Obituaries
Obituaries for Starkson Family
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David A. "Doosey" Vonarx
May 6, 2020
David Anthony "Doosey" VonArx, loving husband, father, grandpa and brother passed away peacefully on May 6, 2020 surrounded by his family. David was born September 23rd 1943 in Caledonia MN to Evelyn and Alfred VonArx. He graduated from Loretto High School in 1961. He was drafted into the Army at the age of 23 and served his country proudly...
Delores "Laurie" Lawrence
May 5, 2020
Delores "Laurie" Lawrence, age 94 of Welch, passed away on Tuesday afternoon, May 5, 2020, at Regina Senior Living in Hastings. Delores L. Von Bargen, was born on January 23, 1926, in Goodhue County where she lived most of her life. At 94 years of age, Laurie never lost her sense of humor or spunk. In her later years,...
Arloine J. Bullington
May 5, 2020
Arloine J. Bullington, age 92 of Hastings, died following an extended illness on Tuesday evening, May 5, 2020 at Regina Senior Living in Hastings. Arloine Jeannette, the daughter of Clifton and Grace (McMahon) Roseland, was born June 29, 1927 in Eagle Grove, Iowa. Following her graduation from Eagle Grove High School in 1945, the family moved to Des Moines,...
Thomas A. Osell
May 5, 2020
Thomas A. Osell, formerly of Fairmont and currently of Apple Valley, MN, passed away peacefully of cancer and surrounded by family on May 5th, 2020, at age 83. Thomas is survived by his beloved wife Faye; three children, daughter Tamera (Chuck) Rath, daughter Jan (Mike) Nawrocki, son David (Joni); his four beloved granddaughters Jackie (Charlie) Kirihara, Jennifer (fiancé Clay Cameron),...
Mary Sue Engstrom
April 30, 2020
Mary Sue Engstrom, age 54, of Hastings, passed away peacefully at home on April 30, 2020. She was born in Hastings on September 12, 1965 to John and Mary Jean (Rohr) Engstrom. Mary Sue was a sweet, gentle soul who was devoted to her family and her cats. She loved laughter and the noise instigated by her siblings, cousins,...
Ardell M. Semington
April 30, 2020
Ardell Semington, 86, died Thursday, April 30, 2020 of heart failure. He leaves his wife of 60 years, (Mary) Jean; his sons, Steve (Monica) and Peter (Agnes), 5 grandchildren, Lexie, Ashley, Aaron, Jonny, and Lizzie; and 2 sisters, Betty Kay (George) Stein, and Lois (Herb) Pikoske. He was preceded in death by his son, James and his grandson, Taylor....
Mary D. Sorenson
April 28, 2020
Mary D. Sorenson, age 95 of Hastings, died peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Tuesday morning, April 28, 2020, at Augustana Care of Hastings. Mary Darlene, the daughter of Maynard and Winifred (Farrell) Naig, was born on January 22, 1925, in Deuel County, South Dakota. Following her graduation from Clear Lake High School, Mary attended business school and...
Lova Irene Dotson
April 28, 2020
Lova Irene Dotson, a longtime resident of Hastings, Minnesota, died April 28, 2020 at the age of 96, in Sun City West, Arizona. She was born in Bluffton, Ohio, July 30, 1923, to parents, A. Melvin and Mary Steiner. Lova married Williard Dotson on January 17, 1942, lived in Toledo, Ohio and moved to Hastings in 1955. Together they...
Robert J. Johnson
April 27, 2020
Robert J. (Bob) Johnson was born June 19, 1936, to Lawrence Johnson and Cecilia Fromm Johnson at the University of Minnesota. Bob has always had a fondness for the U of M. Bob grew up in Sleepy Eye, Minnesota, and is the oldest of eight children. Bob attended both St. Mary’s Catholic Elementary and High School. While there, he...
Bertrand D. "Bert" Goderstad
April 26, 2020
Bertrand D. "Bert" Goderstad, age 85 of Hastings, died peacefully following an extended illness on Sunday morning, April 26, 2020, at Prescott Nursing and Rehab. Bert, the son of Torge and Clara (Venden) Goderstad, was born on July 12, 1934, in Madison, Wisconsin. Bert's family lived in Black Earth, Wisconsin, where his father was a well-known cheese maker. Bert...
