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....

July 28, 2011

Michelle Mary (Nicklay) Shaffer, age 39.

With never ending love, we say goodbye to Michelle. She succumbed to breast cancer on July 28, immersed in the love of her family. Michelle was born in St. Paul on September 3, 1971 to Robert and Arlene Nicklay. After graduating from Visitation class of 1989, she married Jeff Shaffer on August 10, 1996. Michelle...

July 25, 2011

PAYNE Nicolas B.”Nick”, age 21, of Lakeville entered the arms of Jesus as a result of a car accident on July 25, 2011. Nick is preceded in death by his uncle, Charlie Wifler. He is survived by his parents, Brent and Renee; siblings, Tiffany, Connor and Logan; grand-parents; aunts, uncles, cousins and too many friends to list. Nicolas is deeply...

July 25, 2011

John “Jack” Raymond Tetreault, 64 of Lakeville, passed away Monday. He is survived by his wife of over 36 years Colleen, 7 children, grandchildren and other family members. He served in the United States Navy during 3 tours in the Vietnam War, earning the Navy Cross in 1968. Funeral Mass is scheduled for 11 AM Friday, July 29 at the...

July 24, 2011

Helgesen, Betty Ann Age 83 of Mpls., passed away July 24, 2011. Preceded in death by husband, Douglas and parents, Ross and Ann Small. She was a loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and friend. Her spirit lives on in our hearts. Survived by children, Ed (Carol) Helgesen, Linda (Joe) Steinback, Don Helgesen and Gary Helgesen; grandchildren, Marshall and Megan Helgesen, Lisa...

July 24, 2011

Helen M. Drake (nee Rowberg) age 91 of Minneapolis, born June 29, 1920 in Hanley Falls, MN to Hardy & Alvhild Rowberg, passed away July 24, 2011. Helen spent some time as a missionary in Madagascar and also worked for the Billy Graham Association. She is preceded in death by her husband, Curtis; step-son, Darrell Drake; and all of her...

July 20, 2011

Eller, Yvonne “Vonnie” M. Age 60, of Minneapolis, born May 24, 1951 in Minneapolis to Theron and Bertha Eller. Passed away July 20, 2011. She will be dearly missed by son, Christopher (Stephanie) Eller; siblings: Mary Ann “Chee Chee” (Ken) Borgh, David “Butch” (Carol) Eller, Linda (Jim) Sandvold and Jay (Patricia) Eller; many other nieces, nephews, family and friends. Memorial...