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Jean L. Hubred

Jean L. Hubred

December 18, 2021

Jean Louise Hubred, age 61, of Cannon Falls, passed away peacefully on Saturday morning December 18, 2021, with her family by her side. Jean was born on May 29, 1960 to Robert and Jeanette (Sanford) Shaw. Family was most important to Jean, she had a heart of gold and would do anything for anyone. Jean was a hardworking woman...

Rose Marie Garmer

Rose Marie Garmer

December 18, 2021

Rose Marie Garmer

Age 85 of Mpls. went home into the arms of Jesus on Sat. Dec. 18, 2021.  She will be fondly remembered as always being loving, kind and giving.  For over 40 years she enjoyed working for the U of MN and the Dept. of Engineering.  She is preceded in death by loving parents, Fred & Lillian and the...

Joseph L. "Joe" Gelhar

Joseph L. "Joe" Gelhar

December 17, 2021

Joseph L. "Joe" Gelhar, age 66 of Hastings, died suddenly but peacefully at Abbott Northwestern Hospital in Minneapolis on Friday evening, December 17, 2021, after recently being diagnosed with Leukemia. Joseph Leo, the son of Jerome and Marion (Swanson) Gelhar, was born on January 24, 1955, in Hastings. Following his graduation from Hastings High School with the class of...

James R. "Jim" Green

James R. "Jim" Green

December 17, 2021

James “Jim” Robert Green, 64, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by loved ones on Friday evening, December 17, 2021. Jim was born to Robert “Bob” and Rose Marie (Pribyl) Green on August 13, 1957, in Owatonna, Minnesota. He graduated from Winona State University and settled in Hastings, Minnesota with the love of his life, Karla (Beissel) Green. Jim...

Tristen L. Hilgardner

Tristen L. Hilgardner

December 17, 2021

Tristen L. "Tricky" Hilgardner, age 19 of Cottage Grove, died suddenly at home on Friday, December 17, 2021. Tristen Lee was born in Northfield, Minnesota, on February 28, 2002. Tristen attended school in Farmington, Cottage Grove, and Woodbury where he graduated from East Ridge with the class of 2021. All throughout his young life, Tristen was an avid sports...

Clyde Alexander Roy Cooper

Clyde Alexander Roy Cooper

December 17, 2021

Cooper, Clyde Alexander Roy

Age 60 of Farmington, passed away on December 17th, 2021. Born in Durban Natal, South Africa on January 8th, 1961. Moved to the United States in 1977.

Anyone who knew Clyde would agree that his magnetic smile lit up any room he entered and Clyde’s engaging personality was just the surface of the phenomenal person he was.

Clyde was...

Judy A. Kommer

Judy A. Kommer

December 16, 2021

Judy A. Kommer

Born Oct. 25, 1943 passed peacefully Dec. 16, 2021. Beloved mother and grandmother. She will be missed by many. Visitation Wed., Dec. 29th 4-7 PM Henry W. Anderson Mortuary, 3640 23rd Ave. S., Mpls. Graveside service Thurs., Dec. 30th, 11:30 AM, Fort Snelling National Cemetery, Assembly Area #4.

Graveside service Thurs., Dec. 30th 11:30 AM Fort...

Karen M. Hanson

Karen M. Hanson

December 15, 2021

Karen M. Hanson, age 55 of Welch, died peacefully at Regina Medical Center in Hastings on Wednesday afternoon, December 15, 2021 following a battle with MS. Karen Marie, the daughter of Richard and Elizabeth (Beedle) Hanson, was born on March 7, 1966, at St. John's Hospital in St. Paul. For the first few years of her education, Karen attended...

Nicholas T. "Nick" Germscheid

Nicholas T. "Nick" Germscheid

December 15, 2021

Nicholas "Nick" Germscheid, age 25 of North St. Paul, died peacefully with his mom and sister at his side on Wednesday morning, December 15, 2021. Nick lost his battle with Covid at Regions Hospital in St. Paul following a hard-fought battle against this evil monster. We will forever be proud of him for his courage and strength. Nick was...

Steven "Steve" Graham

Steven "Steve" Graham

December 15, 2021

Graham, Steven “Steve”

Age 64 of St. Louis Park, passed away on December 15, 2021. Preceded in death by his parents, Bud & Elaine Graham. Survived by cousins, Patti, Jeff (Teresa) Mikelson, Jamie (Travis) Fremming; and many more cousins. Steve enjoyed the outdoors, doing yard work and landscaping. He enjoyed the Christmas holiday by putting up holiday lights. Steve was a...

