Obituaries
Obituaries for Starkson Family
In Memory of Our Dear Loved Ones
Irma Robinson
July 12, 2017
Irma Christine Robinson, age 90, of Hastings, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on July 12, 2017, at Regina Senior Living in Hastings, following an extended illness. Irma Christine Robinson, the daughter of Anton and Christine (Brenneise) Johnson, was born on July 27, 1926, in Underwood, North Dakota. The daughter of a ND pioneer, Irmas life began...
Joshua "Josh" Wagner
July 10, 2017
Joshua (Josh) James Wagner, age 25 of Hastings, passed away July 10, 2017, at the University of Minnesota Masonic Childrens Hospital in Minneapolis, following a 5 1/2 year battle with cancer.Josh was born September 11, 1991, to Jim Apryl (Holty) Wagner. Josh was a courageous young man that truly loved life. He spent many years working at the local...
Edith L. Johnson
July 10, 2017
Johnson, Edith L., of Minneapolis, MN, died peacefully on July 10, 2017, at the age of 93. Edith was born to Per and Edla Johnson in Minneapolis and was a life-long resident. Edith graduated from Roosevelt High School in 1942 and began work at First National Bank (later US Bank), retiring in 1982. Edith was a life-long member of Bethany...
Timothy A. Koob Sr.
July 9, 2017
Timothy A. "Pops" Koob Sr., age 66 of Red Wing, died unexpectedly Sunday, July 9, 2017, at Mayo Clinic Health Systems Red Wing. Timothy Alan was born March 24, 1951, in Edina, MN to Bill and Ethelyn (Berglund) Koob. He especially enjoyed spending time with his dad and brothers during their time in Cub Scouts and later in Boy...
Reuben F Mack
July 6, 2017
Reuben F. Mack
Age 89 of St. Louis Park, born March 17, 1928 in Otter Creek, ND to Rev. Gottlieb & Lillie Mack, passed away July 6, 2017. Reuben served in the USMC during Korea and was a 62 year member of the Gopher American Legion, Post 440 serving as Chaplain for many years. He is preceded in death by his...
Marilyn Benzick
July 1, 2017
Marilyn Marie Benzick, age 81 of Hastings, entered her eternal home on July 1st, 2017. Marilyn was born to Paul and Mary Kruger in South St. Paul on January 12, 1936 where she would continue to grow up. Through some friends and family, Marilyn met the love of her life Donald Benzick, of LeCenter. They would be married at...
Barbara Mercil
June 30, 2017
Barbara Jean Mercil, age 70, of Inver Grove Heights, passed away surrounded by her family on June 30, 2017. She was born on October 18, 1946 to Frank and Lillian Duffy in Minneapolis. She married Kenneth Mercil in Hastings on July 27, 1984. Barb was a kind, compassionate and strong woman who enjoyed spending time with family and friends....
Denise Antoinette Schmoller
June 29, 2017
Denise A. Schmoller, age 53 of Hastings, passed away on Thursday evening, June 29, 2017. Denise Antoinette was born on January 11, 1964 in St. Paul, Minnesota to Anthony and Barbara (Balsimo) Vibar. She was a graduate of St. Agnes High School in St. Paul and was later joined in marriage to Joseph F. Schmoller at St. Columba Church...
John Doe
June 28, 2017
Wise Family Funeral & Cremation Services, upon request of the Hennepin County Medical Examiner’s office, was asked to assist in the proper burial for John Doe, an unknown male who passed away in 2014. The Wise Family, as well as many others who have heard his story, feel that it was important that this gentleman receive a proper burial,...
Virginia Mae Krier
June 28, 2017
Virginia M. Krier, age 90 of Hastings, passed away on Wednesday, June 28, 2017. Virginia Mae was born September 15, 1926 in Empire, Minnesota to William and Katherine (McKenna) Rech. She was blessed with two great men in her life between marriage and friendship. Outside of her relationships, she enjoyed traveling with her girlfriends. Virginia loved her family, dancing,...
Lee Allen Hamilton
June 27, 2017
Lee A. Hamilton, age 50, passed away on Tuesday, June 27, 2017 in Brookston, Minnesota.Lee Allen was born November 15, 1966 in Hastings, MN to Dale and Lillian (Schultz) Hamilton. Following his education in Hastings, Lee had worked with plastic manufacturing and had resided in several communities throughout Minnesota.He was preceded in death by his parents and brother, Don...
