Obituaries
Obituaries for Starkson Family
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Merlin G. Fasbender
January 7, 2013
Merlin Fasbender, age80 of Hastings died January 7, 2013. Merlin was born August 12, 1932 in Pierce Co, WI to Leo and Frances (Rock) Fasbender. He attended catholic school at St. Mary�s � Big River in River Falls, WI. In his first year of high school, Merlin went to St. John�s Collegeville. He later attended Prescott High School, Prescott,...
Patricia Sherry Chapman
January 7, 2013
Patricia A. Chapman, age 75 of Hastings died January 7, 2013 at the Regina Nursing Home, Hastings. Patricia was born October 5, 1937 in Minneiska, MN to Maurice and Veronica Heaser. She had worked as an agent in the insurance industry prior to her retirement. She was preceded in death by her parents; infant daughter Sandra; and sister Jean...
James L. Cox "Whoopty Do General"
January 7, 2013
James L. Cox, “Whoopty Do General” Age 92 of Minneapolis, born Nov. 19, 1920 in Devon, MT to Charles and Florence Cox, passed away with family at his side, Jan. 7, 2013. James was honored to serve in the USMC during WWII and Korea. He is preceded in death by wife, Mildred; daughter, Ann Bannochie and son, Gerald Stafford. James...
Gwen M Weitzel
January 7, 2013
WEITZEL
Gwen M., age 59, of Apple Valley, MN, formerly of Reading, PA, passed away unexpectedly on December 28, 2012. Gwen is preceded in death by her grandparents. She is survived by her husband, Ron; 2 daughters, Jennifer (Willie) Ayala and Allison Weitzel; her parents, Kenneth and Ruth Bender, of Reading, PA, and her brother, Barry Bender. A gathering of family...
Elisabeth A. Hanke
January 6, 2013
Elisabeth A. Hanke
Age 85 of Apple Valley, formerly of Bloomington, passed away peacefully on January 6, 2013. Preceded in death by her husband, Kenneth and 2 brothers. Survived by her children, Lauren (David) Lown and Jeffrey (Linda); 3 grandchildren, Joshua, Nicholas and Elisabeth; 1 great-grandson, Tristin; 2 sisters, Dorothy Bentrup and Marion (Waldo) Schlipp; brother, Jerry (Harriet) Buelow; nieces, nephews...
Gene A. Braaten
January 5, 2013
Braaten, Gene A., of Rosemount, passed away peacefully on Jan. 5, 2013. He is preceded in death by his daughter, Kimberly; sister, Marilyn; and his parents, Palmer and Margaret. Gene is survived by his loving wife of 33 years, Linda; daughters, Gina and Annette; 6 grandchildren; 12 siblings; and Ezzy the yorkie; close family and friends. Gene was an active...
Glen D. Snyder
January 4, 2013
Glen D. Snyder, age 77, of Hastings died Friday, January 4, 2013 at his home following a lengthy illness. Glen was born January 21, 1935 in Hastings to Nicholas and Hazel (Foster) Snyder. He worked for over 50 years at H.D. Hudson Manufacturing in Hastings, retiring in 2000. He married Monica Reinardy January 13, 1962 at St. Boniface Church...
Timothy P. Recer
January 4, 2013
Timothy P. Recer, age 67, of Hackensack, formerly of Hastings, passed away January 4, 2013. He was born in Oklahoma City, OK on November 28, 1945 to Fred and Florence Recer. He retired from Lockeed Martin after more than 40 years of employment.Tim is preceded in death by his parents. He is survived by Joyce and sons, Charlie (Shelly)...
Louis J. Ellis
January 4, 2013
Ellis, Louis J., age 95, of Minneapolis, passed away January 4, 2013 at home. Preceded in death by his wife, Vivian. Survived by sons, Dennis and Lee (Sheila); granddaughter, Kortney (Jason); great-granddaughter, Rylie; nephew, Gary (Joyce); sisters-in-law, Rosella and Marilyn; many nieces & nephews. Service Wed., 1 PM, Henry W. Anderson Mortuary, 3640 23rd Ave. S., Mpls. Visitation 1 hour...
Andrew John Steinke
January 1, 2013
Andrew John Steinke, age 21, of Prescott, WI died January 1, 2013. Andrew was born February 7, 1991 in Hastings and had worked as a laborer in the construction field. Andrew is survived by his father Bruce Steinke of Hastings; mother Stephanie Robinson (Gary) of Bruno, MN; sister Jill Steinke, brother Bruce Steinke Jr., sister Heidi Steinke, brother Sam...
