Browsing the 2023 archive of Current Highlights

Our sympathy to the family of Kevin Schiller

Posted by Patti Kocur on 8/31/23

Kevin D. Schiller, age 63, of Hastings, Minnesota, passed away Monday morning, August 28, 2023 surrounded by his family.

Kevin David Schiller was born on August 24, 1960 to parents Joseph and Odelia (Endres) Schiller in Cannon Falls. After high school, Kevin worked in the construction industry for ... Read More »

Our sympathy to the family of Stephen Susag

Posted by Patti Kocur on 8/31/23

Stephen M. Susag, age 76 of Cannon Falls, died suddenly but peacefully at home on Friday afternoon, August 25, 2023.

Stephen Michael Susag was born April 8, 1947, in Minneapolis to Paul and Laverne (Peterson) Susag. He studied horticulture at several schools, moving to California for a time ... Read More »

Our sympathy to the family of Thomas "Tom" Osborn

Posted by Patti Kocur on 7/31/23

Thomas "Tom" W. Osborn, age 83, of Hastings passed away peacefully surrounded by loved ones July 29, 2023.

Tom was an avid gardener and woodworker. He was an active volunteer of the Commemorative Air Force and the Twin Cities Rose Club. In his younger years, Tom enjoyed sailing. ... Read More »

Our sympathy to the family of Michael "Mikey" Leifeld

Posted by Patti Kocur on 5/19/23

Michael R. "Mikey" Leifeld, age 36 of Minneapolis and formerly of Miesville, died on Friday, May 12, 2023, at home.

Michael Robert, the son of Michael and Brenda (Peterson) Leifeld, was born on March 24, 1987, in Cannon Falls. As a child, Mikey loved spending time on the ... Read More »

Our sympathy to the family of Irma Freiermuth

Posted by Patti Kocur on 4/12/23

Irma T. Freiermuth, age 91 of Hastings, died peacefully following an extended illness on Sunday afternoon, March 26, 2023.

Irma Theresa Schiller, the daughter of Anton and Josephine (Ludwig) Schiller, was born November 29, 1931, in Castle Rock Township, Minnesota. She attended both Hampton and Farmington schools, and worked ... Read More »

Our sympathy to the family of Dale McDonald

Posted by Patti Kocur on 3/06/23

Dale E. McDonald, 44, of the Twin Cities, was reunited with his dad and brother on February 27, 2023.

He was born on January 14, 1979 in Hastings, Minnesota to Tim and JoAnne (King) McDonald. He grew up in Hastings and graduated from Hastings High school.

Dale explored ... Read More »

Our sympathy to the family of James Baumann

Posted by Patti Kocur on 2/24/23

James Ralph Baumann, age 73, passed away peacefully on February 18 after a 16 year battle with Parkinson’s Disease.

Jim was born in New Ulm, Minnesota on December 20, 1949 to Lucy (Vetter) and Ralph Baumann. He was soon joined by siblings; Charles, Richard, and Jane. Jim grew ... Read More »

Our sympathy to the family of Father Leonard Siebenaler

Posted by Patti Kocur on 1/19/23

Rev. Father Leonard F. Siebenaler, age 89 of Hastings, passed away peacefully at Regina Medical Center on Monday evening, January 16, 2023.

Leonard Francis, the son of Mathias and Christine (Gores) Siebenaler, was born on December 3, 1933, at home in New Trier. Following his graduation from Nazareth ... Read More »