Obituaries
Obituaries for Starkson Family
In Memory of Our Dear Loved Ones
Lillian Gilbertson
March 12, 2018
Lillian “Lil” Gilbertson
98, of Mpls, passed away Monday, March 12. “Grandma Bubbles” grabbed her coat and got her hat and left her worries on the doorstep and directed her feet to the sunny side of the street. Preceded in death by husband, Ralph; parents, Wallace and Laura and brother, Bill. Lil was proud to have been born in her grandmother’s...
Esther J. Dahl
March 9, 2018
Esther Jane Dahl, age 52, of Maplewood, MN died early Friday, March 9, 2018 at her home following a lengthy illness. Esther Jane was born on November 30, 1965 in Crookston, MN to William and Gloria Major. She attended North Dakota School for the Blind and later graduated high school in Grand Forks, North Dakota. She then attended technical...
Melissa "Missy" Christofferson
March 6, 2018
Melissa Ann 'Missy' Christofferson, age 41, of St. Paul, passed unexpectedly on March 6th following a heart attack. Missy passed peacefully in her family’s arms. She was welcomed into heaven by her big brother, Jason (Jake) Grembowski. She was born October 21st, 1976 in Ely, MN to Gale and Diane (Nelson) Grembowski. She spent her childhood in Hastings and...
Richard "Dickie" F. Becker
March 5, 2018
Richard "Dickie" Becker, age 64 of Hastings, died peacefully following a recent illness on Monday evening, March 5, 2018, at United Hospital in St. Paul. Richard Francis, the son of Peter J. and Philomena A. (Meier) Becker, was born on February 7, 1954, in Hastings. Dickie attended Hastings High School and graduated with the class of 1972. While in...
Duane Brown
March 4, 2018
Duane Brown passed away on Mar 4, 2018. His loved ones are composing his obituary, which you will be able to read here.
Robert E Ryan
March 4, 2018
Robert E. Ryan Age 79, of Highland Park, passed away peacefully on March 4, 2018. Preceded in death by parents, Daniel and Elizabeth, and brother, Lawrence (Joanie) Ryan. Survived by wife, Geraldine; daughters, Tracy (Jeff) Bartholomew and Dina (Phet) Thammalangsy; son, Tom Ryan; granddaughter, Kayla Thammalangsy; grandsons, Corey Bartholomew and Logan Thammalangsy; sister, Elizabeth (Wilfred) Simon. Visitation Sunday, March 11...
Robert "Bob" L. Moore Jr.
March 2, 2018
Robert "Bob" Lee Moore, age 57, of Hastings, passed away suddenly on Friday, March 2, 2018, in Delaware, Ohio. He was born February 16, 1961, in Bismarck, North Dakota, to Robert and Natalie (Welch) Moore. Bob graduated from Hastings High School in 1979. His brother Tim introduced him to the love of his life, Jane Marie Woodford, and they...
Kevin F. Gibbs
February 27, 2018
Kevin F. Gibbs of Mpls., passed away at the age of 74. Survived by wife, Carol; son, Brian (Ann); daughters, Jennifer (Jim) Kempf and Paulette (Greg) Madson; grandchildren, Henry, Ellie, Mikayla, Kaitlyn & many extended relatives and friends. Kevin enjoyed hunting, fishing, cycling and going out for drives. Memorial Mass will be held 10 am Friday, March 9 at St....
Phyllis Kelley
February 27, 2018
Kelley, Phyllis
Age 85 of Burnsville, passed away on Feb. 27, 2018 surrounded by family. Preceded in death by mother, Mildred Shepherd; sister, Ardyth Shepherd; beloved mother-in-law, Ethel Kelley. Survived by husband, Tom; children, Donna Kelley, Mary Jo Miller and Mike (Jen); grandchildren, Scott (Christine) Miller, Jack and Maeghan; great-grandson, Logan Miller; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Her passions...
Nicholas Harper Lewiski
February 26, 2018
It is with great sadness that the family of Nick Lewiski announce his passing on February 26th at age 32. Nick was proud to be called a Marine but most proud to be called a father. We will miss our handsome, loyal, beautiful Nick. He is survived by his son, Ryker; daughter, Eden; parents, Bob and Naomi; and siblings,...
