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Clayton C. Miller

Clayton C. Miller

October 23, 2011

Miller, Clayton C. age 82, of MN Veterans Home Fergus Falls died on Oct. 23rd, 2011. Attended Winnebago High School; Korean War Vet; graduated from Dunwoody Institute with degree in Auto Mechanics; volunteered at the Veterans Home for many projects. Cub Scout & Boy Scout leader at St. Albert the Great Church; he enjoyed fishing, reading, sports and camping. Clayton...

Wesley E. "Wes" Swanson

Wesley E. "Wes" Swanson

October 21, 2011

Swanson, Wesley E. “Wes” Age 90, formerly of Becketwood. WWII Navy vet., U of M graduate, and former employee of Univac. Preceded in death by wife, Rose; parents, Edwin and Helma Swanson. Survived by sister, Marjorie Hall; two nieces and many friends. Service Thursday 11 AM, St. Peder’s Evangelical Lutheran Church, 4600 E. 42nd St., Mpls. Interment Ft. Snelling. Visitation...

Matthew Christenson

Matthew Christenson

October 19, 2011

Matthew W. Christenson, a local business owner, age 45, of Hastings, passed away at home in Prescott on October 19, 2011. Matt was born in Hastings to John and Jacquelyn Christenson on Dec. 21, 1965. He was an avid hunter and fisherman who loved to camp. He was a fun loving, practical joker, and he absolutely loved his weekends...

Bryan M Timm

Bryan M Timm

October 16, 2011

Timm, Bryan M., age 26, of Lakeville, passed away unexpectedly on Oct. 16, 2011. Preceded in death by grandfather, Maynard Wiegers. Survived by his loving parents, Greg and Debra; brother, Wade (Sonya); nephew, Christopher; niece, Jayden; grandparents, Fred and Marilyn Timm and Verla Wiegers; faithful dog, Yippy; aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. Funeral service Friday, Oct. 21 at 11 AM...

Ione M. Kjos

Ione M. Kjos

October 13, 2011

Ione M. Kjos, age 80 of Hastings died October 13, 2011 at her home. Ione was born March 30, 1931 in Spring Valley, MN to George and Mildred (Cool) Brunell. She was a graduate of St. Paul Park High School and married Donald C. Kjos in Reno, NV on June 21, 1951. Prior to her retirement, Ione had worked...

Doris B. Warner

Doris B. Warner

October 13, 2011

Doris B. Warner, age 84 of Hastings died October 13, 2011 at her home. Doris was born November 30, 1926 in Lake City, MN to George and Ila (Bien) Mountin. She married George E. Warner on September 7, 1946 at Guardian Angels Church in Hastings and had worked as an administrative assistant at 3-M prior to her retirement in...

Judith K. Eide

Judith K. Eide

October 13, 2011

Eide, Judith K., age 92, of Mpls. Died on October 13. She worked for Dayton’s, Woolworth and Grain Exchange. Preceded in death by husband, Arthur; three brothers, Chester, Merril and Harold Gunderson; and sister, Gudrun Toreson. Survived by son, Steven Eide and many nieces and nephews. Memorial service, Thursday 11 AM, Bethel Evangelical Lutheran Church, 41st Street and 16th Avenue...

Donald T Anderson

Donald T Anderson

October 13, 2011

Donald T. Anderson age 86 of Minneapolis, born March 22, 1925 in Minneapolis to Walter & Margaret Anderson, passed away, Oct 13, 2011. Don proudly served his country in the U.S. Navy during WWII in the South Pacific. He was a musician, longtime piano tuner, model train hobbyist and an avid bus rider. He is preceded in death by sister,...

Glenn Nola Meyers

Glenn Nola Meyers

October 13, 2011

Glenn Nola Meyers, age 72, of Maple Lake, MN. Preceded in death by his parents; wife, Carol Wynn Meyers; five brothers and three sisters. Glenn is survived by sister, Neola (Chet) Grozdanich; children, Greg (Dawn) Meyers and David (Debi) Meyers; step-children, Scott (Kristin) Masterton and Sally (Tim Jensen) Masterton; 6 grandchildren; 4 step-grandchildren; 2 step-great-grandchildren. Funeral service 11 AM Saturday,...

