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Rosemary Ann Kieffer

Rosemary Ann Kieffer

March 11, 2008

Rosemary A. Kieffer, age 88; of Hastings, died 3/11/08 at Providence Place in Minneapolis. She was born March 5, 1920 in Vermillion to Frank J. Anna (Leifeld) Langenfeld, and attended rural schools. She married Victor A. Kieffer on November 11, 1943 in Vermillion. Rosemary was preceded in death by her parents; husband Victor; brothers Nicholas, Henry, Frank, Leo, Greg,...

Lee W. Nelson

Lee W. Nelson

March 11, 2008

Nelson, Lee W., age 56, of Farmington, passed away unexpectedly. Preceded in death by his parents. Survived by loving wife of 35 years, Cheryl; son, Matthew; daughter, Jessica; 3 sisters, Darlene Nelson, Jeanne (Randy) Henegar and Donna (Lance) Quick; father and mother-in-law, Donald and Alice Hart; sister-in-law, Cathy (Brian) Hendrickson; brother-in-law, Tom (Cathy) Hart; nieces, nephews and friends. Funeral service...

Walter "Wally" L. Orsen

Walter "Wally" L. Orsen

March 10, 2008

Walter “Wally” L. Orsen, age 88 of Burnsville, formerly of Minneapolis, born January 14, 1920 in Minneota, MN, passed away March 10, 2008. Preceded in death by wife, Polly and son, Barry. Wally is survived by daughter, Connie (Marc) Johnson; grandchildren, Jenna and Jared; sister, Luella Mattson and other family and friends. Funeral service will be 2:00 PM, Thursday, March...

Richard L. Bauchmoyer

Richard L. Bauchmoyer

March 9, 2008

Private Family services were held on Thursday, March 13th.

Helen L. Grimm

Helen L. Grimm

March 9, 2008

Grimm, Helen L. (nee Fahrenholz) age 92, of Mpls. Preceded in death by husband, Kenneth; brothers, Jack and George. Survived by son, Barry (Laurie); daughter, Lynn (Craig) Talbert; grandchildren, Jason Grimm, Stacy Talbert and Jonathon Talbert; sisters- in-law, Betty Fahrenholz and Betty Grimm. Service Wednesday, 11 AM, Henry W. Anderson Mortuary, 3640 23rd Ave S., Mpls. Interment Ft. Snelling. Visitation...

Janet C. Kengla

Janet C. Kengla

March 9, 2008

Kengla, Janet C., age 93, of Edina. Preceded in death by husband, Col. William A. Kengla; and son, Michael William Kengla. Survived by daughter, Margery Kengla English (Dr. E. John English); 4 grandchildren, Dr. Eric John (Sally) English, Janet (Patrick) Dell, Laurel (Matthew) Gollinger and Courtney English; 4 great-grandsons, Jack, William, Dillon and Grant; sister, Mrs. Carlos Well. Private family...

Blaine C. Christofferson

Blaine C. Christofferson

March 8, 2008

Survived by parents, William and Karen; daughter, Cecelia; sons, Anthony; Joey; ALex; and Jessie; half sisters, Linda and Christine. Memorial Service Wednesday March 12, 2008 at 5:00 PM at Wise Family Funeral Home, 400 Spring St. Hastings. Gathering 2 hours prior to service at the funeral home. Prvate Interment.

Lester V. Cziok

Lester V. Cziok

March 8, 2008

Cziok, Lester V., age 84, of Apple Valley, died March 8, 2008 after a long courageous battle with carcinoid cancer. Preceded in death by his parents, Michael & Minnie Cziok; sister, Lillian Swanson; brother, Leonard; and son-in-law, John Carlson. Survived by his loving wife of 58 years, Marion (Scudder); son, Michael (Debra); daughters, Lynne Carlson and Julie (Chris) Middlestaedt; several...

