Obituaries
Obituaries for Starkson Family
In Memory of Our Dear Loved Ones
Michael J. Mccarthy
August 25, 2017
Michael J. McCarthy, age 43 of Hastings, died Friday morning, August 25, 2017, at Bethesda Hospital in St. Paul. Michael Jason, the son of Michael and Debra (Riemer) McCarthy, was born on June 3, 1974, in Hastings. Mike was a construction worker for various companies over the years. He was preceded in death by his father, Michael McCarthy; his...
Victor C. Ecklund
August 25, 2017
Ecklund, Victor C.,
Age 84, of Hot Springs Village, Arkansas, born October 15, 1932 in Northfield to John & Ethelyn Jackson Ecklund, passed away August 25, 2017. He served in the US Navy during the Koren War. Victor was also a member of the Carpenters Local #1644 and a retired carpenter with University of Minnesota. He was preceded in death by...
Rosemary Fitzgerald Marthaler
August 23, 2017
Rosemary Fitzgerald Marthaler, age 92 of Rosemount, died peacefully on Wednesday morning, August 23, 2017, at United Hospital in St. Paul following a brief illness. Rosemary, the daughter of Clement and Bertha (Porter) Fitzgerald, was born on April 14, 1925, in Kansas City, Missouri. Rosemary married George H. Marthaler, August 10, 1946 at St. Augustine Catholic Church in South...
Irene A. Nicolai
August 21, 2017
Irene A. Nicolai, age 98 of Hampton, died peacefully at home on Monday evening, August 21, 2017. Irene Ann, the daughter of Frank and Mary (Sommers) Schlekewy, was born on May 11, 1919, in Eden, South Dakota. She attended grade school in Eden and graduated with the Webster High School class of 1937. Irene then continued her education in...
James R. Wright
August 21, 2017
James Robert Wright, age 54, of Hastings, MN, passed away after a brief battle with cancer on August 21, 2017 at his home. He was born on January 19, 1963 to Gerald and Joleen (Meeker) Wright in St. Paul, MN. James married Margaret Scully at St. Boniface Catholic Church in Hastings on October 15, 1988. Jim graduated from Hastings...
Dorothy J. Most
August 21, 2017
Dorothy J. Most, age 67 of Hastings, passed away peacefully on Monday, August 21, 2017, at her home. Dorothy Joy, the daughter of Al and Marjorie Lanahan, was born on December 5, 1949, in St. Paul. She attended Henry Sibley High School in West St. Paul where she graduated with the class of 1967. She later married Allen "Al"...
Roy Glasby
August 20, 2017
Roy Glasby, age 62 of Cannon Falls, died peacefully at home on Sunday morning, August 20, 2017, following a recent battle with cancer. Roy Eugene, the son of Vernon and Matilda (Moes), was born on February 11, 1955, in Hastings. Following his graduation from Hastings High School with the class of 1973, Roy enlisted in the United States Army...
Elizabeth (Thue) Wiegrefe
August 19, 2017
Elizabeth "Liz" Wiegrefe, age 67 of Hastings, died peacefully at home on Saturday evening, August 19, 2017, surrounded by her loving family. Elizabeth Ann, the daughter of DeLoss "Del" and Esther (Overgaard) Thue, was born on February 24, 1950, in Glenwood, Minnesota. Liz attended Hastings High School and graduated in the top ten with the class of 1968. She...
Ruthann "Ruth" Joki
August 19, 2017
Ruthann A. "Ruth" Joki, age 80 of Hastings and formerly of Minneapolis, died peacefully on August 19, 2017, at Regina Medical Center in Hastings, just days after the death of her husband.She is survived by her daughter Debbie Louis of Hastings, 2 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren. Mass of Christian Burial will be held 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, August 23,...
Kristi Marie Lawless (Nee Holmen)
August 17, 2017
54, of Lakeville, MN, passed away unexpectedly on August 17, 2017. Survived by husband, Pete; son, Matthew (Jamie); parents, James and Lyleen Holmen; siblings, Konni (Jerry), Kenni, Kevin (Julie) and Kelin (Laura); many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Memorial service at 5:30pm on Wednesday, August 23, 2017 at Henry W. Anderson Mortuary in Apple Valley, 14850 Garrett Ave. Visitation...
