July 19, 2024

Willard “Whip” Whipple, age 92, passed away on July 19, 2024 at United Hospital in St. Paul, MN, after a brief illness.

Whip was born on June 14, 1932, in Mission, SD. As a young man, Whip served proudly in the United States Army, including his time guarding the U.S. embassy in Japan. He worked...

July 19, 2024

There will be no more beating on shower curtain poles! The broom had been retired! Martha Mary Sofio of Hastings passed away on July 19. The cause of her death was trying to live too long. Born July 14, 1938 she grew up in Bayonne and Westfield NJ. She married and in 1960 and moved with her new husband,...

July 17, 2024

Bjorkstrand, Violet “Vi” Frances

Age 83 of Minneapolis, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family and holding her husband, Wally’s hand. Preceded in death by her mother, Alice; father, Ed; sister, Bonnie; brothers, Robert and Jimmy; and daughter-in-law, Beth. Survived by her loving husband of 66 years, Wally; sons, Perry, Tim, Dan (Jeanne), Matt (Kathy), Wally (Rolando), and Jon...

July 16, 2024

Marilyn Rae Bauerfeld, age 88, of Hastings, formerly of West St. Paul and Englewood, FL, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on July 16, 2024.

Born August 6, 1935 in Hibbing, MN to Howard and Jennie (Terhark) Manlove. Marilyn grew up with two sisters and three brothers. She was a talented floral designer for 40...

July 16, 2024

Jones, Howard Jr. “Jay”

Age 81 of Prior Lake, passed away peacefully on July 16, 2024. Preceded in death by his grandson, Zachary; parents, Howard Sr. & Frances; and brother, Rev. David. Survived by his loving wife of 46 years, Pat; children, Howard III (Patty), Christopher, Brian (Lisa), Wendy (Doug) List, Jennifer (Kent) Flannery, and Kelly; 16 grandchildren; 7 great-grandchildren and...

July 14, 2024

Barbara Ann Trone (Zerfahs), resident of Hastings, MN, passed away peacefully in her sleep on July 14, 2024 at the age of 78, transitioning from this life to the next with serenity and grace.

Barb is survived by her daughters, Susanne and Jeanne Trone; her granddaughters, Juliana and Jacinda Ruiz; and her sister, Katherine Zerfahs....

July 11, 2024

Lowell Brian Northrup, 67, passed away July 11, 2024, in Red Wing, MN after a short illness.

Lowell was born in Winona, MN and grew up in Decorah, IA. In the summer of 1971, Lowell’s family moved to New Hampton, Iowa where Lowell graduated with the Class of 1978. They then moved to Hastings, MN...

July 11, 2024

Jon O. Johnson, aged 89, of Hastings, passed away peacefully on Thursday, July 11, 2024, at his home surrounded by his loving family.

He was born on June 23, 1935, in Fulda, MN, to Eddie and Inga (Gilbertson) Johnson. Jon's early years were spent in Mankato. He worked at the family mink ranch during his...

July 11, 2024

James Carl Krause, a loving husband, father, and proud veteran, passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by family on July 11th, 2024, at the age of 72.

Born in Aurora, Illinois on December 20, 1951, Jim was the son of Charles Wood Krause and Jerry Lee Shank. He grew up in Kentucky, attending Bourbon County High School and graduating from...

July 10, 2024

Betty J. Parker

Age 90 of S. Mpls., born in Le Sueur, MN to Ralph & Martha Buzik, passed away peacefully on July 10, 2024.  Preceded in death by husband, Henry “Hank”’; children, Callie Sue and Michael; brother, Floyd and sister, Fern Reinitz.  Betty is survived by daughter, Tammy (Robert) Distad; and grandson, Daniel.  She was a Nurse’s Aide at Abbott...

July 10, 2024

Patrick R. Montag

Patrick R. Montag, 95, of Apple Valley, MN, passed away Wednesday, July 10, 2024, in his residence at Ecumen Seasons in Apple Valley, MN. He was born Aug. 21, 1928, in West Bend, Iowa, to Adolf “Sam” Montag and Lauretta (Brodigan) Montag. He grew up in rural Whittemore, where he graduated from Presentation Academy. After graduation, he attended...

July 9, 2024

Hazel Johnson, age 87, died suddenly on July 9th, 2024. Hazel was born to Earl and Sarah Carpenter and grew up in the Isle, MN area. Hazel was one of eight children in the Carpenter family. She graduated from Isle High School in 1955.

Hazel had two daughters, DeDe and Niecy. She gave her all...

July 8, 2024

David R. Anderson, age 93, passed away peacefully on July 8, 2024 at his home in Hastings.

David grew up on Spirit Lake in Menagha, Minnesota. He served in the Navy for four years and then moved to North Dakota to attend engineering school. He met his wife, Lorelie Kissling and were married on January...

June 30, 2024

Darlene Mae Nagle crossed over the rainbow bridge on Sunday, June 30, 2024, surrounded by her family. Known to most as Dolly, she was loved by all who knew her and was a kind and caring soul having worked many years as a CNA in nursing homes.

Dolly was born on May 28, 1938, to...

June 30, 2024

Melvyn Leroy Fisher, 87, was gathered into the loving embrace of our Lord and Savior on the afternoon of June 30, 2024. Born to Alva and Eileen Fisher on August 30, 1937, in Belgrade, Montana. He was a mountain of a man, not just in stature, but in bearing. His presence was as undeniable and all-encompassing as the beautiful Montana...

June 27, 2024

Richard S. Bond, age 82 of Hastings, died peacefully at home on Thursday afternoon, June 27, 2024.

Richard Steven, the son of Marvin and Edna (Rowley) Bond, was born on March 30, 1942, in Jackson, Minnesota. Following his graduation from Jackson High School with the class of 1960, Richard served in the Army Reserves before...

June 27, 2024

Carol Bahe (Swanson) 88, of Hastings, MN passed away surrounded by her family on June 27, 2024, after a short illness.

She is survived by her loving husband Ivan of nearly 68 years, sister Lois Groskopf, sister Charlotte Mueller, brother Charlie (Pat) Swanson and sister Bert (Mike) Rowan, nephews and nieces; Jeff (Susan Spillman) Rowe,...

June 26, 2024

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved baby, our precious angel, Ava Marie. Though she was with us for only a brief moment, she touched our lives deeply and will forever hold a special place in our hearts.

Ava Marie is cherished and remembered by her loving parents, Rick...

June 26, 2024

John Henry Taube, “Brother Bernie”, age 91 passed away peacefully on June 26, 2024 in Farmington, MN.

John was born on August 8, 1932, to Henry and Gertrude (Tutewohl) Taube on a farmstead in Cannon Falls, MN. His love for farming continued from his younger years, as he joined the order of the Sacred Heart...

June 25, 2024

Urban “Butch” Neisen, age 85, passed away peacefully at his home in Hastings, MN on June 25, 2024. Urban was born at the home farm in Mahnomen, MN on July 22, 1938 to Peter and Rose Neisen.

He attended St. Michael Catholic School and Mahnomen Public School where Rita was a classmate, both graduating in 1956. He...