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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
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
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
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
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...
Patrick "Pat" Milam
March 23, 2021
Patrick J. "Pat" Milam, age 65 of Hastings, died peacefully on Tuesday, March 23, 2021, at Highland Chateau in St. Paul. Patrick James, the son of James and Patricia (Harris) Milam, was born on April 6, 1955, in Minneapolis. Pat was an avid gunsmith, an excellent woodworker, and had a love for the outdoors. He was a United States...
Kathy A. (Wahlstrom) Kelly
March 22, 2021
Kathy A. (Wahlstrom) Kelly, age 53 and a lifelong resident of Hastings, died suddenly but peacefully at United Hospital on Monday, March 22, 2021. Kathy Ann, the daughter of Robert and Genevieve (Leifeld) Wahlstrom, was born on March 1, 1968, in Hastings. Following her graduation from Hastings High School with the class of 1986, Kathy began working various jobs...
Charlotte A. Swanson
March 21, 2021
Swanson, Charlotte Ann Age 78 of Hastings, Homemaker Died March 21, 2021. She is survived by Cousins Michael (Mary Capozzi) and Steven (Sarah Arrington) Ekholm, Jack (Millie) and Jim (Judy) Ekholm, and other cousins. She was preceded in death by her Brother Wesley and Parents Lily (Peterson) and Carl Swanson. Charlotte had a terrific sense of humor and a...
Leslie "Les" Olson
March 18, 2021
Leslie Lee "Les" Olson age 74, of Hastings, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Thursday, March 18th, 2021 after a courageous battle with Mesothelioma. Les was born May 15, 1946 in Postville, IA to Louis and Marjorie Olson. He was united in marriage to his high school sweetheart, Susan Kingery on January 27, 1968. They had 53...
Kathleen A. May
March 18, 2021
Kathleen A. May,
Age 83 of Apple Valley, born August 1, 1937 in Minneapolis, to Michael & Kathryn Scheller, passed way peacefully, March 18, 2021. She is preceded in death by her husbands, Donald Gilmore and Melvin May; brother, Thomas Scheller and sister, Michelle Lewis. Kathleen will be dearly missed by her children: Donald, Jr. (Laurie) Gilmore, Leanne Hjermstad, Margaret (Ronald)...
William W. Berg
March 18, 2021
William W. Berg
Age 79 of Webster, MN, born August 15, 1941 in Rush City to Walter & Tryntje Dorothy Berg passed away peacefully at home with family at his side, March 18, 2021. Bill grew up in the country on his family’s dairy farm. It was there that he developed a strong work ethic and acquired his love for farming...
Holly J. O'Brien
March 17, 2021
Holly O'Brien, age 62 of Hastings, died suddenly but peacefully on Wednesday afternoon, March 17, 2021, at United Hospital in St. Paul. Holly June, the daughter of James and Patricia (Whiteford) Parks, was born on February 6, 1959, in Solon, Ohio. Following her graduation from Northwoods Institute in Michigan, Holly was united in marriage to Timothy O'Brien in Solon,...
Phillip H. Girgen
March 16, 2021
Phillip H. Girgen, age 92 of Maplewood and formerly of Vermillion, died suddenly but peacefully on Tuesday afternoon, March 16, 2021. Phillip Herman, the son of Joseph and Mary (Welsch) Girgen, was born on March 13, 1929, at the family farm in Vermillion. Following his education, Phillip helped on the family farm, as well as many local farms and...
Barbara Ann Bowers
March 14, 2021
Barbara (Barb) A. Bowers, age 88, of Murphy, TX, died peacefully Sunday March 14, 2021, at home surrounded by her family. Barbara Ann, the daughter of Clarence and Neoma (Estes) Hicks, was born on November 15, 1932, in Hastings, MN. Barb was united in marriage to John F. Bowers on September 15, 1951. Barb was employed at 3M Company...
Mabel M. Moes
March 11, 2021
Mabel Moes, age 94 of Hastings, died peacefully at home on Thursday afternoon, March 11, 2021. Mabel Margaret, the daughter of John and Margaret (Girgen) Holzmer, was born on October 10, 1926, in Mora, Minnesota. On August 19, 1947, Mabel was united in marriage to Nicholas P. Moes at the former St. Boniface Catholic Church in Hastings. She was...
