Obituaries
Obituaries for Starkson Family
In Memory of Our Dear Loved Ones
Joy Marie Holm
January 30, 2017
Holm, Joy Marie Age 77, passed away peacefully in her daughter’s home on January 30, 2017 after a long battle with Congestive Heart Failure. Joy was born December 8, 1939, in Crookston, MN to the late Leonard and Doris Goulet. She was the oldest of 12 children. Joy is survived by her four children: Craig (Marilyn) Holm, Cheryl (Beverly)...
Sherrill Alyce Champion (Nee Olson)
January 28, 2017
Champion, Sherrill (nee Olson) 79, of Farmington, passed away on January 28, 2017. Preceded in death by parents, Elmer and Verna Olson. Survived by husband, Art; children, David (Marci), Lori (Bob) French, Michael (Lisa); 10 grandchildren; 9 great grandchildren; many other relatives and friends. Sherrill was a Christ loving wife, mother and friend. A funeral service will take place at...
Karl J. Altpeter
January 26, 2017
Karl John Altpeter, age 40, of St. Paul, died unexpectedly on Thursday, January 26, 2017. Karl, the son of Franz and Karen (Jenke) Altpeter, was born on August 14, 1976 in Madison, WI and joined his Prescott family for life, 6 weeks later. He was a curious and gentle child who loved his family and dogs equally. His early...
Samuel L. Steinke
January 26, 2017
Samuel L. Steinke, age 27, of Hastings died unexpectedly January 26, 2017.Sam was born June 12, 1989 in Hastings to Bruce and Stephanie (Matsch) Steinke. He grew up in Hastings, graduating from Hastings High School with the class of 2008.Sam was preceded in death by his brother Andrew in 2013. He is survived by his father Bruce D. Steinke...
Todd G. Anderson
January 26, 2017
Anderson, Todd G. Age 54 of Farmington, born May 17, 1962 in Minneapolis to Gerald & Bonne Rae, passed away January 26, 2017. Todd was an avid sports enthusiast with a passion for golf, bowling (with five 300 games) and tennis, but his true love was spending time with his family and friends. He was a loyal and selfless friend...
Dave Husting
January 25, 2017
Dave Husting, age 64, of Hastings, passed away at home on January 25, 2017. He was born in Hastings on August 18, 1952 to William and Lorraine Husting. He enjoyed wildlife, especially hunting and fishing. He loved to watch TV, but more than anything, he loved to spend time with his beautiful grandchildren. Dave is preceded in death by...
Jeremy Eull
January 25, 2017
Eull, Jeremy Age 35 of Owatonna and previously of Lakeville, played his final game on January 25, 2017. Preceded in death by grandmother, Delores and grandfather, Harold. Survived by son, Ethan; parents, Nick and Debbie; step-parents, Ron and Becky; brothers, Nicholas (Katie) and Adam (Christy); step-brother, Dan; step-sister, Kim (Davis); girlfriend, Natasha of Blooming Prairie, MN; nephews, Kyle and Henry;...
Harold "Bud" Kummer
January 24, 2017
Harold “Bud” Kummer, age 96, of Hastings, passed away at Regina Hospital on January 24, 2017. He was born on a farm in Miesville to Arthur and Lena Kummer on July 24, 1920. Bud attended country school and completed the Dale Carnegie Sales Training Course through the University of Minnesota. He married the love of his life, Marion Swanson,...
Titina S. Hoeben
January 24, 2017
Hoeben, Titina Sessa Age 91 of South Minneapolis, born September 15, 1925 in Naples, Italy to Alberto & Teresa Sessa, passed away surrounded by family January 24, 2017. She enjoyed working for White Castle and Cub Foods on Lake Street for several years and was a member of the VFW Ladies Auxiliary. Titina is preceded in death by her husband,...
Marquetta Origer
January 23, 2017
Marquetta M. Origer, age 90, passed away peacefully in Largo, Florida on January 23, 2017 at Morton Plant Hospital. Marquetta was born on September 7, 1926 to Earl and Helen (Lundeen) South in Moorhead, MN. Marquetta was a pioneer in the field of correctional Health Care Administration. Her various academic degrees included: RN Nursing, Corrections and Law Enforcement, as...
Sonja E. Anderson
January 23, 2017
Sonja E. Anderson, of Mpls., age 101, passed away on Monday, Jan. 23, 2017. Preceded in death by husband, LeRoy “Roy”; son, Mark (Beth) of Kansas; infant daughter; and sister, Elva Shea of Edina. Born in Sweden March 30, 1915. She immigrated with her family in 1925 and settled in southern MN. Married husband, Roy in 1936 in Waseca, MN....
Lee F. Farrell
January 22, 2017
Lee F. Farrell, age 75 of Hastings, died peacefully on Sunday, January 22, 2017, at United Hospital in St. Paul. Lee Francis, the adopted son of Cedric and Mary (Ryan) Farrell, was born on June 29, 1941, in Goodhue, Minnesota. As a young man, Lee enjoyed helping on his family farm as well as other farmers too. He attended...
Amparo G. Green
January 22, 2017
Amparo G. Green, age 90, of Hastings, passed away January 22, 2017 at her home surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Durango, Mexico on May 11, 1926 to Luis Galindo and Maria de Jesus Gandara Galindo. Amparo is preceded in death by her parents; husband, Paul L. Green; nephew, Joseph A. Galindo; and great-great niece, Sadie...
Constance R. Vining Tarras
January 22, 2017
Constance (Connie) Rose Vining, nee Tarras, age 103 joined her husband Roy Vining in heaven on Jan 22, 2017. Born in Winona, MN in 1913 to Cecelia and Edward Tarras, she graduated from Winona High School in 1931. After high school she worked for Kresge’s and Watkin’s Co, yet still had time for many an escapade with her best friend...
