August 21, 2011

Pastor Arthur Matychuk, age 80 of Burnsville, born February 27, 1931 in Minneapolis to Peter and Celia Matychuk, passed away peacefully at home August 21, 2011. Pastor Matychuk was a graduate of Milwaukee Bible College and over a lifetime of ministry, pastored 3 churches, was instrumental in planting 2 churches, served as a missionary in Bolivia, SA, was a marriage...

August 19, 2011

Sandra Kay Arnold, 51, of Stanton, passed away Friday. She was born March 28, 1960 in Waseca to LeRoy David and Josephine Lydia (nee Mihm) Olson. Sandra is survived by her husband Pete, Jr., son Pete, III (Alisha) Arnold, daughter Josephine Arnold, mother Jo Olson, grandchildren Mitchael and Georgia Arnold, sisters Deb (Bob) Grimme, Laura (Tom) Czlapinski, and Cindy (Dave)...

August 17, 2011

Ralph Sax, Jr.

age 85, of Mpls. Retired 43 year employee of Star Tribune. Veteran of WWII. Member of Lebanon Lutheran Church. Preceded in death by daughter, Norma Buechele; and great-grandson, Jacob Van Hoever. Survived by wife of 69 years, Cora; daughter, Patricia Sax; sons, Ronald (Shirley) and Charles (Leslie); 8 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; son-in-law, David Buechele; nieces and nephews. Service...

August 17, 2011

KIENTZLE Thomas W., age 43, of Apple Valley, passed away on Aug 17, 2011 as the result of a motorcycle accident. He is preceded in death by his mother, Elizabeth; and aunts & uncles. He is survived by his loving wife of 21 years, Becky; father, Walter; 4 brothers, Gordon, Richard, Michael and Peter; a sister, Nancy; mother-in-law, Pennie (Carroll)...

August 15, 2011

James T. Brown, age 87, of Hastings died August 15, 2011 at the Regina Medical Center. James was born February 4, 1924 in St. Paul to Thomas and Marie (Fitzgerald) Brown. He attended Rosemount schools and had served in the U.S.Navy. He married Marie Rischette on November 23, 1946 in Hastings, was co-owner of Brown�s Flowers, and had retired...

August 14, 2011

Catherine V. �Katy� Wermlund, age 94, of Hastings died August 14, 2011 at Regina Nursing Home. Katy was born on March 10, 1917 in Hastings to Patrick and Mary E. (Sullivan) Sherry. She was a 1935 graduate of Hastings High School. Katy married Robert J. Wermlund on August 2, 1939 in Hastings. She is a retired 3M employee and...

August 14, 2011

Alvin K. Wenzel, age 90, of Hastings died August 14, 2011 at the Regina Medical Center in Hastings. Alvin was born February 2, 1921 in rural Hardwick, MN to Karl and Freida (Ahrendt) Wenzel. He married Lois Kuechenmeister on March 1, 1945 at St. John�s Lutheran parsonage in Luverne, MN. He had worked in the agricultural field prior to...

August 13, 2011

Mary E. Tri, age 71, of Hastings died August 13, 2011 at her residence. Mary was born March 11, 1940 in St. Paul to Louis and Eva (Deiss) Reis. She graduated from St. Benedict�s High School in St. Joseph, Minn. Mary was united in marriage to Leonard Tri on November 24, 1962 at St. Michael�s Catholic Church in West...

August 13, 2011

Norman B. Schmidt age 88 of Minneapolis, born June 27, 1923 in Bovey, MN to Ben and Alvina Schmidt, passed away August 13, 2011. Norman actively served in the U.S.M.C. during WWII. He retired after teaching for many years in the Minneapolis Public Schools, and he was an active resident of Rose Arbor in Maple Grove. Norman is preceded in...

August 10, 2011

Rita A. Braun, age 80, of Hastings passed away unexpectedly at her home on August 10, 2011.Rita was born on March 31, 1931 in Hastings to Herman and Anna (Rollinger) Meyers. She was united in marriage to Edward A. Braun on October 3, 1951 at St. Mathias Catholic Church in Hampton. Rita was a graduate of Bethlehem Academy in...