Cindy Loesch
June 27, 2017
Cindy L. Loesch, age 66, of Hastings, passed away peacefully at home June 27, 2017, after a courageous battle with cancer. Cindy was born February 5, 1951 in Cedar Rapids, IA to Clifford Keetly and Virginia Freiermuth. Cindy was known for the custom piatas she made for everyone’s delight, especially for her grandchildren’s birthdays. She was all about family,...
Curtis "Curt" J. Neraasen
June 27, 2017
Neraasen, Curtis Jerome “Curt”
Age 76 of Webster, passed away on June 27, 2017. Preceded in death by parents and step-son, Sean Waltz. Survived by wife, Linda; children, Tracy Sampson, Scott (Crystal) Neraasen, Jeff Neraasen and Sarah Parker; 13 grandchildren; 3 great-grandchildren; brother, Ron (Barb); brothers-in-law, Pat (Audrey) and Mike (Karen) McCauley; sister-in-law, Colleen (Tom) Bradsher; many nieces, nephews, other relatives...
Barbara L. Willman
June 25, 2017
Willman, Barbara L.
Age 81 of Burnsville, passed away on June 25, 2017. Preceded in death by grandson, Joey Kosciolek. Survived by husband, Frank; children, Deb (Tom) Fitzgerald, Linda (Jason) Kearns; Rick, Darcy and Shawn (Heather) Willman; grandchildren, Frank Kosciolek, Katie and Corey Schirmer, Christian, Ty, Payton and Rhett Willman; brother, Roger (Jean) Hanson of Waseca, MN. Memorial Service at 11am...
Diana Harms
June 22, 2017
Diana Kay Harms, age 53, of Eagan, passed away at Fairview Southdale Hospital on June 22, 2017. She was born on December 11, 1963 to Eugene and Sharon (Ihnen) Voss in Lakefield, MN. Diana was baptized and confirmed at Trinity Lutheran Church in Sioux Valley, MN. She married Troy Harms at Hope Presbyterian Church in Richfield on May 9,...
Jason R Hart
June 22, 2017
Jason R. Hart
Age 30 of Ellsworth, WI formerly of Cottage Grove, MN, born January 29, 1987 in Burnsville, MN to Bob & Kim Hart, passed away June 22, 2017. Jason grew up in Cottage Grove, MN and graduated from Park High School. He loved playing his french horn and was a member of Chops, Inc. and Minnesota Brass. He also...
Edna Mary La Pean
June 21, 2017
Edna M. "Shep" La Pean, age 71 of Hastings, died without suffering or warning at home on Wednesday evening, June 21, 2017. Edna Mary was born August 6, 1945 in Durand, WI to James and Alice (Keefe) Riley. She was a graduate of Durand High School and worked for Hudson Sprayers for over 30 years prior to retirement. She...
Francis "Fran" Woxland
June 20, 2017
Francis "Fran" Woxland, age 97 of Hastings, died peacefully on Tuesday morning, June 20, 2017, at Augustana Health Care Center of Hastings, following an extended illness. Francis Percival, the son of Peter and Sarah (Knutson) Woxland, was born on July 17, 1919, in Rushford, Minnesota. At a young age, Frans family moved to Hastings where he later graduated with...
Matthew G. Simons
June 19, 2017
Simons, Matthew G.
Age 42 of S. Mpls. Graduate of Roosevelt High School class of ’93. Preceded by grandparents, Art & Elaine Butler and George Simons. Survived by parents, Grace & Mike; sisters, Katie (Dennis McDaniel) Simons and Kellie (Clint) Riley; special niece & nephews, Kami, Colby and Connor; grandmother, Eleanor Simons; many aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. Memorial service Monday...
Deborah Marie Rischette
June 17, 2017
Deborah Marie Rischette, age 64 of Pine River, Minnesota, passed away on Saturday, June 17, 2017 in St. Cloud. Deb was born on November 13, 1952 in St. Paul, Minnesota. Growing up, she traveled and lived in many places. On October 29, 1990, Deb was united in marriage to Lance Rischette in Hastings. She was a terrific artist in...