Melvin A. Elsner
August 17, 2017
Elsner, Melvin A. of Mpls., born Nov. 24, 1923 passed away Thurs., Aug. 17.
Private family services at a later date.
Funeral Home Henry W. Anderson Mortuary, Minneapolis
Cemetery Pleasant View Memorial Gardens
James John Downey
August 16, 2017
James John Downey, age 83, of Hastings, MN, passed away on August 16, 2017 at Southview Acres in West St. Paul, MN. He was born on March 8, 1934 to James and Opal (Reasoner) Downey in Roan, Iowa. James married Theresa Teuber at St. Mary’s Church in New Trier in 1953. He was a U.S. Veteran and served in...
Daniel "Dan" Matheson
August 15, 2017
Matheson, Daniel “Dan” Age 60 of Apple Valley, went to be with the Lord on Aug. 15, 2017 after a courageous battle with lung cancer. Preceded in death by parents, Roy & Arline Matheson. Survived by loving wife of 32 years, Brandesia “Brandy”; siblings, Bob (Nola), LuAnn (Phil) Aldrich and Randy (Katie); loving in-laws, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends....
Rose Marie Sieben
August 14, 2017
Rose Marie Sieben, age 88, of Hastings, passed away surrounded by her family, after a brief illness on August 14, 2017. She was born in Hastings on December 2, 1928 to Lawrence and Marie (Heue) Augustine. Rose married Clarence Sieben at Guardian Angels Catholic Church in Hastings on November 27, 1948. She graduated from Hastings High School and was...
Geraldine "Gerrie" Dillon
August 13, 2017
Geraldine "Gerrie" Dillon, age 69 of Welch, died peacefully at home on Sunday afternoon, August 13, 2017, following a recent illness. In keeping with Gerries wishes, private family services will be held at a later date. Arrangements are being completed by Caturia-Smidt Funeral Home Cremation Services of Hastings.
Viola "Vi" E. Schaack
August 10, 2017
Viola "Vi" Schaack, age 93 of Hastings, died peacefully on Thursday morning, August 10, 2017, at Regina Medical Center in Hastings. Viola Elizabeth was born October 21, 1923 in Dundas, MN to John and Catherine (Fuchs) Zimmerman. She was united in marriage to Michael J. Schaack on September 8, 1943 at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Miesville. They were...
Mary K. Mcgraw
August 9, 2017
Mary K. McGraw, age 69, of Hastings, passed away August 9, 2017, at United Hospital in St. Paul. She was born on December 23, 1947 to Frank and Eloise Dunn in Waseca, Minnesota. She graduated from Faribault High School with the class of 1965. On December 29, 1967 she married James McGraw at Holy Rosary Catholic Church in North...
John "Jack" Piehl
August 8, 2017
John (Jack) Piehl, age 79, of Hastings, passed away peacefully August 8, 2017 with his children by his side. He was born on March 27, 1938 to John & Florence Piehl. He was a graduate of Hastings High School and then served in the Army. He worked as a heavy equipment operator and was a proud 49’ers Union member....
Howard Walter Wheeler
August 7, 2017
Howard W. Wheeler, age 88 of Hastings, died peacefully on Monday evening, August 7, 2017, at Augustana Care of Hastings. In keeping with Howards wishes, no formal funeral service will be held. Arrangements are being completed by Caturia-Smidt Funeral Home Cremation Services of Hastings.
Katherine "Kaye" (Marschall) Fischer
August 7, 2017
Katherine "Kaye" (Marschall) Fischer, age 61 of Mendota Heights, died peacefully on Monday morning, August 7, 2017, at Roseview Assisted Living in Rosemount, following a bravely-fought eleven year battle with cancer. Katherine Margaret, the daughter of Bernard and Colleen (Feipel) Marschall, was born on February 28, 1956, in St. Paul, Minnesota. Following her graduation as Valedictorian from Hastings High...
