Obituaries
Obituaries for Starkson Family
In Memory of Our Dear Loved Ones
Alice Taffe
November 17, 2016
Alice Taffe (nee Szouronski), age 84, of Hastings, died at Regina Senior Living in Hastings, MN on November 17, 2016. Alice was born October 13, 1932 in Grenfell, SK, Canada. She started school there, finishing in Broadview, SK, Canada. After high school she completed her Psychiatric Nursing degree at Saskatchewan Hospital in Weyburn, SK. Shortly thereafter Alice embarked on...
Antoinette "Tonie" Haugen
November 16, 2016
Antoinette I. "Tonie" Haugen, age 83 of Hastings, died peacefully on Wednesday morning, November 16, 2016, at Augustana Care in Hastings. Antoinette Inga, the daughter of Anton and Emma (Gronberg) Tofsly was born in Crookston, MN on June 5, 1933. Tonie married Donald L. Haugen on August 25, 1956 in Larimore, ND. She was an administrative assistant at Pinecrest...
Chesley O. Peterson
November 16, 2016
Chesley Orlando Peterson, age 83 of Hastings, died peacefully on Wednesday evening, November 16, 2016, at his residence. Chesley, the son of Clarence and Alvina (Hellerud) Peterson was born March 15, 1933 on his parents farm in West Lake Johanna Township near Brooten, MN. He served in the United States Army and was stationed at the Presidio Nike Zeus...
Tilda M. Wilde
November 15, 2016
Tilda Marie Wilde (Lewis), age 90, of Bismarck, ND, passed away peacefully on November 15, 2016. Tilda met her late husband Bruce in Texas where they soon after moved to North Dakota to spend their lives together. Tilda spent her working life as a school secretary in the Bismarck school district. Here she was able to enjoy her summers...
Edith R. Larson
November 15, 2016
Edith R. Larson, age 97 of Hastings and formerly of St. Paul, died peacefully on Tuesday morning, November 15, 2016, at the Regina Medical Center in Hastings. Edith Ruth, the daughter of Oscar and Ida (Borgstrom) Larson was born in Hastings on April 17, 1919. She was a 1937 graduate of Hastings High School and worked in the healthcare...
Arlene E. Benjamin
November 13, 2016
Arlene E. Benjamin, age 77 of Hastings, passed away peacefully on Sunday, November 13, 2016, at the Regina Medical Center in Hastings following an extended illness. Arlene, the daughter of Albert Emma (Radke) Baggenstoss, was born on May 30, 1939, in Padua, Minnesota. She attended Sauk Centre High School and graduated with the class of 1957. On August 2,...
Levonne G. Johnson Nygaard
November 13, 2016
Johnson, Levonne G. (nee Nygaard) Age 85 of Rosemount, passed away on Nov. 13, 2016. Preceded in death by parents; granddaughter, Marie. Survived by husband, Donald; children, Stephen (Jana), David (Janice) and Lori (Mark) Thompson; grandchildren, Nicholas, Maren, Lucia, Louis, Kristin and Erik; great-granddaughter, Sofia. Funeral at 10:00am on Wed., Nov. 23, 2016 at Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran Church,...
Joseph "Joe" Fox
November 9, 2016
Joseph "Joe" Fox, age 54 of Hastings, died unexpectedly on Wednesday, November 9, 2016, after finishing his final harvest in Marshan Township. Joseph, the son of Roger and Patricia (Andert) Fox was born on October 22, 1962, in Hastings. He attended Hastings High School and graduated with the class of 1981. Following his education, Joe began his life-long career...
Edward A. Lang
November 6, 2016
Edward A. Lang, age 85, of Hastings, died peacefully November 6, 2016. He was born November 24, 1930 on a farm near Fairmont, OK. Ed became the main support of his family upon the early death of his father. After his marriage to Dorothy Nobis, he continued farming and construction work in Glencoe, OK, before moving his family to...
Martha J Gulan Rajala
November 4, 2016
Martha J. Gulan Age 81 of Osseo, MN. Preceded in death by loving husband of 57 years, Jerry; parents, John (Martha) Rajala; parents-in-law, Anton & Leone Gulan; sister, June Kinnunen; sisters-in-law, Janet Rajala, Sally Gulan and Cathryn Foster. Survived by daughter, Jerri Lynn (Steven) Johnson; sons, Scott (Sheryl) and Mark (Paula); beloved grandchildren, Cory (Heidi) Johnson, Tiffany (Micah) Mellang, Matthew...
