Obituaries
Obituaries for Starkson Family
In Memory of Our Dear Loved Ones
Shirley Opager
January 20, 2017
Shirley Opager, age 72, of Hastings, passed away at Regina Long Term Care on January 20, 2017. She was born in St. Paul, MN on January 16, 1945 to Frank and Dorothy Waldera. Shirley was preceded in death by her father, Frank Waldera; mother, Dorothy Jager; step father, Rueben Jager; sisters, Beverly, Margaret, Gloria, and Mary; and brother, Francis....
Marlene C. Bradt
January 20, 2017
Marlene C. Bradt, age 78 of Lady Lake, Florida, and formerly of Hastings, died peacefully on Friday, January 20, 2017, in Florida. Marlene Catherine, the daughter of Robert and Catherine (Sherry) Wermlund, was born on August 15, 1938, in St. Paul. She attended Hastings High School and graduated with the class of 1956. Following her education, Marlene was united...
Monica Peine
January 20, 2017
Monica Peine, age 89, of New Trier, died peacefully on Friday, January 20, 2017, surrounded by her loving family.Monica, the daughter of Joseph and Cora (Bolin) Maher, was born on August 7, 1927, in Marshan Township, Dakota County. She attended grade school at Guardian Angels and later graduated from Hastings High School with the class of 1947. Monica began...
Ann Marie Williams
January 19, 2017
Ann Marie Williams, age 74 of Prescott, WI, and formerly of Hastings, died Thursday, January 19, 2017, at United Hospital in St. Paul following an extended illness. She had been residing at Prescott Nursing and Rehabilitation Community for the past few years as her health declined. Ann Marie was born May 9, 1942, in St. Paul to Thomas and...
Robert "Bob" Woxland
January 19, 2017
Robert A. "Bob" Woxland, age 88 of Hastings, died Thursday, January 19, 2017, at Regina Medical Center following a lengthy illness. Bob was born April 10, 1928 in Hastings to Peter and Sarah (Knutson) Woxland. He was a 1946 graduate of Hastings High School and was employed by Hastings School District 200 as a maintenance man prior to his...
Norma Jean Litman (Nee Leffler)
January 19, 2017
85, of Apple Valley, passed away peacefully on January 19, 2017. Preceded in death by husband, Stanley; parents, Paul and Lillian Leffler; brother, Larry. Survived by children, Kirk, Jill, Sue, Lisa and Dave (Sandy); 13 grandchildren; 4 great grandchildren; other relatives and friends. Norma was passionate about many things in life including gardening, cooking, knitting but most importantly time spent...
Richard Reuter
January 17, 2017
Richard Charles Reuter, age 61, of Hastings, passed away at his home on January 17, 2017. Richard grew up in Hastings and was a graduate from Hastings High School in 1973. Richard enjoyed the outdoors and his dogs as he spent time hunting and fishing. Richard was preceded in death by his parents, Thomas and Marge Reuter; and siblings,...
Blaine C Swanson
January 17, 2017
Blaine Cameron Swanson, age 66, of Vermillion, MN, passed away unexpectedly at his home on January 17, 2017. Blaine was born on July 13, 1950 in Hastings, MN where he would continue to grow up. After high school Blaine received an Associate’s degree in Arts, which he used in his 44 year career at 3M as a designer in...
David J. Nelson
January 17, 2017
Nelson, David J. age 63 of S Mpls, passed away suddenly January 17, 2017. Preceded in death by parents, Arthur & Betty Nelson. Survived by brothers and sisters-in-law, Mark & Roxann, Paul & Jane, Timothy & Rita; niece, Shannon Hoff; nephews, Benjamin (godson) and Nicholas Nelson; great niece, Mazzy Nelson; great nephews, Logan Hoff and Will Nelson; good friend, Bob...
Rodney W. Johnson
January 17, 2017
Johnson, Rodney W. Age 70 of Apple Valley, joined the Lord on January 17, 2017. Rodney was born on June 17, 1946 in Mitchell, South Dakota. Preceded in death by his parents, a brother and sister. Survived by loving and devoted wife of almost 43 years, Marcia; son, Ryan (Amber); daughters, Amy and Alicia (Bryan); grandchildren, Addie, Takota, Alani, Brady...
