Obituaries
Obituaries for Starkson Family
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Gloria J. Knoll
December 8, 2017
Gloria Jeanne Knoll, age 88, of Hastings, MN, passed away at Augustana Nursing Home on December 8, 2017. She was born in Hastings, MN to Clarence and Catherine “Renee” Niederkorn on June 8, 1929. Gloria was preceded in death by husband, Stephen Knoll; her parents; 2 sisters, Madonna Reardon and Joan Hiniker; and many aunts and uncles. Gloria is...
Scott F. Podgorski
December 8, 2017
Scott F. Podgorski, age 68 of St. Paul, and formerly of North St. Paul, died suddenly on Friday morning, December 8, 2017, in St. Paul. Scott F., the son of Warren and Anita (Tente) Podgorski, was born on May 9, 1949, in St. Paul. Following his graduation from North St. Paul High School, Scott first worked at HB Fuller...
Troy L. Falos
December 8, 2017
Troy Falos, of Rosemount, MN passed away at the age of 51. He was preceded in death by his mother, Lois Anderson and sister, Ranae Bushy. He was survived by his daughter, Alyssa Dunnwald (Phillip); father, Ronald Falos; step-mother, Cindy Falos; four siblings: Jodi Berge, Todd Falos, Dale Jallo and Larry Jallo; and many nieces and nephews. Troy was an...
Ronald W. Schaar
December 7, 2017
Ronald W. Schaar, age 72 of Lakeville, died peacefully at home on Thursday morning, December 7, 2017. Ronald William, the son of Howard and Helen (Trapp) Schaar, was born on September 14, 1945, in Hastings. Ronald loved getting out and going places, especially spending time outdoors. He also loved to make his presence known to those who were with...
Lawrence "Larry" Werner Jr.
December 4, 2017
Lawrence "Larry" Werner Jr., age 66 of Prescott, Wisconsin, died peacefully on Monday afternoon, December 4, 2017, at United Hospital in St. Paul, following a recent diagnosis of cancer. Lawrence Jr., the son of Lawrence Sr. and Lorraine (Freiermuth) Werner, was born on April 25, 1951, in Hastings, Minnesota. Following his education at Red Wing High School, Larry began...
Randall E. Overstreet
December 4, 2017
Randall E. Overstreet, age 89 of Hastings, died peacefully on Monday evening, December 4, 2017, at Augustana Care Center of Hastings, following a recent stroke. Randall Eugene, the son of Omer and Ina (Miller) Overstreet, was born on January 11, 1928, near Spickard, Missouri. Following his education, Randall enlisted in the Merchant Marines where he served for one year...
Deryl W. Watson
December 3, 2017
Deryl W. Watson, age 80, of Newport, passed away December 3, 2017 at Regions Hospital. He was born on February 25, 1937 in St. Charles, Minnesota to Sidney & Mildred (Gleason) Watson. He is preceded in death by his parents; son, Darren Watson; stepson, Terry Westman; sister, Shirley Perrault. Deryl is survived by his wife, Carol Ann Watson; children,...
Lorraine Gustafson (Peterson)
December 1, 2017
Lorraine Gustafson (Peterson) age 89 passed away Friday, December 1. Preceded in death by husband, Howard; brothers, J.R. and Bud. Lorraine is survived by her children, Sue (Grant) Logan and John; sister, Marilyn; brothers, Philip and Stanley; grandchildren, Zachary (Laura), Nicole (Shawn), Alex and many relatives and friends. Funeral service will be held 11 am Wednesday, December 6, at Henry...
Chad D. Johnson
November 28, 2017
Chad D. Johnson, age 41 of St. Cloud, died suddenly but peacefully on Tuesday afternoon, November 28, 2017, in St. Cloud. Chad Douglas, the son of Douglas and Deborah (Tix) Johnson, was born on May 13, 1976, in Hastings. Chad began his schooling in Hastings, and later attended Cambridge and Isanti Public Schools. Following his education, he enlisted in...
Kenneth R. Macheska
November 26, 2017
Kenneth R. 'Silver' Macheska, age 77, of Hastings, passed away at United Hospital in St. Paul on November 26, 2017. Preceded in death by his parents, John and Pearl (McCoy) Macheska; son, William; sisters, Lorraine and Marion; and brothers, Don and Dale. Survived by his wife, Joanne 'Josie'; children, Kim, and Michael (fiance, Becky); grandchildren, Jonathan (girlfriend, Katie), Dustin,...
