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Obituaries for Starkson Family

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Finnegan James Dauphin Leinonen

Finnegan James Dauphin Leinonen

April 14, 2019

Leinonen, Finnegan James Dauphin

Our beloved son, Finnegan (age 2) passed away on April 14th, 2019. Finnegan was such a happy boy, he loved everything. He had a smile that could light up a room and energy that made everyone happy. Finnegan enjoyed everything. Some of his favorites were playing floor hockey with dad, baking with mom, golfing, boating, going to...

Kent G. Johnson

Kent G. Johnson

April 13, 2019

Kent Johnson Age 87 of Hastings, passed away peacefully at his home on Saturday, April 13, 2019. Kent was born in Heron Lake, Minnesota on November 17, 1931, the son of Ruby E. (Kent) and Goodwin N. Johnson. He met the love of his life, Jean Elizabeth Espensen and they were married on November 5, 1954. After taking a...

Rita M Olson

Rita M Olson

April 12, 2019

Rita M. Olson, age 94, of Hastings, passed away at Augustana Care Center on April 12, 2019. She was preceded in death by her husbands, Howard Miller and Willis Olson; parents, John and Elizabeth (Driscoll) Oys; and brother, John Oys. Rita is survived by her daughters, Nannette Miller, and Michelle Thompson (special friend, John Wiederholt); grandchildren, David and Anne...

Michael Jonathan Bell

Michael Jonathan Bell

April 12, 2019

Michael Jonathan Bell “Mikey”

Age 16 of Burnsville. Passed away peacefully on April 12, 2019. Mikey was born in Edina, MN on February 8, 2003.  He lived and went to school in Burnsville, MN.  He attended Gideon Pond Elementary School (Burnsville), Scott Highlands Middle School (Apple Valley), Conrad Ball Middle School (Loveland, CO), Rivers Edge Academy Highschool (St. Paul) and an...

Elmer E. Bertsch

Elmer E. Bertsch

April 11, 2019

Elmer E. Bertsch, age 79, of Hastings, Passed away at Augustana Health Care Center in Hastings. Private Family Services will be held.

Warren  White

Warren White

April 11, 2019

Warren White, born December 19, 1969 in Indianapolis, Indiana died in his home on April 11, 2019. Warren moved to Minnesota with his family in 1976, where he graduated from Armstrong High School in 1988. He attended North Dakota State University, graduating in 1992 with a degree in History. He was a member of the Air Force ROTC. Immediately...

Daniel E. Oberpriller

Daniel E. Oberpriller

April 9, 2019

Daniel E. Oberpriller

Born August 20, 1949 and died April 9, 2019. Proceeded in death by parents, Frank and Sarah Oberpriller, brother Gary and twin brother Dean.  Graduated with honors from DeLaSalle High School, later serving on the Board of Trustees for 15 years.  Awarded “member of emeritus” and member of DeLaSalle’s Hall of Fame for his service and dedication.

Daniel (Dann)...

John F. Wagner

John F. Wagner

April 8, 2019

John F. Wagner, age 78, of Hastings, passed away at home April 8, 2019. He was Fire Fighter in Hastings for over 23 years. He was preceded in death by his wife, Cathie Wagner; and sister, Shirley. John is survived by his sons, John P. Wagner (extra special friend, Kim), and James (Julia) Wagner; grandson, John J. Wagner; sisters,...

Bernard Michael Klein

Bernard Michael Klein

April 6, 2019

Bernard Michael Klein Bernie M. Klein, age 68 of Hastings, passed away at his home on Saturday, April 6, 2019. He was a wonderful husband, father, brother, and grandfather. Bernie was born on October 31, 1950 in Hastings, Minnesota. He was the son of Phyllis (Mahoney) and Lawrence "Larry" Klein. He married the love of his life, Maureen Rene...

Bobbie Miller

Bobbie Miller

April 5, 2019

Bobbie Miller (Barbara Jo Zeches) was born in San Diego, CA, on April 22, 1944, and passed away on April 5, 2019. She grew up in Illinois and eventually landed at college in Minnesota. She married Don Miller in Oak Park, Illinois, in 1964. Beginning a family in Wisconsin, then moving to Minnesota, Bobbie stayed home with her children...

