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Kay E.  Gudmunson

Kay E. Gudmunson

November 5, 2023

It is with deep sorrow that we announce Kay E. Gudmunson, age 79, of Hastings, Minnesota passed away at home on November 5, 2023. She was born on October 14, 1944 to Ellen and Charles Colombo. On June 27, 1970, she was united in marriage to the love of her life, Leonard Gudmunson, and they were blessed with 3...

Marguerite C. Taylor

Marguerite C. Taylor

November 5, 2023

Marguerite C. Taylor, Age 78 of Minneapolis, born June 25, 1945 in Minneapolis to William and Dorothy Connoy, passed away peacefully, November 5, 2023. Marguerite (affectionately known as “The Kissing Grandma”) was a devoted mother and grandmother. Nothing gave her more pleasure in life than to be surrounded by her children and grandchildren. She brought her unconditional love and laughter...

Earl Monroe Thompson

Earl Monroe Thompson

November 5, 2023

Thompson, Earl Monroe

Age 50 of Brooklyn Park, passed away on Nov. 5, 2023, after a courageous and hard-fought 22-month battle with cancer. Survived by his daughter, Madi Shae (Micah) Johnson; grandchildren, Jericho and Eden; parents, Judy and Tom Barott; brother, Ryan Barott; longtime friend and roommate, Vicki Occhino; as well as many other family and friends. To know Earl was...

Lynn B. Lucas

Lynn B. Lucas

November 4, 2023

Lynn B. Lucas (Bisson), age 68, of Hastings passed away after a 3.5 year struggle with pancreatic cancer on November 4, 2023. We remember Lynn as a strong, resilient, and independent woman who survived the death of her son, lived with cancer, and celebrated life with grace, dignity, and style.

Although grim, Lynn acknowledged her...

Barbara A. Schauer

Barbara A. Schauer

November 4, 2023

Barbara A. Schauer

Age 84 of Apple Valley, born Christmas Day, 1938 in Glencoe, MN to Edward & Dorothy Zarnke, passed away peacefully, November 4, 2023 in Apple Valley, MN.

Barb worked for Northwest Airlines for nearly 33 years and then at Eastview HS in the lunchroom. She was a member and past president of Apple Valley American Legion Auxiliary Post 1776...

Loren Bauer

Loren Bauer

November 1, 2023

Loren P. Bauer, a lifelong resident and farmer in Hastings, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Wednesday morning, November 1, 2023, at the age of 89.

Loren Peter, the son of Frank and Cathryn (Greten) Bauer, was born on June 22, 1934, in Hastings, and lived at the family farm until his...

Jonathan  William Hanson

Jonathan William Hanson

October 30, 2023

We are deeply saddened to share news that Jonathan died at the age of 25.

Jon never met a stranger and would help absolutely anyone. Family was everything for him. He enjoyed helping on the family horse farm, doing anything and everything with his Grandpa as well as hunting, fishing and hanging out with friends....

Evelyn R. Wilson

Evelyn R. Wilson

October 29, 2023

Evelyn R. Wilson, age 92 of Hastings, died peacefully at Regina Senior Living on Sunday morning, October 29, 2023.

Evelyn Rosella, the daughter of John and Veronica (Schaak) Biskupski, was born on December 1, 1930, in Hastings. Following her education, Evelyn was united in marriage to Eugene Wilson February 7, 1948. Evelyn enjoyed going for...

Michael Lee Zinter

Michael Lee Zinter

October 28, 2023

Michael Lee Zinter, 54 of Lakeville MN, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family on October 28, 2023. Mike was born on April 17, 1969 to Jay and Nancy Zinter. He married the love of his life Angela Lindorfer on October 28, 2000. They shared 23 loving years of marriage. He was blessed with two beautiful girls that were...

James P. Maher

James P. Maher

October 26, 2023

James P. Maher, age 77, of Hastings passed away October 26, 2023.

Jim worked for the city of Hastings Fire Department. He started as a volunteer in 1968, and he was hired as a full time fire fighter and EMT. He was the Assistant Fire Chief and active Fire Chief for six months. After that,...

Patrick A. Mancino

Patrick A. Mancino

October 26, 2023

Patrick A. Mancino, age 69, passed away at his home on Thursday, October 26, 2023.

