September 21, 2008

Patrick J. Heffernan, age 65, of St. Cloud, MN died Sunday, September 21, 2008 at the Veterans Administration Medical Center in Minneapolis. Patrick was born September 1, 1943 in St. Cloud to Norbert and Irene (Englert) Heffernan. He was a graduate of Central High School in Great Falls, MT and also the College of Great Falls. He had retired...

September 21, 2008

Anderson, Richard D. age 71, of S. Mpls, passed away 9/21/08 of heart failure. Dick graduated from the Upsala High School and the University of MN. After two years in the military, he spent his career as an accountant for the City of Minneapolis. He owned the family farm in Upsala, MN, along with his brother Jerry. His father was...

September 19, 2008

Richard C. Cordes, age 75, of Hastings died Friday, September 19, 2008. Richard is preceded in death by his wife Ramona (Story).He is survived by his children, John (Barb) Cordes of Eagan, Cindy (Rob) Schaffer of St Paul, Sandy (Tim) Nelson of Faribault, Suzanne (Duane) Benik of Burnsville, Kathy Cordes of St. Paul, Jackie (Keith) Sauber of Savage, Debbie...

September 19, 2008

Beverly L. Rushin, age 86 of Minneapolis, born March 22, 1922 in Minneapolis, passed away September 19, 2008. Beverly spent 40 years as a nurse, starting her career at St. Mary’s Hospital, Minneapolis, Riverside and retiring from First Christian Nursing Home. She is preceded in death by husband, Edward M. Rushin, Sr.; parents; one brother and one sister. Beverly is...

September 18, 2008

Lucille A. Dodge, age 81, of Afton, died Thursday, September 18, 2008 at her home.Lucille was born May 9, 1927 in Crown, MN to John Eddie and Hattie (Meyer) Johnson. She married George R. Dodge on August 24, 1946 at Redeemer Lutheran Church in St. Paul. She had worked in production at 3-M in addition to her role as...

September 18, 2008

OLSEN Mary Ann, age 78, of Minneapolis. Lifetime resident of Minneapolis, born on March 8, 1931, baptized on March 31, 1931 and died on Thursday, September 18, 2008. Mary Ann was preceded in death by her beloved parents, Gladys & Jarl Olsen. She is survived by brother, Bob & wife, Marlene; nephews, Erik and Paul and their families, Norwegian relatives:...

September 16, 2008

Fern Ann Swanson, age 72, beloved wife, mother and grandmother, passed away Tuesday, September 16, 2008 after a courageous 11 year battle with multiple myeloma cancer. Fern was born November 4, 1935 near White Rock, MN, the daughter of Alvy and Hilma (Nelson) Martenson. She graduated from Cannon Falls High School in 1953. For 3 � years she worked...

September 15, 2008

September 15, 2008

KNUTSON Gale M., Age 78, of Apple Valley, MN. Preceded in death by his loving wife, Kay; 7 brothers, Clair, Adrian, Llewelyn, Kent, Virgil, John, and G. David; and sister, Dee. Survived by son, Mark (Ann Marie)Knutson; daughter, Teresa Stanley (Gary Ferm); his pride and joy, granddaughter, Megan; sister, Judy Lewiston; many nieces, nephews, and friends. Gale was a loving,...

September 15, 2008

Considine, Richard R., age 78 of Minneapolis, born October 23, 1929 in Minneapolis, passed away September 15, 2008. Survived by 3 sisters and many nieces and nephews, family and friends. Service 10 AM, Friday, September 19, 2008 at Sunset Memorial Park, 2250 St. Anthony Blvd. NE, St. Anthony.

Burial Date September 19, 2008

September 7, 2008

Peterson,Joseph E. age 68 of Hastings passed away Sept. 7, 2008. A graduate from Roberts High school in Roberts, WI., he went on to own and operate his own Exteriors business, J.P. Exteriors. He is preceded in death by his son, Christopher; and his parents, Vernon and Esther Peterson. He is survived by his wife, Charlotte; children, Sam (Mary)...

