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...

November 25, 2022

Lewellyn "Wally" Stoffel, age 93 of Hastings, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Friday, November 25, 2022, at Hastings Senior Health and Living.

He was born April 5, 1929 in Hastings, Minnesota to Marcus & Mary (Marschall) Stoffel, attended country school house through 8th grade at Vermillion Township District No. 35, and proudly...

November 25, 2022

Steven M. Truman, age 58, of Vermillion, passed away at home November 25, 2022.

Steve was born in Faribault, MN on December 31, 1963 to Leroy and Arlys (Radtke) Truman. Steve graduated from Hastings High in 1982 and was employed by Dakota County for 32 years. He loved spending time with his children, hunting, fishing...

November 24, 2022

Margaret S. Hanson, age 96 of Peoria, Arizona and formerly of Hastings, Minnesota, died peacefully at home on Thursday, November 24, 2022.

Margaret Shirley, the daughter of Milton and Margaret (Rappe) Wunderlich, was born on March 12, 1926, in St. Paul. She moved to Hastings in 1949 and enjoyed being active within the community. Marge...

November 24, 2022

JAMES DANIEL ZEIMET

James was born August 24, 1929 to John and Leonette (Althoff) Zeimet in Waukon, Iowa. He was raised in the Lansing and New Albin, Iowa areas. His mother passed away in 1934 at the age of 36. Shortly after on December 7, 1938 he made his home with foster parents Edward and...

November 23, 2022

Marilyn G. Strong

Age 55 of Minneapolis, born July 13, 1967 in Minneapolis to Joan Strong & Darwin Hildebrandt, passed away at home, November 23, 2022.  Marilyn was a graduate of Flandreau Indian School, class of 1985.  She is preceded in death by her daughter, Tresa Kier; mother, Joan Strong; grandmothers, Ethel Hildebrandt and Caroline Dickenson; brothers, Gordon & Anthony Strong;...