January 10, 2023

It is with deep sorrow and much love that we mourn the passing of Rita Louise Crosby of Hastings on January 10, 2023 at the age of 62 years. She was born on June 10, 1960 in Hastings, Minnesota to Stanley and Helen Bastien.

Rita graduated from Hastings High School and worked a...

January 9, 2023

David A. Schlichting, age 66, of Hager City, WI, passed away at home January 9, 2023.

He was born in Red Wing on January 31, 1956 to Elmer and Dorothy (Johnson) Schlichting.

David is preceded in death by his parents, Elmer and Dorothy (Johnson) Schlichting; sister, Elizabeth (Schlichting) Nelson; and brother...

January 9, 2023

Helen M. Carey of Hastings Age 100, passed away peacefully on January 9, 2023.

Preceded in death by her loving husband of 60 years, Robert "Bob" Carey; brother, Jack Gergen; daughter, Rita Hartman; grandson, Craig E. Hartman.

Survived by grandsons, Bob & Lois Hartman and Brian Hartman (Heather Gores); great-grandchildren; Craig...

January 8, 2023

John E. Smith age 85 passed away peacefully January 8 at the Prescott Nursing Home.

John was an amazing man. He was always so full of life! He never failed to walk in a room or greet you at the door with a great big smile and hello. No matter where he went, he always...

December 30, 2022

Beverly Kay Olson

Age 59 of Burnsville, born November 25, 1963 in Alexandria, MN to Lloyd & Violet Olson, passed away December 30, 2022. Bev suffered a massive Stroke on the evening Wednesday, December 28, and she did not recover.  She was in no pain and passed surrounded by family on Friday December 30.  She will be missed.

Bev worked for the...

December 27, 2022

Rita Agnes Nelson,

Age 79 of Apple Valley.  Born January 22, 1943 in Minneapolis to William & Agnes Johnson and passed away December 27, 2022.  She is preceded in death by Husband, Richard; infant Grandson, Samuel; and Brother, Richard Johnson.  Rita is survived by Sons, Steve (Margaret King) and Mark (Nina); Grandchildren:  Hannah (Michael) Roiger, Olivia Nelson, Ava Nelson Loftness,  Sofie...

December 27, 2022

Sterling, Virginia L. “Ginny”

Age 81 of Fort Myers, FL (formerly of Apple Valley, MN), passed away on Dec. 27, 2022. Preceded in death by her loving husband, Keith. Survived by her son, Mike (Laura).

Ginny was known by all to be a loving wife, proud mother, and good friend. Ginny spent much of her life teaching, helping, and advocating for people...

December 25, 2022

Gergen, Lenore J.

Age 82 of Hastings, passed away peacefully on Christmas morning. Preceded in death by her dear husband, Eugene Gergen; parents, brother, and sister. Survived by her husband’s family, nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends. Lenore loved dogs and animals of any kind. She was an entrepreneur and owned a pet store in Hastings for many years. Lenore served...

December 24, 2022

Kerry Van Owen

at the age of 54, ‘slipped the surly bonds of Earth,’ on December 24, 2022 when he passed from this life into eternal life with the King of kings. Kerry’s short but fierce battle against pancreatic cancer ended peacefully at his home in Rosemount, Minnesota, where he was surrounded by his wife, children and several family members as...

December 23, 2022

Walter S. Fields, III “Dubs”

age 86, of Rosemount passed away on Dec. 23, 2022.  Born Jan. 2, 1936, in Kilgore, TX, he was the only child of Jodell Pierce & Walter S. Fields, II. He entered the Navy in 1958 and flew as a fighter pilot, ultimately attaining the rank of Captain.   After retiring from active duty, Dub began his...

December 22, 2022

Albert J. Krinke, age 85, of Cottage Grove, formerly of Cross Lake, passed away December 22, 2022.

Al was born February 12, 1937 in St. Paul, MN to Albert Sr. and Eleanor (nee Le Vasque) Krinke. He was the oldest of four children. Al graduated from Monroe High School, St. Paul, MN in 1955. He...

December 21, 2022

Mitchell, Kyle Jack

Age 34 of Rosemount, passed away on December 21, 2022. Preceded in death by his dad, Bill. Survived by his son, Jack; mom, Jackie; siblings, Nathan, Billy (Megin), and Katy (Dusty) Sattler; niece, Aubrey; nephews, Dylan, Derek, Austin, Isaac, and Teddy; many other relatives and friends. Kyle loved riding snowmobiles, boating, working on cars, gardening – but most...

December 20, 2022

Lois C. Bauer (Rother) age 96 of Hastings passed away December 20 at Mayo Methodist Hospital, Rochester.

Lois life was dedicated to the farm and spending time with her family, grandchildren and great grandchildren. She loved watching and feedings birds, playing many card games with her card group, traveling, the red rover trips with her...

December 19, 2022

Gary K. Hilden, age 88, passed away at United Hospital in St. Paul, MN on December 19, 2022.

He was born on March 11,1934 to Kenneth and Vivian (Hungerford) Hilden. He attended school in Reeder, N. Dakota graduating in 1952. He was united in marriage to Florence Berg on June 13, 1956, and five children...

December 17, 2022

Mary L. Stevens, age 93 of Hastings, died peacefully at Hastings Senior Health and Living on Saturday, December 17, 2022.

Mary Lucille, the daughter of Aloysius and Vernice (Frey) Stevens, was born on January 29, 1929, in Hastings. Mary attended St. Boniface Catholic School and later graduated from Hastings High School with the class of...

December 16, 2022

Faye P. Vermillion, age 83, passed away peacefully at Regina Senior Living in Hastings, Minnesota surrounded by her family.

Faye Patricia Vermillion was born on March 14, 1939, in Hastings, Minnesota to David and Marion (Nelson) Almquist. She attended Hastings High School before graduating in 1957. Faye attended college in River Falls, Wisconsin with a...

December 15, 2022

Adriann F. Mirabueno, MBA, CPA

age 82 of Eagan, MN passed away on December 15, 2022 in Honolulu, Hawaii. Adriann was a proud U.S. Army Veteran who served in Vietnam and was awarded two purple hearts. He had a long career in the field of accounting and financial management within the Defense industry and retired as a Chief Financial Officer/General Manager...

December 14, 2022

Jill Elaine (Natwick) Loeffler was born in Huron, South Dakota on April 11, 1946. She was brought into this world by her mother Unis Ann (Rahn) Natwick and father John Dyste Natwick and became a younger sister to Jeanie Marie (Natwick) Schubert.  16 months later, Jill and her family moved to Quinn, South Dakota where her father (John) was the...

December 13, 2022

Steven Dale Wilson

May 31, 1960 - December 13, 2022

Of Orangevale, California, formerly of Red Wing, Minnesota.

He will be missed by many. He loved his family and friends. He never hung up the phone without saying I love you. He lived his life on his terms, and...

December 12, 2022

Diane L. Hamilton, 59, of Saint Paul, formerly of Hastings, passed away unexpectedly on December 12, 2022, at Regions Hospital in Saint Paul.

Diane was born on March 5, 1963, to Richard and Charlotte (Maher) Hamilton in Hastings, MN. She was a graduate of Hastings High School Class of 1981.

Diane...