Obituaries
Obituaries for Starkson Family
In Memory of Our Dear Loved Ones
Yvonne M. Cecchini
November 24, 2018
Yvonne M. Cecchini, age 81 of Apple Valley and formerly of Hastings, died peacefully at her home surrounded by loving family on Saturday morning, November 24, 2018. Yvonne Marie, the only child of Edward and Catherine (Nesbitt) Pitts, was born on January 8, 1937, in Washington, DC. After her graduation from High School, Yvonne raised her family and eventually...
Thomas M. "Tom" Furlong
November 23, 2018
Thomas M. "Tom" Furlong, a life-long resident and long-time business owner in Hastings, died peacefully surrounded by his loving family at the age of 87, on Friday evening, November 23, 2018. Tom lived a full and memorable life with an underlying mission to help others. He was raised on the family farm in Hastings where he learned the value...
M. Wayne Carlson
November 23, 2018
Wayne Carlson, age 82 of Hastings, passed away on Friday morning, November 23, 2018, in Hastings. Melvin Wayne, the son of Alvin and Ethel (Minkler) Carlson, was born on the family farm in Newark, SD on January 2, 1936. Growing up on the family farm, Wayne enjoyed farming, playing various sports and playing the guitar. He was united in...
Miriam H. Sanford
November 20, 2018
Miriam H. Sanford, age 94 of Hastings, passed away on Tuesday, November 20, 2018, at Augustana Care in Hastings.Private family services will be held at a later date. Arrangements are being completed by Caturia, Smidt Starkson Funeral Home Crematory of Hastings.
Daniel James Robinson
November 18, 2018
Daniel James Robinson, age 56, of Lakeland, MN passed away November 18, 2018 at the family cabin in Amery, WI. Dan was intelligent and had a great sense of humor. He was a talented musician, knowledgeable medical professional, loving father, and much much more. Dan is survived by his beloved sons, Isaac and Michael; his best friend and wife...
Michael R. Miller
November 18, 2018
Michael R. Miller, age 54, passed away November 18, 2018 at home. Michael was preceded in death by his father, Willard Miller; and sister, Anita Miller-Mulhall. He is survived by his son, Benjamin Miller of Hastings, MN; mother Carol Miller of Red Wing, MN; siblings Wanda (Richard) Johnson and Sandra Miller of Red Wing, MN; Mark Miller of Beldenville,...
David Paul Nelson
November 17, 2018
David P. Nelson, age 56 of Apple Valley, MN, passed away Nov. 17, 2018. His father, Kenny, and his father and mother-in-law, Harry and Jan Sweere, preceded him in death. He is survived by his wife, Charlene (Sweere); daughters, Jenna and Eden; foster son, Joseph Greenwood; mother, Donna; brothers, Tom (Coralie), Wes (Joan), and Jim (Ellen Benway); brothers and sisters-in-law,...
Robert William Holmes
November 16, 2018
Robert William Holmes 1-15-1927 to 9-16-2018
We say a sorrowful goodbye to a man of principle, optimism, unfailing joy and humor. Bobby cherished his memories of growing up on his Uncle Hjalmer’s farm. He regaled us with stories about the Armistice Day storm and racing trucks with his dad on frozen Lake Pepin. Bobby was a veteran of the U.S....
Elnora N. Mosier
November 15, 2018
Mosier, Elnora N.
Age 91 of Lakeville, born October 27, 1927 in Wittenberg Township, WI to Otto & Bessie Boerger, passed away, November 15, 2018. Elnora enjoyed art and loved making quilts especially when she could give them away and bring joy to others. She is preceded in death by her husband, Norman and her brother and four sisters. She will...
Ernest R. Stalock
November 15, 2018
Stalock, Ernest R., age 83 of Apple Valley, passed away on November 15, 2018. Preceded in death by parents, Helen Hope and John Staloch; and brothers, Donald and George Stalock. Survived by wife, Donna (Lagerstedt); children, Susan, Steven, and Brian (Cynthia); grandchildren, Ben, Jessica, Cate (Jon) Gamble, Andrew, Nick (Malia) and Alex (Felicia); great grandchildren, Colton, Camden, Kinlee, Simon, and...