Lloyd Raymond Slotrem

Lloyd Raymond Slotrem

October 13, 2011

Lloyd Raymond Slotrem, 93, of Apple Valley, passed away Thursday. He was born December 16, 1917 in Minneapolis to Noranius and Jenny Slotrem. Lloyd is survived by children Darrell (Carol) Slotrem, Darlene (Tim) Hastings, Barbara (Gene) Nelson, Duane (Sally) Slotrem, and Debbie (Randy) Plowman, 10 grandchildren, and 12 great-grandchildren. Visitation is scheduled for 6-8 PM Friday, October 21 at the...

Paul S. Snelling

Paul S. Snelling

October 12, 2011

Paul S. Snelling, age 64, of Hastings, passed away at home October 12, 2011. He was born to W. Kenneth and Betty Snelling in Elwood, IN on August 31, 1947. He married Priscilla Schrock on June 13, 1971 in Hancock, MI. Paul graduated from Michigan Technological University and was a longtime employee of 3M.He is preceded in death by...

Otto Trede

Otto Trede

October 9, 2011

Otto Trede, age 96, of Hastings passed away at Regina Assisted Living on October 9, 2011. Otto was born April 2, 1915, to Hans and Minna Trede in Hamburg, Germany. He married Kaete Batel in Hamburg, Germany on October 7, 1939. With his wife and daughter, Janet, he moved to the United States in 1953. After arriving they lived...

Irvin N. Karnick

Irvin N. Karnick

October 6, 2011

Irvin N. Karnick, age 81, of Coates died October 6, 2011 at his home. Irvin was born on April 16, 1930 in Hastings to Milton and Helen (Meier) Karnick. He worked as a MN DOT driver for many years prior to his retirement. He was preceded in death by his first wife Mary Ann (Pearson) Karnick in 1990; second...

Donald H. Hanson

Donald H. Hanson

October 3, 2011

Donald H. Hanson, age 65, of Hastings, passed away at home on Oct. 3, 2011. He was born in St. Paul to Haaken and Eleanor Hanson on May 9, 1946. He married Patricia Droher on June 6, 1964 at St. Michaels.He was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Douglas; and son, Daniel. He is survived by his wife...

Aaron M. Schuster

Aaron M. Schuster

October 3, 2011

Aaron M. Schuster, age 20, of Hastings passed away October 3, 2011 in a motor vehicle accident. He was attending the University of St. Thomas, majoring in Electrical Engineering and working as an intern with Xcel Energy. Aaron loved the outdoors, especially biking, running and hunting. He loved his family and friends and doing things for others. One of...

June Loretta Bucklin

June Loretta Bucklin

October 1, 2011

Loretta 'June' Bucklin, age 80, died October 1, 2011 in Hastings, MN. June was born to Robert and Ida Bucklin in Milaca, MN. She grew up on a farm near Hines, MN, and during her adult life lived throughout northern MN. June was known for her friendly smile, delicious home-cooked meals, the best baked goods, a tidy home and...

Donald A Fodness

Donald A Fodness

October 1, 2011

FODNESS

Donald A., age 78, of Apple Valley, peacefully went home to be with the Lord on October 1, 2011. He is preceded in death by his wife, Janet; and parents, Otto and Freda Fodness. Don is survived by his children, Kirsten and Eric; two brothers, Harold “Norm” (Helen) and Robert (Grace); a sister, Dorothy Carbone; many nieces, nephews and loving...

Helen Elaine Paulson

Helen Elaine Paulson

September 30, 2011

Helen Elaine Paulson, age 93, of Hastings, died at the Regina Medical Center on September 30, 2011.Helen was born September 23, 1918 in Grant County, MN to Carl and Adelia (Kuehl) Nibbe. She graduated from Morris Senior High. She married Harold Paulson on May 31, 1941 in Grant County. She primarily was a homemaker but in her later years...

Allyn R. Miller

Allyn R. Miller

September 30, 2011

Allyn R. Miller, age 78, of Hastings died September 30, 2011 at his home. Allyn was born September 6, 1933 in Hastings to Arnold and Irma (Wendt) Miller. He was united in marriage to Christine Antolik on November 3, 1956 in Nanticoke, PA. He was preceded in death by his parents and wife. Allyn is survived by his children...

Tom Watana

Tom Watana

September 28, 2011

Tom Watana, age 66, of Rosevilledied September 28, 2011.Tom was born on February 21, 1945 to Arie and Cheryua Watana in Chiang Mai, Thailand. He was preceded in death by his parents. Tom is survived by his son Nick (Jennifer) Watana of Hastings; grandchildren Logan and Courtney; brother Jerry Watana of Chaing Mai, Thailand; nephew Dan (Wendy) Wulff of...

