Obituaries
Obituaries for Starkson Family
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Robert F Verhota
May 11, 2018
Robert F. Verhota
Age 84, of Mpls. Preceded by wife, Dorothy and grandson; Robert Allen Verhota. Survived by sons, Eugene (Penny) and Joe (Vicki); daughter, Linda (Jeff) Stark; grandchildren, Joeleen, Matthew (Stephanie), Donald, and Charles; step grandchildren, Mike & Isabella; 3 great grandchildren; many nieces, nephews and devoted neighbors, John, Kim, Doug, & Sandy. Mass of Christian Burial, Tues. 10AM Lumen...
Lorraine Juliet Hanson (Nee Wallin)
May 10, 2018
Hanson, Lorraine Juliet (nee Wallin)
Age 98 of Minneapolis, passed away on May 10, 2018. Member of Gustavus Adolphus Society and Oslo Lodge Sons of Norway. Preceded in death by her husband, Paul; brother, Verne Wallin. Survived by sons, Bruce (Michelle) and Kevin (Jodi); step-daughter, Linda (Harold) Martin; grandchildren, Eric, Michael (Janeah), Jonathan (Jessica), Bruce, Ashley and Kaila (Nick); great-grandchildren, Sofia,...
Anne L. Phillips (Martin)
May 9, 2018
Anne L. Phillips
Age 87, of Mpls. Born July 15, 1930 to Isadore and Katherine (Mons) Martin. She worked at Thermo King, then as an Avon Representative for many years. An avid church goer, she worked at many church festivals at The Church of St. Helena. She devoted her life to her friends and family, helping others without hesitation. She is...
Donald "Don" Ries
May 8, 2018
Donald E. "Don" Ries, age 88 of Hastings, died peacefully on Tuesday, May 8, 2018, at Regina Senior Living in Hastings. Donald Edmund, the son of Joseph and Ruth (Holthe) Ries, was born on February 14, 1930, in Watertown, South Dakota. Following his graduation from Watertown High School with the class of 1948, Don was united in marriage to...
Sandra L. Berggren
May 6, 2018
Sandra L. Berggren, age 78, of Brook Park, passed away on Sunday May 6, 2018 at Lakeside Medical Center in Pine City. Graveside services will be held 9:30 a.m. Monday, May 14, 2018 at Pine Glen Cemetery in Prescott, Wisconsin.Arrangements are being completed by Caturia, Smidt Starkson Funeral Home Crematory of Hastings.
Beverly Iola Gustafson (Borgeson)
May 5, 2018
Gustafson, Beverly Iola (Borgeson), a former resident of Warroad (MN), passed away peacefully from Lewy Body Dementia with Parkinson’s Disease in Apple Valley, MN on May 5, 2018. Beverly’s 81 years were filled with music, laughter, and love throughout her years as a pastor’s wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt & daughter. Beverly’s talents & contributions to the music and arts...
Kurt W. Engstrom
May 4, 2018
Kurt W. Engstrom, age 54, of Hastings, passed away May 4, 2018. Survived by children, Jackie (Jonathan) Loose, Kevin Engstrom (Ashley Radke), Anna Engstrom; grandchildren, Jacob, Aleiah, Lydia, Stella Loose; parents, John and Mary Jean Engstrom; siblings, Mary Sue Engstrom, Kristin (Mark) Flora; Steven (Tammy) Engstrom, Michael (Valerie) Engstrom; mother of his children, Laurene Engstrom; and many other relatives...
Nyla M. Rothove
May 4, 2018
Nyla M. Rothove, age 83 of Hastings, died peacefully on Friday evening, May 4, 2018, at Oak Ridge Assisted Living in Hastings. Nyla Mae, the daughter of Marcus and Catherine (Girgen) Kieffer, was born on August 20, 1934, in Oakes, North Dakota. Following her education, Nyla was united in marriage to LeRoy E. Rothove Sr. on October 29, 1955,...
Shirley E Nelson Rasmussen
May 4, 2018
Shirley E. Nelson
age 93, of Minneapolis, born Feb. 19, 1925 in Minneapolis to loving parents, Asbjørn Ingolf “A.I.” Rasmussen and Myrtle Martha Christensen Rasmussen, passed away at her home of 68 years on May 4, 2018. Preceded in death by husband, David O. Nelson and brother, Wesley Lloyd Rasmussen. Survived by son, David Nelson; cousin, Charles Kuppe; loving caregivers, Amelia...
John H. Blumeyer
May 2, 2018
John H. Blumeyer, age 86, of Hastings, died on Wednesday, May 2, 2018, surrounded by his loving family. John Harold was born May 7, 1931 in Boyden, Iowa to Chris and Pauline (Walp) Blumeyer. He was a graduate of Boyden, Iowa High School, class of 1948 and attended Northwestern College in Orange City, Iowa. He also attended the Minneapolis...
