Funerals

Harriet Helen Judge (Kummer) age 95, of Hastings, Minnesota, passed away peacefully surrounded by loved ones on April 28, 2023.

Harriet was born November 13, 1927 in Hastings to Reinold and Marie (Gerlach) Kummer.

She was preceded in death by her loving husband, Kenneth "Buck" Judge; sons, Reinold "Reinie" Judge, and Gary Judge; daughter, Mary Claire Chandler; daughter in law, JoAnn Judge (Kimmes); brother, Roland Kummer & wife, Jean Kummer; brother, Gordon Kummer; and parents, Reinold & Marie Kummer

Harriet is survived by her sons, Kenn (Maggie), Mike (Linda), Richard (Carole), Steve, and Frank; daughter in law, Wendy; 16 Grandchildren; 16 Great Grandchildren; brothers, Bob (Deb) Kummer, and Jim (MarJean) Kummer; and many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Tuesday, May 2, 2023 at 11:00 AM at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church, 2035 15th St. W. in Hastings. A visitation will be held on Monday, May 1, 2023 from 4:00 - 7:00 PM at Starkson Family Life Celebration Chapel, 3075 Vermillion St. in Hastings and 2 hours prior to mass at church on Tuesday. Interment, St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Cemetery.

John William Schutt, the son of Alfred T. and Dorothy A. (Klages) Schutt was born in Mankato, MN on September 4, 1934 and passed away on April 20, 2023. 

He graduated from Mankato Loyola High School in 1952. He earned his bachelor’s and masters degree from the University of Minnesota – Mankato and Specialist degree from Hamline University. John served in the United States Army in Korea and was honorably discharged. He began his teaching career in Edgar, WI. This is where he met his future wife, Leona. They were married in 1960 and happily married until her passing in October 2022. They were blessed with 4 wonderful sons.

John taught English and Political Science in Hastings for 35 years. While teaching he served as President of the Hastings Education Association board, Minnesota Education Association board and the National Education Association board. In his spare time, he enjoyed umpiring softball for 43 years. John and Leona were worldwide travelers. He visited all 50 states, 47 countries and 6 of the 7 continents. He was an avid Minnesota Gopher football fan and was a 55 year season ticket holder only missing 5 home games.

Family life was very important to John, as he loved and treasured spending time with family. He will be dearly missed by his family and friends.

John was preceded in death by his loving wife, Leona, his parents, his in-laws Alexander and Hattie Wagner, brother Tom, sister-in-law Marian David, brothers-in-law, Alois Wagner, Jerry Wagner, Duane David and nephew Dr. Mark Bernas.

John is survived by his beloved sons and their wives, Mark (Linda), Steve (Sherry), Dan (Beth), Mike and six very dear grandchildren, David, Michael, Jennifer, Hayden, Sarah, and Hannah. Sisters-in-law, Barb Schutt, Dorothy Bernas, Rose (John) Herrmann, Karen Wagner and Adeline Wagner, and many dear nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.

Please join us in wearing Minnesota Gopher colors in John’s honor at his visitation.

“Though his smile is gone forever and his hand we cannot touch, we have so many memories of the man we loved so much. His memory is our keepsake, we now have him in our heart of which we will never part.” Memories from his loving wife Leona.

Visitation Friday, April 28 from 4-8 p.m. at Starkson Family Life Celebration Chapel, 3075 Vermillion Street, Hastings, MN 55033
Visitation Saturday,  April 29 from 10-11 a.m. at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Church, 2035 15th Street West, Hastings, MN 55033
Mass of Christian Burial on Saturday, April 29 at 11 a.m. at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Church, 2035 15th Street West, Hastings, MN 55033
A reception at church will follow Mass.

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

God called his beloved son, Denis Bilderback, home on March 10, 2023.

Denis was a strong, smart, patient man who loved his wife, Debra Bilderback, four sons, friends, and his family with all his heart. Denis was proceeded in death by his parents, Everett and Catherine Bilderback, father and mother in-law Donald and Beatrice Hill, Giles (Putter) Bauer,  and brother-in-law, Jimmy.
He is survived by his beloved wife, Debra, sons Chad (Jodi) Bilderback, Shane (Jami) Bilderback, Joe (Mollie) Bilderback, Jesse (Val) Bilderback, and grandchildren Brianna, Carter, Amelia, Macie, Adria, Ellianna, Kael, Lincoln, Easton, Kyler, and Sylas. Denis was the youngest of 8 children: Mary Jane (Ben-deceased), Paul (Debbie), Joan (Orville-deceased), John-deceased (Terry), Judy-deceased (Glen-deceased), Gene (Barb), and Leon (Ruth).

Denis' favorite hobbies were hunting, fishing, and golfing. He was a lot better fisherman then golfer as his friends and grandkids could attest to. Denis worked at Flint Hills Resources in Rosemount, MN for over 40 years before retiring to the sunshine state of Florida with his loving wife. Denis will be missed by many here and welcomed by others in heaven. I'm sure they have a card game waiting for him right now.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 a.m. Friday, April 14, 2023, at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church in Hastings, with Father David  Hennen officiating. 

Family and friends are cordially invited to a visitation for one hour prior to Mass, and to lunch immediately following Mass, all at church.

