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Mirella K. Maurus

Mirella K. Maurus

November 3, 2012

Mirella K. Maurus, age 93, of Hastings, died Saturday, November 3, 2012.She was born November 7, 1918 in St. Paul, Minnesota to Joseph Nicholas and Anna M. (Marthaler) Ernster.Mirella married Lawrence Maurus on November 5, 1955. Mr. Maurus died October 27, 2000. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, a daughter Judy Graeber and 9 siblings.Mirella...

Joseph M. Longley

Joseph M. Longley

November 2, 2012

Joseph M. Longley,

age 93 of Mpls. Retired engineer Milwaukee RR. Preceded in death by wife, Shirley of 61 years. Survived by children, Diane McNeil, Steven (Patty) Longley, Anita (Paul) Steinhilber; 6 grandchildren, Tim (Dawn), Tony (Debbie), Chantell (Mike), Brandon, Heidi (Sean) and Adam; 4 great-grandchildren, Abby, Joe, Kevin and Jack. Memorial service Friday, November 16, 11 AM, Henry W. Anderson...

Jordan David Astar

Jordan David Astar

October 29, 2012

Astar, Jordan DavidMADISON / HASTINGS, MINN.-Jordan David Astar, age 19, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, Oct. 29, 2012. He was born on July 15, 1993, in Green Bay, the son of David and Debbie (Randich) Astar. Jordan was on the Dean’s list at UW-Madison. He was a member of Alpha Chi Sigma fraternity and loved participating with the Black...

Spencer Connell

Spencer Connell

October 28, 2012

Spencer Allen Connell, born in Hastings, Minn., Aug. 24, 1995 to Oct. 28, 2012. Our son and brother, who went before us to be with Jesus, is so deeply loved.Spencer was a sweet, caring young man who will be so painfully missed but now lifts his hands in praise and worship to his King, God our Father. The pain...

Betty A. Osberg

Betty A. Osberg

October 28, 2012

Betty A. Osberg, age 79, of S. Mpls, died peacefully on October 28 surrounded by her loving family and friends. Preceded by husband, James E.; grandson, Chad Robinson; and one great-granddaughter, Diamond Dominguez. Survived by children, Diane (Dennis) Kanten, Mike (Cindy), Dawn Robinson, Doreen Osberg, Debbie (Craig) Kopet Steve “Ozzy” , Denise Osberg (fiance Steve Jones) and Daniel (Rory); many...

Linda E. Lundell

Linda E. Lundell

October 26, 2012

Lundell, Linda E. age 77, of Brooklyn Center, passed away October 26 at home. Survived by husband, Donald; children, Sieglinde Neumeyer (Gerhard), Robert Freidl (Krista), and Karin Limmert (Helmut) of Regensburg, Germany, William Lundell, Ken Lundell (Barb), and Mark Lundell of Minneapolis; grandchildren, Daniel, Martina, Jurgen, Andreas, Martin, Megan and Chris; great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Visitation Thursday 5-7 PM, Henry...

Bette Jane Pitts

Bette Jane Pitts

October 25, 2012

Bette Jane Pitts, 93, of Burnsville, passed away Thursday. She was born August 22, 1919 in Racine, Wisconsin to Harry Robert and Laura Louise (nee Brinkman) Lehman. She is survived by daughters Kris Brandon and Julie Dupay, grandchildren Amy (Tom Tennant) Brandon, Pete (Mandi) Brandon, and Megan Gosselin, and great-grandchildren Carly, Ally, Tyler, Chayse, Reese, and Brooke. Bette was preceded...

Gertrude Leifeld

Gertrude Leifeld

October 24, 2012

Gertrude M. Leifeld, age 102, of Hastings, passed away October 24, 2012. She was born in Bird Island, MN to Frank and Anna Dummer on April 7, 1910. She married Peter Leifeld in South St. Paul in 1928.She is preceded in death by her parents; husband, Peter; daughters, Genevieve Wahlstrom; Loretta Van Gundy; Lucille Nogle; and Theresa Leifeld; son,...

