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Lucille C. Lau

Lucille C. Lau

February 13, 2013

Lau, Lucille C.

Age 89 of Minneapolis, born January 16, 1924 in Watertown, WI to Reno and Helen Oestreich, passed away Feb. 13, 2013. As a pastor’s wife, Lucille was very active at Faith Ev. Lutheran Church in Minneapolis. She is preceded in death by her son, Joel. Lucille will be dearly missed by her loving husband, Rev. D.W. Lau; sons:...

Helen I. Heesch

Helen I. Heesch

February 11, 2013

Helen I. Heesch, age 78 of Hastings passed peacefully February 11, 2013 at the Regina Medical Center in Hastings, MN after a brave battle with cancer, kidney disease, and other medical conditions. Helen was born November 8, 1934 in Red Wing, MN to Carl and Esther (Lundell) Peterson. She married Thomas Heesch in April of 1955 at Vasa Lutheran...

Gary Helmer Hawkinson

Gary Helmer Hawkinson

February 11, 2013

Hawkinson, Gary H.

Age 67 of Minneapolis, born August 18, 1945 in Minneapolis, to Helmer and Ellen Hawkinson, passed away February 11, 2013. Gary proudly served his country in the U.S.M.C. during Vietnam and also served as Commander for the VFW. He is preceded in death by his wife, Anne. He will be missed by his sister, Marilynn (David)Boorsma; nephews: Mark...

George John Bohlken

George John Bohlken

February 9, 2013

George J. Bohlken, age 83 of Hastings died Saturday, February 9, 2013 at Regina Hospital. George was born January 16, 1930 in Hastings, MN to George and Evelyn (Estlund) Bohlken. He married Darlene Braun in 1950. George worked at the PeaveyFlour Mill in Hastings for 18 years and then at Smead Mfg. until he retired in 1995. George was...

Paul R. Schaffer

Paul R. Schaffer

February 8, 2013

Paul R. Schaffer, age 63 of Miesville, died February 8, 2013 in Red Wing. Paul was born January 25, 1950 in Hastings to Edward and Luella (Rech) Schaffer. He was a 1968 graduate of Hastings High School and had worked over 30 years at Con Agra and had formerly served on the Miesville Fire Department. He was preceded in...

Kyle Ryan Sanders

Kyle Ryan Sanders

February 8, 2013

Kyle Ryan Sanders, age 23, of Hastings died Friday, February 8, 2013. Kyle was born September 30, 1989 in St. Louis Park, MN to Jeff and Sandra (Voorhees) Sanders. He was a 2008 graduate of Hastings High School, attending college and working as a personal care assistant. He loved skate boarding, animals and motorcycle riding. He is survived by...

Kelly C. & Olivia C. Kane

Kelly C. & Olivia C. Kane

February 8, 2013

KANE Kelly Christine, age 36, born March 23, 1976 and Olivia Catherine, age 9 months, born born May 7, 2012

We lost our beloved daughter and granddaughter. We are truly lost. They brought so much joy and happiness not only to our world but to all that knew them. We are blessed to be their family. Dad and mom Bob &...

Marcy M Dawson

Marcy M Dawson

February 6, 2013

DAWSON

Marcy M., age 67, of Lakeville, MN passed away on February 6, 2013. She is preceded in death by her parents, Vernon Buettner and Edith Rood; her son, Troy Chadwick; and her mother and father-in-law, Bud and Eva Dawson. Marcy is survived by her loving husband of 34 years, Terry; her daughter, Candie (Richard) Mathews; 3 granddaughters, Chrystal (Andrew) Jensen,...

Dale Keith Triggs

Dale Keith Triggs

February 5, 2013

Dale Keith Triggs, age 75 died Tuesday, February 5, 2013 in Owatonna, MN. Dale was born August 15, 1937 in Rockwell City, Iowa to George and Gertrude (Gunderson) Triggs. After graduation, Dale served eight years in the Navy as a radio operator. He later worked as an oiler on the ore boats in Northern Minnesota. He was preceded in...

Marion E. Nash

Marion E. Nash

February 5, 2013

Marion E. Nash, age 84, of Hastings died Tuesday, February 5, 2013 at the Augustana Health Care Center in Hastings. Marion was born November 7, 1928 in Delaware, OK to John and Josephine (Whitlock) Sellars. She married Bill Nash on February 14, 1948 in Ponca City, OK. Marion was a former employee with KDWA radio station. She was preceded...

Jewell G. Heutmaker

Jewell G. Heutmaker

February 5, 2013

Jewell Grace (Cox) Heutmaker, an LPN, age 80, of Cottage Grove, passed away February 5, 2013 at Woodland Heights Nursing Home. Jewell was born in Macon, GA on February 22, 1932 to Leburn & Ida Cox. She married Roy A. Heutmaker in 1957, at which time she moved to Minnesota. Jewell is preceded in death by her parents; and...

