Obituaries
Obituaries for Starkson Family
In Memory of Our Dear Loved Ones
Millie Davidson
April 13, 2018
Mildred W. "Millie" Davidson, age 88 of Hastings, died peacefully Friday, April 13, 2018, at United Hospital in St. Paul. Mildred W. was born September 21, 1929 in Eagle Bend, MN to John and Mabel (Larson) Peterson. She was married to John L. Davidson on June 23, 1956 at Como Park Lutheran Church in St. Paul. She was a...
Judith M. Warner
April 13, 2018
Judith Mary Warner, age 74, of St. Louis Park and originally of Hastings, died peacefully on Friday morning, April 13, 2018 at Heritage Manor in Edina. Judith Mary, the daughter of John and Kathryn (Holzemer) Oliver, was born on October 30, 1943 in Hastings, Minnesota. Judith graduated from the Hastings High School in 1961 and went on to receive...
Richard P. Almquist
April 12, 2018
Richard P. Almquist, age 82, of Dade City, Florida, formerly of Hastings, died Thursday, April 12, 2018 in Dade City, Florida. Richard was born in Hastings, MN on July 1, 1935 to Caleb and Shirley Day Almquist. Richard proudly served in the United States Marine Corps, as an airline mechanic. Following his service, he worked for more than 30...
Margo L. Kratzer
April 12, 2018
Kratzer, Margo L. Age 64 of Rosemount, passed away unexpectedly on April 12, 2018 following complications from cardiac surgery. Preceded in death by her parents, Lee & Lucile Morris of Mapleton, MN; brother, Mark Morris. Survived by loving husband, Randy; children, Carrie, Lee (fiancé Brittany) and Lindsay; grandchildren, Britany, Mariah, Ella and KJ; great-granddaughter, Ryder. Margo formerly worked at Peerless...
Frances Marie Jauquet
April 11, 2018
Frances Marie Jauquet, age 60, of Hastings, passed away April 11, 2018. Frances was born in Ashland, Wisconsin on Feb. 10, 1958, to Joseph and Elizabeth 'Betty' Jauquet. Fran was in the amazing business. Amazing wife, amazing mother, amazing daughter, amazing sister, amazing friend and amazing colleague. She so deeply touched many lives by her constant pursuit of knowledge,...
Annaline E. Hauff
April 11, 2018
Hauff, Annaline E. Age 97 of Eagan, born August 2, 1920 in Minneapolis to John and Eleonore Moyer, passed away peacefully on April 11, 2018. Annaline will be dearly missed by her children: Rosalind (Bruce) Sandberg, Conrad (Sharon), Alexandra Hauff, Diane (Ed) Enebo, Vicki Dunn, and Lowell (Beth); 10 grandchildren; 14 great- grandchildren and 1 great-great-granddaughter in addition to many...
Paul J. Shannon
April 10, 2018
Paul Shannon, age 77, of Hastings, died unexpectedly on Tuesday, April 10, 2018, in his home at Park Ridge of Hastings.Paul was born in Red Wing, MN on April 25, 1940, to William James and Frances (Reinardy) Shannon. He was a graduate of Menomonie, WI schools. He was employed over the years for Rock Island Railroad as a clerk...
Joseph J. Ranke
April 10, 2018
Ranke, Joseph J. Age 94 of Apple Valley, born April 18, 1923 in Detroit, MI to Julius and Anna Ranke, passed away April 10, 2018. Joseph served in the US Army during WWII. He is preceded in death by his sister, Dorothy Blemke. Joe will be dearly missed by his loving wife, Gerda, daughters: Sonja (Sam) Nedland, JoAnn (Paul) Monnens...
Carole A. Cardinal Bakko
April 9, 2018
Cardinal, Carole A. Age 87 of Inver Grove Heights, formerly of South Minneapolis, born January 29, 1931 in Wanamingo, MN, to Oscar & Theresa Bakko, passed away April 9, 2018. Carole was an active member of the Church of St. Helena, and a lifetime member of the Giant Valley American Legion Auxiliary. She is preceded in death by her husband,...
Francis "Franny" J. Langenfeld
April 8, 2018
Francis "Franny" Langenfeld, age 83 of Hastings, died peacefully on Sunday morning, April 8, 2018, at Prescott Nursing and Rehabilitation Community in Prescott, Wisconsin. Francis Joseph, the oldest child of Henry and Eleanor (Foss) Langenfeld, was born on August 9, 1934, in Ravenna Township, Dakota County. Following his graduation from Hastings High School with the class of 1952, Franny...
