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James A.  Judge

James A. Judge

April 23, 2024

James A. Judge, aged 82, passed away peacefully surrounded by loved ones on April 23, 2024, in Hastings. James was born in Minneapolis, MN to Martin and Eleanor (Sherry) Judge. He grew up on “Swede Hill” as the eldest of 5 boys. Among his many accomplishments, Jim held the distinction of being the youngest Eagle Scout at the time...

Judith M. Portz

Judith M. Portz

April 23, 2024

Judith M. Portz, aged 74, passed away April 23, 2024, in Lake Elmo. Judith was born in St. Paul, MN to Richard and Jane (Cluckey) Ortlepp. On April 18, 1969, she married her beloved husband, Dennis Portz. Together, they were blessed with four children.

Judith loved Tweety Bird and completing jigsaw puzzles. She was also...

Dorothy Ann Krantz (Née Selander)

Dorothy Ann Krantz (Née Selander)

April 23, 2024

Dorothy Ann Krantz (née Selander)

Age 94 of Eden Prairie, passed away peacefully at home on April 23, 2024 due to heart failure.

Dorothy was a loving and beloved wife of 73 years, mother of 3, grandmother of 7 and great grandmother of 6. She was the second oldest of eight siblings.

Dorothy was born to Arnold and Anna (née Maasch) Selander in...

Kris M. Alberts

Kris M. Alberts

April 23, 2024

Alberts, Kris M. Age 54 of Northfield, passed away on April 23, 2024. Preceded in death by her dad, Roger; and her grandparents. Survived by her son, Randy (Carissa); grandchildren, Feona, Raia, and Quinn; mom and stepdad, Margie and Roger McGuire; stepsiblings, Brenda, Roger, Robin, and Tracey; close friend, Scooter Hoffbeck; other relatives, and friends. Kris loved spending time with...

Lois J. Teuber

Lois J. Teuber

April 22, 2024

Lois J. Teuber, age 84, of Hastings, passed away on April 22, 2024, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on August 15, 1939, to Fred and Marjorie (Bohart) Partington in Northfield. Lois grew up in Hastings and had a love for dancing and enjoying life. In 1958, she married Lawrence Teuber after the two met at a...

Edward "Ed" Henry Savoie

Edward "Ed" Henry Savoie

April 22, 2024

Edward “Ed” Henry Savoie, age 88, passed away peacefully at his home in Woodbury on April 22nd, 2024 surrounded by his family.

Ed was a remarkable individual whose life was defined by his dedication to public service and his unwavering commitment to his family, friends, and faith.

...

Sharleen "Shari"  K.  Wildes

Sharleen "Shari" K. Wildes

April 20, 2024

Shari Wildes went home to be with our Lord and Savior on April 20th, 2024. She was born on September 2, 1950 to Sylvia “Bonnie” and Bill. Shari was proud to be the oldest sister by just a few moments to her twin sister, Kathi. They grew up in a tiny town on the coast of Oregon called Gold...

David A. Stefonowicz

David A. Stefonowicz

April 20, 2024

David A. Stefonowicz

Age 59 of Lakeville, born January 30, 1965 in Kenmare, ND to Robert & Ruth Stefonowicz, passed away April 20, 2024.

Dave met the love of his life, Teri Sattler, in Dickinson, ND the summer before his freshman year of college and they were united in marriage on September 20, 1986 in Queen of Peace Catholic Church, Dickinson, ND....

Laurel "Laurie" Ann Harris

Laurel "Laurie" Ann Harris

April 17, 2024

Laurel Ann Harris,

fondly known as Laurie, passed away at the age of 87 on April 17, 2024, in Fridley, Minnesota. She was born on January 26, 1937, in Minneapolis, Minnesota, to George and Mabel Halvorson.

Laurie’s journey through life was marked by a dedication to learning and a commitment to her family. She graduated from Minneapolis South High School in 1955...

Steven E. "Steve" Hadac

Steven E. "Steve" Hadac

April 16, 2024

Steven E. Hadac concluded a life well lived on April 16, 2024. Steve was an amazing man, husband, dad, grandfather and too many other things to list who lived a great 77 years of life.

