Obituaries
Obituaries for Starkson Family
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Audrey Jackson
April 30, 2019
Audrey Jackson, age 81 of Welch, died peacefully surrounded by her loving family at Tinta Wita Tipi Assisted Living in Welch on Tuesday evening, April 30, 2019. Audrey Ann Della, the daughter of Stanton Edwards and Mary (Lundgren) Karounes, was born on June 16, 1937, in Eau Claire, Wisconsin. At a young age, Audrey's family moved to Minneapolis where...
Deloris A. Mellon (Zwack)
April 30, 2019
Mellon, Deloris A. (Zwack)
Age 89 of Apple Valley, passed away peacefully on April 30, 2019 surrounded by her children. Preceded in death by loving husband, George E. Mellon; parents, Fidelis and Gertrude Zwack; sister, Barbara Short; brother, George Zwack; son-in-law, Corky Schuur; and grandson, Justin Schuur. Survived by children, Kathy (Tym) Shaw, Mary (John) Lynch, Kevin (Rita) Mellon, Laurie...
Mikayla M. Olsen
April 29, 2019
Mikayla M. Olsen, age 20, of Hastings, passed away at Children's Hospital in Minneapolis on April 29, 2019. A complete obituary is coming soon.
Mary M. Beissel
April 29, 2019
Mary M. Beissel, age 81, of New Trier, died unexpectedly April 29, 2019 at St. Mary's Hospital in Rochester, MN, surrounded by her loving family. Mary Margaret was born August 2, 1937 to Henry and Gertrude (Tutewohl) Taube. She attended New Trier and Hastings Schools, graduating in 1955. She married John F. Beissel, on May 25, 1957 at St....
David Jack Strait
April 29, 2019
David Jack Strait
Known to most everyone as Jack, 66, of Burnsville, MN, passed away unexpectedly due to a staph infection at Park Nicollet Methodist Hospital, St. Louis Park, MN, on Monday, April 29, surrounded by family and friends.
Jack was born December 4, 1952, in Tomah, WI, the son of the late Stanley and Grace (Schedler) Strait. Shortly after his birth,...
Mrs. Earl (Mary) Mccoy
April 28, 2019
Mrs. Earl S. (Mary) McCoy, age 90 of Hastings, was called home on Sunday afternoon, April 28, 2019. Born Mary Theresa Schnell, on April 10, 1929, in Aitkin, Minnesota, the fifth of ten children to Anthony and Christine (Fazendin) Schnell. After graduating from Stillwater High School with the class of 1947, Mary continued her education St Catherine College School...
Joanne Katherine Christenson
April 24, 2019
Joanne Katherine Christenson, age 83, of Hastings, passed away on April 24, 2019. Joanne worked for 3M for 35 years. She was preceded in death by her husband, Gary E. Christenson, Sr.; great grandson, Hawkin Dahn; great granddaughter, Lily Roloff. Joanne is survived by her children, Gary "Cubby" (Lori) Christenson; Patty (Chris) Helgason; Karen (Brian) Arnold; grandchildren, Joe Roloff,...
George M. Nelson
April 24, 2019
George M. Nelson, age 87 of Hastings, passed away at his home on April 24, 2019. George was born in Hastings on May 21, 1931, the son of Leta and Tom Nelson. He graduated from Hastings High School in 1949 and went to work for 3M. While at a social function at St. Boniface Catholic Church, he met the...
Patricia "Pat" Schmidt
April 23, 2019
Patricia "Pat" Schmidt, age 79 of Hastings, died peacefully following a brief illness on Tuesday evening, April 23, 2019, at Augustana Care in Apple Valley. Patricia Louise Margaret, the daughter of Henry and Eleanor (Foss) Langenfeld, was born at home on July 14, 1939 in Hastings. Pat graduated from Hastings High School with the class of 1957. After providing...
Frances Ann Schultz
April 22, 2019
Fran Schultz, age 84 of Hastings, passed away peacefully on April 22, 2019 at Augustana Care of Hastings. Fran was born in Baggs, Wyoming on September 17, 1934. She was the daughter of Lucy Irene (Jons) and Lloyd Levere Benning. She met Kenneth Albert Schultz while he was in the US Army and the two built their first home...
