Obituaries
Obituaries for Starkson Family
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Robert L. Agrimson
January 9, 2019
Agrimson, Robert L.,Age 96, of Lauderdale MN, passed away Jan. 9, 2019. Robert was born July 26, 1922 in Sebeka, MN to Peter & Thea Agrimson. After his mother’s death, Robert was raised by his Aunt and Uncle, Alfred & Helene Agrimson on their farm by Peterson MN. Robert lived and worked on the farm until he was 32, when...
Steven M. Adams
January 8, 2019
Steven M. Adams,
age 46 of Apple Valley, MN. Preceded in death by grandparents. Survived by daughters, Chantal Staats and Skylar Adams; parents, John and Patty; brothers, John (Liz) and Eric (Becky); nephews: Christopher (Taylor), Isaac, Alex, Brody and Jackson; niece, Cecilia; uncle, Mike (Sue); aunt, Diane; other relatives and many friends. Memorial Service 3:00 PM, Saturday, Jan. 12, 2019 at...
Paula Bushee (Nee Stuhr)
January 8, 2019
Paula Bushee (nee Stuhr), age 75 of Burnsville, passed away on January 8, 2019. She is preceded in death by her parents; husbands, Joel Stuhr and Rod Bushee; brothers, Donald, Ross, and Malyn; and sister, Dixie. She was a loving mom to Troy (Lana) and Todd, a loving grandma to Adam, Alex, and step grandchildren, Desirae and Kiana, as well...
Albin G. Sorenson, Sr.
January 6, 2019
Albin G. Sorenson Sr., age 80 of Apple Valley, passed away on January 6, 2019. He is preceded in death by his parents, George and Viola; sister, Janis Gustafson; daughter-in-law, Barb; and granddaughter, Janel. He is survived by his wife, Debbie; sons, Dean, Dan, Dane (Lori), Albin Jr. (DeAnn), and Michael; daughters, Robin (Brian), Jolene (Ryan), Jenny, Devy, Danette, Dawn,...
Carol L. Flanders
January 5, 2019
Flanders, Carol L.
Age 86 of Minneapolis, went to be with the Lord on Jan. 5, 2019. Preceded in death by her husband, Jerry; brothers, Lyle and Peter. Survived by her children, Nancy (Brad) Gluth, Charles (Barbara), Paul (Stella) and Diane (Dan) Hutchison; grandchildren, Kelly, Amy (fiancé Nic), Teig, Kendra, Jenna, Cassidy and Shelby; siblings, Pat, Art (Judy), Eileen, Wayne (Barb)...
Richard "Rick" Meyer Jr.
January 4, 2019
Richard H. “Rick” Meyer Jr., age 68 of Hastings, died peacefully at home on January 4, 2019. Richard Harold Meyer Jr., the son of Richard Harold Sr. and LeEtta (Schrimper) Meyer, was born on May 4, 1950, in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Following his graduation from Linn Mar High School with the class of 1969, Rick continued his education at...
Joan Marlene Goebel
January 4, 2019
Joan Marlene Goebel, age 84, of Hastings, passed away January 4, 2019. She was born in Hastings to Miles and Ruth Panek on Feb. 13, 1934. Joan was raised in Hastings and moved to East Cottage Grove after marrying the love of her life, Alvin Goebel who she was married to for 66 years. They raised their two children...
Gordon W. Herman
January 3, 2019
Gordon "Gordy" Herman, age 80, of Denmark Township passed away on January 3, 2019 with his wife, Karen by his side. Gordy was a lifelong farmer in Denmark Township. He loved the land. He primarily farmed using modern equipment, but always cherished the way his father and grandfather had farmed with horses. He set aside a parcel of land...
Mildred J. Ellis
January 3, 2019
Ellis, Mildred J.
age 92, of Farmington, MN went to be with the Lord on January 3, 2019. Mildred was born on January 5, 1926 in Butterfield, MN. As a young farm girl, she learned the discipline of daily chores and hard work. She was born into a strong Christian home where morning Bible reading and prayer was a daily family...
Shawn "Bubba" Cauchy
January 2, 2019
Shawn “Bubba” Cauchy, age 45 of Farmington and formerly of Prescott, died suddenly but peacefully on Wednesday, January 2, 2019. Shawn Jeffrey, the son of John and Linda (Cysiewski) Cauchy, was born on September 25, 1973, in St. Paul. Following his graduation from Prescott High School with the class of 1992, Bubba worked for Merrilot Industries, then TSA, and...
