Obituaries
Obituaries for Starkson Family
In Memory of Our Dear Loved Ones
Aaron Michael Widboom
September 9, 2019
Widboom, Aaron Michael
Aaron Michael Widboom was born on October 19, 1978 in Worthington, MN. He was raised on the family farm north of town and graduated from Worthington High School in 1997. He attended Worthington Community College and was a proud Minnesota Gopher Alumni, graduating in 2002.
Aaron taught school in the Twin Cities metro area for one year, before...
Sylvia H Gartland
September 9, 2019
Sylvia H. Gartland
age 93 of Mpls. Daughter of Herman and Anna Miller. Born March 25, 1926 in Plato, MN and died Sept. 9, 2019. She is preceded in death by husband, Gordon; and grandson, Bryan Krolick. Survived by children: Linda (Patrick) Krolick, Marsha (Anthony) Parker and Michael (Laura) Gartland; grandchildren: P.J. (Julie) Krolick, Elizabeth Parker (Greg) Leiman, Susan (Mike) Raverty,...
Janice L. Born
September 8, 2019
Janice L. Born, age 82, of Hastings, passed away at Regina Care Center on September 8, 2019. A private burial will take place at Fort Snelling National Cemetery.
Lorraine B. Husting
September 7, 2019
Lorraine Husting, age 91, of Hastings, passed away at home on September 7, 2019. She was preceded in death by her husband, William Husting; sons, Richard and David Husting. Lorraine is survived by her daughters, Vicki (John) Williams, Cheryl (Kirk) Johnson, Paula (Rory) Johnson, Wendy (Bob) Holzemer; 12 grandchildren; 27 great grandchildren; many other relatives and friends. A Mass...
Shelly D. Otto
September 7, 2019
Shelly D. Otto, age 55, of Hastings, passed away at Untied Hospital in St. Paul on September 7, 2019. Shelly was a homemaker and a mother to a blended family of 7 children. She was a wonderful cook, who enjoyed making pickles and loved her garden, She enjoyed fishing, looking for agates, and shedding antlers with Bruce. More than...
Mark J Graff
September 7, 2019
Mark J. Graff
age 73, born Feb. 11, 1946. Preceded in death by parents George & Rita Graff and brother, Gerard. Survived by siblings: fraternal twin, Michael (Gail), Mary (Allan), John, Thomas and Jane (Eric); several nieces, nephews, as well as 11 grand-nieces and nephews. Mark graduated from St. Thomas Univ after studying for 5 yrs at Nazareth Hall Catholic preparatory...
Mark E. Murphy
September 6, 2019
Mark E. Murphy, age 59, of Hastings, passed away September 6, 2019. He graduated from Hastings High School in 1978, and worked for Smeads. Mark was preceded in death by father, Eugene; brother, Bobby; and sister, Kathy. He is survived by his mother, Margaret; siblings, Mary (Vince) Pommerening, Sue (Pat) Kuplic, and Jim Murphy; many nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles,...
Susan L. Gundersen
September 6, 2019
Susan L. Gundersen, age 71 of Hastings, died at home on Friday afternoon, September 6, 2019. Private family services will be held. Arrangements are being completed by Starkson Family Life Celebration Chapel of Hastings.
Donna R. Koehler
September 6, 2019
Koehler, Donna Rae,
Age 79 of St. Paul, born April 29, 1940 in Little Falls, MN to George & Babe Kolesar, passed away September 6, 2019 after an extended battle with cancer. Donna will be dearly missed by her loving husband of 61 years, Gary; sons, Kurt (Lara) and Kent (Shawn); brother, David (Mary) Kolesar; brother-in-law, Dale; sisters-in-law, Susan and Myrna,...
Edwin M. "Eddie" Forbes
September 4, 2019
Edwin M. "Eddie" Forbes, age 61, died peacefully on Wednesday, September 4, 2019, at United Hospital in St. Paul, following a brief battle with cancer. Eddie was born in Orange County, California, and later moved to Hastings, Minnesota. On June 29, 2000, Eddie was united in marriage to Patti. Survived by his wife, Patti Forbes; parents, Ed (Helen) Forbes;...
