Obituaries
Obituaries for Starkson Family
In Memory of Our Dear Loved Ones
Sherry L. Bjostad
January 15, 2020
On Wednesday, January 15, 2020, Sherry Lee Bjostad, loving wife, mom, and grandma, passed away at age 64, after a short battle with cancer. Sherry was born on April 24, 1955 in Rochester, MN to Richard and Belva (Sanborn) Sackett. She graduated from Hamline University in 1977. On August 27, 1977, she married Jim Bjostad. They raised two children,...
Tegan P. Johnson
January 14, 2020
Tegan P. Johnson, age 12 of Hastings, the oldest son of Chad and Tracey Johnson, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Tuesday morning, January 14, 2020, at Gillette Children's Hospital in St. Paul, following a recent skiing accident. Tegan Paul the son of Chad and Tracey (Niebur) Johnson, was born on March 14, 2007, in Minneapolis....
Shirley A. Erickson
January 13, 2020
Shirley Erickson, age 91 of Hastings, died peacefully following an extended illness on Monday evening, January 13, 2020, at Ecumen Lakeview Commons in Maplewood. Shirley Ann, the daughter of Henry and Julia (Anderson) Hendel, was born on May 19, 1928, in Red Wing. Following her graduation, Shirley was united in marriage to Glenn A. Erickson on August 29, 1959,...
Lawrence W. "Larry" Werner Sr.
January 13, 2020
Lawrence W. "Larry" Werner Sr., age 90 of Hastings, died peacefully following a brief illness on Monday morning, January 13, 2020, at Woodwinds Hospital in Woodbury. Lawrence William Werner Sr., the son of William and Margaret (Thurmes) Werner, was born on April 24, 1929, in Vermillion Township, Dakota County. On June 7, 1950, Larry was united in marriage to...
Michael J. Frost
January 12, 2020
Michael J. Frost, age 74, of Hastings, passed away January 12, 2020 at his home. He was preceded in death by his parents, and 2 brothers. Michael is survived by his wife, Joan; sons, Joseph and Mathew (Lourdes); grandson, Leonard; brothers, Frank (Karrol) and Robert (Mary Lou); sisters, Rosie (Dave) Bignell and Margaret (Dave) Hanson; and numerous nieces and...
Sandra A. Hassel (Nee Olson)
January 12, 2020
Hassel, Sandra A. (nee Olson)
Age 80 of Lakeville, passed away on Jan. 12, 2020. Survived by her husband, Bert-Ola Hassel; sons, Thomas Lundberg and David (Stephanie) Lundberg; step-granddaughter, Alexis; brother, Richard Olson; sister, Jackie (Alex) Gabrini; other relatives and friends. Memorial Service at 11am on Sat., Jan. 25, 2020 at Henry W. Anderson Mortuary, 14850 Garrett Ave., Apple Valley, with...
Lois A Scott (Nee Vogt)
January 12, 2020
Lois A. Scott (nee Vogt)
Age 89 of Eagan, born January 6, 1931 in Eagan to Henry & Lena Vogt, passed away peacefully January 12, 2020. Lois is preceded in death by her husband, William “Scotty” and daughter, Lanell Richie. She will be dearly missed by her daughters: Lynn Scott, Karen (Edward) Gerten, Karrie (Robert) Lensing and Julie Scott; several grandchildren...
Jack L. Funk
January 11, 2020
Jack L. Funk
age 78 of Mpls, passed away unexpectedly January 11, 2020 at his winter home in Florida. Preceded in death by parents, Gladys and Patrick and son-in-law, William Roesner. Survived by loving wife, Clarine “Terry”; daughters, Katherine (Kris) Bolstad, Cynthia Roesner; son, Timothy (Tawni); many grandchildren; great-grandchildren; nieces and nephews; brothers, Russ (Kathy) and Jerry (Eleanor). Service Sunday, Jan....
Varuni Novick
January 10, 2020
Varuni Novick, age 49 of Eagan, died suddenly on Friday, January 10, 2020, while working in Puerto Rico. Varuni Samagika, the daughter of Linton and Siromi Perera, was born on February 14, 1970, in Colombo, Sri Lanka. Following her education, Varuni came to the United States when she was 18. Varuni was a wildly successful business leader for many...
Earl L. Madsen
January 10, 2020
Earl Madsen, age 92, passed away January 10, 2020. Earl was a proud Army veteran, an avid golfer, a good bridge player, and he had a real love and great touch for gardening. He spent his entire working career in the meat business managing people, production, and sales. Work ethic was incredibly important to him. Earl will be remembered...
