Funerals

Endres, Diane D., Age 80, of Marco Island, FL passed away peacefully September 15, 2022.

Diane Delores Molitor was born April 23, 1942 to Raymond and Bernice (Gerster) Molitor at home on the family farm in Cannon Falls, MN. She graduated from Hastings High School in 1960 and then went on to St. Mary's School of Nursing in Rochester, MN where she received her RN degree. Diane married the love of her life, Robert (Bob) Endres on August 17, 1963 at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Miesville, MN. Diane started her nursing career at Regina Hospital in Hastings and then as the school nurse in Knoxville, Iowa. Later Diane would work for Dayton's in St. Paul and for Macy's. Diane and Bob retired to Marco Island where they loved to host friends and family, travel, golf, walks, dancing and their happy hour friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents, her loving husband; children, Michelle, Craig and Peter; brother, Gene Molitor; brother-in-law, Joe Niebur. 

Diane is survived by her daughter, Jennifer; daughter-in-law, Peggy; grandchildren, Taylor, Brendan (Emily) Leehe, Vanessa (Tom) Mangatu, Brian Fortier, Liz (Jason) Graham, Ben Weinhandl; siblings, Rae (Dick) Otterstrom, Theresa Niebur, Charlie (Patrice) Molitor; and sister-in-law, Rita Molitor.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held on September 24, 2022 at 11 AM (10-11AM visitation) at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church, 2035 15th St. W., Hastings, MN 55033. Immediately following the Mass, a luncheon will be held in Mother Seton Hall. Interment to follow.

Kelly Lorentz, age 58 of Hastings, passed away unexpectedly on Sept 12, 2022 at her home.

Kathleen Elizabeth was born in Antigo, WI to John and Melanie (Kasson) Kebble on December 7, 1963. Her family later settled in Hastings where Kelly graduated from Hastings High School.

On Sept 2, 1990, she married Kevin Lorentz in the Virgin Islands and together they raised their son, Kyle.

Kelly worked as a secretary for several businesses in the area and enjoyed driving school bus later in her career. The kids she met over the years, truly brought her great joy and happiness.

She enjoyed horseback riding, white water rafting, vacationing in the Florida Keys, watching countless hours of westerns, cooking for her family and fishing up north. Kelly loved her family and very much enjoyed everyday conversations with her son, and spending time with Ruby, her dog. Kelly was very compassionate and empathetic. The love and warmth she shared with others was special and her conversations will be greatly missed.

Kelly is survived by her husband of 32 years, Kevin; son Kyle Lorentz; stepson, Paul (Kate) Lorentz; grandchildren, Caleb, Timothy, and Noah; siblings, John (Cindy) Kebble, Samantha (Bill) Herman; mother, Melanie (Alan) Frelich: favorite dog, Ruby, and many friends and relatives.

She was preceded in death by her father, John, stepson, Ryan Lorentz and sister, Jodi Carlson.

Mass of Christian Burial will be 11:00 am Tuesday, September 20 at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church, with visitation from 9:00 am - 11:00 am at the church. Interment will be in the St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Cemetery in Hastings. Starkson Family Life Celebration Chapel is assisting the family.

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Maxine Cecilia (Judge) Raway, age 95 of Hastings, passed away peacefully at home Tuesday night, September 6, 2022, in Hastings. Maxine was the last surviving of ten siblings.

Maxine Raway, the daughter of John Francis Judge and Clare Barbara (Steffen) Judge, was born on February 18, 1927, in Hastings, Minnesota.

Maxine attended Guardian Angels School, Bethlehem Academy, and graduated from Hastings High School. She also attended Saint Catherine’s College in Saint Paul, MN. Maxine worked at The Telephone Company of Hastings as a switchboard operator. She also worked at St. Raphael Hospital before going to work at Smead Manufacturing as a private secretary to Harold Hoffman. On July 22, 1950 at 11:00 a.m., Maxine Cecilia Judge was united in marriage to L. Marvin Raway at Guardian Angels Catholic Church in Hastings, with Reverend Patrick J. Ryan officiating. Maxine was actively involved with the American Red Cross, March of Dimes, American Heart Association, Cancer Society, and served as a member of Daughters of Isabella and Saint Mary's Rosary Society. She helped campaign for the construction of Regina Hospital, Hastings. She loved spending time with her family during the holidays, especially Christmas. She enjoyed baking, walking, and going on rides with her children.

