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Jacob "Jake" Majeski

Jacob "Jake" Majeski

April 16, 2021

Jacob "Jake" Majeski, age 39 of Prescott, Wisconsin, died peacefully at home on Friday, April 16, 2021. Jake was surrounded in comfort with his loving family at his side following a four-year battle with Colon Cancer. Jacob Adam, the son of Jeffrey and Georgi (Fassbender) Majeski, was born on April 22, 1981, in Durango, Colorado. Jake enjoyed spending time...

Denise M. Langenfeld

Denise M. Langenfeld

April 16, 2021

Denise M. Langenfeld, age 56 formerly of White Bear Lake, MN and Hastings, MN, passed away peacefully on Friday, April 16 at her home in McGregor, MN surrounded by her family after a long illness. Denise was born October 2, 1964 to Gerald and Marlene (Bryant) Bierwerth in St. Paul, MN. She was raised in White Bear Lake, MN....

Wayne  H. Dierke

Wayne H. Dierke

April 15, 2021

Wayne Harris Dierke (Dirk), age 59 of Hastings, died suddenly but peacefully on Thursday morning, April 15, 2021, at Regions Hospital in St. Paul. A Celebration of Wayne's Life will be held on May 1, 2021 at 11:00 am at Shepard of the Valley Lutheran Church. 1450 Fourth St. W. Hastings, Minnesota. Arrangements are being completed by Starkson Family...

Terrance "Terry" Maslowski

Terrance "Terry" Maslowski

April 15, 2021

Terrance "Terry" Maslowski, age 62 of Hastings, died peacefully at home on Thursday morning, April 15, 2021. Terrance Lee, the son of Louis and Patricia (Brennan) Maslowski, was born on January 25, 1959, in St. Paul. Following his graduation from Washington High School, Terry enlisted in the National Guard and served for a few years prior to his discharge....

Wendy Lee Marie Wexler

Wendy Lee Marie Wexler

April 14, 2021

Wendy Lee Marie Wexler age 68, of Apple Valley, MN. Wendy is survived by husband, Scott; sons, Garrick (Sara), Barrett (Katie), Brandon (Amy) and Karian; grandchildren, Bailey, Taylor, Austin, Mitchell, Owen, Rydia, Elinor, Keirra and Rylan. Private Family Services

Funeral Home Henry W. Anderson Mortuary, Minneapolis

Service Location Henry W. Anderson...

Betty Mae Braun

Betty Mae Braun

April 11, 2021

Braun, Betty Mae Age 83 of Apple Valley, passed away on April 11, 2021. She was preceded in death by her husband, Gordon; and siblings. She is survived by her children, Gordon (Tami), David (Laura), Debbie (John) Lau and Sheryl (Jeff) Claussen; 13 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Betty was a manager at Fanny Mae...

Joan B. Lundberg

Joan B. Lundberg

April 10, 2021

Joan B. Lundberg, age 88 of Hastings, died peacefully at home on Saturday evening, April 10, 2021. Joan Betsy, the daughter of Andrew and Lena (Christensen) Johnson, was born on the family farm on March 17, 1933, in Arco, Minnesota. Following her education, Joan was united in marriage to Alfred "Curly" Lundberg, and they were blessed with sixty-nine years...

Byron L. White

Byron L. White

April 8, 2021

Byron L. White, age 80 of Prairie Island, died suddenly but peacefully on Thursday morning, April 8, 2021. Byron Lewis, (Matoska) the son of Martin and Elsie (Johnson) White, was born on December 10, 1940. As a young man, Byron was an accomplished athlete, especially in basketball and baseball of which he enjoyed playing throughout his life. On September...

Jon "Jay" Heesch

Jon "Jay" Heesch

April 8, 2021

Jon "Jay" Heesch, age 58 of Hastings, died peacefully on Thursday evening, April 8, 2021, at United Hospital in St. Paul following an extended illness. Jon Jay, the son of John and Judith (Majeski) Heesch, was born on January 17, 1963, in Hastings. Following his education at Hastings High School, Jay enlisted in the United States Army and was...

Charlotte A. Stoudt

Charlotte A. Stoudt

April 6, 2021

Charlotte A. Stoudt, age 87 of Hastings, died peacefully on Tuesday afternoon, April 6, 2021, at Regina Senior Living in Hastings. Charlotte Ann, the daughter of Kenneth and Rose (Larson) Collinge, was born on August 3, 1933, in Red Wing, Minnesota. Following her graduation from Central High School in Minneapolis , Charlotte continued her education in Office Administration and...