Garland H. Green
November 26, 2017
Garland H. Green, age 75 of Hastings, passed away peacefully on Sunday afternoon, November 26, 2017, at Woodbury Health Care Center following an extended illness. Garland Herbert, the son of Garland and Velva (Breivig) Green, was born on October 22, 1942, in Eau Claire, Wisconsin. Following his education at Fall Creek High School, Garland began his career in public...
Arthur "Art" Groth
November 26, 2017
Arthur "Art" Groth, age 79 of Prescott, Wisconsin and formerly of Hastings, died peacefully on Sunday morning, November 26, 2017, at Prescott Nursing and Rehab. Arthur Otto, the son of Arthur A. and Adel E. (Pieper) Groth, was born on July 4, 1938, in West St. Paul. Following his graduation from Hastings High School with the class of 1957,...
John "Jack" Franklin
November 26, 2017
John "Jack" Franklin, age 69 of Hastings, died suddenly on Sunday afternoon, November 26, 2017, at Regions Hospital in St. Paul. John Edward, the son of James and Mary (McCarthy) Franklin, was born on February 27, 1948, in Boston, Massachusetts. At a young age, Jacks family moved to Randolph, Massachusetts, where he attended and graduated from Randolph Public High...
Richard D. Rowe
November 26, 2017
Rowe, Richard D. “Dick”
Age 69, of Apple Valley, passed away peacefully on Sunday, November 26, 2017 after a five year battle with PSP Parkinson’s disease. He was an enlisted Naval Officer and a 38+ year employee of Sperry/Unisys/Lockheed-Martin as a Systems Engineer. Preceded in death by parents, Robert and Bertha and sister, Sandra. Survived by loving wife of 47+ years,...
Gloria M. Norum
November 22, 2017
Gloria M. Norum, age 87 of St. Paul, died peacefully on Wednesday morning, November 22, 2017, at Woodbury Health Care Center. Gloria M., the daughter of Jesse Smith and Alice Gardner, was born on April 2, 1930, near Gary, Minnesota. On December 13, 1948, Gloria was united in marriage to Arne Norum in St. Paul. She was a longtime...
Rosemary Dulas
November 21, 2017
Rosemary Ida Dulas, age 75, of Burnsville, passed away at Methodist Hospital in St. Louis Park on November 21, 2017. She was born February 15, 1942 in Minnesota Lake, MN to Arthur and Edna (Braatz) Putz. Throughout her life, she was employed at Unity Hospital, Bachman's Floral, Abdallah Candies and Easter Lutheran Church. Rosemary was preceded in death by...
Joann M. Rechtzigel
November 20, 2017
JoAnn M. Rechtzigel, age 86 formerly of Rosemount, died peacefully Monday evening, November 20, 2017, at Wealshire of Bloomington. Her passing comes just two weeks after the death of her husband, Marlin. JoAnn Marie, the daughter of Alden and Frances (Doeden) Carey, was born on November 29, 1930, in Minneapolis, Minnesota. JoAnn graduated from Marshall High School in Minneapolis...
Robert Joseph Nowak
November 20, 2017
Robert J. Nowak of Hastings, formerly of Milwaukee, WI, died peacefully Monday, November 20, 2017 at Augustana Care Center in Hastings, Minnesota. Robert Joseph was born March, 24, 1936 to Joseph Nowak and Mary (Viduski) Nowak in Milwaukee, Wisconsin where he grew up and also graduated high school. Robert lived in the Milwaukee area most of his life. He...
Joyce M. Peterson
November 20, 2017
Peterson, Joyce M.
Age 97 of Minneapolis, born June 7, 1920 in Pequot Lakes, MN to August & Elizabeth Brunes, passed away, November 20, 2017. She is preceded in death by her husband, Harold; sister, Marian Anderson and brothers: Lawrence, Arthur, James and Philip Brunes. Joyce will be dearly missed by her daughter, Charlotte (Lowell) Anderson; son, John (Gloria) Peterson; grandchildren:...
Grace M. Neumann
November 19, 2017
Neumann, Grace M.
“Amazing Grace” Age 91 of Minneapolis, born June 29, 1926 in Outlook, MT to Rev. Herbert and Julianna Kothe, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family Nov. 19, 2017. Grace enjoyed being a part of the Faith Ev. Luth Church family for many years. She is preceded in death by her husband, Melvin; son, Thomas and brothers, Theodore...
