Obituaries
Obituaries for Starkson Family
In Memory of Our Dear Loved Ones
Dorothy Mcphail
March 14, 2016
Dorothy McPhail, age 78 of Roseville, died peacefully on Monday evening, March 14, 2016 at J.A. Wedum Residential Hospice in Brooklyn Park, Minnesota Dorothy Mae, the daughter of Benedict and Barbara (Sadlovsky) Bezenek, was born on June 20, 1937 in Grey Eagle, Minnesota. Dorothy wasalongtime employee in the food service and fashion industries with various companies. She love playing...
Margaret "Marge" Hovgaard
March 12, 2016
Margaret "Marge" Hovgaard, age 86 of Hastings, died peacefully Saturday Morning, March 12, 2016 at Regina Medical Center, Hastings following an extended illness. Margaret Rose, the daughter of Marcus and Kathryn (Girgen) Kieffer, was born on January 18, 1930 in Oakes, North Dakota. Marge was later married to Emil Hovgaard on August 26, 1950 at St. Boniface Catholic Church...
Christopher "Tyrrell" Wilkerson
March 12, 2016
Christopher "Tyrrell" Wilkerson, age 26 of Hastings, died suddenly on Saturday, March 12, 2016 at his home. Christopher Tyrrell, the son of Christopher and Becky (Scott) Wilkerson, was born on July 13, 1989 in Lawton, Oklahoma. Tyrrells family later moved to Minnesota in 1998 where they became active at Christs Family Church. He loved watching movies, going to the...
Michael Thomas Minter
March 11, 2016
Michael T. Minter, age 56 of Hastings, died Friday, March 11, 2016 at United Hospital in St. Paul. Michael Thomas, the son of Richard and Kathleen (Petrick) Tibbits, was born on July 10, 1959 in Anoka. He attended Hastings High School and graduated with the class of 1978. Mike worked as a printer in various print shops. He enjoyed...
Merilyn Joyce Berke
March 9, 2016
Berke, Merilyn Joyce Age 86, of Eagan. Passed away on March 9th, 2016. She was born March 14th, 1929 in Minneapolis to Stephen & Selma Kruzona. Preceded in death by husband, Ralph; sister, Betty Balcomb; grandson, Josh Keeler. She is survived by daughters, Pam (John) Edlin, Deb Harris & Shelly (Blake) Keeler; grandchildren, Tracy (Troy), Erika (Jason), Niki (Steven), Andrea...
Patricia Ann Richmond
March 8, 2016
Patricia A. Richmond, age 55 of Hastings, died suddenly on Tuesday, March 8, 2016 in Cottage Grove. Patricia Ann, the daughter of Kermit E. and Bette A. (Cross) Richmond, was born on September 14, 1960 in Winona. At a young age her family moved to Hastings where she attended school. Patricia was united in marriage to Timothy J. Salmela...
Karen Anne Sweet
March 7, 2016
Gentle woman, quiet light, morning star, so strong and bright, gentle Mother, peaceful dove, teach us wisdom; teach us love.
Karen Anne Sweet (nee Gallagher) of Apple Valley, passed away suddenly on March 7, 2016. Karen was born in Waukon, Iowa on May 20, 1940. The youngest of nine, Karen was the only one of her siblings born in a hospital....
Mary K. Gronli
March 7, 2016
Mary K. Gronli, (nee Sand) age 72, died March 7, 2016 after a brief illness. Mary was born November 12, 1943 to Rudolph & Hazel Sand in Cokato. She enjoyed the casino, soap operas & sports. Her greatest enjoyment came in the form of bowling, which she continued on a league until her departure. She is preceded in death by...
Carol Anne Gallmeyer
March 7, 2016
Carol Anne Gallmeyer Age 75 of West St. Paul, passed away on March 7, 2016. Preceded by husband, David. Survived by children, David (Vicki Markwell), Brian (Cheryl Millard) and Michelle (Kevin) Holland; grandchildren, Geoffrey, Mallory and Isabella Anne; sister, Laraine Walker; nephew, Matthew (Jill) Walker; great-nephew, Bennett Walker. A special thank you to the Tuazon family for their care of...
Viola O. Town
March 7, 2016
Viola O. Town Age 87 of Minneapolis, born March 11, 1928 in Kandiyohi Township to Anton & Inga Thorson, passed away March 7, 2016. She is preceded in death by her husband, Curtis. Viola will be dearly missed by her children: Donald Town, Blair (Cathy) Town and Betty (Jimmy) Burgoon; granddaughters: Molly, Rikky, Nicole and Dennie (Joe); great grandson, Brenden;...
