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;...

May 24, 2009

Robert O. Johnson, age 81, of Hastings died Sunday, May 24, 2009 at Augustana Health Care Center in Hastings. Robert was born October 16, 1927 in Staples, Mn to Oscar and Irene (Root) Johnson. He attended Staples area schools and served in the US Navy. He married Betty V. (Nelson) on July 15, 1946 in Staples. Betty preceded him...

May 24, 2009

Ditty, Ernest Gene age 81. Born Feb. 3, 1928 in Mpls., passed Tucson, AZ May 24, 2009. Preceded in death by his parents; son, David; brothers, Richard, Theodore and Robert. Survived by his loving wife of 43 years, Marlene; children, Thomas Ditty (Karen), Diane Hughes, Duane Ditty (Siobhan); 7 grandchildren; 3 great-grandchildren; brother, Charles Ditty (Joyce); sister, Marian Braun; sister-in-law,...

May 24, 2009

Pearson, Eleanor B. Age 85 of Minneapolis, formerly of Roseville, born May 22, 1924 in Minneapolis to Gust and Ellen Magnuson, passed away May 24, 2009. Eleanor was a long time member of Augustana Lutheran Church in Mpls. She is preceded in death by her husband, L. Vincent. Eleanor is survived by her two daughters, Lavonne Pearson and Marilyn (Ken)...

May 23, 2009

Jerome “Jerry” O. Skrove, age 99 of Minneapolis, born August 9, 1909 in Limon, Colorado to Milo and Alma Skrove, passed away May 23, 2009. Jerry loved roller skating and celebrated his 99th birthday at the Saints North in Maplewood. He is preceded in death by son, Jerome Skrove, Jr. Jerry is survived by his daughter, Carol (Roger) Schwie; granddaughter,...

May 23, 2009

Liebendorfer, Kevin Dean Beloved son and brother Passionate Green Bay Packer Fan Kevin Dean Liebendorfer, age 54, a much loved son and brother, passed away suddenly on May 22, 2009. Kevin was born in Kankakee, Illinois on April 26, 1955 to Wallace “Pete” and Margaret Littrell Liebendorfer. Kevin grew up in the Denver, Colorado vicinity, and moved to Minnesota as...

May 23, 2009

Haas, Janet Lee (Nelson), age 77 of Edina. Survived by husband, Marv; sons and wives, Bruce and Bernadette, Jim and Tere; daughter and husband, Nancy and Keith Narr, grandchildren and great-grandchildren; brother, Jim Nelson and wife, Joan; nieces and nephews. Service Thursday 11 AM, Normandale Lutheran Church, 6100 Normandale Road, Edina. Visitation Wednesday 5-8 PM, Henry W. Anderson Mortuary, 3640...

May 22, 2009

Villarreal, Roque John Teacher, Northfield H.S. & Cretin Durham Hall Age 68 of Apple Valley, born April 6, 1941 in Frost, Minnesota to William and Maria Aguilar Villarreal, passed away May 23, 2009 in Apple Valley. Roque attended North Dakota State University on a Football Scholarship, where he graduated. Roque taught Spanish at Northfield High School from 1966-88, and Cretin-Durham...