Arthur H. Frandrup

Arthur H. Frandrup

March 7, 2008

Arthur H. "Art" Frandrup, age 84, of Randolph, MN, a life-long farmer, died 3/7/08 at the Angels Care Center in Cannon Falls, MN. He wasborn on February 15, 1924 in Hampton Twp. to Ferdinand Veronica (Reiter) Frandrup. He married Marian Rathman on June 25, 1947 in Comfrey, MN. Art was preceded in death by his parents, a daughter Amelia...

Helen Anna Marie Peterson

Helen Anna Marie Peterson

March 7, 2008

Helen A. Peterson, age 94 of Richfield born November 28, 1913 in Sterling, IL, passed away March 7, 2008. Preceded in death by husband, Clarence. Survived by daughter, Darlene Peterson; sons: Donald (Patricia), David (Carol Ann), and Kenneth and partner, Peter; 5 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; sister Ruth Russenberger; sisters-in-law, Agnes Carlson, and Myrtie Peterson and many other family and friends...

Leland B Kittelson

Leland B Kittelson

March 5, 2008

Leland B. Kittelson, age 64 of Mora, born September 8, 1943 in Minneapolis, passed away March 5, 2008 in Cozumel, Mexico. Leland retired from the Minneapolis Police Department after 25 years of service. Preceded in death by father, Irving and sister, Cheryl Hosch. Leland is survived by his wife, Bonnie; daughter, Dawn; son, Lee, Jr. (Mary); mother, Gladys; sister, Kathy...

Joseph L. Ginther

Joseph L. Ginther

March 4, 2008

Joseph L. "Joe" Ginther, age 60, of Hastings, the owner and operator of Ginther Automotive, died on March 4, 2008 at his home. Joewas preceded in death by his father Joseph and a sister Susan. He is survived by his wife Barb; 2 sons Jake Ginther Josh (Kim Miller) Ginther; his mother Catherine Ginther of Hastings; his 9 siblings...

Elizabeth "Betty" J. Klopf

Elizabeth "Betty" J. Klopf

March 4, 2008

Preceded in death by husband, Wallace; infant daughter, Mary; parents, Dennis and Minnie Cook. Survived by son, Dennis Klopf; daughter, Pati (Ann) Seeger; grandchildren, Dennis (Jen) Seeger, Daniel Seeger; great-grandchildren, Nick and Tyler Rowan, Emily and Chloe Seeger. Mass of Christian Burial Saturday, March 8th at 11:00 A.M. at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church 2035 15th Street West...

Steven M. Lundsted

Steven M. Lundsted

March 3, 2008

Lundsted, Steven M., age 60, of Hastings, died 3/3/08 at his home after a short battle with leukemia. Steven was born 9/14/1947 in St. Paul, MN to Edwin O. Irene H. (Brightfeld) Lundsted. He was a 1965 graduate of H.H.S., and graduate of U. of W. Eau Claire and U. of M.Steven had worked in the title insurance industry...

Margaret J. Peterson

Margaret J. Peterson

March 3, 2008

Peterson, Margaret J. age 92, passed away peacefully at Ebenezer Ridges Home. Preceded in death by her parents and all of her siblings. Survived by her loving husband of 67 years, Harold; her two daughters, Jackie (Tim) Hogan and Peg (Steve Zupke) Peterson; her son, James; nieces, nephews and friends. Margaret was a loyal and dedicated hospital volunteer who also...

Clareen W. Atkinson

Clareen W. Atkinson

March 3, 2008

Atkinson, Clareen W. Died March 3, 2008. Born in Spring Hill, MN. Preceded in death by 2 infant children; daughter, Mary Margaret (age 7); husband, Louis; 7 brothers and 4 sisters. Survived by children, Rosemary (Don), Grace Ann, Michael Patrick, Patricia Mae (Earl W.), Maureen Catherine, Bridget Kaye (David) and Mary Louise; 10 grandchildren; and 8 great-grandchildren. Mass of Christian...

