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Walter C. Holmgren

Walter C. Holmgren

July 10, 2009

Walter C. Holmgren, age 89, formerly of Minneapolis and St. Paul, MN passed away Friday, July 10, 2009 at Augustana Health Care Center in Hastings.Walter was born July 8, 1920. He served in the 3rd Army Div. under General Patton as a squad leader in a motor division (infantry) in the African, European, and Middle Eastern areas from 1942...

Shirley Ann Biros

Shirley Ann Biros

July 10, 2009

Biros, Shirley Ann Died July 10, 2009. Life-long resident of So. Mpls. Preceded by parents, Ernest & Gen Ellingworth; niece, Pamela K. Riley. Survived by friend, Lavern; children, Robert (Kathy), Nancy (Terry), William, James and Kathleen; 9 grandchildren; 3 great- grandchildren; sister, Sharon (Jim); niece, Lynda (Chris); and many friends. Service Thursday 10 AM Lakewood Chapel, 36th & Hennepin, Mpls....

Mary Kay Lacey

Mary Kay Lacey

July 10, 2009

Mary Kay Lacey Lacey, Mary Kay of Apple Valley died Friday, July 10. She is survived by her daughter, Katie (Neal Tovsen) Lacey; son, Jeff (Jen) Lacey; parents, Marvin and Marvis (nee Bergman) Muller; sisters, Cheryl Vessey and Kris (Greg) Rausch; and brother-in-law, Craig Vessey. She was preceded in death by her husband, David in 2000. Funeral services are scheduled...

Diane Marie Troedson

Diane Marie Troedson

July 10, 2009

TROEDSON (Rieder) Diane Marie, age 56, passed on into her Savior’s arms on Friday night, July 10, after a two year battle with cancer. She is survived by her husband, Peter Troedson; and four children, Emily Grace, and Jeremy Troedson, and Sarah Haynes (husband Jonathan), and baby grandson Oscar Haynes, as well as brothers Michael, Geoff, and Brad Rieder. Diane...

Richard S. Law

Richard S. Law

July 9, 2009

Richard S. Law, age 59, of Hastings, passed away July 9, 2009 at home after a long illness.Richard was born in St. Paul on August 13, 1949 to James and Geraldine (Stahl) Law. He was united in marriage to Deborah Deiman on September 30, 1978 in St. Paul Park. Richard was a Business Operations Manager at Imations Company. He...

Edith C. Swanson

Edith C. Swanson

July 9, 2009

Swanson, Edith C. (nee Hansen) 8-1-1916 – 7-9-2009. Age 92 of Richfield. Longtime employee of Marsh-McLennon. Preceded in death by loving husband, Clarence; parents, Hans and Alma Hansen; brother, Arthur Hansen; sisters, Anna Kingsberg, Ruth Hansen, and Esther Bloomquist; special friend, Stanley Carlson. Survived by sister, Ethel Heyer; many nieces and nephews. Service Thursday 11 AM, Henry W. Anderson Mortuary,...

Howard W. Atchison

Howard W. Atchison

July 8, 2009

Howard W. Atchison, age 84, of Hastings, died July 8, 2009 at United Hospital in St. Paul. Howard was born in Prescott, WI on June 28, 1925 to William and Velma (Brezie) Atchison. Howard was united in marriage to Ruth Johnson on May 18, 1946 at Riverview Apostolic Mission in West St. Paul. He worked in floor covering as...

Sergeant Wayne Hosford

Sergeant Wayne Hosford

July 6, 2009

Sergeant Wayne Hosford, age 35, of Hastings, formerly of IL, a member in the 33rd Brigade Combat Team, passed away July 6, 2009 in Konduz, Afghanistan, by a roadside bomb. He is preceded in death by his mother, Yvonne Elaine Hosford. He is survived by his son, Tristyn Hosford, his 3 siblings, Cliff Hosford; Michelle 'Sis' (Ryan) Nilson; Brad...

Beverly J. Leegard

Beverly J. Leegard

July 5, 2009

Leegard, Beverly J., age 85 of Mpls. Former business agent and V.P. Hotel & Restaurant Local #17. Preceded in death by husband, Linthon. Survived by sons, Gary (Nancy) and Todd; daughterr, Beverly “Bobbi” (Dan) Gustafson; grandchildren, Dawn, Mark, Kurt and Dan; brother, Bud (Naomi) Melzer; sister, Muriel Thorman; nieces & nephews. Visitation Monday 5-8 PM, Henry W. Anderson Mortuary, 3640...

Cheri L. Olson

Cheri L. Olson

July 4, 2009

Cheri L. Olson age 52, of Hastings, passed away July 4, 2009. She was born in Elmhurst, IL to John and Joan Prediger. In 1970 she moved to Wayzata, MN where she medaled in swimming and diving and graduated from High school. After attending college, she was an editor for the Sportsman's Guide. Cheri loved her cats, loved to...

