April 16, 2009

Thomas G. Metzger, age 74 of Hastings passed away at his home April 16, 2009. He was born on October 17, 1934 to George & Ferne Metzger in Hastings. He was in the US Marine Corps from 1954 – 1956. Tom married Lorraine Illa on Sept. 2, 1967 in Watertown, SD. Tom worked as an Accountant for the Degree...

April 16, 2009

Lee, Joan E. (Flanery), age 81, of Mpls. Preceded in death by husband, Wesley and 7 brothers & sisters. Survived by daughter, Colleen Lee; grandchildren, JoAnn and Sean; great-grandsons, Clayton and Shane; sister, Margaret Sharpsteen; sisters-in-law, Fyllis, Audrey and Altha; nieces & nephews. Mass of Christian Burial Wed., 10 AM, St. Albert the Great Catholic Church, 29th St. & 32nd...

April 11, 2009

Olivia M. (Gerster) Lorentz, age 92, of Hastings, died Saturday, April 11, 2009, at the Regina Nursing Home.� � Olivia was born December 9, 1916 in Hampton to Edward and Dorothy (Peine) Gerster. She married Mark J. Lorentz on August 31, 1937 at St. Mathias Catholic Church in Hampton. Prior to her retirement, Olivia was lead cook at the...

April 11, 2009

PETERSON Harold J., age 90, of Burnsville, MN passed away peacefully on April 11th, 2009. Preceded in death by his wife, Margaret; and 2 sisters. Survived by his daughters, Jackie (Tim) Hogan and Peg (Steve Zupke)Peterson; and his son, James. Harold was a veteran of WW II, loving father, dedicated husband, proud business owner, millwright for General Mills for 20...

April 10, 2009

SMITH Abbie M, age 87, of Maplewood, MN. Preceded in death by her husband, Charles R “Dick”; brother, Richard Anderson; and sister, Ruby Hendrickson. Survived by her sister, Helen Bjelde; and numerous nieces & nephews and their families. Abbie was a flight attendant for American Airlines and lived in many places throughout the country. Memorial service Wednesday, April 15th at...

April 8, 2009

Mostue, Mary C., age 91, of St. Louis Park. Survived by son, Allen and wife, Carol; grandsons, Patrick and Joshua; great-granddaughter, Haley. Prayer service Friday 1 PM, at Henry W. Anderson Mortuary, 3640 23rd Ave. So., Mpls. Interment Crystal Lake.

Burial Date April 10, 2009

April 7, 2009

Carlson, Edith M. Age 84, of Rogers, born Jan. 25, 1925 in Minneapolis to Eric and Agnes Carlson, went to be with the Lord, April 7, 2009. Free at last! Edith is survived by nieces and nephews: Elizabeth Carlson, Wes (Donna) Carlson, Tim (Lynn) Carlson, Cheryl Hagenbush and Rick (Amy) Hagenbush; great-nieces and nephews: Chad, Kathryn (Larry), Krista, Anna, Eric,...

April 6, 2009

Bonfig,Edwin J., age 87, of Cottage Grove, passed away April 6, 2009 at Bethesda Hospital in St. Paul. Preceded in death by wife, Marion; parents; and sisters. Survived by sons, Jim (Linda) Bonfig; Brian (Connie) Bonfig; daughter, Mary Bonfig Doherty (Bill); grandchildren, Jason and Brandon Bonfig; Patrick, Sharon and John Doherty; and Ronda Marino; great-grandchildren, Blake and Brady Bonfig....

April 4, 2009

Quimby, Bergitt M., age 101, of AV and Mpls. Member Ivy Rebekah Lodge. Preceded in death by husband, Arthur, Sr. Survived by son, Art (Janice) Quimby, Jr.; 7 grandchildren, Marcia Ortner (Mark), Larry Quimby, Sharon Dillon (Pat), Linda Batterson (Budd), David Quimby (Jace), Tim Graham (Janine), Pam Talcott (Jerry); 17 great-grandchildren. Service Tuesday, 12:00 noon, Lakewood Cemetery Chapel, 36 &...

April 3, 2009

Cynthia �Cindy� Thorstad, age 52, of Hastings, died at her home on April 3, 2009. She was born July 16, 1956 in Fosston, MN to Robert and Margery (Dode) Pearson. She was a 1974 graduate of Fosston High School and Bemidji State University, majoring in social work. She married Joseph Thorstad on June 10, 1978 in Fosston. Cindy had...

