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Marguerite E. Melin

Marguerite E. Melin

August 22, 2010

Melin, Marguerite E. (nee Morrill, Olson) “Muggs” age 85, of Apple Valley, formerly of Burnsville, passed away peacefully on August 22, 2010 surrounded by family and loved ones. Preceded in death by husbands, Clement Floyd Olson and Robert C. “Bob” Melin, parents and a brother. Survived by 3 daughters, Wendy (Roger) Schumacher, Debbie (Larry) Ahlstrom and Robbie (Paul) Settergren; 7...

Marjorie A. Forbes

Marjorie A. Forbes

August 19, 2010

Marjorie Ann Forbes, age 64, of Elk River, MN, died Thursday, August 19, 2010 at the Parkview Care Center, Buffalo, MN. Born April 11, 1946, she was the daughter of John and Mary Bordeniuk of Pembina, ND. Marge was a loving and devoted mother, daughter, grandma, sister and a friend to all who knew her. She was a home...

Florence S. O'Connor

Florence S. O'Connor

August 19, 2010

Florence S. O'Connor, age 90, of Hastings, danced her last polka August 19, 2010 at her home in Hastings. She was born in New Trier on October 5, 1919 to Louis & Rose (Gerster) Giefer. She married Thomas J. O'Connor on November 20, 1941 at St. Boniface Church in Hastings. She was active with Guardian Angels parish, Regina Auxillary,...

Gerhart B Jensen

Gerhart B Jensen

August 19, 2010

Gerhart B. Jensen, 65 of Lakeville, passed away Thursday surrounded by his loving family. He was born November 21, 1944 in Wadena, Minnesota to Martin and Anna (nee Guse) Jensen. Gerhart graduated from Battle Lake High School in 1962, and married Avis Swenson on September 2, 1967. Gerhart was a Pattern Maker for TMI, Inc. in Lakeville, where his precision...

Joseph E. Decker

Joseph E. Decker

August 18, 2010

Joseph E. Decker, age 87, of Minneapolis, formerly of Hastings died Wednesday, August 18, 2010 at the Minnesota Veterans Home in Minneapolis.Joseph was born February 22, 1923 to John and Kate (Pullman) Decker in Hitchcock, Spink County, South Dakota. He served in the U.S. Army during WWII and worked as a laborer.He was preceded in death by his parents...

Jeannie M. Cupp

Jeannie M. Cupp

August 17, 2010

Jeannie M. Cupp, an avid gardener and reader, age 61, of Hastings, passed away August 17, 2010 at Augustana Health Care Center in Hastings. She was born in St. Paul on December 29, 1948 to Eugene and Evelyn Wilson. Jeannie is preceded in death by husband, Russell; father, Eugene.She is survived by her children, Russell (Jean) Cupp of Farmington;...

Ida B. Fox

Ida B. Fox

August 16, 2010

Ida B. Fox, age 93 and 10 months, of Hastings, died Monday, August 16, 2010 in St. Paul.Ida was born to Carl and Mary (Saterlund) Graff on October 13, 1916 in Bonners Ferry, Idaho. Shecoordinated drivers for Meals on Wheels and was very active at First Baptist Church. Ida wasa homemaker and also worked for a Hastings shoe retailer.She...

Bernard F. Schultz

Bernard F. Schultz

August 16, 2010

Schulte, Bernard F., age 86 of Holiday, FL, passed away 8-16-10. Preceded in death by parents Ben & Frieda; brothers, Walter & Edward; sisters, Verna & Iris. Bernie graduated from North High in 1942, joined the Navy, became a fighter pilot and flew from carriers in the Pacific; was the last commandant of Pillsbury Military Academy, Owatonna, MN, an assistant...

Jane M Krengel

Jane M Krengel

August 16, 2010

KRENGEL

Jane M., age 89, of Eagan passed away peacefully on August 16, 2010 surrounded by her loving family. Jane is preceded in death by her husband Herbert. She is survived by her 4 daughters, Alice Krengel, Diane (Hans) Reinhardt, Sue (Brad) Brown and Carolyn (Wayne) Franklin; 9 grandchildren, Angela (Lonny) Hall, Rick, Trevor, Bill, Eric, Hunter, Callie, Josh and Bridget;...

Bernice Sherry

Bernice Sherry

August 15, 2010

Bernice V. 'Bun' Sherry, age 87, of Hastings, passed away August 15, 2010 at Regina Nursing Home. Bun was born June 22, 1923 in Hastings to William and Anna Karnick. She was preceded in death by her son, Pudgy Likes; parents; sister, Dorothy Karnick; brothers, Joe; Ray and Ralph Karnick. Survived by children, Vicki (Bruce) Johnson of Dallas, TX;...

