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Gladys V. Orcutt (Nee Washel)

Gladys V. Orcutt (Nee Washel)

August 9, 2020

Gladys V. Orcutt

Age 100 of Bloomington. Born May 8, 1920 in Minneapolis to George & Mabel Washel, passed away peacefully at her home August 9, 2020.  Glady was well known by many as the “Demo Lady” at the Bloomington Byerly’s and Sam’s Club.  She had a big heart and was a lover of all animals, even the wild animals in...

Thelma "Kay" Anderson

Thelma "Kay" Anderson

August 9, 2020

Thelma “Kay” Anderson

Age 81 of Mpls. MN passed away at home. Preceded in death by loving husband of 56 years, Jim. Survived by children, John (Marsha) Anderson and Kim (Matt) Ocel; granddaughters: Courtney, Megan and Samantha; sister, Nona Dorholt (Bill Anderson); brother and sister in laws and many nieces and nephews. She was a longtime employee of the University of...

Olive E. Swanson

Olive E. Swanson

August 7, 2020

Olive ("Pete", "Swanee") Swanson, of Hastings, passed away August 7, 2020, one month shy of her 95th birthday. Born and raised in Hurley, WI, she was preceded in death by her parents; 6 brothers and 1 sister; and in 1975 by her husband of 27 years, Robert Merle Swanson. She graduated from St. Paul Bethesda's Nursing Program in 1948...

Tang Kee Lee

Tang Kee Lee

August 5, 2020

Lee, Tang Kee Age 97 of Apple Valley, passed away on August 5th, 2020. Preceded in death by his wife, Foon Ching Lee. Survived by his children, Man Wan Kwok (Kam W Kwok), Yuen Kwong Li (Shu Y Li), Angela Yee (Danny Yee), Sau Chan Li (Yu Chan), Yuen Yau Li (Wai Fong Leung), Sau Ngan Tse (Cheong Ming Tse),...

Girard "Jerry" Nauer

Girard "Jerry" Nauer

August 3, 2020

Girard R. "Jerry" Nauer, age 65 of South St. Paul, died suddenly but peacefully on Monday afternoon, August 3, 2020. Girard Richard, the son of Arnold and Alberta (Shepherd) Nauer, was born on January 22, 1955, in South St. Paul. Jerry attended Red Wing Schools where he was an active wrestler, and graduated with the class of 1973. He...

Verna (Fischer) Green

Verna (Fischer) Green

August 1, 2020

Verna (Fischer) Green, age 93 of Hastings, died peacefully at home on Saturday morning, August 1, 2020. Verna Jeanette, the daughter of Karl and Lena (Kocher) Fischer, was born on September 21, 1926, in Hague, North Dakota. After graduating from Hague High School with the class of 1943, Verna attended St. Catherine's College in St. Paul where she was...

Lucille Reuter

Lucille Reuter

August 1, 2020

Lucille (Radke) Reuter, age 92 of Hastings, passed this life peacefully at home surrounded by her family and puppy, Bambi, on Saturday morning, August 1, 2020. Lucille Catherine, the daughter of Fred and Mayme (Fasbender) Radke, was born on February 23, 1928, in Hastings. Following her education, Lucille was united in marriage to Charles Reuter in 1947 at St....

Bonnie L Milde

Bonnie L Milde

July 31, 2020

Age 73 of Burnsville, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on July 31, 2020. Survived by her husband, John; children, Chris, Bob, Steve, their spouses, and six grandchildren. She will be laid to rest at Fort Snelling National Cemetery, Minneapolis.

Funeral Home Henry W. Anderson Mortuary, Apple Valley

Cemetery Fort...

Wanda M. Peters

Wanda M. Peters

July 30, 2020

Wanda M. Peters, age 79 of Northfield, died peacefully following an extended battle with Alzheimers on Thursday evening, July 30, 2020 at Reflections Care Suites of Northfield. Wanda Mae, the daughter of Roy and Cloy (Meech) Bowers, was born on November 29, 1940, in Wadena. Wanda attended elementary school in St. Paul and graduated from Cherry High School in...

Myrtle E. "Myrtie" Peterson

Myrtle E. "Myrtie" Peterson

July 30, 2020

Myrtle E. "Myrtie" Peterson, age 100 of Hastings and formerly South Minneapolis, died peacefully on Thursday evening, July 30, 2020, at Augustana Care of Hastings. Myrtle Elanora, the daughter of Nels and Hedvig (Soderberg) Peterson, was born on December 23, 1919, in Tyler, Minnesota. Myrtie attended Dassel High School and graduated with the class of 1937. She then began...

