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Vincent G. O'Brien

Vincent G. O'Brien

December 29, 2011

Vincent G. O”Brien, age 91 of Minneapolis, born Mar. 1, 1920, passed away Dec. 29, 2011. Vincent served in the U.S. Army Air Force during WWII in the European theater. He was a long time employee of the City of Minneapolis Water Department. He is preceded in death by his wife, Sophie. Surviving him are many nieces and nephews. Service,...

Fidelis M. Lindner

Fidelis M. Lindner

December 28, 2011

Fidelis Mary Lindner, a loving mother and 'Nanny,' of Hastings, passed away unexpectedly at age 70 in Kumamoto, Japan on December 28, 2011. She was born April 8, 1941 in Parker Twp, Stephen, MN to Edward and Eleanor Smith. She married Robert Lindner on July 6, 1968 at the Sacred Heart Church in Oakwood, ND.Fidelis was known and respected...

Helga M. Johnson

Helga M. Johnson

December 28, 2011

JOHNSON

Helga M., age 92, of Burnsville, MN passed away peacefully on Wednesday, December 28, 2011. She was preceded in death by her husband, Lowell; daughter, Dianne Johnson; a great-great-granddaughter; and 2 sisters. Helga is survived by her 5 children, Donald (Jeanne) Johnson, Dennis (Ramona) Johnson, Dorrian (Patty) Johnson, Jeannine Johnson and Debe (Richard) Kot; 9 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; brother, Herman...

Scott Lawrence Brewer

Scott Lawrence Brewer

December 27, 2011

Lawrence Scott Brewer, beloved first born son, employed as Production / Graphic Designer / FLWOutdoors, died at his home on Tuesday, December 27, 2011, in Apple Valley, Minnesota. He was born October 29, 1968 in Portsmouth, Virginia to Larry and Teresa Brewer. Scott had art training through Art Instruction Schools and was fully self-taught in computer graphics and 3-D...

Edward M. Flanegan

Edward M. Flanegan

December 25, 2011

Edward M. Flanegan, age 84, of Hampton, died Sunday, December 25, 2011 at his home. Edward was born June 7, 1927 in Salem, New Jersey to Edward S. and Alice (Jones) Flanegan. He served in the United StatesAir Force for 6 years and married Carolyn Mae Zahradka at St. Mary�s Church in Neillsville, WI on June 11, 1957. Edward...

Stanley A. Seburg

Stanley A. Seburg

December 23, 2011

Stanley A. Seburg

age 100 of Mpls. Passed away Dec. 23, 2011. Preceded in death by his wife, Doris and son, John. Survived by children, Paul (Alison), Judy (Alan) Hendrickson, Maria (Sidney) Featherstone and Jim (Barb); loving grandchildren and great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews. Stanley loved to golf, fish, bowl and play softball. He enjoyed spending time at the cabin...

Laverne J. Victor

Laverne J. Victor

December 23, 2011

Victor, Laverne J. age 85 of Minneapolis, born December 30, 1925 in Minneapolis to Ole and Alice Knutson, passed away December 23, 2011. Laverne is preceded in death by husband, Leslie; brother, Stan and friend, Roy. She will be dearly missed by her daughter, Marilyn Victor; son, Tom Victor (Theresa Sinderman); grandchildren: Leslie, Cari, Jacob and Angela; great-granddaughter, Alanna and...

Howard Leslie "Skip" Reinke, Jr.

Howard Leslie "Skip" Reinke, Jr.

December 22, 2011

Howard Leslie “Skip” Reinke, Jr., 71, of Apple Valley, passed away Thursday. He was born July 4, 1940 in Richmond, Virginia. Howard served his country in the United States Navy from 1958 to 1967. He is survived by Karolynne, his wife of 47 years, daughter Christi (Chris) Luhring, brother Timothy, granddaughter Whitney Luhring, and constant companion, Riley. Visitation will be...

Ann A. Schaffer

Ann A. Schaffer

December 19, 2011

Ann A. (O'Brien) Schaffer, age 83 of Hastings died December 19, 2011 at Augustana Health Care Center. Ann was born August 28, 1928 in Clear Lake, MI to Paul and Catherine (Dekart) O�Brien. She married Leonard J. Schaffer on May 28, 1949. Ann was preceded in death by her parents; husband Leonard; sister Mary Hamilton; brothers Mike, Frank, Carl,...