Linda Jaeger (Nee Cooper)
January 15, 2017
Jaeger (nee Cooper), Linda Fay 57, of Eagan passed away from a long battle with cancer “the beast” on January 15, 2017. Preceded in death by her parents, Marjorie and Marvin; brother, Richard Cooper. Survived by husband, Douglas; sister, Cheryl Cooper; brother, Michael (Kathy) Cooper, many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Funeral service to be held at 11am on...
Rudolph "Rudy" Bauer
January 14, 2017
Rudolph "Rudy" Bauer, age 79, of Hastings died Saturday, January 14, 2017 in Rochester, MN following a lengthy illness. Rudy was born March 21, 1937 in Hastings to Anton and Eva (Leih) Bauer. He attended local schools and was employed at Armour Co. and at Spectro Alloys Co. He married Mary L. Ristow November 26, 1956 in Farmington, MN....
Paul I. Applequist
January 13, 2017
Applequist, Paul I. Age 86 of Minneapolis, born November 20, 1930 in Vasa Township, MN to August & Hulda Applequist, passed away January 13, 2017. Paul was a 68 year member of the Gustavus II Adolphus Society, served in the US Navy and owned Applequist Insurance for many years. However, more important to Paul were his family and all the...
John F. Plucinak
January 11, 2017
Wise Family Funeral and Cremation Service is handling the arrangements.
Shauna Claire Zimmerman Knight
January 11, 2017
Zimmerman, Shauna Claire age 88, of Bloomington, passed away Wednesday, Jan. 11, 2017. Born in St. Paul on Nov. 8, 1928. She married Celestine Zimmerman on March 3, 1947. She was a homemaker and enjoyed reading, word searches and coloring. She was a member of the Church of St. Helena and VFW Everett McClay Post #1296 in Bloomington. Worked at...
Louis "Jim" Hoffman
January 9, 2017
Louis "Jim" Hoffman, age 90 of Hastings, died peacefully on Monday, January 9, 2017 at Augustana Care in Hastings and is now reunited with his beloved wife, Beverly and his loving mother, Ethel. Jim was born June 18, 1926 in Hastings to Peter and Ethel (Kieffer) Hoffman. He was a Hastings High School graduate, class of 1945, formerly worked...
Scott Hartung
January 9, 2017
Hartung, Scott Age 45 of Apple Valley, passed away on January 9, 2017 in an automobile accident. Preceded in death by father, Stanley. Survived by mother, Sandy; sisters, Susan Christianson and Sheri (Wes) Owen; nephews, Graham and Brady Owen; niece, Celia Owen; and beloved cat, Fuzz. Memorial Mass of Christian Burial at 11:00 am on Fri., Jan. 20, 2017 at...
Rylee Kummer
January 6, 2017
'I carried you every second of your life and I will love you for every second of mine.' Rylee Kathryn Kummer was born sleeping at 36 weeks and 6 days on January 6th, 2017 at 4:02 PM. She weighed 6 pounds 7 ounces, 20 inches long with a full head of beautiful black hair. “An Angel in the book...
Sandra Jones
January 5, 2017
Sandra G. Jones, age 74, of Hastings, passed away at United Hospital in St. Paul on January 5, 2017. She was preceded in death by her husband, Jerry Jones. Sandra is survived by her son, Jeff (Dulce) Jones; and daughter, Lisa (Robert) Seleski; granddaughter, Kora Seleski; grandsons, Cory, Joel and David Jones. A memorial service, officiated by Gordon Gathright,...
Elmer G. Gunter Jr.
January 4, 2017
Elmer G. Gunter Jr., age 87 of Hastings, died peacefully on Wednesday, January 4, 2017 at Augustana Care in Hastings. Elmer was born March 18, 1929 in Hastings to Elmer Sr. and Frances (Rosenski) Gunter. He was a Hastings High School graduate, class of 1947 and served in the US Air Force in Guam during the Korean War. Elmer...
