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Gilbert Chester Manning

Gilbert Chester Manning

December 1, 2020

Manning, Gilbert Chester

Age 87, of Apple Valley, MN, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, December 1st, 2020 at the Minneapolis VA Hospital/Hospice. Born on February 18th, 1933 in Las Animas, CO. His childhood was spent in Green River, WY and after graduation in 1951 he served in the United States Marine Corps until 1955. He attended Pillsbury Baptist...

Sandra M. "Sandy" Hill

Sandra M. "Sandy" Hill

November 30, 2020

Sandra M. "Sandy" Hill, age 69 of Hastings, Minnesota, passed away on November 30, 2020 at home after a courageous battle with cancer. Sandra Mary, the twin daughter of Fred Jr. and Viola (Kiihbauch) Hill, was born on August 26, 1951, in St. Paul. She attended school and ‘home bound’ schooling in Cannon Falls, Cottage Grove, and St. Paul...

Marjorie M.  Pabst

Marjorie M. Pabst

November 29, 2020

Marjorie M. Pabst, age 83, of Hastings, passed away November 29, 2020. The youngest of 11 children, she grew up on the family farm in Miesville, MN and attended Hastings High School. She married Roland Pabst in 1958 and was devoted to her family as they started their life together in Roberts, WI. They moved back to Hastings and...

Llewellyn "Lew" H. Linde

Llewellyn "Lew" H. Linde

November 27, 2020

Llewellyn (Lew) Herbert Linde, a resident of Hastings for 65 years, passed away peacefully at the age of 92, following a short illness, in the presence of family on Friday November 27th at Regions Hospital in St. Paul, where he received exceptional medical and nursing care. A dedicated family man, social worker, lawyer, humanitarian, and author, Lew was greatly...

Elizabeth "Betty" Mccoy

Elizabeth "Betty" Mccoy

November 27, 2020

Elizabeth "Betty" McCoy (Rother), age 91, of Hastings, passed away November 27, 2020. She was preceded in death by her husband, Jack; children, Michael and Maureen; grandchildren, Michael Saemus and Joseph; siblings, Evelyn, Donald, Harold and Fritz Rother. Betty is survived by her children, Colleen Broderson, Mark (Maggie), Jack (Becky), Kent (Angie), Chris (Deb), Kelly (Diane) and Mary (Pete)...

Ryan M. Lightner

Ryan M. Lightner

November 27, 2020

Ryan M. Lightner

Age 21 of Apple Valley, born on the 4th of July, 1999 in West Allis, WI, passed away November 27, 2020. There are no words to describe the sadness and grief of losing Ryan so soon; his impact on those who were fortunate enough to know him well will live on forever. He had a kindness and warmth...

Jane L. Starch

Jane L. Starch

November 26, 2020

Jane L. Starch, age 62, of Goodhue, formerly of Kenyon, passed away peacefully November 26, 2020 after her hard-fought battle with COPD. Jane grew up on her family farm outside Kenyon, MN and was one of 14 children. Family was very important to Jane, she spent lots of time laughing. She was adventurous, lived in Alaska, took road trips...

Ruth  M.  Barry

Ruth M. Barry

November 26, 2020

Ruth was born on May 6, 1934 in St. Paul MN and was one of six children of William and Ruth Basler. She attended North St. Paul high school and graduated as the class salutatorian. She worked at the Minnehaha Drive-In Movie Theater where she eventually started dating co-worker Pat Barry. Soon after marrying, they moved to France where...

Hannah Naomi Johnson

Hannah Naomi Johnson

November 25, 2020

Hannah Naomi Johnson, age 37, passed away with family at her side on Wednesday, November 25, 2020, at Regions Hospital in St Paul, MN. She had been battling a persistent blood infection since early 2019, requiring lengthy hospitalizations and ultimately open-heart surgery to address damage caused by the infection. She fought so hard, with loving support by her mom,...

Julianne Meyer Alstad

Julianne Meyer Alstad

November 25, 2020

Julianne Meyer Alstad, of Eden Prairie and Walker, MN, passed peacefully from this life on November 25 at the age of 86.

Julie was born on October 1, 1934 to Lloyd and Marie Meyer in Minneapolis, MN. She was a graduate of Roosevelt High School – class of ’52. In May of 1953 she married the love of her life, Richard...

