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Lilly M. Borreson

Lilly M. Borreson

August 4, 2009

Borreson, Lilly M. (Olson), age 82, of Mpls. Born July 11, 1927 in Minneapolis to John & Lillian Olson, passed away peacefully on August 4, 2009. Lilly was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Burleigh “Buzz”; children: Linda, Larry, Lonnie and Daryl; and 9 siblings. She is survived by grandchildren: Ronald (Sandra), Jill, Richard (Tina), Gerald “Jamie” (Sandi), Dominic...

Deloris Nadine Almquist

Deloris Nadine Almquist

August 3, 2009

Deloris N. Almquist, age 78, of No. Ft. Myers, FL died August 3, 2009 at the United Hospital in St. Paul. Deloris was born February 24, 1931 in Woolstock, Iowa to Clarence and Doris (Myhre) Norcross. She married Richard Almquist on July 30, 1966. Deloris was employed as a clerical worker at 3M and Smead Manufacturingprior to her retirement....

Linda Parkin

Linda Parkin

August 2, 2009

Linda C. Parkin, age 64, of Hastings, passed away August 2, 2009 at the Augustana Care Center in Hastings. Linda was born March 18, 1945 to Alvin and Esther Tiedemann in Red Wing. She married Jerry Parkin in Rochester on April 11, 1970. Retired after 30 years with Qwest. Linda in preceded in death by her parents. Survived by...

Alice Benjamin

Alice Benjamin

August 1, 2009

Alice R. Benjamin, age 96, of Hastings, died August 1, 2009 at the Regina Nursing Home.Alice was born May 16, 1913 in Randolph, MN to Algot and Rosetta Edstrom. She graduated from Randolph High School and the Normal Teaching School in Cannon Falls. Alice married Clinton Benjamin in 1933 and lived the next 76 years in Hastings. She was...

Michael Allan Palm Ii

Michael Allan Palm Ii

August 1, 2009

PALM Michael Allan, II, age 41, of Apple Valley, MN. Funeral service Monday, August 10, 2009 at 12 noon in Henry W Anderson Mortuary, 147th and Garrett Ave, Apple Valley, MN with his visitation one hour prior to the service in the Mortuary. Mike is preceded in death by grandparents and survived by his son, Michael Allan Palm III; parents,...

Audrey Spiess

Audrey Spiess

July 31, 2009

Audrey Spiess age 81 of Hastings passed away on July 31, 2009 at the Augustana Nursing Home in Hastings. She was preceded in death by her husbands, Milan Louis Cass and Richard Spiess. Grandson, Casey Cass. Survived by sons, Ronald Ray Cass (Wanda), Michael Louis Cass (Gail), Jeffery Lunn Cass, Scott Allen Cass. Grandchildren and Great-Grandchildren. Interment will be...

Lucille C. Luzar

Lucille C. Luzar

July 31, 2009

Luzar, Lucille C., age 92 of Richfield. Preceded in death by husband, Leonard; son, Stephen and brother, Donald. Survived by son, Gary and wife, Christine; 7 grandchildren; 6 great-grandchildren; 3 great-great-grandchildren. Mass of Christian Burial Wednesday 10 AM, Holy Rosary Catholic Church, 24th St. & 18th Ave. S. Visitation 1 hour before service at church. Memorials to St. Joseph’s Home...

Marilyn E. Jung

Marilyn E. Jung

July 31, 2009

Jung, Marilyn E. age 69, of Mpls. Survived by husband, Jerry; son, Brian; daughter, Christine (John) Webb; granddaughter, Bailey Webb; sister, Joan (Pete) Krupczak; brother, James Cripps; nieces and nephews. Service Friday 11 AM, Henry W. Anderson Mortuary, 3640 23rd Ave. S. Visitation Thursday 5-8 PM at the mortuary. Interment Lakewood

Burial Date August 7, 2009...

Garth Allen Truax

Garth Allen Truax

July 30, 2009

Garth Allen Truax, age 48, of Hastings, passed away suddenly, at his home, on July 30, 2009. The world is blessed with few that leave us after having given so much more than they have taken. The radiance of a life filled with love and kindness will continue to shine on all those he touched.Garth loved life and the...

Mary Ann Rother

Mary Ann Rother

July 30, 2009

Mary Ann Rother, age 78, of Welch, died peacefully surrounded by her family on July 30, 2009 at St. Mary�s Hospital in Rochester.Mary Ann was born May 1, 1931 in Hastings to Henry and Mary (Jelinik) Dalaska of Empire, MN. She was a 1949 graduate of Farmington High School. Mary Ann was united in marriage to Raynard Rother on...

