March 14, 2023

Janice Mary Langenfeld, of Hastings, MN, passed away on Tuesday March 14, 2023 at Hastings Senior Health and Living, surrounded by her family. She was 89 years old.

Janice was born in Hastings, MN on July 29, 1933 to Carl and Freda Hankes. Janice graduated from Hastings High School. She married Gregory Langenfeld on October...

March 14, 2023

Robert James “Buzz” Smith

Age 89 of Eden Prairie, born May 25, 1933 in Minneapolis to Fred & Agnes Smith, passed away peacefully at home with his family on March 14, 2023.  Buzz served in the US Army during the Korean War. He was a barber for 58 years, owning Buzz’s Barbers in South Minneapolis for many years, while sponsoring the...

March 11, 2023

Rebecca A. Wallace, age 18, of Hastings, passed away March 11, 2023.

Rebecca came to our family through adoption when she was two months old. Jason Dobosenski, my first cousin, and Heidi Swalve bravely entrusted Rebecca's care to us. Todd and I were honored and believed God chose us to raise Rebecca. Our children joyfully...

March 10, 2023

God called his beloved son, Denis M. Bilderback, 70, home on march 10, 2023. Denis was a strong, smart, patient man that loved his wife, Debra Bilderback, four sons, friends and his family with all his heart.

Denis was preceded in death by his parents, Everett and Catherine (Bauer) Bilderback, father and mother in-laws, Donald...

March 10, 2023

John Steingart, 91, of Scottsdale, AZ, passed to a place of everlasting love on March 10, 2023, while doing what he enjoyed – playing golf.

He was born March 2, 1932, the second of the late John and Mary Steingart’s 17 children, in Niverville, Manitoba, Canada. On November 24, 1956, John married Lee, the love...

March 10, 2023

Andrew C. Elasky,

Age 52 of Lakeville, born August 19, 1970 in Edina to Andrew & Connie Elasky, passed away March 10, 2023 after a brief illness.

Andrew is preceded in death by his mom, Connie.

He will be dearly missed by his wife of 27 years, Traci; sons, Andrew and Sam; dad, Andrew; sisters, Kristin (Jeff) Michaelson and Kim (Mark) Holland; brother,...

March 9, 2023

Mary A. Schaffer, 85, of Hampton passed away at her home, surrounded by family and a dear friend, on March 9, 2023.

She was born January 16, 1938 to Joseph and Rose DeGross in New Market/Farmington area and grew up on the farm. Mary attended school in Farmington, Minnesota.

Mary married...

March 7, 2023

Steven Alan Anderson, age 63 of Cottage Grove, passed away on March 7, 2023, in the Hospice Care Ward at the Minneapolis VA Medical Center in Minneapolis.

He was born on September 29, 1959, to Mark Kendall and Marjorie Anderson in Geneva, IL. Following his graduation from Ely Memorial High School, Steve continued his education...

March 7, 2023

Rita Mae Elliott, 87, of Hastings, MN, passed away on March 7, 2023 with family by her side at Regina Senior Living.

She was born May 27, 1935 to Mathias and Anna (Kramlinger) Weber, grew up in the Campbell, MN, area.

Rita went to Campbell High School, and she graduated from...

March 6, 2023

Paula Jo Robinson, 35, of Hastings passed away unexpectedly at United Hospital in St. Paul on March 6, 2023.

She was born on May 26, 1987 in Hastings to David and Margie (Kerstetter) Robinson.. Paula Jo graduated from Hastings High School.

She was the assistant manager at the Hastings McDonalds and...

March 6, 2023

Grace Elaine Danielson, age 98, of Hastings, MN died peacefully on Monday, March 6, 2023 at Hastings Senior Health and Living.

Grace was born on October 23, 1924 in Red Wing, Minnesota to Anthony and Myrtle (Carlson) Goodman. She attended Red Wing High School and graduated with the class of 1942. Grace was united in...

March 3, 2023

Thomas (Tom) T. Krueger, age 91, formerly of Hastings, passed away peacefully on March 3rd after a courageous 11-year battle with Alzheimer’s Disease.

Preceded in death by mother, Doris; and by his siblings, Mary Lou, Robert (Bud), Richard (Dick), William, Helen and James (Jim).

Tom is survived by loving wife of...

March 3, 2023

Sherral L. Mamer, age 70 of Hastings, died peacefully on Friday evening, March 3, 2023, following a lengthy illness.

Sherral Lavonn, the daughter of Claris and Emma (Leonard) Couchman, was born on December 16, 1952, in Seymour, Iowa. Following her graduation from Iowa School for the Deaf in Council Bluffs, Iowa, Sherral continued her education...

March 2, 2023

Anna Margaret Samson passed away peacefully at Hastings Senior Health and Living on March 2, 2023. She was 95 years old.

Margaret was born in Mountain, North Dakota on January 8th, 1928 to Sigurder and Carolina (Simundson) Bjornson. Margaret graduated from Mountain High School and then attended Wesley College in Grand Forks, North Dakota, where...

March 2, 2023

Donald "Butch" Davies, age 75 of Denmark Township, died suddenly but peacefully on Thursday evening, March 2, 2023.

Butch was born May 23, 1947, in Prescott, WI to Vernal and Beth (Norton) Davies. He graduated from Hastings High School in 1965 and later married Evonne Gustafson in 1966. Following a tragic airplane accident,...

March 2, 2023

Robert "Bud" Crandall, 93, of Grand Rapids formerly of Hastings, passed away peacefully with his children by his side on March 2, 2023.

He was born March 15, 1929 in Red Wing, MN to David and Lena (Michaelson) Crandall and attended school in Red Wing. Bud eventually moved to Cedar Rapids, Iowa where he met...

March 2, 2023

Joel E. Kosbab age 79 of Woodbury, formerly of Cottage Grove passed away peacefully surrounded by loved ones March 2 at home.

Joel was born to Edwin and Esther (Luhman) Kosbab where he was raised in Fairmont. He graduated from Concordia High School, St. Paul. He also attended the University of Minnesota where he received...

March 2, 2023

Salomone, Pamela Rogers

Age 67 of Apple Valley, passed away on March 2, 2023. She was preceded in death by her parents, Robert and Mary Rogers; and sister, Marcy Rogers Stamey. She is survived by her children, Bob (Tracy), Christine (Chase) Foy, and Dan (Allie); grandchildren, Hunter, Avery, Anna, Millie, and Leo; siblings, Paula Rogers and Mark (Julie) Rogers; teachers and...

March 1, 2023

Judith “Judy” Ann Harrigan, nee Claxton, formerly Jablonski, 85,  passed away peacefully, surrounded by family, at Regina Hospital the morning of March 1, 2023 at age 85. She was born June 23, 1937 in St. Paul, Minnesota

Judy was an amazing woman with a deep faith, a loving heart, and feisty personality. She enjoyed spending time with...

March 1, 2023

Herman, Lola

Age 82 of Rosemount, passed away suddenly on March 1, 2023. Lola was born in Grand Forks, ND on March 3, 1940 to Rueben & Cindy Tangen. She graduated from Grand Forks Central High School in 1958. Lola attended the University of North Dakota and was a member of Kappa Alpha Theta Sorority. While attending UND, she met Ray...