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Deloris Mueller

Deloris Mueller

July 26, 2022

Mueller, Deloris B.

Age 93 of Rosemount, passed away peacefully at her home on July 26, 2022. Preceded in death by her husband, Vernon Mueller; parents and 6 siblings. Survived by her daughter, Jeannine (Glenn) Springer; grandchildren, Kristina (Charley) Smith, Brianna (Matthew) Thibodeau, Grant (Emily) Springer, and Christopher (Mindy Temple) Springer; great-grandchildren, Grace, Josey, Colin, Emerson, Abe, and Vada; brothers, George...

Robert J. Schutz

Robert J. Schutz

July 25, 2022

Robert John Schutz, age 86 of Hastings, MN, died peacefully on Monday, July 25, 2022. Robert was born on September 24, 1935 in Mountain Lake, Minnesota. After high school he graduated from the University of Minnesota. During college, he met and married Phyllis Post in the same year, 1956. His first job was in Lewiston, Minnesota as a District...

Lisa Weberg

Lisa Weberg

July 24, 2022

Lisa D. Weberg, age 64, passed away peacefully on July 24, 2022, at her daughter’s home in Winter Haven, Florida after a courageous battle with cancer. She was born February 11, 1958 in Red Wing, MN to Lloyd Jones and Florence Jones (Plein). Lisa grew up in Red Wing and married Allen Weberg, together they had 2 children, Chad...

Peter "Pete" D. Brown

Peter "Pete" D. Brown

July 23, 2022

Pete Brown, 65, of Hastings, passed away unexpectedly but peacefully at his home on July 23, 2022. Pete was born November 8, 1956, to Walter and Grace Brown (Thomson) in Portsmouth, Virginia. As a military brat, Pete lived in North Carolina, Rhode Island, and Georgia, before his family settled in Dale City, Virginia in 1969. Pete graduated from Gar-Field...

William "Bill" Biskupski Jr.

William "Bill" Biskupski Jr.

July 23, 2022

Age 84 of Hastings. Loving husband, dad, grandpa, great-grandpa, brother passed away July 23, 2022 at Abbott Northwestern, Minneapolis. Bill married Nancy July 15, 1963 in Hastings where they met. Bill was very compassionate and cared deeply for his family and friends. He spent his time hunting, fishing, camping, and playing cards and did so with a sense of...

Beverly J. Brown

Beverly J. Brown

July 23, 2022

Beverly J. Brown

Age 75 of Farmington, born December 31, 1946 in Spooner, WI to Ethel Arbuckle and Walter Huffer, was called home by her Lord & Savior, Jesus Christ July 23, 2022.

Beverly possessed a generous and giving spirit throughout her life, and she carried this on in her passing, through organ donations.

She is preceded in death by her husband, James...

Janice Sprick

Janice Sprick

July 21, 2022

Janice Sprick, 73, of Hastings, formerly of Lake City, passed away unexpectedly at her home on July 21, 2022. Janice was born February 25, 1949 to Earl and Florence (Markey) Meyer in Wabasha, Minnesota, and eventually graduated from Wabasha High School. In the 1980's she married Richard Sprick and while living in Hastings Janice owned and operated the Pro...

Pat

Pat

July 21, 2022

Pat Smida, 87, of Hastings, formerly of Crystal, MN, danced into her heavenly home on July, 21 2022 at Augustana Health in Hastings. Pat was born January 14, 1935 to Ralph and Dorothy (Chapman) Langan in Chicago, IL. The family moved to Minneapolis where Pat graduated from North High School in 1953. On July 4, 1953 she married George...

William  F.  Strom

William F. Strom

July 19, 2022

William "Bill" Francis Strom, 82, of Hastings, MN, died of injuries due to falls and Alzheimer’s on July 19, 2022, at White Pines Assisted Living and Memory Care in Cottage Grove, MN. Bill was born April 17, 1940, in St. Paul, MN, to Gottfrid Gerhardt Strom and Myrtle Antoinette Geisenheyner. Bill graduated from Alexander Ramsey High School in St...

William "Bill" Jon Barfknecht

William "Bill" Jon Barfknecht

July 19, 2022

William “Bill” Jon Barfknecht

47 of Burnsville passed away on 7/19/22 from a motorcycle crash.

Funeral service will be held at 11am on Wednesday, July 27th, 2022, at Henry W. Anderson Mortuary, 14850 Garrett Ave., Apple Valley, with visitation one hour prior. In lieu of flowers, memorials preferred.

Bill is preceded in death by his fiancé, Shauna Melander; maternal grandfather, William Quigley and...