Mary Jacqueline O'Keefe

Mary Jacqueline O'Keefe

July 30, 2009

O’KEEFE Mary Jacqueline, age 3, of Apple Valley, MN, passed away on July 30, 2009 from Neuroblastoma. Survived by her parents, Peter and Christine O’Keefe; big brother, Will; grandparents, Dennis & Jackie O’Keefe and William & Anne Sommer. Mary was our greatest gift, the love of our life, our Mary Moon. Special thanks to all our family, friends and community...

George Russell Reul

George Russell Reul

July 28, 2009

George Russell Reul, age 56, of Denmark Township, passed away July 28, 2009. George was born July 13, 2009 in Faribault, MN to Robert and Corinne Reul. He was preceded in death by his parents. Survived by his wife, Kathy, children, Jeremy Reul and Amanda (Lawrence) Kaas; grandchildren, Shawn and Adreanna; sisters, Carmen Reul and Carol (Pat) Weber; and...

Shirley J. Samuelson

Shirley J. Samuelson

July 28, 2009

Shirley Jean Samuelson, age 80, of Inver Grove Heights, formerly ofHastings, passed away July 28, 2009 at the Woodlyn Heights Health Care Center in Inver Grove Heights. Shirley was born in St. Paul to Clarence and Bertha (Fink) Erickson on August 30, 1928. She graduated from Washington High School, and was later employed at Brown and Bigelow, and Webb...

Angeline J. Doerr

Angeline J. Doerr

July 28, 2009

Angeline J. Doerr, age 72, of Hastings died July 28, 2009 at her home. Angeline was born in Lake City, Minnesota on October 30, 1936 to Edwin and Adelaide H. �Ella� (Tomforde) Niebeling. She married Orville Doerr on September 5, 1959 and had worked at Smead Mfg. for 37 years prior to her retirement. Angeline was preceded in death...

Arleen A Romo

Arleen A Romo

July 28, 2009

ROMO Arleen A, age 80, of Burnsville, MN formerly of Rosemount, MN passed away peacefully on July 28, 2009. Preceded in death by her husband, George. Survived by her children, Julie(David)Rypka, Janine (Tim)Ontko, Mark(Connie), Jackie(Tom)Manion and Jennifer(Benet)Witzmann; 9 grandchildren; 3 great-granddaughters, sister, Loretta Root; sister-in-law, Esther(John)Ludewig; special cousin, Edna Rude; nieces, nephew, and friends. Funeral services Monday 11 AM in...

Mary Lou Running

Mary Lou Running

July 25, 2009

RUNNING Mary L., age 69, of Savage, MN. Preceded in death by her parents. Survived by husband of 47 years, Donovan; daughter, Darcy States; 2 grandsons, Dillion and Dalton; 3 sisters, Marge Toft, Pat (Andy) Olson and Barb Fleeman; nieces, nephews, and friends. Funeral service Thursday, 10 AM, St. James Lutheran Church, 3650 Williams Dr, Burnsville, MN with her visitation...

Ethel L. Schaar

Ethel L. Schaar

July 23, 2009

Ethel L. Schaar, age 93, of Hastings died July 23, 2009 at the Regina Medical Center. Ethel was born July 4, 1916 in Hastings to Herman and Helen (Rhoma) Keely. She was a 1933 graduate of Hastings High School and married Norman George Otto Schaar on June 20, 1936 at St. John�s Lutheran Church in Hastings. She enjoyed embroidery,...

Loel M. Packer

Loel M. Packer

July 23, 2009

Loel “Jeff” M. Packer, age 97 of Hudson, formerly of Minneapolis, born March 1, 1912 in Lester Prairie, MN to Allen and Ida Packer, passed away July 23, 2009. Jeff is preceded in death by wife, Violet. He is survived by daughters, Pat (Tom) Turner, and Donna Amoroso; granddaughters, Joanna and Stefanie (fianc?, Joe Larson). The funeral service will be...

Michael H. Gorski

Michael H. Gorski

July 23, 2009

Gorski, Michael H., age 52, of S. Mpls. Beloved husband, father, son, brother, uncle and friend. Passed away peacefully from complications of esophageal cancer on July 23rd. Preceded in death by father, Henry. Survived by wife, Sally; son, Adam and daughter, Emily; mother, Mary; brothers, John (Sue), Peter (Kim) and Dan (Leslie); sister, Betsy; parents-in-law, John & Dolores Majetich; sisters-in-law,...

Joel L. Evans

Joel L. Evans

July 22, 2009

Joel L. Evans, age 24, of Hastings, died July 22, 2009 at his home. Joel was born November 29, 1984 in Hillsborough County, Florida. He had worked as a kitchen employee in the hospitality industry. His hobbies included fishing and movies, especially the Harry Potter series, and he was a football fanatic. Joel had accepted the Lord as his...

