June 30, 2024

Melvyn Leroy Fisher, 87, was gathered into the loving embrace of our Lord and Savior on the afternoon of June 30, 2024. Born to Alva and Eileen Fisher on August 30, 1937, in Belgrade, Montana. He was a mountain of a man, not just in stature, but in bearing. His presence was as undeniable and all-encompassing as the beautiful Montana...

June 27, 2024

Richard S. Bond, age 82 of Hastings, died peacefully at home on Thursday afternoon, June 27, 2024.

Richard Steven, the son of Marvin and Edna (Rowley) Bond, was born on March 30, 1942, in Jackson, Minnesota. Following his graduation from Jackson High School with the class of 1960, Richard served in the Army Reserves before...

June 27, 2024

Carol Bahe (Swanson) 88, of Hastings, MN passed away surrounded by her family on June 27, 2024, after a short illness.

She is survived by her loving husband Ivan of nearly 68 years, sister Lois Groskopf, sister Charlotte Mueller, brother Charlie (Pat) Swanson and sister Bert (Mike) Rowan, nephews and nieces; Jeff (Susan Spillman) Rowe,...

June 26, 2024

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved baby, our precious angel, Ava Marie. Though she was with us for only a brief moment, she touched our lives deeply and will forever hold a special place in our hearts.

Ava Marie is cherished and remembered by her loving parents, Rick...

June 26, 2024

John Henry Taube, “Brother Bernie”, age 91 passed away peacefully on June 26, 2024 in Farmington, MN.

John was born on August 8, 1932, to Henry and Gertrude (Tutewohl) Taube on a farmstead in Cannon Falls, MN. His love for farming continued from his younger years, as he joined the order of the Sacred Heart...

June 25, 2024

Urban “Butch” Neisen, age 85, passed away peacefully at his home in Hastings, MN on June 25, 2024. Urban was born at the home farm in Mahnomen, MN on July 22, 1938 to Peter and Rose Neisen.

He attended St. Michael Catholic School and Mahnomen Public School where Rita was a classmate, both graduating in 1956. He...

June 24, 2024

William B. Cassada

Age 96 or Burnsville, born January 18, 1828 in Minneapolis, MN to Earl & Ruth Cassada, passed away June 24, 2024.

He is preceded in death by wife, Murna; son, Bill; and granddaughter, Natalie.

William will be missed by sons: Steve (Carolyn), Dan (JillMarie), Chuck (Stacy) and Doug (Jan); daughter-in-law, Kathy; 18 Grandchildren; 29 great grandchildren and many other family...

June 23, 2024

Teresa “Tere” Marie Kranz passed away peacefully at home on the morning of June 23, 2024.

Tere was born in St. Peter, Minnesota on May 22, 1945 to Audrey and August “Pinky” Kubiak. Tere lived in both St. Peter and Grand Rapids, Minnesota before moving to Hastings. She attended Guardian Angels School and graduated from...

June 21, 2024

Linda Anne Knoll, age 76 of Hastings, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Friday, June 21, 2024.

Linda was born on April 28, 1948 in St. Paul, the second of five children to Vernon and Wyone (Averill) Kirsch. She graduated from Humboldt High School in 1966. Linda met Charles through a family friend...

June 21, 2024

Darrell Carl Abrahams, 68 of Claremont, joined the Lord on June 21st 2024.

Darrell was born March 13th, 1956, to Carl and Dorene (Behne) Abrahams in Adams, MN. He graduated from OHS in 1974. He held various jobs over the years, but his favorite was helping his friend Doug out on the farm. Darrell enjoyed...

June 20, 2024

Alois “Allie” Feidt, age 88, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on June 20, 2024.

Allie was born on April 18, 1936, the youngest of four, in Douglas Township, Dakota County to Michael and Rose (Siebenaler) Feidt. He attended St. Mary’s Catholic School in New Trier and then served in the U.S. Navy from 1956-1958....

June 20, 2024

Johnson, Richard “Dick” O.

Age 89 of Minneapolis, passed away on June 20, 2024. Preceded in death by his wife, Krista. Survived by his children, Lisa (Bob) Bernabucci and Scott (Annmarie) Johnson; grandchildren, Taylor, Evan, and Sydney; sister, Clarice Johnson; former wife, Carol Johnson; 6 step-children; many step-grandchildren; many other relatives and friends. Dick had a long career at Northwestern Bell...

June 19, 2024

Robert Jancoski, age 91, passed away surrounded by his loving wife and six children at his bedside on June 19, 2024.

Robert was a proud veteran of the Korean War, having served honorably on the USS Soley DD707 where he did two tours around the world. After his service, he went into business school and...

June 19, 2024

Stan Sorenson, age 66 of Hastings, MN died at home on June 19th, 2024 surrounded by his daughters.

Stan was born on March 16th, 1958 in Clear Lake, SD, to Selmer and Donna Sorenson. The family later moved to Hastings, MN where he graduated high school in 1976. He worked for Smead Manufacturing for 38...

June 17, 2024

Walter J. "Wally" LaValla, age 94 of Hastings, died peacefully at home with his wife Josie by his side on Monday evening, June 17, 2024.

Walter Junior, the son of Walter E. and Elsie (Zerk) LaValla, was born on November 6, 1929, in International Falls, Minnesota. Following his education, Wally was drafted into United States...

June 15, 2024

Barbara Miller, lovingly known as Barb or Barbie, passed away on June 15, 2024, at the age of 72. She was born to Rudolph “Rutz” and Marie (Hoffman) Turek on May 27, 1952, in Farmington, MN, and most recently resided in Hastings, MN.

Barb was married to Randy Miller. Together they built a life filled...

June 14, 2024

Charles “Chuck” D. Morris, age 81 of Cottage Grove, sadly left our world on June 14, 2024, surrounded by his loving family.

Chuck was born on August 29, 1942, to John and Dorothy (Carver) Morris in Minneapolis, MN. He was raised in Hastings, MN and graduated from Hastings High School in 1960. He served in...

June 14, 2024

Marie Fair

October 3, 1928 - June 14, 2024

“My child, never forget the things I have taught you. Store my commands in your heart. If you do this, you will live many years, and your life will be satisfying.” Proverbs 3:1-2

Thanks be to God our...

June 14, 2024

Shirley Ann Bachman, aged 86, of Hastings, MN, passed away on June 14, 2024. She was born in Hastings on August 22, 1937, to Jerome and Leola (Bihner) Bachman Hartery. Shirley was baptized at St. Boniface Catholic Church in Hastings and graduated from Cannon Falls High School in 1955.

Throughout her career, Shirley dedicated herself...

June 13, 2024

Shannon Marie Stenzel, age 48 of Hastings, passed away surrounded by family on Thursday, June 13, 2024, at United Hospital following a courageous battle with cancer. In 2021, Shannon was diagnosed with EGFR lung cancer, a gene mutation that she bravely fought for over three years. Shannon was the light of many lives that she touched in her time...