Irma Robinson
July 12, 2017
Irma Christine Robinson, age 90, of Hastings, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on July 12, 2017, at Regina Senior Living in Hastings, following an extended illness. Irma Christine Robinson, the daughter of Anton and Christine (Brenneise) Johnson, was born on July 27, 1926, in Underwood, North Dakota. The daughter of a ND pioneer, Irmas life began...
Joshua "Josh" Wagner
July 10, 2017
Joshua (Josh) James Wagner, age 25 of Hastings, passed away July 10, 2017, at the University of Minnesota Masonic Childrens Hospital in Minneapolis, following a 5 1/2 year battle with cancer.Josh was born September 11, 1991, to Jim Apryl (Holty) Wagner. Josh was a courageous young man that truly loved life. He spent many years working at the local...
Edith L. Johnson
July 10, 2017
Johnson, Edith L., of Minneapolis, MN, died peacefully on July 10, 2017, at the age of 93. Edith was born to Per and Edla Johnson in Minneapolis and was a life-long resident. Edith graduated from Roosevelt High School in 1942 and began work at First National Bank (later US Bank), retiring in 1982. Edith was a life-long member of Bethany...
Timothy A. Koob Sr.
July 9, 2017
Timothy A. "Pops" Koob Sr., age 66 of Red Wing, died unexpectedly Sunday, July 9, 2017, at Mayo Clinic Health Systems Red Wing. Timothy Alan was born March 24, 1951, in Edina, MN to Bill and Ethelyn (Berglund) Koob. He especially enjoyed spending time with his dad and brothers during their time in Cub Scouts and later in Boy...
Reuben F Mack
July 6, 2017
Reuben F. Mack
Age 89 of St. Louis Park, born March 17, 1928 in Otter Creek, ND to Rev. Gottlieb & Lillie Mack, passed away July 6, 2017. Reuben served in the USMC during Korea and was a 62 year member of the Gopher American Legion, Post 440 serving as Chaplain for many years. He is preceded in death by his...
Marilyn Benzick
July 1, 2017
Marilyn Marie Benzick, age 81 of Hastings, entered her eternal home on July 1st, 2017. Marilyn was born to Paul and Mary Kruger in South St. Paul on January 12, 1936 where she would continue to grow up. Through some friends and family, Marilyn met the love of her life Donald Benzick, of LeCenter. They would be married at...
Barbara Mercil
June 30, 2017
Barbara Jean Mercil, age 70, of Inver Grove Heights, passed away surrounded by her family on June 30, 2017. She was born on October 18, 1946 to Frank and Lillian Duffy in Minneapolis. She married Kenneth Mercil in Hastings on July 27, 1984. Barb was a kind, compassionate and strong woman who enjoyed spending time with family and friends....
Denise Antoinette Schmoller
June 29, 2017
Denise A. Schmoller, age 53 of Hastings, passed away on Thursday evening, June 29, 2017. Denise Antoinette was born on January 11, 1964 in St. Paul, Minnesota to Anthony and Barbara (Balsimo) Vibar. She was a graduate of St. Agnes High School in St. Paul and was later joined in marriage to Joseph F. Schmoller at St. Columba Church...
John Doe
June 28, 2017
Wise Family Funeral & Cremation Services, upon request of the Hennepin County Medical Examiner’s office, was asked to assist in the proper burial for John Doe, an unknown male who passed away in 2014. The Wise Family, as well as many others who have heard his story, feel that it was important that this gentleman receive a proper burial,...
Virginia Mae Krier
June 28, 2017
Virginia M. Krier, age 90 of Hastings, passed away on Wednesday, June 28, 2017. Virginia Mae was born September 15, 1926 in Empire, Minnesota to William and Katherine (McKenna) Rech. She was blessed with two great men in her life between marriage and friendship. Outside of her relationships, she enjoyed traveling with her girlfriends. Virginia loved her family, dancing,...
Lee Allen Hamilton
June 27, 2017
Lee A. Hamilton, age 50, passed away on Tuesday, June 27, 2017 in Brookston, Minnesota.Lee Allen was born November 15, 1966 in Hastings, MN to Dale and Lillian (Schultz) Hamilton. Following his education in Hastings, Lee had worked with plastic manufacturing and had resided in several communities throughout Minnesota.He was preceded in death by his parents and brother, Don...
