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Elisabeth A. Hanke

Elisabeth A. Hanke

January 6, 2013

Elisabeth A. Hanke

Age 85 of Apple Valley, formerly of Bloomington, passed away peacefully on January 6, 2013. Preceded in death by her husband, Kenneth and 2 brothers. Survived by her children, Lauren (David) Lown and Jeffrey (Linda); 3 grandchildren, Joshua, Nicholas and Elisabeth; 1 great-grandson, Tristin; 2 sisters, Dorothy Bentrup and Marion (Waldo) Schlipp; brother, Jerry (Harriet) Buelow; nieces, nephews...

Gene A. Braaten

Gene A. Braaten

January 5, 2013

Braaten, Gene A., of Rosemount, passed away peacefully on Jan. 5, 2013. He is preceded in death by his daughter, Kimberly; sister, Marilyn; and his parents, Palmer and Margaret. Gene is survived by his loving wife of 33 years, Linda; daughters, Gina and Annette; 6 grandchildren; 12 siblings; and Ezzy the yorkie; close family and friends. Gene was an active...

Glen D. Snyder

Glen D. Snyder

January 4, 2013

Glen D. Snyder, age 77, of Hastings died Friday, January 4, 2013 at his home following a lengthy illness. Glen was born January 21, 1935 in Hastings to Nicholas and Hazel (Foster) Snyder. He worked for over 50 years at H.D. Hudson Manufacturing in Hastings, retiring in 2000. He married Monica Reinardy January 13, 1962 at St. Boniface Church...

Timothy P. Recer

Timothy P. Recer

January 4, 2013

Timothy P. Recer, age 67, of Hackensack, formerly of Hastings, passed away January 4, 2013. He was born in Oklahoma City, OK on November 28, 1945 to Fred and Florence Recer. He retired from Lockeed Martin after more than 40 years of employment.Tim is preceded in death by his parents. He is survived by Joyce and sons, Charlie (Shelly)...

Louis J. Ellis

Louis J. Ellis

January 4, 2013

Ellis, Louis J., age 95, of Minneapolis, passed away January 4, 2013 at home. Preceded in death by his wife, Vivian. Survived by sons, Dennis and Lee (Sheila); granddaughter, Kortney (Jason); great-granddaughter, Rylie; nephew, Gary (Joyce); sisters-in-law, Rosella and Marilyn; many nieces & nephews. Service Wed., 1 PM, Henry W. Anderson Mortuary, 3640 23rd Ave. S., Mpls. Visitation 1 hour...

Andrew John Steinke

Andrew John Steinke

January 1, 2013

Andrew John Steinke, age 21, of Prescott, WI died January 1, 2013. Andrew was born February 7, 1991 in Hastings and had worked as a laborer in the construction field. Andrew is survived by his father Bruce Steinke of Hastings; mother Stephanie Robinson (Gary) of Bruno, MN; sister Jill Steinke, brother Bruce Steinke Jr., sister Heidi Steinke, brother Sam...

Sonia Ingeborg Johnston

Sonia Ingeborg Johnston

January 1, 2013

Our beautiful wife & mother, of Richfield, passed into the presence of God on Tuesday, January 1, 2013 at the age of 94, surrounded by her loving family. Sonia will be remembered by her family and friends as a warm, loving, gracious, giving woman with an incredible servant’s heart. Most of all, her beloved family always came first and was...

Arlene Lucille Kuss

Arlene Lucille Kuss

January 1, 2013

Arlene Lucille Kuss, 81, of Bloomington, passed away Tuesday. She was born September 15, 1931 in Antigo, Wisconsin to Theodore and Lucille Benson. Arlene is survived by her son, Nathan Farley, brothers Richard and Reverend Kenneth (Ruth) Benson, sister-in-law Dolores Benson, and their families. She was preceded in death by her brother, Gerald Benson, and sister-in-law Marion Benson. Visitation will...

