Obituaries
Obituaries for Starkson Family
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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...
David L. Hoffman
August 6, 2017
David L. Hoffman, age 46, of Hastings, passed away August 6, 2017. He was born on February 6, 1971 in Red Wing, MN to Lester and Nancy Hoffman. After completing high school, David pursued his love for music as a Luthier where he would go on to own a guitar repair shop in Hastings. On September 30, 2000, David...
Paige O. Hammes
August 5, 2017
Paige Hammes, age 71 of New Trier and formerly North St. Paul, died peacefully on Saturday afternoon, August 5, 2017, at United Hospital in St. Paul, following a brief illness. Paige Orr, the daughter of Warren and Anita (Tente) Podgorski, was born on March 19, 1946, in St. Paul. She attended North St. Paul High School where she graduated...
John D. Joki
August 5, 2017
John D. Joki, age 84 of Hastings and formerly of Minneapolis, died peacefully on Saturday morning, August 5, 2017, at Regina Senior Living in Hastings, following an extended illness. Mass of Christian Burial will be held 11 a.m. Wednesday, August 9, 2017, at the Regina Chapel in Hastings, with Father Thomas OBrien officiating. Visitation will be held at the...
Cheryl L. Miller (Singer)
August 3, 2017
Miller, Cheryl L. (Singer)
Age 60 of Mpls., Cheryl lost her battle with cancer on August 3rd, 2017. Preceded in death by her parents and 2 nephews. Cheryl was a kind hearted woman whose upbeat personality was contagious. She loved traveling with Terry, being surrounded by her loved ones and laughing with friends and family while we all enjoyed her famous...
Marjorie "Marge" A. Knoke
August 3, 2017
Knoke, Marjorie “Marge” A.
Age 86 of Apple Valley (formerly of Aikin, MN) passed away on Aug. 3, 2017. Preceded in death by husband, Edward; brother, Don Johnson. Survived by son, Dan (Sue); grandchildren, Kristopher (Rachel), Andrew and Brittney; great-grandchildren, Maverick, Tallulah and Adrianna; sister, Sharon (Romon) Gawreluk; sister-in-law, Dodi Johnson; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Memorial service at 11am...
M. C. Hardy
August 2, 2017
Hardy, M. C.
Age 93 of Lakeville, entered eternal rest on Aug. 2, 2017 surrounded by his loving family. Preceded in death by first wife, Evelyn M. Hardy; daughter, Diane Saffert; granddaughters, Danette Crawford and Megan Burkard; 3 siblings. Survived by wife, Evelyn B. Hardy; daughters, Vicki (Gary) Eckes, Barb (Jim) Hardy Albee and Terri (Brian) Akason; step-children, Anne (Bill)...
Hilbert K. Clarin
July 28, 2017
Clarin, Hilbert K.
Age 92 of Burnsville, born April 16, 1925 in Creighton, S.D. to John & Amanda Clarin, passed away July 28, 2017. Hilbert served as a Combat Medic in the U.S. Army during WWII and was a lifetime member of the Everett McClay VFW Post 1296 in Bloomington. He was the last of 14 children. Hilbert will be dearly...
Martha Stallwood
July 27, 2017
Martha “Myrt” Stallwood, 95, of Hastings passed away peacefully surrounded by family on July 27, 2017. Myrt was born December 31, 1921 in St. Meinrad, IN to Robert and Frances Becher. After moving to Indianapolis, Myrt married Leslie Stallwood on August 28, 1947. She was a devoted mother and grandmother and will be dearly missed by her loving family....
Mikhail M. Skladanovskiy
July 27, 2017
Skladanovskiy, Mikhail M.
Age 70 of Farmington. Survived by wife, Valentina; children: Shanna (Igor) Lihnakevic, Viktoriya (Vasily) Krinitsyn, Julia (Gregory) Adasevich, Yuri (Monika) Sklad & Vitaliy (Liya) Skladanovskiy; 13 grandchildren; and sister, Lyubov (Ivan) Gutsalyuk. Funeral service, Monday 10:00 AM, July 31, 2017 at Calvary Church, 14225 Quentin Avenue So., Savage with visitation Sunday 6-9 PM at the Church.
