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Evelyn M Sand

Evelyn M Sand

January 2, 2022

Evelyn Maryan Sand

Of St. Louis Park, just shy of 96 years, born January 28, 1926 in Minneapolis to Elizabeth (immigrant from Germany) and Erick Olson (immigrant from Sweden), passed away comfortably on January 2, 2022,

She attended Roosevelt High School.  As a member of the Department of Horticulture, University of Minnesota, Evelyn supported Dr. Leon C. Snyder as the Minnesota Landscape...

Regina C. Jones

Regina C. Jones

January 1, 2022

Regina C. Jones, age 82 of Hastings, died peacefully at home on Saturday morning, January 1, 2022. Regina Catherine, the daughter of Albert and Bernadine (Bennett) Schneider, was born on July 7, 1939, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. She graduated from Mercy Catholic High School, an all girls school, with the class of 1957. On August 5, 1957, Regina was united...

Tadd L. Salo

Tadd L. Salo

December 31, 2021

Tadd L. Salo, age 35 of Hastings, died suddenly but peacefully at home on Friday morning, December 31, 2021. Tadd Laurie, the son of Terence and Janice (Brunner) Salo, was born on November 6, 1986, in Minneapolis. He was an avid participant in the Lifeworks Day Program in Apple Valley where he made many friendships. Tadd loved the outdoors,...

Jeanne M. Bignell

Jeanne M. Bignell

December 31, 2021

Jeanne M. Bignell, age 70, of Hastings, passed away December 31, 2021. Jeanne was born in Hastings to Jerome and Marcella (Scharmer) Girgen and was very proud of being born on Friday the 13th of 1951. She married Raymond Bignell in Hastings on July 31, 1971. They were later divorced. Jeanne worked for many years and retired from Smeads....

Patricia A. "Patty" Ladd

Patricia A. "Patty" Ladd

December 30, 2021

Patricia "Patty" Ladd, age 80 of Hastings, died peacefully at The Moments Memory Care in Lakeville on Thursday morning, December 30, 2021. Patricia Ann, the daughter of Melvin and Lois (Braun) Penke, was born on March 17, 1941, in Danube, Minnesota. Following her graduation from Danube High School, Patty was united in marriage to Robert "Bob" Ladd on August...

Florence J. "Flo" Bauer

Florence J. "Flo" Bauer

December 30, 2021

Florence J. "Flo" Bauer, age 82 of Inver Grove Heights, died peacefully at Sholom Home East on Thursday morning, December 30, 2021, following complications from a recent stroke. Florence Josephine, the daughter of John and Susan (Siebenaler) Bauer, was born on January 4, 1939, in New Trier. She grew up on the Bauer Farm north of New Trier. She...

Matilda C. Glasby

Matilda C. Glasby

December 29, 2021

Matilda C. Glasby, age 92 of Red Wing and formerly of Hastings, died peacefully at Loving Resident's Assisted Living on Wednesday morning, December 29, 2021. Matilda Catherine, the daughter of John and Catherine (Pasch) Moes, was born on July 9, 1929, in New Trier. On November 25, 1950, Matilda was united in marriage to Vernon Glasby at St. Boniface...

Paul B. Marinello

Paul B. Marinello

December 28, 2021

Paul Bernard Marinello, 66, passed away Tuesday, December 28th, 2021. Paul is survived by his mother, Lucy; his wife, Kathy; his three children, Kristian, Matthew, and Joseph, and their wives, Lauren, Alyssa, and Megan; his sisters, Dellamarie and Jennifer; and his nephews and nieces, Francis, Bernard, Zephyr, and Lucy. He is predeceased by his father, Bernard, and his sister,...

Jan P. Beiseker

Jan P. Beiseker

December 28, 2021

Beiseker, Jan P.

Age 87 of Apple Valley, passed away on Dec. 28, 2021. Preceded in death by her husband, Ronald; brother, Glenn Wayne (Ali) Peterson; and sister, Barbara (Art) Lewis. Survived by her children, LeAnn (Tom) Tovsen and Tim (Sue) Beiseker; 8 grandchildren; and 11½ great-grandchildren. Jan loved spending time with her family and the kids. Private family interment at...

Dorothy  A. Lang

Dorothy A. Lang

December 27, 2021

Dorothy Ann (Nobis) Lang, age 91, died peacefully on December 27, 2021. She was born on October 21, 1930 in Enid, Oklahoma to Henry and Ella (Schultz) Nobis. Her mother died shortly after her birth and she was raised by her paternal grandparents, Anna and Bill Nobis, on a farm by Fairmont, OK. Dorothy attended the Lutheran grade school...