Thea Mae Schultz

Thea Mae Schultz

October 24, 2012

SCHULTZ Thea Mae, Age 71, of Apple Valley, formerly of Wabasha, MN passed away peacefully on Oct 24, 2012. Thea was preceded in death by her parents. She is survived by her loving husband of 53 years, Terry; 3 daughters, Karla Schultz, Kendra Schultz and Kristen (Rick) Stock; 7 grandchildren, Anthony, Emily, Christian, Brandon, Kaitlyn, Olivia and Ashley; 3 siblings,...

Jeanette Catherine Fox

Jeanette Catherine Fox

October 23, 2012

Jeanette Catherine Fox, age 96, formerly of Cannon Falls died Tuesday, October 23, 2012 at the Regina Medical Center in Hastings. Jeanette was born March 18, 1916 in Douglas Township, Dakota County to Peter and Susan (Gergen) Schweich. She married Nicholas Henry �Nick� Fox on August 8, 1939 in New Trier and they farmed north of Cannon Falls from...

Edna Pearl Prestholdt

Edna Pearl Prestholdt

October 23, 2012

Edna Pearl Prestholdt (Overby)

Was blessed with 98 years of life well-lived. Lovingly surrounded by family, she passed away peacefully at North Memorial Hospital on October 23, 2012 after a brief illness. She was preceded in death by her parents, Anna & Peter Overby; brother, Harold Overby; and husband of over 50 years, Orville H. Prestholdt. Survivors include her sister, Audrey...

Brad D. Lindemann

Brad D. Lindemann

October 23, 2012

Brad D. Lindemann, age 25 of S. Minneapolis. Survived by parents, Randy & Debbie Lindemann and his sister, Melissa (Szymon) Bielesz. Preceded in death by grandparents, Alfred & Amanda Lindemann and David & Lillian Thompson. Attended Holy Name/Risen Christ School. Brad graduated from South High School and attended two years at MCTC in Minneapolis. Funeral Service Thursday, 7PM, Henry W....

Jeffrey Allen Tukua

Jeffrey Allen Tukua

October 22, 2012

Jeffrey Allen Tukua, age 46 of Hastings died unexpectedly on October 22, 2012. Jeff was born in Albert Lea, MN to Sharon (Venem) and Dale Tukua. He graduated from Hastings High School in 1985, received his heavy equipment operator certification from the Staples Vocational School and worked as a heavy equipment operator for years. He married Becky Klem on...

Mitchell M. Lucas

Mitchell M. Lucas

October 22, 2012

Mitchell Martin Lucas, age 17; loving son, goofy brother, valued friend and avid outdoor sporting enthusiast, died tragically on Monday October 22, 2012. His death by suicide breaks our hearts and leaves behind an emptiness of unanswerable questions. According to Mitchell’s wishes, we want to publicly thank the employers of this good boy who gave him a shot at...

Marilyn Dahl Countryman

Marilyn Dahl Countryman

October 21, 2012

Marilyn Dahl Countryman, 80, of Apple Valley, passed away Sunday surrounded by her loving family. She was born July 2, 1932 in Minneapolis to Andrew and Hilda (nee Larson) Dahl. Marilyn is survived by her husband of 57 years, Jerry, son Bruce(Katie), daughters Carol (Bill) Lenington, and Darlene (late Dave) Countryman-Jones, grandchildren Sara, Kim, Ben, Daniel, and Roxann, brother Orville...

Dewayne J. Doffing

Dewayne J. Doffing

October 20, 2012

Dewayne J. Doffing, age 78 of Hastings died Saturday, October 20, 2012. Dewayne was born December 19, 1933 in Red Wing, MN to Phillip and Lena (Kruger) Doffing. He married Noreen Flanaghan in 1957 and moved to St. Paul. Since 1971, Dewayne and his family have been residents of Hastings. He was preceded in death by his parents, wife...