Born January 26, 1947, Steve grew up in New Prague, MN. At age 14, he met the one and only...

David L. "Dave" Norgaard

David L. "Dave" Norgaard

April 14, 2024

David Leslie Norgaard died peacefully at home on April 14, 2024, in Hastings, Minnesota. He was 90 years old.

David (Dave), son of Norwegian immigrants Endre and Tone (Tina) Norgaard, was born August 13th, 1933, in Clarkfield, Minnesota. The last child of six children. He was baptized and confirmed at the Hazel Run Lutheran Church....

Rose (Jirik) Augustine

Rose (Jirik) Augustine

April 12, 2024

Rosemary Theresa (Jirik) Augustine, born April 9th, 1935, and died April 12th, 2024, in Saint Paul, Minnesota. Rose lived a full life and cared deeply about her children, grandchildren, other people, and animals right up to her final days among us.

Graduated from Wilson High School in Saint Paul. She was an Arthur Murray dance...

Donald G. "Don" Reuter

Donald G. "Don" Reuter

April 12, 2024

Donald G. "Don" Reuter, age 80 of Hastings, died peacefully at home following an extended illness on Friday morning, April 12, 2024.

Donald Gregory, the son of Gregory J. and Ruth M. (Brennan) Reuter, was born in Hastings on December 12, 1943. Don attended Hastings High School and graduated with the class of 1961. Following...

Kellie J. King

Kellie J. King

April 11, 2024

Kellie J. King, age 59 of Hastings, died suddenly but peacefully at home on Thursday evening, April 11, 2024.

Kellie Joan, the daughter of Melvin and Elizabeth (Lucking) King, was born on December 6, 1964, in Hastings, Minnesota. Following her graduation from Hastings High School with the class of 1983, Kellie continued her education in...

Charlotte "Char" (Denn) Rondeau

Charlotte "Char" (Denn) Rondeau

April 10, 2024

Charlotte Mae Rondeau went to be with the Lord on April 10, 2024.

Born November 28, 1930, in Hastings, Char lived most of her life in Hastings, and passed away with her family by her side in her Hastings home.

She worked at Werth’s Grocery Store as a teen and graduated...

Nancy M. Biskupski

Nancy M. Biskupski

April 9, 2024

Nancy M. Biskupski, a loving wife, mom, grandma, great grandma, and sister, died peacefully at Regina Medical Center on Tuesday morning, April 9, 2024, at the age 82.

Nancy Marie, was born on April 26, 1941, in Faribault. On July 15, 1963, she was united in marriage to William "Bill" Biskupski III, and they were...

Dean W. Denning

Dean W. Denning

April 6, 2024

Dean W. Denning, age 96, who peacefully went home on April 6, 2024, surrounded by his loving family.

Dean was born on August 9, 1927, in Leader, Minnesota, to Ward and Donnie (Grove) Denning. Raised on a farm, he embraced the value of hard work and developed a deep affection for horses, which were integral...

Dorothy I.  Guck

Dorothy I. Guck

April 6, 2024

Dorothy I. Guck, age 84, of Cottage Grove, passed away peacefully on April 6, 2024, after a courageous battle with Cancer. She was born on January 24, 1940, in Clarkfield, MN to Forrest and Selma (Saxberg) Ferguson.

Dorothy's family moved frequently until settling in Newport, MN, where she graduated from Park High School in St....

Carol A.  Herrmann

Carol A. Herrmann

April 5, 2024

Carol A. Herrmann, age 86, passed away on April 5, 2024.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Raymond and Frances Horihan; husband, Richard; sisters: Rosemary Rucker, Marlene Dannecker, and Patricia Francis; brother, Joseph Horihan; and Grandson-in-law, Drew Bloomquist.

Carol is survived by her daughter, Sue Bohlken; daughter, Sandy (Kevin)...

Katie Lynn (Wagner) Kulla

Katie Lynn (Wagner) Kulla

April 5, 2024

Katie Lynn (Wagner) Kulla, age 47, of Hastings passed away peacefully on April 5, 2024.

Katie had a passion for the simple pleasures in life, such as camping, coloring, and trying her luck with scratch-off tickets. She was known for her culinary skills and was an amazing cook, delighting her loved ones with delicious meals....