Dorothy E.  Matsch

Dorothy E. Matsch

July 18, 2022

Dorothy Eleanore (Dieter) Matsch, age 98, of Hastings, passed away July 18, 2022. Dorothy was born in South Saint Paul, MN on July 10, 1924 to Norman and Helen (Falk) Dieter. She was an active member of the community and enjoyed helping with many church activities. Her children loved to tease her about winning the Miss Hastings Pageant, saying...

Kimberly Kay Olson

Kimberly Kay Olson

July 17, 2022

Kimberly Kay Olson

 Age 65 of Minneapolis, born June 9, 1957 in Mpls. to Larry and Marilyn Olson, passed away July 17, 2022 after a brave battle with cancer.

Kimberly’s sweet spirit will always be remembered by sisters, Pamela Olson & Melissa (Mike) Boogaards; nephews, Marques Olson & Alec Boogaards; niece, Brooke Boogaards, and many other family members, friends and co-workers.

She...

James D. Beiseker

James D. Beiseker

July 17, 2022

James D. Beiseker,

age 85 of Eagan.  Former owner of Burnsville Realty, later barbering into retirement.  His hobbies include playing golf, MN Sports & attending his grandchildren’s activities.  Preceded in death by his wife, Eleanore, twin sister, Jen Verhey and brother, Ronald.  Survived by daughters, Desiree Woerner (John) and Siri Schloer (Brent); grandchildren, Travis and Annika.  Graveside service, Friday, July 29,...

Michael H. Schultz

Michael H. Schultz

July 15, 2022

Our beloved Mike left to meet Jesus early the morning of Friday, July 15th. He was a beautiful man and a humble soul who was loved by all who knew him. He was friendly and kind to all and didn’t harbor anger or grudges. Helping others was in his DNA. He was generous with not only his money but...

Melissa "Missy" M. Maher

Melissa "Missy" M. Maher

July 14, 2022

Melissa "Missy" Maher, a loving daughter, sister and aunt, 45, of Red Wing, passed away on July 14, 2022. She is survived by her parents, Marilyn and Thomas Maher; sisters, Christina (Justin) Sieben, Amanda (Scott) Dunkel and Jessica (Joe) Belisle; nieces and nephews, Caitlin Sieben, Alexandra Dunkel, Colton Dunkel and Thomas Belisle and many loved aunts, uncles and dear...

Alice J. Giefer

Alice J. Giefer

July 14, 2022

Alice Judy Giefer, 74 of Hastings Minnesota passed away at home on July 14, 2022. She was born on December 14, 1947 to Otis and Norma Nelson in Rochester, MN. As the ninth of 15 children, Alice grew up in a home that was short on bedrooms but long on love and laughter. The Nelson family moved to Stewartville...

David D. Averill

David D. Averill

July 13, 2022

Averill, David D.

Age 78 of Burnsville, passed away on July 13, 2022. Preceded in death by his mother, Jane. Survived by his loving wife of 59 years, Rose; daughters, Mary Kay (Tom) Booth and Annette Sue (John) Carlson; grandchildren, Timagin, David (Heidi), Victoria (Jake), Brandon (Keisha), and Carly Jordan; 6 great-grandchildren; sister, Nancy Averill; many other relatives and friends. David...

Irma "Casey" Greene

Irma "Casey" Greene

July 12, 2022

Irma M. "Casey" Greene, 80, of New Trier passed away with family by her side on July 12, 2022 at The Estates at Roseville in Roseville, Minnesota. She was born on October 10, 1941 to Henry and Margaret (Wollmering) Peine and eventually graduated from Hastings High School in 1959. On October 27, 1962, Irma married Ronald Greene, and together...

Bishop Francis Muiruri Gathungu

Bishop Francis Muiruri Gathungu

July 11, 2022

Bishop Francis Muiruri Gathungu

SUNRISE: 12TH. FEBRUARY 1957

SUNSET: 11TH. JULY 2022

We announce the Passing of our Pastor, Bishop Francis Muiruri Gathungu to Greater Heights of Glory. Francis was age 65 of Apple Valley.

Preceded in death by his parents, James and Hannah Gathungu; sisters, Terry Gathungu and Jane Nyagah; and brother, Kamau Gathungu.

Survived by his loving wife, Jane Mumbi; daughters, Nyambura and...

Margaret E. Anderson

Margaret E. Anderson

July 11, 2022

Margaret E. Anderson

Age 91 of Apple Valley, born October 20, 1930 in Minneapolis to John Einar & Dorothy Ruth Johnson, went to be with her Lord on July 11, 2022.  Margaret enjoyed spending time with family and friends and loved them very much.  She was a devout Christian who loved her God.  She worshipped at the South Twin Cities Church...

