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Estella Forrest

Estella Forrest

December 9, 2007

Forrest, Estella, age 83, of Mpls. Service Saturday 11:00 AM, Asbury United Methodist Church, 4501 Bloomington Ave. S., with visitation one hour before. Interment Lakewood.

Burial Date December 15, 2007

Marcella T. Drilling

Marcella T. Drilling

December 8, 2007

Age 93, of Hastings. Survived by nephew Paul (Joan) Donndelinger; nieces Joan (Herman) Teuber, Carol (Ray) Knoll, Delores Crump, Jan Emery Bill, Kate (Roy) Henderson, Mary (Ben) Drilling Donna (Herb) Jelley. Many great great-great nieces and nephews. Special Friend Sr. Mary Emmanuel Fallenstien SSND. Funeral 11 AM Wednesday at ST. ELIZABETH ANN SETON CATHOLIC CHURCH, 2035 W. 15th St.,...

Harold L. Hoffman

Harold L. Hoffman

December 7, 2007

Harold Lawrence Hoffman a wonderful, loving husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and friend to many, passed away on to be with our Lord on Friday December 7, 2007. Harold was born in Haverhill Township in 1919 to Lydia and Emil Hoffman. He was joined in this world by two brothers and two sisters Helena, Milldred, Vernoid and Lyle. Harold married...

Penny L. Bolstad

Penny L. Bolstad

December 7, 2007

Bolstad, Penny L., age 43 of Kellogg, MN. Survived by husband, Roger; children, Jeremy, Jason, Darrell, Jay, Roger and Joshua; father Raymond & wife, Barbara Wetch; mother, Viola; brother, Raymond Jr.; sisters, Jennifer and Christina. Mass of Christian Burial Saturday 11 AM, Church of the Risen Savior, 1501 East County Road 42, Burnsville. Visitation one hour before at the church....

David Sheldon Fox

David Sheldon Fox

December 5, 2007

Fox, David Sheldon, age 62, of Hastings, MN died unexpectedly on Wednesday, December 5, 2007 in Hastings, MN. He was born July 15, 1945 in Minneapolis, MN to Sheldon Edward & Ida Betty Fox. David enjoyed listening to classical music and performing musical selections on his clarinet. He was preceded in death by an infant sister, Julie Ann, a...

Frederick T. Mclain

Frederick T. Mclain

December 5, 2007

McLain, Frederick T. “Fred”, age 80, of Burnsville. Preceded in death by parents; sister, Mary Ann Noble; 2 brothers, Bud McLain and Kenny McLain. Survived by loving wife of 59 years, Ailie; son, Terence; daughter, Judy (Bob) Dannenberg; 3 grandchildren, Kevin and Gregory McLain and Mitchel Dannenberg; 3 sisters, Marge (Earl) Moen, Betty Johnson and Mae Maruski; brother, Richard (Barbara);...

Dorothy Florence Weathers

Dorothy Florence Weathers

December 4, 2007

Dorothy F. Weathers age 89 passed away Dec. 4, 2007 at Lighthouse at Waconia. Preceded in death by husband, Thomas. Survived by son, Wayne (Jackie) Weathers; grandchildren, Troy (Cindy) Weathers; Tracey (Jean) Weathers; Wendy Hanus (Bill Harris); great grandchildren, Logan Hanus; Katie and Madeline Weathers. Mass of Christian Burial, Monday Dec. 10, 7:00 PM at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton...

Richard M. Klein

Richard M. Klein

December 4, 2007

Klein, Richard M., age 73, of Hastings, a retired supervisor with 3-M Chemolite, died 12/04/07. Richard was preceded by his parents Ben & Gertrude; brothers Lawrence, Raymond, Ben, & Donald; sister Mitzie Klein; and daughter-in-law Diane Klein. He is survived by his wife Barbara; children Thomas (Maureen Kochendorfer) Klein, Michael (Kimberly) Klein, and Gretchen (Thomas) Fenenga; also 9 grandchildren...

