Obituaries
Obituaries for Starkson Family
In Memory of Our Dear Loved Ones
David "Dave" Amy
December 18, 2014
David "Dave" Amy, age 77, of Hastings, died suddenly on Thursday, December 18, 2014 at his home. David William, the son of Joseph and Marion (Kotter) Amy, was born on October 25, 1937 in Hastings. He attended Hastings High School where he lettered in baseball, basketball and football before graduating with the class of 1955. On January 27, 1962,...
Miriam T. Strebel
December 18, 2014
Miriam T. Strebel, age 88, of Hastings, passed away at Regina Nursing Home on December 18, 2014. She was born in Faulkton, SD on August 20, 1926 to Joseph and Angeline Bowar. She married Elwood Strebel in Bloomington, MN. She was a nun for the Presentation Order in Aberdeen, SD for 26 years. She was also a Registered Nurse...
Allen Cooke Frazier
December 17, 2014
Allen Cooke Frazier, 78, of Apple Valley, passed away Wednesday, December 17. He was born May 7, 1936 in Harrisonburg, Virginia to Allen Cooke and Gladys Beatrice (nee Christie) Frazier. Allen is survived by his wife of 52 years, Rose, daughter Christie (Christopher) Amitage, sons John “Jack” (Nancy) and Thomas (Jill) Frazier, grandchildren Amanda, Jack, Zoey, Samantha, Tyler, Emily, and...
Charles W. Gabbert
December 16, 2014
Charles W. Gabbert, age 90, of Park Rapids, MN, passed away December 16, 2014. He was born in Hankinson, ND on June 7, 1924 to George and Elsie Gabbert. He married Lorraine Huff in Union County, SD on May 21, 1949. He lived in Moorhead, MN from 1949 to 1962 when he moved to South St. Paul. He lived...
Felix Fettig, Jr.
December 15, 2014
Felix Fettig, Jr. Age 83 of Minneapolis, born Feb 17, 1931 in Pierce Co, ND to Felix, Sr. & Mary Fettig, passed away Dec. 15, 2014. Felix was a member of the SEIU and an active member of St. Albert the Great since 1963. He was the oldest of six children. He is preceded in death by his son, Robert...
August "Gus" L. Heinold
December 13, 2014
Gus went to join the love of his life Helen to celebrate Christmas together. He will be greatly missed by his loving family, many friends and all those whos lives he touched in so many ways. Gus loved his family, his country, his church and the community. He was always there reaching out his hand in fellowship. He loyally...
Carla J. Keto
December 11, 2014
Carla J. Keto, age 71, of Hastings died Thursday, December 11, 2014 at Regina Nursing Home. Carla was born November 6, 1943 in Boston, MA to Carl and Ruth (Souden) Smith. She married Thomas Keto on September 12, 1965 in Quincy, MA. Carla had worked in lock assembly production. She was preceded in death by her parents. Carla is...
Sophia E. "Tuddie" Riley
December 10, 2014
Sophie E. "Tuddie" Riley, age 91, of Hastings died Wednesday, 12/10/2014 at Regina Care Center. Sophie was born August 19, 1923 in Inver Grove Heights, MN to Charles and Sophia (Fournier) Rosenberger. She was a 1941 graduate of South St. Paul High School. She married James E. Riley on November 16, 1946 at St. Augustine Catholic Church in South...
Donald W. Henriksen
December 10, 2014
Donald W. Henriksen, a retired Hastings Police Officer, age 77, of Hastings, went to be with the Lord on December 10, 2014. He was born in McIntyre, IA on July 4, 1937 to Emil and Elva Henriksen. He married Caroline Fender in the Little Brown Church in Nashua, IA on July 27, 1957. Don served as a Hastings Police...
John M. Lyons
December 10, 2014
John M. Lyons Age 53 of Bloomington, born April 27, 1961 in Canton, NY to Edwin and Mary Lyons, passed away December 10, 2014. John will be dearly missed by his loving wife of 20 years, Linda; step-mother, Dori Lyons and two faithful dogs, Homer and Beckie. A memorial service will be held at 11:00 AM, Friday, December 19, 2014...
Genevieve M. Biskupski
December 9, 2014
Genevieve "Gen" Biskupski, age 100, died peacefully on Tuesday, December 9, 2014 at the Augustana Health Care Center in Hastings. Genevieve, the daughter of Claudius and Emma (Denn) Irrthum, was born on November 19, 1914 in New Trier. She was united in marriage to William T. Biskupski on June 15, 1937 and he later preceded her in death on...
James "Wimpy" Kranz
December 8, 2014
James "Wimpy" Kranz, age 83, a lifetime resident and longtime business owner in Hastings, died peacefully on Monday, December 8, 2014 at his home. James Anthony, the son of Charles and Appalonia (Gergen) Kranz, was born on June 30, 1931 in Hastings. After graduating from Hastings High School in 1949, he continued his education at St. Johns for a...