Patrick was born on June 4, 1954 to parents Samuel and Theo (Carton) Mancino. He was a very skilled handy man and often enjoyed fixing up and doing various projects for his family. He liked to craft and repair jewelry,...

Monica L. Stokvis

Monica L. Stokvis

October 26, 2023

Monica Lee Stokvis,

Age 61 of South Minneapolis, born December 20, 1961, in Minneapolis to Jerome “Jerry” & Erika Hellerstedt, passed away October 26, 2023, with her niece at her side.

Monica will be dearly missed by her loving husband of 34 years, Gary Stokvis; mother, Erika Legler-Hellerstedt; stepsons, Gary Jr. and Tony (Kristy) Stokvis; grandchildren: Keegan, Kinsley and Keeley; sister, Marlene...

Doris Irene Richards

Doris Irene Richards

October 24, 2023

Doris Irene Richards, 93 years old, of Hastings, MN passed away peacefully on October 24, 2023. She was born April 14, 1930 in Meekers Grove, WI. She is preceded in death by her husband Duane, her parents Benjamin and Lillie (Riege) Pascoe, sisters Lillian Vey Pascoe and Lucille Zweifel.

Her earlier years were spent on...

Jeffrey "Jeff" L. Lothenbach

Jeffrey "Jeff" L. Lothenbach

October 22, 2023

With our deepest sorrows, we announce that Jeffrey Lee "Couch" Lothenbach, beloved son, brother and favorite uncle, passed away on October 22nd, 2023 at the age of 40.

Jeff will be missed every day by his parents, Donald Lothenbach, Kathy (Marc) Lothenbach, brother Bryan (Kristina) Schultz, sisters Amy (Tim) Wenskaug, and Tracy (Justin) Lohmann, nieces...

Theresa  "Tuts" Lucking (Siebenaler)

Theresa "Tuts" Lucking (Siebenaler)

October 20, 2023

Theresa "Tuts" Lucking, age 93 of Vermillion, died peacefully surrounded by loved ones on Friday morning, October 20, 2023.

Theresa Mary Siebenaler, the daughter of Mathias and Rosa (Girgen) Siebenaler, was born on May 30, 1930, in Vermillion Township, Dakota County, Minnesota. On August 26, 1950, Tuts was united in marriage to Raymond E. Lucking...

James  S.  Reinardy

James S. Reinardy

October 20, 2023

James S. Reinardy, age 75, of Hastings passed away surrounded by his loving partner, Sue on October 20, 2023.

Jim was born August 21, 1948 to Francis "Frank" & Irene (King) Reinardy, and was born in Hastings. He was educated at St. Boniface School and Hastings High School. Following his graduation in 1966, he served...

Monica Olson

Monica Olson

October 19, 2023

Monica Olson, age 93 of Hastings, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Thursday evening, October 19, 2023, at Benedictine Senior Living ~ Regina in Hastings.

Monica Ann, the daughter of Frank and Ottilia (Erdmann) Wendt, was born on August 5, 1930, in Beardsley, Minnesota. Following her graduation from Beardsley High School as...

James W. Pentico

James W. Pentico

October 19, 2023

James W. Pentico

Age 90 of Mpls., passed away unexpectedly, Thur. Oct. 19, 2023.  He is preceded in death by wife of 51 years, Jean and special friend, Marie (for 12 years). James is survived by children; Lori (Bruce) Benson and Michael (Carla) Pentico; 4 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren.  A Celebration of Life will be held at 11 AM, Sat....

Duane  R. Rohwedder

Duane R. Rohwedder

October 18, 2023

Duane "Dewey" Richard Rohwedder, 65, of Coon Rapids, MN, passed away on October 18, 2023, after a battle with cancer.

Duane was born on March 25th, 1958, to Carleen (Schlicht) and Richard Rohwedder. Duane grew up in Hastings, MN.

Duane loved the great outdoors, and his passion was bow hunting. That...

John Rademacher

John Rademacher

October 17, 2023

John Rademacher, age 38 of Eagan, died suddenly but peacefully at home on Tuesday, October 17, 2023.

John Thomas was born on March 4, 1985, in Minneapolis. Throughout his life, John loved fishing, especially for catfish, and was a talented mechanic who could fix and tinker on anything that needed repair. Most recently, he was...

