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Janice M. Worley

Janice M. Worley

June 17, 2023

Janice “Jan” M. Worley

Age 65 of Lakeville, born July 2, 1957, in Minneapolis to Dick and Dorothy Gaida, passed away June 17, 2023.

Jan grew up in south Minneapolis where she graduated from Incarnation parochial school and Regina High School. She and her husband Joe were married at Incarnation Catholic Church on February 12, 1982, and, over the next four decades,...

Leo J. Hackett

Leo J. Hackett

June 16, 2023

Leo J. Hackett, age 93, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family at home Friday, June 16, 2023 in Hastings, MN.

Leo Jerome Hackett was born on January 12, 1930 to John and Christina (Stoffel) Hackett in Faribault, MN. After high school he enlisted into the U.S Army where he was a paratrooper in the...

Judith "Judy" Ann Sundt

Judith "Judy" Ann Sundt

June 16, 2023

Sundt, Judy (Judith) Ann

age 80, of Apple Valley formally S. Mpls., peacefully passed away on June 16, 2023. Preceded in death by her parents, Raymond & Ruth Holtan. Survived by her husband of 51 years, Harvey Sundt; son, Mark (Karen) Sundt and brother,  Dr. Jim (Susan) Holtan.

Judy retired after a 30 yr. career teaching 2nd grade at Hiawatha Grade School...

Rebecca "Becky" (Samuelson) Gronvold

Rebecca "Becky" (Samuelson) Gronvold

June 15, 2023

Rebecca "Becky" (Samuelson) Gronvold passed away of natural causes at her home on June 15, 2023.

Becky was born on February 12, 1948 to Day and Gertrude Samuelson and lived her entire life in Hastings. She was married to Charles "Chuck" Gronvold on June 24, 1994. Becky was a member of Our Savior's Lutheran Church...

Barbara J. Engel

Barbara J. Engel

June 15, 2023

Barbara J. Engel,

Age 60 of Apple Valley, born Valentines Day 1963 in Minneapolis to Russell and Marilyn Swanson, passed away at home, June 15, 2023 after a long battle with kidney disease and congestive heart failure.

Barb spent several years as an auxiliary member to The Apple Valley Fire Department where she spent countless hours supporting the firefighters by providing aid...

Debbie

Debbie

June 13, 2023

Deborah "Debbie" Nelson, of Hastings, MN and formerly Mandan, ND passed away peacefully on June 13, 2023, surrounded by her family.

Debbie was born January 17, 1954 to Jacob and Louise Sackman in Dickinson, North Dakota. She graduated from Mandan High School, and was married to Bob Nelson on September 24, 1971. They were blessed...

Leigh E.  Nelson

Leigh E. Nelson

June 10, 2023

Leigh Evans Nelson was born August 10, 1928, to Clarence and Victoria Nelson in Red Wing, Minnesota, and died of natural causes June 10, 2023, in his sleep at home.

The middle of three boys, Leigh grew up in Welch, Minnesota where he attended a one-room schoolhouse with his brothers, cousins and neighbors and then...

Yvonne M.  (Chapman) Christie

Yvonne M. (Chapman) Christie

June 9, 2023

Yvonne Maxine (Chapman) Christie, age 90 of Hastings, passed away peacefully at Regina Medical Center in Hastings on Friday, June 9, 2023.

She was born to James Roy and Anna Marie Chapman on September 25, 1932 in Faribault, MN, she married Curtis Waverly Christie on November 15, 1952 at the Fourth Avenue United Methodist Church...

Daniel  W. Stewart

Daniel W. Stewart

June 8, 2023

Daniel W. Stewart, age 56, of Hastings passed away unexpectedly at home June 8, 2023.

Dan was a loving father, grandfather, and son. He wrestled in high school and was an avid Wrestle Mania Fan. Dan enjoyed watching The Minnesota Vikings play. Dan was passionate about cooking and was always excited to share his recipes...

Norma (Kautz)  Mossman

Norma (Kautz) Mossman

June 8, 2023

Norma Kautz Mossman died peacefully after a long decline on June 8, 2023 at CentraCare Care center in Monticello, MN.

