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Donovan Arthur Running

Donovan Arthur Running

September 3, 2023

Running, Donovan Arthur

Age 85 of Farmington (formerly of Savage), passed away on Sept. 3, 2023. Preceded in death by his wife, Mary Lou; parents; and brothers, Roland, Bobby, and Eddie. Survived by his daughter, Darcy (Chris) States-Koenig; grandchildren, Dillon States, Dalton States, and Alisha Koenig; great-granddaughter, Karaya; brother, Gary; sister, Nancy (Dennis) Tornio; many nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends....

Andrew "Andy" W. Ostertag

Andrew "Andy" W. Ostertag

September 1, 2023

Andrew William Ostertag, age 60, of New Trier, MN, passed away peacefully with loved ones by his side on Friday September 1, 2023.

Andy was born in Rosemont, MN, on December 30, 1962, the son of Bernard and Kay (Thomas) Ostertag. He grew up and graduated high school from Rosemount, Minnesota.

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Brian S. Bigalke

Brian S. Bigalke

September 1, 2023

Brian S. Bigalke, passed away Friday, September 1, 2023 in Hastings, MN.

Brian Scot Bigalke was born in Little Falls, MN to Scot and Diane (Girvin) on November 12, 1975. In 1978 the family, moved to Hastings, MN where Brian attended school. After graduating from Hastings High School in 1994, Brian attended Dakota County Vocational...

Sharon K. Burns

Sharon K. Burns

September 1, 2023

Sharon K. Burns

Age 79 of Burnsville, born February 24, 1944 in Minneapolis to Wayne and Sadie Luchsinger, passed away peacefully at home September 1, 2023.

She is preceded in death by her sister, Susan.

Sharon will be dearly missed by her stepson, Jonathan (Juliana) Burns; grandchildren, Martina and Tomás; brothers, Jerry (Bonnie) and David (Dian) Luchsinger; nephew, John; niece, Tanya and many...

Dennis R. Wieber

Dennis R. Wieber

August 30, 2023

On August 30, 2023, after a hard-fought battle with cancer, Dennis R. Wieber, 56, Welch, MN, died at home and entered eternal life.

Born October 28, 1966, to Donald and Sharon Wieber, Dennis lived his adventurous young life in Avon, MN with his four siblings, Kenneth, Caren, Richard, and Ann, along with many aunts, uncles,...

Ivan J. Krizan

Ivan J. Krizan

August 29, 2023

Ivan Joseph Krizan passed away on August 29, 2023, in Hudson, WI.

Ivan was born on July 23, 1933 to Anton and Anna Krizan in Gordon, NE and spent most of his youth on the family farm near Fredericksburg, Iowa. Ivan served in the Army during the Korean war and was stationed at Nuremburg, Germany....

Debra L. Lesmeister

Debra L. Lesmeister

August 29, 2023

Debra L. Lesmeister, age 61, of Hastings passed away peacefully with her husband, Mike, August 29, 2023 at home.

Debra and Mike met in prison working for the Department of Corrections. They always enjoyed telling people how they met in prison just to see the look on their face. Debra had a good sense of...

Kevin D. Schiller

Kevin D. Schiller

August 28, 2023

Kevin D. Schiller, age 63, of Hastings, Minnesota, passed away Monday morning, August 28, 2023 surrounded by his family.

Kevin David Schiller was born on August 24, 1960 to parents Joseph and Odelia (Endres) Schiller in Cannon Falls. After high school, Kevin worked in the construction industry for 10 years and then in the concrete...

David K. Miller

David K. Miller

August 28, 2023

Miller, David K.

Age 82 of Rosemount, passed away on Aug. 28, 2023. Preceded in death by his parents and sister, Mary Ellen. Survived by his loving wife of 61 years, Judy; children, Amy (Daniel) Maldonado and Matthew (Tera); grandchildren, Miles, Aidan, Macy, Abby, Alice, and Eldon; sister, Dorothy Mae Riddle; many nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends. David was a...

Stephen M. Susag

Stephen M. Susag

August 25, 2023

Stephen M. Susag, age 76 of Cannon Falls, died suddenly but peacefully at home on Friday afternoon, August 25, 2023.

Stephen Michael Susag was born April 8, 1947, in Minneapolis to Paul and Laverne (Peterson) Susag. He studied horticulture at several schools, moving to California for a time to work in the nursery business there....

