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Obituaries for Starkson Family

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Robert A. Leifeld

Robert A. Leifeld

December 7, 2014

Robert "Bob" Leifeld, age 72, of Hampton, died unexpectedly Sunday, December 7, 2014 at the Mayo Health System ~ Cannon Falls. Bob was born February 1, 1942 in Hastings, MN to August and Marie (Rother) Leifeld. He attended Bethlehem Academy in Faribault and graduated with the class of 1959. He enlisted in the U.S. Army Reserves and was Honorably...

Robert "Bob" Danielson

Robert "Bob" Danielson

December 7, 2014

Robert L. Danielson, age 90, of Hastings, died peacefully on Sunday, December 7, 2014 at the Augustana Health Care Center. Robert was born on November 9, 1924 in Red Wing, Minnesota to Lester and Florence (Tiedeman) Danielson. He attended Red Wing High School and graduated with the class of 1942. On April 12, 1943 he enlisted in the Army...

John T. "Jack" Gores

John T. "Jack" Gores

December 7, 2014

John T. "Jack" Gores, age 66, of Coates, MN died Sunday, 12/7/2014. Jack was born August 18, 1948 in St. Paul, MN to Jerome N. and Bernice H. "Corky" (Gorgus) Gores. He attended and graduated from Rosemount High School in 1966 and from Harvard University. He was Mayor of Coates for many years and was a retired businessman. He...

Joan Katherine Frank

Joan Katherine Frank

December 7, 2014

Joan Katherine Frank, 76, of Apple Valley, passed away Sunday, December 7. She was born September 23, 1938 in Browerville, Minnesota to Steve and Agnes (nee Feela) Kiselewski. Joan is survived by her husband of 56 years, Edward, daughters Kim Davis and Lori (Robert) Frank-Bretwisch, grandchildren Jason, Ashley (Chad), Shaun, Alyssa, Jordan, and Amber, and great-granddaughter Brielle. She was preceded...

John W. "Jack" Isaak

John W. "Jack" Isaak

December 6, 2014

John W. “Jack” Isaak, age 87, of Burnsville passed away December 6, 2014. Survived by children, Jan (David) Nicolai, David (Sally), Jim (Carolyn) and seven grandchildren. A celebration of Jack’s life will be held at 11:00 on Friday, December 12 at Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran Church, 12650 Johnny Cake Ridge Road in Apple Valley. Visitation will be 5-7:00 PM...

William J Hobday

William J Hobday

December 5, 2014

William (Bill) J. Hobday May 17, 1934 – December 5, 2014 William Joseph Hobday (Bill) died peacefully in Hastings, MN at the Augustana Nursing Home after fighting a courageous battle with Parkinson’s disease on December 5, 2014. He was born in Montevideo, MN on May, 17, 1934 to William and Agnes (Moudry) Hobday. He graduated with a Bachelor’s degree...

Paul Richard Nogosek

Paul Richard Nogosek

December 5, 2014

Paul R. Nogosek, 46, of New Prague, passed away Friday, December 5. He was born May 11, 1968 in Minneapolis to Thomas and Diane Nogosek. Paul grew up in Apple Valley and graduated from Apple Valley High School in 1986. He spent his entire life living in Minnesota and working in the Insurance Industry. Paul is the proud father of,...

Joyce E. Erickson

Joyce E. Erickson

December 5, 2014

Erickson, Joyce E. age 93, of Richfield. Cherished wife, mother and grandmother. Preceded by parents, Edward H. and Myrtle B. Swanson and sister, Gladys Marson. Survived by husband of 64 years, Glenn E. Erickson; son, Glenn Edward Erickson; daughter, Pamela Kay (Randal) Cornell; grandchildren, Glenn Thomas (Jessica) Erickson, Jennifer Erickson, Allison (Matt) Broughton, and Jeffrey Cornell; great-grandchildren, Isabella and Claire...

Chad P Schweiger

Chad P Schweiger

December 4, 2014

Chad P. Schweiger, age 41, of Red Wing, passed away December 4, 2014 at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester. He was born in St. Paul on June 9, 1973. He loved playing the guitar and cherished his time being in the outdoors. Chad was a loving dad and grandpa who enjoyed being with his family, especially his grandchildren. He...

Gerald Carl Larson

Gerald Carl Larson

December 4, 2014

Gerald Carl Larson, 77, of Eagan, passed away Thursday, December 4. He was born January 29, 1937 in Baudette, Minnesota to Carl George and Hilda Cecelia (nee Olson) Larson. Gerald is survived by his wife of 47 years, Joyce, daughters Tammi (Paul) Hedtke, Jodi (Mark) Fendrich, and Juanita Larson, grandchildren Joshua, Brooke, Zach, and Mikaylah, sisters Eunice Hadlich and Jeanette...

