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Jim C. Wallner

Jim C. Wallner

January 21, 2012

Jim C. Wallner, age 41, of Hastings died on January 21, 2012.Jim was born July 6, 1970 to Dale and Linda (Thompson) Wallner. He was a 1988 Graduate of Hastings High School and worked as a plane refueler in the airline industry. He enjoyed skydiving, the Minnesota Vikings and spending time with his niece and nephews.Hewas preceded in death...

Herbert F. Carlson

Herbert F. Carlson

January 21, 2012

Carlson, Herbert F., age 91 of Mpls. on Jan. 21, 2012. Navy Vet WWII. Worked for Williams Steel and Hardware 48 years. Survived by nieces, Judy (Leonard) Lindquist, Linda (Bruce) Bloomquist; great-nieces, Amy Lindquist and Anne Bloomquist; great-nephews, Jon Lindquist and John (Sasha) Bloomquist; great-great-niece and nephew, and many friends. Service Thursday 11 AM, Hope Lutheran Church, 58th St. and...

Margaret J Bergman

Margaret J Bergman

January 21, 2012

Margaret J. Bergman age 92 of Minneapolis, born January 22, 1919 passed away January 21, 2012. Margaret was raised in Spicer, MN by parents, Thomas and Rose Nelson. She was Past President of Minnesota WWI Ladies Auxiliary, active with Minnehaha Lodge O.E.S. #37 and was involved in the ladies circles at Nokomis Heights Lutheran Church over 60 years. Preceded in...

Deborah R. Elliott Christensen

Deborah R. Elliott Christensen

January 21, 2012

Elliott, Deborah R. (Christensen)

Age 72, of Rosemount, went home to be with the Lord on January 21, 2012. She is preceded in death by her parents, and 2 brothers, Richard and Ronald. Deborah is survived by her loving husband of 54 years, John; a son, Gregory (Denise) Elliott; 3 grandchildren, Alanna, Austin and Alexander; 4 sisters; nieces, nephews, cousins and...

Paul D. Mitchell

Paul D. Mitchell

January 20, 2012

age 89, of Isle, MN, went home to the Lord on 1/20/12. Preceded in death by wife, Rae and son, Patrick. Survived by 3 daughters, Donna, Ann & Lois; and twin brother, Victor (Coralee) of CA; many grandchildren and great- grandchildren. He proudly served in the Navy for 25 years retiring in 1965. Paul had many friends and will be...

Gerald C. Belland

Gerald C. Belland

January 20, 2012

Belland, Gerald C. Age 73, passed away Jan. 20, 2012 in S. Mpls. Preceded in death by parents, Leslie and Charlotte; bro- ther, Thomas; and wife, Karen. Survived by sister, Karen Corner; sons, Ross (Lynn), Scott (Theresa), and Brent (Tammy); six grandchildren; four great-grandchildren. He will be forever loved and missed. Memorial service 11 AM Thursday, January 26, at Henry...

Myrtle A. Bakken

Myrtle A. Bakken

January 19, 2012

Myrtle A. Bakken, 96, of Minneapolis, MN died Thursday, January 9, 2012 at the home of her sister, Bernice Lundemo. Myrtle was born January 27, 1915 in Appleton, MN to Peter & Thea (Tofte) Bakken. She was baptized and confirmed in the Lutheran Church. Myrtle attended Morris Ag. School and graduated in 1932. She worked for Honeywell from 1948 until...

Margaret M. Bacon

Margaret M. Bacon

January 18, 2012

Margaret M. �Peggy� Bacon, age 91, of Prescott died January 18, 2012 at the United Hospital in St. Paul, MN. Margaret was born January 20, 1920 in Browerville, MN to Matthew and Esther (Chase) Pechan. She married Melvin G. Bacon on December 3, 1941 at the Cathedral in St. Paul and worked as both chef and cook, many years...

Walter H. Thomas

Walter H. Thomas

January 18, 2012

Walter H. Thomas, age 85, of Hastings, passed away Jan. 18, 2012. He was preceded in death by his wife, Rita; and brother, Gordy. He is survived by his children, Pandora (John) Jurisoo; Bryce (Tracey) Thomas; and Brett Thomas; grandchildren, Tyler; Taylor and Tyler; sisters, Judy (Jailil) Mirzadegan; and Janiece Lewis; brother, Doug (Jeannie) Thomas; other relatives and friends....

David Wilde

David Wilde

January 13, 2012

David B. Wilde, age 55, of Hastings, passed away Jan. 13, 2012. Preceded in death by father, Bruce. Survived by wife, Claudia; daughters, Cheyenne Wilde (Scott Geisler); and Sheridan Wilde; son, Bryan Wilde; mother, Marie; brother, Roger Wilde and other family and friends. A Visitation will be held on Sat. (1/21) from 1:00 - 4:00 p.m. at Wise Family...