Theodore E. "Ted" Riches Jr.
November 2, 2016
Theodore "Ted" Riches Jr., age 73 of Hastings, died peacefully on Wednesday, November 2, 2016, at Regina Medical Center, Hastings. Theodore Edward "Ted" Jr. was born in Hastings on December 15, 1942, and remained a lifelong resident. He was employed as shipping and receiving clerk with Hudson Manufacturing for several years. Ted enjoyed classic antique cars, the old-time country...
James "Jim" Nielsen
November 2, 2016
James "Jim" Nielsen, age 69 of Denmark Township, died peacefully on Monday, November 2, 2016, at his home on the St. Croix following a recent battle with ALS.James Maurice, the son of Clayton and Lois Jean (Wright) Nielsen, was born on May 21, 1947, in Alhambra, California. Following his graduation from Minnetonka, Jim continued his education and graduated with...
Dr. Douglas E. Thompson
November 1, 2016
Dr. Douglas E. Thompson was born on November 21st, 1958 in Willmar, Minnesota. He was the son of Earl (Tom) and Gertrude (Trudy) Thompson. Doug was a person who loved music. He got his first guitar when he was twelve years old and taught himself to play. He developed an amazing skill that sprang from his passion for music. He...
Bernice Mailekuikahi Cole
October 29, 2016
Bernice M. Cole, age 74 of St. Paul, died peacefully on Saturday, October 29, 2016, at Abbott Northwestern Hospital in Minneapolis following a recent illness. Bernice Mailekuikahi, the daughter of Victor and Violet (Lui) Kelekolio, was born on January 11, 1942, in Honolulu, Hawaii. Following her graduation from Konawaena High School in Kealakekua, Hawaii, Bernice continued her education to...
James "Jim" Ironside
October 27, 2016
James "Jim" Ironside, age 96 of Hastings, died peacefully on Thursday, October 27, 2016 at the Prescott Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Prescott. James was born May 14, 1920 in Browns Valley, MN to John and Erdna (Kuschel) Ironside. He was a graduate of Chokio High School in Chokio, MN and served in the Army Air Force during WWII...
Charlotte M. Frisvold
October 27, 2016
Frisvold, Charlotte M. Age 98 of Eden Prairie, formerly of Bloomington, born September 19, 1918 in Minneapolis to Robert & Mary Swanson, passed away October 27, 2016 at The Colony in Eden Prairie. She is preceded in death by her husband of 72 years, Harold. Charlotte will be dearly missed by her son, Larry (Cheri), grandchildren: Tracie (Kevin) Fraley, Mark...
Barry Bellows
October 25, 2016
Bellows, Barry Age 68 of Rosemount, entered rest on Oct. 25, 2016 peacefully and surrounded by family. Preceded in death by his parents. Survived by his wife of 50 years, Teresa; children, Troy (Shari) and Sonya (Nate); grandchildren, Marissa and Kyla Johnson and Ethan Bellows; brothers, Michael (Toni), Mark (Monica), Bradley (Tracey) and Robert; sister, Lori (Mark) Williams. Barry enjoyed...
James L. "Jim" Allgood
October 25, 2016
Allgood, James L. “Jim” age 80 of Mpls., born on March 27, 1936 and passed away October 25, 2016. Preceded in death by loving wife of 58 years, Patricia “Patty” and son, Michael “Mickey”. Survived by his wonderful sons, Patrick “Pat” and Daniel “Danny” (Sara); grandchildren, Jonathon, Aimee, Danielle, Michael, Christian, Alexandra, Taylor and Sareena; great-grandchildren, Jack, Charley and Hunter;...
Daniel I. Lascon
October 23, 2016
Lascon, Daniel I. of Glenwood, passed away Sun., Oct 23. Daniel proudly served in the US Army during the Vietnam War. He enjoyed fishing, boating, dining out, gardening and traveling. Survived by wife of 42 years Sharin; children Bradley and Kristine; siblings, Teresa, John, Sylvia and Rudy; 6 grandchildren and 1 great granddaughter; many nieces & nephews. Celebration of life...
Lee Roy Eugene Chandler
October 22, 2016
Lee Roy E. Chandler, age 63 of River Falls, WI, died Saturday, October 22, 2016 in Saint Paul at United Hospital. Lee Roy Eugene, the son of LeRoy and Rita (Rogers) Chandler, was born on October 18, 1953 in Red Wing, MN. Lee Roy was a 1971 graduate of Hastings High School. He went on to be self-employed doing...
