August 21, 2024

Gilman Kenneth Holien, Jr.

was born on February 18th, 1933 to Gilman Sr and Pearl Holien of Montevideo, Minnesota.  He went to be with Jesus on August 21st, 2024 at the age of 91.

Ken graduated from Montevideo High School and then served 4 years in the Navy during the Korean War. He often talked about going to Japan and other places.  ...

August 19, 2024

Susan “Sue” Faye Clark

Age 77, of Minneapolis, passed away peacefully on August 19, 2024.  Preceded in death by her parents, Lorraine and Bob; brother, Chuck; sister, Debbie; brother, Jim; and sister-in-law Carol.  Sue is survived by her sister, Beth (Fred); brother, Mark; sister-in-law, Janelle; brother-in-law, Bob; and many loving nieces, nephews, and friends who will miss her dearly.

Sue retired from...

August 17, 2024

Lehmann, Arthur Allen “Al”

Age 63 of Apple Valley, passed away peacefully on Aug. 17, 2024, at his home in Apple Valley, surrounded by family and a whole lot of love. Al grew up in Apple Valley graduating from AVHS in 1979.

Al met Kelly Marek and the two began dating in December 1982 and were engaged on February 13, 1983. Yes,...

August 15, 2024

William “Bill” David Ruder, 52, of Hastings, MN, passed away on August 15, 2024 after a courageous ten-month battle with cancer.

Bill was born in Sheboygan, WI to Karen Keck and David Ruder on March 17th, 1972 and graduated from Kohler High School in 1990. Bill’s curiosity took him on a varied educational path where...

August 15, 2024

Judy A. "Bomma" Kimmes, 74, of Hastings MN, passed away on August 15th, 2024 at home.

Judy was born in Lincoln, Nebraska on November 24th, 1949. She held a love of playing games, doing puzzles, and winning at the local meat raffles. She was an accomplished baker, a creative crocheter, and a master of the...

August 11, 2024

Ruth A. Gaylord, born September 6, 1942 in Waseca, MN, Ruth was a lifelong teacher and learner. She lived as a Franciscan sister for 9 years. She received a BA in Music from St. Theresa’s College in Winona and an MA in Choral Conducting from the University of Minnesota. She taught music and led choirs at multiple high schools,...

August 11, 2024

James D. Haugen, Age 75 of Apple Valley, born June 19, 1949 in Minot, ND to Ernest & Bernice Haugen, passed away August 11, 2024. Jim is preceded in death by his wife, Brenda and brothers, Kenny and Larry. He will be dearly missed by his loving children, Sean, (Stacie) and Kimberly (Matt) Brown; grandchildren: Zachary, Brittany, Liesl, Marta, Mikayla...

August 8, 2024

Larry O. Hoff, 82, passed away peacefully surrounded by his beloved family on August 8, 2024, at Regina Hospital in Hastings.

Born on January 4, 1942, in Lanesboro, MN, to Myles and Vernice (Nelson) Hoff, Larry grew up on the family farm in Rural Fillmore County, the second of five children. From an early age,...

August 7, 2024

Brad Lee Crock

October 13, 1958 – August 7, 2024

Much-loved husband, father, grandfather, son, brother, and friend Brad Lee Crock, age 65, of River Falls, Wisconsin, went to his heavenly home on August 7, 2024.

Brad was born on October 13, 1958, in Cedar Rapids, Iowa,...

August 6, 2024

Rieck, Donna Age 61 of Apple Valley, passed away on August 6, 2024. Preceded in death by her parents, Robert & Marie Clarkson; and her sister, Joanne Michaud. Survived by her brothers, Paul (Susan) Clarkson and Andy Clarkson; nieces and nephews, Caitlin Clarkson, Aaron Michaud, Jennifer (Kurt) Lindeman, Alex Clarkson, and Jamie Clarkson; many other relatives and friends.

Donna earned an...

August 3, 2024

Esther Irene Larson, Age 88, of Apple Valley, passed away on Saturday, August 03, 2024, from complications of Dementia and lung cancer. Esther was born in Dunn County, Wisconsin on October 26, 1935 to Torger & Opal Peterson. Her childhood and school years were spent in Duluth, MN. Esther was a graduate of the RN program at Lutheran Deaconess School...

August 2, 2024

James G. Bryntesen

Bryntesen, James G. age 83 of Apple Valley, born January 19, 1941 in Minneapolis to George & Ardelle Bryntesen, passed away at the family’s lake home, his favorite place on earth, surrounded by people he loved, on August 2, 2024. He is preceded in death by his sister, Kay Bryntesen. Jim will be dearly missed by his wife...

August 1, 2024

Therese A. Siebenaler, age 85 of Hastings, passed away peacefully at Regina Senior Living of Hastings on Thursday morning, August 1, 2024.

Therese Ann, the daughter of Mathias and Christine (Gores) Siebenaler, was born on April 4, 1939, in Hastings. Following her graduation from Good Counsel in 1957, Therese professed her vows in 1959 and...

July 30, 2024

Marilyn Esther Reinardy (Paulson), age 87, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Tuesday, July 30, 2024.

She was born on December 15th, 1936 to Caroline and Fredrick Paulson in Hastings, MN. She went to Hastings High School and was an avid member of SEAS church. She married Alois “Ollie” William Reinardy in June of...

July 30, 2024

Sidney W. Bell, 38, of Cottage Grove, Minnesota, passed away on Tuesday, July 30, 2024, at Abbott Northwestern Hospital, after a brave battle with rejection complications from a heart transplant that he underwent at the age of 31.

Born on May 3, 1986, in Rochester, MN, to Sidney and Kimberly (Knudson) Bell. He...

July 30, 2024

Donald L. Kuhl Age 81 of Rosemount, born May 17, 1943 in Minneapolis to Lawrence and Ruth Kuhl, passed away peacefully with his family at his side July 30 2024. He is preceded in death by his daughter Michelle; sisters, Mary (Bill) Tantzen and Barbara Thoraldson and niece, Jeanne de los Reyes. Don will be dearly missed by his loving...

July 28, 2024

Heather Mary Miller, age 49, of Hastings, MN passed away peacefully at her home on July 28th, 2024 surrounded by her loving family.

Heather was born on December 15th, 1974 in Fridley, MN. Her childhood in the Roseville area was filled with friends, fun, and laughter. Heather was a respected leader in the multi-family housing...

July 26, 2024

Gloria Jean Kavitz, age 81, of Hastings, passed away peacefully at United Hospital on Friday, July 26, 2024.

Born on May 10, 1943, in Hastings, MN, to Sylvester and Gertrude (Zeien) Girgen, Gloria married the love of her life, Ronald A. Kavitz, on May 2, 1964. They shared 27 years of happiness before his passing...

July 23, 2024

Sweet little soul, Jack “Jackie” Harold Steinmetz, joined his heavenly Father and Savior on July 23, 2024. “Fearfully and wonderfully made,” Jack was born December 30, 2023 (Psalm 139:14 ESV). Prematurity did not stop Jack from popping open his curious eyes to look at his mama, just minutes after his birth when she first greeted him.  Much loved, Jack spent...

July 20, 2024

Marlys A. Millner, age 77 of Hastings, died suddenly but peacefully at home on Saturday afternoon, July 20, 2024.

Marlys Ann Millner was born May 19, 1947, in Brooks, MN, to Ernest and Noella (Derosier) Delorme. She was raised in Thief River Falls, MN, graduating from Thief River Falls Lincoln High School in 1965. Marlys...