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Kirk H. Kolehma

Kirk H. Kolehma

June 1, 2022

Kirk H. Kolehma, age 65 of Hastings, died peacefully following at United Hospital in St. Paul on Wednesday, June 1, 2022. Kirk Harold, the son of Harold and Meribeth (Molesky) Kolehma, was born on November 22, 1956, in Duluth, Minnesota. After moving to Hastings at a young age, Kirk attended Hastings High School and graduated with the class of...

David "Radar" Latch

David "Radar" Latch

May 31, 2022

David "Radar" Latch, age 67 of Hastings, died peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family on Tuesday morning, May 31, 2022. David William, the son of Clarence and Dorothy (Harkcom) Latch, was born on March 10, 1955, in Hastings. Following his graduation from Hastings High School with the class of 1973, Dave was united in marriage to Sandra...

Daniel S. Finley

Daniel S. Finley

May 31, 2022

Daniel "Danny" Finley, 44, of Hastings went to his Heavenly home on May 31, 2022. He was born to Steven and Nancy Finley in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Danny was Home Educated and then graduated from Christian Life School in Farmington. He received his Bachelor's Degree in Criminal Justice and worked corrections mainly for Dakota County for about 15 years. He...

Sandra "Sandy" Hartung

Sandra "Sandy" Hartung

May 31, 2022

Hartung, Sandra “Sandy”

Age 83 of Apple Valley, passed away on May 31, 2022, after a long fight with lung cancer. Preceded in death by her husband, Stanley; and son, Scott. Survived by her daughters, Susan Christianson and Sheri (Wes) Owen; grandchildren, Graham, Brady, and Celia; 2 fur babies and countless friends. Sandy was known for her love of shopping, collecting...

Deb A. Kasel

Deb A. Kasel

May 30, 2022

Deb A. Kasel, 65, of Hastings passed away after a long battle with heart disease on May 30, 2022 with her husband Dave and family by her side. She was born January 4, 1957 to Frank and Loretta (Raway) Frandrup in Red Wing, Minnesota and grew up in Vermillion. Deb graduated in 1975 from Hastings High School. On June...

Theodore "Ted" C. Dornfeld

Theodore "Ted" C. Dornfeld

May 30, 2022

Dornfeld, Theodore C. “Ted”

Age 91 of Burnsville, passed away on May 30, 2022. Survived by his wife of 67 years, Dorothy; children, Diane (Paul) Burshuliak, Marie (John) Lucas, and Ken (Maude) Dornfeld; brother, Dick (Mary); many other relatives and friends. Ted was an avid Twins and Vikings fan. He was active in his faith and a member of Grace Lutheran...

Charles F. Schaffer

Charles F. Schaffer

May 28, 2022

Charles F. Schaffer, age 85 of Hampton, passed away at Regions Hospital on Saturday, May 28, 2022. He was born on April 5, 1937 in Hampton, Minnesota to John & Marie (Weiland) Schaffer at the family house where Charles still lived. He attended school and graduated from St. Mary's Catholic School in New Trier. Charles was drafted into the...

Phyllis J. Schutz

Phyllis J. Schutz

May 27, 2022

Phyllis Joanne Schutz of Hastings, Minnesota, passed away peacefully at the age of 87 on May 27 with her family by her side. She was born on November 28, 1934 in Comfrey MN. After high school she went off to pursue a degree in Elementary Education from Macalester College and enjoyed her years of teaching. She met Robert Schutz...

Ernest I. Peitso

Ernest I. Peitso

May 27, 2022

Ernest I. Peitso,

of Spring Lake Park, most recently Mendota Heights, MN.  Born in the log cabin his father built on the shores of Elbow Lake, Minnesota on August 26, 1922. The last Original Peitso Finn passed away peacefully Friday, May 27, 2022. Ernie, a strong humble man, lived a quiet life dedicated to God, Alice, his wife, honesty and justice....

Jon M. Fisher

Jon M. Fisher

May 27, 2022

Jon M. Fisher

Age 75, passed away on May 27, 2022.  Preceded in death by father, John; mother, Irma; brother, David and sister, Susan.  Survived by daughter, Kim; son, Jon; grandchildren: Jon, Cassandre, Alyssa, Evan, and Grace; great-grandson, Logan; other family and friends.  Visitation to be held Monday, June 6, 2022 from 5pm – 7pm with time of sharing at 6PM,...

