November 27, 2011

Kathryn Kay Peterson, age 45 of Hastings passed away November 27, 2011 at Methodist Hospital, Rochester, after being diagnosed with cancer ten months ago. She was born April 3, 1966 in Rochester, MN. She is lovingly remembered by family and friends for her giving spirit, positive attitude, and laughter. Someone wrote on Kathryn�s CaringBridge site that she obviously was...

November 27, 2011

Owen F. Heschke, age 74, of Bay City, WI died Sunday, November 27, 2011 at Methodist Hospital in Rochester following a brief illness. Owen was born November 4, 1937 in Hastings to Owen C and Hattie A. (Gray) Heschke. He attended Hastings schools and was a veteran of the U.S. Army. He married Patricia Zwolenski on May 31, 1964....

November 25, 2011

Edward P. Nilan of Downers Grove, IL and formerly of St. Cloud; beloved husband of Sharon Nilan, nee McNamara; dear son of the late Martin and Myrna Nilan; brother of Colleen Nilan, Mary Kay Uldrich, Michael Nilan, Myrna (Rich) Klouchar and the late Martin Nilan; also several nieces and nephews. The Funeral Mass for Edward Nilan will be held...

November 25, 2011

Raymond J. Kragness, age 87. Born in Minneapolis, April 26, 1924, passed away at MN Veterans Home November 25, 2011. WWII Navy Veteran. Retired from Farmhand Inc., Hopkins, MN, 34 years of service. Preceded in death by parents, Melvin and Selma (Sam & Sally) Kragness; wife, Maxine; step-son, Terry Widing; step-granddaughter, Shannon Reese. Survived by step-son, Mark Widing and family;...

November 24, 2011

Lorraine I. Iaquinto, age 78 of Minneapolis, born Feb. 24, 1933 in Little Falls, MN, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, Nov. 24 2011. She was preceded in death by her husband, Samuel. Lorraine will be dearly missed by daughters: Becky (Ken) Burget, Audrey (David) Smith, Cathleen (Paul) Cox, Dianne (Darin) Drake, Ellen (Steve) Pregler and Sue Iaquinto;...

November 23, 2011

Thomas H. Imdieke, age 70 of Hastings died November 23, 2011 surrounded by family following a courageous battle with Parkinson�s and Dementia. Thomas was born March 29, 1941 in Belgrade, MN to Herman and Bertha (Fiedler) Imdieke. He was a 1959 graduate of Belgrade High School. Thomas married Barbara Gansluckner on February 17, 1968 in St. Mary�s Catholic Church,...

November 22, 2011

Carlson, Norma M., age 96, of Mpls. Preceded in death by husband, Earl Lee; sons, Robert and Donovan; grandson, Duane; and sister, Arlene Pederson. Norma is survived by son, James (Margaret) Carlson; daughter, Mary Ellen (Mike) Ronayne; grandsons, David, Daniel, James Jr., and John Carlson, Chad, Aaron and Mitchell Ronayne; great-grandsons, Kelly, Christian, Isaiah, Donovan, Levi, Garrett and Landon; and...

November 22, 2011

Grace D. Junger, age 97 formerly of Minneapolis, born Jan. 26, 1914 in East Chain, MN to Frank & Selma Swanson passed away Nov. 22, 2011. Grace enjoyed being an active member of Minnehaha United Methodist Church. She is preceded in death by her husband, Walter; sons: Leonard, Arden and Ward and all 10 of her siblings. Grace will be...

November 19, 2011

Jack D. Gunderson, age 69, of Hastings died November 19, 2011 at United Hospital in St. Paul. Jack was born February 11, 1942 in Brookings, South Dakota to Clarence Margaret (Berg) Gunderson. He married Carolyn Sue Evans on August 22, 1959 in California. Jack enjoyed watching sports and playing cards especially baseball and cribbage. He also was a volunteer...

November 17, 2011

STEVEN M. SCHUSTER, age 61 of Minneapolis, born July 28, 1950 in St. Paul to Elmer & Edna Schuster passed away November 17, 2011. Steven retired after 28 years from the US Postal Service. He was also a member of the VFW Post #6690 and AMVETS Post #1 in Mendota. Steve is preceded in death by his sister, Theresa Ball....