Lee Edward Erickson

Lee Edward Erickson

February 5, 2013

Lee E. Erickson, age 64 of Hastings died Tuesday, February 5, 2013 at his home. Lee was born April 6, 1948 in St. Paul, MN to Edward M. and Katherine A. (Hodge) Erickson. A 1966 graduate of Hastings High School, he was a wrestler; loved golf and boating on the river. He married Nancy Matz in 1968 and they�ve...

Joann I Mckeen

Joann I Mckeen

February 5, 2013

McKEEN

Joann I., age 94, of Apple Valley, MN, formerly of New Hope, MN passed away on February 5, 2013. She is preceded in death by her husband, Willaim Dale; and her sister, Nellie Shmitka. Joann is survived by her son, Charles (Linda); 2 grandsons, John (Nicole) and Michael; a niece, a nephew and freinds. Interment Sunset Cemetery.

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Carol A. Piotrowski

Carol A. Piotrowski

February 4, 2013

Carol A. Piotrowski

age 86, of Burnsville. Widow of Joseph. Carol was a loving wife and wonderful mother and will be greatly missed by those who knew and loved her. Lifetime member of St. James Episcopal Church on the Parkway and member of choir since age 15. Survived by children, Joe Jr. (Amy), Dotti and Andrew; and numerous friends. Memorial service...

Rose H. Bryant Chilefone~Niven

Rose H. Bryant Chilefone~Niven

February 1, 2013

Bryant, Rose (Chilefone ? Niven),

Age 71 went home to her Lord & Savior Jesus Christ Feb. 1, 2013. Rose is survived by her loving daughter and grandson, Cherie and Radmen Niven; sister, Lorraine Olchefske; brother, Michael Chilefone; nieces & nephews. Visitation 1 PM, Saturday, Feb. 9, 2013 with Home Going Service at 2 PM, Riverside Evangelical Free Church, 3401 Boardman...

Roch James Hannasch

Roch James Hannasch

February 1, 2013

Roch James Hannasch, 49, of Apple Valley, passed away Friday, February 1, 2013, surrounded by his loving family. He was born December 15, 1963 in Carroll, Iowa to Jerome and Joan (nee Wittry) Hannasch. Roch is survived by his wife of 27 years, Lori (nee Dahling) , children Brandon, Gabrielle, Kyle, and Michelle, mother Joan Hannasch, brothers Gerry (Terri) Kraus,...

Florence M. Grant

Florence M. Grant

February 1, 2013

Florence M. Grant

age 81 of Mpls, died peacefully 2/1/13 at home after a courageous 4 year battle with cancer. A special thanks to Fairview Hospital and Hospice and Minnesota Oncology. Survived by loving husband Jim; children, Deb (Mike), Jay and Bill; 6 grandchildren, Nick, Tony (Jaime), Steve (Edina) and Amanda; 6 great-grandchildren, Chase, Brynn, Enver, Hana, Cece and Xander; sister,...

Diana L. Vanvickle

Diana L. Vanvickle

February 1, 2013

Diana VanVickle (Palmer)

Age 63 of Mpls., died Feb. 1, 2013 in Galveston, TX. Lifetime member of Giant Valley American Legion Post #234 and Mpls. Eagle #34. Diana is survived by life long love, William (Bill) Palmer; children, Candice (Tony) Brown and RoseAnne VanVickle; grandchildren, Alexander (Mechelle) Brown and Ashley Brown; sisters, Joey (Al) Schug and Glenna (Rick) Denson; many other...

Kathalena Hope Scott

Kathalena Hope Scott

January 31, 2013

Kathalena Hope Scott, age 57, of Hastings, passed away at home January 31, 2013. She was born in Minneapolis to Adelbert and Lillian Rodewald on December 2, 1955. Kathalena married Charles Scott on September 1, 1979 in New Brighton at the Covenant Church. She was a born again Christian who loved the Lord Jesus Christ and touched many people...

Harold Eugene Machart

Harold Eugene Machart

January 31, 2013

Machart, Harold E. �Hody� Age 83, passed away on 1/31/13 in Hastings, MN formerly of Wauwatosa and Eau Claire, WI. Born 9/28/29 in Loma, ND to Louis and Mary (Gurley) Machart. Survived by son, Brian (Jean) of Lakeville, MN, three grandchildren, Caroline, Ella, and Olivia, sisters Cordy(David) Strand and Bonnie (Leland) Sturlaugson and many nieces and nephews. Preceded in...