September 6, 2008

Craig S. Davis, beloved father, grandfather,and friend; age 50; of Hastings, formerly of Madelia, MN, died Saturday, September 6, 2008. Craig was born February 23, 1958 to Donald & Marlene (Zellmer) Davis in Madelia, MN. Craig moved to Hastings in 1984. He �worked as a millwright mechanic for 3-M Co. in Cottage Grove for 24 years. Craig loved the...

September 5, 2008

Shawn Michael Murphy, age 40, of Eagle Lake, FL, formerly of Hastings died September 5th, 2008.Hewas born in Red Wing on December 13, 1967 to George and Gloria (Myers) Murphy. He was a 1986 graduate of Hastings High School, attended St. Cloud State and moved to Florida in 1993 where he worked as a superintendent/groundskeeper at several golf courses....

September 3, 2008

Richard passed away on September 3, 2008 at the Augustana Health Care Center in Hastings. Survived by sons, Mark (Mira) Simonson and Roy (Cindy) Simonson; 6 grandchildren. A memorial service will be held Saturday, September 27, 2008 at St. Andrew's Lutheran Church 900 Stillwater Road in Mahtomedi. A private family interment will be held at Fort Snelling National Cemetery....

September 3, 2008

AVENDANO Donald W., age 49 of Richfield. Born in LaPaz, Bolivia. Preceded in death by father, Donato. Survived by mother, Esther Avendano; sister, Lidia (John) Grabow; beloved nephews, Andrew and Daniel; aunts, Ruth, Josephine and Rose Johnson; several cousins; and other relatives in Bolivia. Service Wednesday, Sept. 10, 2008, 11:00 AM, St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, 28th St. & 15th Ave....

September 2, 2008

PLEASE NOTE THE DATES FOR VISITATION AND FUNERAL SERVICEFlorence C. Siebenaler, age 92, of Hastings, died Tuesday, September 2, 2008 at the Cerenity Care Center in St. Paul. She was born August 19, 1916 in Hampton Township to Nicholas and Anna (Reuter) Pasch. She married Michael Siebenaler on June 15, 1935 at St. Mary's Catholic Church in New Trier....

September 1, 2008

Lenora M. Ries, age 97, of Hastings, formerly of Vermillion died Monday, September 1, 2008 at the Regina Medical Center. Lenora was born June 19, 1911 to William and Margaret (Thurmes) Werner in Vermillion. She married John A. Ries on October 3, 1934 in Vermillion and they were married 71 years until his death in 2005. Lenora was the...

August 31, 2008

Sandra T. Schaffer age 59 of Hastings passed away August 31, 2008 after a couragous battle with breast cancer. Sandra worked as a Chemical Dependancy Counselor and was involved with AA for over 27 years. She is preceded in death by her mother Maxine 'Irish' Wright. She is survived by her son, Scott (Bernadette) Schaffer of Hastings; grandson, Jackson...

August 31, 2008

KIEFFER Jason B, Age 29, of St. Paul, MN, formerly of Apple Valley, MN, passed away suddenly on Sunday, August 31, 2008. Preceded in death by his grandparents, John Mullins, Dean Crain, Vic and Rosemary Kieffer. Survived by his loving parents, Terry and Kathy Kieffer; sister Jenny Kieffer and her fiance, Mason Swenson; grandparents, Adele and Ben Brown; aunts, uncles,...

August 30, 2008

LaPitz, Donald G., age 92, of Mpls. Member of American Legion Post #1, Painters Union #146, Minnehaha Lodge #165 AF & AM, Scottish Rite and Zuhrah Temple. Survived by wife, Norma; son, Larry (Janet) Flategraff, Mpls.; daughter, Beverly (Gary) Crocker, Pequot Lakes; grandchildren, Bobby, Michell, Paula, Kelly and Lezlee; 13 great-grandchildren; and 1 great-great-grandson. Services Friday, 12:00 Noon, Bethany Lutheran...