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Obituaries for Starkson Family

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Gertrude M Struckman Jenniges

Gertrude M Struckman Jenniges

August 13, 2019

Struckman, Gertrude M., “Trudy”

Age 92 of Minneapolis, born December 21, 1926 in Willow Lake Twp. to Mathias & Anna Jenniges, passed away August 13, 2019.  Trudy was active with her church, Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church in Minneapolis.  She is preceded in death by her husband, August and was the last of ten siblings.  Trudy will be dearly missed...

Patrick R. Taylor Jr.

Patrick R. Taylor Jr.

August 12, 2019

Patrick R. Taylor Jr., age 64, died at home on Monday, August 12, 2019. Arrangements are being completed by affordablemncremation.com, a service of Starkson Family Life Celebration Chapel of Hastings.

Donald R. Petersmeyer

Donald R. Petersmeyer

August 12, 2019

Petersmeyer, Donald R.

Age 89 of Lakeville, passed away on 8/12/19. Survived by the love of his life, Marilyn; daughters, Linda (Al) Majerus, Marcia (Rich) Doering, Diana Halstead, Lora (David) McChesney, Karen (Frank) Petrone and Jody (Donovan) Johnson; 12 grandchildren; and 13 great-grandchildren. Donald served in the U.S. Army in the Korean War as a Master Sergeant. Funeral at 6pm...

Susan L.  Foote

Susan L. Foote

August 9, 2019

Susan L. Foote, age 74, of Hastings, passed away at Regina Medical Center on Aug. 9, 2019. She was very crafty, she loved to crochet and knit and she loved her grand fur babies. She was preceded in death by her parents, Edna and Clarence Soleim; and brother, Clarence "Skip" Soleim Jr. Sue is survived by her children, Lori...

Lucille S. Bauer

Lucille S. Bauer

August 8, 2019

Lucille S. Bauer, age 90 of Hastings, died peacefully surrounded by her family on Thursday evening, August 8, 2019, at Regina Senior Living in Hastings. Lucille Susan, the daughter of John and Clara (Conzemius) Fox, was born on February 12, 1929, in rural Rosemount. Following her graduation from Rosemount High School in 1947, Lucille was united in marriage to...

Norman G. Gould

Norman G. Gould

August 7, 2019

Norman G. Gould, age 97, of Hastings, formerly South St. Paul, passed away peacefully August 7, 2019. He was a WWII Veteran and a former Dakota County Deputy Sheriff. He was preceded in death by his sons, Curtis and Jeffrey; and grandchildren, Erin Jean Okeson, and Craig Norman Felton. Norman is survived by his wife, Shirley; daughters, Connie (Jerry)...

Thomas J Whelan

Thomas J Whelan

August 7, 2019

Thomas (Tom) Whelan

Age 69, passed away peacefully at home Wednesday, August 7 surrounded by his loving family. Tom is survived by his wife, Barb (Vitt Mulholland); daughter, Jennifer Blumberg (Dave), and son David (Brooke); 7 grandchildren: Madeline, Jack and Charlie Blumberg and Brendon, Peyton, Julia and Denim Whelan. Tom has 5 siblings, Barb Anderson (Paul), Kathy Tucci (Jeff), Mikki Mendel...

John Kummer

John Kummer

August 4, 2019

John Kummer, age 86 of Hastings, died peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Sunday evening, August 4, 2019. He was reunited with the love of his life, Kathy, who recently preceded him in death. John Dodds, the son of John and Estelle (Dodds) Kummer, was born on August 26, 1932, in Prescott, Wisconsin. Following his graduation from Hastings...

Allen Fred Rettig

Allen Fred Rettig

August 4, 2019

Rettig, Allen Fred

Age 71 of Eden Prairie, MN, passed away on August 4, 2019 in St Paul, MN after a hard-fought battle with brain cancer.

Allen was born to Edwin and Mabel Rettig in Hutchinson, MN on November 15, 1947.  He grew up on farms near the Brownton, Minnesota area.  He graduated from High School in 1965 from Stewart Public High...

Max William Reisdorph

Max William Reisdorph

August 4, 2019

Reisdorph, Max William

Age 28 of Farmington, passed away on August 4, 2019. Preceded in death by his uncle, Gregory Schultz and grandpa, Roger Schultz. Survived by his wife, Jordan; children, Khalea Gunelson, William Reisdorph and one on the way; step-daughter, Naomi Gunelson; granddaughter, Hazel Gunelson; parents, Dale Reisdorph and Beth (Randy) Bomar; sister, Dustin (Taylor Ostien) Reisdorph; grandparents, Pat &...

James "Jim" E. Nelson

James "Jim" E. Nelson

August 2, 2019

James E. "Jim" Nelson, age 56 of New Brighton, passed away Friday, August 2, 2019. He was preceded in death by father, Bill Nelson; brother, Ken Nelson. Jim is survived by his mother, Jean Nelson; special friend, Tan Nguyen; siblings, Cathy (Paul) Gelhar, Steve Nelson, Jeff Nelson, and Connie Albertson; several nieces and nephews. A Celebration of Jim's Life...

