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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
George E. Morgan Iv
December 20, 2021
On December 20, 2021, George E. Morgan IV was chosen by God to join him in heaven and leave behind his earthly burdens. George was born on May 16th, 1989, in Hastings, MN to George and Andrea Morgan. He lived in Cottage Grove as a toddler, then moved to Rockledge, Florida for a short time with the family. He...
Marjorie A Kadlec
December 20, 2021
Marjorie Kadlec (Peters
age 91 of Mpls. Born July 1, 1930, passed Dec. 20, 2021. Preceded in death by husband, Ed; sons, Phillip and Richard; grandsons, Steven and Fredrick. Survived by children: Peter (Dotty), Donald, Martin, Bernice, Carol (Scott), Naomi (Dave) and Barbara (Dave); 13 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; brother, Steve (Donna); sister, Lucy Gotz; many nieces & nephews. Memorial Mass 11:00...
Raymond J. Chandler
December 19, 2021
Raymond James Chandler, age 58, passed away due to covid complications on December 19, 2021. He was preceded in death by his parents, Rita and Roy Chandler; his sisters, Judy and Mary; and his brother, Leeroy. Ray is survived by his daughters, Amanda Chandler (TJ); and Katie Chandler (Mike); his 8 loving grandchildren, Madison, Thomas, Quinn, Nevaeh, Timothy, Zoey,...
Sylvia Myren
December 19, 2021
Sylvia Myren
Of Richfield, Minnesota, and for the past two years a resident at Sunrise Senior Living of Minnetonka, passed away on Sunday, December 19, 2021, at the age of 99 years.
Born on May 12, 1922, in Minneapolis, Sylvia was the eldest of three daughters of Swedish immigrant, Francis Falkman and his wife Freda. In 1940 she graduated from South High...
Judy A. Phillips
December 19, 2021
Judy A. Phillips
Age 76 of Minneapolis, born July 2, 1945 in Minneapolis to Ray and Edna Christie, passed away December 19, 2021.
She is preceded in death by her fiancé, Dick Bartholomew; sister, Janet Stevenson and brothers-in-law, Bill Stevenson and Roger Froemming.
Judy will be dearly missed by her children, Wayne Phillips and Teresa (Chris) Schmalz; grandchildren: Zachery, Emma, Logan and Sydney;...
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
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
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
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
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...
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
George E. Morgan Iv
December 20, 2021
On December 20, 2021, George E. Morgan IV was chosen by God to join him in heaven and leave behind his earthly burdens. George was born on May 16th, 1989, in Hastings, MN to George and Andrea Morgan. He lived in Cottage Grove as a toddler, then moved to Rockledge, Florida for a short time with the family. He...
Marjorie A Kadlec
December 20, 2021
Marjorie Kadlec (Peters
age 91 of Mpls. Born July 1, 1930, passed Dec. 20, 2021. Preceded in death by husband, Ed; sons, Phillip and Richard; grandsons, Steven and Fredrick. Survived by children: Peter (Dotty), Donald, Martin, Bernice, Carol (Scott), Naomi (Dave) and Barbara (Dave); 13 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; brother, Steve (Donna); sister, Lucy Gotz; many nieces & nephews. Memorial Mass 11:00...
Raymond J. Chandler
December 19, 2021
Raymond James Chandler, age 58, passed away due to covid complications on December 19, 2021. He was preceded in death by his parents, Rita and Roy Chandler; his sisters, Judy and Mary; and his brother, Leeroy. Ray is survived by his daughters, Amanda Chandler (TJ); and Katie Chandler (Mike); his 8 loving grandchildren, Madison, Thomas, Quinn, Nevaeh, Timothy, Zoey,...
Sylvia Myren
December 19, 2021
Sylvia Myren
Of Richfield, Minnesota, and for the past two years a resident at Sunrise Senior Living of Minnetonka, passed away on Sunday, December 19, 2021, at the age of 99 years.
Born on May 12, 1922, in Minneapolis, Sylvia was the eldest of three daughters of Swedish immigrant, Francis Falkman and his wife Freda. In 1940 she graduated from South High...
Judy A. Phillips
December 19, 2021
Judy A. Phillips
Age 76 of Minneapolis, born July 2, 1945 in Minneapolis to Ray and Edna Christie, passed away December 19, 2021.
She is preceded in death by her fiancé, Dick Bartholomew; sister, Janet Stevenson and brothers-in-law, Bill Stevenson and Roger Froemming.
Judy will be dearly missed by her children, Wayne Phillips and Teresa (Chris) Schmalz; grandchildren: Zachery, Emma, Logan and Sydney;...
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
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
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
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
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...
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