James A.  Judge

James A. Judge

April 23, 2024

James A. Judge, aged 82, passed away peacefully surrounded by loved ones on April 23, 2024, in Hastings. James was born in Minneapolis, MN to Martin and Eleanor (Sherry) Judge. He grew up on “Swede Hill” as the eldest of 5 boys. Among his many accomplishments, Jim held the distinction of being the youngest Eagle Scout at the time...

Judith M. Portz

Judith M. Portz

April 23, 2024

Judith M. Portz, aged 74, passed away April 23, 2024, in Lake Elmo. Judith was born in St. Paul, MN to Richard and Jane (Cluckey) Ortlepp. On April 18, 1969, she married her beloved husband, Dennis Portz. Together, they were blessed with four children.

Judith loved Tweety Bird and completing jigsaw puzzles. She was also...

Dorothy Ann Krantz (Née Selander)

Dorothy Ann Krantz (Née Selander)

April 23, 2024

Dorothy Ann Krantz (née Selander)

Age 94 of Eden Prairie, passed away peacefully at home on April 23, 2024 due to heart failure.

Dorothy was a loving and beloved wife of 73 years, mother of 3, grandmother of 7 and great grandmother of 6. She was the second oldest of eight siblings.

Dorothy was born to Arnold and Anna (née Maasch) Selander in...

Kris M. Alberts

Kris M. Alberts

April 23, 2024

Alberts, Kris M. Age 54 of Northfield, passed away on April 23, 2024. Preceded in death by her dad, Roger; and her grandparents. Survived by her son, Randy (Carissa); grandchildren, Feona, Raia, and Quinn; mom and stepdad, Margie and Roger McGuire; stepsiblings, Brenda, Roger, Robin, and Tracey; close friend, Scooter Hoffbeck; other relatives, and friends. Kris loved spending time with...

Lois J. Teuber

Lois J. Teuber

April 22, 2024

Lois J. Teuber, age 84, of Hastings, passed away on April 22, 2024, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on August 15, 1939, to Fred and Marjorie (Bohart) Partington in Northfield. Lois grew up in Hastings and had a love for dancing and enjoying life. In 1958, she married Lawrence Teuber after the two met at a...

Edward "Ed" Henry Savoie

Edward "Ed" Henry Savoie

April 22, 2024

Edward “Ed” Henry Savoie, age 88, passed away peacefully at his home in Woodbury on April 22nd, 2024 surrounded by his family.

Ed was a remarkable individual whose life was defined by his dedication to public service and his unwavering commitment to his family, friends, and faith.

...

Sharleen "Shari"  K.  Wildes

Sharleen "Shari" K. Wildes

April 20, 2024

Shari Wildes went home to be with our Lord and Savior on April 20th, 2024. She was born on September 2, 1950 to Sylvia “Bonnie” and Bill. Shari was proud to be the oldest sister by just a few moments to her twin sister, Kathi. They grew up in a tiny town on the coast of Oregon called Gold...

David A. Stefonowicz

David A. Stefonowicz

April 20, 2024

David A. Stefonowicz

Age 59 of Lakeville, born January 30, 1965 in Kenmare, ND to Robert & Ruth Stefonowicz, passed away April 20, 2024.

Dave met the love of his life, Teri Sattler, in Dickinson, ND the summer before his freshman year of college and they were united in marriage on September 20, 1986 in Queen of Peace Catholic Church, Dickinson, ND....

Laurel "Laurie" Ann Harris

Laurel "Laurie" Ann Harris

April 17, 2024

Laurel Ann Harris,

fondly known as Laurie, passed away at the age of 87 on April 17, 2024, in Fridley, Minnesota. She was born on January 26, 1937, in Minneapolis, Minnesota, to George and Mabel Halvorson.

Laurie’s journey through life was marked by a dedication to learning and a commitment to her family. She graduated from Minneapolis South High School in 1955...

Steven E. "Steve" Hadac

Steven E. "Steve" Hadac

April 16, 2024

Steven E. Hadac concluded a life well lived on April 16, 2024. Steve was an amazing man, husband, dad, grandfather and too many other things to list who lived a great 77 years of life.

