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Corinne M. Papulas

Corinne M. Papulas

July 24, 2013

Corinne M. Papulas Age 90 of Minneapolis, born August 24, 1922 in Minneapolis to Knudt and Anna Herreid, passed away July 24, 2013. Corinne will be dearly missed by her husband of 54 years, Andrew “Andy”; daughter, Julie Malia; son, Kris Papulas (Vickie Novak); grandsons, Nicholas and Cameron Malia; sister-in-law, Connie and other family and friends. Funeral service, 11:00 am,...

John P. Grier

John P. Grier

July 21, 2013

John P. Grier, an avid outdoorsman, age 50, of Hastings, passed away unexpectedly at the cabin in Siren, WI on July 21, 2013. He was born to James and Joan Grier in Hastings on September 8, 1962.He was preceded in death by sister, Sue and brother in law, Mark “Pete” Peterson. John is survived by his parents, James and...

John "Jack" Ruhr

John "Jack" Ruhr

July 20, 2013

John �Jack� W. Ruhr, age 84 of Hastings died Saturday, July 20, 2013. Jack was born August 26, 1928 in Hastings to John and Theresa (O�Shaughnessey) Ruhr. He is a graduate from Hastings High School. He was a farmer until the late 70�s when he began his bartending career.Early in his life he became involved with the Miesville Mudhens...

Sidney Earl Haroldson

Sidney Earl Haroldson

July 19, 2013

Sidney Earl Haroldson, 86, of Apple Valley and formerly of Richfield, passed away Friday, July 19. He is survived by Patricia, his wife of 63 years, son David, daughters Susan Meyers, Beth Hoopman, and Amy (Kent) Hooker, several grandchildren and great-grandchildren, sister Ellen Anderson and brother Acey Haroldson. Sidney was preceded in death by his sister Lorna Paulson. He served...

Robert Roy Ellis

Robert Roy Ellis

July 18, 2013

Robert Roy Ellis, age 88, of Farmington, MN passed away on July 18, 2013. Bob was born July 7, 1925 in Ryan, Iowa. As a young farm boy, Bob learned the discipline of daily chores and hard work, and the lesson that a man reaps what he sows. At the age of ten, he gave his life to Jesus at...

Michael R. Hovgaard

Michael R. Hovgaard

July 16, 2013

Michael Robert Hovgaard, age 62 of Woodbury, formerly of Hastings died Tuesday, July 16, 2013 at his residence, surrounded by all his "girls", following a briefbattle with cancer. Michael was born April 17, 1951 in Hastings to Emil Norris and Margaret Rose (Kieffer) Hovgaard. He was a 1969 graduate of Hastings High School and a St. Cloud State graduate....

Phyllis E. Bakke

Phyllis E. Bakke

July 16, 2013

Bakke, Phyllis E., of Mendota Heights, formerly of Minneapolis, born May 11, 1926 in Mpls. to John & Hilma (Hinschien) Erickson, passed away July 16, 2013. She is preceded in death by her husband, Edwin Bakke. Phyllis is survived by brother-in-law, Orville Bakke; distant cousins and many dear friends. Phyllis was a life member of the American Swedish Institute, Gammelgarden...

Charlotte Bauer

Charlotte Bauer

July 15, 2013

Charlotte Bauer, age 74 of Hastings died July 15, 2013 at the United Hospital in St. Paul. She was born August 22, 1938 in La Moure County, N.D to Herbert and Hendrina (Mooy) Doeling. As a child, Charlotte�s family moved to Canada for ten years and then to retain citizenship, moved back to Farmington, MN. She was a graduate...

Lyle E. Kaiser

Lyle E. Kaiser

July 15, 2013

Lyle E. Kaiser, age 71, passed away July 15, 2013 at Lyngblomsten Care Center in St. Paul. He was born February 24, 1942 in Richland, WI to William and Grace Kaiser. Lyle was a long time employee of Armour meatpacking plant in South St. Paul.He was preceded in death by his parents; and siblings, Harry Kaiser; Jerry Kaiser; Roy...

Bob Robert Frandrup

Bob Robert Frandrup

July 14, 2013

Robert “Bob” Frandrup, age 64, of Hastings, passed away peacefully on July 14th at home, surrounded by his loving family after a brief battle with cancer. Bob was part owner of the family business, Frandrup Masonry Inc., until his retirement in 2001. He was an avid outdoorsman who enjoyed hunting and fishing. Once retired, you could find him either...

