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Sharon A. Mathews

Sharon A. Mathews

August 13, 2023

Sharon A. Mathews, age 81 of Hampton, died suddenly but peacefully at home on Sunday morning, August 13, 2023.

Sharon Ann, the daughter of Raymond and Marcella (Doffing) Erickson, was born on June 16, 1942, in Hampton. Following her graduation from Hastings High School, Sharon continued her education at St. Mary's School of Nursing in...

Gary L. Ginther

Gary L. Ginther

August 13, 2023

Gary L. Ginther, age 74, of Hastings passed away peacefully with loved ones by his side August 13, 2023.

Gary was passionate about snowmobiling. He was an active member of the Hastings SnoMos Club and president of the Dakota County Trails Association. Gary enjoyed motorcycling, boating on the St. Croix River, and golfing. In his...

Elizabeth "Betty"  Gelhar

Elizabeth "Betty" Gelhar

August 12, 2023

Elizabeth "Betty" Gelhar, age 87 of Prescott, died peacefully at the River Falls Area Hospital on Saturday morning, August 12, 2023.

Elizabeth was the youngest child of Dennis and Genevieve (Wildes) Molamphy. Betty was born in Hastings September 21st, 1935 and lived on a farm in Ravenna Township until she married Herman Gelhar...

David A. Thue

David A. Thue

August 11, 2023

David A. "Dave" Thue, age 68 of Hastings, died peacefully at home on Friday evening, August 11, 2023, just two days after his birthday.

David Alan, the son of DeLoss and Esther (Overgaard) Thue, was born on August 9, 1955, in Starbuck, Minnesota. Following his graduation from Hastings High School with the class of 1973,...

Mark R. Heino

Mark R. Heino

August 10, 2023

Heino, Mark R.

Age 61 of New York Mills, MN and Fargo, ND, passed away on August 10, 2023. Preceded in death by his parents, Jorma “Mickey” & Joyce Heino. Survived by his partner, Colette Erickson; sisters, Barbara (Dennis) Edwards, Merry Jo (Michael) Thompson, and Julie (Darin “Doob”) Welter; nieces and nephews, Jesse (Katie) Edwards, Andy Edwards, Brea (Travis Ehrreich) Welter,...

Robert "Bob" Werner

Robert "Bob" Werner

August 6, 2023

Robert "Bob" A. Werner, age 75, unexpectedly passed away surrounded by his family on Sunday, August 6, 2023.

Bob A. Werner was was born in Hastings, February 1, 1948 to parents Anthony and Mary Kathrine (Stoffel) Werner. Bob continued to work on the farm throughout his school age years and then continued his career in...

Kenneth L.  Harris

Kenneth L. Harris

August 3, 2023

Kenneth Laverne Harris, 81, of Hastings, MN passed away peacefully on August 3, 2023.

Kenneth, son of Glen Roscoe Harris and Ada Marie Harris, was born on June 6th, 1942, in Hastings, MN. Ken attended public schools in Hastings and due to his lifelong devotion to Jesus, pursued an undergrad degree at Prairie Bible Institute.....

Reid W.  Grundman

Reid W. Grundman

August 2, 2023

Reid William Grundman, 68, passed away peacefully on August 2, 2023 surrounded by his sisters. His death was unexpected and his family and dear friends deeply mourn the loss of his bright light in their lives.

Born July 1, 1955 to Roger Grundman and Victoria (Kleve) Grundman, Reid grew up in Farmington, and later Hastings,...

Carolann J. Fullerton

Carolann J. Fullerton

July 30, 2023

Carolann J. Fullerton, age 69, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Sunday, July 30, 2023.

Carolann was born on May 3, 1954 to parents Edmund and Joan (Kalsky) Chwalisz. Her faith with the Lord was very important to her and she attended church regularly ever since she was young. She enjoyed spending time...

Thomas "Tom" W. Osborn

Thomas "Tom" W. Osborn

July 29, 2023

Thomas "Tom" W. Osborn, age 83, of Hastings passed away peacefully surrounded by loved ones July 29, 2023.

Tom was an avid gardener and woodworker. He was an active volunteer of the Commemorative Air Force and the Twin Cities Rose Club. In his younger years, Tom enjoyed sailing. Tom enjoyed his classic roast beef, curly...

