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James Foster
December 12, 2011
James 'Jim' Patrick Foster of Hastings, MN died on Monday, December 12, 2011. He was 42 years old. James was born to James M. Foster and Patricia Cook Foster in River Falls, WI on December 22, 1968. He graduated from River Falls HS in 1987, and recently received a business degree from the University of Phoenix. He loved to...
Gloria J. Kranz
December 12, 2011
Gloria J. Kranz, age 91, of Hastings died December 12, 2011 at Regina Nursing Home. Gloria was born September 18, 1920 in Hastings to Edward and Antoinette (Otte) King. She was a 1937 graduate of Hastings High School. Gloria owned and operated Kranz Insurance Company in Hastings. She also worked at various other agencies prior to her retirement. Gloria...
Kenneth Flom
December 10, 2011
Kenneth H. Flom, age 85, of Hastings passed away at Augustana Health Care Center in Hastings on Dec. 10, 2011. Kenneth was born in Leesburg, FL on Aug. 17, 1926 to Harold and Mabel Flom. He grew up in Lansford, ND, and graduated from Lansford high school. As a member of the US Army, he served in the Philippines...
Russell W. Johnson
December 10, 2011
Russell Wallace Johnson, 87, of Hastings, MN passed away peacefully on December 10, 2011 at Regina Medical Center with family by his side. Russell was born May 24, 1924 in Bock, MN to Swan and Charlotte Johnson. He married Joyce Gilbertson on Oct 29, 1949 at Glendorado Lutheran Church, Glendorado, MN. Together they had 3 children, Cindy (Norb) Reinardy,...
Karen A. Werner
December 9, 2011
Karen A. Werner, age 62, of Vermillion died December 9, 2011 while wintering in Mission, TX. Born July 15, 1949 in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada to Kenneth and Jean (Highet) Kjos, Karen was raised and graduated from Hastings, class of 1967. She married Robert Werner in Vermillion on December 1, 1968. Preceded by her parents, Karen is survived by her...
Kari Dee Klima
December 9, 2011
KLIMA Kari Dee, age 49, of Prior Lake, MN passed away peacefully on December 9, 2011 as the result of brain cancer. She is preceded in death by her grandparents. Kari is survived by her loving husband of 15 years, Charley; her daughter, Mackenzie; her son, Skylar; mother, Ginger Knutson; 2 sisters, Barbara (Garry Malone) Knutson and DeeDee (Bryan) Jacobson;...
Audrie L. Upgren
December 9, 2011
Audrie L. Upgren, age 102 of Bothell, WA formerly of Minneapolis, born August 5, 1909 in Minneapolis to Carl & Anna Grafstrom passed away Dec. 9, 2011. Audrie will be missed by her daughter, Gloria Millo of Bothell, WA; son Dwayne (Jean) Upgren of Tulsa, OK; several grandchildren; great-grandchildren; great-great-grandchildren and many other family and friends. Funeral service, 11:00 AM,...
Stephanie M. Rodewald
December 8, 2011
Rodewald, Stephanie Montantes, age 86, of Cottage Grove, passed away Dec. 8, 2011. Preceded in death by husband, Filomeno; children, Victor; Yolanda and Rosario; grandchildren, Joseph and Johnny; and great grandson, Dionte Montantes. Survived by husband, Peter Rodewald; children, Daniel (Bertha) Montantes; Rosa Maria (Fred) Daniels; Maria de'Jesus Montantes; Cruz Ellis; Graciela (Edward) Navarro; Linda Kurtti; Esteban Montantes; and...
Stanley Joseph Litman
December 8, 2011
Stanley Joseph Litman, 87, of Apple Valley, passed away Thursday, December 8 surrounded by his loving family. He was born July 20, 1924 in Duluth, Minnesota to Harry and Dora (nee Witz) Litman. Stanley is survived by his wife, Norma, children Kirk Litman, Jill Bronson, Susan Litman, David (Sandra) Litman, and Lisa Litman, sister Shirley Barobs, 12 grandchildren, and 1...
Shirley Rae Eno
December 7, 2011
Shirley Rae Eno, age 85 of Savage and Emily, MN, born November 24, 1926 in Minneapolis to John and Barbara Whalen, passed away December 7, 2011. She is preceded in death by her husband, Cleve; sisters: Elaine Whalen, Mildred Gordhamer Buck, Jean Haller, Betty Adkins, Alice Rainville; brother, Patrick Whalen; son-in-law, Steve Ross and Cleve’s sister, Ione (Milford) Karli. Shirley...
