June 15, 2009

KRAUSE Helen E., age 81, of Apple Valley, MN passed away Monday, June 15th, 2009. Helen was preceded in death by her husband, Howard. She is survived by her sons, Gregory (Jill), Dennis, and Jeffrey (Lori); and granddaughters, Kathleen and Rachel. Helen very much enjoyed her home and friends at the Apple Valley Villa. Thanks for the excellent hospice care...

June 14, 2009

On Sunday June 14, 2009, Robert (Bob) Joseph Hackel, age 77, died suddenly in Hastings, MN. He enjoyed his summers in Hastings with family, and spent his winters in Dunedin, Florida following his retirement. His enthusiasm for life was evident in the many friendships he made along his life path. For those who knew Bob, he was one of...

June 14, 2009

Peterson, Donald A., age 88 of S. Mpls. Preceded by beloved friend and companion, Betty. Survived by son, Ron Lee and family; and special friend, Lillian. Graveside service Wednesday 11 AM, June 24, 2009 at Fort Snelling, Assembly #4.

Burial Date June 18, 2009

June 12, 2009

ERICKSON John H, age 62, of Rosemount, MN. Preceded in death by his wife, Cheryl; and parents, Carlton and Leone (Sumption) Erickson; son, Richard “RJ”; daughter, Beckie (Tim) James; sister, Joyce Nielsen; mother-in-law, Laura Hebert Koch; special family friend, Mary James; special puppy, Max; aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and friends. Memorial service Friday, June 19th at 2 PM in Henry...

June 12, 2009

Marjorie Ellen James was born in Superior, Wisconsin, on December 3, 1921. She was 87 years young when she passed away on Friday, June 12, 2009. Within her circle of family and close friends, she was well known as a descendant of Samuel Clemens (Mark Twain), although this was never fully acknowledged by the world. As a child, she spent...

June 11, 2009

Downs, Thomas J., age 53, an avid hunter and fisherman of Hastings, passed away suddenly on June 11, 2009. He was born on May 29, 1956 in Minneapolis to Edward and Maxine Downs. He was preceded in death by his father, Edward. He is survived by his children, Emily; Katelyn; and Taylor Downs and Micah Conroy; grandchildren Kayla; Kai;...

June 11, 2009

Clarence J. Becker, age 84, of Hastings, died June 11, 2009 at Regina Medical Center.Clarence was born in Vermillion on August 21, 1924 to Nicholas and Justine (Brockman) Becker. He worked in maintenance at Armour Co. in South St. Paul for 25 years.He was preceded in death by his parents.Clarence is survived by his children, Dennis (Colleen) Beckerof Hastings,...

June 9, 2009

Judith 'Sparky' Ackerman age 67 of Hastings, passed away on June 9, 2009. She was born on March 17, 1942 in Minneapolis, MN to Clifford & Catherine Ostrem. Judith married Wesley Ackerman on September 12, 1964 in Minneapolis. She is preceded in death by her father, Clifford; and son, Mark. She is survived by her husband Wes; children, Lisa...

June 8, 2009

DROEGE Marie I, age 89, of Burnsville, MN formerly of Bloomington, MN, passed away on June 8th, 2009. Preceded in death by 2 brothers, Earl and Elmer Collins and sister, Maxine Caldwell. Survived by loving husband of 65 years, Roy; 3 daughters, Linda (John) Delsing, Joyce (Paul) Hathaway and Dixie (Mike) Wright; 6 grandsons; 2 granddaughters; 19 great-grandchildren; 1 brother,...

June 7, 2009

Wagner, Robert David 75, passed away surrounded by his loving family on June 7, 2009. Robert was born February 16, 1934 to Theodore and Elizabeth Hebert in Marshfield, Wisconsin. Robert married Florence Frodl on August 23, 1958 in Wausau, Wisconsin. Survivors include mother, Elizabeth; his wife of over 50 years, Florence; children, Kevin (Julie) Wagner, Theresa (Butch) Loftman, Ron (Denise)...

