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Obituaries for Starkson Family
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Arno L Ermuth
October 26, 2019
Arno L. Ermuth
Age 97. Former owner of Ermuth’s Bakery. Preceded in death by wife Elouise; daughter Sharon; sister Ruth Sommer. Survived by daughter Susan; many nieces and nephews. Service 2:00 PM Friday at Lakewood Chapel, 36th and Hennepin with visitation one-half hour before. Interment Lakewood Cemetery.
Burial Date November 1, 2019
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Arnold H. "Andy" Endres
October 22, 2019
Arnold H. "Andy" Endres, age 85 of Hastings, died peacefully on Tuesday evening, October 22, 2019, at Augustana Care of Hastings following a brief illness. Arnold Henry, the son of Peter and Marie (Rother) Endres, was born on September 28, 1934, in Northfield. Following his education, Andy continued to help on the family farm in Hampton Township, and also...
Barbara Lynn Nestingen
October 20, 2019
Barbara Lynn Nestingen, born September 4, 1952, passed away peacefully in the early hours of Sunday, October 20, 2019. Barbara was preceded in death by her mother, Joyce Mary Stay. Barb is survived by her husband of 45 years, Mark Randolph Nestingen; father Kenneth Stay; her children Brian Nestingen and wife Stephanie, Laura Elmore and husband AJ; grandchildren Braden, Bryson,...
Daniel C. Stayberg
October 19, 2019
Daniel C. Stayberg, age 71, of Hastings, passed away October 19, 2019. Survived by wife Cathy; sons, Bradley and Gregory (Adam); and brothers, Dale and William Stayberg. A memorial gathering will be held on Saturday (11/2) from 9:00 AM - 11:30 AM at Starkson Family Life Celebration Chapel, 3075 Vermillion St, Hastings.
Theodore J. "Ted" Hilgardner
October 14, 2019
Theodore J. "Ted" Hilgardner, age 70 of Vermillion, died at home on Monday afternoon, October 14, 2019. Theodore Joseph, the son of Theodore A. and Rose (Mrozinski) Hilgardner, was born on July 20, 1949, in South St. Paul. Following his graduation from South St. Paul High School with the class of 1967, Ted was drafted into the United States...
Doraine E Hernlem
October 13, 2019
Doraine Hernlem, age 86, of Hastings, MN, passed away at Augustana Health Care Center on October 13, 2019, surrounded in love with her family at her side. She was born in 1932 to George and Rose (Grote) Arden and in 1954 was married to John Hernlem for 41 years until his death in 1995. Together, they raised four children....
Barbara V. Jestice
October 13, 2019
Jestice, Barbara V.
Age 85 of Burnsville, went to be with her Heavenly Father on October 13, 2019. Preceded in death by her husband, Marvin; and brothers, Robert and Lowell Veness. Survived by her children, Scott (Michelle) and Kim (Keith) Larson; grandchildren, Dylan, Amanda, Grayson, Sophia, Brandon and Courtney; sisters, Carol Poole and Audrey Hardy; many nieces, nephews, other relatives and...
Robert A. Becker
October 11, 2019
Robert A. Becker, age 61, of Hastings, passed away October 11, 2019. Preceded in death by siblings, Jim and Sue. Survived by daughter, Kassie; granddaughter, Navadea; siblings, Dennis (Colleen) Becker; Marilys Becker (Bill Russell). A private family service will be held.
Mallory E Bogaczyk
October 11, 2019
Mallory Elizabeth (Gosch) Bogaczyk, 24, went home to be with Jesus following a tragic accident on October 11, 2019. At 32 weeks pregnant, she blessed us with a beautiful baby girl, Minny Louise, who fought for life at Hennepin Medical Center in Minneapolis, MN for three days and has now joined her mama in heaven. We are at peace...
Charles "Chuck" Dougherty
October 10, 2019
Charles Conrad (Chuck) Dougherty, age 73, of Crawfordsville, IN, formerly of Hastings, MN, died at home on October 10, 2019, after a battle with AML (acute myeloid leukemia). Chuck was born to Delia and Clinton Dougherty on June 30, 1946, in Grand Coulee WA. After the loss of his parents, Chuck moved to Robbinsdale MN to live with his...
