Obituaries
Obituaries for Starkson Family
In Memory of Our Dear Loved Ones
John C Larson
June 21, 2018
John C. Larson
Age 80, lifelong resident of Minneapolis, born June 4, 1938 to Carl & Ingeborg Larson, passed away June 21, 2018. John was a graduate of South H.S. He worked for the U.S. Bureau of Mines Research Center, Minnesota Highway Dept. and Sears. John also served in the National Guard from 1964 – 1970. John is survived by his...
Ralph E. Zaccardi
June 19, 2018
Ralph E. Zaccardi, age 70, of Hastings, passed away June 19, 2018, at United Hospital in St. Paul. He was an avid golfer and loved spending time with his wife at their cabin in Wisconsin. He is survived by his wife, Janice; children, Jim (Lisa) Zaccardi, Aimee Lane, Jesse LaCoursiere, and Andy (Danielle) LaCoursiere; grandchildren, Matthew Lane, McKayla LaCoursiere,...
Clarence "Pete" Eisele
June 18, 2018
Eisele, Clarence “Pete”
Age 86 of Lakeville, passed away on June 18, 2018 surrounded by family. Preceded in death by his wife, Phyllis; granddaughter, Sarah; and great-grandson, Lucas. Survived by children, Jeffrey (Katherine), Gregory (Sharon) and Nancy (Kent) Lindstrom; grandchildren, Michael (Brit), Timothy (Brynne), Benjamin (Kristen), Samuel, Carrie (Jake), Katy (Tyler) and Madeline; great-grandchildren, Anders, Evelyn, Soren and Gabriel; brother,...
Harry W. Gustafson
June 18, 2018
Gustafson, Harry W.
Age 63 of Rosemount (formerly of Waterloo, Iowa), passed peacefully on June 18, 2018 surrounded by his loving family. Preceded in death by his late wife, Kimberly Gustafson; mother, Norma Hey; father, Elmer; sister, Cheryl; step-father, Darelle Hey. Survived by his loving, devoted wife and best friend, Elisha; children, Jayson (Carrie) Sheffler, Jamie (Mike Gramlich), Jacob (Destiny Abbott)...
Jared E Lazer
June 16, 2018
Jared Edward Lazer, age 34, of Rosemount, passed away on Saturday, June 16 in Vermillion, MN. Jared was a proud husband, father, son, brother, and uncle. He was born at St. Cloud Hospital on August 19, 1983, to Scott and Judy Lazer. Jared married Jillayne Beskau in Hastings, MN on October 2nd, 2009. Jared was an accomplished athlete for...
Harold H. Burrows
June 16, 2018
Burrows, Harold H.
Age 75 of Plymouth. Preceded in death by parents and brother. Survived by wife, Renee of 53 years; children, Jason (Amy), Sonja, and Suzanne; grandchildren, Matthew, Jake and Peter Burrows, Alexis and Kaitlyn Oelfke; and sister, Sharon. Service Friday 11am, Christ Lutheran Church, 5084 E. Main St., Maple Plain. Visitation Thursday 5-8pm and 1 hour before service all...
Victor Albert Wenzel
June 16, 2018
Wenzel, Victor “Vic” Albert, age 89 of Rosemount, MN died peacefully at the Rosemount Memory Care Facility on Saturday June 16, 2018 with family members at his side. Vic was born in Eagan, Minnesota on July 20, 1928 to Albert & Caroline (Haus) Wenzel where he lived and attended grade school. He started high school in Rosemount but quit at...
Michael J. Logan
June 15, 2018
Michael J. Logan, age 64 of Columbia Heights, died suddenly on Friday, June 15, 2018, at North Memorial Hospital in Robbinsdale. Michael John, the son of Charles and Mary (Shiflet) Logan, was born on May 28, 1954, in Minneapolis. Michael loved fishing, music (especially The Beatles and Elvis), and writing poetry. He was preceded in death by his parents;...
Janell Lorraine Megarry (Weberg)
June 14, 2018
Janell Lorraine (Weberg) Megarry
of St. Paul, MN. Born Jan. 13, 1926 in Mpls., passed away June 14, 2018 of congestive heart failure. Preceded in death by parents, Selmer and Bethel; husband, Charles Robert “Bob” Megarry; sister and brother-in-law, Beverly “Peggy” and Robert Falstad; and nephew, Michael (Patricia) Megarry. Janell earned a BA in languages from UND and later studied library...
