Obituaries
Obituaries for Starkson Family
In Memory of Our Dear Loved Ones
Jerome R. Olson
February 4, 2020
Jerome R. Olsonage 81 of Mpls. Preceded in death by parents. Survived by loving wife of 51 years, Hedda; sons, Jeff (Jeannie) and Tim; 7 grandchildren; 2 great-grandchildren; 1 brother; 3 sisters; many nieces, nephews and friends. Funeral service 11 AM, Tuesday, Feb. 11, 2020, at Henry W. Anderson Mortuary, 3640 23rd Ave. S. with visitation one hour before. Interment...
John B. Kranz
February 3, 2020
In his final days, John was surrounded by his loving family, and died in the special care and loving arms of his daughter Liz to be with the Lord on February 3, 2020. John is survived by his angel and loving wife of 61 years, Marlys; by his children, Bill (B.J.), Jim (Karen), Scott (Ann), and Liz (Tom); his...
Bernadette M. Lorentz
February 3, 2020
Bernadette M. Lorentz, age 88 of Hastings, died peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Monday afternoon, February 3, 2020, at Regina Senior Living in Hastings. Bernadette Mary, the daughter of Michael and Theresa (Beissel) Ficker, was born in 1931 on the family farm in rural Douglas Township, Dakota County. Following her education at St. Mary's Catholic School, Bernadette...
Kenneth H. Thornburg
February 3, 2020
Thornburg, Kenneth H.
Age 81 of Apple Valley, passed away on Feb. 3, 2020. Preceded in death by his granddaughter, Emily and brother, Glenn. Survived by his children, John (Kim), Bridget (Dave) Nichols, Deb (Kyle) Etter, Cathy Ruschmeier, Melissa (Jeff) Hall and Molly (Daunte) Carlton; 23 grandchildren; 2 great-grandchildren; brother, Gary (Barb); nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Ken graduated from...
Robert "Bob" J. Figura
February 1, 2020
Robert J. Figura, age 82, of Rosemount, passed away at home February 1, 2020. Bob worked as a welder at Bob's Welding in Rosemount. He was very creative making many different items with his welding, and later in life with rings. Preceded in death by parents, Joe and Wanda; step son, Ron; brother, Dick; sister, Carol "Judy"; brothers in...
Trisha Lea Maher
January 30, 2020
Trisha Maher, age 17, of Hastings, passed away accidentally January 30, 2020. She was born in Hastings on November 27, 2002 to Daniel Maher and Tanya Sanders. Preceded in death by grandfather, Larry Sanders. Survived by dad, Dan (Sarai) Maher; mom, Tanya Sanders (Robert Gross); brothers, Anthony and Mason; sisters, Zaria and Carmen; grandparents, Kathy (Gary) Fox; Paul Maher;...
Marlys M. Liebeg
January 30, 2020
Marlys M. (Meyer) Liebeg, age 92, of Hastings, died January 30, 2020. She was born November 7, 1927 to Aurelius C. and Laura H. (Thomforde) Meyer in Mt. Pleasant Township, Wabasha County. Marlys married Frederic A. (Fritz) Liebeg June 20, 1947 at St Peters Lutheran Church. She is preceded in death by her parents; husband, Fritz; brothers, Burton (Natalie)...
James A. "Jim" Neisen
January 26, 2020
James A. "Jim" Neisen, age 78 of Vermillion, died peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Sunday evening, January 26, 2020, at Regina Senior Living in Hastings. James Alfred, the son of Peter and Rose (Schiprett) Neisen, was born on August 20, 1941, in Mahnomen, Minnesota. Following his graduation from Mahnomen High School with the class of 1959, Jim...
Richard "Dick" Lawrence
January 25, 2020
Richard C. "Dick" Lawrence, age 92 of Hastings, died peacefully at home on Saturday morning, January 25, 2020. Richard Carl, the son of Frederick and Helen (Peterson) Lawrence, was born on July 4, 1927, in Richland Center, Wisconsin. Following his graduation from Richland High School with the class of 1945, Dick enlisted in the United States Navy in 1945...