She was preceded in death by her loving husband, L. Marvin Raway; parents; sisters, Mary Jo Judge-Reuter, Kathleen (Dan) Sobaski, Margaret (Adolph) Denn, Sr. Florence M. Judge, Charlotte C. (Joseph) Meier, and Patricia (Edward) Schmitz; brothers, Owen, John F. "Jack" and Kenneth "Buck" Judge. Maxine is survived by her children, Marvin J. (Wendy) Raway, Kevin J. (Patty) Raway, Kenneth C. (Linde) Raway, Mary Patrice Raway, Mark E. (Sabrina) Raway, and Terrence J. (fiancée, Tania Proksch) Raway; grandchildren, Dawn M. (Douglas) Heagren, Ann M. (Jeffrey) Dohmen, Kenneth V. (Emily Marie) Raway, Christopher L. Raway, Blake E. Raway, Maximillian L. Raway, Brandon B.(DeAnna) Carlson, and Alexander L. Raway; great grandchildren, Lauren M. Dohmen, Ella M. Dohmen, Katherine C. Heagren, Oliver T.W. Heagren, Patrick K. Raway, Elin M. Raway, Jackson L. Raway, Joseph K. Raway, Zoey K. Carlson, Nolan Carlson, and Arabella A. Carlson; and by many nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, September 13, 2022, at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church in Hastings, with Father Dave Hennen officiating. Interment will follow at the parish cemetery. Visitation will be held from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m. Tuesday morning at church. Arrangements are being completed by Starkson Family Life Celebration Chapel, Hastings, MN.

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Judith "Judy" Lee (Schoeb) Kitzmann, age 75, of Hastings, passed away August 30, 2022 with her family by her side.

She was born September 12, 1946 in Mankato to Clarence P. and Ruby I. (Lee) Schoeb of St. Peter, MN and was baptized at the Church of the Immaculate Conception. Judy attended John Ireland Catholic School and graduated from St. Peter High School in 1964, where she was active in Band and Choir. She attended St. Teresa's in Winona for her freshman and sophomore years and transferred to Mankato State for the remainder of her education. Through her teaching career she taught in both Public and Catholic Schools. She was the Director of Music at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church until 2004. She then worked at Blue Cross/ Blue Shield until her retirement in 2016.

Judy is preceded in death by her parents, Clarence and Ruby Schoeb; and brothers, James and Jon.

She married Ronald Kitzmann in 1971; they later divorced. Judy is survived by her children, Kristine (Greg) Pearson and her son, David of Ellsworth, WI; Kent Kitzmann and his son, Jackson of Hastings; and Kurt (Dee) Kitzmann and his daughter’s Holly and Jessica of Hastings; siblings, Barbara (Richard) Frank of Nicollet; Robert Schoeb of St. Peter, William (Vicki) Schoeb of Overland Park, KS, Gregory Schoeb of Nicollet, Jacqueline Schoeb-Johnson of St. Peter, and Russell (Roxi) Schoeb of St. Peter; sisters in law, Marsha Schoeb of Woodstock, GA, and Wendy Baptist Schoeb of Reeseville, WI; many nieces, nephews, great nieces, great nephews, cousins and friends.

A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, September 10, 2022 from 1:00 - 4:00 PM at Starkson Family LIfe Celebration Chapel, 3075 Vermillion St in Hastings. A private Interment will be held at Calvary Cemetery in St. Peter at a later date.

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Lori A. Stifter (Gergen), age 46 of Eagan, passed away at home surround by her family on August 9, 2022.