Norbert John "Norm" Schmidt
June 12, 2018
Schmidt, Norbert John “Norm” of Rosemount, MN, passed away peacefully on June 12, 2018 after 90 fulfilling and rewarding years of life. Our Korean War Vet left us on the historic day USA and North Korea leaders met for the first time since he served there. Norm is survived and forever adored by his 5 daughters: Kim (Mark) Mlazgar, Jodi...
Vicky Lyn Koenke
June 10, 2018
Koenke, Vicky Lyn,
passed away on June 10, 2018. She was born April 24, 1957 to Kenneth & Arliene Prestegord of South Saint Paul, MN. She worked for many years at PAN Inc in St. Paul. Preceded in death by her father, Kenneth; grandparents and many aunts and uncles. Survived by daughter, Angela (Matthew) Zarras; mother, Arliene Prestegord; sister, Pamela Prestegord...
Leroy J. Wagner
June 7, 2018
LeRoy J. Wagner, age 76 of Vermillion, died peacefully on Thursday morning, June 7, 2018, at Prescott Nursing and Rehabilitation in Prescott. LeRoy Joseph, the son of Aloys and Susan (Siebenaler) Wagner Sr., was born on August 28, 1941, in Hastings. Following his attendance at Hastings High School, LeRoy was united in marriage to Alice Black and they were...
Michael P. O'Neill Ph.D.
June 7, 2018
Michael P. O'Neill, age 69, of Hastings, passed away at Regions Hospital in St. Paul on June 7, 2018. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Saturday (6/16) at 11:00 AM at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church, 2035 W. 15th St. in Hastings. A gathering will be held one hour prior to mass at church. Interment,...
Marcella M. "Marcy" Gabbert
June 6, 2018
Marcella "Marcy" Mary Gabbert, age 70 of Hastings, died peacefully at United Hospital in St. Paul, Wednesday, June 6, 2018. Marcy was born on November 4, 1947 to Peter and Gertrude (Dummer) Leifeld in Hastings. She graduated from Hastings High School in 1965 and went on to attend Beauty School. Following her schooling she married her high school sweetheart,...
Deborah Wagner
June 6, 2018
Deborah D. "Debbie" Wagner, age 66 of Hastings, died peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family on Wednesday, June 6, 2018. Deborah was born June 19, 1951 in Hastings, to Conrad Norma (Gregory) Eckhart. She attended Hastings Schools and graduated with the class of 1969. On February 28, 1970, Debbie married Joseph Wagner, in Hastings and they enjoyed...
James Franklin Coffin
June 5, 2018
Coffin, James Franklin, III “Eggy”
age 52 of Waukesha, WI born June 13, 1965 in Minneapolis, passed away suddenly and unexpectedly due to a heart attack on Tue., June 5, 2018. Jim will be dearly missed by his wife and love of his life, Dawn Marie Coffin (nee Schroeder); daughter, Lydia Elizabeth Coffin; son, Adam James Edward Coffin; step-son, Kevin Douglas;...
Amanda Schmitt
June 4, 2018
Amanda 'Mandy' Schmitt, age 40, of Hastings, passed away suddenly on June 4, 2018. She was an avid snowboarder and mountain biker. Mandy was a free spirit who loved people and making new friends. She loved to read, knit hats, travel and experience new adventures. She was preceded in death by grandparents, Lloyd and Katy Schmitt; Wayne and Sarah...
Doris L. Flom
June 4, 2018
Doris Flom, age 67, passed away from cancer on Monday, June 4, 2018. Doris is survived by her husband, Loren Flom; her children, Elaine Flom, Mike (Kati) Flom, Emily (Chris) Salerno, Gary (Suzanne) Flom, Amanda Flom, Alice Flom, and Stephen Flom; grandchildren, Nathan, Andrew, Dylan, Aidan, Noah; great-granddaughter, Kaylee; siblings, Ted; Shirley, Marlene, and Joseph; other relatives and friends....
Lenore Louise Horvat
June 4, 2018
Horvat, Lenore Louise (Nelson),
age 83, of Apple Valley, passed away Monday, June 4, 2018. She was born July 19, 1934 in East Liverpool, Ohio to David A. and Dorothy J. (nee Jones) Nelson. Lennie graduated as a registered nurse in 1956 from Youngstown College, where she met her future husband, George Horvat. Together, they raised 3 daughters in Ohio, Pennsylvania,...
George Joseph Nugent
June 3, 2018
George Joseph Nugent
Age 87 of Lakeville, MN, formerly of Wausau and Cedarburg WI, and Edina, MN, passed away June 3, 2018 after a long battle with prostate cancer. He was born May 13, 1931 in Montreal, Canada to George D. and Esther (nee Swanson). George is survived by his children: Michael (Kim Marie), Debra (Rick) Stickley, Mark (Kim Rae), David,...