Sheri K. Peterson
May 2, 2018
Sheri K. Peterson, age 51, of Hastings, passed away at home on May 2, 2018. Sheri is preceded in death by her father, Richard Paul Peterson; sister, Shelbi Andresen Svare; stillborn Son, Anthony Merkel Peterson; beloved cat of 19 years, Snoball. She is survived by her Mother, Sheila Marie Davis; 'Big' Sister, Shannon Marie Peterson. She was the proud...
Jerome "Jerry" Countryman
April 29, 2018
Countryman, Jerome “Jerry” Age 85 of Apple Valley, passed away on April 29, 2018. Preceded in death by wife of 57 years, Marilyn. Survived by wife, Danette Malerich; children, Bruce (Katie), Carol (Bill) Lenington and Darlene (Phil Salzieder) Countryman-Jones; grandchildren, Sara (Brett), Kim, Ben, Daniel and Roxann; great-grandson, Connor; brother, Leigh (Sally); sister, Sally (Bob); many nieces, nephews, other relatives...
Westen H Anderson
April 28, 2018
Westen H. Anderson Age 81 of Bloomington, born August 29, 1936 in Minneapolis to Henry W. & Joyce M. Anderson, passed away April 28, 2018. Westen was a licensed funeral director for over 50 years and the second-generation owner of Henry W. Anderson Mortuary in Minneapolis and Apple Valley, taking over in 1967 after the death of his father Henry...
Sharlene D. Mitchell
April 27, 2018
Sharlene D. Mitchell
Age 82, of Bloomington, passed away on April 27, 2018. Preceded in death by husband, S. Gary; parents, Alvin & Lydia Klemenhagen. Survived by children: Suzanne (Chris) Redhead, Sandy (Marv) Tjaden, Sherri (Bill) Unyi and Scott Mitchell; grandchildren: Joseph Redhead, Stacy Redhead, Christy (Charlie) Opdahl, Caitlin (David) Tjaden, Billy Unyi and Sydney Unyi; great-grandchild, Liam Opdahl; brothers, Dale...
Eugene "Gene" Reuter
April 26, 2018
Eugene "Gene" Reuter, age 76 of Hastings, died peacefully on Thursday morning, April 26, 2018, at United Hospital in St. Paul. Eugene Paul, the son of Greg and Ruth (Brennen) Reuter, was born at home on June 17, 1941, and surprised everyone at a weight of thirteen pounds. Gene attended Hastings High School and graduated as Class President of...
James K. Roschen
April 25, 2018
James K. Roschen, age 61, of Randolph, passed away at home April 25, 2018. He was born August 17, 1956, in Farmington to Kenneth and Joyce Roschen. He was preceded in death by parents. Jim is survived by his wife, Melissa; sons, Kenny and Travis; sisters, Kathy, Donna, Laurie, Karen, Vicki, Missy; brothers, Gary, Dan, Mark, Brad; and many...
Sara "Sally" Mowrey (Nee Hudson)
April 25, 2018
Mowrey, Sara “Sally” (nee Hudson) Age 91 of Burnsville, formerly of Hamel, passed away on April 25, 2018. She was born May 27, 1926 to Sara Gertrude and Bonnor Hudson in Waxhaw, NC. Sara moved to Washington D.C. where she met her husband, Bud. They married in 1953. They moved many times with their family before settling in Minnesota 44...
Donna M. Steffen
April 24, 2018
Donna David Steffen was born 3/2/37 in Walla Walla, Washington. Her family moved to iowa when she was a baby. They moved to Waukee, Iowa when she was four years old and she lived there and graduated from Waukee High School. She married her junior high school sweetheart in 1955 and they were happily married until his death in 2000.
She...
Wyatt M Day
April 24, 2018
Wyatt M. Day
Age 21 of Apple Valley, born November 28, 1996 in Burnsville to Jami & Jon Day, passed away unexpectedly due to a long struggle with pain. He is preceded in death by his grandmother, Donna DeMars. Wyatt will be dearly missed by his parents, Jami & Jon; sister, Ella; grandparents: Bob (Deb) DeMars and Don & Judy Day;...
Ruth Seliski
April 23, 2018
Seliski, Ruth age 89 of S. Mpls. Preceded in death by husband, Steve. Ruth is survived by children: Louise (Julie), Steve (Barb), Jerry and Karen (Dan) Vick; grandchildren: Ann (Jeffrey), Terese (Nathan), Beth (Eric), Jessica (Scott), Matt, Adam, Shannon and Ryan; great-grandchildren: Ashlyn, Daniel, Brianna and Kyle, Hannah, Ben, Brooke and Taylor. Funeral Service, 11:00 AM, Wed., Henry W. Anderson...