Dorothy "Dodo" (Redeen) Swanson
January 25, 2020
Dorothy "Dodo" (Redeen) Swanson, age 91 of Hastings, died peacefully on Saturday afternoon, January 25, 2020, at Augustana Care of Hastings. Dorothy Ann, the daughter of John and Dorothy (Bryne) Redeen, was born November 18, 1928, in Minneapolis. Following her graduation from Mechanic Arts in 1946, Dodo was united in marriage to Raymond A. "Ray" Swanson on September 14,...
Margaret A. Livingston
January 25, 2020
Margaret Livingston, age 102 of White Bear Lake and formerly Hastings, died peacefully on Saturday morning, January 25, 2020, at White Pine Senior Living in White Bear Lake. Margaret was born in Stillwater, MN to Anna Margaret (Schultz) Gussman and John Carl ("JC") Gussman. Her parents met at a boarding house in Stillwater, where her dad was a druggist...
John W. O'Malley
January 23, 2020
John passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family. He served 20 years in the Army. He was preceded in death by his daughter, Katie. John is survived by his wife, Karen; children, Denise (Chad), Rebecca, and Sean (Serenity); grandchildren, Micheal, Brooke, MeShaun, and Declan. A memorial service will be held at 5:00 PM on Wednesday, January 29, 2020...
Robert "Bob" Weiszel
January 23, 2020
Robert J. "Bob" Weiszel, age 67 of Hastings, passed away on Thursday, January 23, 2020, at United Hospital in St. Paul. Memorial services will be held 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, January 28, 2020, at St. Philip's Lutheran Church in Hastings, with Pastor Gregory Geier officiating. Immediately following the service, a reception will be held in the gathering space at church....
Bruce R. Nelson
January 22, 2020
Bruce R. Nelson
Age 77 of Fridley, born July 30, 1942 in Chicago, Il to Nels “Marv” & Helen Nelson, passed away January 22, 2020 with family at his side. Bruce served his country in the U.S. Navy during Vietnam. He was a twenty plus year member of the Toastmasters Club, active with the Fridley Sports Booster and a former member...
Marcella "Marcie" Mary Boogren
January 21, 2020
Boogren (Busch), Marcella Mary, Loving Mother, Grandmother, Great Grandmother, Sister and Friend passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 21, 2020, at the age of 82. She was preceded in death by her daughter Cheryl and longtime partner, Marvin Bibeau. Marcie is survived by her children, Jim (Barb), Bob (Sue), Carol Wanner (Jeff), Dave, and John (Michelle); 10 grandchildren and...
Robert J. Mcnamara
January 21, 2020
It is with great sadness that we announce Robert J. McNamara, age 31 of Hastings, a decorated Army Veteran, lost his battle with PTSD on Tuesday evening, January 21, 2020. Robert John, the son of Gary T. and JoAnn (Shaleen) McNamara, was born on June 25, 1988, in Hastings. Following his graduation from Hastings High School, Robert continued his...
Craig F Smith
January 19, 2020
Craig F. Smith,
age 76, of Minneapolis passed away peacefully on January 19, 2020 surrounded by family. Craig taught math for 30 years in the Minneapolis Public Schools at Sanford Jr. High and Roosevelt High School and touched many lives. He worked for H&R Block for 25 years and was a brakeman for SooLine Railroad for 15 years. He is preceded...
Thomas E. Nesbitt Sr.
January 18, 2020
Thomas E. Nesbitt, age 90 of Hastings, passed away peacefully in his home on Saturday January 18, 2020, his family by his side. Thomas Edward, the son of Donald and Helen (Harwell) Nesbitt, was born on August 15, 1929 in Hastings. He graduated from Hastings High School class of 1947. Tom then attended The United States Military Academy at...
Linda Jane Siebenaler
January 17, 2020
Linda Siebenaler passed away January 17th, 2020 from ALS. She is survived by her loving husband of 50 years Edward, 2 sons Brent and Troy, and granddaughter Korrin. She also leaves behind many family and friends whom she cared for deeply. Per her request, her ashes will be scattered to the wind. Arrangements are being completed by Starkson Family...
Douglas P. Sample
January 15, 2020
Douglas Prescott Sample, age 79 of Hastings, died peacefully at home on Wednesday morning, January 15, 2020. Private family services will be held at a later date. Arrangements are being completed by Starkson Family Life Celebration Chapel of Hastings.