Nilda Wolford

Nilda Wolford

April 5, 2019

WOLFORD, NILDA SALIENTE Wolford, Nilda Saliente, age 67, Hastings, passed away peacefully at home on April 5, 2019 surrounded by family, following a battle with cancer. Nilda was born and raised in Jaro, on the island of Leyte, Philippines to Graciano and Tomasa Saliente. She enjoyed life on the family coconut plantation, playing jokes on her four brothers and...

Berniece Wittkopf

Berniece Wittkopf

April 1, 2019

Berniece Wittkopf, age 98, of Hastings, passed away April 1, 2019. A gathering will be from 10:00-11:00 a.m., followed by a memorial service at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, April 20, at First Presbyterian Church. Private interment will be in Lakeside Cemetery. A complete obituary is coming soon.

Jack Richard Mckagan

Jack Richard Mckagan

April 1, 2019

Jack Richard McKagan

of Bloomington, formerly of Proctor, MN, died on April 1st, 2019 at the Minnesota Masonic Home in Bloomington, with his loving family at his side after a long and courageous battle with multiple sclerosis. Jack was born May 3, 1940 in Duluth, MN to Benjamin and Esther (Anderson) McKagan. He and his three sisters were raised in a...

Marian (Schmotter) Heider

Marian (Schmotter) Heider

March 29, 2019

Marian Heider, age 98 of Ravenna Township, died peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family on Friday morning, March 29, 2019. Marian Cecilia, the daughter of George and Elizabeth (Rapp) Gilsdorf, was born on September 20, 1920, on the family farm in Millville, Minnesota. She first attended rural country school and later graduated from Central High School in...

Marlys Dorothy Zimmerman (Majerus)

Marlys Dorothy Zimmerman (Majerus)

March 28, 2019

Zimmerman, Marlys Dorothy (Majerus)

Age 77 of Apple Valley, MN, passed away on March 28, 2019. She was born July 8, 1941 to Francis and Monica (Strauss) Majerus of Goodhue, MN. She graduated from Goodhue High School May 24, 1959 and worked at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester. On October 6, 1962 she married Larry Zimmerman at Resurrection Lutheran Church in...

Betty A Peterson

Betty A Peterson

March 28, 2019

Betty A Peterson,

Age 90, formerly of Bloomington, born November 10, 1928 in Minneapolis, MN to Mike & Belle Hauser, passed away March 28, 2019 in Victoria, MN.  She is preceded in death by her loving husband, John.  A graveside service will be held at 1:00 PM, Friday April 5, 2019 at Ft. Snelling National Cemetery, Assembly area #1.

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Brandon Charles Eppert

Brandon Charles Eppert

March 27, 2019

Eppert, Brandon Charles

Age 37 of Burnsville, passed away on March 27, 2019 surrounded by his loving family. Preceded in death by his grandparents, Charles McCaughey, Patricia (Jerry) Fox, Wilbur & Elizabeth Eppert; cousins, Cody Casey and Taylor Eppert. Survived by his wife, Ashley (nee Maeck); sons, Carson and Ayden; parents, Deb & Randy Eppert; brothers, Jason (Tricia), Randall (Danica) and...

Robert A. Nielsen

Robert A. Nielsen

March 23, 2019

Robert A. Nielsen, age 90, of Prescott, passed away March 23, 2019 at Prescott Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. Preceded in death by 1st wife, Lotte-Lori; parents, Aksel and Mary Nielsen; 4 siblings; 3 grandsons; and step daughter, Gloria Nauer. Survived by wife, Ruth of 42 years; daughters, Barb (Mike) Bauer, and Janet (Dan) Sarnstrom; step children, Arlene Duncan, Lorrie...

Sharon Lee Holmes

Sharon Lee Holmes

March 21, 2019

Sharon Lee Holmes Sharon L. Holmes, passed away at Augustana Care Center of Hastings on Thursday, March 21, 2019. She was previously from Eagan. Sharon always took great pride in her family, her home and loved to entertain friends and family. During her early years, Sharon worked in food service and had a passion for cooking, canning and baking....

Jeffrey D. Harrington

Jeffrey D. Harrington

March 20, 2019

Jeffrey D. Harrington, age 50, of Hastings, passed away at home March 20, 2019. He was born in Hastings on Aug. 7, 1968 to Clifford Harrington and Karen (Arndt). He loved to play cards, cribbage and listen to country music. He also enjoyed hunting and watching football and hockey. He was preceded in death by his father, Clifford; grandparents,...

