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Obituaries for Starkson Family

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Arthur "Art" Dreyling

Arthur "Art" Dreyling

March 30, 2016

Arthur "Art" Dreyling, age 78 of Hastings, died Wednesday, March 30, 2016, at United Hospital, St. Paul. Arthur Paul, the son of George and Michelene (Ramacier) Dreyling, was born on January 22, 1938, in St. Paul, Minnesota. After graduating from high school, Art enlisted in the United States Navy and was Marine Mechanic for twenty years, rising to the...

Vernon "Vern" J. Kuehnl

Vernon "Vern" J. Kuehnl

March 30, 2016

Vernon "Vern" Kuehnl, age 62 of Hastings and formerly St. Paul, died peacefully on Wednesday, March 30, 2016 at his home following an extended illness. Vernon J., the son of Erwin and Lucille (Felling) Kuehnl, was born on July 13, 1953 in St. Paul, Minnesota. After graduating with the class of 1971 in Harding, Vern joined the Marine Corps...

Dorothy M. Wagner

Dorothy M. Wagner

March 26, 2016

Dorothy M. Wagner, age 79 of Hastings, died suddenly on Saturday, March 26, 2016 at her home. Dorothy, the daughter of Joseph and Lillian (Kennelly) Slater, was born on July 31, 1936 in St. Paul. She attended grade school in Eagan and graduated from Rosemount High School with the class of 1954. On September 22, 1956, Dorothy was united...

Arnold "Arnie" Meyer

Arnold "Arnie" Meyer

March 25, 2016

Arnold "Arnie" Meyer, age 62, of Hastings, died March 25, 2016 after a lengthy illness, at his home, surrounded by his family.Arnold Richard was born February 2, 1954 in St. Paul to Richard and Lavona (Guldan) Meyer. Following his education, Arnie was united in marriage to Candy Skillern. He was a longtime electrician in the construction industry. Arnie loved...

Evelyn Mae Mcrae Cummings

Evelyn Mae Mcrae Cummings

March 25, 2016

Evelyn “Evie” Mae McRae, 91, of Minneapolis, passed away peacefully on Friday, March 25th in Eden Prairie at Castle Ridge Care Center. Evie went to be with the Lord surrounded by her loving family and will be deeply missed by all. She is preceded in death by husband, Alan McRae and siblings: Lester Cummings, Millie Storholm, Gladys Denny, Eunice Bowles,...

Ltc (Ret.) Dallas F. Britton

Ltc (Ret.) Dallas F. Britton

March 24, 2016

LTC (Ret.) Dallas F. Britton Age 65 Dallas was born January 8, 1951 on Sheppard Air Force Base in Texas to Norma Jean and Jesse Joe. He died March 24, 2016 after a brave battle with cancer. He is survived by his wife of 42 years, Doris; sons Joe and Chris; daughters-in-law Nicole and Katie; grandchildren Jack and Emma; brothers...

Dr. Donn E. Nelson

Dr. Donn E. Nelson

March 23, 2016

Dr. Donn Nelson, age 64 of Hastings, died peacefully on Wednesday, March 23, 2016 at his home following a recent illness.Donn was born to Reverend Lester and Esther (Bergstrom) Nelson on August 2, 1951 in St. Louis Park, MN. Donn received a BA in psychology from the University of Minnesota and a Ph.D in clinical psychology and MA in...

Frank N. Markham

Frank N. Markham

March 22, 2016

Frank F. Markham, age 48, passed away March 22, 2016. Private Family Services are being held.

Edward "Eddie" Ryan

Edward "Eddie" Ryan

March 22, 2016

Edward "Eddie" Ryan, age 68 of Eagan, died peacefully on Tuesday, March 22, 2016 at Regions Hospital in St. Paul following a sudden illness.Edward Joseph III, the son of Edward and Cathleen (Wynne) Ryan, was born on July 16, 1947 in Brooklyn, New York. Following his high school graduation, Eddie then enlisted in the U.S. Army and was granted...

Michele M. Jacques

Michele M. Jacques

March 21, 2016

Michele M. Jacques, age 59, passed away peacefully and surrounded by loved ones on Monday March 21st. Michele was born on 4/21/1956 in Winona, MN, where she lived prior to relocating to Hastings MN in 1991. Michele was an amazing wife, mom, daughter, sister, and friend. Those who knew Michele best, would describe her as loving, funny, compassionate, supportive,...