Alexander Espinosa Nunez

Alexander Espinosa Nunez

October 15, 2012

Alexander Espinosa Nunez, 83, of Eagan, passed away Monday surrounded by his loving family. He was born November 9, 1928 in Batanes, Philippines to Cecilio and Valentina (nee Espinosa) Nunez. Alexander is survived by his wife, Esperanza, daughters Merriam (Adrian) Mirabueno, Sandra (Chris) Peralta, and Evelyn (Mario) Ramboanga, sons Alexander, Jr. (Charito), Jerry (Myra), Precioso, Cecilio (Elaine), and Carlito (Melvyn)...

Ruby I. Conroy

Ruby I. Conroy

October 15, 2012

Conroy, Ruby I., age 102, of Apple Valley and formerly of Loveland and Boulder, CO. Passed away peacefully on Oct. 15. Ruby is preceded in death by her husband, Dennis; her daughter, Denise; and 7 siblings. She is survived by her daughter, Sue Haggerty; 3 grandchildren, Joel (Lori) Haggerty; Portia (Dr. Michael) Vogt and Kathleen (Karl) Kelly-Sanders; 8 great-grandchildren; 2...

Erna M. Baumgarten

Erna M. Baumgarten

October 14, 2012

Baumgarten, Erna M., age 85 of Minneapolis. Member of Kickers Soccer Club. Preceded in death by son, Brian. Survived by husband, Robert; grandson, Andrew; nephew, Mike Baumgarten (Karen); great-niece, Kendall. Memorial service Wednesday 3 PM, Henry W. Anderson Mortuary, 3640 23rd Avenue So., Mpls. Visitation 1 hour before the service. Interment Fort Snelling National Cemetery.

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Colette A. Cullen

Colette A. Cullen

October 13, 2012

Collette Agnes Cullen, age 82, of Hastings, MN passed away peacefully at home October 13, 2012. She was born January 1, 1930, in Fargo, ND to John W. and Marion Heisler Cullen. She is survived by her sister, Anne (William) Bergeron of Sioux City, IA; sister in law, Jean (John) Cullen of Omaha, NE; many nieces, nephews and friends....

Mirella K. Maurus

Mirella K. Maurus

November 3, 2012

Mirella K. Maurus, age 93, of Hastings, died Saturday, November 3, 2012.She was born November 7, 1918 in St. Paul, Minnesota to Joseph Nicholas and Anna M. (Marthaler) Ernster.Mirella married Lawrence Maurus on November 5, 1955. Mr. Maurus died October 27, 2000. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, a daughter Judy Graeber and 9 siblings.Mirella...

Joseph M. Longley

Joseph M. Longley

November 2, 2012

Joseph M. Longley,

age 93 of Mpls. Retired engineer Milwaukee RR. Preceded in death by wife, Shirley of 61 years. Survived by children, Diane McNeil, Steven (Patty) Longley, Anita (Paul) Steinhilber; 6 grandchildren, Tim (Dawn), Tony (Debbie), Chantell (Mike), Brandon, Heidi (Sean) and Adam; 4 great-grandchildren, Abby, Joe, Kevin and Jack. Memorial service Friday, November 16, 11 AM, Henry W. Anderson...

Jordan David Astar

Jordan David Astar

October 29, 2012

Astar, Jordan DavidMADISON / HASTINGS, MINN.-Jordan David Astar, age 19, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, Oct. 29, 2012. He was born on July 15, 1993, in Green Bay, the son of David and Debbie (Randich) Astar. Jordan was on the Dean’s list at UW-Madison. He was a member of Alpha Chi Sigma fraternity and loved participating with the Black...

Spencer Connell

Spencer Connell

October 28, 2012

Spencer Allen Connell, born in Hastings, Minn., Aug. 24, 1995 to Oct. 28, 2012. Our son and brother, who went before us to be with Jesus, is so deeply loved.Spencer was a sweet, caring young man who will be so painfully missed but now lifts his hands in praise and worship to his King, God our Father. The pain...

