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James "Jim" Lucius

James "Jim" Lucius

April 13, 2022

James Jerome "Jim" Lucius, age 76, of Hastings, passed away on April 13, 2022. He was born to Jerome and Dorothy (Thomes) Lucius in Red Wing, MN on January 5, 1946. After graduating from Hastings High School in 1964, Jim enlisted in the Army National Guard in March of 1966. He received an Honorable Discharge, and accepted a position...

Ruth Lynne Jackson

Ruth Lynne Jackson

April 12, 2022

Ruth Jackson, age 78 of Hastings, died peacefully at Abbott Northwestern Hospital in Minneapolis on Tuesday morning, April 12, 2022. Ruth Lynne, the daughter of Lynn and Nora (Wiemerslage) Wilsey, was born on September 15, 1943, in Caledonia, Minnesota. Following her graduation from Houston (MN) High School with the class of 1961, Ruth continued her education at Augsburg College...

Marjorie A. Kelley

Marjorie A. Kelley

April 11, 2022

Marjorie A. Kelley, age 88, of Hastings, passed away April 11, 2022. She was born in Hastings on February 23, 1934 to William and Ann (Girgen) Karnick Marjorie is preceded in death by her daughter, Shelley; parents, Bill and Ann Karnick; brothers, Ray Karnick, Joe Karnick and Ralph Karnick; sisters, Viola Liddle, Bernice Sherry, Dorothy Karnick and Mary Jean...

Timothy R. F. Dalbec

Timothy R. F. Dalbec

April 7, 2022

Timothy R. F. Dalbec

Age 30 of Bloomington, born September 27, 1991 in Minneapolis, to Timothy & Sheila Dalbec, passed away far too soon on April 7, 2022.

Growing up Timothy loved skateboarding, snowboarding and hockey. After he graduated high school, he went to Hennepin Tech for HVAC. Then, instead, he decided to become a roofer with his dad. He loved going...

Charlene "Char" Kasel

Charlene "Char" Kasel

April 4, 2022

Charlene "Char" Kasel, 80, of Hastings, Minnesota passed away peacefully on April 4, 2022, with family by her side. She was born on March 22, 1942, in St. Paul, Minnesota to Carl and Amalia "Mollie" (Schweitzer) Seidl. Char graduated in 1960 from Henry Sibley High School. On August 22, 1964, she married Jerry Kasel in West St. Paul and...

Michael J. "Mike" Mcgrath

Michael J. "Mike" Mcgrath

April 1, 2022

Michael "Mike" McGrath, age 75 of Hastings, died peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family on Friday morning, April 1, 2022. Michael James, the son of Dennis and Helen (Gessner) McGrath, was born on August 1, 1946, in Hastings. Following his graduation from Hastings High School with the class of 1964, Mike was united in marriage to Kathleen...

Dave B. Inskeep

Dave B. Inskeep

April 1, 2022

Dave Inskeep, age 65 of Hastings, passed away on Friday morning, April 1, 2022, at Hastings Health and Rehabilitation following a long journey of dialysis and health issues. David Byron was born July 22, 1956, in Dayton, Ohio, to Wendell and Joanne (Bates) Inskeep. Following his graduation in 1974 from Dayton Christian School, he attended Liberty College. Dave eventually...

Andro "Andy" Hiben

Andro "Andy" Hiben

March 31, 2022

Hiben, Andro “Andy”

Age 96 of Apple Valley (originally of South Minneapolis), passed away on March 31, 2022. Preceded in death by his wife, Ethel Mae; daughter, Sheral Hall; and siblings, Michael, John, Daniel, Ann, Gladys, and Marge. Survived by his children, Rick, Randy (Meriam), Ron (Sandy), Kerry (Jill), and Joy; 17 grandchildren; many great-grandchildren; brother, Harry (Donna); many nieces, nephews,...

Joan Gove

Joan Gove

March 30, 2022

Joan Gove, 80, of Hastings, Minnesota, formerly of Long Prairie passed away peacefully in her sleep, with her beloved daughter Deanna at her side, after many years battling Frontotemporal Dementia. Joan Ann was born May 14, 1941 in Hastings, Minnesota to Albert and Clara (Majeski) Conzemius. She graduated with the class of 1959 from Hastings Senior High School. On...

Kate Specht

Kate Specht

March 27, 2022

Kate Specht, 71, of Hastings passed away unexpectedly on March 27 at Regina Hospital in Hastings. She was born May 7, 1950 to Gregory and Mary "Dolores" (Ruhr) Reuter in Hastings, Minnesota and graduated from Hastings High School with the class of 1968. Kate worked in Hastings her entire life, having retired from the Country Inn Hotel after 20...

