Obituaries
Obituaries for Starkson Family
In Memory of Our Dear Loved Ones
James K. Schmitz
November 18, 2014
James K. Schmitz, age 50, a lifelong resident of Hastings passed away surrounded by family and friends on Tuesday, November 18, 2014 at Fairview University Hospital in Minneapolis. Jim was born December 3, 1963 in Hastings to Lawrence and Jeannette (Johnson) Schmitz. He was a 1982 graduate of Hastings High School and worked as a marine mechanic with 61...
Patrick Michael Schoonover
November 14, 2014
Patrick Schoonover of Eagan, age fourteen, born July 16, 2000, in Burnsville MN, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, November 14, 2014, doing what he loved ? playing the great game of hockey. An eighth grader at Black Hawk Middle School, his swag was as strong as his legendary slap shot. Patrick was a star soccer goal tender and a brick...
Beverly "Bev" A. Bacon
November 13, 2014
Beverly "Bev" Bacon, age 77, of Hastings, died peacefully on Thursday, November 13, 2014 at the Regina Medical Center following an extended illness. Beverly Anne, the daughter of Frank and Cecelia (Jack) Ramacier, was born on March 9, 1937 in St. Paul. She attended Henry Sibley High School and graduated with the class of 1955. Bev continued her education...
Russell J. Vane
November 13, 2014
Vane, Russell J. age 95, of Rosemount, formerly of S. Mpls., passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Nov. 13, 2014. He was preceded in death by his parents and 2 sisters. Russell is survived by his wife of 67 years, Alice; 2 children, James (Marcia) and Debra (Joseph) Doherty; 7 wonderful grandchildren, 13 great-grandchildren, and a brother, Chuck (Lanier)....
John G. "Jack" Kosek
November 12, 2014
John G. “Jack” Kosek Age 94 of Minnetonka, formerly of South Minneapolis, born June 3, 1920 in Glencoe, MN to Adolph and Annie Kosek, passed away November 12, 2014. He is preceded in death by his wife, Louise. Jack will be dearly missed by several nieces, nephews, family and friends. Funeral service, 1:00pm, Saturday, Nov. 22, 2014 at Bethlehem Covenant...
Mary Tobias
November 11, 2014
Mary L. Tobias, a nurse at Regina Medical Center for 25 years, age 68, of Hastings, passed away at home, surrounded by her family on November 11, 2014. She was born in La Crosse, WI on November 15, 1945 to John and Florence Pierce. She married Gerry Tobias on June 5, 1971 in Watertown, SD. Mary enjoyed to read...
Joanne M. Reinardy
November 10, 2014
Joanne M. Reinardy, age 74 of Hastings died Monday, November 10, 2014 at the Regina Transitional Care Unit, following an extended illness. Joanne was born November 15, 1939 in Hastings to Alphonse and Matilda (Werner) Rotty. A 1958 graduate of Hastings High School, she married Leo Reinardy on September 4, 1961 at St. Boniface Catholic Church in Hastings. Joanne...
Marjorie F Meckley
November 8, 2014
MECKLEY
Marjorie F., born in Colfax, Iowa passed away on November 8th after a courageous battle with Pancreatic Cancer. Marge was preceded in death by her parents, Selena and Roy Burt; and brothers, Harold, Robert and Gerald Burt. She is survived by husband of 62 years, Robert; children, Gary (Sandy), Diane (Dick) Bowen, Thomas (Kristi); grandchildren, Madison, Andrew, Brayden, Tyler, Zachary,...
Gayla Rae Brochman
November 6, 2014
Gayla Rae Brochman, age 68, of Hastings, passed away Nov. 6, 2014 at Regina Medical Center. She was born in Hastings on Feb. 25, 1946 to Emmett and Theola (Hubley) Plan. She married Joe Brochman on a snowy day January 13, 1968 at St. Boniface Catholic Church in Hastings. She loved her job, and looked forward to every day...
Delores "Del" Anderson
November 5, 2014
Delores "Del" Anderson, age 87 of Hastings died peacefully on Wednesday, November 5, 2014 at her home surrounded by family. Delores Arlene, the daughter of Conrad and Clara Nielsen, was born on December 12, 1926 in Tyler, MN. On August 11, 1947 Del was united in marriage to Richard E. Anderson. He later preceded her in death on September...
