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Willaim T Tweed

Willaim T Tweed

October 7, 2012

TWEED, WILLIAM “BILL” T.

age 93, longtime resident of Bloomington Golden Living Center and of S. Mpls. Preceded in death by sister, Evelyn Maas and their parents. Survived by two nephews, Dick (Kathy) Maas and Denny (Sharyn) Maas and their families. Funeral service Sat., Oct. 13 at 2 PM in Lakewood Chapel, 3600 Hennepin Ave. S., Mpls. with his visitation 1/2...

Helen M. Lutz

Helen M. Lutz

October 6, 2012

Helen M. Lutz age 92 of S. Mpls. Preceded in death by husband, Vernon and sister, Eileen (Willard) Holkestad. Survived by sons, Gary (Sue) and Dale (Linda); grandson, Eric; sister, Betty (Willie) Shurick; nieces and nephews, Deborah (Bob) Welp, Craig (Michelle) Shurick, Steve Shurick, David Shurick, Christy (Paul) Tollner, Mike (Odie) Flagle and Sue (Tim) Walker; and numerous friends. Visitation...

Patricia J. Milliren

Patricia J. Milliren

October 4, 2012

Patricia J. Milliren, age 85, of Hastings died October 4, 2012 at Regina Assisted Living in Hastings. Patricia was born June 7, 1927 in Haynes, North Dakota to Christopher and Mary (McArney) Rothstein. She graduated from high school there in 1944 and on November 27, 1948, she married Robert Milliren. She was formerly employed as a bookkeeper for the...

James A. Dare

James A. Dare

October 4, 2012

James A. Dare

Age 65 of Eagan. “Peace at Last”, passed away from the effects of Agent Orange on October 4, 2012. 29 yr. Mpls. Fire Fighter, Station 27, served in Vietnam with U.S. Navy. Preceded in death by father, Farley; step-father, Cecil Klingbile; brothers, Allen and John; and grandparents. Survived by wife, Karen of 32 years; children, Julie (Tedd) Hauser,...

Nettie Emma Mealman

Nettie Emma Mealman

October 2, 2012

Nettie Emma Mealman

Age 90, of Mpls., died Tuesday, October 2, 2012. She is survived by her sons, Daniel L. Galles (Kathryn) of Reno, NV, and Duane L.C.M. Galles of Mpls; grandchildren: Ryan (Carey) of So. Lake Tahoe, CA, Angela (Blaine) of Reno, and Benjamin (Katie) of Reno; great-grandchildren: Austin, Cameron, Quinton, Reid, Rielly and Daniel; sisters: Jane (Dave) Williams of...

Alice Luella Bleckinger

Alice Luella Bleckinger

October 2, 2012

Alice Luella Bleckinger

Age 86, of Mpls., passed away peacefully with her family by her side, Oct. 2, 2012. Born in Halma, MN, Luella had 5 sisters and a brother. She enjoyed 59 years with her husband Bob, who passed on in 2007. Luella worked in several office and supervisory jobs over the years, but she used her true passion and...

Everett E. Mccarthy

Everett E. Mccarthy

October 1, 2012

Everett E. McCarthy, age 75, of Hastings, passed away Oct. 1, 2012 at Regina Medical Center. He was born in Swift County on October 29, 1936 to Robert and Frances McCarthy. He married Dorothy Diederich in De Graff, MN on November 14, 1959. Everett was a member of the Knights of Columbus. He is preceded in death by his...

Peter D. Schoen

Peter D. Schoen

September 29, 2012

Peter D. Schoen, age 79, of Hastings died September 29, 2012 in St. Paul following a brief illness.Peter was born July 2, 1933 in Hastings to Cyrus and Dorothy (Shingledecker) Schoen. He graduated from Hastings High School in 1951. He served in the United States Army during the Korean War. He was married to Elizabeth �Betty� Moris on April...

Virginia May Salter

Virginia May Salter

September 29, 2012

Virginia M. Salter, Age 92 of Mpls., born May 1, 1920 in Houston, TX to John and Anne Carroll, passed away September 29, 2012. She is preceded in death by her husband, George; daughter, Jeanne Olson and sister, Joyce. Virginia’s quick wit and compassion will be dearly missed by her daughter, Kathy Ludwig; grandchildren: Michele Fredrickson, Rachel Phelps, Tim (Barb)...

Florence M Lesney

Florence M Lesney

September 29, 2012

Florence M. Lesney, (nee Riley) Age 96 of South Minneapolis, an elegant lady, born March 7, 1916 in Mpls. to Walter and Clara Riley, passed away Sep. 29, 2012. Florence is preceded in death by her husband, Joseph and brother, Walter “Pat”. She will be dearly missed by loving nieces, nephews, neighbors and in-laws. Funeral service 11:00 am, Thursday, Oct....