Deloris Mueller

Deloris Mueller

July 26, 2022

Mueller, Deloris B.

Age 93 of Rosemount, passed away peacefully at her home on July 26, 2022. Preceded in death by her husband, Vernon Mueller; parents and 6 siblings. Survived by her daughter, Jeannine (Glenn) Springer; grandchildren, Kristina (Charley) Smith, Brianna (Matthew) Thibodeau, Grant (Emily) Springer, and Christopher (Mindy Temple) Springer; great-grandchildren, Grace, Josey, Colin, Emerson, Abe, and Vada; brothers, George...

Robert J. Schutz

Robert J. Schutz

July 25, 2022

Robert John Schutz, age 86 of Hastings, MN, died peacefully on Monday, July 25, 2022. Robert was born on September 24, 1935 in Mountain Lake, Minnesota. After high school he graduated from the University of Minnesota. During college, he met and married Phyllis Post in the same year, 1956. His first job was in Lewiston, Minnesota as a District...

Lisa Weberg

Lisa Weberg

July 24, 2022

Lisa D. Weberg, age 64, passed away peacefully on July 24, 2022, at her daughter’s home in Winter Haven, Florida after a courageous battle with cancer. She was born February 11, 1958 in Red Wing, MN to Lloyd Jones and Florence Jones (Plein). Lisa grew up in Red Wing and married Allen Weberg, together they had 2 children, Chad...

Peter "Pete" D. Brown

Peter "Pete" D. Brown

July 23, 2022

Pete Brown, 65, of Hastings, passed away unexpectedly but peacefully at his home on July 23, 2022. Pete was born November 8, 1956, to Walter and Grace Brown (Thomson) in Portsmouth, Virginia. As a military brat, Pete lived in North Carolina, Rhode Island, and Georgia, before his family settled in Dale City, Virginia in 1969. Pete graduated from Gar-Field...

William "Bill" Biskupski Jr.

William "Bill" Biskupski Jr.

July 23, 2022

Age 84 of Hastings. Loving husband, dad, grandpa, great-grandpa, brother passed away July 23, 2022 at Abbott Northwestern, Minneapolis. Bill married Nancy July 15, 1963 in Hastings where they met. Bill was very compassionate and cared deeply for his family and friends. He spent his time hunting, fishing, camping, and playing cards and did so with a sense of...

Beverly J. Brown

Beverly J. Brown

July 23, 2022

Beverly J. Brown

Age 75 of Farmington, born December 31, 1946 in Spooner, WI to Ethel Arbuckle and Walter Huffer, was called home by her Lord & Savior, Jesus Christ July 23, 2022.

Beverly possessed a generous and giving spirit throughout her life, and she carried this on in her passing, through organ donations.

She is preceded in death by her husband, James...

Janice Sprick

Janice Sprick

July 21, 2022

Janice Sprick, 73, of Hastings, formerly of Lake City, passed away unexpectedly at her home on July 21, 2022. Janice was born February 25, 1949 to Earl and Florence (Markey) Meyer in Wabasha, Minnesota, and eventually graduated from Wabasha High School. In the 1980's she married Richard Sprick and while living in Hastings Janice owned and operated the Pro...

Pat

Pat

July 21, 2022

Pat Smida, 87, of Hastings, formerly of Crystal, MN, danced into her heavenly home on July, 21 2022 at Augustana Health in Hastings. Pat was born January 14, 1935 to Ralph and Dorothy (Chapman) Langan in Chicago, IL. The family moved to Minneapolis where Pat graduated from North High School in 1953. On July 4, 1953 she married George...

William  F.  Strom

William F. Strom

July 19, 2022

William "Bill" Francis Strom, 82, of Hastings, MN, died of injuries due to falls and Alzheimer’s on July 19, 2022, at White Pines Assisted Living and Memory Care in Cottage Grove, MN. Bill was born April 17, 1940, in St. Paul, MN, to Gottfrid Gerhardt Strom and Myrtle Antoinette Geisenheyner. Bill graduated from Alexander Ramsey High School in St...

William "Bill" Jon Barfknecht

William "Bill" Jon Barfknecht

July 19, 2022

William “Bill” Jon Barfknecht

47 of Burnsville passed away on 7/19/22 from a motorcycle crash.

Funeral service will be held at 11am on Wednesday, July 27th, 2022, at Henry W. Anderson Mortuary, 14850 Garrett Ave., Apple Valley, with visitation one hour prior. In lieu of flowers, memorials preferred.

Bill is preceded in death by his fiancé, Shauna Melander; maternal grandfather, William Quigley and...