Clayton C. Miller

Clayton C. Miller

October 23, 2011

Miller, Clayton C. age 82, of MN Veterans Home Fergus Falls died on Oct. 23rd, 2011. Attended Winnebago High School; Korean War Vet; graduated from Dunwoody Institute with degree in Auto Mechanics; volunteered at the Veterans Home for many projects. Cub Scout & Boy Scout leader at St. Albert the Great Church; he enjoyed fishing, reading, sports and camping. Clayton...

Wesley E. "Wes" Swanson

Wesley E. "Wes" Swanson

October 21, 2011

Swanson, Wesley E. “Wes” Age 90, formerly of Becketwood. WWII Navy vet., U of M graduate, and former employee of Univac. Preceded in death by wife, Rose; parents, Edwin and Helma Swanson. Survived by sister, Marjorie Hall; two nieces and many friends. Service Thursday 11 AM, St. Peder’s Evangelical Lutheran Church, 4600 E. 42nd St., Mpls. Interment Ft. Snelling. Visitation...

Matthew Christenson

Matthew Christenson

October 19, 2011

Matthew W. Christenson, a local business owner, age 45, of Hastings, passed away at home in Prescott on October 19, 2011. Matt was born in Hastings to John and Jacquelyn Christenson on Dec. 21, 1965. He was an avid hunter and fisherman who loved to camp. He was a fun loving, practical joker, and he absolutely loved his weekends...

Bryan M Timm

Bryan M Timm

October 16, 2011

Timm, Bryan M., age 26, of Lakeville, passed away unexpectedly on Oct. 16, 2011. Preceded in death by grandfather, Maynard Wiegers. Survived by his loving parents, Greg and Debra; brother, Wade (Sonya); nephew, Christopher; niece, Jayden; grandparents, Fred and Marilyn Timm and Verla Wiegers; faithful dog, Yippy; aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. Funeral service Friday, Oct. 21 at 11 AM...

Ione M. Kjos

Ione M. Kjos

October 13, 2011

Ione M. Kjos, age 80 of Hastings died October 13, 2011 at her home. Ione was born March 30, 1931 in Spring Valley, MN to George and Mildred (Cool) Brunell. She was a graduate of St. Paul Park High School and married Donald C. Kjos in Reno, NV on June 21, 1951. Prior to her retirement, Ione had worked...

Doris B. Warner

Doris B. Warner

October 13, 2011

Doris B. Warner, age 84 of Hastings died October 13, 2011 at her home. Doris was born November 30, 1926 in Lake City, MN to George and Ila (Bien) Mountin. She married George E. Warner on September 7, 1946 at Guardian Angels Church in Hastings and had worked as an administrative assistant at 3-M prior to her retirement in...

Judith K. Eide

Judith K. Eide

October 13, 2011

Eide, Judith K., age 92, of Mpls. Died on October 13. She worked for Dayton’s, Woolworth and Grain Exchange. Preceded in death by husband, Arthur; three brothers, Chester, Merril and Harold Gunderson; and sister, Gudrun Toreson. Survived by son, Steven Eide and many nieces and nephews. Memorial service, Thursday 11 AM, Bethel Evangelical Lutheran Church, 41st Street and 16th Avenue...

Donald T Anderson

Donald T Anderson

October 13, 2011

Donald T. Anderson age 86 of Minneapolis, born March 22, 1925 in Minneapolis to Walter & Margaret Anderson, passed away, Oct 13, 2011. Don proudly served his country in the U.S. Navy during WWII in the South Pacific. He was a musician, longtime piano tuner, model train hobbyist and an avid bus rider. He is preceded in death by sister,...

Glenn Nola Meyers

Glenn Nola Meyers

October 13, 2011

Glenn Nola Meyers, age 72, of Maple Lake, MN. Preceded in death by his parents; wife, Carol Wynn Meyers; five brothers and three sisters. Glenn is survived by sister, Neola (Chet) Grozdanich; children, Greg (Dawn) Meyers and David (Debi) Meyers; step-children, Scott (Kristin) Masterton and Sally (Tim Jensen) Masterton; 6 grandchildren; 4 step-grandchildren; 2 step-great-grandchildren. Funeral service 11 AM Saturday,...

