September 9, 2010

Laurence “Bud” Dockin, Age 98, a longime resident of South Minneapolis, born July 4, 1912 in Caribou, MN to Louis and Selena Dockin, died peacefully in his sleep Sep. 9, 2010. Bud was a proud member of the Twin City Pipe Trades Local #539 for over 60 years and he continued to help family and friends with plumbing needs well...

September 9, 2010

Pederson, Dorothy L., age 90, of Mpls. Preceded in death by husband Tony and son Warren. Survived by sons, Charles, Keith (Kay), Donald (Jean), Daryl, Joel and Sid; daughters, Janice (Mark) Jones and Sue (Chris Stewart; grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Memorial service Thursday 2 PM at Henry W. Anderson Mortuary, 3640 23rd Ave. So., Mpls. Visitation one hour before service.

September 6, 2010

Lance Milton Reinhardt, 59, of Hastings, passed away after a brave battle with cancer on Monday, September 6th, 2010 at Regina Hospital. Lance was born September 13th, 1950 to Floyd and Genevieve (Hopp) Reinhardt in Hastings. He was married to Colleen (Amy) for 28 wonderful years and they were blessed with two children; Rachel and Jake. He loved playing...

September 6, 2010

Westby, Henry Olaf “Hank” age 100, of Mpls. Preceded in death by wife, Goldie; son, David; parents, Anne and Ole; sisters, Agnes, Olga and Eleanor. Survived by sister, Hazel; sons, Richard (Sandra), James (Gail), Jerry (Eloise); daughters, Ann (Paul), Barbara, and Judy (Helen); daughter-in-law, Ruth; 20 grandchildren; 37 great-grandchildren. Hank was born April 8, 1910 and graduated from Mpls South...

September 3, 2010

Esberg, Isabelle M., age 99 of Mpls. Survived by son, Eugene; daughter, Collette Felton; grandson, Steven Felton; brother, Joe Grill; nieces, Janet Peterson and Judy Smith. Service Tuesday, 12:00 Noon, Lakewood Cemetery Chapel, 3600 Hennepin Ave. So. Visitation 1/2 hour before service. Interment Lakewood Cemetery.

Burial Date September 7, 2010

September 2, 2010

Frank C. Beasley, age 82, of Hastings, passed away at home September 2, 2010.Memorial Service, Friday (9/10), 11:00 am at Cornerstone Bible Church, Hastings. Gathering 1/2 hour prior to service at church.

September 2, 2010

Bernard M. Smith, age 91, of Hampton, died September 2, 2010 at Regina Nursing Home. Bernard was born June 20, 1919 in White, SD to Joseph and Mary (Ettienne) Smith. He was an Army veteran of WWII, and married Irene Landsberger on June 25, 1946 in Hampton. Prior to retirement, he was employed as a truck driver for Con...

September 1, 2010

Christine M. Fox, Loving Wife, Mother, Grandmother, Daughter, Sister, of Inver Grove Heights, MN. After a living a full life, she leaves behind a legacy of Love.She was preceded in death by her mother, Lois Johnson. Christine is survived by her husband of 29 years, Dwayne (Wally); children, Brandi (Dale) Colberg, Justin Fox; grandsons Joshua and Joseph Dutcher; her...

September 1, 2010

Adelaide �Addie� Girgen, passed away on September 1, 2010 at Regina Nursing Home, which was her home for the past 6 � years. Adelaide was born January 27, 1924 in St. Paul to Engelbert and Louise (Olbrich) Gerstner. Growing up in St. Paul she attended St. Francis Elementary and Monroe High School. For twelve years she took violin lessons...

September 1, 2010

Violet Marie Johnson, 88 of Apple Valley, passed away peacefully Wednesday, September 1. She was born January 2, 1922 in Osakis MN to Jake and Marie (nee Drexler) Housen. Violet lived out her passion for sewing by creating slipcovers until she was 80. Her strong faith and sense of humor will always be cherished. She was preceded in death by...

