January 9, 2008

J. Eileen Hansen, age 85 of Burnsville, born May 17, 1922 in Minneapolis, passed away January 9, 2008. Preceded in death by husband of 63 years, Clarence. Eileen is survived by children: Barbara (Jim) Morris, Steve (Evonne) Hansen, Sharon (Dan) Albritton and Jerry (Jan) Hansen; 12 grandchildren; 23 great-grandchildren and many loving relatives and friends. Special thanks to the dedicated...

January 8, 2008

Norbert J. Stein, age 75 of Cannon Falls died 1/08/08 at his home. He is survived by his wife Kathleen (Brochman);6 children, Debbie Stein (friend Rick Boehm), Randy (Janet) Stein, Jean (Rob) Taylor, Carol (Kevin) Margarit, Lisa (Spence) Kuehl, David (Sarah) Stein; 12 grandchildren; siblings Nick (Annette) Stein, Joe (Lou) Stein, Liz Otto. The Funeral Service will be held...

January 8, 2008

Martin R. Majetich, age 83, of Hastings passed away January 8, 2008. Survived by wife Betty Jane; children, Thomas Majetich, Jeanne (Daniel) Schneider, Vicki (David) Frederick, Richard (Michelle) Majetich, Barbara (Donald) King, Lori (Jeffrey) Kueker; 15 grandchildren and 8 great-grandchildren. Private interment at Fort Snelling National Cemetery. Arrangements with the Wise Family Funeral Home. www.wisefamilyfh.com

January 8, 2008

Mae Loretta Eddy, age 101, formerly of Hastings, Minnesota Passed away peacefully on January 8, 2008 at Woodbury Health Care Center. Preceded by husband Kenneth; parents Mark and Loretta Wright; brothers Mark, Robert, Louis, Herbert, Warren; and sister Anna. Survived by sons Robert, Donald, Gary (Susan); daughter Jean (James) Reissner; 9 grandchildren and 8 great-grandchildren. Funeral 11am Saturday, January...

January 5, 2008

Evelyn M. Freeberg, age 86 of Minneapolis, born May 6, 1921 in Millwood Township, MN, passed away January 5, 2008. She is preceded in death by granddaughter, Lisa Freeberg. Evelyn is survived by children: Wayne (June), Darrell (Gloria) and Melodie LAChapelle; 6 grandchildren; 4 great-grandchildren; sister, Cora Jaeger; special niece, Jessica and other family and friends. Funeral service, 1:00 pm,...

January 5, 2008

Age 88, of Burnsville, MN formerly of Bloomington, MN, passed away peacefully surrounded by the love of her family. Preceded in death by husband, Peter: son, Richard; daughter-in-law, Mary Ann; and granddaughter, Lisa; survived by her children, Norm (Judy), Joanne Bjorklund, Howard, Bruce (Karen), Donna (Vern) LaBeau, and Bob (Julie); 15 grandchildren, Leanne (Gary), Brian (Kelly), Alicia (Jerry), Pam, Scott...

January 4, 2008

Richard T. Robb, age 73; of Hastings, died 1/4/08. Richard was born in St. Paul on10/16/34 to John and Frances (Potratz) Robb. Hehad beenemployed in maintenance by theHastings School District and the Dakota County Jail. He was preceded in death by his parents, brothers Donald and Edward. He is survived by his daughter Debra (Keith) Russell and his son...

January 4, 2008

Sayers, Albert L. Friday, January 4, 2008 Lamoni, Iowa “Death is more universal than life. Everyone dies, but not everyone lives.” After many years as a heart attack survivor living life to its fullest, Al was called with all his wit, humor and charm to be with God. He leaves behind his beloved wife Cleone, his brother Gordon, many relatives...

January 3, 2008

Farness, Albert M., age 94, of Mpls. Preceded in death by wife of 63 years, Elizabeth “Betty”. Survived by sister-in-law, Ann Nitschke; and niece, Kathy Nitschke. Service Thursday 1:00 PM, Henry W. Anderson Mortuary, 3640 23rd Ave. S. Visitation 1 hour before. Interment St. Mary’s Cemetery.

Burial Date January 3, 2008

January 1, 2008

Corinne Marie Nelson (nee Johnson) 86, born in Fergus Falls February 23, 1921, died peacefully on January 1, 2008 from complications of osteoporosis. She lived a full life as wife, mother, grandmother, homemaker, teacher and church musician serving as organist and choir director at Augustana Lutheran Church in Fergus Falls for 10 years, and at Lebanon Lutheran Church in south...

