January 2, 2009

Pitra, Eugene 'Gene' age 72 of Hastings passed away Jan. 2, 2009 after a brief battle with cancer. Survived by wife, Marilyn; children, Joe (Susie), Beth (Ron) Armstrong, Rosemarie Defiel, Ruth (Pat) Kane; 12 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren; sisters, Sister Mary Rosaria, OSF, Gladys Hamerski; other relatives and friends. Mass of Christian Burial Monday (1/5) 11:00 A.M. at St....

January 2, 2009

Alice Johnson, age 93, of Ruth Home in Hastings, MN and formerly of Montevideo passed away Friday, January 2, 2009 in Hastings. Alice was born on March 14, 1915 in Swenoda Township, near Benson, MN the daughter of the late Albert and Gina (Haugen) Svea. She attended the rural Swenoda township schools. She married Ernest B. Johnson on August...

January 2, 2009

Barbara A. Imdieke, age 67, of Hastingslost her courageous battle with breast cancer on January 2, 2009 surrounded by her family. She was preceded in death by her parents Bruno and Elizabeth (Krings) Gansluckner; and her daughter Susan Imdieke Lindstrom on 10/9/00. Survived by husband Tom of Hastings, son Steve (Jody) Imdieke of Cottage Grove, son-in-law Peter Lindstrom, her...

January 2, 2009

There will be a private family burial.

January 1, 2009

Nelson, Karl H., age 88, of S. Mpls. Survived by wife, Kathryn; nieces, Sally Mumbeleau, Susan Basel and Linda Dreon; nephews, James and Thomas Burnette; great nieces and nephews; special friend, Sharon Sandstrom. Graveside Service Tuesday 12:45 PM at Fort Snelling National Cemetery, meet at Assembly Area #5.

Burial Date January 6, 2009

January 1, 2009

Lillehei, Lois E. Age 86 of So. Mpls. Preceded in death by husband, Milton “Bud”; sister, Shirley Howe. Survived by son, Thomas & wife, Pam; daughter, Susan J. Lillehei; 5 grandchildren; 6 great-grandchildren. Service Wednesday 11 AM, Minnehaha United Methodist Church, 3701 E. 50th St. Visitation Tuesday 4-8 PM, Henry W. Anderson Mortuary, 3640 23rd Ave. S. Interment Lakewood.

December 31, 2008

Marion Ann Bonfig age 80 of Cottage Grove passed away at the Pillars in Oakdale on December 31, 2008. She was born October 9, 1928 in Melrose, MN to Gerhard and Rose Humbert. Marion is survived by her husband, Edwin; sons, Jim (Linda) Bonfig; and Brian (Connie) Bonfig; daughter, Mary Bonfig Doherty (Bill); grandchildren, Jason and Brandon Bonfig; Patrick,...

December 31, 2008

Hilda C. Anderson, age 86, of Prescott, WI died on Wednesday, December 31, 2008 at the Prescott Nursing and Rehabilitation Community. Hilda Christina was born January 9, 1922 in York, North Dakota toSimon andChristina (Sagness) Pederson. She married Peter Anderson on November 27, 1947 in Twin Valley, MN. Hilda was preceded in death by her parents; husband Peter in...

December 31, 2008

FASTH Kari C., age 54, of Minnetonka, MN, recently of Apple Valley, MN. Preceded in death by parents, Bertil and Shirley Fasth. Survived by son, Gavin Fasth Carlson; sister, Amy (Bert) Feliss and family; the Fasth, Land, Carlson, Dahlin and Haggerty families. Graduate of the U of Mn College of Design (1976). Worked as an Interior Designer for her entire...

December 31, 2008

Roger J. Johnson, age 79 of Minneapolis, born July 11, 1929 in Minneapolis to Carl and Clara Johnson, died peacefully at home December 31, 2008 after a short battle with cancer. He is preceded in death by beloved wife, Betty Ann. Roger is survived by daughters, Debby (Dennis) McCoy and Kathy Rosch; sons: Robert (Patty) Lambert, Thomas (Kathie) Lambert and...