Mildred Carlson Dailey

Mildred Carlson Dailey

August 14, 2010

Mildred Carlson Dailey, 92 of Apple Valley, passed away Saturday. She was born November 13, 1917 in DeSmet, South Dakota to LeRoy and Stella (nee Spiegel) Sanders. Survivors include sons Gary (Kathleen) and Richard Carlson, 4 grandchildren, and 7 great-grandchildren. Mildred was preceded in death by husbands Lyle Carlson and James Dailey. Funeral Services are scheduled for 11:30 AM Tuesday,...

Tracey L Hill

Tracey L Hill

August 14, 2010

Tracey Louise Hill,

Our lovely Tracey, age 52, of Apple Valley, MN. is at peace with her Heavenly Father. She ended her courageous 10-month battle with ovarian cancer, filled with hope and optimism each day, on Saturday, August 14, 2010, at the N.C. Little Hospice in Edina.

Born in Galesburg, IL, May 8, 1958, to Douglas and Constance Bergmann, she graduated from...

Adam Droege

Adam Droege

August 14, 2010

Adam “Roy” Droege, 91 of Burnsville, passed away Saturday. He was born December 9, 1918 in Chico, California to George and Fannie (nee Giraud) Droege. He married Marie (nee Collins) on February 27, 1944 in Grass Valley, California. Survivors include 3 daughters, Linda (John) Delsing, Joyce (Paul) Hathaway, and Dixie (Mike) Wright, 6 grandsons, 2 granddaughters, and 20 great-grandchildren. “Roy”...

Philip J Cutting

Philip J Cutting

August 14, 2010

CUTTING Philip J., age 62, of Apple Valley, died unexpectedly August 14, 2010 of a heart attack. Preceded in death by his parents, Luther and Clara Mae Cutting; and sister, Janet Marie. Survived by loving wife of 40 years, Jody; son, Doug (Laura); 3 grandchildren, Mason, Max and Matthew; sister, Darlene (Chuck) Tucker; brother, Luther “Corky” (Mary) Cutting; nieces, nephews...

Gayle Keene Varien Wolf

Gayle Keene Varien Wolf

August 12, 2010

Gayle Keene Varien Wolf, age 82, passed away August 12th, 2010 surrounded by her loving family in her home in Prescott, Wisconsin. She was born April 11th, 1928 to Russell and Mable (Orr) Keene in Hastings, Minnesota. She was part of the marching unit at the Legion and the Hastings Alumni Association. Gayle was also an active member at...

Franklin Van De Steeg

Franklin Van De Steeg

August 7, 2010

Franklin Van De Steeg, an avid outdoorsman, age 94, of Bloomington, passed away August 7, 2010 at Augustana Health Care Center in Hastings. He was born October 29, 1915 to Frank and Madonna Van De Steeg in Sauk Centre. Franklin married Lorrayne (Gerlach) in Bloomington on November 8, 1941. He loved hunting, fishing, his dogs, and was very active...

Bruce A. Ives

Bruce A. Ives

August 6, 2010

Ives, Bruce A Age 78 of Minneapolis, born Jan. 5, 1932 in Duluth, MN to Earl and Mabel Ives, passed away August 6, 2010. Bruce served in the US Army during the Korean War and is a longtime member of the VFW, Am Legion and the Eagles. He is preceded in death by wife, Barbara; son, Richard “Animal”; mom and...

Charlotte V. Sersland

Charlotte V. Sersland

August 5, 2010

Sersland, Charlotte V., Age 93, of Mpls., born August 2, 1917 in Mpls. to Victor & Emma Ahlquist, passed away August 5, 2010. Faithful member of St. Lukes Lutheran Church, Lifetime Member of Oslo 2 Sons of Norway, and member of ASI. Preceded in death by husband, Harold; sister, Alice Nutting and brother, Gene Ahlquist. Charlotte is survived by children:...

Julie C. Pollok

Julie C. Pollok

August 4, 2010

Julie C. Pollok, age 71, passed away peacefully August 4, 2010 at Regina Assisted Living in Hastings. Julie was born to Claire and Lucretia (Pullan) Rogers on January 31, 1939 in Boulder, CO. She worked in real estate prior to her retirement. She was preceded in death by her parents Claire and Lucretia Rogers; and brother Charles Rogers. Julie...

Eileen Huberty

Eileen Huberty

August 4, 2010

Margaret Eileen HubertyMay 29, 1923 - August 4, 2010A burial service will be held at Fort Snelling National Cemetery in Minneapolis, MN (Assembly Area 6) on Monday, August 9th at 10:30 a.m. A reception will follow interment at Schaar's Bluff Gathering Place in Hastings from noon to 3:00 p.m. A second reception will be held in Willmar at the...

