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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:...

Bernard M. Granum

Bernard M. Granum

December 20, 2012

Bernard M. Granum

Age 90 of Minneapolis, born September 11, 1922 in Gonvick, MN to Arthur and Alta Granum, passed away December 20, 2012. Bernard was a graduate forester (U of MN), worked for the State of MN at IRRR and retired as a Sr. Manager from the Bureau of Indian Affairs. Bernard supported many humanistic causes, both individually and through...

David L. Gregersen

David L. Gregersen

December 18, 2012

Gregersen, David L. Age 58 of Annandale, formerly of South Minneapolis, born Sep. 25, 1954 in Mpls. to Patricia and Lorne Gregersen, passed away peacefully Dec. 18, 2012. David served as an MP in the U.S. Army, and was retired from the City of Minneapolis after 30 years. He is preceded in death by his dad, Lorne and sister, Linda....

Donald N. Carlson

Donald N. Carlson

December 18, 2012

CARLSON

Donald Nander, 18th of September, 1928 to 18th December, 2012, died peacefully at the age of 84. He is preceded in death by his infant son Randall. Don is survived by his wife of 63 years, Violet; 2 sons, Bruce (Joan) and Steve (Pat); 2 grandchildren, Jesse (Erica) and Miranda (Gabe Nelson); 2 great-grandchildren, Zech and Parvoti. For most of...

Elizabeth M. Peterson

Elizabeth M. Peterson

December 17, 2012

Elizabeth Peterson, former Stonington resident passed away on December 17, 2012 in Hastings, MN. She was born to George and Gertrude (Bown) Millward on December 31, 1915 in Diorite, MI and grew up in Marquette. A graduate of Northern Michigan University, she taught in the Gladstone public schools, and later in the School for the Blind in Kansas City,...

Maurine E. Bexell

Maurine E. Bexell

December 15, 2012

Maurine Ellen Sarah Bexell, age 93 of Hastings died December 15, 2012 at Regina Assisted Living. Maurine was born March 16, 1919 in Nicollet County, MN to Herman Emanuel and Emma Sarah Catherine (Eckberg) Nelson. She married Rev. Everett L. Bexell on June 24, 1942 in St. Peter, MN. Rev. Bexell died in 1983.She was a former secretary at...

Barbara C. Nelson

Barbara C. Nelson

December 14, 2012

Barbara Clair Nelson, age 81, of Hastings passed away December 14, 2012. She was born in Hastings on January 4, 1931 to Aloysius and Vernice (Frey) Stevens. She married Walter R. Nelson on July 25, 1953 while they were both serving in the US Navy. Barbara was a retired Dakota County Employee.She was preceded in death by husband, Walter;...

Dorothy K. Hadrits

Dorothy K. Hadrits

December 13, 2012

Dorothy K. Hadrits, age 78, of Hastings passed away December 13, 2012. Dorothy was born on July 16, 1934 in St. Paul, MN to David and Helen Lind. She married Ronald P. Hadrits on May 5, 1956 in St. Paul, MN.She is preceded in death by her parents. Dorothy is survived by her husband, Ron; sons, Steve (Trish), and...

Franklin (Swede) Sletten

Franklin (Swede) Sletten

December 13, 2012

Sletten, Franklin (Swede) age 77, of Minneapolis. Member of Lebanon Lutheran Church. Preceded in death by 8 siblings. Survived by wife, Alice; son, Lionel; daughters, Kimberly Malone Milbrett, Naomi Tauberman (Steve), Denise Maltz (Chris); 10 grandchildren, 2 great-grandchildren; 2 brothers and 2 sisters. Service Tuesday, 11 AM, Henry W. Anderson Mortuary, 3640 23rd Ave. So., Mpls., with visitation Monday, 4-7...

Gerald M. Haley

Gerald M. Haley

December 12, 2012

age 86, of Mpls. Lifetime member of VFW, member World Chamberlain #99 American Legion. Preceded in death by wife, Janice; and 7 siblings. Survived by sons, Kerry, Jeffrey, Mitchell, and Michael (Robbyn); 6 grandchildren; 3 great grandchildren. Services Monday 11 am, Henry W. Anderson Mortuary, 3640 23rd Ave S. Visitation one hour before service. Interment Fort Snelling.

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Elizabeth M. Fallon

Elizabeth M. Fallon

December 11, 2012

Elizabeth M. Fallon, age 99, of Hastings, passed away at Augustana Care Center on December 11, 2012. She was born in New York City, NY on September 4, 1913 to Alvin and Anna (Senger) Stone. Elizabeth worked for the New York Academy of Medicine as a secretary. She was an active member of the Regina Auxiliary; the Hastings Senior...

