Obituaries
Obituaries for Starkson Family
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Larry L. Perseke
February 7, 2019
Larry L. Perseke, age 68 of Hastings, died suddenly on Thursday evening, February 7, 2019, at Regina Medical Center in Hastings. Larry Lee, the son of LeRoy and Gladys (Bendt) Perseke, was born on July 30, 1950, in Tintah, Minnesota. Following his graduation from Tintah High School with the class of 1969, Larry enlisted in the United States Army...
George Brenton Mead Jr.
February 5, 2019
George Brenton Mead, Jr., age 82, of Hastings, loving husband and father, died peacefully February 5, 2019 at United Hospital in St. Paul. George was born June 17, 1936, in St. Paul, Minnesota, to George and Genevieve (McMahon) Mead. He married Marilyn Mallery on August 21, 1970, and they had a son, George Brenton Mead III. He joined the...
Daniel J. Kranz
February 4, 2019
Daniel J. Kranz, age 57, of Hastings, passed away February 4, 2019. Preceded in death by mother, Marlene Kranz. Survived by father, Paul Kranz; brother, David Kranz; sisters, M. Diane Zahorik, and Theresa Kranz; many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Private services will be held.
John M. Grolla
February 4, 2019
Grolla, John M.
Age 29½, of Lakeville, passed away on Feb. 4, 2019. Preceded in death by his grandparents. Survived by his parents, Brian and Kathryn; brother, Brent; daughters, Sophie and Hailey; aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. Memorial Service at 2pm on Fri., Feb. 8, 2019 at Henry W. Anderson Mortuary, 14850 Garrett Ave., Apple Valley, with visitation one hour...
Mary Ellen Hale
February 3, 2019
Mary Ellen Hale, age 99 formerly of Hastings, MN, died peacefully on Sunday, Feb. 3, 2019 at home, in Vancouver, WA, surrounded by family. Mary Ellen, daughter of Stephen and Irene (McKinnon) Gray was born Dec. 13, 1919 in Superior, WI. Mary Ellen met the love of her life, Bob (Robert E) Hale in LaCrosse, WI. They were married...
Patricia M. Bolstad
February 1, 2019
Bolstad, Patricia M.,
Age 84 of Minneapolis, born April 3, 1934 in Mpls., passed away peacefully with family at her side on February 1, 2019. Patricia graduated form South High in 1952, was a member of St. Peder’s Lutheran Church, resident of Nokomis Square and a long-time coordinator with the South Minneapolis Meals on Wheels program. She is preceded in death...
Ramona L. Scott
January 31, 2019
Ramona L. (Maixner) Scott, age 83, of Hastings, MN, formerly of Salem & Hillsboro, Oregon, passed away on January 31, 2019. Ramona was born to Louie and Libby (Swartz) Maixner in Lankin, ND on December 13, 1935. She married Rutherford “Scotty” Scott on December 17th, 1954 in Salem, Oregon. They had two children, Kevin born in 1956 and Kimberly...
Marian N. Hayes
January 31, 2019
Marian N. Hayes, age 82 of Hastings, died January 31, 2019, at home. Memorial services will be held 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 5, 2019, at Starkson Family Life Celebration Caturia-Smidt Chapel, with Pastor Zach Biermaier officiating. Private interment will be held at a later date. Arrangements are being completed by Starkson Family Life Celebration Chapel in Hastings.
Marleen V. Lysdahl
January 31, 2019
Marleen V. Lysdahl, age 77 of Hastings, died peacefully on Thursday evening, January 31, 2019, at Our Lady of Peace in St. Paul. Marleen Veronica, the daughter of Frank and Dorothy (Zeien) Meier, was born on October 31, 1941, in Hastings. Marleen graduated from Hastings High School with the class of 1959, and enjoyed going garage saling to find...
Roger C. Manteufel
January 30, 2019
Roger C. Manteufel
Age 87 of Savage, formerly of Bloomington, born May 30, 1931 in St. Paul to Harold and Eleanor Manteufel passed away January 30, 2019. Roger served in the US Army during the Korean War. He will be dearly missed by his wife, Marilynn (nee Paulson); sister, Betty Root; nieces and nephew: Deb (Steve) Buchholz, Steve (Terri) Root, Liz...