John C Larson
June 21, 2018
John C. Larson
Age 80, lifelong resident of Minneapolis, born June 4, 1938 to Carl & Ingeborg Larson, passed away June 21, 2018. John was a graduate of South H.S. He worked for the U.S. Bureau of Mines Research Center, Minnesota Highway Dept. and Sears. John also served in the National Guard from 1964 – 1970. John is survived by his...
Ralph E. Zaccardi
June 19, 2018
Ralph E. Zaccardi, age 70, of Hastings, passed away June 19, 2018, at United Hospital in St. Paul. He was an avid golfer and loved spending time with his wife at their cabin in Wisconsin. He is survived by his wife, Janice; children, Jim (Lisa) Zaccardi, Aimee Lane, Jesse LaCoursiere, and Andy (Danielle) LaCoursiere; grandchildren, Matthew Lane, McKayla LaCoursiere,...
Clarence "Pete" Eisele
June 18, 2018
Eisele, Clarence “Pete”
Age 86 of Lakeville, passed away on June 18, 2018 surrounded by family. Preceded in death by his wife, Phyllis; granddaughter, Sarah; and great-grandson, Lucas. Survived by children, Jeffrey (Katherine), Gregory (Sharon) and Nancy (Kent) Lindstrom; grandchildren, Michael (Brit), Timothy (Brynne), Benjamin (Kristen), Samuel, Carrie (Jake), Katy (Tyler) and Madeline; great-grandchildren, Anders, Evelyn, Soren and Gabriel; brother,...
Harry W. Gustafson
June 18, 2018
Gustafson, Harry W.
Age 63 of Rosemount (formerly of Waterloo, Iowa), passed peacefully on June 18, 2018 surrounded by his loving family. Preceded in death by his late wife, Kimberly Gustafson; mother, Norma Hey; father, Elmer; sister, Cheryl; step-father, Darelle Hey. Survived by his loving, devoted wife and best friend, Elisha; children, Jayson (Carrie) Sheffler, Jamie (Mike Gramlich), Jacob (Destiny Abbott)...
Jared E Lazer
June 16, 2018
Jared Edward Lazer, age 34, of Rosemount, passed away on Saturday, June 16 in Vermillion, MN. Jared was a proud husband, father, son, brother, and uncle. He was born at St. Cloud Hospital on August 19, 1983, to Scott and Judy Lazer. Jared married Jillayne Beskau in Hastings, MN on October 2nd, 2009. Jared was an accomplished athlete for...
Harold H. Burrows
June 16, 2018
Burrows, Harold H.
Age 75 of Plymouth. Preceded in death by parents and brother. Survived by wife, Renee of 53 years; children, Jason (Amy), Sonja, and Suzanne; grandchildren, Matthew, Jake and Peter Burrows, Alexis and Kaitlyn Oelfke; and sister, Sharon. Service Friday 11am, Christ Lutheran Church, 5084 E. Main St., Maple Plain. Visitation Thursday 5-8pm and 1 hour before service all...
Victor Albert Wenzel
June 16, 2018
Wenzel, Victor “Vic” Albert, age 89 of Rosemount, MN died peacefully at the Rosemount Memory Care Facility on Saturday June 16, 2018 with family members at his side. Vic was born in Eagan, Minnesota on July 20, 1928 to Albert & Caroline (Haus) Wenzel where he lived and attended grade school. He started high school in Rosemount but quit at...
Michael J. Logan
June 15, 2018
Michael J. Logan, age 64 of Columbia Heights, died suddenly on Friday, June 15, 2018, at North Memorial Hospital in Robbinsdale. Michael John, the son of Charles and Mary (Shiflet) Logan, was born on May 28, 1954, in Minneapolis. Michael loved fishing, music (especially The Beatles and Elvis), and writing poetry. He was preceded in death by his parents;...
Janell Lorraine Megarry (Weberg)
June 14, 2018
Janell Lorraine (Weberg) Megarry
of St. Paul, MN. Born Jan. 13, 1926 in Mpls., passed away June 14, 2018 of congestive heart failure. Preceded in death by parents, Selmer and Bethel; husband, Charles Robert “Bob” Megarry; sister and brother-in-law, Beverly “Peggy” and Robert Falstad; and nephew, Michael (Patricia) Megarry. Janell earned a BA in languages from UND and later studied library...
Norbert John "Norm" Schmidt
June 12, 2018
Schmidt, Norbert John “Norm” of Rosemount, MN, passed away peacefully on June 12, 2018 after 90 fulfilling and rewarding years of life. Our Korean War Vet left us on the historic day USA and North Korea leaders met for the first time since he served there. Norm is survived and forever adored by his 5 daughters: Kim (Mark) Mlazgar, Jodi...
