Obituaries
Obituaries for Starkson Family
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Robert D. Heesch
January 1, 2020
Robert D. Heesch, age 37, of Prescott, passed away January 1, 2020. Robert was born on January 18, 1982 in South St. Paul to Loren and Jacqueline (Heesch) Wilkens. He was preceded in death by his mother, Jacqueline Wilkens; grandfather, John. Robert is survived by his children, Robert Jr., Paisley, and Genevieve; father, Loren Wilkens; significant other, Brittiny Beil;...
Maxine Schroeder
December 31, 2019
Maxine Schroeder, age 100 of Hastings, died peacefully on Tuesday evening, December 31, 2019, at Augustana Care of Hastings. Johanna Maxine, the daughter of Henry and Hattie (Anderson) Obermoller, was born on August 5, 1919, in Fremont, Nebraska. Following her graduation from Brewster High School with the class of 1936, Maxine was united in marriage to Walter "Walt" Schroeder...
Kim M. Truax
December 30, 2019
Kim was a lover of life and always up for a good time, whether that meant a round of golf, rolling down the windows and cranking the tunes, or gathering family and friends together ‘just because’. She was the first person to invite other people to join in on the fun. Constantly offering comfort to others in the form...
Donald G. Smith
December 30, 2019
Donald G. Smith, age 58, of Hastings, passed away at United Hospital in St. Paul on December 30, 2019. He was born in Sioux Falls, South Dakota on July 19, 1961 to LaVonne and Gary Smith. He married Mary Agnes Raway July 9, 1988 at St. Boniface Catholic Church in Hastings. He was preceded in death by his father,...
Michael Lee Shepherd
December 29, 2019
Michael “Mike” Lee Shepherd
Age 62 of Burnsville, was born February 11, 1957 in Austin, MN to David and Margaret Shepherd. He passed away unexpectedly at home December 29, 2019, with his wife by his side. Mike was a salesman in the food service industry for most of his working years. His sense of humor and dedication touched numerous lives and...
Jacqueline "Jackie" Wilkens
December 28, 2019
Jacqueline "Jackie" Wilkens age 58 of Ellsworth, Wisconsin, died peacefully Saturday, December 28, 2019, at St. Mary's Hospital in Rochester following a recent illness. Jacqueline, the daughter of John & Judith (Majeski) Heesch, was born on September 20, 1961, in Hastings. Following her graduation from Hastings High School with the class of 1979, Jackie continued her education in business....
Patricia K. "Pat" Benson
December 27, 2019
Patricia K. "Pat" Benson, age 71 of Hastings, died peacefully at home on Friday evening, December 27, 2019. Patricia Kay, the daughter of Clarence and Esther (Henderson) Anderson, was born on May 26, 1948, in St. James, Minnesota. Following her graduation from St. James High School with the class of 1966, Pat continued her education at Commercial School in...
Maryellen Feidt
December 26, 2019
MaryEllen Feidt, age 87 of Hastings, died peacefully on Thursday morning, December 26, 2019, at Augustana Care of Hastings. MaryEllen, the daughter of Charles and Isabelle (Rondeau) Albrecht, was born on February 29, 1932, in St. Paul. Following her graduation, MaryEllen was united in marriage to Raymond Feidt on October 17, 1953, at St. Agnes Catholic Church in St....
Patricia A. "Pat" Hankes-Bauer
December 26, 2019
Patricia A. "Pat" Hankes-Bauer, age 83 of Hastings, died peacefully on Thursday morning, December 26, 2019, at Regina Senior Living in Hastings. Patricia Ann, the daughter of Carl and Freda (Herkenratt) Hankes, was born on May 2, 1936, in Hastings. She attended Hastings High School and graduated with the class of 1955, and was proud to still meet monthly...
Beverly Jean Ahrendt
December 26, 2019
Beverly Jean Ahrendt, age 87 of Hastings, died peacefully on Thursday morning, December 26, 2019, at St. Joseph's Hospital in St. Paul. Jean, the second of ten children of David and Inez (Ames) Hill, was born on December 2, 1932 in Duluth. Following her education, Jean was united in marriage to Leslie Gray Sr. and he later preceded her...