Vernon F. Fox
April 26, 2020
Vernon F. Fox, age 83, of Hastings, passed away April 26, 2020. He was born on May 6, 1936 in Minneota, MN to Vernon and Magdalene (Zupher) Fox. Vern was preceded in death by his wife, Regina Rose on December 26, 2006. He is survived by his children, Shawn (Jill) Fox, Catherine (Eric) Christensen, Kevin Fox, Daniel (Becky) Fox,...
James A. "Jim" Keefe
April 26, 2020
James A. "Jim" Keefe, age 68 of Minneapolis and formerly of Hastings, died peacefully Sunday morning, April 26, 2020, at M Health Fairview Southdale Hospital in Edina. Private family graveside services will be held at a later date at Fort Snelling National Cemetery in Minneapolis. Arrangements are being completed by Starkson Family Life Celebration Chapel of Hastings.
Paul R. Welshons
April 26, 2020
Paul Welshons, the founder and longtime owner of DCA Title, passed away peacefully at home on Sunday morning, April 26, 2020, at the age of 93. Paul R., the son of Adam and Martha (Sieben) Welshons, was born on November 16, 1926, in Hastings. He attended Guardian Angels Catholic School and graduated from Hastings High School with the class...
Beverly A. Collins
April 23, 2020
Beverly A. Collins, 89 of Spearfish, SD and formerly of Faribault, MN, passed away on April 23, 2020 in Spearfish. Beverly Ann, the daughter of Edward and Flora (Solcum) Neumann, was born on October 18, 1930, in Northfield. She was raised on a farm in Shieldsville, MN, and graduated from Faribault High School. Beverly has lived in Spearfish for...
Mary A. Scherman
April 22, 2020
Mary A. Scherman, age 84, passed away April 22, 2020. She was born on July 4, 1935 to John and Mary (McCoy) Curran. She worked as a computer programmer for Northwest Airlines. Mary is preceded in death by her son, Joseph T. Harmon; parents; grandson, Isaac Lucking; and sister, Joanne Grudzien. She is survived by her children, Bernard P....
Jane Marion Anderson
April 21, 2020
Anderson, Jane Marion
Age 98, passed peacefully away on April 21, 2020 with loving family at her side. Jane was born on March 12, 1922 in Minneapolis, MN, one of twins born to Arthur and Olive Fowler. Jane attended Roosevelt Senior High near her childhood home. Jane was married to Donald D. Anderson, who was in the US Army, on April...
Audrey I. Ceran
April 20, 2020
Audrey I. Ceran, age 98, of Hastings, passed away April 20, 2020. She was born in Minneapolis on January 19, 1922 to Glen and Ella Hanson. She married Bernard Ceran in 1948. A gifted artist in many mediums. Audrey spent her life creating beauty. She was featured in multiple newspapers over the years for her many life achievements. She...
Mike A Jackson
April 18, 2020
Mike A. Jackson
Age 49 of Lakeville, born December 15, 1970 to Richard and Shirley Jackson, passed away peacefully on April 18, 2020. Mike will be dearly missed by his sons, Hunter and Landon; parents, Rick & Shirley; brother, Brad; nephews, Connor and Dalton; aunts, uncles cousins and many friends. Mikes love for sports was always a big part of his...
Clarence M. "Mike" Matzek
April 16, 2020
Clarence M. "Mike" Matzek, age 77 of Hastings, died peacefully at home following a long and courageous battle with Parkinson’s disease on Thursday morning, April 16, 2020. Clarence Michael, the son of Clarence and Genevieve (Finn) Matzek, was born on May 28, 1942, in Red Wing, MN. Following his graduation from Ellsworth (WI) High School with the class of...
Alida Johnson (Digree) (Nee Thompson)
April 15, 2020
Johnson, Alida (Digree) (nee Thompson)
Age 98 of Apple Valley, passed away peacefully on April 15th, 2020 surrounded by her family after a 15 year journey with Alzheimer’s disease. She was born on a farm near Hendricks MN on February 26, 1922 and graduated from Hendricks High School in 1931. She taught in a country school near Hendricks before getting married...
