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William B. Cassada

William B. Cassada

June 24, 2024

William B. Cassada

Age 96 or Burnsville, born January 18, 1828 in Minneapolis, MN to Earl & Ruth Cassada, passed away June 24, 2024.

He is preceded in death by wife, Murna; son, Bill; and granddaughter, Natalie.

William will be missed by sons: Steve (Carolyn), Dan (JillMarie), Chuck (Stacy) and Doug (Jan); daughter-in-law, Kathy; 18 Grandchildren; 29 great grandchildren and many other family...

Teresa M. Kranz

Teresa M. Kranz

June 23, 2024

Teresa “Tere” Marie Kranz passed away peacefully at home on the morning of June 23, 2024.

Tere was born in St. Peter, Minnesota on May 22, 1945 to Audrey and August “Pinky” Kubiak. Tere lived in both St. Peter and Grand Rapids, Minnesota before moving to Hastings. She attended Guardian Angels School and graduated from...

Linda  Knoll

Linda Knoll

June 21, 2024

Linda Anne Knoll, age 76 of Hastings, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Friday, June 21, 2024.

Linda was born on April 28, 1948 in St. Paul, the second of five children to Vernon and Wyone (Averill) Kirsch. She graduated from Humboldt High School in 1966. Linda met Charles through a family friend...

Darrell C. Abrahams

Darrell C. Abrahams

June 21, 2024

Darrell Carl Abrahams, 68 of Claremont, joined the Lord on June 21st 2024.

Darrell was born March 13th, 1956, to Carl and Dorene (Behne) Abrahams in Adams, MN. He graduated from OHS in 1974. He held various jobs over the years, but his favorite was helping his friend Doug out on the farm. Darrell enjoyed...

Alois "Allie" E. Feidt

Alois "Allie" E. Feidt

June 20, 2024

Alois “Allie” Feidt, age 88, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on June 20, 2024.

Allie was born on April 18, 1936, the youngest of four, in Douglas Township, Dakota County to Michael and Rose (Siebenaler) Feidt. He attended St. Mary’s Catholic School in New Trier and then served in the U.S. Navy from 1956-1958....

Richard "Dick" O. Johnson

Richard "Dick" O. Johnson

June 20, 2024

Johnson, Richard “Dick” O.

Age 89 of Minneapolis, passed away on June 20, 2024. Preceded in death by his wife, Krista. Survived by his children, Lisa (Bob) Bernabucci and Scott (Annmarie) Johnson; grandchildren, Taylor, Evan, and Sydney; sister, Clarice Johnson; former wife, Carol Johnson; 6 step-children; many step-grandchildren; many other relatives and friends. Dick had a long career at Northwestern Bell...

Robert J. Jancoski

Robert J. Jancoski

June 19, 2024

Robert Jancoski, age 91, passed away surrounded by his loving wife and six children at his bedside on June 19, 2024.

Robert was a proud veteran of the Korean War, having served honorably on the USS Soley DD707 where he did two tours around the world. After his service, he went into business school and...

Stanford "Stan" G. Sorenson

Stanford "Stan" G. Sorenson

June 19, 2024

Stan Sorenson, age 66 of Hastings, MN died at home on June 19th, 2024 surrounded by his daughters.

Stan was born on March 16th, 1958 in Clear Lake, SD, to Selmer and Donna Sorenson. The family later moved to Hastings, MN where he graduated high school in 1976. He worked for Smead Manufacturing for 38...

Walter J.  Lavalla

Walter J. Lavalla

June 17, 2024

Walter J. "Wally" LaValla, age 94 of Hastings, died peacefully at home with his wife Josie by his side on Monday evening, June 17, 2024.

Walter Junior, the son of Walter E. and Elsie (Zerk) LaValla, was born on November 6, 1929, in International Falls, Minnesota. Following his education, Wally was drafted into United States...

Barbara J. Miller

Barbara J. Miller

June 15, 2024

Barbara Miller, lovingly known as Barb or Barbie, passed away on June 15, 2024, at the age of 72. She was born to Rudolph “Rutz” and Marie (Hoffman) Turek on May 27, 1952, in Farmington, MN, and most recently resided in Hastings, MN.

