December 21, 2007

Sina Richard J. age 78 formerly of Minneapolis, born February 10, 1929 in Berlin, WI, passed away December 20, 2007. Richard retired from 3M where he worked with anti-static products. He is preceded in death by parents, Adam and Veronica, and sister, Leone Miller. Richard is survived by wife, Jean; children: Barbara Sina (Mark Hoffman), Sue (Chuck) Sieleni; Patty (Ben)...

December 20, 2007

Elaine Novak Keller, age 76 of Hastings died quietly Thursday, December 20, 2007 at Regina Medical Center in Hastings. Memorial Service Thursday, December 27, 2007 3:00PM at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church, 2035 15th St W Hastings. The arrangements are being handled by the Wise Family Funeral Home www.wisefamilyfh.com.

December 20, 2007

Geiken, Iona L.; age 91; of Hastings Died 12/20/07. Preceded by husband Robert H. Geiken and brother Eugene Norman. Survived by sons Maurice (Lois) Geiken, Dennis (Sue) Geiken, Robert J. (Beverly) Geiken; grandchildren Kent (Geri) Geiken, Patrick (Brenda) Geiken, Tami (Randy) Lee, Brenda (Steve) Capron, Robert A. (Korean) Geiken, Blaine (Kim) Geiken; also 11 great-grandchildren. The Funeral Service will...

December 20, 2007

William J. "Bill" Frost, died December 20, 2007 in Baltimore, MD. The Memorial Service for Bill will be held at the ST. ELIZABETH ANN SETON CATHOLIC CHURCH, 2035 W. 15th St. in Hastings on Saturday, January 5, 2008 at 10:00 A.M. with a memorial gathering at the church 1 hour prior to the service. Arrangements are with the CATURIA-SMIDT...

December 20, 2007

Kolesar, Raymond W., age 90 of Mpls. Raymond enjoyed his cabin at Outing, MN, listening & watching the Twins and vikings and baking cookies at Christmas. He was a former Gamble-Skogmo employee. He is preceded in death by parents, Andrew & Anna Kolesar; brother, Andrew Jr.; niece, Frances Ann Glass. Survived by wife, Irene, of 65 years; brother and sister-in-law,...

December 19, 2007

Richard Edward Rymer, age 91, passed peacefully at Ruth Homes in Hastings, MN on Wednesday, December 19, 2007. Richard was born January 9, 1916 in Oconto, WI to Earl C. and Lillian (Richards) Rymer. He was preceded in death by his parents; brother Ed and his wife Thora, nephew Randy, and sister Bernice Rymer. He is survived by his...

December 18, 2007

Seidl, John N. Jr.; age 75; of Hastings; died 12/18/07 at Bethesda Care Center in South St. Paul. John was born on May 21, 1932 to John�and Anna (Lang) Seidl. He was an avid outdoorsman and mentored many young people in hunting and fishing skills. John was preceded in death by his parents, and 2 brothers, Norman and Bill....

December 18, 2007

James Robert Hughes of Waltham, Massachusetts, died December 18 th, 2007. James was the son of Thomas J. Hughes and Florence (Hiniker) Hughes. He lived in Massachusetts all his life. He received an Associates Degree from Champlain College, attended Bentley College and received a Bachelor of Arts Degree from the University of Massachusetts, Boston. James' interest was in Finance....

December 18, 2007

Died 12/18/07. Survived by wife Charlotte; daughters Pam (Dan) Hoeffel, LeAnne (Mike) Schumacher, Tara (Jeff) Hubbart; grandchildren Max, Sam, Kate, Jane Hoeffel, Megan, Ben, Ellie Schumacher, Hannah Lauren Hubbart; brother Peter (Elizabeth) Schoen. Memorial service 11am Friday at OUR SAVIOUR�S EV. LUTHERAN CHURCH, 400 W. 9th St., Hastings, with gathering 1 hour prior to service. Private interment. Memorials preferred...

December 18, 2007

Bleckinger, Robert “Bob” Wayne 82, of Mpls., passed away peacefully with his family by his side, Dec. 18, 2007. Born in Mpls., MN. Served in the US Army during WWII. Bob was a successful business owner, having built and run Beauty Spot salons in Mpls. for 35 years. He enjoyed many longstanding relationships together with his wife, Luella, that were...

