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Janet M. Kane
July 4, 2022
Janet M. Kane, age 62, of Austin, TX and Hastings, MN, passed away July 4, 2022. Janet was born on July 20, 1959 in Rochester, MN to Jacqueline and Joseph Kane. She grew up in Hastings, MN with her 6 siblings. She loved summers at the local pool, biking, playing sports, camping, fishing and being with family and friends....
Dennis J. Murphy
July 4, 2022
Dennis John Murphy, age 76, life-long resident of Antioch, Illinois, passed away surrounded by family on July 4, 2022 at his daughter’s home in Hastings, MN. Preceded in death by his parents, Richard and Delores and his wife, Kristyn. Dennis is survived by his sister, Karen (Steve); his 2 daughters, Sarah (Shawn) and Lisa (Chad); and his 7 grandchildren,...
Russell W. Lindemann
July 4, 2022
Russell W. Lindemann
Age 79, of Minneapolis, passed away July 4, 2022. Russ was a caring father and friend to many. He worked for the City of Minneapolis, owned a bar, drove cab, was a courier, Uber driver and also worked for and with his son. Russ was always willing to help, easy to talk to, was loved and will forever...
Wesley H. Roberts
July 3, 2022
Wesley H. Roberts, age 67, passed away peacefully after a long battle with ALS, on July 3, 2022 at home surrounded by family. Wes was born in Devils Lake, ND on September 4, 1954, to Bud and Kitty Roberts. He and his siblings had a very unique and adventurous upbringing, living in the Great Northern Hotel. After about 15...
Cindy Sue Metcalf
July 3, 2022
Metcalf, Cindy Sue
On July 3, 2022, Cindy Sue Metcalf, age 74, of Rosemount, MN, joined the Lord and her lifelong love Jack, who she has longed to return to since his passing. Cindy is now at peace by Jack’s side, and Jack by hers, as it always should and will be.
Born August 7, 1947, in Council Bluffs, Iowa, Cindy was...
Rachel Lynn Zisler
June 30, 2022
Zisler, Rachel Lynn
Age 42 of Shakopee, was born to Jim Jones and Sandra Jones on August 18, 1979. She departed this earthly life on June 30, 2022, where she was greeted by her cherished cat, Nighty, and her beloved Grandpa Stotzheim. She is survived by her husband, Matt; her Jack Russell Terrier, Zob-E; her parents, Jim Jones of Burnsville, MN...
Allen R. Trapp
June 28, 2022
Allen R. "Al" Trapp, age 86, of Hastings, passed away at home June 28, 2022. He was born in Hastings, MN on February 19, 1936 to Kenneth and Bernadine Trapp. Al is preceded in death by his wife, Rose; his parents, Kenneth and Bernadine Trapp; and by his twin brother, Alvin. He is survived by his sons, Kim Neal,...
Martin G. Scully
June 24, 2022
Martin Gregory Scully age 78 of Hastings. Loving husband, dad, grandpa, great-grandpa, brother passed away peacefully surrounded by loved ones June 24, 2022 at United Hospital, Saint Paul. Preceded in death by his parents, Sylvester & Lorraine and 5 siblings. Martin is survived by his loving wife, Karmonn; 6 children, Gregory, Mathew, Theresa, Michele, Rachel, Michael; 17 grandchildren; 12...
Irma T. Carlson
June 23, 2022
Irma Theresa Hammerschmidt Carlson, age 82 of Hastings, MN, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family on Thursday morning, June 23, 2022. She was preceded in death by parents, Max and Eva (Weitzel) Hammerschmidt; siblings, Clea Dalton, Rita Sandkamp, Anna Holmstrom Flaherty, Joseph Hammerschmidt, Raymond Hammerschmidt, and Mathew Hammerschmidt; son, Glen Carlson; and by her grandson, Richard Rose....
Patricia Gahnz
June 23, 2022
Patricia A. Gahnz, 79, of Hastings passed away peacefully in her home surrounded by family on June 23, 2022 from cancer. Patricia was born Feb 5, 1943 in Winona, Minnesota to Luke and Etta (Volkmann) Rowan. She graduated from Cotter High School in Winona and attended Winona State and received her Nursing degree. In 1967 Pat married her soulmate,...