Sonia Ingeborg Johnston
January 1, 2013
Our beautiful wife & mother, of Richfield, passed into the presence of God on Tuesday, January 1, 2013 at the age of 94, surrounded by her loving family. Sonia will be remembered by her family and friends as a warm, loving, gracious, giving woman with an incredible servant’s heart. Most of all, her beloved family always came first and was...
Arlene Lucille Kuss
January 1, 2013
Arlene Lucille Kuss, 81, of Bloomington, passed away Tuesday. She was born September 15, 1931 in Antigo, Wisconsin to Theodore and Lucille Benson. Arlene is survived by her son, Nathan Farley, brothers Richard and Reverend Kenneth (Ruth) Benson, sister-in-law Dolores Benson, and their families. She was preceded in death by her brother, Gerald Benson, and sister-in-law Marion Benson. Visitation will...
H. Dorothy Braaten
January 1, 2013
H. Dorothy Braaten, Age 91 of Mpls., born June 17, 1921 in Amery, WI, passed away Jan. 1, 2013. Preceded in death by her husband, Howard and son, John. Will be deeply missed by her daughters: Kristine (Robert) Ruminsky, Mary (Ralph) Peterson and Joanne (Greg) Pratt; daughter-in-law, Laureen Braaten; 10 grandchildren; 5 great-grandchildren; sister, Phyllis (Glenn) Hindal. She was actively...
Morris H. Folson
December 29, 2012
Morris Henry Folson, age 76, of Minneapolis, formerly of Hastings, passed away at the Minnesota Veteran's Home on December 29, 2012. He was born on the Pineridge Reservation in South Dakota on May 27, 1936 to Frank and Evangeline Folson.Graveside Service at Fort Snelling National Cemetery will be held on Monday (1/7) at 10:30a.m. in assembly area #5.
Alan W. Leipnitz
December 29, 2012
LEIPNITZ
Alan W., age 73, of Prior Lake, died December 29, 2012, at St. Mary’s Hospital in Rochester, MN. from complications following heart surgery. He is survived by his spouse of 53 years, Judith Meltz Leipnitz; sons, Mark (Shanna) Leipnitz, Andrew (Blanca) Leipnitz, and Matthew (Darcie) Leipnitz; grandchildren, Maxwell, Laura, John, Heather, Parker, Sarah and Noah Leipnitz; sister, Alyce (Robert) Sedore;...
Ronald Lee Cain
December 28, 2012
Ronald Lee Cain was born in Anchorage, Alaska on March 15, 1971 and was shortly thereafter adopted by Gary and Jean Cain, whose residence was at the Naval Air Station in Kodiak, AK. He attended kindergarten through second grade in Chula Vista, California. His father was transferred to Moffitt Field in Sunnyvale, California. Ron attended third grade at Evergreen District,...
Gaspar "Gep" Cusumano
December 27, 2012
GASPAR VINCENZO CUSUMANO Gaspar �Gep� Cusumano, age 89 of Hastings died December 27, 2012 at the Augustana Health Care Center. Gaspar was born in Brooklyn, NY on December 7, 1923 to Calogero and Rosa (Pennino) Cusumano. He married Lee in 1947 in New York. �Gep� was a chef for most of his life. He also loved working for the...
Arlene F Dewolf
December 27, 2012
DeWOLF
Arlene F., age 86, of Apple Valley, formerly of St. Paul passed away peacefully on December 27, 2012. She is preceded in death by her husband, Robert and 2 brothers, Elmer and Clary Toensing. Arlene is survived by her 2 children, Debby (Forest) Hindley and Wayne (Linda) DeWolf; 4 grandchildren, Ryan, Shannon (Sam) Barbaro, Taryn and Monique Indykiewicz; a great-granddaughter,...
Bernice Helen Nisja
December 25, 2012
Bernice H. Nisja Age 95 of Minneapolis, born June 27, 1917 in Cass Lake, MN passed away Christmas Day, 2012. Bernice worked in nursing at four area hospitals, including Eitel Hospital, across from Loring Park, where she enjoyed caring for women and their newborns in the maternity ward. She worked for 25 years at Dayton’s in downtown Mpls. In addition,...
Joan R. Lindahl
December 24, 2012
Joan R. Lindahl age 80, of Hastings, passed away December 24, 2012. She was born in Alexandria on July 3, 1932 to Robert and Helen Ogren.She is preceded in death by her parents and her infant brother. She is survived by her children, Rick (Terri) Lindahl; Patty Schmidt; and Mary Jo LaBorde; her grandchildren, Caryn; Corey; Tessa (Nate); Sarah...
