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David B. Sears

David B. Sears

July 1, 2008

Sears, David B., age 58, of Burnsville, passed away July 1 from complications of pancreatic cancer. He is survived by wife, Peggy Sears; children, Matthew Sears and Stacy Holz (Chad); grandson, Landon Holz; and mother, Betty Howard. Visitation is Monday, July 7 at 6 PM, Prince of Peace Lutheran Church, 13901 Fairview Dr., Burnsville, with services to follow at 7...

Betty J. Sommers

Betty J. Sommers

June 29, 2008

BETTY SOMMERS, AGE 82, OF HASTINGS DIED SUNDAY AT THE AUGUSTANA CARE CENTER IN HASTINGS FOLLOWING A LENGTHY ILLNESS. BETTY IS SURVIVED BY HER HUSBAND JAY OF HASTINGS HER 2 DAUGHTERS: SANDY (LLOYD) BURDINE OF ROSEMOUNT PAM MARQUETTE OF HASTINGS HER GRANDSON: BRIAN SCHOMMER OF FOUNTAIN HILLS, ARIZONA. HER LOYAL DOG: LEXI HER SISTERS-IN-LAW LORETTA FOSS, MARIE McALWEE, CHAR...

Arnold William Stiehm

Arnold William Stiehm

June 29, 2008

Arnold William Stiehm,

age 89 of Minneapolis. Arnie passed away at home surrounded by family and loved ones on June 29. He was preceded in death by wife Evelyn and brother Fred. He is survived by wife, Consuelo “Connie” Peterson; daughters: Rosanne (Michael) Monten, Roberta (Thomas) Allen, Reonne (Mark) Johnson, Rita (Joseph) McDermott, Robin (Richard Hager) Stiehm; grandchildren: Adam, Kevin, Luke,...

Donald W Hadd

Donald W Hadd

June 28, 2008

HADD Doanld W “Don”, age 80, of Apple Vaslley, MN passed away as the result of an accident. Preceded in death by his parents, sister, Shirley; 3 brothers, Wayne, John, and Joe; and son-in-law, Wayne. Survived by his loving wife of 60 years, Mitzie; children, Jerry (Marilyn) and Diane; 7 grandchildren; 4 great-grandchildren; 3 brothers, Harry, Ed and Tom; and...

Susan B. Cysiewski

Susan B. Cysiewski

June 27, 2008

Susan B. Cysiewski, age 90, of Hastings, died 6/27/08 at the Augustana Health Care Center in Hastings.Susan was preceded by parents Michael Mary (Beissel) Meier; husbands William Strassburger, Phillip J. Leifeld, Thomas A. Cysiewski; her daughter Mary Jo Olson, and her siblings Philomena Becker, Viola Sherer, Joseph Leonard Meier. Susan is survived by her childrenCarol (Ed) Rohr, Joanne (Jim)...

Eugene Rohr

Eugene Rohr

June 23, 2008

Eugene "Bull" Rohr, age 76, died on Monday, June 23, 2008 at the Augustana Health Care Center in Hastings.Eugene was born July 6, 1931 in Hastings to Peter and Marie (Mainz) Rohr. A 1949 graduate of Hastings High School, he served in the U.S. Army and had worked as a heavy equipment operator in the construction industry prior to...

Gilman O. Nygaard

Gilman O. Nygaard

June 20, 2008

Nygaard, Gilman O.Age 88Of Red WingPassed away June, 20, 2008 at Fairview Hospital in Red Wing. Gilman married Joy on November 27, 1948 in Minot, ND. He worked for Marigold Dairy in Red Wing for 28 years and drove bus in Red Wing for the DAC for the handicapped for 10 years. He loved fishing with his grandkids, metal...

Pearl G. Finke

Pearl G. Finke

June 16, 2008

Pearl (Morris) Finke, age 90 of Hastings,formerly of Waseca, died Monday, June 16, 2008; God granted her wish that He take her home. Pearl was preceded in death by her husband, Leroy W. Finke Sr. and daughter-in-law Sharon. She is survived by sons, LeRoy �Chipper� (Beverly) Finke Jr. of Hastings and Wayne (Barbara) Finke of St. Cloud; a sister...

