Obituaries
Obituaries for Starkson Family
In Memory of Our Dear Loved Ones
Bernard "Barney" Ostertag
February 20, 2018
Bernard "Barney" Arnold Ostertag, age 80 of Hampton, died peacefully on Tuesday morning, February 20, 2018, at Kingsley Shores Senior Living in Lakeville. Barney was born on April 25, 1937 to Leo and Cordelia (nee Friendshuh) Ostertag at their Richfield farm. He was the fourth youngest of twelve children and was four years old when his family moved to...
David M. Dahl
February 19, 2018
David M. Dahl of Richfield passed away at the age of 76. Preceded in death by parents, Melvin and Adella. A proud veteran of the Vietnam War, David enjoyed spending time on the Apostle Islands, specifically Sand Island, and in the Bayfield area. One of his truest joys was his grandchildren, being with them would make his face light up....
Margaret "Marge" Owens
February 19, 2018
Owens, Margaret “Marge”
Age 64 of Farmington (formerly of Fridley and Crosslake), passed away on Feb. 19, 2018 surrounded by family. She was a beloved wife, loving mother, devoted grandmother, treasured sister and precious friend. Preceded in death by her beloved husband, Dale “Skip” Owens Jr.; parents, Francis and Ardis McCarty; puppy, Sydney. Survived by children, Dale “Chip” Owens III, Krista...
Richard "Dick" Root
February 18, 2018
Richard M. Root, age 71, of Hastings, passed away at home February 18, 2018, after a long 2-year battle with lymphoma, surrounded by his family. Dick was born in the Spring Valley, MN area, grew up in a farming family, attended a one-room schoolhouse and participated in football, basketball, and track and field (his favorite). He got a BA...
Donna J. Zeien
February 17, 2018
Donna J. Zeien, age 86 of Hastings, died peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Saturday evening, February 17, 2018, at Regina Senior Living in Hastings. Donna Jean, the daughter of Daniel and Myrtle (Brott) Walters, was born on May 8, 1931, in New Hampton, Iowa. Following her graduation as Salutatorian from New Hampton High School with the class...
Kenneth W Fry
February 17, 2018
Kenneth W. Fry Passed away peacefully on February 17, 2018 surrounded by family at the age of 76. Born on August 13, 1941 to Henry and Margareta Fry in Edmonton, Canada and preceded in death by his brother, Rev. Henry Fry. Ken will be dearly missed by his wife of 48 years, Mary Ann; children Heidi Freske (Kyle), Ken (Wendy),...
Marshall Shapiro
February 16, 2018
Marshall Shapiro, age 88 of Hastings, died peacefully on Friday morning, February 16, 2018, at the Minnesota Veterans Home Minneapolis. Marshall, the son of Albert and Mae (Yanovitz) Shapiro, was born on December 21, 1929, in Boston, Massachusetts. Following his graduation from Boston English High School with the class of 1947, he attended the Berklee School of Music in...
Kim Marie Wood
February 15, 2018
Kim Wood, age 60 of Wabasha, formerly of Hastings, died suddenly on Thursday, February 15, 2018, at her home.Kim Marie was born November 1, 1957,in Hastings to Robert and Fay (Shelstad) Schluessler. She grew up and went to school in Red Wing. Kim loved dogs, fishing and helping people whenever she could. She had a contagious laugh which could...
Kevin A. Scott
February 15, 2018
Kevin Alan Scott, 61, of Hastings, MN, formerly of Lanesboro, MN, passed away suddenly on Thursday, February 15th of multiple organ failures due to cardiac arrest. Kevin was born September 12th, 1956, in Salem, OR to Rutherford “Scotty” and Ramona (Maixner) Scott. He attended school in Salem and Hillsboro, OR. He later lived in Frankfurt, KY and Owatonna, MN...
Loretta A. Schaffer
February 14, 2018
Loretta A. Schaffer, age 94 of Miesville, died peacefully on Wednesday morning, February 14, 2018, at Augustana Care of Hastings. Born in Ellsworth, Wisconsin on September 1, 1923, Loretta was the middle child of Carl and Mary Loretta "Etta" (Saxton) Yanisch. Her sister, Iva Marie, and brother Jerry, preceded her in death. They lived in Red Wing, where Loretta...