Janine B. Debuono

Janine B. Debuono

January 12, 2012

Janine B. DeBuono, age 88 of Hastings died January 12, 2012 in Hastings, MN. Janine was born September 10, 1923 in Grand-Couronne, France to Edmund E. and Suzanne B. (Heudier) Gibert. She married Harry J. DeBuono of Clementon, NJ in 1945. She emigrated to the U.S. from France in 1946 and finally settled with her husband in Levittown, PA....

John C. Zgoda

John C. Zgoda

January 10, 2012

John C. Zgoda, age 53 of Hastings died January 10, 2012 in Ft. Myers, FL, following a short but courageous battle with cancer. John was born March 31, 1958 in Hendricks, MN to Arthur and Dorothy (Dass) Zgoda. He married Julie Thomas on February 9, 1979 at Our Saviour�s Ev. Lutheran Church in Hastings. John was a devoted, life-long...

Lola E. Paulson

Lola E. Paulson

January 10, 2012

LOLA E. PAULSON, age 93 of Burnsville, MN, passed away peacefully at The Lodge in Burnsville on January 10, 2012. Preceded in death by husband Vern and two brothers and four sisters. She was born July 11, 1918, in Wabasso, MN to Lorance and Alma Torney. Survived by sisters Arleen Lange and Ione (Toni) Kirkendall; niece Cherrie (Richard) Magnuson, nephews,...

Marcella "Marcy" Olson

Marcella "Marcy" Olson

January 8, 2012

Marcella “Marcy” Olson, 70, of Apple Valley, passed away Sunday. She was born February 28, 1941 in Albert Lea, Minnesota to Irving and Gilma (nee Hanson) Hendrickson. Marcy grew up in rural Northwood on the family farm, was baptized and confirmed at Deer Creek Lutheran Church, Carpenter, Iowa. Her grandmother Lena was a member of the initial Confirmation class, 1885,...

Ruth E. Elsola

Ruth E. Elsola

January 8, 2012

Elsola, Ruth E.

age 90, of S. Mpls, born July 18, 1921 in Milaca, MN, passed away Jan. 8, 2012. Ruth graduated from the MN School of Business and was a stellar World Book Encyclopedia saleswoman. Ruth was an incredibly generous woman with a wonderful dry sense of humor that will be deeply missed.

She is preceded in death by her husband,...

Kevin P. Rynes

Kevin P. Rynes

January 7, 2012

Kevin Patrick Rynes age 48, of Hastings, passed away January 7, 2012. He was born in Madison, WI to Norman and Dorothy (Thompson) Rynes on April 9, 1963. He graduated from Mad East High School. He lived in Madison until 2003 and moved to Hastings with his family. Kevin loved to spend time with his nieces and nephews. Music...

Diane M. Radke

Diane M. Radke

January 5, 2012

Diane M. Radke, age 66, of Hastings, passed away at home January 5, 2012. She was born in Hastings to Fritz and Theresa (Werner) Loesch on June 15, 1945. Diane married Jack Radke on October 12, 1968 at Guardian Angles Catholic Church in Hastings. She graduated from Hastings High School and attended Nursing School before working as a Nurse...

Theresa Mary Meier

Theresa Mary Meier

January 5, 2012

Theresa M. Meier, age 90, of Siren, WI, formerly of Prescott and Hastings area;died January 5, 2012 at the Prescott Nursing and Rehabilitation Community. Theresa was born April 23, 1921 in Hampton, MN to Michael and Mary Meier. She married Gust Meier May 28, 1940 in Vermillion, MN. She was preceded in death by her husband Gust; sons Kenneth...

Sharon Ann Pautzke

Sharon Ann Pautzke

January 5, 2012

Sharon Ann Pautzke, 69, of Apple Valley, passed away Thursday. She was born July 25, 1942 in Glencoe to Ervin and Lillian (nee Boeder) Horton. Sharon is survived by daughter Bambi, son Brian, and sister Elvira “Toni” Edberg. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband Robert, daughter Brenda, grandson Chad, and sisters Esther and Ethel. Gathering of Friends...

Edward Shimek

Edward Shimek

January 5, 2012

Shimek, Edward Age 91, of Minneapolis. Born Nov. 4, 1920 in Cedar Rapids, IA, died Jan. 5, 2012. He served in the United States Army during WWII and was awarded the Purple Heart. Member of MN Watercolor Society, accomplished well-known artist (65 years) and in the Iowa Speed Skating Hall of Fame. Ed will be dearly missed by son, Dan...

