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.

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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...

July 15, 2009

Harry W. Smith, age 86 of Rosemount, born May 18, 1923 in Codogan, PA to Samuel and Sadie Smith, passed away July 15, 2009. Harry served in the U.S. Army and U.S. Army Reserve. He retired from Brockway Glass after 41 years of service. After which, he enjoyed working in his garage with his wood crafts that he gave to...

July 15, 2009

David G. Buchanan United States Navy

David G. Buchanan died Wednesday, July 15 in Akeley, Minnesota. David served his country in the United States Navy as an Aircraft Mechanic during the Vietnam War aboard the U.S.S. Saratoga, serving 2 tours and circling the world twice. David worked for Northwest Airlines for over 30 years, retiring in March, 2009 as a Quality...

July 15, 2009

GEARY Ethel M, age 88, lately of Hopkins, previously of Nisswa and So. Mpls, passed away on July 15, 2009. She was preceded in death by her husband, Jim J. Survived by her son Jim F.(Kathy) and daughter, Mary Louise (Dale) Sullivan. Maryknoll Novice, US Navy WAVES of WWII, and executive secretary to the Dept of Special Education at the...

July 13, 2009

Frank Dilly, age 86 of Minneapolis, born one of eight children, on January 2, 1923 in George, IA, to Harry and Marie Dilly, passed away July 13, 2009. Frank was retired from Strong & Sons Manufacturing, Co. of Minneapolis. He is preceded in death by wife, Wilma and son, James. Frank is survived by son Frank E. (Nona); daughter, Donna...

July 12, 2009

Donald Gene Holmquist, age 51, of Cannon Falls, formerly of Arkansas and Red Wing, passed away on July 12, 2009 form cancer. He was born March 13, 1958 in Walnut Ridge, AR to Donald and Opal Holmquist. Don loved his family very much, enjoyed NASCAR races and was an avid Mark Martin fan. Don's quick wit brought a smile...

July 11, 2009

Reverend Lester Fair, age 83, of Hastings died Saturday, July 11, 2009 at Augustana Health Care Center in Hastings. Reverend Fair was the founder of Haven Homes Health Care Center of Hastings and former pastor at Calvary Baptist Church in Hastings. He was a long time member of the Hastings Rotary Club. He was preceded in death by his...

July 10, 2009

Earl C. Quant, age 62, of Chisago City, passed away unexpectedly July 10, 2009.Earl was born January 17, 1947 in Hastings to Edmund and Viola (Donndelinger) Quant. He grew up in Hastings and after school had a lot of adventures, but his heart was always in Hastings. He loved his job driving that big truck, and put on thousands...

July 10, 2009

Jeremy R. Gydesen, age 35, of Stillwater, died July 10, 2009. Jeremy was born in Minneapolis, Minnesota on January 9, 1974 to Edward �Pete� and Anna (Bauer) Gydesen. He married Stacy Kay McMahon on October 10, 2008 in Washington County. Jeremy was preceded in death by his father. He is survived by his wife, Stacy Kay; daughter, Jessica; step-children,...