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Frances "Fran" Karpen

Frances "Fran" Karpen

November 2, 2009

Frances B. �Fran� Karpen, age 87, of Hastings, formerly of West St. Paul, died November 2, 2009 at Regina Nursing Home.Frances �Fran� was born July 22, 1922 in Hastings to Albert and Frances (Lindley) Gergen. She was a 1940 graduate of Hastings High School. Fran loved reading, sewing, baking, and writing, especially the Hastings Gazette feature �Karpen�s Korner� for...

Todd Andrew Berg

Todd Andrew Berg

November 1, 2009

Todd Berg, age 42, of Farmington, a store manager at Tractor Supply Company in Prior Lake, passed away November 1, 2009. He was born March 6, 1967 in Hastings to Lawrence and Marvelle (Leseman) Schuster. Preceded in death by dad, Larry Schuster. Survived by wife, Jan Berg of Farmington; children, Jake and Nicole Berg of Hastings; and Mackenzie and...

Mary L. Crandall

Mary L. Crandall

October 31, 2009

Mary L. Crandall, age 79, of Bovey died Saturday, October 31, 2009 in Grand Rapids. Mary was born in Cedar Rapids, Iowa on March 26, 1930 to Cleveland and Grace (Topliff) Hemphill. She was united in marriageto Robert �Bud� Crandall on June 8, 1948. Mary was preceded in death by her parents; brothers, Leslie and Dale; and great-grandson, Ethan...

Gary D. Haviland

Gary D. Haviland

October 31, 2009

Haviland, Gary D.Age 76of Hastings, MinnesotaBorn January 27, 1933Died October 31, 2009Survived by:Wife, Toni; HastingsSon Jeffrey (Becki), Bayport, MNDaughter Julie Malm (Steve Malm), HastingsSon Matthew (Lisa), HastingsDaughter Molly (Jim) Hoffman, HastingsSurvived by seven grandchildren; Nicholas Malm, Victoria Malm, Stephen Haviland, Thomas Haviland, Hannah Hoffman, Erika Haviland, and Sam Hoffman;four Great Grandchildren, Lexi Robinson, Jack Robinson, Zoe Robinson and Isaac...

Genevieve M. Ficker

Genevieve M. Ficker

October 30, 2009

Genevieve M. Ficker, age 90, of Hastings, passed away on October 30, 2009. She was born on February 22, 1919 to Peter and Jane Peterson in Nicollet, MN. She married Albert Ficker in 1945 in Hampton, MN. Genevieve was a beautician in Hampton and Hastings for over 40 years, and ran Gen's Beauty Shop on 5th Street. She was...

Helen M. Werth

Helen M. Werth

October 30, 2009

HelenM. Werth, age 80, of Hastings died October 30, 2009 at her home. Helenwas born May 16, 1929 in Hastings to Jesse and Amanda (Carlson) Wildes. She was a 1947 graduate of Hastings High School, and was united in marriage to John Werth on June 2, 1951 in Dothan, Alabama. Helenwas employed at Sontag Insurance Company, and for 41...

Maxine Helen Lawrence

Maxine Helen Lawrence

October 30, 2009

Maxine Helen Lawrence, age92 of Osseo, born August 24, 1917 in Minneapolis, passed away October 30, 2009. Preceded in death by husband, Alfred; sons, LaVerne and Marvin Lawrence; daughter, Marlene; granddaughter, Lori; grandson, Curtis; parents, John and Marguerite Pfaff; and sisters, Donna Johnson and Audrey Taube; brothers, Calvin and Norman Pfaff. Maxine is survived by daughter, Joyce (Lee) Lanning; 7...

Denis Tappella

Denis Tappella

October 28, 2009

Denis J. Tappella1/10/1941 - 10/28/09Passed away on his 31st wedding anniversary, Oct. 28, 2009, due to complications from heart surgery. Survived by his mother, Louise, his loving, devoted and adoring wife, Rose, daughters Jodie (Tony) Capecchi, Jackie and grandsons, Michael and Dominic. He lived for his family, always the provider and willing to do anything for them. Born and...