Timothy E. Jones

Timothy E. Jones

December 14, 2021

Timothy E. Jones

Age 60 of St. Paul, born March 5, 1961 in Minneapolis to Fred & Jeanette Jones, passed away peacefully surrounded by family December 14, 2021.

Tim Proudly served in the US Army and he loved military history.  He was an independent truck driver for many years, and enjoyed music, the outdoors, fishing and camping.

He is preceded in death by ...

Charles A. "Charlie" Hoffman

Charles A. "Charlie" Hoffman

December 13, 2021

Charles Alyn Hoffman (83), ‘Charlie’, was born in Hastings to parents Alyn and Dora on June 13th, 1938, and passed as a result of complications from Parkinson’s Disease on December 13th, 2021. Charlie was a life-long resident of Hastings, graduating from Hastings High School in 1956, and married Marilyn Lee Fendrick on April 30th, 1960. After 6 years in...

Jeffery H. "Jeff" Nicholls

Jeffery H. "Jeff" Nicholls

December 13, 2021

Jeffery H. "Jeff" Nicholls, age 71 of Hudson, Wisconsin and formerly of Lake Elmo, died peacefully at Abbott Northwestern Hospital on Monday afternoon, December 13, 2021. Jeffery Harold, the son of Harold and Ethel (Malek) Nicholls, was born on April 13, 1950, in Stillwater, Minnesota. Jeff's family later moved to Hastings in 1958 where he graduated from Hastings High...

Richard J. Schweich

Richard J. Schweich

December 12, 2021

Richard J. Schweich, age 57 of Hastings, died peacefully at United Hospital in St. Paul on Sunday, December 12, 2021. Private services will be held at a later date. Arrangements are being completed by Starkson Family Life Celebration Chapel of Hastings.

Kathy Kay Wittnebel

Kathy Kay Wittnebel

December 12, 2021

Wittnebel, Kathy Kay (nee Onken)

Age 67 of Burnsville, passed away after a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer on Sunday, December 12, 2021, peacefully in her home surrounded by family and friends.

Kathy was born October 1, 1954, in Worthington, MN, to Leslie and Rose (Basche) Onken and was the oldest of 7 children. She graduated from Tracy High School the class...

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...

Jean L. Hubred

Jean L. Hubred

December 18, 2021

Jean Louise Hubred, age 61, of Cannon Falls, passed away peacefully on Saturday morning December 18, 2021, with her family by her side. Jean was born on May 29, 1960 to Robert and Jeanette (Sanford) Shaw. Family was most important to Jean, she had a heart of gold and would do anything for anyone. Jean was a hardworking woman...

Rose Marie Garmer

Rose Marie Garmer

December 18, 2021

Rose Marie Garmer

Age 85 of Mpls. went home into the arms of Jesus on Sat. Dec. 18, 2021.  She will be fondly remembered as always being loving, kind and giving.  For over 40 years she enjoyed working for the U of MN and the Dept. of Engineering.  She is preceded in death by loving parents, Fred & Lillian and the...

Joseph L. "Joe" Gelhar

Joseph L. "Joe" Gelhar

December 17, 2021

Joseph L. "Joe" Gelhar, age 66 of Hastings, died suddenly but peacefully at Abbott Northwestern Hospital in Minneapolis on Friday evening, December 17, 2021, after recently being diagnosed with Leukemia. Joseph Leo, the son of Jerome and Marion (Swanson) Gelhar, was born on January 24, 1955, in Hastings. Following his graduation from Hastings High School with the class of...

James R. "Jim" Green

James R. "Jim" Green

December 17, 2021

James “Jim” Robert Green, 64, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by loved ones on Friday evening, December 17, 2021. Jim was born to Robert “Bob” and Rose Marie (Pribyl) Green on August 13, 1957, in Owatonna, Minnesota. He graduated from Winona State University and settled in Hastings, Minnesota with the love of his life, Karla (Beissel) Green. Jim...

Tristen L. Hilgardner

Tristen L. Hilgardner

December 17, 2021

Tristen L. "Tricky" Hilgardner, age 19 of Cottage Grove, died suddenly at home on Friday, December 17, 2021. Tristen Lee was born in Northfield, Minnesota, on February 28, 2002. Tristen attended school in Farmington, Cottage Grove, and Woodbury where he graduated from East Ridge with the class of 2021. All throughout his young life, Tristen was an avid sports...

