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Donald H. Hanson

Donald H. Hanson

October 3, 2011

Donald H. Hanson, age 65, of Hastings, passed away at home on Oct. 3, 2011. He was born in St. Paul to Haaken and Eleanor Hanson on May 9, 1946. He married Patricia Droher on June 6, 1964 at St. Michaels.He was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Douglas; and son, Daniel. He is survived by his wife...

Aaron M. Schuster

Aaron M. Schuster

October 3, 2011

Aaron M. Schuster, age 20, of Hastings passed away October 3, 2011 in a motor vehicle accident. He was attending the University of St. Thomas, majoring in Electrical Engineering and working as an intern with Xcel Energy. Aaron loved the outdoors, especially biking, running and hunting. He loved his family and friends and doing things for others. One of...

June Loretta Bucklin

June Loretta Bucklin

October 1, 2011

Loretta 'June' Bucklin, age 80, died October 1, 2011 in Hastings, MN. June was born to Robert and Ida Bucklin in Milaca, MN. She grew up on a farm near Hines, MN, and during her adult life lived throughout northern MN. June was known for her friendly smile, delicious home-cooked meals, the best baked goods, a tidy home and...

Donald A Fodness

Donald A Fodness

October 1, 2011

FODNESS

Donald A., age 78, of Apple Valley, peacefully went home to be with the Lord on October 1, 2011. He is preceded in death by his wife, Janet; and parents, Otto and Freda Fodness. Don is survived by his children, Kirsten and Eric; two brothers, Harold “Norm” (Helen) and Robert (Grace); a sister, Dorothy Carbone; many nieces, nephews and loving...

Helen Elaine Paulson

Helen Elaine Paulson

September 30, 2011

Helen Elaine Paulson, age 93, of Hastings, died at the Regina Medical Center on September 30, 2011.Helen was born September 23, 1918 in Grant County, MN to Carl and Adelia (Kuehl) Nibbe. She graduated from Morris Senior High. She married Harold Paulson on May 31, 1941 in Grant County. She primarily was a homemaker but in her later years...

Allyn R. Miller

Allyn R. Miller

September 30, 2011

Allyn R. Miller, age 78, of Hastings died September 30, 2011 at his home. Allyn was born September 6, 1933 in Hastings to Arnold and Irma (Wendt) Miller. He was united in marriage to Christine Antolik on November 3, 1956 in Nanticoke, PA. He was preceded in death by his parents and wife. Allyn is survived by his children...

Tom Watana

Tom Watana

September 28, 2011

Tom Watana, age 66, of Rosevilledied September 28, 2011.Tom was born on February 21, 1945 to Arie and Cheryua Watana in Chiang Mai, Thailand. He was preceded in death by his parents. Tom is survived by his son Nick (Jennifer) Watana of Hastings; grandchildren Logan and Courtney; brother Jerry Watana of Chaing Mai, Thailand; nephew Dan (Wendy) Wulff of...

Mary T. Fox

Mary T. Fox

September 27, 2011

Mrs. Mary T. Fox, age 85, of Ponce De Leon, Florida passed away peacefully at her home on September 27, 2011. She was born May 28, 1926 in Marshan Township, Minnesota to Joseph and Cora (Bolin) Maher. Mary had been a longtime resident of Ponce De Leon, Florida. She was Catholic by faith and was baptized at Guardian Angels...

Francis B. Brennan

Francis B. Brennan

September 27, 2011

BRENNAN Francis B. “Frank”, age 79, of Rosemount, MN passed away on September 27, 2011. He was preceded in death by his parents, Patrick and Katie; two brothers, John Joe and Father Bernard; and a nephew, Bernard. Frank is survived by his loving wife of 37 years, Gail; children, Katie (Marcus) Oliver and Kevin (Gina); five grandchildren, Cecelia, Sean, Mason,...

Leo F. Knowlton

Leo F. Knowlton

September 26, 2011

Leo F. Knowlton, age 91, of Hastings died September 26, 2011 at his residence. Leo was born August 14, 1920 in Stanton Township, MN to Asa and Ellen (Tracy) Knowlton. He was united in marriage to Theresa M. Feidt on April 16, 1947 in New Trier. Leo worked at St. Paul Ammoniaprior tohis retirement in 1985. He was preceded...

