February 19, 2009

Ronald A. Fries, age 75, of Hastings died February 19, 2009 at the VAMC in Minneapolis.Ronald was born August 25, 1933 in Green Isle, MN to Edward F. and Elsie M. (Wolter) Fries. He attended Minneapolis South High School and the Dunwoody Institute. He entered the Marine Corps, serving in Korea and had received a Purple Heart. Ronald was...

February 19, 2009

Eggan, Harold “Harry”, age 56 of So. Mpls. Survived by sisters, Linda (Richard) Huisenga, Sonja (Bernie) Jarosh, Judy (Victor) Williams, Harriet (Jim) Sperl and Janie (Jerry) Bryant; brother, Eldon (Cathie) Bystedt; nieces, nephews and many friends. Memorial Service, Friday 2 PM, Lakewood Cemetery Chapel, 3600 Hennepiin Ave. Visitation 1/2 hour prior to service.

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February 17, 2009

Jeanne Durant, age 89, of Bloomington, formerly of California, died on Tuesday, February 17, 2009. Jeanne was born in Newton, IA on February 19, 1919 to John and Adelaide (Herrera) Durant. She had been employed as an accountant for the Sante Fe Railroad. Jeanne was preceded in death by her parents, a sister Juanita and brother Robert. She is...

February 17, 2009

Gerald F. "Jerry"Fuchs, age 79, of Ellsworth, WI died on Tuesday, February 17, 2009 at Augustana Care Center. Gerald was born on July 28, 1929 in Hastings to Conrad and Elizabeth (Leifeld) Fuchs. He graduated from Hastings High School, and was united in marriage to Marilyn Wagner on November 19, 1952 at St. Boniface Catholic Church in Hastings. Gerald...

February 16, 2009

Francis B. �Fritz� Moritz, age 91, of Hastings, died Monday, February 16, 2009 at Augustana Care Center. Francis was born May 9, 1917 near Iona, MN to Bernard and Anna (Fiedler) Moritz. He served in the Army during WWII, and was united in marriage to Monica Hermeling on August 13, 1946. Fritz was a Farm Implement Mechanic at Bahls...

February 15, 2009

Lois N. Bryan, age 72, of Hastings, died at her home on Sunday, February 15, 2009. Lois was born July 23, 1936 in Parkers Prairie to Clinton and Laura (Krueger) Thun. She married William M. Bryan on December 16, 1960 in Pittsburgh, PA and had worked as a clerk in the insurance industry. Lois was preceded in death by...

February 15, 2009

A year after her diagnosis of Amyotropic Lateral Sclerosis (Lou Gehrig Disease), Betz passed away peacefully at age 77 on Sunday, February 15, 2009, embraced by her loving family. Betz was born in Red Wing, Minnesota, January 25, 1932. She enjoyed life on Shady Grove farm near Esdaile in Pierce County, Wisconsin, with her parents and her three older...

February 15, 2009

Ronald E. Rimpila, age 61, of Hastings, died at his home on Sunday surrounded by his family. He was preceded in death by his brother Gary.He is survived by his wife Patti, by his sons Brian of Hastings, Travis of Hastings and Kelly (fiancee Terry Waltman) of Northfield, MN; by grandchildren Arianna, Stefan, Rocco, Jesse and Kaitlyn; by his...

February 14, 2009

The funeral service for Jerry Olson will be held at 11:00 AM at the First Baptist Church, 14400 West Diamond Path in Rosemount, MN 55068 on Friday, February 20, 2009. Rev. David Clear will officiate.There will be a visitation held at the Caturia-Smidt Funeral Home, 201 E. Seventh Street in Hastings from 6-8 P.M. Thursday, and also one hour...

February 12, 2009

Rosella M. Fox, age 94, of Miesville, died Thursday, February 12, 2009 at the Angels Care Center in Cannon Falls. She was born June 8, 1914 in New Market, MN to Joseph and Anna (Zweber) Cihak. Rosella married George J. Fox on September 25, 1935 in New Trier and she had worked at various restaurants and on their farm....

February 12, 2009

Hanson, Margaret J., age 88, passed away on Feb. 12. Preceded in death by loving husband of 54 years, Martin B. Survived by son, Robert; daughter, Meg Hanson; daughter-in-law, Paula Hanson; 2 grandchildren, Timothy R. (Roxanna) Hanson and Shannon Hanson; great-great-granddaughter, Lily Margaret-Ann Hanson and many special friends. Service 11 AM, Monday at Henry W. Anderson Mortuary, 3640 23rd Ave....