James "Jim" Clement
February 14, 2018
James "Jim" Edward Clement, age 73 of Hastings, died peacefully at home, surrounded by his family on Wednesday morning, February 14, 2018. Jim, the son of William and Arlyne Clement, was born on December 6, 1944, in Madison, Wisconsin. He was the youngest of three children. Captain of his football team, Jim graduated from Prairie du Sac High School....
Edward H Moe
February 10, 2018
Edward H. Moe, age 79, of Hastings, passed away Feb. 10, 2018. Survived by wife, Bee; children, Kimberly (Steven) Bauer, Cynthia (James) Tomczak; grandchildren, Michael, Nichole, Samantha, and John; other relatives and friends. Private Family Services.
Catherine Georgia Shannon
February 7, 2018
Shannon, Catherine Georgia “Taddy”
died peacefully on Feb. 7, 2018 at 91 years of age. Welcomed into heaven by husband, Jerry and grandson, Aaron. Survived by her children: Jeffrey, Patrick (Betsy), Richard, Kevin (Nancy), Michael (Angie) and Mary Kay Shannon; grandchildren: Jeffrey Jr., Joseph, Andrew (Jane), MacKenzie, Morgan, Isabella Shannon; great-grandchild: Aaron Daniel Shannon; brother, George Holland; sisters, Lenore Kane and...
Hector Rodriguez
February 7, 2018
Rodriguez, Hector
Age 68 of St. Paul, passed away on 2/7/2018. Survived by sister, Maria; nephew, Raul Jr.; brothers, Leonardo and Raul of Texas and their families. Memorial Mass of Christian Burial at 11am on 2/15/2018 at Our Lady of Guadalupe, 401 Concord St., St. Paul, visitation one hour prior.
Burial Date February 15, 2018
...Jennifer Lynn Thomas
February 6, 2018
Thomas, Jennifer Lynn
Age 51 of Apple Valley, died peacefully at home on Feb. 6, 2018 surrounded by family. Preceded in death by her dad, Richard “Dick” Koehn. Survived by husband, Sean; children, Austin and Aria; mom, Marcia Koehn; siblings, Tim (Rachelle) Koehn and Lisa (Mark) Weiss; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Jennifer loved to sing, read, spend time with...
John R. Mcelligott
February 4, 2018
McElligott, John R.
Age 83 of Farmington, originally St. Paul, passed away peacefully on Feb. 4, 2018. Preceded in death by his parents, Agnes and Tom McElligott; sisters, Patricia Lang and Elizabeth Ruhnow. Survived by his wife, Nancy; sons, Thomas (fiancé Jenny Rath), Timothy, Theodore (Stephanie) McElligott; grandchildren, Jordan (Joshua) Heyman, Madisyn, Taylor and Sidney; great-grandchildren, Koston and Olivia; nieces, nephews,...
Arlene J. Kuehl Pratt
February 3, 2018
Arlene J. Kuehl
Age 76 of Apple Valley, born January 14, 1942 in Reading, MN to Glenn and Mildred Pratt, passed away February 3, 2018. She is preceded in death by her husband, Darrel and sisters, Audrey Gilbert and Mavis Pratt. Arlene will be dearly missed by her children, Renae Porath, Shawn (Jackie) Petry, Shari (Mark) Wagner and Rhonda (Brant) Pagel;...
James M. Penning
February 3, 2018
James M. Penning
age 66, of Apple Valley. Preceded in death by wife, Colleen; grandson, Mason; brothers, sisters and parents. Survived by sons, Jason and Michael; daughter, Andrea; granddaughter, Madison. A memorial service will be held at 11 AM, Friday, February 9, 2018 with a visitation one hour before at Henry W. Anderson Mortuary, 14850 Garrett Ave., Apple Valley.
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Gloria H. Stoneberg
February 2, 2018
Gloria H. Stoneberg, age 93 of Hastings, died peacefully on Friday evening, February 2, 2018, at Regina Senior Living in Hastings. Called "Mom," "Nana," "Grandma" and "Gloria" by those who loved her, she is survived by three sons and daughters-in law: Craig and Annie, Mark and Pat, and Brad and Anne; eight grandchildren and their spouses: Jessie (Jon Gross),...