Kathleen "Kathy" Pohl
September 3, 2019
Kathleen "Kathy" Pohl, age 78 of Hastings, died peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family on Tuesday morning, September 3, 2019, following a short but brave battle with Pancreatic Cancer. Kathleen Mary, the daughter of Chester and Bernice (Courtemanche) Niederkorn, was born on November 23, 1940, in Hastings. Following her graduation from Hastings High School with the class...
Bonnie L. Denn
September 2, 2019
Bonnie L. Denn (Herrington) Bonnie was born in Portage, Wisconsin on May 25, 1942. She was one of two girls born to Mr. and Mrs. Leonard G. Herrington. When she was a junior in high school, the family moved to Hastings. It was at Hastings High School that she met her future husband of 59 years, Donald Denn. They...
Angela M. Savoie
September 1, 2019
Angela M. Savoie, age 95 of Hastings, formerly of California, died peacefully on Sunday, September 1, 2019, at Regina Senior Living in Hastings. Angela Marie was born May 29, 1924 in Faribault, MN to Edward Joseph and Marie E. (Marcotte) Savoie. Angela attended grade school in Hastings and attended Hastings High School. She graduated from Villa Maria Academy in...
Marie "Betty" Elizabeth Hoffman
August 31, 2019
Marie "Betty" Elizabeth Hoffman (Feidt), age 88 of Hastings, passed away peacefully at Augustana Care Center on Saturday evening, August 31, 2019, with her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren by her side. Betty was born in New Trier, Minnesota on March 15, 1931, she was the daughter of Susan (Herber) and Eugene Feidt. Betty was a member of the Women's...
Gretchen R. Lofing
August 29, 2019
Gretchen Ruth Lofing(Gerber) age 78 born in Howard Lake, MN passed away peacefully August 29, 2019 with her family by her side. Gretchen is survived by Daughters Lisa(Chris) and Suzann(Tom), 4 Grandchildren Katelyn Sue(Andy), Ryan, Zachary and Christopher. 1 Great Grandchild Adrianna Sue, Brother David, Sisters Dorothy, Bonnie(Dale), Susan, very special Aunt Reta and many Nieces and Nephews. Preceded...
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....
Aaron Michael Widboom
September 9, 2019
Widboom, Aaron Michael
Aaron Michael Widboom was born on October 19, 1978 in Worthington, MN. He was raised on the family farm north of town and graduated from Worthington High School in 1997. He attended Worthington Community College and was a proud Minnesota Gopher Alumni, graduating in 2002.
Aaron taught school in the Twin Cities metro area for one year, before...
Sylvia H Gartland
September 9, 2019
Sylvia H. Gartland
age 93 of Mpls. Daughter of Herman and Anna Miller. Born March 25, 1926 in Plato, MN and died Sept. 9, 2019. She is preceded in death by husband, Gordon; and grandson, Bryan Krolick. Survived by children: Linda (Patrick) Krolick, Marsha (Anthony) Parker and Michael (Laura) Gartland; grandchildren: P.J. (Julie) Krolick, Elizabeth Parker (Greg) Leiman, Susan (Mike) Raverty,...
Janice L. Born
September 8, 2019
Janice L. Born, age 82, of Hastings, passed away at Regina Care Center on September 8, 2019. A private burial will take place at Fort Snelling National Cemetery.
Lorraine B. Husting
September 7, 2019
Lorraine Husting, age 91, of Hastings, passed away at home on September 7, 2019. She was preceded in death by her husband, William Husting; sons, Richard and David Husting. Lorraine is survived by her daughters, Vicki (John) Williams, Cheryl (Kirk) Johnson, Paula (Rory) Johnson, Wendy (Bob) Holzemer; 12 grandchildren; 27 great grandchildren; many other relatives and friends. A Mass...
Shelly D. Otto
September 7, 2019
Shelly D. Otto, age 55, of Hastings, passed away at Untied Hospital in St. Paul on September 7, 2019. Shelly was a homemaker and a mother to a blended family of 7 children. She was a wonderful cook, who enjoyed making pickles and loved her garden, She enjoyed fishing, looking for agates, and shedding antlers with Bruce. More than...
