Obituaries
Obituaries for Starkson Family
In Memory of Our Dear Loved Ones
Michael Rischette
March 31, 2015
Michael T. Rischette, age 61, of Hastings died Tuesday, March 31, 2015 at Regions Hospital in St. Paul. Michael was born April 27, 1953 in Hastings to William and Florence (Hicks) Rischette. He was a 1971 graduate of Hastings High School and married Carol Grandia on August 7, 1976 at St. Boniface Catholic Church in Hastings. He was employed...
Helen M. Ruedy
March 31, 2015
Helen M. Ruedy, age 93, of Hastings finally found her way home on Tuesday, March 31, 2015. Helen was born April 16, 1921 in Hastings to Clint and Vesta (Stone) Johnson. She was a 1939 graduate of Hastings High School and married Gale R. Ruedy on July 3, 1940. She was a long-time employee with Montgomery Ward prior to...
Josephine Denn
March 30, 2015
Josephine G. (nee Reuter) Denn, age 94, formerly of Hastings, passed away on March 30, in Grantsburg, Wis. A memorial service will be held from 5:00 p.m. on Sunday, April 12, at Wise Family Funeral Home, 400 Spring St., Hastings. A gathering will take place one hour prior to the service at the funeral home.
Jeffrey G. Maxson
March 28, 2015
Jeffrey Greig Maxson, age 62, of Hastings, passed away from lung cancer on March 28, 2015. He was born to John C. and Janet (Greig) Maxson in St. Paul on September 3, 1952. Jeff accepted his diagnosis of cancer with a positive attitude, “taking the bull by the horns and moving forever forward”. He loved animals especially his dog...
Mary 'Fern' Olson
March 28, 2015
It is with great sadness that our family announces the passing of our beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, on Saturday, March 28, 2015. Fern died peacefully with family by her side, and in the thoughts of many that loved her dearly. She truly cherished every minute that she shared with all of us on this earth! She is...
Joyce M. Lankow
March 25, 2015
Joyce Marie (Chatwood) Lankow, age 88, of Vermillion, MN, beloved mother, grandmother and great grandmother was born August 23, 1926 near Doran, MN to Clifford and LuLu (Christophel) Chatwood. She died peacefully, surrounded by family at home on March 25, 2015. Joyce is survived by her children, John E. Lankow (Nancy), Larry J. Lankow (Sandy), Linda J. Lankow (Jim...
Lorraine E. Brunner
March 25, 2015
Lorraine E. Brunner, age 87,of Inver Grove Heights, passed away at Ruth Homes in Hastings on March 25, 2015. She worked as a drug and alcohol counselor for Washington County Human Services for over 20 years. She was a friend of Bill W. for more than 40 years. Lorraine is survived by her son, Steven VandeWater; daughter, Suzanne Kellog;...
Regina M. Halepeska
March 24, 2015
Regina Mary Halepeska, age 92, of Hampton died Tuesday, March 24, 2015. Regina was born September 16, 1922 in Winsted, MN to Edward and Anna (Fiecke) Sterner. She was a 1940 graduate of Holy Trinity Catholic High School. Regina had worked for Griggs Cooper Wholesale Liquor and Great Northern Oil. She married Marcus Halepeska on October 30, 1957 at...
Thomas F. Burke
March 24, 2015
Thomas Francis Burke, Jr., 78, died on March 24, 2015, with family by his side. Born in Chicago in 1936 to Mary Ann and Thomas F., Sr., Tom made an impression from the start. As a twelve-pound baby boy, legend has it that “Little Tommy” rode his trike home from the hospital. Tom graduated from St. Mary’s College (Winona)...
June Spearbeck
March 22, 2015
June Spearbeck, age 83, of Belle Plaine, passed away March 22, 2015 at the Lutheran Home in Belle Plaine. Private Services will be held.
Marjorie Robinson
March 21, 2015
Marjorie L. Robinson, an avid gardener, age 54, of Hastings, passed away at home March 21, 2015. She was born on May 29, 1960 in Hastings to Robert and JoAnne (Hankes) Kerstetter. She married David Robinson on December 4, 1982 in Hastings. Marjorie worked for Smeads for 36 years. She was preceded in death by her parents and brother,...