Mary K. Meisch

Mary K. Meisch

December 16, 2011

Mary Patricia (Kane) Meisch, age 83 of Woodbury, MN and Green Valley, AZ died Friday, December 16, 2011 in Arizona. Mary was born February 7, 1928 in Bloomington, IL to Charles Patrick and Bess E. (Springer) Kane. She attended Oak Park High School in the Chicago area and received her BA teaching degree from Elmhurst College in Elmhurst, IL....

Frances M. Frazier

Frances M. Frazier

December 15, 2011

Frances M.Frazier age 72 of Minneapolis, born Jan. 20, 1939 to Clemon & Charlotte Rooney, passed away Dec. 15, 2011. She was known as “Noo-Noo” to her family and close friends. Frances is survived by son, Frank Jr. (Mona); daughters, Melanie (Lance), and Nicole and sister, Muriel. Frances will also be greatly missed by grandsons: Frank, III (Alicia), Cameron, and...

Lavella M. Krona

Lavella M. Krona

December 14, 2011

Krona, LaVella M.,

age 77 of S. Mpls. Preceded by her loving husband of 51 years, Roger L. Survived by daughter, Sherri (Stephen) Johnson, Dawn (Alfred) Harris and Brenda (Todd) Wendlandt; grandchildren, Taylor, Lance, Cole, Brandon, Breanna, Alexis, Carter and Brady; brother, Gary Jensen; sisters, Sue (Ray) Prady and Joan (Ron) Blesi; nieces, nephews and many friends. Service Sunday 2 PM...

Eldon P. Place

Eldon P. Place

December 13, 2011

Eldon P. Place, age 84 of Hastings, much loved husband, father, and grandfatherdied Tuesday, December 13, 2011 at the United Hospital in St. Paul. Eldon was born March 21, 1927 in Beldenville, WI to Albion and Gladys (Clemetson) Place. He served in the U.S. Army during WWII and married Novie Carter on May 3, 1947 in Las Cruces, New...

James Foster

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

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

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

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

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

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

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,...

Vincent G. O'Brien

Vincent G. O'Brien

December 29, 2011

Vincent G. O”Brien, age 91 of Minneapolis, born Mar. 1, 1920, passed away Dec. 29, 2011. Vincent served in the U.S. Army Air Force during WWII in the European theater. He was a long time employee of the City of Minneapolis Water Department. He is preceded in death by his wife, Sophie. Surviving him are many nieces and nephews. Service,...

Fidelis M. Lindner

Fidelis M. Lindner

December 28, 2011

Fidelis Mary Lindner, a loving mother and 'Nanny,' of Hastings, passed away unexpectedly at age 70 in Kumamoto, Japan on December 28, 2011. She was born April 8, 1941 in Parker Twp, Stephen, MN to Edward and Eleanor Smith. She married Robert Lindner on July 6, 1968 at the Sacred Heart Church in Oakwood, ND.Fidelis was known and respected...

Helga M. Johnson

Helga M. Johnson

December 28, 2011

JOHNSON

Helga M., age 92, of Burnsville, MN passed away peacefully on Wednesday, December 28, 2011. She was preceded in death by her husband, Lowell; daughter, Dianne Johnson; a great-great-granddaughter; and 2 sisters. Helga is survived by her 5 children, Donald (Jeanne) Johnson, Dennis (Ramona) Johnson, Dorrian (Patty) Johnson, Jeannine Johnson and Debe (Richard) Kot; 9 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; brother, Herman...

Scott Lawrence Brewer

Scott Lawrence Brewer

December 27, 2011

Lawrence Scott Brewer, beloved first born son, employed as Production / Graphic Designer / FLWOutdoors, died at his home on Tuesday, December 27, 2011, in Apple Valley, Minnesota. He was born October 29, 1968 in Portsmouth, Virginia to Larry and Teresa Brewer. Scott had art training through Art Instruction Schools and was fully self-taught in computer graphics and 3-D...

