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Richard Joseph Gosselin

Richard Joseph Gosselin

Jul 29, 2025

Richard “Dick” Gosselin, age 78, of Apple Valley, passed away on July 29, 2025, to be with the Lord.

Richard was born in St. Paul and spent his childhood in Mendota. He was proud to have worked at Donaldson Manufacturing for over 40 years. A devoted family man, he cherished time spent with loved ones and enjoyed cheering on his favorite...

Gary Roger Woodward

Gary Roger Woodward

Jul 27, 2025

It is with broken hearts that we announce the passing of Gary R. Woodward, age 71, who died peacefully on Sunday, July 27, 2025 at his home. He was born the son of Roger and Barbara in Saint Paul, MN. Gary grew up in Newport, graduating from Park High School of Cottage Grove in 1972, where he was an all-conference...

Peter Stephen Kane

Peter Stephen Kane

Jul 25, 2025

Peter “Pete” Kane, age 55, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, July 25, 2025. He was born to Paul “Doors” and Margaret “Margie” on January 17, 1970. Pete grew up in Hastings, and graduated from Hastings High School, class of 1988, where he was the team’s football defensive player of the year. He perfected his culinary skills in his youth at...

Elizabeth Mary Langenfeld

Elizabeth Mary Langenfeld

Jul 24, 2025

Elizabeth M. Langenfeld, age 96, of Hastings, Minnesota, passed away peacefully at 4:36 a.m. on Thursday, July 24, 2025 at the Regina - Benedictine Living Community.

Elizabeth was born at home on July 8, 1929, in Hastings, to Joseph and Hermia (Merlain) Kostelnik. She was the youngest of five girls. Elizabeth graduated from Hastings High School in 1947 and the College...

Hubert P. Ludwig

Hubert P. Ludwig

Jul 23, 2025

Hubert P. Ludwig, age 84 of Farmington, passed away peacefully on July 23, 2025. Preceded in death by his siblings, Mary Catherine, Donald, John, and Nick. Survived by his wife of 31 years, Susan (McCarville); children, Tammy and Dominic (Carolyn); grandchildren, Isaac (Luiza), Micah (Kate), Faith, and Joyce; great-grandchildren, Theo and Andrew; sister, Luella Leifeld; many nieces, nephews, other relatives,...

David Scott Seleskie

David Scott Seleskie

Jul 21, 2025

David Scott “Tish” Seleskie, age 69, of Hastings, passed away unexpectedly during a surgical procedure on Monday, July 21, 2025.

Scott was born on January 31, 1956, in St. Paul, Minnesota, to Charles and Patricia (Peck) Seleskie. He grew up in Hastings as one of five children. He graduated from Hastings High School in 1974. The year prior, he met Roberta...

Loretta Qualls Arnold

Loretta Qualls Arnold

Jul 21, 2025

Loretta Q. Arnold, age 77, of Hastings, Minnesota, passed away peacefully on Monday, July 21, 2025, at United Hospital in St. Paul.

Loretta was born on January 29, 1948, in Jonesville, Louisiana, to Hurshel and Loretta (McIntyre) Qualls. She was one of five children raised in a small Louisiana town and graduated from Newellton High School. She went on to attend...

Dorothy Emma Becker

Dorothy Emma Becker

Jul 14, 2025

Dorothy Becker, age 96, died peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family on Monday night, July 14, 2025. Dorothy, the daughter of Louis and Catherine (Fox) Leifeld, was born on February 9, 1929. She attended school in New Trier. Dorothy was united in married to Laverne “Bud” Becker on June 20, 1953, at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church...

Melanie Lee Kebble

Melanie Lee Kebble

Jul 13, 2025

A celebration of Melanie’s life will be held on Saturday, August 23, 2025, at Starkson Family Life Celebration Chapel, 3075 Vermillion Street, Hastings. Visitation from 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm, service at 3:00 pm with reception to follow. Private interment at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Cemetery, Hastings, will take place at a later date.

Melanie Lee Kebble (Kasson), age 83,...

LeAnn Margaret Olson

LeAnn Margaret Olson

Jul 13, 2025

LeAnn M. Olson, age 61, of Hastings, Minnesota, a beloved mother and friend to all, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, July 13, 2025.

LeAnn was born in Montevideo, Minnesota, to David and LaVonne (Swanson) Olson. She grew up in a close-knit family with her beloved sister, Julie, and brother, Brett. LeAnn was especially close to her grandparents, Gertrude and Nels Olson,...