Merlin G. Fasbender
January 7, 2013
Merlin Fasbender, age80 of Hastings died January 7, 2013. Merlin was born August 12, 1932 in Pierce Co, WI to Leo and Frances (Rock) Fasbender. He attended catholic school at St. Mary�s � Big River in River Falls, WI. In his first year of high school, Merlin went to St. John�s Collegeville. He later attended Prescott High School, Prescott,...
Patricia Sherry Chapman
January 7, 2013
Patricia A. Chapman, age 75 of Hastings died January 7, 2013 at the Regina Nursing Home, Hastings. Patricia was born October 5, 1937 in Minneiska, MN to Maurice and Veronica Heaser. She had worked as an agent in the insurance industry prior to her retirement. She was preceded in death by her parents; infant daughter Sandra; and sister Jean...
James L. Cox "Whoopty Do General"
January 7, 2013
James L. Cox, “Whoopty Do General” Age 92 of Minneapolis, born Nov. 19, 1920 in Devon, MT to Charles and Florence Cox, passed away with family at his side, Jan. 7, 2013. James was honored to serve in the USMC during WWII and Korea. He is preceded in death by wife, Mildred; daughter, Ann Bannochie and son, Gerald Stafford. James...
Gwen M Weitzel
January 7, 2013
WEITZEL
Gwen M., age 59, of Apple Valley, MN, formerly of Reading, PA, passed away unexpectedly on December 28, 2012. Gwen is preceded in death by her grandparents. She is survived by her husband, Ron; 2 daughters, Jennifer (Willie) Ayala and Allison Weitzel; her parents, Kenneth and Ruth Bender, of Reading, PA, and her brother, Barry Bender. A gathering of family...
Elisabeth A. Hanke
January 6, 2013
Elisabeth A. Hanke
Age 85 of Apple Valley, formerly of Bloomington, passed away peacefully on January 6, 2013. Preceded in death by her husband, Kenneth and 2 brothers. Survived by her children, Lauren (David) Lown and Jeffrey (Linda); 3 grandchildren, Joshua, Nicholas and Elisabeth; 1 great-grandson, Tristin; 2 sisters, Dorothy Bentrup and Marion (Waldo) Schlipp; brother, Jerry (Harriet) Buelow; nieces, nephews...
Gene A. Braaten
January 5, 2013
Braaten, Gene A., of Rosemount, passed away peacefully on Jan. 5, 2013. He is preceded in death by his daughter, Kimberly; sister, Marilyn; and his parents, Palmer and Margaret. Gene is survived by his loving wife of 33 years, Linda; daughters, Gina and Annette; 6 grandchildren; 12 siblings; and Ezzy the yorkie; close family and friends. Gene was an active...
Glen D. Snyder
January 4, 2013
Glen D. Snyder, age 77, of Hastings died Friday, January 4, 2013 at his home following a lengthy illness. Glen was born January 21, 1935 in Hastings to Nicholas and Hazel (Foster) Snyder. He worked for over 50 years at H.D. Hudson Manufacturing in Hastings, retiring in 2000. He married Monica Reinardy January 13, 1962 at St. Boniface Church...
Timothy P. Recer
January 4, 2013
Timothy P. Recer, age 67, of Hackensack, formerly of Hastings, passed away January 4, 2013. He was born in Oklahoma City, OK on November 28, 1945 to Fred and Florence Recer. He retired from Lockeed Martin after more than 40 years of employment.Tim is preceded in death by his parents. He is survived by Joyce and sons, Charlie (Shelly)...
Louis J. Ellis
January 4, 2013
Ellis, Louis J., age 95, of Minneapolis, passed away January 4, 2013 at home. Preceded in death by his wife, Vivian. Survived by sons, Dennis and Lee (Sheila); granddaughter, Kortney (Jason); great-granddaughter, Rylie; nephew, Gary (Joyce); sisters-in-law, Rosella and Marilyn; many nieces & nephews. Service Wed., 1 PM, Henry W. Anderson Mortuary, 3640 23rd Ave. S., Mpls. Visitation 1 hour...
Andrew John Steinke
January 1, 2013
Andrew John Steinke, age 21, of Prescott, WI died January 1, 2013. Andrew was born February 7, 1991 in Hastings and had worked as a laborer in the construction field. Andrew is survived by his father Bruce Steinke of Hastings; mother Stephanie Robinson (Gary) of Bruno, MN; sister Jill Steinke, brother Bruce Steinke Jr., sister Heidi Steinke, brother Sam...