Emma Marie Rahm
January 29, 2019
Emma Marie Rahm, age 83, of Hastings and Harmony, MN, passed away January 29, 2019. She was born April 24, 1935 to Christian and Gladys Ellingson. She was a graduate of Harmony High School. She married Donald Rahm on June 3, 1956. Emma worked and met her husband at Stan's Bakery in Harmony. She was a homemaker and later...
Toni Lee Wayman
January 28, 2019
Toni Lee Wayman, age 56 of Minneapolis, died suddenly but peacefully on Monday evening, January 28, 2019, in Hastings. Toni Lee, the daughter of Ronald and Janet (Mohler) Baker, was born on July 19, 1962, in California. Following her graduation from Montgomery High School, Toni began her career at Richfield Health Center and worked her way to Director of...
Lisa A. Bolster
January 26, 2019
Lisa A. Bolster, age 48 of Hastings, died peacefully on January 26, 2019 at Regions Hospital in St. Paul. Lisa was born July 5th, 1970 in South St. Paul. She and her husband David were blessed with 4 children. Lisa loved and cherished her family and enjoyed the company of her grandkids. Her favorite thing to do was spend...
John L. Davidson
January 24, 2019
John L. Davidson, age 87 of Hastings, died peacefully Thursday, January 24, 2019, at Regina Assisted Living in Hastings, MN. John was born April 6, 1931 in St. Paul, MN to John and Luella (Vanderhoff) Davidson. He was married to Mildred W. Peterson on June 23, 1956 at Como Park Lutheran Church in St. Paul. John played football, track...
Clarice Elaine Sprengeler
January 23, 2019
Clarice Elaine Sprengeler,
age 81, of Apple Valley MN, died peacefully at home on January 23, 2019 surrounded by family after a four-year struggle with Alzheimer’s. Clarice was born on April 12, 1937 in Barron WI. She was baptized and confirmed at First Lutheran church in Barron. She graduated from Barron High School in 1955 and from the Univ. of Wisconsin...
Alwyn "Al" Albright
January 20, 2019
Alwyn F. "Al" Albright, age 93 of Hastings, died peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Sunday evening, January 20, 2019. Al, the son of Alwyn and Della (Miller) Albright, was born on December 6, 1925, in Austin, Minnesota. Following his graduation from St. Augustine High School with the class of 1943, Al enlisted in the United States Army...
Jean A. Eliasson
January 20, 2019
Jean Ann Eliasson, age 77, of Hastings, passed away January 20, 2019. A memorial service will be held on Saturday (1/26) at 3:00 PM at The Harbor Church, 11125 W Point Douglas Road, Hastings.
Ayodele Sawyerr
January 20, 2019
Ayodele Sawyerr, age 82 of Apple Valley, passed away on January 20, 2019. She is preceded in death by her parents, Solomon and Malake; siblings, Olive and Solomon; and niece, Goodie George. She is survived by her children, Baldwin (Millicent) and Eleanor (Victor) Meheux; grandchildren, Jesse, Kris, Emma Meheux, and Jonathan Meheux; sister-in-law, Victoria; and nieces, nephews, other relatives and...
Ron J. Butler
January 19, 2019
Butler, Ron J.
Age 76 of Farmington, went to be with the Lord on January 19, 2019. Preceded in death by his parents, Earle and Violet; brother-in-law, Fritz Purrmann. Survived by his loving wife of 50 years, Beverly; children, Kimberly (Wayne) Killmer and Patrick (Jayne) Butler; beloved grandchildren, Samantha, Kali and Sarah Killmer, Michael and Matthew Butler; brother, William (Martha) Butler...
Russell F. Rapp
January 18, 2019
Rapp, Russell F., age 88 of Minneapolis, peacefully at home on 1/18/19. Survived by daughter, Marie Doering; sons, Matthew, John (Carmela), and James (Carla); grandchildren, Lyz, Steven, Missy, Molly, Dawn, Laurie, Katie, Kayla, and great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by loving wife of 52 years, Elizabeth Gallagher Rapp; grandsons, James Doering & Baby James Rapp. Longtime employee of Northwestern Bell and...
