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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
Cora O. Wilson
August 1, 2010
Wilson, Cora O.,
age 92, of Mpls. Member of Minnehaha Communion Lutheran Church. Preceded in death by husband, Waldo. Survived by daughters, DeeAnn (Gaylord) Boots and Shari (Dale) Theisen; grandchildren, Wendy, Nick (Jaime) and Amber (Brian); great-grandchildren, Nick Jr. and Addison; sisters, Verna Hall and Alta O’Connor. Service Wednesday, 11 AM at Henry W. Anderson Mortuary, 3640 23rd Ave S., with...
Brian James Hurlburt
July 30, 2010
Brian James Hurlburt, age 45, passed away unexpectedly on July 30, 2010 at Banner Churchill Community Hospital, Fallon, NV. He was born December 7, 1964 in St. Paul, MN to Glenn and Jean (Brunette) Hurlburt and he had lived in Fallon, NV since 2001. Brian was a retired Chief from the U.S. Navy, serving 23 years. He was an...
Jane Ann Goeschel
July 29, 2010
Jane Ann Goeschel, 68 of Burnsville, Minnesota, passed away Thursday, July 29 in her home surrounded by her loving family. She was born July 31, 1941 in Columbus, Nebraska to Edward ??~Cookie? and Stacia (nee Sturek) Schmidt. Jane is survived by her husband of 46 years, Roger, sons Jeffrey (Holly) and Jason (Brittany), grandchildren Grant, Lance, Atreyu, Elrond, Nehemiah, Caitlyn,...
Pamela E Rowe
July 28, 2010
ROWE
Pamela E. age 55, of Burnsville, passed away unexpectedly on July 28, 2010. Preceded in death by her parents, Walter and Virginia Graf; and mother-in-law, Mary Jane Rowe. Survived by her loving husband of 25 years, Larry; son, Andrew; daughter, Christina; siblings, Robert (Kay) Graf, Judy (Chuck) Frauendienst, Steve Graf and Mark (Pam) Graf; brother-in-law, Gary (Wendy) Rowe; father-in-law, Lawrence...
Hollys Jeanette Richardson
July 28, 2010
Hollys Richardson, 92 of Apple Valley, passed away July 28, 2010. She was born May 25, 1918 in Stewart, Minnesota to Frederick W. and Hulda C. (nee Wagner) Wick. Survivors include her sons Harvard (Pauline) and Dean Richardson, and numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Hollys is preceded in death by her parents, husband, Ivyl, and her brothers. Memorial services are scheduled...
Emma Doris Donndelinger
July 26, 2010
Emma Doris Donndelinger, age 86, of Hastings died July 26, 2010 at Regina Nursing Home. Shewas born June 26, 1924 in Aberdeen, SD to Lindahl and Nellie (Voet) Jacobson. She married Francis Donndelinger September of 1945 in Hastings and had worked as a secretary for the public school system for many years. She was preceded in death by her...
Adriana T. Anderson
July 25, 2010
Adriana T. Anderson, 7 weeks old died suddenly on Sunday, July 25, 2010. Adriana is survived by her parents, Rebecca and Vincent; grandparents, Dawn and Richard Rowe, Helen and Lee Foster; great-grandparents Rod and Dorothy Wiltermuth, Marjorie and Vincent O�Leary, and Barb Wiltermuth; also many other relatives and friends. The Funeral Service will be held at 1pm Thursday, July...
Bryan T Thompson
July 25, 2010
THOMPSON Bryan T., age 20, of Apple Valley. Survived by his parents, Tim and Lori; sister, Shauna and her fiance Bob Archambault; grandparents DeLoss and Esther Thue; aunts uncles, cousins and friends. Every day was an adventure for Bryan and we will continue to hold those memories dear. Memorial service Friday, July 30th at 11 AM in Shepherd of the...
Grace M. O'Brien
July 24, 2010
Grace M. O'Brien, age 86, of Hastings died July 24, 2010 at Fairview Seminary Home in Red Wing. The Memorial Service, officiated by Rev. Doug Duin, will be held at 11AM Friday, July 30, 2010 at Caturia-Smidt Funeral Home, 201 East Seventh Street, Hastings, with a gathering one hour prior to the service. Interment will follow at Lakeside Cemetery....
Michael R. Schommer Sr.
July 20, 2010
Michael R. Schommer Sr., age 46, of Hastings died July 20, 2010 at his home.Michael was born November 29, 1963 in Hastings and was a 1982 graduate of Hastings High School. He was a former member of the National Guard, and was self employed as a painter.He was preceded in death by his grandparents and nephew Justin Schommer. Michael...
James L. Felber
July 19, 2010
James L. Felber, age 70, of Hastings died Monday, July 19, 2010 at the Augustana Health Care Center in Hastings. James was born February 1, 1940 in Easton, MN to George and Lola (Danks) Felber and was employed in the auto service industry as a mechanic. He was preceded in death by his parents; 1 brother and 3 sisters....
Elizabeth Jane Gackenheimer
July 18, 2010
Elizabeth Jane Gackenheimer of Apple Valley, passed away July 18. She is survived by son, Frederick W. Gackenheimer, III; daughters, Mary Ellen Baldwin, Kathleen Garland; grandchildren, Bill, Heidi, Kelly, Mary Beth, Lianne, Tres, Randy, and Collin; and great-grandchildren, J.T., Kaleigh, Shawn, Olivia, and Cooper. Elizabeth was preceded in death by her husband, Frederick W. Gackenheimer, Jr. in 1989. Funeral Services...