Eleanor Jane Walberg
March 7, 2016
Eleanor Jane Walberg, Minneapolis, born April 4, 1934 Galt, Iowa, passed away March 7, 2016. She was preceded in death by loving husband Melvin; parents Clifford and Carrie Ballou; best friend Vivian; special friends Delores and Robert. She is survived by “chosen family” Neal & Cathy, Anna, Susan & Mark, Sara, Charlie, Oliver, Elliott, Nathan, Hannah, Sebastian, Theodore, Aaron, Tina,...
Donald L. Ellingson
March 6, 2016
Donald L. Ellingson, age 85, of Hastings, died Sunday, March 6, 2016. Donald was born February 3, 1931 in Wanamingo, MN to Leonard and Myrtle (Jacobson) Ellingson. He attended Hastings Schools and was a proud veteran of the United States Army who served during the Korean War. He married Dorothy (Klein) on June 12, 1954 at St. Boniface Catholic...
Patricia M. Berg
March 5, 2016
Patricia Mary Berg, age 71, of Hastings died March 5, 2016 in Woodbury, MN Pat was born March 27, 1944 in St. Paul, MN. She was united in marriage to Don Berg on August 26, 1961 at First English Lutheran Church in Cannon Falls. Pat was a homemaker and hospitality manager who enjoyed gardening, loved baking for others, fishing,...
Donald Nelson
March 5, 2016
Donald F. Nelson, age 66, of Hastings, Minnesota, entered Eternal Life on March 5, 2016, surrounded by his loved ones after a brief battle with Glioblastoma. Don was born on June 23, 1949 to Lloyd and Geraldine (Dietzman) Nelson and grew up on a small farm near Cadott, Wisconsin. After attending the Big Drywood one-room elementary school, Don graduated...
Margret C. Rohr
March 4, 2016
Margret C. Rohr, 80, passed away on Friday, March 4, 2016 with her family by her side. Born November 18, 1935 in Fargo, North Dakota to Wesley and Margret (Hills) Dahlberg, Margret worked with the Probate and Juvenile Courts in Dakota County for many years. She was a unique woman with a nickname to match. Hey Lady would ALWAYS...
Eugene "Gene" L. Larson
March 4, 2016
Eugene “Gene” Leo Larson, age 75, of Hastings, passed away March 4, 2016 in Cottage Grove MN at White Pines Memory Care Facility from complications of Alzheimer’s Disease. He was surrounded by his wife and children. Gene was born Sept. 30, 1940 in Wilton, ND. After high school he attended college and studied Art. Soon after he enlisted in...
Dennis F. Swanson
March 2, 2016
Dennis F. Swanson Age 70 of Eagan, passed away on March 2, 2016. Survived by loving wife, Jan of 49 years; children, Andrea (Scott) Welter, Kelly (Kamm) Knipp and Jeremy (Happy); grandchildren, Shane, Nathan, Caden, Mia, Moses and Micah; many brothers, sisters, nieces, nephews and friends. Memorial service 6:30 PM, Sunday, March 6th with a gathering of family and friends...
Virginia A. Hangge
February 29, 2016
Virginia Angela Hangge, age 80 of Marine on St. Croix, passed away peacefully on Monday, February 29, 2016 in her family home surrounded by her family. Virginia was born December 22, 1935 to Michael "Nick" and Margaret (Christie) Wagner of Austin, MN, one of 19 children. She was a 1953 graduate of St. Augustine High School in Austin and...
Curtis Lee Schmidt
February 29, 2016
Curtis Lee Schmidt Age 48 of Apple Valley, passed away unexpectedly on February 29, 2016. Survived by son, Tyler; parents, Robert T. (Joy); mother, Diane; siblings, Todd (Annie), Bobbi Jo, Jessica, and Jake; nephews, Mac and Chance; nieces, Marti, Autumn, Ariana and Kylee; family friends, Dorinda and Nicole; and the many lives he touched. Curt was warm, caring, and giving...
Donald R. "Don" Johnson
February 27, 2016
Johnson, Donald R. “Don” 97 of Minneapolis, passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 27th, while being held by family. Member of Living Spirit United Methodist Church. Survived by daughter, Debra; son, Bruce and daughter-in-law, Deborah; granddaughters, Tanya and Kara; and great-grandchildren, Alicia, Ashley, and Michael. Preceded in death by wife, Jerry-Mae; parents, Albert and Rose; brother, Lloyd; and sister, Virginia....
