July 9, 2009

Richard S. Law, age 59, of Hastings, passed away July 9, 2009 at home after a long illness.Richard was born in St. Paul on August 13, 1949 to James and Geraldine (Stahl) Law. He was united in marriage to Deborah Deiman on September 30, 1978 in St. Paul Park. Richard was a Business Operations Manager at Imations Company. He...

July 9, 2009

Swanson, Edith C. (nee Hansen) 8-1-1916 – 7-9-2009. Age 92 of Richfield. Longtime employee of Marsh-McLennon. Preceded in death by loving husband, Clarence; parents, Hans and Alma Hansen; brother, Arthur Hansen; sisters, Anna Kingsberg, Ruth Hansen, and Esther Bloomquist; special friend, Stanley Carlson. Survived by sister, Ethel Heyer; many nieces and nephews. Service Thursday 11 AM, Henry W. Anderson Mortuary,...

July 8, 2009

Howard W. Atchison, age 84, of Hastings, died July 8, 2009 at United Hospital in St. Paul. Howard was born in Prescott, WI on June 28, 1925 to William and Velma (Brezie) Atchison. Howard was united in marriage to Ruth Johnson on May 18, 1946 at Riverview Apostolic Mission in West St. Paul. He worked in floor covering as...

July 6, 2009

Sergeant Wayne Hosford, age 35, of Hastings, formerly of IL, a member in the 33rd Brigade Combat Team, passed away July 6, 2009 in Konduz, Afghanistan, by a roadside bomb. He is preceded in death by his mother, Yvonne Elaine Hosford. He is survived by his son, Tristyn Hosford, his 3 siblings, Cliff Hosford; Michelle 'Sis' (Ryan) Nilson; Brad...

July 5, 2009

Leegard, Beverly J., age 85 of Mpls. Former business agent and V.P. Hotel & Restaurant Local #17. Preceded in death by husband, Linthon. Survived by sons, Gary (Nancy) and Todd; daughterr, Beverly “Bobbi” (Dan) Gustafson; grandchildren, Dawn, Mark, Kurt and Dan; brother, Bud (Naomi) Melzer; sister, Muriel Thorman; nieces & nephews. Visitation Monday 5-8 PM, Henry W. Anderson Mortuary, 3640...

July 4, 2009

Cheri L. Olson age 52, of Hastings, passed away July 4, 2009. She was born in Elmhurst, IL to John and Joan Prediger. In 1970 she moved to Wayzata, MN where she medaled in swimming and diving and graduated from High school. After attending college, she was an editor for the Sportsman's Guide. Cheri loved her cats, loved to...

July 3, 2009

Wilfred H. Henricksen, age 93, of Hastings passed away July 3, 2009 at Regina Medical Center. He is preceded in death by his wife, Erna. Survived by his daughter, Melanie Henrickson of Afton; brothers and sisters. Funeral Services will take place in Illinois. Interment Mount Auburn Cemetery in Harvard, IL. The Wise Family Funeral Home is in charge of...

July 1, 2009

Edward Wm. Ruhr, age 90, of Hastings, died on July 1, 2009 at the Regina Medical Center in Hastings. Edward was born in Miesville,MNon February 12, 1919 to William and Agnes (Nilan) Ruhr. He was a veteran of the United States Marine Corp, who served overseas in WWII. In August of 1943 Edward married his longtime girlfriend Mildred Rosenberger...

June 27, 2009

Carla Ann Johnson, 47, died June 27 in Minneapolis. Carla was born September 29, 1961 in Charleston, South Carolina to Donald and Amanda (nee Grimes). Carla is survived by her parents, sisters Teresa (Jay) Linn and Debra (Dave) Allmann, paternal grandfather Donald Johnson, 3 nieces and 2 nephews. Funeral Services are scheduled for 11 AM Wednesday, July 1 at University...

June 26, 2009

On Friday, June 26, 2009, Luther (Bud) Bailey passed away peacefully in the presence of his family at Regina Medical Center in Hastings, Minnesota. Bud was devoted to his family and friends, and a passionate sportsman. The outdoors was his sanctuary, and he spent countless hours on the prairies of Kansas, woods of Missouri, and waters of Bull Schoals...

