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David B. Reinardy

David B. Reinardy

November 21, 2010

David Brien Reinardy, age 40, of Hastings died unexpectedly November 21, 2010 at his home. David was born March 14, 1970 in Red Wing to Eugene and Kerry (O�Brien) Reinardy. He was a 1988 graduate of Hastings High School and retired as a paramedic. He was a former firefighter and EMT with Hastings, Northfield, and Gold Cross Ambulance in...

Elizabeth A. Lee

Elizabeth A. Lee

November 19, 2010

Lee, Elizabeth “Betty” Ann (Johnson) Sept. 20, 1928 – Nov. 19, 2010 Betty went to be with the Lord after a long battle with dementia. Thanks to Walker Nursing Home staff for 2 years of love and care and also to Allina Hospice care staff the last six months. Betty was born in Louisville, KY, lived most of her young...

Donald D. Swanson

Donald D. Swanson

November 18, 2010

Donald D. Swanson, 78, of Hastings, and formerly of Red Wing, passed away November 18th, 2010, at the Minneapolis Veteran Administration Medical Center. Don was born on November 14th, 1932, to Clarence and Margaret (Goldsmith) Swanson in Red Wing, Minnesota. He proudly served in the Navy during the Korean War aboard the USS Whiteside as an electrician mate. Don...

Marjorie L. Shelton

Marjorie L. Shelton

November 18, 2010

Marjorie L. age 86 of Apple Valley, born November 17, 1924 in Council Bluffs, Iowa, passed away November 17, 2010. Marjorie was retired after 30 + years as a sales associate for J.C. Penny’s. She is preceded in death by husband, William, and daughter-in-law, Donna. Marjorie will be missed by her sons: Richard (Joan), Robert (Patricia), Thomas (Ann) and Steven...

Thomas E. Stepanek

Thomas E. Stepanek

November 18, 2010

Stepanek, Thomas E., age 60 of Mpls. Born July 19, 1950 in Mpls. to Robert and Dorothy, passed away November 18, 2010. Thomas served in the US Army during Vietnam. Tom will be missed by loving wife of 37 years, Cheryl; children, Steven, Rachel (fiance, Jeff), Michael; granddaughter, Stephanie; siblings, Barbara DeFoe, Peter, Susan (John) Brandt, and Richard (Denise); family...

Russell M. Hanson

Russell M. Hanson

November 17, 2010

Hanson, Russell M., age 90, of So. Mpls. Veteran WWII, served Marine Corps. Received the Purple Heart. Preceded in death by wife, Adeline M. Survived by sons, Barry (Paula) and Bruce (Diane); grandchildren, Adam (Jennifer) and Aaron; great-grandchildren, Grace, Kaitlyn, Blake, Lila and Katie Rose. Service 12:30 PM, Tuesday, Nov. 23rd at the Henry W. Anderson Mortuary, 3640 23rd Ave....

Pamela L. Hansen

Pamela L. Hansen

November 17, 2010

Pamela L. Hansen, age 58 of Apple Valley born July 7, 1952 in St. Paul to Chester and Betty Hanson, went home to eternal life on November 15, 2010. Longtime employee of Goodrich Aerospace. Waiting for her are her grandparents, parents, sister, Barbara Jean Whipple and nephew, Wayne Guttormson. Pamela will be missed by her loving husband, Larry; children, Stephanie...

Casey Lynn Fabry

Casey Lynn Fabry

November 17, 2010

Casey Lynn Fabry, 51, of Apple Valley, passed away at home Wednesday surrounded by her loving family. She was born November 24, 1958 in Rochester, Minnesota to Duane and Audrey (Gladden) Vonch. Casey is survived by her husband Michael, daughter Brittany, son Erik, father Duane Vonch, brother Craig (Linda) Vonch, and sisters Candy Woolridge and Chris Vonch. Casey was a...

Mary E. (Kingston) Enney

Mary E. (Kingston) Enney

November 16, 2010

Mary Kingston Enney, age 85, of Woodbury, formerly of Hastings died November 16, 2010 at her home. Mary was born April 24, 1925 in St. Paul to Byron and Marie (McCarty) Kingston. She was a 1943 graduate of Hastings High School and married George Enney on August 23, 1952 at Guardian Angels Church in Hastings. She was a former...