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
Cora O. Wilson
August 1, 2010
Wilson, Cora O.,
age 92, of Mpls. Member of Minnehaha Communion Lutheran Church. Preceded in death by husband, Waldo. Survived by daughters, DeeAnn (Gaylord) Boots and Shari (Dale) Theisen; grandchildren, Wendy, Nick (Jaime) and Amber (Brian); great-grandchildren, Nick Jr. and Addison; sisters, Verna Hall and Alta O’Connor. Service Wednesday, 11 AM at Henry W. Anderson Mortuary, 3640 23rd Ave S., with...
Brian James Hurlburt
July 30, 2010
Brian James Hurlburt, age 45, passed away unexpectedly on July 30, 2010 at Banner Churchill Community Hospital, Fallon, NV. He was born December 7, 1964 in St. Paul, MN to Glenn and Jean (Brunette) Hurlburt and he had lived in Fallon, NV since 2001. Brian was a retired Chief from the U.S. Navy, serving 23 years. He was an...
Jane Ann Goeschel
July 29, 2010
Jane Ann Goeschel, 68 of Burnsville, Minnesota, passed away Thursday, July 29 in her home surrounded by her loving family. She was born July 31, 1941 in Columbus, Nebraska to Edward ??~Cookie? and Stacia (nee Sturek) Schmidt. Jane is survived by her husband of 46 years, Roger, sons Jeffrey (Holly) and Jason (Brittany), grandchildren Grant, Lance, Atreyu, Elrond, Nehemiah, Caitlyn,...
Pamela E Rowe
July 28, 2010
ROWE
Pamela E. age 55, of Burnsville, passed away unexpectedly on July 28, 2010. Preceded in death by her parents, Walter and Virginia Graf; and mother-in-law, Mary Jane Rowe. Survived by her loving husband of 25 years, Larry; son, Andrew; daughter, Christina; siblings, Robert (Kay) Graf, Judy (Chuck) Frauendienst, Steve Graf and Mark (Pam) Graf; brother-in-law, Gary (Wendy) Rowe; father-in-law, Lawrence...
Hollys Jeanette Richardson
July 28, 2010
Hollys Richardson, 92 of Apple Valley, passed away July 28, 2010. She was born May 25, 1918 in Stewart, Minnesota to Frederick W. and Hulda C. (nee Wagner) Wick. Survivors include her sons Harvard (Pauline) and Dean Richardson, and numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Hollys is preceded in death by her parents, husband, Ivyl, and her brothers. Memorial services are scheduled...
Emma Doris Donndelinger
July 26, 2010
Emma Doris Donndelinger, age 86, of Hastings died July 26, 2010 at Regina Nursing Home. Shewas born June 26, 1924 in Aberdeen, SD to Lindahl and Nellie (Voet) Jacobson. She married Francis Donndelinger September of 1945 in Hastings and had worked as a secretary for the public school system for many years. She was preceded in death by her...
Adriana T. Anderson
July 25, 2010
Adriana T. Anderson, 7 weeks old died suddenly on Sunday, July 25, 2010. Adriana is survived by her parents, Rebecca and Vincent; grandparents, Dawn and Richard Rowe, Helen and Lee Foster; great-grandparents Rod and Dorothy Wiltermuth, Marjorie and Vincent O�Leary, and Barb Wiltermuth; also many other relatives and friends. The Funeral Service will be held at 1pm Thursday, July...
Bryan T Thompson
July 25, 2010
THOMPSON Bryan T., age 20, of Apple Valley. Survived by his parents, Tim and Lori; sister, Shauna and her fiance Bob Archambault; grandparents DeLoss and Esther Thue; aunts uncles, cousins and friends. Every day was an adventure for Bryan and we will continue to hold those memories dear. Memorial service Friday, July 30th at 11 AM in Shepherd of the...
Grace M. O'Brien
July 24, 2010
Grace M. O'Brien, age 86, of Hastings died July 24, 2010 at Fairview Seminary Home in Red Wing. The Memorial Service, officiated by Rev. Doug Duin, will be held at 11AM Friday, July 30, 2010 at Caturia-Smidt Funeral Home, 201 East Seventh Street, Hastings, with a gathering one hour prior to the service. Interment will follow at Lakeside Cemetery....
Michael R. Schommer Sr.
July 20, 2010
Michael R. Schommer Sr., age 46, of Hastings died July 20, 2010 at his home.Michael was born November 29, 1963 in Hastings and was a 1982 graduate of Hastings High School. He was a former member of the National Guard, and was self employed as a painter.He was preceded in death by his grandparents and nephew Justin Schommer. Michael...
James L. Felber
July 19, 2010
James L. Felber, age 70, of Hastings died Monday, July 19, 2010 at the Augustana Health Care Center in Hastings. James was born February 1, 1940 in Easton, MN to George and Lola (Danks) Felber and was employed in the auto service industry as a mechanic. He was preceded in death by his parents; 1 brother and 3 sisters....
Elizabeth Jane Gackenheimer
July 18, 2010
Elizabeth Jane Gackenheimer of Apple Valley, passed away July 18. She is survived by son, Frederick W. Gackenheimer, III; daughters, Mary Ellen Baldwin, Kathleen Garland; grandchildren, Bill, Heidi, Kelly, Mary Beth, Lianne, Tres, Randy, and Collin; and great-grandchildren, J.T., Kaleigh, Shawn, Olivia, and Cooper. Elizabeth was preceded in death by her husband, Frederick W. Gackenheimer, Jr. in 1989. Funeral Services...
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