Finnegan James Dauphin Leinonen

Finnegan James Dauphin Leinonen

April 14, 2019

Leinonen, Finnegan James Dauphin

Our beloved son, Finnegan (age 2) passed away on April 14th, 2019. Finnegan was such a happy boy, he loved everything. He had a smile that could light up a room and energy that made everyone happy. Finnegan enjoyed everything. Some of his favorites were playing floor hockey with dad, baking with mom, golfing, boating, going to...

Kent G. Johnson

Kent G. Johnson

April 13, 2019

Kent Johnson Age 87 of Hastings, passed away peacefully at his home on Saturday, April 13, 2019. Kent was born in Heron Lake, Minnesota on November 17, 1931, the son of Ruby E. (Kent) and Goodwin N. Johnson. He met the love of his life, Jean Elizabeth Espensen and they were married on November 5, 1954. After taking a...

Rita M Olson

Rita M Olson

April 12, 2019

Rita M. Olson, age 94, of Hastings, passed away at Augustana Care Center on April 12, 2019. She was preceded in death by her husbands, Howard Miller and Willis Olson; parents, John and Elizabeth (Driscoll) Oys; and brother, John Oys. Rita is survived by her daughters, Nannette Miller, and Michelle Thompson (special friend, John Wiederholt); grandchildren, David and Anne...

Michael Jonathan Bell

Michael Jonathan Bell

April 12, 2019

Michael Jonathan Bell “Mikey”

Age 16 of Burnsville. Passed away peacefully on April 12, 2019. Mikey was born in Edina, MN on February 8, 2003.  He lived and went to school in Burnsville, MN.  He attended Gideon Pond Elementary School (Burnsville), Scott Highlands Middle School (Apple Valley), Conrad Ball Middle School (Loveland, CO), Rivers Edge Academy Highschool (St. Paul) and an...

Elmer E. Bertsch

Elmer E. Bertsch

April 11, 2019

Elmer E. Bertsch, age 79, of Hastings, Passed away at Augustana Health Care Center in Hastings. Private Family Services will be held.

Warren  White

Warren White

April 11, 2019

Warren White, born December 19, 1969 in Indianapolis, Indiana died in his home on April 11, 2019. Warren moved to Minnesota with his family in 1976, where he graduated from Armstrong High School in 1988. He attended North Dakota State University, graduating in 1992 with a degree in History. He was a member of the Air Force ROTC. Immediately...

Daniel E. Oberpriller

Daniel E. Oberpriller

April 9, 2019

Daniel E. Oberpriller

Born August 20, 1949 and died April 9, 2019. Proceeded in death by parents, Frank and Sarah Oberpriller, brother Gary and twin brother Dean.  Graduated with honors from DeLaSalle High School, later serving on the Board of Trustees for 15 years.  Awarded “member of emeritus” and member of DeLaSalle’s Hall of Fame for his service and dedication.

Daniel (Dann)...

John F. Wagner

John F. Wagner

April 8, 2019

John F. Wagner, age 78, of Hastings, passed away at home April 8, 2019. He was Fire Fighter in Hastings for over 23 years. He was preceded in death by his wife, Cathie Wagner; and sister, Shirley. John is survived by his sons, John P. Wagner (extra special friend, Kim), and James (Julia) Wagner; grandson, John J. Wagner; sisters,...

Bernard Michael Klein

Bernard Michael Klein

April 6, 2019

Bernard Michael Klein Bernie M. Klein, age 68 of Hastings, passed away at his home on Saturday, April 6, 2019. He was a wonderful husband, father, brother, and grandfather. Bernie was born on October 31, 1950 in Hastings, Minnesota. He was the son of Phyllis (Mahoney) and Lawrence "Larry" Klein. He married the love of his life, Maureen Rene...

Bobbie Miller

Bobbie Miller

April 5, 2019

Bobbie Miller (Barbara Jo Zeches) was born in San Diego, CA, on April 22, 1944, and passed away on April 5, 2019. She grew up in Illinois and eventually landed at college in Minnesota. She married Don Miller in Oak Park, Illinois, in 1964. Beginning a family in Wisconsin, then moving to Minnesota, Bobbie stayed home with her children...

