Funerals

Florian William “Bill” Carnel, age 86, of Hastings and Cannon Falls, died peacefully Saturday April 14, 2018, at his home. Survived by his loving son William (Bill) Carnel, step-children Wendy Nelson and Deano Tompkins, grandchildren Alexander (Lacee) Carnel, Jennifer and Madalyn, great grandchildren Kirsten and Xander, Sisters Kathleen Lorentz of Byron, Jeanne Brendel of Lakeville; and by many nieces, nephews and friends. Preceded in death by his parents F. Robert and Cecilia Carnel, brothers Robert and James, sister Mary Lou Janco.

Bill was born April 6,1932 in Hastings, MN inside his Grandmother Heinen’s house, due to the hospital being under quarantine. He was the fifth child of F. Robert and Cecilia (Heinen) Carnel. Bill grew up on a farm in rural Cannon Falls, graduated Cannon Falls High School as the class Valedictorian in 1950, attended Notre Dame for two years, and then enlisted in the Air Force, serving from 1952-1956 as an Air Traffic Control Operator during the Korean War.  Returning stateside to Offutt AFB in Omaha, NE., he continued his education, graduating from Creighton University, Omaha, with a BS in Business Administration. Bill then began his career with Swift & Company, South St Paul, MN in 1960, marrying June V Haugen in 1961 and beginning a family. During his 16 years at Swift Fresh Meats Division, he became Pork Manger, relocating five times across the U.S.  Bill’s work expertise allowed him to “scratch an itch” as he tells it, quitting Swift & Company in 1976 and begin trading commodities thru the Chicago Board of Trade.  Bill returned to Hastings in 1977. He continued to be self-employed, doing various enterprises in agriculture, farming and land development.
 
Bill had a love for watching sports, playing cards, talking politics, conversing on his patio and would frequently be seen driving around town with his beloved Samoyed dog “Bear” in the passenger seat. When Bear passed, his companion became his son’s Yellow Labrador “DJ”.

Funeral Liturgy will be held 11:00 a.m. on Monday, April 30^th at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church in Hastings, with Father Michael Barsness officiating. A luncheon will follow in Mother Seton Hall.
Visitation will be held one hour prior from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m. Monday morning at the church. Private family Interment at St. Pius V Cemetery, Cannon Falls.
 

The funerals below have already taken place. May they rest in peace.

Marvin Raway, age 92 of Hastings, died peacefully on Tuesday afternoon, April 17, 2018, at Regina Medical Center in Hastings. He was preceded in death by his parents; sister, Lucille Doffing; and by his brother, Kenneth Raway.

Marvin is survived by his loving wife, Maxine Cecilia Raway; children, Marvin J. (Wendy) Raway, Kevin J. (Patty) Raway, Kenneth C. (Linde) Raway, Mary Patrice Raway, Mark E. (Sabrina) Raway, and Terrence J. (fiancé, Tania Proksch) Raway; grandchildren, Dawn (Doug) Heagren, Ann (Jeff) Dohman, Kenneth V. (Emily Marie) Raway, Christopher (Emily Violet) Raway, Blake E. Raway, Maximillian L. Raway, Brandon (Jessica) Carlson, and Alexander Raway; great grandchildren, Lauren Dohman, Ella Dohman, Katherine Heagren, Oliver Heagren, Jackson Raway, Joseph Raway, Zoey Carlson, and Nolan Carlson; and by many nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held 11:00 a.m. Monday, April 23, 2018, at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church in Hastings, with Father Michael Barsness officiating. Interment with Military Honors provided by Hastings VFW Lyle Russell Post 1210 will follow at the parish cemetery.

Visitation will be held from 9:00 to 11:00 a.m. Monday morning at church.                                               

Arrangements are being completed by Caturia, Smidt & Starkson Funeral Home & Crematory of Hastings.
 

Paul Shannon, age 77, of Hastings, died unexpectedly on Tuesday, April 10, 2018, in his home at Park Ridge of Hastings. Paul was born in Red Wing, MN on April 25, 1940, to William James and Frances (Reinardy) Shannon. He was a graduate of Menomonie, WI schools. He was employed over the years for Rock Island Railroad as a clerk and later for South Washington County Schools as a custodian. He was a former member of the Lions Club and was a Knights of Columbus member. He loved to fish and greatly enjoyed being with his family.