She was born in Seoul, Korea on December 10, 1975. Lori graduated from Hastings High School in 1994 and worked at Dakota County Abstract during her school years. Following High School, Lori attended Inver Hills Community College where she attained her Associates Degree. Lori was employed with the Dakota County Government Center for 7 years and later worked with the BCA (Bureau of Criminal Apprehension) in St. Paul, where she worked for 14 years.

While growing up in the Hastings area, Lori was involved in Skiing, 4H and piano. She married Josh Stifter and together they have 2 children and a step son. She is a member of St. John Neumann Catholic Church in Eagan.

Lori is survived by her husband, Josh; children, Ashlyn and Levi; step son, Brady; parents, Leon and Nancy Gergen; brother, Jason Gergen; and many other relatives and friends.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Saturday, August 20, 2022 at 11:00 AM at St. John Neumann Catholic Church, 4030 Pilot Knob Rd, Eagan. A visitation will be held from 9:30-11:00 AM at church prior to the funeral mass. A private Interment will be held at St. Mary's Catholic Cemetery in New Trier, MN.

Memorials are preferred in lieu of flowers.

Roger William Stoffel, 80 of Hastings, died peacefully at his home after the many challenges of COPD, on Saturday, July 30, 2022.

He was born July 12, 1942 to Raymond P. Stoffel & Florence Rose (Holzemer) the fourth oldest of 12 siblings in Hastings and eventually graduated from Hastings High School in 1961.

Roger Served his country with the United States Army and on January 13, 1973 he married Linda Werner and together raised their two sons.

Rog retired from 3M after 37 years as an aerospace quality control technologist.

He enjoyed gardening and yard work around the house. Rog was active in the Hastings Baseball and Hockey programs for many years and enjoyed time with his family and grandchildren whenever possible. He and Linda valued their drives around the country and a Windsor Seven with friends. His meaningful words and wisdom will be greatly missed, especially his reminder to "Do your Best."

Blessed be the memory of Roger William Stoffel.

Roger now soars above the lightning and thunder with the AC&S Alumni

In lieu of flowers, please direct donations to the Hastings High School Boys Baseball or Hockey Booster Club (P.O. Box 482, Hastings, MN 55033) in honor of Rog.

He is survived by his wife of almost 50 years, Linda; sons, Ryan (Rebecca) Stoffel and Jason (Teran) Stoffel; grandchildren, Connor, Claire, Charlie, Bentley, Harmon and Bently; siblings, Bob (Dorothy) Stoffel, Mary Braun, Ronald Stoffel, Elaine (Allan) Duerr, Ralph Stoffel, Lorraine "Chubby" (Mike) McGowan, Janice (Ken) Huber, Rick (Cheryl) Stoffel and Rollie (Sher) Stoffel, and other relatives and friends.

Roger was preceded in death by his parents; siblings, Betty (Wayne) Nicklay (Cecelia, 2nd wife of Wayne) and Ray, Jr. Stoffel.

Mass of Christian Burial will be 11:00 am Wednesday, August 10 at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church in Hastings, with visitation from 9:00 am - 11:00am at the church. Starkson Family Life Celebration Chapel is assisting the family. Interment will be at a later date.
 
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Bruce J. Langeslay, age 80 of Hastings, passed away from cancer and COPD on July 28, 2022.

He was born in St. Paul on January 18, 1942 to Bertram and Ruby (Bahe) Langeslay.

Bruce served in the US Army from 1959 - 1965 in West Germany in helicopter operations. He owned Friar Tucks in Hastings for over 20 years.

He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Frederic (Kathy), Dave (Bonnie), Tom, and Roger; brother in law, Donald McGinn; nephew, Corey Johnson; and niece, Mandy McGinn.

Bruce is survived by his sister, Michele "Kelly" McGinn; sister in law, Judy Langeslay; nieces and nephews, Lisa (Bob) Glenn, Barb (Jim) Fudali, Tim (Lina) Langeslay, Stephanie Johnson, Gretchen (Joe) Mazurczak, Patrick (Lillian) Langeslay, Colin (Vicky) Langeslay, Corey (Sheila) Langeslay, Nicholas (Christine) McGinn, Jason (Becky) McGinn; 12 great nieces and nephews, and 1 great great niece.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Thursday, August 4, 2022 at 10:30 AM at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church, 2035 15th St. W. in Hastings. A visitation will be held one hour prior to the mass at church.