Kathleen Irene Kummer
November 14, 2018
Kathleen I. Kummer, age 86 of Hastings, passed away on Wednesday afternoon, November 14, 2018, at Regina Senior Living in Hastings. Kathleen Irene, the daughter of John and Catherine (Sieben) Lang, was born on May 13, 1932 in Hastings. She was raised on the family farm in Miesville, MN. She was united in marriage to the love of her...
Dr. Raymond B. Solac
November 12, 2018
Dr. Raymond Boryczka Solac, age 98, of Hastings died Monday, November 12, 2018. Raymond was born June 8, 1920 in Minneapolis, MN to Ignatius and Agnes (Skiba) Boryczka. He served in the U.S. Army as a Technical Sergeant with Chanor Company during WWII. Raymond met Vibeke Osterberg in Copenhagen Denmark and they later married on June 23, 1948 at...
Kimberly S. Vroman
November 12, 2018
Kimberly Scott Vroman, age 60, of Hastings, passed away November 12, 2018. Kim lit up this world with her infectious smile and loving heart. She saw the best in everyone and always offered love and kindness to anyone she came into contact with. Her warm heart and giving nature drew people to her and she had many close friends...
Veronica A. "Verna" Kleinschmidt
November 11, 2018
Veronica A. "Verna" Kleinschmidt, age 91 formerly of Hastings and Winona, died peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Sunday morning, November 11, 2018, at Commons on Marice in Eagan. Veronica Ann, the daughter of John and Anna (Kulas) Jaszewski, was born in Winona on January 5, 1927. Following her graduation from Cathedral High School in Winona with the...
Robert H. Knoch
November 11, 2018
Robert H. Knoch, age 86 of Apple Valley, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Sunday, 11/11/2018.
Survived by loving wife of 64 years, Mariel; son, James and wife Kym of Cleveland, Ohio and Venice, Florida; daughter, Julie and husband Larry Pierce of Mpls; daughter, Jennifer and husband Tim Pearson of Mpls; 11 grandchildren and 8 great grandchildren.
Preceded in death by...
John R. Kusske
November 10, 2018
John R. Kusske, age 88 of Hastings, passed away surrounded by family on Saturday morning, November 10, 2018, at Park Ridge Assisted Living in Hastings. John Robert, the son of Fredrick and Catherine (Johns) Kusske, was born on December 5, 1929 in Gaylord, MN. John met the love of his life, Dorothy, while roller-skating at the Fish Lake Pavilion....
Cheryl "Sheri" L. Nelson
November 10, 2018
Cheryl 'Sheri' L. Nelson, age 51, of Eagan, passed away November 10, 2018. She was born in St. Paul on January 4, 1967 to Lawrence Cich and Barbara (Bushinger) Linnell. Sheri graduated from Ellsworth High School with the class of 1985. She married Bob Nelson in Red Wing on June 4, 1988. Sheri was preceded in death by her...
Lauren K. Cran
November 9, 2018
Lauren K. Cran, age 81, passed away on Friday morning, November 9, 2018, following an extended illness. Lauren Kenneth, the son of Rolland and Verna (Pasch) Cran, was born on June 17, 1937 in Hastings, MN. Lauren was a lifelong resident of Denmark Township, growing up on the family farm on Quadrant Avenue and graduating from Hastings High School...
Raymond Thomas Mccallum
November 8, 2018
Mr. Raymond Thomas McCallum, resident of Luverne, Alabama, passed away on Thursday, November 8, 2018. Mr. McCallum proudly served with the United States Army. He was a devoted husband, father, and grandfather, who loved working with his hands and riding his Harley.
Mr. McCallum was preceded in death by his son, Anthony McCallum; grandson, Michael Dillon; and his father and stepmother,...
Jeannette L. Anderson (Schneider)
November 8, 2018
Jeannette L. Anderson, formerly of Gettysburg, SD, passed away at the age 93 in Zumbrota, MN, on November 8, 2018.
Jeannette was born on August 25, 1925, in Lebanon, SD, the third of four children to John and Cecilia Schneider. She graduated from Lebanon High School and received her teaching certificate. She taught briefly before marrying Otto R. Anderson on January...
