Obituaries
Obituaries for Starkson Family
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Delores A. Frandrup
August 7, 2016
Delores Frandrup, age 81 of Hastings, died unexpectedly on Sunday, August 7, 2016. Delores Ann, the daughter of Milton and Helen (Meier) Karnick, was born on July 29, 1935 in Hastings. Following her graduation from Rosemount High School, Delores was united in marriage to Gerald "Jerry" Frandrup on August 21, 1954. She was a dedicated homemaker who loved being...
Gene Austin Hietala
August 7, 2016
Gene was a gentle person. Whatever card life dealt him, he never complained. He was compassionate and kind, and never spoke negatively about anyone. He was a bronze-star Korean War combat veteran who always remembered the fallen comrades. Gene passed away August 7, 2016 at the age of 81 at the Minneapolis VA Hospital. Predeceased by parents, Albert Hietala...
Helen M. Bastien
August 6, 2016
Helen M. Bastien, age 95 of Hastings, died peacefully on Saturday, August 6, 2016 at Regina Medical Center, Hastings. Helen Marie, the daughter of Fred and Emma (Veilleux) McCoy, was born on March 21, 1921 in Salix, Iowa. On May 12, 1941, Helen was united in marriage to Stanley P. Bastien; he later preceded her in death on September...
Lawrence M. Ovsak
August 5, 2016
Lawrence M. Ovsak, age 92 of Hastings, died peacefully on Friday, August 5, 2016 at Augustana Care of Hastings. Lawrence Michael, the son of Michael and Cecilia (Yanish) Ovsak, was born at the family farm in River Falls, Wisconsin, on August 15, 1923. He continued to farm until later working at H.D. Hudson Mfg. in Hastings. On February 22,...
Cheryl Louviere
August 5, 2016
Cheryl Louviere, age 56, of Hastings, passed away suddenly at home on August 5, 2016. She was preceded in death by her husband, Thomas Hewitt. Cheryl was survived by her daughter, Ashley Hewitt (Nick Appert); son, Shane Louviere; grandchildren, Brody, Gavin, and Seth. A memorial gathering will be held on Thursday (8/11) from 5:00 - 7:00 PM at Wise...
Michael "Mike" Bauer
August 5, 2016
Michael "Mike" Bauer, age 53 of Ellsworth, WI, died unexpectedly on Friday, August 5, 2016 at Mille Lacs Health System in Onamia following injuries sustained in a tragic accident. Michael John, the son of John and Marlys (Krismer) Bauer, was born on September 2, 1962, in Hastings. Mike attended Hastings High School and graduated with the class of 1981....
Earl "Herb" Knoke
August 4, 2016
Knoke, Earl E. “HERB” passed away Thursday August 4th at the age of 87. Preceded in death by son, Mark and sister, Evelyn; granddaughters, Nicole and Tanja. Earl loved hockey as a player and as a coach. He also loved golfing and fishing. Earl was a Minneapolis firefighter for many years and served in the US Navy. Survived by wife...
Joseph "Joe" M. Ficker
August 2, 2016
Joseph M. "Joe" Ficker, age 76 of Hastings, died Tuesday, August 2, 2016 at United Hospital in St. Paul following complications of a lung disease. Joseph M. was born October 30, 1939, in Douglas Township to Michael and Teresa (Beissel) Ficker. On May 15, 1965, Joe was united in marriage to Phyllis Reinardy at St. Marys Catholic Church in...
David Joel Anderson
August 1, 2016
David J. Anderson, age 41 of Hastings died Monday, August 1, 2016 at United Hospital in St. Paul. David Joel was born December 27, 1974 in Hastings to Kenneth and Marilyn (Williams) Anderson. He was a 1993 graduate of Hastings High School. He was a die-hard Vikings fan, enjoyed playing video games and loved watching WWE Wrestling and Star...
John "Jack" Stern
July 29, 2016
John F. "Jack" Stern, age 70 of Hastings died Friday, July 29, 2016 John Francis, the son of Gerald and Margaret (Kordosky) Stern was born January 13, 1946 in Hastings. He was a 1964 graduate of Hastings High School and a member of the Hastings Raiders "Chain Gang" for many years. Jack retired after 44 years with Smead Manufacturing....
