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Arnold A. Kimmes

Arnold A. Kimmes

July 10, 2010

Arnold A. Kimmes, age 75, of Hastingspassed awaySaturday, July 10, 2010 after a short and courageous battle with cancer.Arnold was born July 16, 1934 in Welch to Matt and Marie (Schiller) Kimmes. He married Lorraine Reinardy on May 14, 1955 in New Trier. Arnold loved golf, playing cards, fishing and was a member of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic...

Ruby V. Thompson

Ruby V. Thompson

July 10, 2010

Ruby V. Thompson, age 87, of Hastings died Saturday, July 10, 2010 at Augustana Care Center. Ruby was born January 21, 1923 in Lindford, MN to Conrad and Emma (Lindvall) Pearson. She married Irving Thompson on May 24, 1950 in Ladysmith, WI. Ruby was preceded in death by her parents; husband; and six siblings. She is survived by her...

Laurence "Larry" Hunter

Laurence "Larry" Hunter

July 8, 2010

Laurence �Larry� Hunter, age 83, of Hastings died July 8, 2010 at his home. Larry was born December 1, 1926 in Waterford, MN to Laurence and Mary (Hendricks) Hunter. He was a former member of the Merchant Marines and married Eleanor Kummer on October 8, 1947. Larry was Regional Director of OCAW for many years prior to retirement. He...

Jerry Robert Kistner

Jerry Robert Kistner

July 8, 2010

Kistner, Jerry Robert, age 54 of Apple Valley, MN, formerly of North College Hill, Cincinnati, Ohio. Founder and owner of Tyler Madison, Inc. for 14 years. Member and servant of Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran Church for 20 years. Went to his Lord and Savior peacefully at his home on July 8th, 2010 surrounded by his loving family after a...

Lucille Mickelson

Lucille Mickelson

July 5, 2010

Lucille “Ceil” Mickelson, 57, of Rosemount, passed away in her home Monday, July 5. She was born April 28, 1953 in Tracy, Minnesota to Harold and Marcella (nee Ramert) Ruppert. She married Gary Mickelson on June 12, 1976 at the Immaculate Heart of Mary Church in Currie, Minnesota. Lucille is survived by her husband Gary, daughters Kristin (Andrew) Davis and...

Elaine Spragg

Elaine Spragg

July 4, 2010

Elaine Spragg, age 86, of Cottage Grove, passed away July 4, 2010. Preceded in death by husband, Don; brothers, Bob; Carl; Richard; and Melvin. Survived by sons, Lee Burch; and Greg Spragg; 4 grandchildren; sisters, Helen (Harry) Daughtry; and Elsie (Ernie) Meadows; many nieces, nephews and friends. Private Family Services will be held at a later date. Interment Oak...

Olivia E Gilberson

Olivia E Gilberson

July 2, 2010

Gilbertson, Olivia, E Age 100 of Minneapolis, born October 19, 1909 in Stacyville, IA to Matthias & Barbara Diedrich, passed away July 2, 2010. Olivia was a charter member of the Church of St. Albert the Great and a librarian at St Albert the Great school for 25+ years. Olivia was also a Camp Fire Girls leader for 11 years....

Selma Bervig

Selma Bervig

July 1, 2010

Sally Bervig, 91, of Burnsville passed away Thursday, July 1. She was born April 15, 1919 in Skime, Minnesota to Ole and Signe (nee Holcomb) Kittelson. Sally is survived by her daughters Deanna (Dennis) Sagedahl, Sharon Miller, and Mary Beth Erickson, grandchildren Amy Sagedahl (Dwight Villars), Kari (Trevor) Frank, Ryan (Kjerstee) Miller, Ethan (Kelly) Miller, Justine Miller, Christina, Sara, and...

