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Jimmy L. Blount Sr.

Jimmy L. Blount Sr.

November 12, 2010

Jimmy L. Blount Sr., age 75, of Hastings died on November 12, 2010 from complications of lung cancer and following a nine year struggle after a stroke. Jimmy was born October 8, 1935 in Bonham, TX to Hatten David and Lillian Lorelle (Cox) Blount. He married Phyllis Richardson on April 9, 1958 in Dallas, TX and was formerly employed...

Janet T. Fox

Janet T. Fox

November 12, 2010

Janet T. Fox, age 90, of Miesville died Friday, November 12, 2010 atRegina Assisted Living in Hastings. Janet was born September 27, 1920 in Miesville to Isadore and Anna (Boser) Fox. She had worked for Smead manufacturing for 65 years prior to retirement. Janet was preceded in death by her parents; sisters Irene Kimmes and Helen Sorenson; and nephew...

Norma Skoda-Callahan

Norma Skoda-Callahan

November 12, 2010

Norma Skoda-Callahan, 61 of Savage, passed away Friday surrounded by family and friends after her courageous battle with cancer. She was born May 24, 1949 in Northfield, Minnesota to Milton and Edra (nee Thibadeau) Hamann. Norma is survived by sons Todd (Rebecca), Travis (Kim), and Thad (Marjorie) Skoda, and John (Ginny) Callahan, grandchildren Cory, Lyndsey, and Shelby Callahan, Sarah, Nic,...

Louis William Reis

Louis William Reis

November 11, 2010

Louis William Reis, 76 of Remer and formerly of Rosemount, Minnesota, passed away Thursday in Rosemount surrounded by his loving family. He was born November 11, 1934 in Saint Paul to Louis William and Eva (nee Diess) Reis. Louis served his country in the United States Navy during the Korean War as a Gunner’s Mate aboard the USS Iowa (BB-61,...

Gary Ray Hansen

Gary Ray Hansen

November 11, 2010

Hansen, Gary R. age 52, of Apple Valley, passed away peacefully on Nov. 11, 2010 surrounded by family and friends. Preceded in death by his wife, Diane; father, William; and oldest brother, Dennis. Survived by children, Sarah and Ryan; mother, Evelyn; siblings, Judy (Terry) Johnson, Kathy (Steven) Johnson, Billy, Steven, Brian (Michele) Hansen; in-laws, Richard and Diane Allen, Michelle McGinley,...

George "Arnie" Kolstad

George "Arnie" Kolstad

November 10, 2010

George A. “Arnie” Kolstad, 73, Alexandria, formerly of South Minneapolis, died November 10, 2010. Arnie was preceded in death by his brother, Ernie; and son-in-law, Mike Schwartz. He is survived by his wife, Donna; daughters, Patti (Jeff) Packer, Sharon Kolstad and Karen (Dan) Vetsch; five grandchildren; sister, Jennie (Tom) Roesner; and special friend, Jo Jo. A memorial service was held...

Alvin Moe

Alvin Moe

November 9, 2010

Alvin R. Moe age 77, of Hastings, passed away Nov. 8, 2010 at Augustana Health Care Center in Hastings. Alvin was born May 17, 1933 in Minneapolis, MN to Alvin and Evelyn Moe.He is preceded in death by his parents;1 bother and 1 sister. Alvin is survived by his wife, Kathleen; daughter, Carla; sons, Christopher (Donna); Gregory (Chery); grandchildren...

Charles "Chuck" Cragoe

Charles "Chuck" Cragoe

November 7, 2010

Charles W. �Chuck� Cragoe, age 78, of Hastings, formerly of Bloomington died November 7, 2010 at his home. Chuck was born September 6, 1932 in Sioux Falls, SD to Charles and Garnet (Hetrick) Cragoe. He graduated from Magnolia, MN High School and served in the Air Force during the Korean War. He married Doris Forrester from Sterling, VAon October...

Esther Heselton

Esther Heselton

November 7, 2010

Esther R., an avid reader, age 84, of Hastings, passed away at her home on Nov. 7, 2010. Esther was born in Hastings August 30, 1926 to George and Katherine (Rollinger) Matz. She married Lauren Heselton in Red Wing on October 3, 1942. She was a very active woman, who enjoyed boating on the Mississippi, outdoor activities, and playing...

Gladys E. Kottke

Gladys E. Kottke

November 7, 2010

Gladys E. Kottke, age 88 of Minneapolis, born December 15, 1921 in Grove City, MN, to Charles & Augusta Madson, passed away November 7, 2010. Gladys was an active member and pillar of Hope Evangelical Lutheran Church and among many things, especially remembered for her involvement with the buffet dinners. She is preceded in death by her husband, Lester; son,...