Carol M Johnson
December 6, 2011
Carol M. Johnson
Funeral services for Carol M. Johnson, 88, will be held at 3:00 p.m. Monday, December 12, 2011, at Prince of Peace Lutheran Church, 13801 Fairview Drive, Burnsville, Minnesota, with Pastor Gloria Swanson officiating at the service. The celebration of Carol’s life reflected her faith, Norwegian heritage, and Christmas birthday. Burial will be at a later time in Cambridge,...
Linda M. Shell
December 5, 2011
Shell, Linda M. age 57 of Apple Valley, born August 19, 1954 in Minneapolis to Francis and Mildred Leckelt, passed away Dec. 5, 2011 after a hard fought battle with cancer. She will be dearly missed by her four kids: Shawn Meade, Jennifer Meade, Heather Shell, Amy (Trevor) Stolber; grandchildren: Justin Spencer, Ella Auger, Arihanna Auger; three sisters & one...
Richard Regis
December 3, 2011
Richard Regis, 74, of Apple Valley, passed away Saturday surrounded by his loving family. He fought cancer long, hard, and in his own way. He was born February 20, 1937 in Des Moines, Iowa to Andrew and Pauline (nee Horner) Regis. Richard is survived by his wife, Jean, sons Bret (Theresa) and Chris (Janice) Regis, daughters Diana Regis and Carla...
James H. Kreig
November 30, 2011
James Henry Kreig, a lifelong resident of Hastings, was born Sept. 15, 1933 and passed away November 30, 2011 at Prescott Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. Jim was a proud Korean War veteran and worked for Armour's for 25 years. He was preceded in death his parents; brothers, Herman and Francis; and nephew, Bobby. Jim is survived by his sister,...
David J Billings
November 30, 2011
BILLINGS
David J., age 51, of Chaska passed away peacefully on November 30, 2011. David is preceded in death by his step-father, Murphy Christenson and his grand parents. He is survived by his daughter, Brittany Billings (Alex Petrikov); mother, Susan Christenson; father, John (Greta) Billings; sister, Becky (Gary) Braun; brother, Bob (Penny) Billings; 3 nieces; significant other, Krissy Odegard; Brittany’s mother,...
Myra J. Swanson
November 28, 2011
Myra J. Swanson, age 82, of Hastings died November 28, 2011 atAugustana Health Care Center. Myra was born to Bruce and Tiny (Baab) Patterson on June 27, 1929 in Red Wing, MN. She attended Red Wing High School. Myra was a homemaker and had formerly owned the Young Set children�s clothing store in Hastings. She will long be remembered...
Lucille M. Foster
November 28, 2011
Lucille Foster, age 70, of Hastings, passed away at her home in Hastings, on November 28, 2011. She is preceded in death by her husband, Bruce Foster; granddaughter, Jenna; brothers, Joe, Tom, Don and Jack; sisters, Elsie and Lorraine. Lucille is survived by sons, Jim (Kris) Foster, Scott (Rachel) Foster, Steve Foster, and Mike (Julie) Foster; grandchildren, Adam; Jacob;...
Kathryn Kay Peterson
November 27, 2011
Kathryn Kay Peterson, age 45 of Hastings passed away November 27, 2011 at Methodist Hospital, Rochester, after being diagnosed with cancer ten months ago. She was born April 3, 1966 in Rochester, MN. She is lovingly remembered by family and friends for her giving spirit, positive attitude, and laughter. Someone wrote on Kathryn�s CaringBridge site that she obviously was...
Owen F. Heschke
November 27, 2011
Owen F. Heschke, age 74, of Bay City, WI died Sunday, November 27, 2011 at Methodist Hospital in Rochester following a brief illness. Owen was born November 4, 1937 in Hastings to Owen C and Hattie A. (Gray) Heschke. He attended Hastings schools and was a veteran of the U.S. Army. He married Patricia Zwolenski on May 31, 1964....
Edward P. Nilan
November 25, 2011
Edward P. Nilan of Downers Grove, IL and formerly of St. Cloud; beloved husband of Sharon Nilan, nee McNamara; dear son of the late Martin and Myrna Nilan; brother of Colleen Nilan, Mary Kay Uldrich, Michael Nilan, Myrna (Rich) Klouchar and the late Martin Nilan; also several nieces and nephews. The Funeral Mass for Edward Nilan will be held...