Roger J. Schmitt

Roger J. Schmitt

December 2, 2014

Roger J. Schmitt, age 66 of Hastings, died Tuesday, December 2, 2014 at the VA Hospital in Minneapolis. Roger John was born January 29, 1948 in Hastings to Donald and Mary "Betty" (Heschke) Schmitt. He attended Hastings High School and graduated with the class of 1966. He continued his education at Mankato State for a brief time and then...

Paul A. Lunde

Paul A. Lunde

November 30, 2014

Paul Lunde, age 82, of Hastings, died peacefully on Sunday, November 30, 2014 at his home. Paul Albert, the son of Albert and Florence (Gregor) Lunde, was born on February 21, 1932 in Goodhue County, Minnesota. He attended Cannon Falls High School and graduated with the class of 1950. Paul enlisted in the United States Army and later received...

James R. Schmid

James R. Schmid

November 30, 2014

James R. "Schmitty" Schmid, age 85, of Hastings, died unexpectedly on Sunday, November 30, 2014. He is now reunited with the love of his life, Pat of 57 years. James was born July 29, 1929 in Springfield, MN to Victoria Schmid. He was a graduate of Springfield High School in 1948. He then entered the Army in 1951, serving...

Eleanor A. Perry

Eleanor A. Perry

November 30, 2014

Eleanor A. Perry Age 94 of Minneapolis, born Aug. 16, 1920 in Dumont, MN to John and Ann Fridgen, passed away Nov. 30, 2014. She is preceded in death by her husband, Raymond. Eleanor will be dearly missed by her children: Char (Gary) Klopp, Mike (Lilly) Perry, and Chris (Ralph) Davison; 6 grandchildren; 5 great-grandchildren; sister, Helen Lynch; brother, Art...

Edward M. Feidt

Edward M. Feidt

November 27, 2014

Edward M. Feidt, age 86 of Hastings died November 27, 2014 at Augustana Health Care Center in Hastings. Edward was born February 16, 1928 in Hastings, MN to Eugene and Susan (Herber) Feidt. He served in the Army from May of 1946 through October of 1947. Edward married Kathleen OShaughnessy on October 7, 1950 at St. Joseph Catholic Church...

Glen J. Carlson

Glen J. Carlson

November 27, 2014

Glen John Carlson, age 44 of Hastings, a very loving and caring husband and father, passed away Thursday, November 27, 2014. Glen was born February 1, 1970 in Red Wing, MN to Richard and Irma (Hammerschmidt) Carlson. Glen married Heather L. Joski on April 29, 2006 in Hastings. He was employed with Matrix Communication in Plymouth as a telecommunications...

Jeremy Becker

Jeremy Becker

November 27, 2014

Jeremy Becker, age 29 of Hastings died suddenly on Thursday, November 27, 2014. He was born January 26, 1985 in Hastings to Thomas and Brenda (Wagner) Becker. He graduated from Hastings High School with the class of 2003 and attended Dakota County Technical College where he attained his concrete construction training. Jeremy owned and operated J. Becker Construction and...

David "Dave" Bacon

David "Dave" Bacon

November 26, 2014

David "Dave" Bacon, age 78 of Hastings, died Wednesday, November 26, 2014 at Regina Medical Center following a recent illness. David J., the son of Richard and Evelyn (Polifka) Bacon, was born on September 2, 1936 in Hastings. He was active in the National Guard and also served in the Army for a brief time. On November 26, 1961,...

Wayne A. Vesledahl

Wayne A. Vesledahl

November 26, 2014

Vesledahl, Wayne A. Age 67, passed away at home Nov. 26th. Visitation Dec. 4th from 10-11am with service to follow. Henry W. Anderson Mortuary, Mpls. Burial at Fort Snelling Cemetery, 7601 34th Ave S, Mpls. He is preceded in death by his father, Arthur. Wayne will be deeply missed by his mother, Maxine Vesledahl; brothers, Vaughn and Kevin; sister, Julene;...

Cecelia M. Nicklay

Cecelia M. Nicklay

November 25, 2014

Cecelia M. Nicklay, age 71 of Hastings died unexpectedly Tuesday, November 25, 2014 at Regina Medical Center. Cecelia was born June 15, 1943 in Brewster, MN to James and Alice (Thurston) McNab. She was a retired administrator and court attendant and formerly worked at the Dakota County Courthouse. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband Wayne in...

