Obituaries
Obituaries for Starkson Family
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Joseph G Werner
November 2, 2019
Joseph "Joe" Werner, age 63, of Hastings, passed away peacefully in his home November 2, 2019 after a short battle of cancer. Joe loved watching sports on TV, especially golf. He spent all his spare time in the kitchen, cooking or planning an amazing meal. Joe was a carpenter for over 40 years and spent the last 12+ years...
Donna Mae Winter
November 1, 2019
Donna Mae Winter (Schoonover) Donna was born in St. Paul, Minnesota on March 15, 1938, the daughter of Margaret Julia Matykiewicz and Leslie James Schoonover. She graduated from Home of the Good Shepherd High School in St. Paul. Following high school she worked for the State of Minnesota and Swift and Company. While working at Swift and Company, she...
Gregory Alan Drahos
November 1, 2019
Gregory A. "Greg" Drahos, age 69 of Hastings, died peacefully on Friday evening, November 1, 2019, at United Hospital in St. Paul. Gregory A., the son of Harry and Christine (Ruzicka) Drahos, was born on August 3, 1950, in Minneapolis. Following his graduation from high school, Greg was united in marriage to Patricia Rother on November 18, 1972, at...
Leona Bjerkness
October 31, 2019
Leona Ann Bjerkness, age 85, of Hastings, passed away on October 31, 2019. She was born May 13, 1934 in Emily, Minnesota. Preceded in death by husband, Donald; grandchildren, Matthew and Jason; great-grandson, Zachary; parents, Veronica and Joseph Katzenberger; siblings, Martin Katzenberger, Louis Katzenberger, Betty Lund and Kenny Katzenberger. She is survived by children, Gary (Robin) Bjerkness, Roseann (John)...
Clark S. Bledsoe
October 29, 2019
Clark S. Bledsoe, age 57 of New Trier, died suddenly at home on Tuesday, October 29, 2019. Clark was born in Geneva, Illinois December 24, 1961 to Harriett (Nelson) Richardson and Steve Bledsoe. Clark ate, slept and breathed music. He wrote endless amounts of lyrics and performed his original songs as well as cover tunes with fellow musicians that...
David J. Carroll
October 28, 2019
David J. Carroll, age 71 of Hastings, died suddenly but peacefully at home on Monday afternoon, October 28, 2019. David John, the son of Martin and Pearl (Nelson) Carroll, was born on December 28, 1947, in Hastings. Following his graduation from Hastings High School with the class of 1966, David enlisted in the Army National Guard and was later...
Bernice D. Lichtblau
October 27, 2019
Bernice D. Lichtblau, age 90 of Hastings and formerly of New York, died peacefully following an extended illness on Sunday morning, October 27, 2019, at Regina Senior Living in Hastings. Bernice Dinah, the daughter of Louis and Betty (Liner) Rosenfeld, was born on February 22, 1929, in Brooklyn, New York. Following her graduation from Girls Commercial High School, Bernice...
Thomas M. Klein
October 27, 2019
Thomas M. "Chuggy" Klein, age 61, of Hastings, died unexpectedly, October 27, 2019 at his home. Thomas Michael Klein was born August 21, 1958, in Red Wing, to Richard and Barbara (Kane) Klein. He attended Hastings Schools, graduating in 1976. Tom was a talented softball player on local teams, played hockey at Hastings, and was an avid deer hunter....
Teresa Marie Powers
October 27, 2019
Teresa Marie Powers passed away peacefully October 27, 2019. She is preceded in death by parents, William Henry & Eleanor Powers. Teresa is survived by sisters, Mary, Jean and Ann; brothers, Bill and Jim; and extended family. Funeral service, 11 AM, Thursday, Oct. 31 2019 at Henry W. Anderson Mortuary, 3640 23rd Ave. So., Mpls with a visitation one hour...
Gladys C Wangstad
October 27, 2019
Gladys C. Wangstad
March 30, 1920 – October 27,2019
The world lost a unique and wonderful person when Glady moved on from this life.
Born Gladys Caroline Kirchner to Theodore Kirchner and Caroline Iler, she was little sister to Ralph. She attended John Ericsson elementary school, Nokomis Junior High and Roosevelt High School.
