February 13, 2008

Ralph M. age 59 of Hastings passed away from cancer at The Pillars Health East Hospice Home on Feb. 13, 2008. Ralph worked as a Dispatcher for Koch Refinery and Texaco for over 25 years and later worked at the St. Paul Post Office. He married Maryann Blissenbach on January 17, 1970 at Annunciation Catholic Church at Mayhew Lake,...

February 13, 2008

Gladys Matteson, age 85 of Hastings, formerly of Red Wing, passed away February 13, 2008 at Regina Nursing Home in Hastings. She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles; sons, Charles, Jr. and James; parents, Gilbert and Ruth Goesen; sister, Mabel (Fred) Sumner. She is survived by children, Jacqueline Schwieger of Hastings, Jennifer (Ron) Gerken of Red Wing,...

February 13, 2008

Marion June Bjorklund, age 86, of Hastings died on Wednesday, February 13, 2008 at the Prescott Nursing and Rehabilitation Community. She was born in Vesta, MN on June 2, 1921 to Stanley and Alvina (Fischer) Barber. Marion was preceded in death by her parents and a sister, Lavone Nelson. She is survived by her 4 children, Joan (Dennis) Barker...

February 12, 2008

JORGENSEN William “Bill” R., age 33, of Pillager, MN, passed away unexpectedly Feb 12, 2008. Survived by loving mother, Joyce Ludwig and her significant other, David Mallery; father, Daniel Jorgensen; aunt and uncle, Wanda and Michael Grenfell; cousins, Sarah Jean, Patricia, Joseph and Andy; very special friends, Steve, Rachel, Crystal (Matt), Toby, Betty, Linda, Jerry LeVasseur(Dawn)and family; the staff at...

February 11, 2008

Hundere, Herman B. age 89, died February 11, 2008 in South Bend, IN, born January 27, 1919 in Mpls., to Hans & Bertha (Olsen Larson) Hundere. He was a decorated Army Veteran, serving his country in WWII. Herman moved to South Bend, IN in 1964 to serve as an architectural engineer, managing many projects at the University of Notre Dame...

February 11, 2008

Steve Ray, age 18, of Apple Valley, MN, passed away after a brief illness. Preceded in death by great-grandparents and “grandma Kitty”, Tina Strain; survived by his parents, Christopher and Twila Carstens; sister, Maria; brother, Kevin; grandparents, Helen and Merlyn Carstens “grandma and grandpa Doggy”, and Ted Strain “grandpa Kitty”;many aunts, uncles, cousins, friends, classmates and teachers at Eastview High...

February 10, 2008

Burns, Mary J. (Gwiazdon), age 85, of Mpls. Survived by sons, Michael (Linda) Gwiazdon, Joe (Lin) Gwiazdon, Tom (Wali) Gwiazdon; daughters, Jane (Tom) Bauman and Anne Flodquist; 14 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; nieces, nephews and many friends. Memorial Mass Friday 10 AM, Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church, 1 Lourdes Place, Mpls. Friends may call Thursday 6-8 PM (prayer service 7...

February 9, 2008

A private family service was held at the funeral home. Funeral Service will be in Illinois

February 8, 2008

Betty I. Hughes, age 81, of Hastings passed away February 8, 2008 at St. Brigid's at Hi-Park in Red Wing. She was born on November 2, 1926 to Herbert and Dee (Carroll) Bradley in Bloomer, WI. Betty graduated from the Anker School of Nursing. She was preceded in death by her parents and husband, Randall. She is survived by...

February 8, 2008

Anderson, Juanita N. age 91, of Mpls. Longtime resident of Hamilton Manor. She was like a second mother to her family. Preceded by sister, Myrtle Berg; and nephew, Ronald Berg. Survived by nephew, Roger (Terri) Berg; nieces, Wanda (Al) Lee and Jean Berg; many great-nieces & nephews; sister, Lorraine Pearson. Service Tuesday, 12:00 noon, at Lakewood Cemetery Chapel, 3600 Hennepin...