Alice Taffe
November 17, 2016
Alice Taffe (nee Szouronski), age 84, of Hastings, died at Regina Senior Living in Hastings, MN on November 17, 2016. Alice was born October 13, 1932 in Grenfell, SK, Canada. She started school there, finishing in Broadview, SK, Canada. After high school she completed her Psychiatric Nursing degree at Saskatchewan Hospital in Weyburn, SK. Shortly thereafter Alice embarked on...
Antoinette "Tonie" Haugen
November 16, 2016
Antoinette I. "Tonie" Haugen, age 83 of Hastings, died peacefully on Wednesday morning, November 16, 2016, at Augustana Care in Hastings. Antoinette Inga, the daughter of Anton and Emma (Gronberg) Tofsly was born in Crookston, MN on June 5, 1933. Tonie married Donald L. Haugen on August 25, 1956 in Larimore, ND. She was an administrative assistant at Pinecrest...
Chesley O. Peterson
November 16, 2016
Chesley Orlando Peterson, age 83 of Hastings, died peacefully on Wednesday evening, November 16, 2016, at his residence. Chesley, the son of Clarence and Alvina (Hellerud) Peterson was born March 15, 1933 on his parents farm in West Lake Johanna Township near Brooten, MN. He served in the United States Army and was stationed at the Presidio Nike Zeus...
Tilda M. Wilde
November 15, 2016
Tilda Marie Wilde (Lewis), age 90, of Bismarck, ND, passed away peacefully on November 15, 2016. Tilda met her late husband Bruce in Texas where they soon after moved to North Dakota to spend their lives together. Tilda spent her working life as a school secretary in the Bismarck school district. Here she was able to enjoy her summers...
Edith R. Larson
November 15, 2016
Edith R. Larson, age 97 of Hastings and formerly of St. Paul, died peacefully on Tuesday morning, November 15, 2016, at the Regina Medical Center in Hastings. Edith Ruth, the daughter of Oscar and Ida (Borgstrom) Larson was born in Hastings on April 17, 1919. She was a 1937 graduate of Hastings High School and worked in the healthcare...
Arlene E. Benjamin
November 13, 2016
Arlene E. Benjamin, age 77 of Hastings, passed away peacefully on Sunday, November 13, 2016, at the Regina Medical Center in Hastings following an extended illness. Arlene, the daughter of Albert Emma (Radke) Baggenstoss, was born on May 30, 1939, in Padua, Minnesota. She attended Sauk Centre High School and graduated with the class of 1957. On August 2,...
Levonne G. Johnson Nygaard
November 13, 2016
Johnson, Levonne G. (nee Nygaard) Age 85 of Rosemount, passed away on Nov. 13, 2016. Preceded in death by parents; granddaughter, Marie. Survived by husband, Donald; children, Stephen (Jana), David (Janice) and Lori (Mark) Thompson; grandchildren, Nicholas, Maren, Lucia, Louis, Kristin and Erik; great-granddaughter, Sofia. Funeral at 10:00am on Wed., Nov. 23, 2016 at Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran Church,...
Joseph "Joe" Fox
November 9, 2016
Joseph "Joe" Fox, age 54 of Hastings, died unexpectedly on Wednesday, November 9, 2016, after finishing his final harvest in Marshan Township. Joseph, the son of Roger and Patricia (Andert) Fox was born on October 22, 1962, in Hastings. He attended Hastings High School and graduated with the class of 1981. Following his education, Joe began his life-long career...
Edward A. Lang
November 6, 2016
Edward A. Lang, age 85, of Hastings, died peacefully November 6, 2016. He was born November 24, 1930 on a farm near Fairmont, OK. Ed became the main support of his family upon the early death of his father. After his marriage to Dorothy Nobis, he continued farming and construction work in Glencoe, OK, before moving his family to...
Martha J Gulan Rajala
November 4, 2016
Martha J. Gulan Age 81 of Osseo, MN. Preceded in death by loving husband of 57 years, Jerry; parents, John (Martha) Rajala; parents-in-law, Anton & Leone Gulan; sister, June Kinnunen; sisters-in-law, Janet Rajala, Sally Gulan and Cathryn Foster. Survived by daughter, Jerri Lynn (Steven) Johnson; sons, Scott (Sheryl) and Mark (Paula); beloved grandchildren, Cory (Heidi) Johnson, Tiffany (Micah) Mellang, Matthew...
