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Rita Marie Adamson

Rita Marie Adamson

February 25, 2013

Rita Marie Adamson, 88, of Apple Valley, passed away Monday surrounded by her loving family. She was born October 9, 1924 in Chicopee Falls, Mass. to Harold Edward and Alexandrene (nee Theerian) Browne. Rita served her country in the United States Army during the Korean War, and her family as a totally loving and involved mother. Her high energy, gift...

Belle Ruth Banaszewski

Belle Ruth Banaszewski

February 22, 2013

Preceded in death by her husband John, and son Jim. Survived by her children John (Arla), Linda Banaszewski, Peggy (Jim) Bohn, Mark, Lisa Widman; 10 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; and many nieces, nephews, other family, and friends. The family would like to thank Trinity Care Center and Ruths dear friend Kathy Marie for their loving care. Memorial Mass 11am Thursday,...

David L. Williams

David L. Williams

February 22, 2013

Williams, David L. Age 67 of South Mpls., born Jan. 28, 1946 in Denver, CO to Rev. William & Annabelle Williams, passed away peacefully at home Feb. 22, 2013. David served in the U.S Navy during Vietnam. He will be dearly missed by his wife of 43 years, Sharon; sons, Chris and Andrew; grandsons, Alex and Jessee; siblings: Wynne (Margaret),...

Elaine P. Ellsworth

Elaine P. Ellsworth

February 21, 2013

Elaine P. Ellsworth, age 84, of St. Paul, passed away at White Pines Assisted Living in Cottage Grove on Feb. 21, 2013.A graveside service will be held at Fort Snelling National Cemetery on Monday (2/25) at 10:30 a.m.

Marvel M. Johnson

Marvel M. Johnson

February 19, 2013

Marvel M. Johnson, age 98 of Hastings passed away Tuesday, February 19, 2013 at Regina Nursing Home. Marvel was born October 18, 1914 in Boxelder, MT to Earl and Lena (Nelson) Keene. She married Harlo Johnson in February of 1937. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband Harlo; daughter Norma Jeanne Gaines; son-in-law David Gaines; and two...

Lucy M. Ryan

Lucy M. Ryan

February 19, 2013

Lucy M. Ryan, age 79, of Hastings passed away February 19, 2013 at United Hospital in St. Paul. She was born in Seymour, MO to William and Mabel Bollinger on July 22, 1933. She married Gene Ryan in Marshfield, MO on June 13, 1953. Lucy worked for many years in the dental office with Drs. Thibodeau and Conway, and...

Lorraine D. Cater

Lorraine D. Cater

February 16, 2013

Lorraine D. Cater, age 91 of Hastings died February 16, 2013 at the Regina Nursing Home. Lorraine was born November 12, 1921 in Denmark Township to Ferdinand �Fred� and Ruth (Poore) Pechacek. She married Robert E. Cater on November 26, 1938 in Hastings and had retired from 3M. She was a longtime member of Hastings United Methodist Church and...

Richard Henry Rendahl

Richard Henry Rendahl

February 16, 2013

Richard H.Rendahl, age 84, died on Saturday, Feb. 16. Preceded in death by wife Dorothy. Survived by four daughters: Diane Keller (Rand), Susan Pilcher (Virgil), Merry Rendahl (David), and Carol Rendahl; five grandchildren: Anthony Keller, Denise Carr (Mike), Aaron Pilcher (Lauren), Alex Keller, Kristalyn Morris (Nick); and six great-grandchildren. Service Wednesday, Feb. 20 at 11 am, Richfield United Methodist Church,...

Louis T. Stumpf

Louis T. Stumpf

February 16, 2013

Louis T. Stumpf

Age 84 of Mpls., passed away February 16, 2013. Preceded in death by parents, 1 brother and 4 sisters. Survived by loving wife, Helen; daughter, Debbie (Chris) Walzel; grandson, Jason Perron. Mass of Christian Burial Saturday 11 AM at Church of St. Albert the Great, 29th St. and 32nd Ave. S., Mpls. Visitation Friday 4-7 PM at Henry...