Alonza C. Raway

Alonza C. Raway

September 26, 2011

Alonza C. Raway, age 76, of Hampton, passed away September 26, 2011. She was born November 2, 1934 in Cannon Falls to Peter and Louise Kieffer. She married John Raway on May 28, 1953 at St. Mary's Catholic Church in New Trier. She made and donated over 15,000 lap quilts in the last 15 years. She was preceded in...

Melvin"Mac" Mcgoon

Melvin"Mac" Mcgoon

September 25, 2011

Melvin �Mac� McGoon, age 90, of Hastings passed away peacefully at his home on Sunday, September 25, 2011. Mac was born March 15, 1921 in Sandstone, MN. He served in the Army during WWII and married Donna Mae Schultz on March 6, 1943 in Winona. He was an avid golfer, card player, bowler and a private pilot for more...

Elaine Gaylor

Elaine Gaylor

September 24, 2011

Elaine (Borchers) Gaylor, age 78, died Saturday, Sept. 24th in Buffalo. Preceded by her husband, Orval Gaylor; grandson, Jon; brother, Kenneth; sisters, Ruth and Lucille. Survived by brother, Laurence (Betty) Wood of Wadena, children, Steve (Liz) of Maple Plain; Brian (Peggy) of Eden Prairie; Einer of Minneapolis; Scott (Janet) of New Prague; Melody (Mark) St. Marie of Big Lake;...

Thomas Edward Edstrom

Thomas Edward Edstrom

September 22, 2011

Thomas E. Edstrom, age 61, passed away on September 22, 2011, surrounded by his family, after a long illness. He is survived by his wife, Janice (Mejdrich) Edstrom; his children, Peter (Sarah) Edstrom; Jesse Edstrom; Rachel (Christopher) Koniar; his three grandchildren; and many other family and friends.A memorial service will be held at St. Philip's Lutheran Church in Hastings,...

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...

Donald H. Hanson

Donald H. Hanson

October 3, 2011

Donald H. Hanson, age 65, of Hastings, passed away at home on Oct. 3, 2011. He was born in St. Paul to Haaken and Eleanor Hanson on May 9, 1946. He married Patricia Droher on June 6, 1964 at St. Michaels.He was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Douglas; and son, Daniel. He is survived by his wife...

Aaron M. Schuster

Aaron M. Schuster

October 3, 2011

Aaron M. Schuster, age 20, of Hastings passed away October 3, 2011 in a motor vehicle accident. He was attending the University of St. Thomas, majoring in Electrical Engineering and working as an intern with Xcel Energy. Aaron loved the outdoors, especially biking, running and hunting. He loved his family and friends and doing things for others. One of...

June Loretta Bucklin

June Loretta Bucklin

October 1, 2011

Loretta 'June' Bucklin, age 80, died October 1, 2011 in Hastings, MN. June was born to Robert and Ida Bucklin in Milaca, MN. She grew up on a farm near Hines, MN, and during her adult life lived throughout northern MN. June was known for her friendly smile, delicious home-cooked meals, the best baked goods, a tidy home and...

Donald A Fodness

Donald A Fodness

October 1, 2011

FODNESS

Donald A., age 78, of Apple Valley, peacefully went home to be with the Lord on October 1, 2011. He is preceded in death by his wife, Janet; and parents, Otto and Freda Fodness. Don is survived by his children, Kirsten and Eric; two brothers, Harold “Norm” (Helen) and Robert (Grace); a sister, Dorothy Carbone; many nieces, nephews and loving...

Helen Elaine Paulson

Helen Elaine Paulson

September 30, 2011

Helen Elaine Paulson, age 93, of Hastings, died at the Regina Medical Center on September 30, 2011.Helen was born September 23, 1918 in Grant County, MN to Carl and Adelia (Kuehl) Nibbe. She graduated from Morris Senior High. She married Harold Paulson on May 31, 1941 in Grant County. She primarily was a homemaker but in her later years...