He was preceded in death by his parents, and brothers William, John & Francis. He is survived by his siblings, Mary Ardis Ames of Amery, WI, Thomas J. (Margaret) Shannon of Hastings, Joyce (Joe) Kettner of Menomonie, WI, and Peggy (Rudy) Anderson of Carson, CA.; his sister-in-law Barbara Shannon of Menomonie, WI.; and by several nieces, nephews, many other relatives and friends. 

Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 am on Tuesday, April 17, 2018, at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church, 2035 W. 15th St., Hastings, MN. A visitation will be held 1 hour prior to the funeral at church. Interment will be later at Clayfield Cemetery, near Ellsworth, WI. In lieu of flowers, memorials are preferred.

Arrangements are being completed by Caturia, Smidt & Starkson Funeral Home & Crematory of Hastings.
 

Francis “Franny” Langenfeld, age 83 of Hastings, died peacefully on Sunday morning, April 8, 2018, at Prescott Nursing and Rehabilitation Community in Prescott, Wisconsin. He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Carol; son, William; three sisters, Elvira, Dorlaine, and Janet; and by two brothers, Loran and Ralph. Mass of Christian Burial will be held 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, April 11, 2018, at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church in Hastings, with Father Michael Barsness officiating. Private family interment will take place at the parish cemetery.

Visitation will be held 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. Tuesday evening at Caturia, Smidt & Starkson Funeral Home & Crematory of Hastings, and will continue for one hour prior to Mass at church on Wednesday morning.

Arrangements are being completed by Caturia, Smidt & Starkson Funeral Home & Crematory of Hastings. Read the full obituary here.
 

Walter Fontaine, age 67, of Hastings, died unexpectedly on Sunday, March 25, 2018. Walter is preceded in death by his parents, son Christopher, and brother Edwin. He is survived by his wife Donna, children Troy (Jennifer) Fontaine of VA., Todd (Ying) Fontaine of VA., and Lisa (Doug) Brown of MN; grandchildren Austin Fontaine, Ashley (Devon) Hirsh, Brodie (Janee) Fontaine, Brianna Fontaine, Grant Brown, Kendall Brown, Gracie Poole, Chelsea (Mike) Anderson, Corey Volk, and Kelsey Brown; great grandchildren Ryatt Amundson and Ethan St. Claire; his siblings Dorothy Portz, Teresa Grittner, Everett (Karen) Fontaine, and Helen (Jerome) Colburn.

The Funeral Mass, officiated by Fr. David Hennen, will be at 11:00 am, Thursday, April 5, 2018 at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church, 2035 15th St. W., Hastings. Interment will follow in the parish cemetery with full military honors provided by the Hastings VFW Honor Squad. A visitation will be held on Wednesday from 5:00-8:00 pm at the Caturia, Smidt & Starkson Funeral Home & Crematory, 201 7th St. E., Hastings, and will continue Thursday 1 hour prior to the funeral at the church. 

Arrangements are being completed by the Caturia, Smidt & Starkson Funeral Home & Crematory. Read the full obituary here.
 

Marion Elizabeth Gelhar, age 87, of Danbury, WI, passed away on Saturday, March 24, 2018 at the Frederic Nursing and Rehab in Frederic, WI. Preceding Marion in death are her parents; step-father, Bill Lange; son, Ron Gelhar; granddaughter, Krista Nelson; brothers: Leroy Swanson, Gordon Swanson and Harry Swanson; and 1 infant sister. Marion is survived by her devoted and loving husband of nearly 70 years, Jerry; children: Sharon (Jerry) Nelson, Wayne (Diane) Gelhar, Joseph (Pam) Gelhar, Mark (fiancé, Belinda Tuckner and family) Gelhar and Jim Gelhar; daughter-in-law, Catherine Gelhar; grandchildren: Thomas, Lisa (Tracy) Mayer, Jeff (Jennie) Nelson, Eric (Kris) Nelson, Michael (Sarah) Gelhar, Justin (Robyn) Gelhar, Amy (Jeff) Sieben, Matt (Christa) Meyers, Tim (Amanda) Meyers, David (Sarah) Gelhar, Brad (Keoni) Gelhar, Pat (Jes) Gelhar, Jenny Cermak, Ryan Gelhar, Megan Gelhar, Angel Gelhar; 26 great-grandchildren; brother, Standford “Bud” (Marlene) Swanson; and many nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. 

The Memorial Service will be held on Wednesday, April 4, 2018 at 11:00am (visitation from 9:00am – 11:00am) at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church in Hastings, MN.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Swedberg-Taylor Funeral Home in Webster, WI. Online condolences may be expressed at www.swedberg-taylor.com.
 