December 30, 2007

John J. 'Jack' age 77 of Hampton passed away Dec. 30, 2007. A retired farmer and carpenter. He was a member of the Carpenters and Joiners Union, Local 87. He was married to Alonza Kieffer May 28, 1953 at St. Mary's Catholic Church in New Trier. Preceded in death by parents; daughter, Mary Alonza; granddaughter, Rachel and sister, Loretta...

December 30, 2007

Fitch, Ann E. Services for Apple Valley resident Ann E. Fitch will be held at 11 AM Thursday, Jan. 3 at Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran Church, 12650 Johnny Cake Ridge Road, Apple Valley, with visitation beginning at 10 AM. Mrs. Fitch passed away Sunday, Dec. 30. Burial will be at Pilgrim’s Rest Cemetery in Mankato around 2 PM on...

December 30, 2007

age 56, of Burnsville. Preceded in death by her father, Harold Johnson; survived by husband, Charles; children, Michelle (Dan) Hogan, Michael (Bridget), and Mark; 3 grandchildren; mother, Winnie; sister, Trudy (Cary) Bliese; nieces, nephews, and friends. She is loved and missed by all.

Burial Date January 4, 2008

December 29, 2007

Survived by his loving wife, Debbie; children, William of CO; Susanne of Hastings; Gary (Karen) of UT; Jayne (Royce) Hanavan of CO; Marianne Ellis of Hastings; Missy (Javier) Gonzalez of Cottage Grove; Tony (Tina) Davis of Rosemount; Tammy (Gordon) Baker of Cottage Grove; 16 grandchildren; 6 great grandchildren; sister, Charlotte Shields and brother, Don (Edna Mae) Ludwig.

December 28, 2007

Survived by wife, Gladys of Hastings; children, Mark Swanson of Hastings; Lance Swanson of Hastings; Mary Ginger Swanson of Dallas, TX; Grant Swanson of Hastings; Pam Swanson (Brad Koster) of Barron, WI; Bonnie (Bruce) Whipple of Inver Grove Heights; Dianne Place of Coates; Roseann Swanson of Hastings and Angela Swanson (Rick Krammer) of Prescott, WI; 14 grandchildren; 3 great...

December 28, 2007

Koles, Oliver O. Age 93, of Burnsville. Retired Colonel from the Army, VA finance and insurance officer. Preceded in death by wife, Bernice. Survived by daughter, Joyce (John) Rooney; son, Bob (Karen) Koles; grandsons, Richard (Gretchen) Johnson, Joseph Johnson, Jeff (Michelle) Koles, Jim (Jenni) Koles; great-grandchildren, Mikayla, Kelsey, McKenzie and Rylan. Service Friday, 10 AM, Minnehaha United Methodist Church, 3701...

December 27, 2007

Edward M. Peine, age 88, of Hastings Died 12/27/07. Edward was born to Peter and Anna (nee Kimmes) Peine on January 13, 1919 in Miesville, MN. He married Bernadette M. Maher on October 12, 1943 in Lakeville, MN. He had worked as a farmer, on a road crew for the county, and as an equipment operator at 3-M Chemolite...

December 26, 2007

Burke, Jay E., age 52; of Hastings, died 12/26/07 following an over 20 year battle with cancer. Jay is survived by his loving wife Kaye; children Tom (Kris), Joyce (Josh), and Lucy; grandchildren Jaylene, Leah, Lily, Nathan, and Kenny. The funeral service will be held at 9:30 am Friday, December 28, 2007 at the CATURIA-SMIDT FUNERAL HOME, 201 E....

December 22, 2007

James P. Tix, age 71, of Hastings died unexpectedly on Saturday, December 22nd. He was preceded in death by his parents Matty and Ceal (Schanus) Tix. He is survived by his wife Marlene (Loesch) of Hastings, children Debby (Dan) Tix of Hastings, Pam (Bob) Strong of Buffalo, MN, Nancy (Paul )Alitz of Hastings, Terry Tix of Hastings Kathy (Dave)...

December 22, 2007

Janet L. Shaw; age 74; of Apple Valley, died 12/22/07. She had been a receptionist for the State of Nevada. Janet was preceded in death by parents, first husband Glen Sanders, second husband Bill Shaw, and son Walter Sanders. She is survived by children Judy Johnson of Hastings, Richard (Lucy) Sanders of New Prague, Timothy Sanders of St. Paul,...