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Neil J. Braaten

Neil J. Braaten

November 11, 2021

Neil J. Braaten, age 36, of Hastings, passed away with family by his side on November 11, 2021. Neil loved his family more than anything. He was a very proud father and dedicated fiancé who gave them the world. Neil coached his daughter, Sophia's softball team for many years and loved every second of being on the field with...

Gordon H Qualey

Gordon H Qualey

November 10, 2021

Age 96 of Minneapolis.

Preceded in death by his wife, Elaine; sister, Fern. Survived by children, David (Cheryl) and Michelle (Bryan); grandchildren, Kendall, Brandon, Lindsay; siblings, Ethel and Duane (Carol); and many other nieces, nephews, relatives, and friends.

Funeral service 11am on Mon., Nov. 22, 2021 at Henry W. Anderson, 14850 Garrett Ave., Apple Valley,  with visitation 1 hour prior.

Memorials preferred to...

Fern Audrey Cofield

Fern Audrey Cofield

November 8, 2021

Cofield, Fern Audrey

Age 92, longtime resident of Apple Valley, went home to be with Jesus on November 8, 2021. Fern was preceded in death by her husband, David; parents, Oscar and Emma; and siblings, Robert, Miriam, Burdette, Loyd, Violet, Clinton, and Ethel. She is survived by her son, Stephen (Lisa); grandchildren, Joshua (Cassandra), Kara (Jesse) Lee, and Nathaniel; great-grandchildren, Marshall,...

John "Jack" Marschall

John "Jack" Marschall

November 7, 2021

John "Jack" Marschall, age 96, of St. Paul, passed away November 7, 2021. Jack retired after 47 years at 3M as Tape Division Manufacturing Director. He was an expert on plastic films and started up many manufacturing operations in the United States and Europe. He and his wife traveled extensively worldwide. Jack was an avid golf and tennis player...

Finley Michael Broughton

Finley Michael Broughton

November 7, 2021

Finley Michael Broughton, our beautiful, bubbly 1 year old little boy, was taken from us suddenly on Sunday morning, November 7, 2021. Finley Michael, the son of Michael Broughton and Kristin LeFebvre, was born at United Hospital in St. Paul on October 15, 2020. Even though our time with him was so brief, Finley captured the hearts of everyone...

Kelli Ann Rother

Kelli Ann Rother

November 6, 2021

Kelli Ann (Peterson) Rother, age 42, of Hastings, died suddenly but peacefully at home on Saturday morning, November 6, 2021. She will be dearly missed by her family: husband, Shane Rother; parents, Dennis & Carrie Peterson; brother, Bryan Peterson; mother-in-law, Patricia Rother; sister-in-law, Margo (Bryce) Beemer; nephews, Kai Beemer, Del Beemer; aunts and uncles, JoAnne (Jeff) Schlink, Paul (Kristi)...

Daniel A. Ajayi

Daniel A. Ajayi

November 6, 2021

Daniel Ayodeji Ajayi

Age 21 of East St. Paul born September 21, 2000 in Lagos, Nigeria, passed away unexpectedly November 6, 2021.

Daniel was serving active duty in the US Navy. He attended both Washington and Johnson high schools in St Paul, graduating from Johnson in 2019. Throughout highschool, Daniel was involved in basketball and track, with basketball being his main passion....

Janet Pearl Peterson

Janet Pearl Peterson

November 5, 2021

Peterson, Janet Pearl

Age 82 of Chandler, Arizona, passed away on November 5, 2021. Preceded in death by her husband, Ralph Peterson Jr.; and great-grandson, Noah. Survived by her daughter, Angela (Bruce) Minzey; grandchildren, Brandon, Brittany, Alex, and Selina; great-grandson, Liam; many other relatives and friends. Interment at Fort Snelling National Cemetery.

Funeral Home Henry W. Anderson...

Raymond P. "Ray" Schutz

Raymond P. "Ray" Schutz

November 4, 2021

Raymond P. "Ray" Schutz, age 90 of Hastings and formerly of Cottage Grove, died peacefully at Regina Senior Living on Thursday afternoon, November 4, 2021. Raymond P., the son of Paul and Marie (Berg) Schutz, was born on October 1, 1931, in Elmwood, Wisconsin. Following his graduation from Elmwood High School with the class of 1950, Ray enlisted in...

John K. Allen

John K. Allen

November 3, 2021

Allen, John K.

Age 43 of Rosemount, passed away on November 3, 2021, surrounded by his family. Preceded in death by his dad, David. Survived by his wife, Carrie; sons, Jacob and Bryson; mom, Deborah; brothers, Paul and Michael (Julia); sister, Rachel; nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends. John was a member of the Phi Sigma Kappa fraternity at the University...