Lillian  Noelle Waxlax

Lillian Noelle Waxlax

July 29, 2023

Lillian Noelle Waxlax born on 12/10/2002, age 20, tragically passed away on July 29th, 2023.

At a young age Lil showed a passion for anything involving a horse. She was fearless from day 1. At age 5, Shanna Brack Haffacker taught Lil everything there was to know about loving a horse and dressage horse riding....

Joan M. Hicks

Joan M. Hicks

July 28, 2023

Joan M. Hicks, age 87, of Hastings passed away peacefully surrounded by loved ones on July 28, 2023.

Joan was a graduate of Hastings High School in 1954 where she met the love of her life, Charles Hicks, and was married on May 3, 1958 at Guardian Angels Church. Growing up on 4th and Tyler...

Thomas W. Marty

Thomas W. Marty

July 27, 2023

Thomas W. Marty, 78, of Hudson, Wisconsin passed away peacefully on July 27, 2023 surrounded by family.

Tom was born to Orville and Harriet Marty on January 28, 1945 in St. Paul, Minnesota. He was a graduate of St. Paul Park High School, and then immediately began his 21 year career in the United States...

Michael "Mike" Peter Olson

Michael "Mike" Peter Olson

July 25, 2023

Michael "Mike" P. Olson, 82, of Hastings and formerly of Cannon Falls, passed away peacefully at home on July 25, 2023.

He was born in Owatonna, Minnesota on July 26, 1940 to Clarence and Anne (Stalicky) Olson and graduated from Owatonna High School.

Mike enlisted in the United States Marine Corps...

Dalton Zetwick

Dalton Zetwick

July 23, 2023

Dalton Robert Zetwick, age 33 of Hastings, died unexpectedly on Sunday, July 23rd, 2023 at his home.

Dalton, the son of Robert and Barbara (Kummer) Zetwick was born on December 26, 1989 in Hastings. Dalton was raised in the Hastings community and eventually graduated from Hastings High School where he made lifelong friends. Following High...

James "Jim" A. Lostetter

James "Jim" A. Lostetter

July 23, 2023

Lostetter, James A. “Jim”

Age 92 of Apple Valley, went to be with the Lord on July 23, 2023. Survived by his wife of 69 years, Beverly “Bev”; children, Randy (Vicki), Kristi (Tim) Testa, and Todd (Tracy); 8 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; many nieces, nephews, relatives, and friends.

Jim learned the power of hard work on his family farm in Ellsworth, WI, and...

Paul J. Marschall

Paul J. Marschall

July 22, 2023

Paul J. Marschall, age 88 of Prescott, Wisconsin, died suddenly but peacefully at his home on Saturday morning, July 22, 2023.

Paul Joseph, the son of Peter and Theresa (Wiederholt) Marschall, was born on March 11, 1935, in St. Paul, Minnesota. He attended Hastings High School and graduated with the class of 1952. From 1954-1956,...

John  Paul Szatkowski

John Paul Szatkowski

July 22, 2023

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of John Paul Szatkowski, 70, on July 22, 2023, surrounded by love as he battled early onset dementia and Parkinson’s disease.

John was a kind and strong man, devoted to and survived by his wife, Yvonne Szatkowski, daughter, Robin (Mike) Richards, and granddaughter, Rowen Richards,...

Harvey M. Sundt

Harvey M. Sundt

July 21, 2023

Sundt, Harvey M.,

Age 85 of Apple Valley, peacefully passed away on July 21st surrounded by friends & family. His passing followed that of his beloved wife of 51 years, Judith, by a mere five weeks, marking the longest they had been separated in their long journey together. Harvey was preceded in death by parents, Clarence & Agnes (Kolden) Sundt and...

Ngaire L. Louden

Ngaire L. Louden

July 17, 2023

Ngaire L. Louden, age 78, of Hastings passed away peacefully surrounded by loved ones July 17, 2023.

Jerri was born in Mankato on October 20, 1944. She was a skilled knitter and crocheter who loved to rock the hours away. Jerri was a nature lover who took great joy in bird watching, and enjoying her...