Lilly M. Borreson

Lilly M. Borreson

August 4, 2009

Borreson, Lilly M. (Olson), age 82, of Mpls. Born July 11, 1927 in Minneapolis to John & Lillian Olson, passed away peacefully on August 4, 2009. Lilly was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Burleigh “Buzz”; children: Linda, Larry, Lonnie and Daryl; and 9 siblings. She is survived by grandchildren: Ronald (Sandra), Jill, Richard (Tina), Gerald “Jamie” (Sandi), Dominic...

Deloris Nadine Almquist

Deloris Nadine Almquist

August 3, 2009

Deloris N. Almquist, age 78, of No. Ft. Myers, FL died August 3, 2009 at the United Hospital in St. Paul. Deloris was born February 24, 1931 in Woolstock, Iowa to Clarence and Doris (Myhre) Norcross. She married Richard Almquist on July 30, 1966. Deloris was employed as a clerical worker at 3M and Smead Manufacturingprior to her retirement....

Linda Parkin

Linda Parkin

August 2, 2009

Linda C. Parkin, age 64, of Hastings, passed away August 2, 2009 at the Augustana Care Center in Hastings. Linda was born March 18, 1945 to Alvin and Esther Tiedemann in Red Wing. She married Jerry Parkin in Rochester on April 11, 1970. Retired after 30 years with Qwest. Linda in preceded in death by her parents. Survived by...

Alice Benjamin

Alice Benjamin

August 1, 2009

Alice R. Benjamin, age 96, of Hastings, died August 1, 2009 at the Regina Nursing Home.Alice was born May 16, 1913 in Randolph, MN to Algot and Rosetta Edstrom. She graduated from Randolph High School and the Normal Teaching School in Cannon Falls. Alice married Clinton Benjamin in 1933 and lived the next 76 years in Hastings. She was...

Michael Allan Palm Ii

Michael Allan Palm Ii

August 1, 2009

PALM Michael Allan, II, age 41, of Apple Valley, MN. Funeral service Monday, August 10, 2009 at 12 noon in Henry W Anderson Mortuary, 147th and Garrett Ave, Apple Valley, MN with his visitation one hour prior to the service in the Mortuary. Mike is preceded in death by grandparents and survived by his son, Michael Allan Palm III; parents,...

Audrey Spiess

Audrey Spiess

July 31, 2009

Audrey Spiess age 81 of Hastings passed away on July 31, 2009 at the Augustana Nursing Home in Hastings. She was preceded in death by her husbands, Milan Louis Cass and Richard Spiess. Grandson, Casey Cass. Survived by sons, Ronald Ray Cass (Wanda), Michael Louis Cass (Gail), Jeffery Lunn Cass, Scott Allen Cass. Grandchildren and Great-Grandchildren. Interment will be...

Lucille C. Luzar

Lucille C. Luzar

July 31, 2009

Luzar, Lucille C., age 92 of Richfield. Preceded in death by husband, Leonard; son, Stephen and brother, Donald. Survived by son, Gary and wife, Christine; 7 grandchildren; 6 great-grandchildren; 3 great-great-grandchildren. Mass of Christian Burial Wednesday 10 AM, Holy Rosary Catholic Church, 24th St. & 18th Ave. S. Visitation 1 hour before service at church. Memorials to St. Joseph’s Home...

Marilyn E. Jung

Marilyn E. Jung

July 31, 2009

Jung, Marilyn E. age 69, of Mpls. Survived by husband, Jerry; son, Brian; daughter, Christine (John) Webb; granddaughter, Bailey Webb; sister, Joan (Pete) Krupczak; brother, James Cripps; nieces and nephews. Service Friday 11 AM, Henry W. Anderson Mortuary, 3640 23rd Ave. S. Visitation Thursday 5-8 PM at the mortuary. Interment Lakewood

Burial Date August 7, 2009...

Garth Allen Truax

Garth Allen Truax

July 30, 2009

Garth Allen Truax, age 48, of Hastings, passed away suddenly, at his home, on July 30, 2009. The world is blessed with few that leave us after having given so much more than they have taken. The radiance of a life filled with love and kindness will continue to shine on all those he touched.Garth loved life and the...

Mary Ann Rother

Mary Ann Rother

July 30, 2009

Mary Ann Rother, age 78, of Welch, died peacefully surrounded by her family on July 30, 2009 at St. Mary�s Hospital in Rochester.Mary Ann was born May 1, 1931 in Hastings to Henry and Mary (Jelinik) Dalaska of Empire, MN. She was a 1949 graduate of Farmington High School. Mary Ann was united in marriage to Raynard Rother on...