Richard W West
October 9, 2019
Richard W. West
Age 82 of Minneapolis, born October 2, 1937 in Owatonna to Carl & Olive “Billie” West, passed away October 9, 2019. Richard had a very full fraternal life. He was the Exalted Ruler of the Mpls Elks 44, past member Zurah Shrine Cycle Corps, life member Zurah Shrine Horseman, honorary member Long Beach Mounted Patrol, Honorary Fire Chief...
Matthew "Matt" Louis Chamberlain
October 8, 2019
Chamberlain, Matthew Louis “Matt”
Age 30 of Minneapolis, passed away on October 8, 2019. Preceded in death by his dad, Tom; grandma, Joan; and grandpa, Louis. Survived by his mom, Cindy; siblings, Tim (Tara), Mike (Erin) and Jenny (Mark) Cameron; he was an uncle to, Isabelle, Caleb, Lydia, Linnea and Lachlan; dog, Grace; grandpa, Jim Himsel; grandma, Mary (John) Anderson; many...
Neal E Olsen
October 7, 2019
Neal E. Olsen
Age 66 of South Minneapolis, born June 5, 1953 in Minneapolis to Robert and Vivian Olsen, passed away due to multiple health complications October 7, 2019. Neal was an avid outdoorsman and loved fishing. He was also a member of the Carpenters Union, Local #322. Neal will be dearly missed by his loving wife of 33 years, Cathy;...
Daniel R. Lundeen
October 7, 2019
Daniel R. Lundeen
Age 79 of South Minneapolis, born June 10, 1940 in Mpls. to Carl & Loraine Lundeen, passed away October 7, 2019. Dan loved his life as a Santa for 25 years, touching the hearts of so many. He was an avid sportsman who loved the outdoors and classic cars. Dan also enjoyed singing and was a member of...
Richard F Wachsmuth
October 5, 2019
Richard F. Wachsmuth
Age 82 of Apple Valley. Born November 19, 1936 in Minneapolis to Eugene and Louise Wachsmuth. Passed away after a 9 month battle with cancer on October 5th, 2019. Preceded in death by wife, Erline; parents and brother, Robert; sister, Elane Dehn. Survived by sons, Steve (Karen), Richard (Terri); grandsons, Troy (Danielle), Eric (Michelle) and Alexzander; great-grandchildren, Kira,...
Janette Victoria Flogstad
October 3, 2019
JaNette Flogstad
passed away on Oct. 3. She was born in St. James, MN on March 12, 1929. She attended a one room school for grades 1-8, then attended and graduated from St. James High School in 1946. After choosing a teaching career, she received her education from Martin Luther School in New Ulm, MN, and Mankato State Teacher’s College. JaNette...
Mary W. Johnson
October 3, 2019
Johnson, Mary W.
Age 78 of Apple Valley
Born August 14, 1941 in Albert Lea to Robert & AnnaRita Knudtson. Passed away on October 3, 2019. Mary was an avid baker and competed in the Minnesota State Fair and Dakota County Fair. She was a lover of flowers and was a member of the Minnesota Orchid Society. Preceded in death by sisters,...
Sandra J. "Sandy" Bohlken
October 2, 2019
Sandra J. "Sandy" Bohlken, age 71 of Hastings, passed away peacefully on Wednesday afternoon, October 2, 2019, at Regina Senior Living in Hastings. Sandra Jean was born February 25, 1948 in Winona, MN to Eugene and Elizabeth (Allen) Schuppel. She lived with her family at Prairie Island growing up as a daughter to the Lock Master at the Lock...
Harold R. Bilderback
October 2, 2019
Harold Roger Bilderback, age 85 of Hastings, died peacefully on Wednesday morning, October 2, 2019, at Augustana Care of Hastings. He was born in Durand, Wisconsin, on February 27, 1934, to Harold J. and Bernice (LaPean) Bilderback. Harold served in the United States Army as a sharpshooter from 1954 to 1957. He retired from Metro Transit as a bus...
Vivian L. Flaten
October 1, 2019
Vivian L. Flaten
Age 85 of Minneapolis, born Nov 15, 1933 in Norfolk Township, MN to Carl & Agnes Wadsworth, passed away Oct. 1, 2019. She is preceded in death by her sister, Mata Nystrom. Vivian will be dearly missed by her son, Russ (Michaelle) Flaten; grandsons, Russ Jr. and Patrick; great-granddaughters, Lejla and Evelyn, and niece, Sandy Nystrom. Funeral service,...