Opal Mae Swanson
June 22, 2022
Opal M. Swanson
Age 81 of Minnetonka, born February 2, 1941 in Tulare, CA to Darrell & Lucille Bryant, passed away peacefully at home, June 22, 2022.
Opal was active in the Bloomington VFW #1296 Auxiliary.
She is preceded in death by her husband of 49 years, James.
Opal will be dearly missed by her loving sons: James T. (Claudia) Swanson, Jr., Randy Swanson,...
Mary V. Perry
June 20, 2022
It is with tremendous sorrow, that we announce the passing of our beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and great, great-grandmother Mary Vivian (Mele) Perry at the age of 94. Mary was born on February 4, 1928 in Omaha, Nebraska to Louis Mele, and Alma (Johnson) Mele. She had one older sister Louise (Mele) Benson. When Mary was two years old,...
Joan Rita Reed (Née Cipala)
June 18, 2022
Reed, Joan Rita (née Cipala)
It is with sadness that I announce the death of my dear wife, Joan, on June 18, 2022, in Budapest, Hungary. Joan died at the age of 69 of a pulmonary embolism, as we were leaving the River Ship Atla for a tour of this beautiful city. Joan and I traveled together for many years; Hungary...
Ramona A. Kraft
June 17, 2022
Ramona was born April 16, 1931 to Fred and Teresa (Horner) Wallachy. She was their only child and enjoyed being a part of a close family with her grandparents, aunts, uncles, cousins, friends, and neighbors. Her whole life was spent in Dakota County, and she enjoyed staying close with the people that mattered to her. Ramona lived in the...
Karen A. Mcmahon
June 17, 2022
Karen A, McMahon, age 78, of Hastings, passed away at United Hospital in St. Paul June 17, 2022. She was preceded by her husband, Neil Vincent McMahon; son, Steven Edward McMahon; and parents, Charles and Helen Riha. Karen is survived by her daughter, Laura McMahon; son, Patrick McMahon; granddaughter, Carissa McMahon; and great grandchildren, Shawn McMahon and Stella Einhorn....
Martha M. Nygaard
June 13, 2022
Martha M. Nygaard, age 78 of Hastings, died peacefully at home on Monday morning, June 13, 2022. Martha Madeline Magdelina Becker, the daughter of Peter and Philomena (Meier) Becker, was born on April 26, 1944, in Hastings, Minnesota. Following her graduation from Hastings High School with the class of 1962, Martha was united in marriage to Carl Nygaard Jr....
Doris M. Lombardo
June 11, 2022
Doris Margaret Lombardo
Doris passed to her heavenly reward on Saturday, June 11,2022, at her Ormond Beach home with her daughter Linda and son-in-law John by her side. Doris was born April 22, 1924 in Minneapolis, Minnesota at the home of her parents Erick and Margaret Matson. Following graduation from Roosevelt high school and completing a business program she was employed...
Monica M. Scully
June 9, 2022
Monica M. Scully, age 67, of Hastings, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family June 9, 2022. Monica was a fun loving Mom, Grandma, Sister and Dear Friend to many. She loved spending time with her family, outdoors in her flower gardens, decorating for every holiday, garage sale shopping, a good card game, and the many adventures she went...
Russell L. Lockhart
June 8, 2022
Lockhart, Russell L.
Age 89 of Rosemount, went home to be with the Lord on June 8, 2022. Preceded in death by his parents, siblings, and daughter-in-law, Deb Wolf. Survived by his wife of 64 years, Joan; children, Russell, Mary (Charles) Lockhart-Findling, Laurie Moeller, Lawrence (Jeni), Robert (Amy), and Charles; 19 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; brother, Keith; many nieces, nephews, other relatives,...
Barbara A. Bowman
June 7, 2022
Barbara A. Bowman, age 77, of Hastings, passed away peacefully with her family by her side at Abbott Northwestern Hospital Tuesday evening June 7, 2022. Barbara, the daughter of Donald and Ruth Bristol was born May 2, 1945 in Mankato, MN and raised on a farm in nearby Madelia with her 2 older brothers. Once featured as a "premier...