John William Yaeger

John William Yaeger

March 21, 2016

Yaeger, John William Age 80, of Minneapolis, died peacefully and surrounded by his family on Monday, March 21, 2016 after a stroke. He was born November 20, 1935 in Madison, Wisconsin, and was preceded in death by his parents, Doris & Otto; sisters, Sr. Miriam Yaeger, OP & Dorothy Curran. He is survived by Loie, his wife of 56 years;...

Kirk A. Johnson

Kirk A. Johnson

March 19, 2016

Kirk A. Johnson, age 51, of Hastings, passed away Saturday, March 19, 2016 following a struggle with cancer. He died at Methodist Hospital in Rochester with his family by his side. Kirk Alan was born March 27, 1964 in Rochester, MN to Keith and Lois (Steffenson) Johnson. He was a graduate of Hayfield High School in 1982 and Luther...

Marvin D. "Skip" Hicks

Marvin D. "Skip" Hicks

March 19, 2016

Marvin D. Hicks, age 74, of Hastings died at his home after a brief illness. Marvin DuWayne Hicks was born May 24, 1941 in Hastings, to Clarence and Neoma (Estes) Hicks. He attended the Hastings Schools and was a veteran of the United States Navy. He was a retired welder and maintenance worker for Koch Refining/Flint Hills. Marvin married...

Muriel J. Jarchow

Muriel J. Jarchow

March 19, 2016

Muriel J. Jarchow, age 87, of Hastings, died Saturday, March 19, 2016 in St. Paul. Muriel was born June 26, 1928 in Willmar, MN to Carroll and Elva (Weeks) Holliday. She married Valgene "Val" Jarchow August 26, 1950 at Hamline Methodist Church in St. Paul. She was a graduate of Washington High School in St. Paul. She and her...

Richard I. Iverson

Richard I. Iverson

March 19, 2016

Iverson, Richard I. Age 86 of Minneapolis, passed away 3-19-2016. Born 3-30-1929 on a farm near Brooten, MN to Ingvald & Ida (Haugen) Iverson. Retired employee of Sears on Lake St. in Mpls. and St. Paul. Preceded in death by parents; brothers: Milo (Lillian) & Leslie (Rosella); sister: Ione (Orvin) Grundseth; brother-in-law: Herman Philipsen & Robert Madsen; son-in-law: James Peterson;...

Mary "Nonnie" Crist

Mary "Nonnie" Crist

March 17, 2016

Mary A. "Nonnie" Crist, age 88, of Hastings, died peacefully on March 17, 2016, with family by her side at the Regina Nursing Home. Nonnie was born May 7, 1927, in Hastings to John P. and Agnes M. (Heinen) Karpen. She attended Hastings High School and graduated as salutatorian with the class of 1945. She went on to St....

Tammi J Barnes

Tammi J Barnes

March 17, 2016

Tammi Joy Barnes, 52, Minot and formerly of Hastings, MN died on Thursday, March 17, 2016 in a Minot hospital following a short battle with Ovarian Cancer. Tammi was born on November 2, 1963 in St. Cloud, Minnesota. She was the daughter of Lyle Steffenson and Gretchen (Fick) Steffenson. She was reared in Hastings, MN; graduated from Hastings High...

Margaret Mary Wolf

Margaret Mary Wolf

March 17, 2016

Margaret M. Wolf, age 76, of Hastings, passed away quietly and calmly, just as she had lived her life, on the evening of March 17th. Margie was born in Glencoe, grew up in Isle, and then moved to South St Paul, spending a few decades raising her favorite (and only) daughter, Heidi Jo and being married to the love...

Russell Duane Miller

Russell Duane Miller

March 17, 2016

Russell Duane Miller, Apple Valley MN, passed away on March 17, 2016 at The Lodge on Summit Oaks in Burnsville, MN. He was born on January 21, 1927 in Fergus Falls, MN to Henry C. and Ida (Will) Miller. Russell grew up on a farm in Wilken County and graduated from Campbell Public School in Campbell, MN. He served in...

Joan Helen Courneya

Joan Helen Courneya

March 15, 2016

Joan H. Courneya, age 72 of Hastings, died Tuesday, March 15, 2016 at Regina Medical Center, Hastings. Joan Helen, the daughter of John and Mary (Ridzik) Pasicznyk, was born on September 23, 1943 in Minneapolis. Following her schooling at Holy Angels, Joan attended beauty school and worked as a hairdresser for a short time. On September 26, 1964, she...

