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...

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...

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...

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,...

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...

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...

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;...