June 25, 2009

Penny Lee Hamilton, age 61, of Hastings, died Thursday, June 25, 2009, at her home. Penny was born March 7, 1948 in River Falls, WI to Joseph and Lorraine (Yauck) Young. She married Henry C. Hamilton on April 24, 1965 in Hudson, WI. She was preceded in death by her father; brother Kenneth Young; nieces Angela Feuerhelm and Nissi...

June 25, 2009

Nelson (Mumbleau), Kathryn L. age 87, of S. Mpls., died peacefully at Unity Hospital. Preceded in death by beloved husband, Karl; brothers, Martin Mumbleau, Jr., Leonard Mumbleau and Quentin Mumbleau; and sister, Sarah Mumbleau. Survived by nieces, Sally Mumbleau, Susan Basel and Linda Dreon; nephews, James and Thomas Burnette; great-nieces & nephews; special relative, Sharon Sandstrom. Service Tuesday 11:00 AM,...

June 24, 2009

Daniel W. Doyle, age 34, of Welch passed away on June 24, 2009 at Regions Hospital. He was born on August 21, 1974 in Red Wing to Paul and Karen Doyle. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Patrick & Marie Doyle. He is survived by his parents, Paul and Karen Doyle of Welch; siblings, Patricia (Daniel) Solum...

June 24, 2009

Kenneth J. Waltman, age 55, of Farmington, died Wednesday, June 24, 2009 at Regions Hospital in St. Paul. Kenneth was born in St. Paul, MN on April 20, 1954 to John and Margaret (Zehowski) Waltman. He was trained as a Boiler Engineer and was an employee of Cenex Harvest State in Inver Grove Heightsfor 36 years. He was preceded...

June 23, 2009

Gordon G. Gartland, age 80 of Minneapolis, born October 12, 1928 in Minneapolis to George and Minnie Gartland, died June 23, 2009. Gordy served in the U.S. Army during WWII and in the U.S. Air Force Reserve during Korea. He is preceded in death by his sister, Margaret Hopkins. Gordy is survived by wife, Sylvia; children: Linda (Patrick) Krolick, Marsha...

June 23, 2009

Harold “Curtis” Bain, age 82 of Minneapolis, born January 8, 1927 in Onamia, MN to Harold and Catherine Bain, passed away June 23, 2009. He is preceded in death by his son, Robert. Curt is survived by his wife, Elaine; sons: James, Gerald and Richard (Dawn) Bain; 4 grandchildren; 5 great-grandchildren; brother, Phillip and sister, Shirley (Bill) Jones. Funeral service...

June 22, 2009

Norbert H. Krech, age 80, of Hastings, died June 22, 2009 at the Inver Grove Good Samaritan Center.Norbert was born in Prescott, WI on December 14, 1928 to Henry and Hulda (Bester) Krech. He attended Prescott Schools, and later served in the United States Army during the Korean War. Norbert married Mary �Tootie� (Lorentz) on October 14, 1950. He...

June 22, 2009

Melvin A. Schanus, age 74, of Hastings, died Monday, June 22, 2009 at the Regina Medical Center in Hastings, MN. Melvin was born August 14, 1934 in Hampton, MN to Peter and Lucille (Blessner) Schanus. He married Marilyn Eshelmann July 19, 1958 in New Prague and had worked in the construction industry prior to his retirement. He was preceded...

June 22, 2009

June 21, 2009

Croes, Mary E. Age 94, of S. Mpls. Beloved wife, mother, grandma, aunt, friend and mentor. Preceded by husband, Andrew; 2 grandsons, Keith and Paul; parents; 2 sisters; and one brother. Survived by son, Jim (Shar) Croes; daughter, Marianne (Gene) Green; 3 beloved grandchildren, Andrea (Bob) Wilkerson, Kevin (Roxanne), Deanna Croes; 2 beloved great-grandsons, Richard and Allen Croes; many nieces...