Obituaries
Obituaries for Starkson Family
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Thomas J Whelan
August 7, 2019
Thomas (Tom) Whelan
Age 69, passed away peacefully at home Wednesday, August 7 surrounded by his loving family. Tom is survived by his wife, Barb (Vitt Mulholland); daughter, Jennifer Blumberg (Dave), and son David (Brooke); 7 grandchildren: Madeline, Jack and Charlie Blumberg and Brendon, Peyton, Julia and Denim Whelan. Tom has 5 siblings, Barb Anderson (Paul), Kathy Tucci (Jeff), Mikki Mendel...
John Kummer
August 4, 2019
John Kummer, age 86 of Hastings, died peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Sunday evening, August 4, 2019. He was reunited with the love of his life, Kathy, who recently preceded him in death. John Dodds, the son of John and Estelle (Dodds) Kummer, was born on August 26, 1932, in Prescott, Wisconsin. Following his graduation from Hastings...
Allen Fred Rettig
August 4, 2019
Rettig, Allen Fred
Age 71 of Eden Prairie, MN, passed away on August 4, 2019 in St Paul, MN after a hard-fought battle with brain cancer.
Allen was born to Edwin and Mabel Rettig in Hutchinson, MN on November 15, 1947. He grew up on farms near the Brownton, Minnesota area. He graduated from High School in 1965 from Stewart Public High...
Max William Reisdorph
August 4, 2019
Reisdorph, Max William
Age 28 of Farmington, passed away on August 4, 2019. Preceded in death by his uncle, Gregory Schultz and grandpa, Roger Schultz. Survived by his wife, Jordan; children, Khalea Gunelson, William Reisdorph and one on the way; step-daughter, Naomi Gunelson; granddaughter, Hazel Gunelson; parents, Dale Reisdorph and Beth (Randy) Bomar; sister, Dustin (Taylor Ostien) Reisdorph; grandparents, Pat &...
James "Jim" E. Nelson
August 2, 2019
James E. "Jim" Nelson, age 56 of New Brighton, passed away Friday, August 2, 2019. He was preceded in death by father, Bill Nelson; brother, Ken Nelson. Jim is survived by his mother, Jean Nelson; special friend, Tan Nguyen; siblings, Cathy (Paul) Gelhar, Steve Nelson, Jeff Nelson, and Connie Albertson; several nieces and nephews. A Celebration of Jim's Life...
Lynn A. (Keys) Thomas
August 2, 2019
Lynn A. Thomas, age 64 of Prescott, Wisconsin, died peacefully at home on Friday morning, August 2, 2019. Arrangements are being completed by affordablemncremation.com, a service of Starkson Family Life Celebration Chapel of Hastings.
Kenneth J Ferk
August 1, 2019
Kenneth J. Ferk,
Age 41 of Lino Lakes, MN, born January 16, 1978 in Milwaukee, WI to Steven & Susan Ferk, passed away peacefully on August 1, 2019 with his family at his side, after a courageous battle with brain cancer.
Ken was an avid outdoorsman and loved spending time hunting, fishing, golfing and just spending time outdoors.
Ken was a husband, father,...
Joy A. Nygaard
July 31, 2019
Joy Amelia Nygaard (Severson) Joy A. Nygaard, age 92 of Red Wing, died peacefully on Wednesday, July 31, 2019, at Augustana Care Center of Hastings. Joy was born in Minot, North Dakota on January 5, 1927, the daughter of Alma (Thompson) and Henry Severson. She grew up on the family farm and attended a little country school through 8th...
Edith J. Bothof
July 31, 2019
Bothof, Edith J.
Age 96 of Apple Valley, passed away on July 31, 2019. Preceded in death by her husband, Cornelius and 3 brothers. Survived by her children, Arvin, Noreen Groves, Deborah (Bruce) Lindgren and Cliff (Mary); 9 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; sisters, Rosella and Viola (Pete); many other relatives and friends. Funeral at 11am on Sat., August 3, 2019 at Peace...
John Lewis Mcconnell
July 31, 2019
John Lewis McConnell,
85 of Emily and Minneapolis, Minnesota, passed away surrounded by his family on July 31, 2019.