Beryl Maw (Brooks)
April 7, 2018
Maw, Beryl (Brooks) Age 90, passed away 4/7/18. Preceded by her husband, Ivan. Survived by daughter, Patricia (Richard); sons, Richard & Michael (Lisa); grandchildren, Jeffrey, Carolyn and Aileen; sister, Beth Jurgensen; brother, Roger (Nancy) Brooks. Service Mon. April 16th, 12PM, Prince of Peace Lutheran Church 13801 Fairview Dr. Burnsville with visitation 1 hour before.
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Martin "Marty" Mcisaac
April 7, 2018
McIsaac, Martin “Marty” Age 55 of Apple Valley, Martin passed away on Sat., April 7, 2018 suddenly and without suffering. He was survived by his wife of 26 years, Biddi; children, Errin, Ellyn and Henry; sister, Mary; brother, Michael (Donna); nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. He lived his life large, loved to help people and was very involved in...
Eugene Gerald Fromm
April 7, 2018
Eugene Gerald Fromm, Age 75, of Mpls., passed away on April 7th, 2018. Preceded in death by his parents, Alphonse and Syvilla, and his sister Darlene. Eugene lived his entire life in Minneapolis MN, except for one magical year spent in New Zealand, “the most beautiful place in the world.” He graduated from Roosevelt High School in 1960 and earned...
Mae Jordis Carolyn Haugen Ellestad
April 5, 2018
Mae Jordis Carolyn Haugen Ellestad, age 94 of Hastings, formerly of Blue Earth, died April 5, 2018 at Regina Assisted Living in Hastings. Mae was born February 9, 1924, in Spring Grove MN to Josie and Carl Haugen. After graduating from Spring Grove High School, she attended Fairview Nursing School in Minneapolis, MN. Mae was joined in marriage to...
Shirley Ann Meier
April 5, 2018
Shirley Ann Meier, age 91, most recently of Buford, GA, passed away on Thursday, April 5, 2018. Shirley was born in Alma, WI on March 9, 1927. She graduated from Hastings High School and spend most of her life in Hastings, MN. She worked as a secretary at St. John’s Evangelical Lutheran Church for several years, was a cook...
Dr. John Plunkett
April 4, 2018
Dr. John Plunkett, a distinguished forensic pathologist of Dakota County, passed away April 4 at his beloved "geriatric horse farm" in Welch MN surrounded by loving family and friends. We meet many people in our lives, many of whom are exceptional, but even among those few, John was extraordinary. He was kind, generous and loving, and a gift to...
Shirley E. Hooker
April 2, 2018
Shirley E. Hooker
Age 91 of Burnsville, formerly of Bloomington, born December 3, 1926 in Minneapolis to Harold and Lillian Johnson, passed away April 2, 2018.She is preceded in death by her husband, Kenneth “Bill” and was the youngest daughter and the last of eleven children. Shirley will be dearly missed by her daughter, Kathy (Douglas) Peterson; sons: Paul (Kassie), Dan...
Margaret Ann Klein
April 1, 2018
Margaret A. Klein, age 82, of South Saint Paul, passed away at White Pines in Mendota Heights on April 1, 2018. She was preceded in death by her parents, George and Margaret Gilman; husband, James Klein; sister, Betty Jane Capron; brother, Robert Capron. She is survived by her children, James Klein, Cindy (Patrick) Reiland, Timothy (Debbie) Klein, Mary Kay...
Louise V. Nygaard
April 1, 2018
Nygaard, Louise V. age 96 formerly of Mpls. Past member of the Kevin Belle’s. Preceded in death by husband, Lawrence, twin brother, Earl and sister, Josephine. Survived by sons, Richard (Cheryl) and Terry; 6 grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren, sister-in-law, Carolyn. Mass of Christian Burial Thursday 11 AM at Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church, 5426 12th Ave. S. with visitation 1...
Antonia C. Garza
March 31, 2018
Antonia C. Garza traded this world for the streets of gold on March 31, 2018, at 2:30 a.m. She spent the last days of her life surrounded by her family and friends with love, much laughter, and prayer. Antonia, age 85, was known to all as "Grandma", born in Houston, Texas, but moved to Minnesota over fifty years ago....
