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Obituaries for Starkson Family

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Catherine "Cathy" Kordosky

Catherine "Cathy" Kordosky

September 26, 2015

Catherine "Cathy" Kordosky, age 68, of Inver Grove Heights and formerly of Hastings, died peacefully on Saturday, September 26, 2015 at Bethesda Hospital in St. Paul with family by her side. Catherine Lee, the daughter of Edward and Irene (Deneen) Pankonin, was born on September 7, 1947 in St. Paul. Following her graduation from St. Paul Park High School,...

Norbert J. Hoffman

Norbert J. Hoffman

September 26, 2015

Norbert J. Hoffman, age 87, of Hastings and formerly New Trier, died peacefully on Saturday, September 26, 2015 at Regina Medical Center, Hastings. Norbert J., the son of Peter and Anna (Langenfeld) Hoffman, was born on June 12, 1928 in Hampton. Following his graduation from Nazareth High School, Norbert entered the St. Paul Seminary where he studied for two...

Jesse James Gunn

Jesse James Gunn

September 24, 2015

Jesse J. Gunn, age 46 of Hastings, died Thursday, September 24, 2015. Jesse was born June 1, 1969 in Brooklyn, New York to Fred and Norma (Devirgil) Gunn. He had worked for Intek Plastics, Inc. of Hastings. Jesse was a very gentle, caring and giving person who loved spending time with his family. He was preceded in death by...

Marsha Lee Evans

Marsha Lee Evans

September 23, 2015

Marsha Lee Evans, age 68, passed away on September 23, 2015 surrounded by family and friends. Preceded in death by father, Raymond Sande. Survived by husband, Gerald; children, Melissa (Ty Smith) & Michael; grandchildren, Isabella, Lucas & Ethan; identical twin sister, Myrna (Tom) Orlando; mother, Borghild Sande; & many loving family & friends. Funeral service 11 AM, Wednesday, Sept. 30th...

Karen A Brown-Hepp

Karen A Brown-Hepp

September 23, 2015

Karen A. Brown-Hepp, Age 53 of Apple Valley, born February 12, 1962 in Detroit, MI to Carl & Marilyn Brown, passed away September 23, 2015 after many courageous battles with cancer. Karen was a substitute teacher in school districts: 191, 192 & 196 where she loved her students as much as she did teaching. She was also very involved in...

Debra "Deb" J. Olynyk

Debra "Deb" J. Olynyk

September 21, 2015

Debra J. Olynyk, “Deb” Age 57 of Rosemount, born April 11, 1958 in Grand Rapids, MN, passed away after a courageous year long battle with ovarian cancer. Deb worked at the American Family Insurance home office in Eden Prairie for 32 years. Deb will be dearly missed by her husband of 31 years, David; daughter, Callista Olynyk (Kevin Stephens); son,...

Carrie (Thomas) Illa

Carrie (Thomas) Illa

September 19, 2015

Carrie (Thomas) Illa, age 49 of Lexington, South Carolina and formerly of Minnetrista, MN died Saturday, September 19, 2015 at her home in Lexington. Carrie Annette, the daughter of Charles and Virginia (Rhodes) Thomas, was born on April 17, 1966 in Austin, Minnesota. She attended Hastings High School and graduated with the class of 1984. On June 6, 1987,...

Kenneth "Bill" G. Hooker

Kenneth "Bill" G. Hooker

September 18, 2015

Hooker, Kenneth G. “Bill” Age 87 of Burnsville, born April 27, 1928 in Topeka, KS to Gale and Tressa Hooker, passed away September 18, 2015. Kenneth served in the U S Navy during WWII. He is preceded in death by his sister, Doris. Bill will be dearly missed by his loving wife of 65 years, Shirley; daughter, Kathy (Douglas) Peterson;...

Belva Marlene Scarbrough

Belva Marlene Scarbrough

September 17, 2015

Belva Marlene Scarbrough Age 81. Went home to the Lord on September 17, 2015 surround by family. Preceded in death by husband, George; parents, Julius and Delia Olson. Survived by children, Julie (Robert) Andersen, Jonathan (Marian), Jayne, and Jolene (Jerry) Yoho; grandchildren, Rebecca (Matt) Nettekoven, Nathaniel (Lisa) Andersen, Jason (Ami) Andersen, Jeremiah (Allison) Andersen, Anna (Ryan) Substad, Lauren Scarbrough, Emma,...

Theodore Dylan Taft

Theodore Dylan Taft

September 17, 2015

Theodore (Teddy) Dylan Taft, beloved son, brother, grandson, nephew, cousin, friend, age 27, who grew up in Rosemount, MN and resided in Eagan, MN, died unexpectedly on September 17, 2015. He is survived by his loving parents, Brian and Deb (Schwartz) Taft of Rosemount, MN; his brothers: Granger Taft of Minneapolis, MN; Logan (fianc?, Catherine Gubbels) Taft of Minneapolis, MN;...

