James M Haire

November 26, 2023

James “Jim” Michael Haire,

Age 63 of Eagan, born August 13, 1960 to Jerome & Joanne Haire in Breckenridge, MN, passed away peacefully at home on the night of November 26th after a courageous 15 month fight with Glioblastoma.

Jim attended grade school in Kent and graduated from Breckenridge High School in 1978. Jim went on to Moorhead State and NDSCS, earning...

Rebecka C. Vogel

November 25, 2023

Rebecka C. Vogel, age 81, of New Trier, died peacefully at home on Saturday evening, November 25, 2023.

Rebecka Caroline, the daughter of William and Yolanda (Kenyon) Kubitz was born December 29, 1941 in Fergus Falls, MN. On April 20, 1963 she was united in marriage to Joseph Vogel in Barnesville, MN. Rebecka had a...

Michel R. Chambers

November 24, 2023

Michel R. Chambers, age 69, passed away Friday, November 24, 2023 in Inver Grove Heights, Minnesota.

Michel was born to parents Jack and Elaine (Kress) Chambers in St. Paul, Minnesota on November 16, 1954. Michel drove semi-truck across the country his entire career and loved to share stories to anyone that was around. New Mexico...

Frances E. Haugley

November 21, 2023

Frances E. Haugley, age 89, of Hastings passed away peacefully surrounded by loved ones November 21, 2023.

Fran was married to Richard Platson Sr. for 15 years, and later remarried Joel Haugley for 47 years. Her pride and joy were her kids, grandkids, and 15 more years, her foster children. Over the years, she had...

Guy D. Kirchner

November 21, 2023

Guy D. Kirchner, age 68, of Hastings, MN passed away in the early morning of 11/21/2023 after his longtime battle with cancer.

Guy Kirchner, the son of William and Barbara Kirchner was born on November Fourth, 1955 in Saint Paul, MN. He is a graduate of Park High School in Cottage Grove, MN. He was...

Theresa A. Kossan

November 20, 2023

Theresa A. Kossan, 82, of Hastings, Minnesota, passed away at home on November 20, 2023.

Theresa was born on August 30, 1941, in Hastings MN, to Tony and Eva Bauer. She attended Hastings High School and graduated with the class of 1959. Later she became employed with Hertogs, Fluegal Law Firm as a legal secretary....

D. Jean Schneider

November 19, 2023

Jean Schneider, 90 passed away on Nov.19, 2023 in Newark, New Jersey.

Jean grew up on a farm near Hastings, MN and graduated from Good Council Academy in Mankato, MN. She then joined the Maryknoll Order of Nuns in hope of doing missionary work. After a few years Jean left the convent. She earned a...

John W. "Wes" Paradis

November 16, 2023

John "Wes" W. Paradis, age 72 of Cannon Falls, Minnesota passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, November 16, 2023, surrounded by his family.

John Wesley was born on November 15, 1951 to Ronald Albert Paradis and Edith Mabel (Giddings) Paradis in St. Johnsbury, Vermont. They later moved to Florida where he graduated high school...

Cheryl A. Colwell

November 16, 2023

Cheryl A. Colwell, age 79 of Minneapolis and recently of Hastings, died peacefully at Regina Medical Center in Hastings on Thursday evening, November 16, 2023.

In keeping with Chery's wishes, private family services will be held.

Arrangements are being completed by Starkson Family Life Celebration Chapel of Hastings.

Helma R. Hintz

November 16, 2023

Helma R. Hintz, age 87, passed away peacefully surrounded by loved ones on November 16, 2023.

Helma enjoyed traveling as it was her passion. She loved spending time with her family wherever they were in the World. She was proud of her heritage and she loved her German pastries. She was passionate about keeping her...

James J. Bamlet

November 16, 2023

James "Jim" J. Bamlet, age 58, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Thursday morning, November 16, 2023.