Sonia Ingeborg Johnston
January 1, 2013
Our beautiful wife & mother, of Richfield, passed into the presence of God on Tuesday, January 1, 2013 at the age of 94, surrounded by her loving family. Sonia will be remembered by her family and friends as a warm, loving, gracious, giving woman with an incredible servant’s heart. Most of all, her beloved family always came first and was...
Arlene Lucille Kuss
January 1, 2013
Arlene Lucille Kuss, 81, of Bloomington, passed away Tuesday. She was born September 15, 1931 in Antigo, Wisconsin to Theodore and Lucille Benson. Arlene is survived by her son, Nathan Farley, brothers Richard and Reverend Kenneth (Ruth) Benson, sister-in-law Dolores Benson, and their families. She was preceded in death by her brother, Gerald Benson, and sister-in-law Marion Benson. Visitation will...
H. Dorothy Braaten
January 1, 2013
H. Dorothy Braaten, Age 91 of Mpls., born June 17, 1921 in Amery, WI, passed away Jan. 1, 2013. Preceded in death by her husband, Howard and son, John. Will be deeply missed by her daughters: Kristine (Robert) Ruminsky, Mary (Ralph) Peterson and Joanne (Greg) Pratt; daughter-in-law, Laureen Braaten; 10 grandchildren; 5 great-grandchildren; sister, Phyllis (Glenn) Hindal. She was actively...
Morris H. Folson
December 29, 2012
Morris Henry Folson, age 76, of Minneapolis, formerly of Hastings, passed away at the Minnesota Veteran's Home on December 29, 2012. He was born on the Pineridge Reservation in South Dakota on May 27, 1936 to Frank and Evangeline Folson.Graveside Service at Fort Snelling National Cemetery will be held on Monday (1/7) at 10:30a.m. in assembly area #5.
Alan W. Leipnitz
December 29, 2012
LEIPNITZ
Alan W., age 73, of Prior Lake, died December 29, 2012, at St. Mary’s Hospital in Rochester, MN. from complications following heart surgery. He is survived by his spouse of 53 years, Judith Meltz Leipnitz; sons, Mark (Shanna) Leipnitz, Andrew (Blanca) Leipnitz, and Matthew (Darcie) Leipnitz; grandchildren, Maxwell, Laura, John, Heather, Parker, Sarah and Noah Leipnitz; sister, Alyce (Robert) Sedore;...
Ronald Lee Cain
December 28, 2012
Ronald Lee Cain was born in Anchorage, Alaska on March 15, 1971 and was shortly thereafter adopted by Gary and Jean Cain, whose residence was at the Naval Air Station in Kodiak, AK. He attended kindergarten through second grade in Chula Vista, California. His father was transferred to Moffitt Field in Sunnyvale, California. Ron attended third grade at Evergreen District,...
Gaspar "Gep" Cusumano
December 27, 2012
GASPAR VINCENZO CUSUMANO Gaspar �Gep� Cusumano, age 89 of Hastings died December 27, 2012 at the Augustana Health Care Center. Gaspar was born in Brooklyn, NY on December 7, 1923 to Calogero and Rosa (Pennino) Cusumano. He married Lee in 1947 in New York. �Gep� was a chef for most of his life. He also loved working for the...
Arlene F Dewolf
December 27, 2012
DeWOLF
Arlene F., age 86, of Apple Valley, formerly of St. Paul passed away peacefully on December 27, 2012. She is preceded in death by her husband, Robert and 2 brothers, Elmer and Clary Toensing. Arlene is survived by her 2 children, Debby (Forest) Hindley and Wayne (Linda) DeWolf; 4 grandchildren, Ryan, Shannon (Sam) Barbaro, Taryn and Monique Indykiewicz; a great-granddaughter,...
Bernice Helen Nisja
December 25, 2012
Bernice H. Nisja Age 95 of Minneapolis, born June 27, 1917 in Cass Lake, MN passed away Christmas Day, 2012. Bernice worked in nursing at four area hospitals, including Eitel Hospital, across from Loring Park, where she enjoyed caring for women and their newborns in the maternity ward. She worked for 25 years at Dayton’s in downtown Mpls. In addition,...
Joan R. Lindahl
December 24, 2012
Joan R. Lindahl age 80, of Hastings, passed away December 24, 2012. She was born in Alexandria on July 3, 1932 to Robert and Helen Ogren.She is preceded in death by her parents and her infant brother. She is survived by her children, Rick (Terri) Lindahl; Patty Schmidt; and Mary Jo LaBorde; her grandchildren, Caryn; Corey; Tessa (Nate); Sarah...
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