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Brad M. Carel

Brad M. Carel

October 29, 2007

Brad Carel, age 60, loving husband, father, grandfather (Bubba), and friend to everyone he ever met, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, October 29, 2007. He was born to Robert and Helen (Kamish) Carel April 29, 1947 in Northfield , MN.� He was a 1965 graduate of Northfield High School. Brad owned and operated Carel Drywall for more than 30...

Edward P. Kenny

Edward P. Kenny

October 29, 2007

Kenny, Edward P. Age 62, of Eagan. Ed was born on Nov. 2, 1944 in Philadelphia, PA and attended Monsignor Bonner High School in Drexel Hill, PA. He graduated from the University of Maryland and attained his master’s in business from the University of St. Thomas, working the past 20 years at RBC Dain Rauscher as a financial advisor. He...

Daniel M. Parent

Daniel M. Parent

October 28, 2007

Dan Parent, age 48, of 744 Second Street, St. Paul Park, died, October 28, 2007 at Our Lady of Good Counsel Home in St. Paul. Daniel Michael Parent was born December 26, 1958 in St. Paul to Albert Joseph and Lucille Florence (nee Stack) Parent of St. Paul Park. He attended the local schools and graduated from Park High...

Jacqueline J. Ronay

Jacqueline J. Ronay

October 28, 2007

Ronay (Whitaker), Jacqueline J. “Jaci” Age 60, of Eagan, MN, passed away on Sunday, October 28, after a tough battle with lung cancer. Preceded in death by parents, Omar & Irene Whitaker and sister, Kay. Survived by son, Scott (Laura) Ronay; 3 grandsons, Bennett, Nolan and Callan; 3 sisters, Sharon, Judy and Tammy; nieces, nephews and special friends. She was...

Mary Meyer

Mary Meyer

October 27, 2007

Age 77 on 10/27/07. Survived by daughter Cynthia (Kevin Holt) Meyer; brother Charles Hillstead. Funeral service 11 AM Wednesday at OUR SAVIOUR�S EV. LUTHERAN CHURCH, 400 W. 9th St., Hastings. Interment Lakeside Cemetery. Visitation AT THE CHURCH 4-8 PM Tuesday 1 hour prior to service. (651) 437-9419

Werner S. Majeski

Werner S. Majeski

October 27, 2007

Majeski, Werner S. �Doc�; age 86; of Hastings, MN; Died on 10/27/07. Survived by wife Elinor; 4 sons Mike (Kathy) Majeski; Pete (Kathy Palmer) Majeski, Jim (Linda) Majeski, & Bob (Cindy) Majeski; daughters Kathie (Larry Paulson) Majeski, & Julie (Rob) Solfest; also10 grandchildren. Funeral Service will be held at 10:00�AM Friday, November 2nd at the�ST. ELIZABETH ANN SETON CATHOLIC...

Clara M. Gustafson

Clara M. Gustafson

October 26, 2007

Clara M. Gustafson, age 94 of Rosemount, born July 26, 1913, in Lyons, IL, passed away October 26, 2007. Preceded in death by parents and siblings. Clara is survived by husband of 67 years, Arthur; children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Funeral service is 11:00 am, Tuesday, October 30, 2007 at Christ Lutheran Church, 1930 Diffley Rd., Eagan with visitation 5-8 pm,...

Don T. Keeney Ii

Don T. Keeney Ii

October 25, 2007

Keeney II, Don T. �Bud�; age 91, of Hastings; formerly of Manly,IA; died 10/25/07. Survived by wife Martha; children Don (Carolyn) Keeney, Elizabeth (Jeff) Coon, Jacalyn (John) Helcl; also 6 grandchildren and 8 great-grandchildren. The Funeral Service will be held at 11:00 A.M. Wednesday, October 31�at the CATURIA-SMIDT FUNERAL HOME, 201 E. 7th St., Hastings with visitation 5-7pm Tuesday...

