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Kathleen "Kathy" Tibbits

Kathleen "Kathy" Tibbits

May 7, 2021

Kathleen "Kathy" Tibbits, age 84 of Hastings, died peacefully following an extended illness on Friday evening, May 7, 2021, at Marantha Care Center in Brooklyn Center. Kathleen Ann, the daughter of Cliff and Elsie (Nissen) Petrick, was born on June 18, 1936, in Ortonville, Minnesota. At a young age, Kathy's family moved to Montana where she graduated from Glascow...

J.R. "Dick" Matsch

J.R. "Dick" Matsch

May 7, 2021

J.R. “Dick” Matsch, 89, of Wisconsin Rapids passed away on Friday, May 7, 2021. Dick was an only child of Leo and Mae Matsch and born in St. Paul, Minnesota. He was a 1950 graduate of Hastings High School and a 1954 graduate of the College of St. Thomas, St. Paul, Minnesota. While in college, he was with ROTC,...

Mary L. Zweber

Mary L. Zweber

May 5, 2021

Mary L. Zweber, age 90 of Hastings, died peacefully on Wednesday evening, May 5, 2021, at Hastings Health and Rehabilitation ~ Augustana. Mary LaDonna, the daughter of William and Clara (Nielsen) Ring, was born on June 3, 1930, in Minneapolis. Following her graduation from South High School in Minneapolis with the class of 1949, Mary was united in marriage...

Susan "Sue" Doerr

Susan "Sue" Doerr

May 5, 2021

Susan "Sue" Doerr, age 60 of Hastings, died peacefully following a brief illness on Wednesday afternoon, May 5, 2021, at United Hospital in St. Paul. Susan Ella, the daughter of Orville and Angie (Niebling) Doerr, was born on July 22, 1960, in Red Wing, Minnesota. Following her education at Hastings High School, Sue was united in marriage to Randy...

Elaine M. Mingo

Elaine M. Mingo

May 4, 2021

Elaine M. Mingo, age 65 of Hastings, died peacefully at home on Tuesday evening, May 4, 2021. Elaine Marie, the daughter of Othmar and Andrina (Gerold) Kuechle, was born on February 20, 1956, in St. Paul, Minnesota. Following her graduation from South St. Paul High School, Elaine was united in marriage to Michael Mingo in 1989. She was preceded...

Janell L. Stiel

Janell L. Stiel

May 1, 2021

Janell Stiel, age 61 of Hastings, went home to be with her Lord on May 1, 2021 at United Hospital. Janell Lynette was born November 4, 1959 in Rush City. She later attended Hastings High School and graduated with the class of 1978. Many of her friends and family would call her "Nellie." She worked several years with The...

Matthew J. Maher

Matthew J. Maher

April 29, 2021

Matthew (Matt) John Maher, age 47, was born on December 26th, 1973 to Jim and Jane Maher in Hastings, MN. He passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by his family, April 29, 2021 after a battle with Glioblastoma that was fought with a positive attitude and HOPE. Matt attended St Elizabeth Ann Seton School (formerly Hastings Parochial School) and...

Harold  C. Bauer

Harold C. Bauer

April 29, 2021

There's now a polka party in heaven. Harold Bauer, husband, father, farmer and friend passed away Thursday, April 29, 2021 at the age of 93. Harold was born September 27, 1927 to Nicholas and Margaret Bauer. Harold was an award winning dairy farmer, working his parent's farm in Hastings until 1970 and then farming in Maiden Rock, WI. In...

Tyler N. Kavitz

Tyler N. Kavitz

April 29, 2021

Tyler Nicholas Kavitz was born 4/15/02 and passed away suddenly 4/29/21. He was born in Hastings, MN to Nicholas Kavitz and Rebecca Maloney. Tyler was loved beyond measure by his family, friends, and anyone he happened to meet. Tyler attended school in Hastings, and most recently at DCALS. Laughing and joking was second nature to Tyler! He was the...

Laverne Hreha Montag

Laverne Hreha Montag

April 28, 2021

Hreha Montag, LaVerne Age 95 of Apple Valley, passed away on April 28, 2021. Preceded in death by husband, Joseph William Hreha; son, Robert Hreha; brother, Thomas Havir; and sister, Ruth Dilger. Survived by her husband, Patrick Montag; children, William (Connie) Hreha and Patricia (Terrence) Cook; stepchildren, Mary (Jim), Mark (Peg), Michelle and Colleen (Jim); numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren; nieces,...

