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Robin M. Grygiel

Robin M. Grygiel

September 21, 2011

Grygiel, Robin M (Rieck) of Savage, MN. Age 51 went home to heaven on Wednesday, September 21, 2011. She died peacefully at home after 5 month journey of cancer. Robin graduated from Argo High School (IL) in 1978 and was married to Joseph Grygiel for 27 years. She was formally of Argo, IL and Justice IL areas. Robin was homemaker...

Sue Woodward Nugent

Sue Woodward Nugent

September 21, 2011

Sue Woodward Nugent of Lakeville, born October 30, 1931, in Fort Wayne, Indiana. Passed away peacefully September 21, 2011, after several years battling Lewy Body Dementia and Parkinson’s disease. Sue was a 1949 graduate of Minneapolis Southwest High and attended the University of Minnesota. Active in Parish Ministry; Habitat for Humanity; Good News Group ? Dominica, West Indies; St. Andrews...

Midge Madge Piehl

Midge Madge Piehl

September 20, 2011

Madge C. 'Midge' Piehl, age 70, of Hastings, passed away at home September 20, 2011. She was born May 24, 1941 in Prescott, WI to Henry and Josephine Hildebrandt. Midge was preceded in death by her parents and 8 brothers and sisters. She is survived by her husband, Jack; son, Jason (Laura); daughter, Pamela; grandchildren, Kimberly; and Kristin; sisters,...

Muriel I. (Segolson) Johnson

Muriel I. (Segolson) Johnson

September 19, 2011

Johnson (Segolson), Muriel I., age 91, of Bloomington, passed away September 19, 2011. Preceded in death by parents; and aunt, Ruth Segolson who raised Muriel. Survived by her loving husband of 55 years, Harlan; and her extended family. Muriel taught Kindergarten at Miles Standish Elementary School in Minneapolis for 32 years. Memorial Service Saturday, September 24 at 12 Noon in...

Mimi Mary Baker

Mimi Mary Baker

September 18, 2011

Mimi Mary Baker (47 Years Young) Entered into heaven early Sunday morning Sept. 18th. Mimi (Mary Margaret Hoffman, daughter of William and Mary) grew up in Takoma Park, MD, attending church and school at Our Lady of Sorrows Parish where she received her Sacraments. She spent her childhood in Takoma Park and visited Rehoboth Beach, DE, often. She attended high...

Audrey Hatcher Hanna Carlson

Audrey Hatcher Hanna Carlson

September 18, 2011

Audrey Hatcher Hanna Carlson, age 92, of Burnsville, MN, passed away 9/18/2011. Preceded in death by husbands, Lee E. Hanna and Roy T. Carlson, and daughter, Bonnie Parker. Survived by her children, Dennis (Elizabeth), Gerald (Cheryl), Wesley (Denise), David (Sheila), and Janette Brost (Bert); many step-children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Audrey showed amazing strength and courage in raising her family alone...

Dale M. Pronschinske

Dale M. Pronschinske

September 17, 2011

Dale Matthew Pronschinske, 81, of Hastings, Minnesota, died September 17, 2011, at home surrounded by family. He was born April 10, 1930, in Waumandee, Wisconsin, the son of the late Frank and Rosella Pronschinske. He has 6 siblings Clem, Virginia, Merlin (deceased), Frank, Delaine and Ivan. Dale grew up on the family farm in Arcadia Wisconsin. He graduated with...

Lanaia Rose Shumpert

Lanaia Rose Shumpert

September 17, 2011

Lanaia Rose Shumpert, 3 1/2 months old, passed away September 17, 2011. Preceded in death by half brother, JaVaughni. Survived by parents, Danny Shumpert, Jr. and Kendra Kimlinger; brother, Ezekiel Kimlinger; sister, Rai'Jean Shumpert; grandparents, John (Kelly) Kimlinger, Kathy (Dan) Sunder, Danny (Kenvie) Shumpert; aunts, Khadijah and Kelly; uncles, Cortez, Casey and Luke; other relatives and friends. A Funeral...

Margie E. Flemming

Margie E. Flemming

September 17, 2011

Margie E. Flemming, age 66, of Hastings died September 17, 2011 at her residence. Margie was born October 22, 1944 in Minneota, MN to James and Bernice (Huffman) Flemming. She worked as a lab assistant at the Regina Medical Center. Margie was preceded in death by her parents; sister Marie Cowan and 3 infant siblings. She is survived by...

Elizabeth A. "Beth" Kimmes

Elizabeth A. "Beth" Kimmes

September 16, 2011

Elizabeth A. �Beth� Kimmes, age 80, of Hastings died September 16, 2011 at Abbott Northwestern Hospital in Minneapolis. Beth was born July 29, 1931 in Marshan Township to Mathias and Anna (Rech) Kimmes. She was a graduate of Bethlehem Academy, Faribault and Century College, St. Paul. She was a former employee at Liberty State Bank, Brown and Bigelow Advertising...