Joseph E. Kocholek
February 26, 2018
Kocholek, Joseph E.
Age 87 of Apple Valley (formerly of South Minneapolis and North Port, FL), passed away on Feb. 26, 2018 at home surrounded by family. Preceded in death by sons, John David and James Donovan; step-granddaughter, Tanya Peterson. Survived by wife, Martha; children, Mike (Lynn), Jean (Alan) Tourtellotte and Kari (Rodney) Petrik; grandchildren, John (Christina), C. Michael, David and...
Clayton Mcdougall
February 25, 2018
Clayton Earl McDougall, was born on March 13, 1934, at a private residence in Dodge Center, MN. On February 25, 2018, at almost 84 years of age, his heavenly father called him home. His unconditional belief in the Lord Jesus Christ brought him total peace and comfort to be welcomed home by his heavenly family. As the family Patriarch,...
Kathleen "Kathie" Johnson
February 24, 2018
Kathleen ' Kathie' Johnson, age 66, of Cottage Grove, passed away peacefully, with her children by her side, February 24, 2018, at Regina Senior Living in Hastings. She was born on Oct. 18, 1951, in Minneapolis. Kathie graduated in the Class of 1969 in St. Louis Park. She was the queen of her square dancing club in 2002. She...
Cynthia B. Balgaard Radel
February 24, 2018
Cynthia B. Balgaard (nee Radel)
Age 90 of Burnsville, born April 7, 1927 in Sanborn, Minnesota, the daughter of Paul and Elma (Neumann) Radel, passed away peacefully, February 24, 2018. She was baptized and confirmed at Trinity Lutheran Church of Willow Lake Township near Sanborn. Cynthia was united in marriage to Luvern (Lou) Balgaard on June 28, 1975. She was employed...
James W. Wieser
February 23, 2018
James "JW" Wieser, age 68 of Hastings and formerly of Burnsville, died Friday morning, February 23, 2018, at United Hospital in St. Paul. James William, the son of Rita (Hogan) Donovan, was born on January 27, 1950, in Waterloo, Iowa. At a young age, JW was adopted by Bill and Dorothy Wieser, and later graduated from East High School...
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...
Lillian Gilbertson
March 12, 2018
Lillian “Lil” Gilbertson
98, of Mpls, passed away Monday, March 12. “Grandma Bubbles” grabbed her coat and got her hat and left her worries on the doorstep and directed her feet to the sunny side of the street. Preceded in death by husband, Ralph; parents, Wallace and Laura and brother, Bill. Lil was proud to have been born in her grandmother’s...
Esther J. Dahl
March 9, 2018
Esther Jane Dahl, age 52, of Maplewood, MN died early Friday, March 9, 2018 at her home following a lengthy illness. Esther Jane was born on November 30, 1965 in Crookston, MN to William and Gloria Major. She attended North Dakota School for the Blind and later graduated high school in Grand Forks, North Dakota. She then attended technical...
Melissa "Missy" Christofferson
March 6, 2018
Melissa Ann 'Missy' Christofferson, age 41, of St. Paul, passed unexpectedly on March 6th following a heart attack. Missy passed peacefully in her family’s arms. She was welcomed into heaven by her big brother, Jason (Jake) Grembowski. She was born October 21st, 1976 in Ely, MN to Gale and Diane (Nelson) Grembowski. She spent her childhood in Hastings and...
Richard "Dickie" F. Becker
March 5, 2018
Richard "Dickie" Becker, age 64 of Hastings, died peacefully following a recent illness on Monday evening, March 5, 2018, at United Hospital in St. Paul. Richard Francis, the son of Peter J. and Philomena A. (Meier) Becker, was born on February 7, 1954, in Hastings. Dickie attended Hastings High School and graduated with the class of 1972. While in...
Duane Brown
March 4, 2018
Duane Brown passed away on Mar 4, 2018. His loved ones are composing his obituary, which you will be able to read here.
Robert E Ryan
March 4, 2018
Robert E. Ryan Age 79, of Highland Park, passed away peacefully on March 4, 2018. Preceded in death by parents, Daniel and Elizabeth, and brother, Lawrence (Joanie) Ryan. Survived by wife, Geraldine; daughters, Tracy (Jeff) Bartholomew and Dina (Phet) Thammalangsy; son, Tom Ryan; granddaughter, Kayla Thammalangsy; grandsons, Corey Bartholomew and Logan Thammalangsy; sister, Elizabeth (Wilfred) Simon. Visitation Sunday, March 11...
