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...

August 30, 2008

Smith, Beverly P., age 85 of S. Mpls., passed away Sat., August 30, 2008. Preceded in death by parents, William & Laura Johnson. Survived by daughter, Suzanne Smith; grandson, Charles Paulson; brother, William “Bud” Johnson; sister, Joyce Eastlund; 3 nephews, 1 niece and many friends. Service Thursday 11:30 AM, Henry W. Anderson Mortuary, 3640 23rd Ave. S. Visitation one hour...

August 29, 2008

Dwaine D. Gross age 73 of Cottage Grove, passed away August 29, 2008. Preceded in death by wife, Jean; brothers, Norman and Donald and sisters, Marcella and Phyllis. Survived by children, Glenn (Kelli) Gross and Karen (Mel) Mallinger; grandchildren, Cory and Jade Gross; and Taylor, Mitch, and Matt Mallinger; brothers, Stanley (Dorothy) Gross and Erven (Joan) Gross; and sister,...

August 29, 2008

DAHL Eliot J., Child of God. Born 3/2/83, died 8/29/08. Survived by sons, Caleb and Owen; sisters, Casey (Greg), Janine, Katie and Emily; brothers, Chris (Jessie) and Shaan; nephew, Tony; grandparents, Dorothy, John and Rita; parents, Carol and Ron Dahl. Services Wednesday 11:30 AM, House of Prayer Lutheran Church, 7625 Chicago Ave., Richfield. Visitation one hour before service at church....

August 29, 2008

MCKAY Beverly S., age 77, of Mpls. Widow of George. Survived by 3 sons, John (Robyn), David (Michele) and Calvin (Sue); 4 grandsons, Lucas, Kyle, Justin and Joseph; brother, John Chovan; sister, Marion Grobel. Service Wednesday 11 AM, Hope Lutheran Church, 58th St. & Cedar Ave. Visitation Tuesday 5-8 PM, Henry W. Anderson Mortuary, 3640 23rd Av. S., & 1/2...

August 27, 2008

Eldon E. Gilbert, age 67, of Hastings, died Wednesday, August 27, 2008 at the Regina Medical Center in Hastings.Eldon was born October 23, 1940 in Early, Iowa to Dale and Gladys (Brott) Gilbert. He had served in the U.S. Army, and worked for 35 years at the Ford Motor Co. as the parts control supervisor. He had married Judy...

August 26, 2008

Norma Jean Arsola, age 74, of Hastings died August 26, 2008 at home. She was born November 5, 1933 in Wichita Falls, TX to Joseph J. and Lonnie Mae (Ponder) George. She married Adolfo Arsola on September 21, 1956 in Reno, NV. Norma was preceded in death by her parents, sons Billy Joe and John Edward Barragan, and 3...