Fred J. "Fritz" Frandrup

Fred J. "Fritz" Frandrup

June 15, 2008

Survived by wife Dora Mae (Karnick); 5 children William (Deb) Frandrup, Kenneth (Nancy) Frandrup, Dina (Bernard) Otto, Diane (Ralph) Meyers, Edward (Brenda) Frandrup; 13 grandchildren, 1 great-grandchild; brothers Arvie �Bud�Frandrup, Gerald �Jerry� (Delores) Frandrup; sister Mary (Lawrence) Weatherly; sisters-in-law Marian Frandrup Mary Frandrup. Funeral Mass 10:30am Tuesday at ST. JOHN THE BAPTIST CATHOLIC CHURCH in VERMILLION. Visitation 4-8pm Monday...

Harry E Duffy, Jr

Harry E Duffy, Jr

June 15, 2008

DUFFY Harry E. Jr, age 81, of Lakeville, passed away on June 15, 2008. Preceded in death by a son, 4 brothers, and 1 sister. Survived by his loving wife of 27 years Doris; 6 children; 2 step-children;numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren; 2 brothers; 5 sisters; nieces, nephews and friends. Harry loved fast-pitch softball, baseball, was very committed to his military...

Marlene J. Stewart

Marlene J. Stewart

June 14, 2008

Stewart, Marlene JosephineAge 75 Of Cottage Grove Passed away June 14, 2008 at Augustana Health Care Center. She was preceded in death by her parents, William and Virginia Akins. She is survived by her son, Don Sokolowski (Kelly Buchanan); daughter, Rosie Sokolowski; grandchildren, Heather Rose, Destiny Lynn, Dalton Daniel, Ashley, Amber and Robert; sister, Jacqueline Lee Akins. Mass of...

Mabel L. Nelson

Mabel L. Nelson

June 14, 2008

Nelson, Mabel L . age 95, of Edina. Retired from F.C. Hayer Company. Preceded in death by husband, Emil; sisters, Violet Geiman, and Josephine; niece, Sharon Hoffmann. Survived by sister, Sylvia (Burnell) Robbins; niece, Janet (Fred) Karp; and Kenneth Hoffmann; greatnieces, Brenda (Jason) Sammon and Emily (Brian) Hybben; several grandnieces and nephews. Service Tuesday, 2 PM, at Lakewood Cemetery Chapel,...

Gerald M. Nistler

Gerald M. Nistler

June 13, 2008

Gerald M. Nistler, age 75, of Sun City West, Arizona died Friday, June 13, 2008. He is formerly of Hastings, and is a retired Hastings Police Officer, and veteran of the U.S. Army.Gerald is preceded in death by his first wife Teresa M. Nistler. He is survived by his wife Marjorie (nee Baker) Henrickson Nistler, 4 children Charles (Yvonne)...

Mark W. Berg

Mark W. Berg

June 13, 2008

Mark W. Berg, 37 of Oakdale, Mn. Passed away on Friday, June 13, 2008.A young lad, with Irish wit and humor, he was born January 7, 1971 in St. Paul, Mn.Survived by wife Christine; son Matthew; daughter, Emilee; parents, Bill and Betty Berg; and sister, Marie Berg. He graduated from Hastings High School in 1989 and received a BA...

Hannah Williams

Hannah Williams

June 11, 2008

WILLIAMS Hannah “Jane”, age 90, of Burnsville, MN formerly of Spokane, WA, passed away peacefully on June 11th, 2008. Jane was preceded in death by her husband, Thomas J. and her granddaughter, Julie Hovanes; survived by her children, T. James (Carole) Williams and Carol (Dan) Hovanes; grandchildren, Douglas Williams and Suzanne (Paul) Bigaouette; great-grandchildren, Andrew Long, David and Juliana Bigaouette;uncle...

Ralph N. Knudson

Ralph N. Knudson

June 11, 2008

Knudson, Ralph N. age 73, of Minnetonka. 53 year employee of Ford Plant, longtime friend of Bill W. Survived by wife, Mary Jane; daughters, Laurie Kristensen, Diana (Neal) Neumann, Karen (Kevin) Brasile and Susan (Glen) Ellenwood; 6 grandchildren; step-children, Laura (Henry) Lee and Allan Abell; 4 step- grandchildren. Service Saturday 1 PM, Henry W. Anderson Mortuary, 3640 23rd Ave. S.,...