Corrine A. Lewis

Corrine A. Lewis

August 24, 2023

Corrine A. Lewis, age 94, of Hastings, MN, passed away into Christ's arms Thursday evening, August 24, 2023 in her own home upon her request.

Corrine Ann Lindstedt, the daughter of Ernest A. and Elizabeth H. (Morell) Lindstedt, was born in St. Peter, MN on April 21, 1929. Her family lived in St. Peter until...

Bonnie R. Hoekstra

Bonnie R. Hoekstra

August 22, 2023

Bonnie R. Hoekstra, age 92, passed away Tuesday, August 22, 2023 at Lakeshore Healthcare in Minneapolis, MN.

Bonnie Rae Hoekstra was born on April 1, 1931 to parents Roy and Lillian Osmonson in Round Lake, Minnesota. Bonnie was an excellent cook and baker, everyone loved her pies. She loved to feed everyone around her. Bonnie...

Rita A. (Meier) Reinardy

Rita A. (Meier) Reinardy

August 20, 2023

Rita A. Reinardy, age 79 of Hastings, died peacefully at home following a brief illness on Sunday morning, August 20, 2023.

Rita Ann, the daughter of Mathias and Rose (Beissel) Meier, was born on February 15, 1944, in Hastings. Following her graduation from Hastings High School, Rita was united in marriage to Leroy "Peewee" Reinardy...

Mary D. Doelz

Mary D. Doelz

August 18, 2023

Mary D. Doelz

Age 82 of South Minneapolis, born August 17, 1941 in Browerville, MN to William and Cecilia Dirkes, passed away peacefully at home August 18, 2023.

She is preceded in death by her husband, Bob; son-in-law, Scott; brother, Fred and brother-in-law, Roy Buhl.

Mary dearly loved her family and will be deeply missed by her children: Lou (Lori Wagner), Ruth Christianson,...

Laura A. Braun

Laura A. Braun

August 17, 2023

Laura Ann Amelia Braun, 70, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by many of her loved ones on Thursday, August 17th, 2023, in Hastings, Minnesota.

Laura was born on January 12th, 1953 to Edward A Braun and Rita M Braun (Meyers) in Tacoma, Washington. She graduated from Hastings High School in 1972. During her final...

Margaret Nicholas

Margaret Nicholas

August 17, 2023

Margaret Nicholas, 82, formerly of Hastings, passed away Thursday, Aug. 17, 2023, at Harmony House in Pierz, Minnesota.

She was born October 3, 1940, to Kenneth and Iva (Hennessey) Lambert in Osage, IA and moved to Hillman, MN in 1950. After graduating from Onamia High School, she went on to earn a nursing degree. In...

Patricia "Pat" Anderson

Patricia "Pat" Anderson

August 17, 2023

Patricia "Pat" Anderson, 74, of Hastings passed away peacefully on August 17, 2023.

She was born to Richard and Delores (Nielsen) Anderson of February 3, 1949. Pat was a lifelong resident of Hastings, attending Guardian Angel's Catholic School and graduating from Hastings High School in 1967. She also was a longtime member of...

Julia "Julie" A. Dobbins

Julia "Julie" A. Dobbins

August 16, 2023

Julia "Julie" Dobbins, age 87, of Hastings, MN became heaven’s newest angel on August 16, 2023, after a short courageous battle with cancer.

Julie was born September 13, 1935, to Virginia Yerian Wilson and Austin Yerian in Jackson, OH. She graduated from Jackson High School in 1953 and proceeded to marry the love of her...

Mary  A.  Haas

Mary A. Haas

August 16, 2023

Mary passed away peacefully at her home in Hastings, Minnesota. She was 89. She was born in Athens, Texas to Bill and Eula Jewell. She graduated from Athens High School, Trinity College in San Antonio, and received her Masters Degree from McCormick Theological Seminary in Chicago. She married Robert Haas on August 29, 1958. They enjoyed 61 wonderful years...

Patricia "Pat" Carroll

Patricia "Pat" Carroll

August 15, 2023

Patty Carroll, 72, of Hastings passed away peacefully at home on August 15, 2023.

Patty was born August 10, 1951 to Otto and Lillian (Gabbert) Heesch in Hastings, Minnesota. She proudly grew up on the Eastside and graduated from Hastings High School in 1969. Patty spent many years working as a cook at Regina Hospital....