Emeline L. Hamilton
July 28, 2016
Hamilton, Emeline 'Em' L. (Miller) age 90, of Hastings, passed peacefully at home on July 28, 2016. Born on January 27, 1926 in Red Wing, MN, the daughter of Frank and Gertrude (O'Keefe) Miller. She attended schools in Bellechester and Hastings, graduating HS in 1943. Being wartime, Em along with other graduates, went to Washington D.C. for employment with...
Mary Maier Simon
July 26, 2016
Mary Maier Simon, age 74, of Hastings, passed away at United Hospital in St. Paul on July 26, 2016. She was born on May 9, 1942 in River Falls, WI to Herman and Cecilia (Schmitt) Maier. She married Lawrence Simon in Big River, WI on February 8, 1969. Mary is preceded in death by her husband, Lawrence; infant son,...
Lawrence "Larry" Hamman
July 25, 2016
Lawrence "Larry" Hamman, age 68 of Hastings, died peacefully surrounded by family on Monday, July 25, 2016 at his home following an extended illness. Lawrence Alan, the son of Melvin and Helen (Hubley) Hamman, was born on July 7, 1948, in Hastings. Following his graduation from Hastings High School with the class of 1967, Larry enlisted in the United...
Andrew B. Fredline
July 21, 2016
Andrew Bruce Fredline was born October 26, 1988 in Hastings to David Fredline and Jaci Crosby and went to join his dad in heaven on July 21, 2016. Andy is survived by his daughter Elle, his mother Jaci (Pete) Crosby and stepmom Janet Fredline; brothers Larry (Kathy) Fredline, Dave (Jenny) Odman, Jeremy Fredline; sister Paula Johnson; nieces Autumn Fredline,...
Harold Sylvester "Harry" Ostendorf
July 21, 2016
Ostendorf, Harold Sylvester “Harry” Passed away peacefully following a short battle with ALS in Lakeville, Minnesota on July 21, 2016 at the age of 66. Survived by his wife of 42 years Charlene Ostendorf, nee Johnson; children, Melissa “Liz” Thiel and her husband Matthew of Overland Park, KS; Matthew Ostendorf and his wife Jessica of Roseville, MN; and Michael Ostendorf...
Robert E. Nelson
July 20, 2016
Robert E. Nelson, age 84 of Hastings, passed away on July 20, 2016 at Regina Hospital. Private family services are being held.
Colleen M. (Nee Feipel) Marschall
July 20, 2016
Colleen M. (nee Feipel) Marschall, age 86 of Hampton, died peacefully Wednesday, July 20, 2016. Colleen, the daughter of Jacob and Margaret (Doffing) Feipel, was born September 21, 1929 in Randolph, MN. She graduated from Farmington High School and attended St. Catherines University in St. Paul and the Minneapolis Business College. Colleen married Bernard Marschall on June 15, 1954...
Steven L Anderson
July 20, 2016
Steven L. Anderson, Age 52 of Northfield, born December 23, 1963 in Frederic, WI to Glen & Margel Anderson, passed away peacefully at home with family, July 20, 2016. Steve was a Master Plumber and was a member of the Plumbers Union Local #15 in Minneapolis. He was a proud Christian and enjoyed being active and helping out with projects...
George E. Stevenson
July 19, 2016
Stevenson, George E. Age 91, WWII Veteran, passed away peacefully on July 19, 2016. Preceded in death by wife, Rosemary; parents, Glenn and Linda Stevenson; sister, Florence Boughton; and brother, William “Bill”. Survived by children, Chris Anderson and Judy Canepa; grandchildren, Tracey Costales, Derek (Amanda) Sanft, Erin (Keith) Martin, Nicolle (Joe) Marx, Annie Anderson and DJ Anderson; and great-grandchildren, Allison,...
Judith A. Swenson Yund
July 17, 2016
Judith A. Swenson (Yund), age 74 of Robbinsdale passed away Sunday, July 17th. Judith is survived by husband, Thomas; children, Anthony Swenson, Bambi Catherine Patrick, Tomiko Klostermyer, Micha Weeterings-Swenson, Kaththea Trotter, Marcus Swenson, their spouses, ten grandchildren and brother, Robert Yund. Preceded in death by parents, Robert and Louise Yund. Memorial service will be held Friday, July 22nd, 10 am...