Walter A. Tighe

Walter A. Tighe

June 11, 2008

Tighe, Walter A. “Al”, age 84, of Mpls. Former KSTP Sportscaster. Preceded in death by wife, Mary Ellen. Survived by son, Terry (Shannon) Tighe; daughter-in-law, Barbara Tighe; grandchildren, Geoffrey, Theresa, Patrick (Laura), Mary and Meghanne; many nieces and nephews, Family and friends. Mass of Christian Burial, Saturday, 10 AM, Lumen Christi Catholic Community, 2055 Bohland Ave., St. Paul. Visitation one...

Jerome Ficker

Jerome Ficker

June 10, 2008

Jerome N. �Jerry� Ficker, age 72, of Hastings, diedTuesday, June 10, 2008 at the United Hospital in St. Paul.He was born in New Trier, MN to Michael and Theresa (Beissel) Ficker. He married Elaine Reinardy on August 23, 1958 in New Trier and had worked on the assembly line of Ford Motor Co. for 33 years before retirement. Jerry...

Janet L. Olson

Janet L. Olson

June 10, 2008

Olson, Janet L. age 71, of Hastings. Sadly missed by husband, Fred M.; daughters, Jeanne (Randy) Conlin and Mary (Michael) Pearson; sons, Michael (Patty) and Donald J. Olson & special friend, Rita; grandchildren, Scott Pearson, Ashley Conlin and Brett Olson; brother, Donald (Bunny) Howard; nieces, nephews and many loving friends. Mass of Christian Burial Wednesday 9 AM, St. Agatha Catholic...

Donald L. Haugen

Donald L. Haugen

June 9, 2008

Donald L. "Doc" Haugen , age 75 of Hastings, died Monday, June 9, 2008 at his family residence. Don was born June 24, 1932 in Larimore, North Dakota to Colin and Florence (Englund) Haugen. He was a graduate of Larimore High School, the U. of M. Dental School, and served as a dentist in the Army during the Korean...

David B. Sears

David B. Sears

July 1, 2008

Sears, David B., age 58, of Burnsville, passed away July 1 from complications of pancreatic cancer. He is survived by wife, Peggy Sears; children, Matthew Sears and Stacy Holz (Chad); grandson, Landon Holz; and mother, Betty Howard. Visitation is Monday, July 7 at 6 PM, Prince of Peace Lutheran Church, 13901 Fairview Dr., Burnsville, with services to follow at 7...

Betty J. Sommers

Betty J. Sommers

June 29, 2008

BETTY SOMMERS, AGE 82, OF HASTINGS DIED SUNDAY AT THE AUGUSTANA CARE CENTER IN HASTINGS FOLLOWING A LENGTHY ILLNESS. BETTY IS SURVIVED BY HER HUSBAND JAY OF HASTINGS HER 2 DAUGHTERS: SANDY (LLOYD) BURDINE OF ROSEMOUNT PAM MARQUETTE OF HASTINGS HER GRANDSON: BRIAN SCHOMMER OF FOUNTAIN HILLS, ARIZONA. HER LOYAL DOG: LEXI HER SISTERS-IN-LAW LORETTA FOSS, MARIE McALWEE, CHAR...

Arnold William Stiehm

Arnold William Stiehm

June 29, 2008

Arnold William Stiehm,

age 89 of Minneapolis. Arnie passed away at home surrounded by family and loved ones on June 29. He was preceded in death by wife Evelyn and brother Fred. He is survived by wife, Consuelo “Connie” Peterson; daughters: Rosanne (Michael) Monten, Roberta (Thomas) Allen, Reonne (Mark) Johnson, Rita (Joseph) McDermott, Robin (Richard Hager) Stiehm; grandchildren: Adam, Kevin, Luke,...

Donald W Hadd

Donald W Hadd

June 28, 2008

HADD Doanld W “Don”, age 80, of Apple Vaslley, MN passed away as the result of an accident. Preceded in death by his parents, sister, Shirley; 3 brothers, Wayne, John, and Joe; and son-in-law, Wayne. Survived by his loving wife of 60 years, Mitzie; children, Jerry (Marilyn) and Diane; 7 grandchildren; 4 great-grandchildren; 3 brothers, Harry, Ed and Tom; and...