Alpheus J. Mason
March 18, 2015
Alpheus J. Mason, age 85, of Hastings, passed away at home on March 18, 2015. He was born in Lincoln, NE to Alpheus and Louise Mason on June 21, 1929. He married Joan Zimmermann on February 8, 1958 in Minneapolis. Alpheus was a teacher in the Deer River School District for 28 years. He was active in the Boy...
Bernice F. Sherry
March 15, 2015
Bernice “Bun” Sherry, age 91, a loving mother, grandmother and great grandmother passed away at Regina Care Center on March 15, 2015. She was born on Nov. 24, 1923 in Red Wing, one of eight children, to Frank and Gertrude Miller. She graduated in 1941 from Hastings High School. Bun married Richard Sherry in Hastings. She enjoyed celebrating St....
Glenda J. (Schaap) Tims
March 14, 2015
Glenda Jane (Schaap) Tims, age 65, died March 14, 2015 at St. Marys Hospital in Rochester, with family by her side.Glenda was born April 17, 1949 in Worthington, MN to Art and Lorraine (Kunze) Schaap. She was married to Rich Tims on June 19, 1970 in Worthington following her graduation from Mounds Midway nursing school. She was an ER...
Andrew T Papulas
March 14, 2015
Andrew T. Papulas age 92 of South Minneapolis, born January, 23, 1923 in Minneapolis to Tom & Julia Papulas, passed away March 14, 2015. He is preceded in death by his wife of 54 years, Corinne and his sister, Connie. Andrew will be dearly missed by his daughter, Julie Malia; son, Kris Papulas (Vickie Novak); grandsons, Nicholas and Cameron Malia;...
William "Bill" Newton Brisley
March 13, 2015
William Newton (Bill) Brisley 8-4-1920 to 3-9-2015
Bill passed away after a lengthy and courageous battle with Alzheimer’s and Cancer. Preceded in death: eldest son, William Brisley, Jr. (Sandra); brothers, Joseph, Robert (Margaret-D) and Newton (Judith-D) Brisley. Survived by wife, Charlotte; children, Stephen Brisley and Betsy (Brisley) Shannon (Patrick); grandchildren, Melissa Berman (Richard), Andrew Shannon (Jane); greatgrandchildren, Ayla, Stella, Coco Berman;...
Josephine "Jo" Johnson
March 13, 2015
Josephine “Jo” Johnson
age 93, of Mpls. Worked for many years at Boynton Health Services U of M. She loved to travel and was proud of her Swedish heritage. Preceded by parents, Peter & Alma Johnson; siblings, Harry, Lillie, Evelyn, Anna and Esther. Survived by sister, Ruth and nieces & nephews. Service 11 AM Friday at Henry W. Anderson Mortuary, 3640...
William Duane Gessell
March 12, 2015
William Duane Gessell, 53, of Hopkins, passed away surrounded by his loving family Thursday, March 12. He was born November 15, 1961 in Sioux Falls, South Dakota to Duane Joseph and Elvera Agnes (nee Scheeler) Gessell. William is survived by his wife of 33 years, Patti; son Nick (Cara), granddaughter Stella; and sisters Debra (Brad) Orrock and Sandra Erickson. He...
Joseph F. Ruhr
March 9, 2015
Joseph Ruhr passed away March 9, 2015 at the age of 96 in Thousand Oaks, California. Joe was born July 4, 1918 in Rosemount, Minnesota, son of Ferdinand and Marie (Gores) Ruhr. In 1944, Joe graduated from the University of Colorado in Boulder with a BA in Accounting and Finance. His career included banking, credit management for Union Oil...
Gerald Eugene Keathley
March 9, 2015
Gerald Eugene Keathley, 83, of Apple Valley, passed away Monday, March 9, 2015. He was born July 10, 1931 in Jenkins, Kentucky to Joseph and Alpha (nee Haynes) Keathley. Gerald is survived by his wife of 63 years, Catherine; sons Gerald (Barbara), James (Jane), Lawrence (Toni), Charles, and Thomas (Lisa) Keathley; and daughters Mary Ann, Kathryn (Christian) Culley, and Sharon...