Marguerite E. Melin

Marguerite E. Melin

August 22, 2010

Melin, Marguerite E. (nee Morrill, Olson) “Muggs” age 85, of Apple Valley, formerly of Burnsville, passed away peacefully on August 22, 2010 surrounded by family and loved ones. Preceded in death by husbands, Clement Floyd Olson and Robert C. “Bob” Melin, parents and a brother. Survived by 3 daughters, Wendy (Roger) Schumacher, Debbie (Larry) Ahlstrom and Robbie (Paul) Settergren; 7...

Marjorie A. Forbes

Marjorie A. Forbes

August 19, 2010

Marjorie Ann Forbes, age 64, of Elk River, MN, died Thursday, August 19, 2010 at the Parkview Care Center, Buffalo, MN. Born April 11, 1946, she was the daughter of John and Mary Bordeniuk of Pembina, ND. Marge was a loving and devoted mother, daughter, grandma, sister and a friend to all who knew her. She was a home...

Florence S. O'Connor

Florence S. O'Connor

August 19, 2010

Florence S. O'Connor, age 90, of Hastings, danced her last polka August 19, 2010 at her home in Hastings. She was born in New Trier on October 5, 1919 to Louis & Rose (Gerster) Giefer. She married Thomas J. O'Connor on November 20, 1941 at St. Boniface Church in Hastings. She was active with Guardian Angels parish, Regina Auxillary,...

Gerhart B Jensen

Gerhart B Jensen

August 19, 2010

Gerhart B. Jensen, 65 of Lakeville, passed away Thursday surrounded by his loving family. He was born November 21, 1944 in Wadena, Minnesota to Martin and Anna (nee Guse) Jensen. Gerhart graduated from Battle Lake High School in 1962, and married Avis Swenson on September 2, 1967. Gerhart was a Pattern Maker for TMI, Inc. in Lakeville, where his precision...

Joseph E. Decker

Joseph E. Decker

August 18, 2010

Joseph E. Decker, age 87, of Minneapolis, formerly of Hastings died Wednesday, August 18, 2010 at the Minnesota Veterans Home in Minneapolis.Joseph was born February 22, 1923 to John and Kate (Pullman) Decker in Hitchcock, Spink County, South Dakota. He served in the U.S. Army during WWII and worked as a laborer.He was preceded in death by his parents...

Jeannie M. Cupp

Jeannie M. Cupp

August 17, 2010

Jeannie M. Cupp, an avid gardener and reader, age 61, of Hastings, passed away August 17, 2010 at Augustana Health Care Center in Hastings. She was born in St. Paul on December 29, 1948 to Eugene and Evelyn Wilson. Jeannie is preceded in death by husband, Russell; father, Eugene.She is survived by her children, Russell (Jean) Cupp of Farmington;...

Ida B. Fox

Ida B. Fox

August 16, 2010

Ida B. Fox, age 93 and 10 months, of Hastings, died Monday, August 16, 2010 in St. Paul.Ida was born to Carl and Mary (Saterlund) Graff on October 13, 1916 in Bonners Ferry, Idaho. Shecoordinated drivers for Meals on Wheels and was very active at First Baptist Church. Ida wasa homemaker and also worked for a Hastings shoe retailer.She...

Bernard F. Schultz

Bernard F. Schultz

August 16, 2010

Schulte, Bernard F., age 86 of Holiday, FL, passed away 8-16-10. Preceded in death by parents Ben & Frieda; brothers, Walter & Edward; sisters, Verna & Iris. Bernie graduated from North High in 1942, joined the Navy, became a fighter pilot and flew from carriers in the Pacific; was the last commandant of Pillsbury Military Academy, Owatonna, MN, an assistant...

Jane M Krengel

Jane M Krengel

August 16, 2010

KRENGEL

Jane M., age 89, of Eagan passed away peacefully on August 16, 2010 surrounded by her loving family. Jane is preceded in death by her husband Herbert. She is survived by her 4 daughters, Alice Krengel, Diane (Hans) Reinhardt, Sue (Brad) Brown and Carolyn (Wayne) Franklin; 9 grandchildren, Angela (Lonny) Hall, Rick, Trevor, Bill, Eric, Hunter, Callie, Josh and Bridget;...

Bernice Sherry

Bernice Sherry

August 15, 2010

Bernice V. 'Bun' Sherry, age 87, of Hastings, passed away August 15, 2010 at Regina Nursing Home. Bun was born June 22, 1923 in Hastings to William and Anna Karnick. She was preceded in death by her son, Pudgy Likes; parents; sister, Dorothy Karnick; brothers, Joe; Ray and Ralph Karnick. Survived by children, Vicki (Bruce) Johnson of Dallas, TX;...