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...
Joy Marie Holm
January 30, 2017
Holm, Joy Marie Age 77, passed away peacefully in her daughter’s home on January 30, 2017 after a long battle with Congestive Heart Failure. Joy was born December 8, 1939, in Crookston, MN to the late Leonard and Doris Goulet. She was the oldest of 12 children. Joy is survived by her four children: Craig (Marilyn) Holm, Cheryl (Beverly)...
Sherrill Alyce Champion (Nee Olson)
January 28, 2017
Champion, Sherrill (nee Olson) 79, of Farmington, passed away on January 28, 2017. Preceded in death by parents, Elmer and Verna Olson. Survived by husband, Art; children, David (Marci), Lori (Bob) French, Michael (Lisa); 10 grandchildren; 9 great grandchildren; many other relatives and friends. Sherrill was a Christ loving wife, mother and friend. A funeral service will take place at...
Karl J. Altpeter
January 26, 2017
Karl John Altpeter, age 40, of St. Paul, died unexpectedly on Thursday, January 26, 2017. Karl, the son of Franz and Karen (Jenke) Altpeter, was born on August 14, 1976 in Madison, WI and joined his Prescott family for life, 6 weeks later. He was a curious and gentle child who loved his family and dogs equally. His early...
Samuel L. Steinke
January 26, 2017
Samuel L. Steinke, age 27, of Hastings died unexpectedly January 26, 2017.Sam was born June 12, 1989 in Hastings to Bruce and Stephanie (Matsch) Steinke. He grew up in Hastings, graduating from Hastings High School with the class of 2008.Sam was preceded in death by his brother Andrew in 2013. He is survived by his father Bruce D. Steinke...
Todd G. Anderson
January 26, 2017
Anderson, Todd G. Age 54 of Farmington, born May 17, 1962 in Minneapolis to Gerald & Bonne Rae, passed away January 26, 2017. Todd was an avid sports enthusiast with a passion for golf, bowling (with five 300 games) and tennis, but his true love was spending time with his family and friends. He was a loyal and selfless friend...
Dave Husting
January 25, 2017
Dave Husting, age 64, of Hastings, passed away at home on January 25, 2017. He was born in Hastings on August 18, 1952 to William and Lorraine Husting. He enjoyed wildlife, especially hunting and fishing. He loved to watch TV, but more than anything, he loved to spend time with his beautiful grandchildren. Dave is preceded in death by...
Jeremy Eull
January 25, 2017
Eull, Jeremy Age 35 of Owatonna and previously of Lakeville, played his final game on January 25, 2017. Preceded in death by grandmother, Delores and grandfather, Harold. Survived by son, Ethan; parents, Nick and Debbie; step-parents, Ron and Becky; brothers, Nicholas (Katie) and Adam (Christy); step-brother, Dan; step-sister, Kim (Davis); girlfriend, Natasha of Blooming Prairie, MN; nephews, Kyle and Henry;...
Harold "Bud" Kummer
January 24, 2017
Harold “Bud” Kummer, age 96, of Hastings, passed away at Regina Hospital on January 24, 2017. He was born on a farm in Miesville to Arthur and Lena Kummer on July 24, 1920. Bud attended country school and completed the Dale Carnegie Sales Training Course through the University of Minnesota. He married the love of his life, Marion Swanson,...
Titina S. Hoeben
January 24, 2017
Hoeben, Titina Sessa Age 91 of South Minneapolis, born September 15, 1925 in Naples, Italy to Alberto & Teresa Sessa, passed away surrounded by family January 24, 2017. She enjoyed working for White Castle and Cub Foods on Lake Street for several years and was a member of the VFW Ladies Auxiliary. Titina is preceded in death by her husband,...
Marquetta Origer
January 23, 2017
Marquetta M. Origer, age 90, passed away peacefully in Largo, Florida on January 23, 2017 at Morton Plant Hospital. Marquetta was born on September 7, 1926 to Earl and Helen (Lundeen) South in Moorhead, MN. Marquetta was a pioneer in the field of correctional Health Care Administration. Her various academic degrees included: RN Nursing, Corrections and Law Enforcement, as...
Sonja E. Anderson
January 23, 2017
Sonja E. Anderson, of Mpls., age 101, passed away on Monday, Jan. 23, 2017. Preceded in death by husband, LeRoy “Roy”; son, Mark (Beth) of Kansas; infant daughter; and sister, Elva Shea of Edina. Born in Sweden March 30, 1915. She immigrated with her family in 1925 and settled in southern MN. Married husband, Roy in 1936 in Waseca, MN....
Lee F. Farrell
January 22, 2017
Lee F. Farrell, age 75 of Hastings, died peacefully on Sunday, January 22, 2017, at United Hospital in St. Paul. Lee Francis, the adopted son of Cedric and Mary (Ryan) Farrell, was born on June 29, 1941, in Goodhue, Minnesota. As a young man, Lee enjoyed helping on his family farm as well as other farmers too. He attended...
Amparo G. Green
January 22, 2017
Amparo G. Green, age 90, of Hastings, passed away January 22, 2017 at her home surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Durango, Mexico on May 11, 1926 to Luis Galindo and Maria de Jesus Gandara Galindo. Amparo is preceded in death by her parents; husband, Paul L. Green; nephew, Joseph A. Galindo; and great-great niece, Sadie...
Constance R. Vining Tarras
January 22, 2017
Constance (Connie) Rose Vining, nee Tarras, age 103 joined her husband Roy Vining in heaven on Jan 22, 2017. Born in Winona, MN in 1913 to Cecelia and Edward Tarras, she graduated from Winona High School in 1931. After high school she worked for Kresge’s and Watkin’s Co, yet still had time for many an escapade with her best friend...
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...
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