Arthur "Art" Dreyling

Arthur "Art" Dreyling

March 30, 2016

Arthur "Art" Dreyling, age 78 of Hastings, died Wednesday, March 30, 2016, at United Hospital, St. Paul. Arthur Paul, the son of George and Michelene (Ramacier) Dreyling, was born on January 22, 1938, in St. Paul, Minnesota. After graduating from high school, Art enlisted in the United States Navy and was Marine Mechanic for twenty years, rising to the...

Vernon "Vern" J. Kuehnl

Vernon "Vern" J. Kuehnl

March 30, 2016

Vernon "Vern" Kuehnl, age 62 of Hastings and formerly St. Paul, died peacefully on Wednesday, March 30, 2016 at his home following an extended illness. Vernon J., the son of Erwin and Lucille (Felling) Kuehnl, was born on July 13, 1953 in St. Paul, Minnesota. After graduating with the class of 1971 in Harding, Vern joined the Marine Corps...

Dorothy M. Wagner

Dorothy M. Wagner

March 26, 2016

Dorothy M. Wagner, age 79 of Hastings, died suddenly on Saturday, March 26, 2016 at her home. Dorothy, the daughter of Joseph and Lillian (Kennelly) Slater, was born on July 31, 1936 in St. Paul. She attended grade school in Eagan and graduated from Rosemount High School with the class of 1954. On September 22, 1956, Dorothy was united...

Arnold "Arnie" Meyer

Arnold "Arnie" Meyer

March 25, 2016

Arnold "Arnie" Meyer, age 62, of Hastings, died March 25, 2016 after a lengthy illness, at his home, surrounded by his family.Arnold Richard was born February 2, 1954 in St. Paul to Richard and Lavona (Guldan) Meyer. Following his education, Arnie was united in marriage to Candy Skillern. He was a longtime electrician in the construction industry. Arnie loved...

Evelyn Mae Mcrae Cummings

Evelyn Mae Mcrae Cummings

March 25, 2016

Evelyn “Evie” Mae McRae, 91, of Minneapolis, passed away peacefully on Friday, March 25th in Eden Prairie at Castle Ridge Care Center. Evie went to be with the Lord surrounded by her loving family and will be deeply missed by all. She is preceded in death by husband, Alan McRae and siblings: Lester Cummings, Millie Storholm, Gladys Denny, Eunice Bowles,...

Ltc (Ret.) Dallas F. Britton

Ltc (Ret.) Dallas F. Britton

March 24, 2016

LTC (Ret.) Dallas F. Britton Age 65 Dallas was born January 8, 1951 on Sheppard Air Force Base in Texas to Norma Jean and Jesse Joe. He died March 24, 2016 after a brave battle with cancer. He is survived by his wife of 42 years, Doris; sons Joe and Chris; daughters-in-law Nicole and Katie; grandchildren Jack and Emma; brothers...

Dr. Donn E. Nelson

Dr. Donn E. Nelson

March 23, 2016

Dr. Donn Nelson, age 64 of Hastings, died peacefully on Wednesday, March 23, 2016 at his home following a recent illness.Donn was born to Reverend Lester and Esther (Bergstrom) Nelson on August 2, 1951 in St. Louis Park, MN. Donn received a BA in psychology from the University of Minnesota and a Ph.D in clinical psychology and MA in...

Frank N. Markham

Frank N. Markham

March 22, 2016

Frank F. Markham, age 48, passed away March 22, 2016. Private Family Services are being held.

Edward "Eddie" Ryan

Edward "Eddie" Ryan

March 22, 2016

Edward "Eddie" Ryan, age 68 of Eagan, died peacefully on Tuesday, March 22, 2016 at Regions Hospital in St. Paul following a sudden illness.Edward Joseph III, the son of Edward and Cathleen (Wynne) Ryan, was born on July 16, 1947 in Brooklyn, New York. Following his high school graduation, Eddie then enlisted in the U.S. Army and was granted...

Michele M. Jacques

Michele M. Jacques

March 21, 2016

Michele M. Jacques, age 59, passed away peacefully and surrounded by loved ones on Monday March 21st. Michele was born on 4/21/1956 in Winona, MN, where she lived prior to relocating to Hastings MN in 1991. Michele was an amazing wife, mom, daughter, sister, and friend. Those who knew Michele best, would describe her as loving, funny, compassionate, supportive,...

