July 9, 2008

FREERKS Opal May, age 89, of Farmington, MN formerly of Lakeville, MN passed away on July 9, 2008 after a long struggle with cancer. Preceded in death by her husband, Frank G; daughter, Claudia; and sister, Audrey Jergens. Survived by her children, Judy Freerks, Janice (Alan) Peterson, Mary Freerks, and Bud Freerks; three grandchildren, Bill, Brenda, and Melissa; six great-grandchildren;...

July 8, 2008

Anderson, Delphin A. age 97, of Mpls. WW II Navy Vet. Preceded in death by daughter, Lois Marie Johnson and grandsons, Croy and Westin. Survived by wife, Juanita of 60 years; daughter, Patricia (Michael) Eckstein; grandson, Jason (Emily); great-granddaughter, Maya; sister, Muriel Czeswik. Memorial service Friday 11 AM, Henry W. Anderson Mortuary, 3640 23rd Ave. S. Visitation one hour prior...

July 7, 2008

July 6, 2008

Passed away on July 6, 2008 at Augustana Health Care Center. She was preceded in death by her parents, Leon and Margaret Kraft; brothers, Jim Kraft and Toby Kraft. She is survived by husband, LaVerne of Hastings; children, Verla Weissinger (Ken Skaggs) of Hastings, Rachel (Brian) Darst of Hastings; grandchildren, Kayla Darst, Derek DeMike, Brittany Darst and Ashley Darst;...

July 5, 2008

Thomas E. Sura, age 76, of Hastings died 7/5/08. Survived by wife Shirley (Brummel); children Susan (Matt) Dunfee, Jean Dunfee, Thomas J. (Lisa) Sura, Michael (Jackie) Sura Joni (Pete) Sura; grandchildren Jeremiah, Nick, Rachael, Becca, Beth, Megan, Ben, Matthew, Jordan, Samuel, Luke, Sophia Maddie; great-grandchildren Mercedez Lexi. Funeral service 10 AM Wednesday at CATURIA-SMIDT FUNERAL HOME, 201 E. 7th...

July 5, 2008

Kittelson,Sarah J. age 68 of Ellsworth Passed away July 5, 2008. Preceded in death by husband, Leonard; parents and sister, Florence. Survived by daughter, Tammy (Roger) Markgraf; son, Gary (LeAnn) Kittelson; daughter, Jolene Kittelson; son, Randy (Charity) Kittelson; son, Paul (Shannon) Kittelson; 5 grandchildren, Megan Markgraf; Matthew Markgraf; Trinity Kittelson; Jessie Kittelson; and Cole Kittelson; sister, Charlotte; brothers, Jim(Faye)...

July 5, 2008

Jean Marie Johnson, age 80, of hastings, died 7/5/08. survivors include her husband Harry, children Gary (Elizabeth) Ginther, Margaret (Alan) Paxton, Carol (Dan) Schroeder, John (Elizabeth) Ginther, George Ginther, Virginia (Dan) Wipperfurth, Patricia (Jeffrey) Langenfeld William (JoLynn) Johnson, 15 grandchildren, 23 great grandchildren, sisters Margaret (Willie) Hicks Shirley (Jim) Rotty. Funeral Tuesday 11 AM at CATURIA-SMIDT FUNERAL HOME, 201...

July 5, 2008

Survived by husband Herb, children Pamela Peine, Patricia Peine, Michael (Lori) Peine, Randall (Lisa) Peine, James (Joan) Peine, Susan (Robert) Betcher, Lori (Mitchell) Jackson, 14 grandchildren, sisters Helen Eagan, Margaret Sheridan, Patricia Doffing, brother Jerome (Marguerite) Judge. Visitation Monday 4-8 pm at St. JOSEPH CATHOLIC CHURCH of Miesville, ( 23955 Nicolai Ave., Hastings). Funeral Mass Tuesday 10:30 am with...

July 5, 2008

Veronica Manning, age 88, of Newport.Funeral Mass 11am Friday, July 11,2008 at ST. THOMAS AQUINAS CATHOLIC CHURCH, 920 Holley Ave., St. Paul Park, MN. Visitation 1 hr. prior to service. Private interment.

July 4, 2008

Wally "Lucky" Woldengen died unexpectedly July 4, 2008.Wallace is survived by his wife Carolyn (Lange). He is also survived by his children Curt (Friend Sharon) Woldengen of Hampton, Sherry (Roger) Otto of Hampton, grandchildren Amanda, Hannah, Ryan and Kirsten.He was preceded in death by his parents Alvin and Verna (Raddatz) Woldengen, a son Craig and a brother Larry.Visitation will...

July 4, 2008

Fred A. Olson, age 52 of Hastings, Minnesota died peacefully at home, surrounded by his family on July 4th, 2008. Fred was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in December 2007. He was preceded in death by his parents Winton and Edith Olson; sister, Sandra Beauchaine; brother, Vic Olson, Sr.; nephew, Michael O'Dell. He is survived by his wife, Shari (Siebenaler)...

July 3, 2008

Inez Mae Buhrt, age 96 of So. Mpls., born Feb. 16, 1912 in Barron, WI passed away peacefully July 3, 2008. Preceded in death by husband, Lloyd; parents, Edwin & Tina Hoyass; great-granddaughter, Kirstie Hammond and sisters: Mabel Mamer, Dorothy Wallen, and Mildred Whittaker. Inez is survived by children, Ron (Kay) Buhrt of Anoka and Richard Buhrt of Donna TX;...

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...

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...

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,...

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...

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)...

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...

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...

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...