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Kyle D. Hamilton

Kyle D. Hamilton

July 10, 2021

Kyle D. Hamilton, age 30 of Hastings, died tragically on Saturday morning, July 10, 2021, in Hastings. Kyle David, the son of Daniel and Barbara (Jahnke) Hamilton, was born in St. Paul on October 26, 1990. As a young boy, Kyle was active in 4-H, youth baseball and football. His love of hockey started early by playing on many...

Patricia Ann Mleynek

Patricia Ann Mleynek

July 10, 2021

Patricia Ann Mleynek

Age 93 of Farmington, born June 12, 1928 in Carroll, IA to Floyd & Erma (Teeples) Wilcox, passed away peacefully at home July 10, 2021.  She grew up in Jefferson, IA and graduated class of 1948.  In 1977, Patricia went to work for the Ft. Dodge Public Schools as a dietician and moved to MN in 1982.  She...

Ronald D. Molstad

Ronald D. Molstad

July 8, 2021

Ronald D. Molstad On Thursday, July 8th, 2021, Ronald Dean Molstad died at the age of 72 at Regions Hospital in St. Paul, after seven long years battling cancer. Ron was born July 25, 1948 in Mason City, Iowa to Dean and Ruth (Randall) Molstad. Ron graduated from Jackson High School in 1967. Ron completed his plumbing training at...

William G. King

William G. King

July 6, 2021

William G. King, age 93 of Hastings, Minnesota, died peacefully at United Hospital on Tuesday morning, July 6, 2021. William "Bill", the son of William H. and Anna (Eilen), was born on November 15, 1927, in Miesville, Minnesota. Bill was joined in Holy Matrimony to Theresa Leifeld on June 15, 1949 at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in...

Pieter H. Sigtermans

Pieter H. Sigtermans

July 1, 2021

Pieter H. Sigtermans, age 86 of Hastings, died Thursday morning, July 1, 2021, at Regina Medical Center in Hastings. Pieter was born in New York City in 1935, the eldest son of German and Dutch immigrants. After graduating from high school, Pete joined the Air Force which stationed him at a Norad base in Beausejour, Manitoba, where he met...

John W. Vogelgesang

John W. Vogelgesang

July 1, 2021

John W. Vogelgesang, age 58 of Siren, Wisconsin, died suddenly but peacefully at home on Thursday afternoon, July 1, 2021. John William, the son of Leo and Audrey (LaMaster) Vogelgesang, was born on January 17, 1963, in St. Paul, Minnesota. Following his graduation from Cottage Grove High School, John continued his education and was a proud Sheetmetal Union worker...

Verne "Andy" Anderson

Verne "Andy" Anderson

June 30, 2021

Verne "Andy" Anderson, age 86 of Hastings, died peacefully at home on Wednesday morning, June 30, 2021. Verne Kirby, the son of Gordon and Ruth (Kirby) Anderson, was born on March 18, 1935, in Madison, Wisconsin. Following his graduation from high school, Andy enlisted in the United States Army as a Paratrooper and later received an Honorable Discharge. Following...

Eula Jean Schriever

Eula Jean Schriever

June 29, 2021

Eula "Jean" Schriever, age 81 of Farmington, died peacefully on Tuesday evening, June 29, 2021, at Trinity Care Center in Farmington Eula Jean, the daughter of Glen and Eula Catherine (Brockway) Bear, was born on April 27, 1940, on the family farm in Kellerton, Iowa. Following her graduation from Kellerton High School with the class of 1958, Jean began...

Richard L. Hicks Sr.

Richard L. Hicks Sr.

June 27, 2021

Richard L. (Dick) Hicks Sr., 78, of Hastings, MN., passed away June 27, 2021 at home surrounded by his loved ones. He was born October 17, 1942, in Hastings, the son of Clarence and Neoma (Estes) Hicks. He was one of twelve siblings. Dick graduated from Hastings High School in 1961. He married his loving wife, Janice M. (Caneff)...

Gerda Ranke

Gerda Ranke

June 25, 2021

Ranke, Gerda Schwanhauser Age 89 of Apple Valley, passed away on June 25th, 2021. Preceded in death by her husband, Joseph; brother, Karl Schwanhauser; and sister, Eva Slate. Survived by her daughters, Sonja (Sam) Nedland, JoAnn (Paul) Monnens and Linda (Dennis) Hogan; grandchildren, Natalie (Mark), Shawn, Justin (Theresa), Zac (Caitlin), Ben (Hayley) and Kim (Chad); great-grandchildren, Teanna, Riley, Parker, Isaac,...