February 7, 2008

Saari, Carrie A., age 36, of Burnsville. Survived by daughter, Lindsey; mother, Debra (Lloyd) Larson; father, Jack (Paulette) Saari; stepfather, Emil Harvotich; sister, Stephanie Harvotich; grandmother, Joyce (Dean) Anderson; aunts, uncles and cousins. Services Tuesday 7 PM, Henry W. Anderson Apple Valley Mortuary, 147th & Garrett (952-432-2331) with visitation one hour before services.

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February 7, 2008

SPALLA Wayne P., age 59, of south Minneapolis, MN, preceded in death by his parents, Joseph and Lydia Spalla. Survived by his loving wife of 20 years, Sandi; 3 step-children, Darryl (Jodi) Keezer, Denise Keezer, and Doug (Jody) Keezer; 9 grandchildren; 4 great-grandchildren; 2 sisters, Karen (Tracy) Gustafson, Blue Earth, MN; and Julie Lookingbell; 3 brothers, Joseph, Decorah, IA, Gary...

February 5, 2008

Robert 'Bob' Dodge of Hastings passed away peacefully February 5th 2008 at the age of 82. Bob was born in Hastings on June 1st 1925 to Lewis and Verna Dodge. He proudly served in the Pacific theater of World War II, aboard the U.S.S. Wichita as a first class machinist. Bob married LaVerna Gergen on July 29th 1950 at...

February 5, 2008

Lindgren, Marlys E., age 81 of Eagan. Longtime employee of TCF. Preceded in death by brother, Allan “Bud”. Survived by brother, Richard; sister-in-law & special friend, Joanne; nephews, Craig (Julie), Steve (Laurie); niece, Cathy Swain (Brian); 7 great nieces. Service Friday 12:00 noon at Lakewood Cemetery Chapel, 3600 Hennepin Ave. S. Visitation Thursday 4-6 PM at Henry W. Anderson Mortuary,...

February 5, 2008

Donald R., age 75, of Burnsville, MN passed away after a short illness. Preceded in death by his parents, Raymond and Estella Nelson. Survived by his loving wife of 33 years, Phyllis; children, Cynthia Nelson, Sylvia (Jim Wenzel) Nelson, Patricia (Howard) Nelson-Chetek, and Douglas (Jenny) Nelson; 7 grandchildren, Nicholas, Britany and Benjamin Nelson, Melissa and Laura Wenzel, Samantha and Carissa...

February 4, 2008

Penn, Helen M., age 78, of Mpls. Preceded in death by husband Charles; and daughter, Judy Rye. Survived by grandchildren, Jody (Kevin) Schuberg and Jason Rye. Service Tuesday 12:30 PM, Augustana Home Chapel, 1007 East 14th St., Mpls. Visitation one hour before service. Interment Ft. Snelling.

Burial Date February 12, 2008

February 3, 2008

Louden,Donald LeRoy age 91 of Hastings passed away February 3, 2008 at Regina Medical Center. He was born in Hastings to Walter and Carrie Louden on July 21, 1916. An avid hunter and fisherman, Donald was a lifetime member of the NRA and the Hunting and Fishing Club. He was the first member of the Water Patrol on the...

February 3, 2008

Harten, Gwendolyn Age 93, of South Mpls. Preceded in death by husband, Herbert; brother, Charles Nellermoe; oldest son, Richard. She met and married Herbert at Minnehaha Lutheran Church and raised her family in South Mpls, was a Girl Scout Leader, Boy Scout Leader and worked for Winona Research in Food Product Testing. She loved travel, fishing, flowers and butterflies. Survived...

February 2, 2008

Marion F. Swale, age 86, of Hastings, MN formerly of Hawkeye, IA died on February 2, 2008. Marion was born August 14, 1921 in Mason City, IA to George Alvina (Griebenow) Furgeson. She had served the retail industry as a clerical worker. Marion was preceded in death by her parents, a brother Dale, son Thomas, and husband Eugene W.,...

February 1, 2008

Stephan E. "Buck" Hale, age 57, of Hastings, died on Friday, February 1, 2008. Buck is survived by his mother, Mary Hale of Washington and 11 brothers and sisters. The visitation will be held at the St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church, 2035 West 15th Street in Hastings on Wednesday, February 13, 2008 from 10:00 am to 12 pm,...