Thomas "Tom" G.  Savage

Thomas "Tom" G. Savage

April 5, 2021

Thomas George Savage, age 69, of Hastings, passed away on Monday, April 5, 2021. Tom is survived by his loving wife of 50 years, JoAnne; children Brooks (Sarah), Brian (Sherri), and Cami; grandchildren Charlie, Rachel, Kara, Max, Luke, and Will; siblings Greg, Ron (Paula), Mike (Debbie), Deb, Dan (Jane), and many in-laws, cousins, nieces, nephews, and friends. Tom was...

Martha R. Dobbelaere

Martha R. Dobbelaere

April 1, 2021

Martha R. Dobbelaere, age 96 of Hastings, died peacefully on Thursday morning, April 1, 2021, at Hastings Health and Rehabilitation ~ Augustana of Hastings. Martha Rose, the daughter of Julius and Irma (DeMeersseman) Vandermeersch, was born on March 31, 1925, in Ghent, Minnesota. On April 28, 1948, Martha was united in marriage to Raymond F. "Ray" Dobbelaere in Ghent,...

Michael J. Spillane

Michael J. Spillane

April 1, 2021

Spillane, Michael J. Age 77, of Apple Valley, passed away peacefully, surrounded by family at home on April 1, 2021 after a brief battle with Lymphoma. Preceded in death by his father, James Spillane, and mother, Esther “Mickey” Avery. Born in Duluth and raised in Minneapolis where he was a graduate of North High School class of 1961. Attended University...

Sharon L. Wick

Sharon L. Wick

March 31, 2021

Wick, Sharon L. Age 84 of Apple Valley, went to be with the Lord on March 31, 2021. Preceded in death by her husband, James L. Wick; daughter, Jaye D. Litchard; granddaughter, Nicole Litchard; and brother, Bruce Anderson. Survived by her daughter, Robin Patet; grandchildren, Jenny Patet, Kelly Patet, Caity Cook and Chad Litchard; son-in-law, Scott Litchard; nieces, nephews, other...

Leroy G. Rother

Leroy G. Rother

March 28, 2021

LeRoy was born in Vermillion Township, Minnesota on January 21, 1926, son of Vincent James Rother and Catherine Wagner. LeRoy died on March 28th, 2021, surrounded by family and under the care of Allina Health Hospice. At age 6, his family moved out of town on to his grandpa Vincent Franz Rother’s farm, just 3 miles out of Vermillion....

Rita M. Doffing

Rita M. Doffing

March 28, 2021

Rita Marie Doffing (Huebner), beloved mother, wife and grandma, age 75, of Hastings, passed away suddenly, but peaceful, March 28, 2021. Rita’s family moved from Portage WI to Hastings. That is where she met her high school sweetheart, Paul Doffing “Duff”. Together they worked side by side at Big V and Red Owl in retail management. Rita then managed...

Geraldine A. Ryan

Geraldine A. Ryan

March 28, 2021

Geraldine A. Ryan,

Age 83 of Highland Park, formerly of Minneapolis, born December 2, 1937 in Eau Claire, WI to Carl & Anna Molls, passed away peacefully at home March 28, 2021.

Geraldine is preceded in death by her husband, Robert and brothers, Carl & Don Molls.  She will be dearly missed by her children: Tracy (Jeff) Bartholomew, Dina Thammalangsy and Tom...

Clarine E. Kruger

Clarine E. Kruger

March 27, 2021

Clarine E. Kruger, age 90 of Hastings, died peacefully on Saturday evening, March 27, 2021, at Hastings Senior Health and Living ~ Augstana. Clarine Edna, the daughter of Blair and Edna (Barrows) Sweet, was born on November 3, 1930, in Cumberland, Wisconsin. On November 21, 1948, she was united in marriage to Louis Christensen in Rock Falls, and he...

Wanda L. Gunter

Wanda L. Gunter

March 26, 2021

Wanda L. Gunter, age 90 of Hastings, died peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Friday evening, March 26, 2021. Wanda L., the daughter of Andrew and Esther (Walker) Rothove, was born on September 30, 1930, in Farmington. Following her graduation from St. Peter's High School in Jefferson City, Missouri, Wanda was united in marriage to Elmer G. Gunter...

Darlene J. Sam

Darlene J. Sam

March 24, 2021

Darlene J. Sam

Age 78 of Mpls., passed away March 24th after a long battle with cancer. Born in Cass Lake, MN on Sept. 23, 1942. Raised on the Iron Range and graduated from MacGregor HS in 1960. Darlene moved to Mpls. and was united in marriage to Eugene Sam in 1962. They raised 3 children together. She earned her college...

