Obituaries
Obituaries for Starkson Family
In Memory of Our Dear Loved Ones
Lillian M. Schaffer
April 9, 2014
Lillian M. Schaffer, age 83 of Hastings, died April 9, 2014 at Regina Medical Center. Lillian was born September 4, 1930 in Hastings to Michael and Mary (Eckart) Raway. She was a 1948 graduate of Hastings High School and married Luverne J. Schaffer October 7, 1950 at St. Boniface Catholic Church in Hastings. She was preceded in death by...
John K. Knetter
April 9, 2014
John Kyle Knetter of Hampton, a Randolph High School Senior, passed away April 9, 2014. He was born in Maplewood on April 29, 1996 to John and Dahrys (Harris) Knetter. John was employed at Dudley’s Pizza, played on the high school football team, and was a member of Boy Scout Troop 118 in Farmington. He was preceded in death...
Barbara J Pfeifer
April 9, 2014
Barbara J. Pfeifer Age 80 of New Hope, born Sep. 28, 1933 in Minneapolis to Robert and Josephine Olson, passed away April 9, 2014. She is preceded in death by her son, Thomas; 5 brothers and 5 sisters. Barbara will be dearly missed by her children: Robert (Monica), Sheryl Steinbach, Theresa (Steve) Leslie, Ronald, and Vicky Selin (Kevin McClurg); 9...
Margaret M. Donahue Iverson
April 8, 2014
Iverson, Margaret M. Donahue age 87 of Mpls. Preceded in death by husband, Edward; parents, John & Marie Donahue; brothers, Tom, Joe, Jack and Ed. She is survived by children, Sheila Marie Iverson, Edward Iverson, Jr. (DeVonn) and Denise (Dale) Anderson; grandchildren, Shawna Pesina, Tracy Ericson, Jaymi Iverson, Jerry Hall (Kristi), Marie LaDuke, Angela Schrupp (Steve), Clifton LaDuke, Meg Hall...
Norbert Francis Kenney
April 6, 2014
Norbert Francis Kenney was born on November 18, 1942 to Norbert “Bill” & Lenore (Igel) Kenney. His family moved from Illinois to Minnesota where Norb graduated from Benilde High School in St. Louis Park, MN. Norb proudly served his country in the United Stated Navy from 1961-1965.His cousin, Mary Alice Igel, introduced him to her roommate, Mary Ellen McGraw...
Philip J 'Phil' Lafrance
April 4, 2014
Philip J. LaFrance, “Phil” Age 51 of Apple Valley, born Feb. 4, 1963 in Duluth, MN to William and Alice “Sally” LaFrance, lost his battle with depression April 4, 2014. He passed his love of airplanes and how things work to his children and grandson. Phil served his country in the USMC during the Gulf War and was a member...
Susan D. Nyman
April 2, 2014
Susan D. Nyman, age 93, of St. Paul died peacefully on April 2, 2014 at Regina Nursing Home. Preceded in death by husband, Charles; son, Michael; brothers, Harvey, James, Edward and Harry; and sister June. Survived by daughters, Nola (Dennis) Loe, Patrice Matheny and Donna Kell; 16 grandchildren; 22 great grandchildren; sister, Dolores LaBore; brother, Robert (Nita) Darst; sisters-in-law,...
Kevin Clifford Jerde
April 2, 2014
Kevin Clifford Jerde, 54, of Apple Valley, passed away Wednesday, April 2, 2014 surrounded by his loving family. He was born January 7, 1960 in Watertown, Minnesota to Clifford and Yvonne (nee Schubert) Jerde. Kevin is survived by his wife of 33 years, Christine, mother Yvonne Jerde, sisters Brenda Miller and Linda (Mike) Lueth, sister-in-law Marcia Wilson, special friend Norman...
Charles Douglas "Doug" Wiseman
April 1, 2014
Wiseman, Charles Douglas “Doug” age 67, of Apple Valley, passed away unexpectedly on April 1, 2014. He is preceded in death by his parents, Jack & Virginia and sister, Teresa Ratcliff Plybon; Doug is survived by his loving wife, Vicky; 5 sons, Shane (Jackie), Shannon (Amanda), Jason, Andrew and Brian; granddaughter, Lita; brother, Jack; sister, Becky; nieces, nephews and friends....
