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Francis "Bud" Mcnamara

Francis "Bud" Mcnamara

September 11, 2012

Francis J. �Bud� McNamara was born November 17, 1918 in Hastings, MN and died at the home of his son, Leon and Elizabeth on September 11, 2012. He was 93 years old. Bud graduated from Hastings High School, class of 1937. He and Marcella Endres were married on August 28, 1945 atSt. MathiasCatholic Church in Hampton. They raised nine...

Wayne M. Nicklay

Wayne M. Nicklay

September 10, 2012

Wayne M. Nicklay, age 75, of Hastings died September 10, 2012 in Hastings.Wayne was born October 1, 1936 in Winona, MN to Mathew and Grayce (Potter) Nicklay, and grew up in the St. Charles area. He spent two years in the Army, married Betty Stoffel in 1960 and settled in Hastings. They had five children. After Betty died in...

Joseph M Lach

Joseph M Lach

September 9, 2012

LACH

ATTN: Members of the Int’l Assoc of Machinists & Aerospace Workers Joseph M. “Joe”, age 69, of Burnsville passed away unexpectedly on Sept 9, 2012. Joe was preceded in death by his daughter, Lisa Lach and his parents, Andrew and Adeline Lach. He is survived by his daughters, Lori (Manfred Richter) Lach and Jody (Louis) Rein; grandson, Sydney Richter; 4...

Janet Mcnamara

Janet Mcnamara

September 7, 2012

Janet Ann McNamara, age 76, passed on September 7, 2012, in Hastings, MN, one day after her 54th wedding anniversary. Janet was born to Anthony and Dora (Reinardy) Kasel on August 22, 1936. She grew up on the Kasel family farm located just outside of Vermillion, MN. On September 6, 1958, she married her partner for life, Bill McNamara....

Maddy R. Sake

Maddy R. Sake

September 6, 2012

Maddy Sake, age 16 of Hastings died accidentally on Thursday, September 6, 2012. Born October 19, 1995 in St. Paul, MN to Mike and Shelley (Bock) Sake, she was in the junior class at Hastings High School. Maddy is survived by her parents Mike and Shelley Sake of Hastings; sister Alyssa Sake and twin sister Abby Sake, both of...

Stella M. Schmeichel

Stella M. Schmeichel

September 6, 2012

Loving mother and grandmother, Stella Marie Schmeichel passed peacefully on September 6, 2012 at the age of 90. She was born September 22, 1921 in Duluth, MN to Charles and Anna (Cormier) Perry. Stella was a graduate of Austin High School and married Albert Schmeichel in June of 1942. They resided in Austin and Blooming Prairie, MN before moving...

Leo J. Bauer

Leo J. Bauer

September 5, 2012

Leo J. Bauer, age 87 of Hastings died September 5, 2012 at Regina Nursing Home. Leo was born August 28, 1925 in Marshan Township to Ferdinand and Anna (Meier) Bauer. He married Rosalie Landsberger on November 15, 1950 in New Trier and served in the Army during the Korean War. Hefarmed his entire life in Marshan Township. Leo was...

John E. Thomson

John E. Thomson

September 5, 2012

Thomson, John E. Age 67 of Minneapolis, born August 30, 1945 to Jack and Harriet Thomson, passed away unexpectedly at home, Sep. 5, 2012. John served in the US Army during Vietnam and was retired from Factory Motor Parts in Eagan. He will be dearly missed by his wife of 42 years, Carole; sons, Eric & Jeff (Alyssa) Thomson; sister,...

Beth Mccowan Miller

Beth Mccowan Miller

September 3, 2012

MILLER

Beth McCowan, age 61, of Lakeville, passed away on September 3, 2012 after a courageous 4 year battle with ovarian cancer. Beth is preceded in death by her parents. She is survived by her loving husband of 41 years, William A.Jr.; children, Jane M. (Jeff) Taylor, William A. “Drew” Miller III and Lacey T. Miller; grandson, Benjamin Taylor; brother, Robert...

Debra Kay Kummer

Debra Kay Kummer

September 2, 2012

Debra Kay Kummer, age 55 of Denmark Township died September 2, 2012. She was born January 16, 1957 in Laredo, TX to John and Kathleen (Lang) Kummer. Debra formerly worked as a nurse in Rochester and also as a waitress. Her passion for the outdoors, especially boating was also joined by a love of caring for her plants and...

