November 30, 2021

Kimberly Ann Olson, age 64 of Makinen, Minnesota and formerly of Hastings, died peacefully on Tuesday, November 30, 2021. Kimberly Ann, the daughter of Victor and Nancy (Hill) Olson, was born on July 17, 1957, in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Following her graduation from Fridley High School, Kim continued her education at the University of Minnesota on a swimming scholarship where...

November 30, 2021

Robert "Bob" Metcalf, age 83 of Hastings, died peacefully on Tuesday morning, November 30, 2021, at Highland Chateau Health and Rehab Center in St. Paul. Robert Emmett, the son of Howard and Mabel (Meyers) Metcalf, was born on August 25, 1938, in East Grand Forks, Minnesota. He attended Sacred Heart School for 12 years. After graduation Bob enlisted in...

November 29, 2021

Harris James "Harry" Schmidt, 80, of Clearwater, Florida, passed away on November 29, 2021. A husband, father, grandfather, friend, proud Navy veteran and small business owner, Harry was born on July 17, 1941, in Mandan, North Dakota to Robert and Lily Schmidt. A teenager in the 50s, he loved classic cars and rock and roll. He enlisted in the...

November 29, 2021

Olga C. Johnson

age 94 of Minneapolis, passed away November 29, 2021.  She is preceded in death by parents, Philip & Sophia Chistopian; husband, George; son Mark and siblings, Anna and Gregory.  Survived by sister, Mary Gander.  Funeral service 1:00 PM, Tuesday, December 7 at Henry W. Anderson Mortuary,  3640 23rd Ave So.  Visitation one hour before.  Interment Union Cemetery.

November 28, 2021

Lisa M. Harwell, age 48, of Hastings, passed away unexpectedly at home November 28, 2021. She was born in Red Wing on May 13, 1973. Lisa and her dog, Riley loved doing Dock Dog Competitions together. She enjoyed salmon fishing with Todd and spending time with family and friends. She was preceded in death by her mother, Sandy Hildenbrand...

November 26, 2021

Raymond Paul Kimmen, 88, of Hastings, MN died Friday, November 26th, 2021. He was born March 28, 1933 to Lawrence and Hilda (Schumacher) Kimmen at the home farm in Earling, Iowa. He attended country grade school and later St. Paul high school in Defiance, Iowa. After graduation, he worked with his uncle Melvin on several farm jobs and drove...

November 26, 2021

Joseph Donald Valentine—a mentor to many, and a friend to all—passed away on November 26th, 2021, surrounded by his loving wife, and four devoted children. He was 86. Joe was born in Sisseton, SD on March 26, 1935, son of late Clarence and Julia Valentine. He grew up on the Valentine homestead before his family moved to another farm...

November 26, 2021

Terrance E. "Terry" Maher, age 78 of Hastings, passed away on Friday, November 26, 2021. He grew up in South St. Paul and moved to Hastings when he was in his twenties. He started working for his grandfather and father's family business, Maher Well Drilling when he was 16 until his later years when he developed health problems. Terry...

November 26, 2021

Gerald “Gary” Christian

Age 84 of Elko New Market, born September 19, 1937, in Minneapolis, MN to Clarence and Dagmar (nee Hanson) Christian. passed away November 26, 2021, after suffering a severe hemorrhagic (brain bleed) stroke on November 15.

He is preceded in death by his sister, Patty Kargel. He will be dearly missed by his children: Jeff, Jim (Julie), Joe (Shauna),...

November 23, 2021

Arvid Lyle Erickson

Age 90 of Burnsville, went to be with the Lord on Nov. 23, 2021. Preceded in death by his wife of 67 years, Sue. Survived by children: Lyle (Tami), Scott (Laura), Claudia (Jim) Campos, Mitchell (Julie) and Melissa Erickson; grandchildren: Jesse (Lisa), Sarah (Jake), Michaela, Courtney, Whitney, Spencer (Johanna), Matt (Becky), Christina and Jonathan; great-grandchildren: Jacob, Rebekah, Isaiah,...

