Obituaries
Obituaries for Starkson Family
In Memory of Our Dear Loved Ones
Sheila J. Lefavor
October 2, 2020
Lefavor, Sheila J. Lefavor
age 71 of Saint Paul, born September 10, 1949 in Minneapolis to Clair and Verna Lefavor, passed away October 2, 2020 after a 14 year battle with Lupus and several chronic illnesses. Sheila graduated from South High. After vocational school, she began her working life as a Licensed Practical Nurse. Her active years included 19 years with...
Patrick M. Murtaugh
October 1, 2020
Patrick M. Murtaugh, Master Sergeant, age 79, of Hastings, passed away October 1, 2020. He was born in Hastings on May 19, 1941 to Paul and Gretta (Stielow) Murtaugh. He participated in Drill and Ceremony Events in Hastings. Patrick was Past Commander of the American Legion and was the manager there for 30 years. He is retired from the...
Sandra L. Murphey Lynn
October 1, 2020
Age 64, of Apple Valley, passed away peacefully on October 1, 2020. Preceded in death by her parents and sister, Lawanda. Survived by her husband of 44 years, Stephen; sons, Michael (Michelle) and Joseph (Rachel); and 7 grandchildren. The family will hold a private memorial service. In lieu of flowers, memorials are preferred to the family for a charity of...
Thomas A. Precious
September 29, 2020
Tom Precious passed away peacefully surrounded by family on September 29, 2020. Tom was a Vietnam Veteran, who retired from Lock and Dam #2, Hastings in 2002. He was a very loved son, husband, father, grandfather, and great grandfather. He enjoyed watching sports, spending time with family, and watching his grandchildren grow. Survived by Terry Precious (wife), Children -...
Gordon A. Kummer
September 29, 2020
Gordon A. Kummer, age 95 of Hastings, died peacefully on Tuesday evening, September 29, 2020, at United Hospital in St. Paul. Gordon Arthur, the son of Reinold and Marie (Gerlach) Kummer, was born on November 4, 1924, in Hastings. Following his education, Gordon began his career at Hudson Mfg. in Hastings, and later retired as an Operator from 3M....
Margery A. Pearson
September 25, 2020
Margery A. Pearson, age 94 of Hastings, died peacefully on her birthday, September 25, 2020, at Regina Senior Living in Hastings. Margery Arlene, the daughter of William and Emma (Malon) Dode, was born on September 25, 1926, in Chicago. Following her graduation from Carl Schurz High School, Margery began working at Weibolts Department Store and was later united in...
Wyatt Richard O'Connell
September 23, 2020
Our precious little blue-eyed boy, Wyatt Richard O'Connell, the beloved son of Kristi Kent and Robert O'Connell, suddenly left us on Wednesday morning, September 23, 2020. Wyatt laughed and smiled through his brief three months with us, all while bringing much joy, happiness, and smiles to his family. Wyatt Richard was born at 5:11 a.m. on June 16, 2020,...
Latoris M. Jones
September 22, 2020
Latoris M. Jones, age 41, of Hastings, passed away September 22, 2020. Survived by wife, Kari; all of his children; and 6 grandchildren. Private Family Services will be held.
Jacob W. Westvik
September 21, 2020
Jacob Westvik passed away on September 21, 2020. Jake was born May 24, 1976 to Clark “Butch” Westvik and Valerie Westvik. Jacob loved the outdoors, camping, fishing, morels and asparagus gathering. Jacob was a detailed carpenter and worked on many projects, including the handicap ramp for his grandpa. Jake was good with the chainsaw and kept his mom stocked...
Deborah Lynn Rowan
September 19, 2020
Rowan, Deborah Lynn Age 65, of Apple Valley, passed away on September 19, 2020, after complications following a lengthy illness, including pancreatic surgery. Deborah was born and raised in the Twin Cities area of Minnesota, and graduated from Tartan High School in 1972. She was the oldest of five siblings and was very influential in their lives. She married at...