Bernard "Barney" Ostertag
February 20, 2018
Bernard "Barney" Arnold Ostertag, age 80 of Hampton, died peacefully on Tuesday morning, February 20, 2018, at Kingsley Shores Senior Living in Lakeville. Barney was born on April 25, 1937 to Leo and Cordelia (nee Friendshuh) Ostertag at their Richfield farm. He was the fourth youngest of twelve children and was four years old when his family moved to...
David M. Dahl
February 19, 2018
David M. Dahl of Richfield passed away at the age of 76. Preceded in death by parents, Melvin and Adella. A proud veteran of the Vietnam War, David enjoyed spending time on the Apostle Islands, specifically Sand Island, and in the Bayfield area. One of his truest joys was his grandchildren, being with them would make his face light up....
Margaret "Marge" Owens
February 19, 2018
Owens, Margaret “Marge”
Age 64 of Farmington (formerly of Fridley and Crosslake), passed away on Feb. 19, 2018 surrounded by family. She was a beloved wife, loving mother, devoted grandmother, treasured sister and precious friend. Preceded in death by her beloved husband, Dale “Skip” Owens Jr.; parents, Francis and Ardis McCarty; puppy, Sydney. Survived by children, Dale “Chip” Owens III, Krista...
Richard "Dick" Root
February 18, 2018
Richard M. Root, age 71, of Hastings, passed away at home February 18, 2018, after a long 2-year battle with lymphoma, surrounded by his family. Dick was born in the Spring Valley, MN area, grew up in a farming family, attended a one-room schoolhouse and participated in football, basketball, and track and field (his favorite). He got a BA...
Donna J. Zeien
February 17, 2018
Donna J. Zeien, age 86 of Hastings, died peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Saturday evening, February 17, 2018, at Regina Senior Living in Hastings. Donna Jean, the daughter of Daniel and Myrtle (Brott) Walters, was born on May 8, 1931, in New Hampton, Iowa. Following her graduation as Salutatorian from New Hampton High School with the class...
Kenneth W Fry
February 17, 2018
Kenneth W. Fry Passed away peacefully on February 17, 2018 surrounded by family at the age of 76. Born on August 13, 1941 to Henry and Margareta Fry in Edmonton, Canada and preceded in death by his brother, Rev. Henry Fry. Ken will be dearly missed by his wife of 48 years, Mary Ann; children Heidi Freske (Kyle), Ken (Wendy),...
Marshall Shapiro
February 16, 2018
Marshall Shapiro, age 88 of Hastings, died peacefully on Friday morning, February 16, 2018, at the Minnesota Veterans Home Minneapolis. Marshall, the son of Albert and Mae (Yanovitz) Shapiro, was born on December 21, 1929, in Boston, Massachusetts. Following his graduation from Boston English High School with the class of 1947, he attended the Berklee School of Music in...
Kim Marie Wood
February 15, 2018
Kim Wood, age 60 of Wabasha, formerly of Hastings, died suddenly on Thursday, February 15, 2018, at her home.Kim Marie was born November 1, 1957,in Hastings to Robert and Fay (Shelstad) Schluessler. She grew up and went to school in Red Wing. Kim loved dogs, fishing and helping people whenever she could. She had a contagious laugh which could...
Kevin A. Scott
February 15, 2018
Kevin Alan Scott, 61, of Hastings, MN, formerly of Lanesboro, MN, passed away suddenly on Thursday, February 15th of multiple organ failures due to cardiac arrest. Kevin was born September 12th, 1956, in Salem, OR to Rutherford “Scotty” and Ramona (Maixner) Scott. He attended school in Salem and Hillsboro, OR. He later lived in Frankfurt, KY and Owatonna, MN...
Loretta A. Schaffer
February 14, 2018
Loretta A. Schaffer, age 94 of Miesville, died peacefully on Wednesday morning, February 14, 2018, at Augustana Care of Hastings. Born in Ellsworth, Wisconsin on September 1, 1923, Loretta was the middle child of Carl and Mary Loretta "Etta" (Saxton) Yanisch. Her sister, Iva Marie, and brother Jerry, preceded her in death. They lived in Red Wing, where Loretta...