Michelle "Mickey" D. Gladitsch

Michelle "Mickey" D. Gladitsch

July 29, 2020

Gladitsch, Michelle “Mickey” (nee Busca) Age 65, formerly of Eagan, MN, passed away, July 29, 2020. Mickey had a career with and retired from Northwest Airlines. She was a fun-loving person with a huge generous heart. Preceded in death by her beloved husband, Paul Gladitsch; her parents, George (Lucille) Busca; and two siblings, Cheryl Baran and Ricky Busca. Survived by...

James E. "Jim" Anderson

James E. "Jim" Anderson

July 28, 2020

James Elmer (Jim) Anderson passed away from natural causes on July 28, 2020 in Hastings, MN. The son of Elmer (Swede) and Ella Leone Horton Anderson, he was born October 12, 1930. Jim attended Virginia High School, but he graduated from Crookston High School in 1948. He served in the National Guard and the regular army from 1950 to...

Carol J. Serres

Carol J. Serres

July 27, 2020

Carol J. Serres, age 76, of Hastings, passed away July 27, 2020 at Regina Senior Living. She was born in Hastings on January 14, 1944 to Paul and Dorothy (Ulbrich) Maher. She married Thomas "Tim" Serres in Hastings on May 11, 1963. She was a woman who was very proud of her Irish heritage. She loved flowers, birds, crossword...

Thea Marie Wetzler Miller

Thea Marie Wetzler Miller

July 24, 2020

Thea Marie Wetzler (Miller), age 90, of St. Michael, MN and Minneapolis, MN. Born June 19, 1930 died peacefully July 24, 2020. Thea was preceded in death by her devoted husband Charles Wetzler; her parents, Anthony and Eileen Miller; her sister and her brother-in-law, Sally and Earl Droppo; her uncle George Woodrow Gagnon; in-laws, Bernice and Paul Wetzler; her brother-in-law...

Leonard "Bud" Groh

Leonard "Bud" Groh

July 22, 2020

Leonard "Bud" Groh, age 85 of Hastings and formerly of Cottage Grove, died suddenly but peacefully on Wednesday evening, July 22, 2020, at Regions Hospital in St. Paul. Leonard Frederick Jr., the son of Leonard F. Sr. and Ruth May (Landgren) Groh, was born on September 8, 1934, in St. Paul. Following his education, Bud began his life-long career...

Maureen Sue "Susie" O'Malley

Maureen Sue "Susie" O'Malley

July 22, 2020

Maureen Sue “Susie” O’Malley age 74, of Mpls., passed away on July 22, 2020 of breast cancer. Born March 25, 1946 in Mpls. She graduated in 1964 from Roosevelt HS. Attended the U of MN (art history) and St Thomas (facilities design). She worked for various companies such as Ahern Pershing, Honeywell, US Federal Courts, Lawson Software and Beckman Coulter...

John E. Ferris

John E. Ferris

July 18, 2020

John E. Ferris, age 78 of Hastings, died peacefully following an extended illness on Saturday afternoon, July 18, 2020, at Trinity Care Center in Farmington. John Edward, the son of Clifford and Josephine (Jarobic) Ferris, was born on August 2, 1941, in Waukegan, Illinois. Following his education, John enlisted in the United States Air Force where he maintained high...

Janet B. Lucius

Janet B. Lucius

July 18, 2020

Janet Barbara Lucius was born on Feb 22, 1935 to Mabel N. (Collins) and William B. Bundy in Lake City, Minnesota. When she was a young girl her family moved to St. Paul. At the age of 16 Janet and her brother made a decision to convert to Catholicism, something she always kept close to her. She graduated from...

Josephine "Jo" Zeman

Josephine "Jo" Zeman

July 16, 2020

Zeman, Josephine “Jo” Age 95 of Minneapolis. Born on Aug. 8, 1924 to Nicholas and Martha Konopaki in Nekoosa, WI. Passed away on July 16, 2020. Preceded in death by husband, Gordon; son, Stephen; and granddaughter, Denise. Survived by children, Sharon, Karen, Theresa, David, Patricia, Joy and Michael; numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren. Jo was an avid bowler and enjoyed...

Jared Davis

Jared Davis

July 13, 2020

On Monday, July 13, 2020, Jared Jeffery Davis passed away unexpectedly at his home, at the age of 31. Jared was born on April 19, 1989 in Bangor, Maine to Jeffery and Sherry (Herrick) Davis. As many knew, there were multiple medical issues Jared dealt with throughout his life and he couldn’t do some of the things we take...