Mildred Mcdowell

Mildred Mcdowell

December 3, 2007

McDowell, Mildred age 93, of Mpls, formerly of Isanti. Preceded in death by husband, Horace; son, Dale and sister, Jenny Johnson. Survived by son, Michael “Andy” (Mary); daughters, Karen (Marty) Appel, Linda (Seve) Petersen and Patty Jones; daughter-in-law, Carol; 9 grandchildren; 8 great-grandchildren; 2 twin great-great-grandchildren. Service Thursday 12:30 PM, Henry W. Anderson Mortuary, 3640 23rd Ave. S. Visitation Wednesday,...

Leroy J. Stadler

Leroy J. Stadler

December 3, 2007

Stadler, LeRoy J. age 72, of Apple Valley, passed away unexpectedly on Dec. 3. Preceded in death by sister, Carrol Mehn; brother-in-law, Roger Brown; and niece, Kristin Erickson. Survived by loving wife of 46 years, Judith; 2 sons, Paul and Brian; 2 brothers, Eugene (Darlene) Janes and Dennis (Linda) McFarlin; 2 brothers-in-law, Robert Mehn and Ralph (Joyce) Brown; 3 sisters-in-law,...

Doris E. Berg

Doris E. Berg

December 3, 2007

Berg, Doris E., age 87 of Mpls. Survived by son, Clifford (Ellen) Berg; daughter, Geraldine Jackman; 5 grandchildren; 7 great-grandchildren; sisters, Deloris Wickman and Betty Pearson. Service Thursday 11 AM, Lake Nokomis Lutheran Church, 50th St. & 31st Ave. S. Visitation one hour prior to service. In lieu of flowers memorials to N.C. Little Hospice or Lake Nokomis Lutheran Church....

Nicholas Gunter

Nicholas Gunter

December 1, 2007

Gunter, Nicholas �Nick�, age 29; of Hastings, MN; a Marathon Petroleum employee; died accidentally on 12/1/07. Survived by wife Christy; son Hayden; parents John & Linda Gunter of Hastings; siblings Abby (Scott) Schulte and Darcy Gunter all of Hastings; parents-in-law Chris & Kathy Howie of Hermosa, SD; brother-in-law Darin (Amy) Howie of Hermosa, SD; grandparents Mary Sorenson, Elmer &...

Linnea D. Colgan

Linnea D. Colgan

December 1, 2007

Colgan, Linnea D. (Peterson), age 94, on December 1, 2007 at Augustana Care Center, Mpls. Preceded in death by husband of 56 years, Russell who was employed with Gambles; and daughter, Linda Hughes. Linnea was very generous and very active in volunteer work. Survived by sister-in-law, Betty Peterson; and many nieces and nephews. Service Friday 10 AM, Henry W. Anderson...

Michael R. Fick

Michael R. Fick

November 30, 2007

Fick, Michael R. age 62 of Wayzata, passed away Nov 30, 2007. Preceded in death by parents, Leo Fick and Norma Fick Coffey. Survived by sister, Gretchen Steffenson; nieces and nephews, Tammi (Dan) Barnes, Troy (Kathy) Steffenson, Edie Boyer, Todd (Kari) Steffenson, Tad Steffenson, Peanut Hayes; 9 great-nieces and nephews, 1 great-great-niece and 1 great-great-nephew. Private family services. Memorials...

Jessie Frances Hair

Jessie Frances Hair

November 30, 2007

HAIR Jessie F., age 96, of Apple Valley, formerly of the Black Hills of South Dakota and Washington State. Preceded in death by husband of 65 years, George; 3 sisters, Irene, Nerna, and Naomi; survived by children, Doug (Ann) Hair, Barb (Tom) Hicks, and Gwenn (David) Garlington; 8 grandchildren, Kathleen, John, Michael, Janet, Steven, Thomas, Daniel, and Deborah; 15 great-grandchildren;...