Kathleen J. Liddle

Kathleen J. Liddle

September 16, 2011

Kathleen J. Liddle, age 60, of Hastings, passed away peacefully in her home with her family at her side after a courageous battle with cancer on September 16, 2011 Kathleen was born October 24, 1950 in Sutton, ND to Keith and Violet (Jacobson) Harrington. She married Duane A. Liddle on June 29, 1968 in Almena, WI. She worked as...

Frank Henry Rechtzigel

Frank Henry Rechtzigel

September 14, 2011

Frank Henry Rechtzigel, 99, of Apple Valley, passed away Wednesday. He was born April 16, 1912 in Rich Valley, Minnesota to Wenzel and Maria (nee Niemitz) Rechtzigel. He is survived by sons Gene (Jun) and Donald (Jayne) Rechtzigel, grandchildren Carla, Sara, Jesse, and Jonathan. Frank was preceded in death by his wife Evelyn, son Arlyn, and grandson Adam. He loved...

Annette M. Lucius

Annette M. Lucius

September 9, 2011

Annette M. Lucius, an RN at Regina Hospital for 30 years in OB, age 70, of Hastings, passed away September 9, 2011 at United Hospital in St. Paul. She was born on August 17, 1941 in St. Paul to Paul and Ann Lorang. She loved fishing and all the aspects around it, she was an avid BINGO Player and...

Ursula D'Auteuil

Ursula D'Auteuil

September 9, 2011

Sr. Ursula D'Auteuil, age 97, of Hastings passed away September 9, 2011 at Regina Nursing Home in Hastings. Sr. Ursula was born on January 7, 1914, in Willimantic, Connecticut. She took her final vows with the Sisters of Charity of our Lady, Mother of Mercy in 1936. Sr. Ursula spent 45 years teaching in Connecticut before she came to...

Patricia A. Schmitz

Patricia A. Schmitz

September 8, 2011

Patricia A. Schmitz, age 80, of Hastings, passed away September 8, 2011 at the Augustana Care Center in Hastings. She was born on July 25, 1931 in Marshan Township to John F. & Clara (Steffen) Judge. Pat worked for the Dakota County Sheriff's Department for 31 years. She was a member of the Daughters of Isabella, the American Legion...

Donald W. Priester

Donald W. Priester

September 8, 2011

Donald W. Priester, age 68, of Hastings died September 8, 2011 at his home. Donald was born on May 19, 1943 in Pipestone to Wayne and Leona (Bartels) Priester. He was united in marriage to Kathleen Gilbert on August 28, 1963. Donald loved the outdoors, fishing and spending time with his grandkids. He also enjoyed lending a helping hand...

Elmer S. "Tully" Tollefson

Elmer S. "Tully" Tollefson

September 8, 2011

Elmer S. “Tully” Tollefson Age 92 of Minneapolis, born April 23, 1919 in Minneapolis to Sivert & Nannie Tollefson, passed away Sep. 8, 2011. Tully was a mason, and enjoyed his time with the Zuhrah Temple in the Zuhrah Shrine Drum Corps, Clowns and Zuhrah Shrine Vocal Quartet. He also enjoyed the time he spent as a realtor. Preceded in...

Beryl H Selander

Beryl H Selander

September 8, 2011

Beryl H. Selander, age 93 of Minneapolis, born June 13, 1918 in Minneapolis to Oscar and Juanita Westberg, passed away Sep. 8, 2011. She is preceded in death by husband, Raymond and daughter, Deanna Warner. Beryl will be dearly missed by daughters, Sherrill Selander and Margie (Dennis) Madvig; son-in-law, Bruce Warner; grandchildren: Kimberly (Joseph) Togstad, Robert (Tracy) Madvig, Bradley (Amy)...

Melvin L. Schanno

Melvin L. Schanno

September 7, 2011

Melvin L. Schanno, age 74 of Hastings died at his home on September 7, 2011. Melvin was born on December 23, 1936 in Hampton to Leo and Irene (Hoffman) Schanno. He married Mary Lorentz on July 20, 1957 at St. Mary�s Catholic Church in New Trier and was a 42 year employee with Koch/Flint Hills prior to his retirement....

Dorothy M. Westerberg

Dorothy M. Westerberg

September 5, 2011

Dorothy M. Westerberg, age 92, of Hastings, passed away September 5, 2011 at her home. She is survived by her husband of 61 years, Robert; son, Roger Westerberg (Sandy Rodriguez); daughter, Juliann (Paul) Ashley; grandchildren, Karl Westerberg; Rachel (Rob) Merluza; Lauren (Sal) Rizzo; Allison (Josh) Seel.A Funeral Service will be held at 3:00 pm on Monday (9/12) at Wise...