Raymond A. Svidron
March 31, 2014
Svidron, Raymond A. age 89 of South Mpls. Preceded by wife, Rita. Survived by children, Mark, Richard (Jean), and Lori Wagner; grandchildren, Stephanie, Ryan, and Rheanna; great-grandchildren; special friend, Beverly. Mass of Christian Burial 10 AM Friday, Church of St. Helena, 3204 E. 43rd St., Mpls., with visitation 1 hour before. Interment Fort Snelling.
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Michael G. Dalsin
March 31, 2014
Michael G. Dalsin Age 49 of N. St.Paul, born Nov. 16, 1964 in Minneapolis, passed away unexpectedly March 31, 2014. Mike had 3 main loves in life: his sons; his work and golf. His greatest pleasure came from helping others. He was the 4th generation at John A. Dalsin & Son, Inc. Mike will be dearly missed by his children:...
Connie G Hanson
March 30, 2014
Constance “Connie” G. Hanson, Age 81 of Apple Valley, born August 7, 1932 in Tracy, MN to Beryl “Steve” & Irene Stevens, passed away March 30, 2014. Connie moved to Mpls at age 8 and graduated from Roosevelt H.S. in 1950. Connie will be dearly missed by her loving husband of 61years, John; children: Steve, Susan & Scott (Lisa); grandsons:...
James H. Atchison
March 29, 2014
Of Hastings. Survived by his sons Troy and Kevin; sisters Barbara (Frank) McCoy and Carol Johnson; brother Bob; and many other family and friends. Private Family services were held.
Florence M Kummer
March 27, 2014
Florence M. Kummer, age 98, of Hastings, passed away peacefully at home on March 27, 2014. She was born in Vermillion on October 15, 1915 to Jacob and Josephine (Werner) Kummer. She worked at Hudson Manufacturing for more than 30 years. She was the most gentle hearted, kind, and loving woman you could ever meet. Her faith was paramount....
Walter John Eiker
March 26, 2014
EIKER, WALTER J. “Ike” “Walt”
Age 76, of Burnsville, died peacefully after a long illness on Wednesday, March 26. Preceded in death by parents, Roy & Ruby (Langley) Eiker. Survived by Paula, his wife of 55 years, his three children, daughter Tracy Ferris, sons Gregory (Barbara) & Steven (Robbie) Eiker, his granddaughters Kaitlyn Ferris and Lily Jo Eiker (to be born...
June M. Peterson
March 25, 2014
June M. Peterson, age 95 of Hastings died Tuesday, March 25, 2014 at the Augustana Health Care Center. June was born June 12, 1918 in Duluth, MN to John and Martha Johanna (Strandlund) Olson. She had worked as a secretary in the oil industry. She was preceded in death by her parents; first husband Harry Nelson; second husband Robert...
Ray W. Rowan
March 24, 2014
Raymond W. "Ray" Rowan, age 77, of Hastings died Monday at United Hospital in St. Paul after a brief illness. Ray was born July 25, 1936 in Hastings to John and Martha (Huberty) Rowan. He attended Hastings schools and graduated with the class of 1954. He married his high school sweetheart Georgia Robinson September 10, 1955 at Guardian Angels...
Gary "Fuzz" Reme
March 24, 2014
Gary “Fuzz” Reme, 75, of Apple Valley, passed away Monday, March 24, 2014. He was a 1956 Graduate of Roosevelt High School, where he ran Cross-Country and Track. Gary served his country in the United States Naval Reserve. He is survived by Judy, his wife of 55 years, sons Scott (Anndee) and Tony (Donna), 6 grandchildren, 4 great-grandchildren, sister Cindy,...
George W. Savage
March 23, 2014
George W. Savage, of Hastings, passed away on March 23, 2014, at the Regina Assisted Living Center at the age of 91 years old. He loved spending his retirement years at the family cabin in Park Rapids, MN, where he enjoyed golfing and fishing. He was the first President of the Hastings Hockey Boosters.George Savage was born on March...
