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Danielle L Wesley

Danielle L Wesley

January 23, 2013

WESLEY

Danielle L.”Dani” age 35, of Apple Valley, passed away unexpectedly on Jan. 23, 2013. She was preceded in death by her mother, Sandra Kolsrud; her grandparents; and beloved pet, Jack. Survived by her daughter, Alexis Rhines; father, John Wesley; brother, Steven Wesley; nephew, Noah Wesley; aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. Loving mother, perfect daughter and great friend. She will be...

Naomi Evelyn Linnell

Naomi Evelyn Linnell

January 21, 2013

Naomi E. Linnell (nee Seim), resident of Hastings, Minnesota, passed away on January 21, 2013. She was born in Willow Lake, South Dakota on January 22, 1927, daughter of Andrew and Annie (Nelson) Seim. She attended Willow Lake High School, and was a graduate of Augustana College, Sioux Falls, South Dakota with a Bachelor of Arts Degree. She also...

Helen M. Mcdonald

Helen M. Mcdonald

January 20, 2013

Helen C. McDonald (Claffey), age 90, passed away January 20, 2013. Helen was born March 5, 1922.Preceded in death by husband, Herbert J. McDonald; sisters, June Hammerschmidt and May Landman. Survived by daughter, Patricia of Hastings; son, James (Christie) McDonald; 4 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren.A Mass of Christian Burial, officiated by Father Cole Kracke, will be held Thursday, January...

Elizabeth "Bette" Volkman

Elizabeth "Bette" Volkman

January 18, 2013

Elizabeth"Bette" Volkman, born November 25, 1928 in Grace Bay, Nova Scotia, Canadadied Friday, January 18, 2013 in Phoenix, AZ at the age of 84.A Memorial Service for Elizabeth "Bette" Volkman, officiated by Rev. Amy Fondroy - Eich will be held on Thursday, January 31, 2013 at the Joy Lutheran Church, 1435 Saint Croix Street in Prescott, WI. A Memorial...

Barbara Ann Koepsell

Barbara Ann Koepsell

January 18, 2013

Barbara Ann Koepsell, 65, of Apple Valley, passed away Friday surrounded by her loving family.

Barbara loved three things in this world; her family, her friends, and her teaching. She didn’t rank these in any order because they were all equally important to her. With these gifts, she could laugh freely , give to others easily, and be equipped to do...

Donald W. Legg

Donald W. Legg

January 17, 2013

Donald W. Legg, beloved husband, father, grandfather and brother, age 71 of Hastings died Thursday, January 17, 2013 at the Regina Medical Center in Hastings, MN. Donald was born May 22, 1941 in Cincinnati, Ohio to Harry and Jessie (Ebright) Legg. After serving in the U.S. Army, he married Elisabeth Stoppel in 1965. Donald retired after more than 30...

Barbara J. Nesheim

Barbara J. Nesheim

January 17, 2013

Nesheim, Barbara J. Age 69 of Corcoran, MN, born March 13, 1943 in Minneapolis to Francis & Theresa Tohey, passed away Jan. 17, 2013. Barbara worked for Norwest Bank for 28 years. She enjoyed family, friends and traveling. She is preceded in death by all of her brothers and a sister. Barbara will be dearly missed by her husband, Jim;...

William "Bill" King

William "Bill" King

January 16, 2013

William �Bill� L. King Jr., age 52 died Wednesday, January 16, 2013 following a lengthy illness. Bill was born on January 31, 1960 in Hastings and graduated from Hastings High School in 1978. Prior to his illness, he worked for several area tree nurseries as an arborist for most of his life. Bill was an avid pool player and...

Stella A. Pfeifer

Stella A. Pfeifer

January 16, 2013

Pfeifer, Stella A. age 98, of Minneapolis. Widow of Joseph. Survived by children, Marlys Chelberg, Jeanett Walsh and J. Darren; 10 grandchildren, 17 great, 8 great-great & 2 great-great-great-grandchildren. Service Monday 1:00 PM, Henry W. Anderson Mortuary, 3640 23rd Avenue South. Visitation one hour before service. Interment Resurrection.

Burial Date January 21, 2013

Donald A. Hamilton

Donald A. Hamilton

January 15, 2013

Donald A. Hamilton, age 67, of Hastings, passed away at Abbott Northwestern Hospital in Minneapolis on January 15, 2013. He was born in Wabasha to Dale and Lillian Hamilton on June 28, 1945. He was employed at Cenex as an over the road truck driver. Don married Sheila Rynes in Watertown, SD on June 28, 1974. He was a...

