December 10, 2008

Anna E. Harlan, age 90, of Hastings, formerly of St. Paul died on Wednesday, December 10, 2008 at the Augustana Health Care Center in Hastings. Anna was born on June 3, 1918 in St. Paul to Axel and Agnes (LeClaire) Ronneng. She had worked for Swift Co. in the meat packing industry prior to retirement.Anna was preceded in death...

December 10, 2008

Peterson (nee Heinzman),Elizabeth 'Betty' age 75, of Peoria, AZ, formerly of St. Paul, passed away December 10, 2008. She was preceded in death by her son, Carl Peterson; parents, Otto & Elizabeth Heinzman. Betty is survived by her husband, Warren; daughter, Lisa Peterson; son, Robert Peterson; grandchildren, Melissa Keniston; Teresa Keniston; Brett Peterson; Zachery Peterson. Mass of Christian Burial...

December 10, 2008

Blanche M. Dennis, age 92 of Prescott, WI passed away at the Prescott Nursing Home on December 10, 2008. Private Family Services. Interment Cypress Lawn Cemetery in California on Tuesday Dec. 16, 2008. The Wise Family Funeral Home is in charge of the local arrangements.

December 9, 2008

Kenneth B. Kjos age 88 of Hastings passed away at home after a courageous battle with Mesothelioma on December 9, 2008. He was born April 2, 1920 to Theodore and Martha Kjos in Astoria, South Dakota. Kenneth was in the US Air Force from 1942 €“ 1945. He married Jean Highet in Edmonton, Alberta on March 1, 1947. He...

December 9, 2008

Raymond F. Dobbelaere, age 87, of Hastings, beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather died peacefully at his home on December 9, 2008. Raymond was born on October 4, 1921 in Ghent, MN to Harry and Johanna Dobbelaere. He served in the U.S. Army during WWII and was a member of both the Hastings American Legion and V.F.W. Raymond married...

December 7, 2008

Anderson, Selma I. “Sammy”, age 86 of Mpls. Life member of VFW Post 1149. Preceded in death by husband, Robert L. Survived by sons, Larry (Valda) and Richard (Jodee); daughters, Carol (Fred) Stella and Joan (Joey) Olson; grandchildren, Elise Everhart, Bryce Anderson and Sharon (Jeff) Edelman; great-grandchildren, Teresa and Maria Edelman; brother, Clifford Nordstrom; many other relatives and friends. Service...

December 7, 2008

Gjertsen, Margaret H., 92 years. Born in Ashland, WI on Aug. 13, 1916, passed away Dec. 7, 2008 in the home she loved and has lived in since 1935. Preceded in death by her beloved parents, George A. and Amanda R. (Wold) Gjertsen. Survived by her dear friends, Roger and June Norblom and Dr. John and Kathy Powers and their...

December 6, 2008

Norgren, Ernest G., agee 88 of Minneapolis, born Jan. 29, 1920, passed away Dec. 6, 2008. Ernest is survived by wife, Dolores; children: Lynette (Thomas)Harten, Ronald (Terri), Theresa (Michael) Johnson, and Kimberly Saice; grandchildren: Sheryl, Michael (Toni), Christopher, Alexander, Jennifer, Samuel and Zachary; step-grandchildren, Sophie and Charlie; great-grandson, Benjamin. Visitation is 4-8 PM, Thursday, December 11 at Henry W. Anderson...

December 4, 2008

Donald D. Meyer, age 80, of Hastings, a retired 3M employee died December 4, 2008, surrounded by his family.Donwas born December 8, 1927 in Waterloo, IA to David and Violet (Fee) Meyer. He grew up in the Waterloo area and graduated from Dunkerton High School. He was a veteran of the United States Army and served during WW II....

December 3, 2008

Verlaine Joyce Hohl, age 77 of Minneapolis, born Sep. 7, 1931 in Minneapolis to Charles & Grayce (Olsen) Larson, was received into the arms of the Lord on Dec. 3, 2008. Preceded in death by parents and a son-in-law, Russ Baughman. Joyce is survived by children: Walter Hohl, Nancy Baughman, Lois Hohl, Tom Hohl, Lee Hohl, David (Nel) Hohl, Mary...

