January 6, 2024

Michael "Mike" Recer, age 46 of Hastings, died peacefully just after bar close (2:07 a.m.) on Saturday morning, January 6, 2024.

Michael Ryan, the son of Timothy and Joyce (Galvin) Recer, was born on January 4, 1978, in Minneapolis. Recer attended Hastings High School where he played baseball and raced on the ski team, which...

January 6, 2024

Violet Nadean Carlson Age 95 of Apple Valley, born August 31, 1928 in Red Wing, MN to August and Hulda Applequist, passed away January 6, 2024. The second youngest of a large family of Scandinavian parents. Family unity was stressed. Even though a nursing career was never fulfilled, her need to help and care for some of her older siblings...

January 5, 2024

Wavinak, Mary Alyce

Age 77 of Rosemount, went to be with Jesus on January 5, 2024, surrounded by her children. Preceded in death by her amazing husband, James; parents, Art & Alyce Elfstrand; and sister, Lauren Olson. Survived by her children, Jamie (Dan) West and Samuel Wavinak; special grandson, Darren Gillis; brother, Mark (Rhonda) Elfstrand; many nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.

Mary...

January 4, 2024

Thomas "Tim" Serres, age 84 of Hastings, passed away after a courageous battle with COPD and a brief illness at Regina Medical Center surrounded by his family on January 4, 2024.

Thomas Serres, the son of Marcus and Ursula (Shannon) Serres was born on September 8, 1939 in Hastings and was raised in Etter, Minnesota....

January 4, 2024

Jennifer Jo Kleven

Age 59, of Eagan, unexpectedly passed away due to a recent injury. She is preceded in death by her parents, Robert & Karen Kleven. Survived by brother, John (Kari); niece, Taylor; kitties, Sabrina and Sebastian, and dear relatives and friends. Celebration of Life 4:00- 7:00 PM, Mon., Jan. 15, at Henry W. Anderson Mortuary, 14850 Garrett Ave., Apple...

January 3, 2024

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Gordon (Gordy) Gerlach, 76, of Hastings, on January 3, 2024, who peacefully passed away in his sleep at home.

Gordy was born on October 4, 1947, in Hastings, Minnesota. His parents, George and Armena Gerlach, had 4 children (Gary, Gordy, Mary, and Rita). In high school, he...

January 3, 2024

John W. Dachel, 66, of Hastings, passed away on January 3, 2024.

A 1975 graduate of Hastings High School, he dedicated many years to Smead and was an active member of the Eagles Club. John enjoyed playing Euchre with friends.

He is preceded in death by his parents and sisters, Nancy...

January 2, 2024

Dolores "Dee" E. Kochendorfer, age 95 of Hastings, passed away peacefully at Hastings Health & Senior Living on Tuesday, January 2 2024.

Dolores married the love of her life, Pudge, on June 4, 1949 in California and together they were blessed with 3 children. Dee enjoyed all the celebrations with her kids, grandchildren and great-grandchildren....

January 2, 2024

Genevieve "Jenny" Hoeschen, age 94 of Hastings, died peacefully at home on Tuesday morning, January 2, 2024.

Genevieve Marie, the daughter of John and Pearl (McCoy) Macheska, was born in Hastings on May 30, 1929. Following her education, Jenny was united in marriage to Jerome "Jerry" Hoeschen at Guardian Angels Catholic Church on September 29,...

December 31, 2023

Steven K. Meyer, age 75, a resident of Hastings, peacefully passed away at his home on December 31, 2023, surrounded by his loving children.

Born on May 18, 1948, in Luverne, Minnesota, Steve was the son of Lois and Robert Meyer. Raised on a farm near Magnolia, MN, he was one of seven siblings and...

