Obituaries
Obituaries for Starkson Family
In Memory of Our Dear Loved Ones
Gerald "Jay" Sommers
March 11, 2013
Gerald E. �Jay� Sommers, age 96, of Hastings died Monday, March 11, 2013 at the Prescott Nursing and Rehabilitation Community. Jay was born June 13, 1916 in Hastings to Charles and Laura (Knaresbo) Sommers. He was a graduate of Hastings High School and served in the Army during WWII. Jay had worked at Smead Manufacturing for over 50 years....
Betty Ann Schuller
March 11, 2013
Betty Ann Edrington Schuller, beloved Mother, Grandmother, Great-grandmother and highly esteemed Mother-in-law departed earth for heaven on March 11, 2013in Tulsa Oklahoma. Just past 87-years of age, Mrs. Schuller was born January 26, 1926 in Osceola, Arkansas, a town which was founded on the original 1500 acres of land purchased from the Seminole Indians by her great-grandfather and his...
Miwako Rasmussen
March 11, 2013
Miwako Rasmussen Age 81 of Minneapolis, born March 12, 1931 in Otaru, Hokkaido, Japan, passed away peacefully at home, March 11, 2013. Miwako will be dearly missed by her husband, George; daughters, Karen (Steve) Schiller and Sera (Robert) Lockwood; grandchildren: Matthew Crew, Fahlene Lockwood, Charlene Lockwood, Robert Lockwood, III; great-grandchildren, Jeremiah and William; niece, Mihoko and other family and friends....
Arthur E Gustafson
March 11, 2013
GUSTAFSON
Arthur E., age 98, of Rosemount passed away on March 11, 2013. He is preceded in death by his wife, Clara; and 2 brothers, Elmer Gustafson and Stanley Sell. Art is survived by his children, Marilyn Berens, Doug, Jo, Ron, Jerry and Elaine, Gustafson; 6 grandchildren; 2 great-grandchildren; a sister, Ellen Thompson; nieces, nephews and friends. Funeral services for Art...
Eleanor M. Murphy
March 10, 2013
Eleanor M. Murphy, age 97 of Afton died March 10, 2013. Eleanor was born October 12, 1915 in Woodbury Township to Benjamin and Laura (Olstad) Bahls. She was a 1933 graduate of Stillwater High School. Eleanor married J. Wallace Murphy on June 10, 1936 at Guardian Angels Catholic Church in Hastings.Eleanor was a former member of the Daughters of...
Ruth L. Swanson
March 10, 2013
Ruth L. Swanson, age 87, of Hastings died Sunday, March 10, 2013 at the Regina Nursing Home.Ruth was born August 28, 1925 in Castle Rock, MN to Arthur and Augusta (Lieder) Cowell. She was a graduate of Lakeville High School and had been employed locally at Smead Mfg., Intek, and Dakota County. Ruth married Harry Swanson in 1947 in...
Marlene "Penny" Pettit
March 9, 2013
Marlene C. �Penny� Pettit (nee Penrod), age 78 of Hastings, went to be with the love of her life on March 9, 2013. Penny was born August 18, 1934 in Hastings, MN to Bernard and Clara (Johnson) Penrod. She graduated from Hastings High School in 1952. She met and married her sweetheart Wallace Pettit, who she met on a...
Stephen Carl Hemp
March 9, 2013
Stephen Carl Hemp, age 48, of Red Wing and formerly of Hastings passed away Saturday, March 9, 2013 at his home. He was born February 12, 1965 to Carl and Judy (Anderson) Hemp at the St. Joseph�s Hospital in St. Paul. He attended elementary school in Cottage Grove and graduated from Hastings High School in 1984. He studied graphic...
Neoma A Isaak
March 9, 2013
ISAAK
Neoma A., age 84, of Ebenezer Ridges Care Center passed away March 9, 2013. Survived by husband of almost 60 years, Jack; children, Jan (David) Nicolai, Dave (Sally), Jim (Carolyn) and seven grandchildren. A celebration of Neoma’s life will be held at 11:00 on Thursday, March 14 at Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran Church, 12650 Johnny Cake Ridge Road in...
Marian A. Konsbruck
March 8, 2013
Marian A. Konsbruck, age 91, of Hastings died Friday, March 8, 2012 at Regina Medical Center, Hastings.Marian was born November 4, 1921 in Hastings, MN to Philip and Theresa (Girgen) Birchen. She graduated from the St. Cloud School of Nursing.. She married Raymond Konsbruck and they enjoyed over 50 years of marriage. They made their home in South Dakota...
