Obituaries
Obituaries for Starkson Family
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Herbert M. Peine
January 20, 2016
Herbert M. Peine, age 87, of Miesville, died on Wednesday, January 20, 2016 at United Hospital in St. Paul after a brief illness. Herbert Peine was born December 2, 1928 in Douglas Township to Peter and Anna (Kimmes) Peine. He was a Hastings High School graduate, class of 1946 and served in the United States Army. Herbert married MaryBeth...
Florence M Onslow
January 17, 2016
Florence M. Onslow Age 87 of Richfield, born July 26, 1928 in Lanesboro, MN to Cornelius & Gilma Knutson, passed away January 17, 2016. She is preceded in death by her husband, Robert; daughter, Linda Onslow; grandson, Elijah Colson and brothers and sisters. Florence will be dearly missed by her children: Patricia (Jim) Barnes, Janet (Richard) Allen and Richard (Qun)...
John Andrew Ratey
January 16, 2016
John Andrew Ratey, age 69, of Hastings, died Saturday, January 16, 2016 at home. John Andrew, was born June 28, 1946, in Trenton, NJ to John W. and Anna (Krisanda) Ratey. He was a graduate of Notre Dame High School in Trenton and from New York State University. He was married on the full moon of July 1978 to...
Warren A. Nelson
January 16, 2016
Warren A. Nelson, age 94, of Hastings, died on Saturday, January 16, 2016 at United Hospital in St. Paul after a brief illness. Warren Nelson, was born in June 28, 1921 in Fargo, North Dakota to Andrew and Helen (Lau) Nelson. He served in the United States Marine Corps during WW II in the South Pacific. He was married...
Carol Ann Glade
January 15, 2016
Carol Ann Glade, age 77, of Hastings, died unexpectedly on Friday, January 15, 2016 at Regina Hospital. Carol Glade, was born in Waseca, MN to Theo and Ellna (Proechel) Cowdin on December 24, 1938. She graduated from high school in Janesville, Minnesota in 1956 and attended Mankato State University. Carol married Frederick Glade on August 4, 1962. She taught...
Dorian A. Rech
January 12, 2016
Dorian A. Rech, age 53, of Hastings, died suddenly on Tuesday, January 12, 2016 at his home.Dorian Alexander, the son of Joseph and Dorothy (Brownson) Rech was born in Hastings, Minnesota on July 20, 1962. He was a graduate of Hastings High School, class of 1981 and had worked in the construction industry his whole life. Dorian loved hunting,...
Lawrence J Kommer
January 11, 2016
Lawrence J. Kommer Age 83 of Minneapolis, born April 18, 1932 in Minneapolis to Fredrick and Josephine Kommer, passed away January 11, 2016. Lawrence served in the US Army during The Korean War. He is preceded in death by his wife, Violet; son, Leonard; brother, Ernest and sister, Irma. He will be greatly missed by his sons, Randy, Kenneth (Jane)...
John Makarenko
January 10, 2016
John Makarenko, age 76, of Hastings, passed away at United Hospital in St. Paul on January 10, 2016. He is survived by his loving wife, Katherine; children, Lynda (Troy) Williams; Steve Makarenko; and Daniel Stewart; grandchildren, Matthew, Brittany, Jacob, Alysha, Andrew, and Alleshia; sisters, Nadia Makarenko, and Luba Rohweder; brother, Tony (Roseann) Makarenko; other relatives and golf buddies. A...
Iving J Rynchek
January 10, 2016
Irving J. Rynchek
age 80, of Aitkin, formerly of Bloomington. He was an avid sportsman and 58 year member of Pipefitters Local #539. Preceded in death by parents and siblings. Survived by loving wife, Carolyn; sons, Darren and Jason; daughter, Wendy (Jeff) Graupmann; grandchildren, Elissa, Shelby, Eric and Evan; sister, Viola Smetana; and many nieces and nephews. Service Friday 11 AM...
Margaret Joan Collins
January 8, 2016
Margaret J. Collins (Glass) Age 85, passed away on January 8, 2016 surrounded by family. Preceded in death by husband, Jay; granddaughter, Toni; and 5 brothers. Survived by daughters, Peggy, Nancy (Dave), Jean (Tom), Judy (Mike); 8 grandchildren and 8 great-grandchildren; and other family and friends. Memorial service 11AM, Friday, January 22nd at Henry W. Anderson, 14850 Garrett Ave., Apple...