Billy William Mies

Billy William Mies

October 25, 2007

MIES,William N. 'Billy' age 69 of Byron, MN formerly of Hastings passed away October 25, 2007. Preceded in death by parents, William and Laverna (Freiermuth) Mies; sister, Marlene; brother, Jerry. He is survived by wife, Kathleen; children, Nicole, William J., Autumn, Kathlyn, Sherlyn, Thomas, Richard (Patricia); 14 grandchildren, 3 great-grandchildren; sisters, Mary Lou, Patricia; brother, Richard; other relatives and...

Douglas R. Lange

Douglas R. Lange

October 25, 2007

Lange, Douglas R., age 45 of Farmington, MN. Went to love with his Lord on October 25, 2007. He is survived by wife, Jolayne; daughter, Amanda; parents, Robert and Patricia Lange of Tavaras, Florida; sister, Barbara (Michael) Stadie, of Davenport, Iowa; nieces, Elizabeth, Rebekah and Sarah; aunts, uncles and cousins. Doug was raised in Stillwater, with his parents at age...

Mary L. Lundahl

Mary L. Lundahl

October 23, 2007

Lundahl, Mary L., age 86, of S. Mpls. Preceded by husband, Milo and son, Neil. Survived by sons, Rick (Sandy Amberson), Jim (Barb) and Bradley (Kathy Simpson; 6 grandchildren; 1 great-grandchild. Service Monday 11 AM, Henry W. Anderson Mortuary, 3640 23rd Ave. S., Mpls. Visitation one hour before service. Interment Ft. Snelling. Memorials to Minnehaha United Methodist Church or donor’s...

Esther A. Schuster

Esther A. Schuster

October 22, 2007

Schuster, Esther A.; age 97, of Afton, MN, died on 10/22/07. Esther was a foster mother for well over 100 children. She was born 7/19/1910 in Hebron, No. Dakota to Joseph & Selma (Schmier) Hoffer. Esther married Ernest K. Schuster on 10/19/1931 in Hebron.�� She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, and 5 siblings. Esther is...

Gwen Gwendolyn Weaver

Gwen Gwendolyn Weaver

October 22, 2007

Gwen Weaver of Hastings passed away peacefully at Bethesda Care Center in South Saint Paul on Monday October 22, 2007. Preceded in death by her husband Garren Weaver, her parents Eloise and Bertha Popowski. She is survived by son, Jon (Lorena) Weaver of Eagan, MN; Daughters, Jan Marie (Kevin) Bronner of Hastings, MN, Susan Kay Weaver of Eagan, MN;...

Vern Laverne Timmer

Vern Laverne Timmer

October 21, 2007

Timmer, LaVerne 'Vern', a loving family man, age 72 of Hastings, passed away October 21, 2007 at Regina Hospital in Hastings, MN. He was born to John and Marie (Dierkes) Timmer on January 16, 1935 in Washburn, Iowa. He married Barbara (Romine) on June 6, 1957 in Puerto Rico. Vern worked for over 27 years for ITT, which included...

Gerald P. Rohr

Gerald P. Rohr

October 21, 2007

�Rohr, Gerald P. Age 81; of Hastings; died on 10/21/07. Gerald was preceded by his wife Grace; He is survived by 7 children, Tom (Debbie) Rohr, Kathy (David) Eggert, Pat Rohr (Larry Christianson), Mary Rohr-Anway, Michele Rohr, Bonnie Rohr (Robert Dybvig), Dan (Kim) Rohr; 14 grandchildren, 4 great-grandchildren; siblings Mary Jean (John) Engstrom, Donald (Shirley) Rohr, Eugene (Margaret) Rohr,...

John M. Braun

John M. Braun

October 20, 2007

Braun, John M. Age 76; Of Vermillion; Retired 3M Employee; died on 10/20/07. John is survived by his wife Mary; 3 children, Doris (Dan) Carlson, Kenneth (Carol) Braun, Debra (Kenny) Ivey; also 8 grandchildren, Daniel, Alex, & Riley Carlson; Nicole, Katherine, Stephanie, & John Braun; Morgan Ivey; 7 siblings Bernice Klahr, Jeanne Schmitt, Rita (Richard) Gelhar, Collette (Jon) Hall,...

Ruth Soltis Marko

Ruth Soltis Marko

October 20, 2007

Ruth Soltis Marko, age 96 of South Minneapolis, recently of Buffalo, born February 20, 1911 in Tabor, MN, passed away October 20, 2007. Ruth taught country school in the Tabor, MN area for several years, then married and moved to South Minneapolis where she lived for over 60 years. In her later years she worked in several different offices at...