Annette Rose Lewanski
March 8, 2013
Annette Rose Lewanski, age 87, of Hastings, passed away March 8, 2013 at Regina Assisted Living. She was born in International Falls, MN on January 12, 1926 to Joseph and Vina Turenne. She married Edward Lewanski at St. Bernard’s in St. Paul on July 5, 1947.Annette is survived by her husband, Ed; Children, Jeanne (Bill) Loesch; Jerome (Janis); Sherry...
Bernadine Lundeen
March 8, 2013
Lundeen, Bernadine May 29, 1919 – March 8, 2013 Preceded in death by husband, Russell and brothers, Frayne and Donald Johnsen. Survived by children, Jim Lundeen and Gayle (Tom) Ellingson; grandchildren, Ann Ash, Jeff Lundeen, Scott (Veronica) Ellingson and Greg (Jodi) Ellingson; great- grandchildren, Trevor, Kendall and Taylor Ash, Deonte Lundeen, Isaac, Jacob and Benjamin Ellingson and Samantha, Spencer and...
Mario Hernandez
March 7, 2013
Hernandez, Mario age 86, was born in Vera Cruz, Mexico on January 19, 1927 and passed away on March 7, 2013. Mario is preceded in death by sons, Fabian and Oseas. Survived by children, Flor, Priscilla, Karen, Maria Cristina, Drucila, Isaac, Amabeth, Orfa and Joab; 22 grandchildren; 1 great-grandson and many other family and friends. A Gathering of Family and...
Philip O. Jesme
March 3, 2013
Philip Jesme, age 73, of Hastingspassed away peacefully surrounded by family onSunday - March 3, 2013 at VA Medical Center in Minneapolis, MN. Philip was born February 19, 1940 in Cannon Falls, MN to Philip Corinne (Benson) Jesme. Philip attended High School in Florence, SD. He was in the Navy for four years. He was preceded in death by...
Norbert J. Sieben
March 2, 2013
Norbert J. Sieben, age 89, of Hastings, passed away March 2, 2013. He was born in Hastings to William and Kate Sieben on July 24, 1923. He was a lifelong farmer who loved to dance on Saturday nights. He is preceded in death by his parents; wife, Helen Sieben; son, Thomas Sieben; and daughter in law, Dora Sieben. He...
Phillip E. Reyes
February 28, 2013
Phillip E. Reyes, age 71, of Hastings, passed away February 28, 2013 in Hastings. He was born in Los Angeles, CA to David and Victoria Reyes on May 17, 1941. He later moved to San Diego and lived there with his family until moving to Hastings. Phillip worked on the grounds crew for the San Diego Padres and Chargers...
Rita Marie Adamson
February 25, 2013
Rita Marie Adamson, 88, of Apple Valley, passed away Monday surrounded by her loving family. She was born October 9, 1924 in Chicopee Falls, Mass. to Harold Edward and Alexandrene (nee Theerian) Browne. Rita served her country in the United States Army during the Korean War, and her family as a totally loving and involved mother. Her high energy, gift...
Belle Ruth Banaszewski
February 22, 2013
Preceded in death by her husband John, and son Jim. Survived by her children John (Arla), Linda Banaszewski, Peggy (Jim) Bohn, Mark, Lisa Widman; 10 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; and many nieces, nephews, other family, and friends. The family would like to thank Trinity Care Center and Ruths dear friend Kathy Marie for their loving care. Memorial Mass 11am Thursday,...
David L. Williams
February 22, 2013
Williams, David L. Age 67 of South Mpls., born Jan. 28, 1946 in Denver, CO to Rev. William & Annabelle Williams, passed away peacefully at home Feb. 22, 2013. David served in the U.S Navy during Vietnam. He will be dearly missed by his wife of 43 years, Sharon; sons, Chris and Andrew; grandsons, Alex and Jessee; siblings: Wynne (Margaret),...
Elaine P. Ellsworth
February 21, 2013
Elaine P. Ellsworth, age 84, of St. Paul, passed away at White Pines Assisted Living in Cottage Grove on Feb. 21, 2013.A graveside service will be held at Fort Snelling National Cemetery on Monday (2/25) at 10:30 a.m.