Kay E.  Gudmunson

Kay E. Gudmunson

November 5, 2023

It is with deep sorrow that we announce Kay E. Gudmunson, age 79, of Hastings, Minnesota passed away at home on November 5, 2023. She was born on October 14, 1944 to Ellen and Charles Colombo. On June 27, 1970, she was united in marriage to the love of her life, Leonard Gudmunson, and they were blessed with 3...

Marguerite C. Taylor

Marguerite C. Taylor

November 5, 2023

Marguerite C. Taylor, Age 78 of Minneapolis, born June 25, 1945 in Minneapolis to William and Dorothy Connoy, passed away peacefully, November 5, 2023. Marguerite (affectionately known as “The Kissing Grandma”) was a devoted mother and grandmother. Nothing gave her more pleasure in life than to be surrounded by her children and grandchildren. She brought her unconditional love and laughter...

Earl Monroe Thompson

Earl Monroe Thompson

November 5, 2023

Thompson, Earl Monroe

Age 50 of Brooklyn Park, passed away on Nov. 5, 2023, after a courageous and hard-fought 22-month battle with cancer. Survived by his daughter, Madi Shae (Micah) Johnson; grandchildren, Jericho and Eden; parents, Judy and Tom Barott; brother, Ryan Barott; longtime friend and roommate, Vicki Occhino; as well as many other family and friends. To know Earl was...

Lynn B. Lucas

Lynn B. Lucas

November 4, 2023

Lynn B. Lucas (Bisson), age 68, of Hastings passed away after a 3.5 year struggle with pancreatic cancer on November 4, 2023. We remember Lynn as a strong, resilient, and independent woman who survived the death of her son, lived with cancer, and celebrated life with grace, dignity, and style.

Although grim, Lynn acknowledged her...

Barbara A. Schauer

Barbara A. Schauer

November 4, 2023

Barbara A. Schauer

Age 84 of Apple Valley, born Christmas Day, 1938 in Glencoe, MN to Edward & Dorothy Zarnke, passed away peacefully, November 4, 2023 in Apple Valley, MN.

Barb worked for Northwest Airlines for nearly 33 years and then at Eastview HS in the lunchroom. She was a member and past president of Apple Valley American Legion Auxiliary Post 1776...

Loren Bauer

Loren Bauer

November 1, 2023

Loren P. Bauer, a lifelong resident and farmer in Hastings, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Wednesday morning, November 1, 2023, at the age of 89.

Loren Peter, the son of Frank and Cathryn (Greten) Bauer, was born on June 22, 1934, in Hastings, and lived at the family farm until his...

Jonathan  William Hanson

Jonathan William Hanson

October 30, 2023

We are deeply saddened to share news that Jonathan died at the age of 25.

Jon never met a stranger and would help absolutely anyone. Family was everything for him. He enjoyed helping on the family horse farm, doing anything and everything with his Grandpa as well as hunting, fishing and hanging out with friends....

Evelyn R. Wilson

Evelyn R. Wilson

October 29, 2023

Evelyn R. Wilson, age 92 of Hastings, died peacefully at Regina Senior Living on Sunday morning, October 29, 2023.

Evelyn Rosella, the daughter of John and Veronica (Schaak) Biskupski, was born on December 1, 1930, in Hastings. Following her education, Evelyn was united in marriage to Eugene Wilson February 7, 1948. Evelyn enjoyed going for...

Michael Lee Zinter

Michael Lee Zinter

October 28, 2023

Michael Lee Zinter, 54 of Lakeville MN, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family on October 28, 2023. Mike was born on April 17, 1969 to Jay and Nancy Zinter. He married the love of his life Angela Lindorfer on October 28, 2000. They shared 23 loving years of marriage. He was blessed with two beautiful girls that were...

James P. Maher

James P. Maher

October 26, 2023

James P. Maher, age 77, of Hastings passed away October 26, 2023.

Jim worked for the city of Hastings Fire Department. He started as a volunteer in 1968, and he was hired as a full time fire fighter and EMT. He was the Assistant Fire Chief and active Fire Chief for six months. After that,...

Patrick A. Mancino

Patrick A. Mancino

October 26, 2023

Patrick A. Mancino, age 69, passed away at his home on Thursday, October 26, 2023.