Duane A. Marquette
September 17, 2020
Duane A. Marquette, age 50, of Cottage Grove, passed away peacefully at home September 17, 2020. He was born in St. Paul on November 24, 1969 to Gerald and Nancy (Lynch) Marquette. Preceded in death by father, Gerald. Survived by wife, Maggie; mother, Nancy Marquette; sisters, Jennifer (Bill) Peerboom; and Sarah (Greg) Giefer; nieces and nephews, Brady (Bailey), Hunter,...
Chiharu Suzuki Hall
September 16, 2020
Chiharu Hall passed away on Wednesday morning, September 16, 2020, following a short illness. Chiharu was born on March 12, 1926, in Sendai, Japan. She is preceded in death by her mother (who lived to be 106) and her husband, Wendell. She came to this country after marrying Wendell, who served in the United States Army in Korea and...
Gladys M. Ollila
September 15, 2020
Gladys M. Ollila
Age 91 of Minneapolis, born April 8, 1929 in Grantsburg, WI to Theodore & Irene Anderson, passed away September 15, 2020. Gladys was a graduate of Frederic High School in WI and was a beautician for many years. She and her husband Allen were members of the American Swedish Institute, Ebenezer Lutheran Brethren Church and are residents of...
Bettye Wilkins Brown
September 10, 2020
Brown, Bettye Ruth (Wilkins) Age 87 of Minneapolis, went to be with the Lord on September 10, 2020. Preceded in death by her husband, Melvyn; daughter, Grace; brothers, Harold, Hamlet and Giles; and sisters, Jennie and Reefa Mae. Survived by children, Melvyn Jr., Oliver (Mary), Andrea Kiley, Timothy (Joy) and Jonathan; grandchildren, Melvyn III, George, Marc, Romana, Holly and Oliver;...
Michael R. Coleman
September 8, 2020
Michael R. Coleman, age 40 of Hastings, died suddenly but peacefully on Tuesday, September 8, 2020. Michael Ryan, the son of Jodelle Coleman, was born on January 22, 1980, in Minneapolis. Michael was a longtime cook, and most recently worked at the American Legion in Hastings for the last seven years. He had a heart of gold, and would...
Timothy M. Peterson
September 6, 2020
Timothy Millward Peterson was born in Escanaba, Michigan to Clifford and Elizabeth (Millward) Peterson on May 12, 1947. He died on September 6, 2020. Tim grew up in Gladstone, Michigan until his family moved to Kansas City, Kansas in 1958. He graduated from Wyandotte High School in 1965 and earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in History and Political...
Duane F. Thoms
September 6, 2020
Thoms, Duane F. 87, passed away on September 6, 2020 following a long and courageous battle with Lewy Body Dementia. Selfless in life and in death, Duane donated his body to science at the University of Minnesota. His hopes are that research can benefit current and future Lewy Body Dementia sufferers. Duane was born on May 10, 1933 to Ralph...
Larry E. Chackan
September 5, 2020
Larry Chackan, aged 75, of Hastings, MN, died peacefully in his sleep on September 5, 2020. He was born September 30, 1944 in Mt. Pleasant, PA. After graduating Penn State University in 1966, where he rode his motorcycle year-round through sun and snow, Larry followed his passion in life to become a pilot, flying C-130’s for the U.S. Air...
Richard K. Hocking
September 5, 2020
Richard K. Hocking,
Age 68 of Apple Valley MN, born November 23, 1951 in Hibbing MN, passed away peacefully with family at his side on September 5, 2020. Rich attended school in Kelly Lake and Hibbing. He was a graduate of Hibbing High School, where he was a proud member of the high school hockey team that placed third in the...
Lawrence A Palmersheim, Dds
September 5, 2020
Lawrence (Larry) Palmersheim, DDS
After countless Wisconsin perch fish fries, repeated viewings of “Young Frankenstein” and 71
years of life, Dr. Lawrence Palmersheim, of Apple Valley, died peacefully in the presence of
family on Sept. 5, 2020, after living with Merkel cell carcinoma for nearly two years.
Larry was the beloved husband of Theresa McHugh Palmersheim for 48 years. They were
blessed to be...