H. Dorothy Braaten

H. Dorothy Braaten

January 1, 2013

H. Dorothy Braaten, Age 91 of Mpls., born June 17, 1921 in Amery, WI, passed away Jan. 1, 2013. Preceded in death by her husband, Howard and son, John. Will be deeply missed by her daughters: Kristine (Robert) Ruminsky, Mary (Ralph) Peterson and Joanne (Greg) Pratt; daughter-in-law, Laureen Braaten; 10 grandchildren; 5 great-grandchildren; sister, Phyllis (Glenn) Hindal. She was actively...

Morris H. Folson

Morris H. Folson

December 29, 2012

Morris Henry Folson, age 76, of Minneapolis, formerly of Hastings, passed away at the Minnesota Veteran's Home on December 29, 2012. He was born on the Pineridge Reservation in South Dakota on May 27, 1936 to Frank and Evangeline Folson.Graveside Service at Fort Snelling National Cemetery will be held on Monday (1/7) at 10:30a.m. in assembly area #5.

Alan W. Leipnitz

Alan W. Leipnitz

December 29, 2012

LEIPNITZ

Alan W., age 73, of Prior Lake, died December 29, 2012, at St. Mary’s Hospital in Rochester, MN. from complications following heart surgery. He is survived by his spouse of 53 years, Judith Meltz Leipnitz; sons, Mark (Shanna) Leipnitz, Andrew (Blanca) Leipnitz, and Matthew (Darcie) Leipnitz; grandchildren, Maxwell, Laura, John, Heather, Parker, Sarah and Noah Leipnitz; sister, Alyce (Robert) Sedore;...

Ronald Lee Cain

Ronald Lee Cain

December 28, 2012

Ronald Lee Cain was born in Anchorage, Alaska on March 15, 1971 and was shortly thereafter adopted by Gary and Jean Cain, whose residence was at the Naval Air Station in Kodiak, AK. He attended kindergarten through second grade in Chula Vista, California. His father was transferred to Moffitt Field in Sunnyvale, California. Ron attended third grade at Evergreen District,...

Gaspar "Gep" Cusumano

Gaspar "Gep" Cusumano

December 27, 2012

GASPAR VINCENZO CUSUMANO Gaspar �Gep� Cusumano, age 89 of Hastings died December 27, 2012 at the Augustana Health Care Center. Gaspar was born in Brooklyn, NY on December 7, 1923 to Calogero and Rosa (Pennino) Cusumano. He married Lee in 1947 in New York. �Gep� was a chef for most of his life. He also loved working for the...

Arlene F Dewolf

Arlene F Dewolf

December 27, 2012

DeWOLF

Arlene F., age 86, of Apple Valley, formerly of St. Paul passed away peacefully on December 27, 2012. She is preceded in death by her husband, Robert and 2 brothers, Elmer and Clary Toensing. Arlene is survived by her 2 children, Debby (Forest) Hindley and Wayne (Linda) DeWolf; 4 grandchildren, Ryan, Shannon (Sam) Barbaro, Taryn and Monique Indykiewicz; a great-granddaughter,...

Bernice Helen Nisja

Bernice Helen Nisja

December 25, 2012

Bernice H. Nisja Age 95 of Minneapolis, born June 27, 1917 in Cass Lake, MN passed away Christmas Day, 2012. Bernice worked in nursing at four area hospitals, including Eitel Hospital, across from Loring Park, where she enjoyed caring for women and their newborns in the maternity ward. She worked for 25 years at Dayton’s in downtown Mpls. In addition,...

Joan R. Lindahl

Joan R. Lindahl

December 24, 2012

Joan R. Lindahl age 80, of Hastings, passed away December 24, 2012. She was born in Alexandria on July 3, 1932 to Robert and Helen Ogren.She is preceded in death by her parents and her infant brother. She is survived by her children, Rick (Terri) Lindahl; Patty Schmidt; and Mary Jo LaBorde; her grandchildren, Caryn; Corey; Tessa (Nate); Sarah...

