Funerals

Patricia Irene "Patt" Chenier, age 79 of Hastings, MN passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 25, 2023 following a battle with dementia.

Patricia Irene O’Brien was born in Faribault, MN on February 1, 1943 to Edward D. and Irene (Swinton) O’Brien. The first of four children, Patricia was raised in Faribault. She received her Bachelor of Science degree in nursing (R.N.) at the College of St. Teresa in Winona, MN in 1965. Patt was united in marriage to Philip Chenier on August 20, 1966 in Faribault. They resided in Chicago for three years and moved to St. Paul, MN in 1969. In 1970 they moved to Eau Claire, WI where they worked and raised four children. In retirement they moved to Hastings, MN in 2005.

Patt worked in nursing in Chicago and Evanston, IL, and in Eau Claire, WI for many years at the County Center of Care. She was very active in pro-life work for fifty years and won the Gospel of Life Award from the Diocese of La Crosse in 1997. She was a caring, loving, mother and grandmother who especially loved to have family close by and looked forward to being present at all the activities of children and grandchildren. She liked reading, sewing, and craft work.

Patt was preceded in death by her parents; and siblings, Robert O’Brien and Susanne Beatty.

Patt is survived by her husband of 56 years, Phil; children, Robert Chenier of Coon Rapids, MN, Caroline Easton of Folsom, CA, Ann (Jonathan) Kopecky of Rosemount, MN, and Donna (Michael) Matuszewski of Eagan, MN; grandchildren, Rachel (Corey) Easton-Midura, Michaela, Kenneth, Ryan, and Lydia Easton; Margaret, Thomas, Teresa, Lucy, Monica, and Daniel Kopecky; and Grace, Elizabeth, Joseph, Mary, and Veronica Matuszewski; and her brother, Edward F. O’Brien.

In lieu of flowers, memorials are preferred to Total LifeCare Center of Hastings or Minnesota Citizens Concerned for Life.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Tuesday, January 31, 2023 at 10:30 a.m. at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church, 2035 15th St. W. in Hastings. A visitation will be held an hour prior to Mass at the church. A luncheon will immediately follow the service. Private interment at a later time will be at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Cemetery.

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Dorothy A. Macioch, age 83, passed away surrounded by her family on January 19, 2023.

Dorothy was born on August 24, 1939 to Samuel and Leona (Praschak) Emerson. After a friend jokingly made an announcement at Camp Withrow that Dorothy and Tony were getting married in 6 months during Tony's time on leave, he asked her if she wanted to do it and 6 months later she married the love of her life of 56 years on June 25, 1960. Dorothy was a very generous person and was a caregiver her whole life. She enjoyed bingo at Treasure Island whenever she could go. She also enjoyed cross stitching, knitting, listening to Elvis Presley and polka music. Dorothy loved everything about the outdoors including fishing and gardening.

Dorothy is preceded by her husband Anthony Macioch Sr.; her parents, Samuel Emerson Sr. and Leona Praschak; brother, Samuel Emerson Jr.; sister, Margaret Kautt.

She is survived by her children, Deborah Macioch, Anthony Macioch Jr., Teresia Rice, Patrinella Kremer; 8 grandchildren; many great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren.

A celebration of life will be held January 30, 2023 at Starkson Family Life Celebration Chapel, 3075 Vermillion Street, Hastings, Minnesota, from 11:00 A.M. to 12:00 P.M. with a prayer service at 12:00 P.M. Interment will be held at Ft. Snelling National Cemetery at 1:30 P.M.

Arrangements are being completed by Starkson Family Life Celebration Chapel of Hastings.

To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Dorothy A., please visit the floral store.

Herbert Kapsner, age 87, of Hastings, MN passed away peacefully on January 12, 2023 following a battle with dementia.

Herbert August was born in Little Falls, MN on November 21, 1935 to Michael and Caroline (Wacker) Kapsner. The tenth of eleven children, Herb was raised in Hillman, MN, moving to Hastings at the age of 19. He was united in marriage to Marie Marketon on August 29, 1964 in Waverly, MN. They resided in Hastings and raised 4 children together.