Anthony "Tony" Nicolai

Anthony "Tony" Nicolai

March 26, 2022

Our Beautiful and Charismatic Tony, age 37 of Waterville and formerly of Hampton, Minnesota, blessed us with his presence on August 3, 1984, and went to be with our Lord on March 26, 2022. It was with heavy hearts to see brain cancer take him too soon, but we rejoice knowing he is home in heaven. Anthony Peter was...

Alrie M. Askvig "Al"

Alrie M. Askvig "Al"

March 25, 2022

Alrie M. Askvig “Al”

Age 82 of Apple Valley, born September 3, 1939 in Carpio, ND to Ole & Ella Askvig, passed away March 25, 2022, surrounded by his wife and family.

Al was united in marriage to Lois Olson on July 7, 1962, having met in the hospital where he was working as an orderly and she was a nurse. Al...

Shauna Rose Melander

Shauna Rose Melander

March 25, 2022

Melander, Shauna Rose

Age 34 of Burnsville, was called home on March 25, 2022. Preceded by her grandparents. Survived by her son, Carter Melander; fiancé, William Barfknecht; mother, Rita R. (Terry) Ledbetter; father, John Melander; brother, Travis (Maria) Melander; mother-in-law and father-in-law, Debbie & Dick Green; and other loved ones. Shauna was a loving mother, fiancé, daughter, sister, and friend. She...

Chad W. Stone

Chad W. Stone

March 24, 2022

Stone, Chad Warren

Age 53 of Burnsville, suffered a massive stroke and passed away on March 24, 2022, surrounded by his family. Survived by his loving wife, Liz; sons, Jacob and William; mother, Lois (Dan) Gust; siblings, Brad (Cindy) Stone, Megan (Russ) Uribe, Cindy Stone, and Matt Gust; many nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. Preceded in death by his father, Warren;...

John M. Dahl

John M. Dahl

March 24, 2022

 

John Michael Dahl

Born June 15, 1945, to Genevieve (Watters) and Clarence Dahl in Minneapolis, MN.  His family made their home on Cedar Avenue and in the Bancroft Neighborhood in South Minneapolis. He graduated in 1963 from Central High School and later enlisted in the US Army Reserves. He worked at Hitchcock Industries, Montgomery Ward, Honeywell and was proud of his...

Mary A. Smith (Née Hankowsky)

Mary A. Smith (Née Hankowsky)

March 24, 2022

Smith, Mary A. (née Hankowsky)

Age 94 of Apple Valley. Our loving, precious mother passed away on March 24, 2022. Preceded in death by her husband, Richard; daughter, Sharon Troje; granddaughter, Jamie Buckingham; and 3 brothers. Survived by her children, Stephanie Smith, Susan (John) Zustiak, Vicki (Chuck) Collins, Richard (Sandy) Smith Jr., and Andrew (Nikki) Smith; 6 grandchildren; 7 great-grandchildren; sister-in-law,...

Emily Vencil

Emily Vencil

March 24, 2022

Vencil, Emily “Skip”

Age 79 of Apple Valley, Minnesota, went to be with the Lord on March 24, 2022. Survived by her loving husband of 63 years, Jack; daughters, Vicky (Doug) Franz and Jackie (Mike) Pryor; five grandchildren, Rachel (Derek) Zhi, Karly, Matt (fiancée Haley), John (Michelle), and Kate.

Skip, “Skipper” as her family called her, loved the Lord and her life...

Robert W Lafavor Sr.

Robert W Lafavor Sr.

March 21, 2022

Robert W. LaFavor Sr., a former Westsider of St. Paul, lost his battle with cancer March 21, 2022 at home. He was born August 24, 1949 in Hastings to Leslie and Gladys LaFavor. Robert was preceded in death by his great granddaughter, Bella Renee' Mae; parents, Leslie and Gladys; brother, Scott; and many other family members and friends. He...

Leon E. Endres

Leon E. Endres

March 19, 2022

Leon E. Endres, age 90, a lifelong farmer in Hampton, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family at home March 19, 2022. He was born in Hampton, MN on May 5, 1931 to Joseph and Anna (Rother) Endres. Leon was united in marriage to Patricia "Pat" Mies on June 14, 1958 at St. Mathias Catholic Church in Hampton. This...

Mary C. (Caturia) Jennings

Mary C. (Caturia) Jennings

March 19, 2022

Mary C. (Caturia) Jennings, age 77, left this world on March 19, 2022, and is now at peace with God. Mary Catherine was born on January 23, 1945, in Hastings, MN, the fourth child and only daughter of Clinton and Frances (Brenner) Caturia. She attended St. Boniface Catholic School in Hastings and graduated from Hastings High School with the...

