Obituaries

Obituaries for Starkson Family

In Memory of Our Dear Loved Ones

Shirley M. Johnson

Shirley M. Johnson

September 23, 2017

Shirley M. Johnson, age 76 of Apple Valley, died peacefully at her home on Saturday evening, September 23, 2017, following an extended illness. Shirley Mae, was born May 5, 1941 in Hastings, MN the daughter of Theodore Frances (Volkert) Chamberlain. She attended and graduated from Hastings High School with the class of 1959. Shirley married Lloyd Johnson November 24,...

Donald Laumeyer

Donald Laumeyer

September 21, 2017

Donald H. Laumeyer, age 92, of Hastings, passed away September 21, 2017 at his home. He was born on August 26, 1925 in Long Prairie, Minnesota to George P. and Elizabeth L. Laumeyer. He graduated from Long Prairie High School and went on to serve in the United States Army during World War II. He worked at N Ren...

Raymond D. Nielsen

Raymond D. Nielsen

September 19, 2017

Raymond D. Nielsen

Age 78 of Minneapolis, born September 25, 1938 in Mpls. to Robert and Frances Nielsen, passed away peacefully September 19, 2017.  Ray served in the U S Navy during the period of the Cuban Missile Crisis.  He is preceded in death by his brother, Dennis.  He will be dearly missed by his wife of 53 years, Delphi; sons,...

Robert "Bob" Kavitz

Robert "Bob" Kavitz

September 17, 2017

Robert Kavitz 'Bob', age 74 of Hastings, passed away on September 17, 2017 at home surrounded by his loving family. Preceded in death by his parents, 3 brothers, 1 sister, 2 grandson's Timmy and Joshua, and Blake Prosser. He is survived by daughters Shelly Kavitz; Shannon (John) Willenbring; Stacey (Mike) Lee; and son Steve Kavitz; Grandchildren; Jessica, Mike, Matt,...

Robert W. Endres

Robert W. Endres

September 17, 2017

Robert "Bob" Endres, age 75 of Marco Island, Florida passed away Sunday, September 17, 2017 after a brief illness with his family at his side. Robert Wilfred was born July 4, 1942 to Ferdinand and Marie (Becker) Endres in Hastings, Minnesota. He graduated from Randolph High School in 1960. Bob married his life-long love, Diane Molitor on August 17,...

Donald "Butch" W. Radke

Donald "Butch" W. Radke

September 17, 2017

Donald "Butch" Radke, age 76 of Hastings, died Sunday morning, September 17, 2017, at his home in Hastings. Donald Wayne, the son of Oscar and Ella (Drager) Radke was born June 23, 1941, in Hastings and graduated from Hastings High School with the class of 1959. He was united in marriage to Darlene Ferber on September 7, 1963, at...

Linda (Archuleta) Smith

Linda (Archuleta) Smith

September 17, 2017

Smith, Linda (Archuleta) age 70 of Mpls., passed away at home Sept. 17 after a short but courageous battle with pancreatic cancer. Preceded in death by her husband, Rodger; father, Carl Clifford Johnson and mother, Grace Johnson-Couture. Linda is survived by daughters, Anji (Gary) Neil, Lisa (Patrick) Malec; stepchildren, Chad (Bon) Smith, Cari (Joe) Sundeen; brother, Douglas (Jamie) Johnson; nieces,...

Sara Paulette Grunewald (Nee Moe)

Sara Paulette Grunewald (Nee Moe)

September 14, 2017

72, peacefully passed away Thursday, September 14, 2017 at her home in Apple Valley, MN. She is survived by husband, Dennis Grunewald of Apple Valley; daughter, Julie (Donavon) of St. Louis Park; son, Paul (Tiffany) of Apple Valley; brother, David Moe of Fargo ND and grandchildren, Austin, Elizabeth, and Keenan.  Memorial Service will be held at 11am on Saturday, September...