Donald "Don" Beissel

Donald "Don" Beissel

May 26, 2022

Donald "Don" Beissel, age 86 of Vermillion, died peacefully at The Terrace of Cannon Falls on Thursday morning, May 26, 2022. Donald Mathias, the son of Peter and Josephine (Siebenaler) Beissel, was born at home in New Trier on September 4, 1935. Following his education, Don was united in marriage to Virginia Wollmering on May 10, 1958. The enjoyed...

Dennis "Dennie" Mccoy

Dennis "Dennie" Mccoy

May 25, 2022

Dennis "Dennie" McCoy, age 66 of Hastings, passed away on Wednesday morning, May 25, 2022, at Abbott Northwestern in Minneapolis. Dennis Patrick, the son of Bernard and Margaret (McLeod), was born on July 15, 1955, in Hastings. Following his graduation from Hastings High School with the class of 1973, Dennie married the love of his life, Roxanne "Roxie" Braun,...

Jon L. Lindberg

Jon L. Lindberg

May 23, 2022

Jon Lindberg, age 76 of Hastings, died peacefully at Abbott Northwestern Hospital on Monday evening, May 23, 2022. Jon Lester, the son of Lester and Frances (Sigloh) Lindberg, was born on December 31, 1945, in Kenmare, North Dakota. Following his graduation from High School, Jon continued his education in Civil Engineering. On July 12, 1966, Jon enlisted in the...

Cody A.  Reeves

Cody A. Reeves

May 22, 2022

Cody A. Reeves, age 34, of Hastings, formerly of Hibbing, passed away May 22, 2022. He was born in Hibbing, MN on August 10, 1987 to James Reeves and Judy Campbell. He loved spending time with his beautiful daughters, out on the water fishing, and skateboarding. Cody was preceded in death by his grandparents, John Campbell, Lowell and Gloria...

Brenda Swanson

Brenda Swanson

May 21, 2022

Brenda Swanson, 73, of Hastings passed away on May 21, 2022, at the Pillars in Oakdale with family by her side, after many years battling with Alzheimer's. Brenda was born February 11, 1949 to John and Elaine (Aadalen) McRae in Red Wing, Minnesota. She attended and graduated from Red Wing High School with the class of 1967. After high...

John D. Antolik, Jr.

John D. Antolik, Jr.

May 21, 2022

John D. Antolik

Age 92 of Lakeville, born December 30, 1929 in Minneapolis, MN to John, Sr. & Elizabeth Antolik, passed away peacefully May 21, 2022 at his home in Lakeville.

He served his country briefly in the Air Force and his family as a skilled craftsman remodeling and building residential homes for 40 years.  Later in his career he served on...

Deborah "Deb" Engeldinger

Deborah "Deb" Engeldinger

May 20, 2022

Deborah "Deb" Engeldinger, age 68 of Hastings, died peacefully on Friday, May 20, 2022, at United Hospital in St. Paul. Deborah Gayle, the daughter of Donald and Marilyn (Niederkorn) Chandler, was born August 1, 1953, in Hastings, Minnesota. Deb graduated from Hastings High School with the class of 1971 and continued her education at Saint Paul Cosmetology School. She...

William W. "Bill" Ziemer

William W. "Bill" Ziemer

May 16, 2022

Bill Ziemer William Wayne Ziemer, age 81, of Hastings, passed away peacefully May 16, 2022. He was born March 23, 1941, in St. Paul to Robert and Margurite Ziemer; the oldest of 6 children. He graduated from Harding High School with the class of 1959, a swimming, wrestling and football athlete. On September 5, 1964, he married Joan (Charbonneau);...

Lynn L. Goebel

Lynn L. Goebel

May 16, 2022

Lynn L. Goebel, age 68, of Hastings, passed away May 16, 2022. She is survived by Mike; children, Stacy Goebel Pechacek, Ryan (Julie) Goebel; grandchildren, Nolen and Tyler; and sister, Lori (Alan) Meier. Private Family Services will be held.

Catharina W. Jacobse

Catharina W. Jacobse

May 15, 2022

Catharina W. Jacobse

Age 96 of Burnsville, born November 21, 1925 in Medan, Indonesia to Nanne & Elisabeth Boersma, passed away peacefully May 15, 2022.

Catharina (“Tine”) was born in Indonesia and moved as a young child to the Netherlands, where she was raised. Tine was a teenager in the Netherlands during WWII and worked for the Dutch resistance. Following the war,...