Arno L Ermuth
October 26, 2019
Arno L. Ermuth
Age 97. Former owner of Ermuth’s Bakery. Preceded in death by wife Elouise; daughter Sharon; sister Ruth Sommer. Survived by daughter Susan; many nieces and nephews. Service 2:00 PM Friday at Lakewood Chapel, 36th and Hennepin with visitation one-half hour before. Interment Lakewood Cemetery.
Burial Date November 1, 2019
Funeral...
Arnold H. "Andy" Endres
October 22, 2019
Arnold H. "Andy" Endres, age 85 of Hastings, died peacefully on Tuesday evening, October 22, 2019, at Augustana Care of Hastings following a brief illness. Arnold Henry, the son of Peter and Marie (Rother) Endres, was born on September 28, 1934, in Northfield. Following his education, Andy continued to help on the family farm in Hampton Township, and also...
Barbara Lynn Nestingen
October 20, 2019
Barbara Lynn Nestingen, born September 4, 1952, passed away peacefully in the early hours of Sunday, October 20, 2019. Barbara was preceded in death by her mother, Joyce Mary Stay. Barb is survived by her husband of 45 years, Mark Randolph Nestingen; father Kenneth Stay; her children Brian Nestingen and wife Stephanie, Laura Elmore and husband AJ; grandchildren Braden, Bryson,...
Daniel C. Stayberg
October 19, 2019
Daniel C. Stayberg, age 71, of Hastings, passed away October 19, 2019. Survived by wife Cathy; sons, Bradley and Gregory (Adam); and brothers, Dale and William Stayberg. A memorial gathering will be held on Saturday (11/2) from 9:00 AM - 11:30 AM at Starkson Family Life Celebration Chapel, 3075 Vermillion St, Hastings.
Theodore J. "Ted" Hilgardner
October 14, 2019
Theodore J. "Ted" Hilgardner, age 70 of Vermillion, died at home on Monday afternoon, October 14, 2019. Theodore Joseph, the son of Theodore A. and Rose (Mrozinski) Hilgardner, was born on July 20, 1949, in South St. Paul. Following his graduation from South St. Paul High School with the class of 1967, Ted was drafted into the United States...
Doraine E Hernlem
October 13, 2019
Doraine Hernlem, age 86, of Hastings, MN, passed away at Augustana Health Care Center on October 13, 2019, surrounded in love with her family at her side. She was born in 1932 to George and Rose (Grote) Arden and in 1954 was married to John Hernlem for 41 years until his death in 1995. Together, they raised four children....
Barbara V. Jestice
October 13, 2019
Jestice, Barbara V.
Age 85 of Burnsville, went to be with her Heavenly Father on October 13, 2019. Preceded in death by her husband, Marvin; and brothers, Robert and Lowell Veness. Survived by her children, Scott (Michelle) and Kim (Keith) Larson; grandchildren, Dylan, Amanda, Grayson, Sophia, Brandon and Courtney; sisters, Carol Poole and Audrey Hardy; many nieces, nephews, other relatives and...
Robert A. Becker
October 11, 2019
Robert A. Becker, age 61, of Hastings, passed away October 11, 2019. Preceded in death by siblings, Jim and Sue. Survived by daughter, Kassie; granddaughter, Navadea; siblings, Dennis (Colleen) Becker; Marilys Becker (Bill Russell). A private family service will be held.
Mallory E Bogaczyk
October 11, 2019
Mallory Elizabeth (Gosch) Bogaczyk, 24, went home to be with Jesus following a tragic accident on October 11, 2019. At 32 weeks pregnant, she blessed us with a beautiful baby girl, Minny Louise, who fought for life at Hennepin Medical Center in Minneapolis, MN for three days and has now joined her mama in heaven. We are at peace...
Charles "Chuck" Dougherty
October 10, 2019
Charles Conrad (Chuck) Dougherty, age 73, of Crawfordsville, IN, formerly of Hastings, MN, died at home on October 10, 2019, after a battle with AML (acute myeloid leukemia). Chuck was born to Delia and Clinton Dougherty on June 30, 1946, in Grand Coulee WA. After the loss of his parents, Chuck moved to Robbinsdale MN to live with his...