Patricia M. Cooper

Patricia M. Cooper

February 16, 2013

Patricia M. Cooper

Age 62, of Mpls. Preceded in death by son, Michael; parents; brothers, Russell and James; grandmother, Sannie Cook. Survived by loving husband, Joe; sons, Joseph (Samantha) and Brian; daughter, Chris (Mark) Beaufeaux; grandchildren, Owen, Maggie, Destiny, Alexia, and Kaylee; brother, Bill; nephew, Randy; many family and friends. Visitation Thursday, 4-7 PM, at Henry W. Anderson Mortuary, 3640 23rd...

Roberta K. Schuster

Roberta K. Schuster

February 15, 2013

Roberta K. Schuster, age 71, of Afton, MN died Friday, February 15, 2013 at home. She was born December 9, 1941 in Two Harbors, MN to Wallace and Alice (Hanson) Johnson. She married Robert Schuster August 13, 1992 in Afton. She was a retired office manager in a medical office.Roberta is survived by her husband Robert, daughters Debbie (Kevin)...

Richard Colwell

Richard Colwell

February 15, 2013

Colwell,Richard “Dick” Colwell, age 87, of Hastings, passed away at United Hospital on Feb. 15, 2013. He was born in Franklin, MN on Feb. 14, 1926 to Ed and Lou Colwell. Dick married Shirley Smith on June 17, 1950 in Springfield, MN.He was preceded in death by parents; brothers, George; John and Bob Colwell; daughter in law, Sally Colwell;...

Marty Caneff

Marty Caneff

February 14, 2013

Marty J. Caneff, age 43, of Hastings, passed away at home on February 14, 2013 surrounded by his family and friends. He was born on the K.I. Sawyer Air Force Base in Michigan on May 17, 1969 to Ron and Vicki Caneff. He married Margie Eischen in Hastings at SEAS on May 1, 1993. Marty loved to play and...

Magne Larsen

Magne Larsen

February 14, 2013

Larsen, Magne age 92, of Minneapolis. Born in Namsos, Norway. Preceded in death by twin brother, Harold. 70 year member of MN Newspaper & Typographical Union. Survived by cousin, Shirley Heurung; and niece, Anna Marie Mackay. Funeral service Thursday 11 AM, Henry W. Anderson Mortuary, 3640 23rd Ave. S., with visitation one hour before service. Memorials to Bethel Evangelical Lutheran...

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...

Rita Marie Adamson

Rita Marie Adamson

February 25, 2013

Rita Marie Adamson, 88, of Apple Valley, passed away Monday surrounded by her loving family. She was born October 9, 1924 in Chicopee Falls, Mass. to Harold Edward and Alexandrene (nee Theerian) Browne. Rita served her country in the United States Army during the Korean War, and her family as a totally loving and involved mother. Her high energy, gift...

Belle Ruth Banaszewski

Belle Ruth Banaszewski

February 22, 2013

Preceded in death by her husband John, and son Jim. Survived by her children John (Arla), Linda Banaszewski, Peggy (Jim) Bohn, Mark, Lisa Widman; 10 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; and many nieces, nephews, other family, and friends. The family would like to thank Trinity Care Center and Ruths dear friend Kathy Marie for their loving care. Memorial Mass 11am Thursday,...

David L. Williams

David L. Williams

February 22, 2013

Williams, David L. Age 67 of South Mpls., born Jan. 28, 1946 in Denver, CO to Rev. William & Annabelle Williams, passed away peacefully at home Feb. 22, 2013. David served in the U.S Navy during Vietnam. He will be dearly missed by his wife of 43 years, Sharon; sons, Chris and Andrew; grandsons, Alex and Jessee; siblings: Wynne (Margaret),...

Elaine P. Ellsworth

Elaine P. Ellsworth

February 21, 2013

Elaine P. Ellsworth, age 84, of St. Paul, passed away at White Pines Assisted Living in Cottage Grove on Feb. 21, 2013.A graveside service will be held at Fort Snelling National Cemetery on Monday (2/25) at 10:30 a.m.

Marvel M. Johnson

Marvel M. Johnson

February 19, 2013

Marvel M. Johnson, age 98 of Hastings passed away Tuesday, February 19, 2013 at Regina Nursing Home. Marvel was born October 18, 1914 in Boxelder, MT to Earl and Lena (Nelson) Keene. She married Harlo Johnson in February of 1937. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband Harlo; daughter Norma Jeanne Gaines; son-in-law David Gaines; and two...

