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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....

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...

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....

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...

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