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Obituaries for Starkson Family

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Alpheus J. Mason

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

Clementine "Clem" F Jensen

Clementine "Clem" F Jensen

March 4, 2015

Clementine “Clem” F. Jensen Age 89 of Rosemount, born November 15, 1925 in Granville, IA to Charles & Josephine Schneider, passed away March 4, 2015. Clem and Arnie loved to travel, spending their winters in Desert Hot Springs, CA. She is preceded in death by her son, Larry Jensen, sister, Florence Armbruster and brother, Jerome Schneider. Clem will be dearly...

Carl John Fultz Jr.

Carl John Fultz Jr.

March 3, 2015

Carl John Fultz Jr., age 63 of Hastings, died on Tuesday, March 3, 2015. Carl Fultz Jr., the son of Carl John Sr. and Martha (Miller) Fultz, was born on June 13, 1951 in Louisville, KY. He graduated from St. Xavier Catholic High School in Louisville, KY in 1969. Carl was an active member in the Native American community....

Stanley R. Johnson

Stanley R. Johnson

March 3, 2015

Stanley R. Johnson, age 92, of Hastings died Tuesday, March 3, 2015 at his home.He was born May 14, 1922 in Minneapolis, MN to John and Anna (Markstrom) Johnson. He was a graduate of Minneapolis Washburn High School. He was a veteran of the United States Army Air Corps having served in WW II. He worked for over 35...

Jeannine E. Deitner

Jeannine E. Deitner

March 2, 2015

Jeannine E. Deitner, age 83 of Hastings, died March 2, 2015 at Regina Nursing Home in Hastings. Jeannine was born October 11, 1931 in Minneapolis to Archie and Lila (Hautamaki) Mattson. She was a graduate of Humboldt High School in St. Paul in 1949. Jeannine married William Deitner in 1956 in St. Paul and was a homemaker whose passion...

Viola E. Otto

Viola E. Otto

March 2, 2015

Viola E. Otto, age 88 of Miesville, died March 2, 2015 at Augustana Health Care Center in Hastings. Viola was born September 26, 1926 in Bottineau, ND to Helmer and Mathilda (Schepp) Schultz. She married Richard Otto at St. Pius V Catholic Church in Cannon Falls on June 29, 1946. Viola was a homemaker, and after Richards death in...

Alpheus J. Mason

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

Clementine "Clem" F Jensen

Clementine "Clem" F Jensen

March 4, 2015

Clementine “Clem” F. Jensen Age 89 of Rosemount, born November 15, 1925 in Granville, IA to Charles & Josephine Schneider, passed away March 4, 2015. Clem and Arnie loved to travel, spending their winters in Desert Hot Springs, CA. She is preceded in death by her son, Larry Jensen, sister, Florence Armbruster and brother, Jerome Schneider. Clem will be dearly...

Carl John Fultz Jr.

Carl John Fultz Jr.

March 3, 2015

Carl John Fultz Jr., age 63 of Hastings, died on Tuesday, March 3, 2015. Carl Fultz Jr., the son of Carl John Sr. and Martha (Miller) Fultz, was born on June 13, 1951 in Louisville, KY. He graduated from St. Xavier Catholic High School in Louisville, KY in 1969. Carl was an active member in the Native American community....

Stanley R. Johnson

Stanley R. Johnson

March 3, 2015

Stanley R. Johnson, age 92, of Hastings died Tuesday, March 3, 2015 at his home.He was born May 14, 1922 in Minneapolis, MN to John and Anna (Markstrom) Johnson. He was a graduate of Minneapolis Washburn High School. He was a veteran of the United States Army Air Corps having served in WW II. He worked for over 35...

Jeannine E. Deitner

Jeannine E. Deitner

March 2, 2015

Jeannine E. Deitner, age 83 of Hastings, died March 2, 2015 at Regina Nursing Home in Hastings. Jeannine was born October 11, 1931 in Minneapolis to Archie and Lila (Hautamaki) Mattson. She was a graduate of Humboldt High School in St. Paul in 1949. Jeannine married William Deitner in 1956 in St. Paul and was a homemaker whose passion...

Viola E. Otto

Viola E. Otto

March 2, 2015

Viola E. Otto, age 88 of Miesville, died March 2, 2015 at Augustana Health Care Center in Hastings. Viola was born September 26, 1926 in Bottineau, ND to Helmer and Mathilda (Schepp) Schultz. She married Richard Otto at St. Pius V Catholic Church in Cannon Falls on June 29, 1946. Viola was a homemaker, and after Richards death in...

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