Donovan Arthur Running

Donovan Arthur Running

September 3, 2023

Running, Donovan Arthur

Age 85 of Farmington (formerly of Savage), passed away on Sept. 3, 2023. Preceded in death by his wife, Mary Lou; parents; and brothers, Roland, Bobby, and Eddie. Survived by his daughter, Darcy (Chris) States-Koenig; grandchildren, Dillon States, Dalton States, and Alisha Koenig; great-granddaughter, Karaya; brother, Gary; sister, Nancy (Dennis) Tornio; many nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends....

Andrew "Andy" W. Ostertag

Andrew "Andy" W. Ostertag

September 1, 2023

Andrew William Ostertag, age 60, of New Trier, MN, passed away peacefully with loved ones by his side on Friday September 1, 2023.

Andy was born in Rosemont, MN, on December 30, 1962, the son of Bernard and Kay (Thomas) Ostertag. He grew up and graduated high school from Rosemount, Minnesota.

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Brian S. Bigalke

Brian S. Bigalke

September 1, 2023

Brian S. Bigalke, passed away Friday, September 1, 2023 in Hastings, MN.

Brian Scot Bigalke was born in Little Falls, MN to Scot and Diane (Girvin) on November 12, 1975. In 1978 the family, moved to Hastings, MN where Brian attended school. After graduating from Hastings High School in 1994, Brian attended Dakota County Vocational...

Sharon K. Burns

Sharon K. Burns

September 1, 2023

Sharon K. Burns

Age 79 of Burnsville, born February 24, 1944 in Minneapolis to Wayne and Sadie Luchsinger, passed away peacefully at home September 1, 2023.

She is preceded in death by her sister, Susan.

Sharon will be dearly missed by her stepson, Jonathan (Juliana) Burns; grandchildren, Martina and Tomás; brothers, Jerry (Bonnie) and David (Dian) Luchsinger; nephew, John; niece, Tanya and many...

Dennis R. Wieber

Dennis R. Wieber

August 30, 2023

On August 30, 2023, after a hard-fought battle with cancer, Dennis R. Wieber, 56, Welch, MN, died at home and entered eternal life.

Born October 28, 1966, to Donald and Sharon Wieber, Dennis lived his adventurous young life in Avon, MN with his four siblings, Kenneth, Caren, Richard, and Ann, along with many aunts, uncles,...

Ivan J. Krizan

Ivan J. Krizan

August 29, 2023

Ivan Joseph Krizan passed away on August 29, 2023, in Hudson, WI.

Ivan was born on July 23, 1933 to Anton and Anna Krizan in Gordon, NE and spent most of his youth on the family farm near Fredericksburg, Iowa. Ivan served in the Army during the Korean war and was stationed at Nuremburg, Germany....

Debra L. Lesmeister

Debra L. Lesmeister

August 29, 2023

Debra L. Lesmeister, age 61, of Hastings passed away peacefully with her husband, Mike, August 29, 2023 at home.

Debra and Mike met in prison working for the Department of Corrections. They always enjoyed telling people how they met in prison just to see the look on their face. Debra had a good sense of...

Kevin D. Schiller

Kevin D. Schiller

August 28, 2023

Kevin D. Schiller, age 63, of Hastings, Minnesota, passed away Monday morning, August 28, 2023 surrounded by his family.

Kevin David Schiller was born on August 24, 1960 to parents Joseph and Odelia (Endres) Schiller in Cannon Falls. After high school, Kevin worked in the construction industry for 10 years and then in the concrete...

David K. Miller

David K. Miller

August 28, 2023

Miller, David K.

Age 82 of Rosemount, passed away on Aug. 28, 2023. Preceded in death by his parents and sister, Mary Ellen. Survived by his loving wife of 61 years, Judy; children, Amy (Daniel) Maldonado and Matthew (Tera); grandchildren, Miles, Aidan, Macy, Abby, Alice, and Eldon; sister, Dorothy Mae Riddle; many nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends. David was a...

Stephen M. Susag

Stephen M. Susag

August 25, 2023

Stephen M. Susag, age 76 of Cannon Falls, died suddenly but peacefully at home on Friday afternoon, August 25, 2023.

Stephen Michael Susag was born April 8, 1947, in Minneapolis to Paul and Laverne (Peterson) Susag. He studied horticulture at several schools, moving to California for a time to work in the nursery business there....