Jerome R. Olson
February 4, 2020
Jerome R. Olsonage 81 of Mpls. Preceded in death by parents. Survived by loving wife of 51 years, Hedda; sons, Jeff (Jeannie) and Tim; 7 grandchildren; 2 great-grandchildren; 1 brother; 3 sisters; many nieces, nephews and friends. Funeral service 11 AM, Tuesday, Feb. 11, 2020, at Henry W. Anderson Mortuary, 3640 23rd Ave. S. with visitation one hour before. Interment...
John B. Kranz
February 3, 2020
In his final days, John was surrounded by his loving family, and died in the special care and loving arms of his daughter Liz to be with the Lord on February 3, 2020. John is survived by his angel and loving wife of 61 years, Marlys; by his children, Bill (B.J.), Jim (Karen), Scott (Ann), and Liz (Tom); his...
Bernadette M. Lorentz
February 3, 2020
Bernadette M. Lorentz, age 88 of Hastings, died peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Monday afternoon, February 3, 2020, at Regina Senior Living in Hastings. Bernadette Mary, the daughter of Michael and Theresa (Beissel) Ficker, was born in 1931 on the family farm in rural Douglas Township, Dakota County. Following her education at St. Mary's Catholic School, Bernadette...
Kenneth H. Thornburg
February 3, 2020
Thornburg, Kenneth H.
Age 81 of Apple Valley, passed away on Feb. 3, 2020. Preceded in death by his granddaughter, Emily and brother, Glenn. Survived by his children, John (Kim), Bridget (Dave) Nichols, Deb (Kyle) Etter, Cathy Ruschmeier, Melissa (Jeff) Hall and Molly (Daunte) Carlton; 23 grandchildren; 2 great-grandchildren; brother, Gary (Barb); nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Ken graduated from...
Robert "Bob" J. Figura
February 1, 2020
Robert J. Figura, age 82, of Rosemount, passed away at home February 1, 2020. Bob worked as a welder at Bob's Welding in Rosemount. He was very creative making many different items with his welding, and later in life with rings. Preceded in death by parents, Joe and Wanda; step son, Ron; brother, Dick; sister, Carol "Judy"; brothers in...
Trisha Lea Maher
January 30, 2020
Trisha Maher, age 17, of Hastings, passed away accidentally January 30, 2020. She was born in Hastings on November 27, 2002 to Daniel Maher and Tanya Sanders. Preceded in death by grandfather, Larry Sanders. Survived by dad, Dan (Sarai) Maher; mom, Tanya Sanders (Robert Gross); brothers, Anthony and Mason; sisters, Zaria and Carmen; grandparents, Kathy (Gary) Fox; Paul Maher;...
Marlys M. Liebeg
January 30, 2020
Marlys M. (Meyer) Liebeg, age 92, of Hastings, died January 30, 2020. She was born November 7, 1927 to Aurelius C. and Laura H. (Thomforde) Meyer in Mt. Pleasant Township, Wabasha County. Marlys married Frederic A. (Fritz) Liebeg June 20, 1947 at St Peters Lutheran Church. She is preceded in death by her parents; husband, Fritz; brothers, Burton (Natalie)...
James A. "Jim" Neisen
January 26, 2020
James A. "Jim" Neisen, age 78 of Vermillion, died peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Sunday evening, January 26, 2020, at Regina Senior Living in Hastings. James Alfred, the son of Peter and Rose (Schiprett) Neisen, was born on August 20, 1941, in Mahnomen, Minnesota. Following his graduation from Mahnomen High School with the class of 1959, Jim...
Richard "Dick" Lawrence
January 25, 2020
Richard C. "Dick" Lawrence, age 92 of Hastings, died peacefully at home on Saturday morning, January 25, 2020. Richard Carl, the son of Frederick and Helen (Peterson) Lawrence, was born on July 4, 1927, in Richland Center, Wisconsin. Following his graduation from Richland High School with the class of 1945, Dick enlisted in the United States Navy in 1945...
Dorothy "Dodo" (Redeen) Swanson
January 25, 2020
Dorothy "Dodo" (Redeen) Swanson, age 91 of Hastings, died peacefully on Saturday afternoon, January 25, 2020, at Augustana Care of Hastings. Dorothy Ann, the daughter of John and Dorothy (Bryne) Redeen, was born November 18, 1928, in Minneapolis. Following her graduation from Mechanic Arts in 1946, Dodo was united in marriage to Raymond A. "Ray" Swanson on September 14,...
