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Diane E. Sherman

Diane E. Sherman

October 9, 2007

Sherman, Diane E. age 61, of Farmington. Born June 3, 1946 in Minneapolis, MN. Passed away October 9, 2007. Preceded in death by parents, Adeline & Daniel Holmes; and dogs, Tuffy & Cinnamon. Survived by husband of 39 years, David; children, Dave II (Linda), Mark, Kari (Sam) Levassar, and Daniel (Amy); granddaughters, Danielle Joy and Jamy Lyn; sisters, Betty Celski...

Florence V. Lundquist

Florence V. Lundquist

October 8, 2007

Lundquist, Florence V. age 91, of Apple Valley was called home to be with the Lord on Oct. 8, 2007. Preceded in death by husband, Carl; brothers, Russel, Spencer and Ames Dahl; and sister, Frances Hanson. Survived by 2 sons, Gary (Gini) and Mark (Mary); daughter, Joy (Richard) Kennel; 7 grandchildren, Kari, Jon (Laura), Matthew and Joshua Lundquist, Sarah (Dennis)...

Edward G. Smith

Edward G. Smith

October 7, 2007

He died�at the Lodge in Elko, MN. Edward was born in So. St. Paul, MN on 4/29/1925 to Robert E. & Minnie (nee Bortz) Smith. His parents, and wife Elvera (Chandler) Zeien Smith preceded him in death. He is survived by�7 children, David (Nancy) Smith, Carol VanKempen, Gerald (Cindy) Smith, Jane (Jim) Blair, Robert (Carol) Smith, Edward Smith, &...

Lois S. Balster

Lois S. Balster

October 7, 2007

Private family services are being held for Lois Balster.

Ramona A. Cordes

Ramona A. Cordes

October 7, 2007

Of Hastings,formerly of Rosemount,MN; Died 10/7/07. Survived by husband Richard; 8 children John (Barb) Cordes, Cindy (Rob) Schaffer, Sandy (Tim) Nelson, Suzanne (Duane) Benik, Kathy Cordes, Jackie (Keith) Sauber, Debbie Pogue, Jeanne (Bezar) Colaizy; 20 grandchildren & 5 great-grandchildren; brother Richard (Bess) Story. Funeral 10AM Thursday at ST. ELIZABETH ANN SETON CATHOLIC CHURCH, 2035 W. 15th St. Hastings. Interment...

Ernest R. Comstock

Ernest R. Comstock

October 7, 2007

Ernest R. Comstock of Hastings, died Oct. 7, 2007, at the Veterans Administration Center in Minneapolis. He was 84.He was born June 20, 1923, in Minneapolis, the son of Gustav and Saima (Peterson) Comstock.He served as a paratrooper in World War II. He was employed at the Bierstube. According to his family, he was an honorable man who helped...

James O. Wolner

James O. Wolner

October 5, 2007

James O. Wolner, of Welch, MN, died Friday, October 5, 2007 at Regina Medical Center in Hastings. He was born August 2, 1929 at Butterfield, MN to Oliver and Ruth (Mossengren) Wolner. He attended and graduated from Butterfield Schools. He attended Mankato State University as well as the University of Minnesota, graduating with his MBA. He married Jeanette Havemeier...

Walter M. Bauer

Walter M. Bauer

October 4, 2007

A Lifelong Farmer of Hastings, MN, Walter was surrounded by his wife Rose and family members when he died at Augustana Health Care Center. Walter was the son of Joseph & Mary (Raway) Bauer, lived on and worked the family farm all his life. In addition , he was involved in many community service and church, and was a...

Bernard H. Larson

Bernard H. Larson

October 3, 2007

Larson, Bernard H. (Bernie) age 76, of Richfield, MN, passed away on Oct. 1, 2007. Bernie was born on Oct. 8, 1930 in Huron, SD, the son of Alvin and Mayme Larson. He moved to the Twin Cities area in 1936 with his widowed mother and sister. He graduated from Washburn High School in June 1948 and entered the US...

Helen E. Carlsen

Helen E. Carlsen

October 2, 2007

Carlsen, Helen E., age 95 of St. Louis Park. Survived by sister, Betty (Harold) Lee; nieces and nephews. Service Tuesday 1:00 PM, Henry W. Anderson Mortuary, 3640 23rd Ave. S. Visitation one hour before service. Interment Sunset.

Burial Date October 9, 2007

Barbara J. Eilers

Barbara J. Eilers

October 1, 2007

Barbara J. EilersBarbara Jane Eilers of Hastings, an active hospital volunteer worker, died Oct. 1, 2007, in Hastings. She was 88.She was born Jan, 7, 1919, in Liscomb, Iowa, the daughter of Lyman and Margaret E. (Stout) Schryver.She married Charles W. Eilers May 29, 1940, at the Little Brown Church in Nashua,Iowa. She was a retired clerk for the...