Richard W West
October 9, 2019
Richard W. West
Age 82 of Minneapolis, born October 2, 1937 in Owatonna to Carl & Olive “Billie” West, passed away October 9, 2019. Richard had a very full fraternal life. He was the Exalted Ruler of the Mpls Elks 44, past member Zurah Shrine Cycle Corps, life member Zurah Shrine Horseman, honorary member Long Beach Mounted Patrol, Honorary Fire Chief...
Matthew "Matt" Louis Chamberlain
October 8, 2019
Chamberlain, Matthew Louis “Matt”
Age 30 of Minneapolis, passed away on October 8, 2019. Preceded in death by his dad, Tom; grandma, Joan; and grandpa, Louis. Survived by his mom, Cindy; siblings, Tim (Tara), Mike (Erin) and Jenny (Mark) Cameron; he was an uncle to, Isabelle, Caleb, Lydia, Linnea and Lachlan; dog, Grace; grandpa, Jim Himsel; grandma, Mary (John) Anderson; many...
Neal E Olsen
October 7, 2019
Neal E. Olsen
Age 66 of South Minneapolis, born June 5, 1953 in Minneapolis to Robert and Vivian Olsen, passed away due to multiple health complications October 7, 2019. Neal was an avid outdoorsman and loved fishing. He was also a member of the Carpenters Union, Local #322. Neal will be dearly missed by his loving wife of 33 years, Cathy;...
Daniel R. Lundeen
October 7, 2019
Daniel R. Lundeen
Age 79 of South Minneapolis, born June 10, 1940 in Mpls. to Carl & Loraine Lundeen, passed away October 7, 2019. Dan loved his life as a Santa for 25 years, touching the hearts of so many. He was an avid sportsman who loved the outdoors and classic cars. Dan also enjoyed singing and was a member of...
Richard F Wachsmuth
October 5, 2019
Richard F. Wachsmuth
Age 82 of Apple Valley. Born November 19, 1936 in Minneapolis to Eugene and Louise Wachsmuth. Passed away after a 9 month battle with cancer on October 5th, 2019. Preceded in death by wife, Erline; parents and brother, Robert; sister, Elane Dehn. Survived by sons, Steve (Karen), Richard (Terri); grandsons, Troy (Danielle), Eric (Michelle) and Alexzander; great-grandchildren, Kira,...
Janette Victoria Flogstad
October 3, 2019
JaNette Flogstad
passed away on Oct. 3. She was born in St. James, MN on March 12, 1929. She attended a one room school for grades 1-8, then attended and graduated from St. James High School in 1946. After choosing a teaching career, she received her education from Martin Luther School in New Ulm, MN, and Mankato State Teacher’s College. JaNette...
Mary W. Johnson
October 3, 2019
Johnson, Mary W.
Age 78 of Apple Valley
Born August 14, 1941 in Albert Lea to Robert & AnnaRita Knudtson. Passed away on October 3, 2019. Mary was an avid baker and competed in the Minnesota State Fair and Dakota County Fair. She was a lover of flowers and was a member of the Minnesota Orchid Society. Preceded in death by sisters,...
Sandra J. "Sandy" Bohlken
October 2, 2019
Sandra J. "Sandy" Bohlken, age 71 of Hastings, passed away peacefully on Wednesday afternoon, October 2, 2019, at Regina Senior Living in Hastings. Sandra Jean was born February 25, 1948 in Winona, MN to Eugene and Elizabeth (Allen) Schuppel. She lived with her family at Prairie Island growing up as a daughter to the Lock Master at the Lock...
Harold R. Bilderback
October 2, 2019
Harold Roger Bilderback, age 85 of Hastings, died peacefully on Wednesday morning, October 2, 2019, at Augustana Care of Hastings. He was born in Durand, Wisconsin, on February 27, 1934, to Harold J. and Bernice (LaPean) Bilderback. Harold served in the United States Army as a sharpshooter from 1954 to 1957. He retired from Metro Transit as a bus...
Vivian L. Flaten
October 1, 2019
Vivian L. Flaten
Age 85 of Minneapolis, born Nov 15, 1933 in Norfolk Township, MN to Carl & Agnes Wadsworth, passed away Oct. 1, 2019. She is preceded in death by her sister, Mata Nystrom. Vivian will be dearly missed by her son, Russ (Michaelle) Flaten; grandsons, Russ Jr. and Patrick; great-granddaughters, Lejla and Evelyn, and niece, Sandy Nystrom. Funeral service,...
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