Raymond E. Gustin
December 25, 2019
Raymond Gustin, age 93 passed away on Christmas. Raymond was born on a farm in Central Wisconsin during the Great Depression and at 12 years of age Raymond suffered a hunting accident causing him to have his right leg amputated above-the-knee. This ultimately led to a 40-year career as a Certified Prosthetist in Green Bay, Wisconsin. His son Brian...
Jonathan T. Milbrandt
December 24, 2019
Jonathan “Jon” T. Milbrandt, age 43, of Rosemount, MN, passed away on Tuesday, December 24, 2019. Jon was born June 21, 1976, in Ripon, WI, the son of James “Millie” C. and Lillian “Lil” G. (Petrak) Milbrandt. He graduated from Ripon High School and then graduated from Madison’s Bartending Academy. Jon worked as a bartender at Treasure Island in...
Rolf H Bogen
December 24, 2019
Rolf H. Bogen
Age 74 of Virginia, MN formerly of South Minneapolis, born April 29, 1945 in Norway to Oskar and Lilly Bogen, passed away December 24, 2019. Rolf was a member of the Sons of Norway, the Norwegian National League and a trustee at Mindekirken, Norwegian Lutheran Memorial Ch. He also served in the U.S. Naval Reserve and was a...
Lois "Pat" Wagner (Karnick)
December 22, 2019
Lois "Pat" Wagner (Karnick), age 84, of Hastings, passed away December 22, 2019 at the Pauline Unit of Regina Memory Care in Hastings Pat was born in Hastings on January 18, 1935 to Frank and Lois (Harris) Karnick. She married Larry Wagner on May 12, 1956 in Pensacola, Florida. Pat graduated from Hastings High School in 1953 and then...
Keith E. Johnson
December 21, 2019
Keith E. Johnson, age 79, of Hastings, passed away at home December 21, 2019. He was born on January 7, 1940 in Cedar Rapids, IA to Raymond and Gertrude Johnson. A graveside service will be held on Tuesday, January 7, 2020 at 11:30 AM at Fort Snelling National Cemetery.
Leonard V. Giannetti
December 21, 2019
Giannetti, Leonard V.
Age 90 of Richardson, TX (formerly of Apple Valley, MN) passed away on Dec., 21, 2019. Preceded in death by his wife of 50 years, Elaine; 2nd wife of 15 years, Marilyn; brothers, James, Joseph and Americo; sisters, Nicholina and Eva; and step-great-granddaughter, Kendall. Survived by his children, Thomas (Melanie) and Paulette; step-daughters, Catherine (Tom) Hughes-Brink and...
Dolly J. Peckman
December 20, 2019
Dolly J. Peckman, age 66, of Hastings, passed away December 20, 2019 at her home. Private Family Services will be held.
Joshua M. Miller
December 20, 2019
On December 20, 2019 surrounded by his family and friends, Josh "walked" peacefully through the gates of Heaven to meet his buddy, Grandpa. Josh attended Hastings High School and graduated in 2006. He studied Graphic Designs and was employed at Inmotion Properties doing data entry. Josh enjoyed going to the cabin, fishing, traveling, sports, Playstation, Power Soccer, Candy Crush...
Ruth L. Rand
December 19, 2019
Ruth L. Rand
Age 97, passed away on Dec. 19, 2019. She married Raymond Rand on April 15, 1951 and they raised two children, Rhoda and Richard. Ruth was proud of her Swedish background. She loved to travel. She was a part of ZBX and Gustavus Adolphus. Ruth is survived by daughter, Rhoda; son, Rick; grandsons, Randy and Ron; great-grandchildren, Krya,...
Warren J. Wagner
December 18, 2019
Warren J. Wagner, age 68, of Hastings, passed away at home December 18, 2019. Warren was born May 30, 1951 in Hastings to Alfred and Celestine (Ginther) Wagner. He was preceded in death by his parents. Warren is survived by his son, Robert Wagner; sisters, Eileen Graham, Karen Anderson, and Lois Estes; brothers, Bruce and Brent Wagner, other relatives...
