Obituaries
Obituaries for Starkson Family
In Memory of Our Dear Loved Ones
Dorothy L. Dahl
September 1, 2017
Dahl, Dorothy L.
Age 94 formerly of Richfield then Bloomington, born October 25, 1922 in Farmington, MN to Roy & Alfreda Christie, passed away September 1, 2017. Dorothy was an active volunteer at House of Prayer Lutheran Church for many years. She is preceded in death by her husband, Robert and grandson, Eliot. Dorothy will be dearly missed by her sons:...
Marcia J. Banks
September 1, 2017
Banks, Marcia J. (nee, Magnuson)
Age 69 of Wayzata, born August 30, 1948 in Minneapolis, MN to Wilford “Wil” and Audrey “Jean” Magnuson, passed away peacefully September 1, 2017. Marcia will be dearly missed by her siblings: Randy (Mary Ellen), David (Lorin), Mark (Karen), Dan (Debi), Jim (Jody) and Kim (Roger) Sykes; many nieces, nephews family and friends. Visitation 4-7 PM,...
Richard "Rich" Meier
August 31, 2017
Richard "Rich" Meier, age 71 of Hastings, died peacefully on Thursday evening, August 31, 2017, at Good Samaritan Society in Stillwater, following a four year battle with cancer. Richard John, the son of Frank and Dorothy (Zeien) Meier, was born on February 11, 1946, in Hastings. Following his graduation from Hastings High School with the class of 1964, Rich...
Rev. Donald W. Lau
August 31, 2017
Rev. Donald W. Lau born in Ashton, SD on May 28, 1920, passed away Aug. 31, 2017. Preceded in death by wife, Lucille and son, Joel. In his early youth he moved with his parents to Blue Earth, MN. He graduated from Blue Earth High School in 1938. In the fall of 1939 he enrolled at Bethany College in Mankato....
Lawrence "Larry" E. Franklin
August 28, 2017
Franklin, Lawrence “Larry” E.
Age 92 of Bloomington, passed away on Aug. 28, 2017. Preceded in death by loving wife of 60 years, Helen; parents and siblings. Survived by children, Jim, Jeanne (Mark) Taylor and Sue (Tom) Peterson; grandchildren, Katie (Ryan), Christy, Cari (Kerry), Ryan and Ben; great-grandchildren, Madeline and Hannah; brother, Dwane (Carolyn) Franklin; many other family and friends. Larry...
Alvina M. Hubley
August 27, 2017
Alvina M. Hubley, age 85 of Hastings, died peacefully Sunday morning, August 27, 2017, at Regina Senior Living of Hastings, following an extended illness. Arrangements are being completed by Caturia-Smidt Funeral Home Cremation Services of Hastings and will be announced later.
Cassandra "Sandy" Kaufman
August 27, 2017
Cassandra "Sandy" Kaufman, age 54 of Rosemount, died peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Sunday morning, August 27, 2017, at Regions Hospital in St. Paul. Cassandra Dee, the daughter of Frank and Bette (Radke) Knoll, was born on February 9, 1963, in Farmington. Sandy attended Rosemount High School, and following her graduation, attended DCTC where she studied to...
Richard P. Jahnke
August 27, 2017
Richard P. Jahnke, age 86 died peacefully Sunday morning, August 27, 2017 at Inver Glen Senior Living, surrounded by family and the supportive staff. A longtime resident of Hastings, MN, he was born on the family farm near Star Prairie, WI to parents, Chester and Genevieve (Zoller) Jahnke. He attended Cedar Lake Elementary School and graduated from Osceola High...
Denis R. Grubar
August 27, 2017
Denis R. Grubar, age 78, of Hastings, passed away August 27, 2017. He was born in Cook, MN on October 6, 1938 to Martin and Amelia 'Molly' (Shute) Grubar. He was united in marriage to Mariel Sushoreba on May 20, 1961 in Chisholm, MN. Denis worked many years for Dakota County managing their computer sites. He was a self...
Joann Carpenter
August 27, 2017
JoAnn Carpenter died 8/27/17 after a long struggle with COPD. Preceded in death by parents, William Otto Miller, Merle Lenora Richardson and son, Randy. Survived by husband of 37 years, Richard; sons, Mark Pederson, Ron Pederson and Mickey (Deneal) Pederson; sisters, Patti Pfander and Janet Miller; daughter in law, Barb Holm; 5 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren. Memorial service will...
Eugene "Gene" Endres
August 25, 2017
Eugene "Gene" Endres, age 92 of Hastings and formerly of Hampton, died peacefully on Friday morning, August 25, 2017, at Regina Senior Living of Hastings. Eugene Peter, the son of P. Ferdinand and Philomena (Duerr) Endres, was born on July 13, 1925, on the family farm in rural Hampton. Gene attended grade school in Hampton and helped his dad...
