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Chad W. Karnick

Chad W. Karnick

December 11, 2021

Chad W. Karnick, age 45 of Hastings, passed away after a short illness surrounded by his wife and parents on December 11, 2021. Chad William, the son of Kevin and Katherine Karnick was born in Hastings, Minnesota on June 5, 1976. He enjoyed fishing, football and spending time with his family. Chad worked for Valley Chevrolet for 28 years...

Helen M. Stumpf

Helen M. Stumpf

December 11, 2021

Helen M. Stumpf

Age 89 of Ladysmith, WI formerly of Minneapolis, born March 23, 1932 in Minneapolis to Joseph and Margaret Kadlec, passed away peacefully December 11, 2021 in her apartment at the Ladysmith Care Center in Ladysmith, WI.

Helen will be dearly missed by her daughter, Deb (Chris) Walzel; grandson, Jason Perron; sisters-in-law, Marge & Ann Kadlec and many nieces, nephews,...

Paul W. Wagner

Paul W. Wagner

December 10, 2021

Paul W. Wagner, age 78, of Hastings, passed away December 10, 2021. He was born in Hastings on September 29, 1943 to Aloys and Sue (Siebenaler) Wagner. Paul married the love of his life, Donna Frandrup on May 25, 1968 and together raised 3 children, who in turn, gave them 5 grandchildren. Paul had a lifetime career as a...

Grace A. Vandal

Grace A. Vandal

December 10, 2021

Grace Arlene (Spoelma) Vandal,Age 79 of Apple Valley, MN, passed away on Friday, December 10th. Born December 28, 1941 in Chicago, Illinois.  Married Andre Vandal on June 20, 1964 in Minneapolis, MN.She was a caring, loving and nurturing wife, mother and grandmother.  She earned her Associate of Arts degree at Dakota Technical College and became a Licensed Practical Nurse in...

Corrine A. Lynch

Corrine A. Lynch

December 9, 2021

Corrine Lynch, age 85, of Hastings, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family on December 9, 2021. Corrine was born on November 21, 1936 in Hastings to Nettie & Earl Bakken. Corrine graduated from Hastings High School in 1954. She was united in marriage to Don "Tim" Lynch on August 4, 1956 and celebrated 60 wonderful years...

Carmen E. Strom

Carmen E. Strom

December 8, 2021

Carmen Elizabeth Strom, age 54, died unexpectedly December 8, 2021. Carmen is the daughter of William and Sara (Halvorson) Strom and sister of Peter Strom. Carmen was born march 10, 1967, in Seattle, WA, lived in Rochester, MN, Mora, MN, Hastings, MN and at Thompson Avenue Group Home, part of Living Well Services in St. Paul, MN. Carmen graduated...

John M. Anderson

John M. Anderson

December 8, 2021

John Melvin Anderson (1946-2001) died of complications from COVID-19 on December 8, 2021, at the age of 75. John was born September 12, 1946, in Winona, Minnesota. Adopted by Melvin and Alice Anderson as a young boy, John grew up in Ellsworth, Wisconsin, and graduated from Ellsworth High School in Ellsworth, Wisconsin. John earned his Associates Degree in baking...

Kenneth K. "Ken" Klink

Kenneth K. "Ken" Klink

December 7, 2021

Kenneth K. "Ken" Klink, age 84 of Hastings, died peacefully on Tuesday afternoon, December 7, 2021, at Prescott Nursing and Rehab. Kenneth Keith, the son of Frederick and Sylvyra (Bakke) Klink, was born on July 10, 1934, in St. Paul. Following his graduation from Harding High School, Ken enlisted in the United States Army and served four years prior...

Bertram E. "Bert" Lear

Bertram E. "Bert" Lear

December 7, 2021

Bertram E. "Bert" Lear, age 88 of Hastings, died peacefully at home on Tuesday morning, December 7, 2021. Bertram Earnest, the son of Hurley and Opal (Craig) Lear, was born on May 28, 1933, in Cape Girardeau, Missouri. Following his education, Bert enlisted in the United States Army and served during the Korean War. Bert later married Barbara Harlan...

Jeff L. Coon

Jeff L. Coon

December 7, 2021

Jeff L. Coon, 79, Hastings, MN passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family on December 7, 2021. He was born October 29, 1942 to Bert & Margie (Morris) Coon in Mason City, IA. After graduating Mason City High School in 1961, enlisting in the USAF and serving around the world and in the US, he retired in...

