Obituaries
Obituaries for Starkson Family
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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...
Darlene D. Beissel
January 17, 2019
Darlene Dorothy Beissel, age 61, of Farmington, entered into eternal life at The Legacy of Farmington on January 17, 2019. She was born in Hastings on February 6, 1957 to Frank Sr. and Sophie Beissel. Darlene is preceded in death by her parents; sisters, Charlotte Marson and Mary Reinhart; niece, Dr. Natalie Beissel and nephew, Shane Reinhart. She is...
Kenneth D Lorenz
January 17, 2019
Ken Lorenz of Hastings, MN died January 17th 2019 at the University Of Minnesota Hospital in MPLS, MN. Kenneth Duane Lorenz was born April 18th, 1947 in Fergus Falls, MN to Pastor Walter and Lorraine (Pettersen) Lorenz. Ken attended Concordia College in St. Paul, MN and graduated from Mankato State University, in Mankato, MN. On December 28th, 1969, he...
Robert "Bob" H. Jacobsen
January 16, 2019
Robert H. 'Bob' Jacobsen, age 80, of Hastings, passed away peacefully January 16, 2019. He was a native of St. Paul, living on the East side. Bob graduated from Helix High School in California. He was a Vietnam Veteran and gave 22 years of service to the United States Air Force. He retired as a Senior Master Sargent. Bob...
Claudine Lenore Andreasen
January 15, 2019
laudine Lenore Andreasen, age 90, passed away on January 15, 2019 in her apartment in Poulsbo, WA with her daughters Linda and Lori by her side. She was born in Manson, Iowa to Carl and Minnie (Hunt) Collman. Claudine was raised on a farm in Fergus Falls, MN. She attended the University of Minnesota for 3 years, majoring in...
Mary Ann Amelse
January 14, 2019
Mary Ann (Superak) Amelse, age 83 of Hastings, died peacefully on Monday afternoon, January 14, 2019, at Regina Senior Living in Hastings. Mary Ann Angela was born February 18, 1935, at home in Vienna, Ohio, to Bernard & Mary (Tomory) Superak. She grew up on a 57-acre farm, with an acre of grapes from which her father made wine...
Patricia Ann Cousins
January 14, 2019
Patricia Ann Cousins
Loving wife and mother of three children, grandmother to seven grandchildren and eleven great-grandchildren, passed away peacefully on January 14th, 2019 surrounded by family and loved ones at the age of 85. Patricia was born on April 21st, 1933 in Enid, OK to Truman and Minnie Hayes. After graduating from Enid High School, in 1951, she attended Phillips...
Betty J. Reller
January 13, 2019
Betty J. Reller, age 85 of Apple Valley and formerly of Fargo, North Dakota, died peacefully on Sunday evening, January 13, 2019. Betty Jane, the youngest daughter of John and Karen (Berg) Myran, was born on September 8, 1933, in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Following her graduation from Minneapolis South High School, Betty was united in marriage to William A. Reller...
Leonard E. Pankuch
January 13, 2019
Leonard E.Pankuch
Died January 13, 2019 at Augustana Homes, Apple Valley. Leonard was born September 19, 1939, In Minneapolis. He is survived by his wife Betty who he married May 20, 1962. He has two daughters, Sarah (Cameron) Goodrich & Rebecca (Jeff) Copler; and a son, Stephen (Sandra Redding) Pankuch. He has seven grandchildren: Ian and Duncan Goodrich, Matthew and Meghan...
Patricia K. Harp
January 12, 2019
Patricia K. Harp, age 78 of Hastings, died peacefully following an extended illness on Saturday morning, January 12, 2019, at Prescott Nursing and Rehab in Prescott. Patricia Kaye, the daughter of Otis and Mildred (Humphrey) Westby, was born on February 28, 1940, in St. Cloud, Minnesota. Following her graduation from Mora High School, Pat was united in marriage to...