Christopher D. Johnson
January 2, 2019
Johnson, Christopher D.
Age 39 of Chehalis, Washington formerly of Lakeville, born July 6, 1979 in Edina, MN to Dale and Jean Johnson, passed away unexpectedly January 2, 2019. After graduating form LeCordon Bleu Culinary School Chris worked as a sous chef at Kincaid’s and the Palomino and then as an executive chef in various restaurants in the state of Washington. ...
Sonja J. Jacobs
January 1, 2019
Sonja J. Jacobs
age 76 of Apple Valley, passed away on Jan. 1, 2019 after a brief illness. She was born to Peter & Esther Jensen Feb. 5, 1942 in Breckenridge, MN graduating from Breckenridge HS. She attended business college, was employed at St. Paul Fire and Marine Insurance and later at American Greetings Co. She was united in marriage to...
Angela Mae-Steele Powell
December 31, 2018
Angela Mae-Steele Powell, age 57, of Hastings, passed away at home on December 31, 2018 after a long battle with Breast Cancer. She was born March 25, 1961 to Eldon and Reta Steele at the Blue Earth Hospital in Blue Earth, Minnesota. Angie graduated from Blue Earth High School with the class of 1979. After graduation, she and a...
Kelly Malkow-Akre
December 31, 2018
Kelly Ann Marie Malkow-Akre, age 53, passed away Monday, December 31, 2018 at her residence in Hayward. She was born July 22, 1965. She was united in marriage to Craig Malkow.
Kelly spent over 34 years in banking, starting as a teller and working her way up to branch manager. She had a love for beaches, oceans, and tropical destinations. She...
Nick "Tubby" Otto
December 30, 2018
Nick "Tubby" Otto, age 89 of Cannon Falls and formerly of New Trier, died peacefully on Sunday afternoon, December 30, 2018, at Mayo Clinic Health Systems Cannon Falls. Nicholas L., one of twelve children of Nicholas and Elizabeth (Hubert) Otto, was born on March 11, 1929, in Douglas Township, Dakota County, Minnesota. Nick attended St. Marys Catholic School and...
Edna "Ed'S" Seidl
December 30, 2018
Edna M. “Ed’s” Seidl, age 86 of Hastings, died peacefully surrounded by family on Sunday afternoon, December 30, 2018, at The Pillars Hospice Home in Oakdale. Edna Mae, the daughter of Emil and Anna (Barr) Radke, was born on July 9, 1932, in “Cow Town” Hastings, Minnesota. On June 11, 1960, Edna was united in marriage to Norman Seidl...
Susan Ann Bauer
December 30, 2018
Susan Ann Bauer, age 71, of Hastings, passed away peacefully at home on December 30, 2018. She is preceded in death by her parents, Leonard and Rosella (Rother) Bauer; sister, Janice Pederson; and great granddaughter, Sophee Hamilton. Susan is survived by her son, Dominic Hamilton; grandson, Brody Hamilton; great grandchildren, Karly, Mason, and Jack; sister, June Kelley; nephews, Brian...
George H. Ritchie
December 29, 2018
George H. Ritchie
age 94 of Mpls, died December 29, 2018. He was a 50 year member of the Knights of Columbus and was a two time Grand Knight and also a member of VFW Post 5555. Preceded in death by wife, Laura of 68 years; son-in-law, Tom Goggin and 17 brothers and sisters. Survived by daughters, Georgia (Don) Lundstrom, Jean...
Mary Ellen G. Reis
December 29, 2018
Mary Ellen Reis, age 83 of Apple Valley, passed away on December 29, 2018. She is preceded in death by her parents, Leonard and Helen; husband, Louis; brother, Wally Stehr; and son-in-law, Ray Brown. She is survived by her children, Susan Brown, Michael (Peggy), Laurie (Jeff) May, Joseph (Cindee), and LuEllen; 9 grandchildren; 5 great-grandchildren; and nieces, nephews, other relatives,...
Kurt N. Engen
December 29, 2018
Engen, Kurt N.
Age 62 of Farmington, passed away peacefully on December 29, 2018 surrounded by his loving family. Preceded in death by his daughter, Airyn Wendorf; parents, Gloria and Neil Engen; brother, Kim Engen. Survived by his loving wife of 42 years, Kathy; daughters, Lindsey (Jacob) Livingston and Katie Engen; grandchildren, Camryn, Abby, Ava, Ayden, Audrey and Brooklynn; son-in-law, Andy...