Norma Gertrude Kautz was born on October 25, 1932 in Des Moines IA at the Iowa Methodist Hospital to Clarence and Gertrude (nee Hintz) Kautz. Clarence was a chemical safety engineer...

John  A. Damsgard

John A. Damsgard

June 8, 2023

John Damsgard, 72, of Hastings, MN, passed away on Thursday, June 8th.

John was born in St. Paul, MN on March 12th, 1951 to Lorraine and Ralph Damsgard. He graduated from Hastings High School. John was married to Dawn Bien for many years with whom he shares two lovely daughters. John worked at the Hastings...

Florence Mary Moitzheim

Florence Mary Moitzheim

June 4, 2023

Florence Moitzheim, age 91, passed away on June 4, 2023 at White Pines Memory Care.

Florence was born on May 20, 1932, in Hastings, MN, to Horace and Eleanora Keetley.

Florence was a graduate of Hastings High School. During her high school years she worked as a roller-skating car hop at...

Douglas "Mike" Savage

Douglas "Mike" Savage

June 3, 2023

Douglas "Mike" Savage, 66, of Hastings, passed away peacefully on June 3, 2023 with family at his side.

He was born July 12, 1956 in Milaca, Minnesota to George and Rosalie (Walbridge) Savage, was a talented athlete in school and graduated with the class of 1974 from Hastings High School.

Mike...

Paul "Coach" Ehrhard

Paul "Coach" Ehrhard

June 2, 2023

Paul "Coach" Ehrhard, 89, of Hastings and formerly of Albert Lea, went to be with the Lord on Friday June 2nd, 2023 with his wife by his side.

Paul was born August 18, 1933, the only son to Paul and Tresa (Bauer) Ehrhard in Oconomowoc, Wisconsin. He graduated in 1950 from Montgomery High School in...

Sharon M. Stam

Sharon M. Stam

June 1, 2023

Sharon M. Stam age 80, of Hastings passed away at home June 1, 2023.

In Sharon's earlier years from a previous marriage, she had two children, Charles and Patrick. On July 10, 1999 she married James Stam at a little chapel in Webster, MN. To that marriage she had three step-daughters: Tammy, Tracy, and Tara....

Mary Isabelle Haas

Mary Isabelle Haas

May 31, 2023

Mary I. Haas (McCauley), age 79, passed away on May 31, 2023 at United Hospital in St. Paul, MN.

Mary Isabelle was born on July 13, 1943 to parents Clarence and Isabelle McCauley. She graduated from St. Paul Central High School and started working at Jacob Schmidt Brewing Company shortly after. Mary later...

Lawrence "Larry" Wagner

Lawrence "Larry" Wagner

May 28, 2023

Lawrence “Larry” W. Wagner, age 88, of Hastings, MN passed peacefully at home on Sunday, May 28, 2023 after a brief illness.

Larry was born on October 27, 1934 to William and Louise (Keller) Wagner in Hastings, where he was raised and where he graduated high school in 1952. After graduation, he studied pre-law at...

Linda M. Partington

Linda M. Partington

May 28, 2023

Linda Marie Partington, age 51, passed away peacefully surrounded by family after a courageous battle with COPD and cancer.

Linda previously was employed at Fluegels Law Firm for 27 years. She later went to Majeski Plumbing & Heating and retired in September. Her goal was to move north with her husband to resume her passion...

Joseph F. Peterson

Joseph F. Peterson

May 28, 2023

Joseph Ferdinand Peterson passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, May 28th in the backyard of the home he shared with the love of his life, Michelle (Ryder) Peterson.

He was born and spent most of his life in Hastings, MN where he raised his three wonderful boys, Jason (Sara), Justin, and Jacob (Laura). He met Michelle...

Matthew Begich

Matthew Begich

May 28, 2023

Matthew Michael Begich, a resident of Hastings, passed away peaceful early morning May 28 after a battle with cancer. Matt was born in Eveleth, Minnesota on September 17, 1955. The Begich Family moved to Hastings in 1956 where Matt was raised. He is a 1973 graduate of Hastings High School.

Following high school he served...

