Obituaries
Obituaries for Starkson Family
In Memory of Our Dear Loved Ones
Patricia A. "Pat" Hankes-Bauer
December 26, 2019
Patricia A. "Pat" Hankes-Bauer, age 83 of Hastings, died peacefully on Thursday morning, December 26, 2019, at Regina Senior Living in Hastings. Patricia Ann, the daughter of Carl and Freda (Herkenratt) Hankes, was born on May 2, 1936, in Hastings. She attended Hastings High School and graduated with the class of 1955, and was proud to still meet monthly...
Beverly Jean Ahrendt
December 26, 2019
Beverly Jean Ahrendt, age 87 of Hastings, died peacefully on Thursday morning, December 26, 2019, at St. Joseph's Hospital in St. Paul. Jean, the second of ten children of David and Inez (Ames) Hill, was born on December 2, 1932 in Duluth. Following her education, Jean was united in marriage to Leslie Gray Sr. and he later preceded her...
Raymond E. Gustin
December 25, 2019
Raymond Gustin, age 93 passed away on Christmas. Raymond was born on a farm in Central Wisconsin during the Great Depression and at 12 years of age Raymond suffered a hunting accident causing him to have his right leg amputated above-the-knee. This ultimately led to a 40-year career as a Certified Prosthetist in Green Bay, Wisconsin. His son Brian...
Jonathan T. Milbrandt
December 24, 2019
Jonathan “Jon” T. Milbrandt, age 43, of Rosemount, MN, passed away on Tuesday, December 24, 2019. Jon was born June 21, 1976, in Ripon, WI, the son of James “Millie” C. and Lillian “Lil” G. (Petrak) Milbrandt. He graduated from Ripon High School and then graduated from Madison’s Bartending Academy. Jon worked as a bartender at Treasure Island in...
Rolf H Bogen
December 24, 2019
Rolf H. Bogen
Age 74 of Virginia, MN formerly of South Minneapolis, born April 29, 1945 in Norway to Oskar and Lilly Bogen, passed away December 24, 2019. Rolf was a member of the Sons of Norway, the Norwegian National League and a trustee at Mindekirken, Norwegian Lutheran Memorial Ch. He also served in the U.S. Naval Reserve and was a...
Lois "Pat" Wagner (Karnick)
December 22, 2019
Lois "Pat" Wagner (Karnick), age 84, of Hastings, passed away December 22, 2019 at the Pauline Unit of Regina Memory Care in Hastings Pat was born in Hastings on January 18, 1935 to Frank and Lois (Harris) Karnick. She married Larry Wagner on May 12, 1956 in Pensacola, Florida. Pat graduated from Hastings High School in 1953 and then...
Keith E. Johnson
December 21, 2019
Keith E. Johnson, age 79, of Hastings, passed away at home December 21, 2019. He was born on January 7, 1940 in Cedar Rapids, IA to Raymond and Gertrude Johnson. A graveside service will be held on Tuesday, January 7, 2020 at 11:30 AM at Fort Snelling National Cemetery.
Leonard V. Giannetti
December 21, 2019
Giannetti, Leonard V.
Age 90 of Richardson, TX (formerly of Apple Valley, MN) passed away on Dec., 21, 2019. Preceded in death by his wife of 50 years, Elaine; 2nd wife of 15 years, Marilyn; brothers, James, Joseph and Americo; sisters, Nicholina and Eva; and step-great-granddaughter, Kendall. Survived by his children, Thomas (Melanie) and Paulette; step-daughters, Catherine (Tom) Hughes-Brink and...
Dolly J. Peckman
December 20, 2019
Dolly J. Peckman, age 66, of Hastings, passed away December 20, 2019 at her home. Private Family Services will be held.
Joshua M. Miller
December 20, 2019
On December 20, 2019 surrounded by his family and friends, Josh "walked" peacefully through the gates of Heaven to meet his buddy, Grandpa. Josh attended Hastings High School and graduated in 2006. He studied Graphic Designs and was employed at Inmotion Properties doing data entry. Josh enjoyed going to the cabin, fishing, traveling, sports, Playstation, Power Soccer, Candy Crush...