Robert D. Heesch
January 1, 2020
Robert D. Heesch, age 37, of Prescott, passed away January 1, 2020. Robert was born on January 18, 1982 in South St. Paul to Loren and Jacqueline (Heesch) Wilkens. He was preceded in death by his mother, Jacqueline Wilkens; grandfather, John. Robert is survived by his children, Robert Jr., Paisley, and Genevieve; father, Loren Wilkens; significant other, Brittiny Beil;...
Maxine Schroeder
December 31, 2019
Maxine Schroeder, age 100 of Hastings, died peacefully on Tuesday evening, December 31, 2019, at Augustana Care of Hastings. Johanna Maxine, the daughter of Henry and Hattie (Anderson) Obermoller, was born on August 5, 1919, in Fremont, Nebraska. Following her graduation from Brewster High School with the class of 1936, Maxine was united in marriage to Walter "Walt" Schroeder...
Kim M. Truax
December 30, 2019
Kim was a lover of life and always up for a good time, whether that meant a round of golf, rolling down the windows and cranking the tunes, or gathering family and friends together ‘just because’. She was the first person to invite other people to join in on the fun. Constantly offering comfort to others in the form...
Donald G. Smith
December 30, 2019
Donald G. Smith, age 58, of Hastings, passed away at United Hospital in St. Paul on December 30, 2019. He was born in Sioux Falls, South Dakota on July 19, 1961 to LaVonne and Gary Smith. He married Mary Agnes Raway July 9, 1988 at St. Boniface Catholic Church in Hastings. He was preceded in death by his father,...
Michael Lee Shepherd
December 29, 2019
Michael “Mike” Lee Shepherd
Age 62 of Burnsville, was born February 11, 1957 in Austin, MN to David and Margaret Shepherd. He passed away unexpectedly at home December 29, 2019, with his wife by his side. Mike was a salesman in the food service industry for most of his working years. His sense of humor and dedication touched numerous lives and...
Jacqueline "Jackie" Wilkens
December 28, 2019
Jacqueline "Jackie" Wilkens age 58 of Ellsworth, Wisconsin, died peacefully Saturday, December 28, 2019, at St. Mary's Hospital in Rochester following a recent illness. Jacqueline, the daughter of John & Judith (Majeski) Heesch, was born on September 20, 1961, in Hastings. Following her graduation from Hastings High School with the class of 1979, Jackie continued her education in business....
Patricia K. "Pat" Benson
December 27, 2019
Patricia K. "Pat" Benson, age 71 of Hastings, died peacefully at home on Friday evening, December 27, 2019. Patricia Kay, the daughter of Clarence and Esther (Henderson) Anderson, was born on May 26, 1948, in St. James, Minnesota. Following her graduation from St. James High School with the class of 1966, Pat continued her education at Commercial School in...
Maryellen Feidt
December 26, 2019
MaryEllen Feidt, age 87 of Hastings, died peacefully on Thursday morning, December 26, 2019, at Augustana Care of Hastings. MaryEllen, the daughter of Charles and Isabelle (Rondeau) Albrecht, was born on February 29, 1932, in St. Paul. Following her graduation, MaryEllen was united in marriage to Raymond Feidt on October 17, 1953, at St. Agnes Catholic Church in St....
Patricia A. "Pat" Hankes-Bauer
December 26, 2019
Patricia A. "Pat" Hankes-Bauer, age 83 of Hastings, died peacefully on Thursday morning, December 26, 2019, at Regina Senior Living in Hastings. Patricia Ann, the daughter of Carl and Freda (Herkenratt) Hankes, was born on May 2, 1936, in Hastings. She attended Hastings High School and graduated with the class of 1955, and was proud to still meet monthly...
Beverly Jean Ahrendt
December 26, 2019
Beverly Jean Ahrendt, age 87 of Hastings, died peacefully on Thursday morning, December 26, 2019, at St. Joseph's Hospital in St. Paul. Jean, the second of ten children of David and Inez (Ames) Hill, was born on December 2, 1932 in Duluth. Following her education, Jean was united in marriage to Leslie Gray Sr. and he later preceded her...