Margaret A. Livingston
January 25, 2020
Margaret Livingston, age 102 of White Bear Lake and formerly Hastings, died peacefully on Saturday morning, January 25, 2020, at White Pine Senior Living in White Bear Lake. Margaret was born in Stillwater, MN to Anna Margaret (Schultz) Gussman and John Carl ("JC") Gussman. Her parents met at a boarding house in Stillwater, where her dad was a druggist...
John W. O'Malley
January 23, 2020
John passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family. He served 20 years in the Army. He was preceded in death by his daughter, Katie. John is survived by his wife, Karen; children, Denise (Chad), Rebecca, and Sean (Serenity); grandchildren, Micheal, Brooke, MeShaun, and Declan. A memorial service will be held at 5:00 PM on Wednesday, January 29, 2020...
Robert "Bob" Weiszel
January 23, 2020
Robert J. "Bob" Weiszel, age 67 of Hastings, passed away on Thursday, January 23, 2020, at United Hospital in St. Paul. Memorial services will be held 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, January 28, 2020, at St. Philip's Lutheran Church in Hastings, with Pastor Gregory Geier officiating. Immediately following the service, a reception will be held in the gathering space at church....
Bruce R. Nelson
January 22, 2020
Bruce R. Nelson
Age 77 of Fridley, born July 30, 1942 in Chicago, Il to Nels “Marv” & Helen Nelson, passed away January 22, 2020 with family at his side. Bruce served his country in the U.S. Navy during Vietnam. He was a twenty plus year member of the Toastmasters Club, active with the Fridley Sports Booster and a former member...
Marcella "Marcie" Mary Boogren
January 21, 2020
Boogren (Busch), Marcella Mary, Loving Mother, Grandmother, Great Grandmother, Sister and Friend passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 21, 2020, at the age of 82. She was preceded in death by her daughter Cheryl and longtime partner, Marvin Bibeau. Marcie is survived by her children, Jim (Barb), Bob (Sue), Carol Wanner (Jeff), Dave, and John (Michelle); 10 grandchildren and...
Robert J. Mcnamara
January 21, 2020
It is with great sadness that we announce Robert J. McNamara, age 31 of Hastings, a decorated Army Veteran, lost his battle with PTSD on Tuesday evening, January 21, 2020. Robert John, the son of Gary T. and JoAnn (Shaleen) McNamara, was born on June 25, 1988, in Hastings. Following his graduation from Hastings High School, Robert continued his...
Craig F Smith
January 19, 2020
Craig F. Smith,
age 76, of Minneapolis passed away peacefully on January 19, 2020 surrounded by family. Craig taught math for 30 years in the Minneapolis Public Schools at Sanford Jr. High and Roosevelt High School and touched many lives. He worked for H&R Block for 25 years and was a brakeman for SooLine Railroad for 15 years. He is preceded...
Thomas E. Nesbitt Sr.
January 18, 2020
Thomas E. Nesbitt, age 90 of Hastings, passed away peacefully in his home on Saturday January 18, 2020, his family by his side. Thomas Edward, the son of Donald and Helen (Harwell) Nesbitt, was born on August 15, 1929 in Hastings. He graduated from Hastings High School class of 1947. Tom then attended The United States Military Academy at...
Linda Jane Siebenaler
January 17, 2020
Linda Siebenaler passed away January 17th, 2020 from ALS. She is survived by her loving husband of 50 years Edward, 2 sons Brent and Troy, and granddaughter Korrin. She also leaves behind many family and friends whom she cared for deeply. Per her request, her ashes will be scattered to the wind. Arrangements are being completed by Starkson Family...
Douglas P. Sample
January 15, 2020
Douglas Prescott Sample, age 79 of Hastings, died peacefully at home on Wednesday morning, January 15, 2020. Private family services will be held at a later date. Arrangements are being completed by Starkson Family Life Celebration Chapel of Hastings.
Starkson Family Funeral Homes
This is a collection of updated obituaries for our Hastings and Apple Valley, Minnesota funeral homes. Join us in celebrating memories and honoring their lives and legacies.
Subscribe
Subscribe to get alerts on new obituaries
Obituary notifications will come from no-reply@tukios.com or jesses@hastingsmnfuneral.com. After you sign up for this service, check your email inbox or your spam folder for a confirmation from one of these email addresses.