Ruth L. Rand
December 19, 2019
Ruth L. Rand
Age 97, passed away on Dec. 19, 2019. She married Raymond Rand on April 15, 1951 and they raised two children, Rhoda and Richard. Ruth was proud of her Swedish background. She loved to travel. She was a part of ZBX and Gustavus Adolphus. Ruth is survived by daughter, Rhoda; son, Rick; grandsons, Randy and Ron; great-grandchildren, Krya,...
Warren J. Wagner
December 18, 2019
Warren J. Wagner, age 68, of Hastings, passed away at home December 18, 2019. Warren was born May 30, 1951 in Hastings to Alfred and Celestine (Ginther) Wagner. He was preceded in death by his parents. Warren is survived by his son, Robert Wagner; sisters, Eileen Graham, Karen Anderson, and Lois Estes; brothers, Bruce and Brent Wagner, other relatives...
John "Jack" Horsch
December 17, 2019
John "Jack" Horsch, age 62 of Hampton, died Tuesday morning, December 17, 2019, at Regions Hospital in St. Paul. John William, the son of William and Lorraine (Fahey) Horsch, was born in Hastings on December 18, 1956. Following his graduation from Rosemount with the class of 1975, Jack worked briefly for Nilcon Construction and later at Vic's Crane. While...
Delores V Armstrong
December 17, 2019
Delores V. Armstrong
Age 95 of Minneapolis, born June 22, 1924 in Minneapolis to Peter & Melvina Johnson, passed away December 17, 2019. Delores retired after many years with Sears on Lake St. in Minneapolis and enjoyed volunteering at the American Swedish Institute. She is preceded in death by her husband, Ronald; brother, LeRoy and sister, Helen. Delores will be dearly...
Lorraine M Knickerbocker
December 15, 2019
Lorraine M. Knickerbocker age 95 of Mpls. Preceded in death by husband, Kenneth “Bob” and grandson, Thomas Spence. Survived by children: Nancy Letson, Wanda King and Robert “Rocky” Pat; four grandchildren; many great and great-great grandchildren. Service Friday, 11 AM, Henry W. Anderson Mortuary, 3640 23rd Ave. So., with visitation one hour before. Interment Ft. Snelling. Memorials preferred to St....
Steven "Suds" Swanson
December 13, 2019
Steven "Suds" Swanson, age 68 of Hastings, passed away Friday, December 13, 2019 at St. Mary's Hospital in Rochester. Steven Arthur, the son of Harlan and Glennis (Anderson) Swanson, was born on November 1, 1951 at the Red Wing Hospital. Known as Suds, he grew up in Hastings and he graduated from Hastings High School with the Class of...
Noel K. Estenson
December 11, 2019
Estenson, Noel K.
Age 80 of Lakeville, passed away peacefully on Dec. 11, 2019 at home surrounded by his family. Preceded in death by his parents, Ordean and Helen (Charais); his infant granddaughter and brothers, Wayne and Lionel. Survived by his loving wife of nearly 60 years, Ethel; children, Keith (Susan), Craig (Sharon), Kim (Scott) Amundson and Dennis (Barb); 12 grandchildren;...
Barbara "Barb" Johnson
December 7, 2019
Barbara "Barb" Johnson, age 32 of Burnsville, died peacefully surrounded by her loving family following a recent illness on Saturday morning, December 7, 2019, at Fairview Ridges Hospital in Burnsville. Barbara Jean, "Barbie" to many, was born on April 26, 1987, to Scott and Donna (Newell) Johnson in Burnsville. Barb was part of the first class that attended all...
Ralph M. Wagner
December 7, 2019
Ralph Wagner, age 85 of Hastings, died peacefully at home on Saturday morning, December 7, 2019. Ralph Mathias, the son of Al and Susan (Siebenaler) Wagner, was born on April 18, 1934, on the family farm in Vermillion, and graduated from Hastings High School with the class of 1952. On September 22, 1956, he was united in marriage to...
Violet M. Borner
December 4, 2019
Violet M. Borner, age 98 of Old Cottage Grove, died peacefully on Wednesday morning, December 4, 2019, at Johanna Shores in Arden Hills. Violet Marie, the third child of ten of Anders "Gus" G. and Ida "Eda" M. (Carlson) Holmstrom, was born on September 27, 1921, at home in Etter, Minnesota. Following her education, Violet worked at the family...
