Obituaries
Obituaries for Starkson Family
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Damian John Halepeska
August 29, 2019
Damian John Halepeska, age 55 of Northeast Minneapolis, passed away suddenly on August 29, 2019. Damian J. Halepeska was born in St. Paul, Minnesota on January 27, 1964. He was the third of four children to Regina (Sterner) and Marcus Halepeska. He graduated from St. Thomas Academy in 1982. He worked as a laborer for the City of Minneapolis....
George R. Custer
August 29, 2019
Custer, George R.
Age 77 of S. Mpls. Preceded by parents and two stillborn children. Survived by loving wife of 50 years, Karen; children, Jim (Caren) Custer, Jennifer (Charles) Cleveland; grandchildren, Geoffrey, Kelly, Steven, Olivia, Charles, and Gavin. Memorial service Wed. 12 noon, Lakewood Cemetery Chapel, 36th and Hennepin with visitation 1/2 hour before. Interment Lakewood.
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Bloise Joel Nelson
August 29, 2019
Bloise Joel Nelson,
Age 86 of Maple Lake, died peacefully in his sleep on Thursday, August 29 in his home. Bloise was born February 4, 1933 to Bloise F. & Josephine (nee Jindrich) Nelson in Minneapolis. He graduated from Roosevelt H. S. in 1950. Bloise served 4 years in the United States Air Force as a flight engineer on the C-119...
Lois Elaine Keene
August 28, 2019
Lois Elaine Keene (Wildes), age 93 of Hastings, passed away at her home on Wednesday, August 28, 2019. Lois was born in Hastings, Minnesota on April 12, 1926. She was one of eight children to Jesse and Lillian Wildes (Carlson). She graduated from Hastings High School. She was introduced to Harry Keene through his sister, Oralee. They were married...
Milton B. Smith
August 28, 2019
Smith, Milton B. “Milt”
Age 66 of Apple Valley, went to be with his Lord on August 28, 2019 with his loving wife by his side. Preceded in death by his parents, Frederick & Dolores. Survived by his loving wife of almost 44 years, Connie; siblings, Karen Perkins, Janice (Mark) Hugo and Brian (Linda) Smith; many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends....
Nyx Marie Nelson-Garcia
August 27, 2019
Nyx Marie Nelson-Garcia, the 3 1/2 month old daughter of Diana Nelson passed away unexpectedly on August 27, 2019. A Celebration of Life will be held 1:00 p.m. Friday, September 6, 2019, at Southeast Christian Church, 960 15th Ave SE in Minneapolis. Arrangements are being completed by Starkson Family Life Celebration Chapel.
Richard G. Beissel
August 26, 2019
Richard G. Beissel, age 81 of Red Wing, died peacefully on Monday morning, August 26, 2019, at Regina Senior Living in Hastings. Richard G., the son of Frank Sr. and Sophie (Ostrem) Beissel, was born on June 10, 1938, in Hastings. Following his education, Rich was united in marriage to Darlene King on March 3, 1962, in Hastings. Rich...
Paul H. Bauch
August 22, 2019
Bauch, Paul H.
Age 78 of Apple Valley, passed away on August 22, 2019 after a courageous battle with cancer. Preceded in death by his son, Jason; parents, Herbert & Gertrude; and sister, Pat Magnuson. Survived by his wife of 51 years, Dianne; children, Matt and Deanna; grandson, Willie; sister, Mary Moore; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Paul worked on...
David Thomas Trejo
August 21, 2019
David Thomas Trejo, age 62 of Hastings. David was born in St. Paul, Minnesota on April 26, 1957. He was the son of Gloria (Verduzco) and Andrew "Chico" Trejo. In 1996, he met the absolute love of his life, Paula Bishop. They were married five and a half years later on June 29, 2002. David worked at Jorgensen Construction...
Reverend Rhuben O. Aga, Jr.
August 20, 2019
Rev. Rhuben Oscar Aga,
Age 87, of Apple Valley, MN, went peacefully Home to the Lord, surrounded by love, on August 20, 2019.