Sitha Collier

Sitha Collier

November 3, 2021

Collier, Sitha (Hien)

Age 53 of Apple Valley, MN, passed away from a brief illness on November 3rd, 2021 with loved ones by her side at Fairview Ridges Hospital in Burnsville, MN. Sitha (Hien) Collier was born to the late Thao Hin & Khoan Sokha on August 3rd, 1968 in Phnom Penh, Cambodia.

She moved to St. Paul, Minnesota with her family...

June F. Siebenaler

June F. Siebenaler

November 1, 2021

June F. Siebenaler, age 92 of Hastings, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on the family farm on Monday evening, November 1, 2021. June Frances, the daughter of Orville and Myrtle (Pettit) Perry, was born on July 29, 1929, in Farmington. Following her education at Farmington High School, June was united in marriage to Leo J. Siebenaler...

Patricia R. Medchill

Patricia R. Medchill

November 1, 2021

Patricia R. Medchill, age 81, of Hastings, passed away November 1, 2021. She was born in Minneapolis on March 21, 1940 to Oliver and Irene Paleen. Survived by her children, Jeff Medchill, Pam (Brent) Ecklund, Lisa Delzer, Bill (Jami) Medchill, Sara Martinek and Katie (Jason) McCarville; grandchildren, Nikki, Justin, Taylor, Lauryn, Brittany, Dylan, Drew, and Tyler; great grandchildren, Austin,...

Margaret M. Murphy

Margaret M. Murphy

October 30, 2021

Margaret Mary Murphy, age 92, of Hastings, passed away October 30, 2021. She was born, the oldest of 13 children, to Vincent and Catherine (Siebenaler) Teuber at home in Douglas Township on June 9, 1929. As a young woman, Margaret worked at the Home Cafe in Cannon Falls. When her children were young she did seamstress work from home....

Richard A. Scherman

Richard A. Scherman

October 30, 2021

Richard Anton Scherman, age 84, resident of Macomb, MI, passed away peacefully at home on October 30th, 2021, surrounded by family after a long illness. Richard was born on November 8, 1936, in Minneapolis, MN. He was employed by and retired from the Minneapolis Star & Tribune. He married his soulmate Mary in 1972. When they both retired, they...

Kyle Christopher Zeien

Kyle Christopher Zeien

October 30, 2021

Zeien, Kyle Christopher

Age 49 of Farmington, passed away on October 30, 2021. Survived by his wife, Cheryl; son, Zachary; parents, Ron & Kathee; brothers, Tim (Libbi) and Brady; nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends. Preceded in death by his grandparents, Donna & Harold Zeien and Marcella & Melvin Smith. Kyle was an avid golfer and loved anything sports, especially watching...

Myrna A. Olson

Myrna A. Olson

October 29, 2021

Myrna A. Olson, age 89, of Regina in Hastings, died peacefully following thyroid cancer and Alzheimer's on Friday evening, October 28, 2021 at Regina Assisted Living in Hastings. Myrna A. Olson, daughter of Ray and Leta Holsinger, was born on September 26, 1932 in Sarles, ND and later moved to Williams, MN where she grew up and became Valedictorian...

Marcus A. Halepeska

Marcus A. Halepeska

October 28, 2021

Marcus A. "Mark" Halepeska, age 88, of Hampton, died peacefully following a brief illness on Thursday evening, October 28, 2021. Marcus A., the son of George and Hermina (Witte) Halepeska, was born on July 16, 1933, in Victoria, Texas. He married Regina M. Sterner on October 30, 1957, at St. Bernard Catholic Church in St. Paul. Mark was a...

Michael J. "Mike" Connelly

Michael J. "Mike" Connelly

October 27, 2021

Michael James "Mike" Connelly, age 77 of Hastings, died peacefully at Regions Hospital surrounded by his loving family on Wednesday afternoon, October 27, 2021. Michael James, the son of William and Margaret (Nicholson) Connelly, was born on January 7, 1944, in Farmington, Minnesota. Mike grew up on the family farm in rural Burnsville and attended Burnsville High School. While...

Jimmy Carrion

Jimmy Carrion

October 26, 2021

Age 57 of St. Paul, MN

Passed away peacefully on Oct. 26, 2021. Preceded in death by his parents; brother, Armando; sister, Mary Lou. Survived by “My Lady” Roxanne; children, James, Andrea (Ray), Angeleah (Haley), Alaina (Edgar), Alexandra, Emilio; 8 grandchildren; brothers and sisters; nieces and nephews. Evening visitation 5-8pm on Wed., Nov. 3, 2021 at Henry W. Anderson, 14850 Garrett...