Sean D. Theelke
January 11, 2019
Sean David Theelke, age 46, of Breezy Point and formerly of Hastings, passed away January 11, 2019. Sean was born in Hastings, MN, on his mother's birthday, May 16, 1972. He attended Hastings area schools and graduated from Mesabi East High School, Aurora, MN. Sean had a creative and adventurous spirit. He won several art awards while attending elementary...
John C. Iverson
January 11, 2019
John Charles Iverson, age 64, of Hastings, passed away January 11, 2019. He was born August 17, 1954 at Regina Memorial Hospital in Hastings to Harold & Lavonne Iverson. He Graduated from Hastings High school in 1972. John married Nancy Engeldinger on April 12, 1980 at St. Boniface Catholic Church. He lived in Cannon Falls on his Grandpa &...
Margaret E. Behrends
January 10, 2019
Margaret Emma Rohlfing was born on March 27, 1921 in Cleveland, MN to Adolph and Albertine (Strauman) Rohlfing. In 1938 she was Valedictorian of her Cleveland High School class. She graduated from the University of Minnesota in 1942 with a degree in Home Economics. Margaret was united in marriage in 1943, to Richard Benhard Behrends of Hastings, MN in...
Pamela D. Petersen
January 10, 2019
Petersen, Pamela D.
Age 60 of Apple Valley, entered rest on Jan. 10, 2019. Preceded in death by her dad, Otto Sorensen. Survived by her children, Gregory (Lisa) and Cassandra (Gary) Francis; grandchildren, Shealyn, Gavin, Shawn, James, Ethan, Jack and Karina; mother, Beverly Sorensen; sisters, Christina (Dave), Rachel (Dave), Deb (Bob) and Jill (Steve); nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Memorial...
Bettyjane Majetich
January 9, 2019
Betty Majetich, age 82, passed away peacefully at her daughter’s home in Big Lake, MN, on Wednesday evening, January 9, 2019. BettyJane, the daughter of Ellsworth and Dorothy (Korthals) Stock, was born on March 8, 1936, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Following her education, Betty was united in marriage to Martin R. Majetich on March 21, 1957; he later preceded her...
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...
Darlene D. Beissel
January 17, 2019
Darlene Dorothy Beissel, age 61, of Farmington, entered into eternal life at The Legacy of Farmington on January 17, 2019. She was born in Hastings on February 6, 1957 to Frank Sr. and Sophie Beissel. Darlene is preceded in death by her parents; sisters, Charlotte Marson and Mary Reinhart; niece, Dr. Natalie Beissel and nephew, Shane Reinhart. She is...
Kenneth D Lorenz
January 17, 2019
Ken Lorenz of Hastings, MN died January 17th 2019 at the University Of Minnesota Hospital in MPLS, MN. Kenneth Duane Lorenz was born April 18th, 1947 in Fergus Falls, MN to Pastor Walter and Lorraine (Pettersen) Lorenz. Ken attended Concordia College in St. Paul, MN and graduated from Mankato State University, in Mankato, MN. On December 28th, 1969, he...
Robert "Bob" H. Jacobsen
January 16, 2019
Robert H. 'Bob' Jacobsen, age 80, of Hastings, passed away peacefully January 16, 2019. He was a native of St. Paul, living on the East side. Bob graduated from Helix High School in California. He was a Vietnam Veteran and gave 22 years of service to the United States Air Force. He retired as a Senior Master Sargent. Bob...
Claudine Lenore Andreasen
January 15, 2019
laudine Lenore Andreasen, age 90, passed away on January 15, 2019 in her apartment in Poulsbo, WA with her daughters Linda and Lori by her side. She was born in Manson, Iowa to Carl and Minnie (Hunt) Collman. Claudine was raised on a farm in Fergus Falls, MN. She attended the University of Minnesota for 3 years, majoring in...
Mary Ann Amelse
January 14, 2019
Mary Ann (Superak) Amelse, age 83 of Hastings, died peacefully on Monday afternoon, January 14, 2019, at Regina Senior Living in Hastings. Mary Ann Angela was born February 18, 1935, at home in Vienna, Ohio, to Bernard & Mary (Tomory) Superak. She grew up on a 57-acre farm, with an acre of grapes from which her father made wine...