Betty A. Osberg

Betty A. Osberg

October 28, 2012

Betty A. Osberg, age 79, of S. Mpls, died peacefully on October 28 surrounded by her loving family and friends. Preceded by husband, James E.; grandson, Chad Robinson; and one great-granddaughter, Diamond Dominguez. Survived by children, Diane (Dennis) Kanten, Mike (Cindy), Dawn Robinson, Doreen Osberg, Debbie (Craig) Kopet Steve “Ozzy” , Denise Osberg (fiance Steve Jones) and Daniel (Rory); many...

Linda E. Lundell

Linda E. Lundell

October 26, 2012

Lundell, Linda E. age 77, of Brooklyn Center, passed away October 26 at home. Survived by husband, Donald; children, Sieglinde Neumeyer (Gerhard), Robert Freidl (Krista), and Karin Limmert (Helmut) of Regensburg, Germany, William Lundell, Ken Lundell (Barb), and Mark Lundell of Minneapolis; grandchildren, Daniel, Martina, Jurgen, Andreas, Martin, Megan and Chris; great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Visitation Thursday 5-7 PM, Henry...

Bette Jane Pitts

Bette Jane Pitts

October 25, 2012

Bette Jane Pitts, 93, of Burnsville, passed away Thursday. She was born August 22, 1919 in Racine, Wisconsin to Harry Robert and Laura Louise (nee Brinkman) Lehman. She is survived by daughters Kris Brandon and Julie Dupay, grandchildren Amy (Tom Tennant) Brandon, Pete (Mandi) Brandon, and Megan Gosselin, and great-grandchildren Carly, Ally, Tyler, Chayse, Reese, and Brooke. Bette was preceded...

Gertrude Leifeld

Gertrude Leifeld

October 24, 2012

Gertrude M. Leifeld, age 102, of Hastings, passed away October 24, 2012. She was born in Bird Island, MN to Frank and Anna Dummer on April 7, 1910. She married Peter Leifeld in South St. Paul in 1928.She is preceded in death by her parents; husband, Peter; daughters, Genevieve Wahlstrom; Loretta Van Gundy; Lucille Nogle; and Theresa Leifeld; son,...

Thea Mae Schultz

Thea Mae Schultz

October 24, 2012

SCHULTZ Thea Mae, Age 71, of Apple Valley, formerly of Wabasha, MN passed away peacefully on Oct 24, 2012. Thea was preceded in death by her parents. She is survived by her loving husband of 53 years, Terry; 3 daughters, Karla Schultz, Kendra Schultz and Kristen (Rick) Stock; 7 grandchildren, Anthony, Emily, Christian, Brandon, Kaitlyn, Olivia and Ashley; 3 siblings,...

Jeanette Catherine Fox

Jeanette Catherine Fox

October 23, 2012

Jeanette Catherine Fox, age 96, formerly of Cannon Falls died Tuesday, October 23, 2012 at the Regina Medical Center in Hastings. Jeanette was born March 18, 1916 in Douglas Township, Dakota County to Peter and Susan (Gergen) Schweich. She married Nicholas Henry �Nick� Fox on August 8, 1939 in New Trier and they farmed north of Cannon Falls from...

Edna Pearl Prestholdt

Edna Pearl Prestholdt

October 23, 2012

Edna Pearl Prestholdt (Overby)

Was blessed with 98 years of life well-lived. Lovingly surrounded by family, she passed away peacefully at North Memorial Hospital on October 23, 2012 after a brief illness. She was preceded in death by her parents, Anna & Peter Overby; brother, Harold Overby; and husband of over 50 years, Orville H. Prestholdt. Survivors include her sister, Audrey...

Brad D. Lindemann

Brad D. Lindemann

October 23, 2012

Brad D. Lindemann, age 25 of S. Minneapolis. Survived by parents, Randy & Debbie Lindemann and his sister, Melissa (Szymon) Bielesz. Preceded in death by grandparents, Alfred & Amanda Lindemann and David & Lillian Thompson. Attended Holy Name/Risen Christ School. Brad graduated from South High School and attended two years at MCTC in Minneapolis. Funeral Service Thursday, 7PM, Henry W....