Michael Rischette
March 31, 2015
Michael T. Rischette, age 61, of Hastings died Tuesday, March 31, 2015 at Regions Hospital in St. Paul. Michael was born April 27, 1953 in Hastings to William and Florence (Hicks) Rischette. He was a 1971 graduate of Hastings High School and married Carol Grandia on August 7, 1976 at St. Boniface Catholic Church in Hastings. He was employed...
Helen M. Ruedy
March 31, 2015
Helen M. Ruedy, age 93, of Hastings finally found her way home on Tuesday, March 31, 2015. Helen was born April 16, 1921 in Hastings to Clint and Vesta (Stone) Johnson. She was a 1939 graduate of Hastings High School and married Gale R. Ruedy on July 3, 1940. She was a long-time employee with Montgomery Ward prior to...
Josephine Denn
March 30, 2015
Josephine G. (nee Reuter) Denn, age 94, formerly of Hastings, passed away on March 30, in Grantsburg, Wis. A memorial service will be held from 5:00 p.m. on Sunday, April 12, at Wise Family Funeral Home, 400 Spring St., Hastings. A gathering will take place one hour prior to the service at the funeral home.
Jeffrey G. Maxson
March 28, 2015
Jeffrey Greig Maxson, age 62, of Hastings, passed away from lung cancer on March 28, 2015. He was born to John C. and Janet (Greig) Maxson in St. Paul on September 3, 1952. Jeff accepted his diagnosis of cancer with a positive attitude, “taking the bull by the horns and moving forever forward”. He loved animals especially his dog...
Mary 'Fern' Olson
March 28, 2015
It is with great sadness that our family announces the passing of our beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, on Saturday, March 28, 2015. Fern died peacefully with family by her side, and in the thoughts of many that loved her dearly. She truly cherished every minute that she shared with all of us on this earth! She is...
Joyce M. Lankow
March 25, 2015
Joyce Marie (Chatwood) Lankow, age 88, of Vermillion, MN, beloved mother, grandmother and great grandmother was born August 23, 1926 near Doran, MN to Clifford and LuLu (Christophel) Chatwood. She died peacefully, surrounded by family at home on March 25, 2015. Joyce is survived by her children, John E. Lankow (Nancy), Larry J. Lankow (Sandy), Linda J. Lankow (Jim...
Lorraine E. Brunner
March 25, 2015
Lorraine E. Brunner, age 87,of Inver Grove Heights, passed away at Ruth Homes in Hastings on March 25, 2015. She worked as a drug and alcohol counselor for Washington County Human Services for over 20 years. She was a friend of Bill W. for more than 40 years. Lorraine is survived by her son, Steven VandeWater; daughter, Suzanne Kellog;...
Regina M. Halepeska
March 24, 2015
Regina Mary Halepeska, age 92, of Hampton died Tuesday, March 24, 2015. Regina was born September 16, 1922 in Winsted, MN to Edward and Anna (Fiecke) Sterner. She was a 1940 graduate of Holy Trinity Catholic High School. Regina had worked for Griggs Cooper Wholesale Liquor and Great Northern Oil. She married Marcus Halepeska on October 30, 1957 at...
Thomas F. Burke
March 24, 2015
Thomas Francis Burke, Jr., 78, died on March 24, 2015, with family by his side. Born in Chicago in 1936 to Mary Ann and Thomas F., Sr., Tom made an impression from the start. As a twelve-pound baby boy, legend has it that “Little Tommy” rode his trike home from the hospital. Tom graduated from St. Mary’s College (Winona)...
June Spearbeck
March 22, 2015
June Spearbeck, age 83, of Belle Plaine, passed away March 22, 2015 at the Lutheran Home in Belle Plaine. Private Services will be held.
Marjorie Robinson
March 21, 2015
Marjorie L. Robinson, an avid gardener, age 54, of Hastings, passed away at home March 21, 2015. She was born on May 29, 1960 in Hastings to Robert and JoAnne (Hankes) Kerstetter. She married David Robinson on December 4, 1982 in Hastings. Marjorie worked for Smeads for 36 years. She was preceded in death by her parents and brother,...
