Obituaries
Obituaries for Starkson Family
In Memory of Our Dear Loved Ones
Loretta M. Mailand
April 7, 2017
Loretta M. Mailand, age 89 of Hastings, formerly of Newport, died peacefully on Friday morning, April 7, 2017, at her home following an extended illness. She was born in Benson MN on November 22, 1927 to Edgar and Rose (O'Connor) Simenstad. Preceded in death by husband Richard; parents Rose and Ed Simenstad; brothers Ed Jr. and Richard. Survived by...
Lorraine L. Haines
April 7, 2017
Lorraine "Rainy" Haines, age 64 of Apple Valley, died peacefully following a recent illness on Friday evening, April 7, 2017, at J.A. Wedum Hospice in Brooklyn Park. Lorraine Louise, the daughter of Howard and Bernice (Hermann) Haines, was born on June 4, 1952, in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Following her graduation from Robbinsdale High School with the class of 1970, Rainy...
Judie A. Johnson
April 6, 2017
Judie A. Johnson, age 75, of Prescott, WI died at her home on April 6, 2017. Judith A. was born December 5, 1941 in Hastings to Herman A. and Duthiel (Eggers) Pinke. She attended Prescott Schools, graduating with the class of 1959. Judie married Donald L. "Hardrock" Johnson September 17, 1960 at St. Pauls Lutheran Church in Prescott, WI....
Stella Finley Grace Sauerbrey
April 4, 2017
Our human hearts are broken, but we trust His plan, as Stella Finley Grace returned to her father on April 4, 2017. She was in the loving arms of her mom, surrounded by her family as she peacefully journeyed home. Our Star Warrior full of Grace, she’ll forever be an angel who has touched our lives bringing joy, and...
Mary Catherine Brady
April 3, 2017
Brady, Mary Catherine 78, of Minneapolis, born August 1938 to Raymond and Ethel Findorff, transitioned to heaven April 3rd with the same grace and strength with which she lived her life. Mary, a lifelong resident of Minneapolis, graduated from Central H.S. in 1956. She lived a happy and fulfilled life enjoying Broadway musicals, travelling, antiquing, helping with charity events, gardening,...
John S. Craig
March 31, 2017
Craig, John S.
Age 65 of Woodbury, passed away March 31, 2017. Preceded in death by parents, Len and Dorothy; brothers, Tom and Joe; and sister, Marilyn. John is survived by wife, Marilyn; daughters, Ashley and Anna; grandchildren, Aubrey and Caden; sisters, Judy and Patricia; brother, Jim; several nieces, nephews and dog Lily Bear. Memorial Mass will be held 10 am...
Shirley Neola Schoenike
March 31, 2017
Schoenike, Shirley Neola (Richards)
Age 92, born June 5, 1924 passed away March 31, 2017. Preceded in death by husband of 68 years, Peter Schoenike; son Gregory Schoenike; parents Everett and Neola Richards; brother, Charles; and sister Mary Jensen. Survived by children, Karen (Gene) Stephens, Ken (Rita) Schoenike, Everett Schoenike, Janice Glatte and Judy (Kevin) Hermanson; 14 grandchildren; 25 great-grandchildren; and...
John "Jack" Zeverino
March 30, 2017
John "Jack" Zeverino, age 71 of Hastings and formerly of Prescott, died peacefully on Thursday, March 30, 2017, at the VA Medical Center in Minneapolis following an extended illness. John Joseph, the son of Roy and Elizabeth (Barrett) Zeverino, was born on June 14, 1945, in St. Paul. Following his education, Jack enlisted in the United States Army and...
Walter A. Pfuhl
March 30, 2017
Pfuhl, Walter A.aged 100 passed away on March 30, 2017. He was born in St. Cloud, MN to Eva (Mueller) and Paul Pfuhl. He was preceded in death by Maxine (Burt), his loving wife of 57 years; by his brothers, Clarence and Kenneth, and his sister, Esther. He is survived by his son, Wayne (Susan); daughters, Marlene (Michael) Wiklund and...
John R. Dale
March 27, 2017
John R. Dale, age 52, of Hastings passed away unexpectedly Monday, March 27, 2017. John was born April 7, 1964 in Menomonie, WI to Richard and Dorothy (Krushas) Dale. He was a graduate of Menomonie High School and received his B.S. from the University of Wisconsin-Stout. John married Julie Knopps on August 3, 1996 in Otsego, MN and was...