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:...

Bernard M. Granum

Bernard M. Granum

December 20, 2012

Bernard M. Granum

Age 90 of Minneapolis, born September 11, 1922 in Gonvick, MN to Arthur and Alta Granum, passed away December 20, 2012. Bernard was a graduate forester (U of MN), worked for the State of MN at IRRR and retired as a Sr. Manager from the Bureau of Indian Affairs. Bernard supported many humanistic causes, both individually and through...

David L. Gregersen

David L. Gregersen

December 18, 2012

Gregersen, David L. Age 58 of Annandale, formerly of South Minneapolis, born Sep. 25, 1954 in Mpls. to Patricia and Lorne Gregersen, passed away peacefully Dec. 18, 2012. David served as an MP in the U.S. Army, and was retired from the City of Minneapolis after 30 years. He is preceded in death by his dad, Lorne and sister, Linda....

Donald N. Carlson

Donald N. Carlson

December 18, 2012

CARLSON

Donald Nander, 18th of September, 1928 to 18th December, 2012, died peacefully at the age of 84. He is preceded in death by his infant son Randall. Don is survived by his wife of 63 years, Violet; 2 sons, Bruce (Joan) and Steve (Pat); 2 grandchildren, Jesse (Erica) and Miranda (Gabe Nelson); 2 great-grandchildren, Zech and Parvoti. For most of...

Elizabeth M. Peterson

Elizabeth M. Peterson

December 17, 2012

Elizabeth Peterson, former Stonington resident passed away on December 17, 2012 in Hastings, MN. She was born to George and Gertrude (Bown) Millward on December 31, 1915 in Diorite, MI and grew up in Marquette. A graduate of Northern Michigan University, she taught in the Gladstone public schools, and later in the School for the Blind in Kansas City,...

Maurine E. Bexell

Maurine E. Bexell

December 15, 2012

Maurine Ellen Sarah Bexell, age 93 of Hastings died December 15, 2012 at Regina Assisted Living. Maurine was born March 16, 1919 in Nicollet County, MN to Herman Emanuel and Emma Sarah Catherine (Eckberg) Nelson. She married Rev. Everett L. Bexell on June 24, 1942 in St. Peter, MN. Rev. Bexell died in 1983.She was a former secretary at...

Barbara C. Nelson

Barbara C. Nelson

December 14, 2012

Barbara Clair Nelson, age 81, of Hastings passed away December 14, 2012. She was born in Hastings on January 4, 1931 to Aloysius and Vernice (Frey) Stevens. She married Walter R. Nelson on July 25, 1953 while they were both serving in the US Navy. Barbara was a retired Dakota County Employee.She was preceded in death by husband, Walter;...

Dorothy K. Hadrits

Dorothy K. Hadrits

December 13, 2012

Dorothy K. Hadrits, age 78, of Hastings passed away December 13, 2012. Dorothy was born on July 16, 1934 in St. Paul, MN to David and Helen Lind. She married Ronald P. Hadrits on May 5, 1956 in St. Paul, MN.She is preceded in death by her parents. Dorothy is survived by her husband, Ron; sons, Steve (Trish), and...

Franklin (Swede) Sletten

Franklin (Swede) Sletten

December 13, 2012

Sletten, Franklin (Swede) age 77, of Minneapolis. Member of Lebanon Lutheran Church. Preceded in death by 8 siblings. Survived by wife, Alice; son, Lionel; daughters, Kimberly Malone Milbrett, Naomi Tauberman (Steve), Denise Maltz (Chris); 10 grandchildren, 2 great-grandchildren; 2 brothers and 2 sisters. Service Tuesday, 11 AM, Henry W. Anderson Mortuary, 3640 23rd Ave. So., Mpls., with visitation Monday, 4-7...

Gerald M. Haley

Gerald M. Haley

December 12, 2012

age 86, of Mpls. Lifetime member of VFW, member World Chamberlain #99 American Legion. Preceded in death by wife, Janice; and 7 siblings. Survived by sons, Kerry, Jeffrey, Mitchell, and Michael (Robbyn); 6 grandchildren; 3 great grandchildren. Services Monday 11 am, Henry W. Anderson Mortuary, 3640 23rd Ave S. Visitation one hour before service. Interment Fort Snelling.

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Elizabeth M. Fallon

Elizabeth M. Fallon

December 11, 2012

Elizabeth M. Fallon, age 99, of Hastings, passed away at Augustana Care Center on December 11, 2012. She was born in New York City, NY on September 4, 1913 to Alvin and Anna (Senger) Stone. Elizabeth worked for the New York Academy of Medicine as a secretary. She was an active member of the Regina Auxiliary; the Hastings Senior...

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