James "Jim" Lucius

James "Jim" Lucius

April 13, 2022

James Jerome "Jim" Lucius, age 76, of Hastings, passed away on April 13, 2022. He was born to Jerome and Dorothy (Thomes) Lucius in Red Wing, MN on January 5, 1946. After graduating from Hastings High School in 1964, Jim enlisted in the Army National Guard in March of 1966. He received an Honorable Discharge, and accepted a position...

Ruth Lynne Jackson

Ruth Lynne Jackson

April 12, 2022

Ruth Jackson, age 78 of Hastings, died peacefully at Abbott Northwestern Hospital in Minneapolis on Tuesday morning, April 12, 2022. Ruth Lynne, the daughter of Lynn and Nora (Wiemerslage) Wilsey, was born on September 15, 1943, in Caledonia, Minnesota. Following her graduation from Houston (MN) High School with the class of 1961, Ruth continued her education at Augsburg College...

Marjorie A. Kelley

Marjorie A. Kelley

April 11, 2022

Marjorie A. Kelley, age 88, of Hastings, passed away April 11, 2022. She was born in Hastings on February 23, 1934 to William and Ann (Girgen) Karnick Marjorie is preceded in death by her daughter, Shelley; parents, Bill and Ann Karnick; brothers, Ray Karnick, Joe Karnick and Ralph Karnick; sisters, Viola Liddle, Bernice Sherry, Dorothy Karnick and Mary Jean...

Timothy R. F. Dalbec

Timothy R. F. Dalbec

April 7, 2022

Timothy R. F. Dalbec

Age 30 of Bloomington, born September 27, 1991 in Minneapolis, to Timothy & Sheila Dalbec, passed away far too soon on April 7, 2022.

Growing up Timothy loved skateboarding, snowboarding and hockey. After he graduated high school, he went to Hennepin Tech for HVAC. Then, instead, he decided to become a roofer with his dad. He loved going...

Charlene "Char" Kasel

Charlene "Char" Kasel

April 4, 2022

Charlene "Char" Kasel, 80, of Hastings, Minnesota passed away peacefully on April 4, 2022, with family by her side. She was born on March 22, 1942, in St. Paul, Minnesota to Carl and Amalia "Mollie" (Schweitzer) Seidl. Char graduated in 1960 from Henry Sibley High School. On August 22, 1964, she married Jerry Kasel in West St. Paul and...

Michael J. "Mike" Mcgrath

Michael J. "Mike" Mcgrath

April 1, 2022

Michael "Mike" McGrath, age 75 of Hastings, died peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family on Friday morning, April 1, 2022. Michael James, the son of Dennis and Helen (Gessner) McGrath, was born on August 1, 1946, in Hastings. Following his graduation from Hastings High School with the class of 1964, Mike was united in marriage to Kathleen...

Dave B. Inskeep

Dave B. Inskeep

April 1, 2022

Dave Inskeep, age 65 of Hastings, passed away on Friday morning, April 1, 2022, at Hastings Health and Rehabilitation following a long journey of dialysis and health issues. David Byron was born July 22, 1956, in Dayton, Ohio, to Wendell and Joanne (Bates) Inskeep. Following his graduation in 1974 from Dayton Christian School, he attended Liberty College. Dave eventually...

Andro "Andy" Hiben

Andro "Andy" Hiben

March 31, 2022

Hiben, Andro “Andy”

Age 96 of Apple Valley (originally of South Minneapolis), passed away on March 31, 2022. Preceded in death by his wife, Ethel Mae; daughter, Sheral Hall; and siblings, Michael, John, Daniel, Ann, Gladys, and Marge. Survived by his children, Rick, Randy (Meriam), Ron (Sandy), Kerry (Jill), and Joy; 17 grandchildren; many great-grandchildren; brother, Harry (Donna); many nieces, nephews,...

Joan Gove

Joan Gove

March 30, 2022

Joan Gove, 80, of Hastings, Minnesota, formerly of Long Prairie passed away peacefully in her sleep, with her beloved daughter Deanna at her side, after many years battling Frontotemporal Dementia. Joan Ann was born May 14, 1941 in Hastings, Minnesota to Albert and Clara (Majeski) Conzemius. She graduated with the class of 1959 from Hastings Senior High School. On...

Kate Specht

Kate Specht

March 27, 2022

Kate Specht, 71, of Hastings passed away unexpectedly on March 27 at Regina Hospital in Hastings. She was born May 7, 1950 to Gregory and Mary "Dolores" (Ruhr) Reuter in Hastings, Minnesota and graduated from Hastings High School with the class of 1968. Kate worked in Hastings her entire life, having retired from the Country Inn Hotel after 20...

