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Robert E. Ambrose

Robert E. Ambrose

September 30, 2008

Robert E. Ambrose, age 62, longtime resident of Hastings died September 30, 2008 at his home. He was born November 16, 1945 in Rice Lake, Wi to Joseph and Lillian (Butcholz) Ambrose. A Hastings High School graduate - class of 1963, he served as a Vietnam War Veteran in the U.S. Navy, and later worked 19 years at the...

Thomas S Condon

Thomas S Condon

September 30, 2008

CONDON, THOMAS SHEEHY

Beloved father, husband, son, brother, uncle, godfather, co-worker and friend, age 51. Tom won his battle with cancer on September 30, 2008. he is at rest with his heavenly father smiling down on us all with his Irish eyes. Preceded in death by his father, Paul Condon. Survived by his loving and devoted wife, Sheila Denn Condon, beautiful...

Jane G. Martin

Jane G. Martin

September 29, 2008

Jane G. Martin, age 89; of Hastings, MN peacefully passed into the arms of her heavenly father on September 29, 2008 at the Augustana Health Care Center. Jane Geraldine was born September 22, 1919 to Carl A. and Alida M. (Anderson) Tieberg in Virginia, MN. She was a 1937 graduate of Mt. Iron High School, a 1939 graduate of...

Marvin J. Schiller

Marvin J. Schiller

September 27, 2008

Marvin J. Schiller, age 66, of Hampton died Saturday, 9/27/2008 at his home. Marvin was born to John and Christine (Endres) Schiller on 10/27/1941 in Red Wing. He married Eunice Chapman on 11/23/1967 at St. Matthews Catholic Church. Marvin had worked as a federal meat inspector for 37 years. He loved fishing and hunting; was a longtime member of...

Ruth V. Meunier

Ruth V. Meunier

September 27, 2008

Meunier, Ruth V. Age 86 of Inver Grove Heights, formerly of Minneapolis, born January 5, 1922 in Melvin Township, ND, passed away September 27, 2008. Preceded in death by husband, Adrian; son, Michael and several brothers and sisters. Ruth is survived by son, James Meunier (Debra Brooks); brother, Merley Ophaug; sisters, Myrtle Ophaug and Gladys Kallestad and several nieces, nephews...

Joseph M Piotrowski

Joseph M Piotrowski

September 27, 2008

PIOTROWSKI Joseph M, age 83, of Burnsville, MN Survived by his loving wife of 61 years, Carol; children, Joe Jr (Amy), Dotti, and Andrew; and friends. Joe was a loving husband, father, and jokester who was never at a loss for something to say. Memorials to the church. Memorial service Thursday, October 2, 2008 at 11 AM in the Episcopal...

Charlotte C. Hamilton

Charlotte C. Hamilton

September 25, 2008

Charlotte Hamilton a long time member of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton and a former employee of Hudson Manufacturing passed away Sept. 25, 2008 at Laus Comfort Care in Cottage Grove. Charlotte was preceded in death by husband, Richard; parents, Bernard and Helen Maher; sisters, Bernadette Peine; Margie Molitor; Mae Maher; Theresa Palmer; Betty Doffing; Gloria Maher; and Rita Vineski;...

Harraine E. Swanson

Harraine E. Swanson

September 25, 2008

Swanson, Harraine E. age 85, of Mpls. Preceded in death by husband, Edwin. Survived by sons, Bruce (Karen) and Bradley (Kris); grandsons, Blake and Dustin (Jessica); great-grandchildren, Carter and Aiden; and her special cat, Wheels. Service Thursday, 11 AM at Gustavus Adolphus Lutheran Church, 1509 27th Ave NE, Mpls, with visitation one hour before. Interment Lakewood. Memorials preferred to the...

Pearl I. Forslund

Pearl I. Forslund

September 25, 2008

FORSLUND Pearl I., age 94, of Mpls. Retired from Northwestern Bell and also enjoyed nature. Preceded in death by husband, Carl Forslund; 3 brothers and 1 sister. Survived by son, Harold (Mary) Forslund; grandsons, John & Patrick Forslund; brothers, Al, and Gene Halsey, and many nieces, nephews, family, and friends. Service Tuesday, Sept. 30, 2008, 11:00 am, Henry W. Anderson...

John Alexander Rankin Jr.

John Alexander Rankin Jr.

September 21, 2008

John A. Rankin Jr., age 85, of Hastings, MNdied Sunday, September 21, 2008 at the Regina Medical Center. He was born October 3, 1922 in Belfast, Northern Ireland to John Alexander and Isabella (McBride) Rankin. John had entered the Royal Navy at age 16 to serve during W.W.II. He married Edna (Jack) on March 12, 1955 in New York...

Patrick James Heffernan

Patrick James Heffernan

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...

Richard D. Anderson

Richard D. Anderson

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...

Richard C. Cordes

Richard C. Cordes

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...

Beverly L. Rushin

Beverly L. Rushin

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...

Lucille A. Dodge

Lucille A. Dodge

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...

Mary Ann Olsen

Mary Ann Olsen

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:...

Fern A. Swanson

Fern A. Swanson

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...

Gale M Knutson

Gale M Knutson

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,...