Andrew J. Bauer

Andrew J. Bauer

December 24, 2012

Andrew J. Bauer, age 88 of Hager City, WI died December 24, 2012 at his residence. Andrew was born March 13, 1924 in Marshan Township, MN to Ferdinand �Fred� and Anna (Meier) Bauer. He was engaged in farming most of his life. He was preceded in death by his parents; sisters Rosa �Rose� (Philip) Becker and Margaret Bauer; brothers...

Stephen Chris Wenzel

Stephen Chris Wenzel

December 24, 2012

Stephen Chris Wenzel, 60, of Rosemount, passed away Monday surrounded by his loving family. He was born September 25, 1952 in Winona, Minnesota to Christian and Salomea (nee Galewski) Wenzel. Stephen is survived by his wife Lori, daughters Sara and Emma, sister Rosalyn Kump, brother Allan (Jeanette) Wenzel, Lori’s cousin Sonja Kunce, and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded...

Ruth H Perkl

Ruth H Perkl

December 23, 2012

Ruth H. Perkl, age 78, of Edina, passed away peacefully December 23, 2012. She was born August 30, 1934 to John and Helen Whaley in Morehead, MN. She was preceded in death by her husband, Gerald L. Perkl; and son, James Christopher Perkl. Ruth is survived by her son, Father James M. Perkl; sister, Beverly Hurley; dear friend, Larry...

Marjorie Mae Anderson

Marjorie Mae Anderson

December 23, 2012

Anderson, Marjorie M. Age 87, of Minneapolis, born June 13, 1925 near Hillman, MN, passed away Dec. 23, 2012. She is preceded in death by her husband, Clarence. Marjorie will be dearly missed by her children: Cheryl Iverson, Bruce (Lois), Dean, Rick, and Doreen (Lyle) Peterson; grandchildren: Julie and friend, Mindy, Jenny (Chad), Jason, Christine (Salomon) and Dan; great- grandchildren:...

Elisabeth A. Hanke

Elisabeth A. Hanke

January 6, 2013

Elisabeth A. Hanke

Age 85 of Apple Valley, formerly of Bloomington, passed away peacefully on January 6, 2013. Preceded in death by her husband, Kenneth and 2 brothers. Survived by her children, Lauren (David) Lown and Jeffrey (Linda); 3 grandchildren, Joshua, Nicholas and Elisabeth; 1 great-grandson, Tristin; 2 sisters, Dorothy Bentrup and Marion (Waldo) Schlipp; brother, Jerry (Harriet) Buelow; nieces, nephews...

Gene A. Braaten

Gene A. Braaten

January 5, 2013

Braaten, Gene A., of Rosemount, passed away peacefully on Jan. 5, 2013. He is preceded in death by his daughter, Kimberly; sister, Marilyn; and his parents, Palmer and Margaret. Gene is survived by his loving wife of 33 years, Linda; daughters, Gina and Annette; 6 grandchildren; 12 siblings; and Ezzy the yorkie; close family and friends. Gene was an active...

Glen D. Snyder

Glen D. Snyder

January 4, 2013

Glen D. Snyder, age 77, of Hastings died Friday, January 4, 2013 at his home following a lengthy illness. Glen was born January 21, 1935 in Hastings to Nicholas and Hazel (Foster) Snyder. He worked for over 50 years at H.D. Hudson Manufacturing in Hastings, retiring in 2000. He married Monica Reinardy January 13, 1962 at St. Boniface Church...

Timothy P. Recer

Timothy P. Recer

January 4, 2013

Timothy P. Recer, age 67, of Hackensack, formerly of Hastings, passed away January 4, 2013. He was born in Oklahoma City, OK on November 28, 1945 to Fred and Florence Recer. He retired from Lockeed Martin after more than 40 years of employment.Tim is preceded in death by his parents. He is survived by Joyce and sons, Charlie (Shelly)...