December 31, 2023

Putnam, Patricia A. (Lucas)

Age 81 of Apple Valley, passed away Dec. 31, 2023 surrounded by her loving family.  She is preceded in death by husband, Larry; parents, Andrew & Hazel and sister, Marcia. Survived by sons, Michael and Ken; daughter, Wendy; 5 grandchildren; 4 great-grandchildren and sister, Carol.  Visitation 10:30 AM-12:30 PM, Wed., Jan. 10 at Henry W. Anderson Mortuary,...

December 30, 2023

Barbara J. Lutz, age 86, passed away Saturday morning, December 30, 2023 in Hastings, MN.

Barb was born on December 18, 1937 to parents John and Katherine Olson and was raised by her Italian grandparents in Eveleth, Minnesota. She enjoyed being on the Iron Range with all of her aunties, uncles and cousins. She dedicated...

December 30, 2023

Guerin, Pamela Jane

Age 65 of Eagan, passed away on 12/30/2023. Preceded by her mother, Georgia (Tom) Adkins; father, Edward Wille; sister, Connie Wille; brother, Jon Wille; and step-daughter, Danielle Guerin. Survived by her loving husband of 32 years, Kerry; daughters, Aimee (Josh Wald) Mateyka and Jennifer (Richard) Picone; step-son, Kristopher Guerin; step-daughter, Jennifer Villar Guerin; grandchildren, Madison, Tyler, Zachary, Kyle,...

December 29, 2023

Conrad, Gloria M. (Peterson)

Age 93 of Bloomington, went to be with the Lord on Dec. 29, 2023. Preceded in death by her husband, George Conrad; son, Mark Peterson; sister, Mavis Hafstad; and her children’s father, Wesley Peterson. Survived by her children, Timothy (Kris) Peterson and Debra (Phil) Staat; 8 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; brother, Theodore (Evonne) Strand; many nieces, nephews, other...

December 28, 2023

Thomas P. O’meara

Age 40 of Minneapolis, born June 19, 1983 in Minneapolis to Thomas & Katherine O’meara, passed away on December 28, 2023 surrounded by his loving family.

Tom was a 2001 graduate of Minneapolis Roosevelt High School. He went on to achieve his associate degree in criminal justice from MCTC. He then worked for ten years as a Transportation Security...

December 27, 2023

Ronald LeRoy Stark, a lifelong resident of Prescott, went home to his Lord on December 27, 2023. He died peacefully at home after spending a wonderful Christmas Day with his family.

Ronald was born October 26, 1932, in Prescott, WI, the son of Hilbert and Luella (Simon) Stark and was raised on the family farm...

December 25, 2023

Thomas H. "Tom" Schmotter Sr., age 82 of Minneapolis, died suddenly but peacefully at home on Christmas Day, December 25, 2023.

Tom Sr., the son of Marion and Harold Schmotter, was born on February 12, 1941 in St. Paul, Minnesota. Tom Sr., one of seven children, grew up on a farm in Hastings, and was...

December 25, 2023

Ronald "Ronnie" Frandrup, age 72 of Hastings, died peacefully at home on Christmas morning, December 25, 2023.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Frank and Loretta Frandrup; sisters, Karen Murray, Mary King, and Deb Kasel; niece, Lori Tix; mother and father-in-law, Art and Dolores Kimmes; and by his sister-in-law, Judy Kimmes.

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December 24, 2023

Mary Catherine (Nowicki) Goodman of Hastings, MN passed away on December 24, 2023 after a long battle with cancer.

Mary was born on July 13, 1949 and grew up in Sherburn and Mankato. She was a 1967 graduate of Good Counsel Academy and attended Mankato State University. She married her husband of 51 years, Bill,...

December 24, 2023

Michele A. Enriquez, age 68 of Hastings and formerly of California, died peacefully at home on Christmas Eve morning, December 24, 2023.

Michele Ann, the daughter of Harry and Marie (Blaine) Drumbeater, was born on November 23, 1955, in rural Itasca County, Minnesota. Following her education, Michele was a longtime employee at Walmart Bakery. She...