Vicky Lyn Koenke
June 10, 2018
Koenke, Vicky Lyn,
passed away on June 10, 2018. She was born April 24, 1957 to Kenneth & Arliene Prestegord of South Saint Paul, MN. She worked for many years at PAN Inc in St. Paul. Preceded in death by her father, Kenneth; grandparents and many aunts and uncles. Survived by daughter, Angela (Matthew) Zarras; mother, Arliene Prestegord; sister, Pamela Prestegord...
Leroy J. Wagner
June 7, 2018
LeRoy J. Wagner, age 76 of Vermillion, died peacefully on Thursday morning, June 7, 2018, at Prescott Nursing and Rehabilitation in Prescott. LeRoy Joseph, the son of Aloys and Susan (Siebenaler) Wagner Sr., was born on August 28, 1941, in Hastings. Following his attendance at Hastings High School, LeRoy was united in marriage to Alice Black and they were...
Michael P. O'Neill Ph.D.
June 7, 2018
Michael P. O'Neill, age 69, of Hastings, passed away at Regions Hospital in St. Paul on June 7, 2018. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Saturday (6/16) at 11:00 AM at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church, 2035 W. 15th St. in Hastings. A gathering will be held one hour prior to mass at church. Interment,...
Marcella M. "Marcy" Gabbert
June 6, 2018
Marcella "Marcy" Mary Gabbert, age 70 of Hastings, died peacefully at United Hospital in St. Paul, Wednesday, June 6, 2018. Marcy was born on November 4, 1947 to Peter and Gertrude (Dummer) Leifeld in Hastings. She graduated from Hastings High School in 1965 and went on to attend Beauty School. Following her schooling she married her high school sweetheart,...
Deborah Wagner
June 6, 2018
Deborah D. "Debbie" Wagner, age 66 of Hastings, died peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family on Wednesday, June 6, 2018. Deborah was born June 19, 1951 in Hastings, to Conrad Norma (Gregory) Eckhart. She attended Hastings Schools and graduated with the class of 1969. On February 28, 1970, Debbie married Joseph Wagner, in Hastings and they enjoyed...
James Franklin Coffin
June 5, 2018
Coffin, James Franklin, III “Eggy”
age 52 of Waukesha, WI born June 13, 1965 in Minneapolis, passed away suddenly and unexpectedly due to a heart attack on Tue., June 5, 2018. Jim will be dearly missed by his wife and love of his life, Dawn Marie Coffin (nee Schroeder); daughter, Lydia Elizabeth Coffin; son, Adam James Edward Coffin; step-son, Kevin Douglas;...
Amanda Schmitt
June 4, 2018
Amanda 'Mandy' Schmitt, age 40, of Hastings, passed away suddenly on June 4, 2018. She was an avid snowboarder and mountain biker. Mandy was a free spirit who loved people and making new friends. She loved to read, knit hats, travel and experience new adventures. She was preceded in death by grandparents, Lloyd and Katy Schmitt; Wayne and Sarah...
Doris L. Flom
June 4, 2018
Doris Flom, age 67, passed away from cancer on Monday, June 4, 2018. Doris is survived by her husband, Loren Flom; her children, Elaine Flom, Mike (Kati) Flom, Emily (Chris) Salerno, Gary (Suzanne) Flom, Amanda Flom, Alice Flom, and Stephen Flom; grandchildren, Nathan, Andrew, Dylan, Aidan, Noah; great-granddaughter, Kaylee; siblings, Ted; Shirley, Marlene, and Joseph; other relatives and friends....
Lenore Louise Horvat
June 4, 2018
Horvat, Lenore Louise (Nelson),
age 83, of Apple Valley, passed away Monday, June 4, 2018. She was born July 19, 1934 in East Liverpool, Ohio to David A. and Dorothy J. (nee Jones) Nelson. Lennie graduated as a registered nurse in 1956 from Youngstown College, where she met her future husband, George Horvat. Together, they raised 3 daughters in Ohio, Pennsylvania,...
George Joseph Nugent
June 3, 2018
George Joseph Nugent
Age 87 of Lakeville, MN, formerly of Wausau and Cedarburg WI, and Edina, MN, passed away June 3, 2018 after a long battle with prostate cancer. He was born May 13, 1931 in Montreal, Canada to George D. and Esther (nee Swanson). George is survived by his children: Michael (Kim Marie), Debra (Rick) Stickley, Mark (Kim Rae), David,...
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