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...
David L. Hoffman
August 6, 2017
David L. Hoffman, age 46, of Hastings, passed away August 6, 2017. He was born on February 6, 1971 in Red Wing, MN to Lester and Nancy Hoffman. After completing high school, David pursued his love for music as a Luthier where he would go on to own a guitar repair shop in Hastings. On September 30, 2000, David...
Paige O. Hammes
August 5, 2017
Paige Hammes, age 71 of New Trier and formerly North St. Paul, died peacefully on Saturday afternoon, August 5, 2017, at United Hospital in St. Paul, following a brief illness. Paige Orr, the daughter of Warren and Anita (Tente) Podgorski, was born on March 19, 1946, in St. Paul. She attended North St. Paul High School where she graduated...
John D. Joki
August 5, 2017
John D. Joki, age 84 of Hastings and formerly of Minneapolis, died peacefully on Saturday morning, August 5, 2017, at Regina Senior Living in Hastings, following an extended illness. Mass of Christian Burial will be held 11 a.m. Wednesday, August 9, 2017, at the Regina Chapel in Hastings, with Father Thomas OBrien officiating. Visitation will be held at the...
Cheryl L. Miller (Singer)
August 3, 2017
Miller, Cheryl L. (Singer)
Age 60 of Mpls., Cheryl lost her battle with cancer on August 3rd, 2017. Preceded in death by her parents and 2 nephews. Cheryl was a kind hearted woman whose upbeat personality was contagious. She loved traveling with Terry, being surrounded by her loved ones and laughing with friends and family while we all enjoyed her famous...
Marjorie "Marge" A. Knoke
August 3, 2017
Knoke, Marjorie “Marge” A.
Age 86 of Apple Valley (formerly of Aikin, MN) passed away on Aug. 3, 2017. Preceded in death by husband, Edward; brother, Don Johnson. Survived by son, Dan (Sue); grandchildren, Kristopher (Rachel), Andrew and Brittney; great-grandchildren, Maverick, Tallulah and Adrianna; sister, Sharon (Romon) Gawreluk; sister-in-law, Dodi Johnson; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Memorial service at 11am...
M. C. Hardy
August 2, 2017
Hardy, M. C.
Age 93 of Lakeville, entered eternal rest on Aug. 2, 2017 surrounded by his loving family. Preceded in death by first wife, Evelyn M. Hardy; daughter, Diane Saffert; granddaughters, Danette Crawford and Megan Burkard; 3 siblings. Survived by wife, Evelyn B. Hardy; daughters, Vicki (Gary) Eckes, Barb (Jim) Hardy Albee and Terri (Brian) Akason; step-children, Anne (Bill)...
Hilbert K. Clarin
July 28, 2017
Clarin, Hilbert K.
Age 92 of Burnsville, born April 16, 1925 in Creighton, S.D. to John & Amanda Clarin, passed away July 28, 2017. Hilbert served as a Combat Medic in the U.S. Army during WWII and was a lifetime member of the Everett McClay VFW Post 1296 in Bloomington. He was the last of 14 children. Hilbert will be dearly...
Martha Stallwood
July 27, 2017
Martha “Myrt” Stallwood, 95, of Hastings passed away peacefully surrounded by family on July 27, 2017. Myrt was born December 31, 1921 in St. Meinrad, IN to Robert and Frances Becher. After moving to Indianapolis, Myrt married Leslie Stallwood on August 28, 1947. She was a devoted mother and grandmother and will be dearly missed by her loving family....
Mikhail M. Skladanovskiy
July 27, 2017
Skladanovskiy, Mikhail M.
Age 70 of Farmington. Survived by wife, Valentina; children: Shanna (Igor) Lihnakevic, Viktoriya (Vasily) Krinitsyn, Julia (Gregory) Adasevich, Yuri (Monika) Sklad & Vitaliy (Liya) Skladanovskiy; 13 grandchildren; and sister, Lyubov (Ivan) Gutsalyuk. Funeral service, Monday 10:00 AM, July 31, 2017 at Calvary Church, 14225 Quentin Avenue So., Savage with visitation Sunday 6-9 PM at the Church.
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