Kathryn T. Murray

Kathryn T. Murray

September 12, 2017

Kathryn T. Murray, age 54, of Hastings, passed away surrounded by her family at Regions Hospital in St. Paul on Sept. 12, 2017. Preceded in death by her parents, Norbert and Helen Sieben; brother, Tom Sieben, and sisters in law, Dora Sieben and Karen Murray. Survived by her husband, Jim Murray; children, Steve (Molly), Joe (Meghan), and Lori (Pete)...

Frances M. (Kranz) Mcalpin

Frances M. (Kranz) Mcalpin

September 12, 2017

At age 107, Frances Kranz McAlpin of Minneapolis, formerly of Hastings, slipped from this life to her Lord on Sept. 12, 2017. A Funeral Mass, officiated by Fr. Michael Barsness, will be held at 11:00 am Monday, September 18, 2017, at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church, 2035 15th Street W., Hastings. A visitation will be held Monday at...

Lawrence "Larry" R. Rowan

Lawrence "Larry" R. Rowan

September 12, 2017

Lawrence R. "Larry" Rowan, age 72, of Hastings died Tuesday September 12, 2017 at United Hospital in St. Paul, MN.Lawrence was born August 10, 1945, in St. Paul to Walter and Catherine (Ryan) Rowan. He grew up in and attended the Hastings schools. Larry married Joanne (Richter) December 24, 1990 in Hastings. He worked in maintenance for Walmart and...

Robin R. Raske

Robin R. Raske

September 11, 2017

Robin Rae Raske, age 54, of Hastings passed away on September 11, 2017 at her home. Robin is preceded in death by her aunt, Julie Crapser. She is survived by her parents, Arthur & Ramona Raske; brothers, Dan (Marla) Raske; Weston (Judy) Raske; nephews, Lucas; Matthew; nieces, Kameryn; Leanne; aunts, Bonnie Barnett; Sharalyn Caughel. A Funeral service, officiated by...

Marian M. Campbell

Marian M. Campbell

September 11, 2017

Marian M. Campbell, age 94 of Coon Rapids and formerly of Hastings, died peacefully on Monday evening, September 11, 2017, at Epiphany Assisted Living of Coon Rapids.Marian will be deeply missed by her family; Lynn (Dan) Montgomery, Lisa Brown, and Lee (Ann) Campbell; grandchildren, Kristi (Kirk) Walberg, Ryan (Stephanie) Montgomery, Linda (Mike) Wubbena, Rob (Heather) Brown, Brenda Campbell (Kevin...

Darlene Kay Burr

Darlene Kay Burr

September 10, 2017

Darlene Burr, age 69 of Hastings, died peacefully on Sunday morning, September 10, 2017, at Augustana Care of Hastings, following an extended illness. Darlene Kay, the daughter of Samuel and Mary (OBrien) Hamilton, was born on January 6, 1948, in Hastings. On March 6, 1970, Darlene was united in marriage to the love of her life, Jerol "Jake" Burr...

Lloyd C. Mollenkopf

Lloyd C. Mollenkopf

September 6, 2017

Mollenkopf, Lloyd C.

Age 77 of Apple Valley, passed away on Sept. 6, 2017 peacefully at home surrounded by family. Preceded by his parents; 3 sisters; son-in-law, Paul Wright. Survived by loving wife of 55 years, Betty; children, Paul (Amanda), Jamee (Rob) West and Leslee (Edwin) Nduriri; grandchildren, Grace, Brooks (Jessica), Kirsten (Aaron), Kalley, Blake, Benjamin and Jordan; great-grandchildren, Calvin, Graham,...

Roxanne G. Matz

Roxanne G. Matz

September 5, 2017

Roxanne G. Matz, age 82 of Hastings, died peacefully Tuesday evening, September 5, 2017, at Augustana Care of Hastings. Roxanne Grace, the daughter of Charles and Louise (DeFrang) Norton, was born on December 15, 1934, in Florence Township, Goodhue County, Minnesota. Following her graduation from Red Wing High School, Roxanne was united in marriage to Edward "Ralph" Matz on...