The Rev. Rhuben Oscar Aga, Junior, was born January 18, 1932, in Redwood Falls, MN, the youngest son of Rev. Rhuben Oscar Aga, Senior, and Irene Lillian Aga (nee Juell). He spent his boyhood in Mankato,...
Michael J. Barber
August 19, 2019
Michael J. Barber, age 67, of Hastings, passed away unexpectedly in the care of his loving wife on August 19, 2019. He was born in Fort Dodge, Iowa on November 27, 1951 to Lyle and Beth Barber. He was in the US Navy, serving aboard the USS Skate 578. He loved fishing, riding motorcycles, his family, reading his Bible,...
Cletus M. Rotty
August 18, 2019
Cletus M. Rotty, age 84 of Hastings, died peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Sunday, August 18, 2019, at United Hospital in St. Paul. Cletus Marks, the son of Vincent and Catherine (Zirbes) Rotty, was born on August 31, 1934, in rural Dakota County, Minnesota. Following his graduation from Farmington High School with the class of 1952, Cletus...
John Paul Kallaus
August 18, 2019
Kallaus, John Paul
Age 63 of Apple Valley, died in his home on August 18, 2019 after a 3½ year battle with cancer. Preceded in death by his father, Robert Dale Kallaus and brother-in-law, Jim Litwiller. Survived by his wife of 45 years, Vanya (Butchvarov) Kallaus; children, David (Kristin) Kallaus and Catherine (Jay) Selvaag; 5 grandchildren; mother, Dora (Sleichter) Kallaus of...
Judith "Judy" Krupich
August 15, 2019
Judith Lee Krupich, age 65, of Hastings, passed away August 15, 2019. She was a dedicated paraprofessional for the Hastings School District for 13 years. She has been the Nininger township clerk for the past 30 years. Judy enjoyed baking, spending time at the lake place, caring for her puppies, and being a mom. She was an avid Minnesota...
Gertrude M Struckman Jenniges
August 13, 2019
Struckman, Gertrude M., “Trudy”
Age 92 of Minneapolis, born December 21, 1926 in Willow Lake Twp. to Mathias & Anna Jenniges, passed away August 13, 2019. Trudy was active with her church, Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church in Minneapolis. She is preceded in death by her husband, August and was the last of ten siblings. Trudy will be dearly missed...
Patrick R. Taylor Jr.
August 12, 2019
Patrick R. Taylor Jr., age 64, died at home on Monday, August 12, 2019. Arrangements are being completed by affordablemncremation.com, a service of Starkson Family Life Celebration Chapel of Hastings.
Donald R. Petersmeyer
August 12, 2019
Petersmeyer, Donald R.
Age 89 of Lakeville, passed away on 8/12/19. Survived by the love of his life, Marilyn; daughters, Linda (Al) Majerus, Marcia (Rich) Doering, Diana Halstead, Lora (David) McChesney, Karen (Frank) Petrone and Jody (Donovan) Johnson; 12 grandchildren; and 13 great-grandchildren. Donald served in the U.S. Army in the Korean War as a Master Sergeant. Funeral at 6pm...
Susan L. Foote
August 9, 2019
Susan L. Foote, age 74, of Hastings, passed away at Regina Medical Center on Aug. 9, 2019. She was very crafty, she loved to crochet and knit and she loved her grand fur babies. She was preceded in death by her parents, Edna and Clarence Soleim; and brother, Clarence "Skip" Soleim Jr. Sue is survived by her children, Lori...
Lucille S. Bauer
August 8, 2019
Lucille S. Bauer, age 90 of Hastings, died peacefully surrounded by her family on Thursday evening, August 8, 2019, at Regina Senior Living in Hastings. Lucille Susan, the daughter of John and Clara (Conzemius) Fox, was born on February 12, 1929, in rural Rosemount. Following her graduation from Rosemount High School in 1947, Lucille was united in marriage to...
Norman G. Gould
August 7, 2019
Norman G. Gould, age 97, of Hastings, formerly South St. Paul, passed away peacefully August 7, 2019. He was a WWII Veteran and a former Dakota County Deputy Sheriff. He was preceded in death by his sons, Curtis and Jeffrey; and grandchildren, Erin Jean Okeson, and Craig Norman Felton. Norman is survived by his wife, Shirley; daughters, Connie (Jerry)...
