October 13, 2009

Ross, Robert “Robby” B., age 48, of South Mpls. Born Dec. 30, 1960. Died on Oct. 13, 2009. Preceded by father, Robert E. and grandparents, Frank and Cleo Shipman. Survived by mother, Marion; sisters, Teresa Ross and Melanie (Jim) Taillefer; and uncle, Dennis Shipman. Service Wednesday, 11:30 AM at St. James Lutheran Church, 4854 Portland Ave. S. with visitation 1...

October 11, 2009

TANKE Doris Mae, age 86, of Eagan, MN passed away on Sunday, October 11th, 2009. Preceded in death by her husband, Allen; and twin sister, Betty Lou. Survived by daughters, Martha (Randy Holcomb) and Ann Tanke; brother, David (Gail) Barton and their children; other family and friends. Doris will be missed and loved by everyone that knew her. Memorial service...

October 9, 2009

James 'Jim' Gergen, age 56, of Hastings, passed away at his home after a 2 year battle with cancer on October 9, 2009. He is preceded in death by his father, Raymond Gergen Sr.; sister, Genevieve; and father-in-law, Albert Mamer. He is survived by his wife, Diane of Hastings; daughters, Amy (Doug) Fick of Cannon Falls; Jill (Brent) Roy...

October 8, 2009

Delia B. Novak, age 96 of Hastings died peacefully October 8, 2009 at the Regina Medical Center inHastings. Delia Bridgett was born September 3, 1913 in Corskeagh, Mayo Abbey, County Mayo, Ireland to Edward and Mary (Brett) Murphy. Shewas a lieutenent in theArmy Nurse Corps during WWII, serving in north Africa and Italy. She won a bronze star for...

October 8, 2009

Hans Henry Behrens, age 87, beloved husband, father and grandfather passed away on October 8th, 2009. Hans began his career in teaching at Karlstad and Warren, MN, followed by 30 years in banking at the Federal Land Bank in MN, and Bank of Cooperatives in Agawam, MA. He had a strong Lutheran faith and was active in his church...

October 7, 2009

Gerald �Jerry� Frandrup, age 78, of Hastings died October 7, 2009 at Regina Medical Center.Jerry was born December 11, 1930 in Vermillion Township to Ferdinand and Veronica (Reiter) Frandrup. He married Delores Karnick on August 21, 1954 in Hastings. Jerry was a self-employed excavator and farmer. He was preceded in death by his parents, and brothers Art, Fritz, and...

October 7, 2009

Thomas ?Diver? M. Donaldson-Funari, age 36, passed away unexpectedly Oct. 7th at 10:20 pm. Thomas was born April 13, 1973 at Fort Meade, Maryland. He is survived by his wife Sheri, son Bret, daughter Laura, stepdaughters Rebecca and Danielle Schug, father Denny (Nancy) Donaldson, mother Stephanie Funari, brothers Rob and Brian, sister Jenny, paternal grandmother Pauline Donaldson, as well as...

October 6, 2009

Floyd W. Latuff Sr., age 87, of Hastings died Tuesday, October 6, 2009 at the Augustana Health Care Center. Floyd was born July 16, 1922 in Marshan Township to Michael and Frances (Freiermuth) Latuff, and had farmed for a living. He was preceded in death by his parents; wife Frances in 1968; son Lee A. Latuff in 1993; sister...

October 6, 2009

ROTHENBERGER (HICKEY) Susan J., age 46, of Apple Valley, MN, passed away peacefully of natural causes surrounded by her family. Susan is survived by her husband, Kirk; daughters, Angela and Ariana Woodard; son, Danny Woodard, Jr.; grandsons, Dominic, Jackson and Andrew; parents, Warren and Ruth Hickey; brother, Paul (Patricia)Hickey; father&mother-in-law, Roland and Sharon Rothenberger; sister-in-law, Laurie Krummel; niece, Rebekah; nephew,...

October 6, 2009

Berton “Bert” Holst, age 78 of Lakeville, born July 1, 1931 in Red Wing, MN to Sylvia and Herbert Holst, passed away October 6, 2009. Bert was an avid outdoorsman who loved hunting and fishing. He also enjoyed going out dancing, and playing cards. Bert served in the U.S. Navy during Korea. He is preceded in death by his brother-in-law,...