Louis J. Ellis

Louis J. Ellis

January 4, 2013

Ellis, Louis J., age 95, of Minneapolis, passed away January 4, 2013 at home. Preceded in death by his wife, Vivian. Survived by sons, Dennis and Lee (Sheila); granddaughter, Kortney (Jason); great-granddaughter, Rylie; nephew, Gary (Joyce); sisters-in-law, Rosella and Marilyn; many nieces & nephews. Service Wed., 1 PM, Henry W. Anderson Mortuary, 3640 23rd Ave. S., Mpls. Visitation 1 hour...

Andrew John Steinke

Andrew John Steinke

January 1, 2013

Andrew John Steinke, age 21, of Prescott, WI died January 1, 2013. Andrew was born February 7, 1991 in Hastings and had worked as a laborer in the construction field. Andrew is survived by his father Bruce Steinke of Hastings; mother Stephanie Robinson (Gary) of Bruno, MN; sister Jill Steinke, brother Bruce Steinke Jr., sister Heidi Steinke, brother Sam...

Sonia Ingeborg Johnston

Sonia Ingeborg Johnston

January 1, 2013

Our beautiful wife & mother, of Richfield, passed into the presence of God on Tuesday, January 1, 2013 at the age of 94, surrounded by her loving family. Sonia will be remembered by her family and friends as a warm, loving, gracious, giving woman with an incredible servant’s heart. Most of all, her beloved family always came first and was...

Arlene Lucille Kuss

Arlene Lucille Kuss

January 1, 2013

Arlene Lucille Kuss, 81, of Bloomington, passed away Tuesday. She was born September 15, 1931 in Antigo, Wisconsin to Theodore and Lucille Benson. Arlene is survived by her son, Nathan Farley, brothers Richard and Reverend Kenneth (Ruth) Benson, sister-in-law Dolores Benson, and their families. She was preceded in death by her brother, Gerald Benson, and sister-in-law Marion Benson. Visitation will...

H. Dorothy Braaten

H. Dorothy Braaten

January 1, 2013

H. Dorothy Braaten, Age 91 of Mpls., born June 17, 1921 in Amery, WI, passed away Jan. 1, 2013. Preceded in death by her husband, Howard and son, John. Will be deeply missed by her daughters: Kristine (Robert) Ruminsky, Mary (Ralph) Peterson and Joanne (Greg) Pratt; daughter-in-law, Laureen Braaten; 10 grandchildren; 5 great-grandchildren; sister, Phyllis (Glenn) Hindal. She was actively...

Morris H. Folson

Morris H. Folson

December 29, 2012

Morris Henry Folson, age 76, of Minneapolis, formerly of Hastings, passed away at the Minnesota Veteran's Home on December 29, 2012. He was born on the Pineridge Reservation in South Dakota on May 27, 1936 to Frank and Evangeline Folson.Graveside Service at Fort Snelling National Cemetery will be held on Monday (1/7) at 10:30a.m. in assembly area #5.

Alan W. Leipnitz

Alan W. Leipnitz

December 29, 2012

LEIPNITZ

Alan W., age 73, of Prior Lake, died December 29, 2012, at St. Mary’s Hospital in Rochester, MN. from complications following heart surgery. He is survived by his spouse of 53 years, Judith Meltz Leipnitz; sons, Mark (Shanna) Leipnitz, Andrew (Blanca) Leipnitz, and Matthew (Darcie) Leipnitz; grandchildren, Maxwell, Laura, John, Heather, Parker, Sarah and Noah Leipnitz; sister, Alyce (Robert) Sedore;...

Ronald Lee Cain

Ronald Lee Cain

December 28, 2012

Ronald Lee Cain was born in Anchorage, Alaska on March 15, 1971 and was shortly thereafter adopted by Gary and Jean Cain, whose residence was at the Naval Air Station in Kodiak, AK. He attended kindergarten through second grade in Chula Vista, California. His father was transferred to Moffitt Field in Sunnyvale, California. Ron attended third grade at Evergreen District,...

