December 15, 2023

Joanne Ruedy, age 81, of Hastings, MN died peacefully at Hometown Assisted Living in Woodbury on Friday morning, December 15, 2023. Joanne battled cancer for several years, sadly having to spend the last few years with her mobility hindered.

Joanne, the daughter of Muriel and Melvin Christiansen, was born in San Francisco, California on February...

December 15, 2023

Russell K. Schroeder,age 68 of Prior Lake.  Preceded in death by parents, in-laws and nephew.  He is survived by wife, Tracy; children: Randy (Kristina) Barker, Heather (Malek) Neman and Samantha Maurer & fiance Anthony Ritacca; grandchildren: Adara, Aidan, Chase, Isabella and Liam; siblings: Rick (Denise), Curt (Amy), Tammy (Mike) Gustafson, Denise (John) Mykkanen, Dana (Dionne Smith) and Darcy (Don) Koch. ...

December 11, 2023

Leander Sieben, age 92 of Hastings, died peacefully at Regina Medical Center in Hastings on Monday afternoon, December 11, 2023.

Leander, the son of Peter and Catharine (Bauer) Sieben, was born in New Trier on December 26, 1930.

Lee has always had an intense devotion to family. At the age of...

December 11, 2023

Lois C. Ornat

Age 72 of Farmington, born May 31, 1951 in Teaneck, NJ to Hank & Margaret Nielsen, passed away suddenly Dec. 11, 2023. Lois turned her love for animals into a lifelong career of training and showing horses and later dogs. She traveled the country competing at the highest levels and earning numerous obedience titles along side her canine...

December 10, 2023

Kelsey Rose Martin, 23, of Little Canada, formerly of Hastings, Minnesota passed away unexpectedly on December 10, 2023 at Fairview Ridges Hospital in Burnsville.

Kelsey was born on September 6, 2000 in Hastings, Minnesota to Kevin and Ann Martin. The 2005 poster child for Gillette Children's Hospital, she was best known for her brown ringlets,...

December 10, 2023

Shirley M. Gould, 97, formerly of Hastings, Minnesota passed away peacefully at Timber Hills Assisted Living Facility on the evening of December 10, 2023.

Shirley was a beloved wife, mother, grandma, great grandma, great-great grandma, and she was loved by all who knew her. There was nothing more important to Shirley than family, and her...

December 10, 2023

Beverly J. "Bev" Burr, age 89 of Hastings, died peacefully at home on Sunday morning, December 10, 2023.

Beverly Jean was born May 3, 1934 to parents Tom Dunbar and Marion Saba. Beverly was the most kind and giving person with a huge amount of compassion to everyone around her. She had a sense of...

December 10, 2023

Kathryn Noelle Ditmarsen, aged 58, passed away on December 10, 2023, in Hastings, MN. Born on December 20, 1964, Katy was known for her quiet and reserved demeanor.

Katy's family was central to her life. She is survived by her mother, Rosemary Miller, and sisters, Nicole Gibas (Steve) and Mercedes Schoknecht (Michael). She was a...

December 8, 2023

Eric R. Knutson, age 61 of Minneapolis, died peacefully at Hennepin Healthcare on Friday, December 8, 2023.

Eric Raymond, son of Raymond and Sara (Stultz) Knutson, was born in Minneapolis on November 29, 1962. Following his graduation from Hastings High School with the class of 1981, Eric joined the army reserves, studied briefly at the...

December 6, 2023

Grindstaff, Donald A.

Age 86 of Eagan, passed away on December 6, 2023. Preceded in death by his parents and brothers. Survived by his wife, Shirley; children, Davin, Micaela, and Heather; grandsons, Aiden and Rafferty; and a host of nieces, nephews, and cousins.

Don was born on October 28, 1937, in Mount Hope, Fayette County, West Virginia, to David Anderson “Yank” Grindstaff...

December 5, 2023

Donald J. "Homer" Martin, age 73 of Denmark Township, died suddenly but peacefully at home on Tuesday afternoon, December 5, 2023.

Donald Joseph Martin was born in St. Paul, Minnesota, on March 11, 1950. Homer grew up on the Schuster Family Farm in Afton where he gained a loving, life-long family. Following his graduation from...

December 5, 2023

Gary John Gabbard,

Age 77 of Clear Lake, MN, born August 18, 1946, in Waterloo, Iowa to Deloy “Shorty” & Beverly Gabbard, passed away peacefully December 5, 2023, after a prolonged health battle.

Gary’s journey through life was marked by a commitment to excellence, exemplified by his graduation from Dunwoody College of Technology in Minneapolis, MN, in 1966. On July 10, 1965,...

December 5, 2023

Palm, LeRoy A.

93 of Burnville, passed away on Dec. 5, 2023. Preceded in death by his sister, Beverly Ammend. Survived by his wife of 57 years, Marion; children, James (Nipawan), Jeffrey, and Julie (John) Wold; and grandson, Stephen. LeRoy was a proud Army veteran and retired after serving for 42 years. Funeral at 11am on Mon., Dec. 11, 2023, at...

December 4, 2023

Joseph R. "Joe" Huss, age 80 of Apple Valley, died peacefully at Apply Valley Care Center on Monday morning, December 4, 2023.

Joseph Raymond, the son of Joseph and Bertha (Hoffman) Huss, was born in St. Paul, Minnesota on March 26, 1943. Following his education, Joe enlisted in the United States Air Force and was...

December 4, 2023

It is with great sadness, we announce that Donald John Lothenbach “Loaf”, son, brother, loving dad and grandpa, passed away on December 4th, 2023 at the age of 69 with his family by his side.

Don will be fondly remembered as a man who loved his family very deeply and was an extremely proud grandpa....

December 2, 2023

Alice M. (Holmes) Harris, age 70 of Hastings, died peacefully December 2, 2023 at United Hospital in St. Paul, MN.

Alice was born in Storm Lake, IA on December 24, 1952 to parents Richard A. "Dick" and Mardelle Holmes. After moving to Minnesota at a young age, she attended Hastings public schools, graduating from Hastings...

December 2, 2023

Seraphine “Sara” (Braun) Ritt, age 88 of Hastings, passed away on Saturday, December 2, 2023. Sara’s faith, grace, and strength allowed her to go peacefully to the Heaven she envisioned where she is now reunited with her beloved husband Adolph, son James, and granddaughter Hannah.

Seraphine was born October 30, 1935, in Linton, ND to...

December 1, 2023

Christopher James Anderson passed away Friday, December 1, 2023.

Chris was born September 8, 1969 in Rochester, MN, where he was baptized. He grew up in Janesville, MN, attending Janesville High School, graduating with the class of 1988, where he was active in wrestling, football and track. Upon graduation, he worked several years at UPS...

November 30, 2023

Eugene A. Brockton, age 79, of Hastings, peacefully passed away at home on November 30, 2023. Eugene was born on June 7th, 1944 in Bridgewater, MN and grew up in Northfield.

Eugene worked for many years as a truck driver and then for Waste Management. He met his wife, Joanne McKillips Schweich, while working there...

November 30, 2023

Zachary C. "Zach" Elliott, age 33 of Prescott, Wisconsin, formerly of Cottage Grove, Minnesota, fought a difficult and courageous 5 year battle with brain cancer. On the evening of November 30, 2023, surrounded by his loving family, he won the final fight and went on to be with his King Jesus in Paradise.

Zach was...