Ruth M. Gabrielson
March 10, 2021
Ruth M. Gabrielson Age 97 of Orangeville, IL, formerly of Mpls. Preceded in death by husband, Ervin; six brothers & two sisters. Survived by sister, Sara Hilton; sister-in-law, Nancy Gereau; many nieces, nephews, family, friends & special friend, Dr. Elaine Sorem. Memorial Service Saturday, 11 AM, Henry W. Anderson Mortuary, 3640 23rd Ave. So., Mpls. with visitation one hour before...
Elaine E. Bain
March 10, 2021
Elaine E. Bain Age 91 of Mpls., formerly of Anoka. Elaine was a longtime employee of the Mpls. VA Medical Center. She is preceded in death by husband, Harold “Curtis”; sons, Robert and Gerald; and four siblings. She is survived by sons, James (Gie) and Richard (Dawn); six grandchildren and four great-grandchildren; siblings, David (Jan) Wallace and Bill Wallace. Private...
Alvin P. Swanson
March 9, 2021
Swanson, Alvin P. Age 98 of Minneapolis, joined his wife, Dorothy, on March 9, 2021. Preceded in death by his wife, Dorothy; daughters, Pauline and Judith; and brothers, Cliff and Emil. Survived by his children, Diane Severson, Joanne Knutsen, Douglas (Terri) Swanson and Robert Swanson; grandchildren, Jim, Chris, Susan, Deb, Steve, Ron, David, Ben, Dani, Jess and Matt; several great-grandchildren...
Eugene Earl Sundt
March 9, 2021
Sundt, Eugene Earl Age 89 of Apple Valley, passed away on March 9, 2021. Preceded in death by his wife, Rita; daughter, Sandra Leigh; and sister, Jeanette Smith. Survived by his son, Kirby (Kathie); grandsons, Zachary (Xochitl) and Chayse; brother, Richard (Carol) Sundt; brother-in-law, Darrel Smith; many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Memorial Service at 11:00am on Friday, June...
Elizabeth "Betty" M. Brown
March 8, 2021
Elizabeth (Betty) M. Brown (Morrison), age 86, of Hastings, died Monday, March 8, 2021. She is preceded in death by parents, Evelyn & Harry Morrison; and brother, Robert & wife Marlene Morrison. Betty is beloved & greatly missed by family & friends, Sandra Djerf (Rod Hayek), Ramona Schuna (David Reed), Maria Griggs, Nicholas Aliksyuk Jr., Carrie & Keith Kislenger;...
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
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
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
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
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...
Patrick "Pat" Milam
March 23, 2021
Patrick J. "Pat" Milam, age 65 of Hastings, died peacefully on Tuesday, March 23, 2021, at Highland Chateau in St. Paul. Patrick James, the son of James and Patricia (Harris) Milam, was born on April 6, 1955, in Minneapolis. Pat was an avid gunsmith, an excellent woodworker, and had a love for the outdoors. He was a United States...
Kathy A. (Wahlstrom) Kelly
March 22, 2021
Kathy A. (Wahlstrom) Kelly, age 53 and a lifelong resident of Hastings, died suddenly but peacefully at United Hospital on Monday, March 22, 2021. Kathy Ann, the daughter of Robert and Genevieve (Leifeld) Wahlstrom, was born on March 1, 1968, in Hastings. Following her graduation from Hastings High School with the class of 1986, Kathy began working various jobs...
Charlotte A. Swanson
March 21, 2021
Swanson, Charlotte Ann Age 78 of Hastings, Homemaker Died March 21, 2021. She is survived by Cousins Michael (Mary Capozzi) and Steven (Sarah Arrington) Ekholm, Jack (Millie) and Jim (Judy) Ekholm, and other cousins. She was preceded in death by her Brother Wesley and Parents Lily (Peterson) and Carl Swanson. Charlotte had a terrific sense of humor and a...
Leslie "Les" Olson
March 18, 2021
Leslie Lee "Les" Olson age 74, of Hastings, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Thursday, March 18th, 2021 after a courageous battle with Mesothelioma. Les was born May 15, 1946 in Postville, IA to Louis and Marjorie Olson. He was united in marriage to his high school sweetheart, Susan Kingery on January 27, 1968. They had 53...
Kathleen A. May
March 18, 2021
Kathleen A. May,
Age 83 of Apple Valley, born August 1, 1937 in Minneapolis, to Michael & Kathryn Scheller, passed way peacefully, March 18, 2021. She is preceded in death by her husbands, Donald Gilmore and Melvin May; brother, Thomas Scheller and sister, Michelle Lewis. Kathleen will be dearly missed by her children: Donald, Jr. (Laurie) Gilmore, Leanne Hjermstad, Margaret (Ronald)...
