Obituaries
Obituaries for Starkson Family
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Michael K. "Mike" Johnson
July 30, 2019
Michael Johnson, age 64 of Hastings, died peacefully at home on Tuesday morning, July 30, 2019, following an extended illness. Michael Kent, the son of Kent G. and Jean E. (Espensen) Johnson, was born on May 16, 1955, in Heron Lake, Minnesota. Following his graduation from Hastings High School with the class of 1973, Mike enlisted in the United...
Fay K. Mccomber
July 29, 2019
Fay K. McComber, age 90, of Hastings, passed away at Augustana Care Center in Hastings on July 29, 2019. Fay was preceded in death by her husband, Don J. McComber; parents, Elmer and Leona Faure; and sister, Joan Pope. She is survived by children, Darla J. (Greg) Ertl, Debra J. McComber (Thomas) Poot, Don J. (Mary) McComber; granddaughter, Charity...
Joan A. Reuter
July 28, 2019
Joan Ann Reuter, age 63 of South St Paul, died Sunday July 28,2019 at United Hospital in St. Paul. Joan was born on October 28, 1955 in Hastings to James and Pauline (Seleski) Schneider. Joan graduated from Hastings High School in 1973, continued her education and become a registered nurse. She was preceded in death by her parents. Joan...
Ethel M. Flom
July 24, 2019
Ethel M. Flom, age 92, of Hastings passed away at Augustana Care Center on July 24, 2019. She was born in Carpio, ND on May 29, 1927 to Ada and Roy Clark. She taught in a one room school house in rural ND. She married Kenneth Flom on August 10, 1947 in Mohall, ND. After she had children, she...
Joel L. Jensen
July 23, 2019
Joel Leonard Jensen, age 67 of Cottage Grove, passed away peacefully into the arms of his Savior on July 23, 2019. Joel was born on September 13, 1951 in Albert Lea, Minnesota to Ellsworth and Joyce (Dildine) Jensen. He spent most of his childhood in the communities of Wabasha and Stewartville, Minnesota. He graduated from Stewartville High School in...
William "Bill" Collins
July 21, 2019
William K. Collins, age 88, died unexpectedly Sunday, July 21, 2019 at the Woodbury Health Care Center, Woodbury, MN. He was a resident in the Memory Care Unit since August 29, 2016. Bill graduated from Hastings High School in 1948 and received his Bachelor’s Degree in education in 1952 from River Falls College. From 1954 to 1956, he served...
Helyn Marie Duff (Bartelt)
July 21, 2019
Duff, Helyn Marie (Bartelt)
of Rosemount passed away peacefully July 21, 2019 at the age of 96 years. She was born November 8, 1922 in Rosemount. She met husband Eugene ‘Gene’ Duff at the Gopher Ordinance Works and they were married for over 73 years. While raising their daughters and caring for her mother, Helyn managed a career as an...
Daniel D. "Dan" Gable
July 20, 2019
Daniel D. "Dan" Gable, age 59, of Hastings passed away July 20, 2019. The family finds comfort that he was doing what he loved most when his time came; fishing in his favorite spot, Lake Mille Lacs. Dan lived life to the fullest and challenged those around him to be the best version of themselves. He absolutely adored his...
Ian Michael Rosch
July 19, 2019
Ian Michael Rosch Ian was born in Hastings, Minnesota on August 28, 1981. He was the second oldest of five children to Sharon (nee Stenvick) and Keith Rosch. Ian attended Farmington High School in the class of 2000. Ian loved listening to music, going to concerts, and disc golfing with his family. Ian was a very determined man, he...
John B. Countryman
July 19, 2019
John B. Countryman
Age 81 of Richfield, born September 4, 1937 in St. James, MN to John & Esther Countryman, passed away July 19, 2019. He is preceded in death by his wife, Alice; daughter, Cindy and three siblings. John will be dearly missed by his children: Kerry (Gary) Nelson, Connie Iverson, and Glenn Countryman; 7 grandchildren; 9 great-grandchildren; brother, Mark...