Richard "Rick" G. Kadlec

Richard "Rick" G. Kadlec

August 31, 2012

Kadlec, Richard “Rick” G.

Age 52 of Mpls., passed away Aug. 31, 2012. Preceded in death by son, Steven; nephew, Fred. Survived by parents, Ed & Marge Kadlec; brothers, Phil, Pete (Dotty), Don and Mart; sisters, Bernice Anderson, Carol Brown, Naomi (Dave) Tilbury and Barb (Dave) Kelly; many nieces & nephews, family & good friends. Mass of Christian Burial, 10 AM...

Louise E. Kosek

Louise E. Kosek

August 30, 2012

Louise E. Kosek

Age 95 of Minnetonka. Louise worked in the Safety Deposit Box Department for First Bank Minnehaha. She is survived by husband, John G., they were married for 64 years; nephew, Dwight Johnson; niece, Nancy Larson. Memorial service 7:30 PM Wednesday, September 5, Bethlehem Covenant Church, 32nd St. and 43rd Avenue So., Mpls. Visitation 1 hour before the service....

Linda K. Stoffel

Linda K. Stoffel

August 29, 2012

Linda K. Stoffel, a cherished wife, mother, grandmother and sister died on August 29, 2012 at White Pine Senior Living in Inver Grove Heights while surrounded by her family. She was born February 5, 1947 in Cut Bank, Montana, the daughter of Ida and Al Eissel. She moved to Minnesota, and graduated from Hastings High School in 1965. Linda...

Ernest N. Werner

Ernest N. Werner

August 27, 2012

Ernest N. Werner, age 93, of Vermillion died Monday, August 27, 2012 in Hastings.Ernest was born November 14, 1918 in Vermillion, MN to William P. and Margaret (Thurmes) Werner. He married Viola Bauer on September 25, 1948 at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Vermillion. He was the retired co-founder of Werner Implement in Vermillion. He was preceded...

Gary Lowe

Gary Lowe

August 27, 2012

A complete obituary will be posted soon.

Christine (Grams) Hildeen

Christine (Grams) Hildeen

August 27, 2012

Hildeen, Christine (Grams)

Born 1/27/1947, passed away 8/27/2012 from multiple illnesses. Chris was born in Green Bay, WI to Nordahl & Clara Thompson and spent the majority of her life in Bloomington, MN. She is survived by husband, Ron; children, Jeremy (Amber) and Betsey (Eric) Matas; brother, Roger (Donna) Thompson; sisters, Barbara Tingley, Judy Thompson and Karen (Peter) Carney; cousins and...

Sister Rosemarie Cramble

Sister Rosemarie Cramble

August 26, 2012

Sister Rosemarie Cramble, a Sister of Charity for 65 years, died Aug. 26th at Regina Nursing Home inHastings, MN. A native of Robbinsdale, MN,she was born Apr. 2, 1930, the daughter of the late Edward Cramble and Anna Marie LangCramble. Sister Rosemarie entered the Sisters of Charity Oct. 5, 1946 and professedPerpetual vows Aug. 12, 1951.Sister earned her B.S....

Dorothy J. Antoine

Dorothy J. Antoine

August 26, 2012

Dorothy J. Antoine Age 89 of Minneapolis, born Sep. 28, 1922 in Minneapolis to Harry and Ruth Truwe, passed away peacefully August 26, 2012. Dorothy was very active with her church, Lebanon Lutheran, and spent much time volunteering her services. Her faith gave her much strength and courage. Dorothy had a successful career as Office Manager at Northern Waterway Terminal...

Richard L. Nelson

Richard L. Nelson

August 24, 2012

Richard L. Nelson, 71, of Apple Valley, passed away Friday. He was born March 2, 1941 in Minneapolis to Harold and Donna (nee Howrey) Nelson. Richard is survived by his wife of 49 years, Rita, sons Steve and Mark (Nina), grandchildren Hannah, Olivia, Ava, and Sofie. He was preceded in death by his infant grandson, Samuel. He will be loved...

Michel M. St. John

Michel M. St. John

August 23, 2012

Michel M. St John, age 65, of Hastings, passed away at Red Wing Healthcare Center in Red Wing on August 23, 2012. He was born on September 27, 1946 to Max & Angela Moralez in Hanford, California. He married Sheryl Thielman on June 23, 1989 at Camp Ripley. Michel was a member of the Vietnam Veterans of Southern Minnesota...

