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Duane A. Marquette

Duane A. Marquette

September 17, 2020

Duane A. Marquette, age 50, of Cottage Grove, passed away peacefully at home September 17, 2020. He was born in St. Paul on November 24, 1969 to Gerald and Nancy (Lynch) Marquette. Preceded in death by father, Gerald. Survived by wife, Maggie; mother, Nancy Marquette; sisters, Jennifer (Bill) Peerboom; and Sarah (Greg) Giefer; nieces and nephews, Brady (Bailey), Hunter,...

Chiharu Suzuki Hall

Chiharu Suzuki Hall

September 16, 2020

Chiharu Hall passed away on Wednesday morning, September 16, 2020, following a short illness. Chiharu was born on March 12, 1926, in Sendai, Japan. She is preceded in death by her mother (who lived to be 106) and her husband, Wendell. She came to this country after marrying Wendell, who served in the United States Army in Korea and...

Gladys M. Ollila

Gladys M. Ollila

September 15, 2020

Gladys M. Ollila

Age 91 of Minneapolis, born April 8, 1929 in Grantsburg, WI to Theodore & Irene Anderson, passed away September 15, 2020.  Gladys was a graduate of Frederic High School in WI and was a beautician for many years.  She and her husband Allen were members of the American Swedish Institute, Ebenezer Lutheran Brethren Church and are residents of...

Bettye Wilkins Brown

Bettye Wilkins Brown

September 10, 2020

Brown, Bettye Ruth (Wilkins) Age 87 of Minneapolis, went to be with the Lord on September 10, 2020. Preceded in death by her husband, Melvyn; daughter, Grace; brothers, Harold, Hamlet and Giles; and sisters, Jennie and Reefa Mae. Survived by children, Melvyn Jr., Oliver (Mary), Andrea Kiley, Timothy (Joy) and Jonathan; grandchildren, Melvyn III, George, Marc, Romana, Holly and Oliver;...

Michael R. Coleman

Michael R. Coleman

September 8, 2020

Michael R. Coleman, age 40 of Hastings, died suddenly but peacefully on Tuesday, September 8, 2020. Michael Ryan, the son of Jodelle Coleman, was born on January 22, 1980, in Minneapolis. Michael was a longtime cook, and most recently worked at the American Legion in Hastings for the last seven years. He had a heart of gold, and would...

Timothy M. Peterson

Timothy M. Peterson

September 6, 2020

Timothy Millward Peterson was born in Escanaba, Michigan to Clifford and Elizabeth (Millward) Peterson on May 12, 1947. He died on September 6, 2020. Tim grew up in Gladstone, Michigan until his family moved to Kansas City, Kansas in 1958. He graduated from Wyandotte High School in 1965 and earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in History and Political...

Duane F. Thoms

Duane F. Thoms

September 6, 2020

Thoms, Duane F. 87, passed away on September 6, 2020 following a long and courageous battle with Lewy Body Dementia. Selfless in life and in death, Duane donated his body to science at the University of Minnesota. His hopes are that research can benefit current and future Lewy Body Dementia sufferers. Duane was born on May 10, 1933 to Ralph...

Larry E. Chackan

Larry E. Chackan

September 5, 2020

Larry Chackan, aged 75, of Hastings, MN, died peacefully in his sleep on September 5, 2020. He was born September 30, 1944 in Mt. Pleasant, PA. After graduating Penn State University in 1966, where he rode his motorcycle year-round through sun and snow, Larry followed his passion in life to become a pilot, flying C-130’s for the U.S. Air...

Richard K. Hocking

Richard K. Hocking

September 5, 2020

Richard K. Hocking,

Age 68 of Apple Valley MN, born November 23, 1951 in Hibbing MN, passed away peacefully with family at his side on September 5, 2020. Rich attended school in Kelly Lake and Hibbing. He was a graduate of Hibbing High School, where he was a proud member of the high school hockey team that placed third in the...

Lawrence A Palmersheim, Dds

Lawrence A Palmersheim, Dds

September 5, 2020

 

 

Lawrence (Larry) Palmersheim, DDS

After countless Wisconsin perch fish fries, repeated viewings of “Young Frankenstein” and 71

years of life, Dr. Lawrence Palmersheim, of Apple Valley, died peacefully in the presence of

family on Sept. 5, 2020, after living with Merkel cell carcinoma for nearly two years.

Larry was the beloved husband of Theresa McHugh Palmersheim for 48 years. They were

blessed to be...