Violet E. Durow
July 17, 2019
Violet E. Durow, age 93, of Hastings, passed away July 17, 2019 at Augustana Care Center. She was born June 5, 1926 to Edward and Myrtle (Porth) Durow in Stillwater. Vi worked for 41 years at Bahls Motor and Implement as well as on the family farm. She was a fabulous cake decorator and enjoyed traveling. Vi was preceded...
Donald "Donny" Wichmann
July 16, 2019
Donald Dean “Donny” Wichmann, was surrounded by his family and died peacefully on Tuesday, July 16, 2019 after a 4-year battle with brain cancer. He was 53 years old. Donny was born on January 31, 1966 in Tyler, MN to Don L. Wichmann and Jan (Meyer) Wichmann. He grew up in Marshall, MN where he graduated from Marshall High...
Dale H. Rosch
July 16, 2019
Dale H. Rosch, age 86 of Hastings, died peacefully at home following an extended illness on Tuesday afternoon, July 16, 2019. Dale Harold, the son of Harold and Corrine (Tooker) Rosch, was born on February 18, 1933, in Hastings. Following his graduation from Hastings High School, Dale enlisted in the United States Navy and was later honorably discharged. Upon...
Patricia "Pat" Hoffmann
July 16, 2019
Hoffmann, Patricia “Pat”
Age 75 of Apple Valley, passed away peacefully on July 16, 2019 surrounded by family. Survived by her husband, Walt; children, Rick (Andrea), Kim and Mark; grandchildren, Owen Hoffmann and Summer Harris; siblings, Buck Biallas, Darryl (Barbara) Biallas and Devra (Randy) Olson; many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Memorial Service at 11am on Fri., July 26, 2019...
John William Rawling
July 11, 2019
John William Rawling John William Rawling, age 88 of Hastings, Minnesota, passed away at Regina Hospital with his family by his side on Thursday, July 11, 2019. John was born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin on April 30, 1931, the son of Marie (Schmidt) and Wellington Rawling. He graduated from high school and went on to receive his Bachelors of Business...
Bryce E. Starch
July 11, 2019
Bryce E. Starch, age 61, died peacefully Thursday morning, July 11, 2019, at United Hospital in St. Paul. Arrangements are being completed by affordablemncremation.com, a service of Starkson Family Life Celebration Chapel of Hastings.
Charles (Chuck) Leal Norman
July 11, 2019
Charles Leal Norman, 98, passed away peacefully with his family at his side on July 11th at North Shore Living in Grand Marais, MN. He would have been 99 years old on July 24th.
Charles, as his family always called him, was the second child born to Erben and Esther Edblad Norman on their small farm in Shevlin, MN on July...
Richard D. "Dick" Stark
July 8, 2019
Richard "Dick" Stark, age 73 of Hastings, died peacefully at home following an extended illness on Monday evening, July 8, 2019. Richard Donald, the son of William B. Sr. and Elvira M. (Hoffman) Stark, was born on August 12, 1945, in Hastings, Minnesota. Following his graduation from Hastings High School with the class of 1963, Dick continued his education...
Robert J. "Bob" Meiers
July 8, 2019
Robert Joseph Meiers, age 82 of Lakeville, departed his earthly life Monday, July 8, 2019, peacefully surrounded by his immediate family. He was born September 13, 1936, in Dakota County, Minnesota, son of John and Mary (Becker) Meiers. Bob graduated from Hastings High School in 1954 and joined the United States Air Force from 1954 to June 1958, as...
Glen Elvin Dykes
July 8, 2019
Dykes, Glen Elvin
Age 89 of Eden Prairie. Passed away peacefully on July 8, 2019. Preceded in death by his wife, Marcella; and brother, Buell Ray. Survived by his children: Glen (Tammy) Dykes II, Michelle (Mark) Young, and David (Nancy) Dykes; grandchildren: Michael (Rachel), Brett, Samuel, Marisa, Brendan, and Olivia; great-grand child, Lauren; and sister, Norma Coulter. Funeral service at 11...