Danial Barclay Bowles

Danial Barclay Bowles

November 16, 2010

Danial Barclay Bowles, 65, passed away after his courageous fight against cancer in St. Paul, Minnesota last Tuesday, November 16th, 2010. Danial was born April 27th, 1945 in Norfolk, Virginia to Burl and Ola (Robertson) Bowles. Danial was a Vietnam veteran and after the war, he continued to live most of his life in Virginia until about 10 years...

Don L. Jorgensen

Don L. Jorgensen

November 16, 2010

Don L. Jorgensen, age 76 of Hastings passed away on November 16, 2010 at his home, after a long struggle with cancer.Don was born September 3, 1934 in Farmington to Melvin and Helen (Dilly) Jorgensen. He married Patricia Kane on January 16, 1954 in Iowa. Don was a self-employed drywall contractor for 40 years. Don�s son Steve was his...

Leo E. Giernet

Leo E. Giernet

November 16, 2010

Giernet, Leo E., age 79 of Golden Valley. Survived by wife, Trudy; son, Shane; daughter, Elaine (Dean) Gustafson; grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Service 11:30 AM, Friday, Henry W. Anderson Mortuary, 3640 23rd Ave. So. Interment Ft. Snelling.

Burial Date November 19, 2010

Karin M. Norgren

Karin M. Norgren

November 13, 2010

Norgren, Karin M., age 61 of Apple Valley. Preceded in death by father, Walter. Survived by mother, Donna Norgren; brother, Steven Norgren; nieces, Rina and Marni; great-nieces, Madison, Olivia and Emma; aunts, uncles, cousins and Eriksmoen Staff. Memorial service Thursday 12 noon, Lakewood Cemetery Chapel, 3600 Hennepin Avenue, Mpls. Visitation 1/2 hour before the service.

Burial Date...

Carl E. Edlund

Carl E. Edlund

November 13, 2010

Edlund, Carl E., age 92 of S. Mpls., passed away Nov. 13, 2010. Preceded in death by parents; wife of 45 years, Alice and son-in-law, Jeff Sackett. Carl worked for the Railroad Express and was a retired school board employee and teacher. He was a proud WWII Navy Vet, honorably serving in 4 European Invasions and 2 navel battles. One...

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...

David B. Reinardy

David B. Reinardy

November 21, 2010

David Brien Reinardy, age 40, of Hastings died unexpectedly November 21, 2010 at his home. David was born March 14, 1970 in Red Wing to Eugene and Kerry (O�Brien) Reinardy. He was a 1988 graduate of Hastings High School and retired as a paramedic. He was a former firefighter and EMT with Hastings, Northfield, and Gold Cross Ambulance in...

Elizabeth A. Lee

Elizabeth A. Lee

November 19, 2010

Lee, Elizabeth “Betty” Ann (Johnson) Sept. 20, 1928 – Nov. 19, 2010 Betty went to be with the Lord after a long battle with dementia. Thanks to Walker Nursing Home staff for 2 years of love and care and also to Allina Hospice care staff the last six months. Betty was born in Louisville, KY, lived most of her young...

Donald D. Swanson

Donald D. Swanson

November 18, 2010

Donald D. Swanson, 78, of Hastings, and formerly of Red Wing, passed away November 18th, 2010, at the Minneapolis Veteran Administration Medical Center. Don was born on November 14th, 1932, to Clarence and Margaret (Goldsmith) Swanson in Red Wing, Minnesota. He proudly served in the Navy during the Korean War aboard the USS Whiteside as an electrician mate. Don...

Marjorie L. Shelton

Marjorie L. Shelton

November 18, 2010

Marjorie L. age 86 of Apple Valley, born November 17, 1924 in Council Bluffs, Iowa, passed away November 17, 2010. Marjorie was retired after 30 + years as a sales associate for J.C. Penny’s. She is preceded in death by husband, William, and daughter-in-law, Donna. Marjorie will be missed by her sons: Richard (Joan), Robert (Patricia), Thomas (Ann) and Steven...

Thomas E. Stepanek

Thomas E. Stepanek

November 18, 2010

Stepanek, Thomas E., age 60 of Mpls. Born July 19, 1950 in Mpls. to Robert and Dorothy, passed away November 18, 2010. Thomas served in the US Army during Vietnam. Tom will be missed by loving wife of 37 years, Cheryl; children, Steven, Rachel (fiance, Jeff), Michael; granddaughter, Stephanie; siblings, Barbara DeFoe, Peter, Susan (John) Brandt, and Richard (Denise); family...