February 12, 2009

Ramona E. Pepin, age 88 of Minneapolis, born April 24, 1920 in Hill City, MN, passed away February 12, 2009. Preceded in death by husband, Gordon and grandson, Dustin Williams. Ramina is survived by partner, Lawrence Gilman; great-niece, Ramona White; step-daughter, Diane Williams, grandchildren: Chad, Jason and Angela; and great-grandchildren: Heather, Christine, Amber and Katie. Funeral service is 11:00 AM,...

February 12, 2009

Rouen, John V. Age 94. Preceded by wife of 62 years, Hermina. Survived by sons, Patrick (Mary Moir), Michael (Diane), Timothy (Sue), John (Barbara Evan) and Edward (Linda); daughters, Katherine (Ed) Janes, Mary (Michael Steffen) Rouen; 19 grandchildren and many great- grandchildren; sisters-in-law, Sue Kunitz and Phyllis Larsen. Mass of Christian Burial Saturday 11 AM, Church of the Holy Name,...

February 11, 2009

Huffman, Evelyn M., age 96. Preceded in death by husband, George. Evelyn was an Honor Graduate of McPhail School of Music. Survived by son, Paul (Sharleen); daughters, Sandra Rudolph, Lois (Jim) Mangan, Cynthia (Phil) Sherer, Pamela (Carl) Snell and Victoria (Mike) Olson; 12 grandchildren; 8 great-grandchildren. Service Tuesday 1 PM, Henry W. Anderson Mortuary, 3640 23rd Ave. S. Visitation one...

February 10, 2009

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Brenton “Bud” Our wonderful husband, father, grandfather has given up his fight with cancer and dementia at age 91 on February 10, 2009 to go to God’s place where he can be forever healthy and the man we always knew. Survived by his devoted wife of 67 years, Doris (Lee); his daughters, Charlotte (Mark) Trewhella and Claudia (Madison) Hamrick; son,...

February 10, 2009

Christine Mary Allickson (Regenscheid), age 41 of Oakdale, born May 30, 1967 in New Prague, MN, passed away peacefully February 10, 2009 following a courageous battle with breast cancer, surrounded by her family & friends. Survived by husband, Rob; son, Ike; parents, Mary & Andy Regenscheid of Montgomery; mother-in-law, Margaretta Allickson of Montevideo; grandmother, Florence Mager of LeSeuer; sisters: Andrea...

February 9, 2009

Dora K. Kasel, age 96, of Vermillion, died Monday, February 9, 2009 at the Regina Medical Center in Hastings.Dora was born in New Trier on July 3, 1912 to Mathias and Anna (Siebenaler) Reinardy. She married Anthony Joseph Kasel on October 15, 1935 in New Trier and they farmed in the Vermillion areatheir entire lives.She was preceded in death...

February 9, 2009

Swenson, Hazel Ingrid age 92, passed away Monday, Feb. 9th at Augustana Care Center. Hazel was preceded in death by husband, Donald; son, Brian; brothers, Arvid and John; parents, Harold and Inga Hansen. Survived by sons, Steve Swenson (Pam) and Bill Swenson (Will); daughter, Linda Fasching (Rex); daughter-in-law, Vicki Swenson; sister-in-law, Vivian Cole; nieces and nephews; grandchildren, Kelly Fasching, Michael...

February 8, 2009

Cathy E. Thyen, age 41, of Richfield, formerly of Hastings died on Sunday, February 8, 2009 following a long and courageous battle with cancer.Cathy was born March 31, 1967 in Hastings to Roger J. and Agnes A. (Sadlowsky) Thyen and was a 1985 graduate of Hastings High School. She worked in the retail industry as a category development specialist....

February 8, 2009

HAGEN Ronald R., age 71, of Apple Valley, MN. Retired arson investigator with the Minneapolis Fire Department. Preceded in death by his parents, Sidney and Pauline (Klempa) Hagen. Survived by his loving wife of 40 years, Nancy; children, Brett (Laura) and Courtney (Tom) Olson; 2 grandchildren, Zac and Anna Olson; and faithful hound, Tracker. Memorial service Thursday, February 12 at...