Jeffrey G. Shannon

Jeffrey G. Shannon

September 4, 2020

Jeffrey G. Shannon

age 73 of Mpls., died on Sept. 4 due to surgery complications. Survived by son, Jeffrey; partner, Kaarina Mindlay; and family, Patrick (Betsy), Richard, Kevin (Nancy), Michael (Angie) and Mary Kay Shannon; nephews, Joseph (Ann) and Andrew (Jane) Shannon; great-nephew, Aaron Daniel Shannon; nieces, Mackenzie, Morgan and Isabella Shannon. Memorial service, 11 AM, Tuesday, Sept. 15, 2020 at...

Ione B. Orr

Ione B. Orr

September 2, 2020

Ione Orr passed into eternal life at age 98 on September 2, 2020 at Oak Ridge Memory Care with her daughter by her side. Due to the COVID-19 epidemic, she will be cremated and a Celebration of Life will be held at a later, safer date. Ione B. (Gronlund) Orr was born on the Robert Montgomery farm near Wakonda,...

Cecilia Marie Van Grinsven

Cecilia Marie Van Grinsven

September 2, 2020

Cecilia Marie Van Grinsven (nee Wilson)

Born on October 6, 1934 in Minneapolis, MN to Eugene and Gladys Wilson, passed away peacefully surrounded by her children on September 2nd at the Ebenezer’s Ridges home in Burnsville, MN.

Cecilia and Anthony Theodore Van Grinsven, Sr. were united in marriage on June 10, 1952 in Mille Lacs, MN.

Cecilia made her six children her priority...

Cathy J. Vitzthum

Cathy J. Vitzthum

September 1, 2020

Cathy J. Vitzthum, age 57 of Prescott, Wisconsin, died Tuesday, September 1, 2020, at United Hospital in St. Paul following an extended illness. Cathy Joleen, the daughter of Loren and Sharon (Fox) Hahle, was born on February 11, 1963, in Algona, Iowa. Following her graduation from Algona High School, Cathy was united in marriage to Kirk Vitzthum, and they...

Diane M. Nolan

Diane M. Nolan

September 1, 2020

Diane Marie Nolan, 62, passed away suddenly from a pulmonary embolism during the early hours of Sept. 1, 2020. Before taking our Heavenly Father’s hand and faithfully answering His call, she spent her final moments with her loving husband, hand in hand, heart to heart. She was born to Clarence and Mary (Foley) Walsh on March 21, 1958 in...

Rosanne M Walther

Rosanne M Walther

September 1, 2020

 

Rosanne M. Walther

Age 86 of St. Paul, born June 29, 1934 in Rochester, MN to Louis & Rosella Wegner, passed away peacefully with her family at her side, September 1, 2020. Rosanne was an exceptional wife and mother. She loved her family greatly and always gave of herself to them and her grandchildren. Everyone knew her as a person who...

David L.  Hicks

David L. Hicks

August 31, 2020

David L. Hicks, age 75, of Cottage Grove, passed away August 31, 2020 due to a heart attack. David was born in Hastings and graduated from Hastings High School where he wrestled and played football. He briefly attended the University of Wisconsin River Falls and served in the US Army. In 1974, he married Beverly and moved to Cottage...

Christine M. "Chris" Rischette

Christine M. "Chris" Rischette

August 26, 2020

Christine M. "Chris" Rischette, age 58 of Hastings, died suddenly but peacefully at home on Wednesday morning, August 26, 2020. Christine Marie, the daughter of Donald and Barbara (Gebro) Jewell, was born on March 12, 1962, in St. Paul. Chris attended Kellogg High School and graduated with the class of 1980. On September 17, 1983, she was united in...

Reinera M. Weber

Reinera M. Weber

August 26, 2020

Reinera M. Weber, age 83, died peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family on Wednesday evening, August 26, 2020. Private family services will be held at a later date. Arrangements are being completed by affordablemncremation.com, an online service of Starkson Family Life Celebration Chapel of Hastings.

Gary T. Lukowicz

Gary T. Lukowicz

August 26, 2020

Gary Lukowicz, age 74 of Hastings, died peacefully at Abbott Northwestern Hospital in Minneapolis following a two year battle with lung cancer. Gary Thomas, the son of Willis and Phyllis (Peloquin) Lukowicz, was born on December 12, 1945. Following his education, Gary began his life-long career as a Tool & Die Machinist, first with Schlitz Brewing Company, then American...