Alpheus J. Mason
March 18, 2015
Alpheus J. Mason, age 85, of Hastings, passed away at home on March 18, 2015. He was born in Lincoln, NE to Alpheus and Louise Mason on June 21, 1929. He married Joan Zimmermann on February 8, 1958 in Minneapolis. Alpheus was a teacher in the Deer River School District for 28 years. He was active in the Boy...
Bernice F. Sherry
March 15, 2015
Bernice “Bun” Sherry, age 91, a loving mother, grandmother and great grandmother passed away at Regina Care Center on March 15, 2015. She was born on Nov. 24, 1923 in Red Wing, one of eight children, to Frank and Gertrude Miller. She graduated in 1941 from Hastings High School. Bun married Richard Sherry in Hastings. She enjoyed celebrating St....
Glenda J. (Schaap) Tims
March 14, 2015
Glenda Jane (Schaap) Tims, age 65, died March 14, 2015 at St. Marys Hospital in Rochester, with family by her side.Glenda was born April 17, 1949 in Worthington, MN to Art and Lorraine (Kunze) Schaap. She was married to Rich Tims on June 19, 1970 in Worthington following her graduation from Mounds Midway nursing school. She was an ER...
Andrew T Papulas
March 14, 2015
Andrew T. Papulas age 92 of South Minneapolis, born January, 23, 1923 in Minneapolis to Tom & Julia Papulas, passed away March 14, 2015. He is preceded in death by his wife of 54 years, Corinne and his sister, Connie. Andrew will be dearly missed by his daughter, Julie Malia; son, Kris Papulas (Vickie Novak); grandsons, Nicholas and Cameron Malia;...
William "Bill" Newton Brisley
March 13, 2015
William Newton (Bill) Brisley 8-4-1920 to 3-9-2015
Bill passed away after a lengthy and courageous battle with Alzheimer’s and Cancer. Preceded in death: eldest son, William Brisley, Jr. (Sandra); brothers, Joseph, Robert (Margaret-D) and Newton (Judith-D) Brisley. Survived by wife, Charlotte; children, Stephen Brisley and Betsy (Brisley) Shannon (Patrick); grandchildren, Melissa Berman (Richard), Andrew Shannon (Jane); greatgrandchildren, Ayla, Stella, Coco Berman;...
Josephine "Jo" Johnson
March 13, 2015
Josephine “Jo” Johnson
age 93, of Mpls. Worked for many years at Boynton Health Services U of M. She loved to travel and was proud of her Swedish heritage. Preceded by parents, Peter & Alma Johnson; siblings, Harry, Lillie, Evelyn, Anna and Esther. Survived by sister, Ruth and nieces & nephews. Service 11 AM Friday at Henry W. Anderson Mortuary, 3640...
William Duane Gessell
March 12, 2015
William Duane Gessell, 53, of Hopkins, passed away surrounded by his loving family Thursday, March 12. He was born November 15, 1961 in Sioux Falls, South Dakota to Duane Joseph and Elvera Agnes (nee Scheeler) Gessell. William is survived by his wife of 33 years, Patti; son Nick (Cara), granddaughter Stella; and sisters Debra (Brad) Orrock and Sandra Erickson. He...
Joseph F. Ruhr
March 9, 2015
Joseph Ruhr passed away March 9, 2015 at the age of 96 in Thousand Oaks, California. Joe was born July 4, 1918 in Rosemount, Minnesota, son of Ferdinand and Marie (Gores) Ruhr. In 1944, Joe graduated from the University of Colorado in Boulder with a BA in Accounting and Finance. His career included banking, credit management for Union Oil...
Gerald Eugene Keathley
March 9, 2015
Gerald Eugene Keathley, 83, of Apple Valley, passed away Monday, March 9, 2015. He was born July 10, 1931 in Jenkins, Kentucky to Joseph and Alpha (nee Haynes) Keathley. Gerald is survived by his wife of 63 years, Catherine; sons Gerald (Barbara), James (Jane), Lawrence (Toni), Charles, and Thomas (Lisa) Keathley; and daughters Mary Ann, Kathryn (Christian) Culley, and Sharon...
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