Dorothy A. Desm

Dorothy A. Desm

March 3, 2008

Desm, Dorothy A., age 90, of Mpls. Active member of Eagles Auxiliary #34, former Director of Choralaires. Survived by children, JoAnne North, Toni Adema, John (Lydia) Desm, Dianne (Jay) Walter, Tom (Julie) Desm; 11 grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren; 2 great-great-grandchildren. Memorial service Thursday 1PM, Henry W. Anderson Mortuary, 3640 23rd Ave. S., with visitation one hour before. Private interment Fort Snelling....

Louise M. Kittelson

Louise M. Kittelson

March 2, 2008

Age 89, of Ellsworth, WI, formerly of St. Paul, MN; passed away peacefully on March 2, after a courageous battle with Alzheimer's disease. Preceded in death by her husband of 65 years, Arnold; sons, Leonard and Baby; granddaughter, Donna; great-grandsons, Roger Jr. and Cody; parents, Charles and Ethel Daniel; sisters, Millicent, Myrtle and Dorothy; brothers, Charles and Arthur. Survived...

Kermit Howard Stroman

Kermit Howard Stroman

March 2, 2008

Striman, Kermit Howard, passed away on March 2nd, 2008. Born May 23, 1926 in Swanville, Minnesota. Employed by Bokers, Inc of Minneapolis for 41 years and was a member of IUE Local 1140. He was also a member of the Kingsmen Chapter of the YMCA, the Experimental Aircraft Association and the Fraternal Order of Eagles, Aerie #34. He is survived...

David E. Loesch

David E. Loesch

March 1, 2008

David E. Loesch of Hastings died Saturday, March 1, 2008 at the Regina Medical Center. He was 56 years old. Dave was born September 24, 1951, the son of Robert Margaret (Bloomstrand) Loesch. He is Survived by his wife Beverly D. Loesch; his daughter Katie M. (Ian P. Daniels) Loesch; his granddaughter Kaley L. Daniels; his mother Marge Loesch...

Rosemary Ann Kieffer

Rosemary Ann Kieffer

March 11, 2008

Rosemary A. Kieffer, age 88; of Hastings, died 3/11/08 at Providence Place in Minneapolis. She was born March 5, 1920 in Vermillion to Frank J. Anna (Leifeld) Langenfeld, and attended rural schools. She married Victor A. Kieffer on November 11, 1943 in Vermillion. Rosemary was preceded in death by her parents; husband Victor; brothers Nicholas, Henry, Frank, Leo, Greg,...

Lee W. Nelson

Lee W. Nelson

March 11, 2008

Nelson, Lee W., age 56, of Farmington, passed away unexpectedly. Preceded in death by his parents. Survived by loving wife of 35 years, Cheryl; son, Matthew; daughter, Jessica; 3 sisters, Darlene Nelson, Jeanne (Randy) Henegar and Donna (Lance) Quick; father and mother-in-law, Donald and Alice Hart; sister-in-law, Cathy (Brian) Hendrickson; brother-in-law, Tom (Cathy) Hart; nieces, nephews and friends. Funeral service...

Walter "Wally" L. Orsen

Walter "Wally" L. Orsen

March 10, 2008

Walter “Wally” L. Orsen, age 88 of Burnsville, formerly of Minneapolis, born January 14, 1920 in Minneota, MN, passed away March 10, 2008. Preceded in death by wife, Polly and son, Barry. Wally is survived by daughter, Connie (Marc) Johnson; grandchildren, Jenna and Jared; sister, Luella Mattson and other family and friends. Funeral service will be 2:00 PM, Thursday, March...

Richard L. Bauchmoyer

Richard L. Bauchmoyer

March 9, 2008

Private Family services were held on Thursday, March 13th.