Terence "Terry" Hartman

Terence "Terry" Hartman

September 5, 2017

Terence "Terry" Hartman, age 60 of Hastings and formerly of Prescott, died peacefully Tuesday, September 5, 2017, at North Memorial Hospital in Robbinsdale, following an extended illness. Terence Howard, the son of Howard and Nancy (Pedersen) Hartman, was born on August 27, 1957, in Hastings. Terry later graduated from Prescott High School with the class of 1976, and began...

Marion B. Feidt

Marion B. Feidt

September 5, 2017

Marion B. Feidt, age 80, of Hastings, died Tuesday, September 5, 2017 at Regina Senior Living in Hastings. Marion Bessie Rubin, was born April 1, 1937, in Byron, Minnesota to Fred and Marian (Stanfield) Rubin. She married Roger Kleis and they were parents to 4 children. They later divorced. She married Francis "Fritz" Feidt October 4, 1986 at St....

Catherine A. Lange

Catherine A. Lange

September 5, 2017

Lange, Catherine A.

Age 98 of Minneapolis, born May 23, 1919 in St. Paul, MN to Arthur & Ida Schell, passed away September 5, 2017.  Catherine with her husband Clemens were the former owners of Nile Hardware.  She was also a longtime member at Mt. Olive Lutheran Church.  She is preceded in death by her husband, Clemens and brother, George Schell. ...

Robert K. Bergren, Sr.

Robert K. Bergren, Sr.

September 3, 2017

Bergren, Sr., Robert K.

Age 94, former long-time resident of South Minneapolis passed away peacefully surrounded by family on September 3, 2017.  Preceded in death by parents, August and Willa and sister, Marlene.  Survived by loving wife of 74 years, Margie and children, Joyce (Robert) Iverson and Robert (Sheila) Bergren, 5 grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren.  Bob served in the Army...

Shirley M. Johnson

Shirley M. Johnson

September 23, 2017

Shirley M. Johnson, age 76 of Apple Valley, died peacefully at her home on Saturday evening, September 23, 2017, following an extended illness. Shirley Mae, was born May 5, 1941 in Hastings, MN the daughter of Theodore Frances (Volkert) Chamberlain. She attended and graduated from Hastings High School with the class of 1959. Shirley married Lloyd Johnson November 24,...

Donald Laumeyer

Donald Laumeyer

September 21, 2017

Donald H. Laumeyer, age 92, of Hastings, passed away September 21, 2017 at his home. He was born on August 26, 1925 in Long Prairie, Minnesota to George P. and Elizabeth L. Laumeyer. He graduated from Long Prairie High School and went on to serve in the United States Army during World War II. He worked at N Ren...

Raymond D. Nielsen

Raymond D. Nielsen

September 19, 2017

Raymond D. Nielsen

Age 78 of Minneapolis, born September 25, 1938 in Mpls. to Robert and Frances Nielsen, passed away peacefully September 19, 2017.  Ray served in the U S Navy during the period of the Cuban Missile Crisis.  He is preceded in death by his brother, Dennis.  He will be dearly missed by his wife of 53 years, Delphi; sons,...

Robert "Bob" Kavitz

Robert "Bob" Kavitz

September 17, 2017

Robert Kavitz 'Bob', age 74 of Hastings, passed away on September 17, 2017 at home surrounded by his loving family. Preceded in death by his parents, 3 brothers, 1 sister, 2 grandson's Timmy and Joshua, and Blake Prosser. He is survived by daughters Shelly Kavitz; Shannon (John) Willenbring; Stacey (Mike) Lee; and son Steve Kavitz; Grandchildren; Jessica, Mike, Matt,...

Robert W. Endres

Robert W. Endres

September 17, 2017

Robert "Bob" Endres, age 75 of Marco Island, Florida passed away Sunday, September 17, 2017 after a brief illness with his family at his side. Robert Wilfred was born July 4, 1942 to Ferdinand and Marie (Becker) Endres in Hastings, Minnesota. He graduated from Randolph High School in 1960. Bob married his life-long love, Diane Molitor on August 17,...

