March 18, 2011

Thalia E. Kretzschmar, 84, of Apple Valley, (formerly of Plymouth) passed away Friday. She was born January 19, 1927 in Kiester, Minnesota to John M. and Emma Margaret (Hornaber) Wittman. She is survived by a brother Herbert Wittman (Patricia), sister Margaret Weiss (Gus-deceased), sister-in-law Gerry Wittman, nieces, nephews, grand-nieces, grand-nephews, and cherished friends. Thalia was preceded in death by her...

March 16, 2011

Vernadell I. Zimmer, age 96, of Hastings, passed away March 16, 2011.She was preceded in death by her husband, Harold Zimmer. Vernadell is survived by her children, Dave Zimmer and Patricia Long; her grandchildren, Jim Freiermuth; Beth Ann Fitzgerald; Eric Riley; Matt Freiermuth; Adam Freiermuth; and Josh Freiermuth; great grandchildren and other relatives and friends.Services for Vernadell are pending....

March 13, 2011

Bertie Albert Ervin Charlton, age 76, of Hastings died Sunday, March 13, 2011 at the Angels Care Center in Cannon Falls, MN. He was born September 6, 1934 in Kenyon, MNto Bert R.and Erma (Zabel) Charlton. Bertie served in the Army during the Korean War and married Eleanor Gergen on August 27, 1965 in Hastings, MN.Bertie worked 43years for...

March 12, 2011

Sandra L. �Sandie� Molitor, age 66 of Little Falls, formerly of Hastings died March 12, 2011 at the St. Cloud Hospital. Sandie was born June 9, 1944 in Hastings to Gordon L. and Caroline L. (Hyde) Wilson. She had worked in food service in the education field. She was preceded in death by her parents; 3 brothers and 2...

March 12, 2011

Schoenike, Peter S. age 95, of S. Mpls. Preceded in death by parents, Arnold and Ella; and son, Gregory. Survived by wife of 68 years, Shirley; children, Karen (Gene) Stephens of Rogers, Kenneth (Rita) Schoenike of Eagan, Everett (Wendy) Schoenike of St. Louis Park, Janice Glatte of Bloomington and Judy (Kevin) Hermanson of Edina; 14 grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren; and many...

March 10, 2011

Linda P. 'Luper' Huth, 68, of Hastings moved on Thursday, March 10th, 2011 at the United Hospital of St. Paul. Linda was born March 9th, 1943 to Manuel and Edith (Castro) Cambra in Honolulu, Hawaii. She was a people-person and loved her co-workers at Treasure Island and Walmart. Linda also adored her granddaughters and enjoyed going to their sporting...

March 10, 2011

James P. �Jack� McCoy, age 85 of Hastings died Thursday, March 10, 2011. � Jack was born to Fred and Emma (Veilleux) McCoy on November 24, 1925 in Woonsocket, SD.� He served in the Navy during WWII and married Betty Rother on June 25, 1949 at St. Boniface Catholic Church in Hastings. He had worked at 3-M Chemolite for...

March 10, 2011

Ernest W. Frerich, age 75 of Hastings died Thursday, March 10, 2011 at his residence. He was born July 14, 1935 in Rice, MN to John and Dorothy (Gohman) Frerich. Ernest served two tours of duty in the Marines from 1954�1958. He married Lucille Muntifering on June 25, 1958 in North Carolina and worked as a machinist in manufacturing....

March 10, 2011

Julie Alice Lunke, 56, of Apple Valley, passed away Thursday surrounded by her loving family. She was born July 21, 1954 in Alexandria, Minnesota to W. Raymond and Helen May (Schaub) Butler. Julie is survived by her husband of 33 years Jay, son Jeremy (Katie) Lunke, daughter Jana (Matthew) Carlson, grandchildren Allie, Rylie, and Lynsie Lunke, mother Helen (late W....

March 9, 2011

John A. Polak age 85 of Minneapolis. John served in the U S Army during WWII. He is preceded in death by his wife, Deloris. John will be missed by daughter, Susan Fahimi; son, Thomas (Dorothy); grandchildren: John, Joseph and Jennifer; brother, Joe; sisters: Betty Krueger, Judy Marrs, Theresa Ream, Eleanor Bateman and many other family and friends. Funeral service,...