Douglas "Doug" Fish

Douglas "Doug" Fish

November 24, 2020

Douglas "Doug" Fish, age 68 of Hastings, passed away on Tuesday, November 24, 2020. Preceded in death by his parents Melban and Eleanor (Miller) Fish. Doug is survived by his wife, Marcia; son Michael (Liza) Fish, step-sons Taylor (Kelsey) Vander Aarde and Luke (Lanette) Vander Aarde; grandchildren Ryan, Ethan, Bailey, Logan, Brooklyn, Jacob and Jonah; and sister Diane (Michael)...

Catherine "Cathy" Berg

Catherine "Cathy" Berg

November 21, 2020

Catherine "Cathy" Berg, age 52 of Maple Grove, died peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Saturday morning, November 21, 2020, following a recent battle with Covid-19. Cathy fought hard through her journey with colon cancer during the past few years, but is now at peace. Catherine Mary, the daughter of Thomas "Tom" and Margaret (Fritscher) Shannon, was born...

Allen "Al" Berg

Allen "Al" Berg

November 20, 2020

Allen "Sonny" Berg, age 83 of Hastings, died peacefully on Friday morning, November 20, 2020, at Tinta Wita Tipi Senior Living in Welch. Allen Wayne, the son of Anton and Minnie (Olson) Berg, was born on February 10, 1937, at home in rural Cannon Falls. Al attended country school and later enlisted in the United States Army Reserves. On...

Wayne M. House

Wayne M. House

November 20, 2020

Wayne M. House, age 80 of Hastings, died suddenly but peacefully at home on Friday morning, November 20, 2020. Wayne Marshall, the son of Martin and Dorothy (Hughes) House, was born on September 26, 1940, in Minneapolis. At a young age, Wayne's family moved to California where he attended school. He then enjoyed many fun times in Reno and...

Kathleen "Kathy" Crabb Zuk

Kathleen "Kathy" Crabb Zuk

November 19, 2020

Kathleen J. "Kathy" Zuk, age 76 of Hastings, died peacefully following an extended illness on Thursday, November 19, 2020 at Regina Senior Living in Hastings. Kathleen Janet, the daughter of John and Lettie (Grimes) Hennessy, was born on October 19, 1944, in Baldwin, Wisconsin. Kathy attended Eddison High School and graduated with the class of 1962. In 1968, she...

Yvonne R. Mcnamara

Yvonne R. Mcnamara

November 18, 2020

Yvonne R. McNamara, age 80 of Hastings, died peacefully at Regions Hospital in St. Paul on Wednesday evening, November 18, 2020. Yvonne Rose, the daughter of Anthony and Cynthia (Weber) Smrstick, was born on August 19, 1940, in Tony, Wisconsin. Following her graduation from Tony High School with the class of 1959, Yvonne was united in marriage to Allen...

Kristine "Kris" Neve

Kristine "Kris" Neve

November 18, 2020

Kristine "Kris" Neve, age 57 of Hastings, died suddenly but peacefully at home on Wednesday evening, November 18, 2020. Kristine Rene, the daughter of Willard and Lorraine (Polikowsky) Rabehl, was born on June 19, 1963, in Rochester and grew up on the family farm between Rochester and Byron. Kris attended Byron High School and graduated with the class of...

Thomas J. "Tom" Germscheid

Thomas J. "Tom" Germscheid

November 18, 2020

Thomas J. "Tom" Germscheid, age 66 of Stillwater and formerly of North St. Paul, died suddenly on Wednesday afternoon, November 18, 2020. Thomas Joseph, the son of Francis and Margaret (Brown) Germscheid, was born on September 17, 1954, in St. Peter, Minnesota. Tom grew up on a farm near St. Thomas, rural Le Sueur Minnesota, and graduated as Valedictorian...

Tony D.  Lundblad

Tony D. Lundblad

November 17, 2020

Tony D. Lundblad, age 62, of Hastings, passed away November 17, 2020. Preceded in death by parents, Edward and Janet Lundblad. Survived by life partner, Bonnie Wilmar; daughters, Nicole and Erin; step children, Siobhan (Adrian) Martinez and Kyle Wilmar; special grandchildren, Christian and Diego; siblings, Sandra (Greg) Koehler, Nancy (Guy) Cashman, Pamela (Paul) Moen, John Lundblad and Robert Lundblad;...

Caroline L. Johnson

Caroline L. Johnson

November 17, 2020

Caroline (CJ) Johnson (Aaron) (Chandler), age 68 of Hastings, died peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family on November 17, 2020. Caroline Luaine, the daughter of Chester and Maxine (Myers) Aaron, was born April 23, 1952, in St. Joseph, Missouri. Caroline played softball and attended high school in Hastings. She loved birds, gardening, sewing, dancing (especially to Michael...