Michael K. "Mike" Johnson
July 30, 2019
Michael Johnson, age 64 of Hastings, died peacefully at home on Tuesday morning, July 30, 2019, following an extended illness. Michael Kent, the son of Kent G. and Jean E. (Espensen) Johnson, was born on May 16, 1955, in Heron Lake, Minnesota. Following his graduation from Hastings High School with the class of 1973, Mike enlisted in the United...
Fay K. Mccomber
July 29, 2019
Fay K. McComber, age 90, of Hastings, passed away at Augustana Care Center in Hastings on July 29, 2019. Fay was preceded in death by her husband, Don J. McComber; parents, Elmer and Leona Faure; and sister, Joan Pope. She is survived by children, Darla J. (Greg) Ertl, Debra J. McComber (Thomas) Poot, Don J. (Mary) McComber; granddaughter, Charity...
Joan A. Reuter
July 28, 2019
Joan Ann Reuter, age 63 of South St Paul, died Sunday July 28,2019 at United Hospital in St. Paul. Joan was born on October 28, 1955 in Hastings to James and Pauline (Seleski) Schneider. Joan graduated from Hastings High School in 1973, continued her education and become a registered nurse. She was preceded in death by her parents. Joan...
Ethel M. Flom
July 24, 2019
Ethel M. Flom, age 92, of Hastings passed away at Augustana Care Center on July 24, 2019. She was born in Carpio, ND on May 29, 1927 to Ada and Roy Clark. She taught in a one room school house in rural ND. She married Kenneth Flom on August 10, 1947 in Mohall, ND. After she had children, she...
Joel L. Jensen
July 23, 2019
Joel Leonard Jensen, age 67 of Cottage Grove, passed away peacefully into the arms of his Savior on July 23, 2019. Joel was born on September 13, 1951 in Albert Lea, Minnesota to Ellsworth and Joyce (Dildine) Jensen. He spent most of his childhood in the communities of Wabasha and Stewartville, Minnesota. He graduated from Stewartville High School in...
William "Bill" Collins
July 21, 2019
William K. Collins, age 88, died unexpectedly Sunday, July 21, 2019 at the Woodbury Health Care Center, Woodbury, MN. He was a resident in the Memory Care Unit since August 29, 2016. Bill graduated from Hastings High School in 1948 and received his Bachelor’s Degree in education in 1952 from River Falls College. From 1954 to 1956, he served...
Helyn Marie Duff (Bartelt)
July 21, 2019
Duff, Helyn Marie (Bartelt)
of Rosemount passed away peacefully July 21, 2019 at the age of 96 years. She was born November 8, 1922 in Rosemount. She met husband Eugene ‘Gene’ Duff at the Gopher Ordinance Works and they were married for over 73 years. While raising their daughters and caring for her mother, Helyn managed a career as an...
Daniel D. "Dan" Gable
July 20, 2019
Daniel D. "Dan" Gable, age 59, of Hastings passed away July 20, 2019. The family finds comfort that he was doing what he loved most when his time came; fishing in his favorite spot, Lake Mille Lacs. Dan lived life to the fullest and challenged those around him to be the best version of themselves. He absolutely adored his...
Ian Michael Rosch
July 19, 2019
Ian Michael Rosch Ian was born in Hastings, Minnesota on August 28, 1981. He was the second oldest of five children to Sharon (nee Stenvick) and Keith Rosch. Ian attended Farmington High School in the class of 2000. Ian loved listening to music, going to concerts, and disc golfing with his family. Ian was a very determined man, he...
John B. Countryman
July 19, 2019
John B. Countryman
Age 81 of Richfield, born September 4, 1937 in St. James, MN to John & Esther Countryman, passed away July 19, 2019. He is preceded in death by his wife, Alice; daughter, Cindy and three siblings. John will be dearly missed by his children: Kerry (Gary) Nelson, Connie Iverson, and Glenn Countryman; 7 grandchildren; 9 great-grandchildren; brother, Mark...