Anthony "Tony" Nicolai

Anthony "Tony" Nicolai

March 26, 2022

Our Beautiful and Charismatic Tony, age 37 of Waterville and formerly of Hampton, Minnesota, blessed us with his presence on August 3, 1984, and went to be with our Lord on March 26, 2022. It was with heavy hearts to see brain cancer take him too soon, but we rejoice knowing he is home in heaven. Anthony Peter was...

Alrie M. Askvig "Al"

Alrie M. Askvig "Al"

March 25, 2022

Alrie M. Askvig “Al”

Age 82 of Apple Valley, born September 3, 1939 in Carpio, ND to Ole & Ella Askvig, passed away March 25, 2022, surrounded by his wife and family.

Al was united in marriage to Lois Olson on July 7, 1962, having met in the hospital where he was working as an orderly and she was a nurse. Al...

Shauna Rose Melander

Shauna Rose Melander

March 25, 2022

Melander, Shauna Rose

Age 34 of Burnsville, was called home on March 25, 2022. Preceded by her grandparents. Survived by her son, Carter Melander; fiancé, William Barfknecht; mother, Rita R. (Terry) Ledbetter; father, John Melander; brother, Travis (Maria) Melander; mother-in-law and father-in-law, Debbie & Dick Green; and other loved ones. Shauna was a loving mother, fiancé, daughter, sister, and friend. She...

Chad W. Stone

Chad W. Stone

March 24, 2022

Stone, Chad Warren

Age 53 of Burnsville, suffered a massive stroke and passed away on March 24, 2022, surrounded by his family. Survived by his loving wife, Liz; sons, Jacob and William; mother, Lois (Dan) Gust; siblings, Brad (Cindy) Stone, Megan (Russ) Uribe, Cindy Stone, and Matt Gust; many nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. Preceded in death by his father, Warren;...

John M. Dahl

John M. Dahl

March 24, 2022

 

John Michael Dahl

Born June 15, 1945, to Genevieve (Watters) and Clarence Dahl in Minneapolis, MN.  His family made their home on Cedar Avenue and in the Bancroft Neighborhood in South Minneapolis. He graduated in 1963 from Central High School and later enlisted in the US Army Reserves. He worked at Hitchcock Industries, Montgomery Ward, Honeywell and was proud of his...

Mary A. Smith (Née Hankowsky)

Mary A. Smith (Née Hankowsky)

March 24, 2022

Smith, Mary A. (née Hankowsky)

Age 94 of Apple Valley. Our loving, precious mother passed away on March 24, 2022. Preceded in death by her husband, Richard; daughter, Sharon Troje; granddaughter, Jamie Buckingham; and 3 brothers. Survived by her children, Stephanie Smith, Susan (John) Zustiak, Vicki (Chuck) Collins, Richard (Sandy) Smith Jr., and Andrew (Nikki) Smith; 6 grandchildren; 7 great-grandchildren; sister-in-law,...

Emily Vencil

Emily Vencil

March 24, 2022

Vencil, Emily “Skip”

Age 79 of Apple Valley, Minnesota, went to be with the Lord on March 24, 2022. Survived by her loving husband of 63 years, Jack; daughters, Vicky (Doug) Franz and Jackie (Mike) Pryor; five grandchildren, Rachel (Derek) Zhi, Karly, Matt (fiancée Haley), John (Michelle), and Kate.

Skip, “Skipper” as her family called her, loved the Lord and her life...

Robert W Lafavor Sr.

Robert W Lafavor Sr.

March 21, 2022

Robert W. LaFavor Sr., a former Westsider of St. Paul, lost his battle with cancer March 21, 2022 at home. He was born August 24, 1949 in Hastings to Leslie and Gladys LaFavor. Robert was preceded in death by his great granddaughter, Bella Renee' Mae; parents, Leslie and Gladys; brother, Scott; and many other family members and friends. He...

Leon E. Endres

Leon E. Endres

March 19, 2022

Leon E. Endres, age 90, a lifelong farmer in Hampton, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family at home March 19, 2022. He was born in Hampton, MN on May 5, 1931 to Joseph and Anna (Rother) Endres. Leon was united in marriage to Patricia "Pat" Mies on June 14, 1958 at St. Mathias Catholic Church in Hampton. This...

Mary C. (Caturia) Jennings

Mary C. (Caturia) Jennings

March 19, 2022

Mary C. (Caturia) Jennings, age 77, left this world on March 19, 2022, and is now at peace with God. Mary Catherine was born on January 23, 1945, in Hastings, MN, the fourth child and only daughter of Clinton and Frances (Brenner) Caturia. She attended St. Boniface Catholic School in Hastings and graduated from Hastings High School with the...

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