Pearl Eudora Schwandt
April 21, 2019
Schwandt, Pearl Eudora
Age 88 of Eagan. Pearl was a kind and loving mother, grandmother, and great grandmother. She passed away peacefully on Easter Sunday, April 21, 2019. Survived by her children, Carol (Thomas) Billig, David (Cheri), and Janet (Jim) Billig; 10 grandchildren; and 14 great grandchildren. Preceded in death by her husband of 66 years, Ellsworth; parents, Clarence and Winnie...
John H. Selover
April 20, 2019
John H. Selover “Jack”
Age 84 of Minneapolis, born Dec. 18, 1934 in Minneapolis to Harvey and Edna Selover, passed away April 20, 2019. Jack served in the USMC at the end of the Korean War. He also enjoyed being a member of the Minnehaha Masonic Lodge, #165 AF & AM, Scottish Rite, OES and Zurah Shrine where he received...
Randy S. Tokarczyk
April 19, 2019
Randy "RanMan" S. Tokarczyk, "The Big Deal", age 53 of Hastings, died peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family and friends, on Friday evening, April 19, 2019, following a courageous battle with cancer. Randy was born January 17, 1966, in Milwaukee, WI, to Richard and Sharon (Lemanski) Tokarczyk. He graduated Wabeno High School (Wisconsin) in 1985. He began...
Richelle R. Cokley
April 18, 2019
Richelle Cokley, age 54 of Hastings, died suddenly at home on April 18, 2019. Richelle Renee, the daughter of Arther and Diane (Smith) Brier, was born on August 11, 1964, in Hastings. Following her graduation from Park High School with the class of 1982, Richelle continued her education in nursing. Over her career, she was a CNA and LPN...
Lyle F. Mccarty
April 17, 2019
Lyle Frederick McCarty received his unfading crown of glory on April 17, 2019. He was born in Vail Township, Redwood County, MN on September 18, 1934 to Ibar and Cecelia (Gores) McCarty and grew up on the family farm. Lyle married Carol Ann Kammerer on March 21, 1959 at Bethany Lutheran Church, Wabasso, MN. Their marriage was blessed with four...
Maxine Hall
April 16, 2019
Maxine Hall, age 100 of Hastings, passed away peacefully on Tuesday evening, April 16, 2019, at Lake Minnetonka Shores in Spring Park, following a recent stroke. Cathryn Maxine, the daughter of Fred and Cathryn (Thomas) Coulter, was born on October 4, 1918, in Auburn, Michigan. Following her graduation from Midland Michigan High School, Maxine continued her education at Michigan...
Avrine R. Anderson-Whitcomb
April 16, 2019
Avrine R. “Avie” Anderson-Whitcomb
Age 49 of Minneapolis, born August 10, 1969 to Mike and Janet Anderson, passed away peacefully with her dad at her side April 16, 2019 after a long courageous battle with Glioblastoma (brain cancer). She is preceded in death by her mom, Janet. Avie will be dearly missed by her Dad, Mike; daughter, Natalia; brother, Matt Anderson...
Eugene Joseph Sabaitis
April 15, 2019
Eugene Joseph Sabaitis Eugene J. Sabaitis, age 80 of Hastings, passed away unexpectedly on April 15, 2019 at Regina Hospital in Hastings. Gene was born on February 3, 1939 in Pottsville, Pennsylvania, the son of Alexandra and Joseph Sabaitis. He enlisted in the United States Navy and proudly served in Vietnam as a Lieutenant. While in the service, he...
Joan E. (Larson) Zabel
April 15, 2019
Joan Elizabeth (Larson) Zabel passed away on April 15, 2019 at the age of seventy-seven after several years of declining health. Graveside Services will be held at Union Cemetery in Maplewood, MN at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, April 20, 2019. There will be a reception and visitation at the new location of Starkson Family Life Celebration Chapel, 3075 Vermillion...
Virginia M. Mcgrath
April 14, 2019
Virginia McGrath, 83, passed away peacefully at her home on Sunday April 14, 2019. Virginia Mae was born on May 9, 1935 to Joseph and Evelyn (Schultz) Thome in Plainview, MN. She was the second of four daughters- the redhead of the bunch. Virginia grew up on a farm outside of Plainview and was lucky enough to be the...