Born January 26, 1947, Steve grew up in New Prague, MN. At age 14, he met the one and only...

David L. "Dave" Norgaard

David L. "Dave" Norgaard

April 14, 2024

David Leslie Norgaard died peacefully at home on April 14, 2024, in Hastings, Minnesota. He was 90 years old.

David (Dave), son of Norwegian immigrants Endre and Tone (Tina) Norgaard, was born August 13th, 1933, in Clarkfield, Minnesota. The last child of six children. He was baptized and confirmed at the Hazel Run Lutheran Church....

Rose (Jirik) Augustine

Rose (Jirik) Augustine

April 12, 2024

Rosemary Theresa (Jirik) Augustine, born April 9th, 1935, and died April 12th, 2024, in Saint Paul, Minnesota. Rose lived a full life and cared deeply about her children, grandchildren, other people, and animals right up to her final days among us.

Graduated from Wilson High School in Saint Paul. She was an Arthur Murray dance...

Donald G. "Don" Reuter

Donald G. "Don" Reuter

April 12, 2024

Donald G. "Don" Reuter, age 80 of Hastings, died peacefully at home following an extended illness on Friday morning, April 12, 2024.

Donald Gregory, the son of Gregory J. and Ruth M. (Brennan) Reuter, was born in Hastings on December 12, 1943. Don attended Hastings High School and graduated with the class of 1961. Following...

Kellie J. King

Kellie J. King

April 11, 2024

Kellie J. King, age 59 of Hastings, died suddenly but peacefully at home on Thursday evening, April 11, 2024.

Kellie Joan, the daughter of Melvin and Elizabeth (Lucking) King, was born on December 6, 1964, in Hastings, Minnesota. Following her graduation from Hastings High School with the class of 1983, Kellie continued her education in...

Charlotte "Char" (Denn) Rondeau

Charlotte "Char" (Denn) Rondeau

April 10, 2024

Charlotte Mae Rondeau went to be with the Lord on April 10, 2024.

Born November 28, 1930, in Hastings, Char lived most of her life in Hastings, and passed away with her family by her side in her Hastings home.

She worked at Werth’s Grocery Store as a teen and graduated...

Nancy M. Biskupski

Nancy M. Biskupski

April 9, 2024

Nancy M. Biskupski, a loving wife, mom, grandma, great grandma, and sister, died peacefully at Regina Medical Center on Tuesday morning, April 9, 2024, at the age 82.

Nancy Marie, was born on April 26, 1941, in Faribault. On July 15, 1963, she was united in marriage to William "Bill" Biskupski III, and they were...

Dean W. Denning

Dean W. Denning

April 6, 2024

Dean W. Denning, age 96, who peacefully went home on April 6, 2024, surrounded by his loving family.

Dean was born on August 9, 1927, in Leader, Minnesota, to Ward and Donnie (Grove) Denning. Raised on a farm, he embraced the value of hard work and developed a deep affection for horses, which were integral...

Dorothy I.  Guck

Dorothy I. Guck

April 6, 2024

Dorothy I. Guck, age 84, of Cottage Grove, passed away peacefully on April 6, 2024, after a courageous battle with Cancer. She was born on January 24, 1940, in Clarkfield, MN to Forrest and Selma (Saxberg) Ferguson.

Dorothy's family moved frequently until settling in Newport, MN, where she graduated from Park High School in St....

Carol A.  Herrmann

Carol A. Herrmann

April 5, 2024

Carol A. Herrmann, age 86, passed away on April 5, 2024.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Raymond and Frances Horihan; husband, Richard; sisters: Rosemary Rucker, Marlene Dannecker, and Patricia Francis; brother, Joseph Horihan; and Grandson-in-law, Drew Bloomquist.

Carol is survived by her daughter, Sue Bohlken; daughter, Sandy (Kevin)...

Katie Lynn (Wagner) Kulla

Katie Lynn (Wagner) Kulla

April 5, 2024

Katie Lynn (Wagner) Kulla, age 47, of Hastings passed away peacefully on April 5, 2024.

Katie had a passion for the simple pleasures in life, such as camping, coloring, and trying her luck with scratch-off tickets. She was known for her culinary skills and was an amazing cook, delighting her loved ones with delicious meals....

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