Francis "Bud" Mcnamara

Francis "Bud" Mcnamara

September 11, 2012

Francis J. �Bud� McNamara was born November 17, 1918 in Hastings, MN and died at the home of his son, Leon and Elizabeth on September 11, 2012. He was 93 years old. Bud graduated from Hastings High School, class of 1937. He and Marcella Endres were married on August 28, 1945 atSt. MathiasCatholic Church in Hampton. They raised nine...

Wayne M. Nicklay

Wayne M. Nicklay

September 10, 2012

Wayne M. Nicklay, age 75, of Hastings died September 10, 2012 in Hastings.Wayne was born October 1, 1936 in Winona, MN to Mathew and Grayce (Potter) Nicklay, and grew up in the St. Charles area. He spent two years in the Army, married Betty Stoffel in 1960 and settled in Hastings. They had five children. After Betty died in...

Joseph M Lach

Joseph M Lach

September 9, 2012

LACH

ATTN: Members of the Int’l Assoc of Machinists & Aerospace Workers Joseph M. “Joe”, age 69, of Burnsville passed away unexpectedly on Sept 9, 2012. Joe was preceded in death by his daughter, Lisa Lach and his parents, Andrew and Adeline Lach. He is survived by his daughters, Lori (Manfred Richter) Lach and Jody (Louis) Rein; grandson, Sydney Richter; 4...

Janet Mcnamara

Janet Mcnamara

September 7, 2012

Janet Ann McNamara, age 76, passed on September 7, 2012, in Hastings, MN, one day after her 54th wedding anniversary. Janet was born to Anthony and Dora (Reinardy) Kasel on August 22, 1936. She grew up on the Kasel family farm located just outside of Vermillion, MN. On September 6, 1958, she married her partner for life, Bill McNamara....

Maddy R. Sake

Maddy R. Sake

September 6, 2012

Maddy Sake, age 16 of Hastings died accidentally on Thursday, September 6, 2012. Born October 19, 1995 in St. Paul, MN to Mike and Shelley (Bock) Sake, she was in the junior class at Hastings High School. Maddy is survived by her parents Mike and Shelley Sake of Hastings; sister Alyssa Sake and twin sister Abby Sake, both of...

Stella M. Schmeichel

Stella M. Schmeichel

September 6, 2012

Loving mother and grandmother, Stella Marie Schmeichel passed peacefully on September 6, 2012 at the age of 90. She was born September 22, 1921 in Duluth, MN to Charles and Anna (Cormier) Perry. Stella was a graduate of Austin High School and married Albert Schmeichel in June of 1942. They resided in Austin and Blooming Prairie, MN before moving...

Leo J. Bauer

Leo J. Bauer

September 5, 2012

Leo J. Bauer, age 87 of Hastings died September 5, 2012 at Regina Nursing Home. Leo was born August 28, 1925 in Marshan Township to Ferdinand and Anna (Meier) Bauer. He married Rosalie Landsberger on November 15, 1950 in New Trier and served in the Army during the Korean War. Hefarmed his entire life in Marshan Township. Leo was...

John E. Thomson

John E. Thomson

September 5, 2012

Thomson, John E. Age 67 of Minneapolis, born August 30, 1945 to Jack and Harriet Thomson, passed away unexpectedly at home, Sep. 5, 2012. John served in the US Army during Vietnam and was retired from Factory Motor Parts in Eagan. He will be dearly missed by his wife of 42 years, Carole; sons, Eric & Jeff (Alyssa) Thomson; sister,...

Beth Mccowan Miller

Beth Mccowan Miller

September 3, 2012

MILLER

Beth McCowan, age 61, of Lakeville, passed away on September 3, 2012 after a courageous 4 year battle with ovarian cancer. Beth is preceded in death by her parents. She is survived by her loving husband of 41 years, William A.Jr.; children, Jane M. (Jeff) Taylor, William A. “Drew” Miller III and Lacey T. Miller; grandson, Benjamin Taylor; brother, Robert...

Debra Kay Kummer

Debra Kay Kummer

September 2, 2012

Debra Kay Kummer, age 55 of Denmark Township died September 2, 2012. She was born January 16, 1957 in Laredo, TX to John and Kathleen (Lang) Kummer. Debra formerly worked as a nurse in Rochester and also as a waitress. Her passion for the outdoors, especially boating was also joined by a love of caring for her plants and...