Robert (Bob) Charles Hadlich, of Hastings, MN, born in Grand Forks, North Dakota, passed away on March 16, 2018, at the age of 83.  Preceded in death by his parents, Hazel Victoria Torgerson (McHaffie) and Robert Charles Hadlich, Sr; Stepfather, Julian Torgerson; Stepmother, Esther Hadlich; Brother-in-law, Charles Hicks; Survived by his caring ex-wife of 40 years, Marie Hadlich-Pichot, daughter, Sylvia Therese Cordato, son-in-law, Michael Cordato; grandson, Allen Louai Alzouhayli; sister, Joan Hicks; brothers and sister-in-laws, Mark and Nancy Hadlich; Robin and Carole Hadlich; Alain et Marie-Paul Pichot du Mezeray; Christian et Christine Pichot du Mezeray, and all nephews, Pat Hicks, Paul Hicks, Wayne Hicks; Jack Hadlich, Andrew Hadlich; Grant Hadlich, and Thomas Hadlich; along with extended family. A special thanks to the Minneapolis Veterans Home, who provided nurturing care in their memory care unit. Bob loved his family and friends and was a loyal man where he cherished his friends, Lloyd Lindstedt, Gary Nelson (deceased), Stephen Zender (deceased), Swami Sundaram, Bill Skinner, Frank Kelly, John Lewis, Ron Moen (deceased), Red Zuzek, and many many others.  
 
He loved the military and honorably served our country during the Korean War.  After his military service, he returned to Grand Forks to the University of North Dakota, where he completed his degree in Electrical Engineering.  He then worked for North American Aviation and was a civilian engineer on aircraft carriers.  He worked on the electronics of the Navy's new jet fighter the Vigilante.  While in Cannes, France, he met his wife, Marie.  They moved to Florida where their daughter Sylvia was born, and after some time in California and Texas, Bob and his family returned to his beloved hometown of Hastings, MN. Bob started his own business as an electrician and then returned to engineering where he designed automation systems for large dairy processing plants around the U.S for Niro Inc. in Hudson, WI.  In the 1960’s, Bob purchased some land just south of Hastings and planted Christmas trees (H&Z Tree Farm).  He loved the tree farm and its customers while celebrating the Christmas season.  Bob loved dogs, especially his golden retriever, Sam.  Many people in Hastings will remember seeing a white Saturn with Sam in the front passenger seat driving around town.  Bob loved politics, Civil war history including his hero General Grant, duck hunting, and especially entertaining all who listened to his wonderful and humorous stories. If you remember “What’s in the box?” this will bring a smile to your face.  

Monday, March 26, visitation from 4-8:00 p.m. at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Church 
Tuesday, March 27, visitation from 9:30-10:30 a.m. and Mass of Christian Burial at 10:30 a.m. at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Church, followed by a luncheon in Mother Seton Hall
Tuesday, March 27, Interment at Fort Snelling National Cemetery at 2:00 p.m,.with rifle salute and bugle taps (assembly #5)

Find directions to St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Church here.
 

Monica (Reinardy) Snyder, age 75 of Hastings, died peacefully at home following an extended illness on Friday morning, March 16, 2018. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Glen; and by her siblings, Delores Knoll, Arnold, Lee, and Gene Reinardy. Mass of Christian Burial will be held 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, March 21, 2018, at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church in Hastings, with Father David Hennen officiating. Interment will follow at the parish cemetery. Visitation will be held at church from 9:00 to 11:00 a.m. Wednesday morning. In lieu of flowers, memorials are preferred in memory of Monica. Arrangements are being completed by Caturia, Smidt & Starkson Funeral Home & Crematory of Hastings. Read the full obituary here.
 

Richard “Dickie” Becker, age 64 of Hastings, died peacefully following a recent illness on Monday evening, March 5, 2018, at United Hospital in St. Paul. Dickie is survived by his wife of nearly twenty-eight years, Denise; sisters, Mary (Ron) Novotny, and Martha Nygaard; his dogs, Buddy and Bella; and by many nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends. Mass of Christian Burial will be held 10:30 a.m. Thursday, March 8, 2018, at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church in Hastings, with Father David Hennen officiating.  Interment will follow at the parish cemetery. Visitation will be held 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. Wednesday at Caturia, Smidt & Starkson Funeral Home & Crematory of Hastings, and will continue for one hour prior to Mass at church on Thursday morning. In lieu of flowers, memorials are preferred in memory of Dickie. Arrangements are being completed by Caturia, Smidt & Starkson Funeral Home & Crematory of Hastings. Read the full obituary here.