Herb served in the Army Reserve and Minnesota Air National Guard for a period of 26 years, retiring from the military in 1995. During those years, he also worked as a carpenter and a farmer.

He was preceded in death by his parents; siblings, Meldan Kapsner, Rita Thomas, Helen Dupont, Florence Husnik, Gertrude Husnik, Stella Cardinal, Lorene Bauer and Viola Bauer.

Herb is survived by wife of 58 years, Marie; children, Tami (Dave) Kortum of Hudson, WI, Denise (Jim) McNamara of Hastings, Scott Kapsner of Hastings and David (Sandi) Kapsner of Randolph; grandchildren, Michael Kapsner (fiancee Brittany Sticha), Jay Kapsner, Sandra Latch, Ellie McNamara, Tom McNamara and Joe McNamara; great granddaughters, Piper and Elaina; siblings, Alice Lange and Virgil Kapsner.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Friday, January 27, 2023 at 11:00 AM at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church, 2035 15th St. W. in Hastings. A visitation will be held one hour prior to mass at church. Interment, Fort Snelling National Cemetery.

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Patricia "Patty” Ann Munsen, age 82 of Hastings, passed away peacefully in her home on Wednesday morning, January 18, 2023, after spending the last few weeks of her life surrounded by family.

She was born on January 23, 1940, in Hastings, MN, to Llewelyn and Marietta (Nilan) Johnson. She was the homecoming queen in 1957 and a cheerleader at Hastings High School – she even wore her cheerleading uniform to her 60th class reunion, complete with pom poms. Patty was married to Jim “Pugsley” Munsen on May 7, 1960, with whom she loved to travel and play dice with. They were blessed with four children and their family was affectionally referred to as “Pat, Jim and the 4 little J’s.” Patty was always up for a good time and we will fondly remember her love for dancing and singing “Paper Roses” with her friends at every opportunity. She also enjoyed Thursday night bowling, grasshoppers, St. Patrick’s Day, Maui, visiting Gulf Shores, Alabama, and watching the Minnesota Vikings.

Patty is survived by her children, Jim (Liz) Munsen, Jill (Mike) Wagner, Jeff (Kim) Munsen, and John (Isabel) Munsen; sisters, Judy (Richard) Radabaugh and Jane Carlson; sisters-in-law, Donna Johnson and Jane (Ron) Gerken; eleven grandkids and sixteen great grandkids; and by other relatives and friends.

She is preceded in death by her parents; husband, Jim; and by her siblings, MaryLou (Sy) Raway, Sonny Johnson and Billy Johnson.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held 11:00 a.m. Saturday, January 21, 2023, at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church in Hastings, with Father David Hennen officiating. Private family interment will be held at the parish cemetery.

Family and friends are cordially invited to a visitation from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m., and to a reception immediately following Mass, all at church on Saturday.

Arrangements are being completed by Starkson Family Life Celebration Chapel of Hastings.

To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Patricia A. "Patty", please visit the floral store.

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 Hall High School in 1951, Leonard attended Nazareth Hall College, and later entered The St. Paul Seminary where he was ordained in 1959. From that point forward, Father Leonard was blessed to work with many great parishes including: St. Ann's Catholic Church in North Minneapolis (1959-1964 & 1968-1971), St. Mary of the Lake in White Bear Lake (1964-1968), St. Paul Catholic Church in Zumbrota and St. Mary's Catholic Church in Bellechester where he served as Pastor (1971-1974), St. Columba Catholic Church in St. Paul (1974-1981), Most Holy Trinity Catholic Church in St. Louis Park (1981-1993), St. Michael Catholic Catholic Church in St. Michael (1993-2002), and in his retirement he happily assisted at St. Pius Catholic Church in Cannon Falls and St. Joseph Catholic Church in Miesville. Outside of his vocation, Father Leonard enjoyed golfing, playing his classical guitar, and singing. He also loved cars, especially his Buicks over the years.