March 8, 2011

Scharmer, Hazel L. Age 94, of S. Mpls. Preceded in death by husband, Allen; siblings and daughter-in-law, Vi. Survived by son, Bruce; many step-children, step- grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. Memorial service 11 AM Monday Henry W. Anderson Mortuary, 3640 23rd Ave So., with Visitation 1 hour before. Interment Ft. Snelling.

Burial Date March 14, 2011

March 7, 2011

Edna A. Tarrant, age 90, of Hastings, formerly of Richfield, MN passed away March 7, 2011. She was born April 30, 1920 in Lakefield, MN to John and Meta (Bauer) Roesner. Edna attended Lakefield schools � country school, Parochial and graduated high school in 1938. She had spent many years working as a waitress, sometimes hostess and manager �...

March 5, 2011

Aloysius N. �Al� Fox, age 86, of Hastings, died March 5, 2011 at Prescott Nursing and Rehabilitation Community. Al was born October 8, 1924 in Hastings to Louis and Susan (Eilen) Fox. He was a graduate of Cannon Falls High School, and served his country during WWII and the Korean Conflict. Al married Betty Caneff on November 8, 1952...

March 4, 2011

Betsy G. Slapnicher, age 63, of Hastings, passed away at her home surrounded by her family on March 4, 2011. She was born In Hartford, CT on July 12, 1947 to Robert and Catherine Doud. She married Joe Slapnicher on June 12, 1971 in Collinsville, CT.Betsy was preceded in death by her brother, Bob Doud; mother, Catherine Doud; father,...

March 4, 2011

Catherine Marie Schneider, age 63, formerly of St. Paul, MN died peacefully on March 4, 2011 at Fairview Ridges Hospital. She was born on June 16, 1947 in St. Paul, MN.Cathy is survived by her children, Brian (Patti) Schneider of Eau Claire, WI; Jeff Schneider of Burnsville, MN; Julie (Todd) Murtaugh of Hastings, MN; and Ben Schneider of Hastings,...

March 4, 2011

William M. Bryan Sr., age 73, of Hastings died March 4, 2011. William was born July 17, 1937 in Imperial, PA to Michael and Grace (Junker) Bryan. He served in the United States Air Force, and married Lois Thun on December 16, 1960 in Pittsburgh. Prior to retirement he was employed in the airline industry. He was preceded in...

March 4, 2011

Deb Oldenburger, an avid sports fan, age 38, of Prescott, WI, passed away March 4, 2011 at United Hospital in St. Paul. She was born Oct. 18, 1972 in Wishek, ND to Roger and Cathleen 'Kay' Oldenburger. Deb was a basketball player for the University of California Berkley women's basketball team. She is preceded in death by her grandparents;...

March 3, 2011

Lela M. Huxtable, age 95 of Hastings, MN, formerly of Anderson, IN died Thursday, March 3, 2011 at her family's home. She was born January 20, 1916 in Milford, IL to Edward and Alta (Williams) Callahan. She was a graduate of Sheridan, IL High School and the Chicago Business College. Lela married Robert V. Huxtable and they shared over...

March 1, 2011

Pederson, Lauren B. Age 88, of Edina, MN, went to be with the Lord on Tues. March 1, 2011, after a short illness at Fairview Southdale Hospital in Edina. He was born in Hastings, MN on March 20, 1922 to Eleanor and George Pederson. He loved his family and being around people. Lauren owned a wholesale candy and tobacco...

February 28, 2011

Hanson, Barry Todd, Born on Feb. 10, 1949, died, too soon, on Feb. 28 2011. Raised in S. Mpls. and reluctantly moved to St. Paul for his true love 30 yrs ago. Preceded in death by his parents, Russ & Addie Hanson. Devoted husband to Paula “Pollie”, cherished brother to Bruce (Diane); loving step-father to Gillian and Steve (Karen), playful...