April 2, 2009

Mary B. Kane, of Hastings, died April 2, 2009 at the Regina Medical Center in Hastings. Mary was born September 25, 1921 in Hampton to Frederick and Marie (Fox) Sieben. She grew up on the family farm near Hampton, where she attended school. As a young woman she worked as a nanny on Grand Ave. She married LeRoy �Roy�...

April 2, 2009

DEBRONSKY Nicholas, Jr, age 66, of Burnsville, MN passed away on April 2, 2009. Preceded in death by his parents, Nicholas and Hedwig Debronsky; and brother-in-law, Ken. Survived by his loving wife of 23 years, Robin; children, Tim (Pennie), Darin and CoryAnn; grandchildren, Trever, Torrin, Tim Jr. and Talia; sister, Joan (Pat) O’Leary; mother-in-law, Mildred Tesser; sister-in-law, Cheryl (Harold) Schoenhaus;...

April 1, 2009

SMITH Lee A, age 49, of Burnsville, MN passed away unexpectedly on April 1, 2009. Preceded in death by his mother, Helen. Survived by his son, Adam; life partner, Kathy; sister, Tammy (John) Dargavel; brother, Jeff; nieces, nephews and other loving friends, family, and friends from Midwest Challenge and Teen Challenge. Lee was a struggling man of God who loved...

March 31, 2009

Allan W. Piel, age of 57, of Hastings passed away at his home on March 31, 2009. He was born in Chicago, Illinois on September 28, 1951 to Richard and Rosalie Piel. He was preceded in death by his mother, Rosalie; sister, Sandra; son David Piel. He is survived by son, Allan W. Piel, Jr.; granddaughters, Madison and Alexandria;...

March 31, 2009

William �Willie� Hicks, age 74, of Hastings, died March 31, 2009, at the American Heritage Care Center in Hammond, WI. William was born April 22, 1934 in Hastings to Clarence and Neoma (Estes) Hicks. He served in the Navy from 1952-1956. William married Margaret King on November 22, 1956 at Guardian Angels Catholic Church, Hastings. He worked in maintenance...

March 31, 2009

Paquay, Shirley F., age 84 of Mpls. Preceded in death by husband, Larry; grandson, Jimmy Meyer; sister, Joyce Pengra. Survived by daughters, Judy (Gary) Anderson, Barbara (Mark) Steuart, Joanne (Robert) Stiras and Karen (Kevin) Kleist; grandchildrenk, Kim VanReese, Deb (Paul) Grimm, DeeAnn (Jon) Olson, Rachel (John) Kerr, Sean (Camilla) Stiras, Laura (Steve) Weinhold, Angie (Mark) Jurmu, Larry (Jenelle) Stiras, Michelle...

March 31, 2009

Kilness, Nora age 88, Preceded in death by husband, Kermit. Survived by sons, Ronald and Russell (Kathy); sisters, Berthina Egeberg and Irene Egertson; brothers, Ruben (Thelma) and Herman (Charlotte) Egeberg. Service Friday 12:00 Noon, Augustana Apt. Auditorium, 1007 E. 14th St. Free valet parking. Reviewal one hour before service. Interment Hillside.

Burial Date April 3, 2009...

March 31, 2009

Rivera, Julia Leigh 1 1/2 years old, from Richfield. Julia is survived by her mom, Rachel Reeves; dad, Diego Rivera Vazquez; sister, Dulce Alvarado; grandparents, Pamela (Clarence) Smith, Phillip Reeves, Eduviguez Vazquez Chavez and Agustin Rivera Hernandez; great-grandparents; aunts; uncles; and family. Mass of Christian Burial is 11:00 AM, Friday, April, 3, 2009 with visitation starting at 10:00 AM at...

March 30, 2009

Bernard P. Moes, age 89, of Vermillion, passed away on Monday, March 30, 2009, at Cannon Falls Community Medical Facility. Bernard was born January 23, 1920 in Douglas Township to John and Margaret (Gergen) Moes. He attendedSt. Mary's School in New Trier, and was also a member of the parish, and St. Nicholas Society.Bernard married Theresa Gores on June...

March 29, 2009

Viola Ann Byrne of Hastings, passed away at United hospital in St. Paul on March 29, 2009. Viola was born in Hampton to Mathias and Kathryn (Reinardy) Thurmes on February 17, 1935. She married Leo Byrne on October 12, 1957 at St. Mathias Catholic Church in Hampton. She was preceded in death by two infants and her parents. She...