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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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,...

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...

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,...

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...

July 21, 2009

Danaher, Jean, age 85, of Mpls. Preceded in death by husband, James. Survived by children, Faith (Keith) Armstrong, Tony (Ellen) Clay and Linda Danaher; 4 grandchildren; 3 great-grandchildren. Mass of Christian Burial Tuesday 10:00AM, Church of St. Helena, 32nd Ave. & E. 43rd St. Visitation one hour before service. Interment St. Mary’s Cemetery.

Burial Date July...

July 20, 2009

Freeman, Erick Gunnar, age 102, of Mpls. WWII Navy Veteran, member of DAV, American Legion and Gustavus II Adolphus Society. Survived by good friend, Vernon Johnson; nieces, nephews, sisters-in-law in Sweden; and friends. Memorial Service Friday 3 PM, Augustana Home Chapel, 1007 E. 14th St. Interment Fort Snelling

Burial Date July 24, 2009

July 19, 2009

Survivors include her parents, Jared and Brigitta (Meyer) Anderson of Fridley; twin sister Annabelle; grandparents Jayne and Joseph Meyer of Prescott, and Jerry Anderson of North Branch; great grandmother Theresa Meyer of North Dakota; great grandfather Richard Anderson of Braham; aunts, uncles, and cousins. Her grandmother, Theresa Anderson preceded her in death.Funeral Mass will be 2PM Thursday, July 23,...

July 19, 2009

Anton S. Krizan, age 82, of Hastings died Sunday at Regina Medical Center.Anton was born February 3, 1927 at Colome, SD to Anton J. Anna (Cahoy) Krizan. They preceded him in death.Anton was a former employee at South Dakota State University. He was a member of the American Legion.He is survived by his siblings Edward (Violet) Krizan of Sun...

July 18, 2009

Cpl. Benjamin Stephen Kopp 75th Ranger Regiment

Corporal Benjamin Stephen Kopp of Rosemount died July 18 at Walter Reed Army Medical Center, Washington, D.C. from wounds suffered on July 10 in Afghanistan. Ben had a deep love of country and was proud to serve and defend the freedoms of our beautiful America. Ben was a true friend to all who knew...

July 17, 2009

Janice J. Burr, age 73, of Hastings died unexpectedly July 17, 2009 at her Hastings home. Janice was born October 20, 1935 to parents Francis J. Agnes M. (Doffing) Dummer in Hastings. They preceded her in death. She was formerly employed at First National Bank in St. Paul and was a homemaker. She was also a member at St....

July 17, 2009

Marilyn Violette Strandberg, age 85 of Minneapolis, born December 5, 1923 in Duluth, MN to Walter and Dora Christensen, passed away July 17, 2009. Marilyn was a long time member of Living Word Lutheran Church in Eagan. She will be sorely missed by her husband of 64 years, Clifford; children: Andrea (Frank) Patterson, Paul (Marion) Strandberg, Dorene (Michael) Hanson, and...

July 16, 2009

Dolores A. Manders, age 67, of Hastings died Thursday, July 16, 2009 at the Regina Medical Center in Hastings Dolores was born March 14, 1942 in Eau Claire, WI to Harold and Rosamond (Cook) Anderson. She had worked in Home Health Care, and was now thoroughly enjoying her time at Oak Ridge Manor with her many friends andall the...