John M. Trittin

John M. Trittin

December 7, 2021

John (Jack) M. Trittin, age 55, of Naples FL and formerly of Apple Valley and Red Wing, died unexpectedly of natural causes in Naples, Tuesday, December 7, 2021. Jack Michael, the son of Gerald “Jerry” and Kay (Williams) Trittin was born on April 4, 1966, in Edina. Following his graduation from Apple Valley High School, he attended St. Cloud...

Dell R. Zorn

Dell R. Zorn

December 7, 2021

Dell R. Zorn, age 52 of Hastings, died suddenly at Abbott Northwestern Hospital in Minneapolis on Tuesday morning, December 7, 2021. A Celebration of Dell's Life will be held at a later date. Arrangements are being completed by Starkson Family Life Celebration Chapel of Hastings.

Paul C. Urberg

Paul C. Urberg

December 6, 2021

Paul C. Urberg, age 76, of Minneapolis, went to be with the Lord on Monday, Dec 6, 2021 after a struggling with nerve degeneration for 43 years. (since 1978). Paul was born on March 13, 1945, to Sigurd and Amy Urberg. He was a 1963 graduate of Mahnomen High Schools, and 1964 graduate of Thief River Falls, MN Vocational...

Jane Thompson

Jane Thompson

December 5, 2021

Margaret Jane Thompson, age 93 of Lakeville, born September 8, 1928 in Lawrenceville, IL to Royal & Isabelle Laakman, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on December 5, 2021.

Margaret is preceded in death by her husband, George.

She will be dearly missed by her daughters, LuAnn (David) Neuman and Jo (Brad) Thies; grandchildren: Nicole, Sean, Maddie, and Christopher; great-grandchildren: Abby, Zoë...

Lonnie M. Nygren

Lonnie M. Nygren

December 4, 2021

Lonnie M. Nygren, age 48 of Hastings and formerly Stillwater, died Saturday afternoon, December 4, 2021. Lonnie Mathew, the son Robert and Roxanne (LaBarre) Nygren was born on August 27, 1973, in Stillwater. Following his graduation from Stillwater High School, he followed his life-long passion of working on engines. His love for riding dirt bikes, four wheelers, and snowmobiles,...

James R. "Jim" Mills Jr.

James R. "Jim" Mills Jr.

December 3, 2021

James R. "Jim" Mills Jr., age 83 of Hastings and formerly of Cannon Falls, died Friday, December 3, 2021, at Prescott Nursing and Rehab. James Robert Jr., the son of James R. Sr. and Ethel (Smith) Mills, was born on March 29, 1938, in Stanton Township, Minnesota. Following his graduation from Cannon Falls High School with the class of...

Matthew J. Heule

Matthew J. Heule

December 3, 2021

Heule, Matthew J.

Age 59 of Rosemount, MN, passed away in the arms of his family on December 3, 2021. Preceded in death by his parents, Larry & Elinor Heule; brother-in-law, George Hernandez; and father-in-law, Mike Benson. Survived by his loving wife, Valerie; kids, Ryan & Katie, Shaunna & friend Jason, Rob & Amanda, Scott & Cassie, and Caitlin & friend...

Frank E. Landsberger Sr.

Frank E. Landsberger Sr.

December 2, 2021

Frank E. Landsberger Sr., age 77 of rural Hastings, died suddenly on Thursday afternoon, December 2, 2021. Frank was spending time outdoors cutting wood when he passed, something he truly loved doing. Frank Edward, the son of George and Rose (Taube) Landsberger, was born on July 7, 1944, at home in Hampton. He attended grade school in New Trier...

June M. Felber

June M. Felber

December 1, 2021

June M. Felber, age 81 of Hastings, died suddenly but peacefully at Hastings Senior Health & Living on Wednesday morning, December 1, 2021. June Mary, the daughter of Charles and Marilyn (Saas) Whelan, was born on May 31, 1940, in Caledonia, Minnesota. June was united in marriage to James Felber and he later preceded her in death. She was...

Jerry R. Jung

Jerry R. Jung

December 1, 2021

Jung, Jerry R.

Age 85 of Minneapolis, passed away on December 1, 2021. Preceded in death by his wife, Marilyn; sister, Joan Sterling; and brothers, Walter Jung and Alfred Jung. Survived by his children, Christine (John) Webb and Brian Jung; granddaughter, Bailey (Kyle) Webb-Olson; other relatives and friends. Jerry loved his dog, Snickers. He enjoyed gardening, swing dancing, listening to live...