James Foster
December 12, 2011
James 'Jim' Patrick Foster of Hastings, MN died on Monday, December 12, 2011. He was 42 years old. James was born to James M. Foster and Patricia Cook Foster in River Falls, WI on December 22, 1968. He graduated from River Falls HS in 1987, and recently received a business degree from the University of Phoenix. He loved to...
Gloria J. Kranz
December 12, 2011
Gloria J. Kranz, age 91, of Hastings died December 12, 2011 at Regina Nursing Home. Gloria was born September 18, 1920 in Hastings to Edward and Antoinette (Otte) King. She was a 1937 graduate of Hastings High School. Gloria owned and operated Kranz Insurance Company in Hastings. She also worked at various other agencies prior to her retirement. Gloria...
Kenneth Flom
December 10, 2011
Kenneth H. Flom, age 85, of Hastings passed away at Augustana Health Care Center in Hastings on Dec. 10, 2011. Kenneth was born in Leesburg, FL on Aug. 17, 1926 to Harold and Mabel Flom. He grew up in Lansford, ND, and graduated from Lansford high school. As a member of the US Army, he served in the Philippines...
Russell W. Johnson
December 10, 2011
Russell Wallace Johnson, 87, of Hastings, MN passed away peacefully on December 10, 2011 at Regina Medical Center with family by his side. Russell was born May 24, 1924 in Bock, MN to Swan and Charlotte Johnson. He married Joyce Gilbertson on Oct 29, 1949 at Glendorado Lutheran Church, Glendorado, MN. Together they had 3 children, Cindy (Norb) Reinardy,...
Karen A. Werner
December 9, 2011
Karen A. Werner, age 62, of Vermillion died December 9, 2011 while wintering in Mission, TX. Born July 15, 1949 in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada to Kenneth and Jean (Highet) Kjos, Karen was raised and graduated from Hastings, class of 1967. She married Robert Werner in Vermillion on December 1, 1968. Preceded by her parents, Karen is survived by her...
Kari Dee Klima
December 9, 2011
KLIMA Kari Dee, age 49, of Prior Lake, MN passed away peacefully on December 9, 2011 as the result of brain cancer. She is preceded in death by her grandparents. Kari is survived by her loving husband of 15 years, Charley; her daughter, Mackenzie; her son, Skylar; mother, Ginger Knutson; 2 sisters, Barbara (Garry Malone) Knutson and DeeDee (Bryan) Jacobson;...
Audrie L. Upgren
December 9, 2011
Audrie L. Upgren, age 102 of Bothell, WA formerly of Minneapolis, born August 5, 1909 in Minneapolis to Carl & Anna Grafstrom passed away Dec. 9, 2011. Audrie will be missed by her daughter, Gloria Millo of Bothell, WA; son Dwayne (Jean) Upgren of Tulsa, OK; several grandchildren; great-grandchildren; great-great-grandchildren and many other family and friends. Funeral service, 11:00 AM,...
Stephanie M. Rodewald
December 8, 2011
Rodewald, Stephanie Montantes, age 86, of Cottage Grove, passed away Dec. 8, 2011. Preceded in death by husband, Filomeno; children, Victor; Yolanda and Rosario; grandchildren, Joseph and Johnny; and great grandson, Dionte Montantes. Survived by husband, Peter Rodewald; children, Daniel (Bertha) Montantes; Rosa Maria (Fred) Daniels; Maria de'Jesus Montantes; Cruz Ellis; Graciela (Edward) Navarro; Linda Kurtti; Esteban Montantes; and...
Stanley Joseph Litman
December 8, 2011
Stanley Joseph Litman, 87, of Apple Valley, passed away Thursday, December 8 surrounded by his loving family. He was born July 20, 1924 in Duluth, Minnesota to Harry and Dora (nee Witz) Litman. Stanley is survived by his wife, Norma, children Kirk Litman, Jill Bronson, Susan Litman, David (Sandra) Litman, and Lisa Litman, sister Shirley Barobs, 12 grandchildren, and 1...
Shirley Rae Eno
December 7, 2011
Shirley Rae Eno, age 85 of Savage and Emily, MN, born November 24, 1926 in Minneapolis to John and Barbara Whalen, passed away December 7, 2011. She is preceded in death by her husband, Cleve; sisters: Elaine Whalen, Mildred Gordhamer Buck, Jean Haller, Betty Adkins, Alice Rainville; brother, Patrick Whalen; son-in-law, Steve Ross and Cleve’s sister, Ione (Milford) Karli. Shirley...