Millie Davidson
April 13, 2018
Mildred W. "Millie" Davidson, age 88 of Hastings, died peacefully Friday, April 13, 2018, at United Hospital in St. Paul. Mildred W. was born September 21, 1929 in Eagle Bend, MN to John and Mabel (Larson) Peterson. She was married to John L. Davidson on June 23, 1956 at Como Park Lutheran Church in St. Paul. She was a...
Judith M. Warner
April 13, 2018
Judith Mary Warner, age 74, of St. Louis Park and originally of Hastings, died peacefully on Friday morning, April 13, 2018 at Heritage Manor in Edina. Judith Mary, the daughter of John and Kathryn (Holzemer) Oliver, was born on October 30, 1943 in Hastings, Minnesota. Judith graduated from the Hastings High School in 1961 and went on to receive...
Richard P. Almquist
April 12, 2018
Richard P. Almquist, age 82, of Dade City, Florida, formerly of Hastings, died Thursday, April 12, 2018 in Dade City, Florida. Richard was born in Hastings, MN on July 1, 1935 to Caleb and Shirley Day Almquist. Richard proudly served in the United States Marine Corps, as an airline mechanic. Following his service, he worked for more than 30...
Margo L. Kratzer
April 12, 2018
Kratzer, Margo L. Age 64 of Rosemount, passed away unexpectedly on April 12, 2018 following complications from cardiac surgery. Preceded in death by her parents, Lee & Lucile Morris of Mapleton, MN; brother, Mark Morris. Survived by loving husband, Randy; children, Carrie, Lee (fiancé Brittany) and Lindsay; grandchildren, Britany, Mariah, Ella and KJ; great-granddaughter, Ryder. Margo formerly worked at Peerless...
Frances Marie Jauquet
April 11, 2018
Frances Marie Jauquet, age 60, of Hastings, passed away April 11, 2018. Frances was born in Ashland, Wisconsin on Feb. 10, 1958, to Joseph and Elizabeth 'Betty' Jauquet. Fran was in the amazing business. Amazing wife, amazing mother, amazing daughter, amazing sister, amazing friend and amazing colleague. She so deeply touched many lives by her constant pursuit of knowledge,...
Annaline E. Hauff
April 11, 2018
Hauff, Annaline E. Age 97 of Eagan, born August 2, 1920 in Minneapolis to John and Eleonore Moyer, passed away peacefully on April 11, 2018. Annaline will be dearly missed by her children: Rosalind (Bruce) Sandberg, Conrad (Sharon), Alexandra Hauff, Diane (Ed) Enebo, Vicki Dunn, and Lowell (Beth); 10 grandchildren; 14 great- grandchildren and 1 great-great-granddaughter in addition to many...
Paul J. Shannon
April 10, 2018
Paul Shannon, age 77, of Hastings, died unexpectedly on Tuesday, April 10, 2018, in his home at Park Ridge of Hastings.Paul was born in Red Wing, MN on April 25, 1940, to William James and Frances (Reinardy) Shannon. He was a graduate of Menomonie, WI schools. He was employed over the years for Rock Island Railroad as a clerk...
Joseph J. Ranke
April 10, 2018
Ranke, Joseph J. Age 94 of Apple Valley, born April 18, 1923 in Detroit, MI to Julius and Anna Ranke, passed away April 10, 2018. Joseph served in the US Army during WWII. He is preceded in death by his sister, Dorothy Blemke. Joe will be dearly missed by his loving wife, Gerda, daughters: Sonja (Sam) Nedland, JoAnn (Paul) Monnens...
Carole A. Cardinal Bakko
April 9, 2018
Cardinal, Carole A. Age 87 of Inver Grove Heights, formerly of South Minneapolis, born January 29, 1931 in Wanamingo, MN, to Oscar & Theresa Bakko, passed away April 9, 2018. Carole was an active member of the Church of St. Helena, and a lifetime member of the Giant Valley American Legion Auxiliary. She is preceded in death by her husband,...
Francis "Franny" J. Langenfeld
April 8, 2018
Francis "Franny" Langenfeld, age 83 of Hastings, died peacefully on Sunday morning, April 8, 2018, at Prescott Nursing and Rehabilitation Community in Prescott, Wisconsin. Francis Joseph, the oldest child of Henry and Eleanor (Foss) Langenfeld, was born on August 9, 1934, in Ravenna Township, Dakota County. Following his graduation from Hastings High School with the class of 1952, Franny...