Jacob "Jake" Majeski

Jacob "Jake" Majeski

April 16, 2021

Jacob "Jake" Majeski, age 39 of Prescott, Wisconsin, died peacefully at home on Friday, April 16, 2021. Jake was surrounded in comfort with his loving family at his side following a four-year battle with Colon Cancer. Jacob Adam, the son of Jeffrey and Georgi (Fassbender) Majeski, was born on April 22, 1981, in Durango, Colorado. Jake enjoyed spending time...

Denise M. Langenfeld

Denise M. Langenfeld

April 16, 2021

Denise M. Langenfeld, age 56 formerly of White Bear Lake, MN and Hastings, MN, passed away peacefully on Friday, April 16 at her home in McGregor, MN surrounded by her family after a long illness. Denise was born October 2, 1964 to Gerald and Marlene (Bryant) Bierwerth in St. Paul, MN. She was raised in White Bear Lake, MN....

Wayne  H. Dierke

Wayne H. Dierke

April 15, 2021

Wayne Harris Dierke (Dirk), age 59 of Hastings, died suddenly but peacefully on Thursday morning, April 15, 2021, at Regions Hospital in St. Paul. A Celebration of Wayne's Life will be held on May 1, 2021 at 11:00 am at Shepard of the Valley Lutheran Church. 1450 Fourth St. W. Hastings, Minnesota. Arrangements are being completed by Starkson Family...

Terrance "Terry" Maslowski

Terrance "Terry" Maslowski

April 15, 2021

Terrance "Terry" Maslowski, age 62 of Hastings, died peacefully at home on Thursday morning, April 15, 2021. Terrance Lee, the son of Louis and Patricia (Brennan) Maslowski, was born on January 25, 1959, in St. Paul. Following his graduation from Washington High School, Terry enlisted in the National Guard and served for a few years prior to his discharge....

Wendy Lee Marie Wexler

Wendy Lee Marie Wexler

April 14, 2021

Wendy Lee Marie Wexler age 68, of Apple Valley, MN. Wendy is survived by husband, Scott; sons, Garrick (Sara), Barrett (Katie), Brandon (Amy) and Karian; grandchildren, Bailey, Taylor, Austin, Mitchell, Owen, Rydia, Elinor, Keirra and Rylan. Private Family Services

Funeral Home Henry W. Anderson Mortuary, Minneapolis

Service Location Henry W. Anderson...

Betty Mae Braun

Betty Mae Braun

April 11, 2021

Braun, Betty Mae Age 83 of Apple Valley, passed away on April 11, 2021. She was preceded in death by her husband, Gordon; and siblings. She is survived by her children, Gordon (Tami), David (Laura), Debbie (John) Lau and Sheryl (Jeff) Claussen; 13 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Betty was a manager at Fanny Mae...

Joan B. Lundberg

Joan B. Lundberg

April 10, 2021

Joan B. Lundberg, age 88 of Hastings, died peacefully at home on Saturday evening, April 10, 2021. Joan Betsy, the daughter of Andrew and Lena (Christensen) Johnson, was born on the family farm on March 17, 1933, in Arco, Minnesota. Following her education, Joan was united in marriage to Alfred "Curly" Lundberg, and they were blessed with sixty-nine years...

Byron L. White

Byron L. White

April 8, 2021

Byron L. White, age 80 of Prairie Island, died suddenly but peacefully on Thursday morning, April 8, 2021. Byron Lewis, (Matoska) the son of Martin and Elsie (Johnson) White, was born on December 10, 1940. As a young man, Byron was an accomplished athlete, especially in basketball and baseball of which he enjoyed playing throughout his life. On September...

Jon "Jay" Heesch

Jon "Jay" Heesch

April 8, 2021

Jon "Jay" Heesch, age 58 of Hastings, died peacefully on Thursday evening, April 8, 2021, at United Hospital in St. Paul following an extended illness. Jon Jay, the son of John and Judith (Majeski) Heesch, was born on January 17, 1963, in Hastings. Following his education at Hastings High School, Jay enlisted in the United States Army and was...

Charlotte A. Stoudt

Charlotte A. Stoudt

April 6, 2021

Charlotte A. Stoudt, age 87 of Hastings, died peacefully on Tuesday afternoon, April 6, 2021, at Regina Senior Living in Hastings. Charlotte Ann, the daughter of Kenneth and Rose (Larson) Collinge, was born on August 3, 1933, in Red Wing, Minnesota. Following her graduation from Central High School in Minneapolis , Charlotte continued her education in Office Administration and...

