, 2013

Elhard, Virginia M. age 91, of Richfield. Passed away September 28, 2013. Preceded in death by husband, Warren; daughter, Pamela; mother, Olive; father, Fritz; and sister, Dorothy. Survived by son, Paul (Cheryl); grandsons, Chris (Mary), Brian (Danice), Michael (Kristi); granddaughters, Jennifer (Steve), and Laura (Sean); cousin, Jack; and several great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren. Service 11:00AM Wednesday at Henry W. Anderson Mortuary,...

Robert C. Westerberg

Robert C. Westerberg

September 27, 2013

Robert Westerberg, age 92, of Hastings, passed away Sept. 27, 2013. He was a Navy veteran of WWII. He retired from 3M. He loved his family, friends, travel, flying his Luscombe, and cookies.He was preceded in death by his wife of 61 years, Dorothy. He is survived by son, Roger Westerberg (Sandy Rodriguez); daughter, Juliann (Paul) Ashley; grandchildren, Karl...

Betty J. Johnson

Betty J. Johnson

September 26, 2013

Betty J. Johnson, age 88 of Hastings died Thursday, September 26, 2013 at Augustana Health Care Center. Betty was born August 20, 1925 in Pierce County, WI to Lambert and Martha (Blettner) Simon. She married Clair F. Johnson on June 18, 1947 at St. Joseph�s Catholic Church in Prescott, WI. She was employed as a bartender at the Hastings...

Edward J. Polak

Edward J. Polak

September 25, 2013

Edward J. Polak, age 79, of Hastings, passed away at Regina Assisted Living on September 25, 2013.Funeral Services will take place in New Jersey.

Margaret "Peg" Heisler

Margaret "Peg" Heisler

September 25, 2013

Margaret J. �Peg� Heisler, age 69 of Hastings died at home on September 25, 2013. Margaret was born December 19, 1943 in Staples, MN to Joseph and Louise (Asher) Fellman. She attended Motley Schools and married John A. Heisler on July 1, 1964. Peg had worked as a self-employed hair stylist for many years. She was preceded in death...

John Mcgran Steele

John Mcgran Steele

September 25, 2013

John McGran Steele, 56, of Rosemount passed away Wednesday, September 25, 2013. He was born August 11, 1957 in Mankato, Minnesota to Richard and Jeanette (nee McGran) Steele. John is survived by his wife of 24 years, Mary Kay (nee Thul); two sons, Eric and Evan; father, Richard (Ramona); and brothers, Mark (Barb), Steve (Pam) and Dave (Mary); and a...

George Edward Horvat

George Edward Horvat

September 24, 2013

George Edward Horvat, 83, of Apple Valley, passed away Tuesday, September 24, 2013 surrounded by his loving family. He was born March 14, 1930 in Youngstown, Ohio to Joseph P. and Mary E. (nee Humenick) Horvat. After serving 4 years in the United States Navy during the Korean War, George graduated in 1956 from Youngstown College, where he met his...

Leona M. Mcneal

Leona M. Mcneal

September 22, 2013

Leona M. McNeal, age 89, a long term resident of Hastings died Sunday, September 22, 2013 at the Regina Nursing Home. Leona was born September 30, 1923 in St. Paul, MN to Leon and Marie (Eckert) McNeal. She was a graduate of Webster, WI High School and had worked over 30 years for 3M in the packaging department. She...

Curtis A. Town

Curtis A. Town

September 21, 2013

Curtis A. Town Age 87 of Minneapolis, born June 20, 1926 in Minneapolis to Arthur and Phyllis Town passed away at the “Forty” in Glen, MN September 21, 2013. Curtis will be dearly missed by his loving wife of 65 years, Viola; children: Don Town of Glen, MN, Blair (Cathy) Town of Lake Crystal, MN and Betty (Jimmy) Burgoon of...

Gladys M. Zgodava

Gladys M. Zgodava

September 21, 2013

Gladys M. Zgodava Now at home in Heaven with her Lord Jesus and reunited with her husband, Michael, Gladys passed away peacefully surrounded by loving family at her side at age 92 on Sept. 21, 2013. An active volunteer at The Church of St. Helena in Mpls., she devoted much time to in-church activities as well as outside nursing home...

