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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...

Lori J Hirdler

Lori J Hirdler

June 8, 2008

Lori J. Hirdler, age 54 of Outing, MN, born Dec. 29, 1953 in Minneapolis, passed away June 3, 2008. Lori served in the U.S. Army during Vietnam. She is preceded in death by her mom, Zella Hegart. Lori is survived by her husband, Kevin; her children: Raymond Martin, Michael Martin, and Carene Renae Hirdler; her grandchildren, Autumn, Garrick, Kohlton and...

Edward A. Iverson

Edward A. Iverson

June 8, 2008

Iverson, Edward A. “Mr. Ed” age 83, of Minneapolis, born February 28, 1925 in Minneapolis, passed away June 8, 2008. He served in the U.S. Army Air Corps during WWII. Preceded in death by parents, Anna & Jacob Iverson and brothers, Clary, Thor, Arthur and Chester Iverson. Mr. Ed is survived by his wife of 55 years, Margaret Donahue Iverson;...

Leo J. Leifeld

Leo J. Leifeld

June 4, 2008

Leo J. Leifeld, age 84, of Hastings, died Wednesday,June 4, 2008 at the Fairview Red Wing Health Care Campus. Leo was born June 11, 1923 in Vermillion to Louis and Catherine (Fox) Leifeld. He married Helen Kaiser October 18, 1952 at St. Joseph�s Catholic Church in Red Wing. They moved to the Miesville area in 1953, and Leo farmed...

Gertrude E. Loesch

Gertrude E. Loesch

June 3, 2008

Gertrude E. Loesch, age 88; of Hastings, died Tuesday, June 3, 2008 at the Regina Nursing Home.Gertrude was born to George and Katherine (Rollinger) Matz on November 19, 1919 in Hastings. She married Carl J. Loesch on April 12, 1937 in Hastings and had worked at 3M for 25 years. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband...

Hazel Cecelia Koehler

Hazel Cecelia Koehler

June 3, 2008

Koehler, Hazel Cecelia, age 101, of Mpls. Born Oct. 5, 1906 in Hoffman, MN to Eric Melin and Emma, nee Swedberg, passed away peacefully on June 3, 2008 surrounded by her loved ones. Preceded in death by her husband, Gerhard H. Koehler and his siblings, Inez (Gulstrand), Ellen (Kridler), Lloyd, Hildur (Carlson), Mildred (Klein) and Ray. Survived by sons, Gary...

Delores B Westrum

Delores B Westrum

June 3, 2008

Delores B. “Dee” Westrum, age 82 of Buffalo, formerly of Minneapolis, born December 17, 1925 in Belgrade, MN, passed away June 3, 2008. Preceded in death by husband, Clifford and son, Robert A. Survived by children, Joanne (Chuck) LaMere and Jerry (Kathy) Westrum; daughter-in-law, Pat Westrum; grandchildren: Jennifer, Brian, Steve and Jesse; great-grandchildren, Madison and Jordan; and sister, Rosella (Gordon)...

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...

Lori J Hirdler

Lori J Hirdler

June 8, 2008

Lori J. Hirdler, age 54 of Outing, MN, born Dec. 29, 1953 in Minneapolis, passed away June 3, 2008. Lori served in the U.S. Army during Vietnam. She is preceded in death by her mom, Zella Hegart. Lori is survived by her husband, Kevin; her children: Raymond Martin, Michael Martin, and Carene Renae Hirdler; her grandchildren, Autumn, Garrick, Kohlton and...

Edward A. Iverson

Edward A. Iverson

June 8, 2008

Iverson, Edward A. “Mr. Ed” age 83, of Minneapolis, born February 28, 1925 in Minneapolis, passed away June 8, 2008. He served in the U.S. Army Air Corps during WWII. Preceded in death by parents, Anna & Jacob Iverson and brothers, Clary, Thor, Arthur and Chester Iverson. Mr. Ed is survived by his wife of 55 years, Margaret Donahue Iverson;...

Leo J. Leifeld

Leo J. Leifeld

June 4, 2008

Leo J. Leifeld, age 84, of Hastings, died Wednesday,June 4, 2008 at the Fairview Red Wing Health Care Campus. Leo was born June 11, 1923 in Vermillion to Louis and Catherine (Fox) Leifeld. He married Helen Kaiser October 18, 1952 at St. Joseph�s Catholic Church in Red Wing. They moved to the Miesville area in 1953, and Leo farmed...

Gertrude E. Loesch

Gertrude E. Loesch

June 3, 2008

Gertrude E. Loesch, age 88; of Hastings, died Tuesday, June 3, 2008 at the Regina Nursing Home.Gertrude was born to George and Katherine (Rollinger) Matz on November 19, 1919 in Hastings. She married Carl J. Loesch on April 12, 1937 in Hastings and had worked at 3M for 25 years. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband...

Hazel Cecelia Koehler

Hazel Cecelia Koehler

June 3, 2008

Koehler, Hazel Cecelia, age 101, of Mpls. Born Oct. 5, 1906 in Hoffman, MN to Eric Melin and Emma, nee Swedberg, passed away peacefully on June 3, 2008 surrounded by her loved ones. Preceded in death by her husband, Gerhard H. Koehler and his siblings, Inez (Gulstrand), Ellen (Kridler), Lloyd, Hildur (Carlson), Mildred (Klein) and Ray. Survived by sons, Gary...

Delores B Westrum

Delores B Westrum

June 3, 2008

Delores B. “Dee” Westrum, age 82 of Buffalo, formerly of Minneapolis, born December 17, 1925 in Belgrade, MN, passed away June 3, 2008. Preceded in death by husband, Clifford and son, Robert A. Survived by children, Joanne (Chuck) LaMere and Jerry (Kathy) Westrum; daughter-in-law, Pat Westrum; grandchildren: Jennifer, Brian, Steve and Jesse; great-grandchildren, Madison and Jordan; and sister, Rosella (Gordon)...

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