Mark W. Griffith
March 26, 2017
Mark W. Griffith, age 46 of Coon Rapids, died peacefully on Sunday, March 26, 2017, at J.A. Wedum Hospice in Brooklyn Park, following an extended illness. Mark Wayne, the son of Jerry and Ruth (Hohron) Griffith, was born on July 19, 1970, in Mooresville, North Carolina. He was a longtime employee of lawn care services. Private family services will...
Bradley Anderson
March 24, 2017
Bradley "Rowdy" Anderson, age 51 of Hastings, died suddenly but peacefully at home on Friday, March 24, 2017. Bradley James, the son of David and LoreLie (Kissling) Anderson, was born on August 5, 1965, in Hastings. Brad graduated from Hastings High School with the class of 1983 and continued his education at River Falls (for two days) and later...
Ronald "Ron" E. Tix
March 24, 2017
Ronald "Ron" Tix, age 74 of Hastings, died peacefully on Friday, March 24, 2017, in St. Paul following a recent illness. Ronald E., the son of Mattie and Cecelia (Schanus) Tix, was born on December 18, 1942, in Hampton, Minnesota. Ron attended Hastings High School and graduated with the class of 1961, and later enlisted in the Army Reserves....
James "Jim" R. King
March 24, 2017
King, James R. “Jim”
Age 85 of Apple Valley, passed away on March 24, 2017 surrounded by family. Preceded in death by his parents; brother, Wayne; step-son, Christopher Thompson. Survived by wife, Janet Thompson King; daughters, Julie and Karen King; step-son, Nealon (Jodi) Thompson; grandchildren, Nicholas and Amy; brothers, Tom (Lillian) and Joe (Debbie); sister, Carol (Dick) Vitry; many nieces, nephews,...
Raymond L Herman
March 24, 2017
born April 30, 1938, in Kulm, North Dakota, to Adolph and Mathilda Herman. He passed away on March 24, 2017. Ray graduated from Kulm High School in 1956, where he lettered in Basketball, Football and Baseball. He played Basketball as a ‘Fighting Sioux’ for the University of North Dakota. He graduated in 1962 with a Physical Education degree and taught...
Mary Jane Lundquist
March 24, 2017
Age 64, of Mpls., passed away unexpectedly Friday (March 24, 2017) after several illnesses delivered her into the arms of God. She was preceded in death by parents Clifford O. and Jeanne M. Lundquist. Mary followed in her father’s footsteps and began a career at Northwest Airlines where for 37 years she worked in the aircraft maintenance records department, retiring...
Sylvester "Vess" J. Denn
March 23, 2017
Sylvester "Vess" Denn, age 98 of Hastings, MN died peacefully on March 23, 2017 at Regina Medical Center, Hastings, following complications from pneumonia. Sylvester Jacob, the son of John and Margaret (Weiler) Denn, was born April 2, 1918 in Hastings, MN. He was united in marriage to Dorothy Mae Hamilton on May 2, 1942. He served in the US...
Nicolas James Aardappel
March 20, 2017
Nicolas James "Nico" Aardappel, age 23 of Hastings, died Monday, March 20, 2017, in Mankato, where he was attending Minnesota State University Mankato. Nicolas was born May 3, 1993 in Maplewood, MN and graduated from Simley High School. He loved playing hockey and enjoyed the Minnesota Wild. Nico loved being active, whether spending time in the gym or the...
Donna Sorenson
March 20, 2017
Donna Margaret Sorenson, age 95, of Hastings, passed away at United Hospital in St. Paul on March 20, 2017. She was born in Morning Sun, IA on July 23, 1921 to Lewis and Nona (Owens) Stodgell. The most important part of her life was her faith in Jesus. She endeavored to always give God the glory and was thankful...
Robert Wahlstrom
March 20, 2017
Robert S. Wahlstrom of Hastings, MN passed away on March 20, 2017. He was 88 years old. Bob was born December 16, 1928 in Welch, MN, the son of Oscar H. Wahlstrom and Minnie A. (Burr) Wahlstrom. He proudly served his country in active duty for the Army during the Korean War in the 84th Engineering Battalion. He was...