Otto M. Geier, Jr.

Otto M. Geier, Jr.

September 20, 2013

Geier, Otto M., Jr. age 92, of Burnsville, passed away peacefully on Sept. 20, 2013. He was preceded in death by his wives, Aleda and Thelma; daughter, Dianne and brother, Paul. Otto is survived by his children, Delbert (Diane) Dunnell, Jim Olson, Nancy Wright and Pat Geier; 6 grandchildren, Lori, Heidi, Teri, Tim, Robert and Ron; 10 great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews,...

Jack W. "Chic" Kovala

Jack W. "Chic" Kovala

September 19, 2013

Kovala, Jack W. “Chic” age 75, of Apple Valley, passed away unexpectedly on Sept. 19, 2013. Preceded in death by his parents. Survived by his wife of 44 years, Carol; children, Jeffrey (Nancy) and Jaclyn; 2 brothers, William (Elsie) and David (Debbie); nieces, nephews, other family and friends. Funeral service for Jack will be held on Monday, Sept. 23 at...

Helen A Gergen

Helen A Gergen

September 18, 2013

Helen A. Gergen, age 100 of Hastings died September 18, 2013 at the Regina Nursing Home. Helen was born April 10, 1913 in Hampton, MN to Paul and Emma (Simon) Endres. She married Raymond F. Gergen on September 1, 1937 at St. Mathias Catholic Church in Hampton. She was a member of St. Mary�s Catholic Church in New Trier...

David J. Malszycki

David J. Malszycki

September 18, 2013

David J. Malszycki, age 84 of Hastings died September 18, 2013 at the Augustana Health Care Center. Dave was born December 9, 1928 in Winona, MN to Alexander and Barbara (Pelowski) Malszycki. He served in the US Marine Corps and married Adrienne Kesler on August 25, 1951 in Winona. Dave was employed 36 years as a truck driver with...

Margaret E Kane

Margaret E Kane

September 16, 2013

Margaret E. Kane, age 100, a lifelong resident of Hastings, passed away September 16, 2013 at Augustana Health Care Center in Hastings. Margaret was born to Phillip & Bertha Hild on March 12, 1913 in Hastings. She married Stephen L. Kane in 1935 at Guardian Angels Church. She is preceded in death by her parents; husband, Stephen Kane; son,...

Neil I. Lofstrand

Neil I. Lofstrand

September 16, 2013

Neil I. Lofstrand Age 65 of Minneapolis, born Nov. 03, 1947 in Minneapolis to Wallace and Mildred Lofstrand, passed away Sep. 16, 2013 after a courageous battle with cancer. Neil served in the U.S. Naval Air Reserve and retired after 25 years. He also worked right out of high school for Sears until it closed in 1990 and then 21...

Virginia M Peterson

Virginia M Peterson

September 15, 2013

Virginia M. Peterson Age 91 of Minneapolis, born January 16, 1922 in Minneapolis to Walter and Sadie Oman, passed away September 15, 2013. Virginia was an active member of Lebanon Lutheran Church in Mpls., as well as the American Swedish Institute, V?sterg?tland Society, Scandinavian Friends and Lake Harriet OES #202. She was a sweet, gentle person always caring for others....

Emily C. Fanum

Emily C. Fanum

October 1, 2013

Emily Christine Fanum, age 88 of Hastings died Tuesday, October 1, 2013 at the Augustana Health Care Center. Emily was born July 23, 1925 in St. Paul, MN to Fred and Barbara (Camanada) Balzart. She was preceded in death by her parents and three brothers Robert, William and Joseph Balzart. Emily is survived by her son William "Bill" (Kari...

Anna Kitzmann

Anna Kitzmann

October 1, 2013

Anna Kitzmann, age 88, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, October 1, 2013 at the Regina Hospital in Hastings, MN. She was born on January 22, 1925 in Wadena, MN. Anna was preceded in death by her parents, husband Walter, son Garry and one grandson. She is survived by 4 children, 13 grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren, 3 sisters and 1...