He was preceded in death by his parents; sister, Mary Kay Hoffman; and by his brothers-in-law, Jim Neisen and Norbert Hoffman.

Father Leonard is survived by his siblings, Rev. Father Martin Siebenaler, Rev. Father John Siebenaler, Therese Siebenaler, Donna Neisen, Edward (Theresa) Siebenaler, Raymond (Karen) Siebenaler, and Bernard M. (Joanie) Siebenaler; and by many nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held 10:00 a.m. Friday, January 20, 2023, at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church in Hastings, with Bishop Joseph A. Williams officiating. Interment will be held at the parish cemetery.

Family and friends are cordially invited to a visitation from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. Thursday evening at Starkson Family Life Celebration Chapel of Hastings, and from 8:30 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. Friday morning at church. A reception will also be held at church immediately following the service

In lieu of flowers, memorials are preferred to St. John Vianney Seminary in memory of Father Leonard.

Arrangements are being completed by Starkson Family Life Celebration Chapel of Hastings.

To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Rev. Father Leonard, please visit the floral store.

Helen M. Carey of Hastings, age 100, passed away peacefully on January 9, 2023.

Preceded in death by her loving husband of 60 years, Robert "Bob" Carey; brother, Jack Gergen; daughter, Rita Hartman; grandson, Craig E. Hartman.

Survived by grandsons, Bob & Lois Hartman and Brian Hartman (Heather Gores); great-grandchildren; Craig R., Raymond, and Ann; son-in-law, Thomas Hartman; many nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.

A Mass of Christian Burial for Helen will be Tuesday, January 17 at 11:00 AM at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church, Hastings with a visitation one hour prior. Interment will be at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Cemetery, Hastings.

To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Helen, please visit the floral store.

Mary L. Stevens, age 93 of Hastings, died peacefully at Hastings Senior Health and Living on Saturday, December 17, 2022.

Mary Lucille, the daughter of Aloyicious and Vernice (Frey) Stevens, was born on January 29, 1929, in Hastings. Mary attended St. Boniface Catholic School and later graduated from Hastings High School with the class of 1947. All throughout her life, Mary was proud to have been part of the class of '47 and enjoyed keeping in close contact with her classmates. Following her graduation, Mary continued her education at the University of Minnesota where she earned her degree in Dental Assistant. She then worked at the Hastings State Hospital until it closed in 1978, and then worked in Human Resources in St. Paul until her retirement in 1994. Mary was a long-standing dedicated member of the Regina Hospital Auxiliary as well as the Daughters of Isabella. She Traveled extensively both domestic and internationally, enjoyed most sports either as a participant or fan (MN GOPHERS Football Fan extraordinaire and season ticket holder from 1950-2015), and loved her girls weekend getaways! She often spent Saturday mornings at Emily's Bakery for coffee, random retiree luncheons, and Wednesday's playing dominoes with her lady friends. Up until the last few years, one would need an appointment to see her as she had such a busy social calendar. It wasn't until she was 56 years old that Mary took the time to get her driver's license and her first vehicle!

Mary was preceded in death by her parents; siblings, Patricia O'Brien, Phyllis Doffing, Rita Nelson, Barbara Nelson, and Jerry 'Spike' Stevens; and by her nephew, Jerry Stevens, Jr.

Mary was the fun aunt and second mom to her nieces and nephews, Joyce Reidel, Shannon Rentz, Jane Truesdill, Stacey Corrington, Jackie Pioske and Sue Sieben, Gary 'Jeep' Stevens, Mike, Mark & Kevin O'Brien, Jerry, Jim, Dick, Dave & Dennis Nelson, Bob, Steve & Jeff Nelson, and John 'Ripper' & Jim Stevens. Mary is also survived by many great & great-great nieces & nephews; special cousins, Chuck Preus, Rita LaBore and Sharon Murray; plus a host of other relatives and many dear friends.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Tuesday, December 27 at 11:00 AM at Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church, Hastings, MN with a visitation from 9:30 - 11:00 AM. Burial will take place at Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton Cemetery, Hastings, MN.