Robert L. Agrimson
January 9, 2019
Agrimson, Robert L.,Age 96, of Lauderdale MN, passed away Jan. 9, 2019. Robert was born July 26, 1922 in Sebeka, MN to Peter & Thea Agrimson. After his mother’s death, Robert was raised by his Aunt and Uncle, Alfred & Helene Agrimson on their farm by Peterson MN. Robert lived and worked on the farm until he was 32, when...
Steven M. Adams
January 8, 2019
Steven M. Adams,
age 46 of Apple Valley, MN. Preceded in death by grandparents. Survived by daughters, Chantal Staats and Skylar Adams; parents, John and Patty; brothers, John (Liz) and Eric (Becky); nephews: Christopher (Taylor), Isaac, Alex, Brody and Jackson; niece, Cecilia; uncle, Mike (Sue); aunt, Diane; other relatives and many friends. Memorial Service 3:00 PM, Saturday, Jan. 12, 2019 at...
Paula Bushee (Nee Stuhr)
January 8, 2019
Paula Bushee (nee Stuhr), age 75 of Burnsville, passed away on January 8, 2019. She is preceded in death by her parents; husbands, Joel Stuhr and Rod Bushee; brothers, Donald, Ross, and Malyn; and sister, Dixie. She was a loving mom to Troy (Lana) and Todd, a loving grandma to Adam, Alex, and step grandchildren, Desirae and Kiana, as well...
Albin G. Sorenson, Sr.
January 6, 2019
Albin G. Sorenson Sr., age 80 of Apple Valley, passed away on January 6, 2019. He is preceded in death by his parents, George and Viola; sister, Janis Gustafson; daughter-in-law, Barb; and granddaughter, Janel. He is survived by his wife, Debbie; sons, Dean, Dan, Dane (Lori), Albin Jr. (DeAnn), and Michael; daughters, Robin (Brian), Jolene (Ryan), Jenny, Devy, Danette, Dawn,...
Carol L. Flanders
January 5, 2019
Flanders, Carol L.
Age 86 of Minneapolis, went to be with the Lord on Jan. 5, 2019. Preceded in death by her husband, Jerry; brothers, Lyle and Peter. Survived by her children, Nancy (Brad) Gluth, Charles (Barbara), Paul (Stella) and Diane (Dan) Hutchison; grandchildren, Kelly, Amy (fiancé Nic), Teig, Kendra, Jenna, Cassidy and Shelby; siblings, Pat, Art (Judy), Eileen, Wayne (Barb)...
Richard "Rick" Meyer Jr.
January 4, 2019
Richard H. “Rick” Meyer Jr., age 68 of Hastings, died peacefully at home on January 4, 2019. Richard Harold Meyer Jr., the son of Richard Harold Sr. and LeEtta (Schrimper) Meyer, was born on May 4, 1950, in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Following his graduation from Linn Mar High School with the class of 1969, Rick continued his education at...
Joan Marlene Goebel
January 4, 2019
Joan Marlene Goebel, age 84, of Hastings, passed away January 4, 2019. She was born in Hastings to Miles and Ruth Panek on Feb. 13, 1934. Joan was raised in Hastings and moved to East Cottage Grove after marrying the love of her life, Alvin Goebel who she was married to for 66 years. They raised their two children...
Gordon W. Herman
January 3, 2019
Gordon "Gordy" Herman, age 80, of Denmark Township passed away on January 3, 2019 with his wife, Karen by his side. Gordy was a lifelong farmer in Denmark Township. He loved the land. He primarily farmed using modern equipment, but always cherished the way his father and grandfather had farmed with horses. He set aside a parcel of land...
Mildred J. Ellis
January 3, 2019
Ellis, Mildred J.
age 92, of Farmington, MN went to be with the Lord on January 3, 2019. Mildred was born on January 5, 1926 in Butterfield, MN. As a young farm girl, she learned the discipline of daily chores and hard work. She was born into a strong Christian home where morning Bible reading and prayer was a daily family...
Shawn "Bubba" Cauchy
January 2, 2019
Shawn “Bubba” Cauchy, age 45 of Farmington and formerly of Prescott, died suddenly but peacefully on Wednesday, January 2, 2019. Shawn Jeffrey, the son of John and Linda (Cysiewski) Cauchy, was born on September 25, 1973, in St. Paul. Following his graduation from Prescott High School with the class of 1992, Bubba worked for Merrilot Industries, then TSA, and...