William W. Berg
March 18, 2021
William W. Berg
Age 79 of Webster, MN, born August 15, 1941 in Rush City to Walter & Tryntje Dorothy Berg passed away peacefully at home with family at his side, March 18, 2021. Bill grew up in the country on his family’s dairy farm. It was there that he developed a strong work ethic and acquired his love for farming...
Holly J. O'Brien
March 17, 2021
Holly O'Brien, age 62 of Hastings, died suddenly but peacefully on Wednesday afternoon, March 17, 2021, at United Hospital in St. Paul. Holly June, the daughter of James and Patricia (Whiteford) Parks, was born on February 6, 1959, in Solon, Ohio. Following her graduation from Northwoods Institute in Michigan, Holly was united in marriage to Timothy O'Brien in Solon,...
Phillip H. Girgen
March 16, 2021
Phillip H. Girgen, age 92 of Maplewood and formerly of Vermillion, died suddenly but peacefully on Tuesday afternoon, March 16, 2021. Phillip Herman, the son of Joseph and Mary (Welsch) Girgen, was born on March 13, 1929, at the family farm in Vermillion. Following his education, Phillip helped on the family farm, as well as many local farms and...
Barbara Ann Bowers
March 14, 2021
Barbara (Barb) A. Bowers, age 88, of Murphy, TX, died peacefully Sunday March 14, 2021, at home surrounded by her family. Barbara Ann, the daughter of Clarence and Neoma (Estes) Hicks, was born on November 15, 1932, in Hastings, MN. Barb was united in marriage to John F. Bowers on September 15, 1951. Barb was employed at 3M Company...
Mabel M. Moes
March 11, 2021
Mabel Moes, age 94 of Hastings, died peacefully at home on Thursday afternoon, March 11, 2021. Mabel Margaret, the daughter of John and Margaret (Girgen) Holzmer, was born on October 10, 1926, in Mora, Minnesota. On August 19, 1947, Mabel was united in marriage to Nicholas P. Moes at the former St. Boniface Catholic Church in Hastings. She was...
Ruth M. Gabrielson
March 10, 2021
Ruth M. Gabrielson Age 97 of Orangeville, IL, formerly of Mpls. Preceded in death by husband, Ervin; six brothers & two sisters. Survived by sister, Sara Hilton; sister-in-law, Nancy Gereau; many nieces, nephews, family, friends & special friend, Dr. Elaine Sorem. Memorial Service Saturday, 11 AM, Henry W. Anderson Mortuary, 3640 23rd Ave. So., Mpls. with visitation one hour before...
Elaine E. Bain
March 10, 2021
Elaine E. Bain Age 91 of Mpls., formerly of Anoka. Elaine was a longtime employee of the Mpls. VA Medical Center. She is preceded in death by husband, Harold “Curtis”; sons, Robert and Gerald; and four siblings. She is survived by sons, James (Gie) and Richard (Dawn); six grandchildren and four great-grandchildren; siblings, David (Jan) Wallace and Bill Wallace. Private...
Alvin P. Swanson
March 9, 2021
Swanson, Alvin P. Age 98 of Minneapolis, joined his wife, Dorothy, on March 9, 2021. Preceded in death by his wife, Dorothy; daughters, Pauline and Judith; and brothers, Cliff and Emil. Survived by his children, Diane Severson, Joanne Knutsen, Douglas (Terri) Swanson and Robert Swanson; grandchildren, Jim, Chris, Susan, Deb, Steve, Ron, David, Ben, Dani, Jess and Matt; several great-grandchildren...
Eugene Earl Sundt
March 9, 2021
Sundt, Eugene Earl Age 89 of Apple Valley, passed away on March 9, 2021. Preceded in death by his wife, Rita; daughter, Sandra Leigh; and sister, Jeanette Smith. Survived by his son, Kirby (Kathie); grandsons, Zachary (Xochitl) and Chayse; brother, Richard (Carol) Sundt; brother-in-law, Darrel Smith; many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Memorial Service at 11:00am on Friday, June...
Elizabeth "Betty" M. Brown
March 8, 2021
Elizabeth (Betty) M. Brown (Morrison), age 86, of Hastings, died Monday, March 8, 2021. She is preceded in death by parents, Evelyn & Harry Morrison; and brother, Robert & wife Marlene Morrison. Betty is beloved & greatly missed by family & friends, Sandra Djerf (Rod Hayek), Ramona Schuna (David Reed), Maria Griggs, Nicholas Aliksyuk Jr., Carrie & Keith Kislenger;...
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