Obituaries
Obituaries for Starkson Family
In Memory of Our Dear Loved Ones
Merrie Kaye Rheaume
May 1, 2015
Rheaume, Merrie Kaye (Johnson) age 69 of Mpls., died peacefully in her sleep on May 1, 2015. Merrie was born in St. Peter, MN on Aug. 6, 1945. She went to school in LeSuer, MN and was married to Ronald, May 29, 1965. Merrie loved to knit, cook, work on Suduko books, crossword puzzles in the newspaper and travel. She...
Regina Rose Sworski
May 1, 2015
Regina Rose Sworski, 57, of Apple Valley, passed away Friday, May 1 and is resting Peacefully in the Arms of Her Savior. She was born August 22, 1957 in Arlington, Virginia to Pasquale and Bernice (nee Flaherty) Torraco. Regina is survived by her husband of 39 years, Loren; sons Christopher (Nicole) and Nicholas Sworski; grandson Brayden; sisters Mary Vallejos and...
Gloria Anne Klee
April 30, 2015
Gloria Anne Klee, A beautiful soul passed away unexpectedly April 30, 2015. Born May 2, 1928, Gloria was a happy, caring, and loving person her whole life….family and friends meant so much to her. God truly blessed her with an abundant life. Preceded in death by husband Don, she was a wonderful wife; loving mother to her three girls, Kathy...
Joel L. Swanson
April 29, 2015
Beloved father, son and brother, Joel Lawrence Swanson passed away much too soon on April 29, 2015, surrounded by family. He was 37. When Joel was in a hospital bed, a photo of the girl at the center of his world -- Joel’s 8-month-old daughter -- had been placed over his heart. Joel was born and raised in Hastings,...
Delores Mary Knoll
April 28, 2015
Delores M. Knoll, age 84, died peacefully on Tuesday, April 28, 2015 at Regina Medical Center surrounded by her loving family. Delores Mary, the daughter of Mathias and Magdalene (Beissel) Reinardy was born on April 17, 1931 in Hastings and attended Catholic School in New Trier. On January 18, 1958, Delores was united in marriage to Anthony �Boots� T....
Lu Ann Stoffel
April 27, 2015
Lu Ann Stoffel, age 87, a longtime resident and former Mayor of Hastings, died peacefully on Monday, April 27, 2015 at Regina Medical Center in Hastings. Lu Ann, the daughter of William and Caroline (Keller) Wagner, was born on August 26, 1927 in Coates, Minnesota. She attended Hastings High School and graduated with the class of 1945. Following her...
Julie A. Zurfluh
April 26, 2015
Julie Ann Zurfluh, age 63 of Rosemount died Sunday, April 26, 2015 at her home following a lengthy illness with breast cancer. Julie was born January 16, 1952 in Forest City, IA to Lewine and Gladys (Tweed) Westland and was a 1970 graduate of Hastings High School. Julie began working in the billing department at Regina Hospital during high...
Richard D Huisenga
April 26, 2015
Richard D. Huesinga Age 75 of Fridley, born March 3, 1940 in Brooten, MN to Andy & Nora Huisenga passed away April 26, 2015. Richard proudly served in the US Army. After his discharge from the service, he went to work for Minnesota Rubber Company where he retired after 37 years. After retirement, he also worked part time for Loomis...
Harold J. "Skip" Siebenaler
April 25, 2015
Harold J. “Skip” Siebenaler, age 81, of Hastings, passed away on April 25, 2015 at Regina Hospital in Hastings. Skip was born on March 30, 1934 to Ferdinand & Marie (Fox) Siebenaler in Vermillion, MN. He is preceded in death by wife, Deanna; parents; son in law, Fred Olson; brother, Arthur. Skip is survived by his children, Ruth (Tim)...
Margaret Alma Violet Schilling
April 24, 2015
Schilling, Margaret Alma Violet age 97 of Amery, WI, formerly of Mpls. Margaret is preceded in death by her husband Irvin, 7 sisters and 2 brothers. She is survived by her son, John; numerous nieces, nephews and friends. Service will be held on 11 AM Wednesday at Lebanon Lutheran Church, 2014 E. 36th St., Mpls. with visitation Tuesday 5-7 PM...