A memorial service will be held at 12:00 noon, Saturday, August 10, 2019 with a visitation starting at 10:30 AM at Hennepin Avenue United Methodist Church, 511 Groveland Ave., Minneapolis. John will be laid to rest at Lakewood Cemetery following the service.
John was...
Michael K. "Mike" Johnson
July 30, 2019
Michael Johnson, age 64 of Hastings, died peacefully at home on Tuesday morning, July 30, 2019, following an extended illness. Michael Kent, the son of Kent G. and Jean E. (Espensen) Johnson, was born on May 16, 1955, in Heron Lake, Minnesota. Following his graduation from Hastings High School with the class of 1973, Mike enlisted in the United...
Fay K. Mccomber
July 29, 2019
Fay K. McComber, age 90, of Hastings, passed away at Augustana Care Center in Hastings on July 29, 2019. Fay was preceded in death by her husband, Don J. McComber; parents, Elmer and Leona Faure; and sister, Joan Pope. She is survived by children, Darla J. (Greg) Ertl, Debra J. McComber (Thomas) Poot, Don J. (Mary) McComber; granddaughter, Charity...
Joan A. Reuter
July 28, 2019
Joan Ann Reuter, age 63 of South St Paul, died Sunday July 28,2019 at United Hospital in St. Paul. Joan was born on October 28, 1955 in Hastings to James and Pauline (Seleski) Schneider. Joan graduated from Hastings High School in 1973, continued her education and become a registered nurse. She was preceded in death by her parents. Joan...
Ethel M. Flom
July 24, 2019
Ethel M. Flom, age 92, of Hastings passed away at Augustana Care Center on July 24, 2019. She was born in Carpio, ND on May 29, 1927 to Ada and Roy Clark. She taught in a one room school house in rural ND. She married Kenneth Flom on August 10, 1947 in Mohall, ND. After she had children, she...
Joel L. Jensen
July 23, 2019
Joel Leonard Jensen, age 67 of Cottage Grove, passed away peacefully into the arms of his Savior on July 23, 2019. Joel was born on September 13, 1951 in Albert Lea, Minnesota to Ellsworth and Joyce (Dildine) Jensen. He spent most of his childhood in the communities of Wabasha and Stewartville, Minnesota. He graduated from Stewartville High School in...
William "Bill" Collins
July 21, 2019
William K. Collins, age 88, died unexpectedly Sunday, July 21, 2019 at the Woodbury Health Care Center, Woodbury, MN. He was a resident in the Memory Care Unit since August 29, 2016. Bill graduated from Hastings High School in 1948 and received his Bachelor’s Degree in education in 1952 from River Falls College. From 1954 to 1956, he served...
Helyn Marie Duff (Bartelt)
July 21, 2019
Duff, Helyn Marie (Bartelt)
of Rosemount passed away peacefully July 21, 2019 at the age of 96 years. She was born November 8, 1922 in Rosemount. She met husband Eugene ‘Gene’ Duff at the Gopher Ordinance Works and they were married for over 73 years. While raising their daughters and caring for her mother, Helyn managed a career as an...
Daniel D. "Dan" Gable
July 20, 2019
Daniel D. "Dan" Gable, age 59, of Hastings passed away July 20, 2019. The family finds comfort that he was doing what he loved most when his time came; fishing in his favorite spot, Lake Mille Lacs. Dan lived life to the fullest and challenged those around him to be the best version of themselves. He absolutely adored his...
Ian Michael Rosch
July 19, 2019
Ian Michael Rosch Ian was born in Hastings, Minnesota on August 28, 1981. He was the second oldest of five children to Sharon (nee Stenvick) and Keith Rosch. Ian attended Farmington High School in the class of 2000. Ian loved listening to music, going to concerts, and disc golfing with his family. Ian was a very determined man, he...
John B. Countryman
July 19, 2019
John B. Countryman
Age 81 of Richfield, born September 4, 1937 in St. James, MN to John & Esther Countryman, passed away July 19, 2019. He is preceded in death by his wife, Alice; daughter, Cindy and three siblings. John will be dearly missed by his children: Kerry (Gary) Nelson, Connie Iverson, and Glenn Countryman; 7 grandchildren; 9 great-grandchildren; brother, Mark...