Michael J. Mccarthy
August 25, 2017
Michael J. McCarthy, age 43 of Hastings, died Friday morning, August 25, 2017, at Bethesda Hospital in St. Paul. Michael Jason, the son of Michael and Debra (Riemer) McCarthy, was born on June 3, 1974, in Hastings. Mike was a construction worker for various companies over the years. He was preceded in death by his father, Michael McCarthy; his...
Victor C. Ecklund
August 25, 2017
Ecklund, Victor C.,
Age 84, of Hot Springs Village, Arkansas, born October 15, 1932 in Northfield to John & Ethelyn Jackson Ecklund, passed away August 25, 2017. He served in the US Navy during the Koren War. Victor was also a member of the Carpenters Local #1644 and a retired carpenter with University of Minnesota. He was preceded in death by...
Rosemary Fitzgerald Marthaler
August 23, 2017
Rosemary Fitzgerald Marthaler, age 92 of Rosemount, died peacefully on Wednesday morning, August 23, 2017, at United Hospital in St. Paul following a brief illness. Rosemary, the daughter of Clement and Bertha (Porter) Fitzgerald, was born on April 14, 1925, in Kansas City, Missouri. Rosemary married George H. Marthaler, August 10, 1946 at St. Augustine Catholic Church in South...
Irene A. Nicolai
August 21, 2017
Irene A. Nicolai, age 98 of Hampton, died peacefully at home on Monday evening, August 21, 2017. Irene Ann, the daughter of Frank and Mary (Sommers) Schlekewy, was born on May 11, 1919, in Eden, South Dakota. She attended grade school in Eden and graduated with the Webster High School class of 1937. Irene then continued her education in...
James R. Wright
August 21, 2017
James Robert Wright, age 54, of Hastings, MN, passed away after a brief battle with cancer on August 21, 2017 at his home. He was born on January 19, 1963 to Gerald and Joleen (Meeker) Wright in St. Paul, MN. James married Margaret Scully at St. Boniface Catholic Church in Hastings on October 15, 1988. Jim graduated from Hastings...
Dorothy J. Most
August 21, 2017
Dorothy J. Most, age 67 of Hastings, passed away peacefully on Monday, August 21, 2017, at her home. Dorothy Joy, the daughter of Al and Marjorie Lanahan, was born on December 5, 1949, in St. Paul. She attended Henry Sibley High School in West St. Paul where she graduated with the class of 1967. She later married Allen "Al"...
Roy Glasby
August 20, 2017
Roy Glasby, age 62 of Cannon Falls, died peacefully at home on Sunday morning, August 20, 2017, following a recent battle with cancer. Roy Eugene, the son of Vernon and Matilda (Moes), was born on February 11, 1955, in Hastings. Following his graduation from Hastings High School with the class of 1973, Roy enlisted in the United States Army...
Elizabeth (Thue) Wiegrefe
August 19, 2017
Elizabeth "Liz" Wiegrefe, age 67 of Hastings, died peacefully at home on Saturday evening, August 19, 2017, surrounded by her loving family. Elizabeth Ann, the daughter of DeLoss "Del" and Esther (Overgaard) Thue, was born on February 24, 1950, in Glenwood, Minnesota. Liz attended Hastings High School and graduated in the top ten with the class of 1968. She...
Ruthann "Ruth" Joki
August 19, 2017
Ruthann A. "Ruth" Joki, age 80 of Hastings and formerly of Minneapolis, died peacefully on August 19, 2017, at Regina Medical Center in Hastings, just days after the death of her husband.She is survived by her daughter Debbie Louis of Hastings, 2 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren. Mass of Christian Burial will be held 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, August 23,...
Kristi Marie Lawless (Nee Holmen)
August 17, 2017
54, of Lakeville, MN, passed away unexpectedly on August 17, 2017. Survived by husband, Pete; son, Matthew (Jamie); parents, James and Lyleen Holmen; siblings, Konni (Jerry), Kenni, Kevin (Julie) and Kelin (Laura); many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Memorial service at 5:30pm on Wednesday, August 23, 2017 at Henry W. Anderson Mortuary in Apple Valley, 14850 Garrett Ave. Visitation...