Cynthia Ann (Bauer) Hood
April 23, 2015
Cynthia Ann (Bauer) Hood, age 58, of, died peacefully on Thursday, April 23, 2015 at Mayo Health System, Red Wing. Cynthia was born January 1, 1957 in Red Wing to Nicholas and Marcella (Fox) Bauer. She attended Red Wing schools and married James H. Hood on September 9, 1977 in Hastings, MN. She was a proud and devoted mother...
Elaine M. Zinkel
April 23, 2015
Zinkel, Elaine M. age 84, of Mpls. Preceded in death by husband, CJ. Survived by son, Bradley (Mary) Meyer; daughter, Michon (Dean) Kieper; grandchildren, Jon and David Meyer, Amy (Jason) Brouwer and Jeff Kieper; 4 great-grandchildren; brother, Vernon Adamson; sister, Doris Krugen; many nieces and nephews; special friend, Mayvis Smith; and faithful dog, Sandy. Memorial service 11 AM Friday at...
Thomas E "Tom" Krumpelmann
April 22, 2015
Thomas E. Krumpelmann
Age 76 of Apple Valley, born July 7, 1938 in St Paul, MN to Herbert & Helen (Schmitz) Krumpelmann, died April 22, 2015 due to complications resulting from a series of recent strokes. Loving husband, father, step-father and grandfather (Opa), Tom is survived by his wife, Karen; sons, Joseph and Michael; step-daughters: Kristin Mott Purcell (Terrence), Stacia Mott...
Lavonne Iverson
April 19, 2015
Lavonne M. Iverson, age 82, of Hastings, passed away peacefully April 19, 2015, at home with her family, after a 2 year struggle with cancer. She was born in Cannon Falls on May 17, 1932 to Elmer and Iona (Edlund) Carlson. Lavonne graduated from Cannon Falls High School in the class of 1950. She attended Mankato State and Kahler...
Shelbi Svare
April 18, 2015
Shelbi L. Svare, age 55 of Hastings, passed away April 18, 2015. She was born December 20, 1959 to Jack & Sheila Andresen in Columbus, Ohio. She is preceded in death by her father, Jack Andresen. Shelbi is survived by her children, Jessica (Pat) Heppner; Meghan Andresen; Zachary Svare; Kyle Svare; grandchildren, Marissa; Landon; Griffin Heppner; mother, Sheila Davis;...
Peter G Goede
April 18, 2015
Peter G. Goede Age 58 of Eagan, MN, born September 7, 1956 in Sioux City, IA to Jacob & Marjory Goede, passed away April 18, 2015. Pete loved classic 70’s rock band music and was a member of the band, The Establishment, from Sioux City. He also was a founding member of contemporary Christian worship band, Sounds of Praise, and...
Justin Hankes
April 17, 2015
James �Justin� Hankes, age 70 of Hastings died Friday, April 17, 2015 at Augustana Care Center after a lengthy bout with cancer. Justin was born May 9, 1944 in Hastings to Carl and Freda (Herkenratt) Hankes. He was an avid watcher and follower of sports. Justin also loved having coffee with the guys at the Legion. He enjoyed watching...
Mildred L. Johnson
April 16, 2015
Mildred L. Johnson
Age 91 of Bloomington, passed away peacefully at home on April 16, 2015.
Preceded in death by her husband of 46 years, Stanley W. Johnson. Also preceded in death by parents, John and Christine Ogren; sisters, Olive Nelson and Arlene Capouch; twin sister, Marion Gottlieb and brother, John Ogren, Jr.
Survived by son, Tomm (Nadia) Johnson; grandson, Nick (Molly) Johnson;...
Dillon J. Cherne
April 15, 2015
Cherne, Dillon of Farmington, passed away on April 15, 2015, only 3 days after his 21st birthday. Preceded in death by grandmother, Jacqolyn Cherne. Survived by mother, Maria (Mavie); father, Mark; sister, Natalie; grandmother, Norma William; grandfather, John (Della) Cherne, aunts, uncles, cousins, godparents and countless friends. Dillon attended Iowa State University and Farmington High School. He was an avid...
Hedwig "Hedy" Kelly
April 12, 2015
Hedwig "Hedy" Kelly, age 87, of Hastings and formerly of Miesville, died peacefully on Sunday, April 12, 2015 at Regina Medical Center following an extended illness. Hedwig M., the daughter of Johann and Theresa (Meier) Hug, was born on July 18, 1927 in Niederwill, Switzerland, not far from St. Gallen in Nord-East Switzerland. She attended twelve years of school,...