December 3, 2008

Grimm, Forrest R., age 86, of Golden Valley. Retired from 3M, multiple patents and contributed to design of Alvin Submarine prior to 3M, also a tenor banjo player and jazz guitarist. Survived by wife, Dorothy; daughter, Pamela (Victor) Fabano; son, Roger; grandchildren, Eric and Andrea. Service Monday 11 AM, Aldersgate United Methodist Church, 3801 Wooddale Ave., St. Louis Park. Visitation...

December 3, 2008

HOLMLUND (MOHR) Shirley T., age 81, of Burnsville (formerly of Brooklyn Center) passed away on Wednesday, December 3, 2008. She was a devoted and loving wife, mother, and grandmother. Active member of Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran Church in Apple Valley and long-time member of Cross of Glory Lutheran Church in Brooklyn Center. Graduate of Canby High School, Canby Minnesota....

December 2, 2008

Lawrence E. �Larry� Weatherly, age 73, of Rosemount died on Tuesday, December 2, 2008 at his home. He was born October 17, 1935 in Minneapolis to Everell and Louise (Pollock) Weatherly. Larry was a 1953 graduate of Hastings High School and hadserved in the Army from January 1954 to 1956.He married Mary Frandrup on September 27, 1958 in Vermillion.Larry...

December 1, 2008

Nelson, Cleo, age 82 of Braham. Survived by daughter, Teresa P. Hanold; 4 grandchildren; 4 great-grandchildren; 1 great-great-granddaughter. Memorial service 1:30 PM, Thursday, Henry W. Anderson Mortuary, 3640 23rd Ave. So. Interment Ft. Snelling.

Burial Date December 4, 2008

November 30, 2008

McKINLEY Edward G., III, age 46, of Elko, MN. Survived by loving wife of 9 years, Rachel; sons, Cole and Christian Schempp; parents, Edward G. II and Judy McKinley; brother, Patrick and Jack; many relatives and friends. Ed was a wonderful husband, son, step-father, brother, and friend whose spirit lives on in the hearts of those who knew him. Memorial...

November 29, 2008

TORSTAD Norman E. Age 86, of Mpls. Preceded in death by parents; and brothers, Kenneth and Donald Richard. Survived by sister, Sylvia and husband, Dr. Edward G. Huppler; nieces and nephews, Susan Huppler of Bothell, WA, Edward (Jane) Huppler of Onamia, MN, Kathy (Ted) Hullsiek of Robbinsdale, MN, Tom (Nancy) Huppler of Livermore, CA; and many grand nieces and nephews....

November 28, 2008

Hanson, Marion, age 79, of S. Mpls. “Home for the Holidays.” Preceded in death by husband, Marvin and son, David. Survived by children, Jon (Cindy), Cindy (David), Tom (Val) and Kristen; grandchildren, Sam, Kelli, Summer, Kami, Noah and Julie; brothers, Clarence and Fred Just. Visitation Tues. 6:00-7:30 PM at Bethany Lutheran Church, 3901 36th Ave. S., Mpls., with Memorial Service...

November 27, 2008

Robert F. Balitz, age 86, of Hastings died Thursday, November 27, 2008 at his home. Robert was born May 25, 1922 in Hastings to Robert George Mathilda Elizabeth (Bierden) Balitz. He was a graduate of Hastings High School, class of 1940, and had served in the Air Force during W.W.II as a decorated soldier. Bob married Bernice Goodrich in...

November 27, 2008

Phillipps, Alyce L., age 89, formerly of Bloomington. Born August 6, 1919 in Moorhead, MN and passed away November 27, 2008. She was proud of her nursing career where she worked 15 years at the Swedish Hospital and 13 years at Portland Junior High. She expressed her faith through her work in missions at North Central University and many activities...

November 26, 2008

Lyle H. Bremer, age 58, of Apple Valley, died Wednesday, November 26, 2008 at the St. Brigid�s Hi Park Care Center in Red Wing. Lyle Herman Bremer was born on October 18, 1950 in Lake City, MN to Eric H. and Edna M. (Moechnig) Bremer. He had worked as an artist in the commercial arts field. Lyle was preceded...