Audrey Jackson
April 30, 2019
Audrey Jackson, age 81 of Welch, died peacefully surrounded by her loving family at Tinta Wita Tipi Assisted Living in Welch on Tuesday evening, April 30, 2019. Audrey Ann Della, the daughter of Stanton Edwards and Mary (Lundgren) Karounes, was born on June 16, 1937, in Eau Claire, Wisconsin. At a young age, Audrey's family moved to Minneapolis where...
Deloris A. Mellon (Zwack)
April 30, 2019
Mellon, Deloris A. (Zwack)
Age 89 of Apple Valley, passed away peacefully on April 30, 2019 surrounded by her children. Preceded in death by loving husband, George E. Mellon; parents, Fidelis and Gertrude Zwack; sister, Barbara Short; brother, George Zwack; son-in-law, Corky Schuur; and grandson, Justin Schuur. Survived by children, Kathy (Tym) Shaw, Mary (John) Lynch, Kevin (Rita) Mellon, Laurie...
Mikayla M. Olsen
April 29, 2019
Mikayla M. Olsen, age 20, of Hastings, passed away at Children's Hospital in Minneapolis on April 29, 2019. A complete obituary is coming soon.
Mary M. Beissel
April 29, 2019
Mary M. Beissel, age 81, of New Trier, died unexpectedly April 29, 2019 at St. Mary's Hospital in Rochester, MN, surrounded by her loving family. Mary Margaret was born August 2, 1937 to Henry and Gertrude (Tutewohl) Taube. She attended New Trier and Hastings Schools, graduating in 1955. She married John F. Beissel, on May 25, 1957 at St....
David Jack Strait
April 29, 2019
David Jack Strait
Known to most everyone as Jack, 66, of Burnsville, MN, passed away unexpectedly due to a staph infection at Park Nicollet Methodist Hospital, St. Louis Park, MN, on Monday, April 29, surrounded by family and friends.
Jack was born December 4, 1952, in Tomah, WI, the son of the late Stanley and Grace (Schedler) Strait. Shortly after his birth,...
Mrs. Earl (Mary) Mccoy
April 28, 2019
Mrs. Earl S. (Mary) McCoy, age 90 of Hastings, was called home on Sunday afternoon, April 28, 2019. Born Mary Theresa Schnell, on April 10, 1929, in Aitkin, Minnesota, the fifth of ten children to Anthony and Christine (Fazendin) Schnell. After graduating from Stillwater High School with the class of 1947, Mary continued her education St Catherine College School...
Joanne Katherine Christenson
April 24, 2019
Joanne Katherine Christenson, age 83, of Hastings, passed away on April 24, 2019. Joanne worked for 3M for 35 years. She was preceded in death by her husband, Gary E. Christenson, Sr.; great grandson, Hawkin Dahn; great granddaughter, Lily Roloff. Joanne is survived by her children, Gary "Cubby" (Lori) Christenson; Patty (Chris) Helgason; Karen (Brian) Arnold; grandchildren, Joe Roloff,...
George M. Nelson
April 24, 2019
George M. Nelson, age 87 of Hastings, passed away at his home on April 24, 2019. George was born in Hastings on May 21, 1931, the son of Leta and Tom Nelson. He graduated from Hastings High School in 1949 and went to work for 3M. While at a social function at St. Boniface Catholic Church, he met the...
Patricia "Pat" Schmidt
April 23, 2019
Patricia "Pat" Schmidt, age 79 of Hastings, died peacefully following a brief illness on Tuesday evening, April 23, 2019, at Augustana Care in Apple Valley. Patricia Louise Margaret, the daughter of Henry and Eleanor (Foss) Langenfeld, was born at home on July 14, 1939 in Hastings. Pat graduated from Hastings High School with the class of 1957. After providing...
Frances Ann Schultz
April 22, 2019
Fran Schultz, age 84 of Hastings, passed away peacefully on April 22, 2019 at Augustana Care of Hastings. Fran was born in Baggs, Wyoming on September 17, 1934. She was the daughter of Lucy Irene (Jons) and Lloyd Levere Benning. She met Kenneth Albert Schultz while he was in the US Army and the two built their first home...
