Obituaries
Obituaries for Starkson Family
In Memory of Our Dear Loved Ones
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...
Karen Potter
January 3, 2017
Karen Jo (Olson) Potter, age 63, of Waconia, passed away on January 3rd, 2017 at her home after a brief battle with lung cancer. Karen worked as an Administrative Assistant for SouthWest Transit for the past 8 years. In her spare time, she enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren, upholding her Master Gardner status, dancing, sewing, knitting, beading jewelry...
Robert William Mccormick
December 31, 2016
Robert �Bob� McCormick, age 94 of Hastings, formerly of St. Charles, Illinois, died peacefully on Saturday, December 31, 2016, at Regina Senior Living in Hastings. Robert was born on November 27, 1922, in Chicago, Illinois. He attended Waller High School in Chicago. During World War II, Robert served in the US Army Air Corps at Alconbury Air Base near...
Joanne E. Vretstrom
December 30, 2016
Joanne E. Vretstrom, age 65, of Hastings, died on Friday, December 30, 2016 at United Hospital in St. Paul. Joanne Vretstrom, the daughter of Harvey and Bernice (Lucking) Swoboda, was born on July 1, 1951 in St. Paul, Minnesota. She was a graduate of Rosemount High School class of 1969. On June 24, 1972, she was united in marriage...
Scott L Pengelly
December 29, 2016
Scott Lorne Pengelly of Hastings, MN passed away unexpectedly while on vacation with his family on December 29th.. As a skilled and proficient editor throughout his life and a lover of grammar, his family wishes that he could be here to write this himself. Where do the commas and semi-colons go Scott? Scott was born on October 16th, 1947...
Arlene Marie Mueller
December 29, 2016
Arlene M. Mueller, age 92 of Hastings, went to be with her Lord, Jesus on December 29, 2016. Arlene was born in 1924 in Meadowlands, MN and resided in Hastings for 62 years. She was preceded in death by her parents, Stephen and Anna (Jenister) Sontra and sisters, Virginia, Lillian, Agnes and Oral. Arlene is survived by her husband...
Frank R. Oertel
December 29, 2016
Frank R. Oertel, age 83 of Hastings, died Friday, December 29, 2016, at Regina Senior Living. Frank was born May 16, 1933, in Newark, NJ to Adolph and Eva (King) Oertel. He served in the U.S. Navy from January of 1951 until June of 1955 and married Carol Leibner on August 18, 1956. He worked as a pipe fitter...
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...
Karen Potter
January 3, 2017
Karen Jo (Olson) Potter, age 63, of Waconia, passed away on January 3rd, 2017 at her home after a brief battle with lung cancer. Karen worked as an Administrative Assistant for SouthWest Transit for the past 8 years. In her spare time, she enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren, upholding her Master Gardner status, dancing, sewing, knitting, beading jewelry...
Robert William Mccormick
December 31, 2016
Robert �Bob� McCormick, age 94 of Hastings, formerly of St. Charles, Illinois, died peacefully on Saturday, December 31, 2016, at Regina Senior Living in Hastings. Robert was born on November 27, 1922, in Chicago, Illinois. He attended Waller High School in Chicago. During World War II, Robert served in the US Army Air Corps at Alconbury Air Base near...
Joanne E. Vretstrom
December 30, 2016
Joanne E. Vretstrom, age 65, of Hastings, died on Friday, December 30, 2016 at United Hospital in St. Paul. Joanne Vretstrom, the daughter of Harvey and Bernice (Lucking) Swoboda, was born on July 1, 1951 in St. Paul, Minnesota. She was a graduate of Rosemount High School class of 1969. On June 24, 1972, she was united in marriage...
Scott L Pengelly
December 29, 2016
Scott Lorne Pengelly of Hastings, MN passed away unexpectedly while on vacation with his family on December 29th.. As a skilled and proficient editor throughout his life and a lover of grammar, his family wishes that he could be here to write this himself. Where do the commas and semi-colons go Scott? Scott was born on October 16th, 1947...
Arlene Marie Mueller
December 29, 2016
Arlene M. Mueller, age 92 of Hastings, went to be with her Lord, Jesus on December 29, 2016. Arlene was born in 1924 in Meadowlands, MN and resided in Hastings for 62 years. She was preceded in death by her parents, Stephen and Anna (Jenister) Sontra and sisters, Virginia, Lillian, Agnes and Oral. Arlene is survived by her husband...
Frank R. Oertel
December 29, 2016
Frank R. Oertel, age 83 of Hastings, died Friday, December 29, 2016, at Regina Senior Living. Frank was born May 16, 1933, in Newark, NJ to Adolph and Eva (King) Oertel. He served in the U.S. Navy from January of 1951 until June of 1955 and married Carol Leibner on August 18, 1956. He worked as a pipe fitter...
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