Anna Barbara Murdock Ptak

Anna Barbara Murdock Ptak

October 26, 2009

Murdock, Anna Barbara (Ptak) age 87 formerly of the Lake Nokomis/Minnehaha Falls Area, born February 18, 1922 in Minneapolis to Anton & Bernice Ptak, passed away October 26, 2009. Anna is preceded in death by husband, Thomas; daughter, Susan & son-in-law, Daniel Tobiason; brother, John; sister, Frances and nephew, Patrick. She is survived by daughters: Katherine (Douglas) Hogan and Janet...

Leland ''Lee'' Boozier

Leland ''Lee'' Boozier

October 24, 2009

Leland “Lee” Boozier, Age 84 of San Benito, TX formerly of Minneapolis, MN, born April 14, 1925 in Minneapolis to John & Elvira, entered into eternal rest, Oct. 24, 2009. Lee served in the U.S. Army Air Corps during WWII. Preceded in death by brothers, Manley and Marlyn; sister, Maebelle Seagren; sons: John and Bill and grandson, PFC, Jesse Boozier....

Rose M Thoms

Rose M Thoms

October 22, 2009

Rose M. Thoms, age 73, of Denmark Township, passed away unexpectedly October 22, 2009 at her home. Rose was retired from H.D. Hudson Manufacturing. She loved Treasure Island and playing bingo. Rose was preceded in death by her daughter, Sharon Matz. She is survived by her husband, Forrest; daughters, Gayle (Mark) Nadler; Lori (Randy) Brantner; sons, Tom Thoms, Michael...

Michael Scott Mcendree

Michael Scott Mcendree

October 22, 2009

Michael Scott McEndree, 32, passed away Thursday in Reno, Nevada. Michael was born in Saint Louis Park on February 14, 1977. He is survived by his wife, Bonita (nee Barnacle), sons Mac, 6, Rhone, 5, daughters Ayla, 3, and Alia, 1, parents Michael and Diane (nee Youngblood), sisters Stacy McEndree and Kim (Stacey) Fauske, and paternal grandmother Melva McEndree.

Michael was...

Teddy Theodora Wimer

Teddy Theodora Wimer

October 20, 2009

Wimer, Theodora (Morrow) 'Teddy'Died peacefully at age 87 at her daughter Virgina's home. Beloved wife of Lawrence for 51 years, mother of James A. Morrow (Jane), Charles M. Morrow (Ellen) and Virginia Morrow Zaffke (Maurice); grandchildren Dan Morrow (Katie), Tim Morrow (Joanie), Kate Zaffke Buerer (David), Jake Morrow, Jed Zaffke (Aafke), Julia Morrow and Jonathan Zaffke, and great-grandchildren Sparrow,...

Catherine A. Holmes

Catherine A. Holmes

October 19, 2009

Catherine A. Holmes, age 52 of Prescott, passed away unexpectedly on October 19, 2009 at her residence. She is preceded in death by her grandparents, Harold and Florence Malloy. She is survived by her parents, Wallace and Agnes Holmes; brother, Eugene (Kim) Holmes; sisters, Anna (Mark) Coulter; Mary 'Tina' Holmes; and Patricia Werner; many nieces, nephews, godchildren, and friends....

Jack John L. Lewis

Jack John L. Lewis

October 18, 2009

John L. 'Jack' Lewis, 82, of Hastings, passed away Sunday, October 18, 2009 of complications from a massive stroke. He was born in Hastings on February 22, 1927. He married Corrine A. Lindstedt on May 21, 1947. Jack graduated from Hastings High School in 1945 and had many jobs that followed. He owned the Lewis Motor and Cab Company...

Gary Vernon Nelson

Gary Vernon Nelson

October 18, 2009

Gary Vernon Nelson, age 62, of Hastings died suddenly at home surrounded by his family on October 18, 2009.Gary was born November 21, 1946 in Albert Lea to Vernon and Pearl (Wildman) Nelson. He was a longtime employee of GEA (Niro) in Hudson, WI.He was preceded in death by his father Vernon;step father Earl Traufler; and sister Karen. Gary...