James "Jim" Clement
February 14, 2018
James "Jim" Edward Clement, age 73 of Hastings, died peacefully at home, surrounded by his family on Wednesday morning, February 14, 2018. Jim, the son of William and Arlyne Clement, was born on December 6, 1944, in Madison, Wisconsin. He was the youngest of three children. Captain of his football team, Jim graduated from Prairie du Sac High School....
Edward H Moe
February 10, 2018
Edward H. Moe, age 79, of Hastings, passed away Feb. 10, 2018. Survived by wife, Bee; children, Kimberly (Steven) Bauer, Cynthia (James) Tomczak; grandchildren, Michael, Nichole, Samantha, and John; other relatives and friends. Private Family Services.
Catherine Georgia Shannon
February 7, 2018
Shannon, Catherine Georgia “Taddy”
died peacefully on Feb. 7, 2018 at 91 years of age. Welcomed into heaven by husband, Jerry and grandson, Aaron. Survived by her children: Jeffrey, Patrick (Betsy), Richard, Kevin (Nancy), Michael (Angie) and Mary Kay Shannon; grandchildren: Jeffrey Jr., Joseph, Andrew (Jane), MacKenzie, Morgan, Isabella Shannon; great-grandchild: Aaron Daniel Shannon; brother, George Holland; sisters, Lenore Kane and...
Hector Rodriguez
February 7, 2018
Rodriguez, Hector
Age 68 of St. Paul, passed away on 2/7/2018. Survived by sister, Maria; nephew, Raul Jr.; brothers, Leonardo and Raul of Texas and their families. Memorial Mass of Christian Burial at 11am on 2/15/2018 at Our Lady of Guadalupe, 401 Concord St., St. Paul, visitation one hour prior.
Burial Date February 15, 2018
...Jennifer Lynn Thomas
February 6, 2018
Thomas, Jennifer Lynn
Age 51 of Apple Valley, died peacefully at home on Feb. 6, 2018 surrounded by family. Preceded in death by her dad, Richard “Dick” Koehn. Survived by husband, Sean; children, Austin and Aria; mom, Marcia Koehn; siblings, Tim (Rachelle) Koehn and Lisa (Mark) Weiss; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Jennifer loved to sing, read, spend time with...
John R. Mcelligott
February 4, 2018
McElligott, John R.
Age 83 of Farmington, originally St. Paul, passed away peacefully on Feb. 4, 2018. Preceded in death by his parents, Agnes and Tom McElligott; sisters, Patricia Lang and Elizabeth Ruhnow. Survived by his wife, Nancy; sons, Thomas (fiancé Jenny Rath), Timothy, Theodore (Stephanie) McElligott; grandchildren, Jordan (Joshua) Heyman, Madisyn, Taylor and Sidney; great-grandchildren, Koston and Olivia; nieces, nephews,...
Arlene J. Kuehl Pratt
February 3, 2018
Arlene J. Kuehl
Age 76 of Apple Valley, born January 14, 1942 in Reading, MN to Glenn and Mildred Pratt, passed away February 3, 2018. She is preceded in death by her husband, Darrel and sisters, Audrey Gilbert and Mavis Pratt. Arlene will be dearly missed by her children, Renae Porath, Shawn (Jackie) Petry, Shari (Mark) Wagner and Rhonda (Brant) Pagel;...
James M. Penning
February 3, 2018
James M. Penning
age 66, of Apple Valley. Preceded in death by wife, Colleen; grandson, Mason; brothers, sisters and parents. Survived by sons, Jason and Michael; daughter, Andrea; granddaughter, Madison. A memorial service will be held at 11 AM, Friday, February 9, 2018 with a visitation one hour before at Henry W. Anderson Mortuary, 14850 Garrett Ave., Apple Valley.
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Gloria H. Stoneberg
February 2, 2018
Gloria H. Stoneberg, age 93 of Hastings, died peacefully on Friday evening, February 2, 2018, at Regina Senior Living in Hastings. Called "Mom," "Nana," "Grandma" and "Gloria" by those who loved her, she is survived by three sons and daughters-in law: Craig and Annie, Mark and Pat, and Brad and Anne; eight grandchildren and their spouses: Jessie (Jon Gross),...
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