Kirk H. Kolehma

Kirk H. Kolehma

June 1, 2022

Kirk H. Kolehma, age 65 of Hastings, died peacefully following at United Hospital in St. Paul on Wednesday, June 1, 2022. Kirk Harold, the son of Harold and Meribeth (Molesky) Kolehma, was born on November 22, 1956, in Duluth, Minnesota. After moving to Hastings at a young age, Kirk attended Hastings High School and graduated with the class of...

David "Radar" Latch

David "Radar" Latch

May 31, 2022

David "Radar" Latch, age 67 of Hastings, died peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family on Tuesday morning, May 31, 2022. David William, the son of Clarence and Dorothy (Harkcom) Latch, was born on March 10, 1955, in Hastings. Following his graduation from Hastings High School with the class of 1973, Dave was united in marriage to Sandra...

Daniel S. Finley

Daniel S. Finley

May 31, 2022

Daniel "Danny" Finley, 44, of Hastings went to his Heavenly home on May 31, 2022. He was born to Steven and Nancy Finley in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Danny was Home Educated and then graduated from Christian Life School in Farmington. He received his Bachelor's Degree in Criminal Justice and worked corrections mainly for Dakota County for about 15 years. He...

Sandra "Sandy" Hartung

Sandra "Sandy" Hartung

May 31, 2022

Hartung, Sandra “Sandy”

Age 83 of Apple Valley, passed away on May 31, 2022, after a long fight with lung cancer. Preceded in death by her husband, Stanley; and son, Scott. Survived by her daughters, Susan Christianson and Sheri (Wes) Owen; grandchildren, Graham, Brady, and Celia; 2 fur babies and countless friends. Sandy was known for her love of shopping, collecting...

Deb A. Kasel

Deb A. Kasel

May 30, 2022

Deb A. Kasel, 65, of Hastings passed away after a long battle with heart disease on May 30, 2022 with her husband Dave and family by her side. She was born January 4, 1957 to Frank and Loretta (Raway) Frandrup in Red Wing, Minnesota and grew up in Vermillion. Deb graduated in 1975 from Hastings High School. On June...

Theodore "Ted" C. Dornfeld

Theodore "Ted" C. Dornfeld

May 30, 2022

Dornfeld, Theodore C. “Ted”

Age 91 of Burnsville, passed away on May 30, 2022. Survived by his wife of 67 years, Dorothy; children, Diane (Paul) Burshuliak, Marie (John) Lucas, and Ken (Maude) Dornfeld; brother, Dick (Mary); many other relatives and friends. Ted was an avid Twins and Vikings fan. He was active in his faith and a member of Grace Lutheran...

Charles F. Schaffer

Charles F. Schaffer

May 28, 2022

Charles F. Schaffer, age 85 of Hampton, passed away at Regions Hospital on Saturday, May 28, 2022. He was born on April 5, 1937 in Hampton, Minnesota to John & Marie (Weiland) Schaffer at the family house where Charles still lived. He attended school and graduated from St. Mary's Catholic School in New Trier. Charles was drafted into the...

Phyllis J. Schutz

Phyllis J. Schutz

May 27, 2022

Phyllis Joanne Schutz of Hastings, Minnesota, passed away peacefully at the age of 87 on May 27 with her family by her side. She was born on November 28, 1934 in Comfrey MN. After high school she went off to pursue a degree in Elementary Education from Macalester College and enjoyed her years of teaching. She met Robert Schutz...

Ernest I. Peitso

Ernest I. Peitso

May 27, 2022

Ernest I. Peitso,

of Spring Lake Park, most recently Mendota Heights, MN.  Born in the log cabin his father built on the shores of Elbow Lake, Minnesota on August 26, 1922. The last Original Peitso Finn passed away peacefully Friday, May 27, 2022. Ernie, a strong humble man, lived a quiet life dedicated to God, Alice, his wife, honesty and justice....

Jon M. Fisher

Jon M. Fisher

May 27, 2022

Jon M. Fisher

Age 75, passed away on May 27, 2022.  Preceded in death by father, John; mother, Irma; brother, David and sister, Susan.  Survived by daughter, Kim; son, Jon; grandchildren: Jon, Cassandre, Alyssa, Evan, and Grace; great-grandson, Logan; other family and friends.  Visitation to be held Monday, June 6, 2022 from 5pm – 7pm with time of sharing at 6PM,...