Julius John Frevel

Julius John Frevel

September 28, 2012

Julius John Frevel, age 91, of Rosemount Minnesota. Preceded in death by son John. Survived by loving wife of 70 years, Bernadette, Children Janet (Gerald) Jorgenson, Juliann (Terrance)Toomey, Jerold Frevel, James (Julie) Frevel, 7 Grandchildren, 9 Great Grandchildren, and many special friends and relatives. He will be dearly missed by all. Gathering of Family and Friends is scheduled for 4-7...

Marlene M. Olesen

Marlene M. Olesen

September 27, 2012

Marlene M. Olesen, age 81, of Hastings died Thursday, September 27, 2012 in Hastings. She was born September 17, 1931 in Hastings to Carl and Freda (Herkenratt) Hankes. She graduated from Hastings Schools in 1949. She was a homemaker. She married Vernon G. Olesen on October 2, 1964 at St. Luke's Episcopal Church in Hastings. Vernon died November 23,...

Gus Paul Huberty

Gus Paul Huberty

September 26, 2012

Huberty, Paul J. 'Gus', age 82, of Hastings passed away September 26, 2012 at Regina nursing home in Hastings. Gus was a retired linesman for Northern States Power for 40 years, and a member of the Hastings National Guard, 47th Division. He and his wife, Margaret of nearly 45 years were long-time residents of Hastings, and enjoyed an active...

James E. Kavanaugh, Ii

James E. Kavanaugh, Ii

September 25, 2012

Kavanaugh, James E., II

Age 67, of Burnsville, passed away unexpectedly on September 25, 2012. James was preceded in death by his parents and 3 sisters. He is survived by his 2 sons, John and James III (Carrie); 2 sisters, Betty (Roy) Dennis and Susan Joos; nieces, nephews, their families and friends. Jim’s memorial service is Wednesday, October 3 at 11...

Thomas J. Braun

Thomas J. Braun

September 24, 2012

Thomas J. Braun, age 78, of Hastings died unexpectedly Monday, September 24, 2012 at his home.Thomas was born November 12, 1933 in New Trier to Michael and Amelia (Yetzer) Braun. He married Audrey Biskupski on October 9, 1954 at St. Boniface Catholic Church in Hastings. He retired from 3M in Cottage Grove in 1991 after 33 years. Thomas was...

Gerald E. Polkinghorne

Gerald E. Polkinghorne

September 24, 2012

Polkinghorne, Gerald E,

Age 75 of Minneapolis, born August 11, 1937 in Bemidji to Jack & Irene, passed away on a fishing trip in Canada, September 24, 2012. Jerry was the former owner of the Parkway Motor Hotel & Canteen Caf?. He will be dearly missed by his wife, Sarah “Sally”; children: Gail Nissen, Steve (Alena) and Scott (Gretchen); grandchildren: Calvin,...

Lester W. Carlson

Lester W. Carlson

September 23, 2012

Carlson, Lester W. went home to be with his Lord September 23, 2012, at the age of 94. Les was preceded in death by his parents, Carl and Louisa; brothers, Art, Don and Cliff; 2 wives, Evelyn and Marion; niece, Sharon; and 2 nephews, Vernon and LeRoy. Les proudly served in the Army’s 99th Infantry Battalion-Separate during WWII. This Battalion...

Beverly J Hamilton

Beverly J Hamilton

September 22, 2012

Beverly Jean Hamilton, age 77, of Hastings, passed away at the Regina Nursing Home on September 22, 2012. She was born on October 30, 1934 in Frontenac, Minnesota to Truman and Hazel Stull. She later married Wayne Hamilton and they were blessed with four daughters. Beverly loved her church and doing crafts. She worked for HD Hudson from 1965...

Eugene "Gene" Williams

Eugene "Gene" Williams

September 22, 2012

Eugene “Gene” L. Williams, 65, of Apple Valley, went to be with Jesus Saturday with his family at his side. He was born May 10, 1947 in Shakopee, Minnesota to Elvin and Esther (nee Laabs). Gene is survived by his wife of 45 years, Judy, sons Brian (Jennifer) and Erik, daughter Amy (Brian) Clifford, grandchildren Daniel, Benjamin, Jonathan, Grace, and...

Harry George Larson

Harry George Larson

September 19, 2012

Harry G. LarsonLarson, Harry George, 95, passed away September 19 in Hastings, MN. Born in Henderson, MN, Harry and his family lived in Le Sueur, MN. He graduated from the University of Minnesota in Minneapolis with a Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering in 1939. During WWII he joined Honeywell to help install and train pilots to use...

