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Trina D. Peterson
September 2, 2011
Trina Danette Peterson, age 38, of Hastings died September 2, 2011. Trina was born July 7, 1973 in Rochester, MN to Greg and Kathy (Millen) Peterson. She attended Hastings High School. Trina was preceded in death by grandparents Mitch and Evelyn Millen and Patricia Block. She is survived by her children Ashley Dohm, Annabel and Allister Norquist and their...
Jeffrey K. Merritt
September 1, 2011
Jeffrey K. Merritt, age 64 of Hastings died September 1, 2011. Jeff was born August 2, 1947 in Minneapolis to Clayton and Agnes (Erlandson) Merritt. He married Joyce Bauer January 22, 1966 at St. Boniface Church in Hastings and was a retired forklift driver with Con Agra. He was preceded in death by his parents, and best friend Gene...
Charlotte J. Peterson
August 31, 2011
Charlotte J. Peterson, a devoted mother and grandmother, age 69, of Hastings, passed away August 31, 2011. She is preceded in death by husbands, Stanley Burr and Joseph Peterson. She is survived by children, Sam (Mary) Burr; Cyndy (Owen) Heschke; Steve Burr (Nancy); Edward (Marie) Peterson; Scott Burr; Julie Morgan; Rick (Lynn) Peterson; Kellie Peterson (Richard); 24 grandchildren; 11...
Mary Kay "Kate" Murphy
August 31, 2011
Mary Kay “Kate” Murphy, age 54, of Rosemount. Passed away August 31, 2011. Preceded in death by her parents, Sylvia and Michael Murphy. Kate is survived by her 2 loving sons, Andrew and Matthew; grandson, Maddox; sister, Patricia (Craig) Jilk; 2 nieces, Jennifer (Scott) Peters and Elizabeth (Patrick) Golden; many aunts, uncles, cousins and many close friends. Kate was a...
Ronald J. Partington
August 29, 2011
Ronald J. Partington, age 62 of Hastings died August 29, 2011 at his home. Ronald was born June 11, 1949 in Northfield to Fred and Marjorie (Bohardt) Partington. He served in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War. He was preceded in death by his parents; sisters Mary Stam and Janice Partington. Ronald is survived by siblings Lois (Lawrence)...
Dennis Herman Lichtsinn
August 29, 2011
Dennis was born September 14, 1945 in Alexandria, MN to William and Wilma (Steffens) Lichtsinn. He attended the Zion Lutheran Church School for grades 1-8 and attended Jefferson High School. After graduation he joined the Navy. Dennis spent the last six years of his life in Hastings, MN where he and his wife made their home and started their...
Theodien "Dean" A. Pratt
August 28, 2011
Pratt, Theodien “Dean” A. age 102, of Minneapolis, born Nov. 20, 1908 in St. Peter, MN to Theodore & Hulda Delger, passed away Aug. 28, 2011. Preceded in death by husband, Freeland “Frank” and grandson, Roger Larson. Survived by daughter, Betty Lou (Albert) Larson; grandson, Larry (Valerie) Larson and cousin, Jacqueline (Douglas) Price. Graveside service, 2:00 PM, Fri., Sep. 2,...
Jean Caroline Johnson
August 28, 2011
Jean Caroline Johnson (Wendt), 78, born September 15, 1932 in Springfield, MN, died August 28, 2011 in Apple Valley, MN. Preceded in death by mother Opal, father Wilbert, and brothers Donald and Robert. Survived by loving husband of nearly 59 years, Donald; two sons Donald Lee of Rosemount and Charles (wife Kathy) of Omaha, NE; 5 grandchildren she adored Brianna,...
Evelyn M. Carl
August 27, 2011
Evelyn M. Carl, owner and operator of the Westwood Beauty Salon, age 78, of Hastings, passed away August 27, 2011 at United Hospital in St. Paul. She was born in Hastings to Albert and Mae Hubley on February 23, 1933. She married Donald E. Carl on June 4, 1955 in Hastings. Evelyn was preceded in death by her parents;...
Theresa J. Loesch
August 26, 2011
Theresa J. Loesch, age 88, of Hastings died August 26, 2011 at the Regina Medical Center.Theresa was born August 1, 1923 in Vermillion Twp. to William P. and Margaret (Thurmes) Werner. She was united in marriage to Frank "Fritz" Loesch on June 5, 1943 in Long Beach California.Theresa was mainly a homemaker but worked a variety of jobs including...