Jeffrey Allen Tukua

Jeffrey Allen Tukua

October 22, 2012

Jeffrey Allen Tukua, age 46 of Hastings died unexpectedly on October 22, 2012. Jeff was born in Albert Lea, MN to Sharon (Venem) and Dale Tukua. He graduated from Hastings High School in 1985, received his heavy equipment operator certification from the Staples Vocational School and worked as a heavy equipment operator for years. He married Becky Klem on...

Mitchell M. Lucas

Mitchell M. Lucas

October 22, 2012

Mitchell Martin Lucas, age 17; loving son, goofy brother, valued friend and avid outdoor sporting enthusiast, died tragically on Monday October 22, 2012. His death by suicide breaks our hearts and leaves behind an emptiness of unanswerable questions. According to Mitchell’s wishes, we want to publicly thank the employers of this good boy who gave him a shot at...

Marilyn Dahl Countryman

Marilyn Dahl Countryman

October 21, 2012

Marilyn Dahl Countryman, 80, of Apple Valley, passed away Sunday surrounded by her loving family. She was born July 2, 1932 in Minneapolis to Andrew and Hilda (nee Larson) Dahl. Marilyn is survived by her husband of 57 years, Jerry, son Bruce(Katie), daughters Carol (Bill) Lenington, and Darlene (late Dave) Countryman-Jones, grandchildren Sara, Kim, Ben, Daniel, and Roxann, brother Orville...

Dewayne J. Doffing

Dewayne J. Doffing

October 20, 2012

Dewayne J. Doffing, age 78 of Hastings died Saturday, October 20, 2012. Dewayne was born December 19, 1933 in Red Wing, MN to Phillip and Lena (Kruger) Doffing. He married Noreen Flanaghan in 1957 and moved to St. Paul. Since 1971, Dewayne and his family have been residents of Hastings. He was preceded in death by his parents, wife...

Alexander Espinosa Nunez

Alexander Espinosa Nunez

October 15, 2012

Alexander Espinosa Nunez, 83, of Eagan, passed away Monday surrounded by his loving family. He was born November 9, 1928 in Batanes, Philippines to Cecilio and Valentina (nee Espinosa) Nunez. Alexander is survived by his wife, Esperanza, daughters Merriam (Adrian) Mirabueno, Sandra (Chris) Peralta, and Evelyn (Mario) Ramboanga, sons Alexander, Jr. (Charito), Jerry (Myra), Precioso, Cecilio (Elaine), and Carlito (Melvyn)...

Ruby I. Conroy

Ruby I. Conroy

October 15, 2012

Conroy, Ruby I., age 102, of Apple Valley and formerly of Loveland and Boulder, CO. Passed away peacefully on Oct. 15. Ruby is preceded in death by her husband, Dennis; her daughter, Denise; and 7 siblings. She is survived by her daughter, Sue Haggerty; 3 grandchildren, Joel (Lori) Haggerty; Portia (Dr. Michael) Vogt and Kathleen (Karl) Kelly-Sanders; 8 great-grandchildren; 2...

Erna M. Baumgarten

Erna M. Baumgarten

October 14, 2012

Baumgarten, Erna M., age 85 of Minneapolis. Member of Kickers Soccer Club. Preceded in death by son, Brian. Survived by husband, Robert; grandson, Andrew; nephew, Mike Baumgarten (Karen); great-niece, Kendall. Memorial service Wednesday 3 PM, Henry W. Anderson Mortuary, 3640 23rd Avenue So., Mpls. Visitation 1 hour before the service. Interment Fort Snelling National Cemetery.

Burial Date...

Colette A. Cullen

Colette A. Cullen

October 13, 2012

Collette Agnes Cullen, age 82, of Hastings, MN passed away peacefully at home October 13, 2012. She was born January 1, 1930, in Fargo, ND to John W. and Marion Heisler Cullen. She is survived by her sister, Anne (William) Bergeron of Sioux City, IA; sister in law, Jean (John) Cullen of Omaha, NE; many nieces, nephews and friends....

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