December 7, 2012

Jay Ronald Peterson, 80, of Lakeville, passed away Friday, December 7 surrounded by his loving family. He was born July 27, 1932 in Minneapolis to Meyer and Ida (nee Olson) Peterson. Jay is survived by his wife of 60 years, Jeanne, sons Kenneth and Mark (Mary Ann), daughter Lynn (Kyle) Johnson, grandchildren Tanya, Amanda, Kathleen, Kelly, Courtney, Cassandra, and Nicholas,...

December 7, 2012

Walbert “Wally” H. Knops, age 96 of Minneapolis, formerly of St. Anthony, MN born Dec. 23, 1915 in Stearns County, MN to John & Anna Knops, passed away Dec. 7, 2012. Wally worked many years in construction and was a member of the Carpenters Local 322. He is preceded in death by his wife, Delores and was the last of...

December 5, 2012

Anderson, Evelyn G.,

age 85 of Rosemount. Preceded in death by granddaughter, Josie Lynn; and brother, Hilary Chwialkowski. Evelyn is survived by children, James, Jerald (Teresa), Michael (Julie) and Mary (Patrick) McCoy; grandchildren, Zach McCoy, Louis Anderson, Trebor Anderson, Kailey McCoy, Jenna Anderson, Josh Anderson, Lauren Anderson, Mackenzie McCoy and Benjamin Anderson; sisters, Adeline Kurowski, Bernadette Pietruszewski and Diane Shore; nieces,...

December 4, 2012

Acker, James L. age 66, Rosemount, died peacefully at home on Dec. 4. Proud Marine and Vietnam vet. Loving husband, father, brother, friend and grandfather-to-be. Survived by beloved wife, best friend & fishing partner, Margaret Capra; loving daughters, Kate Corbett (Rick), Kelly Acker (Paul Spieler) and Molly Acker; sisters, Judie Zimmer (Dick) and Candy Renner; many nieces, nephews, in-laws and...

December 3, 2012

Roger A. Schultz, age 83, of Hastings, passed away at Southview Acres in West Saint Paul, on December 3, 2012. He was born on March 27, 1929 in St. Paul. He married Evelyn Johnson on May 26, 1956 in St. Paul. Roger was a Korean War vet and was retired from West Publishing. Roger was preceded in death by...

December 3, 2012

Donna Mae Johnson, age 83, of Hastings, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loving family on December 3, 2012. Donna was born on May 13, 1929 in Ellsworth, Wisconsin to Paul & Verbena Boleen. She married LeRoy Johnson on June 6, 1947. She was a homemaker who loved gardening, sewing, baking, cooking and most of all her family and...

November 30, 2012

Norma Mae Dean Froedge, age 92, of Hastings, passed away at Regina Nursing Home on November 30, 2012. She was born August 7, 1920 in Brumley, Missouri to Amos and Olivia Rodden. She worked at West Clox and was an active member of LaSalle Baptist Church. Norma was preceded in death by her parents; husbands, Herman Dean and Andy...

November 28, 2012

Mary Beth Nugent, 54, of Elko, Mn., formerly of Cedarburg, WI, and Rochester, Mn., passed away Wednesday, November 28 surrounded by her loving family. She was born November 9, 1958 in Minneapolis to George and Sue (nee Woodward) Nugent. Mary Beth is survived by her father, George, sons Ryan O’Dell and Justin (Katharine) O’Dell, sisters Debra (Rick) Strickley and Martha...

November 27, 2012

Michael J. �Mike� Schaack, age 97 of Hastings died November 27, 2012 at the Prescott Nursing and Rehabilitation Community. Mike was born November 14, 1915 in New Trier to John and Mary (Endres) Schaack. He married Viola Zimmerman on September 8, 1943 in Miesville and was a retired 3M employee. He was preceded in death by his parents; son...

November 26, 2012

WAGNER

Joanne Elizabeth (Gjerseth) 71, of Apple Valley, MN, died peacefully on November 26. She was preceded in death by her parents, several siblings and loving husband Wayne M. Wagner. She is survived by her three children, Jeffrey, Timothy, and Wayne II (Peanuts); nine grandchildren, Nicole, Anthony, Ryan, Rheanna, Lindsay, Jacob, Abbie, Chelsey and Madison; five great- grandchildren, Carson, Brayden, Riley,...