Patricia Ann Cousins
January 14, 2019
Patricia Ann Cousins
Loving wife and mother of three children, grandmother to seven grandchildren and eleven great-grandchildren, passed away peacefully on January 14th, 2019 surrounded by family and loved ones at the age of 85. Patricia was born on April 21st, 1933 in Enid, OK to Truman and Minnie Hayes. After graduating from Enid High School, in 1951, she attended Phillips...
Betty J. Reller
January 13, 2019
Betty J. Reller, age 85 of Apple Valley and formerly of Fargo, North Dakota, died peacefully on Sunday evening, January 13, 2019. Betty Jane, the youngest daughter of John and Karen (Berg) Myran, was born on September 8, 1933, in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Following her graduation from Minneapolis South High School, Betty was united in marriage to William A. Reller...
Leonard E. Pankuch
January 13, 2019
Leonard E.Pankuch
Died January 13, 2019 at Augustana Homes, Apple Valley. Leonard was born September 19, 1939, In Minneapolis. He is survived by his wife Betty who he married May 20, 1962. He has two daughters, Sarah (Cameron) Goodrich & Rebecca (Jeff) Copler; and a son, Stephen (Sandra Redding) Pankuch. He has seven grandchildren: Ian and Duncan Goodrich, Matthew and Meghan...
Patricia K. Harp
January 12, 2019
Patricia K. Harp, age 78 of Hastings, died peacefully following an extended illness on Saturday morning, January 12, 2019, at Prescott Nursing and Rehab in Prescott. Patricia Kaye, the daughter of Otis and Mildred (Humphrey) Westby, was born on February 28, 1940, in St. Cloud, Minnesota. Following her graduation from Mora High School, Pat was united in marriage to...
Sean D. Theelke
January 11, 2019
Sean David Theelke, age 46, of Breezy Point and formerly of Hastings, passed away January 11, 2019. Sean was born in Hastings, MN, on his mother's birthday, May 16, 1972. He attended Hastings area schools and graduated from Mesabi East High School, Aurora, MN. Sean had a creative and adventurous spirit. He won several art awards while attending elementary...
John C. Iverson
January 11, 2019
John Charles Iverson, age 64, of Hastings, passed away January 11, 2019. He was born August 17, 1954 at Regina Memorial Hospital in Hastings to Harold & Lavonne Iverson. He Graduated from Hastings High school in 1972. John married Nancy Engeldinger on April 12, 1980 at St. Boniface Catholic Church. He lived in Cannon Falls on his Grandpa &...
Margaret E. Behrends
January 10, 2019
Margaret Emma Rohlfing was born on March 27, 1921 in Cleveland, MN to Adolph and Albertine (Strauman) Rohlfing. In 1938 she was Valedictorian of her Cleveland High School class. She graduated from the University of Minnesota in 1942 with a degree in Home Economics. Margaret was united in marriage in 1943, to Richard Benhard Behrends of Hastings, MN in...
Pamela D. Petersen
January 10, 2019
Petersen, Pamela D.
Age 60 of Apple Valley, entered rest on Jan. 10, 2019. Preceded in death by her dad, Otto Sorensen. Survived by her children, Gregory (Lisa) and Cassandra (Gary) Francis; grandchildren, Shealyn, Gavin, Shawn, James, Ethan, Jack and Karina; mother, Beverly Sorensen; sisters, Christina (Dave), Rachel (Dave), Deb (Bob) and Jill (Steve); nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Memorial...
Bettyjane Majetich
January 9, 2019
Betty Majetich, age 82, passed away peacefully at her daughter’s home in Big Lake, MN, on Wednesday evening, January 9, 2019. BettyJane, the daughter of Ellsworth and Dorothy (Korthals) Stock, was born on March 8, 1936, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Following her education, Betty was united in marriage to Martin R. Majetich on March 21, 1957; he later preceded her...
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