September 5, 2024

Leo N. Reinardy, age 88 of Hastings, died peacefully surrounded by family on Thursday afternoon, September 5, 2024.

Leo Nicholas, the son of Nicholas "Nick" and Gertrude "Gert" (Rother) Reinardy, was born in Hampton on February 12, 1936. Following his education, Leo continued to help on the family farm and was drafted into United States...

September 5, 2024

Sharon Swanson, age 79, of Hastings, passed away peacefully on September 5, 2024 as family surrounded her, and the words of the Lord’s Prayer were spoken.

Born the second of six children to Joseph & Grace (Freese) O’Brien, Sharon graduated from Hastings High School in 1963 and worked for Dakota County for nearly 40 years....

September 4, 2024

Karson Caleb Smith, 25, of Hastings, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, September 4, 2024. Born on June 28, 1999, in Saint Paul, Minnesota, to Todd Smith and Krissy Almquist, Karson was a loving father, son, brother, grandson, partner, uncle, and friend.

Growing up in Hastings, he developed an early love for hockey, beginning his skating...

September 4, 2024

Roger L. Tonsager, age 97, passed away peacefully surrounded by family in the early hours of September 4, 2024.

Roger was born on April 22, 1927 to Martin and Luella Tonsager. Tragically, his mother and twin brother passed away soon after his birth. Subsequently, Roger’s infancy and childhood were spent with his maternal aunt, Molly...

September 4, 2024

Gerald F. “Toby” Tobias, age 77, of Hastings, passed away suddenly on Wednesday, September 4, 2024, at United Hospital in St. Paul, MN.

Born on May 19, 1947, in Prescott, WI, to LeRoy and Teresa (Schommer) Tobias, Gerry lived a life full of love, adventure, and dedication. He served proudly in the Navy, a period...

September 1, 2024

Robert “Bob” John Stoffel, age 88 of Hastings, MN, passed away peacefully surrounded by family, on September 1, 2024.

Bob was born in Hastings to Raymond and Florence on July 23, 1936. He attended St. Boniface school and worked as an oil blender for Cenex for 31 years. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, gardening, playing cards,...

September 1, 2024

Mary Lou Conzemius (Breyer), age 81, of Hastings, MN passed away peacefully on September 1, 2024.

Mary Lou, daughter of Matthew and Harriet (Warner) Breyer was born in Hastings, MN on January 29, 1943. She attended Hastings schools until she moved to a Catholic High School.

A proud graduate of Villa...

September 1, 2024

Solveig Ann (Ambil) Dirks, age 90, passed away September 1, 2024 at her home with her husband and daughter at her side.

Solveig was born January 29th, 1934 in the small Wisconsin town of Whitehall, which was mainly a Norwegian community. She was always proud of her Norwegian heritage, and never minded telling...

August 31, 2024

Jeremy C. Anderson of Hastings, MN, passed away on Saturday, August 31, 2024 at United Hospital from a brain aneurysm.

Jeremy was born on December 12th, 1977 in Comfrey, MN. He loved fishing, camping, playing, video games and going to wrestling events. His best past time was playing with his three kitties.

Jeremy...

August 30, 2024

Derald A. Pedersen

Born September 20, 1940 in Lake Preston, SD to Harold & Pearl Pedersen, passed away peacefully on August 30, 2024.

He is preceded in death by his sister, Joan Groon.

Derald will be deeply missed by his wife, Delma; children, Lauri (Randall) Haller and Valerie (Mike) McClure; grandchildren: Ashley (Jackson) Melius, Brady Haller, (fiancée, Alyssa Hanson), Ryan McClure and Katelyn...

August 29, 2024

Vivian M. Ficker (Lipp), age 87 of Hastings, died peacefully at Inver Glen Senior Living on Thursday afternoon, August 29, 2024.

Vivian Marie Ficker was born on August 25, 1937, in Strasburg, ND, to Mathias and Mary Lipp. At the age of 14, Vivian left home to attend the School Sisters of Notre Dame in...

August 29, 2024

Jeanne C. Miller Age 87 of Minneapolis, born December 9, 1936 in Easton, MN to Clem & Margaret Ziegler, passed away peacefully August 29, 2024.

She is preceded in death by her husband, Clayton; brothers, Joe & John Ziegler and sister, Helen Ziegler.

Jeanne will be dearly missed by her son, Robert Miller; siblings: Rosemary Larson, Edward (Betty) Ziegler and Anthony (Peggy)...

August 27, 2024

Mary Chapin, age 84 of Etter, passed away peacefully at Cerenity Care on Humbolt in St. Paul on Tuesday morning, August 27, 2024.

Mary K. the daughter of Everett and Mary Turnbull, was born on February 9, 1940, in Randolph Township, Dakota County, Minnesota. Following her education, Mary had to care for her mother who...

August 26, 2024

Ann McGree passed away peacefully at Benedictine Living Community at the age of 102.

Ann was born January 12, 1922, in Miesville, Minnesota. She attended nursing school in St. Cloud, Minnesota and in her earlier years she was a nurse at the Regina Hospital and the Latto Nursing Home. Ann later went to work as...

August 23, 2024

Bruce W. Walker, age 54, of Hudson, WI, was diagnosed in 2020 with Pancreatic Cancer. After a fierce battle, he died quietly and peacefully with his family around him on August 23, 2024.

Bruce was born in Hastings to William "Buzz" and Sharon (Ziebarth) Walker on February 15, 1970. He graduated from Hastings High School,...

August 21, 2024

Michael C. Beauvais, 69, of Hastings, MN, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving daughters on Wednesday, August 21, 2024, at Regina Senior Living - Care Center and Transitional Care in Hastings, MN. Born on January 1, 1955, in St. Clair, MI, to John and Ann (Bukowski) Beauvais, Mike was proud to attend St. Mary’s Catholic School and graduated...

August 21, 2024

Gilman Kenneth Holien, Jr.

was born on February 18th, 1933 to Gilman Sr and Pearl Holien of Montevideo, Minnesota.  He went to be with Jesus on August 21st, 2024 at the age of 91.

Ken graduated from Montevideo High School and then served 4 years in the Navy during the Korean War. He often talked about going to Japan and other places.  ...

August 19, 2024

Susan “Sue” Faye Clark

Age 77, of Minneapolis, passed away peacefully on August 19, 2024.  Preceded in death by her parents, Lorraine and Bob; brother, Chuck; sister, Debbie; brother, Jim; and sister-in-law Carol.  Sue is survived by her sister, Beth (Fred); brother, Mark; sister-in-law, Janelle; brother-in-law, Bob; and many loving nieces, nephews, and friends who will miss her dearly.

Sue retired from...

August 17, 2024

Lehmann, Arthur Allen “Al”

Age 63 of Apple Valley, passed away peacefully on Aug. 17, 2024, at his home in Apple Valley, surrounded by family and a whole lot of love. Al grew up in Apple Valley graduating from AVHS in 1979.

Al met Kelly Marek and the two began dating in December 1982 and were engaged on February 13, 1983. Yes,...

August 15, 2024

William “Bill” David Ruder, 52, of Hastings, MN, passed away on August 15, 2024 after a courageous ten-month battle with cancer.

Bill was born in Sheboygan, WI to Karen Keck and David Ruder on March 17th, 1972 and graduated from Kohler High School in 1990. Bill’s curiosity took him on a varied educational path where...