Chad W. Karnick

Chad W. Karnick

December 11, 2021

Chad W. Karnick, age 45 of Hastings, passed away after a short illness surrounded by his wife and parents on December 11, 2021. Chad William, the son of Kevin and Katherine Karnick was born in Hastings, Minnesota on June 5, 1976. He enjoyed fishing, football and spending time with his family. Chad worked for Valley Chevrolet for 28 years...

Helen M. Stumpf

Helen M. Stumpf

December 11, 2021

Helen M. Stumpf

Age 89 of Ladysmith, WI formerly of Minneapolis, born March 23, 1932 in Minneapolis to Joseph and Margaret Kadlec, passed away peacefully December 11, 2021 in her apartment at the Ladysmith Care Center in Ladysmith, WI.

Helen will be dearly missed by her daughter, Deb (Chris) Walzel; grandson, Jason Perron; sisters-in-law, Marge & Ann Kadlec and many nieces, nephews,...

Paul W. Wagner

Paul W. Wagner

December 10, 2021

Paul W. Wagner, age 78, of Hastings, passed away December 10, 2021. He was born in Hastings on September 29, 1943 to Aloys and Sue (Siebenaler) Wagner. Paul married the love of his life, Donna Frandrup on May 25, 1968 and together raised 3 children, who in turn, gave them 5 grandchildren. Paul had a lifetime career as a...

Grace A. Vandal

Grace A. Vandal

December 10, 2021

Grace Arlene (Spoelma) Vandal,Age 79 of Apple Valley, MN, passed away on Friday, December 10th. Born December 28, 1941 in Chicago, Illinois.  Married Andre Vandal on June 20, 1964 in Minneapolis, MN.She was a caring, loving and nurturing wife, mother and grandmother.  She earned her Associate of Arts degree at Dakota Technical College and became a Licensed Practical Nurse in...

Corrine A. Lynch

Corrine A. Lynch

December 9, 2021

Corrine Lynch, age 85, of Hastings, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family on December 9, 2021. Corrine was born on November 21, 1936 in Hastings to Nettie & Earl Bakken. Corrine graduated from Hastings High School in 1954. She was united in marriage to Don "Tim" Lynch on August 4, 1956 and celebrated 60 wonderful years...

Carmen E. Strom

Carmen E. Strom

December 8, 2021

Carmen Elizabeth Strom, age 54, died unexpectedly December 8, 2021. Carmen is the daughter of William and Sara (Halvorson) Strom and sister of Peter Strom. Carmen was born march 10, 1967, in Seattle, WA, lived in Rochester, MN, Mora, MN, Hastings, MN and at Thompson Avenue Group Home, part of Living Well Services in St. Paul, MN. Carmen graduated...

John M. Anderson

John M. Anderson

December 8, 2021

John Melvin Anderson (1946-2001) died of complications from COVID-19 on December 8, 2021, at the age of 75. John was born September 12, 1946, in Winona, Minnesota. Adopted by Melvin and Alice Anderson as a young boy, John grew up in Ellsworth, Wisconsin, and graduated from Ellsworth High School in Ellsworth, Wisconsin. John earned his Associates Degree in baking...

Kenneth K. "Ken" Klink

Kenneth K. "Ken" Klink

December 7, 2021

Kenneth K. "Ken" Klink, age 84 of Hastings, died peacefully on Tuesday afternoon, December 7, 2021, at Prescott Nursing and Rehab. Kenneth Keith, the son of Frederick and Sylvyra (Bakke) Klink, was born on July 10, 1934, in St. Paul. Following his graduation from Harding High School, Ken enlisted in the United States Army and served four years prior...

Bertram E. "Bert" Lear

Bertram E. "Bert" Lear

December 7, 2021

Bertram E. "Bert" Lear, age 88 of Hastings, died peacefully at home on Tuesday morning, December 7, 2021. Bertram Earnest, the son of Hurley and Opal (Craig) Lear, was born on May 28, 1933, in Cape Girardeau, Missouri. Following his education, Bert enlisted in the United States Army and served during the Korean War. Bert later married Barbara Harlan...

Jeff L. Coon

Jeff L. Coon

December 7, 2021

Jeff L. Coon, 79, Hastings, MN passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family on December 7, 2021. He was born October 29, 1942 to Bert & Margie (Morris) Coon in Mason City, IA. After graduating Mason City High School in 1961, enlisting in the USAF and serving around the world and in the US, he retired in...

