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George E. Ross
February 5, 2012
George E. Ross, age 86, of Hastings died February 5, 2012 at the Regina Medical Center in Hastings.George was born April 10, 1925 to Carl Ella (Phalen) Ross in Hammond WI. After graduating from Hammond High School in 1943 he joined the Navy and served as a Seaman 1st class during World War II. He was a lifeong member...
Richard R. Wiltermuth
February 5, 2012
Richard R. Wiltermuth, age 66 of Hastings died February 5, 2012 at his home. Richard was born July 12, 1945 in Clarissa, MN to George and Rita (McGillivray) Wiltermuth. He married Janice Kidd on May 29, 1999 in Hastings and had worked with South Washington County Schools. Richard enjoyed camping, fishing and being with family and friends. He will...
Shawn Joseph Harrer
February 4, 2012
Harrer, Shawn J., age 42 of Hastings, passed away peacefully February 4, 2012. He was born October 16, 1969 in Rochester, MN to Gary and Geraldine (Growden) Harrer. He is survived by son, Johanas Harrer; parents, Gary and Geraldine 'Gerri' Harrer; brother, Craig (Heather) Harrer; nieces and nephew, Miranda, Kenneth and Delaney Harrer; uncle, Gerald (Jeanine) Growden; aunt, Janet...
Bernice M. Strand
February 4, 2012
Bernice M. Strand, Age 94 formerly of Minneapolis and Elk River, born August 8, 1917 in Minneapolis to Caroline and Fred Herberg, went home to be with her Lord peacefully in Northfield, February 4, 2012. Bernice enjoyed baking, cooking, entertaining, playing SCRABBLE, crossword puzzles, reading and embroidery and was a self-taught, award winning crocheter. Her husband, Webster, precedes her in...
Claire G. Weber
February 3, 2012
Weber, Claire G., age 89, of Hastings, passed away peacefully Friday, February 3rd, at Regina Assisted Living. Claire was born in North Adams, Massachusetts to John and Elizabeth Fee. She completed Catholic grade school, high school and some college before enlisting in the United States Navy in 1943. While she was in the Navy, she met her future husband,...
Jacquelyn M. Howard
February 3, 2012
Jacquelyn M. Howard
Age 69, of South Minneapolis, died peacefully after a year long battle with cancer. Preceded in death by parents, Marie and Harley Pierce Sr.; sister, Patricia DeGray. Survived by son, Gary and daughter, Paula Howard Flickinger (Ted); grandchildren & great-grandchildren; brothers, Harley Jr. (Kathy) Pierce, Robert (Kathy) Pierce; sister, Judith Pierce; nieces and nephews. Memorial Mass Tuesday, 11...
Celestine K. Wagner
February 2, 2012
Celestine K. 'Sally' Wagner, age 86, of Hastings, passed away Thursday, February 2, 2012 at her home. She was born March 30, 1925 to Joseph & Margaret Ginther. She loved crocheting, gardening, canning and spending time with her family and friends. She is preceded in death her husband, Alfred Wagner; parents; sisters & brothers. Celestine is survived by her...
Peter W. Schnell
February 1, 2012
Peter W. Schnell, age 52, of Hastings, passed away February 1, 2012 at Our Lady of Peace Home in St. Paul. He was born on August 10, 1959 in Wabasha, MN to Earl and Iva Schnell. He is preceded in death by his father, Earl. Peter is survived by his children, Sara and Christopher Schnell; mother, Iva Schnell; sisters,...
Bernadine A Breiland
February 1, 2012
BREILAND Bernadine A., March 12, 1928 to February 1, 2012, age 83, of Apple Valley, MN, former 40 year resident of Crookston, MN passed away unexpectedly after a brief illness. She is preceded in death by her parents, Ole and Helma Nesland; and a brother, Omer Nesland. Bernadine is survived by her loving husband of 55 years, Oscar; children, Ann...
Stella I Turner
February 1, 2012
TURNER Stella I., age 90, of Burnsville, passed away peacefully on February 1, 2012. Stella is preceded in death by her husband, Glen C. Turner, parents and all of her siblings. She is survived by her children, Sharon (Bill) Rick, Jerel (Rozanne) Turner and Marlys (Bryn) Thomas; 6 grandsons, Benjamin, Andrew, Mason, David, Jonathan and Ian; 3 great-grandchildren; nieces, nephews...