Raymond E. Gustin
December 25, 2019
Raymond Gustin, age 93 passed away on Christmas. Raymond was born on a farm in Central Wisconsin during the Great Depression and at 12 years of age Raymond suffered a hunting accident causing him to have his right leg amputated above-the-knee. This ultimately led to a 40-year career as a Certified Prosthetist in Green Bay, Wisconsin. His son Brian...
Jonathan T. Milbrandt
December 24, 2019
Jonathan “Jon” T. Milbrandt, age 43, of Rosemount, MN, passed away on Tuesday, December 24, 2019. Jon was born June 21, 1976, in Ripon, WI, the son of James “Millie” C. and Lillian “Lil” G. (Petrak) Milbrandt. He graduated from Ripon High School and then graduated from Madison’s Bartending Academy. Jon worked as a bartender at Treasure Island in...
Rolf H Bogen
December 24, 2019
Rolf H. Bogen
Age 74 of Virginia, MN formerly of South Minneapolis, born April 29, 1945 in Norway to Oskar and Lilly Bogen, passed away December 24, 2019. Rolf was a member of the Sons of Norway, the Norwegian National League and a trustee at Mindekirken, Norwegian Lutheran Memorial Ch. He also served in the U.S. Naval Reserve and was a...
Lois "Pat" Wagner (Karnick)
December 22, 2019
Lois "Pat" Wagner (Karnick), age 84, of Hastings, passed away December 22, 2019 at the Pauline Unit of Regina Memory Care in Hastings Pat was born in Hastings on January 18, 1935 to Frank and Lois (Harris) Karnick. She married Larry Wagner on May 12, 1956 in Pensacola, Florida. Pat graduated from Hastings High School in 1953 and then...
Keith E. Johnson
December 21, 2019
Keith E. Johnson, age 79, of Hastings, passed away at home December 21, 2019. He was born on January 7, 1940 in Cedar Rapids, IA to Raymond and Gertrude Johnson. A graveside service will be held on Tuesday, January 7, 2020 at 11:30 AM at Fort Snelling National Cemetery.
Leonard V. Giannetti
December 21, 2019
Giannetti, Leonard V.
Age 90 of Richardson, TX (formerly of Apple Valley, MN) passed away on Dec., 21, 2019. Preceded in death by his wife of 50 years, Elaine; 2nd wife of 15 years, Marilyn; brothers, James, Joseph and Americo; sisters, Nicholina and Eva; and step-great-granddaughter, Kendall. Survived by his children, Thomas (Melanie) and Paulette; step-daughters, Catherine (Tom) Hughes-Brink and...
Dolly J. Peckman
December 20, 2019
Dolly J. Peckman, age 66, of Hastings, passed away December 20, 2019 at her home. Private Family Services will be held.
Joshua M. Miller
December 20, 2019
On December 20, 2019 surrounded by his family and friends, Josh "walked" peacefully through the gates of Heaven to meet his buddy, Grandpa. Josh attended Hastings High School and graduated in 2006. He studied Graphic Designs and was employed at Inmotion Properties doing data entry. Josh enjoyed going to the cabin, fishing, traveling, sports, Playstation, Power Soccer, Candy Crush...
Ruth L. Rand
December 19, 2019
Ruth L. Rand
Age 97, passed away on Dec. 19, 2019. She married Raymond Rand on April 15, 1951 and they raised two children, Rhoda and Richard. Ruth was proud of her Swedish background. She loved to travel. She was a part of ZBX and Gustavus Adolphus. Ruth is survived by daughter, Rhoda; son, Rick; grandsons, Randy and Ron; great-grandchildren, Krya,...
Warren J. Wagner
December 18, 2019
Warren J. Wagner, age 68, of Hastings, passed away at home December 18, 2019. Warren was born May 30, 1951 in Hastings to Alfred and Celestine (Ginther) Wagner. He was preceded in death by his parents. Warren is survived by his son, Robert Wagner; sisters, Eileen Graham, Karen Anderson, and Lois Estes; brothers, Bruce and Brent Wagner, other relatives...
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