May 26, 2016

Donald Charles Johnston, Sr. Our hero, best friend and father, Donald Charles Johnston, Sr. was born on July 14, 1919 in Missoula, Montana. When the Great Depression hit our nation in 1929 Don’s family was forced to leave Montana and move to Minneapolis to survive. The family settled in North East Minneapolis where Don attended Edison High School, graduating in...

May 25, 2016

Leary, John age 87 of Minneapolis passed away Wednesday, May 25th. Preceded in death by wife of 50 years, Harriet; parents, sisters, Theresa Berryhill and Patricia Schlict. Survived by son, Greg Leary, daughter, Denise (Stuart) Mueller, grandson, Chris Mueller and brother, Daniel. Funeral service 11 a.m. Tuesday, May 31st at Henry W. Anderson Mortuary, 3640 23rd Ave S, visitation one...

May 24, 2016

Tracy L. Anderson, age 50 of Hastings, died suddenly on Tuesday, May 24, 2016 in Hastings. Tracy Lynn, the daughter of Lawrence and Mariette (Feero) Seiffert, was born on November 24, 1965, in Reno, Nevada. Following her graduation from Braham, MN High School, Tracy continued her education at Bethel College as well as Inver Hills College. At Bethel, she...

May 24, 2016

Evelyn M. Swanson (Johnson) age 96, former Bloomington resident, passed away May 24, 2016 at Walker Methodist Health Center, Minneapolis, where she had been a resident for the last two and a half years. Born May 7, 1920 in Minneapolis to William and Olga (Dongoske) Johnson, Evelyn graduated from South High School in June, 1938. She married Harry Swanson on...

May 22, 2016

Kelley, James L. Age 90, from Lake Crystal and Backus, MN. Passed away on May 22, 2016 surrounded by his loving family. Jim was preceded in death by his parents, Dewey and Sylvia Kelley; and great-grandson, Jonathan. He is survived by his wife of 71 years, Esther; daughter, Shirley (Art) Wells; Grandchildren, Kelley (fianc? Tony Ackerman) Knake, Jennifer (Declan) Duddy...

May 20, 2016

Robert W. Liddle, age 74 of Lake Elmo, formerly of Hastings died on Friday, May 20, 2016. "Bobby", the son of Verne and Bernice (Sommers) Liddle, was born June 21, 1941 in Hastings, MN. He was a graduate of Hastings High School, class of 1960. Bob worked for the Waterous Company which produces fire protection equipment in St. Paul....

May 19, 2016

Keeler, Blake W. Age 61, of Eagan. Passed away on May 19, 2016 surrounded by his loving family after complications from cardiac arrest. Preceded in death by his son, Josh; father, Phil; and brother, Mark. Survived by loving wife of 40 years, Shelly; children, Adam (Rachel) and Ashley (Maxx); grandchildren, Jocelyn, Alex and Avery; mother, Evelyn; brother, Mike (Nancy); sister,...

May 14, 2016

Eileen D. Schommer, age 86, of Hastings, died peacefully on Saturday, May 14, 2016 surrounded by her family at her home following a short illness. Eileen was born on July 31, 1929 in Empire Township to George and Alvina (Peine) Burr. She graduated from Hastings High School in 1947 and was united in marriage to Raymond C. Schommer on...

May 12, 2016

Loretta Gorgus, age 92 of South St. Paul and long-time resident of Hastings, died peacefully on Thursday, May 12, 2016. Loretta, the daughter of Ferdinand and Ruth (Poore) Pechacek, was born on January 18, 1924 in Denmark Township, Washington County, Minnesota. A Hastings High School graduate of 1941, Loretta was united in marriage to Emmett M. Gorgus in 1946....

May 10, 2016

Theresa L. Kern, age 55 of Prescott, Wisconsin, died peacefully on Tuesday, May 10, 2016 at the University of Minnesota Medical Center, Minneapolis, surrounded by her family and friends. Theresa Lynn, the daughter of Donald and Ruth (Reisch) Moberg, was born on June 25, 1960 in Chicago, Illinois. Following her graduation from Main West High School in Des Plaines,...

May 10, 2016

Norman, Alice D. 7/7/21 – 5/10/16. Lifetime member of Bethany Lutheran Church, Class of ’39 Roosevelt High School Mpls., former Greyhound employee. Preceded in death by siblings, Melvin Johnson and Eleanor Larson. Survived by loving husband of 65 years, Charles; sons, Greg (Bettijo) and Tim (Diane); daughter, Cindy (John) Muus; 7 grandchildren; 4 great-grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews. Service Thursday...

May 9, 2016

Thomas "Tom" Schmitz, age 90, longtime Hastings resident passed away on May 9, 2016. He was the last surviving World War II Marine Corps Veteran from Hastings. Tom served in the Battle of Okinawa and then in North China. He was a member of the Hastings VFW Lyle Russell Post 1210. Tom worked for Peavey Flour Mill, Koch Refinery...

May 9, 2016

Joanne M. Gabbert, age 73 of Hastings, died Monday, May 9, 2016, at United Hospital in St. Paul. Joanne Mary was born January 10, 1943 in St. Paul to Joseph and Dorothy (Riley) Flanagan. A 1961 graduate of Hastings High School, she married Richard Gabbert on September 7, 1963 in Guardian Angels Catholic Church. Joanne provided day care for...

May 9, 2016

John Allan Warwick Age 77, passed May 9, 2016. Survived by wife of 51 years, Sharon; son, Aaron and wife, Karen; grandchildren, Sophia, Henry, and Stella; sister-in-law, Mary Clausen (Dan), brothers-in law, Michael O’Brien (Lynn) and Allen O’Brien (Michele); several nieces and nephews, good neighbors and many friends. Preceded in death by parents, Arthur and Edith. Living in the house...

May 7, 2016

Joanne Clara Davis, age 82, of Hastings, passed away at Regions Hospital on May 7, 2016. She was born on April 11, 1934 in Deer Wood, MN to John and Mabel Everson. She was preceded in death by her husband, Jack, and daughter, Nancy Ann Davis. She is survived by her daughter, Jayne Davis - Pickart (Bryce Pickart); sons,...

May 7, 2016

Dorothy H. Sieben, age 82 of Hastings, died peacefully on Saturday, May 7, 2016 at Colby Lake Care Home in Woodbury following an extended illness. Dorothy Harriet, the daughter of Truman and Hazel (Wakefield) Stull, was born on May 8, 1933 in Red Wing, Minnesota. Following her graduation from Red Wing High School, Dorothy was united in marriage to...

May 4, 2016

Beverly A. King, age 76, of Vermillion, passed away at home May 4, 2016. She was born in St. Paul on August 17, 1939 to Walter and Loretta Mueller. Bev spent her free time working on Ceramics. She loved her animals, coffee, and most of all her grandchildren and great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by parents; and...

May 4, 2016

Ezekiel Ambruse age 84, of Minneapolis, passed away May 4th. Preceded in death by wife, Lois; parents, five sisters and two brothers. He proudly served his country as a Marine for 20 years (semper fi). Ezekiel was a member of AA for 36 years where he held many leadership positions. He had 36 years of sobriety at Alcoholics Anonymous 2218...

May 4, 2016

May 3, 2016

Luella Jane Raway, age 87 of St. Paul, died peacefully on Tuesday, May 3, 2016. Luella Jane, the daughter of Louis and Barbara (Eckart) Raway, was born August 21, 1928 in Douglas Township, Dakota County, MN. She was the executive secretary for the Adjudent General for the MN National Guard prior to her retirement. Luella was an active member...