Obituaries

Obituaries for Starkson Family

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Debra A. Coonrod

Debra A. Coonrod

December 24, 2013

Debra A. Coonrod, age 56 of St. Paul, formerly of Hastings died unexpectedly December 24, 2013 at United Hospital in St. Paul. Debra was born August 15, 1957 in Hastings to Jack and Marjorie (Wildes) Coonrod. She was a 1975 graduate of Hastings High School and had worked as an accountant. She was preceded in death by her father...

Sarah "Sally" E. Polkinghorne

Sarah "Sally" E. Polkinghorne

December 23, 2013

Sarah E. “Sally” Polkinghorne, Age 75 of Mpls., born Apr. 30, 1938 in Mpls. to Richard and Esther Jones, passed away Dec. 23, 2013. Preceded in death by husband, Gerald “Jerry”. Sally will be dearly missed by children: Gail Polkinghorne, Steve (Alena) and Scott (Gretchen); grandchildren: Calvin, Lucy, Dylan and Olivia; siblings: Judy (Brian) Leo, Sue (Nemo) Cannon, Margaret Ridge,...

Margaret Cheryl Ann Johnson

Margaret Cheryl Ann Johnson

December 20, 2013

Margaret Cheryl Johnson, age 57, of Hastings passed peacefully December 20, 2013 at the Augustana Nursing Home after a long battle with emphysema and COPD.Margaret was born June 17, 1956 in Charleston, SC. She was raised by Warren and Barbara Holman. She graduated from Hastings High School in 1974 and had worked as a nursing assistant in nursing homes.She...

Helen F. Barnstable

Helen F. Barnstable

December 19, 2013

Barnstable, Helen F. age 103, of Mpls. Preceded in death by son, Jerry; brothers, Victor, Earl and Ted; and sister, Mildred. Survived by husband of 53 years, Lloyd; daughter, Joyce Wada; 6 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren and 20 great-great-grandchildren; and 2 nephews. Service 10:30 AM Monday at Trinity Lutheran Church of Minnehaha Falls, 5212 41st Ave. S., with visitation one hour...

Helen L. Kulander

Helen L. Kulander

December 19, 2013

Kulander, Helen L.

age 95 of Columbia Heights. Preceded by husband, Everett. Survived by children, Gene (Mary Lou) Kulander and Suzy Kulander; grandchildren, John (Lori) Kulander, Kris (Christopher) Hopping and Scott Kulander (Eric Henley); great-grandchildren, Jacob Hopping, Stephanie Hopping, Hannah Kulander, Tiffany Kulander and Emma Kulander. Service 10:30 AM, Monday, Henry W. Anderson Mortuary, 3640 23rd Ave S. Visitation 1 hour...

Ira J. Neary

Ira J. Neary

December 19, 2013

Neary, Ira J. Of Rosemount, MN. This dedicated roofer bravely battled cancer before passing peacefully. He is preceded in death by his parents, Art and Catherine. Ira is survived by his wife, Kathy; 4 children and their spouses; 7 grandchildren; 3 sisters and their spouses; and a brother-in-law and his spouse. A memorial Mass of Christian Burial will by held...

Zachary Robert Violett

Zachary Robert Violett

December 18, 2013

Violett, Zachary Robert 5 months old of Montrose, MN, went to be with Jesus December 18, 2013. Survived by parents, Jesse and Jill; and big sister, Kaitlyn; grandparents, Dale and Becky Buker, John and Faith Ann Violett, and Diane and John Greig; aunts, uncles, other family and friends. Service 11 AM Monday at Trinity Lutheran Church of Minnehaha Falls, 5212...

Richard A. Boese

Richard A. Boese

December 17, 2013

Richard A. Boese, age 61, of Hastings, passed away on Tuesday, December 17, 2013 at United Hospital in St. Paul. He was born in St. Cloud, MN to Herman and Emma Boese. He spent much of his life in St. Cloud before relocating to Hastings. Richard loved the outdoors; from fishing on Fort Peck in Montana, to prospecting for...

Vivian Ann Pearson

Vivian Ann Pearson

December 16, 2013

Vivian Pearson, age 81 of Hastings died Monday, December 16, 2013 at her home. Vivian was born August 20, 1932 in Red Wing, MN to Carl and Hulda (Lindquist) Anderson. She was a graduate of Ellsworth High School and married Dale Pearson on December 8, 1951 at Svea Lutheran Church in Hager City, WI. Vivian was co-owner with her...

Elizabeth J. Crane

Elizabeth J. Crane

December 16, 2013

Elizabeth J. Crane, age 72 of Hastings died Monday, December 16, 2013 at Regina Health Care Center while surrounded by her five adoring children.Elizabeth was born June 15, 1941 in Fargo, ND to Russell and Patricia (McCormick) Moen. She attended Stanley High School in Fargo, ND and also graduated from NDSU with a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Fashion...