Yvonne M. Cecchini
November 24, 2018
Yvonne M. Cecchini, age 81 of Apple Valley and formerly of Hastings, died peacefully at her home surrounded by loving family on Saturday morning, November 24, 2018. Yvonne Marie, the only child of Edward and Catherine (Nesbitt) Pitts, was born on January 8, 1937, in Washington, DC. After her graduation from High School, Yvonne raised her family and eventually...
Thomas M. "Tom" Furlong
November 23, 2018
Thomas M. "Tom" Furlong, a life-long resident and long-time business owner in Hastings, died peacefully surrounded by his loving family at the age of 87, on Friday evening, November 23, 2018. Tom lived a full and memorable life with an underlying mission to help others. He was raised on the family farm in Hastings where he learned the value...
M. Wayne Carlson
November 23, 2018
Wayne Carlson, age 82 of Hastings, passed away on Friday morning, November 23, 2018, in Hastings. Melvin Wayne, the son of Alvin and Ethel (Minkler) Carlson, was born on the family farm in Newark, SD on January 2, 1936. Growing up on the family farm, Wayne enjoyed farming, playing various sports and playing the guitar. He was united in...
Miriam H. Sanford
November 20, 2018
Miriam H. Sanford, age 94 of Hastings, passed away on Tuesday, November 20, 2018, at Augustana Care in Hastings.Private family services will be held at a later date. Arrangements are being completed by Caturia, Smidt Starkson Funeral Home Crematory of Hastings.
Daniel James Robinson
November 18, 2018
Daniel James Robinson, age 56, of Lakeland, MN passed away November 18, 2018 at the family cabin in Amery, WI. Dan was intelligent and had a great sense of humor. He was a talented musician, knowledgeable medical professional, loving father, and much much more. Dan is survived by his beloved sons, Isaac and Michael; his best friend and wife...
Michael R. Miller
November 18, 2018
Michael R. Miller, age 54, passed away November 18, 2018 at home. Michael was preceded in death by his father, Willard Miller; and sister, Anita Miller-Mulhall. He is survived by his son, Benjamin Miller of Hastings, MN; mother Carol Miller of Red Wing, MN; siblings Wanda (Richard) Johnson and Sandra Miller of Red Wing, MN; Mark Miller of Beldenville,...
David Paul Nelson
November 17, 2018
David P. Nelson, age 56 of Apple Valley, MN, passed away Nov. 17, 2018. His father, Kenny, and his father and mother-in-law, Harry and Jan Sweere, preceded him in death. He is survived by his wife, Charlene (Sweere); daughters, Jenna and Eden; foster son, Joseph Greenwood; mother, Donna; brothers, Tom (Coralie), Wes (Joan), and Jim (Ellen Benway); brothers and sisters-in-law,...
Robert William Holmes
November 16, 2018
Robert William Holmes 1-15-1927 to 9-16-2018
We say a sorrowful goodbye to a man of principle, optimism, unfailing joy and humor. Bobby cherished his memories of growing up on his Uncle Hjalmer’s farm. He regaled us with stories about the Armistice Day storm and racing trucks with his dad on frozen Lake Pepin. Bobby was a veteran of the U.S....
Elnora N. Mosier
November 15, 2018
Mosier, Elnora N.
Age 91 of Lakeville, born October 27, 1927 in Wittenberg Township, WI to Otto & Bessie Boerger, passed away, November 15, 2018. Elnora enjoyed art and loved making quilts especially when she could give them away and bring joy to others. She is preceded in death by her husband, Norman and her brother and four sisters. She will...
Ernest R. Stalock
November 15, 2018
Stalock, Ernest R., age 83 of Apple Valley, passed away on November 15, 2018. Preceded in death by parents, Helen Hope and John Staloch; and brothers, Donald and George Stalock. Survived by wife, Donna (Lagerstedt); children, Susan, Steven, and Brian (Cynthia); grandchildren, Ben, Jessica, Cate (Jon) Gamble, Andrew, Nick (Malia) and Alex (Felicia); great grandchildren, Colton, Camden, Kinlee, Simon, and...
