January 18, 2024

Thomas “Tom” Nicholas Thelen

age 68 of Apple Valley, passed away suddenly Jan. 18, 2024 at his home.  Tom was born Sept. 4, 1955 in St. Cloud to Hubert & Mary Thelen.  He graduated from Cathedral HS in 1973.  Following graduation, Tom traveled the country and lived in San Francisco, Spicer, and Mpls.  He married the love of his life Jill...

January 18, 2024

Edna S. Mukai

Age 89 of Rosemount, born August 3, 1934 in Honolulu, HI to Hajime & Hatsuno Omiya, passed away peacefully January 18, 2024.

In her professional life, Edna was a nurse at the University of Minnesota and VA and later a local elementary school. She loved to sew, cook, read, work puzzles, listen to music, walk, golf and spend time...

January 17, 2024

Myrna Delores Aune, age 95, went to heaven on Wednesday, January 17th, 2024 in Hastings, MN.

Myrna was born December 13, 1928 to her parents, Andrew and Carine Bredeson in Hastings, ND. Myrna continued to live there until her family moved to Valley City, ND.

She later met Ronald (Babe) Aune...

January 17, 2024

Donna Kay Gray

Age 86 of Apple Valley, born June 30, 1937 in Minneapolis to Harold and Beatrice Bjerkstrand, passed away peacefully, January 17, 2023 at home in Apple Valley.

Donna worked for United Airlines for 36 years. When she retired she loved to go to garage sales, craft, read, sleep, travel and spend summers at her lake home. Most of all,...

January 16, 2024

Mary K. Brady, age 80, passed away peacefully Tuesday, January 16, 2024 in St. Paul, Minnesota.

Mary Katherine was born to parents Clarence and Margaret Hipp on July 1, 1943 in St. Paul, Minnesota. Mary was devoted wife and a loving mother to two wonderful children. She was actively involved with St. Elizabeth Ann Seton...

January 16, 2024

Andrew L. Kalin, age 85 of Hastings, died peacefully at Hastings Health & Senior Living on Tuesday morning, January 16, 2024.

Andrew LeRoy, the son of Erik and Hulda (Anderson) Kalin, was born on December 27, 1938, in Hastings. Andrew attended schooling in Hastings and graduated with the North St. Paul class of 1958. He...

January 14, 2024

Denise Evelyn Winter, 54, of Hastings, Minnesota, peacefully passed away on January 14, 2024, at United Hospital, surrounded by her loving family, following a sudden illness.

Born on June 20, 1969, in Hastings, Minnesota, to Lawrence Joseph and Elizabeth Dale Caneff, Denise spent her early years in New Trier, Minnesota, and attended Hastings High School....

January 14, 2024

Joseph M. Gahler, age 57, of Hastings, Minnesota, passed away peacefully on January 14, 2024, at his residence. He was born on June 20, 1966, in Hastings to his loving parents, Mike and Sheila (Maher) Gahler.

Joe’s early years were spent in Idaho, but when he was 10 years old, his family returned to Hastings....

January 14, 2024

Dolores Dorman, age 94 residing in Hastings MN from Albert Lea MN, passed away peacefully on Sunday morning, January 14th, 2024.

Dolores was born on June 14th, 1929, to parents Theodore and Ruby Payne. She enjoyed traveling, sewing, bowling and most of all cooking. Her favorite color was Pink and she enjoyed watching...

January 12, 2024

Steven J. Doffing, age 62, passed peacefully Friday night, January 12, 2024 in Saint Paul, Minnesota.

Steven James was born to parents Dewayne and Noreen Doffing on January 7, 1962 in St. Paul, Minnesota.

Steve had a deep passion for collecting model cars and took great pleasure in expanding his impressive collection. His...

January 12, 2024

McDougall, Linnea (née Baker)

Age 90 of Minneapolis, passed away on Jan. 12, 2024. Preceded in death by her husband, Michael; son, Scott; granddaughter, Lauren; and brother, Jess Baker. Survived by her children, Maureen (Marston) Pearson, Tim (Susie), Mike (Marion), Colleen Schamber, and Angela (Scott) Wibbens; 8 grandchildren; 7 great-grandchildren; brother, Chester (Jan) Baker; many nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends....

January 12, 2024

Palmer, Myrna Jean

Age 82, passed away on January 12, 2024, unexpectedly after recovering from a broken femur. She was born on August 2, 1941, in Minneapolis, MN, to Milo and Ellen Randall. She graduated from Roosevelt High School. She was a long-time resident of Burnsville, MN, where she raised her children. Myrna is preceded in death by her parents, sister...

January 11, 2024

Gale N. Henn, age 88, of Hastings, passed away at home on January 11, 2024.

Gale was born February 17, 1935 in Plum City, WI to Rose and Edmund Henn.

He was the youngest born and brother to John Henn, Robert Henn, Harriett Henn Siewert, Goldeen Henn Staehli, Verona...

January 10, 2024

Sheryll L. Mayes-Okerstrom, age 69, passed away peacefully in St. Cloud, MN on Wednesday morning, January 10, 2024.

Sheryll was born on May 1, 1954 to parents George and Audrey Hathaway in Minneapolis, MN. Sheryll was a devoted and loving mother to all of her children. She had a love for the outdoors and was...

January 9, 2024

Susan A. Wellman (née Jeppesen), age 91 of Brainerd and formerly of Hastings, died peacefully at Essentia Health-St. Joseph's Medical Center on Tuesday evening, January 9, 2024.

Susan Ann, the daughter of Ole and Anna (Jensen) Jeppesen, was born on June 26, 1932, in Bostick, Nebraska. She was united in marriage to Everett Flom in...

January 8, 2024

Harry James Mathison, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend, passed away on January 8, 2024, at the age of 79, in Hastings, MN. Born on November 30, 1944, in Edgerton, Wisconsin, Harry was the son of Harry Mathison and Olive Tann.

After graduating from high school, Harry bravely served his country as a member...

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....