Willaim T Tweed

Willaim T Tweed

October 7, 2012

TWEED, WILLIAM “BILL” T.

age 93, longtime resident of Bloomington Golden Living Center and of S. Mpls. Preceded in death by sister, Evelyn Maas and their parents. Survived by two nephews, Dick (Kathy) Maas and Denny (Sharyn) Maas and their families. Funeral service Sat., Oct. 13 at 2 PM in Lakewood Chapel, 3600 Hennepin Ave. S., Mpls. with his visitation 1/2...

Helen M. Lutz

Helen M. Lutz

October 6, 2012

Helen M. Lutz age 92 of S. Mpls. Preceded in death by husband, Vernon and sister, Eileen (Willard) Holkestad. Survived by sons, Gary (Sue) and Dale (Linda); grandson, Eric; sister, Betty (Willie) Shurick; nieces and nephews, Deborah (Bob) Welp, Craig (Michelle) Shurick, Steve Shurick, David Shurick, Christy (Paul) Tollner, Mike (Odie) Flagle and Sue (Tim) Walker; and numerous friends. Visitation...

Patricia J. Milliren

Patricia J. Milliren

October 4, 2012

Patricia J. Milliren, age 85, of Hastings died October 4, 2012 at Regina Assisted Living in Hastings. Patricia was born June 7, 1927 in Haynes, North Dakota to Christopher and Mary (McArney) Rothstein. She graduated from high school there in 1944 and on November 27, 1948, she married Robert Milliren. She was formerly employed as a bookkeeper for the...

James A. Dare

James A. Dare

October 4, 2012

James A. Dare

Age 65 of Eagan. “Peace at Last”, passed away from the effects of Agent Orange on October 4, 2012. 29 yr. Mpls. Fire Fighter, Station 27, served in Vietnam with U.S. Navy. Preceded in death by father, Farley; step-father, Cecil Klingbile; brothers, Allen and John; and grandparents. Survived by wife, Karen of 32 years; children, Julie (Tedd) Hauser,...

Nettie Emma Mealman

Nettie Emma Mealman

October 2, 2012

Nettie Emma Mealman

Age 90, of Mpls., died Tuesday, October 2, 2012. She is survived by her sons, Daniel L. Galles (Kathryn) of Reno, NV, and Duane L.C.M. Galles of Mpls; grandchildren: Ryan (Carey) of So. Lake Tahoe, CA, Angela (Blaine) of Reno, and Benjamin (Katie) of Reno; great-grandchildren: Austin, Cameron, Quinton, Reid, Rielly and Daniel; sisters: Jane (Dave) Williams of...

Alice Luella Bleckinger

Alice Luella Bleckinger

October 2, 2012

Alice Luella Bleckinger

Age 86, of Mpls., passed away peacefully with her family by her side, Oct. 2, 2012. Born in Halma, MN, Luella had 5 sisters and a brother. She enjoyed 59 years with her husband Bob, who passed on in 2007. Luella worked in several office and supervisory jobs over the years, but she used her true passion and...

Everett E. Mccarthy

Everett E. Mccarthy

October 1, 2012

Everett E. McCarthy, age 75, of Hastings, passed away Oct. 1, 2012 at Regina Medical Center. He was born in Swift County on October 29, 1936 to Robert and Frances McCarthy. He married Dorothy Diederich in De Graff, MN on November 14, 1959. Everett was a member of the Knights of Columbus. He is preceded in death by his...

Peter D. Schoen

Peter D. Schoen

September 29, 2012

Peter D. Schoen, age 79, of Hastings died September 29, 2012 in St. Paul following a brief illness.Peter was born July 2, 1933 in Hastings to Cyrus and Dorothy (Shingledecker) Schoen. He graduated from Hastings High School in 1951. He served in the United States Army during the Korean War. He was married to Elizabeth �Betty� Moris on April...

Virginia May Salter

Virginia May Salter

September 29, 2012

Virginia M. Salter, Age 92 of Mpls., born May 1, 1920 in Houston, TX to John and Anne Carroll, passed away September 29, 2012. She is preceded in death by her husband, George; daughter, Jeanne Olson and sister, Joyce. Virginia’s quick wit and compassion will be dearly missed by her daughter, Kathy Ludwig; grandchildren: Michele Fredrickson, Rachel Phelps, Tim (Barb)...

Florence M Lesney

Florence M Lesney

September 29, 2012

Florence M. Lesney, (nee Riley) Age 96 of South Minneapolis, an elegant lady, born March 7, 1916 in Mpls. to Walter and Clara Riley, passed away Sep. 29, 2012. Florence is preceded in death by her husband, Joseph and brother, Walter “Pat”. She will be dearly missed by loving nieces, nephews, neighbors and in-laws. Funeral service 11:00 am, Thursday, Oct....

