Obituaries
Obituaries for Starkson Family
In Memory of Our Dear Loved Ones
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,...
Francis "Bud" Seifert
September 30, 2019
Francis "Bud" Seifert, age 88 of Hastings, died peacefully on Monday, September 30, 2019, in Phoenix, Arizona after recently relocating there. Francis Edward, the son of Joseph and Mary (Nekola) Seifert, was born on May 9, 1931, in Princeton, Minnesota. Following his graduation from Watkins High School in Watkins, MN, Bud enlisted in the United States Air Force and...
Robert Glyn Ballinger
September 27, 2019
Robert Glyn Ballinger, age 32, of Hastings, passed away September 27, 2019. He was born in Dallas, TX and started playing hockey with the Dallas JR. Stars. He moved to Hastings to continue his hockey career. Robert was signed by the Puget Sound Tomahawks before his Senior year of high school and completed four years with the Tomahawks wearing...
Willard D. Wendt
September 27, 2019
Willard Donald Wendt, age 85, passed away September 27, 2019 in Hastings, MN. Will was born in Lake Elmo, MN to Emma and Arthur Wendt. At 17, Will left the farm to serve in the Navy. From 1952 to 1955 he was an engine man on ships in Japan and Alaska. He studied refrigeration engineering at Dunwoody Technical Institute...
Barbara D. Ordahl Inlay
September 25, 2019
Barbara D. Ordahl (Inlay),
age 88 of Lincoln, NE formerly Bloomington passed away Sept. 25, 2019. She is preceded in death by husband, Bob; son Rob; brothers: Jim, Bobby and Wayne. She is survived by daughter, Sue (Terry) Knickman; grandchildren, Amanda (Josh) Krohn and Colton (Jenna) Knickman; great-grandchildren, Alayna Knickman and Paxton Krohn; sisters, Audrey Zempel and Patricia Kallevig; special family:...
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,...
Francis "Bud" Seifert
September 30, 2019
Francis "Bud" Seifert, age 88 of Hastings, died peacefully on Monday, September 30, 2019, in Phoenix, Arizona after recently relocating there. Francis Edward, the son of Joseph and Mary (Nekola) Seifert, was born on May 9, 1931, in Princeton, Minnesota. Following his graduation from Watkins High School in Watkins, MN, Bud enlisted in the United States Air Force and...
Robert Glyn Ballinger
September 27, 2019
Robert Glyn Ballinger, age 32, of Hastings, passed away September 27, 2019. He was born in Dallas, TX and started playing hockey with the Dallas JR. Stars. He moved to Hastings to continue his hockey career. Robert was signed by the Puget Sound Tomahawks before his Senior year of high school and completed four years with the Tomahawks wearing...
Willard D. Wendt
September 27, 2019
Willard Donald Wendt, age 85, passed away September 27, 2019 in Hastings, MN. Will was born in Lake Elmo, MN to Emma and Arthur Wendt. At 17, Will left the farm to serve in the Navy. From 1952 to 1955 he was an engine man on ships in Japan and Alaska. He studied refrigeration engineering at Dunwoody Technical Institute...
Barbara D. Ordahl Inlay
September 25, 2019
Barbara D. Ordahl (Inlay),
age 88 of Lincoln, NE formerly Bloomington passed away Sept. 25, 2019. She is preceded in death by husband, Bob; son Rob; brothers: Jim, Bobby and Wayne. She is survived by daughter, Sue (Terry) Knickman; grandchildren, Amanda (Josh) Krohn and Colton (Jenna) Knickman; great-grandchildren, Alayna Knickman and Paxton Krohn; sisters, Audrey Zempel and Patricia Kallevig; special family:...
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