Violet E. Durow
July 17, 2019
Violet E. Durow, age 93, of Hastings, passed away July 17, 2019 at Augustana Care Center. She was born June 5, 1926 to Edward and Myrtle (Porth) Durow in Stillwater. Vi worked for 41 years at Bahls Motor and Implement as well as on the family farm. She was a fabulous cake decorator and enjoyed traveling. Vi was preceded...
Donald "Donny" Wichmann
July 16, 2019
Donald Dean “Donny” Wichmann, was surrounded by his family and died peacefully on Tuesday, July 16, 2019 after a 4-year battle with brain cancer. He was 53 years old. Donny was born on January 31, 1966 in Tyler, MN to Don L. Wichmann and Jan (Meyer) Wichmann. He grew up in Marshall, MN where he graduated from Marshall High...
Dale H. Rosch
July 16, 2019
Dale H. Rosch, age 86 of Hastings, died peacefully at home following an extended illness on Tuesday afternoon, July 16, 2019. Dale Harold, the son of Harold and Corrine (Tooker) Rosch, was born on February 18, 1933, in Hastings. Following his graduation from Hastings High School, Dale enlisted in the United States Navy and was later honorably discharged. Upon...
Patricia "Pat" Hoffmann
July 16, 2019
Hoffmann, Patricia “Pat”
Age 75 of Apple Valley, passed away peacefully on July 16, 2019 surrounded by family. Survived by her husband, Walt; children, Rick (Andrea), Kim and Mark; grandchildren, Owen Hoffmann and Summer Harris; siblings, Buck Biallas, Darryl (Barbara) Biallas and Devra (Randy) Olson; many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Memorial Service at 11am on Fri., July 26, 2019...
John William Rawling
July 11, 2019
John William Rawling John William Rawling, age 88 of Hastings, Minnesota, passed away at Regina Hospital with his family by his side on Thursday, July 11, 2019. John was born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin on April 30, 1931, the son of Marie (Schmidt) and Wellington Rawling. He graduated from high school and went on to receive his Bachelors of Business...
Bryce E. Starch
July 11, 2019
Bryce E. Starch, age 61, died peacefully Thursday morning, July 11, 2019, at United Hospital in St. Paul. Arrangements are being completed by affordablemncremation.com, a service of Starkson Family Life Celebration Chapel of Hastings.
Charles (Chuck) Leal Norman
July 11, 2019
Charles Leal Norman, 98, passed away peacefully with his family at his side on July 11th at North Shore Living in Grand Marais, MN. He would have been 99 years old on July 24th.
Charles, as his family always called him, was the second child born to Erben and Esther Edblad Norman on their small farm in Shevlin, MN on July...
Richard D. "Dick" Stark
July 8, 2019
Richard "Dick" Stark, age 73 of Hastings, died peacefully at home following an extended illness on Monday evening, July 8, 2019. Richard Donald, the son of William B. Sr. and Elvira M. (Hoffman) Stark, was born on August 12, 1945, in Hastings, Minnesota. Following his graduation from Hastings High School with the class of 1963, Dick continued his education...
Robert J. "Bob" Meiers
July 8, 2019
Robert Joseph Meiers, age 82 of Lakeville, departed his earthly life Monday, July 8, 2019, peacefully surrounded by his immediate family. He was born September 13, 1936, in Dakota County, Minnesota, son of John and Mary (Becker) Meiers. Bob graduated from Hastings High School in 1954 and joined the United States Air Force from 1954 to June 1958, as...
Glen Elvin Dykes
July 8, 2019
Dykes, Glen Elvin
Age 89 of Eden Prairie. Passed away peacefully on July 8, 2019. Preceded in death by his wife, Marcella; and brother, Buell Ray. Survived by his children: Glen (Tammy) Dykes II, Michelle (Mark) Young, and David (Nancy) Dykes; grandchildren: Michael (Rachel), Brett, Samuel, Marisa, Brendan, and Olivia; great-grand child, Lauren; and sister, Norma Coulter. Funeral service at 11...
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