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Gerald "Jerry" Frandrup

Gerald "Jerry" Frandrup

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...

Thomas Michael Donaldson-Funari

Thomas Michael Donaldson-Funari

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...

Floyd W. Latuff

Floyd W. Latuff

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...

Susan J Rothenberger

Susan J Rothenberger

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,...

Berton ''Bert'' Holst

Berton ''Bert'' Holst

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,...

Robert P Finch

Robert P Finch

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...

Leonora Volkert

Leonora Volkert

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...

John H. Hoffmann

John H. Hoffmann

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...

Glenn Wimer

Glenn Wimer

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,...

Dorothy E. Chall

Dorothy E. Chall

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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Carlton Emanuel Franzen

Carlton Emanuel Franzen

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...

Florence E. Hughes

Florence E. Hughes

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,...

Dennis Gwin

Dennis Gwin

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...

Dennis G. Miller

Dennis G. Miller

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...

Tom Thomas E. Sieben

Tom Thomas E. Sieben

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...

Blaine M. Erickson

Blaine M. Erickson

September 22, 2009

Erickson, Blaine M age 94 of Minneapolis, born July 20, 1915 to Isaac and Lela Erickson in Spencer Brook, MN, passed away September 22, 2009. Blaine served in the U.S. Army during WWII; retired from the Star Tribune after 29 years as a driver and was an avid Twins fan and bowler. He is preceded in death by his wife,...

Sheryl A. Aschenbrenner

Sheryl A. Aschenbrenner

September 19, 2009

Sheryl A. Aschenbrenner, age 49, of Hastings, died on Saturday, September 19, 2009 at the Angels Care Center in Cannon Falls, MN.Sheryl was born June 18, 1960 in Minneapolis, Minnesota to Vaino and Eleanor ( Haines) Niemi. She had worked as a nurses aide at Regina Hospital.Sheryl is survived by her husband Bruce of Hastings; mother Eleanor (Calvin) Stinar...

Elaine E. Panek

Elaine E. Panek

September 19, 2009

Elaine E. Panek, age 94, of Hastings, died September 19, 2009 at theRegina Medical Center in Hastings.She was preceded in death by her husband Irwin R., Sr.; daughter Judy Jo Borash; sisters Dorothy Wolf, Lucille Zabrowski, and Blanche Schaub.Elaine is survived by son Kip (Judith) Panek; daughter Susan (John) McNamara; son in law Donald Borash; grandchildren Elizabeth (Tim) Eidsor,...

David F. Powers

David F. Powers

September 18, 2009

Powers, David F., age 82 of Burnsville. Survived by wife, Shirley; sons, Kenneth, Michael (Tamar) and Douglas Powers; 2 grandchildren; brother, Lewis (Roseanne) Powers; nieces & nephews. Service Wednesday 11:00 AM, St. James Lutheran Church, 3650 Williams Drive, Burnsville. Visitation one hour prior to service at the church. Interment Pleasant View Memorial Gardens.

Burial Date September...

John Victor Shima

John Victor Shima

September 17, 2009

John V. Shima passed away at the age of 84 on September 17, 2009.John, the son of John W. and Rose (Havel) Shima, was born October 26, 1924, in Montgomery, Minnesota. He was raised and attended Montgomery High School. He served in the United States Navy during WW II in the Pacific Theater from 1941-1945. His marriage to Beatrice...

Gerald "Jerry" Frandrup

Gerald "Jerry" Frandrup

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...

Thomas Michael Donaldson-Funari

Thomas Michael Donaldson-Funari

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...

Floyd W. Latuff

Floyd W. Latuff

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...

Susan J Rothenberger

Susan J Rothenberger

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,...

Berton ''Bert'' Holst

Berton ''Bert'' Holst

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,...

Robert P Finch

Robert P Finch

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...

Leonora Volkert

Leonora Volkert

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...

John H. Hoffmann

John H. Hoffmann

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...

Glenn Wimer

Glenn Wimer

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,...

Dorothy E. Chall

Dorothy E. Chall

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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Carlton Emanuel Franzen

Carlton Emanuel Franzen

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...

Florence E. Hughes

Florence E. Hughes

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,...

Dennis Gwin

Dennis Gwin

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...

Dennis G. Miller

Dennis G. Miller

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...

Tom Thomas E. Sieben

Tom Thomas E. Sieben

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...

Blaine M. Erickson

Blaine M. Erickson

September 22, 2009

Erickson, Blaine M age 94 of Minneapolis, born July 20, 1915 to Isaac and Lela Erickson in Spencer Brook, MN, passed away September 22, 2009. Blaine served in the U.S. Army during WWII; retired from the Star Tribune after 29 years as a driver and was an avid Twins fan and bowler. He is preceded in death by his wife,...

Sheryl A. Aschenbrenner

Sheryl A. Aschenbrenner

September 19, 2009

Sheryl A. Aschenbrenner, age 49, of Hastings, died on Saturday, September 19, 2009 at the Angels Care Center in Cannon Falls, MN.Sheryl was born June 18, 1960 in Minneapolis, Minnesota to Vaino and Eleanor ( Haines) Niemi. She had worked as a nurses aide at Regina Hospital.Sheryl is survived by her husband Bruce of Hastings; mother Eleanor (Calvin) Stinar...

Elaine E. Panek

Elaine E. Panek

September 19, 2009

Elaine E. Panek, age 94, of Hastings, died September 19, 2009 at theRegina Medical Center in Hastings.She was preceded in death by her husband Irwin R., Sr.; daughter Judy Jo Borash; sisters Dorothy Wolf, Lucille Zabrowski, and Blanche Schaub.Elaine is survived by son Kip (Judith) Panek; daughter Susan (John) McNamara; son in law Donald Borash; grandchildren Elizabeth (Tim) Eidsor,...

David F. Powers

David F. Powers

September 18, 2009

Powers, David F., age 82 of Burnsville. Survived by wife, Shirley; sons, Kenneth, Michael (Tamar) and Douglas Powers; 2 grandchildren; brother, Lewis (Roseanne) Powers; nieces & nephews. Service Wednesday 11:00 AM, St. James Lutheran Church, 3650 Williams Drive, Burnsville. Visitation one hour prior to service at the church. Interment Pleasant View Memorial Gardens.

Burial Date September...

John Victor Shima

John Victor Shima

September 17, 2009

John V. Shima passed away at the age of 84 on September 17, 2009.John, the son of John W. and Rose (Havel) Shima, was born October 26, 1924, in Montgomery, Minnesota. He was raised and attended Montgomery High School. He served in the United States Navy during WW II in the Pacific Theater from 1941-1945. His marriage to Beatrice...

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