Lillian M. Schaffer
April 9, 2014
Lillian M. Schaffer, age 83 of Hastings, died April 9, 2014 at Regina Medical Center. Lillian was born September 4, 1930 in Hastings to Michael and Mary (Eckart) Raway. She was a 1948 graduate of Hastings High School and married Luverne J. Schaffer October 7, 1950 at St. Boniface Catholic Church in Hastings. She was preceded in death by...
John K. Knetter
April 9, 2014
John Kyle Knetter of Hampton, a Randolph High School Senior, passed away April 9, 2014. He was born in Maplewood on April 29, 1996 to John and Dahrys (Harris) Knetter. John was employed at Dudley’s Pizza, played on the high school football team, and was a member of Boy Scout Troop 118 in Farmington. He was preceded in death...
Barbara J Pfeifer
April 9, 2014
Barbara J. Pfeifer Age 80 of New Hope, born Sep. 28, 1933 in Minneapolis to Robert and Josephine Olson, passed away April 9, 2014. She is preceded in death by her son, Thomas; 5 brothers and 5 sisters. Barbara will be dearly missed by her children: Robert (Monica), Sheryl Steinbach, Theresa (Steve) Leslie, Ronald, and Vicky Selin (Kevin McClurg); 9...
Margaret M. Donahue Iverson
April 8, 2014
Iverson, Margaret M. Donahue age 87 of Mpls. Preceded in death by husband, Edward; parents, John & Marie Donahue; brothers, Tom, Joe, Jack and Ed. She is survived by children, Sheila Marie Iverson, Edward Iverson, Jr. (DeVonn) and Denise (Dale) Anderson; grandchildren, Shawna Pesina, Tracy Ericson, Jaymi Iverson, Jerry Hall (Kristi), Marie LaDuke, Angela Schrupp (Steve), Clifton LaDuke, Meg Hall...
Norbert Francis Kenney
April 6, 2014
Norbert Francis Kenney was born on November 18, 1942 to Norbert “Bill” & Lenore (Igel) Kenney. His family moved from Illinois to Minnesota where Norb graduated from Benilde High School in St. Louis Park, MN. Norb proudly served his country in the United Stated Navy from 1961-1965.His cousin, Mary Alice Igel, introduced him to her roommate, Mary Ellen McGraw...
Philip J 'Phil' Lafrance
April 4, 2014
Philip J. LaFrance, “Phil” Age 51 of Apple Valley, born Feb. 4, 1963 in Duluth, MN to William and Alice “Sally” LaFrance, lost his battle with depression April 4, 2014. He passed his love of airplanes and how things work to his children and grandson. Phil served his country in the USMC during the Gulf War and was a member...
Susan D. Nyman
April 2, 2014
Susan D. Nyman, age 93, of St. Paul died peacefully on April 2, 2014 at Regina Nursing Home. Preceded in death by husband, Charles; son, Michael; brothers, Harvey, James, Edward and Harry; and sister June. Survived by daughters, Nola (Dennis) Loe, Patrice Matheny and Donna Kell; 16 grandchildren; 22 great grandchildren; sister, Dolores LaBore; brother, Robert (Nita) Darst; sisters-in-law,...
Kevin Clifford Jerde
April 2, 2014
Kevin Clifford Jerde, 54, of Apple Valley, passed away Wednesday, April 2, 2014 surrounded by his loving family. He was born January 7, 1960 in Watertown, Minnesota to Clifford and Yvonne (nee Schubert) Jerde. Kevin is survived by his wife of 33 years, Christine, mother Yvonne Jerde, sisters Brenda Miller and Linda (Mike) Lueth, sister-in-law Marcia Wilson, special friend Norman...
Charles Douglas "Doug" Wiseman
April 1, 2014
Wiseman, Charles Douglas “Doug” age 67, of Apple Valley, passed away unexpectedly on April 1, 2014. He is preceded in death by his parents, Jack & Virginia and sister, Teresa Ratcliff Plybon; Doug is survived by his loving wife, Vicky; 5 sons, Shane (Jackie), Shannon (Amanda), Jason, Andrew and Brian; granddaughter, Lita; brother, Jack; sister, Becky; nieces, nephews and friends....