Lucille C. Lau

Lucille C. Lau

February 13, 2013

Lau, Lucille C.

Age 89 of Minneapolis, born January 16, 1924 in Watertown, WI to Reno and Helen Oestreich, passed away Feb. 13, 2013. As a pastor’s wife, Lucille was very active at Faith Ev. Lutheran Church in Minneapolis. She is preceded in death by her son, Joel. Lucille will be dearly missed by her loving husband, Rev. D.W. Lau; sons:...

Helen I. Heesch

Helen I. Heesch

February 11, 2013

Helen I. Heesch, age 78 of Hastings passed peacefully February 11, 2013 at the Regina Medical Center in Hastings, MN after a brave battle with cancer, kidney disease, and other medical conditions. Helen was born November 8, 1934 in Red Wing, MN to Carl and Esther (Lundell) Peterson. She married Thomas Heesch in April of 1955 at Vasa Lutheran...

Gary Helmer Hawkinson

Gary Helmer Hawkinson

February 11, 2013

Hawkinson, Gary H.

Age 67 of Minneapolis, born August 18, 1945 in Minneapolis, to Helmer and Ellen Hawkinson, passed away February 11, 2013. Gary proudly served his country in the U.S.M.C. during Vietnam and also served as Commander for the VFW. He is preceded in death by his wife, Anne. He will be missed by his sister, Marilynn (David)Boorsma; nephews: Mark...

George John Bohlken

George John Bohlken

February 9, 2013

George J. Bohlken, age 83 of Hastings died Saturday, February 9, 2013 at Regina Hospital. George was born January 16, 1930 in Hastings, MN to George and Evelyn (Estlund) Bohlken. He married Darlene Braun in 1950. George worked at the PeaveyFlour Mill in Hastings for 18 years and then at Smead Mfg. until he retired in 1995. George was...

Paul R. Schaffer

Paul R. Schaffer

February 8, 2013

Paul R. Schaffer, age 63 of Miesville, died February 8, 2013 in Red Wing. Paul was born January 25, 1950 in Hastings to Edward and Luella (Rech) Schaffer. He was a 1968 graduate of Hastings High School and had worked over 30 years at Con Agra and had formerly served on the Miesville Fire Department. He was preceded in...

Kyle Ryan Sanders

Kyle Ryan Sanders

February 8, 2013

Kyle Ryan Sanders, age 23, of Hastings died Friday, February 8, 2013. Kyle was born September 30, 1989 in St. Louis Park, MN to Jeff and Sandra (Voorhees) Sanders. He was a 2008 graduate of Hastings High School, attending college and working as a personal care assistant. He loved skate boarding, animals and motorcycle riding. He is survived by...

Kelly C. & Olivia C. Kane

Kelly C. & Olivia C. Kane

February 8, 2013

KANE Kelly Christine, age 36, born March 23, 1976 and Olivia Catherine, age 9 months, born born May 7, 2012

We lost our beloved daughter and granddaughter. We are truly lost. They brought so much joy and happiness not only to our world but to all that knew them. We are blessed to be their family. Dad and mom Bob &...

Marcy M Dawson

Marcy M Dawson

February 6, 2013

DAWSON

Marcy M., age 67, of Lakeville, MN passed away on February 6, 2013. She is preceded in death by her parents, Vernon Buettner and Edith Rood; her son, Troy Chadwick; and her mother and father-in-law, Bud and Eva Dawson. Marcy is survived by her loving husband of 34 years, Terry; her daughter, Candie (Richard) Mathews; 3 granddaughters, Chrystal (Andrew) Jensen,...

Dale Keith Triggs

Dale Keith Triggs

February 5, 2013

Dale Keith Triggs, age 75 died Tuesday, February 5, 2013 in Owatonna, MN. Dale was born August 15, 1937 in Rockwell City, Iowa to George and Gertrude (Gunderson) Triggs. After graduation, Dale served eight years in the Navy as a radio operator. He later worked as an oiler on the ore boats in Northern Minnesota. He was preceded in...

Marion E. Nash

Marion E. Nash

February 5, 2013

Marion E. Nash, age 84, of Hastings died Tuesday, February 5, 2013 at the Augustana Health Care Center in Hastings. Marion was born November 7, 1928 in Delaware, OK to John and Josephine (Whitlock) Sellars. She married Bill Nash on February 14, 1948 in Ponca City, OK. Marion was a former employee with KDWA radio station. She was preceded...

Jewell G. Heutmaker

Jewell G. Heutmaker

February 5, 2013

Jewell Grace (Cox) Heutmaker, an LPN, age 80, of Cottage Grove, passed away February 5, 2013 at Woodland Heights Nursing Home. Jewell was born in Macon, GA on February 22, 1932 to Leburn & Ida Cox. She married Roy A. Heutmaker in 1957, at which time she moved to Minnesota. Jewell is preceded in death by her parents; and...