Richard "Dick" J. Gitzen

Richard "Dick" J. Gitzen

December 27, 2021

Gitzen, Richard J. “Dick”

Age 67 of Apple Valley, passed away on Dec. 27, 2021. Preceded in death by his parents, Alfred & Agnes. Survived by his loving wife, Cynthia; sons, Brandon (Andrea) Imsdahl, Jonathan Gitzen, and Jason (Michelle) Thorman; grandsons, Christian, Anthony, Benjamin, and Gavin; 7 siblings; many nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends. Dick was a dedicated, hardworking employee...

Judith R. Oelkers

Judith R. Oelkers

December 26, 2021

Judith Rose Oelkers, age 78, died on December 26, 2021 after a valiant 4 ½ year battle with lung cancer. As a non-smoker, she was the recipient of many new treatment options that allowed her to beat many odds and enjoy a few extra years surrounded by those she loved. Judy enjoyed a 35+ year career as a nurse,...

Scott D.  Sanderson

Scott D. Sanderson

December 25, 2021

Scott Duane Sanderson of St. Paul Park, MN, passed away Christmas Day 2021 at Regions Hospital from COPD and COVID-19. Scott, the son of Duane and Patricia (Borchert) Sanderson, was born on November 17, 1970. Scott attended school in Hastings and Antwerp International School, Belgium; graduating from Hastings Sr. High. He is survived by his sons, Ryan and Adam...

Richard H. Braaten

Richard H. Braaten

December 25, 2021

Richard Harmon Braaten passed away suddenly and unexpectedly on Christmas Day 2021. He was a kind and loving man love by many and will be greatly missed. He was preceded in death by parents, Harmon and Evelyn Braaten. He is survived by daughter, Jessica of Flowery Branch Georgia; grandson Oliver; sisters, Karen Braaten Miller (Michael) of Brooklyn Park, Minnesota,...

Diane J. Flom

Diane J. Flom

December 25, 2021

Diane J. Flom, age 67, of Hastings, passed away unexpectedly at home December 25, 2021. She was born in Hastings on April 15, 1954 to Bernard "Buck" and Bernice (Meier) Husting. Following her graduation from Hastings High School in 1972, Diane married her high school sweetheart Jerry Flom on May 18, 1974. After spending years at home raising her...

Stephen J Murphey

Stephen J Murphey

December 25, 2021

Age 69 of Apple Valley.

Passed away peacefully on December 25, 2021.

Preceded in death by wife, Sandra.

Survived by sons, Michael (Michelle) and Joseph (Rachel); and 7 grandchildren.

Memorial Service at 2pm on Thur., Dec. 30, 2021 at Henry W. Anderson Mortuary, 14850 Garrett Ave., Apple Valley, with visitation one hour prior.

In lieu of flowers, memorials are preferred to the family for a...

Lois Jane Wiliams

Lois Jane Wiliams

December 24, 2021

Lois Jane Knotz Williams, passed away surrounded by her family on December 24, 2021 at The Pauline unit at Regina Care Center in Hastings, after great care from the Hospice and Regina team. Jane, as she preferred to be called, was born on June 11, 1930 in Hastings, MN at St. Raphael's Hospital, to Bertha (Thomas) and Raymond Knotz....

Judith A. Hoeffel

Judith A. Hoeffel

December 24, 2021

Judith Ann "Judy" Hoeffel (nee Weyhmiller), age 83 of Woodbury, passed away peacefully on December 24, 2021, surrounded by her loving family. Judy was born October 12, 1938, on the family farm in Loyal, Wisconsin. She attended the local one room schoolhouse and then Loyal High School, graduating in 1956. Working her way through college at the University of...

Catherine E. "Kathy" Steinhibel

Catherine E. "Kathy" Steinhibel

December 22, 2021

Catherine E. "Kathy" Steinhibel, age 68 of Hastings, died suddenly but peacefully at Regina Medical Center on Wednesday evening, December 22, 2021. Catherine Elizabeth, the daughter of Leonard and Leona (Foss) Beissel, was born on October 1, 1953, in Hastings. Following her graduation from Hastings High School with the class of 1972, Kathy was united in marriage to Michael...

Mary B. Villigan

Mary B. Villigan

December 21, 2021

Mary B. Villigan, age 89, of Hastings, passed away December 21, 2021. She was a wonderful mother who loved shopping and cooking. She was preceded in death by her husband, Joe; son, Steve Villigan; parents, Espedito and Clotilde (Martinez) Hernandez. Mary is survived by her children, Linda (Bruce) Sneen, James (Sarah) Villigan, Sharon (Robert) Gruwell, Karen (Ernest) Amaro; 16...