August 7, 2011

John Carlton Knoepfler, 57 of Eagan, passed away Sunday surrounded by his loving family and friends. He was born January 22, 1954 in Omaha, Nebraska to Robert and Sallie (nee Silknitter) Knoepfler. John is survived by his wife of over 33 years, Mary, sons Justin (Marta Halina) and Chris, brother Andy (Melissa) Knoepfler, sister Sarah (Karl) DeLong, stepfather Richard Lund,...

August 4, 2011

Amy K. Mahowald-Seigler, age 42, of Hastings, passed away at home, surrounded by her family and close friends on August 4, 2011. She was born in St. Paul on February 10, 1969 and was married to Anthony Seigler in Spain on January 10, 1992. Amy is preceded in death by her grandparents. She is survived by her husband, Anthony...

August 2, 2011

Mildred �Mickie� Kampa, age 76, of Hastings died August 2, 2011 at her home. She was born July 26, 1935 in St. Cloud, MN to Raymond and Theresa (Bloomer) Muntifering. Mickie married Edward Kampa on April 27, 1957 in St. Cloud. She enjoyed music and crossword puzzles, and was an avid Vikings fan. She was preceded in death by...

August 1, 2011

Nancy L. Monroe, age 56, of Hastings, passed away at home August 1, 2011. Nancy was born to Ralph and Lorraine Damsgard in Hastings on May 18, 1955. She married John 'Henry' Monroe November 21, 1980 at Our Saviour's Evangelical Lutheran Church in Hastings. She was an active member of the VFW Auxiliary and St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic...

July 31, 2011

Leon M. 'Mac' Truax, age 89, of Hastings, passed away July 31, 2011 at Augustana Care Center in Hastings. He was born to Leon & Ruth Truax, January 6, 1922 in Hastings. Leon was a World War II Navy Veteran and an avid Twins fan. He is preceded in death by his parents; siblings, Thomas Truax & Mary Jo...

July 31, 2011

Johnson, Douglas E. Age 80 of Eagan. Survived by wife, Elizabeth L.; sons, Gary (Kathy), Brian; daughter, Diane Hjermstad; 7 grandchildren, 3 great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Service Friday 11 AM, Henry W. Anderson Mortuary, 3640 23rd Ave. So., Mpls. with visitation 1 hour before service. Interment Fort Snelling.

Burial Date August 5, 2011

July 31, 2011

Gustafson, David L. Age 61 of Blaine, passed away on July 31, 2011. Preceded in death by mother, Kathryn. Survived by father, Marvin; daughter, JoAnn (Troy) Thompson; son, Jay; granddaughter, Jade; grandson, Brandon; sisters, Nancy (Jerry) Huss, Gail (Kenneth) Kristiansen and Karen (Todd) Randall; nieces, nephews and friends. Service Thursday 11 AM at Henry W. Anderson Mortuary, 3640 23rd Ave....

July 30, 2011

Thomas G. Conzemius, age 64, of Minneapolis, formerly of Hastings, died July 30 at Camden Care Center in Minneapolis. Thomas was born on April 23, 1947 in Hastings to Lawrence and Lenore (Reinhardt) Conzemius. He attended elementary school at St. Boniface in Hastingsand graduated from St. John�s Preparatory School in Collegeville. Thomas graduated from Northwestern University in Evanston, Illinois...

July 29, 2011

Alexander G. Bezat, age 88, of Shorewood died July 29, 2011 at Regina Medical Center.Alex was born on May 8, 1923 in Minneapolis to Gust and Todora (Marku) Bezat.He graduated from the University of Minnesota as a Chemical Engineer in 1944 and served in the U.S. Navy for two years.Alex was united in marriage to Avis Duesterhoeft on July...

July 29, 2011

Bishop, Wayne R. Age 67 of Burnsville, passed away on July 29, 2011 due to complications of surgery. He is preceded in death by his parents. Survived by his wife of 46 years, Diane; children, Chris and Derek (Angie); grandchildren, Kate, Ryan, Alex, Peyton and Adalyn; brother, Gordy (Mary). Wayne was a 1962 graduate of Rochester John Marshall High School....