Melvin A. Elsner
August 17, 2017
Elsner, Melvin A. of Mpls., born Nov. 24, 1923 passed away Thurs., Aug. 17.
Private family services at a later date.
Funeral Home Henry W. Anderson Mortuary, Minneapolis
Cemetery Pleasant View Memorial Gardens
James John Downey
August 16, 2017
James John Downey, age 83, of Hastings, MN, passed away on August 16, 2017 at Southview Acres in West St. Paul, MN. He was born on March 8, 1934 to James and Opal (Reasoner) Downey in Roan, Iowa. James married Theresa Teuber at St. Mary’s Church in New Trier in 1953. He was a U.S. Veteran and served in...
Daniel "Dan" Matheson
August 15, 2017
Matheson, Daniel “Dan” Age 60 of Apple Valley, went to be with the Lord on Aug. 15, 2017 after a courageous battle with lung cancer. Preceded in death by parents, Roy & Arline Matheson. Survived by loving wife of 32 years, Brandesia “Brandy”; siblings, Bob (Nola), LuAnn (Phil) Aldrich and Randy (Katie); loving in-laws, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends....
Rose Marie Sieben
August 14, 2017
Rose Marie Sieben, age 88, of Hastings, passed away surrounded by her family, after a brief illness on August 14, 2017. She was born in Hastings on December 2, 1928 to Lawrence and Marie (Heue) Augustine. Rose married Clarence Sieben at Guardian Angels Catholic Church in Hastings on November 27, 1948. She graduated from Hastings High School and was...
Geraldine "Gerrie" Dillon
August 13, 2017
Geraldine "Gerrie" Dillon, age 69 of Welch, died peacefully at home on Sunday afternoon, August 13, 2017, following a recent illness. In keeping with Gerries wishes, private family services will be held at a later date. Arrangements are being completed by Caturia-Smidt Funeral Home Cremation Services of Hastings.
Viola "Vi" E. Schaack
August 10, 2017
Viola "Vi" Schaack, age 93 of Hastings, died peacefully on Thursday morning, August 10, 2017, at Regina Medical Center in Hastings. Viola Elizabeth was born October 21, 1923 in Dundas, MN to John and Catherine (Fuchs) Zimmerman. She was united in marriage to Michael J. Schaack on September 8, 1943 at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Miesville. They were...
Mary K. Mcgraw
August 9, 2017
Mary K. McGraw, age 69, of Hastings, passed away August 9, 2017, at United Hospital in St. Paul. She was born on December 23, 1947 to Frank and Eloise Dunn in Waseca, Minnesota. She graduated from Faribault High School with the class of 1965. On December 29, 1967 she married James McGraw at Holy Rosary Catholic Church in North...
John "Jack" Piehl
August 8, 2017
John (Jack) Piehl, age 79, of Hastings, passed away peacefully August 8, 2017 with his children by his side. He was born on March 27, 1938 to John & Florence Piehl. He was a graduate of Hastings High School and then served in the Army. He worked as a heavy equipment operator and was a proud 49’ers Union member....
Howard Walter Wheeler
August 7, 2017
Howard W. Wheeler, age 88 of Hastings, died peacefully on Monday evening, August 7, 2017, at Augustana Care of Hastings. In keeping with Howards wishes, no formal funeral service will be held. Arrangements are being completed by Caturia-Smidt Funeral Home Cremation Services of Hastings.
Katherine "Kaye" (Marschall) Fischer
August 7, 2017
Katherine "Kaye" (Marschall) Fischer, age 61 of Mendota Heights, died peacefully on Monday morning, August 7, 2017, at Roseview Assisted Living in Rosemount, following a bravely-fought eleven year battle with cancer. Katherine Margaret, the daughter of Bernard and Colleen (Feipel) Marschall, was born on February 28, 1956, in St. Paul, Minnesota. Following her graduation as Valedictorian from Hastings High...
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