Dorothy Nelson

Dorothy Nelson

April 27, 2021

Dorothy Jean Nelson, age 91, passed away peacefully on Tuesday April 27, 2021 at the home of her daughter and son in law Rebekah and Brian Green where she had been residing, she has now gone to be with her Lord. The daughter of Wilson and Lydia (Milner) Robinson, she was born in Sault Sainte Marie, Michigan on October...

Rosemarie Charlotte White "Romi"

Rosemarie Charlotte White "Romi"

April 27, 2021

Rosemarie Charlotte White (nee Hassett)“Romi”Age 92 of Burnsville, born November 7, 1928 in St. Paul, MN to Edward & Grace Hassett passed away peacefully April 27, 2021.

She is preceded in death by her husband of 65 years, John “Jack”; an infant son; daughter, Stephanie; granddaughter, Heather and sister, Kathleen Plestch.

Rosemarie will be dearly missed by her children: Jeffrey (Mary) of...

Lorraine C. Westley

Lorraine C. Westley

April 26, 2021

Lorraine Constance Westley was born on May 27th, 1927 in International Falls, Minnesota and died on April 26th, 2021. She lived in Bloomington, MN, for over 45 years. She was preceded in death by her husband, Dewey “Wes” Westley, sisters Gloria and Delphine, brother Ronald, parents Helge and Nellie Palmquist, and granddaughter Emily Olsen. She is survived by her...

Rev. Gloria Jean Swanson

Rev. Gloria Jean Swanson

April 26, 2021

Swanson, Gloria Jean Age 74 of Rosemount, died on April 26, 2021. Preceded in death by her parents, Gussie & Babe Swanson of Lake Bronson, MN; and sisters, Darlynn Joy Ellingson and Sharon Lee Lindstrom. Survived by her husband, Rev. Don Knudson; stepdaughters, Karla (Jeff) Wiegrefe and Kristin (Adrian) Gaytan; 21 grandchildren; 4 great-grandchildren; sister, Kathy (Bruce) Engstrom; aunt, Leatrice...

James C. Herberg "Whitey"

James C. Herberg "Whitey"

April 25, 2021

James C. Herberg

“Whitey”

Age 89 of South Minneapolis, born March 1, 1932 to Edward and Ovidia Herberg, peacefully passed away at home April 25, 2021.

Jim graduated from South High in Minneapolis and loved living here. He enjoyed going golfing with friends, watching the Twins and dancing. He was truly the life of the party.

He was stationed in Guam, proudly serving in...

Vincent Stephen  Bauer

Vincent Stephen Bauer

April 23, 2021

Vincent Stephen Bauer, of Hampton, passed away April 23, 2021. He loved music and was an amazing artist. He had a wonderful smile, a happy disposition and was loved deeply by his parents, family and friends. He is survived by his parents, Bernard and Mary Lou Bauer and family. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Saturday,...

Chad W. Thompson

Chad W. Thompson

April 22, 2021

Chad W. Thompson, age 45, of Hastings, passed away at home on Thursday, April 22, 2021. Chad William was born June 6, 1975 to William and Nanette (Held) Thompson in Edina, Minn. He graduated from Apple Valley Highschool in 1993 and held various sales and customer service jobs throughout the years. Chad enjoyed fishing, lounging in the sun and...

Emma M. Siebenaler

Emma M. Siebenaler

April 22, 2021

Emma Marie Siebenaler, age 98 of Hastings, died peacefully on Thursday, April, 22, 2021, at Regina Senior Living in Hastings. Emma was born in Hampton on July 6, 1922, to Henry and Anna (Irrthum) Hoffmann and raised on the farm near Hampton. She moved to St. Paul and worked as a nanny and housekeeper for several years and then...

Teresa M. Madland

Teresa M. Madland

April 22, 2021

Teresa M. Madland, age 82, of Hastings passed peacefully, April 22, 2021, at Mercy One Hospice in Mason City, Iowa following a recent illness. Teresa Madalen Ficker, was born July 3, 1938 on the family farm near New Trier MN to Michael and Theresa (Beissel) Ficker. She attended St. Mary's Catholic Schools in New Trier. Teresa met her future...

Jeffrey J. "Jeff" Mills

Jeffrey J. "Jeff" Mills

April 20, 2021

Jeffrey "Jeff" Mills, age 45 of Hastings, passed away suddenly at home on Tuesday afternoon, April 20, 2021. Jeffrey John, the son of John and Amelia (Karl) Mills, was born on October 15, 1975, in Marshalltown, Iowa. In his younger years, Jeff enjoyed hunting with his dad, fishing, riding his dirt bike, skateboarding, and participating in sports, especially baseball....