Gladys V. Orcutt (Nee Washel)

Gladys V. Orcutt (Nee Washel)

August 9, 2020

Gladys V. Orcutt

Age 100 of Bloomington. Born May 8, 1920 in Minneapolis to George & Mabel Washel, passed away peacefully at her home August 9, 2020.  Glady was well known by many as the “Demo Lady” at the Bloomington Byerly’s and Sam’s Club.  She had a big heart and was a lover of all animals, even the wild animals in...

Thelma "Kay" Anderson

Thelma "Kay" Anderson

August 9, 2020

Thelma “Kay” Anderson

Age 81 of Mpls. MN passed away at home. Preceded in death by loving husband of 56 years, Jim. Survived by children, John (Marsha) Anderson and Kim (Matt) Ocel; granddaughters: Courtney, Megan and Samantha; sister, Nona Dorholt (Bill Anderson); brother and sister in laws and many nieces and nephews. She was a longtime employee of the University of...

Olive E. Swanson

Olive E. Swanson

August 7, 2020

Olive ("Pete", "Swanee") Swanson, of Hastings, passed away August 7, 2020, one month shy of her 95th birthday. Born and raised in Hurley, WI, she was preceded in death by her parents; 6 brothers and 1 sister; and in 1975 by her husband of 27 years, Robert Merle Swanson. She graduated from St. Paul Bethesda's Nursing Program in 1948...

Tang Kee Lee

Tang Kee Lee

August 5, 2020

Lee, Tang Kee Age 97 of Apple Valley, passed away on August 5th, 2020. Preceded in death by his wife, Foon Ching Lee. Survived by his children, Man Wan Kwok (Kam W Kwok), Yuen Kwong Li (Shu Y Li), Angela Yee (Danny Yee), Sau Chan Li (Yu Chan), Yuen Yau Li (Wai Fong Leung), Sau Ngan Tse (Cheong Ming Tse),...

Girard "Jerry" Nauer

Girard "Jerry" Nauer

August 3, 2020

Girard R. "Jerry" Nauer, age 65 of South St. Paul, died suddenly but peacefully on Monday afternoon, August 3, 2020. Girard Richard, the son of Arnold and Alberta (Shepherd) Nauer, was born on January 22, 1955, in South St. Paul. Jerry attended Red Wing Schools where he was an active wrestler, and graduated with the class of 1973. He...

Verna (Fischer) Green

Verna (Fischer) Green

August 1, 2020

Verna (Fischer) Green, age 93 of Hastings, died peacefully at home on Saturday morning, August 1, 2020. Verna Jeanette, the daughter of Karl and Lena (Kocher) Fischer, was born on September 21, 1926, in Hague, North Dakota. After graduating from Hague High School with the class of 1943, Verna attended St. Catherine's College in St. Paul where she was...

Lucille Reuter

Lucille Reuter

August 1, 2020

Lucille (Radke) Reuter, age 92 of Hastings, passed this life peacefully at home surrounded by her family and puppy, Bambi, on Saturday morning, August 1, 2020. Lucille Catherine, the daughter of Fred and Mayme (Fasbender) Radke, was born on February 23, 1928, in Hastings. Following her education, Lucille was united in marriage to Charles Reuter in 1947 at St....

Bonnie L Milde

Bonnie L Milde

July 31, 2020

Age 73 of Burnsville, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on July 31, 2020. Survived by her husband, John; children, Chris, Bob, Steve, their spouses, and six grandchildren. She will be laid to rest at Fort Snelling National Cemetery, Minneapolis.

Funeral Home Henry W. Anderson Mortuary, Apple Valley

Cemetery Fort...

Wanda M. Peters

Wanda M. Peters

July 30, 2020

Wanda M. Peters, age 79 of Northfield, died peacefully following an extended battle with Alzheimers on Thursday evening, July 30, 2020 at Reflections Care Suites of Northfield. Wanda Mae, the daughter of Roy and Cloy (Meech) Bowers, was born on November 29, 1940, in Wadena. Wanda attended elementary school in St. Paul and graduated from Cherry High School in...

Myrtle E. "Myrtie" Peterson

Myrtle E. "Myrtie" Peterson

July 30, 2020

Myrtle E. "Myrtie" Peterson, age 100 of Hastings and formerly South Minneapolis, died peacefully on Thursday evening, July 30, 2020, at Augustana Care of Hastings. Myrtle Elanora, the daughter of Nels and Hedvig (Soderberg) Peterson, was born on December 23, 1919, in Tyler, Minnesota. Myrtie attended Dassel High School and graduated with the class of 1937. She then began...