Cesar Dumer- Zazueta

Cesar Dumer- Zazueta

November 6, 2010

Cesar Dumer-Zazueta, 34, passed away suddenly Saturday, November 6th, 2010, in Welch, Minnesota. He was a great asset at Luhman's Construction Company of Red Wing, Minnesota. Cesar will be sadly missed by his daughter: Abigail Donkers; his parents: Jorge Dumer-Ibarra and Maria Luisa Avilez-Zazueta; brother: Jorge (Dorisela) Dumer-Zazueta, niece: Maria Fernanda Dumer-Corral, nephew: Jorge Dumer-Corral, other family members, and...

Terrance E Haack

Terrance E Haack

November 6, 2010

HAACK Terrance “Terry” E., age 58 of Farmington, passed away peacefully on November 6, 2010 surrounded by his family and friends. He is preceded in death by his wife, Angeline and his parents. Survived by his children, Jason (Lisa), Sheila (Jay) Peterson, Dan (Corinne) and Stephanie (Bill) Balke; 4 grandchildren, Kasandra, Jayden, Meenah, and Jacey; 1 brother, Robert; 1 sister,...

Evelyn Pangerl

Evelyn Pangerl

November 4, 2010

Evelyn Pangerl, age 85, of Hastings, died November 4, 2010.Sheis survived by children SusannPangerl (John Gallagher), Russell (Gwen)Pangerl, Linda (Jim)Brunsgaard and Debra (Steve)Andersen; 9 grandchildren. A Memorial Service will be held Saturday, November 13, 2010 at 2 PM at Our Saviour's Ev. Lutheran Church, 400 W. 9th St., Hastings, MN.

Carl Schaar

Carl Schaar

November 4, 2010

Carl Schaar, age 102, of Cannon Falls died November 4, 2010 at Angels Care Center. Carl was born March 23, 1908 in Hastings to Otto and Maria (Volkert) Schaar. He married Dorothy Keely on October 5, 1935 at St. John�s Lutheran Church. He was a farmer for many years, and formerly owned the land that is now Schaar�s Bluff....

Robert Q. Mattila

Robert Q. Mattila

November 3, 2010

Robert Q. Mattila, age 83 of Hastings passed away with his children by his side on November 3, 2010 at his residence. Robert was born September 5, 1927 in Sebeka, MN to William and Esther (Hepola) Mattila. He served in the U.S. Navy post WWII and married Ellen Luoma on September 12, 1947 in Sebeka. He was a retired...

James A. "Jim" Nachtman

James A. "Jim" Nachtman

November 2, 2010

James A. (Jim) Nachtman

James A. (Jim) Nachtman, 65 of Apple Valley, passed away at home Tuesday surrounded by his loving family. Jim is survived by his wife Barbara (nee Hill), mother Helen (nee Koch), daughters Anne (Pastor Kevin) Vogt and Sara (Chris) Winkler, grandchildren Samantha, Alexandra, Logan, Adam, Brockton, Peyton, Grace, and Kendall, sister Marge (Dennis) Van Drunen, and brother...

Betty L. Bailey

Betty L. Bailey

November 1, 2010

Betty Bailey, of Hastings, passed away November 1, 2010 at the age of 82 after courageously facing down serious illness over the past five years. Betty grew up in southwest Missouri, and still has many friends and family members there. She was swept off her feet by the dashing Luther (Bud) Bailey, after being introduced to him by her...

Robert K. Greenlee

Robert K. Greenlee

November 1, 2010

Robert K. Greenlee, age 76, of Vermillion died November 1, 2010 at his home. Robert was born February 8, 1934 in Pine City, MN to Jesse and Lillian (Westrom) Greenlee. After high school, he served in the U.S. Army and later married Mary Loritz on May 11, 1957 in So. St. Paul. An employee of Koch Refinery, he retired...

Dorothy G. Grimm

Dorothy G. Grimm

November 1, 2010

Dorothy G. Grimm, age 89 of Golden Valley, born April 25, 1921 in Minneapolis to George & Ethel Johnson, passed away November 1, 2010. As a lover of music, Dorothy studied Opera at MacPhail Center for Music and sang with her high school trio all the way into her 70’s and also in the choir at Aldersgate United Methodist Church....

Charles Raymond Stevens

Charles Raymond Stevens

November 1, 2010

Stevens, Charles Raymond 83, of Apple Valley, passed away Oct. 27, 2010 at home surrounded by his beloved family. He was born Sept. 15, 1927 in Detroit, MI to Raymand and Julia (nee Slayden) Stevens. Charles served his country during WWII in the United States Navy. Charles was a sporting goods sales rep and owned Northland Sporting Goods in Edina...