Donald "Butch" W. Radke

Donald "Butch" W. Radke

September 17, 2017

Donald "Butch" Radke, age 76 of Hastings, died Sunday morning, September 17, 2017, at his home in Hastings. Donald Wayne, the son of Oscar and Ella (Drager) Radke was born June 23, 1941, in Hastings and graduated from Hastings High School with the class of 1959. He was united in marriage to Darlene Ferber on September 7, 1963, at...

Linda (Archuleta) Smith

Linda (Archuleta) Smith

September 17, 2017

Smith, Linda (Archuleta) age 70 of Mpls., passed away at home Sept. 17 after a short but courageous battle with pancreatic cancer. Preceded in death by her husband, Rodger; father, Carl Clifford Johnson and mother, Grace Johnson-Couture. Linda is survived by daughters, Anji (Gary) Neil, Lisa (Patrick) Malec; stepchildren, Chad (Bon) Smith, Cari (Joe) Sundeen; brother, Douglas (Jamie) Johnson; nieces,...

Sara Paulette Grunewald (Nee Moe)

Sara Paulette Grunewald (Nee Moe)

September 14, 2017

72, peacefully passed away Thursday, September 14, 2017 at her home in Apple Valley, MN. She is survived by husband, Dennis Grunewald of Apple Valley; daughter, Julie (Donavon) of St. Louis Park; son, Paul (Tiffany) of Apple Valley; brother, David Moe of Fargo ND and grandchildren, Austin, Elizabeth, and Keenan.  Memorial Service will be held at 11am on Saturday, September...

Kathryn T. Murray

Kathryn T. Murray

September 12, 2017

Kathryn T. Murray, age 54, of Hastings, passed away surrounded by her family at Regions Hospital in St. Paul on Sept. 12, 2017. Preceded in death by her parents, Norbert and Helen Sieben; brother, Tom Sieben, and sisters in law, Dora Sieben and Karen Murray. Survived by her husband, Jim Murray; children, Steve (Molly), Joe (Meghan), and Lori (Pete)...

Frances M. (Kranz) Mcalpin

Frances M. (Kranz) Mcalpin

September 12, 2017

At age 107, Frances Kranz McAlpin of Minneapolis, formerly of Hastings, slipped from this life to her Lord on Sept. 12, 2017. A Funeral Mass, officiated by Fr. Michael Barsness, will be held at 11:00 am Monday, September 18, 2017, at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church, 2035 15th Street W., Hastings. A visitation will be held Monday at...

Lawrence "Larry" R. Rowan

Lawrence "Larry" R. Rowan

September 12, 2017

Lawrence R. "Larry" Rowan, age 72, of Hastings died Tuesday September 12, 2017 at United Hospital in St. Paul, MN.Lawrence was born August 10, 1945, in St. Paul to Walter and Catherine (Ryan) Rowan. He grew up in and attended the Hastings schools. Larry married Joanne (Richter) December 24, 1990 in Hastings. He worked in maintenance for Walmart and...

Robin R. Raske

Robin R. Raske

September 11, 2017

Robin Rae Raske, age 54, of Hastings passed away on September 11, 2017 at her home. Robin is preceded in death by her aunt, Julie Crapser. She is survived by her parents, Arthur & Ramona Raske; brothers, Dan (Marla) Raske; Weston (Judy) Raske; nephews, Lucas; Matthew; nieces, Kameryn; Leanne; aunts, Bonnie Barnett; Sharalyn Caughel. A Funeral service, officiated by...

Marian M. Campbell

Marian M. Campbell

September 11, 2017

Marian M. Campbell, age 94 of Coon Rapids and formerly of Hastings, died peacefully on Monday evening, September 11, 2017, at Epiphany Assisted Living of Coon Rapids.Marian will be deeply missed by her family; Lynn (Dan) Montgomery, Lisa Brown, and Lee (Ann) Campbell; grandchildren, Kristi (Kirk) Walberg, Ryan (Stephanie) Montgomery, Linda (Mike) Wubbena, Rob (Heather) Brown, Brenda Campbell (Kevin...