Wilfred H. Henricksen

Wilfred H. Henricksen

July 3, 2009

Wilfred H. Henricksen, age 93, of Hastings passed away July 3, 2009 at Regina Medical Center. He is preceded in death by his wife, Erna. Survived by his daughter, Melanie Henrickson of Afton; brothers and sisters. Funeral Services will take place in Illinois. Interment Mount Auburn Cemetery in Harvard, IL. The Wise Family Funeral Home is in charge of...

Edward Wm. Ruhr

Edward Wm. Ruhr

July 1, 2009

Edward Wm. Ruhr, age 90, of Hastings, died on July 1, 2009 at the Regina Medical Center in Hastings. Edward was born in Miesville,MNon February 12, 1919 to William and Agnes (Nilan) Ruhr. He was a veteran of the United States Marine Corp, who served overseas in WWII. In August of 1943 Edward married his longtime girlfriend Mildred Rosenberger...

Carla A. Johnson

Carla A. Johnson

June 27, 2009

Carla Ann Johnson, 47, died June 27 in Minneapolis. Carla was born September 29, 1961 in Charleston, South Carolina to Donald and Amanda (nee Grimes). Carla is survived by her parents, sisters Teresa (Jay) Linn and Debra (Dave) Allmann, paternal grandfather Donald Johnson, 3 nieces and 2 nephews. Funeral Services are scheduled for 11 AM Wednesday, July 1 at University...

Luther W. Bailey

Luther W. Bailey

June 26, 2009

On Friday, June 26, 2009, Luther (Bud) Bailey passed away peacefully in the presence of his family at Regina Medical Center in Hastings, Minnesota. Bud was devoted to his family and friends, and a passionate sportsman. The outdoors was his sanctuary, and he spent countless hours on the prairies of Kansas, woods of Missouri, and waters of Bull Schoals...

Penny Lee Hamilton

Penny Lee Hamilton

June 25, 2009

Penny Lee Hamilton, age 61, of Hastings, died Thursday, June 25, 2009, at her home. Penny was born March 7, 1948 in River Falls, WI to Joseph and Lorraine (Yauck) Young. She married Henry C. Hamilton on April 24, 1965 in Hudson, WI. She was preceded in death by her father; brother Kenneth Young; nieces Angela Feuerhelm and Nissi...

Kathryn L. Nelson

Kathryn L. Nelson

June 25, 2009

Nelson (Mumbleau), Kathryn L. age 87, of S. Mpls., died peacefully at Unity Hospital. Preceded in death by beloved husband, Karl; brothers, Martin Mumbleau, Jr., Leonard Mumbleau and Quentin Mumbleau; and sister, Sarah Mumbleau. Survived by nieces, Sally Mumbleau, Susan Basel and Linda Dreon; nephews, James and Thomas Burnette; great-nieces & nephews; special relative, Sharon Sandstrom. Service Tuesday 11:00 AM,...

Daniel Doyle

Daniel Doyle

June 24, 2009

Daniel W. Doyle, age 34, of Welch passed away on June 24, 2009 at Regions Hospital. He was born on August 21, 1974 in Red Wing to Paul and Karen Doyle. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Patrick & Marie Doyle. He is survived by his parents, Paul and Karen Doyle of Welch; siblings, Patricia (Daniel) Solum...

Kenneth J. Waltman

Kenneth J. Waltman

June 24, 2009

Kenneth J. Waltman, age 55, of Farmington, died Wednesday, June 24, 2009 at Regions Hospital in St. Paul. Kenneth was born in St. Paul, MN on April 20, 1954 to John and Margaret (Zehowski) Waltman. He was trained as a Boiler Engineer and was an employee of Cenex Harvest State in Inver Grove Heightsfor 36 years. He was preceded...

Gordon G Gartland

Gordon G Gartland

June 23, 2009

Gordon G. Gartland, age 80 of Minneapolis, born October 12, 1928 in Minneapolis to George and Minnie Gartland, died June 23, 2009. Gordy served in the U.S. Army during WWII and in the U.S. Air Force Reserve during Korea. He is preceded in death by his sister, Margaret Hopkins. Gordy is survived by wife, Sylvia; children: Linda (Patrick) Krolick, Marsha...

Harold Bain

Harold Bain

June 23, 2009

Harold “Curtis” Bain, age 82 of Minneapolis, born January 8, 1927 in Onamia, MN to Harold and Catherine Bain, passed away June 23, 2009. He is preceded in death by his son, Robert. Curt is survived by his wife, Elaine; sons: James, Gerald and Richard (Dawn) Bain; 4 grandchildren; 5 great-grandchildren; brother, Phillip and sister, Shirley (Bill) Jones. Funeral service...