Neil J. Braaten

Neil J. Braaten

November 11, 2021

Neil J. Braaten, age 36, of Hastings, passed away with family by his side on November 11, 2021. Neil loved his family more than anything. He was a very proud father and dedicated fiancé who gave them the world. Neil coached his daughter, Sophia's softball team for many years and loved every second of being on the field with...

Gordon H Qualey

Gordon H Qualey

November 10, 2021

Age 96 of Minneapolis.

Preceded in death by his wife, Elaine; sister, Fern. Survived by children, David (Cheryl) and Michelle (Bryan); grandchildren, Kendall, Brandon, Lindsay; siblings, Ethel and Duane (Carol); and many other nieces, nephews, relatives, and friends.

Funeral service 11am on Mon., Nov. 22, 2021 at Henry W. Anderson, 14850 Garrett Ave., Apple Valley,  with visitation 1 hour prior.

Memorials preferred to...

Fern Audrey Cofield

Fern Audrey Cofield

November 8, 2021

Cofield, Fern Audrey

Age 92, longtime resident of Apple Valley, went home to be with Jesus on November 8, 2021. Fern was preceded in death by her husband, David; parents, Oscar and Emma; and siblings, Robert, Miriam, Burdette, Loyd, Violet, Clinton, and Ethel. She is survived by her son, Stephen (Lisa); grandchildren, Joshua (Cassandra), Kara (Jesse) Lee, and Nathaniel; great-grandchildren, Marshall,...

John "Jack" Marschall

John "Jack" Marschall

November 7, 2021

John "Jack" Marschall, age 96, of St. Paul, passed away November 7, 2021. Jack retired after 47 years at 3M as Tape Division Manufacturing Director. He was an expert on plastic films and started up many manufacturing operations in the United States and Europe. He and his wife traveled extensively worldwide. Jack was an avid golf and tennis player...

Finley Michael Broughton

Finley Michael Broughton

November 7, 2021

Finley Michael Broughton, our beautiful, bubbly 1 year old little boy, was taken from us suddenly on Sunday morning, November 7, 2021. Finley Michael, the son of Michael Broughton and Kristin LeFebvre, was born at United Hospital in St. Paul on October 15, 2020. Even though our time with him was so brief, Finley captured the hearts of everyone...

Kelli Ann Rother

Kelli Ann Rother

November 6, 2021

Kelli Ann (Peterson) Rother, age 42, of Hastings, died suddenly but peacefully at home on Saturday morning, November 6, 2021. She will be dearly missed by her family: husband, Shane Rother; parents, Dennis & Carrie Peterson; brother, Bryan Peterson; mother-in-law, Patricia Rother; sister-in-law, Margo (Bryce) Beemer; nephews, Kai Beemer, Del Beemer; aunts and uncles, JoAnne (Jeff) Schlink, Paul (Kristi)...

Daniel A. Ajayi

Daniel A. Ajayi

November 6, 2021

Daniel Ayodeji Ajayi

Age 21 of East St. Paul born September 21, 2000 in Lagos, Nigeria, passed away unexpectedly November 6, 2021.

Daniel was serving active duty in the US Navy. He attended both Washington and Johnson high schools in St Paul, graduating from Johnson in 2019. Throughout highschool, Daniel was involved in basketball and track, with basketball being his main passion....

Janet Pearl Peterson

Janet Pearl Peterson

November 5, 2021

Peterson, Janet Pearl

Age 82 of Chandler, Arizona, passed away on November 5, 2021. Preceded in death by her husband, Ralph Peterson Jr.; and great-grandson, Noah. Survived by her daughter, Angela (Bruce) Minzey; grandchildren, Brandon, Brittany, Alex, and Selina; great-grandson, Liam; many other relatives and friends. Interment at Fort Snelling National Cemetery.

Funeral Home Henry W. Anderson...

Raymond P. "Ray" Schutz

Raymond P. "Ray" Schutz

November 4, 2021

Raymond P. "Ray" Schutz, age 90 of Hastings and formerly of Cottage Grove, died peacefully at Regina Senior Living on Thursday afternoon, November 4, 2021. Raymond P., the son of Paul and Marie (Berg) Schutz, was born on October 1, 1931, in Elmwood, Wisconsin. Following his graduation from Elmwood High School with the class of 1950, Ray enlisted in...

John K. Allen

John K. Allen

November 3, 2021

Allen, John K.

Age 43 of Rosemount, passed away on November 3, 2021, surrounded by his family. Preceded in death by his dad, David. Survived by his wife, Carrie; sons, Jacob and Bryson; mom, Deborah; brothers, Paul and Michael (Julia); sister, Rachel; nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends. John was a member of the Phi Sigma Kappa fraternity at the University...