Kalila Borden

Kalila Borden

October 18, 2009

BORDEN Kalila; February 14, 1985 – October 18, 2009. Kalila was born in Hanyang, South Korea. We adopted Kalila at the age of 6 months on September II, 1985. As a military family, we traveled to many places and settled in Colorado Springs – a place Kalila knew as home. She attended Colorado Christian University in Lakewood, CO, where she...

Oliver Franklin Finley

Oliver Franklin Finley

October 17, 2009

Oliver Franklin Finley, age 11 of Hastings died Saturday, October 17, 2009 in St. Paul. Oliver was born May 21, 1998 in Greenville County, South Carolina. He loved music and attending school, and will always be remembered for his smile and laughter. Oliver was preceded in death by brothers Kenny and David. He is survived by his parents, Steven...

Donald C. Krippner

Donald C. Krippner

October 17, 2009

Donald C. Krippner, age 72, of Hastings died October 17, 2009 at St. Joseph's Hospital in St. Paul, MN.Hewas born July 5, 1937 inClaremont, MNto Alfred and Hazel (Drews)Krippner. Donald served in the U.S. Marine Corps and married Phyllis Gilman on May 21, 1961 in Mankato, MN. He was a 22 year employee of the Dakota County Sheriff's Department....

Frank M. Frazier, Sr.

Frank M. Frazier, Sr.

October 17, 2009

Frazier, Sr., Frank M. Age 72 of Minneapolis, born Nov. 16, 1936 to Arthur & Jean Frazier, passed away Oct. 17, 2009. Known as “Brownie” to his family and close friends. Frank is survived by his wife of 53 years, Frances; son, Frank Jr., daughters, Melanie (Lance) and Nicole. Frank will also be missed by grandsons: Frank, III (Alicia), Cameron,...

Frances "Fran" Karpen

Frances "Fran" Karpen

November 2, 2009

Frances B. �Fran� Karpen, age 87, of Hastings, formerly of West St. Paul, died November 2, 2009 at Regina Nursing Home.Frances �Fran� was born July 22, 1922 in Hastings to Albert and Frances (Lindley) Gergen. She was a 1940 graduate of Hastings High School. Fran loved reading, sewing, baking, and writing, especially the Hastings Gazette feature �Karpen�s Korner� for...

Todd Andrew Berg

Todd Andrew Berg

November 1, 2009

Todd Berg, age 42, of Farmington, a store manager at Tractor Supply Company in Prior Lake, passed away November 1, 2009. He was born March 6, 1967 in Hastings to Lawrence and Marvelle (Leseman) Schuster. Preceded in death by dad, Larry Schuster. Survived by wife, Jan Berg of Farmington; children, Jake and Nicole Berg of Hastings; and Mackenzie and...

Mary L. Crandall

Mary L. Crandall

October 31, 2009

Mary L. Crandall, age 79, of Bovey died Saturday, October 31, 2009 in Grand Rapids. Mary was born in Cedar Rapids, Iowa on March 26, 1930 to Cleveland and Grace (Topliff) Hemphill. She was united in marriageto Robert �Bud� Crandall on June 8, 1948. Mary was preceded in death by her parents; brothers, Leslie and Dale; and great-grandson, Ethan...

Gary D. Haviland

Gary D. Haviland

October 31, 2009

Haviland, Gary D.Age 76of Hastings, MinnesotaBorn January 27, 1933Died October 31, 2009Survived by:Wife, Toni; HastingsSon Jeffrey (Becki), Bayport, MNDaughter Julie Malm (Steve Malm), HastingsSon Matthew (Lisa), HastingsDaughter Molly (Jim) Hoffman, HastingsSurvived by seven grandchildren; Nicholas Malm, Victoria Malm, Stephen Haviland, Thomas Haviland, Hannah Hoffman, Erika Haviland, and Sam Hoffman;four Great Grandchildren, Lexi Robinson, Jack Robinson, Zoe Robinson and Isaac...