Janice M. Worley

Janice M. Worley

June 17, 2023

Janice “Jan” M. Worley

Age 65 of Lakeville, born July 2, 1957, in Minneapolis to Dick and Dorothy Gaida, passed away June 17, 2023.

Jan grew up in south Minneapolis where she graduated from Incarnation parochial school and Regina High School. She and her husband Joe were married at Incarnation Catholic Church on February 12, 1982, and, over the next four decades,...

Leo J. Hackett

Leo J. Hackett

June 16, 2023

Leo J. Hackett, age 93, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family at home Friday, June 16, 2023 in Hastings, MN.

Leo Jerome Hackett was born on January 12, 1930 to John and Christina (Stoffel) Hackett in Faribault, MN. After high school he enlisted into the U.S Army where he was a paratrooper in the...

Judith "Judy" Ann Sundt

Judith "Judy" Ann Sundt

June 16, 2023

Sundt, Judy (Judith) Ann

age 80, of Apple Valley formally S. Mpls., peacefully passed away on June 16, 2023. Preceded in death by her parents, Raymond & Ruth Holtan. Survived by her husband of 51 years, Harvey Sundt; son, Mark (Karen) Sundt and brother,  Dr. Jim (Susan) Holtan.

Judy retired after a 30 yr. career teaching 2nd grade at Hiawatha Grade School...

Rebecca "Becky" (Samuelson) Gronvold

Rebecca "Becky" (Samuelson) Gronvold

June 15, 2023

Rebecca "Becky" (Samuelson) Gronvold passed away of natural causes at her home on June 15, 2023.

Becky was born on February 12, 1948 to Day and Gertrude Samuelson and lived her entire life in Hastings. She was married to Charles "Chuck" Gronvold on June 24, 1994. Becky was a member of Our Savior's Lutheran Church...

Barbara J. Engel

Barbara J. Engel

June 15, 2023

Barbara J. Engel,

Age 60 of Apple Valley, born Valentines Day 1963 in Minneapolis to Russell and Marilyn Swanson, passed away at home, June 15, 2023 after a long battle with kidney disease and congestive heart failure.

Barb spent several years as an auxiliary member to The Apple Valley Fire Department where she spent countless hours supporting the firefighters by providing aid...

Debbie

Debbie

June 13, 2023

Deborah "Debbie" Nelson, of Hastings, MN and formerly Mandan, ND passed away peacefully on June 13, 2023, surrounded by her family.

Debbie was born January 17, 1954 to Jacob and Louise Sackman in Dickinson, North Dakota. She graduated from Mandan High School, and was married to Bob Nelson on September 24, 1971. They were blessed...

Leigh E.  Nelson

Leigh E. Nelson

June 10, 2023

Leigh Evans Nelson was born August 10, 1928, to Clarence and Victoria Nelson in Red Wing, Minnesota, and died of natural causes June 10, 2023, in his sleep at home.

The middle of three boys, Leigh grew up in Welch, Minnesota where he attended a one-room schoolhouse with his brothers, cousins and neighbors and then...

Yvonne M.  (Chapman) Christie

Yvonne M. (Chapman) Christie

June 9, 2023

Yvonne Maxine (Chapman) Christie, age 90 of Hastings, passed away peacefully at Regina Medical Center in Hastings on Friday, June 9, 2023.

She was born to James Roy and Anna Marie Chapman on September 25, 1932 in Faribault, MN, she married Curtis Waverly Christie on November 15, 1952 at the Fourth Avenue United Methodist Church...

Daniel  W. Stewart

Daniel W. Stewart

June 8, 2023

Daniel W. Stewart, age 56, of Hastings passed away unexpectedly at home June 8, 2023.

Dan was a loving father, grandfather, and son. He wrestled in high school and was an avid Wrestle Mania Fan. Dan enjoyed watching The Minnesota Vikings play. Dan was passionate about cooking and was always excited to share his recipes...

Norma (Kautz)  Mossman

Norma (Kautz) Mossman

June 8, 2023

Norma Kautz Mossman died peacefully after a long decline on June 8, 2023 at CentraCare Care center in Monticello, MN.