Gaspar "Gep" Cusumano

Gaspar "Gep" Cusumano

December 27, 2012

GASPAR VINCENZO CUSUMANO Gaspar �Gep� Cusumano, age 89 of Hastings died December 27, 2012 at the Augustana Health Care Center. Gaspar was born in Brooklyn, NY on December 7, 1923 to Calogero and Rosa (Pennino) Cusumano. He married Lee in 1947 in New York. �Gep� was a chef for most of his life. He also loved working for the...

Arlene F Dewolf

Arlene F Dewolf

December 27, 2012

DeWOLF

Arlene F., age 86, of Apple Valley, formerly of St. Paul passed away peacefully on December 27, 2012. She is preceded in death by her husband, Robert and 2 brothers, Elmer and Clary Toensing. Arlene is survived by her 2 children, Debby (Forest) Hindley and Wayne (Linda) DeWolf; 4 grandchildren, Ryan, Shannon (Sam) Barbaro, Taryn and Monique Indykiewicz; a great-granddaughter,...

Bernice Helen Nisja

Bernice Helen Nisja

December 25, 2012

Bernice H. Nisja Age 95 of Minneapolis, born June 27, 1917 in Cass Lake, MN passed away Christmas Day, 2012. Bernice worked in nursing at four area hospitals, including Eitel Hospital, across from Loring Park, where she enjoyed caring for women and their newborns in the maternity ward. She worked for 25 years at Dayton’s in downtown Mpls. In addition,...

Joan R. Lindahl

Joan R. Lindahl

December 24, 2012

Joan R. Lindahl age 80, of Hastings, passed away December 24, 2012. She was born in Alexandria on July 3, 1932 to Robert and Helen Ogren.She is preceded in death by her parents and her infant brother. She is survived by her children, Rick (Terri) Lindahl; Patty Schmidt; and Mary Jo LaBorde; her grandchildren, Caryn; Corey; Tessa (Nate); Sarah...

Andrew J. Bauer

Andrew J. Bauer

December 24, 2012

Andrew J. Bauer, age 88 of Hager City, WI died December 24, 2012 at his residence. Andrew was born March 13, 1924 in Marshan Township, MN to Ferdinand �Fred� and Anna (Meier) Bauer. He was engaged in farming most of his life. He was preceded in death by his parents; sisters Rosa �Rose� (Philip) Becker and Margaret Bauer; brothers...

Stephen Chris Wenzel

Stephen Chris Wenzel

December 24, 2012

Stephen Chris Wenzel, 60, of Rosemount, passed away Monday surrounded by his loving family. He was born September 25, 1952 in Winona, Minnesota to Christian and Salomea (nee Galewski) Wenzel. Stephen is survived by his wife Lori, daughters Sara and Emma, sister Rosalyn Kump, brother Allan (Jeanette) Wenzel, Lori’s cousin Sonja Kunce, and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded...

Ruth H Perkl

Ruth H Perkl

December 23, 2012

Ruth H. Perkl, age 78, of Edina, passed away peacefully December 23, 2012. She was born August 30, 1934 to John and Helen Whaley in Morehead, MN. She was preceded in death by her husband, Gerald L. Perkl; and son, James Christopher Perkl. Ruth is survived by her son, Father James M. Perkl; sister, Beverly Hurley; dear friend, Larry...

Marjorie Mae Anderson

Marjorie Mae Anderson

December 23, 2012

Anderson, Marjorie M. Age 87, of Minneapolis, born June 13, 1925 near Hillman, MN, passed away Dec. 23, 2012. She is preceded in death by her husband, Clarence. Marjorie will be dearly missed by her children: Cheryl Iverson, Bruce (Lois), Dean, Rick, and Doreen (Lyle) Peterson; grandchildren: Julie and friend, Mindy, Jenny (Chad), Jason, Christine (Salomon) and Dan; great- grandchildren:...

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