Gloria J. Knoll
December 8, 2017
Gloria Jeanne Knoll, age 88, of Hastings, MN, passed away at Augustana Nursing Home on December 8, 2017. She was born in Hastings, MN to Clarence and Catherine “Renee” Niederkorn on June 8, 1929. Gloria was preceded in death by husband, Stephen Knoll; her parents; 2 sisters, Madonna Reardon and Joan Hiniker; and many aunts and uncles. Gloria is...
Scott F. Podgorski
December 8, 2017
Scott F. Podgorski, age 68 of St. Paul, and formerly of North St. Paul, died suddenly on Friday morning, December 8, 2017, in St. Paul. Scott F., the son of Warren and Anita (Tente) Podgorski, was born on May 9, 1949, in St. Paul. Following his graduation from North St. Paul High School, Scott first worked at HB Fuller...
Troy L. Falos
December 8, 2017
Troy Falos, of Rosemount, MN passed away at the age of 51. He was preceded in death by his mother, Lois Anderson and sister, Ranae Bushy. He was survived by his daughter, Alyssa Dunnwald (Phillip); father, Ronald Falos; step-mother, Cindy Falos; four siblings: Jodi Berge, Todd Falos, Dale Jallo and Larry Jallo; and many nieces and nephews. Troy was an...
Ronald W. Schaar
December 7, 2017
Ronald W. Schaar, age 72 of Lakeville, died peacefully at home on Thursday morning, December 7, 2017. Ronald William, the son of Howard and Helen (Trapp) Schaar, was born on September 14, 1945, in Hastings. Ronald loved getting out and going places, especially spending time outdoors. He also loved to make his presence known to those who were with...
Lawrence "Larry" Werner Jr.
December 4, 2017
Lawrence "Larry" Werner Jr., age 66 of Prescott, Wisconsin, died peacefully on Monday afternoon, December 4, 2017, at United Hospital in St. Paul, following a recent diagnosis of cancer. Lawrence Jr., the son of Lawrence Sr. and Lorraine (Freiermuth) Werner, was born on April 25, 1951, in Hastings, Minnesota. Following his education at Red Wing High School, Larry began...
Randall E. Overstreet
December 4, 2017
Randall E. Overstreet, age 89 of Hastings, died peacefully on Monday evening, December 4, 2017, at Augustana Care Center of Hastings, following a recent stroke. Randall Eugene, the son of Omer and Ina (Miller) Overstreet, was born on January 11, 1928, near Spickard, Missouri. Following his education, Randall enlisted in the Merchant Marines where he served for one year...
Deryl W. Watson
December 3, 2017
Deryl W. Watson, age 80, of Newport, passed away December 3, 2017 at Regions Hospital. He was born on February 25, 1937 in St. Charles, Minnesota to Sidney & Mildred (Gleason) Watson. He is preceded in death by his parents; son, Darren Watson; stepson, Terry Westman; sister, Shirley Perrault. Deryl is survived by his wife, Carol Ann Watson; children,...
Lorraine Gustafson (Peterson)
December 1, 2017
Lorraine Gustafson (Peterson) age 89 passed away Friday, December 1. Preceded in death by husband, Howard; brothers, J.R. and Bud. Lorraine is survived by her children, Sue (Grant) Logan and John; sister, Marilyn; brothers, Philip and Stanley; grandchildren, Zachary (Laura), Nicole (Shawn), Alex and many relatives and friends. Funeral service will be held 11 am Wednesday, December 6, at Henry...
Chad D. Johnson
November 28, 2017
Chad D. Johnson, age 41 of St. Cloud, died suddenly but peacefully on Tuesday afternoon, November 28, 2017, in St. Cloud. Chad Douglas, the son of Douglas and Deborah (Tix) Johnson, was born on May 13, 1976, in Hastings. Chad began his schooling in Hastings, and later attended Cambridge and Isanti Public Schools. Following his education, he enlisted in...
Kenneth R. Macheska
November 26, 2017
Kenneth R. 'Silver' Macheska, age 77, of Hastings, passed away at United Hospital in St. Paul on November 26, 2017. Preceded in death by his parents, John and Pearl (McCoy) Macheska; son, William; sisters, Lorraine and Marion; and brothers, Don and Dale. Survived by his wife, Joanne 'Josie'; children, Kim, and Michael (fiance, Becky); grandchildren, Jonathan (girlfriend, Katie), Dustin,...