Irene Feiock
August 25, 2011
Feiock, Irene Age 89 of Minneapolis, born August 11, 1922 in So. Dakota to George & Christine Guthmiller, passed away August 25, 2011. Preceded in death by husband, Erwin; daughter, Sheila; and grandchildren: Janell, Gregory and Brian. Irene will be missed by her daughters, Elaine (Bud) Saylor and Marilyn (Rusty) Smith; sons, Richard (Nancy) and Jerold; grandchildren; great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren;...
Robert W. "Wayne" Olsen
August 25, 2011
OLSEN
Robert W., “Wayne”, age 84, of Apple Valley, MN passed away on August 25, 2011. He was preceded in death by his parents; 4 brothers, 5 sisters, and step-daughter, Valerie Kvale. Wayne is survived by his brother, Dick; 3 sisters, Betty Aucutt, Barbara Pfeifer and Mary (Lyle) Larson; step-daughters, Debbie (Kern) Wessman and Gayle (Dave) Benson; 3 grandchildren, Elle (Curt)...
Clara C. Conzemius
August 24, 2011
Clara C. Conzemius, age 99, of Hastings died August 24, 2011 at her home. Clara was born September 28, 1911 in Hastings to Andrew and Mary Majeski. She attended Hastings schools and was a retired 3-M employee. Clara married Albert Conzemius on May 12, 1936 in Hastings. She loved her family dearly and will be greatly missed. She was...
Clifford B. Birkholz
August 22, 2011
Clifford B. Birkholz, age 82, of Hastings, passed away August 22, 2011 at his home in Hastings. He was born In Madison, MN on January 24, 1929 to Arnold and Ida Birkholz. Clifford married Marlys Hess in Traverse County on June 29, 1952. In his youth he was an avid basketball player. He loved watching all sports, and was...
Pastor Arthur Matychuk
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...
Sandra Kay Arnold
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)...
Ralph Sax, Jr.
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...
Thomas W. Kientzle
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)...
James T. Brown
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...
Catherine V. Wermlund
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...
Trina D. Peterson
September 2, 2011
Trina Danette Peterson, age 38, of Hastings died September 2, 2011. Trina was born July 7, 1973 in Rochester, MN to Greg and Kathy (Millen) Peterson. She attended Hastings High School. Trina was preceded in death by grandparents Mitch and Evelyn Millen and Patricia Block. She is survived by her children Ashley Dohm, Annabel and Allister Norquist and their...
Jeffrey K. Merritt
September 1, 2011
Jeffrey K. Merritt, age 64 of Hastings died September 1, 2011. Jeff was born August 2, 1947 in Minneapolis to Clayton and Agnes (Erlandson) Merritt. He married Joyce Bauer January 22, 1966 at St. Boniface Church in Hastings and was a retired forklift driver with Con Agra. He was preceded in death by his parents, and best friend Gene...
Charlotte J. Peterson
August 31, 2011
Charlotte J. Peterson, a devoted mother and grandmother, age 69, of Hastings, passed away August 31, 2011. She is preceded in death by husbands, Stanley Burr and Joseph Peterson. She is survived by children, Sam (Mary) Burr; Cyndy (Owen) Heschke; Steve Burr (Nancy); Edward (Marie) Peterson; Scott Burr; Julie Morgan; Rick (Lynn) Peterson; Kellie Peterson (Richard); 24 grandchildren; 11...
Mary Kay "Kate" Murphy
August 31, 2011
Mary Kay “Kate” Murphy, age 54, of Rosemount. Passed away August 31, 2011. Preceded in death by her parents, Sylvia and Michael Murphy. Kate is survived by her 2 loving sons, Andrew and Matthew; grandson, Maddox; sister, Patricia (Craig) Jilk; 2 nieces, Jennifer (Scott) Peters and Elizabeth (Patrick) Golden; many aunts, uncles, cousins and many close friends. Kate was a...
Ronald J. Partington
August 29, 2011
Ronald J. Partington, age 62 of Hastings died August 29, 2011 at his home. Ronald was born June 11, 1949 in Northfield to Fred and Marjorie (Bohardt) Partington. He served in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War. He was preceded in death by his parents; sisters Mary Stam and Janice Partington. Ronald is survived by siblings Lois (Lawrence)...