Barb was married to Randy Miller. Together they built a life filled...

Charles D. Morris

Charles D. Morris

June 14, 2024

Charles “Chuck” D. Morris, age 81 of Cottage Grove, sadly left our world on June 14, 2024, surrounded by his loving family.

Chuck was born on August 29, 1942, to John and Dorothy (Carver) Morris in Minneapolis, MN. He was raised in Hastings, MN and graduated from Hastings High School in 1960. He served in...

Marie Fair

Marie Fair

June 14, 2024

Marie Fair

October 3, 1928 - June 14, 2024

“My child, never forget the things I have taught you. Store my commands in your heart. If you do this, you will live many years, and your life will be satisfying.” Proverbs 3:1-2

Thanks be to God our...

Shirley A.  Bachman

Shirley A. Bachman

June 14, 2024

Shirley Ann Bachman, aged 86, of Hastings, MN, passed away on June 14, 2024. She was born in Hastings on August 22, 1937, to Jerome and Leola (Bihner) Bachman Hartery. Shirley was baptized at St. Boniface Catholic Church in Hastings and graduated from Cannon Falls High School in 1955.

Throughout her career, Shirley dedicated herself...

Shannon M. (Becker) Stenzel

Shannon M. (Becker) Stenzel

June 13, 2024

Shannon Marie Stenzel, age 48 of Hastings, passed away surrounded by family on Thursday, June 13, 2024, at United Hospital following a courageous battle with cancer. In 2021, Shannon was diagnosed with EGFR lung cancer, a gene mutation that she bravely fought for over three years. Shannon was the light of many lives that she touched in her time...

Rodger D. Wyman

Rodger D. Wyman

June 11, 2024

Rodger D. Wyman, age 59 of Hastings, died suddenly but peacefully at home on Tuesday, June 11, 2024.

Rodger Donn, the son of Gyle and Jean (Anderson) Wyman, was born on February 3, 1965, in St. Paul. Rodger was a longtime auto body technician and mechanic.

He was preceded in death...

Donald Brice Schneider

Donald Brice Schneider

June 10, 2024

Donald B. Schneider, 85, a lifelong resident of Denmark Township (Hastings, MN), passed away peacefully surrounded by family on June 10, 2024. He was born on November 9, 1938, to Hubert and Agnes (Schiltgen) Schneider. Donald was the 5th of 10 children, the last to be born in the family house.

Donald graduated from Cretin...

Billy Rhode

Billy Rhode

June 8, 2024

Bill (Billy) Rhode passed away at his home in Hastings, MN on June 8th, 2024, at the age of 64. He is survived by his loving wife, Kristi, son, Matt Doublin of Minneapolis, MN, and his furbaby, Norman.

Billy was born on July 13th,1959 to Bill and Loretta Rhode and grew up in Cottage Grove,...

Randall W.  Freiermuth

Randall W. Freiermuth

June 8, 2024

Randall Wayne Freiermuth, beloved father and friend, passed away after a battle with cancer on Saturday, June 9th, 2024 at the age of 70. He was a man of great faith, known for his thoughtfulness, generosity, and devotion to his family and community.

Born to Alberta (Eastlund) Freiermuth and Nicholas Freiermuth, Randall grew up with...

Susan K.  Weaver

Susan K. Weaver

June 7, 2024

Susan K Weaver, age 65, of Eagan, MN, passed away on Friday, June 7, 2024 surrounded by her loving family. She was born on June 27, 1958, to Garren and Gwen (Popowski) Weaver in Austin, MN. Susan grew up in Hastings, MN.

Susan had a passion for music, puzzles, little figurines, and baby name books....

Paul W. Kranz

Paul W. Kranz

June 6, 2024

Paul W. Kranz passed away on June 6, 2024 in Woodbury, MN.

Paul was born near Watertown, SD and was a graduate of Watertown High School and Augustana University in Sioux Falls, SD. He worked for 15 years as an Insurance Underwriter, and then 14 years as a Risk Manager for American Hoist in Saint...