Edith J. Machart
January 31, 2012
Edith Jean Machart, age 85 of Hastings and formerly of Wauwatosa and Eau Claire, WI, passed away on January 31, 2012 at Regina Assisted Living. Edith was born on September 11, 1926 in Wauwatosa, WI to John and Mildred (Speller) Ruenzel. She was a 1944 graduate of Wauwatosa Senior High School and former employee of Atlantic MutualInsurance. Edith enjoyed...
Shirley L Young
January 31, 2012
Shirley, L. Young Age 90 of Kennedale, TX, formerly of Minneapolis, MN, Aitkin, MN, and Parkston, SD. born Feb. 4, 1921 in Minneapolis, was called home Jan. 31, 2012. Preceded in death by loving husband, James F. Young. Survived by son, Ray Young, Mansfield, TX; daughter, Gayle Rich, Topeka KS; grandchildren: Tricia and Colin Chenault, Mansfield, TX, Marlene Rich, Denver,...
Verald Dean Waldron
January 31, 2012
Verald Dean Waldron, 73, of Burnsville, MN, (formerly of Mauston, WI and St. Cloud, MN) passed away Tuesday. He was born October 11, 1938 in Huron, South Dakota to Elmer Sterling and Mary Ellen (nee Graham) Waldron. Verald is survived by daughters Lori (David) Hertzberg, Tracey Grant, and Rhonie (Juan Mauricio) Waldron, grandchildren Christopher (Chelsea) and Jamie Grant, Rachael and...
Jeanette "Jan" Black
January 30, 2012
Jeanette B.�Jan� Black, age 91 of Hastings died January 30, 2012 at her home. Jan was born April 22, 1920 in Hampton to Fred and Bertha (Betzold) Duff. She was a graduate of Farmington High School and married Charles E. Black in Hastings on March 25, 1939. She was a former employee of 3-M , and had worked with...
Robert Kincaid
January 27, 2012
Robert F. Kincaid Jr., age 58, passed away in Eagan on January 27, 2012.Services will be held in California at a later date.
Margaret "Peggy" J. Mccabe
January 27, 2012
Peggy J. McCabe, age 79, of Hastings died peacefully at home surrounded by her family on January 27, 2012. Peggy was born March 28, 1932 in LaCrosse, WI to Charles and Margaret (Evans) Lindley. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband Terrence McCabe; sons Shawn and Timothy; grandson Jesse McCabe; daughter-in-law Gayle McCabe and her daughter Crystal...
Ervina M. Niskanen
January 27, 2012
age 90, of Mpls, passed away Jan. 27, 2012 surrounded by her loving family. Preceded in death by husband, H. Walter. She lovingly dedicated her life to God, her family, friends and community. Ervina had a great joy for crafts and gardening. Special thanks for the exceptional and compassionate care from the staff at Langton Place and North Memorial Hospice....
Elaine A. Smith
January 25, 2012
Elaine A. Smith, age 72, of Hastings, passed away Jan. 25, 2012 at Regina Assisted Living. She was born in Spring Valley, WI to Joseph and Arlene (Carpenter) Kittilson. Elaine and John Smith were married on June 15, 1985 in Prescott. Elaine was a proud member of the Prescott United Church of Christ. She was preceded in death by...
Mildred Gullickson Starr
January 25, 2012
Starr, Mildred Gullickson, age 94, of Minneapolis, passed away peacefully on Wed., Jan. 25, with family at her side. Millie cherished her roots as an eastern South Dakota farm girl ? an upbringing which instilled in her an irrepressible “can-do” spirit of self reliance and determination. She loved baking, knitting, sewing, gardening, crossword puzzles and any type of do-it-yourself project,...
Einer A. Theodorson
January 22, 2012
Einer A. Theodorson, age 73, of Hastings, died Sunday surrounded by family, at his home after a long battle with ALS.He was born January 23, 1938 in Hastings to Einer Elsie (Wenzel) Theodorson.Einer was a retired longtime Hastings Police OfficerHe is survived by his wife JoAnn, children Allen Theodorson, Tamera (Tom) Sophy, Melanee (Terry) Lee all of Hastings, grandchildren...