Gilbert Chester Manning

Gilbert Chester Manning

December 1, 2020

Manning, Gilbert Chester

Age 87, of Apple Valley, MN, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, December 1st, 2020 at the Minneapolis VA Hospital/Hospice. Born on February 18th, 1933 in Las Animas, CO. His childhood was spent in Green River, WY and after graduation in 1951 he served in the United States Marine Corps until 1955. He attended Pillsbury Baptist...

Sandra M. "Sandy" Hill

Sandra M. "Sandy" Hill

November 30, 2020

Sandra M. "Sandy" Hill, age 69 of Hastings, Minnesota, passed away on November 30, 2020 at home after a courageous battle with cancer. Sandra Mary, the twin daughter of Fred Jr. and Viola (Kiihbauch) Hill, was born on August 26, 1951, in St. Paul. She attended school and ‘home bound’ schooling in Cannon Falls, Cottage Grove, and St. Paul...

Marjorie M.  Pabst

Marjorie M. Pabst

November 29, 2020

Marjorie M. Pabst, age 83, of Hastings, passed away November 29, 2020. The youngest of 11 children, she grew up on the family farm in Miesville, MN and attended Hastings High School. She married Roland Pabst in 1958 and was devoted to her family as they started their life together in Roberts, WI. They moved back to Hastings and...

Llewellyn "Lew" H. Linde

Llewellyn "Lew" H. Linde

November 27, 2020

Llewellyn (Lew) Herbert Linde, a resident of Hastings for 65 years, passed away peacefully at the age of 92, following a short illness, in the presence of family on Friday November 27th at Regions Hospital in St. Paul, where he received exceptional medical and nursing care. A dedicated family man, social worker, lawyer, humanitarian, and author, Lew was greatly...

Elizabeth "Betty" Mccoy

Elizabeth "Betty" Mccoy

November 27, 2020

Elizabeth "Betty" McCoy (Rother), age 91, of Hastings, passed away November 27, 2020. She was preceded in death by her husband, Jack; children, Michael and Maureen; grandchildren, Michael Saemus and Joseph; siblings, Evelyn, Donald, Harold and Fritz Rother. Betty is survived by her children, Colleen Broderson, Mark (Maggie), Jack (Becky), Kent (Angie), Chris (Deb), Kelly (Diane) and Mary (Pete)...

Ryan M. Lightner

Ryan M. Lightner

November 27, 2020

Ryan M. Lightner

Age 21 of Apple Valley, born on the 4th of July, 1999 in West Allis, WI, passed away November 27, 2020. There are no words to describe the sadness and grief of losing Ryan so soon; his impact on those who were fortunate enough to know him well will live on forever. He had a kindness and warmth...

Jane L. Starch

Jane L. Starch

November 26, 2020

Jane L. Starch, age 62, of Goodhue, formerly of Kenyon, passed away peacefully November 26, 2020 after her hard-fought battle with COPD. Jane grew up on her family farm outside Kenyon, MN and was one of 14 children. Family was very important to Jane, she spent lots of time laughing. She was adventurous, lived in Alaska, took road trips...

Ruth  M.  Barry

Ruth M. Barry

November 26, 2020

Ruth was born on May 6, 1934 in St. Paul MN and was one of six children of William and Ruth Basler. She attended North St. Paul high school and graduated as the class salutatorian. She worked at the Minnehaha Drive-In Movie Theater where she eventually started dating co-worker Pat Barry. Soon after marrying, they moved to France where...

Hannah Naomi Johnson

Hannah Naomi Johnson

November 25, 2020

Hannah Naomi Johnson, age 37, passed away with family at her side on Wednesday, November 25, 2020, at Regions Hospital in St Paul, MN. She had been battling a persistent blood infection since early 2019, requiring lengthy hospitalizations and ultimately open-heart surgery to address damage caused by the infection. She fought so hard, with loving support by her mom,...

Julianne Meyer Alstad

Julianne Meyer Alstad

November 25, 2020

Julianne Meyer Alstad, of Eden Prairie and Walker, MN, passed peacefully from this life on November 25 at the age of 86.

Julie was born on October 1, 1934 to Lloyd and Marie Meyer in Minneapolis, MN. She was a graduate of Roosevelt High School – class of ’52. In May of 1953 she married the love of her life, Richard...

