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Obituaries for Starkson Family
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Violet E. Durow
July 17, 2019
Violet E. Durow, age 93, of Hastings, passed away July 17, 2019 at Augustana Care Center. She was born June 5, 1926 to Edward and Myrtle (Porth) Durow in Stillwater. Vi worked for 41 years at Bahls Motor and Implement as well as on the family farm. She was a fabulous cake decorator and enjoyed traveling. Vi was preceded...
Donald "Donny" Wichmann
July 16, 2019
Donald Dean “Donny” Wichmann, was surrounded by his family and died peacefully on Tuesday, July 16, 2019 after a 4-year battle with brain cancer. He was 53 years old. Donny was born on January 31, 1966 in Tyler, MN to Don L. Wichmann and Jan (Meyer) Wichmann. He grew up in Marshall, MN where he graduated from Marshall High...
Dale H. Rosch
July 16, 2019
Dale H. Rosch, age 86 of Hastings, died peacefully at home following an extended illness on Tuesday afternoon, July 16, 2019. Dale Harold, the son of Harold and Corrine (Tooker) Rosch, was born on February 18, 1933, in Hastings. Following his graduation from Hastings High School, Dale enlisted in the United States Navy and was later honorably discharged. Upon...
Patricia "Pat" Hoffmann
July 16, 2019
Hoffmann, Patricia “Pat”
Age 75 of Apple Valley, passed away peacefully on July 16, 2019 surrounded by family. Survived by her husband, Walt; children, Rick (Andrea), Kim and Mark; grandchildren, Owen Hoffmann and Summer Harris; siblings, Buck Biallas, Darryl (Barbara) Biallas and Devra (Randy) Olson; many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Memorial Service at 11am on Fri., July 26, 2019...
John William Rawling
July 11, 2019
John William Rawling John William Rawling, age 88 of Hastings, Minnesota, passed away at Regina Hospital with his family by his side on Thursday, July 11, 2019. John was born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin on April 30, 1931, the son of Marie (Schmidt) and Wellington Rawling. He graduated from high school and went on to receive his Bachelors of Business...
Bryce E. Starch
July 11, 2019
Bryce E. Starch, age 61, died peacefully Thursday morning, July 11, 2019, at United Hospital in St. Paul. Arrangements are being completed by affordablemncremation.com, a service of Starkson Family Life Celebration Chapel of Hastings.
Charles (Chuck) Leal Norman
July 11, 2019
Charles Leal Norman, 98, passed away peacefully with his family at his side on July 11th at North Shore Living in Grand Marais, MN. He would have been 99 years old on July 24th.
Charles, as his family always called him, was the second child born to Erben and Esther Edblad Norman on their small farm in Shevlin, MN on July...
Richard D. "Dick" Stark
July 8, 2019
Richard "Dick" Stark, age 73 of Hastings, died peacefully at home following an extended illness on Monday evening, July 8, 2019. Richard Donald, the son of William B. Sr. and Elvira M. (Hoffman) Stark, was born on August 12, 1945, in Hastings, Minnesota. Following his graduation from Hastings High School with the class of 1963, Dick continued his education...
Robert J. "Bob" Meiers
July 8, 2019
Robert Joseph Meiers, age 82 of Lakeville, departed his earthly life Monday, July 8, 2019, peacefully surrounded by his immediate family. He was born September 13, 1936, in Dakota County, Minnesota, son of John and Mary (Becker) Meiers. Bob graduated from Hastings High School in 1954 and joined the United States Air Force from 1954 to June 1958, as...
Glen Elvin Dykes
July 8, 2019
Dykes, Glen Elvin
Age 89 of Eden Prairie. Passed away peacefully on July 8, 2019. Preceded in death by his wife, Marcella; and brother, Buell Ray. Survived by his children: Glen (Tammy) Dykes II, Michelle (Mark) Young, and David (Nancy) Dykes; grandchildren: Michael (Rachel), Brett, Samuel, Marisa, Brendan, and Olivia; great-grand child, Lauren; and sister, Norma Coulter. Funeral service at 11...
Jennifer L. Blazek
July 7, 2019
Jennifer Leigh Blazek, age 49, of Hastings, passed away suddenly early Sunday morning July 7, 2019. Jenne was born on March 30, 1970 to Veronica (Lawrence) Davis and Jeffrey Davis in Montebello, California. Jenne graduated high school in California in 1988 and moved to Hastings. She married Anthony “Tony” Blazek in 1990 and was blessed with a son. Jenne...