Venita O'Shaughnessy

Venita O'Shaughnessy

October 19, 2007

Of Eden Prairie, retired Bemis Corp. Age 84, died on 10/19/07.� Survived by sister Melvina (Clarence) Rotty & other relatives and friends.������ Funeral Tuesday 11 am ST. ELIZABETH ANN SETON CATHOLIC CHURCH, 2035 W. 15th St., Hastings. Visitation Tuesday 1 hour prior to funeral. Interment St. Joseph Cemetery, Miesville, MN.���

Wallace L Mellstrom

Wallace L Mellstrom

October 19, 2007

MELLSTROM, WALLACE L

age 83, 0f Minneapolis, Mn. Veteran of WW II, Purple Heart Receipient. Survived by 4 daughters, Joyce (Betsy Husting)Mellstrom, Carla (Steven)Sabol, Marilyn (Jarold Peterson)Mellstrom, Debra(Paul Matz)Mellstrom; son, Fred(Berta)Haugland; grandchildren, Aaron, Monique, Rebecca, Nicholas, Alissa, Christina, Adam, Nathan; great-grandchildren, Shaquan, Leilani, Kai, and James; siters, Ruth Mellstrom, Goldie Lickliter, and Helen Harvel; nieces and nephews. Special thanks to the...

Louise Elizabeth Rogers

Louise Elizabeth Rogers

October 18, 2007

Rogers, Louise E. age 93 passed away on October 18, 2007 at Augustana Home in Hastings, MN. Preceded in death by husbands, Myron Z. Brown, Vince Rogers; grandson, Steven J. Barker; brothers, Charles, Bob and Ray Colliflower. Survived by daughter, Carole (Robert) Jacobsen; grandchildren, Chris (Janice) Barker, Cindy (Dylan) Matsch, Brendt (Melanie) Jacobsen; great-grandchildren, Cassie (Joe) Salinas, Natalee (Bobby)...

Brad M. Carel

Brad M. Carel

October 29, 2007

Brad Carel, age 60, loving husband, father, grandfather (Bubba), and friend to everyone he ever met, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, October 29, 2007. He was born to Robert and Helen (Kamish) Carel April 29, 1947 in Northfield , MN.� He was a 1965 graduate of Northfield High School. Brad owned and operated Carel Drywall for more than 30...

Edward P. Kenny

Edward P. Kenny

October 29, 2007

Kenny, Edward P. Age 62, of Eagan. Ed was born on Nov. 2, 1944 in Philadelphia, PA and attended Monsignor Bonner High School in Drexel Hill, PA. He graduated from the University of Maryland and attained his master’s in business from the University of St. Thomas, working the past 20 years at RBC Dain Rauscher as a financial advisor. He...

Daniel M. Parent

Daniel M. Parent

October 28, 2007

Dan Parent, age 48, of 744 Second Street, St. Paul Park, died, October 28, 2007 at Our Lady of Good Counsel Home in St. Paul. Daniel Michael Parent was born December 26, 1958 in St. Paul to Albert Joseph and Lucille Florence (nee Stack) Parent of St. Paul Park. He attended the local schools and graduated from Park High...

Jacqueline J. Ronay

Jacqueline J. Ronay

October 28, 2007

Ronay (Whitaker), Jacqueline J. “Jaci” Age 60, of Eagan, MN, passed away on Sunday, October 28, after a tough battle with lung cancer. Preceded in death by parents, Omar & Irene Whitaker and sister, Kay. Survived by son, Scott (Laura) Ronay; 3 grandsons, Bennett, Nolan and Callan; 3 sisters, Sharon, Judy and Tammy; nieces, nephews and special friends. She was...