Richard Scott Cummings

Richard Scott Cummings

January 14, 2013

Richard S. Cummings, age 55 of Hastings died January 14, 2013 at United Hospital, St. Paul. Richard was born September 16, 1957 in St. Paul to Howard and Dorothy (Freyhoff) Cummings. He was a graduate of Park High School in Cottage Grove and married Janean Rezab in Hennepin County on September 10, 1980. Richard loved driving semi for 39...

Norma Jean Snider

Norma Jean Snider

January 14, 2013

Snider, Norma J. Age 77 of Minneapolis, born Oct. 21, 1935 in Canton, S.D. to Nelmer & Edith Danielson, passed away Jan. 14, 2013. Norma was a proud Norwegian and enjoyed spending time at Mindekirken. She is preceded in death by her brother, LeRoy Danielson. Norma will be dearly missed by her husband, Victor; son, Steve (Chrissy); grandchildren, Henry, Ian,...

Arnes "Ray" Anderson

Arnes "Ray" Anderson

January 13, 2013

Arnes “Ray” Anderson, 94, of Burnsville, formerly of Faribault, passed away Sunday. He was born May 20, 1918 in Lunds Valley, North Dakota to Anfin and Berthina (nee Lee) Anderson. Ray is survived by his wife of 62 years, Lorrayne, son Scott (Gail) and daughter Jill Anderson, and grandsons Aaron and Sean. He served his country in the United States...

Arthur Andrew Blomquist

Arthur Andrew Blomquist

January 12, 2013

Arthur Andrew Blomquist, 80, loving husband, stepfather, grandfather, uncle, and loyal friend to many, passed away peacefully after a heroic battle with Alzheimer’s on January 12, 2013. Born in Minneapolis, February 25, 1932, Art was a kind, gentle soul, easily sharing his love without question.In Art’s early years, he delighted in keeping physically active, a boy scout for many years....

Forrest Henry Stapel

Forrest Henry Stapel

January 11, 2013

Forrest Henry Stapel, 96, of Rosemount, was called home by the LORD Friday, January 11. He was born April 9, 1916 in Lester Prairie, Minnesota to Emil and Martha (nee Wiedenroth) Stapel. Forrest served his country as a Navy Corpsman during World War II. He is survived by Marilyn, his wife of 64 years, son Forrest William (Lola), daughters Deborah...

Margaret E. Fredrickson

Margaret E. Fredrickson

January 10, 2013

Margaret E. Fredrickson age 89, of Minnetonka, born September 6, 1923 in Dalbo, MN to Aaron & Selma Dahlin, went home to be with her Heavenly Father, January 10, 2013. She was preceded in death by her husband, Oscar, 5 brothers and 3 sisters. Margaret will be dearly missed by daughters: Diane (John) Enslin, Deborah Lazar, Doreen Montague and Syd...

Gerald August Seida

Gerald August Seida

January 9, 2013

Gerald August Seida, 91, of Rosemount, passed away peacefully Wednesday surrounded by his loving family. He was born January 22, 1921 in Chicago, Illinois to Augustin and Edna (nee Jackway) Seida. Gerald is survived by his daughter Pat (Joe) Duszka, sons Bob (Rita) and Gerald (Nancy) Seida, 8 grandchildren, 24 great-grandchildren 3 great-great grandchildren, and brother Vince Seida. He was...

Margery E. Rehm

Margery E. Rehm

January 8, 2013

Margery E. Rehm, age 85 of Hastings died January 8, 2013 at Regina Hospital. Margery was born July 2, 1927 in Hastings, MN to George Adolph and Hazel Tomine (Petersen) Blake. Margery was a 1945 graduate of Hastings High School. She married Victor R. Rehm, Sr. on June 16, 1946 at Our Saviour�s Ev. Lutheran Church in Hastings, MN....

Rosalie A. Bauer

Rosalie A. Bauer

January 8, 2013

Rosalie A. Bauer, age 80 of Hastings died January 8, 2013 at Regina Assisted Living. Rosalie was born February 11, 1932 to George and Rose (Taube) Landsberger near New Trier. She attended rural schools and married Leo J. Bauer on November 15, 1950 in New Trier. She farmed with husband Leo their entire life in Marshan Township. She was...

Ruth E. Carlson

Ruth E. Carlson

January 8, 2013

Carlson, Ruth E Age 90 of Mpls., born April 10, 1922 in Roberts, WI to Lloyd & Lucie Jones, passed away Jan. 8, 2013. She is preceded in death by her husband, Leroy “Bud” Carlson. Ruth will be dearly missed by her son, David (Kathy) Carlson; daughter, Karen (Mitchell) Ehlenfeldt; grandchildren, Christopher (Amy) Carlson and Leah Carlson; three great-grandchildren; brother...