Norma Gertrude Kautz was born on October 25, 1932 in Des Moines IA at the Iowa Methodist Hospital to Clarence and Gertrude (nee Hintz) Kautz. Clarence was a chemical safety engineer...

John  A. Damsgard

John A. Damsgard

June 8, 2023

John Damsgard, 72, of Hastings, MN, passed away on Thursday, June 8th.

John was born in St. Paul, MN on March 12th, 1951 to Lorraine and Ralph Damsgard. He graduated from Hastings High School. John was married to Dawn Bien for many years with whom he shares two lovely daughters. John worked at the Hastings...

Florence Mary Moitzheim

Florence Mary Moitzheim

June 4, 2023

Florence Moitzheim, age 91, passed away on June 4, 2023 at White Pines Memory Care.

Florence was born on May 20, 1932, in Hastings, MN, to Horace and Eleanora Keetley.

Florence was a graduate of Hastings High School. During her high school years she worked as a roller-skating car hop at...

Douglas "Mike" Savage

Douglas "Mike" Savage

June 3, 2023

Douglas "Mike" Savage, 66, of Hastings, passed away peacefully on June 3, 2023 with family at his side.

He was born July 12, 1956 in Milaca, Minnesota to George and Rosalie (Walbridge) Savage, was a talented athlete in school and graduated with the class of 1974 from Hastings High School.

Mike...

Paul "Coach" Ehrhard

Paul "Coach" Ehrhard

June 2, 2023

Paul "Coach" Ehrhard, 89, of Hastings and formerly of Albert Lea, went to be with the Lord on Friday June 2nd, 2023 with his wife by his side.

Paul was born August 18, 1933, the only son to Paul and Tresa (Bauer) Ehrhard in Oconomowoc, Wisconsin. He graduated in 1950 from Montgomery High School in...

Sharon M. Stam

Sharon M. Stam

June 1, 2023

Sharon M. Stam age 80, of Hastings passed away at home June 1, 2023.

In Sharon's earlier years from a previous marriage, she had two children, Charles and Patrick. On July 10, 1999 she married James Stam at a little chapel in Webster, MN. To that marriage she had three step-daughters: Tammy, Tracy, and Tara....

Mary Isabelle Haas

Mary Isabelle Haas

May 31, 2023

Mary I. Haas (McCauley), age 79, passed away on May 31, 2023 at United Hospital in St. Paul, MN.

Mary Isabelle was born on July 13, 1943 to parents Clarence and Isabelle McCauley. She graduated from St. Paul Central High School and started working at Jacob Schmidt Brewing Company shortly after. Mary later...

Lawrence "Larry" Wagner

Lawrence "Larry" Wagner

May 28, 2023

Lawrence “Larry” W. Wagner, age 88, of Hastings, MN passed peacefully at home on Sunday, May 28, 2023 after a brief illness.

Larry was born on October 27, 1934 to William and Louise (Keller) Wagner in Hastings, where he was raised and where he graduated high school in 1952. After graduation, he studied pre-law at...

Linda M. Partington

Linda M. Partington

May 28, 2023

Linda Marie Partington, age 51, passed away peacefully surrounded by family after a courageous battle with COPD and cancer.

Linda previously was employed at Fluegels Law Firm for 27 years. She later went to Majeski Plumbing & Heating and retired in September. Her goal was to move north with her husband to resume her passion...

Joseph F. Peterson

Joseph F. Peterson

May 28, 2023

Joseph Ferdinand Peterson passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, May 28th in the backyard of the home he shared with the love of his life, Michelle (Ryder) Peterson.

He was born and spent most of his life in Hastings, MN where he raised his three wonderful boys, Jason (Sara), Justin, and Jacob (Laura). He met Michelle...

Matthew Begich

Matthew Begich

May 28, 2023

Matthew Michael Begich, a resident of Hastings, passed away peaceful early morning May 28 after a battle with cancer. Matt was born in Eveleth, Minnesota on September 17, 1955. The Begich Family moved to Hastings in 1956 where Matt was raised. He is a 1973 graduate of Hastings High School.

Following high school he served...

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