Sheila J. Lefavor
October 2, 2020
Lefavor, Sheila J. Lefavor
age 71 of Saint Paul, born September 10, 1949 in Minneapolis to Clair and Verna Lefavor, passed away October 2, 2020 after a 14 year battle with Lupus and several chronic illnesses. Sheila graduated from South High. After vocational school, she began her working life as a Licensed Practical Nurse. Her active years included 19 years with...
Patrick M. Murtaugh
October 1, 2020
Patrick M. Murtaugh, Master Sergeant, age 79, of Hastings, passed away October 1, 2020. He was born in Hastings on May 19, 1941 to Paul and Gretta (Stielow) Murtaugh. He participated in Drill and Ceremony Events in Hastings. Patrick was Past Commander of the American Legion and was the manager there for 30 years. He is retired from the...
Sandra L. Murphey Lynn
October 1, 2020
Age 64, of Apple Valley, passed away peacefully on October 1, 2020. Preceded in death by her parents and sister, Lawanda. Survived by her husband of 44 years, Stephen; sons, Michael (Michelle) and Joseph (Rachel); and 7 grandchildren. The family will hold a private memorial service. In lieu of flowers, memorials are preferred to the family for a charity of...
Thomas A. Precious
September 29, 2020
Tom Precious passed away peacefully surrounded by family on September 29, 2020. Tom was a Vietnam Veteran, who retired from Lock and Dam #2, Hastings in 2002. He was a very loved son, husband, father, grandfather, and great grandfather. He enjoyed watching sports, spending time with family, and watching his grandchildren grow. Survived by Terry Precious (wife), Children -...
Gordon A. Kummer
September 29, 2020
Gordon A. Kummer, age 95 of Hastings, died peacefully on Tuesday evening, September 29, 2020, at United Hospital in St. Paul. Gordon Arthur, the son of Reinold and Marie (Gerlach) Kummer, was born on November 4, 1924, in Hastings. Following his education, Gordon began his career at Hudson Mfg. in Hastings, and later retired as an Operator from 3M....
Margery A. Pearson
September 25, 2020
Margery A. Pearson, age 94 of Hastings, died peacefully on her birthday, September 25, 2020, at Regina Senior Living in Hastings. Margery Arlene, the daughter of William and Emma (Malon) Dode, was born on September 25, 1926, in Chicago. Following her graduation from Carl Schurz High School, Margery began working at Weibolts Department Store and was later united in...
Wyatt Richard O'Connell
September 23, 2020
Our precious little blue-eyed boy, Wyatt Richard O'Connell, the beloved son of Kristi Kent and Robert O'Connell, suddenly left us on Wednesday morning, September 23, 2020. Wyatt laughed and smiled through his brief three months with us, all while bringing much joy, happiness, and smiles to his family. Wyatt Richard was born at 5:11 a.m. on June 16, 2020,...
Latoris M. Jones
September 22, 2020
Latoris M. Jones, age 41, of Hastings, passed away September 22, 2020. Survived by wife, Kari; all of his children; and 6 grandchildren. Private Family Services will be held.
Jacob W. Westvik
September 21, 2020
Jacob Westvik passed away on September 21, 2020. Jake was born May 24, 1976 to Clark “Butch” Westvik and Valerie Westvik. Jacob loved the outdoors, camping, fishing, morels and asparagus gathering. Jacob was a detailed carpenter and worked on many projects, including the handicap ramp for his grandpa. Jake was good with the chainsaw and kept his mom stocked...
Deborah Lynn Rowan
September 19, 2020
Rowan, Deborah Lynn Age 65, of Apple Valley, passed away on September 19, 2020, after complications following a lengthy illness, including pancreatic surgery. Deborah was born and raised in the Twin Cities area of Minnesota, and graduated from Tartan High School in 1972. She was the oldest of five siblings and was very influential in their lives. She married at...
