Obituary Policy

Brief obituary notices on kdwa.com are published at no charge and can be called in at 651-437-1460 or faxed to 651-438-3042.

Full obituaries, with a picture and full funeral details, are a paid service. They can be called into 651-437-1460 or faxed to 651-438-3042.

Charges can be paid to KDWA with cash, check or credit card, or billed through the funeral home.


 

Obituaries

James Merritt

James Merritt, age 80, passed away on Thursday, September 10, 2026 at his home in Hastings. A Memorial Gathering will be held on Wednesday, September 16, 2026 from 11-1PM at Starkson Family Life Celebration Chapel […]
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David John Fry

David John Fry, age 70, passed away peacefully on September 4, 2026 surrounded by his family. Born December 14, 1955, in Bellefonte, Pennsylvania, he was the son of Clarence Fry and Eunice (Long) Fry. Dave […]
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Barbara K. Elliott

Barbara K. Elliott, age 77, of Hastings, passed away peacefully on September 3, 2026, at Benedictine Regina in Hastings, Minnesota. Barb was born March 6, 1949, in Red Wing, Minnesota, to Richard and Bernice (Miller) […]
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John “Jack” Majeski

John “Jack” Majeski, age 83, a lifelong resident of Hastings, devoted husband and father, proud Navy veteran, and longtime local business owner, passed away peacefully on Wednesday morning, September 2, 2026. John Edward, the son […]
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Matthew Alan Lindeman

Matthew Alan Lindeman, 48, of Hastings, passed away peacefully after a courageous 18-month battle with glioblastoma. Matt was born in St. Paul to Mary Lee (Berget) and Gary Lindeman. He graduated from Woodbury High School […]
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KAREN SUE PATTERSON

Karen Sue Patterson, age 80, of Prescott, Wisconsin, passed away on August 27, 2026, at River Falls Area Hospital surrounded by family. Funeral services for Karen Patterson will be 11 AM Friday, September 4 at […]
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Harriet Wiederholdt

Harriet Wiederholt, a cornerstone of the Miesville community and the beloved matriarch of the Wiederholt family, passed away peacefully on Tuesday evening, August 25, 2026, at the age of 102. A woman of unshakeable faith, […]