Allyn R. Miller

Allyn R. Miller

September 30, 2011

Allyn R. Miller, age 78, of Hastings died September 30, 2011 at his home. Allyn was born September 6, 1933 in Hastings to Arnold and Irma (Wendt) Miller. He was united in marriage to Christine Antolik on November 3, 1956 in Nanticoke, PA. He was preceded in death by his parents and wife. Allyn is survived by his children...

Tom Watana

Tom Watana

September 28, 2011

Tom Watana, age 66, of Rosevilledied September 28, 2011.Tom was born on February 21, 1945 to Arie and Cheryua Watana in Chiang Mai, Thailand. He was preceded in death by his parents. Tom is survived by his son Nick (Jennifer) Watana of Hastings; grandchildren Logan and Courtney; brother Jerry Watana of Chaing Mai, Thailand; nephew Dan (Wendy) Wulff of...

Mary T. Fox

Mary T. Fox

September 27, 2011

Mrs. Mary T. Fox, age 85, of Ponce De Leon, Florida passed away peacefully at her home on September 27, 2011. She was born May 28, 1926 in Marshan Township, Minnesota to Joseph and Cora (Bolin) Maher. Mary had been a longtime resident of Ponce De Leon, Florida. She was Catholic by faith and was baptized at Guardian Angels...

Francis B. Brennan

Francis B. Brennan

September 27, 2011

BRENNAN Francis B. “Frank”, age 79, of Rosemount, MN passed away on September 27, 2011. He was preceded in death by his parents, Patrick and Katie; two brothers, John Joe and Father Bernard; and a nephew, Bernard. Frank is survived by his loving wife of 37 years, Gail; children, Katie (Marcus) Oliver and Kevin (Gina); five grandchildren, Cecelia, Sean, Mason,...

Leo F. Knowlton

Leo F. Knowlton

September 26, 2011

Leo F. Knowlton, age 91, of Hastings died September 26, 2011 at his residence. Leo was born August 14, 1920 in Stanton Township, MN to Asa and Ellen (Tracy) Knowlton. He was united in marriage to Theresa M. Feidt on April 16, 1947 in New Trier. Leo worked at St. Paul Ammoniaprior tohis retirement in 1985. He was preceded...

Alonza C. Raway

Alonza C. Raway

September 26, 2011

Alonza C. Raway, age 76, of Hampton, passed away September 26, 2011. She was born November 2, 1934 in Cannon Falls to Peter and Louise Kieffer. She married John Raway on May 28, 1953 at St. Mary's Catholic Church in New Trier. She made and donated over 15,000 lap quilts in the last 15 years. She was preceded in...

Melvin"Mac" Mcgoon

Melvin"Mac" Mcgoon

September 25, 2011

Melvin �Mac� McGoon, age 90, of Hastings passed away peacefully at his home on Sunday, September 25, 2011. Mac was born March 15, 1921 in Sandstone, MN. He served in the Army during WWII and married Donna Mae Schultz on March 6, 1943 in Winona. He was an avid golfer, card player, bowler and a private pilot for more...

Elaine Gaylor

Elaine Gaylor

September 24, 2011

Elaine (Borchers) Gaylor, age 78, died Saturday, Sept. 24th in Buffalo. Preceded by her husband, Orval Gaylor; grandson, Jon; brother, Kenneth; sisters, Ruth and Lucille. Survived by brother, Laurence (Betty) Wood of Wadena, children, Steve (Liz) of Maple Plain; Brian (Peggy) of Eden Prairie; Einer of Minneapolis; Scott (Janet) of New Prague; Melody (Mark) St. Marie of Big Lake;...

Thomas Edward Edstrom

Thomas Edward Edstrom

September 22, 2011

Thomas E. Edstrom, age 61, passed away on September 22, 2011, surrounded by his family, after a long illness. He is survived by his wife, Janice (Mejdrich) Edstrom; his children, Peter (Sarah) Edstrom; Jesse Edstrom; Rachel (Christopher) Koniar; his three grandchildren; and many other family and friends.A memorial service will be held at St. Philip's Lutheran Church in Hastings,...

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...

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