Obituaries
Obituaries for Starkson Family
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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...
Doris Mae Sole
March 8, 2015
Doris Mae Sole, 94, of Apple Valley, passed away Sunday, March 8, 2015. She was born October 3, 1920 in Minneapolis, Minnesota to Helmer and Goldie (nee Boden) Lee. Doris is survived by her daughters Charlotte (Mark) Trewhella and Claudia (Madison) Hamrick; son Brent (Kristie) Sole; grandchildren Tami, Kelly, Heather, Missie, Tracey, and Jennifer; great-grandchildren Alex, Gavin, Zoe, Joey, Brenton,...
Genevieve "Gen" A. Arendarczyk
March 8, 2015
Genevieve A. Arendarczyk “Gen” Age 87 of Minneapolis born Oct. 29, 1927 in Chicago, IL to Frank & Katherine Tomaszewski, passed away peacefully, March 8, 2015. She is preceded in death by her husband Edward and is the last of 5 siblings. Genevieve will be dearly missed by her children: Michelene Hiller, Janine (Jim) Mock, Daniel, Michael (Jody), Susan (Jeff)...
Patrick D. Giusto
March 6, 2015
Patrick D. Giusto, age 78 of Hastings died Friday, March 6, 2015 unexpectedly. Patrick was born September 8, 1936 in New York, NY to John and Carmela (Zumbrotta) Giusto. He married Catherine Micheletti on his birthday September 8, 1957 in New York. Patrick loved working on cars and especially enjoyed being around his grandchildren. Patrick is survived by his...
Patricia "Patty" C. Allgood
March 6, 2015
Allgood, Patricia “Patty” C. Age 75 of Mpls., born March 16, 1939 in Minneapolis, MN to John & Gertrude Elms, passed away on March 6, 2015. She is preceded in death by her son, Michael “Mickey”; siblings, Virginia Bourke, Lorraine Valentine, John Elms, Mary Lou Nevils and James Elms; Patricia is survived by her loving husband of 58 years, James...
William "Bill" A Ericksen
March 5, 2015
William “Bill” A. Ericksen, Age 68 of Farmington, born September 1, 1946 in Chicago, IL to Christ & Sylvia Ericksen, passed away March 5, 2015 from Alzheimers Disease. Bill proudly served in the US Navy followed by a thirty year career with AT&T. He is preceded in death by his grandson, Aaron Jothen, sisters, Patricia (Ted) Jones and Cynthia Ericksen...
Mary Beth Delperdang
March 4, 2015
Mary Delperdang Age 51 of Lakeville, born October 15, 1963 in LeMars, IA to Wayne & Jeanette Delperdang, passed away unexpectedly March 4, 2015. Ms. Delperdang taught Physical Education at Highland Elementary in Apple Valley since 1995 and also taught in Iowa previously. Mary loved to spend summers relaxing at the family lake home on Lake Okoboji in Iowa. She...
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...
Doris Mae Sole
March 8, 2015
Doris Mae Sole, 94, of Apple Valley, passed away Sunday, March 8, 2015. She was born October 3, 1920 in Minneapolis, Minnesota to Helmer and Goldie (nee Boden) Lee. Doris is survived by her daughters Charlotte (Mark) Trewhella and Claudia (Madison) Hamrick; son Brent (Kristie) Sole; grandchildren Tami, Kelly, Heather, Missie, Tracey, and Jennifer; great-grandchildren Alex, Gavin, Zoe, Joey, Brenton,...
Genevieve "Gen" A. Arendarczyk
March 8, 2015
Genevieve A. Arendarczyk “Gen” Age 87 of Minneapolis born Oct. 29, 1927 in Chicago, IL to Frank & Katherine Tomaszewski, passed away peacefully, March 8, 2015. She is preceded in death by her husband Edward and is the last of 5 siblings. Genevieve will be dearly missed by her children: Michelene Hiller, Janine (Jim) Mock, Daniel, Michael (Jody), Susan (Jeff)...
Patrick D. Giusto
March 6, 2015
Patrick D. Giusto, age 78 of Hastings died Friday, March 6, 2015 unexpectedly. Patrick was born September 8, 1936 in New York, NY to John and Carmela (Zumbrotta) Giusto. He married Catherine Micheletti on his birthday September 8, 1957 in New York. Patrick loved working on cars and especially enjoyed being around his grandchildren. Patrick is survived by his...
Patricia "Patty" C. Allgood
March 6, 2015
Allgood, Patricia “Patty” C. Age 75 of Mpls., born March 16, 1939 in Minneapolis, MN to John & Gertrude Elms, passed away on March 6, 2015. She is preceded in death by her son, Michael “Mickey”; siblings, Virginia Bourke, Lorraine Valentine, John Elms, Mary Lou Nevils and James Elms; Patricia is survived by her loving husband of 58 years, James...
William "Bill" A Ericksen
March 5, 2015
William “Bill” A. Ericksen, Age 68 of Farmington, born September 1, 1946 in Chicago, IL to Christ & Sylvia Ericksen, passed away March 5, 2015 from Alzheimers Disease. Bill proudly served in the US Navy followed by a thirty year career with AT&T. He is preceded in death by his grandson, Aaron Jothen, sisters, Patricia (Ted) Jones and Cynthia Ericksen...
Mary Beth Delperdang
March 4, 2015
Mary Delperdang Age 51 of Lakeville, born October 15, 1963 in LeMars, IA to Wayne & Jeanette Delperdang, passed away unexpectedly March 4, 2015. Ms. Delperdang taught Physical Education at Highland Elementary in Apple Valley since 1995 and also taught in Iowa previously. Mary loved to spend summers relaxing at the family lake home on Lake Okoboji in Iowa. She...
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