Shirley J. Hertogs
November 4, 2014
Shirley J. Hertogs, age 85, of Hastings, died peacefully on Tuesday, November 4, 2014 at Regina Medical Center in Hastings following an extended illness. Shirley Jean, the daughter of Carl and Ethel (Sunde) Swanson, was born on April 8, 1929 in St. Louis Park. She attended St. Louis Park High School and graduated with the class of 1947. On...
Shirley K. Ringeisen
November 4, 2014
Shirley K. Ringeisen, age 75 of Hastings died Tuesday, November 4, 2014 at Regina Medical Center. Shirley was born September 17, 1939 in Hastings to Walter and Catherine (Ryan) Rowan. She attended Hastings schools and married Clellan D. Ringeisen on November 16, 1957 in Mankato, MN. Shirley worked with environmental services at Treasure Island Casino/Hotel. She was an Eagles...
Julianne Marie Thorpe
November 4, 2014
Julianne Marie Thorpe, 88, of Apple Valley, passed away Tuesday. She was born May 26, 1926 in New Sweden, Minnesota to Joseph Arthur Josendahl and Emma Marie Evangeline Sjostrom. Julianne is survived by her daughter Sharon (Alan) Kelsey. Along with her late husband Elmer, she owned and operated Thorpe Wallpaper and Paint in Fairmont for over 50 years, retiring in...
Pamela Jean Lang
November 3, 2014
Pamela J. (Wellner), age 58, of Red Wing, passed away peacefully with her children at her side, November 3, 2014 after a brief battle with cancer. She was a long time union painter and artist. She celebrated 27 years of sobriety, where she met many life-long friends. Pam was a kind and loving person who will be missed by...
Gladys V. Tollefson
November 3, 2014
Gladys V. Tollefson, age 85 of Bloomington, born November 3, 1929 in Braham, MN to Victor and Viola Hultman, passed away November 3, 2014. She is preceded in death by her husband, Elmer. She is survived by her daughters, Geraldine (Leonard) Chelman and Darlene Nelson; grandchildren; great-grandchildren and numerous other family and friends. A short visitation and service will be...
Gerald J Canfield
November 2, 2014
Canfield, Gerald J. Age 76 of Golden Valley, MN born Feb. 19, 1938 in Minneapolis to George & Eileen Canfield, passed away suddenly Nov 2, 2014 in S.D. Jerry served as a Lieutenant in the Coast Guard Aux., was a member of the Minnetonka Power Squadron and loved hunting and fishing. He is preceded in death by his brothers, Bill...
Donald E. Hansen
November 2, 2014
Donald E. Hansen age 89 of Minneapolis, passed away peacefully on November 2, 2014 after a long battle with Alzheimer’s. He was preceded in death by his wife, Una and brothers, Kenneth and Roland. Don will be dearly missed by children: John (Kathy), Judith, James and Janice (David) Kram; grandsons, Joshua (Natalie) and Justin, great-granddaughters, Olivia and Rhylei; nieces and...
Helen J. Armagost
November 1, 2014
Armagost, Helen J. age 96, of Bloomington, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family on Nov. 1, 2014. She is preceded in death by her husband of 56 years, Mark; her parents; and 2 brothers. Helen is survived by her daughter, Sue and her husband, Andy Hollenbeck; 3 granddaughters, Leah, Brittny, and Kendra; her brother, William Almquist; godson, Shaun...
Marian I. Anderson
October 30, 2014
Marian I. Anderson, age 90, of Hastings, died peacefully on October 30, 2014 following an extended illness. Marian, the daughter of Benjamin and Regina (Hildebrandt) Rubie, was born on March 4, 1924 in New Ulm, MN. She attended school in New Ulm and graduated with the class of 1942. On January 28, 1956 Marian was united in marriage to...
Greg B. Dean
October 30, 2014
DEAN
Greg B., age 57, of Apple Valley passed away at his home Oct. 30, 2014. Greg spent his days making his friends and family laugh. He loved to be at the lake sitting outside reading, shooting off fireworks and fishing. His quick wit will be greatly missed. He was preceded in death by his father, Jack Dean. He is survived...