Evelyn M Sand

Evelyn M Sand

January 2, 2022

Evelyn Maryan Sand

Of St. Louis Park, just shy of 96 years, born January 28, 1926 in Minneapolis to Elizabeth (immigrant from Germany) and Erick Olson (immigrant from Sweden), passed away comfortably on January 2, 2022,

She attended Roosevelt High School.  As a member of the Department of Horticulture, University of Minnesota, Evelyn supported Dr. Leon C. Snyder as the Minnesota Landscape...

Regina C. Jones

Regina C. Jones

January 1, 2022

Regina C. Jones, age 82 of Hastings, died peacefully at home on Saturday morning, January 1, 2022. Regina Catherine, the daughter of Albert and Bernadine (Bennett) Schneider, was born on July 7, 1939, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. She graduated from Mercy Catholic High School, an all girls school, with the class of 1957. On August 5, 1957, Regina was united...

Tadd L. Salo

Tadd L. Salo

December 31, 2021

Tadd L. Salo, age 35 of Hastings, died suddenly but peacefully at home on Friday morning, December 31, 2021. Tadd Laurie, the son of Terence and Janice (Brunner) Salo, was born on November 6, 1986, in Minneapolis. He was an avid participant in the Lifeworks Day Program in Apple Valley where he made many friendships. Tadd loved the outdoors,...

Jeanne M. Bignell

Jeanne M. Bignell

December 31, 2021

Jeanne M. Bignell, age 70, of Hastings, passed away December 31, 2021. Jeanne was born in Hastings to Jerome and Marcella (Scharmer) Girgen and was very proud of being born on Friday the 13th of 1951. She married Raymond Bignell in Hastings on July 31, 1971. They were later divorced. Jeanne worked for many years and retired from Smeads....

Patricia A. "Patty" Ladd

Patricia A. "Patty" Ladd

December 30, 2021

Patricia "Patty" Ladd, age 80 of Hastings, died peacefully at The Moments Memory Care in Lakeville on Thursday morning, December 30, 2021. Patricia Ann, the daughter of Melvin and Lois (Braun) Penke, was born on March 17, 1941, in Danube, Minnesota. Following her graduation from Danube High School, Patty was united in marriage to Robert "Bob" Ladd on August...

Florence J. "Flo" Bauer

Florence J. "Flo" Bauer

December 30, 2021

Florence J. "Flo" Bauer, age 82 of Inver Grove Heights, died peacefully at Sholom Home East on Thursday morning, December 30, 2021, following complications from a recent stroke. Florence Josephine, the daughter of John and Susan (Siebenaler) Bauer, was born on January 4, 1939, in New Trier. She grew up on the Bauer Farm north of New Trier. She...

Matilda C. Glasby

Matilda C. Glasby

December 29, 2021

Matilda C. Glasby, age 92 of Red Wing and formerly of Hastings, died peacefully at Loving Resident's Assisted Living on Wednesday morning, December 29, 2021. Matilda Catherine, the daughter of John and Catherine (Pasch) Moes, was born on July 9, 1929, in New Trier. On November 25, 1950, Matilda was united in marriage to Vernon Glasby at St. Boniface...

Paul B. Marinello

Paul B. Marinello

December 28, 2021

Paul Bernard Marinello, 66, passed away Tuesday, December 28th, 2021. Paul is survived by his mother, Lucy; his wife, Kathy; his three children, Kristian, Matthew, and Joseph, and their wives, Lauren, Alyssa, and Megan; his sisters, Dellamarie and Jennifer; and his nephews and nieces, Francis, Bernard, Zephyr, and Lucy. He is predeceased by his father, Bernard, and his sister,...

Jan P. Beiseker

Jan P. Beiseker

December 28, 2021

Beiseker, Jan P.

Age 87 of Apple Valley, passed away on Dec. 28, 2021. Preceded in death by her husband, Ronald; brother, Glenn Wayne (Ali) Peterson; and sister, Barbara (Art) Lewis. Survived by her children, LeAnn (Tom) Tovsen and Tim (Sue) Beiseker; 8 grandchildren; and 11½ great-grandchildren. Jan loved spending time with her family and the kids. Private family interment at...

Dorothy  A. Lang

Dorothy A. Lang

December 27, 2021

Dorothy Ann (Nobis) Lang, age 91, died peacefully on December 27, 2021. She was born on October 21, 1930 in Enid, Oklahoma to Henry and Ella (Schultz) Nobis. Her mother died shortly after her birth and she was raised by her paternal grandparents, Anna and Bill Nobis, on a farm by Fairmont, OK. Dorothy attended the Lutheran grade school...