Delores A. Frandrup
August 7, 2016
Delores Frandrup, age 81 of Hastings, died unexpectedly on Sunday, August 7, 2016. Delores Ann, the daughter of Milton and Helen (Meier) Karnick, was born on July 29, 1935 in Hastings. Following her graduation from Rosemount High School, Delores was united in marriage to Gerald "Jerry" Frandrup on August 21, 1954. She was a dedicated homemaker who loved being...
Gene Austin Hietala
August 7, 2016
Gene was a gentle person. Whatever card life dealt him, he never complained. He was compassionate and kind, and never spoke negatively about anyone. He was a bronze-star Korean War combat veteran who always remembered the fallen comrades. Gene passed away August 7, 2016 at the age of 81 at the Minneapolis VA Hospital. Predeceased by parents, Albert Hietala...
Helen M. Bastien
August 6, 2016
Helen M. Bastien, age 95 of Hastings, died peacefully on Saturday, August 6, 2016 at Regina Medical Center, Hastings. Helen Marie, the daughter of Fred and Emma (Veilleux) McCoy, was born on March 21, 1921 in Salix, Iowa. On May 12, 1941, Helen was united in marriage to Stanley P. Bastien; he later preceded her in death on September...
Lawrence M. Ovsak
August 5, 2016
Lawrence M. Ovsak, age 92 of Hastings, died peacefully on Friday, August 5, 2016 at Augustana Care of Hastings. Lawrence Michael, the son of Michael and Cecilia (Yanish) Ovsak, was born at the family farm in River Falls, Wisconsin, on August 15, 1923. He continued to farm until later working at H.D. Hudson Mfg. in Hastings. On February 22,...
Cheryl Louviere
August 5, 2016
Cheryl Louviere, age 56, of Hastings, passed away suddenly at home on August 5, 2016. She was preceded in death by her husband, Thomas Hewitt. Cheryl was survived by her daughter, Ashley Hewitt (Nick Appert); son, Shane Louviere; grandchildren, Brody, Gavin, and Seth. A memorial gathering will be held on Thursday (8/11) from 5:00 - 7:00 PM at Wise...
Michael "Mike" Bauer
August 5, 2016
Michael "Mike" Bauer, age 53 of Ellsworth, WI, died unexpectedly on Friday, August 5, 2016 at Mille Lacs Health System in Onamia following injuries sustained in a tragic accident. Michael John, the son of John and Marlys (Krismer) Bauer, was born on September 2, 1962, in Hastings. Mike attended Hastings High School and graduated with the class of 1981....
Earl "Herb" Knoke
August 4, 2016
Knoke, Earl E. “HERB” passed away Thursday August 4th at the age of 87. Preceded in death by son, Mark and sister, Evelyn; granddaughters, Nicole and Tanja. Earl loved hockey as a player and as a coach. He also loved golfing and fishing. Earl was a Minneapolis firefighter for many years and served in the US Navy. Survived by wife...
Joseph "Joe" M. Ficker
August 2, 2016
Joseph M. "Joe" Ficker, age 76 of Hastings, died Tuesday, August 2, 2016 at United Hospital in St. Paul following complications of a lung disease. Joseph M. was born October 30, 1939, in Douglas Township to Michael and Teresa (Beissel) Ficker. On May 15, 1965, Joe was united in marriage to Phyllis Reinardy at St. Marys Catholic Church in...
David Joel Anderson
August 1, 2016
David J. Anderson, age 41 of Hastings died Monday, August 1, 2016 at United Hospital in St. Paul. David Joel was born December 27, 1974 in Hastings to Kenneth and Marilyn (Williams) Anderson. He was a 1993 graduate of Hastings High School. He was a die-hard Vikings fan, enjoyed playing video games and loved watching WWE Wrestling and Star...
John "Jack" Stern
July 29, 2016
John F. "Jack" Stern, age 70 of Hastings died Friday, July 29, 2016 John Francis, the son of Gerald and Margaret (Kordosky) Stern was born January 13, 1946 in Hastings. He was a 1964 graduate of Hastings High School and a member of the Hastings Raiders "Chain Gang" for many years. Jack retired after 44 years with Smead Manufacturing....