Sharon A. Troje

Sharon A. Troje

July 13, 2013

Troje, Sharon A. age 65, of Eagan, passed away on July 13, 2013. She is preceded in death by her husband, Richard Troje and her father, Richard Smith. Sharon is survived by her son, Christopher (Julie) Troje; her daughter, Angie (Joseph) Drew; 2 grandchildren, Alexa and Dylan Drew; her mother, Mary Smith; 3 sisters, Steph Smith, Sue (John) Zustiak, and...

Frances W Nadeau

Frances W Nadeau

July 11, 2013

Frances W. Nadeau, age 94, of South St. Paul, passed away July 11, 2013. She was born to Fred & Bertha Ringling in Roseau, Minnesota on March 25, 1919.Frances is preceded in death by husband, Richard; Survived by daughter, Bee (Ed) Moe; 2 granddaughters; 4 great grandchildren. Private Family Services will be held. Interment St. John the Baptist Cemetery...

Richard E. Johnson

Richard E. Johnson

July 10, 2013

Richard Eugene �Rich� Johnson, age 61 of Bakersfield, CA, formerly of Hastings died on Wednesday, July 10, 2013. Rich was born June 22, 1952 in Hastings to Glenn and Evelyn (Rohr) Johnson. He was a graduate of Hastings High School, class of 1971 and served in the Navy and National Guard. Hehad worked in the construction field for many...

Phyllis V. Plummer

Phyllis V. Plummer

July 9, 2013

Plummer, Phyllis V., age 85, of Apple Valley, was received into God’s arms July 9, 2013. Preceded by husband of 53 years, Donald. Survived by children, Ronald Plummer, Susan (Ted) Storey, Wendy Glade, and Alan (Brenda) Plummer; grandchildren, Rhonda, Terrance, Donnie, Karen, Jeff, Christopher (Carmela), Richard, Amanda (Sam), Melissa (James), Kimberly, Craig and Kelsey; 20 great-grandchildren; 5 great-great-grandchildren; brother, Vernon...

Dorothy Theresia Walz

Dorothy Theresia Walz

July 9, 2013

Dorothy Theresia Walz, 84, of Burnsville, passed away Tuesday, July 9 surrounded by her loving family. She was born in St. Anthony, Minnesota on June 18, 1929 to Frank and Henrietta (nee Rademacher) Ostendorf. Dorothy is survived by her son James (Sandra) Walz, daughter Barbara (James) Briant, grandchildren Lindsay (Derek) Bell, Derek Walz, Brittany and Heather Briant, Michael (Kim) and...

Mary Jane Poepl

Mary Jane Poepl

July 7, 2013

Mary Jane Poepl, age 94, of Hastings passed away peacefully on July 7, 2013 in Hastings. She was born “upstairs” in her dad’s general store in Vermillion, MN on September 16, 1918, the eldest of four daughters. Her first eight grades were in a one room school house down the street where her teacher, Angela Deary declared her “smart...

Helen M Bekke

Helen M Bekke

July 7, 2013

Helen M Bekke (nee Eagleton) Age 100, of Minneapolis, born August 25, 1912 in Minneapolis to Arthur and Maria Eagleton passed away July 7, 2013. She is preceded in death by her husband, Harvey L. Bekke; two sisters, Marian and Evelyn, and brother, Arthur. A beloved mother and grandmother, Helen will be dearly missed by her daughter, Alice; son, Douglas...

Rodger D Smith

Rodger D Smith

July 7, 2013

Rodger D. Smith 69, of Minneapolis, born July 8, 1943, died at home on July 7, 2013. Rodger was preceded in death by parents, Arlie and Don Smith; father, Robert Erickson (LaVon); sister, Rolayne (Mike); and half-sister, Robyn. He is survived by his wife, Linda; children: Angel, Billy, Tammie, Jeffrey, Chad (Bon), Cari (Joe), Anji (Gary), and Lisa (Patrick); brother,...

Isaac "Tubby" Lucking

Isaac "Tubby" Lucking

July 5, 2013

Isaac James �Tubby� Lucking, 26 years old, the hometown kid from Vermillion, passed away suddenly on July 5, 2013. Tubby brought out the best in life from the laughter he created on the job site to the smiles he brought to anyone he met. Tubby lived life for adventure, with a �No Regrets� mentality. He was an avid ATV�er,...

Judith Ann Werner

Judith Ann Werner

July 4, 2013

Judith Ann Werner, age 59 of Sauk Rapids, formerly of Hastings died July 4, 2013. Judith was born in Minneapolis on March 1, 1954 to Lawrence and Lorraine (Freiermuth) Werner. She was a 1973 graduate of Hastings High School. Judith was deeply loved and will be greatly missed. She is survived by her parents Lawrence and Lorraine Werner of...