Michelle "Mickey" D. Gladitsch

Michelle "Mickey" D. Gladitsch

July 29, 2020

Gladitsch, Michelle “Mickey” (nee Busca) Age 65, formerly of Eagan, MN, passed away, July 29, 2020. Mickey had a career with and retired from Northwest Airlines. She was a fun-loving person with a huge generous heart. Preceded in death by her beloved husband, Paul Gladitsch; her parents, George (Lucille) Busca; and two siblings, Cheryl Baran and Ricky Busca. Survived by...

James E. "Jim" Anderson

James E. "Jim" Anderson

July 28, 2020

James Elmer (Jim) Anderson passed away from natural causes on July 28, 2020 in Hastings, MN. The son of Elmer (Swede) and Ella Leone Horton Anderson, he was born October 12, 1930. Jim attended Virginia High School, but he graduated from Crookston High School in 1948. He served in the National Guard and the regular army from 1950 to...

Carol J. Serres

Carol J. Serres

July 27, 2020

Carol J. Serres, age 76, of Hastings, passed away July 27, 2020 at Regina Senior Living. She was born in Hastings on January 14, 1944 to Paul and Dorothy (Ulbrich) Maher. She married Thomas "Tim" Serres in Hastings on May 11, 1963. She was a woman who was very proud of her Irish heritage. She loved flowers, birds, crossword...

Thea Marie Wetzler Miller

Thea Marie Wetzler Miller

July 24, 2020

Thea Marie Wetzler (Miller), age 90, of St. Michael, MN and Minneapolis, MN. Born June 19, 1930 died peacefully July 24, 2020. Thea was preceded in death by her devoted husband Charles Wetzler; her parents, Anthony and Eileen Miller; her sister and her brother-in-law, Sally and Earl Droppo; her uncle George Woodrow Gagnon; in-laws, Bernice and Paul Wetzler; her brother-in-law...

Leonard "Bud" Groh

Leonard "Bud" Groh

July 22, 2020

Leonard "Bud" Groh, age 85 of Hastings and formerly of Cottage Grove, died suddenly but peacefully on Wednesday evening, July 22, 2020, at Regions Hospital in St. Paul. Leonard Frederick Jr., the son of Leonard F. Sr. and Ruth May (Landgren) Groh, was born on September 8, 1934, in St. Paul. Following his education, Bud began his life-long career...

Maureen Sue "Susie" O'Malley

Maureen Sue "Susie" O'Malley

July 22, 2020

Maureen Sue “Susie” O’Malley age 74, of Mpls., passed away on July 22, 2020 of breast cancer. Born March 25, 1946 in Mpls. She graduated in 1964 from Roosevelt HS. Attended the U of MN (art history) and St Thomas (facilities design). She worked for various companies such as Ahern Pershing, Honeywell, US Federal Courts, Lawson Software and Beckman Coulter...

John E. Ferris

John E. Ferris

July 18, 2020

John E. Ferris, age 78 of Hastings, died peacefully following an extended illness on Saturday afternoon, July 18, 2020, at Trinity Care Center in Farmington. John Edward, the son of Clifford and Josephine (Jarobic) Ferris, was born on August 2, 1941, in Waukegan, Illinois. Following his education, John enlisted in the United States Air Force where he maintained high...

Janet B. Lucius

Janet B. Lucius

July 18, 2020

Janet Barbara Lucius was born on Feb 22, 1935 to Mabel N. (Collins) and William B. Bundy in Lake City, Minnesota. When she was a young girl her family moved to St. Paul. At the age of 16 Janet and her brother made a decision to convert to Catholicism, something she always kept close to her. She graduated from...

Josephine "Jo" Zeman

Josephine "Jo" Zeman

July 16, 2020

Zeman, Josephine “Jo” Age 95 of Minneapolis. Born on Aug. 8, 1924 to Nicholas and Martha Konopaki in Nekoosa, WI. Passed away on July 16, 2020. Preceded in death by husband, Gordon; son, Stephen; and granddaughter, Denise. Survived by children, Sharon, Karen, Theresa, David, Patricia, Joy and Michael; numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren. Jo was an avid bowler and enjoyed...

Jared Davis

Jared Davis

July 13, 2020

On Monday, July 13, 2020, Jared Jeffery Davis passed away unexpectedly at his home, at the age of 31. Jared was born on April 19, 1989 in Bangor, Maine to Jeffery and Sherry (Herrick) Davis. As many knew, there were multiple medical issues Jared dealt with throughout his life and he couldn’t do some of the things we take...

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