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
David "Dave" Amy
December 18, 2014
David "Dave" Amy, age 77, of Hastings, died suddenly on Thursday, December 18, 2014 at his home. David William, the son of Joseph and Marion (Kotter) Amy, was born on October 25, 1937 in Hastings. He attended Hastings High School where he lettered in baseball, basketball and football before graduating with the class of 1955. On January 27, 1962,...
Miriam T. Strebel
December 18, 2014
Miriam T. Strebel, age 88, of Hastings, passed away at Regina Nursing Home on December 18, 2014. She was born in Faulkton, SD on August 20, 1926 to Joseph and Angeline Bowar. She married Elwood Strebel in Bloomington, MN. She was a nun for the Presentation Order in Aberdeen, SD for 26 years. She was also a Registered Nurse...
Allen Cooke Frazier
December 17, 2014
Allen Cooke Frazier, 78, of Apple Valley, passed away Wednesday, December 17. He was born May 7, 1936 in Harrisonburg, Virginia to Allen Cooke and Gladys Beatrice (nee Christie) Frazier. Allen is survived by his wife of 52 years, Rose, daughter Christie (Christopher) Amitage, sons John “Jack” (Nancy) and Thomas (Jill) Frazier, grandchildren Amanda, Jack, Zoey, Samantha, Tyler, Emily, and...
Charles W. Gabbert
December 16, 2014
Charles W. Gabbert, age 90, of Park Rapids, MN, passed away December 16, 2014. He was born in Hankinson, ND on June 7, 1924 to George and Elsie Gabbert. He married Lorraine Huff in Union County, SD on May 21, 1949. He lived in Moorhead, MN from 1949 to 1962 when he moved to South St. Paul. He lived...
Felix Fettig, Jr.
December 15, 2014
Felix Fettig, Jr. Age 83 of Minneapolis, born Feb 17, 1931 in Pierce Co, ND to Felix, Sr. & Mary Fettig, passed away Dec. 15, 2014. Felix was a member of the SEIU and an active member of St. Albert the Great since 1963. He was the oldest of six children. He is preceded in death by his son, Robert...
August "Gus" L. Heinold
December 13, 2014
Gus went to join the love of his life Helen to celebrate Christmas together. He will be greatly missed by his loving family, many friends and all those whos lives he touched in so many ways. Gus loved his family, his country, his church and the community. He was always there reaching out his hand in fellowship. He loyally...
Carla J. Keto
December 11, 2014
Carla J. Keto, age 71, of Hastings died Thursday, December 11, 2014 at Regina Nursing Home. Carla was born November 6, 1943 in Boston, MA to Carl and Ruth (Souden) Smith. She married Thomas Keto on September 12, 1965 in Quincy, MA. Carla had worked in lock assembly production. She was preceded in death by her parents. Carla is...
Sophia E. "Tuddie" Riley
December 10, 2014
Sophie E. "Tuddie" Riley, age 91, of Hastings died Wednesday, 12/10/2014 at Regina Care Center. Sophie was born August 19, 1923 in Inver Grove Heights, MN to Charles and Sophia (Fournier) Rosenberger. She was a 1941 graduate of South St. Paul High School. She married James E. Riley on November 16, 1946 at St. Augustine Catholic Church in South...
Donald W. Henriksen
December 10, 2014
Donald W. Henriksen, a retired Hastings Police Officer, age 77, of Hastings, went to be with the Lord on December 10, 2014. He was born in McIntyre, IA on July 4, 1937 to Emil and Elva Henriksen. He married Caroline Fender in the Little Brown Church in Nashua, IA on July 27, 1957. Don served as a Hastings Police...
John M. Lyons
December 10, 2014
John M. Lyons Age 53 of Bloomington, born April 27, 1961 in Canton, NY to Edwin and Mary Lyons, passed away December 10, 2014. John will be dearly missed by his loving wife of 20 years, Linda; step-mother, Dori Lyons and two faithful dogs, Homer and Beckie. A memorial service will be held at 11:00 AM, Friday, December 19, 2014...
Genevieve M. Biskupski
December 9, 2014
Genevieve "Gen" Biskupski, age 100, died peacefully on Tuesday, December 9, 2014 at the Augustana Health Care Center in Hastings. Genevieve, the daughter of Claudius and Emma (Denn) Irrthum, was born on November 19, 1914 in New Trier. She was united in marriage to William T. Biskupski on June 15, 1937 and he later preceded her in death on...
James "Wimpy" Kranz
December 8, 2014
James "Wimpy" Kranz, age 83, a lifetime resident and longtime business owner in Hastings, died peacefully on Monday, December 8, 2014 at his home. James Anthony, the son of Charles and Appalonia (Gergen) Kranz, was born on June 30, 1931 in Hastings. After graduating from Hastings High School in 1949, he continued his education at St. Johns for a...
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
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