Damian John Halepeska
August 29, 2019
Damian John Halepeska, age 55 of Northeast Minneapolis, passed away suddenly on August 29, 2019. Damian J. Halepeska was born in St. Paul, Minnesota on January 27, 1964. He was the third of four children to Regina (Sterner) and Marcus Halepeska. He graduated from St. Thomas Academy in 1982. He worked as a laborer for the City of Minneapolis....
George R. Custer
August 29, 2019
Custer, George R.
Age 77 of S. Mpls. Preceded by parents and two stillborn children. Survived by loving wife of 50 years, Karen; children, Jim (Caren) Custer, Jennifer (Charles) Cleveland; grandchildren, Geoffrey, Kelly, Steven, Olivia, Charles, and Gavin. Memorial service Wed. 12 noon, Lakewood Cemetery Chapel, 36th and Hennepin with visitation 1/2 hour before. Interment Lakewood.
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Bloise Joel Nelson
August 29, 2019
Bloise Joel Nelson,
Age 86 of Maple Lake, died peacefully in his sleep on Thursday, August 29 in his home. Bloise was born February 4, 1933 to Bloise F. & Josephine (nee Jindrich) Nelson in Minneapolis. He graduated from Roosevelt H. S. in 1950. Bloise served 4 years in the United States Air Force as a flight engineer on the C-119...
Lois Elaine Keene
August 28, 2019
Lois Elaine Keene (Wildes), age 93 of Hastings, passed away at her home on Wednesday, August 28, 2019. Lois was born in Hastings, Minnesota on April 12, 1926. She was one of eight children to Jesse and Lillian Wildes (Carlson). She graduated from Hastings High School. She was introduced to Harry Keene through his sister, Oralee. They were married...
Milton B. Smith
August 28, 2019
Smith, Milton B. “Milt”
Age 66 of Apple Valley, went to be with his Lord on August 28, 2019 with his loving wife by his side. Preceded in death by his parents, Frederick & Dolores. Survived by his loving wife of almost 44 years, Connie; siblings, Karen Perkins, Janice (Mark) Hugo and Brian (Linda) Smith; many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends....
Nyx Marie Nelson-Garcia
August 27, 2019
Nyx Marie Nelson-Garcia, the 3 1/2 month old daughter of Diana Nelson passed away unexpectedly on August 27, 2019. A Celebration of Life will be held 1:00 p.m. Friday, September 6, 2019, at Southeast Christian Church, 960 15th Ave SE in Minneapolis. Arrangements are being completed by Starkson Family Life Celebration Chapel.
Richard G. Beissel
August 26, 2019
Richard G. Beissel, age 81 of Red Wing, died peacefully on Monday morning, August 26, 2019, at Regina Senior Living in Hastings. Richard G., the son of Frank Sr. and Sophie (Ostrem) Beissel, was born on June 10, 1938, in Hastings. Following his education, Rich was united in marriage to Darlene King on March 3, 1962, in Hastings. Rich...
Paul H. Bauch
August 22, 2019
Bauch, Paul H.
Age 78 of Apple Valley, passed away on August 22, 2019 after a courageous battle with cancer. Preceded in death by his son, Jason; parents, Herbert & Gertrude; and sister, Pat Magnuson. Survived by his wife of 51 years, Dianne; children, Matt and Deanna; grandson, Willie; sister, Mary Moore; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Paul worked on...
David Thomas Trejo
August 21, 2019
David Thomas Trejo, age 62 of Hastings. David was born in St. Paul, Minnesota on April 26, 1957. He was the son of Gloria (Verduzco) and Andrew "Chico" Trejo. In 1996, he met the absolute love of his life, Paula Bishop. They were married five and a half years later on June 29, 2002. David worked at Jorgensen Construction...
Reverend Rhuben O. Aga, Jr.
August 20, 2019
Rev. Rhuben Oscar Aga,
Age 87, of Apple Valley, MN, went peacefully Home to the Lord, surrounded by love, on August 20, 2019.
The Rev. Rhuben Oscar Aga, Junior, was born January 18, 1932, in Redwood Falls, MN, the youngest son of Rev. Rhuben Oscar Aga, Senior, and Irene Lillian Aga (nee Juell). He spent his boyhood in Mankato,...