Violet A. Turner

Violet A. Turner

September 16, 2015

Violet Alene Turner, age 96, was born 4/20/1919 and died 9/16/2015 at Augustana Heath Care Center in Hastings MN. She cherished the times her grand kids and great grand kids would call her or visit her. She especially liked it when we would bring her cookies and candy. She was preceded in death by her husband, Maurice; special friend,...

Kenneth Toebe

Kenneth Toebe

September 16, 2015

Kenneth W. Toebe, 80, formerly of Hayward and Rice Lake, died September 16, 2015. Kenneth was born February 13, 1935 in Woodville, Wisconsin. Kenneth earned a Bachelor of Science degree at University Wisconsin, Oshkosh, 1958; and a Master of Arts degree at Eastern Michigan University, 1966. Ken taught English at several schools in Wisconsin from 1960 until 1975. He...

Margaret A. Lindholm

Margaret A. Lindholm

September 16, 2015

Margaret A.Lindholm Age 88, passed away on September 16, 2015 after a long and blessed life. Preceded in death by her parents, Fred and Jessie Benson. She is survived by her loving husband, Frank of 67 years; children, Bruce (Betty), Wayne (Maureen), Craig (Valerie) and Lisa (James) Hemker; 10 grandchildren; sister, Betty Racek; many nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. Margaret...

Genevieve Watters Dahl

Genevieve Watters Dahl

September 15, 2015

Genevieve Watters Dahl Age 93 of Mpls. Preceded in death by husband, Clarence; 2 children; parents and siblings. Survived by sons, John and Darrell. Service 11 AM Monday at Bethel Ev. Lutheran Church, 4120 17th Ave. S. with visitation one hour before. Interment Oak Hill. Memorials to Fairview Home Care and Hospice, 2450 26th Ave. S., Mpls. 55406.

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Donald J. "Lucky" Lacoursiere

Donald J. "Lucky" Lacoursiere

September 13, 2015

LaCoursiere, Donald J. “Lucky” Age 84, of Mpls. Longtime member VFW Post #5555. Preceded in death by loving wife of 47 years, Carol. Survived by children, Linda (Larry) Campbell, Dave, Jodi (Jim) Holst, Kris (Howard) Osten, Bob (Dawn) and Joe (Beth); grandchildren, Scott, Samantha, Laura, Tim, Pete, Josh, Jacob, Jordan, Michael, Misty, Alyssa, Alyce, Atom, Johonna and Sarenna; great-grandchildren, Paige,...

Thomas L Knutsen

Thomas L Knutsen

September 11, 2015

Thomas L. Knutsen Age 73 of Apple Valley, born Nov. 4, 1941 in Minneapolis to Francis and Hertha Knutsen, passed away Sep. 11, 2015 with his family at his side. Tom retired after a 30 year career with Chicago Northwestern Railroad. He truly loved spending time with his family and friends and traveling; especially if he could combine the two....

Candace G Robinson

Candace G Robinson

September 8, 2015

Candace G. Robinson age 68 of Apple Valley, formerly of Colorado Springs, CO, born Sep. 13, 1946 in Deer River, MN, to Charles & Dorothy Zurcher and was raised in Grand Rapids, MN. Candace passed away Sep. 8, 2015 from complications due to cancer. She is preceded in death by her sister, Paula Olmstead. Candace will be dearly missed by...

Rita M. Sandkamp

Rita M. Sandkamp

September 7, 2015

Rita M. Sandkamp, age 84, of Hastings and formerly of Vermillion, died peacefully on Monday, September 7, 2015 at St. Josephs Hospital in St. Paul, following a recent illness. Rita Maxine, the daughter of Maximillion and Eva (Weitzel) Hammerschmidt, was born on August 20, 1931 in McLaughlin, South Dakota. On August 9, 1952 Rita was united in marriage to...

Dorothy Marie Rivenburg

Dorothy Marie Rivenburg

September 7, 2015

Dorothy Rivenburg, age 95, was born in Chicago on June 4, 1920 to Edward and Rose Strnad. When she was 4 the family moved to Berwyn. She graduated from Jay Sterling Morton High School in 1938 and later went to Business College for 1 year. While working in Chicago she attended night classes at Moody Bible Institute. She moved to...

Gyle Wyman

Gyle Wyman

September 6, 2015

Gyle Wyman, age 80, recently of Hastings, died peacefully on Sunday, September 6, 2015 at his home. Gyle Robert, the son of Gyle Jesse and Wanda Eleanor (Smith) Wyman, was born on May 11, 1935 in St. Paul. Following his education, Gyle enlisted in the United States Air Force and served a tour of duty in Korea. After his...