Dorothy Mcphail
March 14, 2016
Dorothy McPhail, age 78 of Roseville, died peacefully on Monday evening, March 14, 2016 at J.A. Wedum Residential Hospice in Brooklyn Park, Minnesota Dorothy Mae, the daughter of Benedict and Barbara (Sadlovsky) Bezenek, was born on June 20, 1937 in Grey Eagle, Minnesota. Dorothy wasalongtime employee in the food service and fashion industries with various companies. She love playing...
Margaret "Marge" Hovgaard
March 12, 2016
Margaret "Marge" Hovgaard, age 86 of Hastings, died peacefully Saturday Morning, March 12, 2016 at Regina Medical Center, Hastings following an extended illness. Margaret Rose, the daughter of Marcus and Kathryn (Girgen) Kieffer, was born on January 18, 1930 in Oakes, North Dakota. Marge was later married to Emil Hovgaard on August 26, 1950 at St. Boniface Catholic Church...
Christopher "Tyrrell" Wilkerson
March 12, 2016
Christopher "Tyrrell" Wilkerson, age 26 of Hastings, died suddenly on Saturday, March 12, 2016 at his home. Christopher Tyrrell, the son of Christopher and Becky (Scott) Wilkerson, was born on July 13, 1989 in Lawton, Oklahoma. Tyrrells family later moved to Minnesota in 1998 where they became active at Christs Family Church. He loved watching movies, going to the...
Michael Thomas Minter
March 11, 2016
Michael T. Minter, age 56 of Hastings, died Friday, March 11, 2016 at United Hospital in St. Paul. Michael Thomas, the son of Richard and Kathleen (Petrick) Tibbits, was born on July 10, 1959 in Anoka. He attended Hastings High School and graduated with the class of 1978. Mike worked as a printer in various print shops. He enjoyed...
Merilyn Joyce Berke
March 9, 2016
Berke, Merilyn Joyce Age 86, of Eagan. Passed away on March 9th, 2016. She was born March 14th, 1929 in Minneapolis to Stephen & Selma Kruzona. Preceded in death by husband, Ralph; sister, Betty Balcomb; grandson, Josh Keeler. She is survived by daughters, Pam (John) Edlin, Deb Harris & Shelly (Blake) Keeler; grandchildren, Tracy (Troy), Erika (Jason), Niki (Steven), Andrea...
Patricia Ann Richmond
March 8, 2016
Patricia A. Richmond, age 55 of Hastings, died suddenly on Tuesday, March 8, 2016 in Cottage Grove. Patricia Ann, the daughter of Kermit E. and Bette A. (Cross) Richmond, was born on September 14, 1960 in Winona. At a young age her family moved to Hastings where she attended school. Patricia was united in marriage to Timothy J. Salmela...
Karen Anne Sweet
March 7, 2016
Gentle woman, quiet light, morning star, so strong and bright, gentle Mother, peaceful dove, teach us wisdom; teach us love.
Karen Anne Sweet (nee Gallagher) of Apple Valley, passed away suddenly on March 7, 2016. Karen was born in Waukon, Iowa on May 20, 1940. The youngest of nine, Karen was the only one of her siblings born in a hospital....
Mary K. Gronli
March 7, 2016
Mary K. Gronli, (nee Sand) age 72, died March 7, 2016 after a brief illness. Mary was born November 12, 1943 to Rudolph & Hazel Sand in Cokato. She enjoyed the casino, soap operas & sports. Her greatest enjoyment came in the form of bowling, which she continued on a league until her departure. She is preceded in death by...
Carol Anne Gallmeyer
March 7, 2016
Carol Anne Gallmeyer Age 75 of West St. Paul, passed away on March 7, 2016. Preceded by husband, David. Survived by children, David (Vicki Markwell), Brian (Cheryl Millard) and Michelle (Kevin) Holland; grandchildren, Geoffrey, Mallory and Isabella Anne; sister, Laraine Walker; nephew, Matthew (Jill) Walker; great-nephew, Bennett Walker. A special thank you to the Tuazon family for their care of...
Viola O. Town
March 7, 2016
Viola O. Town Age 87 of Minneapolis, born March 11, 1928 in Kandiyohi Township to Anton & Inga Thorson, passed away March 7, 2016. She is preceded in death by her husband, Curtis. Viola will be dearly missed by her children: Donald Town, Blair (Cathy) Town and Betty (Jimmy) Burgoon; granddaughters: Molly, Rikky, Nicole and Dennie (Joe); great grandson, Brenden;...