Theodore E. "Ted" Riches Jr.
November 2, 2016
Theodore "Ted" Riches Jr., age 73 of Hastings, died peacefully on Wednesday, November 2, 2016, at Regina Medical Center, Hastings. Theodore Edward "Ted" Jr. was born in Hastings on December 15, 1942, and remained a lifelong resident. He was employed as shipping and receiving clerk with Hudson Manufacturing for several years. Ted enjoyed classic antique cars, the old-time country...
James "Jim" Nielsen
November 2, 2016
James "Jim" Nielsen, age 69 of Denmark Township, died peacefully on Monday, November 2, 2016, at his home on the St. Croix following a recent battle with ALS.James Maurice, the son of Clayton and Lois Jean (Wright) Nielsen, was born on May 21, 1947, in Alhambra, California. Following his graduation from Minnetonka, Jim continued his education and graduated with...
Dr. Douglas E. Thompson
November 1, 2016
Dr. Douglas E. Thompson was born on November 21st, 1958 in Willmar, Minnesota. He was the son of Earl (Tom) and Gertrude (Trudy) Thompson. Doug was a person who loved music. He got his first guitar when he was twelve years old and taught himself to play. He developed an amazing skill that sprang from his passion for music. He...
Bernice Mailekuikahi Cole
October 29, 2016
Bernice M. Cole, age 74 of St. Paul, died peacefully on Saturday, October 29, 2016, at Abbott Northwestern Hospital in Minneapolis following a recent illness. Bernice Mailekuikahi, the daughter of Victor and Violet (Lui) Kelekolio, was born on January 11, 1942, in Honolulu, Hawaii. Following her graduation from Konawaena High School in Kealakekua, Hawaii, Bernice continued her education to...
James "Jim" Ironside
October 27, 2016
James "Jim" Ironside, age 96 of Hastings, died peacefully on Thursday, October 27, 2016 at the Prescott Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Prescott. James was born May 14, 1920 in Browns Valley, MN to John and Erdna (Kuschel) Ironside. He was a graduate of Chokio High School in Chokio, MN and served in the Army Air Force during WWII...
Charlotte M. Frisvold
October 27, 2016
Frisvold, Charlotte M. Age 98 of Eden Prairie, formerly of Bloomington, born September 19, 1918 in Minneapolis to Robert & Mary Swanson, passed away October 27, 2016 at The Colony in Eden Prairie. She is preceded in death by her husband of 72 years, Harold. Charlotte will be dearly missed by her son, Larry (Cheri), grandchildren: Tracie (Kevin) Fraley, Mark...
Barry Bellows
October 25, 2016
Bellows, Barry Age 68 of Rosemount, entered rest on Oct. 25, 2016 peacefully and surrounded by family. Preceded in death by his parents. Survived by his wife of 50 years, Teresa; children, Troy (Shari) and Sonya (Nate); grandchildren, Marissa and Kyla Johnson and Ethan Bellows; brothers, Michael (Toni), Mark (Monica), Bradley (Tracey) and Robert; sister, Lori (Mark) Williams. Barry enjoyed...
James L. "Jim" Allgood
October 25, 2016
Allgood, James L. “Jim” age 80 of Mpls., born on March 27, 1936 and passed away October 25, 2016. Preceded in death by loving wife of 58 years, Patricia “Patty” and son, Michael “Mickey”. Survived by his wonderful sons, Patrick “Pat” and Daniel “Danny” (Sara); grandchildren, Jonathon, Aimee, Danielle, Michael, Christian, Alexandra, Taylor and Sareena; great-grandchildren, Jack, Charley and Hunter;...
Daniel I. Lascon
October 23, 2016
Lascon, Daniel I. of Glenwood, passed away Sun., Oct 23. Daniel proudly served in the US Army during the Vietnam War. He enjoyed fishing, boating, dining out, gardening and traveling. Survived by wife of 42 years Sharin; children Bradley and Kristine; siblings, Teresa, John, Sylvia and Rudy; 6 grandchildren and 1 great granddaughter; many nieces & nephews. Celebration of life...
Lee Roy Eugene Chandler
October 22, 2016
Lee Roy E. Chandler, age 63 of River Falls, WI, died Saturday, October 22, 2016 in Saint Paul at United Hospital. Lee Roy Eugene, the son of LeRoy and Rita (Rogers) Chandler, was born on October 18, 1953 in Red Wing, MN. Lee Roy was a 1971 graduate of Hastings High School. He went on to be self-employed doing...
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