David A. "Doosey" Vonarx
May 6, 2020
David Anthony "Doosey" VonArx, loving husband, father, grandpa and brother passed away peacefully on May 6, 2020 surrounded by his family. David was born September 23rd 1943 in Caledonia MN to Evelyn and Alfred VonArx. He graduated from Loretto High School in 1961. He was drafted into the Army at the age of 23 and served his country proudly...
Delores "Laurie" Lawrence
May 5, 2020
Delores "Laurie" Lawrence, age 94 of Welch, passed away on Tuesday afternoon, May 5, 2020, at Regina Senior Living in Hastings. Delores L. Von Bargen, was born on January 23, 1926, in Goodhue County where she lived most of her life. At 94 years of age, Laurie never lost her sense of humor or spunk. In her later years,...
Arloine J. Bullington
May 5, 2020
Arloine J. Bullington, age 92 of Hastings, died following an extended illness on Tuesday evening, May 5, 2020 at Regina Senior Living in Hastings. Arloine Jeannette, the daughter of Clifton and Grace (McMahon) Roseland, was born June 29, 1927 in Eagle Grove, Iowa. Following her graduation from Eagle Grove High School in 1945, the family moved to Des Moines,...
Thomas A. Osell
May 5, 2020
Thomas A. Osell, formerly of Fairmont and currently of Apple Valley, MN, passed away peacefully of cancer and surrounded by family on May 5th, 2020, at age 83. Thomas is survived by his beloved wife Faye; three children, daughter Tamera (Chuck) Rath, daughter Jan (Mike) Nawrocki, son David (Joni); his four beloved granddaughters Jackie (Charlie) Kirihara, Jennifer (fiancé Clay Cameron),...
Mary Sue Engstrom
April 30, 2020
Mary Sue Engstrom, age 54, of Hastings, passed away peacefully at home on April 30, 2020. She was born in Hastings on September 12, 1965 to John and Mary Jean (Rohr) Engstrom. Mary Sue was a sweet, gentle soul who was devoted to her family and her cats. She loved laughter and the noise instigated by her siblings, cousins,...
Ardell M. Semington
April 30, 2020
Ardell Semington, 86, died Thursday, April 30, 2020 of heart failure. He leaves his wife of 60 years, (Mary) Jean; his sons, Steve (Monica) and Peter (Agnes), 5 grandchildren, Lexie, Ashley, Aaron, Jonny, and Lizzie; and 2 sisters, Betty Kay (George) Stein, and Lois (Herb) Pikoske. He was preceded in death by his son, James and his grandson, Taylor....
Mary D. Sorenson
April 28, 2020
Mary D. Sorenson, age 95 of Hastings, died peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Tuesday morning, April 28, 2020, at Augustana Care of Hastings. Mary Darlene, the daughter of Maynard and Winifred (Farrell) Naig, was born on January 22, 1925, in Deuel County, South Dakota. Following her graduation from Clear Lake High School, Mary attended business school and...
Lova Irene Dotson
April 28, 2020
Lova Irene Dotson, a longtime resident of Hastings, Minnesota, died April 28, 2020 at the age of 96, in Sun City West, Arizona. She was born in Bluffton, Ohio, July 30, 1923, to parents, A. Melvin and Mary Steiner. Lova married Williard Dotson on January 17, 1942, lived in Toledo, Ohio and moved to Hastings in 1955. Together they...
Robert J. Johnson
April 27, 2020
Robert J. (Bob) Johnson was born June 19, 1936, to Lawrence Johnson and Cecilia Fromm Johnson at the University of Minnesota. Bob has always had a fondness for the U of M. Bob grew up in Sleepy Eye, Minnesota, and is the oldest of eight children. Bob attended both St. Mary’s Catholic Elementary and High School. While there, he...
Bertrand D. "Bert" Goderstad
April 26, 2020
Bertrand D. "Bert" Goderstad, age 85 of Hastings, died peacefully following an extended illness on Sunday morning, April 26, 2020, at Prescott Nursing and Rehab. Bert, the son of Torge and Clara (Venden) Goderstad, was born on July 12, 1934, in Madison, Wisconsin. Bert's family lived in Black Earth, Wisconsin, where his father was a well-known cheese maker. Bert...