Kalinda J. Hendrikson

Kalinda J. Hendrikson

December 15, 2013

Hendrikson, Kalinda Joy “Kali” (Munzel)Born 3/13/83, Died 12/15/13 at age 30 with her husband and parents by her side. Kali, a faithful follower of Jesus, went home to live with her Lord and Savior. Preceded in death by her son Isaiah, Grandma Betty & Grandpa Harold. Survived by loving husband, Nick Hendrikson, parents, Jeff & Vicky Munzel, sisters, Jessica...

Arlynne W. Wolf

Arlynne W. Wolf

December 15, 2013

Wolf, Arlynne W. age 65, of Apple Valley, passed away on December 15, 2013. She is preceded in death by her parents and a brother. Arlynne is survived by her husband of 34 years, Dan; 1 sister; 2 brothers; nieces, a nephew, and friends. Arlynne’s memorial service will be held on Friday, Dec. 20, 1:00 PM at Henry W. Anderson...

Susan N Nelson

Susan N Nelson

December 12, 2013

Susan N Nelson, Age 57 of New Brighton, born October 27, 1956 in St. Paul, MN to Leonard and Gladys Hahn, passed away peacefully surrounded by family December 12, 2013. Susan worked for Medtronic for many years until she was no longer able to due to health reasons. She is preceded in death by her husband of 37 years, Dean....

Marjorie Truax

Marjorie Truax

December 9, 2013

Marjorie (Marge) E. Truax, 77, Laramie, WY. Died December 9, 2013, in Denver, CO, after a lengthy and courageous battle with cancer. Marge was born on October 14, 1936, in Prescott, WI, to Earl Leseman and Thelma (Leseman) Todd. Marge graduated as salutatorian of her class at Prescott High School. She worked at 3M after graduation. She married Sheldon...

Marion I Shoberg

Marion I Shoberg

December 8, 2013

Marion I. Shoberg, Age 87 of Mpls. born Sep. 7, 1926 in Mpls. to Elsie and Hans Halvorson, passed away peacefully at home Dec. 8, 2013. She was a 1944 graduate of Roosevelt and was confirmed and married at Our Redeemer Lutheran Church in South Minneapolis. Preceded in death by grandson, Sgt. Phillip Anderson and brother, Harry. Marion will be...

Donald Lee Owen

Donald Lee Owen

December 6, 2013

Donald Lee Owen, age 74, of Cottage Grove, MN died Friday, December 6, 2013 at the Woodbury Health Care Center. Donald was born November 25, 1939 in Diamond Bluff, WI to William and Vesta (Poole) Owen. He was married to Patricia J. Reinardy August 3, 1957 in Northfield, MN. Pat preceded him in death in 2003. He was also...

Harold W Niece

Harold W Niece

December 6, 2013

Harold W. Niece Age 90 of Mpls. born Feb. 7, 1923 in Mpls. to Warren and Mildred Niece, passed away Dec. 6, 2013. Harold served in the U.S. Coast Guard during WWII and retired after 40 years with the Soo Line Rail Road. Preceded in death by wife, Edna and sister, Yvonne. Harold will be dearly missed by his daughter,...

Stacie Lyn Lundquist

Stacie Lyn Lundquist

December 5, 2013

Stacie L. Lundquist, age 40, of Hastings, passed away from leukemia at the University of Minnesota Hospital on December 5, 2013. She was born in Wisconsin Rapids, WI on June 22, 1973 to Virgil and Mary Gray. She married Ken Lundquist on October 12, 1996 in Wisconsin Rapids.She is survived by her husband, Ken; children, Hailey and Caleb; mother,...

Dennis L. Langdon

Dennis L. Langdon

December 4, 2013

Langdon Dennis L. died Wednesday, Dec. 4, 2013. He graduated from Washington High School and from Northwest Electronics Institute. He served in the Air Force from 1963 to 1967. He married his high school sweetheart Sharon Quigley. He retired from MTTR in 1989. He is survived by his loving wife, Sharon; children, Rochelle (Greg), Debra, Jamison (Kelly); grandchildren, Briana, John,...

Virginia C. Mayer

Virginia C. Mayer

December 3, 2013

Virginia C. Mayer, age 80 of Hastings died peacefully on December 3, 2013 at her home, surrounded by family. Virginia was born December 5, 1932 in Hastings to John and Maude (Hyde) Bloomstrand. She attended Hastings school and married James �Jim� Mayer on May 1, 1951 in South Dakota. She was a loving wife, mother and grandmother. She was...