Darvin Deane Ringeisen

Darvin Deane Ringeisen

September 28, 2013

Darvin Deane Ringeisen, age 82 of Hastings passed away September 28, 2013 at the Regina Nursing Home, after long years of Parkinsons. Darvin was born May 30, 1931 in Mankato, MN to Frederick and Emma (Dunker) Ringeisen. He served in the Air Force during the Korean War and married Donna Yokanovich on August 17, 1957 at St. Augustine Catholic...

Virginia M. Elhard

Virginia M. Elhard

September 28, 2013

Elhard, Virginia M. age 91, of Richfield. Passed away September 28, 2013. Preceded in death by husband, Warren; daughter, Pamela; mother, Olive; father, Fritz; and sister, Dorothy. Survived by son, Paul (Cheryl); grandsons, Chris (Mary), Brian (Danice), Michael (Kristi); granddaughters, Jennifer (Steve), and Laura (Sean); cousin, Jack; and several great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren. Service 11:00AM Wednesday at Henry W. Anderson Mortuary,...

Robert C. Westerberg

Robert C. Westerberg

September 27, 2013

Robert Westerberg, age 92, of Hastings, passed away Sept. 27, 2013. He was a Navy veteran of WWII. He retired from 3M. He loved his family, friends, travel, flying his Luscombe, and cookies.He was preceded in death by his wife of 61 years, Dorothy. He is survived by son, Roger Westerberg (Sandy Rodriguez); daughter, Juliann (Paul) Ashley; grandchildren, Karl...

Betty J. Johnson

Betty J. Johnson

September 26, 2013

Betty J. Johnson, age 88 of Hastings died Thursday, September 26, 2013 at Augustana Health Care Center. Betty was born August 20, 1925 in Pierce County, WI to Lambert and Martha (Blettner) Simon. She married Clair F. Johnson on June 18, 1947 at St. Joseph�s Catholic Church in Prescott, WI. She was employed as a bartender at the Hastings...

Edward J. Polak

Edward J. Polak

September 25, 2013

Edward J. Polak, age 79, of Hastings, passed away at Regina Assisted Living on September 25, 2013.Funeral Services will take place in New Jersey.

Margaret "Peg" Heisler

Margaret "Peg" Heisler

September 25, 2013

Margaret J. �Peg� Heisler, age 69 of Hastings died at home on September 25, 2013. Margaret was born December 19, 1943 in Staples, MN to Joseph and Louise (Asher) Fellman. She attended Motley Schools and married John A. Heisler on July 1, 1964. Peg had worked as a self-employed hair stylist for many years. She was preceded in death...

John Mcgran Steele

John Mcgran Steele

September 25, 2013

John McGran Steele, 56, of Rosemount passed away Wednesday, September 25, 2013. He was born August 11, 1957 in Mankato, Minnesota to Richard and Jeanette (nee McGran) Steele. John is survived by his wife of 24 years, Mary Kay (nee Thul); two sons, Eric and Evan; father, Richard (Ramona); and brothers, Mark (Barb), Steve (Pam) and Dave (Mary); and a...

George Edward Horvat

George Edward Horvat

September 24, 2013

George Edward Horvat, 83, of Apple Valley, passed away Tuesday, September 24, 2013 surrounded by his loving family. He was born March 14, 1930 in Youngstown, Ohio to Joseph P. and Mary E. (nee Humenick) Horvat. After serving 4 years in the United States Navy during the Korean War, George graduated in 1956 from Youngstown College, where he met his...

Leona M. Mcneal

Leona M. Mcneal

September 22, 2013

Leona M. McNeal, age 89, a long term resident of Hastings died Sunday, September 22, 2013 at the Regina Nursing Home. Leona was born September 30, 1923 in St. Paul, MN to Leon and Marie (Eckert) McNeal. She was a graduate of Webster, WI High School and had worked over 30 years for 3M in the packaging department. She...