Michael J. Barber
August 19, 2019
Michael J. Barber, age 67, of Hastings, passed away unexpectedly in the care of his loving wife on August 19, 2019. He was born in Fort Dodge, Iowa on November 27, 1951 to Lyle and Beth Barber. He was in the US Navy, serving aboard the USS Skate 578. He loved fishing, riding motorcycles, his family, reading his Bible,...
Cletus M. Rotty
August 18, 2019
Cletus M. Rotty, age 84 of Hastings, died peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Sunday, August 18, 2019, at United Hospital in St. Paul. Cletus Marks, the son of Vincent and Catherine (Zirbes) Rotty, was born on August 31, 1934, in rural Dakota County, Minnesota. Following his graduation from Farmington High School with the class of 1952, Cletus...
John Paul Kallaus
August 18, 2019
Kallaus, John Paul
Age 63 of Apple Valley, died in his home on August 18, 2019 after a 3½ year battle with cancer. Preceded in death by his father, Robert Dale Kallaus and brother-in-law, Jim Litwiller. Survived by his wife of 45 years, Vanya (Butchvarov) Kallaus; children, David (Kristin) Kallaus and Catherine (Jay) Selvaag; 5 grandchildren; mother, Dora (Sleichter) Kallaus of...
Judith "Judy" Krupich
August 15, 2019
Judith Lee Krupich, age 65, of Hastings, passed away August 15, 2019. She was a dedicated paraprofessional for the Hastings School District for 13 years. She has been the Nininger township clerk for the past 30 years. Judy enjoyed baking, spending time at the lake place, caring for her puppies, and being a mom. She was an avid Minnesota...
Gertrude M Struckman Jenniges
August 13, 2019
Struckman, Gertrude M., “Trudy”
Age 92 of Minneapolis, born December 21, 1926 in Willow Lake Twp. to Mathias & Anna Jenniges, passed away August 13, 2019. Trudy was active with her church, Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church in Minneapolis. She is preceded in death by her husband, August and was the last of ten siblings. Trudy will be dearly missed...
Patrick R. Taylor Jr.
August 12, 2019
Patrick R. Taylor Jr., age 64, died at home on Monday, August 12, 2019. Arrangements are being completed by affordablemncremation.com, a service of Starkson Family Life Celebration Chapel of Hastings.
Donald R. Petersmeyer
August 12, 2019
Petersmeyer, Donald R.
Age 89 of Lakeville, passed away on 8/12/19. Survived by the love of his life, Marilyn; daughters, Linda (Al) Majerus, Marcia (Rich) Doering, Diana Halstead, Lora (David) McChesney, Karen (Frank) Petrone and Jody (Donovan) Johnson; 12 grandchildren; and 13 great-grandchildren. Donald served in the U.S. Army in the Korean War as a Master Sergeant. Funeral at 6pm...
Susan L. Foote
August 9, 2019
Susan L. Foote, age 74, of Hastings, passed away at Regina Medical Center on Aug. 9, 2019. She was very crafty, she loved to crochet and knit and she loved her grand fur babies. She was preceded in death by her parents, Edna and Clarence Soleim; and brother, Clarence "Skip" Soleim Jr. Sue is survived by her children, Lori...
Lucille S. Bauer
August 8, 2019
Lucille S. Bauer, age 90 of Hastings, died peacefully surrounded by her family on Thursday evening, August 8, 2019, at Regina Senior Living in Hastings. Lucille Susan, the daughter of John and Clara (Conzemius) Fox, was born on February 12, 1929, in rural Rosemount. Following her graduation from Rosemount High School in 1947, Lucille was united in marriage to...
Norman G. Gould
August 7, 2019
Norman G. Gould, age 97, of Hastings, formerly South St. Paul, passed away peacefully August 7, 2019. He was a WWII Veteran and a former Dakota County Deputy Sheriff. He was preceded in death by his sons, Curtis and Jeffrey; and grandchildren, Erin Jean Okeson, and Craig Norman Felton. Norman is survived by his wife, Shirley; daughters, Connie (Jerry)...
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