Sharon A. Mathews

Sharon A. Mathews

August 13, 2023

Sharon A. Mathews, age 81 of Hampton, died suddenly but peacefully at home on Sunday morning, August 13, 2023.

Sharon Ann, the daughter of Raymond and Marcella (Doffing) Erickson, was born on June 16, 1942, in Hampton. Following her graduation from Hastings High School, Sharon continued her education at St. Mary's School of Nursing in...

Gary L. Ginther

Gary L. Ginther

August 13, 2023

Gary L. Ginther, age 74, of Hastings passed away peacefully with loved ones by his side August 13, 2023.

Gary was passionate about snowmobiling. He was an active member of the Hastings SnoMos Club and president of the Dakota County Trails Association. Gary enjoyed motorcycling, boating on the St. Croix River, and golfing. In his...

Elizabeth "Betty"  Gelhar

Elizabeth "Betty" Gelhar

August 12, 2023

Elizabeth "Betty" Gelhar, age 87 of Prescott, died peacefully at the River Falls Area Hospital on Saturday morning, August 12, 2023.

Elizabeth was the youngest child of Dennis and Genevieve (Wildes) Molamphy. Betty was born in Hastings September 21st, 1935 and lived on a farm in Ravenna Township until she married Herman Gelhar...

David A. Thue

David A. Thue

August 11, 2023

David A. "Dave" Thue, age 68 of Hastings, died peacefully at home on Friday evening, August 11, 2023, just two days after his birthday.

David Alan, the son of DeLoss and Esther (Overgaard) Thue, was born on August 9, 1955, in Starbuck, Minnesota. Following his graduation from Hastings High School with the class of 1973,...

Mark R. Heino

Mark R. Heino

August 10, 2023

Heino, Mark R.

Age 61 of New York Mills, MN and Fargo, ND, passed away on August 10, 2023. Preceded in death by his parents, Jorma “Mickey” & Joyce Heino. Survived by his partner, Colette Erickson; sisters, Barbara (Dennis) Edwards, Merry Jo (Michael) Thompson, and Julie (Darin “Doob”) Welter; nieces and nephews, Jesse (Katie) Edwards, Andy Edwards, Brea (Travis Ehrreich) Welter,...

Robert "Bob" Werner

Robert "Bob" Werner

August 6, 2023

Robert "Bob" A. Werner, age 75, unexpectedly passed away surrounded by his family on Sunday, August 6, 2023.

Bob A. Werner was was born in Hastings, February 1, 1948 to parents Anthony and Mary Kathrine (Stoffel) Werner. Bob continued to work on the farm throughout his school age years and then continued his career in...

Kenneth L.  Harris

Kenneth L. Harris

August 3, 2023

Kenneth Laverne Harris, 81, of Hastings, MN passed away peacefully on August 3, 2023.

Kenneth, son of Glen Roscoe Harris and Ada Marie Harris, was born on June 6th, 1942, in Hastings, MN. Ken attended public schools in Hastings and due to his lifelong devotion to Jesus, pursued an undergrad degree at Prairie Bible Institute.....

Reid W.  Grundman

Reid W. Grundman

August 2, 2023

Reid William Grundman, 68, passed away peacefully on August 2, 2023 surrounded by his sisters. His death was unexpected and his family and dear friends deeply mourn the loss of his bright light in their lives.

Born July 1, 1955 to Roger Grundman and Victoria (Kleve) Grundman, Reid grew up in Farmington, and later Hastings,...

Carolann J. Fullerton

Carolann J. Fullerton

July 30, 2023

Carolann J. Fullerton, age 69, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Sunday, July 30, 2023.

Carolann was born on May 3, 1954 to parents Edmund and Joan (Kalsky) Chwalisz. Her faith with the Lord was very important to her and she attended church regularly ever since she was young. She enjoyed spending time...

Thomas "Tom" W. Osborn

Thomas "Tom" W. Osborn

July 29, 2023

Thomas "Tom" W. Osborn, age 83, of Hastings passed away peacefully surrounded by loved ones July 29, 2023.

Tom was an avid gardener and woodworker. He was an active volunteer of the Commemorative Air Force and the Twin Cities Rose Club. In his younger years, Tom enjoyed sailing. Tom enjoyed his classic roast beef, curly...