Catherine "Cathy" Kordosky

Catherine "Cathy" Kordosky

September 26, 2015

Catherine "Cathy" Kordosky, age 68, of Inver Grove Heights and formerly of Hastings, died peacefully on Saturday, September 26, 2015 at Bethesda Hospital in St. Paul with family by her side. Catherine Lee, the daughter of Edward and Irene (Deneen) Pankonin, was born on September 7, 1947 in St. Paul. Following her graduation from St. Paul Park High School,...

Norbert J. Hoffman

Norbert J. Hoffman

September 26, 2015

Norbert J. Hoffman, age 87, of Hastings and formerly New Trier, died peacefully on Saturday, September 26, 2015 at Regina Medical Center, Hastings. Norbert J., the son of Peter and Anna (Langenfeld) Hoffman, was born on June 12, 1928 in Hampton. Following his graduation from Nazareth High School, Norbert entered the St. Paul Seminary where he studied for two...

Jesse James Gunn

Jesse James Gunn

September 24, 2015

Jesse J. Gunn, age 46 of Hastings, died Thursday, September 24, 2015. Jesse was born June 1, 1969 in Brooklyn, New York to Fred and Norma (Devirgil) Gunn. He had worked for Intek Plastics, Inc. of Hastings. Jesse was a very gentle, caring and giving person who loved spending time with his family. He was preceded in death by...

Marsha Lee Evans

Marsha Lee Evans

September 23, 2015

Marsha Lee Evans, age 68, passed away on September 23, 2015 surrounded by family and friends. Preceded in death by father, Raymond Sande. Survived by husband, Gerald; children, Melissa (Ty Smith) & Michael; grandchildren, Isabella, Lucas & Ethan; identical twin sister, Myrna (Tom) Orlando; mother, Borghild Sande; & many loving family & friends. Funeral service 11 AM, Wednesday, Sept. 30th...

Karen A Brown-Hepp

Karen A Brown-Hepp

September 23, 2015

Karen A. Brown-Hepp, Age 53 of Apple Valley, born February 12, 1962 in Detroit, MI to Carl & Marilyn Brown, passed away September 23, 2015 after many courageous battles with cancer. Karen was a substitute teacher in school districts: 191, 192 & 196 where she loved her students as much as she did teaching. She was also very involved in...

Debra "Deb" J. Olynyk

Debra "Deb" J. Olynyk

September 21, 2015

Debra J. Olynyk, “Deb” Age 57 of Rosemount, born April 11, 1958 in Grand Rapids, MN, passed away after a courageous year long battle with ovarian cancer. Deb worked at the American Family Insurance home office in Eden Prairie for 32 years. Deb will be dearly missed by her husband of 31 years, David; daughter, Callista Olynyk (Kevin Stephens); son,...

Carrie (Thomas) Illa

Carrie (Thomas) Illa

September 19, 2015

Carrie (Thomas) Illa, age 49 of Lexington, South Carolina and formerly of Minnetrista, MN died Saturday, September 19, 2015 at her home in Lexington. Carrie Annette, the daughter of Charles and Virginia (Rhodes) Thomas, was born on April 17, 1966 in Austin, Minnesota. She attended Hastings High School and graduated with the class of 1984. On June 6, 1987,...

Kenneth "Bill" G. Hooker

Kenneth "Bill" G. Hooker

September 18, 2015

Hooker, Kenneth G. “Bill” Age 87 of Burnsville, born April 27, 1928 in Topeka, KS to Gale and Tressa Hooker, passed away September 18, 2015. Kenneth served in the U S Navy during WWII. He is preceded in death by his sister, Doris. Bill will be dearly missed by his loving wife of 65 years, Shirley; daughter, Kathy (Douglas) Peterson;...

Belva Marlene Scarbrough

Belva Marlene Scarbrough

September 17, 2015

Belva Marlene Scarbrough Age 81. Went home to the Lord on September 17, 2015 surround by family. Preceded in death by husband, George; parents, Julius and Delia Olson. Survived by children, Julie (Robert) Andersen, Jonathan (Marian), Jayne, and Jolene (Jerry) Yoho; grandchildren, Rebecca (Matt) Nettekoven, Nathaniel (Lisa) Andersen, Jason (Ami) Andersen, Jeremiah (Allison) Andersen, Anna (Ryan) Substad, Lauren Scarbrough, Emma,...

Theodore Dylan Taft

Theodore Dylan Taft

September 17, 2015

Theodore (Teddy) Dylan Taft, beloved son, brother, grandson, nephew, cousin, friend, age 27, who grew up in Rosemount, MN and resided in Eagan, MN, died unexpectedly on September 17, 2015. He is survived by his loving parents, Brian and Deb (Schwartz) Taft of Rosemount, MN; his brothers: Granger Taft of Minneapolis, MN; Logan (fianc?, Catherine Gubbels) Taft of Minneapolis, MN;...