Interment, Lakeside Cemetery in Hastings.

In lieu of flowers memorials preferred to American Cancer Society, St. Jude's Children's Hospital or the Disabled American Veterans.
 
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Dorothy Eleanor (Dieter) Matsch, age 98 of Hastings, passed away July 18, 2022.

Dorothy was born in South Saint Paul, MN on July 10, 1924 to Noman and Helen (Falk) Dieter.

She was an active member of the community and enjoyed helping with many church activities. Her children loved to tease her about winning the Miss Hastings Pageant, saying she only won because she was the daughter of Dakota Count Sheriff Norman Dieter. Dorothy was very fun to play golf with. During one round when she and Jan were paired with two gentlemen, Dorothy made a 40 foot putt! Another highlight for Dorothy was taking a ride on her grandson, Ben's Harley when she was 91 years old.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Kenneth; parents, Norman and Helen Dieter; brother, Richard Dieter; and grandson, Matthew Sadowski.

Dorothy is survived by her children, Jan Dieter and Steve "Mitch" (Ginann) Matsch; grandchildren, Ben (Megan) Sadowski, Wes (Keli) Matsch and Will Matsch; great grandchildren, Mathew Sadowski, Charles Schroeder, and Wyatt, Walker and Avery Matsch.

Due to the continued COVID problems, there will be a private graveside service for immediate family members.

Memorials preferred to Hastings Family Service.
 
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Lawrence “Larry” Dobias, age 87 of Hastings, died peacefully on Tuesday, July 5, 2022 at The Pillars Hospice House with his loving wife, Jinnie by his side.

Lawrence, the son Vencel and Francis (Brey) Dobias, was born May 18, 1935 in Milroy, MN. Lawrence attended Milroy High School and graduated with the class of 1953.

Following his education, he joined the National Guard and served as a sergeant in the US Army for 2 years; during some of that time he was stationed in Germany.

On August 27, 1960, he was united in marriage to Virginia (Jinnie) Meyer.

They moved to Vermillion, Minnesota, in 1967, where they lived for 48 years. He lived the final years in Hastings, Minnesota.

Larry was a hard worker, often working two or three jobs to support his family. He had various jobs some include; farmer, hauling milk, and grounds keeper. He worked over 30 years at Cenex.

Larry will be remembered for his sense of humor, storytelling, and devotion to his family. Everyone knew Larry has a good story to tell, either a joke he played on them, something funny he did, or just a story Larry himself told. He had everyone laughing within a minute of meeting them. If the punchline didn’t get you, his characteristic laugh as he repeated it surely would.

Larry seemed to know everyone. Hours spent over coffee in bakeries or gas stations, card clubs, as well as the time he would spend on his front porch, ensured he met as many people as possible. It took a very short time to go from being a total stranger to feeling as though you had been lifelong friends.

Larry was a great family man. He was devoted to his wife, Jinnie, as well as each of his children, Michael, Janean, Joan, Mark, and Kevin. His grandchildren loved spending time with him. He had a thousand ways to make children laugh, and as many songs to keep them entertained. He was a man meant to be a father and grandfather. He truly was the rock of his family.

Larry is proceeded in death by his daughter Janean (Michael) Dobias Milliren. He is survived by his wife Virginia, as well as his children Michael (Theresa) Dobias, Joan (Bud) Bullivant, Mark (Lisa) Dobias, Kevin (Peg) Dobias, twelve grandchildren, and four great-grandchildren.

Funeral services will be on Wednesday, July 13, 2022, at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Church in Hastings at 11:00 a.m. Visitation will start at 10:00 a.m., preceding the funeral. Burial at St. John the Baptist Cemetery in Vermillion will follow, as will a lunch in St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Parish Hall.

Arrangements are being handled by Starkson Family Life Celebration Chapel.
 
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