January 13, 2014

Nielsen, Florence Adeline Christine age 93, passed away peacefully on January 13, 2014 in Colorado. She is preceded in death by her husband, H.F. (Duke) Nielsen. Florence is survived by her son, Mark; her daughter, Suzanne (Gary); 4 grandchildren and 9 great-grandchildren. Funeral services for Florence will be held at Calvary Lutheran Church, 3901 Chicago Avenue South, Minneapolis, on Thursday,...

January 12, 2014

Bill VandeVegt, age 82, of Hastings, passed away at his new home in Maple Grove surrounded by his loving family on Sunday Jan 12. Bill was born Aug. 14, 1931 in Hugo, Colorado. He served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War, earning the Bronze Star for heroic actions. Once home, he traveled the states working for United...

January 12, 2014

Dolores was born in Milwaukee Wisconsin at home to the late Frank and Agnes Glass, June 4th 1917 the 6th of 12 siblings. She married the late Walter Bartelmehs September 25th 1937 in Milwaukee Wisconsin, who some say swept her off her feet on the dance floor. Dolores and Walter had four daughters and lived in Milwaukee before relocating...

January 11, 2014

Hildegard A. Caneff, age 87, of Hastings died Saturday, January 11, 2014 at her home after a lengthy illness.Hilde was born February 23, 1926 in Hastings to Matt and Rose (Beissel) Meier. She was a former employee at H.D. Hudson Mfg. in Hastings. She married Francis M. Caneff on June 13, 1945 at St. Boniface Catholic Church in Hastings....

January 11, 2014

Thomas B. Lundeen Age 93 of Mpls. born Nov. 28, 1920 in Mpls. to Axel & Agnes Lundeen, passed away Jan. 11, 2014. Tom served in the U.S. Navy in the South Pacific during WWII and was an active member of Minnehaha Masonic Lodge, #165, AF & AM. He is preceded in death by brothers, Carl Robert and Edmund A....

January 11, 2014

Patterson, Hyrum S. age 93, formerly of Richfield. Preceded in death by son, Spencer. Survived by wife, Melba; daughters, Patricia Ann (David) Slatosky and Constance (Joe) Goltz; son, Timothy Spencer; grandkids, Matthew, Jennifer, Ashley and Jacob; many nieces and friends. Service 11 AM Saturday, Church of Jesus Christ Latter Day Saints, 9700 Nesbitt Ave. S., Bloomington with visitation 1 hour...

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...