August 30, 2010

Woytasek, Paul A., age 46, of Mpls. Preceded in death by father, Edward; stepfather, Theodore Jasper; brother, John; and sister, Ann Marie. Survived by wife, Linda; mother, Rose Jasper; sister, Joyce (Rod) Basham; and other family and friends. Services have already been held.

Burial Date September 2, 2010

August 28, 2010

Lorraine (Gerster) Rother, age 90, of Hastings died Saturday, August 28, 2010 at Regina Assisted Living. Lorraine was born September 15, 1919 in Hampton to Edward and Dorothy (Peine) Gerster. She was united in marriage to Edwin Rother on May 28, 1940 in Hampton. Lorraine was a homemaker and also worked with her husband and sons at Rother Meats....

August 28, 2010

Ruth A. Grill, age 92, died Saturday, August 28, 2010 at her home.The Memorial service will be held at11AMSaturday, September 4, 2010, at Caturia-Smidt Funeral Home, 201 East Seventh Street, Hastings, with a gathering one hour prior.

August 28, 2010

Joann Lois (Nordby) Preston was born of parents Lewis & Leona (Fabian) Nordby on June 8, 1937 being delivered by a midwife in Barrett MN. Joann was baptized as an infant & confirmed in the Elbow Lake MN Lutheran church. She graduated from Elbow Lake High School in 1955 where she was active in choir, band & other activities. Shortly...

August 26, 2010

Marjorie A. �Marge� Kieffer, age 77, of Hastings died Thursday, August 26, 2010 at her home. Marge was born August 2, 1933 in Hastings to Nicholas and Justine (Brochman) Becker. She married Francis J. �Fritz� Kieffer on June 18, 1955 in Hastings and was a homemaker. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband Fritz; and brother Clarence...

August 25, 2010

CLARIN Ernest C., age 94, of Apple Valley, MN passed away on August 25, 2010. Ernest is preceded in death by his wife, Jean; son, Stanley; and 12 brother and sisters. He is survived by his 2 daughters, Sandy(Bob) Nelson and Annette Raymond; 7 grandchildren, Kent(Stephanie), John(Charles), Todd(Sherry), Melissa, Keith(Lori), Kellie(Tim) and Richard(Heidi); 11 great-grandchildren; brother, Hilbert(Ardy); nieces, nephews and...

August 24, 2010

Green, Russell Roy, Major, USMCR Ret. 3/15/1922 – 8/24/2010 Age 88. Preceded in death by wife, Caroline M. (Nelson) Green. Survived by sons, Jeff (Pat Evans) and Michael (Kathleen Hartzberg); daughter, Colleen Hampl (Christopher); grandchildren, Russell D., Suzanne M., Sarah C., Alison M.; great- grandchildren, Jaidan P., Danny (Infante); brother, Jack Green (Irene); nieces, nephews and loved ones. WWII Veteran,...

August 23, 2010

JOHNSON Elma J., age 83, of Apple Valley, MN passed away peacefully on August 23, 2010 surrounded by family. Elma is preceded in death by her husband, Louis. She is survived by her children, Wayne(MaryAnn), Roy(Jacque) and Janet(Bruce) Grega; 6 grandchildren, Jason(Jacki), Danielle(Bradd), John(Betty), Nikki(Gregg), Devin and Colin and 10 great-grandchildren. Funeral service Monday, August 30, 11 AM in Christus...

August 23, 2010

Raymond J. Braasch age 94 of Apple Valley, born October 5, 1915 in Antigo, WI to William and Florence Braasch, passed away August 23, 2010. Raymond served in the US Army during WWII. He is survived by children: Susan (Jim) Spier, Karen Braasch, Gerry (Bonnie) Braasch, Bill Braasch and Barbara (Mark) Hanson; many grandchildren; brother, Milton (Jeanette) Braasch and other...

August 22, 2010

Gary L. Cran, a tractor enthusiast, age 69, of Hastings, passed away August 22, 2010 at Angels Care Center in Cannon Falls. Gary was born in Hastings on June 17, 1941 to Rolland and Verna Cran. He married Jeannette Schwanz at Holy Trinity Lutheran Church in St. Paul on Sept. 19, 1970. He had a love of tractors that...