Patrick was born on June 4, 1954 to parents Samuel and Theo (Carton) Mancino. He was a very skilled handy man and often enjoyed fixing up and doing various projects for his family. He liked to craft and repair jewelry,...

Monica L. Stokvis

Monica L. Stokvis

October 26, 2023

Monica Lee Stokvis,

Age 61 of South Minneapolis, born December 20, 1961, in Minneapolis to Jerome “Jerry” & Erika Hellerstedt, passed away October 26, 2023, with her niece at her side.

Monica will be dearly missed by her loving husband of 34 years, Gary Stokvis; mother, Erika Legler-Hellerstedt; stepsons, Gary Jr. and Tony (Kristy) Stokvis; grandchildren: Keegan, Kinsley and Keeley; sister, Marlene...

Doris Irene Richards

Doris Irene Richards

October 24, 2023

Doris Irene Richards, 93 years old, of Hastings, MN passed away peacefully on October 24, 2023. She was born April 14, 1930 in Meekers Grove, WI. She is preceded in death by her husband Duane, her parents Benjamin and Lillie (Riege) Pascoe, sisters Lillian Vey Pascoe and Lucille Zweifel.

Her earlier years were spent on...

Jeffrey "Jeff" L. Lothenbach

Jeffrey "Jeff" L. Lothenbach

October 22, 2023

With our deepest sorrows, we announce that Jeffrey Lee "Couch" Lothenbach, beloved son, brother and favorite uncle, passed away on October 22nd, 2023 at the age of 40.

Jeff will be missed every day by his parents, Donald Lothenbach, Kathy (Marc) Lothenbach, brother Bryan (Kristina) Schultz, sisters Amy (Tim) Wenskaug, and Tracy (Justin) Lohmann, nieces...

Theresa  "Tuts" Lucking (Siebenaler)

Theresa "Tuts" Lucking (Siebenaler)

October 20, 2023

Theresa "Tuts" Lucking, age 93 of Vermillion, died peacefully surrounded by loved ones on Friday morning, October 20, 2023.

Theresa Mary Siebenaler, the daughter of Mathias and Rosa (Girgen) Siebenaler, was born on May 30, 1930, in Vermillion Township, Dakota County, Minnesota. On August 26, 1950, Tuts was united in marriage to Raymond E. Lucking...

James  S.  Reinardy

James S. Reinardy

October 20, 2023

James S. Reinardy, age 75, of Hastings passed away surrounded by his loving partner, Sue on October 20, 2023.

Jim was born August 21, 1948 to Francis "Frank" & Irene (King) Reinardy, and was born in Hastings. He was educated at St. Boniface School and Hastings High School. Following his graduation in 1966, he served...

Monica Olson

Monica Olson

October 19, 2023

Monica Olson, age 93 of Hastings, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Thursday evening, October 19, 2023, at Benedictine Senior Living ~ Regina in Hastings.

Monica Ann, the daughter of Frank and Ottilia (Erdmann) Wendt, was born on August 5, 1930, in Beardsley, Minnesota. Following her graduation from Beardsley High School as...

James W. Pentico

James W. Pentico

October 19, 2023

James W. Pentico

Age 90 of Mpls., passed away unexpectedly, Thur. Oct. 19, 2023.  He is preceded in death by wife of 51 years, Jean and special friend, Marie (for 12 years). James is survived by children; Lori (Bruce) Benson and Michael (Carla) Pentico; 4 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren.  A Celebration of Life will be held at 11 AM, Sat....

Duane  R. Rohwedder

Duane R. Rohwedder

October 18, 2023

Duane "Dewey" Richard Rohwedder, 65, of Coon Rapids, MN, passed away on October 18, 2023, after a battle with cancer.

Duane was born on March 25th, 1958, to Carleen (Schlicht) and Richard Rohwedder. Duane grew up in Hastings, MN.

Duane loved the great outdoors, and his passion was bow hunting. That...

John Rademacher

John Rademacher

October 17, 2023

John Rademacher, age 38 of Eagan, died suddenly but peacefully at home on Tuesday, October 17, 2023.

John Thomas was born on March 4, 1985, in Minneapolis. Throughout his life, John loved fishing, especially for catfish, and was a talented mechanic who could fix and tinker on anything that needed repair. Most recently, he was...

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