Corinne M. Papulas

Corinne M. Papulas

July 24, 2013

Corinne M. Papulas Age 90 of Minneapolis, born August 24, 1922 in Minneapolis to Knudt and Anna Herreid, passed away July 24, 2013. Corinne will be dearly missed by her husband of 54 years, Andrew “Andy”; daughter, Julie Malia; son, Kris Papulas (Vickie Novak); grandsons, Nicholas and Cameron Malia; sister-in-law, Connie and other family and friends. Funeral service, 11:00 am,...

John P. Grier

John P. Grier

July 21, 2013

John P. Grier, an avid outdoorsman, age 50, of Hastings, passed away unexpectedly at the cabin in Siren, WI on July 21, 2013. He was born to James and Joan Grier in Hastings on September 8, 1962.He was preceded in death by sister, Sue and brother in law, Mark “Pete” Peterson. John is survived by his parents, James and...

John "Jack" Ruhr

John "Jack" Ruhr

July 20, 2013

John �Jack� W. Ruhr, age 84 of Hastings died Saturday, July 20, 2013. Jack was born August 26, 1928 in Hastings to John and Theresa (O�Shaughnessey) Ruhr. He is a graduate from Hastings High School. He was a farmer until the late 70�s when he began his bartending career.Early in his life he became involved with the Miesville Mudhens...

Sidney Earl Haroldson

Sidney Earl Haroldson

July 19, 2013

Sidney Earl Haroldson, 86, of Apple Valley and formerly of Richfield, passed away Friday, July 19. He is survived by Patricia, his wife of 63 years, son David, daughters Susan Meyers, Beth Hoopman, and Amy (Kent) Hooker, several grandchildren and great-grandchildren, sister Ellen Anderson and brother Acey Haroldson. Sidney was preceded in death by his sister Lorna Paulson. He served...

Robert Roy Ellis

Robert Roy Ellis

July 18, 2013

Robert Roy Ellis, age 88, of Farmington, MN passed away on July 18, 2013. Bob was born July 7, 1925 in Ryan, Iowa. As a young farm boy, Bob learned the discipline of daily chores and hard work, and the lesson that a man reaps what he sows. At the age of ten, he gave his life to Jesus at...

Michael R. Hovgaard

Michael R. Hovgaard

July 16, 2013

Michael Robert Hovgaard, age 62 of Woodbury, formerly of Hastings died Tuesday, July 16, 2013 at his residence, surrounded by all his "girls", following a briefbattle with cancer. Michael was born April 17, 1951 in Hastings to Emil Norris and Margaret Rose (Kieffer) Hovgaard. He was a 1969 graduate of Hastings High School and a St. Cloud State graduate....

Phyllis E. Bakke

Phyllis E. Bakke

July 16, 2013

Bakke, Phyllis E., of Mendota Heights, formerly of Minneapolis, born May 11, 1926 in Mpls. to John & Hilma (Hinschien) Erickson, passed away July 16, 2013. She is preceded in death by her husband, Edwin Bakke. Phyllis is survived by brother-in-law, Orville Bakke; distant cousins and many dear friends. Phyllis was a life member of the American Swedish Institute, Gammelgarden...

Charlotte Bauer

Charlotte Bauer

July 15, 2013

Charlotte Bauer, age 74 of Hastings died July 15, 2013 at the United Hospital in St. Paul. She was born August 22, 1938 in La Moure County, N.D to Herbert and Hendrina (Mooy) Doeling. As a child, Charlotte�s family moved to Canada for ten years and then to retain citizenship, moved back to Farmington, MN. She was a graduate...

Lyle E. Kaiser

Lyle E. Kaiser

July 15, 2013

Lyle E. Kaiser, age 71, passed away July 15, 2013 at Lyngblomsten Care Center in St. Paul. He was born February 24, 1942 in Richland, WI to William and Grace Kaiser. Lyle was a long time employee of Armour meatpacking plant in South St. Paul.He was preceded in death by his parents; and siblings, Harry Kaiser; Jerry Kaiser; Roy...

Bob Robert Frandrup

Bob Robert Frandrup

July 14, 2013

Robert “Bob” Frandrup, age 64, of Hastings, passed away peacefully on July 14th at home, surrounded by his loving family after a brief battle with cancer. Bob was part owner of the family business, Frandrup Masonry Inc., until his retirement in 2001. He was an avid outdoorsman who enjoyed hunting and fishing. Once retired, you could find him either...