James K. Schmitz
November 18, 2014
James K. Schmitz, age 50, a lifelong resident of Hastings passed away surrounded by family and friends on Tuesday, November 18, 2014 at Fairview University Hospital in Minneapolis. Jim was born December 3, 1963 in Hastings to Lawrence and Jeannette (Johnson) Schmitz. He was a 1982 graduate of Hastings High School and worked as a marine mechanic with 61...
Patrick Michael Schoonover
November 14, 2014
Patrick Schoonover of Eagan, age fourteen, born July 16, 2000, in Burnsville MN, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, November 14, 2014, doing what he loved ? playing the great game of hockey. An eighth grader at Black Hawk Middle School, his swag was as strong as his legendary slap shot. Patrick was a star soccer goal tender and a brick...
Beverly "Bev" A. Bacon
November 13, 2014
Beverly "Bev" Bacon, age 77, of Hastings, died peacefully on Thursday, November 13, 2014 at the Regina Medical Center following an extended illness. Beverly Anne, the daughter of Frank and Cecelia (Jack) Ramacier, was born on March 9, 1937 in St. Paul. She attended Henry Sibley High School and graduated with the class of 1955. Bev continued her education...
Russell J. Vane
November 13, 2014
Vane, Russell J. age 95, of Rosemount, formerly of S. Mpls., passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Nov. 13, 2014. He was preceded in death by his parents and 2 sisters. Russell is survived by his wife of 67 years, Alice; 2 children, James (Marcia) and Debra (Joseph) Doherty; 7 wonderful grandchildren, 13 great-grandchildren, and a brother, Chuck (Lanier)....
John G. "Jack" Kosek
November 12, 2014
John G. “Jack” Kosek Age 94 of Minnetonka, formerly of South Minneapolis, born June 3, 1920 in Glencoe, MN to Adolph and Annie Kosek, passed away November 12, 2014. He is preceded in death by his wife, Louise. Jack will be dearly missed by several nieces, nephews, family and friends. Funeral service, 1:00pm, Saturday, Nov. 22, 2014 at Bethlehem Covenant...
Mary Tobias
November 11, 2014
Mary L. Tobias, a nurse at Regina Medical Center for 25 years, age 68, of Hastings, passed away at home, surrounded by her family on November 11, 2014. She was born in La Crosse, WI on November 15, 1945 to John and Florence Pierce. She married Gerry Tobias on June 5, 1971 in Watertown, SD. Mary enjoyed to read...
Joanne M. Reinardy
November 10, 2014
Joanne M. Reinardy, age 74 of Hastings died Monday, November 10, 2014 at the Regina Transitional Care Unit, following an extended illness. Joanne was born November 15, 1939 in Hastings to Alphonse and Matilda (Werner) Rotty. A 1958 graduate of Hastings High School, she married Leo Reinardy on September 4, 1961 at St. Boniface Catholic Church in Hastings. Joanne...
Marjorie F Meckley
November 8, 2014
MECKLEY
Marjorie F., born in Colfax, Iowa passed away on November 8th after a courageous battle with Pancreatic Cancer. Marge was preceded in death by her parents, Selena and Roy Burt; and brothers, Harold, Robert and Gerald Burt. She is survived by husband of 62 years, Robert; children, Gary (Sandy), Diane (Dick) Bowen, Thomas (Kristi); grandchildren, Madison, Andrew, Brayden, Tyler, Zachary,...
Gayla Rae Brochman
November 6, 2014
Gayla Rae Brochman, age 68, of Hastings, passed away Nov. 6, 2014 at Regina Medical Center. She was born in Hastings on Feb. 25, 1946 to Emmett and Theola (Hubley) Plan. She married Joe Brochman on a snowy day January 13, 1968 at St. Boniface Catholic Church in Hastings. She loved her job, and looked forward to every day...
Delores "Del" Anderson
November 5, 2014
Delores "Del" Anderson, age 87 of Hastings died peacefully on Wednesday, November 5, 2014 at her home surrounded by family. Delores Arlene, the daughter of Conrad and Clara Nielsen, was born on December 12, 1926 in Tyler, MN. On August 11, 1947 Del was united in marriage to Richard E. Anderson. He later preceded her in death on September...