Richard R. Considine

Richard R. Considine

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

Robert E. Ambrose

Robert E. Ambrose

September 30, 2008

Robert E. Ambrose, age 62, longtime resident of Hastings died September 30, 2008 at his home. He was born November 16, 1945 in Rice Lake, Wi to Joseph and Lillian (Butcholz) Ambrose. A Hastings High School graduate - class of 1963, he served as a Vietnam War Veteran in the U.S. Navy, and later worked 19 years at the...

Thomas S Condon

Thomas S Condon

September 30, 2008

CONDON, THOMAS SHEEHY

Beloved father, husband, son, brother, uncle, godfather, co-worker and friend, age 51. Tom won his battle with cancer on September 30, 2008. he is at rest with his heavenly father smiling down on us all with his Irish eyes. Preceded in death by his father, Paul Condon. Survived by his loving and devoted wife, Sheila Denn Condon, beautiful...

Jane G. Martin

Jane G. Martin

September 29, 2008

Jane G. Martin, age 89; of Hastings, MN peacefully passed into the arms of her heavenly father on September 29, 2008 at the Augustana Health Care Center. Jane Geraldine was born September 22, 1919 to Carl A. and Alida M. (Anderson) Tieberg in Virginia, MN. She was a 1937 graduate of Mt. Iron High School, a 1939 graduate of...

Marvin J. Schiller

Marvin J. Schiller

September 27, 2008

Marvin J. Schiller, age 66, of Hampton died Saturday, 9/27/2008 at his home. Marvin was born to John and Christine (Endres) Schiller on 10/27/1941 in Red Wing. He married Eunice Chapman on 11/23/1967 at St. Matthews Catholic Church. Marvin had worked as a federal meat inspector for 37 years. He loved fishing and hunting; was a longtime member of...

Ruth V. Meunier

Ruth V. Meunier

September 27, 2008

Meunier, Ruth V. Age 86 of Inver Grove Heights, formerly of Minneapolis, born January 5, 1922 in Melvin Township, ND, passed away September 27, 2008. Preceded in death by husband, Adrian; son, Michael and several brothers and sisters. Ruth is survived by son, James Meunier (Debra Brooks); brother, Merley Ophaug; sisters, Myrtle Ophaug and Gladys Kallestad and several nieces, nephews...

Joseph M Piotrowski

Joseph M Piotrowski

September 27, 2008

PIOTROWSKI Joseph M, age 83, of Burnsville, MN Survived by his loving wife of 61 years, Carol; children, Joe Jr (Amy), Dotti, and Andrew; and friends. Joe was a loving husband, father, and jokester who was never at a loss for something to say. Memorials to the church. Memorial service Thursday, October 2, 2008 at 11 AM in the Episcopal...

Charlotte C. Hamilton

Charlotte C. Hamilton

September 25, 2008

Charlotte Hamilton a long time member of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton and a former employee of Hudson Manufacturing passed away Sept. 25, 2008 at Laus Comfort Care in Cottage Grove. Charlotte was preceded in death by husband, Richard; parents, Bernard and Helen Maher; sisters, Bernadette Peine; Margie Molitor; Mae Maher; Theresa Palmer; Betty Doffing; Gloria Maher; and Rita Vineski;...

Harraine E. Swanson

Harraine E. Swanson

September 25, 2008

Swanson, Harraine E. age 85, of Mpls. Preceded in death by husband, Edwin. Survived by sons, Bruce (Karen) and Bradley (Kris); grandsons, Blake and Dustin (Jessica); great-grandchildren, Carter and Aiden; and her special cat, Wheels. Service Thursday, 11 AM at Gustavus Adolphus Lutheran Church, 1509 27th Ave NE, Mpls, with visitation one hour before. Interment Lakewood. Memorials preferred to the...

Pearl I. Forslund

Pearl I. Forslund

September 25, 2008

FORSLUND Pearl I., age 94, of Mpls. Retired from Northwestern Bell and also enjoyed nature. Preceded in death by husband, Carl Forslund; 3 brothers and 1 sister. Survived by son, Harold (Mary) Forslund; grandsons, John & Patrick Forslund; brothers, Al, and Gene Halsey, and many nieces, nephews, family, and friends. Service Tuesday, Sept. 30, 2008, 11:00 am, Henry W. Anderson...

John Alexander Rankin Jr.

John Alexander Rankin Jr.

September 21, 2008

John A. Rankin Jr., age 85, of Hastings, MNdied Sunday, September 21, 2008 at the Regina Medical Center. He was born October 3, 1922 in Belfast, Northern Ireland to John Alexander and Isabella (McBride) Rankin. John had entered the Royal Navy at age 16 to serve during W.W.II. He married Edna (Jack) on March 12, 1955 in New York...

Patrick James Heffernan

Patrick James Heffernan

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...

Richard D. Anderson

Richard D. Anderson

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...

Richard C. Cordes

Richard C. Cordes

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...

Beverly L. Rushin

Beverly L. Rushin

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...

Lucille A. Dodge

Lucille A. Dodge

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...

Mary Ann Olsen

Mary Ann Olsen

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:...

Fern A. Swanson

Fern A. Swanson

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...

Gale M Knutson

Gale M Knutson

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,...

Richard R. Considine

Richard R. Considine

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

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