John William Yaeger

John William Yaeger

March 21, 2016

Yaeger, John William Age 80, of Minneapolis, died peacefully and surrounded by his family on Monday, March 21, 2016 after a stroke. He was born November 20, 1935 in Madison, Wisconsin, and was preceded in death by his parents, Doris & Otto; sisters, Sr. Miriam Yaeger, OP & Dorothy Curran. He is survived by Loie, his wife of 56 years;...

Kirk A. Johnson

Kirk A. Johnson

March 19, 2016

Kirk A. Johnson, age 51, of Hastings, passed away Saturday, March 19, 2016 following a struggle with cancer. He died at Methodist Hospital in Rochester with his family by his side. Kirk Alan was born March 27, 1964 in Rochester, MN to Keith and Lois (Steffenson) Johnson. He was a graduate of Hayfield High School in 1982 and Luther...

Marvin D. "Skip" Hicks

Marvin D. "Skip" Hicks

March 19, 2016

Marvin D. Hicks, age 74, of Hastings died at his home after a brief illness. Marvin DuWayne Hicks was born May 24, 1941 in Hastings, to Clarence and Neoma (Estes) Hicks. He attended the Hastings Schools and was a veteran of the United States Navy. He was a retired welder and maintenance worker for Koch Refining/Flint Hills. Marvin married...

Muriel J. Jarchow

Muriel J. Jarchow

March 19, 2016

Muriel J. Jarchow, age 87, of Hastings, died Saturday, March 19, 2016 in St. Paul. Muriel was born June 26, 1928 in Willmar, MN to Carroll and Elva (Weeks) Holliday. She married Valgene "Val" Jarchow August 26, 1950 at Hamline Methodist Church in St. Paul. She was a graduate of Washington High School in St. Paul. She and her...

Richard I. Iverson

Richard I. Iverson

March 19, 2016

Iverson, Richard I. Age 86 of Minneapolis, passed away 3-19-2016. Born 3-30-1929 on a farm near Brooten, MN to Ingvald & Ida (Haugen) Iverson. Retired employee of Sears on Lake St. in Mpls. and St. Paul. Preceded in death by parents; brothers: Milo (Lillian) & Leslie (Rosella); sister: Ione (Orvin) Grundseth; brother-in-law: Herman Philipsen & Robert Madsen; son-in-law: James Peterson;...

Mary "Nonnie" Crist

Mary "Nonnie" Crist

March 17, 2016

Mary A. "Nonnie" Crist, age 88, of Hastings, died peacefully on March 17, 2016, with family by her side at the Regina Nursing Home. Nonnie was born May 7, 1927, in Hastings to John P. and Agnes M. (Heinen) Karpen. She attended Hastings High School and graduated as salutatorian with the class of 1945. She went on to St....

Tammi J Barnes

Tammi J Barnes

March 17, 2016

Tammi Joy Barnes, 52, Minot and formerly of Hastings, MN died on Thursday, March 17, 2016 in a Minot hospital following a short battle with Ovarian Cancer. Tammi was born on November 2, 1963 in St. Cloud, Minnesota. She was the daughter of Lyle Steffenson and Gretchen (Fick) Steffenson. She was reared in Hastings, MN; graduated from Hastings High...

Margaret Mary Wolf

Margaret Mary Wolf

March 17, 2016

Margaret M. Wolf, age 76, of Hastings, passed away quietly and calmly, just as she had lived her life, on the evening of March 17th. Margie was born in Glencoe, grew up in Isle, and then moved to South St Paul, spending a few decades raising her favorite (and only) daughter, Heidi Jo and being married to the love...

Russell Duane Miller

Russell Duane Miller

March 17, 2016

Russell Duane Miller, Apple Valley MN, passed away on March 17, 2016 at The Lodge on Summit Oaks in Burnsville, MN. He was born on January 21, 1927 in Fergus Falls, MN to Henry C. and Ida (Will) Miller. Russell grew up on a farm in Wilken County and graduated from Campbell Public School in Campbell, MN. He served in...

Joan Helen Courneya

Joan Helen Courneya

March 15, 2016

Joan H. Courneya, age 72 of Hastings, died Tuesday, March 15, 2016 at Regina Medical Center, Hastings. Joan Helen, the daughter of John and Mary (Ridzik) Pasicznyk, was born on September 23, 1943 in Minneapolis. Following her schooling at Holy Angels, Joan attended beauty school and worked as a hairdresser for a short time. On September 26, 1964, she...

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