After graduation, she got a job as a legal secretary working...
Arno L Ermuth
October 26, 2019
Arno L. Ermuth
Age 97. Former owner of Ermuth’s Bakery. Preceded in death by wife Elouise; daughter Sharon; sister Ruth Sommer. Survived by daughter Susan; many nieces and nephews. Service 2:00 PM Friday at Lakewood Chapel, 36th and Hennepin with visitation one-half hour before. Interment Lakewood Cemetery.
Burial Date November 1, 2019
Funeral...
Arnold H. "Andy" Endres
October 22, 2019
Arnold H. "Andy" Endres, age 85 of Hastings, died peacefully on Tuesday evening, October 22, 2019, at Augustana Care of Hastings following a brief illness. Arnold Henry, the son of Peter and Marie (Rother) Endres, was born on September 28, 1934, in Northfield. Following his education, Andy continued to help on the family farm in Hampton Township, and also...
Barbara Lynn Nestingen
October 20, 2019
Barbara Lynn Nestingen, born September 4, 1952, passed away peacefully in the early hours of Sunday, October 20, 2019. Barbara was preceded in death by her mother, Joyce Mary Stay. Barb is survived by her husband of 45 years, Mark Randolph Nestingen; father Kenneth Stay; her children Brian Nestingen and wife Stephanie, Laura Elmore and husband AJ; grandchildren Braden, Bryson,...
Daniel C. Stayberg
October 19, 2019
Daniel C. Stayberg, age 71, of Hastings, passed away October 19, 2019. Survived by wife Cathy; sons, Bradley and Gregory (Adam); and brothers, Dale and William Stayberg. A memorial gathering will be held on Saturday (11/2) from 9:00 AM - 11:30 AM at Starkson Family Life Celebration Chapel, 3075 Vermillion St, Hastings.
Theodore J. "Ted" Hilgardner
October 14, 2019
Theodore J. "Ted" Hilgardner, age 70 of Vermillion, died at home on Monday afternoon, October 14, 2019. Theodore Joseph, the son of Theodore A. and Rose (Mrozinski) Hilgardner, was born on July 20, 1949, in South St. Paul. Following his graduation from South St. Paul High School with the class of 1967, Ted was drafted into the United States...
Doraine E Hernlem
October 13, 2019
Doraine Hernlem, age 86, of Hastings, MN, passed away at Augustana Health Care Center on October 13, 2019, surrounded in love with her family at her side. She was born in 1932 to George and Rose (Grote) Arden and in 1954 was married to John Hernlem for 41 years until his death in 1995. Together, they raised four children....
Barbara V. Jestice
October 13, 2019
Jestice, Barbara V.
Age 85 of Burnsville, went to be with her Heavenly Father on October 13, 2019. Preceded in death by her husband, Marvin; and brothers, Robert and Lowell Veness. Survived by her children, Scott (Michelle) and Kim (Keith) Larson; grandchildren, Dylan, Amanda, Grayson, Sophia, Brandon and Courtney; sisters, Carol Poole and Audrey Hardy; many nieces, nephews, other relatives and...
Robert A. Becker
October 11, 2019
Robert A. Becker, age 61, of Hastings, passed away October 11, 2019. Preceded in death by siblings, Jim and Sue. Survived by daughter, Kassie; granddaughter, Navadea; siblings, Dennis (Colleen) Becker; Marilys Becker (Bill Russell). A private family service will be held.
Mallory E Bogaczyk
October 11, 2019
Mallory Elizabeth (Gosch) Bogaczyk, 24, went home to be with Jesus following a tragic accident on October 11, 2019. At 32 weeks pregnant, she blessed us with a beautiful baby girl, Minny Louise, who fought for life at Hennepin Medical Center in Minneapolis, MN for three days and has now joined her mama in heaven. We are at peace...
Charles "Chuck" Dougherty
October 10, 2019
Charles Conrad (Chuck) Dougherty, age 73, of Crawfordsville, IN, formerly of Hastings, MN, died at home on October 10, 2019, after a battle with AML (acute myeloid leukemia). Chuck was born to Delia and Clinton Dougherty on June 30, 1946, in Grand Coulee WA. After the loss of his parents, Chuck moved to Robbinsdale MN to live with his...