Shirley J. Hertogs
November 4, 2014
Shirley J. Hertogs, age 85, of Hastings, died peacefully on Tuesday, November 4, 2014 at Regina Medical Center in Hastings following an extended illness. Shirley Jean, the daughter of Carl and Ethel (Sunde) Swanson, was born on April 8, 1929 in St. Louis Park. She attended St. Louis Park High School and graduated with the class of 1947. On...
Shirley K. Ringeisen
November 4, 2014
Shirley K. Ringeisen, age 75 of Hastings died Tuesday, November 4, 2014 at Regina Medical Center. Shirley was born September 17, 1939 in Hastings to Walter and Catherine (Ryan) Rowan. She attended Hastings schools and married Clellan D. Ringeisen on November 16, 1957 in Mankato, MN. Shirley worked with environmental services at Treasure Island Casino/Hotel. She was an Eagles...
Julianne Marie Thorpe
November 4, 2014
Julianne Marie Thorpe, 88, of Apple Valley, passed away Tuesday. She was born May 26, 1926 in New Sweden, Minnesota to Joseph Arthur Josendahl and Emma Marie Evangeline Sjostrom. Julianne is survived by her daughter Sharon (Alan) Kelsey. Along with her late husband Elmer, she owned and operated Thorpe Wallpaper and Paint in Fairmont for over 50 years, retiring in...
Pamela Jean Lang
November 3, 2014
Pamela J. (Wellner), age 58, of Red Wing, passed away peacefully with her children at her side, November 3, 2014 after a brief battle with cancer. She was a long time union painter and artist. She celebrated 27 years of sobriety, where she met many life-long friends. Pam was a kind and loving person who will be missed by...
Gladys V. Tollefson
November 3, 2014
Gladys V. Tollefson, age 85 of Bloomington, born November 3, 1929 in Braham, MN to Victor and Viola Hultman, passed away November 3, 2014. She is preceded in death by her husband, Elmer. She is survived by her daughters, Geraldine (Leonard) Chelman and Darlene Nelson; grandchildren; great-grandchildren and numerous other family and friends. A short visitation and service will be...
Gerald J Canfield
November 2, 2014
Canfield, Gerald J. Age 76 of Golden Valley, MN born Feb. 19, 1938 in Minneapolis to George & Eileen Canfield, passed away suddenly Nov 2, 2014 in S.D. Jerry served as a Lieutenant in the Coast Guard Aux., was a member of the Minnetonka Power Squadron and loved hunting and fishing. He is preceded in death by his brothers, Bill...
Donald E. Hansen
November 2, 2014
Donald E. Hansen age 89 of Minneapolis, passed away peacefully on November 2, 2014 after a long battle with Alzheimer’s. He was preceded in death by his wife, Una and brothers, Kenneth and Roland. Don will be dearly missed by children: John (Kathy), Judith, James and Janice (David) Kram; grandsons, Joshua (Natalie) and Justin, great-granddaughters, Olivia and Rhylei; nieces and...
Helen J. Armagost
November 1, 2014
Armagost, Helen J. age 96, of Bloomington, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family on Nov. 1, 2014. She is preceded in death by her husband of 56 years, Mark; her parents; and 2 brothers. Helen is survived by her daughter, Sue and her husband, Andy Hollenbeck; 3 granddaughters, Leah, Brittny, and Kendra; her brother, William Almquist; godson, Shaun...
Marian I. Anderson
October 30, 2014
Marian I. Anderson, age 90, of Hastings, died peacefully on October 30, 2014 following an extended illness. Marian, the daughter of Benjamin and Regina (Hildebrandt) Rubie, was born on March 4, 1924 in New Ulm, MN. She attended school in New Ulm and graduated with the class of 1942. On January 28, 1956 Marian was united in marriage to...
Greg B. Dean
October 30, 2014
DEAN
Greg B., age 57, of Apple Valley passed away at his home Oct. 30, 2014. Greg spent his days making his friends and family laugh. He loved to be at the lake sitting outside reading, shooting off fireworks and fishing. His quick wit will be greatly missed. He was preceded in death by his father, Jack Dean. He is survived...
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