Robert F Verhota
May 11, 2018
Robert F. Verhota
Age 84, of Mpls. Preceded by wife, Dorothy and grandson; Robert Allen Verhota. Survived by sons, Eugene (Penny) and Joe (Vicki); daughter, Linda (Jeff) Stark; grandchildren, Joeleen, Matthew (Stephanie), Donald, and Charles; step grandchildren, Mike & Isabella; 3 great grandchildren; many nieces, nephews and devoted neighbors, John, Kim, Doug, & Sandy. Mass of Christian Burial, Tues. 10AM Lumen...
Lorraine Juliet Hanson (Nee Wallin)
May 10, 2018
Hanson, Lorraine Juliet (nee Wallin)
Age 98 of Minneapolis, passed away on May 10, 2018. Member of Gustavus Adolphus Society and Oslo Lodge Sons of Norway. Preceded in death by her husband, Paul; brother, Verne Wallin. Survived by sons, Bruce (Michelle) and Kevin (Jodi); step-daughter, Linda (Harold) Martin; grandchildren, Eric, Michael (Janeah), Jonathan (Jessica), Bruce, Ashley and Kaila (Nick); great-grandchildren, Sofia,...
Anne L. Phillips (Martin)
May 9, 2018
Anne L. Phillips
Age 87, of Mpls. Born July 15, 1930 to Isadore and Katherine (Mons) Martin. She worked at Thermo King, then as an Avon Representative for many years. An avid church goer, she worked at many church festivals at The Church of St. Helena. She devoted her life to her friends and family, helping others without hesitation. She is...
Donald "Don" Ries
May 8, 2018
Donald E. "Don" Ries, age 88 of Hastings, died peacefully on Tuesday, May 8, 2018, at Regina Senior Living in Hastings. Donald Edmund, the son of Joseph and Ruth (Holthe) Ries, was born on February 14, 1930, in Watertown, South Dakota. Following his graduation from Watertown High School with the class of 1948, Don was united in marriage to...
Sandra L. Berggren
May 6, 2018
Sandra L. Berggren, age 78, of Brook Park, passed away on Sunday May 6, 2018 at Lakeside Medical Center in Pine City. Graveside services will be held 9:30 a.m. Monday, May 14, 2018 at Pine Glen Cemetery in Prescott, Wisconsin.Arrangements are being completed by Caturia, Smidt Starkson Funeral Home Crematory of Hastings.
Beverly Iola Gustafson (Borgeson)
May 5, 2018
Gustafson, Beverly Iola (Borgeson), a former resident of Warroad (MN), passed away peacefully from Lewy Body Dementia with Parkinson’s Disease in Apple Valley, MN on May 5, 2018. Beverly’s 81 years were filled with music, laughter, and love throughout her years as a pastor’s wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt & daughter. Beverly’s talents & contributions to the music and arts...
Kurt W. Engstrom
May 4, 2018
Kurt W. Engstrom, age 54, of Hastings, passed away May 4, 2018. Survived by children, Jackie (Jonathan) Loose, Kevin Engstrom (Ashley Radke), Anna Engstrom; grandchildren, Jacob, Aleiah, Lydia, Stella Loose; parents, John and Mary Jean Engstrom; siblings, Mary Sue Engstrom, Kristin (Mark) Flora; Steven (Tammy) Engstrom, Michael (Valerie) Engstrom; mother of his children, Laurene Engstrom; and many other relatives...
Nyla M. Rothove
May 4, 2018
Nyla M. Rothove, age 83 of Hastings, died peacefully on Friday evening, May 4, 2018, at Oak Ridge Assisted Living in Hastings. Nyla Mae, the daughter of Marcus and Catherine (Girgen) Kieffer, was born on August 20, 1934, in Oakes, North Dakota. Following her education, Nyla was united in marriage to LeRoy E. Rothove Sr. on October 29, 1955,...
Shirley E Nelson Rasmussen
May 4, 2018
Shirley E. Nelson
age 93, of Minneapolis, born Feb. 19, 1925 in Minneapolis to loving parents, Asbjørn Ingolf “A.I.” Rasmussen and Myrtle Martha Christensen Rasmussen, passed away at her home of 68 years on May 4, 2018. Preceded in death by husband, David O. Nelson and brother, Wesley Lloyd Rasmussen. Survived by son, David Nelson; cousin, Charles Kuppe; loving caregivers, Amelia...
John H. Blumeyer
May 2, 2018
John H. Blumeyer, age 86, of Hastings, died on Wednesday, May 2, 2018, surrounded by his loving family. John Harold was born May 7, 1931 in Boyden, Iowa to Chris and Pauline (Walp) Blumeyer. He was a graduate of Boyden, Iowa High School, class of 1948 and attended Northwestern College in Orange City, Iowa. He also attended the Minneapolis...