Russell M. Hanson

Russell M. Hanson

November 17, 2010

Hanson, Russell M., age 90, of So. Mpls. Veteran WWII, served Marine Corps. Received the Purple Heart. Preceded in death by wife, Adeline M. Survived by sons, Barry (Paula) and Bruce (Diane); grandchildren, Adam (Jennifer) and Aaron; great-grandchildren, Grace, Kaitlyn, Blake, Lila and Katie Rose. Service 12:30 PM, Tuesday, Nov. 23rd at the Henry W. Anderson Mortuary, 3640 23rd Ave....

Pamela L. Hansen

Pamela L. Hansen

November 17, 2010

Pamela L. Hansen, age 58 of Apple Valley born July 7, 1952 in St. Paul to Chester and Betty Hanson, went home to eternal life on November 15, 2010. Longtime employee of Goodrich Aerospace. Waiting for her are her grandparents, parents, sister, Barbara Jean Whipple and nephew, Wayne Guttormson. Pamela will be missed by her loving husband, Larry; children, Stephanie...

Casey Lynn Fabry

Casey Lynn Fabry

November 17, 2010

Casey Lynn Fabry, 51, of Apple Valley, passed away at home Wednesday surrounded by her loving family. She was born November 24, 1958 in Rochester, Minnesota to Duane and Audrey (Gladden) Vonch. Casey is survived by her husband Michael, daughter Brittany, son Erik, father Duane Vonch, brother Craig (Linda) Vonch, and sisters Candy Woolridge and Chris Vonch. Casey was a...

Mary E. (Kingston) Enney

Mary E. (Kingston) Enney

November 16, 2010

Mary Kingston Enney, age 85, of Woodbury, formerly of Hastings died November 16, 2010 at her home. Mary was born April 24, 1925 in St. Paul to Byron and Marie (McCarty) Kingston. She was a 1943 graduate of Hastings High School and married George Enney on August 23, 1952 at Guardian Angels Church in Hastings. She was a former...

Danial Barclay Bowles

Danial Barclay Bowles

November 16, 2010

Danial Barclay Bowles, 65, passed away after his courageous fight against cancer in St. Paul, Minnesota last Tuesday, November 16th, 2010. Danial was born April 27th, 1945 in Norfolk, Virginia to Burl and Ola (Robertson) Bowles. Danial was a Vietnam veteran and after the war, he continued to live most of his life in Virginia until about 10 years...

Don L. Jorgensen

Don L. Jorgensen

November 16, 2010

Don L. Jorgensen, age 76 of Hastings passed away on November 16, 2010 at his home, after a long struggle with cancer.Don was born September 3, 1934 in Farmington to Melvin and Helen (Dilly) Jorgensen. He married Patricia Kane on January 16, 1954 in Iowa. Don was a self-employed drywall contractor for 40 years. Don�s son Steve was his...

Leo E. Giernet

Leo E. Giernet

November 16, 2010

Giernet, Leo E., age 79 of Golden Valley. Survived by wife, Trudy; son, Shane; daughter, Elaine (Dean) Gustafson; grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Service 11:30 AM, Friday, Henry W. Anderson Mortuary, 3640 23rd Ave. So. Interment Ft. Snelling.

Burial Date November 19, 2010

Karin M. Norgren

Karin M. Norgren

November 13, 2010

Norgren, Karin M., age 61 of Apple Valley. Preceded in death by father, Walter. Survived by mother, Donna Norgren; brother, Steven Norgren; nieces, Rina and Marni; great-nieces, Madison, Olivia and Emma; aunts, uncles, cousins and Eriksmoen Staff. Memorial service Thursday 12 noon, Lakewood Cemetery Chapel, 3600 Hennepin Avenue, Mpls. Visitation 1/2 hour before the service.

Burial Date...

Carl E. Edlund

Carl E. Edlund

November 13, 2010

Edlund, Carl E., age 92 of S. Mpls., passed away Nov. 13, 2010. Preceded in death by parents; wife of 45 years, Alice and son-in-law, Jeff Sackett. Carl worked for the Railroad Express and was a retired school board employee and teacher. He was a proud WWII Navy Vet, honorably serving in 4 European Invasions and 2 navel battles. One...

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...

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