Robert A. Leifeld

Robert A. Leifeld

December 7, 2014

Robert "Bob" Leifeld, age 72, of Hampton, died unexpectedly Sunday, December 7, 2014 at the Mayo Health System ~ Cannon Falls. Bob was born February 1, 1942 in Hastings, MN to August and Marie (Rother) Leifeld. He attended Bethlehem Academy in Faribault and graduated with the class of 1959. He enlisted in the U.S. Army Reserves and was Honorably...

Robert "Bob" Danielson

Robert "Bob" Danielson

December 7, 2014

Robert L. Danielson, age 90, of Hastings, died peacefully on Sunday, December 7, 2014 at the Augustana Health Care Center. Robert was born on November 9, 1924 in Red Wing, Minnesota to Lester and Florence (Tiedeman) Danielson. He attended Red Wing High School and graduated with the class of 1942. On April 12, 1943 he enlisted in the Army...

John T. "Jack" Gores

John T. "Jack" Gores

December 7, 2014

John T. "Jack" Gores, age 66, of Coates, MN died Sunday, 12/7/2014. Jack was born August 18, 1948 in St. Paul, MN to Jerome N. and Bernice H. "Corky" (Gorgus) Gores. He attended and graduated from Rosemount High School in 1966 and from Harvard University. He was Mayor of Coates for many years and was a retired businessman. He...

Joan Katherine Frank

Joan Katherine Frank

December 7, 2014

Joan Katherine Frank, 76, of Apple Valley, passed away Sunday, December 7. She was born September 23, 1938 in Browerville, Minnesota to Steve and Agnes (nee Feela) Kiselewski. Joan is survived by her husband of 56 years, Edward, daughters Kim Davis and Lori (Robert) Frank-Bretwisch, grandchildren Jason, Ashley (Chad), Shaun, Alyssa, Jordan, and Amber, and great-granddaughter Brielle. She was preceded...

John W. "Jack" Isaak

John W. "Jack" Isaak

December 6, 2014

John W. “Jack” Isaak, age 87, of Burnsville passed away December 6, 2014. Survived by children, Jan (David) Nicolai, David (Sally), Jim (Carolyn) and seven grandchildren. A celebration of Jack’s life will be held at 11:00 on Friday, December 12 at Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran Church, 12650 Johnny Cake Ridge Road in Apple Valley. Visitation will be 5-7:00 PM...

William J Hobday

William J Hobday

December 5, 2014

William (Bill) J. Hobday May 17, 1934 – December 5, 2014 William Joseph Hobday (Bill) died peacefully in Hastings, MN at the Augustana Nursing Home after fighting a courageous battle with Parkinson’s disease on December 5, 2014. He was born in Montevideo, MN on May, 17, 1934 to William and Agnes (Moudry) Hobday. He graduated with a Bachelor’s degree...

Paul Richard Nogosek

Paul Richard Nogosek

December 5, 2014

Paul R. Nogosek, 46, of New Prague, passed away Friday, December 5. He was born May 11, 1968 in Minneapolis to Thomas and Diane Nogosek. Paul grew up in Apple Valley and graduated from Apple Valley High School in 1986. He spent his entire life living in Minnesota and working in the Insurance Industry. Paul is the proud father of,...

Joyce E. Erickson

Joyce E. Erickson

December 5, 2014

Erickson, Joyce E. age 93, of Richfield. Cherished wife, mother and grandmother. Preceded by parents, Edward H. and Myrtle B. Swanson and sister, Gladys Marson. Survived by husband of 64 years, Glenn E. Erickson; son, Glenn Edward Erickson; daughter, Pamela Kay (Randal) Cornell; grandchildren, Glenn Thomas (Jessica) Erickson, Jennifer Erickson, Allison (Matt) Broughton, and Jeffrey Cornell; great-grandchildren, Isabella and Claire...

Chad P Schweiger

Chad P Schweiger

December 4, 2014

Chad P. Schweiger, age 41, of Red Wing, passed away December 4, 2014 at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester. He was born in St. Paul on June 9, 1973. He loved playing the guitar and cherished his time being in the outdoors. Chad was a loving dad and grandpa who enjoyed being with his family, especially his grandchildren. He...

Gerald Carl Larson

Gerald Carl Larson

December 4, 2014

Gerald Carl Larson, 77, of Eagan, passed away Thursday, December 4. He was born January 29, 1937 in Baudette, Minnesota to Carl George and Hilda Cecelia (nee Olson) Larson. Gerald is survived by his wife of 47 years, Joyce, daughters Tammi (Paul) Hedtke, Jodi (Mark) Fendrich, and Juanita Larson, grandchildren Joshua, Brooke, Zach, and Mikaylah, sisters Eunice Hadlich and Jeanette...