Dorothy E.  Matsch

Dorothy E. Matsch

July 18, 2022

Dorothy Eleanore (Dieter) Matsch, age 98, of Hastings, passed away July 18, 2022. Dorothy was born in South Saint Paul, MN on July 10, 1924 to Norman and Helen (Falk) Dieter. She was an active member of the community and enjoyed helping with many church activities. Her children loved to tease her about winning the Miss Hastings Pageant, saying...

Kimberly Kay Olson

Kimberly Kay Olson

July 17, 2022

Kimberly Kay Olson

 Age 65 of Minneapolis, born June 9, 1957 in Mpls. to Larry and Marilyn Olson, passed away July 17, 2022 after a brave battle with cancer.

Kimberly’s sweet spirit will always be remembered by sisters, Pamela Olson & Melissa (Mike) Boogaards; nephews, Marques Olson & Alec Boogaards; niece, Brooke Boogaards, and many other family members, friends and co-workers.

She...

James D. Beiseker

James D. Beiseker

July 17, 2022

James D. Beiseker,

age 85 of Eagan.  Former owner of Burnsville Realty, later barbering into retirement.  His hobbies include playing golf, MN Sports & attending his grandchildren’s activities.  Preceded in death by his wife, Eleanore, twin sister, Jen Verhey and brother, Ronald.  Survived by daughters, Desiree Woerner (John) and Siri Schloer (Brent); grandchildren, Travis and Annika.  Graveside service, Friday, July 29,...

Michael H. Schultz

Michael H. Schultz

July 15, 2022

Our beloved Mike left to meet Jesus early the morning of Friday, July 15th. He was a beautiful man and a humble soul who was loved by all who knew him. He was friendly and kind to all and didn’t harbor anger or grudges. Helping others was in his DNA. He was generous with not only his money but...

Melissa "Missy" M. Maher

Melissa "Missy" M. Maher

July 14, 2022

Melissa "Missy" Maher, a loving daughter, sister and aunt, 45, of Red Wing, passed away on July 14, 2022. She is survived by her parents, Marilyn and Thomas Maher; sisters, Christina (Justin) Sieben, Amanda (Scott) Dunkel and Jessica (Joe) Belisle; nieces and nephews, Caitlin Sieben, Alexandra Dunkel, Colton Dunkel and Thomas Belisle and many loved aunts, uncles and dear...

Alice J. Giefer

Alice J. Giefer

July 14, 2022

Alice Judy Giefer, 74 of Hastings Minnesota passed away at home on July 14, 2022. She was born on December 14, 1947 to Otis and Norma Nelson in Rochester, MN. As the ninth of 15 children, Alice grew up in a home that was short on bedrooms but long on love and laughter. The Nelson family moved to Stewartville...

David D. Averill

David D. Averill

July 13, 2022

Averill, David D.

Age 78 of Burnsville, passed away on July 13, 2022. Preceded in death by his mother, Jane. Survived by his loving wife of 59 years, Rose; daughters, Mary Kay (Tom) Booth and Annette Sue (John) Carlson; grandchildren, Timagin, David (Heidi), Victoria (Jake), Brandon (Keisha), and Carly Jordan; 6 great-grandchildren; sister, Nancy Averill; many other relatives and friends. David...

Irma "Casey" Greene

Irma "Casey" Greene

July 12, 2022

Irma M. "Casey" Greene, 80, of New Trier passed away with family by her side on July 12, 2022 at The Estates at Roseville in Roseville, Minnesota. She was born on October 10, 1941 to Henry and Margaret (Wollmering) Peine and eventually graduated from Hastings High School in 1959. On October 27, 1962, Irma married Ronald Greene, and together...

Bishop Francis Muiruri Gathungu

Bishop Francis Muiruri Gathungu

July 11, 2022

Bishop Francis Muiruri Gathungu

SUNRISE: 12TH. FEBRUARY 1957

SUNSET: 11TH. JULY 2022

We announce the Passing of our Pastor, Bishop Francis Muiruri Gathungu to Greater Heights of Glory. Francis was age 65 of Apple Valley.

Preceded in death by his parents, James and Hannah Gathungu; sisters, Terry Gathungu and Jane Nyagah; and brother, Kamau Gathungu.

Survived by his loving wife, Jane Mumbi; daughters, Nyambura and...

Margaret E. Anderson

Margaret E. Anderson

July 11, 2022

Margaret E. Anderson

Age 91 of Apple Valley, born October 20, 1930 in Minneapolis to John Einar & Dorothy Ruth Johnson, went to be with her Lord on July 11, 2022.  Margaret enjoyed spending time with family and friends and loved them very much.  She was a devout Christian who loved her God.  She worshipped at the South Twin Cities Church...

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