Beverly May Johnson
July 7, 2019
Johnson, Beverly May
Age 86 of Apple Valley, went to meet the Lord on July 7, 2019. Preceded in death by her husband, Robert “Bobby J”; brothers, Donald and Jack Daniels. Survived by her children, Linda Tutko, Mike (Carole) Johnson, Susan Johnson, Cindy Johnson and Teresa (Gene) Stimson; grandchildren, Jeremy, Timothy (Anna), Kelly, Michelle (Brett), Cassandra (Nick), Nicole (OV), Brock (Lindsay)...
Kathleen K. Maxfield
July 6, 2019
Kathleen K. Maxfield
Age 54 of Lakeville. Passed away at home on July 6, 2019. Survived by her husband, David; daughters, Rachel and Lindsay; parents, David and Carol Driscoll; siblings, Mike (Parris), Mark (Carol), Ann (Darrin) and Amy (Mike); as well as nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Kathy graduated from Monmouth High School, Monmouth, Illinois in 1983 and Illinois State...
James A. "Jim" Maher
July 5, 2019
James A. "Jim" Maher, age 94 of Hastings, died peacefully following an extended illness on Friday evening July 5, 2019, at Regina Senior Living. James Arthur, the son of Bernard and Helen (Fahey) Maher, was born on August 10, 1924, in Hastings. Following his graduation from Hastings High School, Jim enlisted in the United States Army Air Corp and...
John D. Ahern
July 4, 2019
John D. Ahern, age 81 of Inver Grove Heights, died peacefully surrounded by his family on Wednesday, July 4, 2019, at Fairview Southdale Hospital in Edina, MN. John Dale, the son of Lawrence D. Ahern and Doris (Milligan) Ahern, was born on August 3, 1937, in Des Moines, Iowa. John attended Decorah High School and graduated with the class...
Charles F. Gegen
July 4, 2019
Charles F. Gegen (a.k.a. Charlie, Step Daddy, Poppi, “The Legend”), age 85. Born on Christmas, 1933. Passed away on the 4th of July, 2019 with his loving wife, Susan, by his side. Charlie was bigger than life. He went to Hastings High School, Winona State University, and St. Paul College of Law (William Mitchell). He practiced law, primarily in...
Gary P. Neubauer
July 3, 2019
Gary Patrick Neubauer age 64 of Hastings, MN passed away peacefully surrounded by loved ones on July 3rd 2019. Gary was born to James and Eleanor (Whalen) Neubauer on April 12, 1955 in Wells, MN. He worked in the agriculture industry for 41 years and was currently employed by Frontier Ag & Turf in Cannon Falls, MN. He is...
Ruth Linnea Johnson
July 2, 2019
Johnson, Ruth Linnea
Age 94 of Minneapolis. Passed away on July 2, 2019. Preceded in death by her husband, Elvin; and her parents and siblings. Ruth is survived by her daughter, Linnea Johnson Hoff; grandchildren, Christopher (Rachel) and Rachel; great-grandchildren, Avangeline and Mikenzie; sister-in-law, Rose; nieces, nephews and friends. Funeral service will be held on 11am, Friday, July 5th at Henry...
Ralph H. Peterson, Jr
June 29, 2019
Peterson, Ralph H., Jr.
Age 87 of Mpls. Preceded in death by wife, Carol; brother, Edward; and sister, Phyllis Klein. Survived by children; Candace (Greg Miller) Norton and Ralph (Mary) Peterson III; 6 grandchildren; 7 great-grandchildren; brother, Bruce (Anita); nieces, nephews, family and friends. Memorial service, 11am, Friday, July 19, 2019 at Hope Evangelical Lutheran Church, 5728 Cedar Ave. S. with visitation...
Rodney W. "Rod" Smith
June 28, 2019
Rodney W. "Rod" Smith, age 82 of Hastings, died suddenly but peacefully on Friday, June 28, 2019, at United Hospital in St. Paul. Rodney William, the son of Fred F. and Nellie (Secor) Smith, was born on May 17, 1937, in LaCrosse, Wisconsin. Rod attended Logan High School and graduated with the class of 1955. Following his graduation, he...
