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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)...

Jerry Jerald Lawrence

Jerry Jerald Lawrence

October 17, 2007

Lawrence, Jerald 'Jerry' age 47, passed away October 17, 2007 at Regions Hospital. Preceded in death by father, Frederick Lawrence and infant nephew, Mark Murphy. Survived by children, Jenny, Jerry, Jessy Lawrence; significant other, Lynda Clothier; mother, Lorraine Lawrence; brothers and sisters, Judy Lawrence, Jim Lawrence, Jack (Mary) Lawrence, Jane Lawrence (Jon Koll), Joe (Mary) Lawrence, Joyce (Don) Murphy;...

Jean M. Noll

Jean M. Noll

October 17, 2007

Noll, Jean M., age 86 of Apple Valley. Preceded in death by husband, Thomas; daughter-in-law, Marjorie; and brother, Walter Saunders. Survived by children, Barbara (Darrell) Wilk, Patricia (Steve Wilensky) Noll, Marilyn (Doy) Cecil, Thomas (Marianne) Noll, Robert (Laurie) Noll and Carol (Thomas) Dillon; 12 grandchildren; 4 great-grandchildren. Private family services. Memorials to hospice and American Cancer Society.

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Kimberly Marie Jereczek

Kimberly Marie Jereczek

October 16, 2007

� Kimberly Marie Jereczek, Blue Eyed Angel Age 20; of Rosemount. Died 10/16/07. Preceded by baby Angel last year. Survived by parents Kim Marie & James Loren Templeton; fiance Danny Goff; sister Angeline Jereczek & nephew Aalonzo Washington; brother Neil Horner; sister Sheila (Rob) Saenz; grandparents Keith & Angeline Edick, Blanche & Don Jereczek; great-grandfather Frank (Joyce) Fedele; uncle...

Oliver L. Buhl

Oliver L. Buhl

October 15, 2007

Oliver L. Buhl, Age 96 of Richfield, born Sep. 8, 1911 in Minneapolis, went to dance again with Rosy October 15, 2007. Oliver was a member of Minnehaha Masonic Lodge #165 AF & AM, Scottish Rite, Zurah Temple, active in the Bloomington Shrine Club and Zurah Patrol, lifelong member of the 49ers, E.L. Murphy, and a volunteer with Sheriff??(TM)s Dept....

Robert L. Rutledge

Robert L. Rutledge

October 14, 2007

Rutledge, Robert L. age 77, passed away October 14, 2007 at St. Mary's Hospital in Rochester, MN. Preceded in death by daughter, Mary Kathryn Ryan; brother, J.O. Rutledge. Survived by wife, married 51 years, Dina M. Rutledge; children, John (Joy) Rutledge; Joette (Ev) White; Pastor Rick (Liz) Ryan; Toni (Ralph) Valiukas; grandchildren, Nicki, Luke, Jacob, Chloe and Samuel Rutledge;...

Betty Marie Sabatka

Betty Marie Sabatka

October 14, 2007

Sabatka, Betty M. (Anderson) Age 75, of Lakeville, left this life gently on Sunday, October 14, 2007 at 9:45 AM to be with her creator. She fought a relentless battle with breast cancer. Preceded in death by parents, Earl and Ada (Owens) Anderson; and two siblings, Bruce Anderson and Karen Psyk. She leaves behind her deeply devoted, husband, friend and...

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)...

Jerry Jerald Lawrence

Jerry Jerald Lawrence

October 17, 2007

Lawrence, Jerald 'Jerry' age 47, passed away October 17, 2007 at Regions Hospital. Preceded in death by father, Frederick Lawrence and infant nephew, Mark Murphy. Survived by children, Jenny, Jerry, Jessy Lawrence; significant other, Lynda Clothier; mother, Lorraine Lawrence; brothers and sisters, Judy Lawrence, Jim Lawrence, Jack (Mary) Lawrence, Jane Lawrence (Jon Koll), Joe (Mary) Lawrence, Joyce (Don) Murphy;...

Jean M. Noll

Jean M. Noll

October 17, 2007

Noll, Jean M., age 86 of Apple Valley. Preceded in death by husband, Thomas; daughter-in-law, Marjorie; and brother, Walter Saunders. Survived by children, Barbara (Darrell) Wilk, Patricia (Steve Wilensky) Noll, Marilyn (Doy) Cecil, Thomas (Marianne) Noll, Robert (Laurie) Noll and Carol (Thomas) Dillon; 12 grandchildren; 4 great-grandchildren. Private family services. Memorials to hospice and American Cancer Society.

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Kimberly Marie Jereczek

Kimberly Marie Jereczek

October 16, 2007

� Kimberly Marie Jereczek, Blue Eyed Angel Age 20; of Rosemount. Died 10/16/07. Preceded by baby Angel last year. Survived by parents Kim Marie & James Loren Templeton; fiance Danny Goff; sister Angeline Jereczek & nephew Aalonzo Washington; brother Neil Horner; sister Sheila (Rob) Saenz; grandparents Keith & Angeline Edick, Blanche & Don Jereczek; great-grandfather Frank (Joyce) Fedele; uncle...

Oliver L. Buhl

Oliver L. Buhl

October 15, 2007

Oliver L. Buhl, Age 96 of Richfield, born Sep. 8, 1911 in Minneapolis, went to dance again with Rosy October 15, 2007. Oliver was a member of Minnehaha Masonic Lodge #165 AF & AM, Scottish Rite, Zurah Temple, active in the Bloomington Shrine Club and Zurah Patrol, lifelong member of the 49ers, E.L. Murphy, and a volunteer with Sheriff??(TM)s Dept....

Robert L. Rutledge

Robert L. Rutledge

October 14, 2007

Rutledge, Robert L. age 77, passed away October 14, 2007 at St. Mary's Hospital in Rochester, MN. Preceded in death by daughter, Mary Kathryn Ryan; brother, J.O. Rutledge. Survived by wife, married 51 years, Dina M. Rutledge; children, John (Joy) Rutledge; Joette (Ev) White; Pastor Rick (Liz) Ryan; Toni (Ralph) Valiukas; grandchildren, Nicki, Luke, Jacob, Chloe and Samuel Rutledge;...

Betty Marie Sabatka

Betty Marie Sabatka

October 14, 2007

Sabatka, Betty M. (Anderson) Age 75, of Lakeville, left this life gently on Sunday, October 14, 2007 at 9:45 AM to be with her creator. She fought a relentless battle with breast cancer. Preceded in death by parents, Earl and Ada (Owens) Anderson; and two siblings, Bruce Anderson and Karen Psyk. She leaves behind her deeply devoted, husband, friend and...

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