Thomas "Tom" G.  Savage

Thomas "Tom" G. Savage

April 5, 2021

Thomas George Savage, age 69, of Hastings, passed away on Monday, April 5, 2021. Tom is survived by his loving wife of 50 years, JoAnne; children Brooks (Sarah), Brian (Sherri), and Cami; grandchildren Charlie, Rachel, Kara, Max, Luke, and Will; siblings Greg, Ron (Paula), Mike (Debbie), Deb, Dan (Jane), and many in-laws, cousins, nieces, nephews, and friends. Tom was...

Martha R. Dobbelaere

Martha R. Dobbelaere

April 1, 2021

Martha R. Dobbelaere, age 96 of Hastings, died peacefully on Thursday morning, April 1, 2021, at Hastings Health and Rehabilitation ~ Augustana of Hastings. Martha Rose, the daughter of Julius and Irma (DeMeersseman) Vandermeersch, was born on March 31, 1925, in Ghent, Minnesota. On April 28, 1948, Martha was united in marriage to Raymond F. "Ray" Dobbelaere in Ghent,...

Michael J. Spillane

Michael J. Spillane

April 1, 2021

Spillane, Michael J. Age 77, of Apple Valley, passed away peacefully, surrounded by family at home on April 1, 2021 after a brief battle with Lymphoma. Preceded in death by his father, James Spillane, and mother, Esther “Mickey” Avery. Born in Duluth and raised in Minneapolis where he was a graduate of North High School class of 1961. Attended University...

Sharon L. Wick

Sharon L. Wick

March 31, 2021

Wick, Sharon L. Age 84 of Apple Valley, went to be with the Lord on March 31, 2021. Preceded in death by her husband, James L. Wick; daughter, Jaye D. Litchard; granddaughter, Nicole Litchard; and brother, Bruce Anderson. Survived by her daughter, Robin Patet; grandchildren, Jenny Patet, Kelly Patet, Caity Cook and Chad Litchard; son-in-law, Scott Litchard; nieces, nephews, other...

Leroy G. Rother

Leroy G. Rother

March 28, 2021

LeRoy was born in Vermillion Township, Minnesota on January 21, 1926, son of Vincent James Rother and Catherine Wagner. LeRoy died on March 28th, 2021, surrounded by family and under the care of Allina Health Hospice. At age 6, his family moved out of town on to his grandpa Vincent Franz Rother’s farm, just 3 miles out of Vermillion....

Rita M. Doffing

Rita M. Doffing

March 28, 2021

Rita Marie Doffing (Huebner), beloved mother, wife and grandma, age 75, of Hastings, passed away suddenly, but peaceful, March 28, 2021. Rita’s family moved from Portage WI to Hastings. That is where she met her high school sweetheart, Paul Doffing “Duff”. Together they worked side by side at Big V and Red Owl in retail management. Rita then managed...

Geraldine A. Ryan

Geraldine A. Ryan

March 28, 2021

Geraldine A. Ryan,

Age 83 of Highland Park, formerly of Minneapolis, born December 2, 1937 in Eau Claire, WI to Carl & Anna Molls, passed away peacefully at home March 28, 2021.

Geraldine is preceded in death by her husband, Robert and brothers, Carl & Don Molls.  She will be dearly missed by her children: Tracy (Jeff) Bartholomew, Dina Thammalangsy and Tom...

Clarine E. Kruger

Clarine E. Kruger

March 27, 2021

Clarine E. Kruger, age 90 of Hastings, died peacefully on Saturday evening, March 27, 2021, at Hastings Senior Health and Living ~ Augstana. Clarine Edna, the daughter of Blair and Edna (Barrows) Sweet, was born on November 3, 1930, in Cumberland, Wisconsin. On November 21, 1948, she was united in marriage to Louis Christensen in Rock Falls, and he...

Wanda L. Gunter

Wanda L. Gunter

March 26, 2021

Wanda L. Gunter, age 90 of Hastings, died peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Friday evening, March 26, 2021. Wanda L., the daughter of Andrew and Esther (Walker) Rothove, was born on September 30, 1930, in Farmington. Following her graduation from St. Peter's High School in Jefferson City, Missouri, Wanda was united in marriage to Elmer G. Gunter...

Darlene J. Sam

Darlene J. Sam

March 24, 2021

Darlene J. Sam

Age 78 of Mpls., passed away March 24th after a long battle with cancer. Born in Cass Lake, MN on Sept. 23, 1942. Raised on the Iron Range and graduated from MacGregor HS in 1960. Darlene moved to Mpls. and was united in marriage to Eugene Sam in 1962. They raised 3 children together. She earned her college...

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