Vernon F. Fox
April 26, 2020
Vernon F. Fox, age 83, of Hastings, passed away April 26, 2020. He was born on May 6, 1936 in Minneota, MN to Vernon and Magdalene (Zupher) Fox. Vern was preceded in death by his wife, Regina Rose on December 26, 2006. He is survived by his children, Shawn (Jill) Fox, Catherine (Eric) Christensen, Kevin Fox, Daniel (Becky) Fox,...
James A. "Jim" Keefe
April 26, 2020
James A. "Jim" Keefe, age 68 of Minneapolis and formerly of Hastings, died peacefully Sunday morning, April 26, 2020, at M Health Fairview Southdale Hospital in Edina. Private family graveside services will be held at a later date at Fort Snelling National Cemetery in Minneapolis. Arrangements are being completed by Starkson Family Life Celebration Chapel of Hastings.
Paul R. Welshons
April 26, 2020
Paul Welshons, the founder and longtime owner of DCA Title, passed away peacefully at home on Sunday morning, April 26, 2020, at the age of 93. Paul R., the son of Adam and Martha (Sieben) Welshons, was born on November 16, 1926, in Hastings. He attended Guardian Angels Catholic School and graduated from Hastings High School with the class...
Beverly A. Collins
April 23, 2020
Beverly A. Collins, 89 of Spearfish, SD and formerly of Faribault, MN, passed away on April 23, 2020 in Spearfish. Beverly Ann, the daughter of Edward and Flora (Solcum) Neumann, was born on October 18, 1930, in Northfield. She was raised on a farm in Shieldsville, MN, and graduated from Faribault High School. Beverly has lived in Spearfish for...
Mary A. Scherman
April 22, 2020
Mary A. Scherman, age 84, passed away April 22, 2020. She was born on July 4, 1935 to John and Mary (McCoy) Curran. She worked as a computer programmer for Northwest Airlines. Mary is preceded in death by her son, Joseph T. Harmon; parents; grandson, Isaac Lucking; and sister, Joanne Grudzien. She is survived by her children, Bernard P....
Jane Marion Anderson
April 21, 2020
Anderson, Jane Marion
Age 98, passed peacefully away on April 21, 2020 with loving family at her side. Jane was born on March 12, 1922 in Minneapolis, MN, one of twins born to Arthur and Olive Fowler. Jane attended Roosevelt Senior High near her childhood home. Jane was married to Donald D. Anderson, who was in the US Army, on April...
Audrey I. Ceran
April 20, 2020
Audrey I. Ceran, age 98, of Hastings, passed away April 20, 2020. She was born in Minneapolis on January 19, 1922 to Glen and Ella Hanson. She married Bernard Ceran in 1948. A gifted artist in many mediums. Audrey spent her life creating beauty. She was featured in multiple newspapers over the years for her many life achievements. She...
Mike A Jackson
April 18, 2020
Mike A. Jackson
Age 49 of Lakeville, born December 15, 1970 to Richard and Shirley Jackson, passed away peacefully on April 18, 2020. Mike will be dearly missed by his sons, Hunter and Landon; parents, Rick & Shirley; brother, Brad; nephews, Connor and Dalton; aunts, uncles cousins and many friends. Mikes love for sports was always a big part of his...
Clarence M. "Mike" Matzek
April 16, 2020
Clarence M. "Mike" Matzek, age 77 of Hastings, died peacefully at home following a long and courageous battle with Parkinson’s disease on Thursday morning, April 16, 2020. Clarence Michael, the son of Clarence and Genevieve (Finn) Matzek, was born on May 28, 1942, in Red Wing, MN. Following his graduation from Ellsworth (WI) High School with the class of...
Alida Johnson (Digree) (Nee Thompson)
April 15, 2020
Johnson, Alida (Digree) (nee Thompson)
Age 98 of Apple Valley, passed away peacefully on April 15th, 2020 surrounded by her family after a 15 year journey with Alzheimer’s disease. She was born on a farm near Hendricks MN on February 26, 1922 and graduated from Hendricks High School in 1931. She taught in a country school near Hendricks before getting married...
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