Dorothy Jean Tunheim

Dorothy Jean Tunheim

September 29, 2007

A local business owner and former nurse in Mpls. passed away Sept. 29, 2007. Preceded in death by husband, Arne M. Tunheim, a navy veteran. Survived by daughter, Bonnie J. Tunheim (William Chandler). Funeral Service Tuesday October 2 at 11:00 am at Berean Bible Baptist Church, 314 Vermillion St. Hastings. Visitation 1 hour prior to service at church. Interment...

Patricia M. Geronime

Patricia M. Geronime

September 28, 2007

Age 78, of Rosemount, MN. Patricia is survived by her husband Robert; children Paul (Kathy) Geronime, DeAnne (Bill) Dubbs, Steve (Karen) Geronime, Patty Jo (Paul) Yager, Mark (Lora) Geronime; also 13 grandchildren 1 great-grandchild; a brother Melvin (Martha) Birk, sister Lorraine Sathra. The visitation for Patricia M. Geronime will be held from 4:00 to 8:00 PM Wednesday, October 3rd...

Ralph C. Mollick

Ralph C. Mollick

September 26, 2007

Survived by wife Margaret; 3 children, Steve (Cindy) Mollick, Deb Soine, & Mike (Kari) Mollick; sister-in-law Helen Mollick; 6 grandchildren, 3 step-grandchildren, 3 great-grandchildren, 3 step-great-grandchildren; also many nieces & nephews. The funeral service will be held at 10:00 AM Friday, September 28th at ST. ELIZABETH ANN SETON CATHOLIC CHURCH, 2035 W. 15th Street in Hastings. The interment will...

Mabel E. O'Daniels

Mabel E. O'Daniels

September 25, 2007

Survived by son Richard (Rosemary) Mohnk; 3 granddaughters Cortney (Mark) Mitchell, Lindsey (Bryon) Krause, Jill (special friend Kelly Fossum) Mohnk; great-granddaughter Macy Mitchell; sister Elizabeth Ramlo. Funeral Service 11:00 A.M. Friday, September 28th at Our Saviour's Ev. Lutheran Church, 400 West 9th Street inHastings, with a visitation 1 hour prior to service at the church. Interment will be held...

Hugo G. Schmidt

Hugo G. Schmidt

September 25, 2007

Hugo G. schmidt, age 93 of Edina, born February 9, 1914, in Burnstad, ND, passed away September 25, 2007. Hugo was a 36-year employee of Northwest Airlines, retiring in 1979. He is preceded in death by parents; four brothers, and three sisters. Hugo is survived by his wife of 67 years, Esther; sons, Bruce (Janell) and Gary (Janice); grandchildren: Tammy...

Mildred Volkert

Mildred Volkert

September 23, 2007

Survived by daughter Bette McCarthy; son Richard (Dawn) Volkert; sisters Marcy Carrolland Barbara Brown; also several grandchildren and great-grandchildren. A Memorial Service will be held at 11:00 A.M. Thursday, September 27th at the ST. JOHN'S LUTHERAN CHURCH - RICH VALLEY, 14385 Blaine Avenue in Rosemount, with a visitation 1 hour prior to the service at the church.

Harriet M Shanahan

Harriet M Shanahan

September 23, 2007

Harriet M. Shanahan, age 89 of Minneapolis, born September 8, 1918 in Minneapolis, passed away September 23, 2007. Harriet is preceded in death by her husband, Ambrose. She is survived by daughter, Colleen (Robert) Tachovsky; son, Dennis (Sharon) Shanahan; grandchildren: Brian (Sherry), Patrick, and Joseph (Kathrin) Shanahan, Debbie, Rob and Al (Sandy) Tachovsky; and 6 great-grandchildren. Funeral service will be...

Mary Ann Elias

Mary Ann Elias

September 22, 2007

Elias, Mary Ann (Lyons)Age 64 Of Hastings, formerly of FarmingtonDied peacefully and went home to our Lord on September 22, 2007. She courageously fought pancreatic cancer throughout the last year. The youngest of 4 children, Mary, was born on May 7, 1943 by aid of a midwife on the family farm in Plainview, MN. She graduated high school in...

Tanner M. Jacobson, Jr.

Tanner M. Jacobson, Jr.

September 22, 2007

Jacobson, Tanner M., Jr., age 81 of Apple Valley. Preceded in death by parents; and brother, Stanley Keith. Survived by loving wife of 54 years, Ursula; 2 sons, Paul (Lorrie) and Jon (Rhonda); 2 daughters, Lynda Jacobson (Bill Swanson) and Kristi Jacobson (Joe Duran); 8 grandchildren; many nieces and nephews. Tanner will always be remembered for his positive attitude and...