Debra A. Coonrod

Debra A. Coonrod

December 24, 2013

Debra A. Coonrod, age 56 of St. Paul, formerly of Hastings died unexpectedly December 24, 2013 at United Hospital in St. Paul. Debra was born August 15, 1957 in Hastings to Jack and Marjorie (Wildes) Coonrod. She was a 1975 graduate of Hastings High School and had worked as an accountant. She was preceded in death by her father...

Sarah "Sally" E. Polkinghorne

Sarah "Sally" E. Polkinghorne

December 23, 2013

Sarah E. “Sally” Polkinghorne, Age 75 of Mpls., born Apr. 30, 1938 in Mpls. to Richard and Esther Jones, passed away Dec. 23, 2013. Preceded in death by husband, Gerald “Jerry”. Sally will be dearly missed by children: Gail Polkinghorne, Steve (Alena) and Scott (Gretchen); grandchildren: Calvin, Lucy, Dylan and Olivia; siblings: Judy (Brian) Leo, Sue (Nemo) Cannon, Margaret Ridge,...

Margaret Cheryl Ann Johnson

Margaret Cheryl Ann Johnson

December 20, 2013

Margaret Cheryl Johnson, age 57, of Hastings passed peacefully December 20, 2013 at the Augustana Nursing Home after a long battle with emphysema and COPD.Margaret was born June 17, 1956 in Charleston, SC. She was raised by Warren and Barbara Holman. She graduated from Hastings High School in 1974 and had worked as a nursing assistant in nursing homes.She...

Helen F. Barnstable

Helen F. Barnstable

December 19, 2013

Barnstable, Helen F. age 103, of Mpls. Preceded in death by son, Jerry; brothers, Victor, Earl and Ted; and sister, Mildred. Survived by husband of 53 years, Lloyd; daughter, Joyce Wada; 6 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren and 20 great-great-grandchildren; and 2 nephews. Service 10:30 AM Monday at Trinity Lutheran Church of Minnehaha Falls, 5212 41st Ave. S., with visitation one hour...

Helen L. Kulander

Helen L. Kulander

December 19, 2013

Kulander, Helen L.

age 95 of Columbia Heights. Preceded by husband, Everett. Survived by children, Gene (Mary Lou) Kulander and Suzy Kulander; grandchildren, John (Lori) Kulander, Kris (Christopher) Hopping and Scott Kulander (Eric Henley); great-grandchildren, Jacob Hopping, Stephanie Hopping, Hannah Kulander, Tiffany Kulander and Emma Kulander. Service 10:30 AM, Monday, Henry W. Anderson Mortuary, 3640 23rd Ave S. Visitation 1 hour...

Ira J. Neary

Ira J. Neary

December 19, 2013

Neary, Ira J. Of Rosemount, MN. This dedicated roofer bravely battled cancer before passing peacefully. He is preceded in death by his parents, Art and Catherine. Ira is survived by his wife, Kathy; 4 children and their spouses; 7 grandchildren; 3 sisters and their spouses; and a brother-in-law and his spouse. A memorial Mass of Christian Burial will by held...

Zachary Robert Violett

Zachary Robert Violett

December 18, 2013

Violett, Zachary Robert 5 months old of Montrose, MN, went to be with Jesus December 18, 2013. Survived by parents, Jesse and Jill; and big sister, Kaitlyn; grandparents, Dale and Becky Buker, John and Faith Ann Violett, and Diane and John Greig; aunts, uncles, other family and friends. Service 11 AM Monday at Trinity Lutheran Church of Minnehaha Falls, 5212...

Richard A. Boese

Richard A. Boese

December 17, 2013

Richard A. Boese, age 61, of Hastings, passed away on Tuesday, December 17, 2013 at United Hospital in St. Paul. He was born in St. Cloud, MN to Herman and Emma Boese. He spent much of his life in St. Cloud before relocating to Hastings. Richard loved the outdoors; from fishing on Fort Peck in Montana, to prospecting for...

Vivian Ann Pearson

Vivian Ann Pearson

December 16, 2013

Vivian Pearson, age 81 of Hastings died Monday, December 16, 2013 at her home. Vivian was born August 20, 1932 in Red Wing, MN to Carl and Hulda (Lindquist) Anderson. She was a graduate of Ellsworth High School and married Dale Pearson on December 8, 1951 at Svea Lutheran Church in Hager City, WI. Vivian was co-owner with her...

Elizabeth J. Crane

Elizabeth J. Crane

December 16, 2013

Elizabeth J. Crane, age 72 of Hastings died Monday, December 16, 2013 at Regina Health Care Center while surrounded by her five adoring children.Elizabeth was born June 15, 1941 in Fargo, ND to Russell and Patricia (McCormick) Moen. She attended Stanley High School in Fargo, ND and also graduated from NDSU with a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Fashion...