Mildred Carlson Dailey

Mildred Carlson Dailey

August 14, 2010

Mildred Carlson Dailey, 92 of Apple Valley, passed away Saturday. She was born November 13, 1917 in DeSmet, South Dakota to LeRoy and Stella (nee Spiegel) Sanders. Survivors include sons Gary (Kathleen) and Richard Carlson, 4 grandchildren, and 7 great-grandchildren. Mildred was preceded in death by husbands Lyle Carlson and James Dailey. Funeral Services are scheduled for 11:30 AM Tuesday,...

Tracey L Hill

Tracey L Hill

August 14, 2010

Tracey Louise Hill,

Our lovely Tracey, age 52, of Apple Valley, MN. is at peace with her Heavenly Father. She ended her courageous 10-month battle with ovarian cancer, filled with hope and optimism each day, on Saturday, August 14, 2010, at the N.C. Little Hospice in Edina.

Born in Galesburg, IL, May 8, 1958, to Douglas and Constance Bergmann, she graduated from...

Adam Droege

Adam Droege

August 14, 2010

Adam “Roy” Droege, 91 of Burnsville, passed away Saturday. He was born December 9, 1918 in Chico, California to George and Fannie (nee Giraud) Droege. He married Marie (nee Collins) on February 27, 1944 in Grass Valley, California. Survivors include 3 daughters, Linda (John) Delsing, Joyce (Paul) Hathaway, and Dixie (Mike) Wright, 6 grandsons, 2 granddaughters, and 20 great-grandchildren. “Roy”...

Philip J Cutting

Philip J Cutting

August 14, 2010

CUTTING Philip J., age 62, of Apple Valley, died unexpectedly August 14, 2010 of a heart attack. Preceded in death by his parents, Luther and Clara Mae Cutting; and sister, Janet Marie. Survived by loving wife of 40 years, Jody; son, Doug (Laura); 3 grandchildren, Mason, Max and Matthew; sister, Darlene (Chuck) Tucker; brother, Luther “Corky” (Mary) Cutting; nieces, nephews...

Gayle Keene Varien Wolf

Gayle Keene Varien Wolf

August 12, 2010

Gayle Keene Varien Wolf, age 82, passed away August 12th, 2010 surrounded by her loving family in her home in Prescott, Wisconsin. She was born April 11th, 1928 to Russell and Mable (Orr) Keene in Hastings, Minnesota. She was part of the marching unit at the Legion and the Hastings Alumni Association. Gayle was also an active member at...

Franklin Van De Steeg

Franklin Van De Steeg

August 7, 2010

Franklin Van De Steeg, an avid outdoorsman, age 94, of Bloomington, passed away August 7, 2010 at Augustana Health Care Center in Hastings. He was born October 29, 1915 to Frank and Madonna Van De Steeg in Sauk Centre. Franklin married Lorrayne (Gerlach) in Bloomington on November 8, 1941. He loved hunting, fishing, his dogs, and was very active...

Bruce A. Ives

Bruce A. Ives

August 6, 2010

Ives, Bruce A Age 78 of Minneapolis, born Jan. 5, 1932 in Duluth, MN to Earl and Mabel Ives, passed away August 6, 2010. Bruce served in the US Army during the Korean War and is a longtime member of the VFW, Am Legion and the Eagles. He is preceded in death by wife, Barbara; son, Richard “Animal”; mom and...

Charlotte V. Sersland

Charlotte V. Sersland

August 5, 2010

Sersland, Charlotte V., Age 93, of Mpls., born August 2, 1917 in Mpls. to Victor & Emma Ahlquist, passed away August 5, 2010. Faithful member of St. Lukes Lutheran Church, Lifetime Member of Oslo 2 Sons of Norway, and member of ASI. Preceded in death by husband, Harold; sister, Alice Nutting and brother, Gene Ahlquist. Charlotte is survived by children:...

Julie C. Pollok

Julie C. Pollok

August 4, 2010

Julie C. Pollok, age 71, passed away peacefully August 4, 2010 at Regina Assisted Living in Hastings. Julie was born to Claire and Lucretia (Pullan) Rogers on January 31, 1939 in Boulder, CO. She worked in real estate prior to her retirement. She was preceded in death by her parents Claire and Lucretia Rogers; and brother Charles Rogers. Julie...

Eileen Huberty

Eileen Huberty

August 4, 2010

Margaret Eileen HubertyMay 29, 1923 - August 4, 2010A burial service will be held at Fort Snelling National Cemetery in Minneapolis, MN (Assembly Area 6) on Monday, August 9th at 10:30 a.m. A reception will follow interment at Schaar's Bluff Gathering Place in Hastings from noon to 3:00 p.m. A second reception will be held in Willmar at the...

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