Julius John Frevel

Julius John Frevel

September 28, 2012

Julius John Frevel, age 91, of Rosemount Minnesota. Preceded in death by son John. Survived by loving wife of 70 years, Bernadette, Children Janet (Gerald) Jorgenson, Juliann (Terrance)Toomey, Jerold Frevel, James (Julie) Frevel, 7 Grandchildren, 9 Great Grandchildren, and many special friends and relatives. He will be dearly missed by all. Gathering of Family and Friends is scheduled for 4-7...

Marlene M. Olesen

Marlene M. Olesen

September 27, 2012

Marlene M. Olesen, age 81, of Hastings died Thursday, September 27, 2012 in Hastings. She was born September 17, 1931 in Hastings to Carl and Freda (Herkenratt) Hankes. She graduated from Hastings Schools in 1949. She was a homemaker. She married Vernon G. Olesen on October 2, 1964 at St. Luke's Episcopal Church in Hastings. Vernon died November 23,...

Gus Paul Huberty

Gus Paul Huberty

September 26, 2012

Huberty, Paul J. 'Gus', age 82, of Hastings passed away September 26, 2012 at Regina nursing home in Hastings. Gus was a retired linesman for Northern States Power for 40 years, and a member of the Hastings National Guard, 47th Division. He and his wife, Margaret of nearly 45 years were long-time residents of Hastings, and enjoyed an active...

James E. Kavanaugh, Ii

James E. Kavanaugh, Ii

September 25, 2012

Kavanaugh, James E., II

Age 67, of Burnsville, passed away unexpectedly on September 25, 2012. James was preceded in death by his parents and 3 sisters. He is survived by his 2 sons, John and James III (Carrie); 2 sisters, Betty (Roy) Dennis and Susan Joos; nieces, nephews, their families and friends. Jim’s memorial service is Wednesday, October 3 at 11...

Thomas J. Braun

Thomas J. Braun

September 24, 2012

Thomas J. Braun, age 78, of Hastings died unexpectedly Monday, September 24, 2012 at his home.Thomas was born November 12, 1933 in New Trier to Michael and Amelia (Yetzer) Braun. He married Audrey Biskupski on October 9, 1954 at St. Boniface Catholic Church in Hastings. He retired from 3M in Cottage Grove in 1991 after 33 years. Thomas was...

Gerald E. Polkinghorne

Gerald E. Polkinghorne

September 24, 2012

Polkinghorne, Gerald E,

Age 75 of Minneapolis, born August 11, 1937 in Bemidji to Jack & Irene, passed away on a fishing trip in Canada, September 24, 2012. Jerry was the former owner of the Parkway Motor Hotel & Canteen Caf?. He will be dearly missed by his wife, Sarah “Sally”; children: Gail Nissen, Steve (Alena) and Scott (Gretchen); grandchildren: Calvin,...

Lester W. Carlson

Lester W. Carlson

September 23, 2012

Carlson, Lester W. went home to be with his Lord September 23, 2012, at the age of 94. Les was preceded in death by his parents, Carl and Louisa; brothers, Art, Don and Cliff; 2 wives, Evelyn and Marion; niece, Sharon; and 2 nephews, Vernon and LeRoy. Les proudly served in the Army’s 99th Infantry Battalion-Separate during WWII. This Battalion...

Beverly J Hamilton

Beverly J Hamilton

September 22, 2012

Beverly Jean Hamilton, age 77, of Hastings, passed away at the Regina Nursing Home on September 22, 2012. She was born on October 30, 1934 in Frontenac, Minnesota to Truman and Hazel Stull. She later married Wayne Hamilton and they were blessed with four daughters. Beverly loved her church and doing crafts. She worked for HD Hudson from 1965...

Eugene "Gene" Williams

Eugene "Gene" Williams

September 22, 2012

Eugene “Gene” L. Williams, 65, of Apple Valley, went to be with Jesus Saturday with his family at his side. He was born May 10, 1947 in Shakopee, Minnesota to Elvin and Esther (nee Laabs). Gene is survived by his wife of 45 years, Judy, sons Brian (Jennifer) and Erik, daughter Amy (Brian) Clifford, grandchildren Daniel, Benjamin, Jonathan, Grace, and...

Harry George Larson

Harry George Larson

September 19, 2012

Harry G. LarsonLarson, Harry George, 95, passed away September 19 in Hastings, MN. Born in Henderson, MN, Harry and his family lived in Le Sueur, MN. He graduated from the University of Minnesota in Minneapolis with a Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering in 1939. During WWII he joined Honeywell to help install and train pilots to use...

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