Patricia A. "Pat" Hankes-Bauer
December 26, 2019
Patricia A. "Pat" Hankes-Bauer, age 83 of Hastings, died peacefully on Thursday morning, December 26, 2019, at Regina Senior Living in Hastings. Patricia Ann, the daughter of Carl and Freda (Herkenratt) Hankes, was born on May 2, 1936, in Hastings. She attended Hastings High School and graduated with the class of 1955, and was proud to still meet monthly...
Beverly Jean Ahrendt
December 26, 2019
Beverly Jean Ahrendt, age 87 of Hastings, died peacefully on Thursday morning, December 26, 2019, at St. Joseph's Hospital in St. Paul. Jean, the second of ten children of David and Inez (Ames) Hill, was born on December 2, 1932 in Duluth. Following her education, Jean was united in marriage to Leslie Gray Sr. and he later preceded her...
Raymond E. Gustin
December 25, 2019
Raymond Gustin, age 93 passed away on Christmas. Raymond was born on a farm in Central Wisconsin during the Great Depression and at 12 years of age Raymond suffered a hunting accident causing him to have his right leg amputated above-the-knee. This ultimately led to a 40-year career as a Certified Prosthetist in Green Bay, Wisconsin. His son Brian...
Jonathan T. Milbrandt
December 24, 2019
Jonathan “Jon” T. Milbrandt, age 43, of Rosemount, MN, passed away on Tuesday, December 24, 2019. Jon was born June 21, 1976, in Ripon, WI, the son of James “Millie” C. and Lillian “Lil” G. (Petrak) Milbrandt. He graduated from Ripon High School and then graduated from Madison’s Bartending Academy. Jon worked as a bartender at Treasure Island in...
Rolf H Bogen
December 24, 2019
Rolf H. Bogen
Age 74 of Virginia, MN formerly of South Minneapolis, born April 29, 1945 in Norway to Oskar and Lilly Bogen, passed away December 24, 2019. Rolf was a member of the Sons of Norway, the Norwegian National League and a trustee at Mindekirken, Norwegian Lutheran Memorial Ch. He also served in the U.S. Naval Reserve and was a...
Lois "Pat" Wagner (Karnick)
December 22, 2019
Lois "Pat" Wagner (Karnick), age 84, of Hastings, passed away December 22, 2019 at the Pauline Unit of Regina Memory Care in Hastings Pat was born in Hastings on January 18, 1935 to Frank and Lois (Harris) Karnick. She married Larry Wagner on May 12, 1956 in Pensacola, Florida. Pat graduated from Hastings High School in 1953 and then...
Keith E. Johnson
December 21, 2019
Keith E. Johnson, age 79, of Hastings, passed away at home December 21, 2019. He was born on January 7, 1940 in Cedar Rapids, IA to Raymond and Gertrude Johnson. A graveside service will be held on Tuesday, January 7, 2020 at 11:30 AM at Fort Snelling National Cemetery.
Leonard V. Giannetti
December 21, 2019
Giannetti, Leonard V.
Age 90 of Richardson, TX (formerly of Apple Valley, MN) passed away on Dec., 21, 2019. Preceded in death by his wife of 50 years, Elaine; 2nd wife of 15 years, Marilyn; brothers, James, Joseph and Americo; sisters, Nicholina and Eva; and step-great-granddaughter, Kendall. Survived by his children, Thomas (Melanie) and Paulette; step-daughters, Catherine (Tom) Hughes-Brink and...
Dolly J. Peckman
December 20, 2019
Dolly J. Peckman, age 66, of Hastings, passed away December 20, 2019 at her home. Private Family Services will be held.
Joshua M. Miller
December 20, 2019
On December 20, 2019 surrounded by his family and friends, Josh "walked" peacefully through the gates of Heaven to meet his buddy, Grandpa. Josh attended Hastings High School and graduated in 2006. He studied Graphic Designs and was employed at Inmotion Properties doing data entry. Josh enjoyed going to the cabin, fishing, traveling, sports, Playstation, Power Soccer, Candy Crush...