Larry D. Strehlow

Larry D. Strehlow

June 28, 2010

Larry D. Strehlow, age 60, of Burnsville, formerly of Hastings died June 28, 2010. Larry was born October 11, 1949 in Perham, MNto Albert and Esther (Lubitz) Strehlow. He was preceded in death by his parents; and is survived by his sisters Rosella (Gene) Limon of Loveland, CO, Betty (Richard) Aschenbrener of Hastings, Nancy (Richard) Janssen of Denver, CO,...

Violet H Cartier

Violet H Cartier

June 26, 2010

CARTIER

Violet H., age 91, of Apple Valley Villa, passed away peacefully after a lengthy illness on June 26, 2010. Violet is preceded in death by her husband, Francis A. She is survived by her daughter, Kathleen(Eugene)Klem; 3 grandchildren, Christine(Steven)McLain, David Klem and Cheryl(Greg)Frederick; 7 great-grandchildren, Nickolas, Joshua, Dillon, & Adam McLain and Mitchell, Zachary & Julissa Frederick; brother, George(Evelyn)Quist; sister,...

Betty Jean Keetley

Betty Jean Keetley

June 25, 2010

Betty Jean Keetley, age 75, of Hastings died Friday, June 25, 2010 at her home. Betty Jean was born July 11, 1934 in Lake Benton, MN to Peter and Rosella (LaBounty) Bruhn. She married Francis Keetley on October 17, 1953 in Columbia Heights, and had worked as an account clerk for the State of MN. Betty Jean was an...

Audrey J Eggen

Audrey J Eggen

June 25, 2010

Audrey Joan (Overaas) Eggen

Age 75, of Burnsville, MN passed away on June 25, 2010. Audrey was born June 4, 1935 in Jackson, MN to Ludvig and Clara Overaas. Audrey attended grade school in School District #79 in Belmont Township. She was one of five girls in her class and they have remained lifelong friends.

Audrey was confirmed at Our Savior’s Lutheran...

Greta Olsoe

Greta Olsoe

June 23, 2010

Greta Olsoe, 72, of Eagan died Wednesday at Fairview Southdale Hospital, Edina. She was born December 1, 1937 in Tysnes, Norway to Georg Magnus and Henny (nee Storetvedt) Lande. Greta is survived by her husband Pastor Arnold J. Olsoe, children Deborah (Keven) Lunde, Haidee Olsoe, Charlene (Joel) Rogness, Tonia (Alex) Olsoe-Rubeo, Jonathan (Kara) Olsoe, and April (Torstein) Holten, sister Mari...

Adeline J. (Dollie) Waples

Adeline J. (Dollie) Waples

June 22, 2010

Adeline (Dollie) Josephine Waples passed away at the Redlin Group home in Rosemount on Tuesday. She was born in Minneapolis on April 23, 1925 to Ole R. and Adeline Catherine (nee Flaig) Johansen. Adeline was a secretary for the Eaton Corporation for many years, retiring in 1994. She is survived by sons William and Jeffrey (Linda) Waples, grandchildren Andrew (Patricia),...

Margaret Dummer

Margaret Dummer

June 21, 2010

Margaret A. Dummer age 83 of Hastings, passed away June 21, 2010. She was born Feb. 8, 1927 in St. Paul to John and Anna Marie Kush. Marge enjoyed crocheting, traveling and babysitting. She worked at Hudson Manufacturing and was a proud member of the VFW Auxiliary, earning her 50 year pin last year. Her greatest love was for...

Donn R. Mccoy

Donn R. Mccoy

June 21, 2010

Donn R. McCoy, age 68 of Plymouth, born February 7, 1942 in New Ulm, MN, passed away at home June 21, 2010. Grad. of Fairfax HS and U of M. 37 yr. employee of General Mills in food research, head JFB groundskeeper & point person for Grant recipients. Member of Board of Directors for North Country Co-op, City Store Youth...