Kathleen Irene Kummer
November 14, 2018
Kathleen I. Kummer, age 86 of Hastings, passed away on Wednesday afternoon, November 14, 2018, at Regina Senior Living in Hastings. Kathleen Irene, the daughter of John and Catherine (Sieben) Lang, was born on May 13, 1932 in Hastings. She was raised on the family farm in Miesville, MN. She was united in marriage to the love of her...
Dr. Raymond B. Solac
November 12, 2018
Dr. Raymond Boryczka Solac, age 98, of Hastings died Monday, November 12, 2018. Raymond was born June 8, 1920 in Minneapolis, MN to Ignatius and Agnes (Skiba) Boryczka. He served in the U.S. Army as a Technical Sergeant with Chanor Company during WWII. Raymond met Vibeke Osterberg in Copenhagen Denmark and they later married on June 23, 1948 at...
Kimberly S. Vroman
November 12, 2018
Kimberly Scott Vroman, age 60, of Hastings, passed away November 12, 2018. Kim lit up this world with her infectious smile and loving heart. She saw the best in everyone and always offered love and kindness to anyone she came into contact with. Her warm heart and giving nature drew people to her and she had many close friends...
Veronica A. "Verna" Kleinschmidt
November 11, 2018
Veronica A. "Verna" Kleinschmidt, age 91 formerly of Hastings and Winona, died peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Sunday morning, November 11, 2018, at Commons on Marice in Eagan. Veronica Ann, the daughter of John and Anna (Kulas) Jaszewski, was born in Winona on January 5, 1927. Following her graduation from Cathedral High School in Winona with the...
Robert H. Knoch
November 11, 2018
Robert H. Knoch, age 86 of Apple Valley, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Sunday, 11/11/2018.
Survived by loving wife of 64 years, Mariel; son, James and wife Kym of Cleveland, Ohio and Venice, Florida; daughter, Julie and husband Larry Pierce of Mpls; daughter, Jennifer and husband Tim Pearson of Mpls; 11 grandchildren and 8 great grandchildren.
Preceded in death by...
John R. Kusske
November 10, 2018
John R. Kusske, age 88 of Hastings, passed away surrounded by family on Saturday morning, November 10, 2018, at Park Ridge Assisted Living in Hastings. John Robert, the son of Fredrick and Catherine (Johns) Kusske, was born on December 5, 1929 in Gaylord, MN. John met the love of his life, Dorothy, while roller-skating at the Fish Lake Pavilion....
Cheryl "Sheri" L. Nelson
November 10, 2018
Cheryl 'Sheri' L. Nelson, age 51, of Eagan, passed away November 10, 2018. She was born in St. Paul on January 4, 1967 to Lawrence Cich and Barbara (Bushinger) Linnell. Sheri graduated from Ellsworth High School with the class of 1985. She married Bob Nelson in Red Wing on June 4, 1988. Sheri was preceded in death by her...
Lauren K. Cran
November 9, 2018
Lauren K. Cran, age 81, passed away on Friday morning, November 9, 2018, following an extended illness. Lauren Kenneth, the son of Rolland and Verna (Pasch) Cran, was born on June 17, 1937 in Hastings, MN. Lauren was a lifelong resident of Denmark Township, growing up on the family farm on Quadrant Avenue and graduating from Hastings High School...
Raymond Thomas Mccallum
November 8, 2018
Mr. Raymond Thomas McCallum, resident of Luverne, Alabama, passed away on Thursday, November 8, 2018. Mr. McCallum proudly served with the United States Army. He was a devoted husband, father, and grandfather, who loved working with his hands and riding his Harley.
Mr. McCallum was preceded in death by his son, Anthony McCallum; grandson, Michael Dillon; and his father and stepmother,...
Jeannette L. Anderson (Schneider)
November 8, 2018
Jeannette L. Anderson, formerly of Gettysburg, SD, passed away at the age 93 in Zumbrota, MN, on November 8, 2018.
Jeannette was born on August 25, 1925, in Lebanon, SD, the third of four children to John and Cecilia Schneider. She graduated from Lebanon High School and received her teaching certificate. She taught briefly before marrying Otto R. Anderson on January...
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