Robin M. Grygiel

Robin M. Grygiel

September 21, 2011

Grygiel, Robin M (Rieck) of Savage, MN. Age 51 went home to heaven on Wednesday, September 21, 2011. She died peacefully at home after 5 month journey of cancer. Robin graduated from Argo High School (IL) in 1978 and was married to Joseph Grygiel for 27 years. She was formally of Argo, IL and Justice IL areas. Robin was homemaker...

Sue Woodward Nugent

Sue Woodward Nugent

September 21, 2011

Sue Woodward Nugent of Lakeville, born October 30, 1931, in Fort Wayne, Indiana. Passed away peacefully September 21, 2011, after several years battling Lewy Body Dementia and Parkinson’s disease. Sue was a 1949 graduate of Minneapolis Southwest High and attended the University of Minnesota. Active in Parish Ministry; Habitat for Humanity; Good News Group ? Dominica, West Indies; St. Andrews...

Midge Madge Piehl

Midge Madge Piehl

September 20, 2011

Madge C. 'Midge' Piehl, age 70, of Hastings, passed away at home September 20, 2011. She was born May 24, 1941 in Prescott, WI to Henry and Josephine Hildebrandt. Midge was preceded in death by her parents and 8 brothers and sisters. She is survived by her husband, Jack; son, Jason (Laura); daughter, Pamela; grandchildren, Kimberly; and Kristin; sisters,...

Muriel I. (Segolson) Johnson

Muriel I. (Segolson) Johnson

September 19, 2011

Johnson (Segolson), Muriel I., age 91, of Bloomington, passed away September 19, 2011. Preceded in death by parents; and aunt, Ruth Segolson who raised Muriel. Survived by her loving husband of 55 years, Harlan; and her extended family. Muriel taught Kindergarten at Miles Standish Elementary School in Minneapolis for 32 years. Memorial Service Saturday, September 24 at 12 Noon in...

Mimi Mary Baker

Mimi Mary Baker

September 18, 2011

Mimi Mary Baker (47 Years Young) Entered into heaven early Sunday morning Sept. 18th. Mimi (Mary Margaret Hoffman, daughter of William and Mary) grew up in Takoma Park, MD, attending church and school at Our Lady of Sorrows Parish where she received her Sacraments. She spent her childhood in Takoma Park and visited Rehoboth Beach, DE, often. She attended high...

Audrey Hatcher Hanna Carlson

Audrey Hatcher Hanna Carlson

September 18, 2011

Audrey Hatcher Hanna Carlson, age 92, of Burnsville, MN, passed away 9/18/2011. Preceded in death by husbands, Lee E. Hanna and Roy T. Carlson, and daughter, Bonnie Parker. Survived by her children, Dennis (Elizabeth), Gerald (Cheryl), Wesley (Denise), David (Sheila), and Janette Brost (Bert); many step-children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Audrey showed amazing strength and courage in raising her family alone...

Dale M. Pronschinske

Dale M. Pronschinske

September 17, 2011

Dale Matthew Pronschinske, 81, of Hastings, Minnesota, died September 17, 2011, at home surrounded by family. He was born April 10, 1930, in Waumandee, Wisconsin, the son of the late Frank and Rosella Pronschinske. He has 6 siblings Clem, Virginia, Merlin (deceased), Frank, Delaine and Ivan. Dale grew up on the family farm in Arcadia Wisconsin. He graduated with...

Lanaia Rose Shumpert

Lanaia Rose Shumpert

September 17, 2011

Lanaia Rose Shumpert, 3 1/2 months old, passed away September 17, 2011. Preceded in death by half brother, JaVaughni. Survived by parents, Danny Shumpert, Jr. and Kendra Kimlinger; brother, Ezekiel Kimlinger; sister, Rai'Jean Shumpert; grandparents, John (Kelly) Kimlinger, Kathy (Dan) Sunder, Danny (Kenvie) Shumpert; aunts, Khadijah and Kelly; uncles, Cortez, Casey and Luke; other relatives and friends. A Funeral...

Margie E. Flemming

Margie E. Flemming

September 17, 2011

Margie E. Flemming, age 66, of Hastings died September 17, 2011 at her residence. Margie was born October 22, 1944 in Minneota, MN to James and Bernice (Huffman) Flemming. She worked as a lab assistant at the Regina Medical Center. Margie was preceded in death by her parents; sister Marie Cowan and 3 infant siblings. She is survived by...

Elizabeth A. "Beth" Kimmes

Elizabeth A. "Beth" Kimmes

September 16, 2011

Elizabeth A. �Beth� Kimmes, age 80, of Hastings died September 16, 2011 at Abbott Northwestern Hospital in Minneapolis. Beth was born July 29, 1931 in Marshan Township to Mathias and Anna (Rech) Kimmes. She was a graduate of Bethlehem Academy, Faribault and Century College, St. Paul. She was a former employee at Liberty State Bank, Brown and Bigelow Advertising...