Duane A. Marquette

Duane A. Marquette

September 17, 2020

Duane A. Marquette, age 50, of Cottage Grove, passed away peacefully at home September 17, 2020. He was born in St. Paul on November 24, 1969 to Gerald and Nancy (Lynch) Marquette. Preceded in death by father, Gerald. Survived by wife, Maggie; mother, Nancy Marquette; sisters, Jennifer (Bill) Peerboom; and Sarah (Greg) Giefer; nieces and nephews, Brady (Bailey), Hunter,...

Chiharu Suzuki Hall

Chiharu Suzuki Hall

September 16, 2020

Chiharu Hall passed away on Wednesday morning, September 16, 2020, following a short illness. Chiharu was born on March 12, 1926, in Sendai, Japan. She is preceded in death by her mother (who lived to be 106) and her husband, Wendell. She came to this country after marrying Wendell, who served in the United States Army in Korea and...

Gladys M. Ollila

Gladys M. Ollila

September 15, 2020

Gladys M. Ollila

Age 91 of Minneapolis, born April 8, 1929 in Grantsburg, WI to Theodore & Irene Anderson, passed away September 15, 2020.  Gladys was a graduate of Frederic High School in WI and was a beautician for many years.  She and her husband Allen were members of the American Swedish Institute, Ebenezer Lutheran Brethren Church and are residents of...

Bettye Wilkins Brown

Bettye Wilkins Brown

September 10, 2020

Brown, Bettye Ruth (Wilkins) Age 87 of Minneapolis, went to be with the Lord on September 10, 2020. Preceded in death by her husband, Melvyn; daughter, Grace; brothers, Harold, Hamlet and Giles; and sisters, Jennie and Reefa Mae. Survived by children, Melvyn Jr., Oliver (Mary), Andrea Kiley, Timothy (Joy) and Jonathan; grandchildren, Melvyn III, George, Marc, Romana, Holly and Oliver;...

Michael R. Coleman

Michael R. Coleman

September 8, 2020

Michael R. Coleman, age 40 of Hastings, died suddenly but peacefully on Tuesday, September 8, 2020. Michael Ryan, the son of Jodelle Coleman, was born on January 22, 1980, in Minneapolis. Michael was a longtime cook, and most recently worked at the American Legion in Hastings for the last seven years. He had a heart of gold, and would...

Timothy M. Peterson

Timothy M. Peterson

September 6, 2020

Timothy Millward Peterson was born in Escanaba, Michigan to Clifford and Elizabeth (Millward) Peterson on May 12, 1947. He died on September 6, 2020. Tim grew up in Gladstone, Michigan until his family moved to Kansas City, Kansas in 1958. He graduated from Wyandotte High School in 1965 and earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in History and Political...

Duane F. Thoms

Duane F. Thoms

September 6, 2020

Thoms, Duane F. 87, passed away on September 6, 2020 following a long and courageous battle with Lewy Body Dementia. Selfless in life and in death, Duane donated his body to science at the University of Minnesota. His hopes are that research can benefit current and future Lewy Body Dementia sufferers. Duane was born on May 10, 1933 to Ralph...

Larry E. Chackan

Larry E. Chackan

September 5, 2020

Larry Chackan, aged 75, of Hastings, MN, died peacefully in his sleep on September 5, 2020. He was born September 30, 1944 in Mt. Pleasant, PA. After graduating Penn State University in 1966, where he rode his motorcycle year-round through sun and snow, Larry followed his passion in life to become a pilot, flying C-130’s for the U.S. Air...

Richard K. Hocking

Richard K. Hocking

September 5, 2020

Richard K. Hocking,

Age 68 of Apple Valley MN, born November 23, 1951 in Hibbing MN, passed away peacefully with family at his side on September 5, 2020. Rich attended school in Kelly Lake and Hibbing. He was a graduate of Hibbing High School, where he was a proud member of the high school hockey team that placed third in the...

Lawrence A Palmersheim, Dds

Lawrence A Palmersheim, Dds

September 5, 2020

 

 

Lawrence (Larry) Palmersheim, DDS

After countless Wisconsin perch fish fries, repeated viewings of “Young Frankenstein” and 71

years of life, Dr. Lawrence Palmersheim, of Apple Valley, died peacefully in the presence of

family on Sept. 5, 2020, after living with Merkel cell carcinoma for nearly two years.

Larry was the beloved husband of Theresa McHugh Palmersheim for 48 years. They were

blessed to be...