Robert "Bob" L. Moore Jr.
March 2, 2018
Robert "Bob" Lee Moore, age 57, of Hastings, passed away suddenly on Friday, March 2, 2018, in Delaware, Ohio. He was born February 16, 1961, in Bismarck, North Dakota, to Robert and Natalie (Welch) Moore. Bob graduated from Hastings High School in 1979. His brother Tim introduced him to the love of his life, Jane Marie Woodford, and they...
Kevin F. Gibbs
February 27, 2018
Kevin F. Gibbs of Mpls., passed away at the age of 74. Survived by wife, Carol; son, Brian (Ann); daughters, Jennifer (Jim) Kempf and Paulette (Greg) Madson; grandchildren, Henry, Ellie, Mikayla, Kaitlyn & many extended relatives and friends. Kevin enjoyed hunting, fishing, cycling and going out for drives. Memorial Mass will be held 10 am Friday, March 9 at St....
Phyllis Kelley
February 27, 2018
Kelley, Phyllis
Age 85 of Burnsville, passed away on Feb. 27, 2018 surrounded by family. Preceded in death by mother, Mildred Shepherd; sister, Ardyth Shepherd; beloved mother-in-law, Ethel Kelley. Survived by husband, Tom; children, Donna Kelley, Mary Jo Miller and Mike (Jen); grandchildren, Scott (Christine) Miller, Jack and Maeghan; great-grandson, Logan Miller; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Her passions...
Nicholas Harper Lewiski
February 26, 2018
It is with great sadness that the family of Nick Lewiski announce his passing on February 26th at age 32. Nick was proud to be called a Marine but most proud to be called a father. We will miss our handsome, loyal, beautiful Nick. He is survived by his son, Ryker; daughter, Eden; parents, Bob and Naomi; and siblings,...
Joseph E. Kocholek
February 26, 2018
Kocholek, Joseph E.
Age 87 of Apple Valley (formerly of South Minneapolis and North Port, FL), passed away on Feb. 26, 2018 at home surrounded by family. Preceded in death by sons, John David and James Donovan; step-granddaughter, Tanya Peterson. Survived by wife, Martha; children, Mike (Lynn), Jean (Alan) Tourtellotte and Kari (Rodney) Petrik; grandchildren, John (Christina), C. Michael, David and...
Clayton Mcdougall
February 25, 2018
Clayton Earl McDougall, was born on March 13, 1934, at a private residence in Dodge Center, MN. On February 25, 2018, at almost 84 years of age, his heavenly father called him home. His unconditional belief in the Lord Jesus Christ brought him total peace and comfort to be welcomed home by his heavenly family. As the family Patriarch,...
Kathleen "Kathie" Johnson
February 24, 2018
Kathleen ' Kathie' Johnson, age 66, of Cottage Grove, passed away peacefully, with her children by her side, February 24, 2018, at Regina Senior Living in Hastings. She was born on Oct. 18, 1951, in Minneapolis. Kathie graduated in the Class of 1969 in St. Louis Park. She was the queen of her square dancing club in 2002. She...
Cynthia B. Balgaard Radel
February 24, 2018
Cynthia B. Balgaard (nee Radel)
Age 90 of Burnsville, born April 7, 1927 in Sanborn, Minnesota, the daughter of Paul and Elma (Neumann) Radel, passed away peacefully, February 24, 2018. She was baptized and confirmed at Trinity Lutheran Church of Willow Lake Township near Sanborn. Cynthia was united in marriage to Luvern (Lou) Balgaard on June 28, 1975. She was employed...
James W. Wieser
February 23, 2018
James "JW" Wieser, age 68 of Hastings and formerly of Burnsville, died Friday morning, February 23, 2018, at United Hospital in St. Paul. James William, the son of Rita (Hogan) Donovan, was born on January 27, 1950, in Waterloo, Iowa. At a young age, JW was adopted by Bill and Dorothy Wieser, and later graduated from East High School...
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...
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