Ruth L. Rand
December 19, 2019
Ruth L. Rand
Age 97, passed away on Dec. 19, 2019. She married Raymond Rand on April 15, 1951 and they raised two children, Rhoda and Richard. Ruth was proud of her Swedish background. She loved to travel. She was a part of ZBX and Gustavus Adolphus. Ruth is survived by daughter, Rhoda; son, Rick; grandsons, Randy and Ron; great-grandchildren, Krya,...
Warren J. Wagner
December 18, 2019
Warren J. Wagner, age 68, of Hastings, passed away at home December 18, 2019. Warren was born May 30, 1951 in Hastings to Alfred and Celestine (Ginther) Wagner. He was preceded in death by his parents. Warren is survived by his son, Robert Wagner; sisters, Eileen Graham, Karen Anderson, and Lois Estes; brothers, Bruce and Brent Wagner, other relatives...
John "Jack" Horsch
December 17, 2019
John "Jack" Horsch, age 62 of Hampton, died Tuesday morning, December 17, 2019, at Regions Hospital in St. Paul. John William, the son of William and Lorraine (Fahey) Horsch, was born in Hastings on December 18, 1956. Following his graduation from Rosemount with the class of 1975, Jack worked briefly for Nilcon Construction and later at Vic's Crane. While...
Delores V Armstrong
December 17, 2019
Delores V. Armstrong
Age 95 of Minneapolis, born June 22, 1924 in Minneapolis to Peter & Melvina Johnson, passed away December 17, 2019. Delores retired after many years with Sears on Lake St. in Minneapolis and enjoyed volunteering at the American Swedish Institute. She is preceded in death by her husband, Ronald; brother, LeRoy and sister, Helen. Delores will be dearly...
Lorraine M Knickerbocker
December 15, 2019
Lorraine M. Knickerbocker age 95 of Mpls. Preceded in death by husband, Kenneth “Bob” and grandson, Thomas Spence. Survived by children: Nancy Letson, Wanda King and Robert “Rocky” Pat; four grandchildren; many great and great-great grandchildren. Service Friday, 11 AM, Henry W. Anderson Mortuary, 3640 23rd Ave. So., with visitation one hour before. Interment Ft. Snelling. Memorials preferred to St....
Steven "Suds" Swanson
December 13, 2019
Steven "Suds" Swanson, age 68 of Hastings, passed away Friday, December 13, 2019 at St. Mary's Hospital in Rochester. Steven Arthur, the son of Harlan and Glennis (Anderson) Swanson, was born on November 1, 1951 at the Red Wing Hospital. Known as Suds, he grew up in Hastings and he graduated from Hastings High School with the Class of...
Noel K. Estenson
December 11, 2019
Estenson, Noel K.
Age 80 of Lakeville, passed away peacefully on Dec. 11, 2019 at home surrounded by his family. Preceded in death by his parents, Ordean and Helen (Charais); his infant granddaughter and brothers, Wayne and Lionel. Survived by his loving wife of nearly 60 years, Ethel; children, Keith (Susan), Craig (Sharon), Kim (Scott) Amundson and Dennis (Barb); 12 grandchildren;...
Barbara "Barb" Johnson
December 7, 2019
Barbara "Barb" Johnson, age 32 of Burnsville, died peacefully surrounded by her loving family following a recent illness on Saturday morning, December 7, 2019, at Fairview Ridges Hospital in Burnsville. Barbara Jean, "Barbie" to many, was born on April 26, 1987, to Scott and Donna (Newell) Johnson in Burnsville. Barb was part of the first class that attended all...
Ralph M. Wagner
December 7, 2019
Ralph Wagner, age 85 of Hastings, died peacefully at home on Saturday morning, December 7, 2019. Ralph Mathias, the son of Al and Susan (Siebenaler) Wagner, was born on April 18, 1934, on the family farm in Vermillion, and graduated from Hastings High School with the class of 1952. On September 22, 1956, he was united in marriage to...
Violet M. Borner
December 4, 2019
Violet M. Borner, age 98 of Old Cottage Grove, died peacefully on Wednesday morning, December 4, 2019, at Johanna Shores in Arden Hills. Violet Marie, the third child of ten of Anders "Gus" G. and Ida "Eda" M. (Carlson) Holmstrom, was born on September 27, 1921, at home in Etter, Minnesota. Following her education, Violet worked at the family...
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