Steven "Steve" Mann

Steven "Steve" Mann

June 24, 2021

Steven "Steve" Mann, age 61, longtime owner of Muddy Waters Bar and Grill in Prescott, died peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family on Thursday evening, June 24, 2021. He was born in Hastings on February 13, 1960 to Willard and Maleda Mann. He worked commercial construction for many years, until 2003 when he and Patti started their...

Kathleen M. "Babe" Peterson

Kathleen M. "Babe" Peterson

June 22, 2021

Kathleen M. "Babe" Peterson, age 68 of Hastings, died suddenly but peacefully at home on Tuesday afternoon, June 22, 2021. Kathleen Marie, the daughter of Stanley and Evelyn (Ask) Millen, was born on August 27, 1952, in Winona. Babe attended Mayo High School prior to moving to St. Charles during her senior year where she graduated with the class...

Donald "Donny" Freiermuth

Donald "Donny" Freiermuth

June 19, 2021

Donald "Donny" Freiermuth, age 70 of Brainerd, died peacefully holding his brother Ed’s hand on Saturday morning, June 19, 2021, at the Harmony House of Brainerd. Donald Paul, the son of Columbus and Mary (Biskupski) Freiermuth, was born on December 7, 1950, in Hastings. Donny always enjoyed watching wrestling, listening to country music (especially Loretta Lynn), fishing, and going...

Linus J. Meisch

Linus J. Meisch

June 18, 2021

Linus J. Meisch, age 98, of Green Valley, Arizona and formerly of Woodbury, Minnesota, died peacefully on Friday evening, June 18, 2021. Lin, as he was known, was born on May 31, 1923, in Miesville to Peter and Catherine (Ludwig) Meisch. As a young boy, he spent time in Hastings, Cannon Falls, and Miesville where his family owned the...

Margaret "Margie" Roman

Margaret "Margie" Roman

June 17, 2021

Roman, Margaret “Margie” Age 88 of Apple Valley, went to rest on June 17, 2021. Preceded in death by her husband, Walter “Bud”; and sister-in-law, Marilyn Kujawa. Survived by her brother, Arthur Kujawa; several nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews; other relatives and friends. Penguins brought her joy and she collected them. Her favorite time of year was Christmas and she...

Sallee A. Jepsen

Sallee A. Jepsen

June 16, 2021

Sallee A. Jepsen, age 86 of Hastings, died peacefully at home on Wednesday evening, June 16, 2021. Sallee Ann, the daughter of Otto and Edna (Warner) Rippey, was born on September 4, 1934, in LeMars, Iowa. Following her graduation from LeMars High School with the class of 1952, Sallee was united in marriage to Leon "Lee" Jepsen on June...

Linda L. Borner

Linda L. Borner

June 11, 2021

Linda L. Borner, age 69, of Hastings, passed away June 11, 2021. Preceded in death by her parents, Leroy and Marion LeClaire. Survived by husband, Lenny; sons, Jeremy, Rick (Melissa) and Todd (Meaghan); grandchildren, Ella, Benji and Lucy Joy; brother, Steven (Nancy) LeClaire; other relatives and friends. A memorial service will be held on Friday, June 25, 2021 at...

Thomas "Tom" Sheridan

Thomas "Tom" Sheridan

June 7, 2021

Thomas P. "Tom" Sheridan, age 58 of Hastings, died peacefully surrounded by family on Monday afternoon, June 7, 2021, at United Hospital in St. Paul. Thomas Patrick, the son of Wayne "Chic" and Margaret (Judge) Sheridan, was born on October 18, 1962, in Hastings. Following his graduation from Hastings High School with the class of 1981, Tom continued his...

Carol  A. Watson

Carol A. Watson

June 7, 2021

Carol A Watson, age 82, formerly of Newport, passed away at Regina Assisted Living in Hastings on June 7, 2021. She was born in Braham, MN on December 2, 1938 to Edwin and Edith Johnson. She married Deryl W. Watson in December 1968. Carol retired as a cook from a St. Paul Nursing Home after several years of employment....

Wallace W. Weber

Wallace W. Weber

June 6, 2021

Wallace “Wally” Weber, 97, passed away Sunday June 6th after a brief illness. A lifetime resident of Hastings, Wally was born in Marshall MN on August 19, 1923. He was preceded in death by his wife, Claire; parents, Bill and Rose Weber; sisters, Peg Ludwig, Jackie Allgor; brother, Richard Weber; and grandson, Tony Weber. Wally is survived by sister,...