Alice Louise Gustafson
January 8, 2016
Alice Louise Gustafson Age 91 of Richfield passed away, Jan. 8, 2016. Alice was a member of the Robbinsdale, American Legion #251 Auxiliary. She was preceded in death by her husband, Vern and 2 brothers. Alice will be dearly missed by her daughters: Laura (Dave) Wendt, Linda (Tom) Anderson, Phyllis (Lonny)Feldt and Mary (Dave) Nemcek; 7 grandchildren; 8 great-grandchildren; sisters-in-law,...
Francis M. Rego
January 7, 2016
Francis M. Rego, age 86 of Hastings died unexpectedly on Thursday, January 7, 2015 at Augustana Care Hastings.Francis was born January 3, 1930 to Thomas and Mary (Neary) Regoin Bunker Hill, WI and was a graduate of high school at Cazenovia, WI in 1948. He served in the Army during the Korean War and received a Purple Heart. Francis...
Joel L. Melohn
January 6, 2016
Joel L. Melohn
Age 68, of Apple Valley. Passed away peacefully on 01/06/2016 after a long illness. He is preceded in death by his parents, David & Berniece; infant sister, Faye and brother-in-law, Rick. Joel is survived by his wife, Jane; children, Brian & Laura; siblings, JoAnn (Doyle) Junker & John (Nan); sister-in-law, Kathy Hawkinson; brother-in-law, Kevin Hawkinson; sister-in-law, Gladys Hawkinson;...
Mary O. Mcculloch
January 6, 2016
Mary O. McCulloch
age 83, of Mpls. Preceded in death by parents, Larry and Betty; daughter, Linda Colbert. Survived by loving husband, Bob; son, Ron (Roxie) Roloff; grandchildren, Kevin (Roslyn) Roloff, Melissa Roloff, Holly (Justin) Kevelin and Jenni (Ryan) Geringer; great-grandchildren, Bryce, Mariah, Aili, Breanna, Samantha, Mason, Justin and Joanna; siblings; other relatives and many friends. Service Thursday 12 Noon, Lakewood...
Barbara Karin Wetzel
January 5, 2016
Barbara K. Wetzel, age 84 of Apple Valley, died Jan. 5, 2016, at Southview Acres Health Care Center in West St. Paul of natural causes.
Born July 5, 1931, in Columbus, Ohio, where she was raised and later attended Ohio State University in Columbus. She worked for the city of Columbus for several years in the late 1940’s and the early...
Veronica E. Olson
January 4, 2016
Veronica E. Olson (Valastek) Age 93, passed away on January 4, 2016 surrounded by family. Preceded in death by husband, Verne; sons, Gregory and Scott; daughter, Shirl. Survived by sons, Verne (Chris), Stephen and Keith; daughters, Toni Sienko and Kathy (Mike) Moran; sons-in-laws, Alan Carlson and Jerry Sienko; 10 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren. Celebration of Life will be held 1PM,...
Donalene B Caligiuri
January 4, 2016
Donalene B. Caligiuri Age 98 of Edina formerly of Minneapolis born Nov. 27, 1917 in Fairbury, Nebraska to Whitten and Cora Bonsall, passed away January 4, 2016. She is preceded in death by her husband, Mike; son, Michael, Jr. and sister, Maxine Beckman. Donalene will be dearly missed by her son, Paul “Pete” (Nancy) Caligiuri; daughter-in-law, Pam Caligiuri and grandson,...
Clifford "Cliff" H. Moen
January 3, 2016
Clifford "Cliff" Moen, age 89, a local Hastings artist, died peacefully on Sunday, January 3, 2016 at his home. Clifford Harland, was born in Minneapolis to Helmer and Selma (Olson) Moen on September 11, 1926. He graduated from Roosevelt High School in Minneapolis and attended Minneapolis School of Art and University of Minnesota. Cliff married Barbara Stratton on November...
Frances "Fran" A. Karnick
January 1, 2016
Frances A. "Fran" Karnick, age 69, of Hastings and formerly Washington, died Friday, January 1, 2016 at Regina Medical Center, Hastings.Frances Ann, the daughter of Joseph and Mary Ann (Marschall) Karnick, was born on February 20, 1946. She was a longtime employee at Smeads prior to moving to Washington. She was preceded in death by her parents. Frances is...
Herbert F. Nyberg
January 1, 2016
Nyberg, Herbert F.
Age 89 of Apple Valley. Passed away peacefully at home after a long battle with Alzheimer’s on 01/01/2016. Herb was a retired Lt. Commander in the Navy and he was the retired Minneapolis City Accessor. Herb loved to travel, enjoyed lake life & was an avid golfer. In high school he was on the ski jumping team. He...