Sharon A. Troje

Sharon A. Troje

July 13, 2013

Troje, Sharon A. age 65, of Eagan, passed away on July 13, 2013. She is preceded in death by her husband, Richard Troje and her father, Richard Smith. Sharon is survived by her son, Christopher (Julie) Troje; her daughter, Angie (Joseph) Drew; 2 grandchildren, Alexa and Dylan Drew; her mother, Mary Smith; 3 sisters, Steph Smith, Sue (John) Zustiak, and...

Frances W Nadeau

Frances W Nadeau

July 11, 2013

Frances W. Nadeau, age 94, of South St. Paul, passed away July 11, 2013. She was born to Fred & Bertha Ringling in Roseau, Minnesota on March 25, 1919.Frances is preceded in death by husband, Richard; Survived by daughter, Bee (Ed) Moe; 2 granddaughters; 4 great grandchildren. Private Family Services will be held. Interment St. John the Baptist Cemetery...

Richard E. Johnson

Richard E. Johnson

July 10, 2013

Richard Eugene �Rich� Johnson, age 61 of Bakersfield, CA, formerly of Hastings died on Wednesday, July 10, 2013. Rich was born June 22, 1952 in Hastings to Glenn and Evelyn (Rohr) Johnson. He was a graduate of Hastings High School, class of 1971 and served in the Navy and National Guard. Hehad worked in the construction field for many...

Phyllis V. Plummer

Phyllis V. Plummer

July 9, 2013

Plummer, Phyllis V., age 85, of Apple Valley, was received into God’s arms July 9, 2013. Preceded by husband of 53 years, Donald. Survived by children, Ronald Plummer, Susan (Ted) Storey, Wendy Glade, and Alan (Brenda) Plummer; grandchildren, Rhonda, Terrance, Donnie, Karen, Jeff, Christopher (Carmela), Richard, Amanda (Sam), Melissa (James), Kimberly, Craig and Kelsey; 20 great-grandchildren; 5 great-great-grandchildren; brother, Vernon...

Dorothy Theresia Walz

Dorothy Theresia Walz

July 9, 2013

Dorothy Theresia Walz, 84, of Burnsville, passed away Tuesday, July 9 surrounded by her loving family. She was born in St. Anthony, Minnesota on June 18, 1929 to Frank and Henrietta (nee Rademacher) Ostendorf. Dorothy is survived by her son James (Sandra) Walz, daughter Barbara (James) Briant, grandchildren Lindsay (Derek) Bell, Derek Walz, Brittany and Heather Briant, Michael (Kim) and...

Mary Jane Poepl

Mary Jane Poepl

July 7, 2013

Mary Jane Poepl, age 94, of Hastings passed away peacefully on July 7, 2013 in Hastings. She was born “upstairs” in her dad’s general store in Vermillion, MN on September 16, 1918, the eldest of four daughters. Her first eight grades were in a one room school house down the street where her teacher, Angela Deary declared her “smart...

Helen M Bekke

Helen M Bekke

July 7, 2013

Helen M Bekke (nee Eagleton) Age 100, of Minneapolis, born August 25, 1912 in Minneapolis to Arthur and Maria Eagleton passed away July 7, 2013. She is preceded in death by her husband, Harvey L. Bekke; two sisters, Marian and Evelyn, and brother, Arthur. A beloved mother and grandmother, Helen will be dearly missed by her daughter, Alice; son, Douglas...

Rodger D Smith

Rodger D Smith

July 7, 2013

Rodger D. Smith 69, of Minneapolis, born July 8, 1943, died at home on July 7, 2013. Rodger was preceded in death by parents, Arlie and Don Smith; father, Robert Erickson (LaVon); sister, Rolayne (Mike); and half-sister, Robyn. He is survived by his wife, Linda; children: Angel, Billy, Tammie, Jeffrey, Chad (Bon), Cari (Joe), Anji (Gary), and Lisa (Patrick); brother,...

Isaac "Tubby" Lucking

Isaac "Tubby" Lucking

July 5, 2013

Isaac James �Tubby� Lucking, 26 years old, the hometown kid from Vermillion, passed away suddenly on July 5, 2013. Tubby brought out the best in life from the laughter he created on the job site to the smiles he brought to anyone he met. Tubby lived life for adventure, with a �No Regrets� mentality. He was an avid ATV�er,...

Judith Ann Werner

Judith Ann Werner

July 4, 2013

Judith Ann Werner, age 59 of Sauk Rapids, formerly of Hastings died July 4, 2013. Judith was born in Minneapolis on March 1, 1954 to Lawrence and Lorraine (Freiermuth) Werner. She was a 1973 graduate of Hastings High School. Judith was deeply loved and will be greatly missed. She is survived by her parents Lawrence and Lorraine Werner of...

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