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Obituaries for Starkson Family

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Juanita Caldwell

Juanita Caldwell

October 1, 2015

Juanita Caldwell, age 91, of Hastings, formerly of West Point, Mississippi, passed away at Regina Nursing Home on October 1, 2015. A Memorial Gathering will be held at Woodbury Baptist Church, 6695 Upper Afton Road, Woodbury MN 55125 on Sunday, October 18 at 10:30 a.m. A second Memorial Gathering will be held at Regina Nursing Home Garden Room, 1175...

Dorothy M. Stoffel

Dorothy M. Stoffel

September 29, 2015

Dorothy M. Stoffel, age 88 of Miesville, died peacefully on Tuesday, September 29, 2015 at Regina Medical Center, Hastings, following an extended illness. Dorothy M., the daughter of William and Odelia (Schug) Williams was born on January 10, 1927 in Victoria, Minnesota. Following her education at Victoria Grade School, Dorothy entered into the St. Benedicts Convent and was a...

Xavier Francis Steiner

Xavier Francis Steiner

September 29, 2015

Age 10 months, the infant son of Alex Angela (Adelmann) Steiner; died on Sept. 29, 2015 following a severe asthma attack. Xavier was born in St. Paul MN on Nov. 12, 2014. He is survived by his parents of Rosemount, MN; grandparents Diane Andy Adelmann; Mary Schmidt Brian Steiner; great-grandparents Gordon Fredrickson, Jeanne Scheffert, Phyllis LaVerne Steiner, aunts Katie...

Donna M. Overstreet

Donna M. Overstreet

September 29, 2015

Donna M. Overstreet, age 83 of Hastings, died peacefully on Tuesday, September 29, 2015 at Augustana Health Care Center in Hastings following an extended illness. Donna was born on July 31, 1932 in Blockton, Iowa to Vivian and Marie (Weaver) Cornett. She graduated from Blockton High School with the class of 1950 and on July 4, 1951, was united...

Esther C. Benson

Esther C. Benson

September 29, 2015

Esther C. Benson Age 88 of S. Mpls. Preceded in death by husband, William; parents and siblings. Survived by daughters, Linda Benson and Diane (Don) Muilenburg; 3 grandchildren; 7 great-grandchildren; sister, Corrine Edwards; many nieces and nephews. Service 11:00 AM Saturday at Ebenezer Lutheran Church, 41st & Cedar Ave. S. with visitation one hour before. Interment Ft. Snelling.

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Ronald J. Fehrenbach

Ronald J. Fehrenbach

September 29, 2015

Ronald J. Fehrenbach Age 72, of South Mpls. 37 year employee of Onan/Cummins. Preceded by parents, Joseph & Frances; brother, James and sister, Joyce. Survived by loving wife of 47 years, Cheryl; son, Brian (Donna); daughters, Michelle (Thomas) Larson and Melissa (Richard) Scott; grandchildren, Joseph, Patrick, Jacob, Megan, Nathan, Lucas, Matthew, Matthew, Jennifer and Andrew; brother, Joseph; many nieces &...

Dorothy J Opris

Dorothy J Opris

September 28, 2015

Dorothy J. Opris Age 92 0f Eagan, born October 18, 1922 in St. Paul, MN to John & Emma Ryder, passed away September 28, 2015. She is preceded in death by her first husband, Frank Strong, second husband, Peter Opris and daughter, Mary Lynn Strong. Dorothy will be dearly missed by her sons: Steven Strong, Frank (Shirley) Strong and John...

Alice C. Cziok

Alice C. Cziok

September 27, 2015

Alice C. Cziok Age 92 of Mpls., passed away 9/27/2015 at Providence Place. She worked for many years at Northwestern Bank. Preceded in death by her husband, Michael and brother, Robert. Survived by her brother, Maynard Nielsen; nieces and nephews, Greg Nielsen, Ramona Nielsen, Doug Nielsen and Michelle Wold; 6 grand nephews, Kent, Brett and Blake Wold, Justin, Dylan and...

