November 18, 2009

June E. Nelson, age 87, of Hastings andformerly of Bella Vista, AR died Wednesday, November 18, 2009. She was preceded in death by herparents; husbands James Hanson and John Nelson; andson-in-law Steve Lundsted. June is survived by children Judy (Dave) Sheldon of Kennewick, WA, Jay (Sue) Hanson of Napa, CA, Jan Lundsted ofHastings,and Jerry (Nancy) Nelson of Coon Rapids;...

November 18, 2009

Jerome 'Turk' Seidl passed away on Wednesday, November 18, 2009 in Hammond, WI. Turk was born in St. Paul on July 27, 1929 to John and Anna Seidl. He was a member of the Army and served during the Korean War. He is preceded in death by his parents; and brothers Willard, John, and Norman Seidl. He is survived...

November 16, 2009

Terry Mundy, 48, of Savage passed away Monday, November 16 at Region’s Hospital in Golden Valley. Terry was born in Wheaton, Minnesota on October 29, 1961 to Lenole and Eldeen Mundy. Terry grew up in Lakeville and was an avid Twins & Viking’s fan. He was employed by B Dalton, Banko Co., Xata Corp., and NCO Financial Systems. Terry is...

November 13, 2009

Ellen W. Hanson, age 86 of Minneapolis, born Sep 3, 1923 in Sioux City, IA to Leslie and Eola Williams, passed away Nov. 13, 2009. Ellen is preceded in death by her husband, Raymond, and sister-in-law, Elaine. She is survived by children: Leslie (Linda) Hanson, Catherine (Edward) Commers and Patricia (George) Munzenrieder; step-son, James (Janet); 11 grandchildren; three great-grandchildren and...

November 11, 2009

Lyle K. Egland, age 80, of Hastings died Wednesday, November 11, 2009 at the Regina Medical Center. Lyle was born September 2, 1929 in Albert Lea to Orrin and Thelma (Gilje) Egland, and was raised by his grandparents, Christian �Christ� and Karina Gilje, growing up near Cannon Falls. He was a 1947 graduate of Northfield High School, and attended...

November 11, 2009

Couture, Grace G (Johnson) age 95, died peacefully at home in Minneapolis on November 11, 2009, in the care of her son and daughter and her extended family. Grace was born in Minneapolis on August 15, 1914. She grew up in the care of her mother, Myrtle Gay, and her grandmother, Edith Crosby. She graduated from Roosevelt High School in...

November 10, 2009

Maurine I. Johnson, age 99, of Hastings, passed away at United hospital in St.Paul. Arrangements are pending.

November 10, 2009

MILNE Nancy M., age 88, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Nov 10th, 2009. Preceded in death by siblings, Madeline Spincola, Terry May, Mary Lopian, Anthony Taronna and Paul Apollo. Survived and greatly loved by daughter, Paula (Phil) Swiggum; granchildren, Brian (Ali), Kristen (Mike) and Michael; 8 great-grandchildren, Sarah, Grace, Lauren, Chelsea, Owen, Benjamin, Elise and Henry; sister, Josephine...

November 9, 2009

Nordstrom, Clifford L. age 93, of S. Mpls. Preceded in death by grandsons, Joey & Danny. Survived by loving wife of 63 years, Marietta; son, Daniel (JoAnne); daughters, Susan Wilson, Betty (Douglas) Johnson and Linda (Patrick) Ingalls; 9 grandchildren; 6 great-grandchildren. Service Thursday, 11 AM, Calvary Lutheran Church, 39th & Chicago Ave. So. Visitation 1 hour prior to service. Interment...

November 9, 2009

Bernice K. Fredlund, age 101 of Minneapolis, born September 29, 1908 in Minneapolis to John and Elida Swanson, passed away Nov 9, 2009. Preceded in death by husband, Edwin; grandson, Mark Fredlund and Brother Clifford Swanson. Survived by sons, Richard (Janine) & David (Carol); granddaughters: Jacqueline, Katherine, Elizabeth and Christine and seven great-grandchildren. Special thanks to the caring staff at...

November 7, 2009

Leonard G. Tri, age 70, of Hastings died Saturday, November 7, 2009 at his home following a lengthy illness. Leonard was born December 18, 1938 at Red Wing, MN to George and Mildred (Jackson) Tri. He was a graduate of Monroe High School in St. Paul in 1956. Leonard entered the U.S. Navy in October of 1958. Following his...

November 7, 2009

Steven Lee Stark, 52 years old, passed away on November 7, 2009.

He was born on July 15, 1957 in Robbinsdale. Steven graduated from North Community High School and later served in the United States Navy. He attended Minneapolis Community and Technical College where he graduated with an A.S. Degree in Business Management. Steven enjoyed the outdoors, traveling, and camping with...

November 5, 2009

Nancy Carol Johnson, 73 of Apple Valley, formerly of Richfield, passed away November 5 at the Riverside Campus of the University of Minnesota Medical Center. Nancy was born November 19, 1935 in Minneapolis to Willis and Adele (nee Schultz) Wallin. She married Kenneth W. Johnson on September 10, 1955 at St. Kevin’s Catholic Church, Minneapolis.

Nancy’s survivors include her husband Kenneth,...

November 5, 2009

Nelson, Betty J. Age 87, of S. Mpls. Preceded by husband, Arthur E. Survived by sons, Mark (Roxann), David, Paul (Jane), and Timothy; grandchildren, Shannon (Clayton) Hoff, Ben, and Nicholas; great-grandchildren, Logan and William. Graveside service 1 PM Thursday at Fort Snelling National Cemetery Assembly Area #1. Memorials preferred.

Burial Date November 12, 2009

November 4, 2009

Richard 'Rick' Smith, age 52, of Hastings, passed away November 4, 2009 at Red Wing Health Center. He was born December 12, 1956 to Ralph and Virginia 'Ginger' Smith in St. Paul, MN. He married Ann Schmitt on May 7, 1982 in Hastings. He is preceded in death by wife, Ann Smith; father-in-law, Milo Schmitt. Rick is survived by...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...