Thomas J Whelan
August 7, 2019
Thomas (Tom) Whelan
Age 69, passed away peacefully at home Wednesday, August 7 surrounded by his loving family. Tom is survived by his wife, Barb (Vitt Mulholland); daughter, Jennifer Blumberg (Dave), and son David (Brooke); 7 grandchildren: Madeline, Jack and Charlie Blumberg and Brendon, Peyton, Julia and Denim Whelan. Tom has 5 siblings, Barb Anderson (Paul), Kathy Tucci (Jeff), Mikki Mendel...
John Kummer
August 4, 2019
John Kummer, age 86 of Hastings, died peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Sunday evening, August 4, 2019. He was reunited with the love of his life, Kathy, who recently preceded him in death. John Dodds, the son of John and Estelle (Dodds) Kummer, was born on August 26, 1932, in Prescott, Wisconsin. Following his graduation from Hastings...
Allen Fred Rettig
August 4, 2019
Rettig, Allen Fred
Age 71 of Eden Prairie, MN, passed away on August 4, 2019 in St Paul, MN after a hard-fought battle with brain cancer.
Allen was born to Edwin and Mabel Rettig in Hutchinson, MN on November 15, 1947. He grew up on farms near the Brownton, Minnesota area. He graduated from High School in 1965 from Stewart Public High...
Max William Reisdorph
August 4, 2019
Reisdorph, Max William
Age 28 of Farmington, passed away on August 4, 2019. Preceded in death by his uncle, Gregory Schultz and grandpa, Roger Schultz. Survived by his wife, Jordan; children, Khalea Gunelson, William Reisdorph and one on the way; step-daughter, Naomi Gunelson; granddaughter, Hazel Gunelson; parents, Dale Reisdorph and Beth (Randy) Bomar; sister, Dustin (Taylor Ostien) Reisdorph; grandparents, Pat &...
James "Jim" E. Nelson
August 2, 2019
James E. "Jim" Nelson, age 56 of New Brighton, passed away Friday, August 2, 2019. He was preceded in death by father, Bill Nelson; brother, Ken Nelson. Jim is survived by his mother, Jean Nelson; special friend, Tan Nguyen; siblings, Cathy (Paul) Gelhar, Steve Nelson, Jeff Nelson, and Connie Albertson; several nieces and nephews. A Celebration of Jim's Life...
Lynn A. (Keys) Thomas
August 2, 2019
Lynn A. Thomas, age 64 of Prescott, Wisconsin, died peacefully at home on Friday morning, August 2, 2019. Arrangements are being completed by affordablemncremation.com, a service of Starkson Family Life Celebration Chapel of Hastings.
Kenneth J Ferk
August 1, 2019
Kenneth J. Ferk,
Age 41 of Lino Lakes, MN, born January 16, 1978 in Milwaukee, WI to Steven & Susan Ferk, passed away peacefully on August 1, 2019 with his family at his side, after a courageous battle with brain cancer.
Ken was an avid outdoorsman and loved spending time hunting, fishing, golfing and just spending time outdoors.
Ken was a husband, father,...
Joy A. Nygaard
July 31, 2019
Joy Amelia Nygaard (Severson) Joy A. Nygaard, age 92 of Red Wing, died peacefully on Wednesday, July 31, 2019, at Augustana Care Center of Hastings. Joy was born in Minot, North Dakota on January 5, 1927, the daughter of Alma (Thompson) and Henry Severson. She grew up on the family farm and attended a little country school through 8th...
Edith J. Bothof
July 31, 2019
Bothof, Edith J.
Age 96 of Apple Valley, passed away on July 31, 2019. Preceded in death by her husband, Cornelius and 3 brothers. Survived by her children, Arvin, Noreen Groves, Deborah (Bruce) Lindgren and Cliff (Mary); 9 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; sisters, Rosella and Viola (Pete); many other relatives and friends. Funeral at 11am on Sat., August 3, 2019 at Peace...
John Lewis Mcconnell
July 31, 2019
John Lewis McConnell,
85 of Emily and Minneapolis, Minnesota, passed away surrounded by his family on July 31, 2019.