December 18, 2007

Flygare, Kenneth O., age 88, of Mpls. Preceded in death by wife, Elizabeth and 2 brothers, Gordon and Alden. Retired Chief Master Sgt. MN Air National Guard, employed as an aircraft technician over 30 years. Volunteered and worked after retirement at Augustana Lutheran Church. Kenneth was a very kind, loving husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather. Survived by sons, Steve (Ann),...

December 15, 2007

Nearing, Marguerite L., age 85, died 12/15/07. She was a former Hastings resident. Marguerite was born 5/17/1922 in Hastings to Byron Amelia (Spangenberg) Keene. She was a 1940 graduate of HHS and worked as a beautician in the cosmetology field. She married Fred W. Nearing. Marguerite was a former PTA president, Eastern Star member, Dakota Co. Republican Chairwoman, and...

December 15, 2007

RUBIS, ANN (nee BAKOS) age 93, of Apple Valley, formerly of Mpls. Went to be with the Lord on Dec. 15, 2007. Preceded in death by husband, Lawrence; daughter, Eleanor Jean Arendt; and brothers, John and Andrew Bakos. Survived by 2 daughters Sherill (Thomas) Jacobson and Lorraine (Neil) Frankle; 5 grandchildren, Connie (Bill) Lind, Danielle (John) Plut, Lisa (Scott) Popp,...

December 14, 2007

Fritscher, Regina M., age 90, of Hastings; died 12/14/07. Regina was born on 2/13/1917 in Vermillion, MN to John Catherine (Wagner) Reuter. She married Helmuth W. Fritscher on 10/1/1941 in West St. Paul. Regina was preceded in death by her parents, husband, daughter Betty. She is survived by children Mary (Dwain) Kasel, Margaret (Tom) Shannon, John (Sandy) Fritscher, Jim...

December 13, 2007

MISHICA PATRICIA E. “TRICIA” age 52, of Burnsville, MN. Preceded in death by parents, Robert and Dorothy Kack; survived by husband, Rob; sons, Jason and Nathan; daughter, Jenna; grandsons, Luke and Tyler; plus an extended list of relatives and friends. Tricia was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister and teacher.

Burial Date December 17, 2007

December 12, 2007

Services will be held at a later date.

December 12, 2007

Husting, Richard E., age 57; of Hastings, died 12/12/07.� Richard was born on November 13, 1950 to William & Lorraine (Schommer) Husting. He was a graduate of Hastings High School, class of 1968. Richard was employed with RSP Architects LTD and had worked as an architectural specifier for many years. He was an avid fisherman. Richard is survived by...

December 12, 2007

Anderson, Frances J. Age 89 of Anoka, born April 2, 1918 in Minneapolis, passed away Dec. 12, 2007. Preceded in death by husband, Marvin; son, Richard; granddaughter, Catherine; great-granddaughter, Clarissa; and sister, Lucille Wille. Frances is survived by sons, Robert (Wille) and Steven (Diane); daughter, Barbara Davis; 9 grandchildren, 9 great-grandchildren; 1 great-great grandchild; nieces; nephews; family and friends. Funeral...

December 11, 2007

Zeverino, Rodney J., age 52; of Prescott, Wisconsin; formerly of Hastings, Minnesota died on 12/11/07.� Rodney was born in St. Paul, MN on January 29, 1955 to Roy & Elizabeth (Barrett) Zeverino. He was a graduate of Prescott High School, class of 1973. He married Kathryn Hildebrandt on 11/9/1974 in Watertown, SD. Rodney was an auto mechanic at Ginther...

December 11, 2007

age 61 of Hastings on Dec. 11, 2007. Preceded in death by parents and infant brother. Survived by husband, Morley Frantzick of Hastings; children, Cory (Tracy) of Stanchfield; Nathan of Cottage Grove and Mark (Carrie) of Stacy; grandchildren, Ana; Ally; Kasey; Emma; Ryan; step-grandchildren, Dan and Meagan Grunwald; siblings, Marla Carlson; Gerry (Maynard) Nordskog; Jack Richter; Joyce (John) LeMire;...