Raymond A. Svidron
March 31, 2014
Svidron, Raymond A. age 89 of South Mpls. Preceded by wife, Rita. Survived by children, Mark, Richard (Jean), and Lori Wagner; grandchildren, Stephanie, Ryan, and Rheanna; great-grandchildren; special friend, Beverly. Mass of Christian Burial 10 AM Friday, Church of St. Helena, 3204 E. 43rd St., Mpls., with visitation 1 hour before. Interment Fort Snelling.
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Michael G. Dalsin
March 31, 2014
Michael G. Dalsin Age 49 of N. St.Paul, born Nov. 16, 1964 in Minneapolis, passed away unexpectedly March 31, 2014. Mike had 3 main loves in life: his sons; his work and golf. His greatest pleasure came from helping others. He was the 4th generation at John A. Dalsin & Son, Inc. Mike will be dearly missed by his children:...
Connie G Hanson
March 30, 2014
Constance “Connie” G. Hanson, Age 81 of Apple Valley, born August 7, 1932 in Tracy, MN to Beryl “Steve” & Irene Stevens, passed away March 30, 2014. Connie moved to Mpls at age 8 and graduated from Roosevelt H.S. in 1950. Connie will be dearly missed by her loving husband of 61years, John; children: Steve, Susan & Scott (Lisa); grandsons:...
James H. Atchison
March 29, 2014
Of Hastings. Survived by his sons Troy and Kevin; sisters Barbara (Frank) McCoy and Carol Johnson; brother Bob; and many other family and friends. Private Family services were held.
Florence M Kummer
March 27, 2014
Florence M. Kummer, age 98, of Hastings, passed away peacefully at home on March 27, 2014. She was born in Vermillion on October 15, 1915 to Jacob and Josephine (Werner) Kummer. She worked at Hudson Manufacturing for more than 30 years. She was the most gentle hearted, kind, and loving woman you could ever meet. Her faith was paramount....
Walter John Eiker
March 26, 2014
EIKER, WALTER J. “Ike” “Walt”
Age 76, of Burnsville, died peacefully after a long illness on Wednesday, March 26. Preceded in death by parents, Roy & Ruby (Langley) Eiker. Survived by Paula, his wife of 55 years, his three children, daughter Tracy Ferris, sons Gregory (Barbara) & Steven (Robbie) Eiker, his granddaughters Kaitlyn Ferris and Lily Jo Eiker (to be born...
June M. Peterson
March 25, 2014
June M. Peterson, age 95 of Hastings died Tuesday, March 25, 2014 at the Augustana Health Care Center. June was born June 12, 1918 in Duluth, MN to John and Martha Johanna (Strandlund) Olson. She had worked as a secretary in the oil industry. She was preceded in death by her parents; first husband Harry Nelson; second husband Robert...
Ray W. Rowan
March 24, 2014
Raymond W. "Ray" Rowan, age 77, of Hastings died Monday at United Hospital in St. Paul after a brief illness. Ray was born July 25, 1936 in Hastings to John and Martha (Huberty) Rowan. He attended Hastings schools and graduated with the class of 1954. He married his high school sweetheart Georgia Robinson September 10, 1955 at Guardian Angels...
Gary "Fuzz" Reme
March 24, 2014
Gary “Fuzz” Reme, 75, of Apple Valley, passed away Monday, March 24, 2014. He was a 1956 Graduate of Roosevelt High School, where he ran Cross-Country and Track. Gary served his country in the United States Naval Reserve. He is survived by Judy, his wife of 55 years, sons Scott (Anndee) and Tony (Donna), 6 grandchildren, 4 great-grandchildren, sister Cindy,...
George W. Savage
March 23, 2014
George W. Savage, of Hastings, passed away on March 23, 2014, at the Regina Assisted Living Center at the age of 91 years old. He loved spending his retirement years at the family cabin in Park Rapids, MN, where he enjoyed golfing and fishing. He was the first President of the Hastings Hockey Boosters.George Savage was born on March...
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