Jimmy L. Blount Sr.

Jimmy L. Blount Sr.

November 12, 2010

Jimmy L. Blount Sr., age 75, of Hastings died on November 12, 2010 from complications of lung cancer and following a nine year struggle after a stroke. Jimmy was born October 8, 1935 in Bonham, TX to Hatten David and Lillian Lorelle (Cox) Blount. He married Phyllis Richardson on April 9, 1958 in Dallas, TX and was formerly employed...

Janet T. Fox

Janet T. Fox

November 12, 2010

Janet T. Fox, age 90, of Miesville died Friday, November 12, 2010 atRegina Assisted Living in Hastings. Janet was born September 27, 1920 in Miesville to Isadore and Anna (Boser) Fox. She had worked for Smead manufacturing for 65 years prior to retirement. Janet was preceded in death by her parents; sisters Irene Kimmes and Helen Sorenson; and nephew...

Norma Skoda-Callahan

Norma Skoda-Callahan

November 12, 2010

Norma Skoda-Callahan, 61 of Savage, passed away Friday surrounded by family and friends after her courageous battle with cancer. She was born May 24, 1949 in Northfield, Minnesota to Milton and Edra (nee Thibadeau) Hamann. Norma is survived by sons Todd (Rebecca), Travis (Kim), and Thad (Marjorie) Skoda, and John (Ginny) Callahan, grandchildren Cory, Lyndsey, and Shelby Callahan, Sarah, Nic,...

Louis William Reis

Louis William Reis

November 11, 2010

Louis William Reis, 76 of Remer and formerly of Rosemount, Minnesota, passed away Thursday in Rosemount surrounded by his loving family. He was born November 11, 1934 in Saint Paul to Louis William and Eva (nee Diess) Reis. Louis served his country in the United States Navy during the Korean War as a Gunner’s Mate aboard the USS Iowa (BB-61,...

Gary Ray Hansen

Gary Ray Hansen

November 11, 2010

Hansen, Gary R. age 52, of Apple Valley, passed away peacefully on Nov. 11, 2010 surrounded by family and friends. Preceded in death by his wife, Diane; father, William; and oldest brother, Dennis. Survived by children, Sarah and Ryan; mother, Evelyn; siblings, Judy (Terry) Johnson, Kathy (Steven) Johnson, Billy, Steven, Brian (Michele) Hansen; in-laws, Richard and Diane Allen, Michelle McGinley,...

George "Arnie" Kolstad

George "Arnie" Kolstad

November 10, 2010

George A. “Arnie” Kolstad, 73, Alexandria, formerly of South Minneapolis, died November 10, 2010. Arnie was preceded in death by his brother, Ernie; and son-in-law, Mike Schwartz. He is survived by his wife, Donna; daughters, Patti (Jeff) Packer, Sharon Kolstad and Karen (Dan) Vetsch; five grandchildren; sister, Jennie (Tom) Roesner; and special friend, Jo Jo. A memorial service was held...

Alvin Moe

Alvin Moe

November 9, 2010

Alvin R. Moe age 77, of Hastings, passed away Nov. 8, 2010 at Augustana Health Care Center in Hastings. Alvin was born May 17, 1933 in Minneapolis, MN to Alvin and Evelyn Moe.He is preceded in death by his parents;1 bother and 1 sister. Alvin is survived by his wife, Kathleen; daughter, Carla; sons, Christopher (Donna); Gregory (Chery); grandchildren...

Charles "Chuck" Cragoe

Charles "Chuck" Cragoe

November 7, 2010

Charles W. �Chuck� Cragoe, age 78, of Hastings, formerly of Bloomington died November 7, 2010 at his home. Chuck was born September 6, 1932 in Sioux Falls, SD to Charles and Garnet (Hetrick) Cragoe. He graduated from Magnolia, MN High School and served in the Air Force during the Korean War. He married Doris Forrester from Sterling, VAon October...

Esther Heselton

Esther Heselton

November 7, 2010

Esther R., an avid reader, age 84, of Hastings, passed away at her home on Nov. 7, 2010. Esther was born in Hastings August 30, 1926 to George and Katherine (Rollinger) Matz. She married Lauren Heselton in Red Wing on October 3, 1942. She was a very active woman, who enjoyed boating on the Mississippi, outdoor activities, and playing...

Gladys E. Kottke

Gladys E. Kottke

November 7, 2010

Gladys E. Kottke, age 88 of Minneapolis, born December 15, 1921 in Grove City, MN, to Charles & Augusta Madson, passed away November 7, 2010. Gladys was an active member and pillar of Hope Evangelical Lutheran Church and among many things, especially remembered for her involvement with the buffet dinners. She is preceded in death by her husband, Lester; son,...