Kathleen "Kathy" Tibbits

Kathleen "Kathy" Tibbits

May 7, 2021

Kathleen "Kathy" Tibbits, age 84 of Hastings, died peacefully following an extended illness on Friday evening, May 7, 2021, at Marantha Care Center in Brooklyn Center. Kathleen Ann, the daughter of Cliff and Elsie (Nissen) Petrick, was born on June 18, 1936, in Ortonville, Minnesota. At a young age, Kathy's family moved to Montana where she graduated from Glascow...

J.R. "Dick" Matsch

J.R. "Dick" Matsch

May 7, 2021

J.R. “Dick” Matsch, 89, of Wisconsin Rapids passed away on Friday, May 7, 2021. Dick was an only child of Leo and Mae Matsch and born in St. Paul, Minnesota. He was a 1950 graduate of Hastings High School and a 1954 graduate of the College of St. Thomas, St. Paul, Minnesota. While in college, he was with ROTC,...

Mary L. Zweber

Mary L. Zweber

May 5, 2021

Mary L. Zweber, age 90 of Hastings, died peacefully on Wednesday evening, May 5, 2021, at Hastings Health and Rehabilitation ~ Augustana. Mary LaDonna, the daughter of William and Clara (Nielsen) Ring, was born on June 3, 1930, in Minneapolis. Following her graduation from South High School in Minneapolis with the class of 1949, Mary was united in marriage...

Susan "Sue" Doerr

Susan "Sue" Doerr

May 5, 2021

Susan "Sue" Doerr, age 60 of Hastings, died peacefully following a brief illness on Wednesday afternoon, May 5, 2021, at United Hospital in St. Paul. Susan Ella, the daughter of Orville and Angie (Niebling) Doerr, was born on July 22, 1960, in Red Wing, Minnesota. Following her education at Hastings High School, Sue was united in marriage to Randy...

Elaine M. Mingo

Elaine M. Mingo

May 4, 2021

Elaine M. Mingo, age 65 of Hastings, died peacefully at home on Tuesday evening, May 4, 2021. Elaine Marie, the daughter of Othmar and Andrina (Gerold) Kuechle, was born on February 20, 1956, in St. Paul, Minnesota. Following her graduation from South St. Paul High School, Elaine was united in marriage to Michael Mingo in 1989. She was preceded...

Janell L. Stiel

Janell L. Stiel

May 1, 2021

Janell Stiel, age 61 of Hastings, went home to be with her Lord on May 1, 2021 at United Hospital. Janell Lynette was born November 4, 1959 in Rush City. She later attended Hastings High School and graduated with the class of 1978. Many of her friends and family would call her "Nellie." She worked several years with The...

Matthew J. Maher

Matthew J. Maher

April 29, 2021

Matthew (Matt) John Maher, age 47, was born on December 26th, 1973 to Jim and Jane Maher in Hastings, MN. He passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by his family, April 29, 2021 after a battle with Glioblastoma that was fought with a positive attitude and HOPE. Matt attended St Elizabeth Ann Seton School (formerly Hastings Parochial School) and...

Harold  C. Bauer

Harold C. Bauer

April 29, 2021

There's now a polka party in heaven. Harold Bauer, husband, father, farmer and friend passed away Thursday, April 29, 2021 at the age of 93. Harold was born September 27, 1927 to Nicholas and Margaret Bauer. Harold was an award winning dairy farmer, working his parent's farm in Hastings until 1970 and then farming in Maiden Rock, WI. In...

Tyler N. Kavitz

Tyler N. Kavitz

April 29, 2021

Tyler Nicholas Kavitz was born 4/15/02 and passed away suddenly 4/29/21. He was born in Hastings, MN to Nicholas Kavitz and Rebecca Maloney. Tyler was loved beyond measure by his family, friends, and anyone he happened to meet. Tyler attended school in Hastings, and most recently at DCALS. Laughing and joking was second nature to Tyler! He was the...

Laverne Hreha Montag

Laverne Hreha Montag

April 28, 2021

Hreha Montag, LaVerne Age 95 of Apple Valley, passed away on April 28, 2021. Preceded in death by husband, Joseph William Hreha; son, Robert Hreha; brother, Thomas Havir; and sister, Ruth Dilger. Survived by her husband, Patrick Montag; children, William (Connie) Hreha and Patricia (Terrence) Cook; stepchildren, Mary (Jim), Mark (Peg), Michelle and Colleen (Jim); numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren; nieces,...