Joseph G Werner
November 2, 2019
Joseph "Joe" Werner, age 63, of Hastings, passed away peacefully in his home November 2, 2019 after a short battle of cancer. Joe loved watching sports on TV, especially golf. He spent all his spare time in the kitchen, cooking or planning an amazing meal. Joe was a carpenter for over 40 years and spent the last 12+ years...
Donna Mae Winter
November 1, 2019
Donna Mae Winter (Schoonover) Donna was born in St. Paul, Minnesota on March 15, 1938, the daughter of Margaret Julia Matykiewicz and Leslie James Schoonover. She graduated from Home of the Good Shepherd High School in St. Paul. Following high school she worked for the State of Minnesota and Swift and Company. While working at Swift and Company, she...
Gregory Alan Drahos
November 1, 2019
Gregory A. "Greg" Drahos, age 69 of Hastings, died peacefully on Friday evening, November 1, 2019, at United Hospital in St. Paul. Gregory A., the son of Harry and Christine (Ruzicka) Drahos, was born on August 3, 1950, in Minneapolis. Following his graduation from high school, Greg was united in marriage to Patricia Rother on November 18, 1972, at...
Leona Bjerkness
October 31, 2019
Leona Ann Bjerkness, age 85, of Hastings, passed away on October 31, 2019. She was born May 13, 1934 in Emily, Minnesota. Preceded in death by husband, Donald; grandchildren, Matthew and Jason; great-grandson, Zachary; parents, Veronica and Joseph Katzenberger; siblings, Martin Katzenberger, Louis Katzenberger, Betty Lund and Kenny Katzenberger. She is survived by children, Gary (Robin) Bjerkness, Roseann (John)...
Clark S. Bledsoe
October 29, 2019
Clark S. Bledsoe, age 57 of New Trier, died suddenly at home on Tuesday, October 29, 2019. Clark was born in Geneva, Illinois December 24, 1961 to Harriett (Nelson) Richardson and Steve Bledsoe. Clark ate, slept and breathed music. He wrote endless amounts of lyrics and performed his original songs as well as cover tunes with fellow musicians that...
David J. Carroll
October 28, 2019
David J. Carroll, age 71 of Hastings, died suddenly but peacefully at home on Monday afternoon, October 28, 2019. David John, the son of Martin and Pearl (Nelson) Carroll, was born on December 28, 1947, in Hastings. Following his graduation from Hastings High School with the class of 1966, David enlisted in the Army National Guard and was later...
Bernice D. Lichtblau
October 27, 2019
Bernice D. Lichtblau, age 90 of Hastings and formerly of New York, died peacefully following an extended illness on Sunday morning, October 27, 2019, at Regina Senior Living in Hastings. Bernice Dinah, the daughter of Louis and Betty (Liner) Rosenfeld, was born on February 22, 1929, in Brooklyn, New York. Following her graduation from Girls Commercial High School, Bernice...
Thomas M. Klein
October 27, 2019
Thomas M. "Chuggy" Klein, age 61, of Hastings, died unexpectedly, October 27, 2019 at his home. Thomas Michael Klein was born August 21, 1958, in Red Wing, to Richard and Barbara (Kane) Klein. He attended Hastings Schools, graduating in 1976. Tom was a talented softball player on local teams, played hockey at Hastings, and was an avid deer hunter....
Teresa Marie Powers
October 27, 2019
Teresa Marie Powers passed away peacefully October 27, 2019. She is preceded in death by parents, William Henry & Eleanor Powers. Teresa is survived by sisters, Mary, Jean and Ann; brothers, Bill and Jim; and extended family. Funeral service, 11 AM, Thursday, Oct. 31 2019 at Henry W. Anderson Mortuary, 3640 23rd Ave. So., Mpls with a visitation one hour...
Gladys C Wangstad
October 27, 2019
Gladys C. Wangstad
March 30, 1920 – October 27,2019
The world lost a unique and wonderful person when Glady moved on from this life.
Born Gladys Caroline Kirchner to Theodore Kirchner and Caroline Iler, she was little sister to Ralph. She attended John Ericsson elementary school, Nokomis Junior High and Roosevelt High School.
After graduation, she got a job as a legal secretary working...