Danielle L Wesley

Danielle L Wesley

January 23, 2013

WESLEY

Danielle L.”Dani” age 35, of Apple Valley, passed away unexpectedly on Jan. 23, 2013. She was preceded in death by her mother, Sandra Kolsrud; her grandparents; and beloved pet, Jack. Survived by her daughter, Alexis Rhines; father, John Wesley; brother, Steven Wesley; nephew, Noah Wesley; aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. Loving mother, perfect daughter and great friend. She will be...

Naomi Evelyn Linnell

Naomi Evelyn Linnell

January 21, 2013

Naomi E. Linnell (nee Seim), resident of Hastings, Minnesota, passed away on January 21, 2013. She was born in Willow Lake, South Dakota on January 22, 1927, daughter of Andrew and Annie (Nelson) Seim. She attended Willow Lake High School, and was a graduate of Augustana College, Sioux Falls, South Dakota with a Bachelor of Arts Degree. She also...

Helen M. Mcdonald

Helen M. Mcdonald

January 20, 2013

Helen C. McDonald (Claffey), age 90, passed away January 20, 2013. Helen was born March 5, 1922.Preceded in death by husband, Herbert J. McDonald; sisters, June Hammerschmidt and May Landman. Survived by daughter, Patricia of Hastings; son, James (Christie) McDonald; 4 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren.A Mass of Christian Burial, officiated by Father Cole Kracke, will be held Thursday, January...

Elizabeth "Bette" Volkman

Elizabeth "Bette" Volkman

January 18, 2013

Elizabeth"Bette" Volkman, born November 25, 1928 in Grace Bay, Nova Scotia, Canadadied Friday, January 18, 2013 in Phoenix, AZ at the age of 84.A Memorial Service for Elizabeth "Bette" Volkman, officiated by Rev. Amy Fondroy - Eich will be held on Thursday, January 31, 2013 at the Joy Lutheran Church, 1435 Saint Croix Street in Prescott, WI. A Memorial...

Barbara Ann Koepsell

Barbara Ann Koepsell

January 18, 2013

Barbara Ann Koepsell, 65, of Apple Valley, passed away Friday surrounded by her loving family.

Barbara loved three things in this world; her family, her friends, and her teaching. She didn’t rank these in any order because they were all equally important to her. With these gifts, she could laugh freely , give to others easily, and be equipped to do...

Donald W. Legg

Donald W. Legg

January 17, 2013

Donald W. Legg, beloved husband, father, grandfather and brother, age 71 of Hastings died Thursday, January 17, 2013 at the Regina Medical Center in Hastings, MN. Donald was born May 22, 1941 in Cincinnati, Ohio to Harry and Jessie (Ebright) Legg. After serving in the U.S. Army, he married Elisabeth Stoppel in 1965. Donald retired after more than 30...

Barbara J. Nesheim

Barbara J. Nesheim

January 17, 2013

Nesheim, Barbara J. Age 69 of Corcoran, MN, born March 13, 1943 in Minneapolis to Francis & Theresa Tohey, passed away Jan. 17, 2013. Barbara worked for Norwest Bank for 28 years. She enjoyed family, friends and traveling. She is preceded in death by all of her brothers and a sister. Barbara will be dearly missed by her husband, Jim;...

William "Bill" King

William "Bill" King

January 16, 2013

William �Bill� L. King Jr., age 52 died Wednesday, January 16, 2013 following a lengthy illness. Bill was born on January 31, 1960 in Hastings and graduated from Hastings High School in 1978. Prior to his illness, he worked for several area tree nurseries as an arborist for most of his life. Bill was an avid pool player and...

Stella A. Pfeifer

Stella A. Pfeifer

January 16, 2013

Pfeifer, Stella A. age 98, of Minneapolis. Widow of Joseph. Survived by children, Marlys Chelberg, Jeanett Walsh and J. Darren; 10 grandchildren, 17 great, 8 great-great & 2 great-great-great-grandchildren. Service Monday 1:00 PM, Henry W. Anderson Mortuary, 3640 23rd Avenue South. Visitation one hour before service. Interment Resurrection.

Burial Date January 21, 2013

Donald A. Hamilton

Donald A. Hamilton

January 15, 2013

Donald A. Hamilton, age 67, of Hastings, passed away at Abbott Northwestern Hospital in Minneapolis on January 15, 2013. He was born in Wabasha to Dale and Lillian Hamilton on June 28, 1945. He was employed at Cenex as an over the road truck driver. Don married Sheila Rynes in Watertown, SD on June 28, 1974. He was a...