Jim C. Wallner

Jim C. Wallner

January 21, 2012

Jim C. Wallner, age 41, of Hastings died on January 21, 2012.Jim was born July 6, 1970 to Dale and Linda (Thompson) Wallner. He was a 1988 Graduate of Hastings High School and worked as a plane refueler in the airline industry. He enjoyed skydiving, the Minnesota Vikings and spending time with his niece and nephews.Hewas preceded in death...

Herbert F. Carlson

Herbert F. Carlson

January 21, 2012

Carlson, Herbert F., age 91 of Mpls. on Jan. 21, 2012. Navy Vet WWII. Worked for Williams Steel and Hardware 48 years. Survived by nieces, Judy (Leonard) Lindquist, Linda (Bruce) Bloomquist; great-nieces, Amy Lindquist and Anne Bloomquist; great-nephews, Jon Lindquist and John (Sasha) Bloomquist; great-great-niece and nephew, and many friends. Service Thursday 11 AM, Hope Lutheran Church, 58th St. and...

Margaret J Bergman

Margaret J Bergman

January 21, 2012

Margaret J. Bergman age 92 of Minneapolis, born January 22, 1919 passed away January 21, 2012. Margaret was raised in Spicer, MN by parents, Thomas and Rose Nelson. She was Past President of Minnesota WWI Ladies Auxiliary, active with Minnehaha Lodge O.E.S. #37 and was involved in the ladies circles at Nokomis Heights Lutheran Church over 60 years. Preceded in...

Deborah R. Elliott Christensen

Deborah R. Elliott Christensen

January 21, 2012

Elliott, Deborah R. (Christensen)

Age 72, of Rosemount, went home to be with the Lord on January 21, 2012. She is preceded in death by her parents, and 2 brothers, Richard and Ronald. Deborah is survived by her loving husband of 54 years, John; a son, Gregory (Denise) Elliott; 3 grandchildren, Alanna, Austin and Alexander; 4 sisters; nieces, nephews, cousins and...

Paul D. Mitchell

Paul D. Mitchell

January 20, 2012

age 89, of Isle, MN, went home to the Lord on 1/20/12. Preceded in death by wife, Rae and son, Patrick. Survived by 3 daughters, Donna, Ann & Lois; and twin brother, Victor (Coralee) of CA; many grandchildren and great- grandchildren. He proudly served in the Navy for 25 years retiring in 1965. Paul had many friends and will be...

Gerald C. Belland

Gerald C. Belland

January 20, 2012

Belland, Gerald C. Age 73, passed away Jan. 20, 2012 in S. Mpls. Preceded in death by parents, Leslie and Charlotte; bro- ther, Thomas; and wife, Karen. Survived by sister, Karen Corner; sons, Ross (Lynn), Scott (Theresa), and Brent (Tammy); six grandchildren; four great-grandchildren. He will be forever loved and missed. Memorial service 11 AM Thursday, January 26, at Henry...

Myrtle A. Bakken

Myrtle A. Bakken

January 19, 2012

Myrtle A. Bakken, 96, of Minneapolis, MN died Thursday, January 9, 2012 at the home of her sister, Bernice Lundemo. Myrtle was born January 27, 1915 in Appleton, MN to Peter & Thea (Tofte) Bakken. She was baptized and confirmed in the Lutheran Church. Myrtle attended Morris Ag. School and graduated in 1932. She worked for Honeywell from 1948 until...

Margaret M. Bacon

Margaret M. Bacon

January 18, 2012

Margaret M. �Peggy� Bacon, age 91, of Prescott died January 18, 2012 at the United Hospital in St. Paul, MN. Margaret was born January 20, 1920 in Browerville, MN to Matthew and Esther (Chase) Pechan. She married Melvin G. Bacon on December 3, 1941 at the Cathedral in St. Paul and worked as both chef and cook, many years...

Walter H. Thomas

Walter H. Thomas

January 18, 2012

Walter H. Thomas, age 85, of Hastings, passed away Jan. 18, 2012. He was preceded in death by his wife, Rita; and brother, Gordy. He is survived by his children, Pandora (John) Jurisoo; Bryce (Tracey) Thomas; and Brett Thomas; grandchildren, Tyler; Taylor and Tyler; sisters, Judy (Jailil) Mirzadegan; and Janiece Lewis; brother, Doug (Jeannie) Thomas; other relatives and friends....

David Wilde

David Wilde

January 13, 2012

David B. Wilde, age 55, of Hastings, passed away Jan. 13, 2012. Preceded in death by father, Bruce. Survived by wife, Claudia; daughters, Cheyenne Wilde (Scott Geisler); and Sheridan Wilde; son, Bryan Wilde; mother, Marie; brother, Roger Wilde and other family and friends. A Visitation will be held on Sat. (1/21) from 1:00 - 4:00 p.m. at Wise Family...