Mary Meyer

Mary Meyer

October 27, 2007

Age 77 on 10/27/07. Survived by daughter Cynthia (Kevin Holt) Meyer; brother Charles Hillstead. Funeral service 11 AM Wednesday at OUR SAVIOUR�S EV. LUTHERAN CHURCH, 400 W. 9th St., Hastings. Interment Lakeside Cemetery. Visitation AT THE CHURCH 4-8 PM Tuesday 1 hour prior to service. (651) 437-9419

Werner S. Majeski

Werner S. Majeski

October 27, 2007

Majeski, Werner S. �Doc�; age 86; of Hastings, MN; Died on 10/27/07. Survived by wife Elinor; 4 sons Mike (Kathy) Majeski; Pete (Kathy Palmer) Majeski, Jim (Linda) Majeski, & Bob (Cindy) Majeski; daughters Kathie (Larry Paulson) Majeski, & Julie (Rob) Solfest; also10 grandchildren. Funeral Service will be held at 10:00�AM Friday, November 2nd at the�ST. ELIZABETH ANN SETON CATHOLIC...

Clara M. Gustafson

Clara M. Gustafson

October 26, 2007

Clara M. Gustafson, age 94 of Rosemount, born July 26, 1913, in Lyons, IL, passed away October 26, 2007. Preceded in death by parents and siblings. Clara is survived by husband of 67 years, Arthur; children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Funeral service is 11:00 am, Tuesday, October 30, 2007 at Christ Lutheran Church, 1930 Diffley Rd., Eagan with visitation 5-8 pm,...

Don T. Keeney Ii

Don T. Keeney Ii

October 25, 2007

Keeney II, Don T. �Bud�; age 91, of Hastings; formerly of Manly,IA; died 10/25/07. Survived by wife Martha; children Don (Carolyn) Keeney, Elizabeth (Jeff) Coon, Jacalyn (John) Helcl; also 6 grandchildren and 8 great-grandchildren. The Funeral Service will be held at 11:00 A.M. Wednesday, October 31�at the CATURIA-SMIDT FUNERAL HOME, 201 E. 7th St., Hastings with visitation 5-7pm Tuesday...

Billy William Mies

Billy William Mies

October 25, 2007

MIES,William N. 'Billy' age 69 of Byron, MN formerly of Hastings passed away October 25, 2007. Preceded in death by parents, William and Laverna (Freiermuth) Mies; sister, Marlene; brother, Jerry. He is survived by wife, Kathleen; children, Nicole, William J., Autumn, Kathlyn, Sherlyn, Thomas, Richard (Patricia); 14 grandchildren, 3 great-grandchildren; sisters, Mary Lou, Patricia; brother, Richard; other relatives and...

Douglas R. Lange

Douglas R. Lange

October 25, 2007

Lange, Douglas R., age 45 of Farmington, MN. Went to love with his Lord on October 25, 2007. He is survived by wife, Jolayne; daughter, Amanda; parents, Robert and Patricia Lange of Tavaras, Florida; sister, Barbara (Michael) Stadie, of Davenport, Iowa; nieces, Elizabeth, Rebekah and Sarah; aunts, uncles and cousins. Doug was raised in Stillwater, with his parents at age...

Mary L. Lundahl

Mary L. Lundahl

October 23, 2007

Lundahl, Mary L., age 86, of S. Mpls. Preceded by husband, Milo and son, Neil. Survived by sons, Rick (Sandy Amberson), Jim (Barb) and Bradley (Kathy Simpson; 6 grandchildren; 1 great-grandchild. Service Monday 11 AM, Henry W. Anderson Mortuary, 3640 23rd Ave. S., Mpls. Visitation one hour before service. Interment Ft. Snelling. Memorials to Minnehaha United Methodist Church or donor’s...

Esther A. Schuster

Esther A. Schuster

October 22, 2007

Schuster, Esther A.; age 97, of Afton, MN, died on 10/22/07. Esther was a foster mother for well over 100 children. She was born 7/19/1910 in Hebron, No. Dakota to Joseph & Selma (Schmier) Hoffer. Esther married Ernest K. Schuster on 10/19/1931 in Hebron.�� She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, and 5 siblings. Esther is...

Gwen Gwendolyn Weaver

Gwen Gwendolyn Weaver

October 22, 2007

Gwen Weaver of Hastings passed away peacefully at Bethesda Care Center in South Saint Paul on Monday October 22, 2007. Preceded in death by her husband Garren Weaver, her parents Eloise and Bertha Popowski. She is survived by son, Jon (Lorena) Weaver of Eagan, MN; Daughters, Jan Marie (Kevin) Bronner of Hastings, MN, Susan Kay Weaver of Eagan, MN;...