Richard Scott Cummings

Richard Scott Cummings

January 14, 2013

Richard S. Cummings, age 55 of Hastings died January 14, 2013 at United Hospital, St. Paul. Richard was born September 16, 1957 in St. Paul to Howard and Dorothy (Freyhoff) Cummings. He was a graduate of Park High School in Cottage Grove and married Janean Rezab in Hennepin County on September 10, 1980. Richard loved driving semi for 39...

Norma Jean Snider

Norma Jean Snider

January 14, 2013

Snider, Norma J. Age 77 of Minneapolis, born Oct. 21, 1935 in Canton, S.D. to Nelmer & Edith Danielson, passed away Jan. 14, 2013. Norma was a proud Norwegian and enjoyed spending time at Mindekirken. She is preceded in death by her brother, LeRoy Danielson. Norma will be dearly missed by her husband, Victor; son, Steve (Chrissy); grandchildren, Henry, Ian,...

Arnes "Ray" Anderson

Arnes "Ray" Anderson

January 13, 2013

Arnes “Ray” Anderson, 94, of Burnsville, formerly of Faribault, passed away Sunday. He was born May 20, 1918 in Lunds Valley, North Dakota to Anfin and Berthina (nee Lee) Anderson. Ray is survived by his wife of 62 years, Lorrayne, son Scott (Gail) and daughter Jill Anderson, and grandsons Aaron and Sean. He served his country in the United States...

Arthur Andrew Blomquist

Arthur Andrew Blomquist

January 12, 2013

Arthur Andrew Blomquist, 80, loving husband, stepfather, grandfather, uncle, and loyal friend to many, passed away peacefully after a heroic battle with Alzheimer’s on January 12, 2013. Born in Minneapolis, February 25, 1932, Art was a kind, gentle soul, easily sharing his love without question.In Art’s early years, he delighted in keeping physically active, a boy scout for many years....

Forrest Henry Stapel

Forrest Henry Stapel

January 11, 2013

Forrest Henry Stapel, 96, of Rosemount, was called home by the LORD Friday, January 11. He was born April 9, 1916 in Lester Prairie, Minnesota to Emil and Martha (nee Wiedenroth) Stapel. Forrest served his country as a Navy Corpsman during World War II. He is survived by Marilyn, his wife of 64 years, son Forrest William (Lola), daughters Deborah...

Margaret E. Fredrickson

Margaret E. Fredrickson

January 10, 2013

Margaret E. Fredrickson age 89, of Minnetonka, born September 6, 1923 in Dalbo, MN to Aaron & Selma Dahlin, went home to be with her Heavenly Father, January 10, 2013. She was preceded in death by her husband, Oscar, 5 brothers and 3 sisters. Margaret will be dearly missed by daughters: Diane (John) Enslin, Deborah Lazar, Doreen Montague and Syd...

Gerald August Seida

Gerald August Seida

January 9, 2013

Gerald August Seida, 91, of Rosemount, passed away peacefully Wednesday surrounded by his loving family. He was born January 22, 1921 in Chicago, Illinois to Augustin and Edna (nee Jackway) Seida. Gerald is survived by his daughter Pat (Joe) Duszka, sons Bob (Rita) and Gerald (Nancy) Seida, 8 grandchildren, 24 great-grandchildren 3 great-great grandchildren, and brother Vince Seida. He was...

Margery E. Rehm

Margery E. Rehm

January 8, 2013

Margery E. Rehm, age 85 of Hastings died January 8, 2013 at Regina Hospital. Margery was born July 2, 1927 in Hastings, MN to George Adolph and Hazel Tomine (Petersen) Blake. Margery was a 1945 graduate of Hastings High School. She married Victor R. Rehm, Sr. on June 16, 1946 at Our Saviour�s Ev. Lutheran Church in Hastings, MN....

Rosalie A. Bauer

Rosalie A. Bauer

January 8, 2013

Rosalie A. Bauer, age 80 of Hastings died January 8, 2013 at Regina Assisted Living. Rosalie was born February 11, 1932 to George and Rose (Taube) Landsberger near New Trier. She attended rural schools and married Leo J. Bauer on November 15, 1950 in New Trier. She farmed with husband Leo their entire life in Marshan Township. She was...

Ruth E. Carlson

Ruth E. Carlson

January 8, 2013

Carlson, Ruth E Age 90 of Mpls., born April 10, 1922 in Roberts, WI to Lloyd & Lucie Jones, passed away Jan. 8, 2013. She is preceded in death by her husband, Leroy “Bud” Carlson. Ruth will be dearly missed by her son, David (Kathy) Carlson; daughter, Karen (Mitchell) Ehlenfeldt; grandchildren, Christopher (Amy) Carlson and Leah Carlson; three great-grandchildren; brother...

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