Lee Stark

Lee Stark

Jul 13, 2025

Lee Stark, age 85 of Rosemount, entered rest on Sun., July 13, 2025. Preceded in death by parents, Frank & June; and brother, Jerry. Survived by his loving wife of 52 years, Lois; children, Todd, Mike, and Aimee (Neal Hansen); grandchildren, Angelica Tatum, Isabella Tatum (TJ Marsh), Nikolaus Hansen, and Leonardo Hansen; great-grandson, Angelino Tatum-Dominguez; siblings, Pat (Judy) and Maureen;...

Barbara Ellen Harwell

Barbara Ellen Harwell

Jul 5, 2025

Barbara Harwell, age 80, passed away on Saturday, July 5, 2025 at Hastings Senior Health and Living in Hastings, MN. A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, August 16, 2025 from 12 noon to 4:00PM at Starkson Family Life Celebration Chapel (3075 Vermillion Street Hastings MN 55033). Arrangements are with Starkson Family Life Celebration Chapel of Hastings.

Mark Steven McGrath

Mark Steven McGrath

Jul 5, 2025

Mark McGrath, age 68, passed away peacefully at his home in Onamia, MN on Saturday, July 5, 2025.|Mark was born on November 16, 1956, to Robert and Carol McGrath. A proud graduate of Highland High School, he went on to earn a Bachelor's degree in Business. Mark dedicated more than 40 years of hard work and commitment to his career...

Daniel George Van Risseghem

Daniel George Van Risseghem

Jul 2, 2025

Daniel (Dan) George Van Risseghem, 81 years, of Hastings, Minnesota, passed away on July 2, 2025 at United Hospital, St. Paul, Minnesota.

Dan was born on the family farm at Onamia, Minnesota to Daniel and Clara (Schaack) Van Risseghem on March 19, 1944. He went to Onamia High School, Onamia, Minnesota graduating in 1962. He went on to receive a business...

Kidest Merga Beyene

Kidest Merga Beyene

Jul 2, 2025

Kidest Merga Beyene, age 40 of Farmington, passed away on Wednesday, July 2, 2025 in Edina, MN.

A full obituary will be published soon.

A Funeral Service for Kidest will be held on Friday, July 4, 2025 at 10:00 AM at Debre Bisrat Saint Gabriel EOTC , 113 N Saratoga St, St Paul, MN, with a gathering one hour prior to the...

Judith Gail Zaruba

Judith Gail Zaruba

Jul 1, 2025

Judith "Judy" Gail Zaruba, of Hastings, Minnesota passed away peacefully and surrounded by family on July 1, 2025. Judy was preceded in death by her parents Lucille and Raymond Gorny, brother-in-law Patrick Kelsh, nephew Sean Kelsh and many great neighbors from 16th Street. She is survived by her husband, Erven (Erv) Zaruba, son Matt (Theresa) Zaruba and daughter Kara (Jeff)...

Austin William Shanks

Austin William Shanks

Jul 1, 2025

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Austin W. Shanks, age 19, of Hastings whose life was marked by compassion, strength, and an unwavering dedication to those around him. Austin passed away unexpectedly on Monday, July 1, 2025. He was born on May 17, 2006, to Bart and Michelle (Lau) Shanks in Hastings, Minnesota. A graduate of Hastings High...

Elizabeth "Bets" (Lehmann) Hudella

Elizabeth "Bets" (Lehmann) Hudella

Jul 1, 2025

Elizabeth A. "Bets" (Lehmann) Hudella, passed away peacefully at home in Hastings on her eighty-sixth birthday, July 1, 2025.

Elizabeth Anne Hudella (née Lehmann) was born July 1st, 1939, in Saint Paul, MN and died July 1st, 2025, on her 86th birthday in Hastings, MN where she had resided for 57 years.

Elizabeth, known as “Bets” to most of her friends and...

Douglas Edward Bauer

Douglas Edward Bauer

Jun 28, 2025

Douglas E. Bauer, age 65 of St. Paul, passed away peacefully on Saturday, June 28, 2025, at Our Lady of Peace Hospice.

Doug was born on September 2, 1959, in Hastings, Minnesota, to Gregory and Isabel (Ahrendt) Bauer. He was a proud graduate of Hastings High School and later attended meat cutting school, where he found his lifelong trade. Doug worked...

Patricia Ann Doffing

Patricia Ann Doffing

Jun 28, 2025

Patricia “Patty” A. Doffing, age 62, of Hastings, passed away peacefully on Saturday, June 28, 2025, at United Hospital in St. Paul.

Patty was born on January 10, 1963, in Hastings, Minnesota, to Marvin and Judith (Fox) Doffing. She was one of four children raised in a loving home. She enjoyed family vacations to Duluth and spending time in her dad’s...

