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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...

Shirley J. Peterson

Shirley J. Peterson

October 31, 2010

Peterson, Shirley J. age 83 of Lakeville, born September 30, 1927 in Minneapolis to George and Florence Fogarty, passed away October 31, 2010. Shirley worked at several nurseries including Minnehaha Falls Nursery in Apple Valley. She is preceded in death by huaband, Richard. Survived by sons: Mike, Steve (Ellen) and Tom (Carie) Peterson; granddaughter, Keresten Turner; brothers, Gerald (Dorothy) and...

James Edward Taveirne

James Edward Taveirne

October 29, 2010

James E. Taveirne, age 59, of Hastings, formerly of Kentucky, passed away October 29, 2010.Survived by daughter, Amy Joy Taveirne; son, James (Samantha) Taveirna; grandson, Parker; brother, Ed (Barb) Taveirne; other relatives and friends.A Celebration of Life will be held Monday (11/1) from 4:00 - 8:00 p.m. at 400 W. 6th St., Hastings. Future services are being planned in...

Elizabeth "Beth" Hecimovich

Elizabeth "Beth" Hecimovich

October 28, 2010

Elizabeth I. (Melby) Hecimovich, age 90, of Hastings died October 28, 2010 at Augustana Health Care Center. Beth was born June 23, 1920 in Spicer, MN to John and Edna (Erickson) Melby. She was a 1938 graduate of Hastings High School and served as a WAC during WWII. She married Daniel Hecimovich on July 5, 1947 in Milbank, SD...

Frances T. Carlson

Frances T. Carlson

October 28, 2010

Frances T. Carlson, age 82, of Hastings, died October 28, 2010 at her home. Frances was born August 28, 1928 in Hastings to Francis and Mildred (Bolin) Schmitz. She married Allen J. Carlson on February 20, 1952 at St. Boniface Catholic Church in Hastings. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; children Mark Carlson, Edward Carlson, and...

"Boldy" Jim Seleski

"Boldy" Jim Seleski

October 27, 2010

Jim 'Boldy' Seleski, age 67, of Hastings, an avid hunter and fisher, passed away October 27, 2010 after a 4 year battle with cancer. Jim was born August 25, 1943 in Hastings to John and Verna Seleski. He is preceded in death by his parents; brothers, John; Robert; and Steve Seleski; sisters, Dorothy Seleski Harris and Mary Helen Klemz....

Ethel M. Nicholls

Ethel M. Nicholls

October 27, 2010

Ethel M. Nicholls, age 86, of Hastings died October 27, 2010 at Augustana Health Care Center. Ethel was born November 26, 1923 in Warren, MN to Kurt and Ruth Olga (Bodell) Malek. She was a graduate of Warren High School, and married Harold E. Nicholls on November 26, 1942 in Warren. She was preceded in death by her parents;...

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...

Shirley J. Peterson

Shirley J. Peterson

October 31, 2010

Peterson, Shirley J. age 83 of Lakeville, born September 30, 1927 in Minneapolis to George and Florence Fogarty, passed away October 31, 2010. Shirley worked at several nurseries including Minnehaha Falls Nursery in Apple Valley. She is preceded in death by huaband, Richard. Survived by sons: Mike, Steve (Ellen) and Tom (Carie) Peterson; granddaughter, Keresten Turner; brothers, Gerald (Dorothy) and...

James Edward Taveirne

James Edward Taveirne

October 29, 2010

James E. Taveirne, age 59, of Hastings, formerly of Kentucky, passed away October 29, 2010.Survived by daughter, Amy Joy Taveirne; son, James (Samantha) Taveirna; grandson, Parker; brother, Ed (Barb) Taveirne; other relatives and friends.A Celebration of Life will be held Monday (11/1) from 4:00 - 8:00 p.m. at 400 W. 6th St., Hastings. Future services are being planned in...

Elizabeth "Beth" Hecimovich

Elizabeth "Beth" Hecimovich

October 28, 2010

Elizabeth I. (Melby) Hecimovich, age 90, of Hastings died October 28, 2010 at Augustana Health Care Center. Beth was born June 23, 1920 in Spicer, MN to John and Edna (Erickson) Melby. She was a 1938 graduate of Hastings High School and served as a WAC during WWII. She married Daniel Hecimovich on July 5, 1947 in Milbank, SD...

Frances T. Carlson

Frances T. Carlson

October 28, 2010

Frances T. Carlson, age 82, of Hastings, died October 28, 2010 at her home. Frances was born August 28, 1928 in Hastings to Francis and Mildred (Bolin) Schmitz. She married Allen J. Carlson on February 20, 1952 at St. Boniface Catholic Church in Hastings. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; children Mark Carlson, Edward Carlson, and...

"Boldy" Jim Seleski

"Boldy" Jim Seleski

October 27, 2010

Jim 'Boldy' Seleski, age 67, of Hastings, an avid hunter and fisher, passed away October 27, 2010 after a 4 year battle with cancer. Jim was born August 25, 1943 in Hastings to John and Verna Seleski. He is preceded in death by his parents; brothers, John; Robert; and Steve Seleski; sisters, Dorothy Seleski Harris and Mary Helen Klemz....

Ethel M. Nicholls

Ethel M. Nicholls

October 27, 2010

Ethel M. Nicholls, age 86, of Hastings died October 27, 2010 at Augustana Health Care Center. Ethel was born November 26, 1923 in Warren, MN to Kurt and Ruth Olga (Bodell) Malek. She was a graduate of Warren High School, and married Harold E. Nicholls on November 26, 1942 in Warren. She was preceded in death by her parents;...

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