Lucy M. Ryan

Lucy M. Ryan

February 19, 2013

Lucy M. Ryan, age 79, of Hastings passed away February 19, 2013 at United Hospital in St. Paul. She was born in Seymour, MO to William and Mabel Bollinger on July 22, 1933. She married Gene Ryan in Marshfield, MO on June 13, 1953. Lucy worked for many years in the dental office with Drs. Thibodeau and Conway, and...

Lorraine D. Cater

Lorraine D. Cater

February 16, 2013

Lorraine D. Cater, age 91 of Hastings died February 16, 2013 at the Regina Nursing Home. Lorraine was born November 12, 1921 in Denmark Township to Ferdinand �Fred� and Ruth (Poore) Pechacek. She married Robert E. Cater on November 26, 1938 in Hastings and had retired from 3M. She was a longtime member of Hastings United Methodist Church and...

Richard Henry Rendahl

Richard Henry Rendahl

February 16, 2013

Richard H.Rendahl, age 84, died on Saturday, Feb. 16. Preceded in death by wife Dorothy. Survived by four daughters: Diane Keller (Rand), Susan Pilcher (Virgil), Merry Rendahl (David), and Carol Rendahl; five grandchildren: Anthony Keller, Denise Carr (Mike), Aaron Pilcher (Lauren), Alex Keller, Kristalyn Morris (Nick); and six great-grandchildren. Service Wednesday, Feb. 20 at 11 am, Richfield United Methodist Church,...

Louis T. Stumpf

Louis T. Stumpf

February 16, 2013

Louis T. Stumpf

Age 84 of Mpls., passed away February 16, 2013. Preceded in death by parents, 1 brother and 4 sisters. Survived by loving wife, Helen; daughter, Debbie (Chris) Walzel; grandson, Jason Perron. Mass of Christian Burial Saturday 11 AM at Church of St. Albert the Great, 29th St. and 32nd Ave. S., Mpls. Visitation Friday 4-7 PM at Henry...

Patricia M. Cooper

Patricia M. Cooper

February 16, 2013

Patricia M. Cooper

Age 62, of Mpls. Preceded in death by son, Michael; parents; brothers, Russell and James; grandmother, Sannie Cook. Survived by loving husband, Joe; sons, Joseph (Samantha) and Brian; daughter, Chris (Mark) Beaufeaux; grandchildren, Owen, Maggie, Destiny, Alexia, and Kaylee; brother, Bill; nephew, Randy; many family and friends. Visitation Thursday, 4-7 PM, at Henry W. Anderson Mortuary, 3640 23rd...

Roberta K. Schuster

Roberta K. Schuster

February 15, 2013

Roberta K. Schuster, age 71, of Afton, MN died Friday, February 15, 2013 at home. She was born December 9, 1941 in Two Harbors, MN to Wallace and Alice (Hanson) Johnson. She married Robert Schuster August 13, 1992 in Afton. She was a retired office manager in a medical office.Roberta is survived by her husband Robert, daughters Debbie (Kevin)...

Richard Colwell

Richard Colwell

February 15, 2013

Colwell,Richard “Dick” Colwell, age 87, of Hastings, passed away at United Hospital on Feb. 15, 2013. He was born in Franklin, MN on Feb. 14, 1926 to Ed and Lou Colwell. Dick married Shirley Smith on June 17, 1950 in Springfield, MN.He was preceded in death by parents; brothers, George; John and Bob Colwell; daughter in law, Sally Colwell;...

Marty Caneff

Marty Caneff

February 14, 2013

Marty J. Caneff, age 43, of Hastings, passed away at home on February 14, 2013 surrounded by his family and friends. He was born on the K.I. Sawyer Air Force Base in Michigan on May 17, 1969 to Ron and Vicki Caneff. He married Margie Eischen in Hastings at SEAS on May 1, 1993. Marty loved to play and...

Magne Larsen

Magne Larsen

February 14, 2013

Larsen, Magne age 92, of Minneapolis. Born in Namsos, Norway. Preceded in death by twin brother, Harold. 70 year member of MN Newspaper & Typographical Union. Survived by cousin, Shirley Heurung; and niece, Anna Marie Mackay. Funeral service Thursday 11 AM, Henry W. Anderson Mortuary, 3640 23rd Ave. S., with visitation one hour before service. Memorials to Bethel Evangelical Lutheran...

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...

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