Janet M. Kane
July 4, 2022
Janet M. Kane, age 62, of Austin, TX and Hastings, MN, passed away July 4, 2022. Janet was born on July 20, 1959 in Rochester, MN to Jacqueline and Joseph Kane. She grew up in Hastings, MN with her 6 siblings. She loved summers at the local pool, biking, playing sports, camping, fishing and being with family and friends....
Dennis J. Murphy
July 4, 2022
Dennis John Murphy, age 76, life-long resident of Antioch, Illinois, passed away surrounded by family on July 4, 2022 at his daughter’s home in Hastings, MN. Preceded in death by his parents, Richard and Delores and his wife, Kristyn. Dennis is survived by his sister, Karen (Steve); his 2 daughters, Sarah (Shawn) and Lisa (Chad); and his 7 grandchildren,...
Russell W. Lindemann
July 4, 2022
Russell W. Lindemann
Age 79, of Minneapolis, passed away July 4, 2022. Russ was a caring father and friend to many. He worked for the City of Minneapolis, owned a bar, drove cab, was a courier, Uber driver and also worked for and with his son. Russ was always willing to help, easy to talk to, was loved and will forever...
Wesley H. Roberts
July 3, 2022
Wesley H. Roberts, age 67, passed away peacefully after a long battle with ALS, on July 3, 2022 at home surrounded by family. Wes was born in Devils Lake, ND on September 4, 1954, to Bud and Kitty Roberts. He and his siblings had a very unique and adventurous upbringing, living in the Great Northern Hotel. After about 15...
Cindy Sue Metcalf
July 3, 2022
Metcalf, Cindy Sue
On July 3, 2022, Cindy Sue Metcalf, age 74, of Rosemount, MN, joined the Lord and her lifelong love Jack, who she has longed to return to since his passing. Cindy is now at peace by Jack’s side, and Jack by hers, as it always should and will be.
Born August 7, 1947, in Council Bluffs, Iowa, Cindy was...
Rachel Lynn Zisler
June 30, 2022
Zisler, Rachel Lynn
Age 42 of Shakopee, was born to Jim Jones and Sandra Jones on August 18, 1979. She departed this earthly life on June 30, 2022, where she was greeted by her cherished cat, Nighty, and her beloved Grandpa Stotzheim. She is survived by her husband, Matt; her Jack Russell Terrier, Zob-E; her parents, Jim Jones of Burnsville, MN...
Allen R. Trapp
June 28, 2022
Allen R. "Al" Trapp, age 86, of Hastings, passed away at home June 28, 2022. He was born in Hastings, MN on February 19, 1936 to Kenneth and Bernadine Trapp. Al is preceded in death by his wife, Rose; his parents, Kenneth and Bernadine Trapp; and by his twin brother, Alvin. He is survived by his sons, Kim Neal,...
Martin G. Scully
June 24, 2022
Martin Gregory Scully age 78 of Hastings. Loving husband, dad, grandpa, great-grandpa, brother passed away peacefully surrounded by loved ones June 24, 2022 at United Hospital, Saint Paul. Preceded in death by his parents, Sylvester & Lorraine and 5 siblings. Martin is survived by his loving wife, Karmonn; 6 children, Gregory, Mathew, Theresa, Michele, Rachel, Michael; 17 grandchildren; 12...
Irma T. Carlson
June 23, 2022
Irma Theresa Hammerschmidt Carlson, age 82 of Hastings, MN, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family on Thursday morning, June 23, 2022. She was preceded in death by parents, Max and Eva (Weitzel) Hammerschmidt; siblings, Clea Dalton, Rita Sandkamp, Anna Holmstrom Flaherty, Joseph Hammerschmidt, Raymond Hammerschmidt, and Mathew Hammerschmidt; son, Glen Carlson; and by her grandson, Richard Rose....
Patricia Gahnz
June 23, 2022
Patricia A. Gahnz, 79, of Hastings passed away peacefully in her home surrounded by family on June 23, 2022 from cancer. Patricia was born Feb 5, 1943 in Winona, Minnesota to Luke and Etta (Volkmann) Rowan. She graduated from Cotter High School in Winona and attended Winona State and received her Nursing degree. In 1967 Pat married her soulmate,...