Violet E. Durow
July 17, 2019
Violet E. Durow, age 93, of Hastings, passed away July 17, 2019 at Augustana Care Center. She was born June 5, 1926 to Edward and Myrtle (Porth) Durow in Stillwater. Vi worked for 41 years at Bahls Motor and Implement as well as on the family farm. She was a fabulous cake decorator and enjoyed traveling. Vi was preceded...
Donald "Donny" Wichmann
July 16, 2019
Donald Dean “Donny” Wichmann, was surrounded by his family and died peacefully on Tuesday, July 16, 2019 after a 4-year battle with brain cancer. He was 53 years old. Donny was born on January 31, 1966 in Tyler, MN to Don L. Wichmann and Jan (Meyer) Wichmann. He grew up in Marshall, MN where he graduated from Marshall High...
Dale H. Rosch
July 16, 2019
Dale H. Rosch, age 86 of Hastings, died peacefully at home following an extended illness on Tuesday afternoon, July 16, 2019. Dale Harold, the son of Harold and Corrine (Tooker) Rosch, was born on February 18, 1933, in Hastings. Following his graduation from Hastings High School, Dale enlisted in the United States Navy and was later honorably discharged. Upon...
Patricia "Pat" Hoffmann
July 16, 2019
Hoffmann, Patricia “Pat”
Age 75 of Apple Valley, passed away peacefully on July 16, 2019 surrounded by family. Survived by her husband, Walt; children, Rick (Andrea), Kim and Mark; grandchildren, Owen Hoffmann and Summer Harris; siblings, Buck Biallas, Darryl (Barbara) Biallas and Devra (Randy) Olson; many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Memorial Service at 11am on Fri., July 26, 2019...
John William Rawling
July 11, 2019
John William Rawling John William Rawling, age 88 of Hastings, Minnesota, passed away at Regina Hospital with his family by his side on Thursday, July 11, 2019. John was born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin on April 30, 1931, the son of Marie (Schmidt) and Wellington Rawling. He graduated from high school and went on to receive his Bachelors of Business...
Bryce E. Starch
July 11, 2019
Bryce E. Starch, age 61, died peacefully Thursday morning, July 11, 2019, at United Hospital in St. Paul. Arrangements are being completed by affordablemncremation.com, a service of Starkson Family Life Celebration Chapel of Hastings.
Charles (Chuck) Leal Norman
July 11, 2019
Charles Leal Norman, 98, passed away peacefully with his family at his side on July 11th at North Shore Living in Grand Marais, MN. He would have been 99 years old on July 24th.
Charles, as his family always called him, was the second child born to Erben and Esther Edblad Norman on their small farm in Shevlin, MN on July...
Richard D. "Dick" Stark
July 8, 2019
Richard "Dick" Stark, age 73 of Hastings, died peacefully at home following an extended illness on Monday evening, July 8, 2019. Richard Donald, the son of William B. Sr. and Elvira M. (Hoffman) Stark, was born on August 12, 1945, in Hastings, Minnesota. Following his graduation from Hastings High School with the class of 1963, Dick continued his education...
Robert J. "Bob" Meiers
July 8, 2019
Robert Joseph Meiers, age 82 of Lakeville, departed his earthly life Monday, July 8, 2019, peacefully surrounded by his immediate family. He was born September 13, 1936, in Dakota County, Minnesota, son of John and Mary (Becker) Meiers. Bob graduated from Hastings High School in 1954 and joined the United States Air Force from 1954 to June 1958, as...
Glen Elvin Dykes
July 8, 2019
Dykes, Glen Elvin
Age 89 of Eden Prairie. Passed away peacefully on July 8, 2019. Preceded in death by his wife, Marcella; and brother, Buell Ray. Survived by his children: Glen (Tammy) Dykes II, Michelle (Mark) Young, and David (Nancy) Dykes; grandchildren: Michael (Rachel), Brett, Samuel, Marisa, Brendan, and Olivia; great-grand child, Lauren; and sister, Norma Coulter. Funeral service at 11...
Jennifer L. Blazek
July 7, 2019
Jennifer Leigh Blazek, age 49, of Hastings, passed away suddenly early Sunday morning July 7, 2019. Jenne was born on March 30, 1970 to Veronica (Lawrence) Davis and Jeffrey Davis in Montebello, California. Jenne graduated high school in California in 1988 and moved to Hastings. She married Anthony “Tony” Blazek in 1990 and was blessed with a son. Jenne...
