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Obituaries for Starkson Family
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Gerald M. Hughes
January 24, 2018
Gerald M. Hughes, age 86, of Hastings, passed away January 24, 2018 at his home. He was born on July 23, 1931 in Brainerd, MN to Harry and Marian Hughes. He married Shirley on June 25, 1977. Gerald worked in the St. Paul Stockyards and also owned and operated Hughes Pumping Service. Gerald is preceded in death by his...
Betty Jane Capron
January 24, 2018
Betty Jane Capron “Marine Betty', age 95, of Fort Meyers, FL, passed away peacefully after a battle with Alzheimer’s on January 24, 2018. Preceded in death by parents, and brother, Robert Capron. Survived by brother, Ray (Jeannine) Gilman; sister, Margaret Klein (passed away 4/1/18); brother, Michael (Mary Lou) Gilman; many nieces and nephews. A Mass of Christian Burial will...
Rita A. Wells
January 23, 2018
Rita A. Wells, age 77, of Welch, passed away January 23, 2018 at Red Wing Health Center. She was born on August 29, 1940 to John & Frances (Knoll) Reinardy in Hastings. She graduated from Hastings High School in 1958. Rita married her long time partner, Vine Wells in 2006. She loved crocheting, plants, and being outside. She also...
James E. Schulz
January 22, 2018
Born July 14, 1973. Passed January 22, 2018. He leaves behind wife, Rebecca; children, Austin, Eian and Skyler; parents, James (Franceen) Thurstin and Kathleen (Robert) Boeck; sister, Meliza Thurstin; step siblings, Melanie Jackson and John Boeck. Memorial service at 11am on Saturday, February 10, 2018 at Henry W. Anderson Mortuary, 14850 Garrett Ave, Apple Valley, MN. Memorials preferred to family.
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Benjamin "Ben" Sontag
January 21, 2018
Benjamin "Ben" Sontag, longtime business owner and resident of Hastings, passed away peacefully on Sunday morning, January 21, 2018, at United Hospital in St. Paul, at the age of 96. Benjamin St. John, the son of Harold and Kathleen (St. John) Sontag, was born on July 24, 1921, in Lakefield, Minnesota. Following his graduation from Lakefield High School with...
Raymond L. Bowar
January 20, 2018
Raymond L. Bowar, age 87, of Hastings, passed away at Regina Senior Living on January 20, 2018. He was born on January 13, 1931, in Faulkton, SD to Joseph and Angeline Bowar. After graduation, he attended St. John's University in Collegeville, MN and then enlisted in the Coast Guard for 3 years. After helping his dad on the farm...
Virginia I. Kane
January 20, 2018
Kane, Virginia I. “Gina”
Age 97 of Minneapolis, passed away peacefully on January 20, 2018. Preceded in death by her husband, Charles A. Kane; sisters, Patricia Richter and Dona McGinnis. Survived by her children, Candy (John) Samuelson, Terry (Tracy), Richard, Catherine and Bill (Lisa) Kane; 15 grandchildren, 23 great-grandchildren; and 6 great-great-grandchildren. The loss of “Aunt Gina” will be felt by...
Marcella F. Crear
January 19, 2018
Marcella F. Crear, age 89 of Hastings, died peacefully on Friday morning, January 19, 2018, at Woodlyn Heights Healthcare Center in Inver Grove Heights. Marcella, the daughter of Robert and Lulla (Hansen) Yde, was born on January 1, 1929, near Luck, Wisconsin. Marcella was a longtime employee at Sears in the mail order department. She enjoyed her lunches with...
Gary "Buckwheat" Heesch
January 19, 2018
Gary "Buckwheat" Heesch, age 77 of Stillwater and formerly of Hastings, died peacefully on Friday afternoon, January 19, 2018, at Regina Senior Living in Hastings. Gary William, the son of Otto and Lillian (Gabbert) Heesch, was born on October 21, 1940, in Hankinson, North Dakota. Following his graduation from Hastings High School, Buckwheat began working at HD Hudson for...
Raymond "Ray" A. Hanken
January 19, 2018
Raymond "Ray" Hanken, age 65 of Prescott, died peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family on Friday afternoon, January 19, 2018, following a long battle with cancer. Raymond Adolph, the son of Raymond and Margaret (McMullen) Hanken, was born on April 11, 1952, in St. Paul, Minnesota. Following his graduation from Prescott High School in 1970, Ray began...