Merrie Kaye Rheaume
May 1, 2015
Rheaume, Merrie Kaye (Johnson) age 69 of Mpls., died peacefully in her sleep on May 1, 2015. Merrie was born in St. Peter, MN on Aug. 6, 1945. She went to school in LeSuer, MN and was married to Ronald, May 29, 1965. Merrie loved to knit, cook, work on Suduko books, crossword puzzles in the newspaper and travel. She...
Regina Rose Sworski
May 1, 2015
Regina Rose Sworski, 57, of Apple Valley, passed away Friday, May 1 and is resting Peacefully in the Arms of Her Savior. She was born August 22, 1957 in Arlington, Virginia to Pasquale and Bernice (nee Flaherty) Torraco. Regina is survived by her husband of 39 years, Loren; sons Christopher (Nicole) and Nicholas Sworski; grandson Brayden; sisters Mary Vallejos and...
Gloria Anne Klee
April 30, 2015
Gloria Anne Klee, A beautiful soul passed away unexpectedly April 30, 2015. Born May 2, 1928, Gloria was a happy, caring, and loving person her whole life….family and friends meant so much to her. God truly blessed her with an abundant life. Preceded in death by husband Don, she was a wonderful wife; loving mother to her three girls, Kathy...
Joel L. Swanson
April 29, 2015
Beloved father, son and brother, Joel Lawrence Swanson passed away much too soon on April 29, 2015, surrounded by family. He was 37. When Joel was in a hospital bed, a photo of the girl at the center of his world -- Joel’s 8-month-old daughter -- had been placed over his heart. Joel was born and raised in Hastings,...
Delores Mary Knoll
April 28, 2015
Delores M. Knoll, age 84, died peacefully on Tuesday, April 28, 2015 at Regina Medical Center surrounded by her loving family. Delores Mary, the daughter of Mathias and Magdalene (Beissel) Reinardy was born on April 17, 1931 in Hastings and attended Catholic School in New Trier. On January 18, 1958, Delores was united in marriage to Anthony �Boots� T....
Lu Ann Stoffel
April 27, 2015
Lu Ann Stoffel, age 87, a longtime resident and former Mayor of Hastings, died peacefully on Monday, April 27, 2015 at Regina Medical Center in Hastings. Lu Ann, the daughter of William and Caroline (Keller) Wagner, was born on August 26, 1927 in Coates, Minnesota. She attended Hastings High School and graduated with the class of 1945. Following her...
Julie A. Zurfluh
April 26, 2015
Julie Ann Zurfluh, age 63 of Rosemount died Sunday, April 26, 2015 at her home following a lengthy illness with breast cancer. Julie was born January 16, 1952 in Forest City, IA to Lewine and Gladys (Tweed) Westland and was a 1970 graduate of Hastings High School. Julie began working in the billing department at Regina Hospital during high...
Richard D Huisenga
April 26, 2015
Richard D. Huesinga Age 75 of Fridley, born March 3, 1940 in Brooten, MN to Andy & Nora Huisenga passed away April 26, 2015. Richard proudly served in the US Army. After his discharge from the service, he went to work for Minnesota Rubber Company where he retired after 37 years. After retirement, he also worked part time for Loomis...
Harold J. "Skip" Siebenaler
April 25, 2015
Harold J. “Skip” Siebenaler, age 81, of Hastings, passed away on April 25, 2015 at Regina Hospital in Hastings. Skip was born on March 30, 1934 to Ferdinand & Marie (Fox) Siebenaler in Vermillion, MN. He is preceded in death by wife, Deanna; parents; son in law, Fred Olson; brother, Arthur. Skip is survived by his children, Ruth (Tim)...
Margaret Alma Violet Schilling
April 24, 2015
Schilling, Margaret Alma Violet age 97 of Amery, WI, formerly of Mpls. Margaret is preceded in death by her husband Irvin, 7 sisters and 2 brothers. She is survived by her son, John; numerous nieces, nephews and friends. Service will be held on 11 AM Wednesday at Lebanon Lutheran Church, 2014 E. 36th St., Mpls. with visitation Tuesday 5-7 PM...