Lloyd Raymond Slotrem

Lloyd Raymond Slotrem

October 13, 2011

Lloyd Raymond Slotrem, 93, of Apple Valley, passed away Thursday. He was born December 16, 1917 in Minneapolis to Noranius and Jenny Slotrem. Lloyd is survived by children Darrell (Carol) Slotrem, Darlene (Tim) Hastings, Barbara (Gene) Nelson, Duane (Sally) Slotrem, and Debbie (Randy) Plowman, 10 grandchildren, and 12 great-grandchildren. Visitation is scheduled for 6-8 PM Friday, October 21 at the...

Paul S. Snelling

Paul S. Snelling

October 12, 2011

Paul S. Snelling, age 64, of Hastings, passed away at home October 12, 2011. He was born to W. Kenneth and Betty Snelling in Elwood, IN on August 31, 1947. He married Priscilla Schrock on June 13, 1971 in Hancock, MI. Paul graduated from Michigan Technological University and was a longtime employee of 3M.He is preceded in death by...

Otto Trede

Otto Trede

October 9, 2011

Otto Trede, age 96, of Hastings passed away at Regina Assisted Living on October 9, 2011. Otto was born April 2, 1915, to Hans and Minna Trede in Hamburg, Germany. He married Kaete Batel in Hamburg, Germany on October 7, 1939. With his wife and daughter, Janet, he moved to the United States in 1953. After arriving they lived...

Irvin N. Karnick

Irvin N. Karnick

October 6, 2011

Irvin N. Karnick, age 81, of Coates died October 6, 2011 at his home. Irvin was born on April 16, 1930 in Hastings to Milton and Helen (Meier) Karnick. He worked as a MN DOT driver for many years prior to his retirement. He was preceded in death by his first wife Mary Ann (Pearson) Karnick in 1990; second...

Donald H. Hanson

Donald H. Hanson

October 3, 2011

Donald H. Hanson, age 65, of Hastings, passed away at home on Oct. 3, 2011. He was born in St. Paul to Haaken and Eleanor Hanson on May 9, 1946. He married Patricia Droher on June 6, 1964 at St. Michaels.He was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Douglas; and son, Daniel. He is survived by his wife...

Aaron M. Schuster

Aaron M. Schuster

October 3, 2011

Aaron M. Schuster, age 20, of Hastings passed away October 3, 2011 in a motor vehicle accident. He was attending the University of St. Thomas, majoring in Electrical Engineering and working as an intern with Xcel Energy. Aaron loved the outdoors, especially biking, running and hunting. He loved his family and friends and doing things for others. One of...

June Loretta Bucklin

June Loretta Bucklin

October 1, 2011

Loretta 'June' Bucklin, age 80, died October 1, 2011 in Hastings, MN. June was born to Robert and Ida Bucklin in Milaca, MN. She grew up on a farm near Hines, MN, and during her adult life lived throughout northern MN. June was known for her friendly smile, delicious home-cooked meals, the best baked goods, a tidy home and...

Donald A Fodness

Donald A Fodness

October 1, 2011

FODNESS

Donald A., age 78, of Apple Valley, peacefully went home to be with the Lord on October 1, 2011. He is preceded in death by his wife, Janet; and parents, Otto and Freda Fodness. Don is survived by his children, Kirsten and Eric; two brothers, Harold “Norm” (Helen) and Robert (Grace); a sister, Dorothy Carbone; many nieces, nephews and loving...

Helen Elaine Paulson

Helen Elaine Paulson

September 30, 2011

Helen Elaine Paulson, age 93, of Hastings, died at the Regina Medical Center on September 30, 2011.Helen was born September 23, 1918 in Grant County, MN to Carl and Adelia (Kuehl) Nibbe. She graduated from Morris Senior High. She married Harold Paulson on May 31, 1941 in Grant County. She primarily was a homemaker but in her later years...

Allyn R. Miller

Allyn R. Miller

September 30, 2011

Allyn R. Miller, age 78, of Hastings died September 30, 2011 at his home. Allyn was born September 6, 1933 in Hastings to Arnold and Irma (Wendt) Miller. He was united in marriage to Christine Antolik on November 3, 1956 in Nanticoke, PA. He was preceded in death by his parents and wife. Allyn is survived by his children...

Tom Watana

Tom Watana

September 28, 2011

Tom Watana, age 66, of Rosevilledied September 28, 2011.Tom was born on February 21, 1945 to Arie and Cheryua Watana in Chiang Mai, Thailand. He was preceded in death by his parents. Tom is survived by his son Nick (Jennifer) Watana of Hastings; grandchildren Logan and Courtney; brother Jerry Watana of Chaing Mai, Thailand; nephew Dan (Wendy) Wulff of...

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