Nilda Wolford

Nilda Wolford

April 5, 2019

WOLFORD, NILDA SALIENTE Wolford, Nilda Saliente, age 67, Hastings, passed away peacefully at home on April 5, 2019 surrounded by family, following a battle with cancer. Nilda was born and raised in Jaro, on the island of Leyte, Philippines to Graciano and Tomasa Saliente. She enjoyed life on the family coconut plantation, playing jokes on her four brothers and...

Berniece Wittkopf

Berniece Wittkopf

April 1, 2019

Berniece Wittkopf, age 98, of Hastings, passed away April 1, 2019. A gathering will be from 10:00-11:00 a.m., followed by a memorial service at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, April 20, at First Presbyterian Church. Private interment will be in Lakeside Cemetery. A complete obituary is coming soon.

Jack Richard Mckagan

Jack Richard Mckagan

April 1, 2019

Jack Richard McKagan

of Bloomington, formerly of Proctor, MN, died on April 1st, 2019 at the Minnesota Masonic Home in Bloomington, with his loving family at his side after a long and courageous battle with multiple sclerosis. Jack was born May 3, 1940 in Duluth, MN to Benjamin and Esther (Anderson) McKagan. He and his three sisters were raised in a...

Marian (Schmotter) Heider

Marian (Schmotter) Heider

March 29, 2019

Marian Heider, age 98 of Ravenna Township, died peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family on Friday morning, March 29, 2019. Marian Cecilia, the daughter of George and Elizabeth (Rapp) Gilsdorf, was born on September 20, 1920, on the family farm in Millville, Minnesota. She first attended rural country school and later graduated from Central High School in...

Marlys Dorothy Zimmerman (Majerus)

Marlys Dorothy Zimmerman (Majerus)

March 28, 2019

Zimmerman, Marlys Dorothy (Majerus)

Age 77 of Apple Valley, MN, passed away on March 28, 2019. She was born July 8, 1941 to Francis and Monica (Strauss) Majerus of Goodhue, MN. She graduated from Goodhue High School May 24, 1959 and worked at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester. On October 6, 1962 she married Larry Zimmerman at Resurrection Lutheran Church in...

Betty A Peterson

Betty A Peterson

March 28, 2019

Betty A Peterson,

Age 90, formerly of Bloomington, born November 10, 1928 in Minneapolis, MN to Mike & Belle Hauser, passed away March 28, 2019 in Victoria, MN.  She is preceded in death by her loving husband, John.  A graveside service will be held at 1:00 PM, Friday April 5, 2019 at Ft. Snelling National Cemetery, Assembly area #1.

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Brandon Charles Eppert

Brandon Charles Eppert

March 27, 2019

Eppert, Brandon Charles

Age 37 of Burnsville, passed away on March 27, 2019 surrounded by his loving family. Preceded in death by his grandparents, Charles McCaughey, Patricia (Jerry) Fox, Wilbur & Elizabeth Eppert; cousins, Cody Casey and Taylor Eppert. Survived by his wife, Ashley (nee Maeck); sons, Carson and Ayden; parents, Deb & Randy Eppert; brothers, Jason (Tricia), Randall (Danica) and...

Robert A. Nielsen

Robert A. Nielsen

March 23, 2019

Robert A. Nielsen, age 90, of Prescott, passed away March 23, 2019 at Prescott Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. Preceded in death by 1st wife, Lotte-Lori; parents, Aksel and Mary Nielsen; 4 siblings; 3 grandsons; and step daughter, Gloria Nauer. Survived by wife, Ruth of 42 years; daughters, Barb (Mike) Bauer, and Janet (Dan) Sarnstrom; step children, Arlene Duncan, Lorrie...

Sharon Lee Holmes

Sharon Lee Holmes

March 21, 2019

Sharon Lee Holmes Sharon L. Holmes, passed away at Augustana Care Center of Hastings on Thursday, March 21, 2019. She was previously from Eagan. Sharon always took great pride in her family, her home and loved to entertain friends and family. During her early years, Sharon worked in food service and had a passion for cooking, canning and baking....

Jeffrey D. Harrington

Jeffrey D. Harrington

March 20, 2019

Jeffrey D. Harrington, age 50, of Hastings, passed away at home March 20, 2019. He was born in Hastings on Aug. 7, 1968 to Clifford Harrington and Karen (Arndt). He loved to play cards, cribbage and listen to country music. He also enjoyed hunting and watching football and hockey. He was preceded in death by his father, Clifford; grandparents,...

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