Gerald "Jay" Sommers
March 11, 2013
Gerald E. �Jay� Sommers, age 96, of Hastings died Monday, March 11, 2013 at the Prescott Nursing and Rehabilitation Community. Jay was born June 13, 1916 in Hastings to Charles and Laura (Knaresbo) Sommers. He was a graduate of Hastings High School and served in the Army during WWII. Jay had worked at Smead Manufacturing for over 50 years....
Betty Ann Schuller
March 11, 2013
Betty Ann Edrington Schuller, beloved Mother, Grandmother, Great-grandmother and highly esteemed Mother-in-law departed earth for heaven on March 11, 2013in Tulsa Oklahoma. Just past 87-years of age, Mrs. Schuller was born January 26, 1926 in Osceola, Arkansas, a town which was founded on the original 1500 acres of land purchased from the Seminole Indians by her great-grandfather and his...
Miwako Rasmussen
March 11, 2013
Miwako Rasmussen Age 81 of Minneapolis, born March 12, 1931 in Otaru, Hokkaido, Japan, passed away peacefully at home, March 11, 2013. Miwako will be dearly missed by her husband, George; daughters, Karen (Steve) Schiller and Sera (Robert) Lockwood; grandchildren: Matthew Crew, Fahlene Lockwood, Charlene Lockwood, Robert Lockwood, III; great-grandchildren, Jeremiah and William; niece, Mihoko and other family and friends....
Arthur E Gustafson
March 11, 2013
GUSTAFSON
Arthur E., age 98, of Rosemount passed away on March 11, 2013. He is preceded in death by his wife, Clara; and 2 brothers, Elmer Gustafson and Stanley Sell. Art is survived by his children, Marilyn Berens, Doug, Jo, Ron, Jerry and Elaine, Gustafson; 6 grandchildren; 2 great-grandchildren; a sister, Ellen Thompson; nieces, nephews and friends. Funeral services for Art...
Eleanor M. Murphy
March 10, 2013
Eleanor M. Murphy, age 97 of Afton died March 10, 2013. Eleanor was born October 12, 1915 in Woodbury Township to Benjamin and Laura (Olstad) Bahls. She was a 1933 graduate of Stillwater High School. Eleanor married J. Wallace Murphy on June 10, 1936 at Guardian Angels Catholic Church in Hastings.Eleanor was a former member of the Daughters of...
Ruth L. Swanson
March 10, 2013
Ruth L. Swanson, age 87, of Hastings died Sunday, March 10, 2013 at the Regina Nursing Home.Ruth was born August 28, 1925 in Castle Rock, MN to Arthur and Augusta (Lieder) Cowell. She was a graduate of Lakeville High School and had been employed locally at Smead Mfg., Intek, and Dakota County. Ruth married Harry Swanson in 1947 in...
Marlene "Penny" Pettit
March 9, 2013
Marlene C. �Penny� Pettit (nee Penrod), age 78 of Hastings, went to be with the love of her life on March 9, 2013. Penny was born August 18, 1934 in Hastings, MN to Bernard and Clara (Johnson) Penrod. She graduated from Hastings High School in 1952. She met and married her sweetheart Wallace Pettit, who she met on a...
Stephen Carl Hemp
March 9, 2013
Stephen Carl Hemp, age 48, of Red Wing and formerly of Hastings passed away Saturday, March 9, 2013 at his home. He was born February 12, 1965 to Carl and Judy (Anderson) Hemp at the St. Joseph�s Hospital in St. Paul. He attended elementary school in Cottage Grove and graduated from Hastings High School in 1984. He studied graphic...
Neoma A Isaak
March 9, 2013
ISAAK
Neoma A., age 84, of Ebenezer Ridges Care Center passed away March 9, 2013. Survived by husband of almost 60 years, Jack; children, Jan (David) Nicolai, Dave (Sally), Jim (Carolyn) and seven grandchildren. A celebration of Neoma’s life will be held at 11:00 on Thursday, March 14 at Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran Church, 12650 Johnny Cake Ridge Road in...
Marian A. Konsbruck
March 8, 2013
Marian A. Konsbruck, age 91, of Hastings died Friday, March 8, 2012 at Regina Medical Center, Hastings.Marian was born November 4, 1921 in Hastings, MN to Philip and Theresa (Girgen) Birchen. She graduated from the St. Cloud School of Nursing.. She married Raymond Konsbruck and they enjoyed over 50 years of marriage. They made their home in South Dakota...