Darlene J. Pitts

Darlene J. Pitts

November 29, 2007

Pitts, Darlene J., age 71 of Mpls. Survived by husband, Robert M.; children, Daniel and Denise (Nathaniel) Larson; 8 grandchildren; mother, Syvilla Fromm; and brother, Eugene G. Fromm. Services Wednesday 1 PM, Trinity Lutheran Church of Minnehaha Falls, 5212 41st Ave. S. Visitation only 5- 7 PM, Tuesday at the Henry W. Anderson Mortuary, 3640 23rd Ave. S. Memorials to...

Joseph V. Novak

Joseph V. Novak

November 28, 2007

Novak, Joseph; age 87; of Hastings passed away in the early morning of 11/28/07 surrounded by loving family. Survived by wife Delia; children Kate (Al Denson), Tom, Maureen (Gene Nelson), Kevin (Marie), John, and Pat; 9 loving grandchildren and 1 great-grandchild; sister Antoinette Hokkanen. After graduating early from Ely H.S. , he attended Macalester College. In 1942 he joined...

John Kraly

John Kraly

November 28, 2007

Robert H. Geiken

Robert H. Geiken

November 27, 2007

Geiken, Robert H., age 93, of Hastings died November 27, 2007 at home. Robert was born in Mankato, MN on April 24, 1914 to John and Lydia (Sayler) Geiken. He married Iona Norman on August 24, 1937 in Mankato. He was a former employee at Lund Ski Factory, Smead Mfg., King Midas Flour Mill, and �3M Chemolite. Robert was...

Mark G. Seleskie

Mark G. Seleskie

November 26, 2007

Seleskie, Mark G.; 12/17/1959 � 11/26/2007; Originally of Hastings; passed away at his home in Altoona, IA. Preceded in death by parents Patricia and Charles; niece Magda. Survived by loving wife Suzanne; sisters Dawn Seleskie, Lori Maltby, Debbie Anderson; brother Scott; step-daughter Rachelle Engelking; daughters Anne, Nora. Mark had been successfully self-employed in various businesses in MN, IA, and...

Estella Forrest

Estella Forrest

December 9, 2007

Forrest, Estella, age 83, of Mpls. Service Saturday 11:00 AM, Asbury United Methodist Church, 4501 Bloomington Ave. S., with visitation one hour before. Interment Lakewood.

Burial Date December 15, 2007

Marcella T. Drilling

Marcella T. Drilling

December 8, 2007

Age 93, of Hastings. Survived by nephew Paul (Joan) Donndelinger; nieces Joan (Herman) Teuber, Carol (Ray) Knoll, Delores Crump, Jan Emery Bill, Kate (Roy) Henderson, Mary (Ben) Drilling Donna (Herb) Jelley. Many great great-great nieces and nephews. Special Friend Sr. Mary Emmanuel Fallenstien SSND. Funeral 11 AM Wednesday at ST. ELIZABETH ANN SETON CATHOLIC CHURCH, 2035 W. 15th St.,...

Harold L. Hoffman

Harold L. Hoffman

December 7, 2007

Harold Lawrence Hoffman a wonderful, loving husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and friend to many, passed away on to be with our Lord on Friday December 7, 2007. Harold was born in Haverhill Township in 1919 to Lydia and Emil Hoffman. He was joined in this world by two brothers and two sisters Helena, Milldred, Vernoid and Lyle. Harold married...

Penny L. Bolstad

Penny L. Bolstad

December 7, 2007

Bolstad, Penny L., age 43 of Kellogg, MN. Survived by husband, Roger; children, Jeremy, Jason, Darrell, Jay, Roger and Joshua; father Raymond & wife, Barbara Wetch; mother, Viola; brother, Raymond Jr.; sisters, Jennifer and Christina. Mass of Christian Burial Saturday 11 AM, Church of the Risen Savior, 1501 East County Road 42, Burnsville. Visitation one hour before at the church....

