December 12, 2022

Milo David Houlihan peacefully passed away on Monday, December 12, 2022 at his home in Hastings, with loved ones by his side. He was 98 years old.

He was born May 12, 1924 to Timothy and Helen (Gutzmer) Houlihan and attended school in Lane, South Dakota.

On June 18, 1947 he...

December 11, 2022

Peggy Zenner Hansen passed away peacefully surrounded by family in her home on Sunday, December 11th at the age of 68.

She was born in Dallas Texas to Elmer and Helen Zenner. Peggy was the youngest of 5 siblings. She grew up in St. Paul Minnesota where she attended Cretin-Derham Hall class of 1972. She...

December 10, 2022

Diane A. McHugh (Ilstrup), 80, of St. Louis Park, MN, Cleveland, MN and recently of Hastings, MN passed away December 10, 2022 at Cannon Rivers Senior Living.

Diane was born July 2, 1942 to Ancil and Gladys (Ensign) Ilstrup in Minneapolis, Minnesota and attended school in the St. Louis Park area. She married Tim McHugh...

December 10, 2022

Terwey, Laverne R. “Vern”

Age 78 of Apple Valley, passed away on December 10, 2022. Preceded in death by his son, Shannon; grandson, Joey Raasch; parents, Henry & Eleanor; and brothers, Del and Jim. Survived by his loving wife of 55 years, Shirley; daughters, Chantalle (Eric Cariolano), Nicole (Chris) Colburn, and Shanna (Mike) Raasch; granddaughters, Calista and Emma; siblings, Larry (Dolores),...

December 9, 2022

Floyd C. Ott, age 85 of Washington County, passed away suddenly on Friday morning, December 9, 2022.

Floyd Clem, was born on November, 24, 1937, in St. Lucas, IA to John and Margaret Ott. Floyd was as an Air Traffic Controller in the US Navy before settling down in the Twin Cities where he met...

December 9, 2022

Charlene Mary (Fuchs) Fort, age 65, of Hastings, passed away at Regions Hospital in St. Paul on December 9, 2022. Charlene was born on July 30, 1957 in Hastings at Regina Memorial Hospital to Alvin (Bud) and Madeline (Meier) Fuchs. Char loved creating art, singing, fishing, dancing and blessing others. She is known for her giving heart and her...

December 7, 2022

Myra G. (Moser) Childs, age 79 of Cannon Falls, died peacefully at The Terrace at Cannon Falls on Wednesday morning, December 7, 2022.

Myra Gail, the daughter of John and Abigail (Flynn) Moser, was born on November 2, 1943, in St. Paul, Minnesota. Following her graduation from Simley High School in South St. Paul, Myra...

December 7, 2022

Joan Bernadine Jahnke, age 90 of Hastings, died peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Wednesday evening, December 7, 2022.

Joan Bernadine was born the second of seven children to Leo and Olivene (Baillargeon) Berg on July 30, 1932, in Alden Township, Polk County, Wisconsin. After enjoying years of study including playing the clarinet, she...

December 6, 2022

Richard P. Erlandsen, Sr. born October 18, 1935, passed away December 6, 2022.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Hazel (Paul) Erlandsen; wife, Carol A. Erlandsen; son, Richard P. Erlandsen Jr; daughter, Julie M. Cearfoss and great-granddaughter, Lilia Jean Phipps.

Richard is survived by, daughters, Lilinda (Mike) Gelao, Shari...

December 6, 2022

John E. Childs

Age 88 of Rosemount, born September 14, 1934 in Polk County, IA to Nathaniel and Zelda Childs, passed away peacefully after a battle with brain cancer, December 6, 2022.

John started his career as a mechanical engineer in Boone, IA, and then became licensed as a master electrician in Emmetsburg, IA, founding and operating Emmetsburg Electrical. He also designed...

December 2, 2022

First Sergeant Dean W. Markuson, age 71 of Hastings, died peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Friday morning, December 2, 2022, at the Minneapolis Veterans Hospital.

Dean Warren, the son of Warren and Esther (Wiederrich) Markuson, was born on December 11, 1950, in Monango, North Dakota. Shortly after his birth, Dean was baptized into...

December 2, 2022

Myrtle C. (Eliason) Traynor of Hastings – formerly of Isle, MN passed away peacefully on December 02, 2022.

Myrtle was born in Thief River Falls on October, 18th, 1930. She met and married Richard and they moved to the Twin Cities where she began her career at Marsh McLennan and Mercer as an Executive Secretary....

December 1, 2022

Elizabeth "Betty" Seleski, age 87 of Hastings, died suddenly but peacefully on Thursday evening, December 1, 2022, at Regina Medical Center in Hastings.

Elizabeth Jean, the daughter of John and Ellen (Cotter) Driscoll, was born on June 15, 1935, in Prescott, Wisconsin. Following her graduation from Prescott High School, Betty began working at 3M. On...

December 1, 2022

Lee M. Zenner, age 61, passed away peacefully on December 1, 2022 at St. John's Hospital in Maplewood, Minnesota after complications from a recent surgery.

Lee was born August 13, 1961 in Medford, WI to Clifford and Elaine Zenner. He grew up on a dairy farm with his three siblings. He graduated High School from...

November 30, 2022

Richard Carl Johnston

June 20, 1963 - November 30, 2022 Our dear son, father, grandfather and brother, Richard (Rich) Carl Johnston, passed away in his sleep on November 30, 2022 in Hastings, MN at the age of 59. He was born in Ogden, UT on June 20, 1963, to Dale Thomas and Norma Jeane Page Johnston.

November 30, 2022

David J. Kemp

Age 70 of Apple Valley, born December 14, 1951 in Minneapolis to David & Julianne Kemp, passed away November 30, 2022.

Dave worked for The Catholic Cemeteries for over 53 years and was involved with District 6 Hockey Association for over 40 years.

He is survived by his loving wife of 48-½ years, Cathy; sons: Andy (Natalie), Jay, and Chris...

November 29, 2022

Joan C. Grier (Langenfeld), age 93, passed away on Nov. 29, 2022 after a brief illness. She was born on September 1, 1929 in Hastings, MN to A.A (Bill) and Eleanor (Lovejoy) Langenfeld.

Joan graduated from Hastings High School. She was a 4th grade teacher at Guardian Angels. She also was a member of the...

November 27, 2022

Kevin Hoeschen, age 67, of Hastings, passed away November 27, 2022.

He had many interests including gardening, and he belonged to the Hastings Garden Club. Kevin grew roses for a time, even entering some in the Rivertown Days flower competition. He turned his yard into a spectacular flower garden and also loved to...

November 27, 2022

Germain, Steven Robert

5/6/55 – 11/26/22

Preceded in death by beloved parents, Robert and Helena Germain, and brother, Richard Germain. Survived by loving and cherished sisters, Yvonne (Walter) Thomack and Michelle Germain; nephew, Nathan (Lindsay) Thomack and their sons, Peter and Cary; niece, Sarah Thomack; cousins; and a multitude of life-long, faithful friends. Service Thursday December 1, 2022 at 11am, with visitation...

November 26, 2022

Roger Thyen, age 83 of Hastings, died peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family on Saturday evening, November 26, 2022.

Roger John, the son of Benedict and Elizabeth (Reitmeier) Thyen, was born on February 10, 1939, in Richmond, Minnesota. Following his graduation from Eden Valley High School with the class of 1957, Roger enlisted...