Ruth A. Rucinski
January 19, 2018
Rucinski, Ruth A.
Age 94 of Apple Valley, formerly of Burnsville and Minneapolis, born Feb. 25, 1923 in Montevideo, MN to Alfred & Coila Holen, passed away peacefully January 19, 2018. Ruth was a lifetime member of Mt. Olivet Lutheran Church in Minneapolis. She is preceded in death by her husband, William “Bill”. Ruth will be dearly missed by her children:...
Mary Kay Hoffman
January 18, 2018
Mary Kay Hoffman, age 81 of Hastings and formerly New Trier, died peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Thursday afternoon, January 18, 2018, at Regina Senior Living in Hastings. Mary Katherine, the daughter of Mathias and Christine (Gores) Siebenaler, was born north of New Trier on June 23, 1936. She was the fourth child in a family of...
Bernice A. Schaffer
January 18, 2018
Bernice A. Schaffer, age 87 of Northfield and formerly of Hampton, died peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Thursday afternoon, January 18, 2018, at Three Links Care Center Reflections Suites in Northfield. Bernice was born January 19, 1930 in Hampton, MN to Adam and Susan (Kuhn) Schiller. She was married May 30, 1949 in Hampton, to Harry Schaffer....
Richard E. Prochaska
January 18, 2018
Prochaska, Richard E. Jr. age 62, of Mpls., formerly of Little Falls. Preceded in death by parents, Richard Prochaska & Lois Caswell. Survived by siblings, Cheryl (Mike) Lanigan, Sue (Terry) Wells, Margee (Mike O’Brien) Shapiro, Mary Prochaska, David (Amy Sakayan) Prochaska; nieces, nephews and other family and friends. Memorial Service Saturday 11 AM at Henry W. Anderson Mortuary, 3640 23rd...
Gerlinde M. Adams
January 15, 2018
Gerlinde M. Adams, age 81 of Hastings, died peacefully on Monday afternoon, January 15, 2018, at Regina Medical Center in Hastings. Gerlinde Marie, the daughter of Erwin and Marie (Pesold) Ebert, was born on October 31, 1936, in Erlangen, Germany. Following her education, Gerlinde was united in marriage to Vernon Adams, an United States soldier, in September of 1959....
Mark Arnold Wright
January 15, 2018
Mark A. Wright, age 82 of Denmark Township, died suddenly at home on Monday morning, January 15, 2018. Mark Arnold, the son of Mark and Eugenia (Pinke) Wright, was born on December 27, 1935, in Hastings. At a young age, Mark began assisting on the family farm and continued to reside there until his passing. Mark was also a...
Clyde C. Brink
January 13, 2018
Brink, Clyde C.
age 90 of Minneapolis, born July 22, 1927 in Mpls, to Claude & Helen Brink, passed away January 13, 2018. Clyde was a graduate of Hamline University and an agent for State Farm for 29 years. He was a mason and a member of the Zurah Shrine Mounted Patrol. Clyde will be dearly missed by sister, Pat (Norm)...
Jeanette "Jean" State
January 12, 2018
Jeanette "Jean" State, age 77 of Hastings, died peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family on Friday evening, January 12, 2018. Jeanette Christine, the daughter of DeVanney Sr. and Vivian (Smith) Kellogg, was born on May 17, 1940, in St. Paul. Following her graduation from Johnson High School in St. Paul with the class of 1958, Jean was...
Joan M. Voelker
January 11, 2018
Joan M. Voelker, age 87 of Hastings, died peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Thursday, January 11, 2018 at Regina Transitional Care in Hastings, following an extended illness. Joan was born June 21, 1930 in St. Paul, Minnesota. She attended and graduated from Monroe High School in St. Paul with the class of 1948. She was married to...
Mary L. Mcnamara
January 11, 2018
McNamara, Mary L.
formerly of Minneapolis, born to Walter and Dorothy Gorke, passed away January 11, 2018 in Massachusetts, where she moved in 2015 to live with her daughter, Deborah. She is preceded in death by her beloved son, Steven. Mary will be dearly missed by her husband of 56 years, James; daughter, Deborah McNamara; cat, Calli; grand-cat, Chatty; sisters, Susanne...