Vern Laverne Timmer

Vern Laverne Timmer

October 21, 2007

Timmer, LaVerne 'Vern', a loving family man, age 72 of Hastings, passed away October 21, 2007 at Regina Hospital in Hastings, MN. He was born to John and Marie (Dierkes) Timmer on January 16, 1935 in Washburn, Iowa. He married Barbara (Romine) on June 6, 1957 in Puerto Rico. Vern worked for over 27 years for ITT, which included...

Gerald P. Rohr

Gerald P. Rohr

October 21, 2007

�Rohr, Gerald P. Age 81; of Hastings; died on 10/21/07. Gerald was preceded by his wife Grace; He is survived by 7 children, Tom (Debbie) Rohr, Kathy (David) Eggert, Pat Rohr (Larry Christianson), Mary Rohr-Anway, Michele Rohr, Bonnie Rohr (Robert Dybvig), Dan (Kim) Rohr; 14 grandchildren, 4 great-grandchildren; siblings Mary Jean (John) Engstrom, Donald (Shirley) Rohr, Eugene (Margaret) Rohr,...

John M. Braun

John M. Braun

October 20, 2007

Braun, John M. Age 76; Of Vermillion; Retired 3M Employee; died on 10/20/07. John is survived by his wife Mary; 3 children, Doris (Dan) Carlson, Kenneth (Carol) Braun, Debra (Kenny) Ivey; also 8 grandchildren, Daniel, Alex, & Riley Carlson; Nicole, Katherine, Stephanie, & John Braun; Morgan Ivey; 7 siblings Bernice Klahr, Jeanne Schmitt, Rita (Richard) Gelhar, Collette (Jon) Hall,...

Ruth Soltis Marko

Ruth Soltis Marko

October 20, 2007

Ruth Soltis Marko, age 96 of South Minneapolis, recently of Buffalo, born February 20, 1911 in Tabor, MN, passed away October 20, 2007. Ruth taught country school in the Tabor, MN area for several years, then married and moved to South Minneapolis where she lived for over 60 years. In her later years she worked in several different offices at...

Venita O'Shaughnessy

Venita O'Shaughnessy

October 19, 2007

Of Eden Prairie, retired Bemis Corp. Age 84, died on 10/19/07.� Survived by sister Melvina (Clarence) Rotty & other relatives and friends.������ Funeral Tuesday 11 am ST. ELIZABETH ANN SETON CATHOLIC CHURCH, 2035 W. 15th St., Hastings. Visitation Tuesday 1 hour prior to funeral. Interment St. Joseph Cemetery, Miesville, MN.���

Wallace L Mellstrom

Wallace L Mellstrom

October 19, 2007

MELLSTROM, WALLACE L

age 83, 0f Minneapolis, Mn. Veteran of WW II, Purple Heart Receipient. Survived by 4 daughters, Joyce (Betsy Husting)Mellstrom, Carla (Steven)Sabol, Marilyn (Jarold Peterson)Mellstrom, Debra(Paul Matz)Mellstrom; son, Fred(Berta)Haugland; grandchildren, Aaron, Monique, Rebecca, Nicholas, Alissa, Christina, Adam, Nathan; great-grandchildren, Shaquan, Leilani, Kai, and James; siters, Ruth Mellstrom, Goldie Lickliter, and Helen Harvel; nieces and nephews. Special thanks to the...

Louise Elizabeth Rogers

Louise Elizabeth Rogers

October 18, 2007

Rogers, Louise E. age 93 passed away on October 18, 2007 at Augustana Home in Hastings, MN. Preceded in death by husbands, Myron Z. Brown, Vince Rogers; grandson, Steven J. Barker; brothers, Charles, Bob and Ray Colliflower. Survived by daughter, Carole (Robert) Jacobsen; grandchildren, Chris (Janice) Barker, Cindy (Dylan) Matsch, Brendt (Melanie) Jacobsen; great-grandchildren, Cassie (Joe) Salinas, Natalee (Bobby)...

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