June 6, 2009

Knutson, John B., age 101, of Mpls. Preceded in death by wife, Rachel. WWII Veteran and recipient of the Silver Star and Purple Heart. Survived by nieces & nephews. Service Thursday, 11 AM, Henry W. Anderson Mortuary, 3640 23rd Ave. S. with visitation one hour before service. Interment Ft. Snelling.

Burial Date June 11, 2009

June 5, 2009

Craig A. Carroll, age 59 of Hastings, Minn., died June 5, 2009 at the Augustana Health Care Center in Hastings.He was born Sept. 21, 1949 to Ted and Edna Carroll in Duluth, Minn. He received a B.A. Applied Science from the University of MN-Duluth. He was an aircraft mechanic, served the Marine Crops 1967-1971 and the Air Force 1971-1975,...

June 4, 2009

Dr. Charles H. Ridge, age 78, of Hastings, passed away on Thursday, June 4, 2009, at his residence.Charles was born March 14, 1931 in Hearne, TX to George and Troy (Street) Ridge. He was united in marriage to Judith Robinson on May 2, 1979 in Stockdale, TX. Charles served in the Marines, and was also in the Airforce from...

June 4, 2009

Peterson, Patsy L., age 71 died at home on June 4 after a courageous battle with sinus cancer. Survived by husband of 50 years, Ray; children, Robert (Nelda), Karen (Doug) Martin and Marie; grandchildren, Rachel, Joy, Jacob, and Hannah; sister, Nancy Cerwin. Pat enjoyed her career as taste-test kitchen coordinator at Pillsbury Co., along with other hobbies and activities with...

June 2, 2009

Ingstad, Lillian Margaret 98, of Apple Valley, passed away peacefully on June 2, 2009. Lillian was born in Gowan, Minnesota on June 16, 1910 to William and Amalia Isaacson. Preceded in death by husband of 69 years, Edward B. Ingstad, Sr. Lillian is survived by one son, Edward B. Ingstad, Jr.; one daughter, Joanne (Leigh) Raberge; grandchildren, Scott Raberge, Todd...

June 1, 2009

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Lyn R. age 55, of Apple Valley, passed away unexpectedly on June 1, 2009. Preceded in death by parents; and brother, Craig. Survived by loving husband of 10 years, Tom; 2 sons, Bryan Duerr and Scott Amdahl; daughter, Kelli (Christian) Duerr; best furry friend, Abby; brother, Steve (Jean) Williams; 2 nephews; and friends. One tough cookie who will be deeply...

May 30, 2009

ADDABBO Daniel A., age 23. We are deeply saddened to announce the passing of our beloved son, Senior Airman, Daniel Augustus Addabbo, United States Air Force. He was tragically taken from us near RAF Lakenheath Air Force Base, England on May 30th, 2009. He is survived by his mother, Frances I. Patterson Erb; father, Daniel M Addabbo (Laura); sister, Nicole...

May 29, 2009

Fred Partington, age 88, of Hastings died Friday, May 29, 2009 at the Regina Medical Center. Fred was born November 22, 1920 in Farmington, MN to William and May (Lomas) Partington. He had served in the U.S. Navy, married Marjorie Bohardt on May 19, 1939 in Farmington, and had worked for Con Agra Flour Mill for over 30 years...

May 29, 2009

Alm, Mildred R. age 102, of Mpls. Preceded in death by niece, Joanne Sandahl. Survived by nephews, Kenneth Magnuson, Robert and William Crain; nieces, Phyllis Monsas and Patricia Diesen and Ruth Lanning; greatnieces and nephews. Service Monday, June 1, at 1:30 PM, St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, 28th St. & 15th Ave. S. Visitation 1 hour before service. Interment Hillside.

May 26, 2009

Rickey Downs, age 55, of Hastings, died Tuesday, May 26, 2009 at his residence. Rick was born May 2, 1954 in Independence, MO to William and Anna (Fisk) Downs. He married Susan Anderson on May 4, 1985 in California. He had worked in the automotive industry and loved fishing and NASCAR. Rickey was preceded in death by his parents;...