Genevieve M. Ficker

Genevieve M. Ficker

October 30, 2009

Genevieve M. Ficker, age 90, of Hastings, passed away on October 30, 2009. She was born on February 22, 1919 to Peter and Jane Peterson in Nicollet, MN. She married Albert Ficker in 1945 in Hampton, MN. Genevieve was a beautician in Hampton and Hastings for over 40 years, and ran Gen's Beauty Shop on 5th Street. She was...

Helen M. Werth

Helen M. Werth

October 30, 2009

HelenM. Werth, age 80, of Hastings died October 30, 2009 at her home. Helenwas born May 16, 1929 in Hastings to Jesse and Amanda (Carlson) Wildes. She was a 1947 graduate of Hastings High School, and was united in marriage to John Werth on June 2, 1951 in Dothan, Alabama. Helenwas employed at Sontag Insurance Company, and for 41...

Maxine Helen Lawrence

Maxine Helen Lawrence

October 30, 2009

Maxine Helen Lawrence, age92 of Osseo, born August 24, 1917 in Minneapolis, passed away October 30, 2009. Preceded in death by husband, Alfred; sons, LaVerne and Marvin Lawrence; daughter, Marlene; granddaughter, Lori; grandson, Curtis; parents, John and Marguerite Pfaff; and sisters, Donna Johnson and Audrey Taube; brothers, Calvin and Norman Pfaff. Maxine is survived by daughter, Joyce (Lee) Lanning; 7...

Denis Tappella

Denis Tappella

October 28, 2009

Denis J. Tappella1/10/1941 - 10/28/09Passed away on his 31st wedding anniversary, Oct. 28, 2009, due to complications from heart surgery. Survived by his mother, Louise, his loving, devoted and adoring wife, Rose, daughters Jodie (Tony) Capecchi, Jackie and grandsons, Michael and Dominic. He lived for his family, always the provider and willing to do anything for them. Born and...

Anna Barbara Murdock Ptak

Anna Barbara Murdock Ptak

October 26, 2009

Murdock, Anna Barbara (Ptak) age 87 formerly of the Lake Nokomis/Minnehaha Falls Area, born February 18, 1922 in Minneapolis to Anton & Bernice Ptak, passed away October 26, 2009. Anna is preceded in death by husband, Thomas; daughter, Susan & son-in-law, Daniel Tobiason; brother, John; sister, Frances and nephew, Patrick. She is survived by daughters: Katherine (Douglas) Hogan and Janet...

Leland ''Lee'' Boozier

Leland ''Lee'' Boozier

October 24, 2009

Leland “Lee” Boozier, Age 84 of San Benito, TX formerly of Minneapolis, MN, born April 14, 1925 in Minneapolis to John & Elvira, entered into eternal rest, Oct. 24, 2009. Lee served in the U.S. Army Air Corps during WWII. Preceded in death by brothers, Manley and Marlyn; sister, Maebelle Seagren; sons: John and Bill and grandson, PFC, Jesse Boozier....

Rose M Thoms

Rose M Thoms

October 22, 2009

Rose M. Thoms, age 73, of Denmark Township, passed away unexpectedly October 22, 2009 at her home. Rose was retired from H.D. Hudson Manufacturing. She loved Treasure Island and playing bingo. Rose was preceded in death by her daughter, Sharon Matz. She is survived by her husband, Forrest; daughters, Gayle (Mark) Nadler; Lori (Randy) Brantner; sons, Tom Thoms, Michael...

Michael Scott Mcendree

Michael Scott Mcendree

October 22, 2009

Michael Scott McEndree, 32, passed away Thursday in Reno, Nevada. Michael was born in Saint Louis Park on February 14, 1977. He is survived by his wife, Bonita (nee Barnacle), sons Mac, 6, Rhone, 5, daughters Ayla, 3, and Alia, 1, parents Michael and Diane (nee Youngblood), sisters Stacy McEndree and Kim (Stacey) Fauske, and paternal grandmother Melva McEndree.