Roger J. Schmitt

Roger J. Schmitt

December 2, 2014

Roger J. Schmitt, age 66 of Hastings, died Tuesday, December 2, 2014 at the VA Hospital in Minneapolis. Roger John was born January 29, 1948 in Hastings to Donald and Mary "Betty" (Heschke) Schmitt. He attended Hastings High School and graduated with the class of 1966. He continued his education at Mankato State for a brief time and then...

Paul A. Lunde

Paul A. Lunde

November 30, 2014

Paul Lunde, age 82, of Hastings, died peacefully on Sunday, November 30, 2014 at his home. Paul Albert, the son of Albert and Florence (Gregor) Lunde, was born on February 21, 1932 in Goodhue County, Minnesota. He attended Cannon Falls High School and graduated with the class of 1950. Paul enlisted in the United States Army and later received...

James R. Schmid

James R. Schmid

November 30, 2014

James R. "Schmitty" Schmid, age 85, of Hastings, died unexpectedly on Sunday, November 30, 2014. He is now reunited with the love of his life, Pat of 57 years. James was born July 29, 1929 in Springfield, MN to Victoria Schmid. He was a graduate of Springfield High School in 1948. He then entered the Army in 1951, serving...

Eleanor A. Perry

Eleanor A. Perry

November 30, 2014

Eleanor A. Perry Age 94 of Minneapolis, born Aug. 16, 1920 in Dumont, MN to John and Ann Fridgen, passed away Nov. 30, 2014. She is preceded in death by her husband, Raymond. Eleanor will be dearly missed by her children: Char (Gary) Klopp, Mike (Lilly) Perry, and Chris (Ralph) Davison; 6 grandchildren; 5 great-grandchildren; sister, Helen Lynch; brother, Art...

Edward M. Feidt

Edward M. Feidt

November 27, 2014

Edward M. Feidt, age 86 of Hastings died November 27, 2014 at Augustana Health Care Center in Hastings. Edward was born February 16, 1928 in Hastings, MN to Eugene and Susan (Herber) Feidt. He served in the Army from May of 1946 through October of 1947. Edward married Kathleen OShaughnessy on October 7, 1950 at St. Joseph Catholic Church...

Glen J. Carlson

Glen J. Carlson

November 27, 2014

Glen John Carlson, age 44 of Hastings, a very loving and caring husband and father, passed away Thursday, November 27, 2014. Glen was born February 1, 1970 in Red Wing, MN to Richard and Irma (Hammerschmidt) Carlson. Glen married Heather L. Joski on April 29, 2006 in Hastings. He was employed with Matrix Communication in Plymouth as a telecommunications...

Jeremy Becker

Jeremy Becker

November 27, 2014

Jeremy Becker, age 29 of Hastings died suddenly on Thursday, November 27, 2014. He was born January 26, 1985 in Hastings to Thomas and Brenda (Wagner) Becker. He graduated from Hastings High School with the class of 2003 and attended Dakota County Technical College where he attained his concrete construction training. Jeremy owned and operated J. Becker Construction and...

David "Dave" Bacon

David "Dave" Bacon

November 26, 2014

David "Dave" Bacon, age 78 of Hastings, died Wednesday, November 26, 2014 at Regina Medical Center following a recent illness. David J., the son of Richard and Evelyn (Polifka) Bacon, was born on September 2, 1936 in Hastings. He was active in the National Guard and also served in the Army for a brief time. On November 26, 1961,...

Wayne A. Vesledahl

Wayne A. Vesledahl

November 26, 2014

Vesledahl, Wayne A. Age 67, passed away at home Nov. 26th. Visitation Dec. 4th from 10-11am with service to follow. Henry W. Anderson Mortuary, Mpls. Burial at Fort Snelling Cemetery, 7601 34th Ave S, Mpls. He is preceded in death by his father, Arthur. Wayne will be deeply missed by his mother, Maxine Vesledahl; brothers, Vaughn and Kevin; sister, Julene;...

Cecelia M. Nicklay

Cecelia M. Nicklay

November 25, 2014

Cecelia M. Nicklay, age 71 of Hastings died unexpectedly Tuesday, November 25, 2014 at Regina Medical Center. Cecelia was born June 15, 1943 in Brewster, MN to James and Alice (Thurston) McNab. She was a retired administrator and court attendant and formerly worked at the Dakota County Courthouse. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband Wayne in...

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