Arno L Ermuth
October 26, 2019
Arno L. Ermuth
Age 97. Former owner of Ermuth’s Bakery. Preceded in death by wife Elouise; daughter Sharon; sister Ruth Sommer. Survived by daughter Susan; many nieces and nephews. Service 2:00 PM Friday at Lakewood Chapel, 36th and Hennepin with visitation one-half hour before. Interment Lakewood Cemetery.
Burial Date November 1, 2019
Funeral...
Arnold H. "Andy" Endres
October 22, 2019
Arnold H. "Andy" Endres, age 85 of Hastings, died peacefully on Tuesday evening, October 22, 2019, at Augustana Care of Hastings following a brief illness. Arnold Henry, the son of Peter and Marie (Rother) Endres, was born on September 28, 1934, in Northfield. Following his education, Andy continued to help on the family farm in Hampton Township, and also...
Barbara Lynn Nestingen
October 20, 2019
Barbara Lynn Nestingen, born September 4, 1952, passed away peacefully in the early hours of Sunday, October 20, 2019. Barbara was preceded in death by her mother, Joyce Mary Stay. Barb is survived by her husband of 45 years, Mark Randolph Nestingen; father Kenneth Stay; her children Brian Nestingen and wife Stephanie, Laura Elmore and husband AJ; grandchildren Braden, Bryson,...
Daniel C. Stayberg
October 19, 2019
Daniel C. Stayberg, age 71, of Hastings, passed away October 19, 2019. Survived by wife Cathy; sons, Bradley and Gregory (Adam); and brothers, Dale and William Stayberg. A memorial gathering will be held on Saturday (11/2) from 9:00 AM - 11:30 AM at Starkson Family Life Celebration Chapel, 3075 Vermillion St, Hastings.
Theodore J. "Ted" Hilgardner
October 14, 2019
Theodore J. "Ted" Hilgardner, age 70 of Vermillion, died at home on Monday afternoon, October 14, 2019. Theodore Joseph, the son of Theodore A. and Rose (Mrozinski) Hilgardner, was born on July 20, 1949, in South St. Paul. Following his graduation from South St. Paul High School with the class of 1967, Ted was drafted into the United States...
Doraine E Hernlem
October 13, 2019
Doraine Hernlem, age 86, of Hastings, MN, passed away at Augustana Health Care Center on October 13, 2019, surrounded in love with her family at her side. She was born in 1932 to George and Rose (Grote) Arden and in 1954 was married to John Hernlem for 41 years until his death in 1995. Together, they raised four children....
Barbara V. Jestice
October 13, 2019
Jestice, Barbara V.
Age 85 of Burnsville, went to be with her Heavenly Father on October 13, 2019. Preceded in death by her husband, Marvin; and brothers, Robert and Lowell Veness. Survived by her children, Scott (Michelle) and Kim (Keith) Larson; grandchildren, Dylan, Amanda, Grayson, Sophia, Brandon and Courtney; sisters, Carol Poole and Audrey Hardy; many nieces, nephews, other relatives and...
Robert A. Becker
October 11, 2019
Robert A. Becker, age 61, of Hastings, passed away October 11, 2019. Preceded in death by siblings, Jim and Sue. Survived by daughter, Kassie; granddaughter, Navadea; siblings, Dennis (Colleen) Becker; Marilys Becker (Bill Russell). A private family service will be held.
Mallory E Bogaczyk
October 11, 2019
Mallory Elizabeth (Gosch) Bogaczyk, 24, went home to be with Jesus following a tragic accident on October 11, 2019. At 32 weeks pregnant, she blessed us with a beautiful baby girl, Minny Louise, who fought for life at Hennepin Medical Center in Minneapolis, MN for three days and has now joined her mama in heaven. We are at peace...
Charles "Chuck" Dougherty
October 10, 2019
Charles Conrad (Chuck) Dougherty, age 73, of Crawfordsville, IN, formerly of Hastings, MN, died at home on October 10, 2019, after a battle with AML (acute myeloid leukemia). Chuck was born to Delia and Clinton Dougherty on June 30, 1946, in Grand Coulee WA. After the loss of his parents, Chuck moved to Robbinsdale MN to live with his...
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