Cesar Dumer- Zazueta

Cesar Dumer- Zazueta

November 6, 2010

Cesar Dumer-Zazueta, 34, passed away suddenly Saturday, November 6th, 2010, in Welch, Minnesota. He was a great asset at Luhman's Construction Company of Red Wing, Minnesota. Cesar will be sadly missed by his daughter: Abigail Donkers; his parents: Jorge Dumer-Ibarra and Maria Luisa Avilez-Zazueta; brother: Jorge (Dorisela) Dumer-Zazueta, niece: Maria Fernanda Dumer-Corral, nephew: Jorge Dumer-Corral, other family members, and...

Terrance E Haack

Terrance E Haack

November 6, 2010

HAACK Terrance “Terry” E., age 58 of Farmington, passed away peacefully on November 6, 2010 surrounded by his family and friends. He is preceded in death by his wife, Angeline and his parents. Survived by his children, Jason (Lisa), Sheila (Jay) Peterson, Dan (Corinne) and Stephanie (Bill) Balke; 4 grandchildren, Kasandra, Jayden, Meenah, and Jacey; 1 brother, Robert; 1 sister,...

Evelyn Pangerl

Evelyn Pangerl

November 4, 2010

Evelyn Pangerl, age 85, of Hastings, died November 4, 2010.Sheis survived by children SusannPangerl (John Gallagher), Russell (Gwen)Pangerl, Linda (Jim)Brunsgaard and Debra (Steve)Andersen; 9 grandchildren. A Memorial Service will be held Saturday, November 13, 2010 at 2 PM at Our Saviour's Ev. Lutheran Church, 400 W. 9th St., Hastings, MN.

Carl Schaar

Carl Schaar

November 4, 2010

Carl Schaar, age 102, of Cannon Falls died November 4, 2010 at Angels Care Center. Carl was born March 23, 1908 in Hastings to Otto and Maria (Volkert) Schaar. He married Dorothy Keely on October 5, 1935 at St. John�s Lutheran Church. He was a farmer for many years, and formerly owned the land that is now Schaar�s Bluff....

Robert Q. Mattila

Robert Q. Mattila

November 3, 2010

Robert Q. Mattila, age 83 of Hastings passed away with his children by his side on November 3, 2010 at his residence. Robert was born September 5, 1927 in Sebeka, MN to William and Esther (Hepola) Mattila. He served in the U.S. Navy post WWII and married Ellen Luoma on September 12, 1947 in Sebeka. He was a retired...

James A. "Jim" Nachtman

James A. "Jim" Nachtman

November 2, 2010

James A. (Jim) Nachtman

James A. (Jim) Nachtman, 65 of Apple Valley, passed away at home Tuesday surrounded by his loving family. Jim is survived by his wife Barbara (nee Hill), mother Helen (nee Koch), daughters Anne (Pastor Kevin) Vogt and Sara (Chris) Winkler, grandchildren Samantha, Alexandra, Logan, Adam, Brockton, Peyton, Grace, and Kendall, sister Marge (Dennis) Van Drunen, and brother...

Betty L. Bailey

Betty L. Bailey

November 1, 2010

Betty Bailey, of Hastings, passed away November 1, 2010 at the age of 82 after courageously facing down serious illness over the past five years. Betty grew up in southwest Missouri, and still has many friends and family members there. She was swept off her feet by the dashing Luther (Bud) Bailey, after being introduced to him by her...

Robert K. Greenlee

Robert K. Greenlee

November 1, 2010

Robert K. Greenlee, age 76, of Vermillion died November 1, 2010 at his home. Robert was born February 8, 1934 in Pine City, MN to Jesse and Lillian (Westrom) Greenlee. After high school, he served in the U.S. Army and later married Mary Loritz on May 11, 1957 in So. St. Paul. An employee of Koch Refinery, he retired...

Dorothy G. Grimm

Dorothy G. Grimm

November 1, 2010

Dorothy G. Grimm, age 89 of Golden Valley, born April 25, 1921 in Minneapolis to George & Ethel Johnson, passed away November 1, 2010. As a lover of music, Dorothy studied Opera at MacPhail Center for Music and sang with her high school trio all the way into her 70’s and also in the choir at Aldersgate United Methodist Church....

Charles Raymond Stevens

Charles Raymond Stevens

November 1, 2010

Stevens, Charles Raymond 83, of Apple Valley, passed away Oct. 27, 2010 at home surrounded by his beloved family. He was born Sept. 15, 1927 in Detroit, MI to Raymand and Julia (nee Slayden) Stevens. Charles served his country during WWII in the United States Navy. Charles was a sporting goods sales rep and owned Northland Sporting Goods in Edina...

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