Kenneth S. Amundsen

Kenneth S. Amundsen

June 21, 2010

Amundsen, Kenneth S., age 89 of Mpls. Preceded by wife, Pearl. Survived by daughter, Janyce Amundsen; “second daughter”, Diane May; brother, Lloyd, sister-in-law, Lucille Peterson; nieces and nephews; new puppy, Skye. Service 12 noon, Friday, June 25, 2010 at Lakewood Cemetery Chapel, 3600 Hennepin Ave. S. Visitation 1/2 hour before. Interment Lakewood. In lieu of flowers, memorials preferred.

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Ruth E Benson Halvorson

Ruth E Benson Halvorson

June 19, 2010

BENSON (HALVORSON)

Ruth E., age 83, of Apple Valley passed away peacefully on June 19, 2010. Ruth is preceded in death by her husband John P. Halvorson; grandson, Eric John Paul Halvorson; daughter-in-law, Kyong Ok “Candy” Halvorson; parents, Edward and Leila Dinger; and brother, Clifford Dinger. She is survived by her children, Mandy Beech, Jack(Susan)Halvorson, Mary(Chris)Radatz, Diane Halvorson and Mark Halvorson;...

Gayle (Mccarthy) Mccabe

Gayle (Mccarthy) Mccabe

June 18, 2010

Gayle E. (McCarthy) McCabe, age 51, of Hastings passed away suddenly June 18, 2010 at her home. Gayle was born October 27, 1958 in Minneapolis to Patrick and Anna (Wicklund) McCarthy. She married Timothy McCabe on June 8, 1991 in Hastings. Gayle was a beautiful, compassionate person who touched everybody�s heart.She was preceded in death by her husband Tim;...

Ardelle Dohmen

Ardelle Dohmen

June 18, 2010

Ardelle A. Dohmen, an avid gardener, age 76, of Hastings, passed away June 18, 2010. Ardelle was born January 15, 1934 to Casey and Amanda Nappin at Camp Douglas, WI. She married Gerald Dohmen on Nov. 7, 1959 at All Saints Catholic Church in Lakeville. Together they celebrated their 50th Anniversary last November. Ardelle was a loving wife, mother...

Arnold A. Kimmes

Arnold A. Kimmes

July 10, 2010

Arnold A. Kimmes, age 75, of Hastingspassed awaySaturday, July 10, 2010 after a short and courageous battle with cancer.Arnold was born July 16, 1934 in Welch to Matt and Marie (Schiller) Kimmes. He married Lorraine Reinardy on May 14, 1955 in New Trier. Arnold loved golf, playing cards, fishing and was a member of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic...

Ruby V. Thompson

Ruby V. Thompson

July 10, 2010

Ruby V. Thompson, age 87, of Hastings died Saturday, July 10, 2010 at Augustana Care Center. Ruby was born January 21, 1923 in Lindford, MN to Conrad and Emma (Lindvall) Pearson. She married Irving Thompson on May 24, 1950 in Ladysmith, WI. Ruby was preceded in death by her parents; husband; and six siblings. She is survived by her...

Laurence "Larry" Hunter

Laurence "Larry" Hunter

July 8, 2010

Laurence �Larry� Hunter, age 83, of Hastings died July 8, 2010 at his home. Larry was born December 1, 1926 in Waterford, MN to Laurence and Mary (Hendricks) Hunter. He was a former member of the Merchant Marines and married Eleanor Kummer on October 8, 1947. Larry was Regional Director of OCAW for many years prior to retirement. He...

Jerry Robert Kistner

Jerry Robert Kistner

July 8, 2010

Kistner, Jerry Robert, age 54 of Apple Valley, MN, formerly of North College Hill, Cincinnati, Ohio. Founder and owner of Tyler Madison, Inc. for 14 years. Member and servant of Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran Church for 20 years. Went to his Lord and Savior peacefully at his home on July 8th, 2010 surrounded by his loving family after a...