Susan B. Cysiewski

Susan B. Cysiewski

June 27, 2008

Susan B. Cysiewski, age 90, of Hastings, died 6/27/08 at the Augustana Health Care Center in Hastings.Susan was preceded by parents Michael Mary (Beissel) Meier; husbands William Strassburger, Phillip J. Leifeld, Thomas A. Cysiewski; her daughter Mary Jo Olson, and her siblings Philomena Becker, Viola Sherer, Joseph Leonard Meier. Susan is survived by her childrenCarol (Ed) Rohr, Joanne (Jim)...

Eugene Rohr

Eugene Rohr

June 23, 2008

Eugene "Bull" Rohr, age 76, died on Monday, June 23, 2008 at the Augustana Health Care Center in Hastings.Eugene was born July 6, 1931 in Hastings to Peter and Marie (Mainz) Rohr. A 1949 graduate of Hastings High School, he served in the U.S. Army and had worked as a heavy equipment operator in the construction industry prior to...

Gilman O. Nygaard

Gilman O. Nygaard

June 20, 2008

Nygaard, Gilman O.Age 88Of Red WingPassed away June, 20, 2008 at Fairview Hospital in Red Wing. Gilman married Joy on November 27, 1948 in Minot, ND. He worked for Marigold Dairy in Red Wing for 28 years and drove bus in Red Wing for the DAC for the handicapped for 10 years. He loved fishing with his grandkids, metal...

Pearl G. Finke

Pearl G. Finke

June 16, 2008

Pearl (Morris) Finke, age 90 of Hastings,formerly of Waseca, died Monday, June 16, 2008; God granted her wish that He take her home. Pearl was preceded in death by her husband, Leroy W. Finke Sr. and daughter-in-law Sharon. She is survived by sons, LeRoy �Chipper� (Beverly) Finke Jr. of Hastings and Wayne (Barbara) Finke of St. Cloud; a sister...

Fred J. "Fritz" Frandrup

Fred J. "Fritz" Frandrup

June 15, 2008

Survived by wife Dora Mae (Karnick); 5 children William (Deb) Frandrup, Kenneth (Nancy) Frandrup, Dina (Bernard) Otto, Diane (Ralph) Meyers, Edward (Brenda) Frandrup; 13 grandchildren, 1 great-grandchild; brothers Arvie �Bud�Frandrup, Gerald �Jerry� (Delores) Frandrup; sister Mary (Lawrence) Weatherly; sisters-in-law Marian Frandrup Mary Frandrup. Funeral Mass 10:30am Tuesday at ST. JOHN THE BAPTIST CATHOLIC CHURCH in VERMILLION. Visitation 4-8pm Monday...

Harry E Duffy, Jr

Harry E Duffy, Jr

June 15, 2008

DUFFY Harry E. Jr, age 81, of Lakeville, passed away on June 15, 2008. Preceded in death by a son, 4 brothers, and 1 sister. Survived by his loving wife of 27 years Doris; 6 children; 2 step-children;numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren; 2 brothers; 5 sisters; nieces, nephews and friends. Harry loved fast-pitch softball, baseball, was very committed to his military...

Marlene J. Stewart

Marlene J. Stewart

June 14, 2008

Stewart, Marlene JosephineAge 75 Of Cottage Grove Passed away June 14, 2008 at Augustana Health Care Center. She was preceded in death by her parents, William and Virginia Akins. She is survived by her son, Don Sokolowski (Kelly Buchanan); daughter, Rosie Sokolowski; grandchildren, Heather Rose, Destiny Lynn, Dalton Daniel, Ashley, Amber and Robert; sister, Jacqueline Lee Akins. Mass of...

Mabel L. Nelson

Mabel L. Nelson

June 14, 2008

Nelson, Mabel L . age 95, of Edina. Retired from F.C. Hayer Company. Preceded in death by husband, Emil; sisters, Violet Geiman, and Josephine; niece, Sharon Hoffmann. Survived by sister, Sylvia (Burnell) Robbins; niece, Janet (Fred) Karp; and Kenneth Hoffmann; greatnieces, Brenda (Jason) Sammon and Emily (Brian) Hybben; several grandnieces and nephews. Service Tuesday, 2 PM, at Lakewood Cemetery Chapel,...