Mark J Graff
September 7, 2019
Mark J. Graff
age 73, born Feb. 11, 1946. Preceded in death by parents George & Rita Graff and brother, Gerard. Survived by siblings: fraternal twin, Michael (Gail), Mary (Allan), John, Thomas and Jane (Eric); several nieces, nephews, as well as 11 grand-nieces and nephews. Mark graduated from St. Thomas Univ after studying for 5 yrs at Nazareth Hall Catholic preparatory...
Mark E. Murphy
September 6, 2019
Mark E. Murphy, age 59, of Hastings, passed away September 6, 2019. He graduated from Hastings High School in 1978, and worked for Smeads. Mark was preceded in death by father, Eugene; brother, Bobby; and sister, Kathy. He is survived by his mother, Margaret; siblings, Mary (Vince) Pommerening, Sue (Pat) Kuplic, and Jim Murphy; many nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles,...
Susan L. Gundersen
September 6, 2019
Susan L. Gundersen, age 71 of Hastings, died at home on Friday afternoon, September 6, 2019. Private family services will be held. Arrangements are being completed by Starkson Family Life Celebration Chapel of Hastings.
Donna R. Koehler
September 6, 2019
Koehler, Donna Rae,
Age 79 of St. Paul, born April 29, 1940 in Little Falls, MN to George & Babe Kolesar, passed away September 6, 2019 after an extended battle with cancer. Donna will be dearly missed by her loving husband of 61 years, Gary; sons, Kurt (Lara) and Kent (Shawn); brother, David (Mary) Kolesar; brother-in-law, Dale; sisters-in-law, Susan and Myrna,...
Edwin M. "Eddie" Forbes
September 4, 2019
Edwin M. "Eddie" Forbes, age 61, died peacefully on Wednesday, September 4, 2019, at United Hospital in St. Paul, following a brief battle with cancer. Eddie was born in Orange County, California, and later moved to Hastings, Minnesota. On June 29, 2000, Eddie was united in marriage to Patti. Survived by his wife, Patti Forbes; parents, Ed (Helen) Forbes;...
Kathleen "Kathy" Pohl
September 3, 2019
Kathleen "Kathy" Pohl, age 78 of Hastings, died peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family on Tuesday morning, September 3, 2019, following a short but brave battle with Pancreatic Cancer. Kathleen Mary, the daughter of Chester and Bernice (Courtemanche) Niederkorn, was born on November 23, 1940, in Hastings. Following her graduation from Hastings High School with the class...
Bonnie L. Denn
September 2, 2019
Bonnie L. Denn (Herrington) Bonnie was born in Portage, Wisconsin on May 25, 1942. She was one of two girls born to Mr. and Mrs. Leonard G. Herrington. When she was a junior in high school, the family moved to Hastings. It was at Hastings High School that she met her future husband of 59 years, Donald Denn. They...
Angela M. Savoie
September 1, 2019
Angela M. Savoie, age 95 of Hastings, formerly of California, died peacefully on Sunday, September 1, 2019, at Regina Senior Living in Hastings. Angela Marie was born May 29, 1924 in Faribault, MN to Edward Joseph and Marie E. (Marcotte) Savoie. Angela attended grade school in Hastings and attended Hastings High School. She graduated from Villa Maria Academy in...
Marie "Betty" Elizabeth Hoffman
August 31, 2019
Marie "Betty" Elizabeth Hoffman (Feidt), age 88 of Hastings, passed away peacefully at Augustana Care Center on Saturday evening, August 31, 2019, with her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren by her side. Betty was born in New Trier, Minnesota on March 15, 1931, she was the daughter of Susan (Herber) and Eugene Feidt. Betty was a member of the Women's...
Gretchen R. Lofing
August 29, 2019
Gretchen Ruth Lofing(Gerber) age 78 born in Howard Lake, MN passed away peacefully August 29, 2019 with her family by her side. Gretchen is survived by Daughters Lisa(Chris) and Suzann(Tom), 4 Grandchildren Katelyn Sue(Andy), Ryan, Zachary and Christopher. 1 Great Grandchild Adrianna Sue, Brother David, Sisters Dorothy, Bonnie(Dale), Susan, very special Aunt Reta and many Nieces and Nephews. Preceded...
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.
Burial Date...
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....
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