Jeffrey G. Shannon

Jeffrey G. Shannon

September 4, 2020

Jeffrey G. Shannon

age 73 of Mpls., died on Sept. 4 due to surgery complications. Survived by son, Jeffrey; partner, Kaarina Mindlay; and family, Patrick (Betsy), Richard, Kevin (Nancy), Michael (Angie) and Mary Kay Shannon; nephews, Joseph (Ann) and Andrew (Jane) Shannon; great-nephew, Aaron Daniel Shannon; nieces, Mackenzie, Morgan and Isabella Shannon. Memorial service, 11 AM, Tuesday, Sept. 15, 2020 at...

Ione B. Orr

Ione B. Orr

September 2, 2020

Ione Orr passed into eternal life at age 98 on September 2, 2020 at Oak Ridge Memory Care with her daughter by her side. Due to the COVID-19 epidemic, she will be cremated and a Celebration of Life will be held at a later, safer date. Ione B. (Gronlund) Orr was born on the Robert Montgomery farm near Wakonda,...

Cecilia Marie Van Grinsven

Cecilia Marie Van Grinsven

September 2, 2020

Cecilia Marie Van Grinsven (nee Wilson)

Born on October 6, 1934 in Minneapolis, MN to Eugene and Gladys Wilson, passed away peacefully surrounded by her children on September 2nd at the Ebenezer’s Ridges home in Burnsville, MN.

Cecilia and Anthony Theodore Van Grinsven, Sr. were united in marriage on June 10, 1952 in Mille Lacs, MN.

Cecilia made her six children her priority...

Cathy J. Vitzthum

Cathy J. Vitzthum

September 1, 2020

Cathy J. Vitzthum, age 57 of Prescott, Wisconsin, died Tuesday, September 1, 2020, at United Hospital in St. Paul following an extended illness. Cathy Joleen, the daughter of Loren and Sharon (Fox) Hahle, was born on February 11, 1963, in Algona, Iowa. Following her graduation from Algona High School, Cathy was united in marriage to Kirk Vitzthum, and they...

Diane M. Nolan

Diane M. Nolan

September 1, 2020

Diane Marie Nolan, 62, passed away suddenly from a pulmonary embolism during the early hours of Sept. 1, 2020. Before taking our Heavenly Father’s hand and faithfully answering His call, she spent her final moments with her loving husband, hand in hand, heart to heart. She was born to Clarence and Mary (Foley) Walsh on March 21, 1958 in...

Rosanne M Walther

Rosanne M Walther

September 1, 2020

 

Rosanne M. Walther

Age 86 of St. Paul, born June 29, 1934 in Rochester, MN to Louis & Rosella Wegner, passed away peacefully with her family at her side, September 1, 2020. Rosanne was an exceptional wife and mother. She loved her family greatly and always gave of herself to them and her grandchildren. Everyone knew her as a person who...

David L.  Hicks

David L. Hicks

August 31, 2020

David L. Hicks, age 75, of Cottage Grove, passed away August 31, 2020 due to a heart attack. David was born in Hastings and graduated from Hastings High School where he wrestled and played football. He briefly attended the University of Wisconsin River Falls and served in the US Army. In 1974, he married Beverly and moved to Cottage...

Christine M. "Chris" Rischette

Christine M. "Chris" Rischette

August 26, 2020

Christine M. "Chris" Rischette, age 58 of Hastings, died suddenly but peacefully at home on Wednesday morning, August 26, 2020. Christine Marie, the daughter of Donald and Barbara (Gebro) Jewell, was born on March 12, 1962, in St. Paul. Chris attended Kellogg High School and graduated with the class of 1980. On September 17, 1983, she was united in...

Reinera M. Weber

Reinera M. Weber

August 26, 2020

Reinera M. Weber, age 83, died peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family on Wednesday evening, August 26, 2020. Private family services will be held at a later date. Arrangements are being completed by affordablemncremation.com, an online service of Starkson Family Life Celebration Chapel of Hastings.

Gary T. Lukowicz

Gary T. Lukowicz

August 26, 2020

Gary Lukowicz, age 74 of Hastings, died peacefully at Abbott Northwestern Hospital in Minneapolis following a two year battle with lung cancer. Gary Thomas, the son of Willis and Phyllis (Peloquin) Lukowicz, was born on December 12, 1945. Following his education, Gary began his life-long career as a Tool & Die Machinist, first with Schlitz Brewing Company, then American...

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