Gerald M. Nistler

Gerald M. Nistler

June 13, 2008

Gerald M. Nistler, age 75, of Sun City West, Arizona died Friday, June 13, 2008. He is formerly of Hastings, and is a retired Hastings Police Officer, and veteran of the U.S. Army.Gerald is preceded in death by his first wife Teresa M. Nistler. He is survived by his wife Marjorie (nee Baker) Henrickson Nistler, 4 children Charles (Yvonne)...

Mark W. Berg

Mark W. Berg

June 13, 2008

Mark W. Berg, 37 of Oakdale, Mn. Passed away on Friday, June 13, 2008.A young lad, with Irish wit and humor, he was born January 7, 1971 in St. Paul, Mn.Survived by wife Christine; son Matthew; daughter, Emilee; parents, Bill and Betty Berg; and sister, Marie Berg. He graduated from Hastings High School in 1989 and received a BA...

Hannah Williams

Hannah Williams

June 11, 2008

WILLIAMS Hannah “Jane”, age 90, of Burnsville, MN formerly of Spokane, WA, passed away peacefully on June 11th, 2008. Jane was preceded in death by her husband, Thomas J. and her granddaughter, Julie Hovanes; survived by her children, T. James (Carole) Williams and Carol (Dan) Hovanes; grandchildren, Douglas Williams and Suzanne (Paul) Bigaouette; great-grandchildren, Andrew Long, David and Juliana Bigaouette;uncle...

Ralph N. Knudson

Ralph N. Knudson

June 11, 2008

Knudson, Ralph N. age 73, of Minnetonka. 53 year employee of Ford Plant, longtime friend of Bill W. Survived by wife, Mary Jane; daughters, Laurie Kristensen, Diana (Neal) Neumann, Karen (Kevin) Brasile and Susan (Glen) Ellenwood; 6 grandchildren; step-children, Laura (Henry) Lee and Allan Abell; 4 step- grandchildren. Service Saturday 1 PM, Henry W. Anderson Mortuary, 3640 23rd Ave. S.,...

Walter A. Tighe

Walter A. Tighe

June 11, 2008

Tighe, Walter A. “Al”, age 84, of Mpls. Former KSTP Sportscaster. Preceded in death by wife, Mary Ellen. Survived by son, Terry (Shannon) Tighe; daughter-in-law, Barbara Tighe; grandchildren, Geoffrey, Theresa, Patrick (Laura), Mary and Meghanne; many nieces and nephews, Family and friends. Mass of Christian Burial, Saturday, 10 AM, Lumen Christi Catholic Community, 2055 Bohland Ave., St. Paul. Visitation one...

Jerome Ficker

Jerome Ficker

June 10, 2008

Jerome N. �Jerry� Ficker, age 72, of Hastings, diedTuesday, June 10, 2008 at the United Hospital in St. Paul.He was born in New Trier, MN to Michael and Theresa (Beissel) Ficker. He married Elaine Reinardy on August 23, 1958 in New Trier and had worked on the assembly line of Ford Motor Co. for 33 years before retirement. Jerry...

Janet L. Olson

Janet L. Olson

June 10, 2008

Olson, Janet L. age 71, of Hastings. Sadly missed by husband, Fred M.; daughters, Jeanne (Randy) Conlin and Mary (Michael) Pearson; sons, Michael (Patty) and Donald J. Olson & special friend, Rita; grandchildren, Scott Pearson, Ashley Conlin and Brett Olson; brother, Donald (Bunny) Howard; nieces, nephews and many loving friends. Mass of Christian Burial Wednesday 9 AM, St. Agatha Catholic...

Donald L. Haugen

Donald L. Haugen

June 9, 2008

Donald L. "Doc" Haugen , age 75 of Hastings, died Monday, June 9, 2008 at his family residence. Don was born June 24, 1932 in Larimore, North Dakota to Colin and Florence (Englund) Haugen. He was a graduate of Larimore High School, the U. of M. Dental School, and served as a dentist in the Army during the Korean...

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