Lee Edward Erickson

Lee Edward Erickson

February 5, 2013

Lee E. Erickson, age 64 of Hastings died Tuesday, February 5, 2013 at his home. Lee was born April 6, 1948 in St. Paul, MN to Edward M. and Katherine A. (Hodge) Erickson. A 1966 graduate of Hastings High School, he was a wrestler; loved golf and boating on the river. He married Nancy Matz in 1968 and they�ve...

Joann I Mckeen

Joann I Mckeen

February 5, 2013

McKEEN

Joann I., age 94, of Apple Valley, MN, formerly of New Hope, MN passed away on February 5, 2013. She is preceded in death by her husband, Willaim Dale; and her sister, Nellie Shmitka. Joann is survived by her son, Charles (Linda); 2 grandsons, John (Nicole) and Michael; a niece, a nephew and freinds. Interment Sunset Cemetery.

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Carol A. Piotrowski

Carol A. Piotrowski

February 4, 2013

Carol A. Piotrowski

age 86, of Burnsville. Widow of Joseph. Carol was a loving wife and wonderful mother and will be greatly missed by those who knew and loved her. Lifetime member of St. James Episcopal Church on the Parkway and member of choir since age 15. Survived by children, Joe Jr. (Amy), Dotti and Andrew; and numerous friends. Memorial service...

Rose H. Bryant Chilefone~Niven

Rose H. Bryant Chilefone~Niven

February 1, 2013

Bryant, Rose (Chilefone ? Niven),

Age 71 went home to her Lord & Savior Jesus Christ Feb. 1, 2013. Rose is survived by her loving daughter and grandson, Cherie and Radmen Niven; sister, Lorraine Olchefske; brother, Michael Chilefone; nieces & nephews. Visitation 1 PM, Saturday, Feb. 9, 2013 with Home Going Service at 2 PM, Riverside Evangelical Free Church, 3401 Boardman...

Roch James Hannasch

Roch James Hannasch

February 1, 2013

Roch James Hannasch, 49, of Apple Valley, passed away Friday, February 1, 2013, surrounded by his loving family. He was born December 15, 1963 in Carroll, Iowa to Jerome and Joan (nee Wittry) Hannasch. Roch is survived by his wife of 27 years, Lori (nee Dahling) , children Brandon, Gabrielle, Kyle, and Michelle, mother Joan Hannasch, brothers Gerry (Terri) Kraus,...

Florence M. Grant

Florence M. Grant

February 1, 2013

Florence M. Grant

age 81 of Mpls, died peacefully 2/1/13 at home after a courageous 4 year battle with cancer. A special thanks to Fairview Hospital and Hospice and Minnesota Oncology. Survived by loving husband Jim; children, Deb (Mike), Jay and Bill; 6 grandchildren, Nick, Tony (Jaime), Steve (Edina) and Amanda; 6 great-grandchildren, Chase, Brynn, Enver, Hana, Cece and Xander; sister,...

Diana L. Vanvickle

Diana L. Vanvickle

February 1, 2013

Diana VanVickle (Palmer)

Age 63 of Mpls., died Feb. 1, 2013 in Galveston, TX. Lifetime member of Giant Valley American Legion Post #234 and Mpls. Eagle #34. Diana is survived by life long love, William (Bill) Palmer; children, Candice (Tony) Brown and RoseAnne VanVickle; grandchildren, Alexander (Mechelle) Brown and Ashley Brown; sisters, Joey (Al) Schug and Glenna (Rick) Denson; many other...

Kathalena Hope Scott

Kathalena Hope Scott

January 31, 2013

Kathalena Hope Scott, age 57, of Hastings, passed away at home January 31, 2013. She was born in Minneapolis to Adelbert and Lillian Rodewald on December 2, 1955. Kathalena married Charles Scott on September 1, 1979 in New Brighton at the Covenant Church. She was a born again Christian who loved the Lord Jesus Christ and touched many people...

Harold Eugene Machart

Harold Eugene Machart

January 31, 2013

Machart, Harold E. �Hody� Age 83, passed away on 1/31/13 in Hastings, MN formerly of Wauwatosa and Eau Claire, WI. Born 9/28/29 in Loma, ND to Louis and Mary (Gurley) Machart. Survived by son, Brian (Jean) of Lakeville, MN, three grandchildren, Caroline, Ella, and Olivia, sisters Cordy(David) Strand and Bonnie (Leland) Sturlaugson and many nieces and nephews. Preceded in...

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