Douglas "Doug" Fish

Douglas "Doug" Fish

November 24, 2020

Douglas "Doug" Fish, age 68 of Hastings, passed away on Tuesday, November 24, 2020. Preceded in death by his parents Melban and Eleanor (Miller) Fish. Doug is survived by his wife, Marcia; son Michael (Liza) Fish, step-sons Taylor (Kelsey) Vander Aarde and Luke (Lanette) Vander Aarde; grandchildren Ryan, Ethan, Bailey, Logan, Brooklyn, Jacob and Jonah; and sister Diane (Michael)...

Catherine "Cathy" Berg

Catherine "Cathy" Berg

November 21, 2020

Catherine "Cathy" Berg, age 52 of Maple Grove, died peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Saturday morning, November 21, 2020, following a recent battle with Covid-19. Cathy fought hard through her journey with colon cancer during the past few years, but is now at peace. Catherine Mary, the daughter of Thomas "Tom" and Margaret (Fritscher) Shannon, was born...

Allen "Al" Berg

Allen "Al" Berg

November 20, 2020

Allen "Sonny" Berg, age 83 of Hastings, died peacefully on Friday morning, November 20, 2020, at Tinta Wita Tipi Senior Living in Welch. Allen Wayne, the son of Anton and Minnie (Olson) Berg, was born on February 10, 1937, at home in rural Cannon Falls. Al attended country school and later enlisted in the United States Army Reserves. On...

Wayne M. House

Wayne M. House

November 20, 2020

Wayne M. House, age 80 of Hastings, died suddenly but peacefully at home on Friday morning, November 20, 2020. Wayne Marshall, the son of Martin and Dorothy (Hughes) House, was born on September 26, 1940, in Minneapolis. At a young age, Wayne's family moved to California where he attended school. He then enjoyed many fun times in Reno and...

Kathleen "Kathy" Crabb Zuk

Kathleen "Kathy" Crabb Zuk

November 19, 2020

Kathleen J. "Kathy" Zuk, age 76 of Hastings, died peacefully following an extended illness on Thursday, November 19, 2020 at Regina Senior Living in Hastings. Kathleen Janet, the daughter of John and Lettie (Grimes) Hennessy, was born on October 19, 1944, in Baldwin, Wisconsin. Kathy attended Eddison High School and graduated with the class of 1962. In 1968, she...

Yvonne R. Mcnamara

Yvonne R. Mcnamara

November 18, 2020

Yvonne R. McNamara, age 80 of Hastings, died peacefully at Regions Hospital in St. Paul on Wednesday evening, November 18, 2020. Yvonne Rose, the daughter of Anthony and Cynthia (Weber) Smrstick, was born on August 19, 1940, in Tony, Wisconsin. Following her graduation from Tony High School with the class of 1959, Yvonne was united in marriage to Allen...

Kristine "Kris" Neve

Kristine "Kris" Neve

November 18, 2020

Kristine "Kris" Neve, age 57 of Hastings, died suddenly but peacefully at home on Wednesday evening, November 18, 2020. Kristine Rene, the daughter of Willard and Lorraine (Polikowsky) Rabehl, was born on June 19, 1963, in Rochester and grew up on the family farm between Rochester and Byron. Kris attended Byron High School and graduated with the class of...

Thomas J. "Tom" Germscheid

Thomas J. "Tom" Germscheid

November 18, 2020

Thomas J. "Tom" Germscheid, age 66 of Stillwater and formerly of North St. Paul, died suddenly on Wednesday afternoon, November 18, 2020. Thomas Joseph, the son of Francis and Margaret (Brown) Germscheid, was born on September 17, 1954, in St. Peter, Minnesota. Tom grew up on a farm near St. Thomas, rural Le Sueur Minnesota, and graduated as Valedictorian...

Tony D.  Lundblad

Tony D. Lundblad

November 17, 2020

Tony D. Lundblad, age 62, of Hastings, passed away November 17, 2020. Preceded in death by parents, Edward and Janet Lundblad. Survived by life partner, Bonnie Wilmar; daughters, Nicole and Erin; step children, Siobhan (Adrian) Martinez and Kyle Wilmar; special grandchildren, Christian and Diego; siblings, Sandra (Greg) Koehler, Nancy (Guy) Cashman, Pamela (Paul) Moen, John Lundblad and Robert Lundblad;...

Caroline L. Johnson

Caroline L. Johnson

November 17, 2020

Caroline (CJ) Johnson (Aaron) (Chandler), age 68 of Hastings, died peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family on November 17, 2020. Caroline Luaine, the daughter of Chester and Maxine (Myers) Aaron, was born April 23, 1952, in St. Joseph, Missouri. Caroline played softball and attended high school in Hastings. She loved birds, gardening, sewing, dancing (especially to Michael...

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