Diane E. Sherman

Diane E. Sherman

October 9, 2007

Sherman, Diane E. age 61, of Farmington. Born June 3, 1946 in Minneapolis, MN. Passed away October 9, 2007. Preceded in death by parents, Adeline & Daniel Holmes; and dogs, Tuffy & Cinnamon. Survived by husband of 39 years, David; children, Dave II (Linda), Mark, Kari (Sam) Levassar, and Daniel (Amy); granddaughters, Danielle Joy and Jamy Lyn; sisters, Betty Celski...

Florence V. Lundquist

Florence V. Lundquist

October 8, 2007

Lundquist, Florence V. age 91, of Apple Valley was called home to be with the Lord on Oct. 8, 2007. Preceded in death by husband, Carl; brothers, Russel, Spencer and Ames Dahl; and sister, Frances Hanson. Survived by 2 sons, Gary (Gini) and Mark (Mary); daughter, Joy (Richard) Kennel; 7 grandchildren, Kari, Jon (Laura), Matthew and Joshua Lundquist, Sarah (Dennis)...

Edward G. Smith

Edward G. Smith

October 7, 2007

He died�at the Lodge in Elko, MN. Edward was born in So. St. Paul, MN on 4/29/1925 to Robert E. & Minnie (nee Bortz) Smith. His parents, and wife Elvera (Chandler) Zeien Smith preceded him in death. He is survived by�7 children, David (Nancy) Smith, Carol VanKempen, Gerald (Cindy) Smith, Jane (Jim) Blair, Robert (Carol) Smith, Edward Smith, &...

Lois S. Balster

Lois S. Balster

October 7, 2007

Private family services are being held for Lois Balster.

Ramona A. Cordes

Ramona A. Cordes

October 7, 2007

Of Hastings,formerly of Rosemount,MN; Died 10/7/07. Survived by husband Richard; 8 children John (Barb) Cordes, Cindy (Rob) Schaffer, Sandy (Tim) Nelson, Suzanne (Duane) Benik, Kathy Cordes, Jackie (Keith) Sauber, Debbie Pogue, Jeanne (Bezar) Colaizy; 20 grandchildren & 5 great-grandchildren; brother Richard (Bess) Story. Funeral 10AM Thursday at ST. ELIZABETH ANN SETON CATHOLIC CHURCH, 2035 W. 15th St. Hastings. Interment...

Ernest R. Comstock

Ernest R. Comstock

October 7, 2007

Ernest R. Comstock of Hastings, died Oct. 7, 2007, at the Veterans Administration Center in Minneapolis. He was 84.He was born June 20, 1923, in Minneapolis, the son of Gustav and Saima (Peterson) Comstock.He served as a paratrooper in World War II. He was employed at the Bierstube. According to his family, he was an honorable man who helped...

James O. Wolner

James O. Wolner

October 5, 2007

James O. Wolner, of Welch, MN, died Friday, October 5, 2007 at Regina Medical Center in Hastings. He was born August 2, 1929 at Butterfield, MN to Oliver and Ruth (Mossengren) Wolner. He attended and graduated from Butterfield Schools. He attended Mankato State University as well as the University of Minnesota, graduating with his MBA. He married Jeanette Havemeier...

Walter M. Bauer

Walter M. Bauer

October 4, 2007

A Lifelong Farmer of Hastings, MN, Walter was surrounded by his wife Rose and family members when he died at Augustana Health Care Center. Walter was the son of Joseph & Mary (Raway) Bauer, lived on and worked the family farm all his life. In addition , he was involved in many community service and church, and was a...

Bernard H. Larson

Bernard H. Larson

October 3, 2007

Larson, Bernard H. (Bernie) age 76, of Richfield, MN, passed away on Oct. 1, 2007. Bernie was born on Oct. 8, 1930 in Huron, SD, the son of Alvin and Mayme Larson. He moved to the Twin Cities area in 1936 with his widowed mother and sister. He graduated from Washburn High School in June 1948 and entered the US...

Helen E. Carlsen

Helen E. Carlsen

October 2, 2007

Carlsen, Helen E., age 95 of St. Louis Park. Survived by sister, Betty (Harold) Lee; nieces and nephews. Service Tuesday 1:00 PM, Henry W. Anderson Mortuary, 3640 23rd Ave. S. Visitation one hour before service. Interment Sunset.

Burial Date October 9, 2007

Barbara J. Eilers

Barbara J. Eilers

October 1, 2007

Barbara J. EilersBarbara Jane Eilers of Hastings, an active hospital volunteer worker, died Oct. 1, 2007, in Hastings. She was 88.She was born Jan, 7, 1919, in Liscomb, Iowa, the daughter of Lyman and Margaret E. (Stout) Schryver.She married Charles W. Eilers May 29, 1940, at the Little Brown Church in Nashua,Iowa. She was a retired clerk for the...