November 24, 2012

Lavone M. Carlson, age 94, of Glen Rose, TX, formerly Stephen & Hastings, MN, passed away November 24, 2012.Lavone Menoma Swanson was born October 29, 1918 in Crookston, MN to parents John (Jack) and Rose Swanson. She grew up on the farm in Sinnott Township where she attended Donnelly School. In 1931 the family moved into the small town...

November 24, 2012

Margaret A. Thone age 105, of Mpls., born Aug. 21, 1907 in North Dakota to Olaf and Inga Vegoe, passed away November 24, 2012. Margaret is preceded in death by her husband, Henry, and son, Gary. She will be dearly missed by her daughter Marjorie “Margie” Smith; son, Harlan Thone (Arlene); daughter-in-law, Linda Thone; nine grandchildren; ten great-grandchildren; brothers, Harold...

November 22, 2012

Gary A. Cooper, age 52 of Hastings died Thursday, November 22, 2012 at his home.Gary was born November 28, 1959 in Kankakee, IL to Frank and Rose (Bleyle) Cooper. He married Kimberly Ann Blackstad on March 10, 1984 at St. Boniface Catholic Church in Hastings and had worked for the Dakota County Highway Department. Gary is survived by his...

November 22, 2012

Richard E. Meyer, age 85 of Hastings, formerly of St. Paul passed away peacefully after a long battle with PLS on Thursday, November 22, 2012. Richard was born January 12, 1927 in Duluth, MN to Elmer and Anna (Seidl) Meyer. He served in the Army during WWII and also later in the Navy. Richard married Lavona Guldan on October...

November 22, 2012

Marian L. Theilen, Golden Valley, passed away Thursday, November 22 at age 89. Marian was born at Swedish Hospital in Minneapolis on August 7, 1923 and was the eldest child of Harry and Myrtle Larson. She attended Standish Elementary and Folwell Junior High, and graduated from Roosevelt High School in January, 1941 and Minnesota School of Business in March 1942....

November 22, 2012

ANDERSON

Clarice A. of Rosemount, MN formerly of Austin, MN passed away unexpectedly November 22, 2012 at the age of 89. She is survived by her 4 children, Alan (Jacolyn) Anderson, Sharon (Gerald) Peterson, Keith (Jundee) Anderson, and Nancy Williams; she is also survived by 9 grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren. Clarice was preceded in death by her husband, LeRoy Anderson and...

November 20, 2012

William C. Morey, age 79, of Hastings died November 20, 2012 at United Hospital in St. Paul, MN.William was born to Carroll and Florence (Erdman) Morey on November 27, 1932 in Denmark Township. He served in the Army during the Korean War and was a member of the American Legion and life member of the VFW. He had worked...

November 19, 2012

Rodin, Marie age 95, of Martin Luther Manor. Preceded in death by husband, Robert. Member of Gustavus II Adolphus Auxiliary. Survived by 3 sons, Robert Jr. (Diane), Jim (Sandy) and Gary (Nancy); 4 grandchildren, Wendy, Randy, Tina and Kevin; 5 great-grandchildren, Ryan, Evan, Sam, Max and Molly; brother, Tom Hotch; sister, Ann Duera; and sister-in-law, Ruth Carlson. Memorial Service Thursday,...

November 17, 2012

Peggy Lee Sletten (nee Hermanson), age 54, of Bloomington, MN, lost her battle with cancer on 11/17/2012. Survived by husband, Scott; daughter, Brianna; son, Ben Larsen (Ryan); mother, Helen Rimarcik (Paul-Papa); brothers, Douglas, John (Hiromi) and Matt; sister, Anita (Bert) & nieces; aunts, Carol, Nelda, Gretchen and Evelyn. Preceded in death by father, Raymond; baby brother, Bradley; grandparents; Aunt Norma;...

November 17, 2012

Burton D. Benson,

age 84 of Minneapolis. Korean War Vet, 1947 Roosevelt Graduate, and life time member of Holy Trinity Lutheran Church. Survived by nephew, Robert (Dina) Wahlund; niece, Joy (Dwight) Wiens; brother-in-law, John Pearson; and close friends.

Burial Date January 1, 1970