Edward M. Flanegan

Edward M. Flanegan

December 25, 2011

Edward M. Flanegan, age 84, of Hampton, died Sunday, December 25, 2011 at his home. Edward was born June 7, 1927 in Salem, New Jersey to Edward S. and Alice (Jones) Flanegan. He served in the United StatesAir Force for 6 years and married Carolyn Mae Zahradka at St. Mary�s Church in Neillsville, WI on June 11, 1957. Edward...

Stanley A. Seburg

Stanley A. Seburg

December 23, 2011

Stanley A. Seburg

age 100 of Mpls. Passed away Dec. 23, 2011. Preceded in death by his wife, Doris and son, John. Survived by children, Paul (Alison), Judy (Alan) Hendrickson, Maria (Sidney) Featherstone and Jim (Barb); loving grandchildren and great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews. Stanley loved to golf, fish, bowl and play softball. He enjoyed spending time at the cabin...

Laverne J. Victor

Laverne J. Victor

December 23, 2011

Victor, Laverne J. age 85 of Minneapolis, born December 30, 1925 in Minneapolis to Ole and Alice Knutson, passed away December 23, 2011. Laverne is preceded in death by husband, Leslie; brother, Stan and friend, Roy. She will be dearly missed by her daughter, Marilyn Victor; son, Tom Victor (Theresa Sinderman); grandchildren: Leslie, Cari, Jacob and Angela; great-granddaughter, Alanna and...

Howard Leslie "Skip" Reinke, Jr.

Howard Leslie "Skip" Reinke, Jr.

December 22, 2011

Howard Leslie “Skip” Reinke, Jr., 71, of Apple Valley, passed away Thursday. He was born July 4, 1940 in Richmond, Virginia. Howard served his country in the United States Navy from 1958 to 1967. He is survived by Karolynne, his wife of 47 years, daughter Christi (Chris) Luhring, brother Timothy, granddaughter Whitney Luhring, and constant companion, Riley. Visitation will be...

Ann A. Schaffer

Ann A. Schaffer

December 19, 2011

Ann A. (O'Brien) Schaffer, age 83 of Hastings died December 19, 2011 at Augustana Health Care Center. Ann was born August 28, 1928 in Clear Lake, MI to Paul and Catherine (Dekart) O�Brien. She married Leonard J. Schaffer on May 28, 1949. Ann was preceded in death by her parents; husband Leonard; sister Mary Hamilton; brothers Mike, Frank, Carl,...

Mary K. Meisch

Mary K. Meisch

December 16, 2011

Mary Patricia (Kane) Meisch, age 83 of Woodbury, MN and Green Valley, AZ died Friday, December 16, 2011 in Arizona. Mary was born February 7, 1928 in Bloomington, IL to Charles Patrick and Bess E. (Springer) Kane. She attended Oak Park High School in the Chicago area and received her BA teaching degree from Elmhurst College in Elmhurst, IL....

Frances M. Frazier

Frances M. Frazier

December 15, 2011

Frances M.Frazier age 72 of Minneapolis, born Jan. 20, 1939 to Clemon & Charlotte Rooney, passed away Dec. 15, 2011. She was known as “Noo-Noo” to her family and close friends. Frances is survived by son, Frank Jr. (Mona); daughters, Melanie (Lance), and Nicole and sister, Muriel. Frances will also be greatly missed by grandsons: Frank, III (Alicia), Cameron, and...

Lavella M. Krona

Lavella M. Krona

December 14, 2011

Krona, LaVella M.,

age 77 of S. Mpls. Preceded by her loving husband of 51 years, Roger L. Survived by daughter, Sherri (Stephen) Johnson, Dawn (Alfred) Harris and Brenda (Todd) Wendlandt; grandchildren, Taylor, Lance, Cole, Brandon, Breanna, Alexis, Carter and Brady; brother, Gary Jensen; sisters, Sue (Ray) Prady and Joan (Ron) Blesi; nieces, nephews and many friends. Service Sunday 2 PM...

Eldon P. Place

Eldon P. Place

December 13, 2011

Eldon P. Place, age 84 of Hastings, much loved husband, father, and grandfatherdied Tuesday, December 13, 2011 at the United Hospital in St. Paul. Eldon was born March 21, 1927 in Beldenville, WI to Albion and Gladys (Clemetson) Place. He served in the U.S. Army during WWII and married Novie Carter on May 3, 1947 in Las Cruces, New...

James Foster

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

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

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

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

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

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

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,...

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