Carol M Johnson
December 6, 2011
Carol M. Johnson
Funeral services for Carol M. Johnson, 88, will be held at 3:00 p.m. Monday, December 12, 2011, at Prince of Peace Lutheran Church, 13801 Fairview Drive, Burnsville, Minnesota, with Pastor Gloria Swanson officiating at the service. The celebration of Carol’s life reflected her faith, Norwegian heritage, and Christmas birthday. Burial will be at a later time in Cambridge,...
Linda M. Shell
December 5, 2011
Shell, Linda M. age 57 of Apple Valley, born August 19, 1954 in Minneapolis to Francis and Mildred Leckelt, passed away Dec. 5, 2011 after a hard fought battle with cancer. She will be dearly missed by her four kids: Shawn Meade, Jennifer Meade, Heather Shell, Amy (Trevor) Stolber; grandchildren: Justin Spencer, Ella Auger, Arihanna Auger; three sisters & one...
Richard Regis
December 3, 2011
Richard Regis, 74, of Apple Valley, passed away Saturday surrounded by his loving family. He fought cancer long, hard, and in his own way. He was born February 20, 1937 in Des Moines, Iowa to Andrew and Pauline (nee Horner) Regis. Richard is survived by his wife, Jean, sons Bret (Theresa) and Chris (Janice) Regis, daughters Diana Regis and Carla...
James H. Kreig
November 30, 2011
James Henry Kreig, a lifelong resident of Hastings, was born Sept. 15, 1933 and passed away November 30, 2011 at Prescott Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. Jim was a proud Korean War veteran and worked for Armour's for 25 years. He was preceded in death his parents; brothers, Herman and Francis; and nephew, Bobby. Jim is survived by his sister,...
David J Billings
November 30, 2011
BILLINGS
David J., age 51, of Chaska passed away peacefully on November 30, 2011. David is preceded in death by his step-father, Murphy Christenson and his grand parents. He is survived by his daughter, Brittany Billings (Alex Petrikov); mother, Susan Christenson; father, John (Greta) Billings; sister, Becky (Gary) Braun; brother, Bob (Penny) Billings; 3 nieces; significant other, Krissy Odegard; Brittany’s mother,...
Myra J. Swanson
November 28, 2011
Myra J. Swanson, age 82, of Hastings died November 28, 2011 atAugustana Health Care Center. Myra was born to Bruce and Tiny (Baab) Patterson on June 27, 1929 in Red Wing, MN. She attended Red Wing High School. Myra was a homemaker and had formerly owned the Young Set children�s clothing store in Hastings. She will long be remembered...
Lucille M. Foster
November 28, 2011
Lucille Foster, age 70, of Hastings, passed away at her home in Hastings, on November 28, 2011. She is preceded in death by her husband, Bruce Foster; granddaughter, Jenna; brothers, Joe, Tom, Don and Jack; sisters, Elsie and Lorraine. Lucille is survived by sons, Jim (Kris) Foster, Scott (Rachel) Foster, Steve Foster, and Mike (Julie) Foster; grandchildren, Adam; Jacob;...
Kathryn Kay Peterson
November 27, 2011
Kathryn Kay Peterson, age 45 of Hastings passed away November 27, 2011 at Methodist Hospital, Rochester, after being diagnosed with cancer ten months ago. She was born April 3, 1966 in Rochester, MN. She is lovingly remembered by family and friends for her giving spirit, positive attitude, and laughter. Someone wrote on Kathryn�s CaringBridge site that she obviously was...
Owen F. Heschke
November 27, 2011
Owen F. Heschke, age 74, of Bay City, WI died Sunday, November 27, 2011 at Methodist Hospital in Rochester following a brief illness. Owen was born November 4, 1937 in Hastings to Owen C and Hattie A. (Gray) Heschke. He attended Hastings schools and was a veteran of the U.S. Army. He married Patricia Zwolenski on May 31, 1964....
Edward P. Nilan
November 25, 2011
Edward P. Nilan of Downers Grove, IL and formerly of St. Cloud; beloved husband of Sharon Nilan, nee McNamara; dear son of the late Martin and Myrna Nilan; brother of Colleen Nilan, Mary Kay Uldrich, Michael Nilan, Myrna (Rich) Klouchar and the late Martin Nilan; also several nieces and nephews. The Funeral Mass for Edward Nilan will be held...
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