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,...

December 23, 2008

Whitfield, Walter J. age 57, of Apple Valley. Preceded in death by grandparents, Willie & Trula Whitfield and Rev. BB and Luetta Gillespie; father, Arthur Gillespie; step-father, Henry Duncan. Survived by loving wife, Mary; son, Christopher; daughter, Ayla; mother, Mary Lou Duncan; siblings, Sandra, Mike & Arthur Gillespie, and Donna Jones; Aunt, Margaret Irons. Service Saturday 1:00 PM at Henry...

December 23, 2008

Heikkila, Adell, age 95, of Lake Worth FL, formerly of Duluth and Cloquet. Preceded in death by husband, Bill and son, James. Survived by son, Walt (Sharon) Heikkila; 2 grandchildren; 3 great-grandchildren. Memorial Service 11 AM, Friday, Jan. 9, 2009 at the Henry W. Anderson Mortuary, 14850 Garrett Ave., Apple Valley.

Burial Date January 9, 2009...

December 22, 2008

Jill D. Mauch, age 48 of Hastings passed away December 22, 2008 at Augustana Healthcare Center. Jill is survived by her daughter, Tara Mauch; grandsons, Tommy father, Richard Mauch; sister, Joni (Mark) Lilejdahl; brother, Kevin Mauch; sister, Nancy (Gunter) Drews; nieces & nephews, Carisa; Kaitlin; Kyle; Marco; David;. A memorial service, officiated by Pastor Gordon Gathright, will be held...

December 22, 2008

Services are pending until Spring. Please call for further information.

December 21, 2008

June H. Ramponi, age 94, of South St. Paul, formerly of Virginia, MN died on Sunday, December 21, 2008 at the Regina Medical Center in Hastings. There will be no public services at this time.

December 20, 2008

McKEEN William Dale Age 92. Born July 2, 1916 in Bottineau, ND, of Apple Valley, formerly of New Hope, MN. Passed away Dec. 20, 2008 at the Augustana Health Care Center, Apple Valley. Preceded in death by parents, Louis and Mae Bella (Diver). Survived by loving wife of 67 years, Joann (Bruderer); son, Charles (Linda); 2 grandsons, John and Michael....

December 20, 2008

JOHNSON Constance D. “Connie”, age 59, of Lakeville, MN, died peacefully surrounded by her family after a lengthy battle with liver disease. Preceded in death by her father, Ralph Ledin. Survived by her loving husband of 26 years, Mike; two sons, Nicholas and Christopher Nygaard; mother, Agatha “Gussie” Ledin; brother, Paul (Sharon)Ledin; sister, Joan(Terry)Gard; and friends. Connie was a devoted...

December 19, 2008

Wilcox, Mildred E. “Millie” age 90, of Edina. Survived by children, Thomas, Teresa (Paul) Stuenkel and Stephan; grandchildren, Christopher and Sarah; great-grandson, Trenton; niece, Lynelle Magdanz; other nieces & nephews. Service Tuesday, 2 PM, Lakewood Memorial Chapel, 3600 Hennepin Ave. Visitation 1/2 hour prior to service. Interment Lakewood.

Burial Date December 23, 2008