Obituaries
Obituaries for Starkson Family
In Memory of Our Dear Loved Ones
Janet Forstad
October 1, 2016
Forstad, Janet Age 82 of Minneapolis, passed away peacefully on October 1, 2016 surrounded by family. Preceded in death by her husband, Ray; parents, Ernest and Ethel. Survived by children, Randy, Jenny (Steve) Steele and David (Holly); grandchildren, Amanda, Jason, Brittany, Paige & Faith; great-grandchildren, Camden, Kyra and Katrina; sister, Sharyl; many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Janet was...
Ellen "Ellie" T. Stai
October 1, 2016
Ellen T. Stai “Ellie” Age 69 of Burnsville, born June 23, 1947 and grew up in Redwing with parents, Carl & Margaret (Ahern) Widholm, passed away from Ovarian Cancer with dignity and grace on October 1, 2016. She is preceded in death by her husband, Richard. Ellie will be dearly missed by her beloved daughter, Kristine (Stai) Schiefelbein and special...
Mary Lutrelle Heinemann
September 30, 2016
Mary L. Heinemann, age 89 of Hastings, died peacefully on Friday, September 30, 2016, at Augustana Care of Hastings, following an extended illness. Mary Lutrelle, the daughter of Alphy and Ida (Larson) Hoffman, was born on March 21, 1927 in Red Wing, Minnesota. Following her high school graduation, Mary was united in marriage to Eugene Heinemann on June 5,...
Lyndon J. Lasalle
September 29, 2016
Lyndon J. LaSalle, age 71, of Hastings, passed away at United Hospital in St. Paul on September 29, 2016. He will be sadly missed. A private family celebration of life will be held at a later date. The Wise Family Funeral Home is serving the family.
Rosalie Diercks
September 29, 2016
Age 84, most recently of Apple Valley, died peacefully on September 29, 2016. Rosalie was born in Rhame, ND on May 14, 1932 to Clair and Elizabeth Willis. Preceded in death by husband, John; daughter, Rebecca; parents, “Daddy” Clair, Elizabeth and Francis; sisters, Betty, Clareen and Margie; brother, Clair. Survived by daughter, Roberta (Scott) Wiig; grandchildren, Cody, Rebecca and Blake;...
Brandon C. Bensen
September 22, 2016
Brandon C. Bensen, age 27 of Hastings, died Thursday, September 22, 2016, at home. Brandon Charles, the son of Scott and Dorothy ( Carlsness ) Bensen, was born on January 30, 1989, in Willmar, MN. He was a 2007 graduate of Hastings High School. He loved scuba diving, music, gaming, hiking, Superman and was an Eagle Scout. Brandon was...
Jaclyn Marie Kovala
September 21, 2016
Kovala, Jaclyn Age 39, of Eagan, passed away after a brief illness on September 21, 2016. Preceded in death by her father, Jack Kovala. Survived by her mother, Carol Kovala, brother and sister-in-law Jeffrey and Nancy Kovala, extended family and many friends.Visitation and funeral services for Jaclyn will be held on Monday, September 26, at Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran...
Thomas Russell Swenson
September 21, 2016
Swenson, Thomas R. was born December 6, 1939 to Russ and Alice Swenson. His older sister Mary Eleanor Swenson never let him forget that she was in charge. He lived in Minneapolis and Bloomington while growing up, raised in the LDS church from childhood in one of the pioneer families in Minnesota. His father was an organist, a pianist and...
Ruth Ann Larson
September 21, 2016
Ruth Ann Larson, Age 88 of Minneapolis, born April 14, 1928 in Hopkins to Ernest and Ina Ekblad, passed away September 21, 2016. Ruth was a strong woman, gifted in so many ways eager to help everybody. She enjoyed baking, cooking, all sorts of crafts and took a special joy in growing flowers and gardening. Ruth will be dearly missed...
Sharon Jean Carroll
September 19, 2016
Sharon Jean Carroll passed away peacefully at her home in Hastings on September 19th, 2016. Sharon was born to Martin and Pearl Carroll on April 28, 1953, in Hastings, MN. She grew up in Hastings and attended Guardian Angels Parochial School and later Hastings Senior High School. She was a resident of Hastings most of her life. Sharon was...