Lynn A. (Keys) Thomas

Lynn A. (Keys) Thomas

August 2, 2019

Lynn A. Thomas, age 64 of Prescott, Wisconsin, died peacefully at home on Friday morning, August 2, 2019. Arrangements are being completed by affordablemncremation.com, a service of Starkson Family Life Celebration Chapel of Hastings.

Kenneth J Ferk

Kenneth J Ferk

August 1, 2019

Kenneth J. Ferk,

Age 41 of Lino Lakes, MN, born January 16, 1978 in Milwaukee, WI to Steven & Susan Ferk, passed away peacefully on August 1, 2019 with his family at his side, after a courageous battle with brain cancer.

Ken was an avid outdoorsman and loved spending time hunting, fishing, golfing and just spending time outdoors.

Ken was a husband, father,...

Joy A. Nygaard

Joy A. Nygaard

July 31, 2019

Joy Amelia Nygaard (Severson) Joy A. Nygaard, age 92 of Red Wing, died peacefully on Wednesday, July 31, 2019, at Augustana Care Center of Hastings. Joy was born in Minot, North Dakota on January 5, 1927, the daughter of Alma (Thompson) and Henry Severson. She grew up on the family farm and attended a little country school through 8th...

Edith J. Bothof

Edith J. Bothof

July 31, 2019

Bothof, Edith J.

Age 96 of Apple Valley, passed away on July 31, 2019. Preceded in death by her husband, Cornelius and 3 brothers. Survived by her children, Arvin, Noreen Groves, Deborah (Bruce) Lindgren and Cliff (Mary); 9 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; sisters, Rosella and Viola (Pete); many other relatives and friends. Funeral at 11am on Sat., August 3, 2019 at Peace...

John Lewis Mcconnell

John Lewis Mcconnell

July 31, 2019

John Lewis McConnell,

85 of Emily and Minneapolis, Minnesota, passed away surrounded by his family on July 31, 2019.

A memorial service will be held at 12:00 noon, Saturday, August 10, 2019 with a visitation starting at 10:30 AM at Hennepin Avenue United Methodist Church, 511 Groveland Ave., Minneapolis.  John will be laid to rest at Lakewood Cemetery following the service.

John was...

Michael K. "Mike" Johnson

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

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

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

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...

Gertrude M Struckman Jenniges

Gertrude M Struckman Jenniges

August 13, 2019

Struckman, Gertrude M., “Trudy”

Age 92 of Minneapolis, born December 21, 1926 in Willow Lake Twp. to Mathias & Anna Jenniges, passed away August 13, 2019.  Trudy was active with her church, Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church in Minneapolis.  She is preceded in death by her husband, August and was the last of ten siblings.  Trudy will be dearly missed...

Patrick R. Taylor Jr.

Patrick R. Taylor Jr.

August 12, 2019

Patrick R. Taylor Jr., age 64, died at home on Monday, August 12, 2019. Arrangements are being completed by affordablemncremation.com, a service of Starkson Family Life Celebration Chapel of Hastings.

Donald R. Petersmeyer

Donald R. Petersmeyer

August 12, 2019

Petersmeyer, Donald R.

Age 89 of Lakeville, passed away on 8/12/19. Survived by the love of his life, Marilyn; daughters, Linda (Al) Majerus, Marcia (Rich) Doering, Diana Halstead, Lora (David) McChesney, Karen (Frank) Petrone and Jody (Donovan) Johnson; 12 grandchildren; and 13 great-grandchildren. Donald served in the U.S. Army in the Korean War as a Master Sergeant. Funeral at 6pm...

Susan L.  Foote

Susan L. Foote

August 9, 2019

Susan L. Foote, age 74, of Hastings, passed away at Regina Medical Center on Aug. 9, 2019. She was very crafty, she loved to crochet and knit and she loved her grand fur babies. She was preceded in death by her parents, Edna and Clarence Soleim; and brother, Clarence "Skip" Soleim Jr. Sue is survived by her children, Lori...

Lucille S. Bauer

Lucille S. Bauer

August 8, 2019

Lucille S. Bauer, age 90 of Hastings, died peacefully surrounded by her family on Thursday evening, August 8, 2019, at Regina Senior Living in Hastings. Lucille Susan, the daughter of John and Clara (Conzemius) Fox, was born on February 12, 1929, in rural Rosemount. Following her graduation from Rosemount High School in 1947, Lucille was united in marriage to...

Norman G. Gould

Norman G. Gould

August 7, 2019

Norman G. Gould, age 97, of Hastings, formerly South St. Paul, passed away peacefully August 7, 2019. He was a WWII Veteran and a former Dakota County Deputy Sheriff. He was preceded in death by his sons, Curtis and Jeffrey; and grandchildren, Erin Jean Okeson, and Craig Norman Felton. Norman is survived by his wife, Shirley; daughters, Connie (Jerry)...