Elizabeth J. "Bette" Tingquist
January 10, 2020
Elizabeth (Bette) Joan Tingquist, age 91, of Hastings, passed from this life to eternal life on Friday, January 10, 2020. Bette was born in Vermillion, Minnesota on February 20, 1928 to Nicholas and Agatha Marschall, one of six children. She attended St. Boniface Catholic School in Hastings and graduated from Hastings High School in 1945. She began her career...
Betty Lou Kronholm
January 9, 2020
Betty Lou (McKnight) Kronholm died January 9, 2020 at the age of 90 at Augustana Care Center Hastings, MN. Betty was born August 19,1929 to Roy and Grace (Dye) McKnight at the home of a midwife. She grew up near the Finger Buttes of Albion, MT, along with her six siblings. Arthur (Grace) McKnight, Dorothy (George) Riffe, Gertrude (Byron)...
Lyle Ansley Stokke
January 8, 2020
Lyle Ansley Stokke
Age 100, passed away peacefully on January 8. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife of 62 years, Phyllis (Angier) and son-in-law, Richard Mielke. He is survived by four children: Marilyn Mielke, Barbara (Curtis) Boltman, Robert (Jane), and William (Lynn); 5 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; brother, Delmont, and special niece, Pamela Angier. Lyle graduated from Roosevelt High...
Robert S. Teeter
January 7, 2020
Robert S. Teeter, age 71, of Hastings, passed at home on January 7, 2020. He was born on May 5, 1948 in Compton, CA to George and Hildred (Hinds) Teeter. He was in the Navy for 9 years serving on an Aircraft Carrier during the Vietnam War. Robert was a longtime computer enthusiast who made a career out of...
Agnes D. Ulsrud
January 4, 2020
Agnes Lahti Ulsrud, age 97, died peacefully January, 4 2020, in Hastings, MN. She was born in Virginia MN to Edward and Martha Lahti. She lived in Duluth MN most of her life. She was proceeded in death by her parents, husband Charles K. Ulsrud, brother Wilho, and sister Gertrude (John) Hemlock. Agnes is survived by her daughter Diane...
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...
Sherry L. Bjostad
January 15, 2020
On Wednesday, January 15, 2020, Sherry Lee Bjostad, loving wife, mom, and grandma, passed away at age 64, after a short battle with cancer. Sherry was born on April 24, 1955 in Rochester, MN to Richard and Belva (Sanborn) Sackett. She graduated from Hamline University in 1977. On August 27, 1977, she married Jim Bjostad. They raised two children,...
Tegan P. Johnson
January 14, 2020
Tegan P. Johnson, age 12 of Hastings, the oldest son of Chad and Tracey Johnson, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Tuesday morning, January 14, 2020, at Gillette Children's Hospital in St. Paul, following a recent skiing accident. Tegan Paul the son of Chad and Tracey (Niebur) Johnson, was born on March 14, 2007, in Minneapolis....
Shirley A. Erickson
January 13, 2020
Shirley Erickson, age 91 of Hastings, died peacefully following an extended illness on Monday evening, January 13, 2020, at Ecumen Lakeview Commons in Maplewood. Shirley Ann, the daughter of Henry and Julia (Anderson) Hendel, was born on May 19, 1928, in Red Wing. Following her graduation, Shirley was united in marriage to Glenn A. Erickson on August 29, 1959,...
Lawrence W. "Larry" Werner Sr.
January 13, 2020
Lawrence W. "Larry" Werner Sr., age 90 of Hastings, died peacefully following a brief illness on Monday morning, January 13, 2020, at Woodwinds Hospital in Woodbury. Lawrence William Werner Sr., the son of William and Margaret (Thurmes) Werner, was born on April 24, 1929, in Vermillion Township, Dakota County. On June 7, 1950, Larry was united in marriage to...
Michael J. Frost
January 12, 2020
Michael J. Frost, age 74, of Hastings, passed away January 12, 2020 at his home. He was preceded in death by his parents, and 2 brothers. Michael is survived by his wife, Joan; sons, Joseph and Mathew (Lourdes); grandson, Leonard; brothers, Frank (Karrol) and Robert (Mary Lou); sisters, Rosie (Dave) Bignell and Margaret (Dave) Hanson; and numerous nieces and...