Larry L. Perseke
February 7, 2019
Larry L. Perseke, age 68 of Hastings, died suddenly on Thursday evening, February 7, 2019, at Regina Medical Center in Hastings. Larry Lee, the son of LeRoy and Gladys (Bendt) Perseke, was born on July 30, 1950, in Tintah, Minnesota. Following his graduation from Tintah High School with the class of 1969, Larry enlisted in the United States Army...
George Brenton Mead Jr.
February 5, 2019
George Brenton Mead, Jr., age 82, of Hastings, loving husband and father, died peacefully February 5, 2019 at United Hospital in St. Paul. George was born June 17, 1936, in St. Paul, Minnesota, to George and Genevieve (McMahon) Mead. He married Marilyn Mallery on August 21, 1970, and they had a son, George Brenton Mead III. He joined the...
Daniel J. Kranz
February 4, 2019
Daniel J. Kranz, age 57, of Hastings, passed away February 4, 2019. Preceded in death by mother, Marlene Kranz. Survived by father, Paul Kranz; brother, David Kranz; sisters, M. Diane Zahorik, and Theresa Kranz; many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Private services will be held.
John M. Grolla
February 4, 2019
Grolla, John M.
Age 29½, of Lakeville, passed away on Feb. 4, 2019. Preceded in death by his grandparents. Survived by his parents, Brian and Kathryn; brother, Brent; daughters, Sophie and Hailey; aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. Memorial Service at 2pm on Fri., Feb. 8, 2019 at Henry W. Anderson Mortuary, 14850 Garrett Ave., Apple Valley, with visitation one hour...
Mary Ellen Hale
February 3, 2019
Mary Ellen Hale, age 99 formerly of Hastings, MN, died peacefully on Sunday, Feb. 3, 2019 at home, in Vancouver, WA, surrounded by family. Mary Ellen, daughter of Stephen and Irene (McKinnon) Gray was born Dec. 13, 1919 in Superior, WI. Mary Ellen met the love of her life, Bob (Robert E) Hale in LaCrosse, WI. They were married...
Patricia M. Bolstad
February 1, 2019
Bolstad, Patricia M.,
Age 84 of Minneapolis, born April 3, 1934 in Mpls., passed away peacefully with family at her side on February 1, 2019. Patricia graduated form South High in 1952, was a member of St. Peder’s Lutheran Church, resident of Nokomis Square and a long-time coordinator with the South Minneapolis Meals on Wheels program. She is preceded in death...
Ramona L. Scott
January 31, 2019
Ramona L. (Maixner) Scott, age 83, of Hastings, MN, formerly of Salem & Hillsboro, Oregon, passed away on January 31, 2019. Ramona was born to Louie and Libby (Swartz) Maixner in Lankin, ND on December 13, 1935. She married Rutherford “Scotty” Scott on December 17th, 1954 in Salem, Oregon. They had two children, Kevin born in 1956 and Kimberly...
Marian N. Hayes
January 31, 2019
Marian N. Hayes, age 82 of Hastings, died January 31, 2019, at home. Memorial services will be held 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 5, 2019, at Starkson Family Life Celebration Caturia-Smidt Chapel, with Pastor Zach Biermaier officiating. Private interment will be held at a later date. Arrangements are being completed by Starkson Family Life Celebration Chapel in Hastings.
Marleen V. Lysdahl
January 31, 2019
Marleen V. Lysdahl, age 77 of Hastings, died peacefully on Thursday evening, January 31, 2019, at Our Lady of Peace in St. Paul. Marleen Veronica, the daughter of Frank and Dorothy (Zeien) Meier, was born on October 31, 1941, in Hastings. Marleen graduated from Hastings High School with the class of 1959, and enjoyed going garage saling to find...
Roger C. Manteufel
January 30, 2019
Roger C. Manteufel
Age 87 of Savage, formerly of Bloomington, born May 30, 1931 in St. Paul to Harold and Eleanor Manteufel passed away January 30, 2019. Roger served in the US Army during the Korean War. He will be dearly missed by his wife, Marilynn (nee Paulson); sister, Betty Root; nieces and nephew: Deb (Steve) Buchholz, Steve (Terri) Root, Liz...