Cindy Loesch
June 27, 2017
Cindy L. Loesch, age 66, of Hastings, passed away peacefully at home June 27, 2017, after a courageous battle with cancer. Cindy was born February 5, 1951 in Cedar Rapids, IA to Clifford Keetly and Virginia Freiermuth. Cindy was known for the custom piatas she made for everyone’s delight, especially for her grandchildren’s birthdays. She was all about family,...
Curtis "Curt" J. Neraasen
June 27, 2017
Neraasen, Curtis Jerome “Curt”
Age 76 of Webster, passed away on June 27, 2017. Preceded in death by parents and step-son, Sean Waltz. Survived by wife, Linda; children, Tracy Sampson, Scott (Crystal) Neraasen, Jeff Neraasen and Sarah Parker; 13 grandchildren; 3 great-grandchildren; brother, Ron (Barb); brothers-in-law, Pat (Audrey) and Mike (Karen) McCauley; sister-in-law, Colleen (Tom) Bradsher; many nieces, nephews, other relatives...
Barbara L. Willman
June 25, 2017
Willman, Barbara L.
Age 81 of Burnsville, passed away on June 25, 2017. Preceded in death by grandson, Joey Kosciolek. Survived by husband, Frank; children, Deb (Tom) Fitzgerald, Linda (Jason) Kearns; Rick, Darcy and Shawn (Heather) Willman; grandchildren, Frank Kosciolek, Katie and Corey Schirmer, Christian, Ty, Payton and Rhett Willman; brother, Roger (Jean) Hanson of Waseca, MN. Memorial Service at 11am...
Diana Harms
June 22, 2017
Diana Kay Harms, age 53, of Eagan, passed away at Fairview Southdale Hospital on June 22, 2017. She was born on December 11, 1963 to Eugene and Sharon (Ihnen) Voss in Lakefield, MN. Diana was baptized and confirmed at Trinity Lutheran Church in Sioux Valley, MN. She married Troy Harms at Hope Presbyterian Church in Richfield on May 9,...
Jason R Hart
June 22, 2017
Jason R. Hart
Age 30 of Ellsworth, WI formerly of Cottage Grove, MN, born January 29, 1987 in Burnsville, MN to Bob & Kim Hart, passed away June 22, 2017. Jason grew up in Cottage Grove, MN and graduated from Park High School. He loved playing his french horn and was a member of Chops, Inc. and Minnesota Brass. He also...
Edna Mary La Pean
June 21, 2017
Edna M. "Shep" La Pean, age 71 of Hastings, died without suffering or warning at home on Wednesday evening, June 21, 2017. Edna Mary was born August 6, 1945 in Durand, WI to James and Alice (Keefe) Riley. She was a graduate of Durand High School and worked for Hudson Sprayers for over 30 years prior to retirement. She...
Francis "Fran" Woxland
June 20, 2017
Francis "Fran" Woxland, age 97 of Hastings, died peacefully on Tuesday morning, June 20, 2017, at Augustana Health Care Center of Hastings, following an extended illness. Francis Percival, the son of Peter and Sarah (Knutson) Woxland, was born on July 17, 1919, in Rushford, Minnesota. At a young age, Frans family moved to Hastings where he later graduated with...
Matthew G. Simons
June 19, 2017
Simons, Matthew G.
Age 42 of S. Mpls. Graduate of Roosevelt High School class of ’93. Preceded by grandparents, Art & Elaine Butler and George Simons. Survived by parents, Grace & Mike; sisters, Katie (Dennis McDaniel) Simons and Kellie (Clint) Riley; special niece & nephews, Kami, Colby and Connor; grandmother, Eleanor Simons; many aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. Memorial service Monday...
Deborah Marie Rischette
June 17, 2017
Deborah Marie Rischette, age 64 of Pine River, Minnesota, passed away on Saturday, June 17, 2017 in St. Cloud. Deb was born on November 13, 1952 in St. Paul, Minnesota. Growing up, she traveled and lived in many places. On October 29, 1990, Deb was united in marriage to Lance Rischette in Hastings. She was a terrific artist in...
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