David Sheldon Fox

David Sheldon Fox

December 5, 2007

Fox, David Sheldon, age 62, of Hastings, MN died unexpectedly on Wednesday, December 5, 2007 in Hastings, MN. He was born July 15, 1945 in Minneapolis, MN to Sheldon Edward & Ida Betty Fox. David enjoyed listening to classical music and performing musical selections on his clarinet. He was preceded in death by an infant sister, Julie Ann, a...

Frederick T. Mclain

Frederick T. Mclain

December 5, 2007

McLain, Frederick T. “Fred”, age 80, of Burnsville. Preceded in death by parents; sister, Mary Ann Noble; 2 brothers, Bud McLain and Kenny McLain. Survived by loving wife of 59 years, Ailie; son, Terence; daughter, Judy (Bob) Dannenberg; 3 grandchildren, Kevin and Gregory McLain and Mitchel Dannenberg; 3 sisters, Marge (Earl) Moen, Betty Johnson and Mae Maruski; brother, Richard (Barbara);...

Dorothy Florence Weathers

Dorothy Florence Weathers

December 4, 2007

Dorothy F. Weathers age 89 passed away Dec. 4, 2007 at Lighthouse at Waconia. Preceded in death by husband, Thomas. Survived by son, Wayne (Jackie) Weathers; grandchildren, Troy (Cindy) Weathers; Tracey (Jean) Weathers; Wendy Hanus (Bill Harris); great grandchildren, Logan Hanus; Katie and Madeline Weathers. Mass of Christian Burial, Monday Dec. 10, 7:00 PM at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton...

Richard M. Klein

Richard M. Klein

December 4, 2007

Klein, Richard M., age 73, of Hastings, a retired supervisor with 3-M Chemolite, died 12/04/07. Richard was preceded by his parents Ben & Gertrude; brothers Lawrence, Raymond, Ben, & Donald; sister Mitzie Klein; and daughter-in-law Diane Klein. He is survived by his wife Barbara; children Thomas (Maureen Kochendorfer) Klein, Michael (Kimberly) Klein, and Gretchen (Thomas) Fenenga; also 9 grandchildren...

Mildred Mcdowell

Mildred Mcdowell

December 3, 2007

McDowell, Mildred age 93, of Mpls, formerly of Isanti. Preceded in death by husband, Horace; son, Dale and sister, Jenny Johnson. Survived by son, Michael “Andy” (Mary); daughters, Karen (Marty) Appel, Linda (Seve) Petersen and Patty Jones; daughter-in-law, Carol; 9 grandchildren; 8 great-grandchildren; 2 twin great-great-grandchildren. Service Thursday 12:30 PM, Henry W. Anderson Mortuary, 3640 23rd Ave. S. Visitation Wednesday,...

Leroy J. Stadler

Leroy J. Stadler

December 3, 2007

Stadler, LeRoy J. age 72, of Apple Valley, passed away unexpectedly on Dec. 3. Preceded in death by sister, Carrol Mehn; brother-in-law, Roger Brown; and niece, Kristin Erickson. Survived by loving wife of 46 years, Judith; 2 sons, Paul and Brian; 2 brothers, Eugene (Darlene) Janes and Dennis (Linda) McFarlin; 2 brothers-in-law, Robert Mehn and Ralph (Joyce) Brown; 3 sisters-in-law,...

Doris E. Berg

Doris E. Berg

December 3, 2007

Berg, Doris E., age 87 of Mpls. Survived by son, Clifford (Ellen) Berg; daughter, Geraldine Jackman; 5 grandchildren; 7 great-grandchildren; sisters, Deloris Wickman and Betty Pearson. Service Thursday 11 AM, Lake Nokomis Lutheran Church, 50th St. & 31st Ave. S. Visitation one hour prior to service. In lieu of flowers memorials to N.C. Little Hospice or Lake Nokomis Lutheran Church....

