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Elizabeth Ann Amy
Elizabeth Ann Amy, age 92, of Hastings passed away peacefully on July 13, 2026. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 12:00 p.m. Tuesday, July 21, 2026 at Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church […]
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Denise Panknin
Denise Panknin, age 59 of Hastings July 5, 1967 – July 11, 2026 With profound sadness and unwavering love, we announce the passing of Denise Panknin, on July 11, 2026, at the age of 59, […]
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Rodney Smith
Rodney Smith, age 88 passed away peacefully at his home on Friday, July 3, 2026. Rodney was born in Fargo, North Dakota, and grew up in Fort Ransom. He graduated from Hastings High School before […]
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Gary Dean Wytaske
Gary Dean Wytaske November 28, 1952 – June 28, 2026 Gary Dean Wytaske age 73, passed away peacefully on June 28, 2026, with his daughter, Jamie, at his side. Gary was preceded in death by […]
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Jeffrey John Peterson
Jeffrey John Peterson August 6, 1959 – June 13, 2026 24,419 days “So teach us to number our days, that we may apply our hearts unto wisdom.” Psalm 90:12 Jeffrey John Peterson, 66, of Spring, […]
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Wayne G. Bauer
Wayne G. Bauer, age 76, of Hastings, Minnesota, passed away on June 30, 2026, at Regions Hospital in St. Paul following complications from bladder cancer treatment. Wayne was born on July 25, 1949, in Hastings, […]
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Eileen Gaddes
Eileen Gaddes, age 89 of Inver Grove Heights, MN (formerly of Hastings, MN) passed away peacefully on June 27, 2026. Visitation and services will be held on Monday, July 27, 2026, at Our Saviour’s Lutheran […]
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David E. Ehrhardt
David E. Ehrhardt, age 81, of Hampton, Minnesota, passed away peacefully on June 29, 2026, surrounded by his loving family. David was born on June 9, 1945, in Shakopee, Minnesota, to Stanley and Marie Ehrhardt. […]
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Marjorie Anola Bestler (Phelps)
Marjorie Anola Bestler (Phelps), 98, of Hastings, Minnesota, passed away peacefully on June 18, 2026, at Inver Glen Assisted Living. Marjorie was born in Dodge Center, Minnesota, to Harold and Lillian Phelps on May 30, […]
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Mary Kay Kulla
Mary Kay Kulla age 79 of Hastings peacefully entered heaven on June 26, 2026, surrounded by so many loved ones, and somehow—even in her final moments—she managed to teach one last lesson: that grace isn’t […]