November 21, 2021

Dona Nicklay, age 57 of Hastings, passed away suddenly on Sunday, November 21, 2021. Dona was born in Red Wing, MN on September 29, 1964 to John and Marlene Hildebrandt. She spent most of her childhood in Hastings, where she met life-long friends, graduated from Hastings Sr. High School, and enjoyed diving, gymnastics and golf. She attended St. Olaf...

November 21, 2021

Henry John Kommer

Born March 1, 1938 and passed peacefully Nov. 21, 2021. Beloved father & grandfather. He will be missed by many. Visitation Thursday 4- 7 PM, Henry W. Anderson Mortuary, 3640 23rd Ave. So., Mpls. Graveside service Friday 11:30 AM, Ft. Snelling National Cemetery, Assembly Area #2.

Burial Date December 10, 2021

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November 20, 2021

Mary R. McAlpine, age 89 of Woodbury and formerly of Hastings, died peacefully at St. Therese of Woodbury on Saturday morning, November 20, 2021. Mary Rose, the daughter of George and Edith (Walsh) Shields, was born on March 24, 1932, in St. Paul, Minnesota. Following her graduation from Humboldt High School with the class of 1950, Mary was united...

November 19, 2021

Charles R Young,

Age 85 of Eagan, born November 7, 1936 in Minneapolis to Berton & Persephone Young, passed away November 19, 2021.

He is preceded in death by his wife, Linda.

Charles will be dearly missed by his children: Todd (Susan) Young and Cheryl (Mark) Failor; step-children: Tod Bruestle (Cristi Anderson), Kent (Theresa) Bruestle and Chad Bruestle; many grandchildren and great-grandchildren; brother,...

November 17, 2021

Jerome S. "Jerry" Murtaugh, age 84, a life-long resident of Hastings, died peacefully on Wednesday morning, November 17, 2021, at Norris Square in Cottage Grove. Jerome Stanley, the fifth son of Joseph and Gertrude (Gergen) Murtaugh, was born on June 19, 1937, in Hastings. Jerry was raised in Cow Town and attended Hastings High School where he was a...

November 17, 2021

James Allen "Jim" Stam, age 80 of Cannon Falls, died peacefully on Wednesday evening, November 17, 2021. James A., the son of Charles and Marion (Fremouw) Stam Sr., was born on October 3, 1941, in Faribault. Jim attended school in Northfield prior to his life-long career as a Plastic Extruder Operator. Over the years, Jim worked at various companies...

November 16, 2021

Virginia "Ginny" Berg, 87, died Tuesday, November 16, 2021, in Duluth, MN. Virginia Mae, the daughter of Lawrence and Nora (Danielson) Anderson, was born January 1, 1934, in the Township of Angus, MN, and was awarded Baby of the Year for being the first born in Polk County. She will be laid to rest with her husband, Harold Berg,...

November 16, 2021

Edward L. “Bud” Erichsen, age 81, died peacefully at home on Tuesday morning, Nov. 16th, 2021. He served in the Navy and had many stories from those days. He was a boiler engineer for many years, his last post was at Como Zoo. In his younger years, he raced motorcycles. He loved his cars, watching car shows, watching football,...

November 15, 2021

Tad Trottier, at the age of 48, passed away on November 15, 2021 in Hastings Minnesota. Tad was born in Duluth, Minnesota on May 31, 1973 to parents, Donna and Terence Trottier. Tad graduated from Hastings Sr. High School, and then went on to the University of Minnesota Duluth with a double major in Statistics and Economics. From a...

November 15, 2021

Margaret G. “Peg” Hutchinson,

age 91 of Apple Valley, formerly of Albuquerque, NM, passed away Nov. 15, 2021.  She is survived by children: Kathleen Friend, Jane Colford and James Hutchinson; 10 grandchildren: Christopher, Sabrina , Samuel, Joseph, Michael, Abby, Hannah, Jaeda, Jude and Poppy. Plus 5 great grandchildren.  Memorial Mass 11:00 AM, Wednesday, December 29th at Church of the Risen Savior,...