John M. Trittin

John M. Trittin

December 7, 2021

John (Jack) M. Trittin, age 55, of Naples FL and formerly of Apple Valley and Red Wing, died unexpectedly of natural causes in Naples, Tuesday, December 7, 2021. Jack Michael, the son of Gerald “Jerry” and Kay (Williams) Trittin was born on April 4, 1966, in Edina. Following his graduation from Apple Valley High School, he attended St. Cloud...

Dell R. Zorn

Dell R. Zorn

December 7, 2021

Dell R. Zorn, age 52 of Hastings, died suddenly at Abbott Northwestern Hospital in Minneapolis on Tuesday morning, December 7, 2021. A Celebration of Dell's Life will be held at a later date. Arrangements are being completed by Starkson Family Life Celebration Chapel of Hastings.

Paul C. Urberg

Paul C. Urberg

December 6, 2021

Paul C. Urberg, age 76, of Minneapolis, went to be with the Lord on Monday, Dec 6, 2021 after a struggling with nerve degeneration for 43 years. (since 1978). Paul was born on March 13, 1945, to Sigurd and Amy Urberg. He was a 1963 graduate of Mahnomen High Schools, and 1964 graduate of Thief River Falls, MN Vocational...

Jane Thompson

Jane Thompson

December 5, 2021

Margaret Jane Thompson, age 93 of Lakeville, born September 8, 1928 in Lawrenceville, IL to Royal & Isabelle Laakman, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on December 5, 2021.

Margaret is preceded in death by her husband, George.

She will be dearly missed by her daughters, LuAnn (David) Neuman and Jo (Brad) Thies; grandchildren: Nicole, Sean, Maddie, and Christopher; great-grandchildren: Abby, Zoë...

Lonnie M. Nygren

Lonnie M. Nygren

December 4, 2021

Lonnie M. Nygren, age 48 of Hastings and formerly Stillwater, died Saturday afternoon, December 4, 2021. Lonnie Mathew, the son Robert and Roxanne (LaBarre) Nygren was born on August 27, 1973, in Stillwater. Following his graduation from Stillwater High School, he followed his life-long passion of working on engines. His love for riding dirt bikes, four wheelers, and snowmobiles,...

James R. "Jim" Mills Jr.

James R. "Jim" Mills Jr.

December 3, 2021

James R. "Jim" Mills Jr., age 83 of Hastings and formerly of Cannon Falls, died Friday, December 3, 2021, at Prescott Nursing and Rehab. James Robert Jr., the son of James R. Sr. and Ethel (Smith) Mills, was born on March 29, 1938, in Stanton Township, Minnesota. Following his graduation from Cannon Falls High School with the class of...

Matthew J. Heule

Matthew J. Heule

December 3, 2021

Heule, Matthew J.

Age 59 of Rosemount, MN, passed away in the arms of his family on December 3, 2021. Preceded in death by his parents, Larry & Elinor Heule; brother-in-law, George Hernandez; and father-in-law, Mike Benson. Survived by his loving wife, Valerie; kids, Ryan & Katie, Shaunna & friend Jason, Rob & Amanda, Scott & Cassie, and Caitlin & friend...

Frank E. Landsberger Sr.

Frank E. Landsberger Sr.

December 2, 2021

Frank E. Landsberger Sr., age 77 of rural Hastings, died suddenly on Thursday afternoon, December 2, 2021. Frank was spending time outdoors cutting wood when he passed, something he truly loved doing. Frank Edward, the son of George and Rose (Taube) Landsberger, was born on July 7, 1944, at home in Hampton. He attended grade school in New Trier...

June M. Felber

June M. Felber

December 1, 2021

June M. Felber, age 81 of Hastings, died suddenly but peacefully at Hastings Senior Health & Living on Wednesday morning, December 1, 2021. June Mary, the daughter of Charles and Marilyn (Saas) Whelan, was born on May 31, 1940, in Caledonia, Minnesota. June was united in marriage to James Felber and he later preceded her in death. She was...

Jerry R. Jung

Jerry R. Jung

December 1, 2021

Jung, Jerry R.

Age 85 of Minneapolis, passed away on December 1, 2021. Preceded in death by his wife, Marilyn; sister, Joan Sterling; and brothers, Walter Jung and Alfred Jung. Survived by his children, Christine (John) Webb and Brian Jung; granddaughter, Bailey (Kyle) Webb-Olson; other relatives and friends. Jerry loved his dog, Snickers. He enjoyed gardening, swing dancing, listening to live...

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