Emma Marie Rahm
January 29, 2019
Emma Marie Rahm, age 83, of Hastings and Harmony, MN, passed away January 29, 2019. She was born April 24, 1935 to Christian and Gladys Ellingson. She was a graduate of Harmony High School. She married Donald Rahm on June 3, 1956. Emma worked and met her husband at Stan's Bakery in Harmony. She was a homemaker and later...
Toni Lee Wayman
January 28, 2019
Toni Lee Wayman, age 56 of Minneapolis, died suddenly but peacefully on Monday evening, January 28, 2019, in Hastings. Toni Lee, the daughter of Ronald and Janet (Mohler) Baker, was born on July 19, 1962, in California. Following her graduation from Montgomery High School, Toni began her career at Richfield Health Center and worked her way to Director of...
Lisa A. Bolster
January 26, 2019
Lisa A. Bolster, age 48 of Hastings, died peacefully on January 26, 2019 at Regions Hospital in St. Paul. Lisa was born July 5th, 1970 in South St. Paul. She and her husband David were blessed with 4 children. Lisa loved and cherished her family and enjoyed the company of her grandkids. Her favorite thing to do was spend...
John L. Davidson
January 24, 2019
John L. Davidson, age 87 of Hastings, died peacefully Thursday, January 24, 2019, at Regina Assisted Living in Hastings, MN. John was born April 6, 1931 in St. Paul, MN to John and Luella (Vanderhoff) Davidson. He was married to Mildred W. Peterson on June 23, 1956 at Como Park Lutheran Church in St. Paul. John played football, track...
Clarice Elaine Sprengeler
January 23, 2019
Clarice Elaine Sprengeler,
age 81, of Apple Valley MN, died peacefully at home on January 23, 2019 surrounded by family after a four-year struggle with Alzheimer’s. Clarice was born on April 12, 1937 in Barron WI. She was baptized and confirmed at First Lutheran church in Barron. She graduated from Barron High School in 1955 and from the Univ. of Wisconsin...
Alwyn "Al" Albright
January 20, 2019
Alwyn F. "Al" Albright, age 93 of Hastings, died peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Sunday evening, January 20, 2019. Al, the son of Alwyn and Della (Miller) Albright, was born on December 6, 1925, in Austin, Minnesota. Following his graduation from St. Augustine High School with the class of 1943, Al enlisted in the United States Army...
Jean A. Eliasson
January 20, 2019
Jean Ann Eliasson, age 77, of Hastings, passed away January 20, 2019. A memorial service will be held on Saturday (1/26) at 3:00 PM at The Harbor Church, 11125 W Point Douglas Road, Hastings.
Ayodele Sawyerr
January 20, 2019
Ayodele Sawyerr, age 82 of Apple Valley, passed away on January 20, 2019. She is preceded in death by her parents, Solomon and Malake; siblings, Olive and Solomon; and niece, Goodie George. She is survived by her children, Baldwin (Millicent) and Eleanor (Victor) Meheux; grandchildren, Jesse, Kris, Emma Meheux, and Jonathan Meheux; sister-in-law, Victoria; and nieces, nephews, other relatives and...
Ron J. Butler
January 19, 2019
Butler, Ron J.
Age 76 of Farmington, went to be with the Lord on January 19, 2019. Preceded in death by his parents, Earle and Violet; brother-in-law, Fritz Purrmann. Survived by his loving wife of 50 years, Beverly; children, Kimberly (Wayne) Killmer and Patrick (Jayne) Butler; beloved grandchildren, Samantha, Kali and Sarah Killmer, Michael and Matthew Butler; brother, William (Martha) Butler...
Russell F. Rapp
January 18, 2019
Rapp, Russell F., age 88 of Minneapolis, peacefully at home on 1/18/19. Survived by daughter, Marie Doering; sons, Matthew, John (Carmela), and James (Carla); grandchildren, Lyz, Steven, Missy, Molly, Dawn, Laurie, Katie, Kayla, and great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by loving wife of 52 years, Elizabeth Gallagher Rapp; grandsons, James Doering & Baby James Rapp. Longtime employee of Northwestern Bell and...
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