Helen L. Grimm

Helen L. Grimm

March 9, 2008

Grimm, Helen L. (nee Fahrenholz) age 92, of Mpls. Preceded in death by husband, Kenneth; brothers, Jack and George. Survived by son, Barry (Laurie); daughter, Lynn (Craig) Talbert; grandchildren, Jason Grimm, Stacy Talbert and Jonathon Talbert; sisters- in-law, Betty Fahrenholz and Betty Grimm. Service Wednesday, 11 AM, Henry W. Anderson Mortuary, 3640 23rd Ave S., Mpls. Interment Ft. Snelling. Visitation...

Janet C. Kengla

Janet C. Kengla

March 9, 2008

Kengla, Janet C., age 93, of Edina. Preceded in death by husband, Col. William A. Kengla; and son, Michael William Kengla. Survived by daughter, Margery Kengla English (Dr. E. John English); 4 grandchildren, Dr. Eric John (Sally) English, Janet (Patrick) Dell, Laurel (Matthew) Gollinger and Courtney English; 4 great-grandsons, Jack, William, Dillon and Grant; sister, Mrs. Carlos Well. Private family...

Blaine C. Christofferson

Blaine C. Christofferson

March 8, 2008

Survived by parents, William and Karen; daughter, Cecelia; sons, Anthony; Joey; ALex; and Jessie; half sisters, Linda and Christine. Memorial Service Wednesday March 12, 2008 at 5:00 PM at Wise Family Funeral Home, 400 Spring St. Hastings. Gathering 2 hours prior to service at the funeral home. Prvate Interment.

Lester V. Cziok

Lester V. Cziok

March 8, 2008

Cziok, Lester V., age 84, of Apple Valley, died March 8, 2008 after a long courageous battle with carcinoid cancer. Preceded in death by his parents, Michael & Minnie Cziok; sister, Lillian Swanson; brother, Leonard; and son-in-law, John Carlson. Survived by his loving wife of 58 years, Marion (Scudder); son, Michael (Debra); daughters, Lynne Carlson and Julie (Chris) Middlestaedt; several...

Arthur H. Frandrup

Arthur H. Frandrup

March 7, 2008

Arthur H. "Art" Frandrup, age 84, of Randolph, MN, a life-long farmer, died 3/7/08 at the Angels Care Center in Cannon Falls, MN. He wasborn on February 15, 1924 in Hampton Twp. to Ferdinand Veronica (Reiter) Frandrup. He married Marian Rathman on June 25, 1947 in Comfrey, MN. Art was preceded in death by his parents, a daughter Amelia...

Helen Anna Marie Peterson

Helen Anna Marie Peterson

March 7, 2008

Helen A. Peterson, age 94 of Richfield born November 28, 1913 in Sterling, IL, passed away March 7, 2008. Preceded in death by husband, Clarence. Survived by daughter, Darlene Peterson; sons: Donald (Patricia), David (Carol Ann), and Kenneth and partner, Peter; 5 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; sister Ruth Russenberger; sisters-in-law, Agnes Carlson, and Myrtie Peterson and many other family and friends...

Leland B Kittelson

Leland B Kittelson

March 5, 2008

Leland B. Kittelson, age 64 of Mora, born September 8, 1943 in Minneapolis, passed away March 5, 2008 in Cozumel, Mexico. Leland retired from the Minneapolis Police Department after 25 years of service. Preceded in death by father, Irving and sister, Cheryl Hosch. Leland is survived by his wife, Bonnie; daughter, Dawn; son, Lee, Jr. (Mary); mother, Gladys; sister, Kathy...

Joseph L. Ginther

Joseph L. Ginther

March 4, 2008

Joseph L. "Joe" Ginther, age 60, of Hastings, the owner and operator of Ginther Automotive, died on March 4, 2008 at his home. Joewas preceded in death by his father Joseph and a sister Susan. He is survived by his wife Barb; 2 sons Jake Ginther Josh (Kim Miller) Ginther; his mother Catherine Ginther of Hastings; his 9 siblings...