Richard "Dick" J. Gitzen

Richard "Dick" J. Gitzen

December 27, 2021

Gitzen, Richard J. “Dick”

Age 67 of Apple Valley, passed away on Dec. 27, 2021. Preceded in death by his parents, Alfred & Agnes. Survived by his loving wife, Cynthia; sons, Brandon (Andrea) Imsdahl, Jonathan Gitzen, and Jason (Michelle) Thorman; grandsons, Christian, Anthony, Benjamin, and Gavin; 7 siblings; many nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends. Dick was a dedicated, hardworking employee...

Judith R. Oelkers

Judith R. Oelkers

December 26, 2021

Judith Rose Oelkers, age 78, died on December 26, 2021 after a valiant 4 ½ year battle with lung cancer. As a non-smoker, she was the recipient of many new treatment options that allowed her to beat many odds and enjoy a few extra years surrounded by those she loved. Judy enjoyed a 35+ year career as a nurse,...

Scott D.  Sanderson

Scott D. Sanderson

December 25, 2021

Scott Duane Sanderson of St. Paul Park, MN, passed away Christmas Day 2021 at Regions Hospital from COPD and COVID-19. Scott, the son of Duane and Patricia (Borchert) Sanderson, was born on November 17, 1970. Scott attended school in Hastings and Antwerp International School, Belgium; graduating from Hastings Sr. High. He is survived by his sons, Ryan and Adam...

Richard H. Braaten

Richard H. Braaten

December 25, 2021

Richard Harmon Braaten passed away suddenly and unexpectedly on Christmas Day 2021. He was a kind and loving man love by many and will be greatly missed. He was preceded in death by parents, Harmon and Evelyn Braaten. He is survived by daughter, Jessica of Flowery Branch Georgia; grandson Oliver; sisters, Karen Braaten Miller (Michael) of Brooklyn Park, Minnesota,...

Diane J. Flom

Diane J. Flom

December 25, 2021

Diane J. Flom, age 67, of Hastings, passed away unexpectedly at home December 25, 2021. She was born in Hastings on April 15, 1954 to Bernard "Buck" and Bernice (Meier) Husting. Following her graduation from Hastings High School in 1972, Diane married her high school sweetheart Jerry Flom on May 18, 1974. After spending years at home raising her...

Stephen J Murphey

Stephen J Murphey

December 25, 2021

Age 69 of Apple Valley.

Passed away peacefully on December 25, 2021.

Preceded in death by wife, Sandra.

Survived by sons, Michael (Michelle) and Joseph (Rachel); and 7 grandchildren.

Memorial Service at 2pm on Thur., Dec. 30, 2021 at Henry W. Anderson Mortuary, 14850 Garrett Ave., Apple Valley, with visitation one hour prior.

In lieu of flowers, memorials are preferred to the family for a...

Lois Jane Wiliams

Lois Jane Wiliams

December 24, 2021

Lois Jane Knotz Williams, passed away surrounded by her family on December 24, 2021 at The Pauline unit at Regina Care Center in Hastings, after great care from the Hospice and Regina team. Jane, as she preferred to be called, was born on June 11, 1930 in Hastings, MN at St. Raphael's Hospital, to Bertha (Thomas) and Raymond Knotz....

Judith A. Hoeffel

Judith A. Hoeffel

December 24, 2021

Judith Ann "Judy" Hoeffel (nee Weyhmiller), age 83 of Woodbury, passed away peacefully on December 24, 2021, surrounded by her loving family. Judy was born October 12, 1938, on the family farm in Loyal, Wisconsin. She attended the local one room schoolhouse and then Loyal High School, graduating in 1956. Working her way through college at the University of...

Catherine E. "Kathy" Steinhibel

Catherine E. "Kathy" Steinhibel

December 22, 2021

Catherine E. "Kathy" Steinhibel, age 68 of Hastings, died suddenly but peacefully at Regina Medical Center on Wednesday evening, December 22, 2021. Catherine Elizabeth, the daughter of Leonard and Leona (Foss) Beissel, was born on October 1, 1953, in Hastings. Following her graduation from Hastings High School with the class of 1972, Kathy was united in marriage to Michael...

Mary B. Villigan

Mary B. Villigan

December 21, 2021

Mary B. Villigan, age 89, of Hastings, passed away December 21, 2021. She was a wonderful mother who loved shopping and cooking. She was preceded in death by her husband, Joe; son, Steve Villigan; parents, Espedito and Clotilde (Martinez) Hernandez. Mary is survived by her children, Linda (Bruce) Sneen, James (Sarah) Villigan, Sharon (Robert) Gruwell, Karen (Ernest) Amaro; 16...

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