William B. Cassada

William B. Cassada

June 24, 2024

William B. Cassada

Age 96 or Burnsville, born January 18, 1828 in Minneapolis, MN to Earl & Ruth Cassada, passed away June 24, 2024.

He is preceded in death by wife, Murna; son, Bill; and granddaughter, Natalie.

William will be missed by sons: Steve (Carolyn), Dan (JillMarie), Chuck (Stacy) and Doug (Jan); daughter-in-law, Kathy; 18 Grandchildren; 29 great grandchildren and many other family...

Teresa M. Kranz

Teresa M. Kranz

June 23, 2024

Teresa “Tere” Marie Kranz passed away peacefully at home on the morning of June 23, 2024.

Tere was born in St. Peter, Minnesota on May 22, 1945 to Audrey and August “Pinky” Kubiak. Tere lived in both St. Peter and Grand Rapids, Minnesota before moving to Hastings. She attended Guardian Angels School and graduated from...

Linda  Knoll

Linda Knoll

June 21, 2024

Linda Anne Knoll, age 76 of Hastings, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Friday, June 21, 2024.

Linda was born on April 28, 1948 in St. Paul, the second of five children to Vernon and Wyone (Averill) Kirsch. She graduated from Humboldt High School in 1966. Linda met Charles through a family friend...

Darrell C. Abrahams

Darrell C. Abrahams

June 21, 2024

Darrell Carl Abrahams, 68 of Claremont, joined the Lord on June 21st 2024.

Darrell was born March 13th, 1956, to Carl and Dorene (Behne) Abrahams in Adams, MN. He graduated from OHS in 1974. He held various jobs over the years, but his favorite was helping his friend Doug out on the farm. Darrell enjoyed...

Alois "Allie" E. Feidt

Alois "Allie" E. Feidt

June 20, 2024

Alois “Allie” Feidt, age 88, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on June 20, 2024.

Allie was born on April 18, 1936, the youngest of four, in Douglas Township, Dakota County to Michael and Rose (Siebenaler) Feidt. He attended St. Mary’s Catholic School in New Trier and then served in the U.S. Navy from 1956-1958....

Richard "Dick" O. Johnson

Richard "Dick" O. Johnson

June 20, 2024

Johnson, Richard “Dick” O.

Age 89 of Minneapolis, passed away on June 20, 2024. Preceded in death by his wife, Krista. Survived by his children, Lisa (Bob) Bernabucci and Scott (Annmarie) Johnson; grandchildren, Taylor, Evan, and Sydney; sister, Clarice Johnson; former wife, Carol Johnson; 6 step-children; many step-grandchildren; many other relatives and friends. Dick had a long career at Northwestern Bell...

Robert J. Jancoski

Robert J. Jancoski

June 19, 2024

Robert Jancoski, age 91, passed away surrounded by his loving wife and six children at his bedside on June 19, 2024.

Robert was a proud veteran of the Korean War, having served honorably on the USS Soley DD707 where he did two tours around the world. After his service, he went into business school and...

Stanford "Stan" G. Sorenson

Stanford "Stan" G. Sorenson

June 19, 2024

Stan Sorenson, age 66 of Hastings, MN died at home on June 19th, 2024 surrounded by his daughters.

Stan was born on March 16th, 1958 in Clear Lake, SD, to Selmer and Donna Sorenson. The family later moved to Hastings, MN where he graduated high school in 1976. He worked for Smead Manufacturing for 38...

Walter J.  Lavalla

Walter J. Lavalla

June 17, 2024

Walter J. "Wally" LaValla, age 94 of Hastings, died peacefully at home with his wife Josie by his side on Monday evening, June 17, 2024.

Walter Junior, the son of Walter E. and Elsie (Zerk) LaValla, was born on November 6, 1929, in International Falls, Minnesota. Following his education, Wally was drafted into United States...

Barbara J. Miller

Barbara J. Miller

June 15, 2024

Barbara Miller, lovingly known as Barb or Barbie, passed away on June 15, 2024, at the age of 72. She was born to Rudolph “Rutz” and Marie (Hoffman) Turek on May 27, 1952, in Farmington, MN, and most recently resided in Hastings, MN.