Curtis A. Town

Curtis A. Town

September 21, 2013

Curtis A. Town Age 87 of Minneapolis, born June 20, 1926 in Minneapolis to Arthur and Phyllis Town passed away at the “Forty” in Glen, MN September 21, 2013. Curtis will be dearly missed by his loving wife of 65 years, Viola; children: Don Town of Glen, MN, Blair (Cathy) Town of Lake Crystal, MN and Betty (Jimmy) Burgoon of...

Gladys M. Zgodava

Gladys M. Zgodava

September 21, 2013

Gladys M. Zgodava Now at home in Heaven with her Lord Jesus and reunited with her husband, Michael, Gladys passed away peacefully surrounded by loving family at her side at age 92 on Sept. 21, 2013. An active volunteer at The Church of St. Helena in Mpls., she devoted much time to in-church activities as well as outside nursing home...

Otto M. Geier, Jr.

Otto M. Geier, Jr.

September 20, 2013

Geier, Otto M., Jr. age 92, of Burnsville, passed away peacefully on Sept. 20, 2013. He was preceded in death by his wives, Aleda and Thelma; daughter, Dianne and brother, Paul. Otto is survived by his children, Delbert (Diane) Dunnell, Jim Olson, Nancy Wright and Pat Geier; 6 grandchildren, Lori, Heidi, Teri, Tim, Robert and Ron; 10 great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews,...

Jack W. "Chic" Kovala

Jack W. "Chic" Kovala

September 19, 2013

Kovala, Jack W. “Chic” age 75, of Apple Valley, passed away unexpectedly on Sept. 19, 2013. Preceded in death by his parents. Survived by his wife of 44 years, Carol; children, Jeffrey (Nancy) and Jaclyn; 2 brothers, William (Elsie) and David (Debbie); nieces, nephews, other family and friends. Funeral service for Jack will be held on Monday, Sept. 23 at...

Helen A Gergen

Helen A Gergen

September 18, 2013

Helen A. Gergen, age 100 of Hastings died September 18, 2013 at the Regina Nursing Home. Helen was born April 10, 1913 in Hampton, MN to Paul and Emma (Simon) Endres. She married Raymond F. Gergen on September 1, 1937 at St. Mathias Catholic Church in Hampton. She was a member of St. Mary�s Catholic Church in New Trier...

David J. Malszycki

David J. Malszycki

September 18, 2013

David J. Malszycki, age 84 of Hastings died September 18, 2013 at the Augustana Health Care Center. Dave was born December 9, 1928 in Winona, MN to Alexander and Barbara (Pelowski) Malszycki. He served in the US Marine Corps and married Adrienne Kesler on August 25, 1951 in Winona. Dave was employed 36 years as a truck driver with...

Margaret E Kane

Margaret E Kane

September 16, 2013

Margaret E. Kane, age 100, a lifelong resident of Hastings, passed away September 16, 2013 at Augustana Health Care Center in Hastings. Margaret was born to Phillip & Bertha Hild on March 12, 1913 in Hastings. She married Stephen L. Kane in 1935 at Guardian Angels Church. She is preceded in death by her parents; husband, Stephen Kane; son,...

Neil I. Lofstrand

Neil I. Lofstrand

September 16, 2013

Neil I. Lofstrand Age 65 of Minneapolis, born Nov. 03, 1947 in Minneapolis to Wallace and Mildred Lofstrand, passed away Sep. 16, 2013 after a courageous battle with cancer. Neil served in the U.S. Naval Air Reserve and retired after 25 years. He also worked right out of high school for Sears until it closed in 1990 and then 21...

Virginia M Peterson

Virginia M Peterson

September 15, 2013

Virginia M. Peterson Age 91 of Minneapolis, born January 16, 1922 in Minneapolis to Walter and Sadie Oman, passed away September 15, 2013. Virginia was an active member of Lebanon Lutheran Church in Mpls., as well as the American Swedish Institute, V?sterg?tland Society, Scandinavian Friends and Lake Harriet OES #202. She was a sweet, gentle person always caring for others....

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