Lillian  Noelle Waxlax

Lillian Noelle Waxlax

July 29, 2023

Lillian Noelle Waxlax born on 12/10/2002, age 20, tragically passed away on July 29th, 2023.

At a young age Lil showed a passion for anything involving a horse. She was fearless from day 1. At age 5, Shanna Brack Haffacker taught Lil everything there was to know about loving a horse and dressage horse riding....

Joan M. Hicks

Joan M. Hicks

July 28, 2023

Joan M. Hicks, age 87, of Hastings passed away peacefully surrounded by loved ones on July 28, 2023.

Joan was a graduate of Hastings High School in 1954 where she met the love of her life, Charles Hicks, and was married on May 3, 1958 at Guardian Angels Church. Growing up on 4th and Tyler...

Thomas W. Marty

Thomas W. Marty

July 27, 2023

Thomas W. Marty, 78, of Hudson, Wisconsin passed away peacefully on July 27, 2023 surrounded by family.

Tom was born to Orville and Harriet Marty on January 28, 1945 in St. Paul, Minnesota. He was a graduate of St. Paul Park High School, and then immediately began his 21 year career in the United States...

Michael "Mike" Peter Olson

Michael "Mike" Peter Olson

July 25, 2023

Michael "Mike" P. Olson, 82, of Hastings and formerly of Cannon Falls, passed away peacefully at home on July 25, 2023.

He was born in Owatonna, Minnesota on July 26, 1940 to Clarence and Anne (Stalicky) Olson and graduated from Owatonna High School.

Mike enlisted in the United States Marine Corps...

Dalton Zetwick

Dalton Zetwick

July 23, 2023

Dalton Robert Zetwick, age 33 of Hastings, died unexpectedly on Sunday, July 23rd, 2023 at his home.

Dalton, the son of Robert and Barbara (Kummer) Zetwick was born on December 26, 1989 in Hastings. Dalton was raised in the Hastings community and eventually graduated from Hastings High School where he made lifelong friends. Following High...

James "Jim" A. Lostetter

James "Jim" A. Lostetter

July 23, 2023

Lostetter, James A. “Jim”

Age 92 of Apple Valley, went to be with the Lord on July 23, 2023. Survived by his wife of 69 years, Beverly “Bev”; children, Randy (Vicki), Kristi (Tim) Testa, and Todd (Tracy); 8 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; many nieces, nephews, relatives, and friends.

Jim learned the power of hard work on his family farm in Ellsworth, WI, and...

Paul J. Marschall

Paul J. Marschall

July 22, 2023

Paul J. Marschall, age 88 of Prescott, Wisconsin, died suddenly but peacefully at his home on Saturday morning, July 22, 2023.

Paul Joseph, the son of Peter and Theresa (Wiederholt) Marschall, was born on March 11, 1935, in St. Paul, Minnesota. He attended Hastings High School and graduated with the class of 1952. From 1954-1956,...

John  Paul Szatkowski

John Paul Szatkowski

July 22, 2023

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of John Paul Szatkowski, 70, on July 22, 2023, surrounded by love as he battled early onset dementia and Parkinson’s disease.

John was a kind and strong man, devoted to and survived by his wife, Yvonne Szatkowski, daughter, Robin (Mike) Richards, and granddaughter, Rowen Richards,...

Harvey M. Sundt

Harvey M. Sundt

July 21, 2023

Sundt, Harvey M.,

Age 85 of Apple Valley, peacefully passed away on July 21st surrounded by friends & family. His passing followed that of his beloved wife of 51 years, Judith, by a mere five weeks, marking the longest they had been separated in their long journey together. Harvey was preceded in death by parents, Clarence & Agnes (Kolden) Sundt and...

Ngaire L. Louden

Ngaire L. Louden

July 17, 2023

Ngaire L. Louden, age 78, of Hastings passed away peacefully surrounded by loved ones July 17, 2023.

Jerri was born in Mankato on October 20, 1944. She was a skilled knitter and crocheter who loved to rock the hours away. Jerri was a nature lover who took great joy in bird watching, and enjoying her...

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