Emeline L. Hamilton
July 28, 2016
Hamilton, Emeline 'Em' L. (Miller) age 90, of Hastings, passed peacefully at home on July 28, 2016. Born on January 27, 1926 in Red Wing, MN, the daughter of Frank and Gertrude (O'Keefe) Miller. She attended schools in Bellechester and Hastings, graduating HS in 1943. Being wartime, Em along with other graduates, went to Washington D.C. for employment with...
Mary Maier Simon
July 26, 2016
Mary Maier Simon, age 74, of Hastings, passed away at United Hospital in St. Paul on July 26, 2016. She was born on May 9, 1942 in River Falls, WI to Herman and Cecilia (Schmitt) Maier. She married Lawrence Simon in Big River, WI on February 8, 1969. Mary is preceded in death by her husband, Lawrence; infant son,...
Lawrence "Larry" Hamman
July 25, 2016
Lawrence "Larry" Hamman, age 68 of Hastings, died peacefully surrounded by family on Monday, July 25, 2016 at his home following an extended illness. Lawrence Alan, the son of Melvin and Helen (Hubley) Hamman, was born on July 7, 1948, in Hastings. Following his graduation from Hastings High School with the class of 1967, Larry enlisted in the United...
Andrew B. Fredline
July 21, 2016
Andrew Bruce Fredline was born October 26, 1988 in Hastings to David Fredline and Jaci Crosby and went to join his dad in heaven on July 21, 2016. Andy is survived by his daughter Elle, his mother Jaci (Pete) Crosby and stepmom Janet Fredline; brothers Larry (Kathy) Fredline, Dave (Jenny) Odman, Jeremy Fredline; sister Paula Johnson; nieces Autumn Fredline,...
Harold Sylvester "Harry" Ostendorf
July 21, 2016
Ostendorf, Harold Sylvester “Harry” Passed away peacefully following a short battle with ALS in Lakeville, Minnesota on July 21, 2016 at the age of 66. Survived by his wife of 42 years Charlene Ostendorf, nee Johnson; children, Melissa “Liz” Thiel and her husband Matthew of Overland Park, KS; Matthew Ostendorf and his wife Jessica of Roseville, MN; and Michael Ostendorf...
Robert E. Nelson
July 20, 2016
Robert E. Nelson, age 84 of Hastings, passed away on July 20, 2016 at Regina Hospital. Private family services are being held.
Colleen M. (Nee Feipel) Marschall
July 20, 2016
Colleen M. (nee Feipel) Marschall, age 86 of Hampton, died peacefully Wednesday, July 20, 2016. Colleen, the daughter of Jacob and Margaret (Doffing) Feipel, was born September 21, 1929 in Randolph, MN. She graduated from Farmington High School and attended St. Catherines University in St. Paul and the Minneapolis Business College. Colleen married Bernard Marschall on June 15, 1954...
Steven L Anderson
July 20, 2016
Steven L. Anderson, Age 52 of Northfield, born December 23, 1963 in Frederic, WI to Glen & Margel Anderson, passed away peacefully at home with family, July 20, 2016. Steve was a Master Plumber and was a member of the Plumbers Union Local #15 in Minneapolis. He was a proud Christian and enjoyed being active and helping out with projects...
George E. Stevenson
July 19, 2016
Stevenson, George E. Age 91, WWII Veteran, passed away peacefully on July 19, 2016. Preceded in death by wife, Rosemary; parents, Glenn and Linda Stevenson; sister, Florence Boughton; and brother, William “Bill”. Survived by children, Chris Anderson and Judy Canepa; grandchildren, Tracey Costales, Derek (Amanda) Sanft, Erin (Keith) Martin, Nicolle (Joe) Marx, Annie Anderson and DJ Anderson; and great-grandchildren, Allison,...
Judith A. Swenson Yund
July 17, 2016
Judith A. Swenson (Yund), age 74 of Robbinsdale passed away Sunday, July 17th. Judith is survived by husband, Thomas; children, Anthony Swenson, Bambi Catherine Patrick, Tomiko Klostermyer, Micha Weeterings-Swenson, Kaththea Trotter, Marcus Swenson, their spouses, ten grandchildren and brother, Robert Yund. Preceded in death by parents, Robert and Louise Yund. Memorial service will be held Friday, July 22nd, 10 am...
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