Dorothy Jean Tunheim

Dorothy Jean Tunheim

September 29, 2007

A local business owner and former nurse in Mpls. passed away Sept. 29, 2007. Preceded in death by husband, Arne M. Tunheim, a navy veteran. Survived by daughter, Bonnie J. Tunheim (William Chandler). Funeral Service Tuesday October 2 at 11:00 am at Berean Bible Baptist Church, 314 Vermillion St. Hastings. Visitation 1 hour prior to service at church. Interment...

Patricia M. Geronime

Patricia M. Geronime

September 28, 2007

Age 78, of Rosemount, MN. Patricia is survived by her husband Robert; children Paul (Kathy) Geronime, DeAnne (Bill) Dubbs, Steve (Karen) Geronime, Patty Jo (Paul) Yager, Mark (Lora) Geronime; also 13 grandchildren 1 great-grandchild; a brother Melvin (Martha) Birk, sister Lorraine Sathra. The visitation for Patricia M. Geronime will be held from 4:00 to 8:00 PM Wednesday, October 3rd...

Ralph C. Mollick

Ralph C. Mollick

September 26, 2007

Survived by wife Margaret; 3 children, Steve (Cindy) Mollick, Deb Soine, & Mike (Kari) Mollick; sister-in-law Helen Mollick; 6 grandchildren, 3 step-grandchildren, 3 great-grandchildren, 3 step-great-grandchildren; also many nieces & nephews. The funeral service will be held at 10:00 AM Friday, September 28th at ST. ELIZABETH ANN SETON CATHOLIC CHURCH, 2035 W. 15th Street in Hastings. The interment will...

Mabel E. O'Daniels

Mabel E. O'Daniels

September 25, 2007

Survived by son Richard (Rosemary) Mohnk; 3 granddaughters Cortney (Mark) Mitchell, Lindsey (Bryon) Krause, Jill (special friend Kelly Fossum) Mohnk; great-granddaughter Macy Mitchell; sister Elizabeth Ramlo. Funeral Service 11:00 A.M. Friday, September 28th at Our Saviour's Ev. Lutheran Church, 400 West 9th Street inHastings, with a visitation 1 hour prior to service at the church. Interment will be held...

Hugo G. Schmidt

Hugo G. Schmidt

September 25, 2007

Hugo G. schmidt, age 93 of Edina, born February 9, 1914, in Burnstad, ND, passed away September 25, 2007. Hugo was a 36-year employee of Northwest Airlines, retiring in 1979. He is preceded in death by parents; four brothers, and three sisters. Hugo is survived by his wife of 67 years, Esther; sons, Bruce (Janell) and Gary (Janice); grandchildren: Tammy...

Mildred Volkert

Mildred Volkert

September 23, 2007

Survived by daughter Bette McCarthy; son Richard (Dawn) Volkert; sisters Marcy Carrolland Barbara Brown; also several grandchildren and great-grandchildren. A Memorial Service will be held at 11:00 A.M. Thursday, September 27th at the ST. JOHN'S LUTHERAN CHURCH - RICH VALLEY, 14385 Blaine Avenue in Rosemount, with a visitation 1 hour prior to the service at the church.

Harriet M Shanahan

Harriet M Shanahan

September 23, 2007

Harriet M. Shanahan, age 89 of Minneapolis, born September 8, 1918 in Minneapolis, passed away September 23, 2007. Harriet is preceded in death by her husband, Ambrose. She is survived by daughter, Colleen (Robert) Tachovsky; son, Dennis (Sharon) Shanahan; grandchildren: Brian (Sherry), Patrick, and Joseph (Kathrin) Shanahan, Debbie, Rob and Al (Sandy) Tachovsky; and 6 great-grandchildren. Funeral service will be...

Mary Ann Elias

Mary Ann Elias

September 22, 2007

Elias, Mary Ann (Lyons)Age 64 Of Hastings, formerly of FarmingtonDied peacefully and went home to our Lord on September 22, 2007. She courageously fought pancreatic cancer throughout the last year. The youngest of 4 children, Mary, was born on May 7, 1943 by aid of a midwife on the family farm in Plainview, MN. She graduated high school in...

Tanner M. Jacobson, Jr.

Tanner M. Jacobson, Jr.

September 22, 2007

Jacobson, Tanner M., Jr., age 81 of Apple Valley. Preceded in death by parents; and brother, Stanley Keith. Survived by loving wife of 54 years, Ursula; 2 sons, Paul (Lorrie) and Jon (Rhonda); 2 daughters, Lynda Jacobson (Bill Swanson) and Kristi Jacobson (Joe Duran); 8 grandchildren; many nieces and nephews. Tanner will always be remembered for his positive attitude and...

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