Pearl Eudora Schwandt
April 21, 2019
Schwandt, Pearl Eudora
Age 88 of Eagan. Pearl was a kind and loving mother, grandmother, and great grandmother. She passed away peacefully on Easter Sunday, April 21, 2019. Survived by her children, Carol (Thomas) Billig, David (Cheri), and Janet (Jim) Billig; 10 grandchildren; and 14 great grandchildren. Preceded in death by her husband of 66 years, Ellsworth; parents, Clarence and Winnie...
John H. Selover
April 20, 2019
John H. Selover “Jack”
Age 84 of Minneapolis, born Dec. 18, 1934 in Minneapolis to Harvey and Edna Selover, passed away April 20, 2019. Jack served in the USMC at the end of the Korean War. He also enjoyed being a member of the Minnehaha Masonic Lodge, #165 AF & AM, Scottish Rite, OES and Zurah Shrine where he received...
Randy S. Tokarczyk
April 19, 2019
Randy "RanMan" S. Tokarczyk, "The Big Deal", age 53 of Hastings, died peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family and friends, on Friday evening, April 19, 2019, following a courageous battle with cancer. Randy was born January 17, 1966, in Milwaukee, WI, to Richard and Sharon (Lemanski) Tokarczyk. He graduated Wabeno High School (Wisconsin) in 1985. He began...
Richelle R. Cokley
April 18, 2019
Richelle Cokley, age 54 of Hastings, died suddenly at home on April 18, 2019. Richelle Renee, the daughter of Arther and Diane (Smith) Brier, was born on August 11, 1964, in Hastings. Following her graduation from Park High School with the class of 1982, Richelle continued her education in nursing. Over her career, she was a CNA and LPN...
Lyle F. Mccarty
April 17, 2019
Lyle Frederick McCarty received his unfading crown of glory on April 17, 2019. He was born in Vail Township, Redwood County, MN on September 18, 1934 to Ibar and Cecelia (Gores) McCarty and grew up on the family farm. Lyle married Carol Ann Kammerer on March 21, 1959 at Bethany Lutheran Church, Wabasso, MN. Their marriage was blessed with four...
Maxine Hall
April 16, 2019
Maxine Hall, age 100 of Hastings, passed away peacefully on Tuesday evening, April 16, 2019, at Lake Minnetonka Shores in Spring Park, following a recent stroke. Cathryn Maxine, the daughter of Fred and Cathryn (Thomas) Coulter, was born on October 4, 1918, in Auburn, Michigan. Following her graduation from Midland Michigan High School, Maxine continued her education at Michigan...
Avrine R. Anderson-Whitcomb
April 16, 2019
Avrine R. “Avie” Anderson-Whitcomb
Age 49 of Minneapolis, born August 10, 1969 to Mike and Janet Anderson, passed away peacefully with her dad at her side April 16, 2019 after a long courageous battle with Glioblastoma (brain cancer). She is preceded in death by her mom, Janet. Avie will be dearly missed by her Dad, Mike; daughter, Natalia; brother, Matt Anderson...
Eugene Joseph Sabaitis
April 15, 2019
Eugene Joseph Sabaitis Eugene J. Sabaitis, age 80 of Hastings, passed away unexpectedly on April 15, 2019 at Regina Hospital in Hastings. Gene was born on February 3, 1939 in Pottsville, Pennsylvania, the son of Alexandra and Joseph Sabaitis. He enlisted in the United States Navy and proudly served in Vietnam as a Lieutenant. While in the service, he...
Joan E. (Larson) Zabel
April 15, 2019
Joan Elizabeth (Larson) Zabel passed away on April 15, 2019 at the age of seventy-seven after several years of declining health. Graveside Services will be held at Union Cemetery in Maplewood, MN at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, April 20, 2019. There will be a reception and visitation at the new location of Starkson Family Life Celebration Chapel, 3075 Vermillion...
Virginia M. Mcgrath
April 14, 2019
Virginia McGrath, 83, passed away peacefully at her home on Sunday April 14, 2019. Virginia Mae was born on May 9, 1935 to Joseph and Evelyn (Schultz) Thome in Plainview, MN. She was the second of four daughters- the redhead of the bunch. Virginia grew up on a farm outside of Plainview and was lucky enough to be the...
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