Elizabeth "Betty" J. Klopf

Elizabeth "Betty" J. Klopf

March 4, 2008

Preceded in death by husband, Wallace; infant daughter, Mary; parents, Dennis and Minnie Cook. Survived by son, Dennis Klopf; daughter, Pati (Ann) Seeger; grandchildren, Dennis (Jen) Seeger, Daniel Seeger; great-grandchildren, Nick and Tyler Rowan, Emily and Chloe Seeger. Mass of Christian Burial Saturday, March 8th at 11:00 A.M. at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church 2035 15th Street West...

Steven M. Lundsted

Steven M. Lundsted

March 3, 2008

Lundsted, Steven M., age 60, of Hastings, died 3/3/08 at his home after a short battle with leukemia. Steven was born 9/14/1947 in St. Paul, MN to Edwin O. Irene H. (Brightfeld) Lundsted. He was a 1965 graduate of H.H.S., and graduate of U. of W. Eau Claire and U. of M.Steven had worked in the title insurance industry...

Margaret J. Peterson

Margaret J. Peterson

March 3, 2008

Peterson, Margaret J. age 92, passed away peacefully at Ebenezer Ridges Home. Preceded in death by her parents and all of her siblings. Survived by her loving husband of 67 years, Harold; her two daughters, Jackie (Tim) Hogan and Peg (Steve Zupke) Peterson; her son, James; nieces, nephews and friends. Margaret was a loyal and dedicated hospital volunteer who also...

Clareen W. Atkinson

Clareen W. Atkinson

March 3, 2008

Atkinson, Clareen W. Died March 3, 2008. Born in Spring Hill, MN. Preceded in death by 2 infant children; daughter, Mary Margaret (age 7); husband, Louis; 7 brothers and 4 sisters. Survived by children, Rosemary (Don), Grace Ann, Michael Patrick, Patricia Mae (Earl W.), Maureen Catherine, Bridget Kaye (David) and Mary Louise; 10 grandchildren; and 8 great-grandchildren. Mass of Christian...

Dorothy A. Desm

Dorothy A. Desm

March 3, 2008

Desm, Dorothy A., age 90, of Mpls. Active member of Eagles Auxiliary #34, former Director of Choralaires. Survived by children, JoAnne North, Toni Adema, John (Lydia) Desm, Dianne (Jay) Walter, Tom (Julie) Desm; 11 grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren; 2 great-great-grandchildren. Memorial service Thursday 1PM, Henry W. Anderson Mortuary, 3640 23rd Ave. S., with visitation one hour before. Private interment Fort Snelling....

Louise M. Kittelson

Louise M. Kittelson

March 2, 2008

Age 89, of Ellsworth, WI, formerly of St. Paul, MN; passed away peacefully on March 2, after a courageous battle with Alzheimer's disease. Preceded in death by her husband of 65 years, Arnold; sons, Leonard and Baby; granddaughter, Donna; great-grandsons, Roger Jr. and Cody; parents, Charles and Ethel Daniel; sisters, Millicent, Myrtle and Dorothy; brothers, Charles and Arthur. Survived...

Kermit Howard Stroman

Kermit Howard Stroman

March 2, 2008

Striman, Kermit Howard, passed away on March 2nd, 2008. Born May 23, 1926 in Swanville, Minnesota. Employed by Bokers, Inc of Minneapolis for 41 years and was a member of IUE Local 1140. He was also a member of the Kingsmen Chapter of the YMCA, the Experimental Aircraft Association and the Fraternal Order of Eagles, Aerie #34. He is survived...

David E. Loesch

David E. Loesch

March 1, 2008

David E. Loesch of Hastings died Saturday, March 1, 2008 at the Regina Medical Center. He was 56 years old. Dave was born September 24, 1951, the son of Robert Margaret (Bloomstrand) Loesch. He is Survived by his wife Beverly D. Loesch; his daughter Katie M. (Ian P. Daniels) Loesch; his granddaughter Kaley L. Daniels; his mother Marge Loesch...

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