October 5, 2009

FINCH Robert P., age 75, of Apple Valley formerly of Lyons/Clinton, Iowa. Preceded in death by his parents, Wilbur “Bill” and Berniece Finch. Survived by his brother, Thomas M and his sister-in-law Joan M Finch; niece, Mary Catherine Finch; great niece, Emma; and many, many long time good friends. Robert worked for over 35 years at Sperry Univac/Unisys, an active...

October 4, 2009

Leonora Volkert, born in Rich Valley, MN on May 14, 1910 to Walter and Eleanor Schaar Volkert, passed on October 4, 2009 at the age of 99.She attended Johnson High School in St. Paul and graduated from Winona State College with a degree in Elementary Education. During the first years of her teaching career, she taught in one room...

October 1, 2009

John H. Hoffmann, age 83, of Hastings, died Thursday, October 1, 2009 at the United Hospital in St. Paul. John was born February 1, 1926 in Hampton to Henry and Anna (Irrthum) Hoffmann. He worked in the construction industry as an excavator. John married Lois Callahan on April 11, 1986 at Guardian Angels Catholic Church, Hastings. He was preceded...

September 30, 2009

Glenn Wimer, age 97, originallyofFrankfort, South Dakotadied Wednesday, September 30, 2009 at his residence - the Regina Nursing Home in Hastings, Minnesota. Glenn was born June 27, 1912 in Frankfort to Gordon and Maud (Murphy) Wimer. He married Genevieve Valder on November 16, 1939. He was preceded in death by his parents; siblings Harry Wimer, Verna Swanson, Frank Wimer,...

September 30, 2009

Chall, Dorothy E., age 90, of S. Mpls. Preceded in death by husband, Wallace. Survived by sons, Ronald (Joy), Thomas (Pam) and Terry (Maria); 6 grandchildren, Catherine, Kristen, Lindsay, Michael, Randy and Robert; 3 great-grandchildren. Service Monday 11:00 AM, Bethesda Church, 15033 Hwy. 13 So., Prior Lake. Visitation 1 hour before service. Interment Lakewood. Memorials to North Hospice.

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September 29, 2009

Franzen, Carlton Emanuel Born in Mpls. on July 1, 1925. He passed away peacefully on Sept. 29, 2009 at the age of 84. Beloved husband of 55 years to June Ellen (nee Storkson); loving father to Mary Ellen (Steve), Julie Ann (Craig), Daniel Carl (Connie) and John David; grandpa to Melissa, Rachel, Sarah and Daniel. Survived by many cousins and...

September 27, 2009

Florence HughesFlorence (Hiniker) Hughes of the Regina Retirement community passed away peacefully Sept. 27, 2009.Born in Hastings on Valentine's Day, 1916, she was the youngest of five children and, by her siblings' accounts, the most spoiled. She was active physically, and something of a tomboy. Her family home on the corner of Sixth and Pine with its tennis court,...

September 26, 2009

Dennis Wayne Gwin, age 57, of LeClaire, IA died September 26, 2009 from complications due to diabetes. Dennis was born January 10, 1952 in Burlington, IA to Lyle and Helen (Dearinger) Gwin. He was a 1970 graduate of Davenport Central High School and married Ragene Dalton on December 22, 1979 in LeClaire, IA. Dennis enjoyed over the road trucking...

September 25, 2009

Dennis G. “Denny” Miller, age 67 of Minneapolis, born Sep. 4, 1942 in Minneapolis to Maurice and Dorothy Miller, passed away September 25, 2009. Denny served in the U.S. Army during Vietnam and retired from the U.S. Postal Service after 35+ years. He is survived by daughter, Holly Miller (fiance, Justin Kevelin); son, Jeffrey Emerick; brothers: Glenn “Buzzy” (Vita), Terry...

September 23, 2009

Thomas E. Sieben, age 53, of Hastings, passed away suddenly Sept. 23, 2009 at his home. Tom was born in Red Wing, MN on Oct. 30, 1955 to Norbert and Helen Sieben. He married Joan Illa in Danbury, WI on May 25, 2006. Tom was the owner of Heritage Floral in Hastings. He loved camping and four wheeling. He...