Darlene Kay Burr

Darlene Kay Burr

September 10, 2017

Darlene Burr, age 69 of Hastings, died peacefully on Sunday morning, September 10, 2017, at Augustana Care of Hastings, following an extended illness. Darlene Kay, the daughter of Samuel and Mary (OBrien) Hamilton, was born on January 6, 1948, in Hastings. On March 6, 1970, Darlene was united in marriage to the love of her life, Jerol "Jake" Burr...

Lloyd C. Mollenkopf

Lloyd C. Mollenkopf

September 6, 2017

Mollenkopf, Lloyd C.

Age 77 of Apple Valley, passed away on Sept. 6, 2017 peacefully at home surrounded by family. Preceded by his parents; 3 sisters; son-in-law, Paul Wright. Survived by loving wife of 55 years, Betty; children, Paul (Amanda), Jamee (Rob) West and Leslee (Edwin) Nduriri; grandchildren, Grace, Brooks (Jessica), Kirsten (Aaron), Kalley, Blake, Benjamin and Jordan; great-grandchildren, Calvin, Graham,...

Roxanne G. Matz

Roxanne G. Matz

September 5, 2017

Roxanne G. Matz, age 82 of Hastings, died peacefully Tuesday evening, September 5, 2017, at Augustana Care of Hastings. Roxanne Grace, the daughter of Charles and Louise (DeFrang) Norton, was born on December 15, 1934, in Florence Township, Goodhue County, Minnesota. Following her graduation from Red Wing High School, Roxanne was united in marriage to Edward "Ralph" Matz on...

Terence "Terry" Hartman

Terence "Terry" Hartman

September 5, 2017

Terence "Terry" Hartman, age 60 of Hastings and formerly of Prescott, died peacefully Tuesday, September 5, 2017, at North Memorial Hospital in Robbinsdale, following an extended illness. Terence Howard, the son of Howard and Nancy (Pedersen) Hartman, was born on August 27, 1957, in Hastings. Terry later graduated from Prescott High School with the class of 1976, and began...

Marion B. Feidt

Marion B. Feidt

September 5, 2017

Marion B. Feidt, age 80, of Hastings, died Tuesday, September 5, 2017 at Regina Senior Living in Hastings. Marion Bessie Rubin, was born April 1, 1937, in Byron, Minnesota to Fred and Marian (Stanfield) Rubin. She married Roger Kleis and they were parents to 4 children. They later divorced. She married Francis "Fritz" Feidt October 4, 1986 at St....

Catherine A. Lange

Catherine A. Lange

September 5, 2017

Lange, Catherine A.

Age 98 of Minneapolis, born May 23, 1919 in St. Paul, MN to Arthur & Ida Schell, passed away September 5, 2017.  Catherine with her husband Clemens were the former owners of Nile Hardware.  She was also a longtime member at Mt. Olive Lutheran Church.  She is preceded in death by her husband, Clemens and brother, George Schell. ...

Robert K. Bergren, Sr.

Robert K. Bergren, Sr.

September 3, 2017

Bergren, Sr., Robert K.

Age 94, former long-time resident of South Minneapolis passed away peacefully surrounded by family on September 3, 2017.  Preceded in death by parents, August and Willa and sister, Marlene.  Survived by loving wife of 74 years, Margie and children, Joyce (Robert) Iverson and Robert (Sheila) Bergren, 5 grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren.  Bob served in the Army...

A white background with a few lines on it
A Year of Grief Support

Sign up for one year of weekly grief messages designed to provide strength and comfort during this challenging time.

Starkson Family Funeral Homes

 is a collection of obituaries for Hastings, Minnesota. With services throughout State that are updated regularly. Find local city, State obituaries and join us in celebrating memories and honoring their lives and legacies.

Subscribe

Subscribe to get alerts on new obituaries