Beverly May Johnson
July 7, 2019
Johnson, Beverly May
Age 86 of Apple Valley, went to meet the Lord on July 7, 2019. Preceded in death by her husband, Robert “Bobby J”; brothers, Donald and Jack Daniels. Survived by her children, Linda Tutko, Mike (Carole) Johnson, Susan Johnson, Cindy Johnson and Teresa (Gene) Stimson; grandchildren, Jeremy, Timothy (Anna), Kelly, Michelle (Brett), Cassandra (Nick), Nicole (OV), Brock (Lindsay)...
Kathleen K. Maxfield
July 6, 2019
Kathleen K. Maxfield
Age 54 of Lakeville. Passed away at home on July 6, 2019. Survived by her husband, David; daughters, Rachel and Lindsay; parents, David and Carol Driscoll; siblings, Mike (Parris), Mark (Carol), Ann (Darrin) and Amy (Mike); as well as nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Kathy graduated from Monmouth High School, Monmouth, Illinois in 1983 and Illinois State...
James A. "Jim" Maher
July 5, 2019
James A. "Jim" Maher, age 94 of Hastings, died peacefully following an extended illness on Friday evening July 5, 2019, at Regina Senior Living. James Arthur, the son of Bernard and Helen (Fahey) Maher, was born on August 10, 1924, in Hastings. Following his graduation from Hastings High School, Jim enlisted in the United States Army Air Corp and...
John D. Ahern
July 4, 2019
John D. Ahern, age 81 of Inver Grove Heights, died peacefully surrounded by his family on Wednesday, July 4, 2019, at Fairview Southdale Hospital in Edina, MN. John Dale, the son of Lawrence D. Ahern and Doris (Milligan) Ahern, was born on August 3, 1937, in Des Moines, Iowa. John attended Decorah High School and graduated with the class...
Charles F. Gegen
July 4, 2019
Charles F. Gegen (a.k.a. Charlie, Step Daddy, Poppi, “The Legend”), age 85. Born on Christmas, 1933. Passed away on the 4th of July, 2019 with his loving wife, Susan, by his side. Charlie was bigger than life. He went to Hastings High School, Winona State University, and St. Paul College of Law (William Mitchell). He practiced law, primarily in...
Gary P. Neubauer
July 3, 2019
Gary Patrick Neubauer age 64 of Hastings, MN passed away peacefully surrounded by loved ones on July 3rd 2019. Gary was born to James and Eleanor (Whalen) Neubauer on April 12, 1955 in Wells, MN. He worked in the agriculture industry for 41 years and was currently employed by Frontier Ag & Turf in Cannon Falls, MN. He is...
Ruth Linnea Johnson
July 2, 2019
Johnson, Ruth Linnea
Age 94 of Minneapolis. Passed away on July 2, 2019. Preceded in death by her husband, Elvin; and her parents and siblings. Ruth is survived by her daughter, Linnea Johnson Hoff; grandchildren, Christopher (Rachel) and Rachel; great-grandchildren, Avangeline and Mikenzie; sister-in-law, Rose; nieces, nephews and friends. Funeral service will be held on 11am, Friday, July 5th at Henry...
Ralph H. Peterson, Jr
June 29, 2019
Peterson, Ralph H., Jr.
Age 87 of Mpls. Preceded in death by wife, Carol; brother, Edward; and sister, Phyllis Klein. Survived by children; Candace (Greg Miller) Norton and Ralph (Mary) Peterson III; 6 grandchildren; 7 great-grandchildren; brother, Bruce (Anita); nieces, nephews, family and friends. Memorial service, 11am, Friday, July 19, 2019 at Hope Evangelical Lutheran Church, 5728 Cedar Ave. S. with visitation...
Rodney W. "Rod" Smith
June 28, 2019
Rodney W. "Rod" Smith, age 82 of Hastings, died suddenly but peacefully on Friday, June 28, 2019, at United Hospital in St. Paul. Rodney William, the son of Fred F. and Nellie (Secor) Smith, was born on May 17, 1937, in LaCrosse, Wisconsin. Rod attended Logan High School and graduated with the class of 1955. Following his graduation, he...
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