Kyle D. Hamilton

Kyle D. Hamilton

July 10, 2021

Kyle D. Hamilton, age 30 of Hastings, died tragically on Saturday morning, July 10, 2021, in Hastings. Kyle David, the son of Daniel and Barbara (Jahnke) Hamilton, was born in St. Paul on October 26, 1990. As a young boy, Kyle was active in 4-H, youth baseball and football. His love of hockey started early by playing on many...

Patricia Ann Mleynek

Patricia Ann Mleynek

July 10, 2021

Patricia Ann Mleynek

Age 93 of Farmington, born June 12, 1928 in Carroll, IA to Floyd & Erma (Teeples) Wilcox, passed away peacefully at home July 10, 2021.  She grew up in Jefferson, IA and graduated class of 1948.  In 1977, Patricia went to work for the Ft. Dodge Public Schools as a dietician and moved to MN in 1982.  She...

Ronald D. Molstad

Ronald D. Molstad

July 8, 2021

Ronald D. Molstad On Thursday, July 8th, 2021, Ronald Dean Molstad died at the age of 72 at Regions Hospital in St. Paul, after seven long years battling cancer. Ron was born July 25, 1948 in Mason City, Iowa to Dean and Ruth (Randall) Molstad. Ron graduated from Jackson High School in 1967. Ron completed his plumbing training at...

William G. King

William G. King

July 6, 2021

William G. King, age 93 of Hastings, Minnesota, died peacefully at United Hospital on Tuesday morning, July 6, 2021. William "Bill", the son of William H. and Anna (Eilen), was born on November 15, 1927, in Miesville, Minnesota. Bill was joined in Holy Matrimony to Theresa Leifeld on June 15, 1949 at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in...

Pieter H. Sigtermans

Pieter H. Sigtermans

July 1, 2021

Pieter H. Sigtermans, age 86 of Hastings, died Thursday morning, July 1, 2021, at Regina Medical Center in Hastings. Pieter was born in New York City in 1935, the eldest son of German and Dutch immigrants. After graduating from high school, Pete joined the Air Force which stationed him at a Norad base in Beausejour, Manitoba, where he met...

John W. Vogelgesang

John W. Vogelgesang

July 1, 2021

John W. Vogelgesang, age 58 of Siren, Wisconsin, died suddenly but peacefully at home on Thursday afternoon, July 1, 2021. John William, the son of Leo and Audrey (LaMaster) Vogelgesang, was born on January 17, 1963, in St. Paul, Minnesota. Following his graduation from Cottage Grove High School, John continued his education and was a proud Sheetmetal Union worker...

Verne "Andy" Anderson

Verne "Andy" Anderson

June 30, 2021

Verne "Andy" Anderson, age 86 of Hastings, died peacefully at home on Wednesday morning, June 30, 2021. Verne Kirby, the son of Gordon and Ruth (Kirby) Anderson, was born on March 18, 1935, in Madison, Wisconsin. Following his graduation from high school, Andy enlisted in the United States Army as a Paratrooper and later received an Honorable Discharge. Following...

Eula Jean Schriever

Eula Jean Schriever

June 29, 2021

Eula "Jean" Schriever, age 81 of Farmington, died peacefully on Tuesday evening, June 29, 2021, at Trinity Care Center in Farmington Eula Jean, the daughter of Glen and Eula Catherine (Brockway) Bear, was born on April 27, 1940, on the family farm in Kellerton, Iowa. Following her graduation from Kellerton High School with the class of 1958, Jean began...

Richard L. Hicks Sr.

Richard L. Hicks Sr.

June 27, 2021

Richard L. (Dick) Hicks Sr., 78, of Hastings, MN., passed away June 27, 2021 at home surrounded by his loved ones. He was born October 17, 1942, in Hastings, the son of Clarence and Neoma (Estes) Hicks. He was one of twelve siblings. Dick graduated from Hastings High School in 1961. He married his loving wife, Janice M. (Caneff)...

Gerda Ranke

Gerda Ranke

June 25, 2021

Ranke, Gerda Schwanhauser Age 89 of Apple Valley, passed away on June 25th, 2021. Preceded in death by her husband, Joseph; brother, Karl Schwanhauser; and sister, Eva Slate. Survived by her daughters, Sonja (Sam) Nedland, JoAnn (Paul) Monnens and Linda (Dennis) Hogan; grandchildren, Natalie (Mark), Shawn, Justin (Theresa), Zac (Caitlin), Ben (Hayley) and Kim (Chad); great-grandchildren, Teanna, Riley, Parker, Isaac,...