Christopher D. Johnson
January 2, 2019
Johnson, Christopher D.
Age 39 of Chehalis, Washington formerly of Lakeville, born July 6, 1979 in Edina, MN to Dale and Jean Johnson, passed away unexpectedly January 2, 2019. After graduating form LeCordon Bleu Culinary School Chris worked as a sous chef at Kincaid’s and the Palomino and then as an executive chef in various restaurants in the state of Washington. ...
Sonja J. Jacobs
January 1, 2019
Sonja J. Jacobs
age 76 of Apple Valley, passed away on Jan. 1, 2019 after a brief illness. She was born to Peter & Esther Jensen Feb. 5, 1942 in Breckenridge, MN graduating from Breckenridge HS. She attended business college, was employed at St. Paul Fire and Marine Insurance and later at American Greetings Co. She was united in marriage to...
Angela Mae-Steele Powell
December 31, 2018
Angela Mae-Steele Powell, age 57, of Hastings, passed away at home on December 31, 2018 after a long battle with Breast Cancer. She was born March 25, 1961 to Eldon and Reta Steele at the Blue Earth Hospital in Blue Earth, Minnesota. Angie graduated from Blue Earth High School with the class of 1979. After graduation, she and a...
Kelly Malkow-Akre
December 31, 2018
Kelly Ann Marie Malkow-Akre, age 53, passed away Monday, December 31, 2018 at her residence in Hayward. She was born July 22, 1965. She was united in marriage to Craig Malkow.
Kelly spent over 34 years in banking, starting as a teller and working her way up to branch manager. She had a love for beaches, oceans, and tropical destinations. She...
Nick "Tubby" Otto
December 30, 2018
Nick "Tubby" Otto, age 89 of Cannon Falls and formerly of New Trier, died peacefully on Sunday afternoon, December 30, 2018, at Mayo Clinic Health Systems Cannon Falls. Nicholas L., one of twelve children of Nicholas and Elizabeth (Hubert) Otto, was born on March 11, 1929, in Douglas Township, Dakota County, Minnesota. Nick attended St. Marys Catholic School and...
Edna "Ed'S" Seidl
December 30, 2018
Edna M. “Ed’s” Seidl, age 86 of Hastings, died peacefully surrounded by family on Sunday afternoon, December 30, 2018, at The Pillars Hospice Home in Oakdale. Edna Mae, the daughter of Emil and Anna (Barr) Radke, was born on July 9, 1932, in “Cow Town” Hastings, Minnesota. On June 11, 1960, Edna was united in marriage to Norman Seidl...
Susan Ann Bauer
December 30, 2018
Susan Ann Bauer, age 71, of Hastings, passed away peacefully at home on December 30, 2018. She is preceded in death by her parents, Leonard and Rosella (Rother) Bauer; sister, Janice Pederson; and great granddaughter, Sophee Hamilton. Susan is survived by her son, Dominic Hamilton; grandson, Brody Hamilton; great grandchildren, Karly, Mason, and Jack; sister, June Kelley; nephews, Brian...
George H. Ritchie
December 29, 2018
George H. Ritchie
age 94 of Mpls, died December 29, 2018. He was a 50 year member of the Knights of Columbus and was a two time Grand Knight and also a member of VFW Post 5555. Preceded in death by wife, Laura of 68 years; son-in-law, Tom Goggin and 17 brothers and sisters. Survived by daughters, Georgia (Don) Lundstrom, Jean...
Mary Ellen G. Reis
December 29, 2018
Mary Ellen Reis, age 83 of Apple Valley, passed away on December 29, 2018. She is preceded in death by her parents, Leonard and Helen; husband, Louis; brother, Wally Stehr; and son-in-law, Ray Brown. She is survived by her children, Susan Brown, Michael (Peggy), Laurie (Jeff) May, Joseph (Cindee), and LuEllen; 9 grandchildren; 5 great-grandchildren; and nieces, nephews, other relatives,...
Kurt N. Engen
December 29, 2018
Engen, Kurt N.
Age 62 of Farmington, passed away peacefully on December 29, 2018 surrounded by his loving family. Preceded in death by his daughter, Airyn Wendorf; parents, Gloria and Neil Engen; brother, Kim Engen. Survived by his loving wife of 42 years, Kathy; daughters, Lindsey (Jacob) Livingston and Katie Engen; grandchildren, Camryn, Abby, Ava, Ayden, Audrey and Brooklynn; son-in-law, Andy...
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