Sheri K. Peterson
May 2, 2018
Sheri K. Peterson, age 51, of Hastings, passed away at home on May 2, 2018. Sheri is preceded in death by her father, Richard Paul Peterson; sister, Shelbi Andresen Svare; stillborn Son, Anthony Merkel Peterson; beloved cat of 19 years, Snoball. She is survived by her Mother, Sheila Marie Davis; 'Big' Sister, Shannon Marie Peterson. She was the proud...
Jerome "Jerry" Countryman
April 29, 2018
Countryman, Jerome “Jerry” Age 85 of Apple Valley, passed away on April 29, 2018. Preceded in death by wife of 57 years, Marilyn. Survived by wife, Danette Malerich; children, Bruce (Katie), Carol (Bill) Lenington and Darlene (Phil Salzieder) Countryman-Jones; grandchildren, Sara (Brett), Kim, Ben, Daniel and Roxann; great-grandson, Connor; brother, Leigh (Sally); sister, Sally (Bob); many nieces, nephews, other relatives...
Westen H Anderson
April 28, 2018
Westen H. Anderson Age 81 of Bloomington, born August 29, 1936 in Minneapolis to Henry W. & Joyce M. Anderson, passed away April 28, 2018. Westen was a licensed funeral director for over 50 years and the second-generation owner of Henry W. Anderson Mortuary in Minneapolis and Apple Valley, taking over in 1967 after the death of his father Henry...
Sharlene D. Mitchell
April 27, 2018
Sharlene D. Mitchell
Age 82, of Bloomington, passed away on April 27, 2018. Preceded in death by husband, S. Gary; parents, Alvin & Lydia Klemenhagen. Survived by children: Suzanne (Chris) Redhead, Sandy (Marv) Tjaden, Sherri (Bill) Unyi and Scott Mitchell; grandchildren: Joseph Redhead, Stacy Redhead, Christy (Charlie) Opdahl, Caitlin (David) Tjaden, Billy Unyi and Sydney Unyi; great-grandchild, Liam Opdahl; brothers, Dale...
Eugene "Gene" Reuter
April 26, 2018
Eugene "Gene" Reuter, age 76 of Hastings, died peacefully on Thursday morning, April 26, 2018, at United Hospital in St. Paul. Eugene Paul, the son of Greg and Ruth (Brennen) Reuter, was born at home on June 17, 1941, and surprised everyone at a weight of thirteen pounds. Gene attended Hastings High School and graduated as Class President of...
James K. Roschen
April 25, 2018
James K. Roschen, age 61, of Randolph, passed away at home April 25, 2018. He was born August 17, 1956, in Farmington to Kenneth and Joyce Roschen. He was preceded in death by parents. Jim is survived by his wife, Melissa; sons, Kenny and Travis; sisters, Kathy, Donna, Laurie, Karen, Vicki, Missy; brothers, Gary, Dan, Mark, Brad; and many...
Sara "Sally" Mowrey (Nee Hudson)
April 25, 2018
Mowrey, Sara “Sally” (nee Hudson) Age 91 of Burnsville, formerly of Hamel, passed away on April 25, 2018. She was born May 27, 1926 to Sara Gertrude and Bonnor Hudson in Waxhaw, NC. Sara moved to Washington D.C. where she met her husband, Bud. They married in 1953. They moved many times with their family before settling in Minnesota 44...
Donna M. Steffen
April 24, 2018
Donna David Steffen was born 3/2/37 in Walla Walla, Washington. Her family moved to iowa when she was a baby. They moved to Waukee, Iowa when she was four years old and she lived there and graduated from Waukee High School. She married her junior high school sweetheart in 1955 and they were happily married until his death in 2000.
She...
Wyatt M Day
April 24, 2018
Wyatt M. Day
Age 21 of Apple Valley, born November 28, 1996 in Burnsville to Jami & Jon Day, passed away unexpectedly due to a long struggle with pain. He is preceded in death by his grandmother, Donna DeMars. Wyatt will be dearly missed by his parents, Jami & Jon; sister, Ella; grandparents: Bob (Deb) DeMars and Don & Judy Day;...
Ruth Seliski
April 23, 2018
Seliski, Ruth age 89 of S. Mpls. Preceded in death by husband, Steve. Ruth is survived by children: Louise (Julie), Steve (Barb), Jerry and Karen (Dan) Vick; grandchildren: Ann (Jeffrey), Terese (Nathan), Beth (Eric), Jessica (Scott), Matt, Adam, Shannon and Ryan; great-grandchildren: Ashlyn, Daniel, Brianna and Kyle, Hannah, Ben, Brooke and Taylor. Funeral Service, 11:00 AM, Wed., Henry W. Anderson...
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