Corrine A. Lewis

Corrine A. Lewis

August 24, 2023

Corrine A. Lewis, age 94, of Hastings, MN, passed away into Christ's arms Thursday evening, August 24, 2023 in her own home upon her request.

Corrine Ann Lindstedt, the daughter of Ernest A. and Elizabeth H. (Morell) Lindstedt, was born in St. Peter, MN on April 21, 1929. Her family lived in St. Peter until...

Bonnie R. Hoekstra

Bonnie R. Hoekstra

August 22, 2023

Bonnie R. Hoekstra, age 92, passed away Tuesday, August 22, 2023 at Lakeshore Healthcare in Minneapolis, MN.

Bonnie Rae Hoekstra was born on April 1, 1931 to parents Roy and Lillian Osmonson in Round Lake, Minnesota. Bonnie was an excellent cook and baker, everyone loved her pies. She loved to feed everyone around her. Bonnie...

Rita A. (Meier) Reinardy

Rita A. (Meier) Reinardy

August 20, 2023

Rita A. Reinardy, age 79 of Hastings, died peacefully at home following a brief illness on Sunday morning, August 20, 2023.

Rita Ann, the daughter of Mathias and Rose (Beissel) Meier, was born on February 15, 1944, in Hastings. Following her graduation from Hastings High School, Rita was united in marriage to Leroy "Peewee" Reinardy...

Mary D. Doelz

Mary D. Doelz

August 18, 2023

Mary D. Doelz

Age 82 of South Minneapolis, born August 17, 1941 in Browerville, MN to William and Cecilia Dirkes, passed away peacefully at home August 18, 2023.

She is preceded in death by her husband, Bob; son-in-law, Scott; brother, Fred and brother-in-law, Roy Buhl.

Mary dearly loved her family and will be deeply missed by her children: Lou (Lori Wagner), Ruth Christianson,...

Laura A. Braun

Laura A. Braun

August 17, 2023

Laura Ann Amelia Braun, 70, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by many of her loved ones on Thursday, August 17th, 2023, in Hastings, Minnesota.

Laura was born on January 12th, 1953 to Edward A Braun and Rita M Braun (Meyers) in Tacoma, Washington. She graduated from Hastings High School in 1972. During her final...

Margaret Nicholas

Margaret Nicholas

August 17, 2023

Margaret Nicholas, 82, formerly of Hastings, passed away Thursday, Aug. 17, 2023, at Harmony House in Pierz, Minnesota.

She was born October 3, 1940, to Kenneth and Iva (Hennessey) Lambert in Osage, IA and moved to Hillman, MN in 1950. After graduating from Onamia High School, she went on to earn a nursing degree. In...

Patricia "Pat" Anderson

Patricia "Pat" Anderson

August 17, 2023

Patricia "Pat" Anderson, 74, of Hastings passed away peacefully on August 17, 2023.

She was born to Richard and Delores (Nielsen) Anderson of February 3, 1949. Pat was a lifelong resident of Hastings, attending Guardian Angel's Catholic School and graduating from Hastings High School in 1967. She also was a longtime member of...

Julia "Julie" A. Dobbins

Julia "Julie" A. Dobbins

August 16, 2023

Julia "Julie" Dobbins, age 87, of Hastings, MN became heaven’s newest angel on August 16, 2023, after a short courageous battle with cancer.

Julie was born September 13, 1935, to Virginia Yerian Wilson and Austin Yerian in Jackson, OH. She graduated from Jackson High School in 1953 and proceeded to marry the love of her...

Mary  A.  Haas

Mary A. Haas

August 16, 2023

Mary passed away peacefully at her home in Hastings, Minnesota. She was 89. She was born in Athens, Texas to Bill and Eula Jewell. She graduated from Athens High School, Trinity College in San Antonio, and received her Masters Degree from McCormick Theological Seminary in Chicago. She married Robert Haas on August 29, 1958. They enjoyed 61 wonderful years...

Patricia "Pat" Carroll

Patricia "Pat" Carroll

August 15, 2023

Patty Carroll, 72, of Hastings passed away peacefully at home on August 15, 2023.

Patty was born August 10, 1951 to Otto and Lillian (Gabbert) Heesch in Hastings, Minnesota. She proudly grew up on the Eastside and graduated from Hastings High School in 1969. Patty spent many years working as a cook at Regina Hospital....

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