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...

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

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...

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...

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,...

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...

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....

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...

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...

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...

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....

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...

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...

January 7, 2013

Merlin Fasbender, age80 of Hastings died January 7, 2013. Merlin was born August 12, 1932 in Pierce Co, WI to Leo and Frances (Rock) Fasbender. He attended catholic school at St. Mary�s � Big River in River Falls, WI. In his first year of high school, Merlin went to St. John�s Collegeville. He later attended Prescott High School, Prescott,...

January 7, 2013

Patricia A. Chapman, age 75 of Hastings died January 7, 2013 at the Regina Nursing Home, Hastings. Patricia was born October 5, 1937 in Minneiska, MN to Maurice and Veronica Heaser. She had worked as an agent in the insurance industry prior to her retirement. She was preceded in death by her parents; infant daughter Sandra; and sister Jean...

January 7, 2013

James L. Cox, “Whoopty Do General” Age 92 of Minneapolis, born Nov. 19, 1920 in Devon, MT to Charles and Florence Cox, passed away with family at his side, Jan. 7, 2013. James was honored to serve in the USMC during WWII and Korea. He is preceded in death by wife, Mildred; daughter, Ann Bannochie and son, Gerald Stafford. James...

January 7, 2013

WEITZEL

Gwen M., age 59, of Apple Valley, MN, formerly of Reading, PA, passed away unexpectedly on December 28, 2012. Gwen is preceded in death by her grandparents. She is survived by her husband, Ron; 2 daughters, Jennifer (Willie) Ayala and Allison Weitzel; her parents, Kenneth and Ruth Bender, of Reading, PA, and her brother, Barry Bender. A gathering of family...

January 6, 2013

Elisabeth A. Hanke

Age 85 of Apple Valley, formerly of Bloomington, passed away peacefully on January 6, 2013. Preceded in death by her husband, Kenneth and 2 brothers. Survived by her children, Lauren (David) Lown and Jeffrey (Linda); 3 grandchildren, Joshua, Nicholas and Elisabeth; 1 great-grandson, Tristin; 2 sisters, Dorothy Bentrup and Marion (Waldo) Schlipp; brother, Jerry (Harriet) Buelow; nieces, nephews...

January 5, 2013

Braaten, Gene A., of Rosemount, passed away peacefully on Jan. 5, 2013. He is preceded in death by his daughter, Kimberly; sister, Marilyn; and his parents, Palmer and Margaret. Gene is survived by his loving wife of 33 years, Linda; daughters, Gina and Annette; 6 grandchildren; 12 siblings; and Ezzy the yorkie; close family and friends. Gene was an active...

January 4, 2013

Glen D. Snyder, age 77, of Hastings died Friday, January 4, 2013 at his home following a lengthy illness. Glen was born January 21, 1935 in Hastings to Nicholas and Hazel (Foster) Snyder. He worked for over 50 years at H.D. Hudson Manufacturing in Hastings, retiring in 2000. He married Monica Reinardy January 13, 1962 at St. Boniface Church...