July 30, 2024

Sidney W. Bell, 38, of Cottage Grove, Minnesota, passed away on Tuesday, July 30, 2024, at Abbott Northwestern Hospital, after a brave battle with rejection complications from a heart transplant that he underwent at the age of 31.

Born on May 3, 1986, in Rochester, MN, to Sidney and Kimberly (Knudson) Bell. He...

July 30, 2024

Donald L. Kuhl Age 81 of Rosemount, born May 17, 1943 in Minneapolis to Lawrence and Ruth Kuhl, passed away peacefully with his family at his side July 30 2024. He is preceded in death by his daughter Michelle; sisters, Mary (Bill) Tantzen and Barbara Thoraldson and niece, Jeanne de los Reyes. Don will be dearly missed by his loving...

July 28, 2024

Heather Mary Miller, age 49, of Hastings, MN passed away peacefully at her home on July 28th, 2024 surrounded by her loving family.

Heather was born on December 15th, 1974 in Fridley, MN. Her childhood in the Roseville area was filled with friends, fun, and laughter. Heather was a respected leader in the multi-family housing...

July 26, 2024

Gloria Jean Kavitz, age 81, of Hastings, passed away peacefully at United Hospital on Friday, July 26, 2024.

Born on May 10, 1943, in Hastings, MN, to Sylvester and Gertrude (Zeien) Girgen, Gloria married the love of her life, Ronald A. Kavitz, on May 2, 1964. They shared 27 years of happiness before his passing...

July 23, 2024

Sweet little soul, Jack “Jackie” Harold Steinmetz, joined his heavenly Father and Savior on July 23, 2024. “Fearfully and wonderfully made,” Jack was born December 30, 2023 (Psalm 139:14 ESV). Prematurity did not stop Jack from popping open his curious eyes to look at his mama, just minutes after his birth when she first greeted him.  Much loved, Jack spent...

July 20, 2024

Marlys A. Millner, age 77 of Hastings, died suddenly but peacefully at home on Saturday afternoon, July 20, 2024.

Marlys Ann Millner was born May 19, 1947, in Brooks, MN, to Ernest and Noella (Derosier) Delorme. She was raised in Thief River Falls, MN, graduating from Thief River Falls Lincoln High School in 1965. Marlys...

July 19, 2024

Willard “Whip” Whipple, age 92, passed away on July 19, 2024 at United Hospital in St. Paul, MN, after a brief illness.

Whip was born on June 14, 1932, in Mission, SD. As a young man, Whip served proudly in the United States Army, including his time guarding the U.S. embassy in Japan. He worked...

July 19, 2024

There will be no more beating on shower curtain poles! The broom had been retired! Martha Mary Sofio of Hastings passed away on July 19. The cause of her death was trying to live too long. Born July 14, 1938 she grew up in Bayonne and Westfield NJ. She married and in 1960 and moved with her new husband,...

July 17, 2024

Bjorkstrand, Violet “Vi” Frances

Age 83 of Minneapolis, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family and holding her husband, Wally’s hand. Preceded in death by her mother, Alice; father, Ed; sister, Bonnie; brothers, Robert and Jimmy; and daughter-in-law, Beth. Survived by her loving husband of 66 years, Wally; sons, Perry, Tim, Dan (Jeanne), Matt (Kathy), Wally (Rolando), and Jon...

July 16, 2024

Marilyn Rae Bauerfeld, age 88, of Hastings, formerly of West St. Paul and Englewood, FL, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on July 16, 2024.

Born August 6, 1935 in Hibbing, MN to Howard and Jennie (Terhark) Manlove. Marilyn grew up with two sisters and three brothers. She was a talented floral designer for 40...

July 16, 2024

Jones, Howard Jr. “Jay”

Age 81 of Prior Lake, passed away peacefully on July 16, 2024. Preceded in death by his grandson, Zachary; parents, Howard Sr. & Frances; and brother, Rev. David. Survived by his loving wife of 46 years, Pat; children, Howard III (Patty), Christopher, Brian (Lisa), Wendy (Doug) List, Jennifer (Kent) Flannery, and Kelly; 16 grandchildren; 7 great-grandchildren and...

July 14, 2024

Barbara Ann Trone (Zerfahs), resident of Hastings, MN, passed away peacefully in her sleep on July 14, 2024 at the age of 78, transitioning from this life to the next with serenity and grace.

Barb is survived by her daughters, Susanne and Jeanne Trone; her granddaughters, Juliana and Jacinda Ruiz; and her sister, Katherine Zerfahs....

July 11, 2024

Lowell Brian Northrup, 67, passed away July 11, 2024, in Red Wing, MN after a short illness.

Lowell was born in Winona, MN and grew up in Decorah, IA. In the summer of 1971, Lowell’s family moved to New Hampton, Iowa where Lowell graduated with the Class of 1978. They then moved to Hastings, MN...

July 11, 2024

Jon O. Johnson, aged 89, of Hastings, passed away peacefully on Thursday, July 11, 2024, at his home surrounded by his loving family.

He was born on June 23, 1935, in Fulda, MN, to Eddie and Inga (Gilbertson) Johnson. Jon's early years were spent in Mankato. He worked at the family mink ranch during his...

July 11, 2024

James Carl Krause, a loving husband, father, and proud veteran, passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by family on July 11th, 2024, at the age of 72.

Born in Aurora, Illinois on December 20, 1951, Jim was the son of Charles Wood Krause and Jerry Lee Shank. He grew up in Kentucky, attending Bourbon County High School and graduating from...

July 10, 2024

Betty J. Parker

Age 90 of S. Mpls., born in Le Sueur, MN to Ralph & Martha Buzik, passed away peacefully on July 10, 2024.  Preceded in death by husband, Henry “Hank”’; children, Callie Sue and Michael; brother, Floyd and sister, Fern Reinitz.  Betty is survived by daughter, Tammy (Robert) Distad; and grandson, Daniel.  She was a Nurse’s Aide at Abbott...

July 10, 2024

Patrick R. Montag

Patrick R. Montag, 95, of Apple Valley, MN, passed away Wednesday, July 10, 2024, in his residence at Ecumen Seasons in Apple Valley, MN. He was born Aug. 21, 1928, in West Bend, Iowa, to Adolf “Sam” Montag and Lauretta (Brodigan) Montag. He grew up in rural Whittemore, where he graduated from Presentation Academy. After graduation, he attended...

July 9, 2024

Hazel Johnson, age 87, died suddenly on July 9th, 2024. Hazel was born to Earl and Sarah Carpenter and grew up in the Isle, MN area. Hazel was one of eight children in the Carpenter family. She graduated from Isle High School in 1955.

Hazel had two daughters, DeDe and Niecy. She gave her all...

July 8, 2024

David R. Anderson, age 93, passed away peacefully on July 8, 2024 at his home in Hastings.

David grew up on Spirit Lake in Menagha, Minnesota. He served in the Navy for four years and then moved to North Dakota to attend engineering school. He met his wife, Lorelie Kissling and were married on January...

June 30, 2024

Darlene Mae Nagle crossed over the rainbow bridge on Sunday, June 30, 2024, surrounded by her family. Known to most as Dolly, she was loved by all who knew her and was a kind and caring soul having worked many years as a CNA in nursing homes.

Dolly was born on May 28, 1938, to...