Richard Joseph Gosselin

Richard Joseph Gosselin

Jul 29, 2025

Richard “Dick” Gosselin, age 78, of Apple Valley, passed away on July 29, 2025, to be with the Lord.

Richard was born in St. Paul and spent his childhood in Mendota. He was proud to have worked at Donaldson Manufacturing for over 40 years. A devoted family man, he cherished time spent with loved ones and enjoyed cheering on his favorite...

Gary Roger Woodward

Gary Roger Woodward

Jul 27, 2025

It is with broken hearts that we announce the passing of Gary R. Woodward, age 71, who died peacefully on Sunday, July 27, 2025 at his home. He was born the son of Roger and Barbara in Saint Paul, MN. Gary grew up in Newport, graduating from Park High School of Cottage Grove in 1972, where he was an all-conference...

Peter Stephen Kane

Peter Stephen Kane

Jul 25, 2025

Peter “Pete” Kane, age 55, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, July 25, 2025. He was born to Paul “Doors” and Margaret “Margie” on January 17, 1970. Pete grew up in Hastings, and graduated from Hastings High School, class of 1988, where he was the team’s football defensive player of the year. He perfected his culinary skills in his youth at...

Elizabeth Mary Langenfeld

Elizabeth Mary Langenfeld

Jul 24, 2025

Elizabeth M. Langenfeld, age 96, of Hastings, Minnesota, passed away peacefully at 4:36 a.m. on Thursday, July 24, 2025 at the Regina - Benedictine Living Community.

Elizabeth was born at home on July 8, 1929, in Hastings, to Joseph and Hermia (Merlain) Kostelnik. She was the youngest of five girls. Elizabeth graduated from Hastings High School in 1947 and the College...

Hubert P. Ludwig

Hubert P. Ludwig

Jul 23, 2025

Hubert P. Ludwig, age 84 of Farmington, passed away peacefully on July 23, 2025. Preceded in death by his siblings, Mary Catherine, Donald, John, and Nick. Survived by his wife of 31 years, Susan (McCarville); children, Tammy and Dominic (Carolyn); grandchildren, Isaac (Luiza), Micah (Kate), Faith, and Joyce; great-grandchildren, Theo and Andrew; sister, Luella Leifeld; many nieces, nephews, other relatives,...

David Scott Seleskie

David Scott Seleskie

Jul 21, 2025

David Scott “Tish” Seleskie, age 69, of Hastings, passed away unexpectedly during a surgical procedure on Monday, July 21, 2025.

Scott was born on January 31, 1956, in St. Paul, Minnesota, to Charles and Patricia (Peck) Seleskie. He grew up in Hastings as one of five children. He graduated from Hastings High School in 1974. The year prior, he met Roberta...

Loretta Qualls Arnold

Loretta Qualls Arnold

Jul 21, 2025

Loretta Q. Arnold, age 77, of Hastings, Minnesota, passed away peacefully on Monday, July 21, 2025, at United Hospital in St. Paul.

Loretta was born on January 29, 1948, in Jonesville, Louisiana, to Hurshel and Loretta (McIntyre) Qualls. She was one of five children raised in a small Louisiana town and graduated from Newellton High School. She went on to attend...

Dorothy Emma Becker

Dorothy Emma Becker

Jul 14, 2025

Dorothy Becker, age 96, died peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family on Monday night, July 14, 2025. Dorothy, the daughter of Louis and Catherine (Fox) Leifeld, was born on February 9, 1929. She attended school in New Trier. Dorothy was united in married to Laverne “Bud” Becker on June 20, 1953, at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church...

Melanie Lee Kebble

Melanie Lee Kebble

Jul 13, 2025

A celebration of Melanie’s life will be held on Saturday, August 23, 2025, at Starkson Family Life Celebration Chapel, 3075 Vermillion Street, Hastings. Visitation from 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm, service at 3:00 pm with reception to follow. Private interment at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Cemetery, Hastings, will take place at a later date.

Melanie Lee Kebble (Kasson), age 83,...

LeAnn Margaret Olson

LeAnn Margaret Olson

Jul 13, 2025

LeAnn M. Olson, age 61, of Hastings, Minnesota, a beloved mother and friend to all, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, July 13, 2025.

LeAnn was born in Montevideo, Minnesota, to David and LaVonne (Swanson) Olson. She grew up in a close-knit family with her beloved sister, Julie, and brother, Brett. LeAnn was especially close to her grandparents, Gertrude and Nels Olson,...