Gerald M. Hughes
January 24, 2018
Gerald M. Hughes, age 86, of Hastings, passed away January 24, 2018 at his home. He was born on July 23, 1931 in Brainerd, MN to Harry and Marian Hughes. He married Shirley on June 25, 1977. Gerald worked in the St. Paul Stockyards and also owned and operated Hughes Pumping Service. Gerald is preceded in death by his...
Betty Jane Capron
January 24, 2018
Betty Jane Capron “Marine Betty', age 95, of Fort Meyers, FL, passed away peacefully after a battle with Alzheimer’s on January 24, 2018. Preceded in death by parents, and brother, Robert Capron. Survived by brother, Ray (Jeannine) Gilman; sister, Margaret Klein (passed away 4/1/18); brother, Michael (Mary Lou) Gilman; many nieces and nephews. A Mass of Christian Burial will...
Rita A. Wells
January 23, 2018
Rita A. Wells, age 77, of Welch, passed away January 23, 2018 at Red Wing Health Center. She was born on August 29, 1940 to John & Frances (Knoll) Reinardy in Hastings. She graduated from Hastings High School in 1958. Rita married her long time partner, Vine Wells in 2006. She loved crocheting, plants, and being outside. She also...
James E. Schulz
January 22, 2018
Born July 14, 1973. Passed January 22, 2018. He leaves behind wife, Rebecca; children, Austin, Eian and Skyler; parents, James (Franceen) Thurstin and Kathleen (Robert) Boeck; sister, Meliza Thurstin; step siblings, Melanie Jackson and John Boeck. Memorial service at 11am on Saturday, February 10, 2018 at Henry W. Anderson Mortuary, 14850 Garrett Ave, Apple Valley, MN. Memorials preferred to family.
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Benjamin "Ben" Sontag
January 21, 2018
Benjamin "Ben" Sontag, longtime business owner and resident of Hastings, passed away peacefully on Sunday morning, January 21, 2018, at United Hospital in St. Paul, at the age of 96. Benjamin St. John, the son of Harold and Kathleen (St. John) Sontag, was born on July 24, 1921, in Lakefield, Minnesota. Following his graduation from Lakefield High School with...
Raymond L. Bowar
January 20, 2018
Raymond L. Bowar, age 87, of Hastings, passed away at Regina Senior Living on January 20, 2018. He was born on January 13, 1931, in Faulkton, SD to Joseph and Angeline Bowar. After graduation, he attended St. John's University in Collegeville, MN and then enlisted in the Coast Guard for 3 years. After helping his dad on the farm...
Virginia I. Kane
January 20, 2018
Kane, Virginia I. “Gina”
Age 97 of Minneapolis, passed away peacefully on January 20, 2018. Preceded in death by her husband, Charles A. Kane; sisters, Patricia Richter and Dona McGinnis. Survived by her children, Candy (John) Samuelson, Terry (Tracy), Richard, Catherine and Bill (Lisa) Kane; 15 grandchildren, 23 great-grandchildren; and 6 great-great-grandchildren. The loss of “Aunt Gina” will be felt by...
Marcella F. Crear
January 19, 2018
Marcella F. Crear, age 89 of Hastings, died peacefully on Friday morning, January 19, 2018, at Woodlyn Heights Healthcare Center in Inver Grove Heights. Marcella, the daughter of Robert and Lulla (Hansen) Yde, was born on January 1, 1929, near Luck, Wisconsin. Marcella was a longtime employee at Sears in the mail order department. She enjoyed her lunches with...
Gary "Buckwheat" Heesch
January 19, 2018
Gary "Buckwheat" Heesch, age 77 of Stillwater and formerly of Hastings, died peacefully on Friday afternoon, January 19, 2018, at Regina Senior Living in Hastings. Gary William, the son of Otto and Lillian (Gabbert) Heesch, was born on October 21, 1940, in Hankinson, North Dakota. Following his graduation from Hastings High School, Buckwheat began working at HD Hudson for...
Raymond "Ray" A. Hanken
January 19, 2018
Raymond "Ray" Hanken, age 65 of Prescott, died peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family on Friday afternoon, January 19, 2018, following a long battle with cancer. Raymond Adolph, the son of Raymond and Margaret (McMullen) Hanken, was born on April 11, 1952, in St. Paul, Minnesota. Following his graduation from Prescott High School in 1970, Ray began...