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,...
Dorothy L. Dahl
September 1, 2017
Dahl, Dorothy L.
Age 94 formerly of Richfield then Bloomington, born October 25, 1922 in Farmington, MN to Roy & Alfreda Christie, passed away September 1, 2017. Dorothy was an active volunteer at House of Prayer Lutheran Church for many years. She is preceded in death by her husband, Robert and grandson, Eliot. Dorothy will be dearly missed by her sons:...
Marcia J. Banks
September 1, 2017
Banks, Marcia J. (nee, Magnuson)
Age 69 of Wayzata, born August 30, 1948 in Minneapolis, MN to Wilford “Wil” and Audrey “Jean” Magnuson, passed away peacefully September 1, 2017. Marcia will be dearly missed by her siblings: Randy (Mary Ellen), David (Lorin), Mark (Karen), Dan (Debi), Jim (Jody) and Kim (Roger) Sykes; many nieces, nephews family and friends. Visitation 4-7 PM,...
Richard "Rich" Meier
August 31, 2017
Richard "Rich" Meier, age 71 of Hastings, died peacefully on Thursday evening, August 31, 2017, at Good Samaritan Society in Stillwater, following a four year battle with cancer. Richard John, the son of Frank and Dorothy (Zeien) Meier, was born on February 11, 1946, in Hastings. Following his graduation from Hastings High School with the class of 1964, Rich...
Rev. Donald W. Lau
August 31, 2017
Rev. Donald W. Lau born in Ashton, SD on May 28, 1920, passed away Aug. 31, 2017. Preceded in death by wife, Lucille and son, Joel. In his early youth he moved with his parents to Blue Earth, MN. He graduated from Blue Earth High School in 1938. In the fall of 1939 he enrolled at Bethany College in Mankato....
Lawrence "Larry" E. Franklin
August 28, 2017
Franklin, Lawrence “Larry” E.
Age 92 of Bloomington, passed away on Aug. 28, 2017. Preceded in death by loving wife of 60 years, Helen; parents and siblings. Survived by children, Jim, Jeanne (Mark) Taylor and Sue (Tom) Peterson; grandchildren, Katie (Ryan), Christy, Cari (Kerry), Ryan and Ben; great-grandchildren, Madeline and Hannah; brother, Dwane (Carolyn) Franklin; many other family and friends. Larry...
Alvina M. Hubley
August 27, 2017
Alvina M. Hubley, age 85 of Hastings, died peacefully Sunday morning, August 27, 2017, at Regina Senior Living of Hastings, following an extended illness. Arrangements are being completed by Caturia-Smidt Funeral Home Cremation Services of Hastings and will be announced later.
Cassandra "Sandy" Kaufman
August 27, 2017
Cassandra "Sandy" Kaufman, age 54 of Rosemount, died peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Sunday morning, August 27, 2017, at Regions Hospital in St. Paul. Cassandra Dee, the daughter of Frank and Bette (Radke) Knoll, was born on February 9, 1963, in Farmington. Sandy attended Rosemount High School, and following her graduation, attended DCTC where she studied to...
Richard P. Jahnke
August 27, 2017
Richard P. Jahnke, age 86 died peacefully Sunday morning, August 27, 2017 at Inver Glen Senior Living, surrounded by family and the supportive staff. A longtime resident of Hastings, MN, he was born on the family farm near Star Prairie, WI to parents, Chester and Genevieve (Zoller) Jahnke. He attended Cedar Lake Elementary School and graduated from Osceola High...
Denis R. Grubar
August 27, 2017
Denis R. Grubar, age 78, of Hastings, passed away August 27, 2017. He was born in Cook, MN on October 6, 1938 to Martin and Amelia 'Molly' (Shute) Grubar. He was united in marriage to Mariel Sushoreba on May 20, 1961 in Chisholm, MN. Denis worked many years for Dakota County managing their computer sites. He was a self...
Joann Carpenter
August 27, 2017
JoAnn Carpenter died 8/27/17 after a long struggle with COPD. Preceded in death by parents, William Otto Miller, Merle Lenora Richardson and son, Randy. Survived by husband of 37 years, Richard; sons, Mark Pederson, Ron Pederson and Mickey (Deneal) Pederson; sisters, Patti Pfander and Janet Miller; daughter in law, Barb Holm; 5 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren. Memorial service will...
Eugene "Gene" Endres
August 25, 2017
Eugene "Gene" Endres, age 92 of Hastings and formerly of Hampton, died peacefully on Friday morning, August 25, 2017, at Regina Senior Living of Hastings. Eugene Peter, the son of P. Ferdinand and Philomena (Duerr) Endres, was born on July 13, 1925, on the family farm in rural Hampton. Gene attended grade school in Hampton and helped his dad...
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,...
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