Clyde Alexander Roy Cooper

Clyde Alexander Roy Cooper

December 17, 2021

Cooper, Clyde Alexander Roy

Age 60 of Farmington, passed away on December 17th, 2021. Born in Durban Natal, South Africa on January 8th, 1961. Moved to the United States in 1977.

Anyone who knew Clyde would agree that his magnetic smile lit up any room he entered and Clyde’s engaging personality was just the surface of the phenomenal person he was.

Clyde was...

Judy A. Kommer

Judy A. Kommer

December 16, 2021

Judy A. Kommer

Born Oct. 25, 1943 passed peacefully Dec. 16, 2021. Beloved mother and grandmother. She will be missed by many. Visitation Wed., Dec. 29th 4-7 PM Henry W. Anderson Mortuary, 3640 23rd Ave. S., Mpls. Graveside service Thurs., Dec. 30th, 11:30 AM, Fort Snelling National Cemetery, Assembly Area #4.

Graveside service Thurs., Dec. 30th 11:30 AM Fort...

Karen M. Hanson

Karen M. Hanson

December 15, 2021

Karen M. Hanson, age 55 of Welch, died peacefully at Regina Medical Center in Hastings on Wednesday afternoon, December 15, 2021 following a battle with MS. Karen Marie, the daughter of Richard and Elizabeth (Beedle) Hanson, was born on March 7, 1966, at St. John's Hospital in St. Paul. For the first few years of her education, Karen attended...

Nicholas T. "Nick" Germscheid

Nicholas T. "Nick" Germscheid

December 15, 2021

Nicholas "Nick" Germscheid, age 25 of North St. Paul, died peacefully with his mom and sister at his side on Wednesday morning, December 15, 2021. Nick lost his battle with Covid at Regions Hospital in St. Paul following a hard-fought battle against this evil monster. We will forever be proud of him for his courage and strength. Nick was...

Steven "Steve" Graham

Steven "Steve" Graham

December 15, 2021

Graham, Steven “Steve”

Age 64 of St. Louis Park, passed away on December 15, 2021. Preceded in death by his parents, Bud & Elaine Graham. Survived by cousins, Patti, Jeff (Teresa) Mikelson, Jamie (Travis) Fremming; and many more cousins. Steve enjoyed the outdoors, doing yard work and landscaping. He enjoyed the Christmas holiday by putting up holiday lights. Steve was a...

Timothy E. Jones

Timothy E. Jones

December 14, 2021

Timothy E. Jones

Age 60 of St. Paul, born March 5, 1961 in Minneapolis to Fred & Jeanette Jones, passed away peacefully surrounded by family December 14, 2021.

Tim Proudly served in the US Army and he loved military history.  He was an independent truck driver for many years, and enjoyed music, the outdoors, fishing and camping.

He is preceded in death by ...

Charles A. "Charlie" Hoffman

Charles A. "Charlie" Hoffman

December 13, 2021

Charles Alyn Hoffman (83), ‘Charlie’, was born in Hastings to parents Alyn and Dora on June 13th, 1938, and passed as a result of complications from Parkinson’s Disease on December 13th, 2021. Charlie was a life-long resident of Hastings, graduating from Hastings High School in 1956, and married Marilyn Lee Fendrick on April 30th, 1960. After 6 years in...

Jeffery H. "Jeff" Nicholls

Jeffery H. "Jeff" Nicholls

December 13, 2021

Jeffery H. "Jeff" Nicholls, age 71 of Hudson, Wisconsin and formerly of Lake Elmo, died peacefully at Abbott Northwestern Hospital on Monday afternoon, December 13, 2021. Jeffery Harold, the son of Harold and Ethel (Malek) Nicholls, was born on April 13, 1950, in Stillwater, Minnesota. Jeff's family later moved to Hastings in 1958 where he graduated from Hastings High...

Richard J. Schweich

Richard J. Schweich

December 12, 2021

Richard J. Schweich, age 57 of Hastings, died peacefully at United Hospital in St. Paul on Sunday, December 12, 2021. Private services will be held at a later date. Arrangements are being completed by Starkson Family Life Celebration Chapel of Hastings.

Kathy Kay Wittnebel

Kathy Kay Wittnebel

December 12, 2021

Wittnebel, Kathy Kay (nee Onken)

Age 67 of Burnsville, passed away after a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer on Sunday, December 12, 2021, peacefully in her home surrounded by family and friends.

Kathy was born October 1, 1954, in Worthington, MN, to Leslie and Rose (Basche) Onken and was the oldest of 7 children. She graduated from Tracy High School the class...

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...

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