December 29, 2008

Ruth Leone Smith was born April 27, 1915 in Colgate, ND to Eva L. and Theodore S. Johnson. Ruth was the last surviving member of her HS class of 3 in 1933. After graduation, she studied nursing at St. John's School of Nursing in Fargo ND, graduating with her R.N. in 1936. She married Clement M. Smith at St....

December 28, 2008

THOMAS L. BATES age 62 of Hastings passed away December 28, 2008. He was born in Iowa on July 27, 1946 to Willard and Helen Bates. He is preceded in death by his parents. Survived by daughters, Kelly (Chris) Hochstetler of Council Bluffs, IA; and Krista Bates of Hastings; grandchildren, Hayley and Tanner Hochstetler of Council Bluffs, IA; sisters,...

December 28, 2008

passed away Sunday, Dec. 28, 2008 after a courageous battle with cancer at Woodwinds Health Campus.She was born August 11, 1948 to Albert and Pearl Olson in Baudette, MN and graduated from Baudette high school in 1966. She attended Thief River Technical College, in Thief River Falls, MN and graduated with a degree in Accounting. She greatly enjoyed traveling,...

December 28, 2008

Swanson, J. Steven age 102, of Spring Park, MN. Preceded in death by wife, Frances. Member of ASI & last charter member of 72 years American Swedish Institute Male Chorus, former member St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, Mpls and active member of Mt. Calvary Lutheran Church. Survived by son, Steven (Barbara); daughters, June (Pete) Leach and Susan (Jim) Hazlitt; 8 grandchildren;...

December 27, 2008

Sawdy, Robert E., age 83, of So. Mpls., WWII Veteran. Preceded in death by wife, Ruby. Survived by children, Robert (Barbara), Robyn Sawdy, Rochelle Williams; grandchildren, Katie, Michael, Rachel, Kelly and Kyle; great-grandchildren, Riley and Rheanna; brothers, Carroll and Jackie (Delores) Sawdy. Service Wednesday 11 AM, Episcop[al Church of St. James on the Parkway, 3225 E. Minnehaha Pkwy. Visitation Tuesday,...

December 26, 2008

Eric F. Rego, age 25, of Hastings, died unexpectedly December 26, 2008, following a brief respiratory illness. Eric loved his family and was a very loving and caring son, brother, grandson, nephew, cousin and friend to many. He was a 2002 graduate of Hastings High School and a graduate of St. John's University in Collegeville. He loved the outdoors,...

December 25, 2008

Mary Jo (Hayden) Anderson of Hastings, age 61; after facing the challenge of lung cancer went to be with her Lord and Savior 12/25/2008 and is now walking the Streets of Gold. She was preceded in death by her father Harry Hayden, father-in-law Andrew Anderson and step-father-in law Steve Seleski. Mary Jo is survived by her mother Anna Hayden;...

December 25, 2008

Holmes, Ross A.Age 99Born on 8/8/1909 Wrenshall, MN to Winfield and Elizabeth Holmes; died on 12/25/2009 in Hastings, MN. He retired from Twin Ports Dairy, Duluth Minnesota. Preceded in death by wife Borghild, wife Myrtle and son Roger (12/17/08). Survived by brother, Kenneth (Margaret) Holmes, daughters Marlene (Ron) Craft and Karen Green (Tom) Jung, daughter-in-law, Barbara Holmes, grandchildren Mark,...

December 24, 2008

Gene F. Almquist, age 78; of Hastings, member of Teamsters #120, died at home December 24, 2008 surrounded by his family. Gene was born in Hastings on October 6, 1930 to David and Marion (Nelson) Almquist. He was a 1948 graduate of Hastings High School. Gene married Carol Place on June 2, 1956 in the English Lutheran Church in...

December 24, 2008

Winifred E. Hynes, age 92 of Mpls., born November 18, 1916 in Centralia, IL, passed away Dec. 24, 2008. Preceded in death by husband, Maurice. Loving mother of daughters, Judy Byers and Susan Cecka; sons: Timothy (Carol), Stephen and Gregory; 9 grandchildren; 22 great-grandchildren; sister, Frances Grimstad and brother, Angus McDougall. many nieces & nephews. Visitation is 4-7 PM, Monday,...