Cynthia Ann Bauerfeld, 65, of Hastings, passed away after a courageous struggle with ALS.

She was born November 2, 1957 to James and Beverly (Dion) Adams in St. Paul, Minnesota and graduated from Brady High School in 1976.

On October 21, 1977 she married Don Bauerfeld and together raised their two daughters. Cindy graduated from beauty school and eventually co-owned Shear Attraction Salon in Hastings for over 20 years. She truly loved her work and valued her friendships with all her clients and co-workers.

Cindy's greatest joy was her family. She loved spending time with her grandkids, cheering them on in all their activities. Her deep faith in God gave her strength throughout her life, especially during her illness. Cindy loved baking, quilting, swimming and spending time at their cabin in Webster, WI. She had a passion for travel and adventure and loved life! Her love and presence will be missed forever.

She is survived by her loving husband of 45 years, Don; daughters, Jennifer (Erik) Cox, Julie (Nick) Langley; grandchildren, Calvin, Oliver, Benjamin, James, Maxwell, Jude, Micah, Eden; siblings, Jay (Nancy) Adams, Jeff Adams, Mary Jo (Larry) Grabau, Joe (Tina) Adams, Andrea (Doug) Silverman; and many dear friends and relatives.

She was preceded in death by her parents and brother, John Adams.

Visitation will be 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm Tuesday, April 4th at Starkson Family Life Celebration Chapel in Hastings.

Mass of Christian Burial will be 11:00 am Wednesday, April 5th at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church in Hastings, with visitation one hour prior. Interment will be in the Lakeside Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, the family prefers memorials directed to ALS Chapter of MN, Hastings Family Service or Sharing and Caring Hands.

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

Judith A. "Judy" Heesch, a lifelong resident of Cowtown, died peacefully at Abbott Northwestern Hospital on Wednesday, March 22, 2023, at the age of 82.

Judith Anne, the daughter of John and Helen (Radke) Majeski, was born on May 25, 1940, in Hastings. Following her graduation from Hastings High School with the class of 1958, Judy was united in marriage to John L. Heesch at St. Boniface Catholic Church in Hastings on October 15, 1960. They were blessed with four children and nearly thirty-two years prior to his passing on July 16, 1992. Judy was a longtime employee at Hudson Mfg. and later worked at Regina Medical Center until her retirement in 2011. Judy was a longtime member of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church in Hastings where she regularly attended Mass. She was a spunky, feisty, and independent lady that was loved by many people throughout the community.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, John; children, Jacqueline "Jackie" Wilkins and Jon Heesch; and by her grandson, Robert Heesch.

Judy is survived by her children, Jeff Heesch and Jennifer Heesch; six grandchildren and many great grandchildren; siblings, John "Jack" (Ginny) Majeski, David (Mary) Majeski, Diane (Randy) Knutson, and Wendy (Robbie) Robinson; and by many nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, April 4, 2023, 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 for one hour prior to the Mass, and to a Celebration of Judy's Life immediately following the graveside services, all at church on Tuesday, April 4.

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 Judith "Judy", please visit the floral store.

Christopher “Chris” Tuckner, age 62 of Hastings, passed away in the early morning on March 19th, 2023 after a hard-fought battle with cancer.

Chris was born on March 4th, 1961 at St. Joseph’s Hospital in St. Paul, MN. He attended Cretin High School, from which he graduated in 1979. After graduation, Chris joined the Army National Guard and was part of the 257th Military Police Company. Following his service in the National Guard, Chris worked as a salesman before retiring from Bergquist Inc.

Chris was an avid outdoorsman in every way as he loved spending his time on the boat or in the woods. When Chris wasn’t casting a line or hunting, he enjoyed watching baseball, football, or hockey. He was a loyal fan of the Twins, Vikings, Wild, and Gophers. Chris loved sharing his passions with his friends and his children, to whom he passed on his love for sports and the outdoors. Chris was a master with a smoker, specializing in anything from ribs to salmon. He also loved hosting fish fry's with his family. Those closest to him will also remember his love of movies and music, especially when they blast their “dad tunes” on long drives.

Chris was preceded in death by his grandparents, Irvin and Charlotte Rubbelke, and Kathleen (Charlie) Kyle; and father, Frederick Tuckner.

Chris is survived by his mother, Irene (Tom) O’Ryan; uncle and godfather, Phil Tuckner, and six loving children which he shared with Belinda Tuckner; Nick (Erica) Tuckner, Matthew Tuckner, Andrew (Bethany) Tuckner, Benjamin (Jade Gertzen) Tuckner, Aaron (Katie) Tuckner, and Sarah Tuckner; grandchildren, Peyton Tuckner, Dallas Tuckner, Hadley Tuckner, Landon Tuckner, Aurora Tuckner, Weston Tuckner, and Hudson Tuckner; siblings, Mary (Darrell) Myers, Julie (Andrew) Stark, Michael Tuckner, Jeffery Tuckner, James Tuckner and five step siblings; best friends, Colt Tuckner and Ernie Companion; and many others that called him a friend or family.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 A.M at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Church in Hastings, MN on Friday, March 31st, 2023 with a visitation starting at 9:00 A.M. In true Chris fashion, a fish luncheon will be served at the church following Mass.

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