George E. Ross
February 5, 2012
George E. Ross, age 86, of Hastings died February 5, 2012 at the Regina Medical Center in Hastings.George was born April 10, 1925 to Carl Ella (Phalen) Ross in Hammond WI. After graduating from Hammond High School in 1943 he joined the Navy and served as a Seaman 1st class during World War II. He was a lifeong member...
Richard R. Wiltermuth
February 5, 2012
Richard R. Wiltermuth, age 66 of Hastings died February 5, 2012 at his home. Richard was born July 12, 1945 in Clarissa, MN to George and Rita (McGillivray) Wiltermuth. He married Janice Kidd on May 29, 1999 in Hastings and had worked with South Washington County Schools. Richard enjoyed camping, fishing and being with family and friends. He will...
Shawn Joseph Harrer
February 4, 2012
Harrer, Shawn J., age 42 of Hastings, passed away peacefully February 4, 2012. He was born October 16, 1969 in Rochester, MN to Gary and Geraldine (Growden) Harrer. He is survived by son, Johanas Harrer; parents, Gary and Geraldine 'Gerri' Harrer; brother, Craig (Heather) Harrer; nieces and nephew, Miranda, Kenneth and Delaney Harrer; uncle, Gerald (Jeanine) Growden; aunt, Janet...
Bernice M. Strand
February 4, 2012
Bernice M. Strand, Age 94 formerly of Minneapolis and Elk River, born August 8, 1917 in Minneapolis to Caroline and Fred Herberg, went home to be with her Lord peacefully in Northfield, February 4, 2012. Bernice enjoyed baking, cooking, entertaining, playing SCRABBLE, crossword puzzles, reading and embroidery and was a self-taught, award winning crocheter. Her husband, Webster, precedes her in...
Claire G. Weber
February 3, 2012
Weber, Claire G., age 89, of Hastings, passed away peacefully Friday, February 3rd, at Regina Assisted Living. Claire was born in North Adams, Massachusetts to John and Elizabeth Fee. She completed Catholic grade school, high school and some college before enlisting in the United States Navy in 1943. While she was in the Navy, she met her future husband,...
Jacquelyn M. Howard
February 3, 2012
Jacquelyn M. Howard
Age 69, of South Minneapolis, died peacefully after a year long battle with cancer. Preceded in death by parents, Marie and Harley Pierce Sr.; sister, Patricia DeGray. Survived by son, Gary and daughter, Paula Howard Flickinger (Ted); grandchildren & great-grandchildren; brothers, Harley Jr. (Kathy) Pierce, Robert (Kathy) Pierce; sister, Judith Pierce; nieces and nephews. Memorial Mass Tuesday, 11...
Celestine K. Wagner
February 2, 2012
Celestine K. 'Sally' Wagner, age 86, of Hastings, passed away Thursday, February 2, 2012 at her home. She was born March 30, 1925 to Joseph & Margaret Ginther. She loved crocheting, gardening, canning and spending time with her family and friends. She is preceded in death her husband, Alfred Wagner; parents; sisters & brothers. Celestine is survived by her...
Peter W. Schnell
February 1, 2012
Peter W. Schnell, age 52, of Hastings, passed away February 1, 2012 at Our Lady of Peace Home in St. Paul. He was born on August 10, 1959 in Wabasha, MN to Earl and Iva Schnell. He is preceded in death by his father, Earl. Peter is survived by his children, Sara and Christopher Schnell; mother, Iva Schnell; sisters,...
Bernadine A Breiland
February 1, 2012
BREILAND Bernadine A., March 12, 1928 to February 1, 2012, age 83, of Apple Valley, MN, former 40 year resident of Crookston, MN passed away unexpectedly after a brief illness. She is preceded in death by her parents, Ole and Helma Nesland; and a brother, Omer Nesland. Bernadine is survived by her loving husband of 55 years, Oscar; children, Ann...
Stella I Turner
February 1, 2012
TURNER Stella I., age 90, of Burnsville, passed away peacefully on February 1, 2012. Stella is preceded in death by her husband, Glen C. Turner, parents and all of her siblings. She is survived by her children, Sharon (Bill) Rick, Jerel (Rozanne) Turner and Marlys (Bryn) Thomas; 6 grandsons, Benjamin, Andrew, Mason, David, Jonathan and Ian; 3 great-grandchildren; nieces, nephews...