Jim was born on May 21, 1965 in Hayfield, Minnesota to parents Gordon and Marlene (Brusse) Bamlet. James enlisted in the United States National Guard after high school where he spend over 10 years serving his country....

Jean Owens

November 16, 2023

Owens, Jean

Age 89 of Bloomington, went to be with the Lord on Nov. 16, 2023. Preceded in death by her husband, Gerald. Survived by her children, Diane (Steven) Czech, Julie Johnson, Darlene (Chris) Medrano, Gloria (Steven) Cummings, and Tom Owens; grandchildren, Bennett (Amanda), Carter (Stephanie), Derek, Dylan (Margaret), Jenny (Adam), Michelle (Jay), Nick (Gillian), Melanie (Nick), Tristan (Courtney), Daniel, MaryClaire,...

Brian J. Olson

November 15, 2023

Brian James Olson passed away, peacefully yet unexpectedly, at his home on November 15, 2023.

He was born March 29, 1976, in South St. Paul, MN to James and LaDonna (McNamara) Olson. He resided in Hastings, MN and worked as a carpenter for most of his life. Brian lived life to the fullest - enjoying...

Thomas R. "Tom" Lutz

November 15, 2023

Thomas Robert Lutz, age 69, of Hastings MN, died November 15,2023, from multiple complications stemming from cancer.

He was born on April 5, 1954 in Akron Ohio to Mary Jean Motz and Robert Edwin Lutz, on the same day and in the same hospital as his cousin, Jim, his “twin” cousin. In 1957 he moved...

Helen Ann Leifeld

November 14, 2023

Helen A. Leifeld (Kaiser), age 90, passed away peacefully Tuesday, November 14, 2023, just 5 days short of her birthday in Rochester, Minnesota.

Helen was born on November 19, 1932 to Grace and William Kaiser. She was united in marriage to Leo Joseph Leifeld on October 18, 1952 at St. Joseph's Church in Red Wing,...

Clarence Everett Robinson

November 13, 2023

Clarence "Rob" Robinson, 96, of Hastings, Minnesota passed away on November 13, 2023 with his family by his side.

Rob was born on February 14, 1927, in Hastings to Mina (Foster) and George Robinson. He was a lifelong resident and business owner of Robinson Transfer in Hastings, and a proud service member and supporter of...

Sharon R. Murray

November 12, 2023

Sharon Rae Murray, age 84, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Sunday morning November 12, 2023.

Sharon Rae was born on March 10, 1939 to parents Raymond and Eleanor Stevens. Shortly after finishing High School she married the love of her life, Warren Murray, at Guardian Angels Church on March 2, 1957....

Jerome L. Melhouse

November 12, 2023

Melhouse, Jerome L.

Age 76 of Burnsville, went to be with the Lord on Nov. 12, 2023. Preceded in death by his parents, Helmer & Mabel; siblings, Dennis, Joyce, Marlis, Ronald, Arvid, Marvin, Jerel, and Jerry. Survived by his 9 nieces and nephews; 12 great-nieces and nephews; 9 great-great-nieces and nephews; sister-in-law, Eva Melhouse; many other family and friends. He was...

Bruce Edward Reikowski

November 12, 2023

Bruce Edward Reikowski

age 75 of Apple Valley, passed peacefully from this life surrounded by family on Sun., Nov. 12, 2023 after a sudden illness. He was born Nov. 3, 1948 in West Allis, WI to Conrad & Elizabeth (née McCabe) Reikowski. Bruce attended UW – River Falls where he met his wife, Paulette “Polly” Gergen. They were married in Hastings,...

Michael "Mike" J. Serres

November 5, 2023

It is with immense sadness in our hearts to announce that Michael J. Serres, age 57 of Hampton, passed away unexpectedly at Regina Hospital in Hastings on Sunday afternoon, November 5, 2023.

Mike was born on November 9, 1965, to Donald and Patricia Serres in Red Wing, MN. He graduated from Hastings High School, and...