Michael was...

Teddy Theodora Wimer

Teddy Theodora Wimer

October 20, 2009

Wimer, Theodora (Morrow) 'Teddy'Died peacefully at age 87 at her daughter Virgina's home. Beloved wife of Lawrence for 51 years, mother of James A. Morrow (Jane), Charles M. Morrow (Ellen) and Virginia Morrow Zaffke (Maurice); grandchildren Dan Morrow (Katie), Tim Morrow (Joanie), Kate Zaffke Buerer (David), Jake Morrow, Jed Zaffke (Aafke), Julia Morrow and Jonathan Zaffke, and great-grandchildren Sparrow,...

Catherine A. Holmes

Catherine A. Holmes

October 19, 2009

Catherine A. Holmes, age 52 of Prescott, passed away unexpectedly on October 19, 2009 at her residence. She is preceded in death by her grandparents, Harold and Florence Malloy. She is survived by her parents, Wallace and Agnes Holmes; brother, Eugene (Kim) Holmes; sisters, Anna (Mark) Coulter; Mary 'Tina' Holmes; and Patricia Werner; many nieces, nephews, godchildren, and friends....

Jack John L. Lewis

Jack John L. Lewis

October 18, 2009

John L. 'Jack' Lewis, 82, of Hastings, passed away Sunday, October 18, 2009 of complications from a massive stroke. He was born in Hastings on February 22, 1927. He married Corrine A. Lindstedt on May 21, 1947. Jack graduated from Hastings High School in 1945 and had many jobs that followed. He owned the Lewis Motor and Cab Company...

Gary Vernon Nelson

Gary Vernon Nelson

October 18, 2009

Gary Vernon Nelson, age 62, of Hastings died suddenly at home surrounded by his family on October 18, 2009.Gary was born November 21, 1946 in Albert Lea to Vernon and Pearl (Wildman) Nelson. He was a longtime employee of GEA (Niro) in Hudson, WI.He was preceded in death by his father Vernon;step father Earl Traufler; and sister Karen. Gary...

Kalila Borden

Kalila Borden

October 18, 2009

BORDEN Kalila; February 14, 1985 – October 18, 2009. Kalila was born in Hanyang, South Korea. We adopted Kalila at the age of 6 months on September II, 1985. As a military family, we traveled to many places and settled in Colorado Springs – a place Kalila knew as home. She attended Colorado Christian University in Lakewood, CO, where she...

Oliver Franklin Finley

Oliver Franklin Finley

October 17, 2009

Oliver Franklin Finley, age 11 of Hastings died Saturday, October 17, 2009 in St. Paul. Oliver was born May 21, 1998 in Greenville County, South Carolina. He loved music and attending school, and will always be remembered for his smile and laughter. Oliver was preceded in death by brothers Kenny and David. He is survived by his parents, Steven...

Donald C. Krippner

Donald C. Krippner

October 17, 2009

Donald C. Krippner, age 72, of Hastings died October 17, 2009 at St. Joseph's Hospital in St. Paul, MN.Hewas born July 5, 1937 inClaremont, MNto Alfred and Hazel (Drews)Krippner. Donald served in the U.S. Marine Corps and married Phyllis Gilman on May 21, 1961 in Mankato, MN. He was a 22 year employee of the Dakota County Sheriff's Department....

Frank M. Frazier, Sr.

Frank M. Frazier, Sr.

October 17, 2009

Frazier, Sr., Frank M. Age 72 of Minneapolis, born Nov. 16, 1936 to Arthur & Jean Frazier, passed away Oct. 17, 2009. Known as “Brownie” to his family and close friends. Frank is survived by his wife of 53 years, Frances; son, Frank Jr., daughters, Melanie (Lance) and Nicole. Frank will also be missed by grandsons: Frank, III (Alicia), Cameron,...

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