Duane A. Marquette
September 17, 2020
Duane A. Marquette, age 50, of Cottage Grove, passed away peacefully at home September 17, 2020. He was born in St. Paul on November 24, 1969 to Gerald and Nancy (Lynch) Marquette. Preceded in death by father, Gerald. Survived by wife, Maggie; mother, Nancy Marquette; sisters, Jennifer (Bill) Peerboom; and Sarah (Greg) Giefer; nieces and nephews, Brady (Bailey), Hunter,...
Chiharu Suzuki Hall
September 16, 2020
Chiharu Hall passed away on Wednesday morning, September 16, 2020, following a short illness. Chiharu was born on March 12, 1926, in Sendai, Japan. She is preceded in death by her mother (who lived to be 106) and her husband, Wendell. She came to this country after marrying Wendell, who served in the United States Army in Korea and...
Gladys M. Ollila
September 15, 2020
Gladys M. Ollila
Age 91 of Minneapolis, born April 8, 1929 in Grantsburg, WI to Theodore & Irene Anderson, passed away September 15, 2020. Gladys was a graduate of Frederic High School in WI and was a beautician for many years. She and her husband Allen were members of the American Swedish Institute, Ebenezer Lutheran Brethren Church and are residents of...
Bettye Wilkins Brown
September 10, 2020
Brown, Bettye Ruth (Wilkins) Age 87 of Minneapolis, went to be with the Lord on September 10, 2020. Preceded in death by her husband, Melvyn; daughter, Grace; brothers, Harold, Hamlet and Giles; and sisters, Jennie and Reefa Mae. Survived by children, Melvyn Jr., Oliver (Mary), Andrea Kiley, Timothy (Joy) and Jonathan; grandchildren, Melvyn III, George, Marc, Romana, Holly and Oliver;...
Michael R. Coleman
September 8, 2020
Michael R. Coleman, age 40 of Hastings, died suddenly but peacefully on Tuesday, September 8, 2020. Michael Ryan, the son of Jodelle Coleman, was born on January 22, 1980, in Minneapolis. Michael was a longtime cook, and most recently worked at the American Legion in Hastings for the last seven years. He had a heart of gold, and would...
Timothy M. Peterson
September 6, 2020
Timothy Millward Peterson was born in Escanaba, Michigan to Clifford and Elizabeth (Millward) Peterson on May 12, 1947. He died on September 6, 2020. Tim grew up in Gladstone, Michigan until his family moved to Kansas City, Kansas in 1958. He graduated from Wyandotte High School in 1965 and earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in History and Political...
Duane F. Thoms
September 6, 2020
Thoms, Duane F. 87, passed away on September 6, 2020 following a long and courageous battle with Lewy Body Dementia. Selfless in life and in death, Duane donated his body to science at the University of Minnesota. His hopes are that research can benefit current and future Lewy Body Dementia sufferers. Duane was born on May 10, 1933 to Ralph...
Larry E. Chackan
September 5, 2020
Larry Chackan, aged 75, of Hastings, MN, died peacefully in his sleep on September 5, 2020. He was born September 30, 1944 in Mt. Pleasant, PA. After graduating Penn State University in 1966, where he rode his motorcycle year-round through sun and snow, Larry followed his passion in life to become a pilot, flying C-130’s for the U.S. Air...
Richard K. Hocking
September 5, 2020
Richard K. Hocking,
Age 68 of Apple Valley MN, born November 23, 1951 in Hibbing MN, passed away peacefully with family at his side on September 5, 2020. Rich attended school in Kelly Lake and Hibbing. He was a graduate of Hibbing High School, where he was a proud member of the high school hockey team that placed third in the...
Lawrence A Palmersheim, Dds
September 5, 2020
Lawrence (Larry) Palmersheim, DDS
After countless Wisconsin perch fish fries, repeated viewings of “Young Frankenstein” and 71
years of life, Dr. Lawrence Palmersheim, of Apple Valley, died peacefully in the presence of
family on Sept. 5, 2020, after living with Merkel cell carcinoma for nearly two years.
Larry was the beloved husband of Theresa McHugh Palmersheim for 48 years. They were
blessed to be...
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