Annette Rose Lewanski
March 8, 2013
Annette Rose Lewanski, age 87, of Hastings, passed away March 8, 2013 at Regina Assisted Living. She was born in International Falls, MN on January 12, 1926 to Joseph and Vina Turenne. She married Edward Lewanski at St. Bernard’s in St. Paul on July 5, 1947.Annette is survived by her husband, Ed; Children, Jeanne (Bill) Loesch; Jerome (Janis); Sherry...
Bernadine Lundeen
March 8, 2013
Lundeen, Bernadine May 29, 1919 – March 8, 2013 Preceded in death by husband, Russell and brothers, Frayne and Donald Johnsen. Survived by children, Jim Lundeen and Gayle (Tom) Ellingson; grandchildren, Ann Ash, Jeff Lundeen, Scott (Veronica) Ellingson and Greg (Jodi) Ellingson; great- grandchildren, Trevor, Kendall and Taylor Ash, Deonte Lundeen, Isaac, Jacob and Benjamin Ellingson and Samantha, Spencer and...
Mario Hernandez
March 7, 2013
Hernandez, Mario age 86, was born in Vera Cruz, Mexico on January 19, 1927 and passed away on March 7, 2013. Mario is preceded in death by sons, Fabian and Oseas. Survived by children, Flor, Priscilla, Karen, Maria Cristina, Drucila, Isaac, Amabeth, Orfa and Joab; 22 grandchildren; 1 great-grandson and many other family and friends. A Gathering of Family and...
Philip O. Jesme
March 3, 2013
Philip Jesme, age 73, of Hastingspassed away peacefully surrounded by family onSunday - March 3, 2013 at VA Medical Center in Minneapolis, MN. Philip was born February 19, 1940 in Cannon Falls, MN to Philip Corinne (Benson) Jesme. Philip attended High School in Florence, SD. He was in the Navy for four years. He was preceded in death by...
Norbert J. Sieben
March 2, 2013
Norbert J. Sieben, age 89, of Hastings, passed away March 2, 2013. He was born in Hastings to William and Kate Sieben on July 24, 1923. He was a lifelong farmer who loved to dance on Saturday nights. He is preceded in death by his parents; wife, Helen Sieben; son, Thomas Sieben; and daughter in law, Dora Sieben. He...
Phillip E. Reyes
February 28, 2013
Phillip E. Reyes, age 71, of Hastings, passed away February 28, 2013 in Hastings. He was born in Los Angeles, CA to David and Victoria Reyes on May 17, 1941. He later moved to San Diego and lived there with his family until moving to Hastings. Phillip worked on the grounds crew for the San Diego Padres and Chargers...
Rita Marie Adamson
February 25, 2013
Rita Marie Adamson, 88, of Apple Valley, passed away Monday surrounded by her loving family. She was born October 9, 1924 in Chicopee Falls, Mass. to Harold Edward and Alexandrene (nee Theerian) Browne. Rita served her country in the United States Army during the Korean War, and her family as a totally loving and involved mother. Her high energy, gift...
Belle Ruth Banaszewski
February 22, 2013
Preceded in death by her husband John, and son Jim. Survived by her children John (Arla), Linda Banaszewski, Peggy (Jim) Bohn, Mark, Lisa Widman; 10 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; and many nieces, nephews, other family, and friends. The family would like to thank Trinity Care Center and Ruths dear friend Kathy Marie for their loving care. Memorial Mass 11am Thursday,...
David L. Williams
February 22, 2013
Williams, David L. Age 67 of South Mpls., born Jan. 28, 1946 in Denver, CO to Rev. William & Annabelle Williams, passed away peacefully at home Feb. 22, 2013. David served in the U.S Navy during Vietnam. He will be dearly missed by his wife of 43 years, Sharon; sons, Chris and Andrew; grandsons, Alex and Jessee; siblings: Wynne (Margaret),...
Elaine P. Ellsworth
February 21, 2013
Elaine P. Ellsworth, age 84, of St. Paul, passed away at White Pines Assisted Living in Cottage Grove on Feb. 21, 2013.A graveside service will be held at Fort Snelling National Cemetery on Monday (2/25) at 10:30 a.m.
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