Barb was married to Randy Miller. Together they built a life filled...

Charles D. Morris

Charles D. Morris

June 14, 2024

Charles “Chuck” D. Morris, age 81 of Cottage Grove, sadly left our world on June 14, 2024, surrounded by his loving family.

Chuck was born on August 29, 1942, to John and Dorothy (Carver) Morris in Minneapolis, MN. He was raised in Hastings, MN and graduated from Hastings High School in 1960. He served in...

Marie Fair

Marie Fair

June 14, 2024

Marie Fair

October 3, 1928 - June 14, 2024

“My child, never forget the things I have taught you. Store my commands in your heart. If you do this, you will live many years, and your life will be satisfying.” Proverbs 3:1-2

Thanks be to God our...

Shirley A.  Bachman

Shirley A. Bachman

June 14, 2024

Shirley Ann Bachman, aged 86, of Hastings, MN, passed away on June 14, 2024. She was born in Hastings on August 22, 1937, to Jerome and Leola (Bihner) Bachman Hartery. Shirley was baptized at St. Boniface Catholic Church in Hastings and graduated from Cannon Falls High School in 1955.

Throughout her career, Shirley dedicated herself...

Shannon M. (Becker) Stenzel

Shannon M. (Becker) Stenzel

June 13, 2024

Shannon Marie Stenzel, age 48 of Hastings, passed away surrounded by family on Thursday, June 13, 2024, at United Hospital following a courageous battle with cancer. In 2021, Shannon was diagnosed with EGFR lung cancer, a gene mutation that she bravely fought for over three years. Shannon was the light of many lives that she touched in her time...

Rodger D. Wyman

Rodger D. Wyman

June 11, 2024

Rodger D. Wyman, age 59 of Hastings, died suddenly but peacefully at home on Tuesday, June 11, 2024.

Rodger Donn, the son of Gyle and Jean (Anderson) Wyman, was born on February 3, 1965, in St. Paul. Rodger was a longtime auto body technician and mechanic.

He was preceded in death...

Donald Brice Schneider

Donald Brice Schneider

June 10, 2024

Donald B. Schneider, 85, a lifelong resident of Denmark Township (Hastings, MN), passed away peacefully surrounded by family on June 10, 2024. He was born on November 9, 1938, to Hubert and Agnes (Schiltgen) Schneider. Donald was the 5th of 10 children, the last to be born in the family house.

Donald graduated from Cretin...

Billy Rhode

Billy Rhode

June 8, 2024

Bill (Billy) Rhode passed away at his home in Hastings, MN on June 8th, 2024, at the age of 64. He is survived by his loving wife, Kristi, son, Matt Doublin of Minneapolis, MN, and his furbaby, Norman.

Billy was born on July 13th,1959 to Bill and Loretta Rhode and grew up in Cottage Grove,...

Randall W.  Freiermuth

Randall W. Freiermuth

June 8, 2024

Randall Wayne Freiermuth, beloved father and friend, passed away after a battle with cancer on Saturday, June 9th, 2024 at the age of 70. He was a man of great faith, known for his thoughtfulness, generosity, and devotion to his family and community.

Born to Alberta (Eastlund) Freiermuth and Nicholas Freiermuth, Randall grew up with...

Susan K.  Weaver

Susan K. Weaver

June 7, 2024

Susan K Weaver, age 65, of Eagan, MN, passed away on Friday, June 7, 2024 surrounded by her loving family. She was born on June 27, 1958, to Garren and Gwen (Popowski) Weaver in Austin, MN. Susan grew up in Hastings, MN.

Susan had a passion for music, puzzles, little figurines, and baby name books....

Paul W. Kranz

Paul W. Kranz

June 6, 2024

Paul W. Kranz passed away on June 6, 2024 in Woodbury, MN.

Paul was born near Watertown, SD and was a graduate of Watertown High School and Augustana University in Sioux Falls, SD. He worked for 15 years as an Insurance Underwriter, and then 14 years as a Risk Manager for American Hoist in Saint...

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