Loretta M. Mailand
April 7, 2017
Loretta M. Mailand, age 89 of Hastings, formerly of Newport, died peacefully on Friday morning, April 7, 2017, at her home following an extended illness. She was born in Benson MN on November 22, 1927 to Edgar and Rose (O'Connor) Simenstad. Preceded in death by husband Richard; parents Rose and Ed Simenstad; brothers Ed Jr. and Richard. Survived by...
Lorraine L. Haines
April 7, 2017
Lorraine "Rainy" Haines, age 64 of Apple Valley, died peacefully following a recent illness on Friday evening, April 7, 2017, at J.A. Wedum Hospice in Brooklyn Park. Lorraine Louise, the daughter of Howard and Bernice (Hermann) Haines, was born on June 4, 1952, in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Following her graduation from Robbinsdale High School with the class of 1970, Rainy...
Judie A. Johnson
April 6, 2017
Judie A. Johnson, age 75, of Prescott, WI died at her home on April 6, 2017. Judith A. was born December 5, 1941 in Hastings to Herman A. and Duthiel (Eggers) Pinke. She attended Prescott Schools, graduating with the class of 1959. Judie married Donald L. "Hardrock" Johnson September 17, 1960 at St. Pauls Lutheran Church in Prescott, WI....
Stella Finley Grace Sauerbrey
April 4, 2017
Our human hearts are broken, but we trust His plan, as Stella Finley Grace returned to her father on April 4, 2017. She was in the loving arms of her mom, surrounded by her family as she peacefully journeyed home. Our Star Warrior full of Grace, she’ll forever be an angel who has touched our lives bringing joy, and...
Mary Catherine Brady
April 3, 2017
Brady, Mary Catherine 78, of Minneapolis, born August 1938 to Raymond and Ethel Findorff, transitioned to heaven April 3rd with the same grace and strength with which she lived her life. Mary, a lifelong resident of Minneapolis, graduated from Central H.S. in 1956. She lived a happy and fulfilled life enjoying Broadway musicals, travelling, antiquing, helping with charity events, gardening,...
John S. Craig
March 31, 2017
Craig, John S.
Age 65 of Woodbury, passed away March 31, 2017. Preceded in death by parents, Len and Dorothy; brothers, Tom and Joe; and sister, Marilyn. John is survived by wife, Marilyn; daughters, Ashley and Anna; grandchildren, Aubrey and Caden; sisters, Judy and Patricia; brother, Jim; several nieces, nephews and dog Lily Bear. Memorial Mass will be held 10 am...
Shirley Neola Schoenike
March 31, 2017
Schoenike, Shirley Neola (Richards)
Age 92, born June 5, 1924 passed away March 31, 2017. Preceded in death by husband of 68 years, Peter Schoenike; son Gregory Schoenike; parents Everett and Neola Richards; brother, Charles; and sister Mary Jensen. Survived by children, Karen (Gene) Stephens, Ken (Rita) Schoenike, Everett Schoenike, Janice Glatte and Judy (Kevin) Hermanson; 14 grandchildren; 25 great-grandchildren; and...
John "Jack" Zeverino
March 30, 2017
John "Jack" Zeverino, age 71 of Hastings and formerly of Prescott, died peacefully on Thursday, March 30, 2017, at the VA Medical Center in Minneapolis following an extended illness. John Joseph, the son of Roy and Elizabeth (Barrett) Zeverino, was born on June 14, 1945, in St. Paul. Following his education, Jack enlisted in the United States Army and...
Walter A. Pfuhl
March 30, 2017
Pfuhl, Walter A.aged 100 passed away on March 30, 2017. He was born in St. Cloud, MN to Eva (Mueller) and Paul Pfuhl. He was preceded in death by Maxine (Burt), his loving wife of 57 years; by his brothers, Clarence and Kenneth, and his sister, Esther. He is survived by his son, Wayne (Susan); daughters, Marlene (Michael) Wiklund and...
John R. Dale
March 27, 2017
John R. Dale, age 52, of Hastings passed away unexpectedly Monday, March 27, 2017. John was born April 7, 1964 in Menomonie, WI to Richard and Dorothy (Krushas) Dale. He was a graduate of Menomonie High School and received his B.S. from the University of Wisconsin-Stout. John married Julie Knopps on August 3, 1996 in Otsego, MN and was...