Cynthia Ann (Bauer) Hood
April 23, 2015
Cynthia Ann (Bauer) Hood, age 58, of, died peacefully on Thursday, April 23, 2015 at Mayo Health System, Red Wing. Cynthia was born January 1, 1957 in Red Wing to Nicholas and Marcella (Fox) Bauer. She attended Red Wing schools and married James H. Hood on September 9, 1977 in Hastings, MN. She was a proud and devoted mother...
Elaine M. Zinkel
April 23, 2015
Zinkel, Elaine M. age 84, of Mpls. Preceded in death by husband, CJ. Survived by son, Bradley (Mary) Meyer; daughter, Michon (Dean) Kieper; grandchildren, Jon and David Meyer, Amy (Jason) Brouwer and Jeff Kieper; 4 great-grandchildren; brother, Vernon Adamson; sister, Doris Krugen; many nieces and nephews; special friend, Mayvis Smith; and faithful dog, Sandy. Memorial service 11 AM Friday at...
Thomas E "Tom" Krumpelmann
April 22, 2015
Thomas E. Krumpelmann
Age 76 of Apple Valley, born July 7, 1938 in St Paul, MN to Herbert & Helen (Schmitz) Krumpelmann, died April 22, 2015 due to complications resulting from a series of recent strokes. Loving husband, father, step-father and grandfather (Opa), Tom is survived by his wife, Karen; sons, Joseph and Michael; step-daughters: Kristin Mott Purcell (Terrence), Stacia Mott...
Lavonne Iverson
April 19, 2015
Lavonne M. Iverson, age 82, of Hastings, passed away peacefully April 19, 2015, at home with her family, after a 2 year struggle with cancer. She was born in Cannon Falls on May 17, 1932 to Elmer and Iona (Edlund) Carlson. Lavonne graduated from Cannon Falls High School in the class of 1950. She attended Mankato State and Kahler...
Shelbi Svare
April 18, 2015
Shelbi L. Svare, age 55 of Hastings, passed away April 18, 2015. She was born December 20, 1959 to Jack & Sheila Andresen in Columbus, Ohio. She is preceded in death by her father, Jack Andresen. Shelbi is survived by her children, Jessica (Pat) Heppner; Meghan Andresen; Zachary Svare; Kyle Svare; grandchildren, Marissa; Landon; Griffin Heppner; mother, Sheila Davis;...
Peter G Goede
April 18, 2015
Peter G. Goede Age 58 of Eagan, MN, born September 7, 1956 in Sioux City, IA to Jacob & Marjory Goede, passed away April 18, 2015. Pete loved classic 70’s rock band music and was a member of the band, The Establishment, from Sioux City. He also was a founding member of contemporary Christian worship band, Sounds of Praise, and...
Justin Hankes
April 17, 2015
James �Justin� Hankes, age 70 of Hastings died Friday, April 17, 2015 at Augustana Care Center after a lengthy bout with cancer. Justin was born May 9, 1944 in Hastings to Carl and Freda (Herkenratt) Hankes. He was an avid watcher and follower of sports. Justin also loved having coffee with the guys at the Legion. He enjoyed watching...
Mildred L. Johnson
April 16, 2015
Mildred L. Johnson
Age 91 of Bloomington, passed away peacefully at home on April 16, 2015.
Preceded in death by her husband of 46 years, Stanley W. Johnson. Also preceded in death by parents, John and Christine Ogren; sisters, Olive Nelson and Arlene Capouch; twin sister, Marion Gottlieb and brother, John Ogren, Jr.
Survived by son, Tomm (Nadia) Johnson; grandson, Nick (Molly) Johnson;...
Dillon J. Cherne
April 15, 2015
Cherne, Dillon of Farmington, passed away on April 15, 2015, only 3 days after his 21st birthday. Preceded in death by grandmother, Jacqolyn Cherne. Survived by mother, Maria (Mavie); father, Mark; sister, Natalie; grandmother, Norma William; grandfather, John (Della) Cherne, aunts, uncles, cousins, godparents and countless friends. Dillon attended Iowa State University and Farmington High School. He was an avid...
Hedwig "Hedy" Kelly
April 12, 2015
Hedwig "Hedy" Kelly, age 87, of Hastings and formerly of Miesville, died peacefully on Sunday, April 12, 2015 at Regina Medical Center following an extended illness. Hedwig M., the daughter of Johann and Theresa (Meier) Hug, was born on July 18, 1927 in Niederwill, Switzerland, not far from St. Gallen in Nord-East Switzerland. She attended twelve years of school,...
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