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,...

Juanita Caldwell

Juanita Caldwell

October 1, 2015

Juanita Caldwell, age 91, of Hastings, formerly of West Point, Mississippi, passed away at Regina Nursing Home on October 1, 2015. A Memorial Gathering will be held at Woodbury Baptist Church, 6695 Upper Afton Road, Woodbury MN 55125 on Sunday, October 18 at 10:30 a.m. A second Memorial Gathering will be held at Regina Nursing Home Garden Room, 1175...

Dorothy M. Stoffel

Dorothy M. Stoffel

September 29, 2015

Dorothy M. Stoffel, age 88 of Miesville, died peacefully on Tuesday, September 29, 2015 at Regina Medical Center, Hastings, following an extended illness. Dorothy M., the daughter of William and Odelia (Schug) Williams was born on January 10, 1927 in Victoria, Minnesota. Following her education at Victoria Grade School, Dorothy entered into the St. Benedicts Convent and was a...

Xavier Francis Steiner

Xavier Francis Steiner

September 29, 2015

Age 10 months, the infant son of Alex Angela (Adelmann) Steiner; died on Sept. 29, 2015 following a severe asthma attack. Xavier was born in St. Paul MN on Nov. 12, 2014. He is survived by his parents of Rosemount, MN; grandparents Diane Andy Adelmann; Mary Schmidt Brian Steiner; great-grandparents Gordon Fredrickson, Jeanne Scheffert, Phyllis LaVerne Steiner, aunts Katie...

Donna M. Overstreet

Donna M. Overstreet

September 29, 2015

Donna M. Overstreet, age 83 of Hastings, died peacefully on Tuesday, September 29, 2015 at Augustana Health Care Center in Hastings following an extended illness. Donna was born on July 31, 1932 in Blockton, Iowa to Vivian and Marie (Weaver) Cornett. She graduated from Blockton High School with the class of 1950 and on July 4, 1951, was united...

Esther C. Benson

Esther C. Benson

September 29, 2015

Esther C. Benson Age 88 of S. Mpls. Preceded in death by husband, William; parents and siblings. Survived by daughters, Linda Benson and Diane (Don) Muilenburg; 3 grandchildren; 7 great-grandchildren; sister, Corrine Edwards; many nieces and nephews. Service 11:00 AM Saturday at Ebenezer Lutheran Church, 41st & Cedar Ave. S. with visitation one hour before. Interment Ft. Snelling.

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Ronald J. Fehrenbach

Ronald J. Fehrenbach

September 29, 2015

Ronald J. Fehrenbach Age 72, of South Mpls. 37 year employee of Onan/Cummins. Preceded by parents, Joseph & Frances; brother, James and sister, Joyce. Survived by loving wife of 47 years, Cheryl; son, Brian (Donna); daughters, Michelle (Thomas) Larson and Melissa (Richard) Scott; grandchildren, Joseph, Patrick, Jacob, Megan, Nathan, Lucas, Matthew, Matthew, Jennifer and Andrew; brother, Joseph; many nieces &...

Dorothy J Opris

Dorothy J Opris

September 28, 2015

Dorothy J. Opris Age 92 0f Eagan, born October 18, 1922 in St. Paul, MN to John & Emma Ryder, passed away September 28, 2015. She is preceded in death by her first husband, Frank Strong, second husband, Peter Opris and daughter, Mary Lynn Strong. Dorothy will be dearly missed by her sons: Steven Strong, Frank (Shirley) Strong and John...

Alice C. Cziok

Alice C. Cziok

September 27, 2015

Alice C. Cziok Age 92 of Mpls., passed away 9/27/2015 at Providence Place. She worked for many years at Northwestern Bank. Preceded in death by her husband, Michael and brother, Robert. Survived by her brother, Maynard Nielsen; nieces and nephews, Greg Nielsen, Ramona Nielsen, Doug Nielsen and Michelle Wold; 6 grand nephews, Kent, Brett and Blake Wold, Justin, Dylan and...

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,...

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