Thomas J Whelan

Thomas J Whelan

August 7, 2019

Thomas (Tom) Whelan

Age 69, passed away peacefully at home Wednesday, August 7 surrounded by his loving family. Tom is survived by his wife, Barb (Vitt Mulholland); daughter, Jennifer Blumberg (Dave), and son David (Brooke); 7 grandchildren: Madeline, Jack and Charlie Blumberg and Brendon, Peyton, Julia and Denim Whelan. Tom has 5 siblings, Barb Anderson (Paul), Kathy Tucci (Jeff), Mikki Mendel...

John Kummer

John Kummer

August 4, 2019

John Kummer, age 86 of Hastings, died peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Sunday evening, August 4, 2019. He was reunited with the love of his life, Kathy, who recently preceded him in death. John Dodds, the son of John and Estelle (Dodds) Kummer, was born on August 26, 1932, in Prescott, Wisconsin. Following his graduation from Hastings...

Allen Fred Rettig

Allen Fred Rettig

August 4, 2019

Rettig, Allen Fred

Age 71 of Eden Prairie, MN, passed away on August 4, 2019 in St Paul, MN after a hard-fought battle with brain cancer.

Allen was born to Edwin and Mabel Rettig in Hutchinson, MN on November 15, 1947.  He grew up on farms near the Brownton, Minnesota area.  He graduated from High School in 1965 from Stewart Public High...

Max William Reisdorph

Max William Reisdorph

August 4, 2019

Reisdorph, Max William

Age 28 of Farmington, passed away on August 4, 2019. Preceded in death by his uncle, Gregory Schultz and grandpa, Roger Schultz. Survived by his wife, Jordan; children, Khalea Gunelson, William Reisdorph and one on the way; step-daughter, Naomi Gunelson; granddaughter, Hazel Gunelson; parents, Dale Reisdorph and Beth (Randy) Bomar; sister, Dustin (Taylor Ostien) Reisdorph; grandparents, Pat &...

James "Jim" E. Nelson

James "Jim" E. Nelson

August 2, 2019

James E. "Jim" Nelson, age 56 of New Brighton, passed away Friday, August 2, 2019. He was preceded in death by father, Bill Nelson; brother, Ken Nelson. Jim is survived by his mother, Jean Nelson; special friend, Tan Nguyen; siblings, Cathy (Paul) Gelhar, Steve Nelson, Jeff Nelson, and Connie Albertson; several nieces and nephews. A Celebration of Jim's Life...

Lynn A. (Keys) Thomas

Lynn A. (Keys) Thomas

August 2, 2019

Lynn A. Thomas, age 64 of Prescott, Wisconsin, died peacefully at home on Friday morning, August 2, 2019. Arrangements are being completed by affordablemncremation.com, a service of Starkson Family Life Celebration Chapel of Hastings.

Kenneth J Ferk

Kenneth J Ferk

August 1, 2019

Kenneth J. Ferk,

Age 41 of Lino Lakes, MN, born January 16, 1978 in Milwaukee, WI to Steven & Susan Ferk, passed away peacefully on August 1, 2019 with his family at his side, after a courageous battle with brain cancer.

Ken was an avid outdoorsman and loved spending time hunting, fishing, golfing and just spending time outdoors.

Ken was a husband, father,...

Joy A. Nygaard

Joy A. Nygaard

July 31, 2019

Joy Amelia Nygaard (Severson) Joy A. Nygaard, age 92 of Red Wing, died peacefully on Wednesday, July 31, 2019, at Augustana Care Center of Hastings. Joy was born in Minot, North Dakota on January 5, 1927, the daughter of Alma (Thompson) and Henry Severson. She grew up on the family farm and attended a little country school through 8th...

Edith J. Bothof

Edith J. Bothof

July 31, 2019

Bothof, Edith J.

Age 96 of Apple Valley, passed away on July 31, 2019. Preceded in death by her husband, Cornelius and 3 brothers. Survived by her children, Arvin, Noreen Groves, Deborah (Bruce) Lindgren and Cliff (Mary); 9 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; sisters, Rosella and Viola (Pete); many other relatives and friends. Funeral at 11am on Sat., August 3, 2019 at Peace...

John Lewis Mcconnell

John Lewis Mcconnell

July 31, 2019

John Lewis McConnell,

85 of Emily and Minneapolis, Minnesota, passed away surrounded by his family on July 31, 2019.

A memorial service will be held at 12:00 noon, Saturday, August 10, 2019 with a visitation starting at 10:30 AM at Hennepin Avenue United Methodist Church, 511 Groveland Ave., Minneapolis.  John will be laid to rest at Lakewood Cemetery following the service.

John was...

Michael K. "Mike" Johnson

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

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

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

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...

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