Dorothy Nelson

Dorothy Nelson

April 27, 2021

Dorothy Jean Nelson, age 91, passed away peacefully on Tuesday April 27, 2021 at the home of her daughter and son in law Rebekah and Brian Green where she had been residing, she has now gone to be with her Lord. The daughter of Wilson and Lydia (Milner) Robinson, she was born in Sault Sainte Marie, Michigan on October...

Rosemarie Charlotte White "Romi"

Rosemarie Charlotte White "Romi"

April 27, 2021

Rosemarie Charlotte White (nee Hassett)“Romi”Age 92 of Burnsville, born November 7, 1928 in St. Paul, MN to Edward & Grace Hassett passed away peacefully April 27, 2021.

She is preceded in death by her husband of 65 years, John “Jack”; an infant son; daughter, Stephanie; granddaughter, Heather and sister, Kathleen Plestch.

Rosemarie will be dearly missed by her children: Jeffrey (Mary) of...

Lorraine C. Westley

Lorraine C. Westley

April 26, 2021

Lorraine Constance Westley was born on May 27th, 1927 in International Falls, Minnesota and died on April 26th, 2021. She lived in Bloomington, MN, for over 45 years. She was preceded in death by her husband, Dewey “Wes” Westley, sisters Gloria and Delphine, brother Ronald, parents Helge and Nellie Palmquist, and granddaughter Emily Olsen. She is survived by her...

Rev. Gloria Jean Swanson

Rev. Gloria Jean Swanson

April 26, 2021

Swanson, Gloria Jean Age 74 of Rosemount, died on April 26, 2021. Preceded in death by her parents, Gussie & Babe Swanson of Lake Bronson, MN; and sisters, Darlynn Joy Ellingson and Sharon Lee Lindstrom. Survived by her husband, Rev. Don Knudson; stepdaughters, Karla (Jeff) Wiegrefe and Kristin (Adrian) Gaytan; 21 grandchildren; 4 great-grandchildren; sister, Kathy (Bruce) Engstrom; aunt, Leatrice...

James C. Herberg "Whitey"

James C. Herberg "Whitey"

April 25, 2021

James C. Herberg

“Whitey”

Age 89 of South Minneapolis, born March 1, 1932 to Edward and Ovidia Herberg, peacefully passed away at home April 25, 2021.

Jim graduated from South High in Minneapolis and loved living here. He enjoyed going golfing with friends, watching the Twins and dancing. He was truly the life of the party.

He was stationed in Guam, proudly serving in...

Vincent Stephen  Bauer

Vincent Stephen Bauer

April 23, 2021

Vincent Stephen Bauer, of Hampton, passed away April 23, 2021. He loved music and was an amazing artist. He had a wonderful smile, a happy disposition and was loved deeply by his parents, family and friends. He is survived by his parents, Bernard and Mary Lou Bauer and family. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Saturday,...

Chad W. Thompson

Chad W. Thompson

April 22, 2021

Chad W. Thompson, age 45, of Hastings, passed away at home on Thursday, April 22, 2021. Chad William was born June 6, 1975 to William and Nanette (Held) Thompson in Edina, Minn. He graduated from Apple Valley Highschool in 1993 and held various sales and customer service jobs throughout the years. Chad enjoyed fishing, lounging in the sun and...

Emma M. Siebenaler

Emma M. Siebenaler

April 22, 2021

Emma Marie Siebenaler, age 98 of Hastings, died peacefully on Thursday, April, 22, 2021, at Regina Senior Living in Hastings. Emma was born in Hampton on July 6, 1922, to Henry and Anna (Irrthum) Hoffmann and raised on the farm near Hampton. She moved to St. Paul and worked as a nanny and housekeeper for several years and then...

Teresa M. Madland

Teresa M. Madland

April 22, 2021

Teresa M. Madland, age 82, of Hastings passed peacefully, April 22, 2021, at Mercy One Hospice in Mason City, Iowa following a recent illness. Teresa Madalen Ficker, was born July 3, 1938 on the family farm near New Trier MN to Michael and Theresa (Beissel) Ficker. She attended St. Mary's Catholic Schools in New Trier. Teresa met her future...

Jeffrey J. "Jeff" Mills

Jeffrey J. "Jeff" Mills

April 20, 2021

Jeffrey "Jeff" Mills, age 45 of Hastings, passed away suddenly at home on Tuesday afternoon, April 20, 2021. Jeffrey John, the son of John and Amelia (Karl) Mills, was born on October 15, 1975, in Marshalltown, Iowa. In his younger years, Jeff enjoyed hunting with his dad, fishing, riding his dirt bike, skateboarding, and participating in sports, especially baseball....

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