April 12, 2023

(Written by Margie in 2013)

Marjorie Lois Durby was born on December 31, 1920, to Levi and Mabel Durby in Woden, Iowa, the oldest of three sisters. She was baptized at Grant Lutheran Church by Pastor J.O. Gisselquist. It was during special evangelistic meeting by Pastor Gisselquist at Rake, Iowa at about the age of 12 that she made a conscious...

April 11, 2023

Helen Johnson (nee Schmidt)

Born on September 26, 1936 to Alfred and Mathilda (nee Jensen) Schmidt. Her earliest memories were of the family farm in Hugo, Minnesota. When she was eleven she moved to St. Paul and attended Wilson High School where she met her sweetheart, Duane. They were married in 1954. After a few years they moved to Detroit, Michigan...

April 6, 2023

Elaine V. (Bauer) Chavie, age 88, of Faribault, MN, passed away peacefully on the evening of Thursday, April 6, 2023, following an extended illness.

Elaine Valeria, the daughter of Albert and Valeria (Piepho) Bauer, was born on April 3, 1935, in Faribault, MN. Elaine graduated from Faribault High School then traveled to Minneapolis, MN in...

April 6, 2023

Richard "Dick" W. Kirtz, age 81, of Hastings passed away peacefully at home surrounded by loved ones on April 6, 2023.

Dick proudly served his country as a member of the United States Navy from 1960-1964. He spent two years of basic training at the San Diego Naval Base before being stationed in Japan for...

April 5, 2023

Jeffrey Richard Sonsalla joined his father in Heaven on April 4th, 2023 at the age of 60. Jeffrey was born on March 8th, 1963 in Rochester, MN to Richard & Shirley Sonsalla. He graduated from Byron High School in 1981 as Valedictorian and attended St. Mary’s University in Winona, MN where he earned his degree in computer science. He married...

April 3, 2023

Janice C. Quimby (Guse)

Age 82, of Apple Valley, passed away on April 3rdth, 2023.  Preceded in death by husband, Arthur Quimby, Jr.  Survived by children, Pam (Jerry) Talcott and Tim (Janine) Graham; five step-children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.  Funeral service 11:00 AM, Saturday, April 15th at Henry W. Anderson Mortuary, 14850 Garrett Avenue, Apple Valley with visitation one hour prior.  Memorials...

April 3, 2023

Volkert, Elizabeth “Liz”

Elizabeth went to her heavenly home on April 3, 2023, at the age of 94. She was born on June 8, 1928 in Hawarden, Iowa to Peter and Clara (Troseth) Jacobs. She attended the University of Minnesota-School of Ag- for two years of high school, with her sister Eleanor. She also attended a year of nursing school and...

April 2, 2023

Glen Paul Howard, age 71, of Hastings, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loving family, at Regina Benedictine Senior Living in Hastings on April 2, 2023, after a long, hard-fought battle with Parkinson’s and Dementia.

Glen was born to Everett and Lucille Howard on June 5, 1951, at Mounds Hospital in...

March 31, 2023

Belva J. Sackett, age 90, of Hastings, died peacefully at home March 31, 2023.

Belva was born in Racine, MN on February 16, 1933 to Stanley and LuLu (Campfield) Sanborn. She married Richard Sackett on August 16, 1953.

Belva was preceded in death...

March 31, 2023

Cynthia Ann Bauerfeld, 65, of Hastings, passed away after a courageous struggle with ALS.

She was born November 2, 1957 to James and Beverly (Dion) Adams in St. Paul, Minnesota and graduated from Brady High School in 1976.

On October 21, 1977 she married Don Bauerfeld and together raised their two...

March 31, 2023

Mleynek, Dean E.

Age 91 of Farmington, born June 2, 1931 in Richland Township, Yale, IA to Edward and Sylvia Mleynek, passed away March 31, 2023.

Dean is a 1949 high school graduate of Yale High School, Yale, IA. He was the oldest son of Edward and Sylvia. After graduation he moved to Des Moines, IA and worked as he went to...

March 27, 2023

Beth L. Trilk, age 58, joined the Lord suddenly on Monday, March 27, 2023, surrounded by her family.

Beth was born on September 5, 1964, she was the youngest of ten children to parents Harold and Lorraine (Millward) Horn. As a child, Beth was a headstrong mischief-maker that loved to ask questions. She...

March 26, 2023

Irma T. Freiermuth, age 91 of Hastings, died peacefully following an extended illness on Sunday afternoon, March 26, 2023.

Irma Theresa Schiller, the daughter of Anton and Josephine (Ludwig) Schiller, was born November 29, 1931, in Castle Rock Township, Minnesota. She attended both Hampton and Farmington schools, and worked on the family farm until her...

March 26, 2023

“Many daughters have done virtuously, but thou excellest them all.” – Proverbs 31:29

Jesus welcomed Shirley Ann Duray to her Heavenly Home on Sunday, March 26, 2023 after a 5-year fight against lung cancer.

Shirley grew up in Cottage Grove and Hastings. She graduated from Hastings High School, where she played...

March 22, 2023

Judith A. "Judy" Heesch, a lifelong resident of Cowtown, died peacefully at Abbott Northwestern Hospital on Wednesday, March 22, 2023, age the age of 82.

Judith Anne, the daughter of John and Helen (Radke) Majeski, was born on May 25, 1940, in Hastings. Following her graduation from Hastings High School with the class of 1958,...

March 22, 2023

Roy L. Genevich, age 69, of Hastings passed away peacefully surrounded by loved ones after a brief illness.

Roy grew up in the suburbs of Chicago. After high school, he attended the University of Tulsa and was a member of Sigma Nu. Roy worked the majority of his career at Koch Pipeline Company where he...

March 21, 2023

Brennan Mac Harris, age 23, passed away unexpectedly in his sleep on March 21, 2023.

Brennan was born on July 28, 1999, in Hastings, MN to Timothy Harris and Shannon Todnem. As a child, Brennan enjoyed looking at American flags and playing sports such as soccer and wrestling. Growing up he was a huge WWE...

March 21, 2023

Molly Elisabeth Williams

Born 3/27/1978 Passed 3/21/2023 Loving daughter, sister, aunt, and friend. A devoted educator and leader. Great lover of music, all things sand and sea, and of course all things Disney. One of her greatest gifts that will be missed by all was her gift of friendship, and her ability to mediate peace. This world is a little bit...

March 20, 2023

Leon "Lee" B. Diersen, 76, of Hastings passed away on March 20, 2022.

He was born June 22, 1946 to Ernest and Anna (Kuehl) Diersen in Gaylord, Minnesota.

Lee graduated from Le Sueur High School and enlisted into the United States Air Force and was stationed in Labrador, Canada. He worked...

March 19, 2023

Christopher “Chris” Tuckner, age 62, of Hastings passed away in the early morning on March 19th, 2023 after a hard-fought battle with cancer.

Chris was born on March 4th, 1961 at St. Joseph’s Hospital in St. Paul, MN. He attended Cretin High School, from which he graduated in 1979. After graduation, Chris joined the Army...