Garland H. Green
November 26, 2017
Garland H. Green, age 75 of Hastings, passed away peacefully on Sunday afternoon, November 26, 2017, at Woodbury Health Care Center following an extended illness. Garland Herbert, the son of Garland and Velva (Breivig) Green, was born on October 22, 1942, in Eau Claire, Wisconsin. Following his education at Fall Creek High School, Garland began his career in public...
Arthur "Art" Groth
November 26, 2017
Arthur "Art" Groth, age 79 of Prescott, Wisconsin and formerly of Hastings, died peacefully on Sunday morning, November 26, 2017, at Prescott Nursing and Rehab. Arthur Otto, the son of Arthur A. and Adel E. (Pieper) Groth, was born on July 4, 1938, in West St. Paul. Following his graduation from Hastings High School with the class of 1957,...
John "Jack" Franklin
November 26, 2017
John "Jack" Franklin, age 69 of Hastings, died suddenly on Sunday afternoon, November 26, 2017, at Regions Hospital in St. Paul. John Edward, the son of James and Mary (McCarthy) Franklin, was born on February 27, 1948, in Boston, Massachusetts. At a young age, Jacks family moved to Randolph, Massachusetts, where he attended and graduated from Randolph Public High...
Richard D. Rowe
November 26, 2017
Rowe, Richard D. “Dick”
Age 69, of Apple Valley, passed away peacefully on Sunday, November 26, 2017 after a five year battle with PSP Parkinson’s disease. He was an enlisted Naval Officer and a 38+ year employee of Sperry/Unisys/Lockheed-Martin as a Systems Engineer. Preceded in death by parents, Robert and Bertha and sister, Sandra. Survived by loving wife of 47+ years,...
Gloria M. Norum
November 22, 2017
Gloria M. Norum, age 87 of St. Paul, died peacefully on Wednesday morning, November 22, 2017, at Woodbury Health Care Center. Gloria M., the daughter of Jesse Smith and Alice Gardner, was born on April 2, 1930, near Gary, Minnesota. On December 13, 1948, Gloria was united in marriage to Arne Norum in St. Paul. She was a longtime...
Rosemary Dulas
November 21, 2017
Rosemary Ida Dulas, age 75, of Burnsville, passed away at Methodist Hospital in St. Louis Park on November 21, 2017. She was born February 15, 1942 in Minnesota Lake, MN to Arthur and Edna (Braatz) Putz. Throughout her life, she was employed at Unity Hospital, Bachman's Floral, Abdallah Candies and Easter Lutheran Church. Rosemary was preceded in death by...
Joann M. Rechtzigel
November 20, 2017
JoAnn M. Rechtzigel, age 86 formerly of Rosemount, died peacefully Monday evening, November 20, 2017, at Wealshire of Bloomington. Her passing comes just two weeks after the death of her husband, Marlin. JoAnn Marie, the daughter of Alden and Frances (Doeden) Carey, was born on November 29, 1930, in Minneapolis, Minnesota. JoAnn graduated from Marshall High School in Minneapolis...
Robert Joseph Nowak
November 20, 2017
Robert J. Nowak of Hastings, formerly of Milwaukee, WI, died peacefully Monday, November 20, 2017 at Augustana Care Center in Hastings, Minnesota. Robert Joseph was born March, 24, 1936 to Joseph Nowak and Mary (Viduski) Nowak in Milwaukee, Wisconsin where he grew up and also graduated high school. Robert lived in the Milwaukee area most of his life. He...
Joyce M. Peterson
November 20, 2017
Peterson, Joyce M.
Age 97 of Minneapolis, born June 7, 1920 in Pequot Lakes, MN to August & Elizabeth Brunes, passed away, November 20, 2017. She is preceded in death by her husband, Harold; sister, Marian Anderson and brothers: Lawrence, Arthur, James and Philip Brunes. Joyce will be dearly missed by her daughter, Charlotte (Lowell) Anderson; son, John (Gloria) Peterson; grandchildren:...
Grace M. Neumann
November 19, 2017
Neumann, Grace M.
“Amazing Grace” Age 91 of Minneapolis, born June 29, 1926 in Outlook, MT to Rev. Herbert and Julianna Kothe, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family Nov. 19, 2017. Grace enjoyed being a part of the Faith Ev. Luth Church family for many years. She is preceded in death by her husband, Melvin; son, Thomas and brothers, Theodore...
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