Richard "Rick" G. Kadlec

Richard "Rick" G. Kadlec

August 31, 2012

Kadlec, Richard “Rick” G.

Age 52 of Mpls., passed away Aug. 31, 2012. Preceded in death by son, Steven; nephew, Fred. Survived by parents, Ed & Marge Kadlec; brothers, Phil, Pete (Dotty), Don and Mart; sisters, Bernice Anderson, Carol Brown, Naomi (Dave) Tilbury and Barb (Dave) Kelly; many nieces & nephews, family & good friends. Mass of Christian Burial, 10 AM...

Louise E. Kosek

Louise E. Kosek

August 30, 2012

Louise E. Kosek

Age 95 of Minnetonka. Louise worked in the Safety Deposit Box Department for First Bank Minnehaha. She is survived by husband, John G., they were married for 64 years; nephew, Dwight Johnson; niece, Nancy Larson. Memorial service 7:30 PM Wednesday, September 5, Bethlehem Covenant Church, 32nd St. and 43rd Avenue So., Mpls. Visitation 1 hour before the service....

Linda K. Stoffel

Linda K. Stoffel

August 29, 2012

Linda K. Stoffel, a cherished wife, mother, grandmother and sister died on August 29, 2012 at White Pine Senior Living in Inver Grove Heights while surrounded by her family. She was born February 5, 1947 in Cut Bank, Montana, the daughter of Ida and Al Eissel. She moved to Minnesota, and graduated from Hastings High School in 1965. Linda...

Ernest N. Werner

Ernest N. Werner

August 27, 2012

Ernest N. Werner, age 93, of Vermillion died Monday, August 27, 2012 in Hastings.Ernest was born November 14, 1918 in Vermillion, MN to William P. and Margaret (Thurmes) Werner. He married Viola Bauer on September 25, 1948 at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Vermillion. He was the retired co-founder of Werner Implement in Vermillion. He was preceded...

Gary Lowe

Gary Lowe

August 27, 2012

A complete obituary will be posted soon.

Christine (Grams) Hildeen

Christine (Grams) Hildeen

August 27, 2012

Hildeen, Christine (Grams)

Born 1/27/1947, passed away 8/27/2012 from multiple illnesses. Chris was born in Green Bay, WI to Nordahl & Clara Thompson and spent the majority of her life in Bloomington, MN. She is survived by husband, Ron; children, Jeremy (Amber) and Betsey (Eric) Matas; brother, Roger (Donna) Thompson; sisters, Barbara Tingley, Judy Thompson and Karen (Peter) Carney; cousins and...

Sister Rosemarie Cramble

Sister Rosemarie Cramble

August 26, 2012

Sister Rosemarie Cramble, a Sister of Charity for 65 years, died Aug. 26th at Regina Nursing Home inHastings, MN. A native of Robbinsdale, MN,she was born Apr. 2, 1930, the daughter of the late Edward Cramble and Anna Marie LangCramble. Sister Rosemarie entered the Sisters of Charity Oct. 5, 1946 and professedPerpetual vows Aug. 12, 1951.Sister earned her B.S....

Dorothy J. Antoine

Dorothy J. Antoine

August 26, 2012

Dorothy J. Antoine Age 89 of Minneapolis, born Sep. 28, 1922 in Minneapolis to Harry and Ruth Truwe, passed away peacefully August 26, 2012. Dorothy was very active with her church, Lebanon Lutheran, and spent much time volunteering her services. Her faith gave her much strength and courage. Dorothy had a successful career as Office Manager at Northern Waterway Terminal...

Richard L. Nelson

Richard L. Nelson

August 24, 2012

Richard L. Nelson, 71, of Apple Valley, passed away Friday. He was born March 2, 1941 in Minneapolis to Harold and Donna (nee Howrey) Nelson. Richard is survived by his wife of 49 years, Rita, sons Steve and Mark (Nina), grandchildren Hannah, Olivia, Ava, and Sofie. He was preceded in death by his infant grandson, Samuel. He will be loved...

Michel M. St. John

Michel M. St. John

August 23, 2012

Michel M. St John, age 65, of Hastings, passed away at Red Wing Healthcare Center in Red Wing on August 23, 2012. He was born on September 27, 1946 to Max & Angela Moralez in Hanford, California. He married Sheryl Thielman on June 23, 1989 at Camp Ripley. Michel was a member of the Vietnam Veterans of Southern Minnesota...

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