Lucille Mickelson

Lucille Mickelson

July 5, 2010

Lucille “Ceil” Mickelson, 57, of Rosemount, passed away in her home Monday, July 5. She was born April 28, 1953 in Tracy, Minnesota to Harold and Marcella (nee Ramert) Ruppert. She married Gary Mickelson on June 12, 1976 at the Immaculate Heart of Mary Church in Currie, Minnesota. Lucille is survived by her husband Gary, daughters Kristin (Andrew) Davis and...

Elaine Spragg

Elaine Spragg

July 4, 2010

Elaine Spragg, age 86, of Cottage Grove, passed away July 4, 2010. Preceded in death by husband, Don; brothers, Bob; Carl; Richard; and Melvin. Survived by sons, Lee Burch; and Greg Spragg; 4 grandchildren; sisters, Helen (Harry) Daughtry; and Elsie (Ernie) Meadows; many nieces, nephews and friends. Private Family Services will be held at a later date. Interment Oak...

Olivia E Gilberson

Olivia E Gilberson

July 2, 2010

Gilbertson, Olivia, E Age 100 of Minneapolis, born October 19, 1909 in Stacyville, IA to Matthias & Barbara Diedrich, passed away July 2, 2010. Olivia was a charter member of the Church of St. Albert the Great and a librarian at St Albert the Great school for 25+ years. Olivia was also a Camp Fire Girls leader for 11 years....

Selma Bervig

Selma Bervig

July 1, 2010

Sally Bervig, 91, of Burnsville passed away Thursday, July 1. She was born April 15, 1919 in Skime, Minnesota to Ole and Signe (nee Holcomb) Kittelson. Sally is survived by her daughters Deanna (Dennis) Sagedahl, Sharon Miller, and Mary Beth Erickson, grandchildren Amy Sagedahl (Dwight Villars), Kari (Trevor) Frank, Ryan (Kjerstee) Miller, Ethan (Kelly) Miller, Justine Miller, Christina, Sara, and...

Larry D. Strehlow

Larry D. Strehlow

June 28, 2010

Larry D. Strehlow, age 60, of Burnsville, formerly of Hastings died June 28, 2010. Larry was born October 11, 1949 in Perham, MNto Albert and Esther (Lubitz) Strehlow. He was preceded in death by his parents; and is survived by his sisters Rosella (Gene) Limon of Loveland, CO, Betty (Richard) Aschenbrener of Hastings, Nancy (Richard) Janssen of Denver, CO,...

Violet H Cartier

Violet H Cartier

June 26, 2010

CARTIER

Violet H., age 91, of Apple Valley Villa, passed away peacefully after a lengthy illness on June 26, 2010. Violet is preceded in death by her husband, Francis A. She is survived by her daughter, Kathleen(Eugene)Klem; 3 grandchildren, Christine(Steven)McLain, David Klem and Cheryl(Greg)Frederick; 7 great-grandchildren, Nickolas, Joshua, Dillon, & Adam McLain and Mitchell, Zachary & Julissa Frederick; brother, George(Evelyn)Quist; sister,...

Betty Jean Keetley

Betty Jean Keetley

June 25, 2010

Betty Jean Keetley, age 75, of Hastings died Friday, June 25, 2010 at her home. Betty Jean was born July 11, 1934 in Lake Benton, MN to Peter and Rosella (LaBounty) Bruhn. She married Francis Keetley on October 17, 1953 in Columbia Heights, and had worked as an account clerk for the State of MN. Betty Jean was an...

Audrey J Eggen

Audrey J Eggen

June 25, 2010

Audrey Joan (Overaas) Eggen

Age 75, of Burnsville, MN passed away on June 25, 2010. Audrey was born June 4, 1935 in Jackson, MN to Ludvig and Clara Overaas. Audrey attended grade school in School District #79 in Belmont Township. She was one of five girls in her class and they have remained lifelong friends.

Audrey was confirmed at Our Savior’s Lutheran...