Ruth A. Rucinski
January 19, 2018
Rucinski, Ruth A.
Age 94 of Apple Valley, formerly of Burnsville and Minneapolis, born Feb. 25, 1923 in Montevideo, MN to Alfred & Coila Holen, passed away peacefully January 19, 2018. Ruth was a lifetime member of Mt. Olivet Lutheran Church in Minneapolis. She is preceded in death by her husband, William “Bill”. Ruth will be dearly missed by her children:...
Mary Kay Hoffman
January 18, 2018
Mary Kay Hoffman, age 81 of Hastings and formerly New Trier, died peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Thursday afternoon, January 18, 2018, at Regina Senior Living in Hastings. Mary Katherine, the daughter of Mathias and Christine (Gores) Siebenaler, was born north of New Trier on June 23, 1936. She was the fourth child in a family of...
Bernice A. Schaffer
January 18, 2018
Bernice A. Schaffer, age 87 of Northfield and formerly of Hampton, died peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Thursday afternoon, January 18, 2018, at Three Links Care Center Reflections Suites in Northfield. Bernice was born January 19, 1930 in Hampton, MN to Adam and Susan (Kuhn) Schiller. She was married May 30, 1949 in Hampton, to Harry Schaffer....
Richard E. Prochaska
January 18, 2018
Prochaska, Richard E. Jr. age 62, of Mpls., formerly of Little Falls. Preceded in death by parents, Richard Prochaska & Lois Caswell. Survived by siblings, Cheryl (Mike) Lanigan, Sue (Terry) Wells, Margee (Mike O’Brien) Shapiro, Mary Prochaska, David (Amy Sakayan) Prochaska; nieces, nephews and other family and friends. Memorial Service Saturday 11 AM at Henry W. Anderson Mortuary, 3640 23rd...
Gerlinde M. Adams
January 15, 2018
Gerlinde M. Adams, age 81 of Hastings, died peacefully on Monday afternoon, January 15, 2018, at Regina Medical Center in Hastings. Gerlinde Marie, the daughter of Erwin and Marie (Pesold) Ebert, was born on October 31, 1936, in Erlangen, Germany. Following her education, Gerlinde was united in marriage to Vernon Adams, an United States soldier, in September of 1959....
Mark Arnold Wright
January 15, 2018
Mark A. Wright, age 82 of Denmark Township, died suddenly at home on Monday morning, January 15, 2018. Mark Arnold, the son of Mark and Eugenia (Pinke) Wright, was born on December 27, 1935, in Hastings. At a young age, Mark began assisting on the family farm and continued to reside there until his passing. Mark was also a...
Clyde C. Brink
January 13, 2018
Brink, Clyde C.
age 90 of Minneapolis, born July 22, 1927 in Mpls, to Claude & Helen Brink, passed away January 13, 2018. Clyde was a graduate of Hamline University and an agent for State Farm for 29 years. He was a mason and a member of the Zurah Shrine Mounted Patrol. Clyde will be dearly missed by sister, Pat (Norm)...
Jeanette "Jean" State
January 12, 2018
Jeanette "Jean" State, age 77 of Hastings, died peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family on Friday evening, January 12, 2018. Jeanette Christine, the daughter of DeVanney Sr. and Vivian (Smith) Kellogg, was born on May 17, 1940, in St. Paul. Following her graduation from Johnson High School in St. Paul with the class of 1958, Jean was...
Joan M. Voelker
January 11, 2018
Joan M. Voelker, age 87 of Hastings, died peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Thursday, January 11, 2018 at Regina Transitional Care in Hastings, following an extended illness. Joan was born June 21, 1930 in St. Paul, Minnesota. She attended and graduated from Monroe High School in St. Paul with the class of 1948. She was married to...
Mary L. Mcnamara
January 11, 2018
McNamara, Mary L.
formerly of Minneapolis, born to Walter and Dorothy Gorke, passed away January 11, 2018 in Massachusetts, where she moved in 2015 to live with her daughter, Deborah. She is preceded in death by her beloved son, Steven. Mary will be dearly missed by her husband of 56 years, James; daughter, Deborah McNamara; cat, Calli; grand-cat, Chatty; sisters, Susanne...
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