Dennis Herman Lichtsinn
August 29, 2011
Dennis was born September 14, 1945 in Alexandria, MN to William and Wilma (Steffens) Lichtsinn. He attended the Zion Lutheran Church School for grades 1-8 and attended Jefferson High School. After graduation he joined the Navy. Dennis spent the last six years of his life in Hastings, MN where he and his wife made their home and started their...
Theodien "Dean" A. Pratt
August 28, 2011
Pratt, Theodien “Dean” A. age 102, of Minneapolis, born Nov. 20, 1908 in St. Peter, MN to Theodore & Hulda Delger, passed away Aug. 28, 2011. Preceded in death by husband, Freeland “Frank” and grandson, Roger Larson. Survived by daughter, Betty Lou (Albert) Larson; grandson, Larry (Valerie) Larson and cousin, Jacqueline (Douglas) Price. Graveside service, 2:00 PM, Fri., Sep. 2,...
Jean Caroline Johnson
August 28, 2011
Jean Caroline Johnson (Wendt), 78, born September 15, 1932 in Springfield, MN, died August 28, 2011 in Apple Valley, MN. Preceded in death by mother Opal, father Wilbert, and brothers Donald and Robert. Survived by loving husband of nearly 59 years, Donald; two sons Donald Lee of Rosemount and Charles (wife Kathy) of Omaha, NE; 5 grandchildren she adored Brianna,...
Evelyn M. Carl
August 27, 2011
Evelyn M. Carl, owner and operator of the Westwood Beauty Salon, age 78, of Hastings, passed away August 27, 2011 at United Hospital in St. Paul. She was born in Hastings to Albert and Mae Hubley on February 23, 1933. She married Donald E. Carl on June 4, 1955 in Hastings. Evelyn was preceded in death by her parents;...
Theresa J. Loesch
August 26, 2011
Theresa J. Loesch, age 88, of Hastings died August 26, 2011 at the Regina Medical Center.Theresa was born August 1, 1923 in Vermillion Twp. to William P. and Margaret (Thurmes) Werner. She was united in marriage to Frank "Fritz" Loesch on June 5, 1943 in Long Beach California.Theresa was mainly a homemaker but worked a variety of jobs including...
Irene Feiock
August 25, 2011
Feiock, Irene Age 89 of Minneapolis, born August 11, 1922 in So. Dakota to George & Christine Guthmiller, passed away August 25, 2011. Preceded in death by husband, Erwin; daughter, Sheila; and grandchildren: Janell, Gregory and Brian. Irene will be missed by her daughters, Elaine (Bud) Saylor and Marilyn (Rusty) Smith; sons, Richard (Nancy) and Jerold; grandchildren; great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren;...
Robert W. "Wayne" Olsen
August 25, 2011
OLSEN
Robert W., “Wayne”, age 84, of Apple Valley, MN passed away on August 25, 2011. He was preceded in death by his parents; 4 brothers, 5 sisters, and step-daughter, Valerie Kvale. Wayne is survived by his brother, Dick; 3 sisters, Betty Aucutt, Barbara Pfeifer and Mary (Lyle) Larson; step-daughters, Debbie (Kern) Wessman and Gayle (Dave) Benson; 3 grandchildren, Elle (Curt)...
Clara C. Conzemius
August 24, 2011
Clara C. Conzemius, age 99, of Hastings died August 24, 2011 at her home. Clara was born September 28, 1911 in Hastings to Andrew and Mary Majeski. She attended Hastings schools and was a retired 3-M employee. Clara married Albert Conzemius on May 12, 1936 in Hastings. She loved her family dearly and will be greatly missed. She was...
Clifford B. Birkholz
August 22, 2011
Clifford B. Birkholz, age 82, of Hastings, passed away August 22, 2011 at his home in Hastings. He was born In Madison, MN on January 24, 1929 to Arnold and Ida Birkholz. Clifford married Marlys Hess in Traverse County on June 29, 1952. In his youth he was an avid basketball player. He loved watching all sports, and was...
Pastor Arthur Matychuk
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...
Sandra Kay Arnold
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)...
Ralph Sax, Jr.
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...
Thomas W. Kientzle
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)...
James T. Brown
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...
Catherine V. Wermlund
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...
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