Steven "Steve" Mann

Steven "Steve" Mann

June 24, 2021

Steven "Steve" Mann, age 61, longtime owner of Muddy Waters Bar and Grill in Prescott, died peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family on Thursday evening, June 24, 2021. He was born in Hastings on February 13, 1960 to Willard and Maleda Mann. He worked commercial construction for many years, until 2003 when he and Patti started their...

Kathleen M. "Babe" Peterson

Kathleen M. "Babe" Peterson

June 22, 2021

Kathleen M. "Babe" Peterson, age 68 of Hastings, died suddenly but peacefully at home on Tuesday afternoon, June 22, 2021. Kathleen Marie, the daughter of Stanley and Evelyn (Ask) Millen, was born on August 27, 1952, in Winona. Babe attended Mayo High School prior to moving to St. Charles during her senior year where she graduated with the class...

Donald "Donny" Freiermuth

Donald "Donny" Freiermuth

June 19, 2021

Donald "Donny" Freiermuth, age 70 of Brainerd, died peacefully holding his brother Ed’s hand on Saturday morning, June 19, 2021, at the Harmony House of Brainerd. Donald Paul, the son of Columbus and Mary (Biskupski) Freiermuth, was born on December 7, 1950, in Hastings. Donny always enjoyed watching wrestling, listening to country music (especially Loretta Lynn), fishing, and going...

Linus J. Meisch

Linus J. Meisch

June 18, 2021

Linus J. Meisch, age 98, of Green Valley, Arizona and formerly of Woodbury, Minnesota, died peacefully on Friday evening, June 18, 2021. Lin, as he was known, was born on May 31, 1923, in Miesville to Peter and Catherine (Ludwig) Meisch. As a young boy, he spent time in Hastings, Cannon Falls, and Miesville where his family owned the...

Margaret "Margie" Roman

Margaret "Margie" Roman

June 17, 2021

Roman, Margaret “Margie” Age 88 of Apple Valley, went to rest on June 17, 2021. Preceded in death by her husband, Walter “Bud”; and sister-in-law, Marilyn Kujawa. Survived by her brother, Arthur Kujawa; several nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews; other relatives and friends. Penguins brought her joy and she collected them. Her favorite time of year was Christmas and she...

Sallee A. Jepsen

Sallee A. Jepsen

June 16, 2021

Sallee A. Jepsen, age 86 of Hastings, died peacefully at home on Wednesday evening, June 16, 2021. Sallee Ann, the daughter of Otto and Edna (Warner) Rippey, was born on September 4, 1934, in LeMars, Iowa. Following her graduation from LeMars High School with the class of 1952, Sallee was united in marriage to Leon "Lee" Jepsen on June...

Linda L. Borner

Linda L. Borner

June 11, 2021

Linda L. Borner, age 69, of Hastings, passed away June 11, 2021. Preceded in death by her parents, Leroy and Marion LeClaire. Survived by husband, Lenny; sons, Jeremy, Rick (Melissa) and Todd (Meaghan); grandchildren, Ella, Benji and Lucy Joy; brother, Steven (Nancy) LeClaire; other relatives and friends. A memorial service will be held on Friday, June 25, 2021 at...

Thomas "Tom" Sheridan

Thomas "Tom" Sheridan

June 7, 2021

Thomas P. "Tom" Sheridan, age 58 of Hastings, died peacefully surrounded by family on Monday afternoon, June 7, 2021, at United Hospital in St. Paul. Thomas Patrick, the son of Wayne "Chic" and Margaret (Judge) Sheridan, was born on October 18, 1962, in Hastings. Following his graduation from Hastings High School with the class of 1981, Tom continued his...

Carol  A. Watson

Carol A. Watson

June 7, 2021

Carol A Watson, age 82, formerly of Newport, passed away at Regina Assisted Living in Hastings on June 7, 2021. She was born in Braham, MN on December 2, 1938 to Edwin and Edith Johnson. She married Deryl W. Watson in December 1968. Carol retired as a cook from a St. Paul Nursing Home after several years of employment....

Wallace W. Weber

Wallace W. Weber

June 6, 2021

Wallace “Wally” Weber, 97, passed away Sunday June 6th after a brief illness. A lifetime resident of Hastings, Wally was born in Marshall MN on August 19, 1923. He was preceded in death by his wife, Claire; parents, Bill and Rose Weber; sisters, Peg Ludwig, Jackie Allgor; brother, Richard Weber; and grandson, Tony Weber. Wally is survived by sister,...

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