Mary M. Thurmes
September 18, 2016
Mary M. Thurmes, a lifelong resident of Denmark Township passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 18, 2016 at the Prescott Nursing Rehab Center in Prescott at a ripe young age of 101. Mary Margaret was born on the family farm in Washington Countys Denmark Township on August 17, 1915 to Oliver and Margaret (OConnor) Frost. She graduated from Hastings...
Debra Ann Ryman
September 16, 2016
Debra Ann Ryman Age 58 of Prior Lake, born February 12, 1958 in Minneapolis to Donald and Dianne Gueltzow, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family, September 16, 2016 after a short but courageous battle with cancer. Debbie was passionate about taking care of others and spent the past 8 years working as a CNA close to home. Debbie enjoyed...
Stacy J Ozment
September 15, 2016
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Stacy Ozment, 37, of Phoenix, Arizona, passed away unexpectedly Thursday, September 15th, 2016 at Abrazo Scottsdale Campus located in Phoenix, Arizona. Stacy was born October 17th, 1978 in Minneapolis, the daughter of Kerry Ozment and Gloria Wisen.
In 1984 Stacy and her dad moved to Le Sueur, MN. There she attended Park Elementary School and in 1991 began...
David Kennedy
September 13, 2016
Kennedy, David Age 55 of Apple Valley, passed away on Sept. 13, 2016 after a battle with colon cancer. Survived by loving wife, Kris; step-children, Alex and Kelly; mother, Lorna; father & step-mother, Robert & Carol; brothers, Bob, Ron (Melissa), Rick (Kathy), Keith (Juanita) and Kurt; many nieces and nephews. Visitation from 4-7pm on Mon., Sept. 19, 2016 at Henry...
David D. Marshall
September 12, 2016
David D. Marshall "Dave", age 66 of Denmark Township (Hastings) died on September 12, 2016 with his loving wife and children at his side. David, the son of Dwain C. and Delores (Pykoski) Marshall was born April 10, 1950 in St. Paul, MN. David grew up in Denmark Township farming with his father and then his own land for...
Shirley M. Mccoy
September 11, 2016
Shirley M. McCoy, age 72, of Hastings, died after a long battle with cancer surrounded by her family on September 11, 2016 at her home. She was born to Francis and Bess (Kopet) Donkers on December 8, 1943 in St. Paul, MN. She married Robert A. McCoy on September 23, 1967 in St. Paul. Shirley was preceded in death...
Karen Ann Damsgard
September 10, 2016
Karen Ann Damsgard, age 63 of Hastings, passed away peacefully on Saturday, September 10, 2016, surrounded by family. Karen, the daughter of Ralph & Lorraine (Macheska) Damsgard, was born on February 2nd, 1953 in Hastings, MN. She was a 1971 graduate of Hastings High School and was employed by Smead Manufacturing for over 25 years. She later enjoyed driving...
Irene M. Palm
September 10, 2016
Irene E. Palm passed away on Saturday, September 10, 2016 at Regina Transitional Care, Hastings.Born on October 25, 1931 to parents Christian and Catherine Palm, Irene was a lifelong resident ofHastings. She graduated fromHastingsHigh Schoolin 1949. Irene was employed at Smeads and later at 3Ms Chemolite plant inCottage Grove. She retired from 3Mafter 38 years andwas a member of...
Patricia M. Dreyling
September 10, 2016
Patricia "Pat" Dreyling, age 81 of Hastings, died peacefully on Saturday, September 10, 2016, at United Hospital, St. Paul. Patricia, the daughter of Harry and Constance (Prudhomme) Lynch, was born on April 28, 1935, in St. Paul, Minnesota. After her graduation from high school, Pat was united in marriage to Arthur "Art" Dreyling on May 17, 1963, in Mystic,...
Anthony J. Macioch Sr.
September 8, 2016
Anthony J. Macioch Sr., age 77 of Hastings, died peacefully on Thursday, September 8, 2016 at his home surrounded by his loving family, following an extended illness. Anthony Joseph was born July 8, 1939 in St. Paul to Joseph A. Macioch and Elenor Attwood. Tony was a graduate of St. Paul Johnson High School, class of 1958 and married...