Kalinda J. Hendrikson

Kalinda J. Hendrikson

December 15, 2013

Hendrikson, Kalinda Joy “Kali” (Munzel)Born 3/13/83, Died 12/15/13 at age 30 with her husband and parents by her side. Kali, a faithful follower of Jesus, went home to live with her Lord and Savior. Preceded in death by her son Isaiah, Grandma Betty & Grandpa Harold. Survived by loving husband, Nick Hendrikson, parents, Jeff & Vicky Munzel, sisters, Jessica...

Arlynne W. Wolf

Arlynne W. Wolf

December 15, 2013

Wolf, Arlynne W. age 65, of Apple Valley, passed away on December 15, 2013. She is preceded in death by her parents and a brother. Arlynne is survived by her husband of 34 years, Dan; 1 sister; 2 brothers; nieces, a nephew, and friends. Arlynne’s memorial service will be held on Friday, Dec. 20, 1:00 PM at Henry W. Anderson...

Susan N Nelson

Susan N Nelson

December 12, 2013

Susan N Nelson, Age 57 of New Brighton, born October 27, 1956 in St. Paul, MN to Leonard and Gladys Hahn, passed away peacefully surrounded by family December 12, 2013. Susan worked for Medtronic for many years until she was no longer able to due to health reasons. She is preceded in death by her husband of 37 years, Dean....

Marjorie Truax

Marjorie Truax

December 9, 2013

Marjorie (Marge) E. Truax, 77, Laramie, WY. Died December 9, 2013, in Denver, CO, after a lengthy and courageous battle with cancer. Marge was born on October 14, 1936, in Prescott, WI, to Earl Leseman and Thelma (Leseman) Todd. Marge graduated as salutatorian of her class at Prescott High School. She worked at 3M after graduation. She married Sheldon...

Marion I Shoberg

Marion I Shoberg

December 8, 2013

Marion I. Shoberg, Age 87 of Mpls. born Sep. 7, 1926 in Mpls. to Elsie and Hans Halvorson, passed away peacefully at home Dec. 8, 2013. She was a 1944 graduate of Roosevelt and was confirmed and married at Our Redeemer Lutheran Church in South Minneapolis. Preceded in death by grandson, Sgt. Phillip Anderson and brother, Harry. Marion will be...

Donald Lee Owen

Donald Lee Owen

December 6, 2013

Donald Lee Owen, age 74, of Cottage Grove, MN died Friday, December 6, 2013 at the Woodbury Health Care Center. Donald was born November 25, 1939 in Diamond Bluff, WI to William and Vesta (Poole) Owen. He was married to Patricia J. Reinardy August 3, 1957 in Northfield, MN. Pat preceded him in death in 2003. He was also...

Harold W Niece

Harold W Niece

December 6, 2013

Harold W. Niece Age 90 of Mpls. born Feb. 7, 1923 in Mpls. to Warren and Mildred Niece, passed away Dec. 6, 2013. Harold served in the U.S. Coast Guard during WWII and retired after 40 years with the Soo Line Rail Road. Preceded in death by wife, Edna and sister, Yvonne. Harold will be dearly missed by his daughter,...

Stacie Lyn Lundquist

Stacie Lyn Lundquist

December 5, 2013

Stacie L. Lundquist, age 40, of Hastings, passed away from leukemia at the University of Minnesota Hospital on December 5, 2013. She was born in Wisconsin Rapids, WI on June 22, 1973 to Virgil and Mary Gray. She married Ken Lundquist on October 12, 1996 in Wisconsin Rapids.She is survived by her husband, Ken; children, Hailey and Caleb; mother,...

Dennis L. Langdon

Dennis L. Langdon

December 4, 2013

Langdon Dennis L. died Wednesday, Dec. 4, 2013. He graduated from Washington High School and from Northwest Electronics Institute. He served in the Air Force from 1963 to 1967. He married his high school sweetheart Sharon Quigley. He retired from MTTR in 1989. He is survived by his loving wife, Sharon; children, Rochelle (Greg), Debra, Jamison (Kelly); grandchildren, Briana, John,...

Virginia C. Mayer

Virginia C. Mayer

December 3, 2013

Virginia C. Mayer, age 80 of Hastings died peacefully on December 3, 2013 at her home, surrounded by family. Virginia was born December 5, 1932 in Hastings to John and Maude (Hyde) Bloomstrand. She attended Hastings school and married James �Jim� Mayer on May 1, 1951 in South Dakota. She was a loving wife, mother and grandmother. She was...

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