Eleanor Jane Walberg
March 7, 2016
Eleanor Jane Walberg, Minneapolis, born April 4, 1934 Galt, Iowa, passed away March 7, 2016. She was preceded in death by loving husband Melvin; parents Clifford and Carrie Ballou; best friend Vivian; special friends Delores and Robert. She is survived by “chosen family” Neal & Cathy, Anna, Susan & Mark, Sara, Charlie, Oliver, Elliott, Nathan, Hannah, Sebastian, Theodore, Aaron, Tina,...
Donald L. Ellingson
March 6, 2016
Donald L. Ellingson, age 85, of Hastings, died Sunday, March 6, 2016. Donald was born February 3, 1931 in Wanamingo, MN to Leonard and Myrtle (Jacobson) Ellingson. He attended Hastings Schools and was a proud veteran of the United States Army who served during the Korean War. He married Dorothy (Klein) on June 12, 1954 at St. Boniface Catholic...
Patricia M. Berg
March 5, 2016
Patricia Mary Berg, age 71, of Hastings died March 5, 2016 in Woodbury, MN Pat was born March 27, 1944 in St. Paul, MN. She was united in marriage to Don Berg on August 26, 1961 at First English Lutheran Church in Cannon Falls. Pat was a homemaker and hospitality manager who enjoyed gardening, loved baking for others, fishing,...
Donald Nelson
March 5, 2016
Donald F. Nelson, age 66, of Hastings, Minnesota, entered Eternal Life on March 5, 2016, surrounded by his loved ones after a brief battle with Glioblastoma. Don was born on June 23, 1949 to Lloyd and Geraldine (Dietzman) Nelson and grew up on a small farm near Cadott, Wisconsin. After attending the Big Drywood one-room elementary school, Don graduated...
Margret C. Rohr
March 4, 2016
Margret C. Rohr, 80, passed away on Friday, March 4, 2016 with her family by her side. Born November 18, 1935 in Fargo, North Dakota to Wesley and Margret (Hills) Dahlberg, Margret worked with the Probate and Juvenile Courts in Dakota County for many years. She was a unique woman with a nickname to match. Hey Lady would ALWAYS...
Eugene "Gene" L. Larson
March 4, 2016
Eugene “Gene” Leo Larson, age 75, of Hastings, passed away March 4, 2016 in Cottage Grove MN at White Pines Memory Care Facility from complications of Alzheimer’s Disease. He was surrounded by his wife and children. Gene was born Sept. 30, 1940 in Wilton, ND. After high school he attended college and studied Art. Soon after he enlisted in...
Dennis F. Swanson
March 2, 2016
Dennis F. Swanson Age 70 of Eagan, passed away on March 2, 2016. Survived by loving wife, Jan of 49 years; children, Andrea (Scott) Welter, Kelly (Kamm) Knipp and Jeremy (Happy); grandchildren, Shane, Nathan, Caden, Mia, Moses and Micah; many brothers, sisters, nieces, nephews and friends. Memorial service 6:30 PM, Sunday, March 6th with a gathering of family and friends...
Virginia A. Hangge
February 29, 2016
Virginia Angela Hangge, age 80 of Marine on St. Croix, passed away peacefully on Monday, February 29, 2016 in her family home surrounded by her family. Virginia was born December 22, 1935 to Michael "Nick" and Margaret (Christie) Wagner of Austin, MN, one of 19 children. She was a 1953 graduate of St. Augustine High School in Austin and...
Curtis Lee Schmidt
February 29, 2016
Curtis Lee Schmidt Age 48 of Apple Valley, passed away unexpectedly on February 29, 2016. Survived by son, Tyler; parents, Robert T. (Joy); mother, Diane; siblings, Todd (Annie), Bobbi Jo, Jessica, and Jake; nephews, Mac and Chance; nieces, Marti, Autumn, Ariana and Kylee; family friends, Dorinda and Nicole; and the many lives he touched. Curt was warm, caring, and giving...
Donald R. "Don" Johnson
February 27, 2016
Johnson, Donald R. “Don” 97 of Minneapolis, passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 27th, while being held by family. Member of Living Spirit United Methodist Church. Survived by daughter, Debra; son, Bruce and daughter-in-law, Deborah; granddaughters, Tanya and Kara; and great-grandchildren, Alicia, Ashley, and Michael. Preceded in death by wife, Jerry-Mae; parents, Albert and Rose; brother, Lloyd; and sister, Virginia....
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