Lee Stark

Lee Stark

Jul 13, 2025

Lee Stark, age 85 of Rosemount, entered rest on Sun., July 13, 2025. Preceded in death by parents, Frank & June; and brother, Jerry. Survived by his loving wife of 52 years, Lois; children, Todd, Mike, and Aimee (Neal Hansen); grandchildren, Angelica Tatum, Isabella Tatum (TJ Marsh), Nikolaus Hansen, and Leonardo Hansen; great-grandson, Angelino Tatum-Dominguez; siblings, Pat (Judy) and Maureen;...

Barbara Ellen Harwell

Barbara Ellen Harwell

Jul 5, 2025

Barbara Harwell, age 80, passed away on Saturday, July 5, 2025 at Hastings Senior Health and Living in Hastings, MN. A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, August 16, 2025 from 12 noon to 4:00PM at Starkson Family Life Celebration Chapel (3075 Vermillion Street Hastings MN 55033). Arrangements are with Starkson Family Life Celebration Chapel of Hastings.

Mark Steven McGrath

Mark Steven McGrath

Jul 5, 2025

Mark McGrath, age 68, passed away peacefully at his home in Onamia, MN on Saturday, July 5, 2025.|Mark was born on November 16, 1956, to Robert and Carol McGrath. A proud graduate of Highland High School, he went on to earn a Bachelor's degree in Business. Mark dedicated more than 40 years of hard work and commitment to his career...

Daniel George Van Risseghem

Daniel George Van Risseghem

Jul 2, 2025

Daniel (Dan) George Van Risseghem, 81 years, of Hastings, Minnesota, passed away on July 2, 2025 at United Hospital, St. Paul, Minnesota.

Dan was born on the family farm at Onamia, Minnesota to Daniel and Clara (Schaack) Van Risseghem on March 19, 1944. He went to Onamia High School, Onamia, Minnesota graduating in 1962. He went on to receive a business...

Kidest Merga Beyene

Kidest Merga Beyene

Jul 2, 2025

Kidest Merga Beyene, age 40 of Farmington, passed away on Wednesday, July 2, 2025 in Edina, MN.

A full obituary will be published soon.

A Funeral Service for Kidest will be held on Friday, July 4, 2025 at 10:00 AM at Debre Bisrat Saint Gabriel EOTC , 113 N Saratoga St, St Paul, MN, with a gathering one hour prior to the...

Judith Gail Zaruba

Judith Gail Zaruba

Jul 1, 2025

Judith "Judy" Gail Zaruba, of Hastings, Minnesota passed away peacefully and surrounded by family on July 1, 2025. Judy was preceded in death by her parents Lucille and Raymond Gorny, brother-in-law Patrick Kelsh, nephew Sean Kelsh and many great neighbors from 16th Street. She is survived by her husband, Erven (Erv) Zaruba, son Matt (Theresa) Zaruba and daughter Kara (Jeff)...

Austin William Shanks

Austin William Shanks

Jul 1, 2025

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Austin W. Shanks, age 19, of Hastings whose life was marked by compassion, strength, and an unwavering dedication to those around him. Austin passed away unexpectedly on Monday, July 1, 2025. He was born on May 17, 2006, to Bart and Michelle (Lau) Shanks in Hastings, Minnesota. A graduate of Hastings High...

Elizabeth "Bets" (Lehmann) Hudella

Elizabeth "Bets" (Lehmann) Hudella

Jul 1, 2025

Elizabeth A. "Bets" (Lehmann) Hudella, passed away peacefully at home in Hastings on her eighty-sixth birthday, July 1, 2025.

Elizabeth Anne Hudella (née Lehmann) was born July 1st, 1939, in Saint Paul, MN and died July 1st, 2025, on her 86th birthday in Hastings, MN where she had resided for 57 years.

Elizabeth, known as “Bets” to most of her friends and...

Douglas Edward Bauer

Douglas Edward Bauer

Jun 28, 2025

Douglas E. Bauer, age 65 of St. Paul, passed away peacefully on Saturday, June 28, 2025, at Our Lady of Peace Hospice.

Doug was born on September 2, 1959, in Hastings, Minnesota, to Gregory and Isabel (Ahrendt) Bauer. He was a proud graduate of Hastings High School and later attended meat cutting school, where he found his lifelong trade. Doug worked...

Patricia Ann Doffing

Patricia Ann Doffing

Jun 28, 2025

Patricia “Patty” A. Doffing, age 62, of Hastings, passed away peacefully on Saturday, June 28, 2025, at United Hospital in St. Paul.

Patty was born on January 10, 1963, in Hastings, Minnesota, to Marvin and Judith (Fox) Doffing. She was one of four children raised in a loving home. She enjoyed family vacations to Duluth and spending time in her dad’s...

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