Janet Forstad
October 1, 2016
Forstad, Janet Age 82 of Minneapolis, passed away peacefully on October 1, 2016 surrounded by family. Preceded in death by her husband, Ray; parents, Ernest and Ethel. Survived by children, Randy, Jenny (Steve) Steele and David (Holly); grandchildren, Amanda, Jason, Brittany, Paige & Faith; great-grandchildren, Camden, Kyra and Katrina; sister, Sharyl; many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Janet was...
Ellen "Ellie" T. Stai
October 1, 2016
Ellen T. Stai “Ellie” Age 69 of Burnsville, born June 23, 1947 and grew up in Redwing with parents, Carl & Margaret (Ahern) Widholm, passed away from Ovarian Cancer with dignity and grace on October 1, 2016. She is preceded in death by her husband, Richard. Ellie will be dearly missed by her beloved daughter, Kristine (Stai) Schiefelbein and special...
Mary Lutrelle Heinemann
September 30, 2016
Mary L. Heinemann, age 89 of Hastings, died peacefully on Friday, September 30, 2016, at Augustana Care of Hastings, following an extended illness. Mary Lutrelle, the daughter of Alphy and Ida (Larson) Hoffman, was born on March 21, 1927 in Red Wing, Minnesota. Following her high school graduation, Mary was united in marriage to Eugene Heinemann on June 5,...
Lyndon J. Lasalle
September 29, 2016
Lyndon J. LaSalle, age 71, of Hastings, passed away at United Hospital in St. Paul on September 29, 2016. He will be sadly missed. A private family celebration of life will be held at a later date. The Wise Family Funeral Home is serving the family.
Rosalie Diercks
September 29, 2016
Age 84, most recently of Apple Valley, died peacefully on September 29, 2016. Rosalie was born in Rhame, ND on May 14, 1932 to Clair and Elizabeth Willis. Preceded in death by husband, John; daughter, Rebecca; parents, “Daddy” Clair, Elizabeth and Francis; sisters, Betty, Clareen and Margie; brother, Clair. Survived by daughter, Roberta (Scott) Wiig; grandchildren, Cody, Rebecca and Blake;...
Brandon C. Bensen
September 22, 2016
Brandon C. Bensen, age 27 of Hastings, died Thursday, September 22, 2016, at home. Brandon Charles, the son of Scott and Dorothy ( Carlsness ) Bensen, was born on January 30, 1989, in Willmar, MN. He was a 2007 graduate of Hastings High School. He loved scuba diving, music, gaming, hiking, Superman and was an Eagle Scout. Brandon was...
Jaclyn Marie Kovala
September 21, 2016
Kovala, Jaclyn Age 39, of Eagan, passed away after a brief illness on September 21, 2016. Preceded in death by her father, Jack Kovala. Survived by her mother, Carol Kovala, brother and sister-in-law Jeffrey and Nancy Kovala, extended family and many friends.Visitation and funeral services for Jaclyn will be held on Monday, September 26, at Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran...
Thomas Russell Swenson
September 21, 2016
Swenson, Thomas R. was born December 6, 1939 to Russ and Alice Swenson. His older sister Mary Eleanor Swenson never let him forget that she was in charge. He lived in Minneapolis and Bloomington while growing up, raised in the LDS church from childhood in one of the pioneer families in Minnesota. His father was an organist, a pianist and...
Ruth Ann Larson
September 21, 2016
Ruth Ann Larson, Age 88 of Minneapolis, born April 14, 1928 in Hopkins to Ernest and Ina Ekblad, passed away September 21, 2016. Ruth was a strong woman, gifted in so many ways eager to help everybody. She enjoyed baking, cooking, all sorts of crafts and took a special joy in growing flowers and gardening. Ruth will be dearly missed...
Sharon Jean Carroll
September 19, 2016
Sharon Jean Carroll passed away peacefully at her home in Hastings on September 19th, 2016. Sharon was born to Martin and Pearl Carroll on April 28, 1953, in Hastings, MN. She grew up in Hastings and attended Guardian Angels Parochial School and later Hastings Senior High School. She was a resident of Hastings most of her life. Sharon was...
