Obituaries
Obituaries for Starkson Family
In Memory of Our Dear Loved Ones
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...
Elizabeth V. Perrault
April 22, 2018
Elizabeth Victoria Ward Perrault, age 41, of Hastings. Preceded in death by grandfather, William John Cherney. Survived by children, Jackson, William, and Isabella Perrault; mother, Patricia (John) Cherry; dad, Larry (Sue) Winger; father, Richard Ward; brother, Michael (Jill) Winger; and their daughter Ann; sister, Nicole (Chad) Whiterabbit and their children, Lauren, Ryan and Colton; brothers, Ryan and Michael Cherry;...
Dennis Maynard Novak
April 20, 2018
Dennis M. 'Denny' Novak, age 76, of Hastings, passed away April 20, 2018. Denny grew up in Milroy, MN on a farm with his parents, John and May Novak and his 3 younger sisters. He graduated from high school in 1959 and worked his mother's family farm in Minneota, MN for several years. In 1971, he married Vickie (Pool)....
Richard "Dick" Murtaugh
April 18, 2018
Richard "Dick" Murtaugh, age 71 of Hastings, died peacefully following a recent illness on Wednesday, April 18, 2018, at United Hospital in St. Paul. Richard Paul, the youngest child of Paul and Gretta (Stielow) Murtaugh, was born on November 22, 1946, in Hastings. Following his graduation from Hastings High School with the class of 1964, Dick enlisted in the...
Linda Lea Roth
April 18, 2018
Roth, Linda Lea Age 76, of Apple Valley, MN passed away peacefully on April 18, 2018 at the Masonic Home in Bloomington after spending many years battling several serious health issues. She is preceded in death by her parents, Lawrence and Elnora Dockin; and son, Kenny. She is survived by brother, Dale Dockin; sister, Cleo Dockin; and many other loving...
Marvin "Marv" Raway
April 17, 2018
Marvin Raway, age 92 of Hastings, died peacefully on Tuesday afternoon, April 17, 2018, at Regina Medical Center in Hastings. Louis Marvin Joseph, the son of Benno and Martha (Gerlach) Raway, was born on September 28, 1925, in Miesville, Minnesota. Following his education, Marvin played for the Miesville Mudhens baseball team from 1938 to 1943. In December of 1943,...
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...
Elizabeth V. Perrault
April 22, 2018
Elizabeth Victoria Ward Perrault, age 41, of Hastings. Preceded in death by grandfather, William John Cherney. Survived by children, Jackson, William, and Isabella Perrault; mother, Patricia (John) Cherry; dad, Larry (Sue) Winger; father, Richard Ward; brother, Michael (Jill) Winger; and their daughter Ann; sister, Nicole (Chad) Whiterabbit and their children, Lauren, Ryan and Colton; brothers, Ryan and Michael Cherry;...
Dennis Maynard Novak
April 20, 2018
Dennis M. 'Denny' Novak, age 76, of Hastings, passed away April 20, 2018. Denny grew up in Milroy, MN on a farm with his parents, John and May Novak and his 3 younger sisters. He graduated from high school in 1959 and worked his mother's family farm in Minneota, MN for several years. In 1971, he married Vickie (Pool)....
Richard "Dick" Murtaugh
April 18, 2018
Richard "Dick" Murtaugh, age 71 of Hastings, died peacefully following a recent illness on Wednesday, April 18, 2018, at United Hospital in St. Paul. Richard Paul, the youngest child of Paul and Gretta (Stielow) Murtaugh, was born on November 22, 1946, in Hastings. Following his graduation from Hastings High School with the class of 1964, Dick enlisted in the...
Linda Lea Roth
April 18, 2018
Roth, Linda Lea Age 76, of Apple Valley, MN passed away peacefully on April 18, 2018 at the Masonic Home in Bloomington after spending many years battling several serious health issues. She is preceded in death by her parents, Lawrence and Elnora Dockin; and son, Kenny. She is survived by brother, Dale Dockin; sister, Cleo Dockin; and many other loving...
Marvin "Marv" Raway
April 17, 2018
Marvin Raway, age 92 of Hastings, died peacefully on Tuesday afternoon, April 17, 2018, at Regina Medical Center in Hastings. Louis Marvin Joseph, the son of Benno and Martha (Gerlach) Raway, was born on September 28, 1925, in Miesville, Minnesota. Following his education, Marvin played for the Miesville Mudhens baseball team from 1938 to 1943. In December of 1943,...
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