Sitha Collier

Sitha Collier

November 3, 2021

Collier, Sitha (Hien)

Age 53 of Apple Valley, MN, passed away from a brief illness on November 3rd, 2021 with loved ones by her side at Fairview Ridges Hospital in Burnsville, MN. Sitha (Hien) Collier was born to the late Thao Hin & Khoan Sokha on August 3rd, 1968 in Phnom Penh, Cambodia.

She moved to St. Paul, Minnesota with her family...

June F. Siebenaler

June F. Siebenaler

November 1, 2021

June F. Siebenaler, age 92 of Hastings, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on the family farm on Monday evening, November 1, 2021. June Frances, the daughter of Orville and Myrtle (Pettit) Perry, was born on July 29, 1929, in Farmington. Following her education at Farmington High School, June was united in marriage to Leo J. Siebenaler...

Patricia R. Medchill

Patricia R. Medchill

November 1, 2021

Patricia R. Medchill, age 81, of Hastings, passed away November 1, 2021. She was born in Minneapolis on March 21, 1940 to Oliver and Irene Paleen. Survived by her children, Jeff Medchill, Pam (Brent) Ecklund, Lisa Delzer, Bill (Jami) Medchill, Sara Martinek and Katie (Jason) McCarville; grandchildren, Nikki, Justin, Taylor, Lauryn, Brittany, Dylan, Drew, and Tyler; great grandchildren, Austin,...

Margaret M. Murphy

Margaret M. Murphy

October 30, 2021

Margaret Mary Murphy, age 92, of Hastings, passed away October 30, 2021. She was born, the oldest of 13 children, to Vincent and Catherine (Siebenaler) Teuber at home in Douglas Township on June 9, 1929. As a young woman, Margaret worked at the Home Cafe in Cannon Falls. When her children were young she did seamstress work from home....

Richard A. Scherman

Richard A. Scherman

October 30, 2021

Richard Anton Scherman, age 84, resident of Macomb, MI, passed away peacefully at home on October 30th, 2021, surrounded by family after a long illness. Richard was born on November 8, 1936, in Minneapolis, MN. He was employed by and retired from the Minneapolis Star & Tribune. He married his soulmate Mary in 1972. When they both retired, they...

Kyle Christopher Zeien

Kyle Christopher Zeien

October 30, 2021

Zeien, Kyle Christopher

Age 49 of Farmington, passed away on October 30, 2021. Survived by his wife, Cheryl; son, Zachary; parents, Ron & Kathee; brothers, Tim (Libbi) and Brady; nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends. Preceded in death by his grandparents, Donna & Harold Zeien and Marcella & Melvin Smith. Kyle was an avid golfer and loved anything sports, especially watching...

Myrna A. Olson

Myrna A. Olson

October 29, 2021

Myrna A. Olson, age 89, of Regina in Hastings, died peacefully following thyroid cancer and Alzheimer's on Friday evening, October 28, 2021 at Regina Assisted Living in Hastings. Myrna A. Olson, daughter of Ray and Leta Holsinger, was born on September 26, 1932 in Sarles, ND and later moved to Williams, MN where she grew up and became Valedictorian...

Marcus A. Halepeska

Marcus A. Halepeska

October 28, 2021

Marcus A. "Mark" Halepeska, age 88, of Hampton, died peacefully following a brief illness on Thursday evening, October 28, 2021. Marcus A., the son of George and Hermina (Witte) Halepeska, was born on July 16, 1933, in Victoria, Texas. He married Regina M. Sterner on October 30, 1957, at St. Bernard Catholic Church in St. Paul. Mark was a...

Michael J. "Mike" Connelly

Michael J. "Mike" Connelly

October 27, 2021

Michael James "Mike" Connelly, age 77 of Hastings, died peacefully at Regions Hospital surrounded by his loving family on Wednesday afternoon, October 27, 2021. Michael James, the son of William and Margaret (Nicholson) Connelly, was born on January 7, 1944, in Farmington, Minnesota. Mike grew up on the family farm in rural Burnsville and attended Burnsville High School. While...

Jimmy Carrion

Jimmy Carrion

October 26, 2021

Age 57 of St. Paul, MN

Passed away peacefully on Oct. 26, 2021. Preceded in death by his parents; brother, Armando; sister, Mary Lou. Survived by “My Lady” Roxanne; children, James, Andrea (Ray), Angeleah (Haley), Alaina (Edgar), Alexandra, Emilio; 8 grandchildren; brothers and sisters; nieces and nephews. Evening visitation 5-8pm on Wed., Nov. 3, 2021 at Henry W. Anderson, 14850 Garrett...

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