Edith J. Machart
January 31, 2012
Edith Jean Machart, age 85 of Hastings and formerly of Wauwatosa and Eau Claire, WI, passed away on January 31, 2012 at Regina Assisted Living. Edith was born on September 11, 1926 in Wauwatosa, WI to John and Mildred (Speller) Ruenzel. She was a 1944 graduate of Wauwatosa Senior High School and former employee of Atlantic MutualInsurance. Edith enjoyed...
Shirley L Young
January 31, 2012
Shirley, L. Young Age 90 of Kennedale, TX, formerly of Minneapolis, MN, Aitkin, MN, and Parkston, SD. born Feb. 4, 1921 in Minneapolis, was called home Jan. 31, 2012. Preceded in death by loving husband, James F. Young. Survived by son, Ray Young, Mansfield, TX; daughter, Gayle Rich, Topeka KS; grandchildren: Tricia and Colin Chenault, Mansfield, TX, Marlene Rich, Denver,...
Verald Dean Waldron
January 31, 2012
Verald Dean Waldron, 73, of Burnsville, MN, (formerly of Mauston, WI and St. Cloud, MN) passed away Tuesday. He was born October 11, 1938 in Huron, South Dakota to Elmer Sterling and Mary Ellen (nee Graham) Waldron. Verald is survived by daughters Lori (David) Hertzberg, Tracey Grant, and Rhonie (Juan Mauricio) Waldron, grandchildren Christopher (Chelsea) and Jamie Grant, Rachael and...
Jeanette "Jan" Black
January 30, 2012
Jeanette B.�Jan� Black, age 91 of Hastings died January 30, 2012 at her home. Jan was born April 22, 1920 in Hampton to Fred and Bertha (Betzold) Duff. She was a graduate of Farmington High School and married Charles E. Black in Hastings on March 25, 1939. She was a former employee of 3-M , and had worked with...
Robert Kincaid
January 27, 2012
Robert F. Kincaid Jr., age 58, passed away in Eagan on January 27, 2012.Services will be held in California at a later date.
Margaret "Peggy" J. Mccabe
January 27, 2012
Peggy J. McCabe, age 79, of Hastings died peacefully at home surrounded by her family on January 27, 2012. Peggy was born March 28, 1932 in LaCrosse, WI to Charles and Margaret (Evans) Lindley. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband Terrence McCabe; sons Shawn and Timothy; grandson Jesse McCabe; daughter-in-law Gayle McCabe and her daughter Crystal...
Ervina M. Niskanen
January 27, 2012
age 90, of Mpls, passed away Jan. 27, 2012 surrounded by her loving family. Preceded in death by husband, H. Walter. She lovingly dedicated her life to God, her family, friends and community. Ervina had a great joy for crafts and gardening. Special thanks for the exceptional and compassionate care from the staff at Langton Place and North Memorial Hospice....
Elaine A. Smith
January 25, 2012
Elaine A. Smith, age 72, of Hastings, passed away Jan. 25, 2012 at Regina Assisted Living. She was born in Spring Valley, WI to Joseph and Arlene (Carpenter) Kittilson. Elaine and John Smith were married on June 15, 1985 in Prescott. Elaine was a proud member of the Prescott United Church of Christ. She was preceded in death by...
Mildred Gullickson Starr
January 25, 2012
Starr, Mildred Gullickson, age 94, of Minneapolis, passed away peacefully on Wed., Jan. 25, with family at her side. Millie cherished her roots as an eastern South Dakota farm girl ? an upbringing which instilled in her an irrepressible “can-do” spirit of self reliance and determination. She loved baking, knitting, sewing, gardening, crossword puzzles and any type of do-it-yourself project,...
Einer A. Theodorson
January 22, 2012
Einer A. Theodorson, age 73, of Hastings, died Sunday surrounded by family, at his home after a long battle with ALS.He was born January 23, 1938 in Hastings to Einer Elsie (Wenzel) Theodorson.Einer was a retired longtime Hastings Police OfficerHe is survived by his wife JoAnn, children Allen Theodorson, Tamera (Tom) Sophy, Melanee (Terry) Lee all of Hastings, grandchildren...
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