Walter C. Holmgren

Walter C. Holmgren

July 10, 2009

Walter C. Holmgren, age 89, formerly of Minneapolis and St. Paul, MN passed away Friday, July 10, 2009 at Augustana Health Care Center in Hastings.Walter was born July 8, 1920. He served in the 3rd Army Div. under General Patton as a squad leader in a motor division (infantry) in the African, European, and Middle Eastern areas from 1942...

Shirley Ann Biros

Shirley Ann Biros

July 10, 2009

Biros, Shirley Ann Died July 10, 2009. Life-long resident of So. Mpls. Preceded by parents, Ernest & Gen Ellingworth; niece, Pamela K. Riley. Survived by friend, Lavern; children, Robert (Kathy), Nancy (Terry), William, James and Kathleen; 9 grandchildren; 3 great- grandchildren; sister, Sharon (Jim); niece, Lynda (Chris); and many friends. Service Thursday 10 AM Lakewood Chapel, 36th & Hennepin, Mpls....

Mary Kay Lacey

Mary Kay Lacey

July 10, 2009

Mary Kay Lacey Lacey, Mary Kay of Apple Valley died Friday, July 10. She is survived by her daughter, Katie (Neal Tovsen) Lacey; son, Jeff (Jen) Lacey; parents, Marvin and Marvis (nee Bergman) Muller; sisters, Cheryl Vessey and Kris (Greg) Rausch; and brother-in-law, Craig Vessey. She was preceded in death by her husband, David in 2000. Funeral services are scheduled...

Diane Marie Troedson

Diane Marie Troedson

July 10, 2009

TROEDSON (Rieder) Diane Marie, age 56, passed on into her Savior’s arms on Friday night, July 10, after a two year battle with cancer. She is survived by her husband, Peter Troedson; and four children, Emily Grace, and Jeremy Troedson, and Sarah Haynes (husband Jonathan), and baby grandson Oscar Haynes, as well as brothers Michael, Geoff, and Brad Rieder. Diane...

Richard S. Law

Richard S. Law

July 9, 2009

Richard S. Law, age 59, of Hastings, passed away July 9, 2009 at home after a long illness.Richard was born in St. Paul on August 13, 1949 to James and Geraldine (Stahl) Law. He was united in marriage to Deborah Deiman on September 30, 1978 in St. Paul Park. Richard was a Business Operations Manager at Imations Company. He...

Edith C. Swanson

Edith C. Swanson

July 9, 2009

Swanson, Edith C. (nee Hansen) 8-1-1916 – 7-9-2009. Age 92 of Richfield. Longtime employee of Marsh-McLennon. Preceded in death by loving husband, Clarence; parents, Hans and Alma Hansen; brother, Arthur Hansen; sisters, Anna Kingsberg, Ruth Hansen, and Esther Bloomquist; special friend, Stanley Carlson. Survived by sister, Ethel Heyer; many nieces and nephews. Service Thursday 11 AM, Henry W. Anderson Mortuary,...

Howard W. Atchison

Howard W. Atchison

July 8, 2009

Howard W. Atchison, age 84, of Hastings, died July 8, 2009 at United Hospital in St. Paul. Howard was born in Prescott, WI on June 28, 1925 to William and Velma (Brezie) Atchison. Howard was united in marriage to Ruth Johnson on May 18, 1946 at Riverview Apostolic Mission in West St. Paul. He worked in floor covering as...

Sergeant Wayne Hosford

Sergeant Wayne Hosford

July 6, 2009

Sergeant Wayne Hosford, age 35, of Hastings, formerly of IL, a member in the 33rd Brigade Combat Team, passed away July 6, 2009 in Konduz, Afghanistan, by a roadside bomb. He is preceded in death by his mother, Yvonne Elaine Hosford. He is survived by his son, Tristyn Hosford, his 3 siblings, Cliff Hosford; Michelle 'Sis' (Ryan) Nilson; Brad...

Beverly J. Leegard

Beverly J. Leegard

July 5, 2009

Leegard, Beverly J., age 85 of Mpls. Former business agent and V.P. Hotel & Restaurant Local #17. Preceded in death by husband, Linthon. Survived by sons, Gary (Nancy) and Todd; daughterr, Beverly “Bobbi” (Dan) Gustafson; grandchildren, Dawn, Mark, Kurt and Dan; brother, Bud (Naomi) Melzer; sister, Muriel Thorman; nieces & nephews. Visitation Monday 5-8 PM, Henry W. Anderson Mortuary, 3640...

Cheri L. Olson

Cheri L. Olson

July 4, 2009

Cheri L. Olson age 52, of Hastings, passed away July 4, 2009. She was born in Elmhurst, IL to John and Joan Prediger. In 1970 she moved to Wayzata, MN where she medaled in swimming and diving and graduated from High school. After attending college, she was an editor for the Sportsman's Guide. Cheri loved her cats, loved to...

