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Ernest C Clarin

Ernest C Clarin

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...

Russell R. Green

Russell R. Green

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,...

Elma J Johnson

Elma J Johnson

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...

Raymond J Braasch

Raymond J Braasch

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...

Gary L. Cran

Gary L. Cran

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...

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...

Ernest C Clarin

Ernest C Clarin

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...

Russell R. Green

Russell R. Green

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,...

Elma J Johnson

Elma J Johnson

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...

Raymond J Braasch

Raymond J Braasch

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...

Gary L. Cran

Gary L. Cran

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...

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...

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