Greta Olsoe

Greta Olsoe

June 23, 2010

Greta Olsoe, 72, of Eagan died Wednesday at Fairview Southdale Hospital, Edina. She was born December 1, 1937 in Tysnes, Norway to Georg Magnus and Henny (nee Storetvedt) Lande. Greta is survived by her husband Pastor Arnold J. Olsoe, children Deborah (Keven) Lunde, Haidee Olsoe, Charlene (Joel) Rogness, Tonia (Alex) Olsoe-Rubeo, Jonathan (Kara) Olsoe, and April (Torstein) Holten, sister Mari...

Adeline J. (Dollie) Waples

Adeline J. (Dollie) Waples

June 22, 2010

Adeline (Dollie) Josephine Waples passed away at the Redlin Group home in Rosemount on Tuesday. She was born in Minneapolis on April 23, 1925 to Ole R. and Adeline Catherine (nee Flaig) Johansen. Adeline was a secretary for the Eaton Corporation for many years, retiring in 1994. She is survived by sons William and Jeffrey (Linda) Waples, grandchildren Andrew (Patricia),...

Margaret Dummer

Margaret Dummer

June 21, 2010

Margaret A. Dummer age 83 of Hastings, passed away June 21, 2010. She was born Feb. 8, 1927 in St. Paul to John and Anna Marie Kush. Marge enjoyed crocheting, traveling and babysitting. She worked at Hudson Manufacturing and was a proud member of the VFW Auxiliary, earning her 50 year pin last year. Her greatest love was for...

Donn R. Mccoy

Donn R. Mccoy

June 21, 2010

Donn R. McCoy, age 68 of Plymouth, born February 7, 1942 in New Ulm, MN, passed away at home June 21, 2010. Grad. of Fairfax HS and U of M. 37 yr. employee of General Mills in food research, head JFB groundskeeper & point person for Grant recipients. Member of Board of Directors for North Country Co-op, City Store Youth...

Kenneth S. Amundsen

Kenneth S. Amundsen

June 21, 2010

Amundsen, Kenneth S., age 89 of Mpls. Preceded by wife, Pearl. Survived by daughter, Janyce Amundsen; “second daughter”, Diane May; brother, Lloyd, sister-in-law, Lucille Peterson; nieces and nephews; new puppy, Skye. Service 12 noon, Friday, June 25, 2010 at Lakewood Cemetery Chapel, 3600 Hennepin Ave. S. Visitation 1/2 hour before. Interment Lakewood. In lieu of flowers, memorials preferred.

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Ruth E Benson Halvorson

Ruth E Benson Halvorson

June 19, 2010

BENSON (HALVORSON)

Ruth E., age 83, of Apple Valley passed away peacefully on June 19, 2010. Ruth is preceded in death by her husband John P. Halvorson; grandson, Eric John Paul Halvorson; daughter-in-law, Kyong Ok “Candy” Halvorson; parents, Edward and Leila Dinger; and brother, Clifford Dinger. She is survived by her children, Mandy Beech, Jack(Susan)Halvorson, Mary(Chris)Radatz, Diane Halvorson and Mark Halvorson;...

Gayle (Mccarthy) Mccabe

Gayle (Mccarthy) Mccabe

June 18, 2010

Gayle E. (McCarthy) McCabe, age 51, of Hastings passed away suddenly June 18, 2010 at her home. Gayle was born October 27, 1958 in Minneapolis to Patrick and Anna (Wicklund) McCarthy. She married Timothy McCabe on June 8, 1991 in Hastings. Gayle was a beautiful, compassionate person who touched everybody�s heart.She was preceded in death by her husband Tim;...

Ardelle Dohmen

Ardelle Dohmen

June 18, 2010

Ardelle A. Dohmen, an avid gardener, age 76, of Hastings, passed away June 18, 2010. Ardelle was born January 15, 1934 to Casey and Amanda Nappin at Camp Douglas, WI. She married Gerald Dohmen on Nov. 7, 1959 at All Saints Catholic Church in Lakeville. Together they celebrated their 50th Anniversary last November. Ardelle was a loving wife, mother...

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