Janine B. Debuono

Janine B. Debuono

January 12, 2012

Janine B. DeBuono, age 88 of Hastings died January 12, 2012 in Hastings, MN. Janine was born September 10, 1923 in Grand-Couronne, France to Edmund E. and Suzanne B. (Heudier) Gibert. She married Harry J. DeBuono of Clementon, NJ in 1945. She emigrated to the U.S. from France in 1946 and finally settled with her husband in Levittown, PA....

John C. Zgoda

John C. Zgoda

January 10, 2012

John C. Zgoda, age 53 of Hastings died January 10, 2012 in Ft. Myers, FL, following a short but courageous battle with cancer. John was born March 31, 1958 in Hendricks, MN to Arthur and Dorothy (Dass) Zgoda. He married Julie Thomas on February 9, 1979 at Our Saviour�s Ev. Lutheran Church in Hastings. John was a devoted, life-long...

Lola E. Paulson

Lola E. Paulson

January 10, 2012

LOLA E. PAULSON, age 93 of Burnsville, MN, passed away peacefully at The Lodge in Burnsville on January 10, 2012. Preceded in death by husband Vern and two brothers and four sisters. She was born July 11, 1918, in Wabasso, MN to Lorance and Alma Torney. Survived by sisters Arleen Lange and Ione (Toni) Kirkendall; niece Cherrie (Richard) Magnuson, nephews,...

Marcella "Marcy" Olson

Marcella "Marcy" Olson

January 8, 2012

Marcella “Marcy” Olson, 70, of Apple Valley, passed away Sunday. She was born February 28, 1941 in Albert Lea, Minnesota to Irving and Gilma (nee Hanson) Hendrickson. Marcy grew up in rural Northwood on the family farm, was baptized and confirmed at Deer Creek Lutheran Church, Carpenter, Iowa. Her grandmother Lena was a member of the initial Confirmation class, 1885,...

Ruth E. Elsola

Ruth E. Elsola

January 8, 2012

Elsola, Ruth E.

age 90, of S. Mpls, born July 18, 1921 in Milaca, MN, passed away Jan. 8, 2012. Ruth graduated from the MN School of Business and was a stellar World Book Encyclopedia saleswoman. Ruth was an incredibly generous woman with a wonderful dry sense of humor that will be deeply missed.

She is preceded in death by her husband,...

Kevin P. Rynes

Kevin P. Rynes

January 7, 2012

Kevin Patrick Rynes age 48, of Hastings, passed away January 7, 2012. He was born in Madison, WI to Norman and Dorothy (Thompson) Rynes on April 9, 1963. He graduated from Mad East High School. He lived in Madison until 2003 and moved to Hastings with his family. Kevin loved to spend time with his nieces and nephews. Music...

Diane M. Radke

Diane M. Radke

January 5, 2012

Diane M. Radke, age 66, of Hastings, passed away at home January 5, 2012. She was born in Hastings to Fritz and Theresa (Werner) Loesch on June 15, 1945. Diane married Jack Radke on October 12, 1968 at Guardian Angles Catholic Church in Hastings. She graduated from Hastings High School and attended Nursing School before working as a Nurse...

Theresa Mary Meier

Theresa Mary Meier

January 5, 2012

Theresa M. Meier, age 90, of Siren, WI, formerly of Prescott and Hastings area;died January 5, 2012 at the Prescott Nursing and Rehabilitation Community. Theresa was born April 23, 1921 in Hampton, MN to Michael and Mary Meier. She married Gust Meier May 28, 1940 in Vermillion, MN. She was preceded in death by her husband Gust; sons Kenneth...

Sharon Ann Pautzke

Sharon Ann Pautzke

January 5, 2012

Sharon Ann Pautzke, 69, of Apple Valley, passed away Thursday. She was born July 25, 1942 in Glencoe to Ervin and Lillian (nee Boeder) Horton. Sharon is survived by daughter Bambi, son Brian, and sister Elvira “Toni” Edberg. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband Robert, daughter Brenda, grandson Chad, and sisters Esther and Ethel. Gathering of Friends...

Edward Shimek

Edward Shimek

January 5, 2012

Shimek, Edward Age 91, of Minneapolis. Born Nov. 4, 1920 in Cedar Rapids, IA, died Jan. 5, 2012. He served in the United States Army during WWII and was awarded the Purple Heart. Member of MN Watercolor Society, accomplished well-known artist (65 years) and in the Iowa Speed Skating Hall of Fame. Ed will be dearly missed by son, Dan...

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