Kathleen J. Liddle

Kathleen J. Liddle

September 16, 2011

Kathleen J. Liddle, age 60, of Hastings, passed away peacefully in her home with her family at her side after a courageous battle with cancer on September 16, 2011 Kathleen was born October 24, 1950 in Sutton, ND to Keith and Violet (Jacobson) Harrington. She married Duane A. Liddle on June 29, 1968 in Almena, WI. She worked as...

Frank Henry Rechtzigel

Frank Henry Rechtzigel

September 14, 2011

Frank Henry Rechtzigel, 99, of Apple Valley, passed away Wednesday. He was born April 16, 1912 in Rich Valley, Minnesota to Wenzel and Maria (nee Niemitz) Rechtzigel. He is survived by sons Gene (Jun) and Donald (Jayne) Rechtzigel, grandchildren Carla, Sara, Jesse, and Jonathan. Frank was preceded in death by his wife Evelyn, son Arlyn, and grandson Adam. He loved...

Annette M. Lucius

Annette M. Lucius

September 9, 2011

Annette M. Lucius, an RN at Regina Hospital for 30 years in OB, age 70, of Hastings, passed away September 9, 2011 at United Hospital in St. Paul. She was born on August 17, 1941 in St. Paul to Paul and Ann Lorang. She loved fishing and all the aspects around it, she was an avid BINGO Player and...

Ursula D'Auteuil

Ursula D'Auteuil

September 9, 2011

Sr. Ursula D'Auteuil, age 97, of Hastings passed away September 9, 2011 at Regina Nursing Home in Hastings. Sr. Ursula was born on January 7, 1914, in Willimantic, Connecticut. She took her final vows with the Sisters of Charity of our Lady, Mother of Mercy in 1936. Sr. Ursula spent 45 years teaching in Connecticut before she came to...

Patricia A. Schmitz

Patricia A. Schmitz

September 8, 2011

Patricia A. Schmitz, age 80, of Hastings, passed away September 8, 2011 at the Augustana Care Center in Hastings. She was born on July 25, 1931 in Marshan Township to John F. & Clara (Steffen) Judge. Pat worked for the Dakota County Sheriff's Department for 31 years. She was a member of the Daughters of Isabella, the American Legion...

Donald W. Priester

Donald W. Priester

September 8, 2011

Donald W. Priester, age 68, of Hastings died September 8, 2011 at his home. Donald was born on May 19, 1943 in Pipestone to Wayne and Leona (Bartels) Priester. He was united in marriage to Kathleen Gilbert on August 28, 1963. Donald loved the outdoors, fishing and spending time with his grandkids. He also enjoyed lending a helping hand...

Elmer S. "Tully" Tollefson

Elmer S. "Tully" Tollefson

September 8, 2011

Elmer S. “Tully” Tollefson Age 92 of Minneapolis, born April 23, 1919 in Minneapolis to Sivert & Nannie Tollefson, passed away Sep. 8, 2011. Tully was a mason, and enjoyed his time with the Zuhrah Temple in the Zuhrah Shrine Drum Corps, Clowns and Zuhrah Shrine Vocal Quartet. He also enjoyed the time he spent as a realtor. Preceded in...

Beryl H Selander

Beryl H Selander

September 8, 2011

Beryl H. Selander, age 93 of Minneapolis, born June 13, 1918 in Minneapolis to Oscar and Juanita Westberg, passed away Sep. 8, 2011. She is preceded in death by husband, Raymond and daughter, Deanna Warner. Beryl will be dearly missed by daughters, Sherrill Selander and Margie (Dennis) Madvig; son-in-law, Bruce Warner; grandchildren: Kimberly (Joseph) Togstad, Robert (Tracy) Madvig, Bradley (Amy)...

Melvin L. Schanno

Melvin L. Schanno

September 7, 2011

Melvin L. Schanno, age 74 of Hastings died at his home on September 7, 2011. Melvin was born on December 23, 1936 in Hampton to Leo and Irene (Hoffman) Schanno. He married Mary Lorentz on July 20, 1957 at St. Mary�s Catholic Church in New Trier and was a 42 year employee with Koch/Flint Hills prior to his retirement....

Dorothy M. Westerberg

Dorothy M. Westerberg

September 5, 2011

Dorothy M. Westerberg, age 92, of Hastings, passed away September 5, 2011 at her home. She is survived by her husband of 61 years, Robert; son, Roger Westerberg (Sandy Rodriguez); daughter, Juliann (Paul) Ashley; grandchildren, Karl Westerberg; Rachel (Rob) Merluza; Lauren (Sal) Rizzo; Allison (Josh) Seel.A Funeral Service will be held at 3:00 pm on Monday (9/12) at Wise...

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