Sandra A. Hassel (Nee Olson)
January 12, 2020
Hassel, Sandra A. (nee Olson)
Age 80 of Lakeville, passed away on Jan. 12, 2020. Survived by her husband, Bert-Ola Hassel; sons, Thomas Lundberg and David (Stephanie) Lundberg; step-granddaughter, Alexis; brother, Richard Olson; sister, Jackie (Alex) Gabrini; other relatives and friends. Memorial Service at 11am on Sat., Jan. 25, 2020 at Henry W. Anderson Mortuary, 14850 Garrett Ave., Apple Valley, with...
Lois A Scott (Nee Vogt)
January 12, 2020
Lois A. Scott (nee Vogt)
Age 89 of Eagan, born January 6, 1931 in Eagan to Henry & Lena Vogt, passed away peacefully January 12, 2020. Lois is preceded in death by her husband, William “Scotty” and daughter, Lanell Richie. She will be dearly missed by her daughters: Lynn Scott, Karen (Edward) Gerten, Karrie (Robert) Lensing and Julie Scott; several grandchildren...
Jack L. Funk
January 11, 2020
Jack L. Funk
age 78 of Mpls, passed away unexpectedly January 11, 2020 at his winter home in Florida. Preceded in death by parents, Gladys and Patrick and son-in-law, William Roesner. Survived by loving wife, Clarine “Terry”; daughters, Katherine (Kris) Bolstad, Cynthia Roesner; son, Timothy (Tawni); many grandchildren; great-grandchildren; nieces and nephews; brothers, Russ (Kathy) and Jerry (Eleanor). Service Sunday, Jan....
Varuni Novick
January 10, 2020
Varuni Novick, age 49 of Eagan, died suddenly on Friday, January 10, 2020, while working in Puerto Rico. Varuni Samagika, the daughter of Linton and Siromi Perera, was born on February 14, 1970, in Colombo, Sri Lanka. Following her education, Varuni came to the United States when she was 18. Varuni was a wildly successful business leader for many...
Earl L. Madsen
January 10, 2020
Earl Madsen, age 92, passed away January 10, 2020. Earl was a proud Army veteran, an avid golfer, a good bridge player, and he had a real love and great touch for gardening. He spent his entire working career in the meat business managing people, production, and sales. Work ethic was incredibly important to him. Earl will be remembered...
Elizabeth J. "Bette" Tingquist
January 10, 2020
Elizabeth (Bette) Joan Tingquist, age 91, of Hastings, passed from this life to eternal life on Friday, January 10, 2020. Bette was born in Vermillion, Minnesota on February 20, 1928 to Nicholas and Agatha Marschall, one of six children. She attended St. Boniface Catholic School in Hastings and graduated from Hastings High School in 1945. She began her career...
Betty Lou Kronholm
January 9, 2020
Betty Lou (McKnight) Kronholm died January 9, 2020 at the age of 90 at Augustana Care Center Hastings, MN. Betty was born August 19,1929 to Roy and Grace (Dye) McKnight at the home of a midwife. She grew up near the Finger Buttes of Albion, MT, along with her six siblings. Arthur (Grace) McKnight, Dorothy (George) Riffe, Gertrude (Byron)...
Lyle Ansley Stokke
January 8, 2020
Lyle Ansley Stokke
Age 100, passed away peacefully on January 8. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife of 62 years, Phyllis (Angier) and son-in-law, Richard Mielke. He is survived by four children: Marilyn Mielke, Barbara (Curtis) Boltman, Robert (Jane), and William (Lynn); 5 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; brother, Delmont, and special niece, Pamela Angier. Lyle graduated from Roosevelt High...
Robert S. Teeter
January 7, 2020
Robert S. Teeter, age 71, of Hastings, passed at home on January 7, 2020. He was born on May 5, 1948 in Compton, CA to George and Hildred (Hinds) Teeter. He was in the Navy for 9 years serving on an Aircraft Carrier during the Vietnam War. Robert was a longtime computer enthusiast who made a career out of...
Agnes D. Ulsrud
January 4, 2020
Agnes Lahti Ulsrud, age 97, died peacefully January, 4 2020, in Hastings, MN. She was born in Virginia MN to Edward and Martha Lahti. She lived in Duluth MN most of her life. She was proceeded in death by her parents, husband Charles K. Ulsrud, brother Wilho, and sister Gertrude (John) Hemlock. Agnes is survived by her daughter Diane...
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...
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