Opal Mae Swanson
June 22, 2022
Opal M. Swanson
Age 81 of Minnetonka, born February 2, 1941 in Tulare, CA to Darrell & Lucille Bryant, passed away peacefully at home, June 22, 2022.
Opal was active in the Bloomington VFW #1296 Auxiliary.
She is preceded in death by her husband of 49 years, James.
Opal will be dearly missed by her loving sons: James T. (Claudia) Swanson, Jr., Randy Swanson,...
Mary V. Perry
June 20, 2022
It is with tremendous sorrow, that we announce the passing of our beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and great, great-grandmother Mary Vivian (Mele) Perry at the age of 94. Mary was born on February 4, 1928 in Omaha, Nebraska to Louis Mele, and Alma (Johnson) Mele. She had one older sister Louise (Mele) Benson. When Mary was two years old,...
Joan Rita Reed (Née Cipala)
June 18, 2022
Reed, Joan Rita (née Cipala)
It is with sadness that I announce the death of my dear wife, Joan, on June 18, 2022, in Budapest, Hungary. Joan died at the age of 69 of a pulmonary embolism, as we were leaving the River Ship Atla for a tour of this beautiful city. Joan and I traveled together for many years; Hungary...
Ramona A. Kraft
June 17, 2022
Ramona was born April 16, 1931 to Fred and Teresa (Horner) Wallachy. She was their only child and enjoyed being a part of a close family with her grandparents, aunts, uncles, cousins, friends, and neighbors. Her whole life was spent in Dakota County, and she enjoyed staying close with the people that mattered to her. Ramona lived in the...
Karen A. Mcmahon
June 17, 2022
Karen A, McMahon, age 78, of Hastings, passed away at United Hospital in St. Paul June 17, 2022. She was preceded by her husband, Neil Vincent McMahon; son, Steven Edward McMahon; and parents, Charles and Helen Riha. Karen is survived by her daughter, Laura McMahon; son, Patrick McMahon; granddaughter, Carissa McMahon; and great grandchildren, Shawn McMahon and Stella Einhorn....
Martha M. Nygaard
June 13, 2022
Martha M. Nygaard, age 78 of Hastings, died peacefully at home on Monday morning, June 13, 2022. Martha Madeline Magdelina Becker, the daughter of Peter and Philomena (Meier) Becker, was born on April 26, 1944, in Hastings, Minnesota. Following her graduation from Hastings High School with the class of 1962, Martha was united in marriage to Carl Nygaard Jr....
Doris M. Lombardo
June 11, 2022
Doris Margaret Lombardo
Doris passed to her heavenly reward on Saturday, June 11,2022, at her Ormond Beach home with her daughter Linda and son-in-law John by her side. Doris was born April 22, 1924 in Minneapolis, Minnesota at the home of her parents Erick and Margaret Matson. Following graduation from Roosevelt high school and completing a business program she was employed...
Monica M. Scully
June 9, 2022
Monica M. Scully, age 67, of Hastings, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family June 9, 2022. Monica was a fun loving Mom, Grandma, Sister and Dear Friend to many. She loved spending time with her family, outdoors in her flower gardens, decorating for every holiday, garage sale shopping, a good card game, and the many adventures she went...
Russell L. Lockhart
June 8, 2022
Lockhart, Russell L.
Age 89 of Rosemount, went home to be with the Lord on June 8, 2022. Preceded in death by his parents, siblings, and daughter-in-law, Deb Wolf. Survived by his wife of 64 years, Joan; children, Russell, Mary (Charles) Lockhart-Findling, Laurie Moeller, Lawrence (Jeni), Robert (Amy), and Charles; 19 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; brother, Keith; many nieces, nephews, other relatives,...
Barbara A. Bowman
June 7, 2022
Barbara A. Bowman, age 77, of Hastings, passed away peacefully with her family by her side at Abbott Northwestern Hospital Tuesday evening June 7, 2022. Barbara, the daughter of Donald and Ruth Bristol was born May 2, 1945 in Mankato, MN and raised on a farm in nearby Madelia with her 2 older brothers. Once featured as a "premier...
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