Mark W. Griffith
March 26, 2017
Mark W. Griffith, age 46 of Coon Rapids, died peacefully on Sunday, March 26, 2017, at J.A. Wedum Hospice in Brooklyn Park, following an extended illness. Mark Wayne, the son of Jerry and Ruth (Hohron) Griffith, was born on July 19, 1970, in Mooresville, North Carolina. He was a longtime employee of lawn care services. Private family services will...
Bradley Anderson
March 24, 2017
Bradley "Rowdy" Anderson, age 51 of Hastings, died suddenly but peacefully at home on Friday, March 24, 2017. Bradley James, the son of David and LoreLie (Kissling) Anderson, was born on August 5, 1965, in Hastings. Brad graduated from Hastings High School with the class of 1983 and continued his education at River Falls (for two days) and later...
Ronald "Ron" E. Tix
March 24, 2017
Ronald "Ron" Tix, age 74 of Hastings, died peacefully on Friday, March 24, 2017, in St. Paul following a recent illness. Ronald E., the son of Mattie and Cecelia (Schanus) Tix, was born on December 18, 1942, in Hampton, Minnesota. Ron attended Hastings High School and graduated with the class of 1961, and later enlisted in the Army Reserves....
James "Jim" R. King
March 24, 2017
King, James R. “Jim”
Age 85 of Apple Valley, passed away on March 24, 2017 surrounded by family. Preceded in death by his parents; brother, Wayne; step-son, Christopher Thompson. Survived by wife, Janet Thompson King; daughters, Julie and Karen King; step-son, Nealon (Jodi) Thompson; grandchildren, Nicholas and Amy; brothers, Tom (Lillian) and Joe (Debbie); sister, Carol (Dick) Vitry; many nieces, nephews,...
Raymond L Herman
March 24, 2017
born April 30, 1938, in Kulm, North Dakota, to Adolph and Mathilda Herman. He passed away on March 24, 2017. Ray graduated from Kulm High School in 1956, where he lettered in Basketball, Football and Baseball. He played Basketball as a ‘Fighting Sioux’ for the University of North Dakota. He graduated in 1962 with a Physical Education degree and taught...
Mary Jane Lundquist
March 24, 2017
Age 64, of Mpls., passed away unexpectedly Friday (March 24, 2017) after several illnesses delivered her into the arms of God. She was preceded in death by parents Clifford O. and Jeanne M. Lundquist. Mary followed in her father’s footsteps and began a career at Northwest Airlines where for 37 years she worked in the aircraft maintenance records department, retiring...
Sylvester "Vess" J. Denn
March 23, 2017
Sylvester "Vess" Denn, age 98 of Hastings, MN died peacefully on March 23, 2017 at Regina Medical Center, Hastings, following complications from pneumonia. Sylvester Jacob, the son of John and Margaret (Weiler) Denn, was born April 2, 1918 in Hastings, MN. He was united in marriage to Dorothy Mae Hamilton on May 2, 1942. He served in the US...
Nicolas James Aardappel
March 20, 2017
Nicolas James "Nico" Aardappel, age 23 of Hastings, died Monday, March 20, 2017, in Mankato, where he was attending Minnesota State University Mankato. Nicolas was born May 3, 1993 in Maplewood, MN and graduated from Simley High School. He loved playing hockey and enjoyed the Minnesota Wild. Nico loved being active, whether spending time in the gym or the...
Donna Sorenson
March 20, 2017
Donna Margaret Sorenson, age 95, of Hastings, passed away at United Hospital in St. Paul on March 20, 2017. She was born in Morning Sun, IA on July 23, 1921 to Lewis and Nona (Owens) Stodgell. The most important part of her life was her faith in Jesus. She endeavored to always give God the glory and was thankful...
Robert Wahlstrom
March 20, 2017
Robert S. Wahlstrom of Hastings, MN passed away on March 20, 2017. He was 88 years old. Bob was born December 16, 1928 in Welch, MN, the son of Oscar H. Wahlstrom and Minnie A. (Burr) Wahlstrom. He proudly served his country in active duty for the Army during the Korean War in the 84th Engineering Battalion. He was...
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