Nicholas Gunter

Nicholas Gunter

December 1, 2007

Gunter, Nicholas �Nick�, age 29; of Hastings, MN; a Marathon Petroleum employee; died accidentally on 12/1/07. Survived by wife Christy; son Hayden; parents John & Linda Gunter of Hastings; siblings Abby (Scott) Schulte and Darcy Gunter all of Hastings; parents-in-law Chris & Kathy Howie of Hermosa, SD; brother-in-law Darin (Amy) Howie of Hermosa, SD; grandparents Mary Sorenson, Elmer &...

Linnea D. Colgan

Linnea D. Colgan

December 1, 2007

Colgan, Linnea D. (Peterson), age 94, on December 1, 2007 at Augustana Care Center, Mpls. Preceded in death by husband of 56 years, Russell who was employed with Gambles; and daughter, Linda Hughes. Linnea was very generous and very active in volunteer work. Survived by sister-in-law, Betty Peterson; and many nieces and nephews. Service Friday 10 AM, Henry W. Anderson...

Michael R. Fick

Michael R. Fick

November 30, 2007

Fick, Michael R. age 62 of Wayzata, passed away Nov 30, 2007. Preceded in death by parents, Leo Fick and Norma Fick Coffey. Survived by sister, Gretchen Steffenson; nieces and nephews, Tammi (Dan) Barnes, Troy (Kathy) Steffenson, Edie Boyer, Todd (Kari) Steffenson, Tad Steffenson, Peanut Hayes; 9 great-nieces and nephews, 1 great-great-niece and 1 great-great-nephew. Private family services. Memorials...

Jessie Frances Hair

Jessie Frances Hair

November 30, 2007

HAIR Jessie F., age 96, of Apple Valley, formerly of the Black Hills of South Dakota and Washington State. Preceded in death by husband of 65 years, George; 3 sisters, Irene, Nerna, and Naomi; survived by children, Doug (Ann) Hair, Barb (Tom) Hicks, and Gwenn (David) Garlington; 8 grandchildren, Kathleen, John, Michael, Janet, Steven, Thomas, Daniel, and Deborah; 15 great-grandchildren;...

Darlene J. Pitts

Darlene J. Pitts

November 29, 2007

Pitts, Darlene J., age 71 of Mpls. Survived by husband, Robert M.; children, Daniel and Denise (Nathaniel) Larson; 8 grandchildren; mother, Syvilla Fromm; and brother, Eugene G. Fromm. Services Wednesday 1 PM, Trinity Lutheran Church of Minnehaha Falls, 5212 41st Ave. S. Visitation only 5- 7 PM, Tuesday at the Henry W. Anderson Mortuary, 3640 23rd Ave. S. Memorials to...

Joseph V. Novak

Joseph V. Novak

November 28, 2007

Novak, Joseph; age 87; of Hastings passed away in the early morning of 11/28/07 surrounded by loving family. Survived by wife Delia; children Kate (Al Denson), Tom, Maureen (Gene Nelson), Kevin (Marie), John, and Pat; 9 loving grandchildren and 1 great-grandchild; sister Antoinette Hokkanen. After graduating early from Ely H.S. , he attended Macalester College. In 1942 he joined...

John Kraly

John Kraly

November 28, 2007

Robert H. Geiken

Robert H. Geiken

November 27, 2007

Geiken, Robert H., age 93, of Hastings died November 27, 2007 at home. Robert was born in Mankato, MN on April 24, 1914 to John and Lydia (Sayler) Geiken. He married Iona Norman on August 24, 1937 in Mankato. He was a former employee at Lund Ski Factory, Smead Mfg., King Midas Flour Mill, and �3M Chemolite. Robert was...

Mark G. Seleskie

Mark G. Seleskie

November 26, 2007

Seleskie, Mark G.; 12/17/1959 � 11/26/2007; Originally of Hastings; passed away at his home in Altoona, IA. Preceded in death by parents Patricia and Charles; niece Magda. Survived by loving wife Suzanne; sisters Dawn Seleskie, Lori Maltby, Debbie Anderson; brother Scott; step-daughter Rachelle Engelking; daughters Anne, Nora. Mark had been successfully self-employed in various businesses in MN, IA, and...

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