Shirley Opager
January 20, 2017
Shirley Opager, age 72, of Hastings, passed away at Regina Long Term Care on January 20, 2017. She was born in St. Paul, MN on January 16, 1945 to Frank and Dorothy Waldera. Shirley was preceded in death by her father, Frank Waldera; mother, Dorothy Jager; step father, Rueben Jager; sisters, Beverly, Margaret, Gloria, and Mary; and brother, Francis....
Marlene C. Bradt
January 20, 2017
Marlene C. Bradt, age 78 of Lady Lake, Florida, and formerly of Hastings, died peacefully on Friday, January 20, 2017, in Florida. Marlene Catherine, the daughter of Robert and Catherine (Sherry) Wermlund, was born on August 15, 1938, in St. Paul. She attended Hastings High School and graduated with the class of 1956. Following her education, Marlene was united...
Monica Peine
January 20, 2017
Monica Peine, age 89, of New Trier, died peacefully on Friday, January 20, 2017, surrounded by her loving family.Monica, the daughter of Joseph and Cora (Bolin) Maher, was born on August 7, 1927, in Marshan Township, Dakota County. She attended grade school at Guardian Angels and later graduated from Hastings High School with the class of 1947. Monica began...
Ann Marie Williams
January 19, 2017
Ann Marie Williams, age 74 of Prescott, WI, and formerly of Hastings, died Thursday, January 19, 2017, at United Hospital in St. Paul following an extended illness. She had been residing at Prescott Nursing and Rehabilitation Community for the past few years as her health declined. Ann Marie was born May 9, 1942, in St. Paul to Thomas and...
Robert "Bob" Woxland
January 19, 2017
Robert A. "Bob" Woxland, age 88 of Hastings, died Thursday, January 19, 2017, at Regina Medical Center following a lengthy illness. Bob was born April 10, 1928 in Hastings to Peter and Sarah (Knutson) Woxland. He was a 1946 graduate of Hastings High School and was employed by Hastings School District 200 as a maintenance man prior to his...
Norma Jean Litman (Nee Leffler)
January 19, 2017
85, of Apple Valley, passed away peacefully on January 19, 2017. Preceded in death by husband, Stanley; parents, Paul and Lillian Leffler; brother, Larry. Survived by children, Kirk, Jill, Sue, Lisa and Dave (Sandy); 13 grandchildren; 4 great grandchildren; other relatives and friends. Norma was passionate about many things in life including gardening, cooking, knitting but most importantly time spent...
Richard Reuter
January 17, 2017
Richard Charles Reuter, age 61, of Hastings, passed away at his home on January 17, 2017. Richard grew up in Hastings and was a graduate from Hastings High School in 1973. Richard enjoyed the outdoors and his dogs as he spent time hunting and fishing. Richard was preceded in death by his parents, Thomas and Marge Reuter; and siblings,...
Blaine C Swanson
January 17, 2017
Blaine Cameron Swanson, age 66, of Vermillion, MN, passed away unexpectedly at his home on January 17, 2017. Blaine was born on July 13, 1950 in Hastings, MN where he would continue to grow up. After high school Blaine received an Associate’s degree in Arts, which he used in his 44 year career at 3M as a designer in...
David J. Nelson
January 17, 2017
Nelson, David J. age 63 of S Mpls, passed away suddenly January 17, 2017. Preceded in death by parents, Arthur & Betty Nelson. Survived by brothers and sisters-in-law, Mark & Roxann, Paul & Jane, Timothy & Rita; niece, Shannon Hoff; nephews, Benjamin (godson) and Nicholas Nelson; great niece, Mazzy Nelson; great nephews, Logan Hoff and Will Nelson; good friend, Bob...
Rodney W. Johnson
January 17, 2017
Johnson, Rodney W. Age 70 of Apple Valley, joined the Lord on January 17, 2017. Rodney was born on June 17, 1946 in Mitchell, South Dakota. Preceded in death by his parents, a brother and sister. Survived by loving and devoted wife of almost 43 years, Marcia; son, Ryan (Amber); daughters, Amy and Alicia (Bryan); grandchildren, Addie, Takota, Alani, Brady...