November 16, 2011

Ludgate, Evelyn M. “Beanie” age 92, of Mpls. Preceded in death by husband, Howard F.; son, Kent Allan; great- granddaughter, Tonja Rae. Survived by daughters, Karen (Bill) Kelly and Kris (Jerry) Amon; 5 grandchildren, 15 great-grandchildren and 4 great- great-grandchildren; nephew, Douglas Mayotte. Graduate of South High 1937. Became a personal banker at 1st Bloomington Lake National Bank for 35...

November 15, 2011

Kasanowski, Mark S.

age 57, of Minneapolis. Ended his battle on away November 15, 2011. Preceded in death by parents, Leo and Betty; and brother, Tony.

Survived by son, Markus; daughters, Tessa and Shayna; grandchildren, Krysta, Devon, Madilyn and Dezmin; sister, Connie (Nate) Wright; nephews, Nate Jr. and Dwayne and his son Keagan; and niece, Erin.

His love of history was second only...

November 15, 2011

Linda Karen Tesmar, 62, of Apple Valley, passed away Tuesday surrounded by her loving family. She was born February 13, 1949 in Minneapolis to Harold and Geraldine (nee Hultgren) Jordet. Linda is survived by her daughters Elizabeth (Jud) McCracken and Sara Tesmar, grandchildren Cain and Opal, sister Rosanne (Tom) Farrell, and brother David (Anna) Jordet. Linda served her city as...

November 13, 2011

Salli Niemi, 70, of Burnsville, passed away Sunday surrounded by her loving family. She was born December 2, 1940 in Council Bluffs, Iowa to Gerald and Marie Sutter. Salli is survived by Jon, her husband of 48 years, daughter Jill (Jerry Johnston) Niemi, son Mathew Jon (Nicole) Niemi, granddaughter Summer Jade Halloran-Niemi, brother Stanley, and numerous nieces and nephews. She...

November 10, 2011

Christopher J. Fontaine, age 26 of Hastings died accidentally on November 10, 2011. Christopher was born January 28, 1985 in St. Paul to Walter and Donna (Rosch) Fontaine. He was a 2003 graduate of Hastings High School and worked as a handyman. He was an avid hunter and fisherman. He was preceded in death by his grandparents Phyllis Rosch,...

November 10, 2011

David Peter Boris, 46, of Apple Valley, passed away Thursday surrounded by his devoted family. Born October 4, 1965 in Racine, Wisconsin to Ervin “Butch” and Beverly (nee Decker) Boris, David is survived by his loving wife of more than 20 years, Carla, and their sons Seth and Ryan, parents Butch and Bev Boris, father- and mother-in-law Bill and Judy...

November 9, 2011

Albert William Anderson, 89, of Farmington, passed away Wednesday, November 9. He was born August 1, 1922 in Osage, Iowa to Anton “Tony” and Emma (nee Schwartz) Anderson. He is survived by daughter Karen (Ron) Cordes, sons Albert “Bill” (Linda) and Tom Anderson, 9 grandchildren, 18 great-grandchildren and sister Millie Myhre. Albert was preceded in death by his wife of...

November 9, 2011

Wennerstrom, Richard C.,

age 87 of Mpls. Survived by brother, Paul Wennerstrom; sister, Nancy Wennerstrom; nephews, Gordon, Gregg and Wesley and other nieces and nephews. Graveside service 11 AM, Monday, Nov. 21st Acacia Park Cemetery, 2151 Pilot Knob Rd., Mendota Heights.

Burial Date November 21, 2011

November 8, 2011

Roman Rabell Rodriguez, age 67, of Hastings, passed away November 8, 2011 at his home. He was born in San Juan, Puerto Rico on November 19, 1943 to Roman and Manuela Rabell Rodriguez. He married Candida Rodriguez in Puerto Rico in 1970. Roman enjoyed working at Wal-Mart in his retirement years.He is preceded in death by his mother, Manuela....

November 8, 2011

Elaine Kennedy, age 90, formerly of Sibley, IA died Tuesday, November 8, 2011 in Rosemount, MN. Elaine was born to Fred and Esther (Johnson) Olson in Little Falls, MN on December 1, 1920. She attended school in Little Falls and completed teacher training at St. Cloud Teacher�s College, and taught country school in the Little Falls and Benson areas...