Herbert M. Peine
January 20, 2016
Herbert M. Peine, age 87, of Miesville, died on Wednesday, January 20, 2016 at United Hospital in St. Paul after a brief illness. Herbert Peine was born December 2, 1928 in Douglas Township to Peter and Anna (Kimmes) Peine. He was a Hastings High School graduate, class of 1946 and served in the United States Army. Herbert married MaryBeth...
Florence M Onslow
January 17, 2016
Florence M. Onslow Age 87 of Richfield, born July 26, 1928 in Lanesboro, MN to Cornelius & Gilma Knutson, passed away January 17, 2016. She is preceded in death by her husband, Robert; daughter, Linda Onslow; grandson, Elijah Colson and brothers and sisters. Florence will be dearly missed by her children: Patricia (Jim) Barnes, Janet (Richard) Allen and Richard (Qun)...
John Andrew Ratey
January 16, 2016
John Andrew Ratey, age 69, of Hastings, died Saturday, January 16, 2016 at home. John Andrew, was born June 28, 1946, in Trenton, NJ to John W. and Anna (Krisanda) Ratey. He was a graduate of Notre Dame High School in Trenton and from New York State University. He was married on the full moon of July 1978 to...
Warren A. Nelson
January 16, 2016
Warren A. Nelson, age 94, of Hastings, died on Saturday, January 16, 2016 at United Hospital in St. Paul after a brief illness. Warren Nelson, was born in June 28, 1921 in Fargo, North Dakota to Andrew and Helen (Lau) Nelson. He served in the United States Marine Corps during WW II in the South Pacific. He was married...
Carol Ann Glade
January 15, 2016
Carol Ann Glade, age 77, of Hastings, died unexpectedly on Friday, January 15, 2016 at Regina Hospital. Carol Glade, was born in Waseca, MN to Theo and Ellna (Proechel) Cowdin on December 24, 1938. She graduated from high school in Janesville, Minnesota in 1956 and attended Mankato State University. Carol married Frederick Glade on August 4, 1962. She taught...
Dorian A. Rech
January 12, 2016
Dorian A. Rech, age 53, of Hastings, died suddenly on Tuesday, January 12, 2016 at his home.Dorian Alexander, the son of Joseph and Dorothy (Brownson) Rech was born in Hastings, Minnesota on July 20, 1962. He was a graduate of Hastings High School, class of 1981 and had worked in the construction industry his whole life. Dorian loved hunting,...
Lawrence J Kommer
January 11, 2016
Lawrence J. Kommer Age 83 of Minneapolis, born April 18, 1932 in Minneapolis to Fredrick and Josephine Kommer, passed away January 11, 2016. Lawrence served in the US Army during The Korean War. He is preceded in death by his wife, Violet; son, Leonard; brother, Ernest and sister, Irma. He will be greatly missed by his sons, Randy, Kenneth (Jane)...
John Makarenko
January 10, 2016
John Makarenko, age 76, of Hastings, passed away at United Hospital in St. Paul on January 10, 2016. He is survived by his loving wife, Katherine; children, Lynda (Troy) Williams; Steve Makarenko; and Daniel Stewart; grandchildren, Matthew, Brittany, Jacob, Alysha, Andrew, and Alleshia; sisters, Nadia Makarenko, and Luba Rohweder; brother, Tony (Roseann) Makarenko; other relatives and golf buddies. A...
Iving J Rynchek
January 10, 2016
Irving J. Rynchek
age 80, of Aitkin, formerly of Bloomington. He was an avid sportsman and 58 year member of Pipefitters Local #539. Preceded in death by parents and siblings. Survived by loving wife, Carolyn; sons, Darren and Jason; daughter, Wendy (Jeff) Graupmann; grandchildren, Elissa, Shelby, Eric and Evan; sister, Viola Smetana; and many nieces and nephews. Service Friday 11 AM...
Margaret Joan Collins
January 8, 2016
Margaret J. Collins (Glass) Age 85, passed away on January 8, 2016 surrounded by family. Preceded in death by husband, Jay; granddaughter, Toni; and 5 brothers. Survived by daughters, Peggy, Nancy (Dave), Jean (Tom), Judy (Mike); 8 grandchildren and 8 great-grandchildren; and other family and friends. Memorial service 11AM, Friday, January 22nd at Henry W. Anderson, 14850 Garrett Ave., Apple...