Linda Jaeger (Nee Cooper)
January 15, 2017
Jaeger (nee Cooper), Linda Fay 57, of Eagan passed away from a long battle with cancer “the beast” on January 15, 2017. Preceded in death by her parents, Marjorie and Marvin; brother, Richard Cooper. Survived by husband, Douglas; sister, Cheryl Cooper; brother, Michael (Kathy) Cooper, many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Funeral service to be held at 11am on...
Rudolph "Rudy" Bauer
January 14, 2017
Rudolph "Rudy" Bauer, age 79, of Hastings died Saturday, January 14, 2017 in Rochester, MN following a lengthy illness. Rudy was born March 21, 1937 in Hastings to Anton and Eva (Leih) Bauer. He attended local schools and was employed at Armour Co. and at Spectro Alloys Co. He married Mary L. Ristow November 26, 1956 in Farmington, MN....
Paul I. Applequist
January 13, 2017
Applequist, Paul I. Age 86 of Minneapolis, born November 20, 1930 in Vasa Township, MN to August & Hulda Applequist, passed away January 13, 2017. Paul was a 68 year member of the Gustavus II Adolphus Society, served in the US Navy and owned Applequist Insurance for many years. However, more important to Paul were his family and all the...
John F. Plucinak
January 11, 2017
Wise Family Funeral and Cremation Service is handling the arrangements.
Shauna Claire Zimmerman Knight
January 11, 2017
Zimmerman, Shauna Claire age 88, of Bloomington, passed away Wednesday, Jan. 11, 2017. Born in St. Paul on Nov. 8, 1928. She married Celestine Zimmerman on March 3, 1947. She was a homemaker and enjoyed reading, word searches and coloring. She was a member of the Church of St. Helena and VFW Everett McClay Post #1296 in Bloomington. Worked at...
Louis "Jim" Hoffman
January 9, 2017
Louis "Jim" Hoffman, age 90 of Hastings, died peacefully on Monday, January 9, 2017 at Augustana Care in Hastings and is now reunited with his beloved wife, Beverly and his loving mother, Ethel. Jim was born June 18, 1926 in Hastings to Peter and Ethel (Kieffer) Hoffman. He was a Hastings High School graduate, class of 1945, formerly worked...
Scott Hartung
January 9, 2017
Hartung, Scott Age 45 of Apple Valley, passed away on January 9, 2017 in an automobile accident. Preceded in death by father, Stanley. Survived by mother, Sandy; sisters, Susan Christianson and Sheri (Wes) Owen; nephews, Graham and Brady Owen; niece, Celia Owen; and beloved cat, Fuzz. Memorial Mass of Christian Burial at 11:00 am on Fri., Jan. 20, 2017 at...
Rylee Kummer
January 6, 2017
'I carried you every second of your life and I will love you for every second of mine.' Rylee Kathryn Kummer was born sleeping at 36 weeks and 6 days on January 6th, 2017 at 4:02 PM. She weighed 6 pounds 7 ounces, 20 inches long with a full head of beautiful black hair. “An Angel in the book...
Sandra Jones
January 5, 2017
Sandra G. Jones, age 74, of Hastings, passed away at United Hospital in St. Paul on January 5, 2017. She was preceded in death by her husband, Jerry Jones. Sandra is survived by her son, Jeff (Dulce) Jones; and daughter, Lisa (Robert) Seleski; granddaughter, Kora Seleski; grandsons, Cory, Joel and David Jones. A memorial service, officiated by Gordon Gathright,...
Elmer G. Gunter Jr.
January 4, 2017
Elmer G. Gunter Jr., age 87 of Hastings, died peacefully on Wednesday, January 4, 2017 at Augustana Care in Hastings. Elmer was born March 18, 1929 in Hastings to Elmer Sr. and Frances (Rosenski) Gunter. He was a Hastings High School graduate, class of 1947 and served in the US Air Force in Guam during the Korean War. Elmer...
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