Mary M. Thurmes
September 18, 2016
Mary M. Thurmes, a lifelong resident of Denmark Township passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 18, 2016 at the Prescott Nursing Rehab Center in Prescott at a ripe young age of 101. Mary Margaret was born on the family farm in Washington Countys Denmark Township on August 17, 1915 to Oliver and Margaret (OConnor) Frost. She graduated from Hastings...
Debra Ann Ryman
September 16, 2016
Debra Ann Ryman Age 58 of Prior Lake, born February 12, 1958 in Minneapolis to Donald and Dianne Gueltzow, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family, September 16, 2016 after a short but courageous battle with cancer. Debbie was passionate about taking care of others and spent the past 8 years working as a CNA close to home. Debbie enjoyed...
Stacy J Ozment
September 15, 2016
Remembering the Life of?
Stacy Ozment, 37, of Phoenix, Arizona, passed away unexpectedly Thursday, September 15th, 2016 at Abrazo Scottsdale Campus located in Phoenix, Arizona. Stacy was born October 17th, 1978 in Minneapolis, the daughter of Kerry Ozment and Gloria Wisen.
In 1984 Stacy and her dad moved to Le Sueur, MN. There she attended Park Elementary School and in 1991 began...
David Kennedy
September 13, 2016
Kennedy, David Age 55 of Apple Valley, passed away on Sept. 13, 2016 after a battle with colon cancer. Survived by loving wife, Kris; step-children, Alex and Kelly; mother, Lorna; father & step-mother, Robert & Carol; brothers, Bob, Ron (Melissa), Rick (Kathy), Keith (Juanita) and Kurt; many nieces and nephews. Visitation from 4-7pm on Mon., Sept. 19, 2016 at Henry...
David D. Marshall
September 12, 2016
David D. Marshall "Dave", age 66 of Denmark Township (Hastings) died on September 12, 2016 with his loving wife and children at his side. David, the son of Dwain C. and Delores (Pykoski) Marshall was born April 10, 1950 in St. Paul, MN. David grew up in Denmark Township farming with his father and then his own land for...
Shirley M. Mccoy
September 11, 2016
Shirley M. McCoy, age 72, of Hastings, died after a long battle with cancer surrounded by her family on September 11, 2016 at her home. She was born to Francis and Bess (Kopet) Donkers on December 8, 1943 in St. Paul, MN. She married Robert A. McCoy on September 23, 1967 in St. Paul. Shirley was preceded in death...
Karen Ann Damsgard
September 10, 2016
Karen Ann Damsgard, age 63 of Hastings, passed away peacefully on Saturday, September 10, 2016, surrounded by family. Karen, the daughter of Ralph & Lorraine (Macheska) Damsgard, was born on February 2nd, 1953 in Hastings, MN. She was a 1971 graduate of Hastings High School and was employed by Smead Manufacturing for over 25 years. She later enjoyed driving...
Irene M. Palm
September 10, 2016
Irene E. Palm passed away on Saturday, September 10, 2016 at Regina Transitional Care, Hastings.Born on October 25, 1931 to parents Christian and Catherine Palm, Irene was a lifelong resident ofHastings. She graduated fromHastingsHigh Schoolin 1949. Irene was employed at Smeads and later at 3Ms Chemolite plant inCottage Grove. She retired from 3Mafter 38 years andwas a member of...
Patricia M. Dreyling
September 10, 2016
Patricia "Pat" Dreyling, age 81 of Hastings, died peacefully on Saturday, September 10, 2016, at United Hospital, St. Paul. Patricia, the daughter of Harry and Constance (Prudhomme) Lynch, was born on April 28, 1935, in St. Paul, Minnesota. After her graduation from high school, Pat was united in marriage to Arthur "Art" Dreyling on May 17, 1963, in Mystic,...
Anthony J. Macioch Sr.
September 8, 2016
Anthony J. Macioch Sr., age 77 of Hastings, died peacefully on Thursday, September 8, 2016 at his home surrounded by his loving family, following an extended illness. Anthony Joseph was born July 8, 1939 in St. Paul to Joseph A. Macioch and Elenor Attwood. Tony was a graduate of St. Paul Johnson High School, class of 1958 and married...
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