Donald "Don" Beissel

Donald "Don" Beissel

May 26, 2022

Donald "Don" Beissel, age 86 of Vermillion, died peacefully at The Terrace of Cannon Falls on Thursday morning, May 26, 2022. Donald Mathias, the son of Peter and Josephine (Siebenaler) Beissel, was born at home in New Trier on September 4, 1935. Following his education, Don was united in marriage to Virginia Wollmering on May 10, 1958. The enjoyed...

Dennis "Dennie" Mccoy

Dennis "Dennie" Mccoy

May 25, 2022

Dennis "Dennie" McCoy, age 66 of Hastings, passed away on Wednesday morning, May 25, 2022, at Abbott Northwestern in Minneapolis. Dennis Patrick, the son of Bernard and Margaret (McLeod), was born on July 15, 1955, in Hastings. Following his graduation from Hastings High School with the class of 1973, Dennie married the love of his life, Roxanne "Roxie" Braun,...

Jon L. Lindberg

Jon L. Lindberg

May 23, 2022

Jon Lindberg, age 76 of Hastings, died peacefully at Abbott Northwestern Hospital on Monday evening, May 23, 2022. Jon Lester, the son of Lester and Frances (Sigloh) Lindberg, was born on December 31, 1945, in Kenmare, North Dakota. Following his graduation from High School, Jon continued his education in Civil Engineering. On July 12, 1966, Jon enlisted in the...

Cody A.  Reeves

Cody A. Reeves

May 22, 2022

Cody A. Reeves, age 34, of Hastings, formerly of Hibbing, passed away May 22, 2022. He was born in Hibbing, MN on August 10, 1987 to James Reeves and Judy Campbell. He loved spending time with his beautiful daughters, out on the water fishing, and skateboarding. Cody was preceded in death by his grandparents, John Campbell, Lowell and Gloria...

Brenda Swanson

Brenda Swanson

May 21, 2022

Brenda Swanson, 73, of Hastings passed away on May 21, 2022, at the Pillars in Oakdale with family by her side, after many years battling with Alzheimer's. Brenda was born February 11, 1949 to John and Elaine (Aadalen) McRae in Red Wing, Minnesota. She attended and graduated from Red Wing High School with the class of 1967. After high...

John D. Antolik, Jr.

John D. Antolik, Jr.

May 21, 2022

John D. Antolik

Age 92 of Lakeville, born December 30, 1929 in Minneapolis, MN to John, Sr. & Elizabeth Antolik, passed away peacefully May 21, 2022 at his home in Lakeville.

He served his country briefly in the Air Force and his family as a skilled craftsman remodeling and building residential homes for 40 years.  Later in his career he served on...

Deborah "Deb" Engeldinger

Deborah "Deb" Engeldinger

May 20, 2022

Deborah "Deb" Engeldinger, age 68 of Hastings, died peacefully on Friday, May 20, 2022, at United Hospital in St. Paul. Deborah Gayle, the daughter of Donald and Marilyn (Niederkorn) Chandler, was born August 1, 1953, in Hastings, Minnesota. Deb graduated from Hastings High School with the class of 1971 and continued her education at Saint Paul Cosmetology School. She...

William W. "Bill" Ziemer

William W. "Bill" Ziemer

May 16, 2022

Bill Ziemer William Wayne Ziemer, age 81, of Hastings, passed away peacefully May 16, 2022. He was born March 23, 1941, in St. Paul to Robert and Margurite Ziemer; the oldest of 6 children. He graduated from Harding High School with the class of 1959, a swimming, wrestling and football athlete. On September 5, 1964, he married Joan (Charbonneau);...

Lynn L. Goebel

Lynn L. Goebel

May 16, 2022

Lynn L. Goebel, age 68, of Hastings, passed away May 16, 2022. She is survived by Mike; children, Stacy Goebel Pechacek, Ryan (Julie) Goebel; grandchildren, Nolen and Tyler; and sister, Lori (Alan) Meier. Private Family Services will be held.

Catharina W. Jacobse

Catharina W. Jacobse

May 15, 2022

Catharina W. Jacobse

Age 96 of Burnsville, born November 21, 1925 in Medan, Indonesia to Nanne & Elisabeth Boersma, passed away peacefully May 15, 2022.

Catharina (“Tine”) was born in Indonesia and moved as a young child to the Netherlands, where she was raised. Tine was a teenager in the Netherlands during WWII and worked for the Dutch resistance. Following the war,...

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