Wilfred H. Henricksen

Wilfred H. Henricksen

July 3, 2009

Wilfred H. Henricksen, age 93, of Hastings passed away July 3, 2009 at Regina Medical Center. He is preceded in death by his wife, Erna. Survived by his daughter, Melanie Henrickson of Afton; brothers and sisters. Funeral Services will take place in Illinois. Interment Mount Auburn Cemetery in Harvard, IL. The Wise Family Funeral Home is in charge of...

Edward Wm. Ruhr

Edward Wm. Ruhr

July 1, 2009

Edward Wm. Ruhr, age 90, of Hastings, died on July 1, 2009 at the Regina Medical Center in Hastings. Edward was born in Miesville,MNon February 12, 1919 to William and Agnes (Nilan) Ruhr. He was a veteran of the United States Marine Corp, who served overseas in WWII. In August of 1943 Edward married his longtime girlfriend Mildred Rosenberger...

Carla A. Johnson

Carla A. Johnson

June 27, 2009

Carla Ann Johnson, 47, died June 27 in Minneapolis. Carla was born September 29, 1961 in Charleston, South Carolina to Donald and Amanda (nee Grimes). Carla is survived by her parents, sisters Teresa (Jay) Linn and Debra (Dave) Allmann, paternal grandfather Donald Johnson, 3 nieces and 2 nephews. Funeral Services are scheduled for 11 AM Wednesday, July 1 at University...

Luther W. Bailey

Luther W. Bailey

June 26, 2009

On Friday, June 26, 2009, Luther (Bud) Bailey passed away peacefully in the presence of his family at Regina Medical Center in Hastings, Minnesota. Bud was devoted to his family and friends, and a passionate sportsman. The outdoors was his sanctuary, and he spent countless hours on the prairies of Kansas, woods of Missouri, and waters of Bull Schoals...

Penny Lee Hamilton

Penny Lee Hamilton

June 25, 2009

Penny Lee Hamilton, age 61, of Hastings, died Thursday, June 25, 2009, at her home. Penny was born March 7, 1948 in River Falls, WI to Joseph and Lorraine (Yauck) Young. She married Henry C. Hamilton on April 24, 1965 in Hudson, WI. She was preceded in death by her father; brother Kenneth Young; nieces Angela Feuerhelm and Nissi...

Kathryn L. Nelson

Kathryn L. Nelson

June 25, 2009

Nelson (Mumbleau), Kathryn L. age 87, of S. Mpls., died peacefully at Unity Hospital. Preceded in death by beloved husband, Karl; brothers, Martin Mumbleau, Jr., Leonard Mumbleau and Quentin Mumbleau; and sister, Sarah Mumbleau. Survived by nieces, Sally Mumbleau, Susan Basel and Linda Dreon; nephews, James and Thomas Burnette; great-nieces & nephews; special relative, Sharon Sandstrom. Service Tuesday 11:00 AM,...

Daniel Doyle

Daniel Doyle

June 24, 2009

Daniel W. Doyle, age 34, of Welch passed away on June 24, 2009 at Regions Hospital. He was born on August 21, 1974 in Red Wing to Paul and Karen Doyle. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Patrick & Marie Doyle. He is survived by his parents, Paul and Karen Doyle of Welch; siblings, Patricia (Daniel) Solum...

Kenneth J. Waltman

Kenneth J. Waltman

June 24, 2009

Kenneth J. Waltman, age 55, of Farmington, died Wednesday, June 24, 2009 at Regions Hospital in St. Paul. Kenneth was born in St. Paul, MN on April 20, 1954 to John and Margaret (Zehowski) Waltman. He was trained as a Boiler Engineer and was an employee of Cenex Harvest State in Inver Grove Heightsfor 36 years. He was preceded...

Gordon G Gartland

Gordon G Gartland

June 23, 2009

Gordon G. Gartland, age 80 of Minneapolis, born October 12, 1928 in Minneapolis to George and Minnie Gartland, died June 23, 2009. Gordy served in the U.S. Army during WWII and in the U.S. Air Force Reserve during Korea. He is preceded in death by his sister, Margaret Hopkins. Gordy is survived by wife, Sylvia; children: Linda (Patrick) Krolick, Marsha...

Harold Bain

Harold Bain

June 23, 2009

Harold “Curtis” Bain, age 82 of Minneapolis, born January 8, 1927 in Onamia, MN to Harold and Catherine Bain, passed away June 23, 2009. He is preceded in death by his son, Robert. Curt is survived by his wife, Elaine; sons: James, Gerald and Richard (Dawn) Bain; 4 grandchildren; 5 great-grandchildren; brother, Phillip and sister, Shirley (Bill) Jones. Funeral service...

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