Violet A. Turner

Violet A. Turner

September 16, 2015

Violet Alene Turner, age 96, was born 4/20/1919 and died 9/16/2015 at Augustana Heath Care Center in Hastings MN. She cherished the times her grand kids and great grand kids would call her or visit her. She especially liked it when we would bring her cookies and candy. She was preceded in death by her husband, Maurice; special friend,...

Kenneth Toebe

Kenneth Toebe

September 16, 2015

Kenneth W. Toebe, 80, formerly of Hayward and Rice Lake, died September 16, 2015. Kenneth was born February 13, 1935 in Woodville, Wisconsin. Kenneth earned a Bachelor of Science degree at University Wisconsin, Oshkosh, 1958; and a Master of Arts degree at Eastern Michigan University, 1966. Ken taught English at several schools in Wisconsin from 1960 until 1975. He...

Margaret A. Lindholm

Margaret A. Lindholm

September 16, 2015

Margaret A.Lindholm Age 88, passed away on September 16, 2015 after a long and blessed life. Preceded in death by her parents, Fred and Jessie Benson. She is survived by her loving husband, Frank of 67 years; children, Bruce (Betty), Wayne (Maureen), Craig (Valerie) and Lisa (James) Hemker; 10 grandchildren; sister, Betty Racek; many nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. Margaret...

Genevieve Watters Dahl

Genevieve Watters Dahl

September 15, 2015

Genevieve Watters Dahl Age 93 of Mpls. Preceded in death by husband, Clarence; 2 children; parents and siblings. Survived by sons, John and Darrell. Service 11 AM Monday at Bethel Ev. Lutheran Church, 4120 17th Ave. S. with visitation one hour before. Interment Oak Hill. Memorials to Fairview Home Care and Hospice, 2450 26th Ave. S., Mpls. 55406.

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Donald J. "Lucky" Lacoursiere

Donald J. "Lucky" Lacoursiere

September 13, 2015

LaCoursiere, Donald J. “Lucky” Age 84, of Mpls. Longtime member VFW Post #5555. Preceded in death by loving wife of 47 years, Carol. Survived by children, Linda (Larry) Campbell, Dave, Jodi (Jim) Holst, Kris (Howard) Osten, Bob (Dawn) and Joe (Beth); grandchildren, Scott, Samantha, Laura, Tim, Pete, Josh, Jacob, Jordan, Michael, Misty, Alyssa, Alyce, Atom, Johonna and Sarenna; great-grandchildren, Paige,...

Thomas L Knutsen

Thomas L Knutsen

September 11, 2015

Thomas L. Knutsen Age 73 of Apple Valley, born Nov. 4, 1941 in Minneapolis to Francis and Hertha Knutsen, passed away Sep. 11, 2015 with his family at his side. Tom retired after a 30 year career with Chicago Northwestern Railroad. He truly loved spending time with his family and friends and traveling; especially if he could combine the two....

Candace G Robinson

Candace G Robinson

September 8, 2015

Candace G. Robinson age 68 of Apple Valley, formerly of Colorado Springs, CO, born Sep. 13, 1946 in Deer River, MN, to Charles & Dorothy Zurcher and was raised in Grand Rapids, MN. Candace passed away Sep. 8, 2015 from complications due to cancer. She is preceded in death by her sister, Paula Olmstead. Candace will be dearly missed by...

Rita M. Sandkamp

Rita M. Sandkamp

September 7, 2015

Rita M. Sandkamp, age 84, of Hastings and formerly of Vermillion, died peacefully on Monday, September 7, 2015 at St. Josephs Hospital in St. Paul, following a recent illness. Rita Maxine, the daughter of Maximillion and Eva (Weitzel) Hammerschmidt, was born on August 20, 1931 in McLaughlin, South Dakota. On August 9, 1952 Rita was united in marriage to...

Dorothy Marie Rivenburg

Dorothy Marie Rivenburg

September 7, 2015

Dorothy Rivenburg, age 95, was born in Chicago on June 4, 1920 to Edward and Rose Strnad. When she was 4 the family moved to Berwyn. She graduated from Jay Sterling Morton High School in 1938 and later went to Business College for 1 year. While working in Chicago she attended night classes at Moody Bible Institute. She moved to...

Gyle Wyman

Gyle Wyman

September 6, 2015

Gyle Wyman, age 80, recently of Hastings, died peacefully on Sunday, September 6, 2015 at his home. Gyle Robert, the son of Gyle Jesse and Wanda Eleanor (Smith) Wyman, was born on May 11, 1935 in St. Paul. Following his education, Gyle enlisted in the United States Air Force and served a tour of duty in Korea. After his...

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