Beryl Maw (Brooks)
April 7, 2018
Maw, Beryl (Brooks) Age 90, passed away 4/7/18. Preceded by her husband, Ivan. Survived by daughter, Patricia (Richard); sons, Richard & Michael (Lisa); grandchildren, Jeffrey, Carolyn and Aileen; sister, Beth Jurgensen; brother, Roger (Nancy) Brooks. Service Mon. April 16th, 12PM, Prince of Peace Lutheran Church 13801 Fairview Dr. Burnsville with visitation 1 hour before.
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Martin "Marty" Mcisaac
April 7, 2018
McIsaac, Martin “Marty” Age 55 of Apple Valley, Martin passed away on Sat., April 7, 2018 suddenly and without suffering. He was survived by his wife of 26 years, Biddi; children, Errin, Ellyn and Henry; sister, Mary; brother, Michael (Donna); nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. He lived his life large, loved to help people and was very involved in...
Eugene Gerald Fromm
April 7, 2018
Eugene Gerald Fromm, Age 75, of Mpls., passed away on April 7th, 2018. Preceded in death by his parents, Alphonse and Syvilla, and his sister Darlene. Eugene lived his entire life in Minneapolis MN, except for one magical year spent in New Zealand, “the most beautiful place in the world.” He graduated from Roosevelt High School in 1960 and earned...
Mae Jordis Carolyn Haugen Ellestad
April 5, 2018
Mae Jordis Carolyn Haugen Ellestad, age 94 of Hastings, formerly of Blue Earth, died April 5, 2018 at Regina Assisted Living in Hastings. Mae was born February 9, 1924, in Spring Grove MN to Josie and Carl Haugen. After graduating from Spring Grove High School, she attended Fairview Nursing School in Minneapolis, MN. Mae was joined in marriage to...
Shirley Ann Meier
April 5, 2018
Shirley Ann Meier, age 91, most recently of Buford, GA, passed away on Thursday, April 5, 2018. Shirley was born in Alma, WI on March 9, 1927. She graduated from Hastings High School and spend most of her life in Hastings, MN. She worked as a secretary at St. John’s Evangelical Lutheran Church for several years, was a cook...
Dr. John Plunkett
April 4, 2018
Dr. John Plunkett, a distinguished forensic pathologist of Dakota County, passed away April 4 at his beloved "geriatric horse farm" in Welch MN surrounded by loving family and friends. We meet many people in our lives, many of whom are exceptional, but even among those few, John was extraordinary. He was kind, generous and loving, and a gift to...
Shirley E. Hooker
April 2, 2018
Shirley E. Hooker
Age 91 of Burnsville, formerly of Bloomington, born December 3, 1926 in Minneapolis to Harold and Lillian Johnson, passed away April 2, 2018.She is preceded in death by her husband, Kenneth “Bill” and was the youngest daughter and the last of eleven children. Shirley will be dearly missed by her daughter, Kathy (Douglas) Peterson; sons: Paul (Kassie), Dan...
Margaret Ann Klein
April 1, 2018
Margaret A. Klein, age 82, of South Saint Paul, passed away at White Pines in Mendota Heights on April 1, 2018. She was preceded in death by her parents, George and Margaret Gilman; husband, James Klein; sister, Betty Jane Capron; brother, Robert Capron. She is survived by her children, James Klein, Cindy (Patrick) Reiland, Timothy (Debbie) Klein, Mary Kay...
Louise V. Nygaard
April 1, 2018
Nygaard, Louise V. age 96 formerly of Mpls. Past member of the Kevin Belle’s. Preceded in death by husband, Lawrence, twin brother, Earl and sister, Josephine. Survived by sons, Richard (Cheryl) and Terry; 6 grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren, sister-in-law, Carolyn. Mass of Christian Burial Thursday 11 AM at Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church, 5426 12th Ave. S. with visitation 1...
Antonia C. Garza
March 31, 2018
Antonia C. Garza traded this world for the streets of gold on March 31, 2018, at 2:30 a.m. She spent the last days of her life surrounded by her family and friends with love, much laughter, and prayer. Antonia, age 85, was known to all as "Grandma", born in Houston, Texas, but moved to Minnesota over fifty years ago....
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