A memorial service will be held at 12:00 noon, Saturday, August 10, 2019 with a visitation starting at 10:30 AM at Hennepin Avenue United Methodist Church, 511 Groveland Ave., Minneapolis. John will be laid to rest at Lakewood Cemetery following the service.
John was...
Michael K. "Mike" Johnson
July 30, 2019
Michael Johnson, age 64 of Hastings, died peacefully at home on Tuesday morning, July 30, 2019, following an extended illness. Michael Kent, the son of Kent G. and Jean E. (Espensen) Johnson, was born on May 16, 1955, in Heron Lake, Minnesota. Following his graduation from Hastings High School with the class of 1973, Mike enlisted in the United...
Fay K. Mccomber
July 29, 2019
Fay K. McComber, age 90, of Hastings, passed away at Augustana Care Center in Hastings on July 29, 2019. Fay was preceded in death by her husband, Don J. McComber; parents, Elmer and Leona Faure; and sister, Joan Pope. She is survived by children, Darla J. (Greg) Ertl, Debra J. McComber (Thomas) Poot, Don J. (Mary) McComber; granddaughter, Charity...
Joan A. Reuter
July 28, 2019
Joan Ann Reuter, age 63 of South St Paul, died Sunday July 28,2019 at United Hospital in St. Paul. Joan was born on October 28, 1955 in Hastings to James and Pauline (Seleski) Schneider. Joan graduated from Hastings High School in 1973, continued her education and become a registered nurse. She was preceded in death by her parents. Joan...
Ethel M. Flom
July 24, 2019
Ethel M. Flom, age 92, of Hastings passed away at Augustana Care Center on July 24, 2019. She was born in Carpio, ND on May 29, 1927 to Ada and Roy Clark. She taught in a one room school house in rural ND. She married Kenneth Flom on August 10, 1947 in Mohall, ND. After she had children, she...
Joel L. Jensen
July 23, 2019
Joel Leonard Jensen, age 67 of Cottage Grove, passed away peacefully into the arms of his Savior on July 23, 2019. Joel was born on September 13, 1951 in Albert Lea, Minnesota to Ellsworth and Joyce (Dildine) Jensen. He spent most of his childhood in the communities of Wabasha and Stewartville, Minnesota. He graduated from Stewartville High School in...
William "Bill" Collins
July 21, 2019
William K. Collins, age 88, died unexpectedly Sunday, July 21, 2019 at the Woodbury Health Care Center, Woodbury, MN. He was a resident in the Memory Care Unit since August 29, 2016. Bill graduated from Hastings High School in 1948 and received his Bachelor’s Degree in education in 1952 from River Falls College. From 1954 to 1956, he served...
Helyn Marie Duff (Bartelt)
July 21, 2019
Duff, Helyn Marie (Bartelt)
of Rosemount passed away peacefully July 21, 2019 at the age of 96 years. She was born November 8, 1922 in Rosemount. She met husband Eugene ‘Gene’ Duff at the Gopher Ordinance Works and they were married for over 73 years. While raising their daughters and caring for her mother, Helyn managed a career as an...
Daniel D. "Dan" Gable
July 20, 2019
Daniel D. "Dan" Gable, age 59, of Hastings passed away July 20, 2019. The family finds comfort that he was doing what he loved most when his time came; fishing in his favorite spot, Lake Mille Lacs. Dan lived life to the fullest and challenged those around him to be the best version of themselves. He absolutely adored his...
Ian Michael Rosch
July 19, 2019
Ian Michael Rosch Ian was born in Hastings, Minnesota on August 28, 1981. He was the second oldest of five children to Sharon (nee Stenvick) and Keith Rosch. Ian attended Farmington High School in the class of 2000. Ian loved listening to music, going to concerts, and disc golfing with his family. Ian was a very determined man, he...
John B. Countryman
July 19, 2019
John B. Countryman
Age 81 of Richfield, born September 4, 1937 in St. James, MN to John & Esther Countryman, passed away July 19, 2019. He is preceded in death by his wife, Alice; daughter, Cindy and three siblings. John will be dearly missed by his children: Kerry (Gary) Nelson, Connie Iverson, and Glenn Countryman; 7 grandchildren; 9 great-grandchildren; brother, Mark...
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