Alice Louise Gustafson
January 8, 2016
Alice Louise Gustafson Age 91 of Richfield passed away, Jan. 8, 2016. Alice was a member of the Robbinsdale, American Legion #251 Auxiliary. She was preceded in death by her husband, Vern and 2 brothers. Alice will be dearly missed by her daughters: Laura (Dave) Wendt, Linda (Tom) Anderson, Phyllis (Lonny)Feldt and Mary (Dave) Nemcek; 7 grandchildren; 8 great-grandchildren; sisters-in-law,...
Francis M. Rego
January 7, 2016
Francis M. Rego, age 86 of Hastings died unexpectedly on Thursday, January 7, 2015 at Augustana Care Hastings.Francis was born January 3, 1930 to Thomas and Mary (Neary) Regoin Bunker Hill, WI and was a graduate of high school at Cazenovia, WI in 1948. He served in the Army during the Korean War and received a Purple Heart. Francis...
Joel L. Melohn
January 6, 2016
Joel L. Melohn
Age 68, of Apple Valley. Passed away peacefully on 01/06/2016 after a long illness. He is preceded in death by his parents, David & Berniece; infant sister, Faye and brother-in-law, Rick. Joel is survived by his wife, Jane; children, Brian & Laura; siblings, JoAnn (Doyle) Junker & John (Nan); sister-in-law, Kathy Hawkinson; brother-in-law, Kevin Hawkinson; sister-in-law, Gladys Hawkinson;...
Mary O. Mcculloch
January 6, 2016
Mary O. McCulloch
age 83, of Mpls. Preceded in death by parents, Larry and Betty; daughter, Linda Colbert. Survived by loving husband, Bob; son, Ron (Roxie) Roloff; grandchildren, Kevin (Roslyn) Roloff, Melissa Roloff, Holly (Justin) Kevelin and Jenni (Ryan) Geringer; great-grandchildren, Bryce, Mariah, Aili, Breanna, Samantha, Mason, Justin and Joanna; siblings; other relatives and many friends. Service Thursday 12 Noon, Lakewood...
Barbara Karin Wetzel
January 5, 2016
Barbara K. Wetzel, age 84 of Apple Valley, died Jan. 5, 2016, at Southview Acres Health Care Center in West St. Paul of natural causes.
Born July 5, 1931, in Columbus, Ohio, where she was raised and later attended Ohio State University in Columbus. She worked for the city of Columbus for several years in the late 1940’s and the early...
Veronica E. Olson
January 4, 2016
Veronica E. Olson (Valastek) Age 93, passed away on January 4, 2016 surrounded by family. Preceded in death by husband, Verne; sons, Gregory and Scott; daughter, Shirl. Survived by sons, Verne (Chris), Stephen and Keith; daughters, Toni Sienko and Kathy (Mike) Moran; sons-in-laws, Alan Carlson and Jerry Sienko; 10 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren. Celebration of Life will be held 1PM,...
Donalene B Caligiuri
January 4, 2016
Donalene B. Caligiuri Age 98 of Edina formerly of Minneapolis born Nov. 27, 1917 in Fairbury, Nebraska to Whitten and Cora Bonsall, passed away January 4, 2016. She is preceded in death by her husband, Mike; son, Michael, Jr. and sister, Maxine Beckman. Donalene will be dearly missed by her son, Paul “Pete” (Nancy) Caligiuri; daughter-in-law, Pam Caligiuri and grandson,...
Clifford "Cliff" H. Moen
January 3, 2016
Clifford "Cliff" Moen, age 89, a local Hastings artist, died peacefully on Sunday, January 3, 2016 at his home. Clifford Harland, was born in Minneapolis to Helmer and Selma (Olson) Moen on September 11, 1926. He graduated from Roosevelt High School in Minneapolis and attended Minneapolis School of Art and University of Minnesota. Cliff married Barbara Stratton on November...
Frances "Fran" A. Karnick
January 1, 2016
Frances A. "Fran" Karnick, age 69, of Hastings and formerly Washington, died Friday, January 1, 2016 at Regina Medical Center, Hastings.Frances Ann, the daughter of Joseph and Mary Ann (Marschall) Karnick, was born on February 20, 1946. She was a longtime employee at Smeads prior to moving to Washington. She was preceded in death by her parents. Frances is...
Herbert F. Nyberg
January 1, 2016
Nyberg, Herbert F.
Age 89 of Apple Valley. Passed away peacefully at home after a long battle with Alzheimer’s on 01/01/2016. Herb was a retired Lt. Commander in the Navy and he was the retired Minneapolis City Accessor. Herb loved to travel, enjoyed lake life & was an avid golfer. In high school he was on the ski jumping team. He...
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