Mary Jacqueline O'Keefe

Mary Jacqueline O'Keefe

July 30, 2009

O’KEEFE Mary Jacqueline, age 3, of Apple Valley, MN, passed away on July 30, 2009 from Neuroblastoma. Survived by her parents, Peter and Christine O’Keefe; big brother, Will; grandparents, Dennis & Jackie O’Keefe and William & Anne Sommer. Mary was our greatest gift, the love of our life, our Mary Moon. Special thanks to all our family, friends and community...

George Russell Reul

George Russell Reul

July 28, 2009

George Russell Reul, age 56, of Denmark Township, passed away July 28, 2009. George was born July 13, 2009 in Faribault, MN to Robert and Corinne Reul. He was preceded in death by his parents. Survived by his wife, Kathy, children, Jeremy Reul and Amanda (Lawrence) Kaas; grandchildren, Shawn and Adreanna; sisters, Carmen Reul and Carol (Pat) Weber; and...

Shirley J. Samuelson

Shirley J. Samuelson

July 28, 2009

Shirley Jean Samuelson, age 80, of Inver Grove Heights, formerly ofHastings, passed away July 28, 2009 at the Woodlyn Heights Health Care Center in Inver Grove Heights. Shirley was born in St. Paul to Clarence and Bertha (Fink) Erickson on August 30, 1928. She graduated from Washington High School, and was later employed at Brown and Bigelow, and Webb...

Angeline J. Doerr

Angeline J. Doerr

July 28, 2009

Angeline J. Doerr, age 72, of Hastings died July 28, 2009 at her home. Angeline was born in Lake City, Minnesota on October 30, 1936 to Edwin and Adelaide H. �Ella� (Tomforde) Niebeling. She married Orville Doerr on September 5, 1959 and had worked at Smead Mfg. for 37 years prior to her retirement. Angeline was preceded in death...

Arleen A Romo

Arleen A Romo

July 28, 2009

ROMO Arleen A, age 80, of Burnsville, MN formerly of Rosemount, MN passed away peacefully on July 28, 2009. Preceded in death by her husband, George. Survived by her children, Julie(David)Rypka, Janine (Tim)Ontko, Mark(Connie), Jackie(Tom)Manion and Jennifer(Benet)Witzmann; 9 grandchildren; 3 great-granddaughters, sister, Loretta Root; sister-in-law, Esther(John)Ludewig; special cousin, Edna Rude; nieces, nephew, and friends. Funeral services Monday 11 AM in...

Mary Lou Running

Mary Lou Running

July 25, 2009

RUNNING Mary L., age 69, of Savage, MN. Preceded in death by her parents. Survived by husband of 47 years, Donovan; daughter, Darcy States; 2 grandsons, Dillion and Dalton; 3 sisters, Marge Toft, Pat (Andy) Olson and Barb Fleeman; nieces, nephews, and friends. Funeral service Thursday, 10 AM, St. James Lutheran Church, 3650 Williams Dr, Burnsville, MN with her visitation...

Ethel L. Schaar

Ethel L. Schaar

July 23, 2009

Ethel L. Schaar, age 93, of Hastings died July 23, 2009 at the Regina Medical Center. Ethel was born July 4, 1916 in Hastings to Herman and Helen (Rhoma) Keely. She was a 1933 graduate of Hastings High School and married Norman George Otto Schaar on June 20, 1936 at St. John�s Lutheran Church in Hastings. She enjoyed embroidery,...

Loel M. Packer

Loel M. Packer

July 23, 2009

Loel “Jeff” M. Packer, age 97 of Hudson, formerly of Minneapolis, born March 1, 1912 in Lester Prairie, MN to Allen and Ida Packer, passed away July 23, 2009. Jeff is preceded in death by wife, Violet. He is survived by daughters, Pat (Tom) Turner, and Donna Amoroso; granddaughters, Joanna and Stefanie (fianc?, Joe Larson). The funeral service will be...

Michael H. Gorski

Michael H. Gorski

July 23, 2009

Gorski, Michael H., age 52, of S. Mpls. Beloved husband, father, son, brother, uncle and friend. Passed away peacefully from complications of esophageal cancer on July 23rd. Preceded in death by father, Henry. Survived by wife, Sally; son, Adam and daughter, Emily; mother, Mary; brothers, John (Sue), Peter (Kim) and Dan (Leslie); sister, Betsy; parents-in-law, John & Dolores Majetich; sisters-in-law,...

Joel L. Evans

Joel L. Evans

July 22, 2009

Joel L. Evans, age 24, of Hastings, died July 22, 2009 at his home. Joel was born November 29, 1984 in Hillsborough County, Florida. He had worked as a kitchen employee in the hospitality industry. His hobbies included fishing and movies, especially the Harry Potter series, and he was a football fanatic. Joel had accepted the Lord as his...

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