Memorials preferred to Hastings Family Service, or Donor's Choice. Arrangements are being completed by Starkson Family Life Celebration Chapel of Hastings. To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Mary, please visit the floral store.

Joan Bernadine Jahnke, age 90 of Hastings, died peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Wednesday evening, December 7, 2022.

Joan Bernadine was born the second of seven children to Leo and Olivine (Baillargeon) Berg on July 30, 1932, in Alden Township, Polk County, Wisconsin. After enjoying years of study including playing the clarinet, she graduated with honors from Osceola High School. She was then off to her first job with 3M in St. Paul, Minnesota. A few years later she returned to Wisconsin, and in 1953, Joan was united in marriage to Richard Jahnke and they were blessed with five children over the coming years.

Joan worked for many years at Hastings Country Club, then as an assistant to optometrist, Dr. Charles Hill. She was a well-known live-in babysitter in the Hastings area where many adults remember her delicious pancakes and her chocolate brownies from their childhood. Joan will be remembered as a person with a gentle and kind manner. Her adoring family is grateful for her care, her humor, her love of music, her creativity, and her deep service to them and to the world.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Richard; grandson, Kyle Hamilton; and by her siblings, Laurice, Marlene, Gloria, and Abraham.

Joan is survived by her children, Greg Jahnke (Brian Richards), Barb Hamilton, Cindy (George) Dodge, Mark (Diane) Jahnke, and Bernie (Eileen) Jahnke; thirteen grandchildren and ten great grandchildren; brothers, Elroy Berg and Gilbert (Jan) Berg; sister-in-law, Lois Berg; and by many other relatives and friends.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held 11:00 a.m. Friday, December 16, 2022, at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church in Hastings, with Father David Hennen officiating. Interment will follow at the parish cemetery

Family and friends are cordially invited to a visitation from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. Thursday evening at Starkson Family Life Celebration Chapel of Hastings, and for one hour prior to the service at church on Friday morning. A reception will be held at Starkson Family Life Celebration Chapel following the graveside service.

Joan's family would like to thank all staff members of Regina Senior Living Long Term Care, United Hospital ~ Regina Campus, and Abbott Northwestern Hospital for your care that you provided to Joan.

In lieu of flowers, memorials are preferred to the Regina Foundation in memory of Joan. For guestbook and further information, please visit www.hastingsmnfuneral.com. Arrangements are being completed by Starkson Family Life Celebration Chapel of Hastings.
 
To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Joan Bernadine, please visit the floral store.

Myrtle C. (Eliason) Traynor of Hastings – formerly of Isle, MN passed away peacefully on December 02, 2022.

Myrtle was born in Thief River Falls on October, 18th, 1930. She met and married Richard and they moved to the Twin Cities where she began her career at Marsh McLennan and Mercer as an Executive Secretary. They retired and were able to enjoy their lake home and several winters in Florida.

Myrt enjoyed gardening, walking, playing her piano, singing her Norwegian songs, dancing to Molly B's Polka Party on Saturday nights, cooking for an army and baking her Cherry Chocolate Chip Banana bread for others to enjoy. She truly loved everyone and will be deeply missed.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Richard; grandson, Trevor; two brothers and a sister.

Myrtle is survived by her children, Kristi (Lester) Durst, Gaylen (Anne) Traynor, Dale (Tina) Traynor, and Dean (Darla) Traynor; her sister, Esther; grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Tuesday, December 13, 2022 at 11:00 AM at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church, 2035 15th Street W. in Hastings. A visitation will be held one hour prior to mass at church on Tuesday. Burial to follow at Sacred Heart Catholic Cemetary in Wahkon, Minnesota.

To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Myrtle, please visit the floral store.