Obituaries
Obituaries for Starkson Family
In Memory of Our Dear Loved Ones
Doris C. Currens
August 14, 2012
Currens, Doris C. (Hanson),
age 96 of Mpls. Retired social worker LSS placing many children in homes. Member of St. John’s Lutheran Church. Survived by step children, Thomas Currens, Kathleen Finch and Janet Franklin; 9 grandchildren, 15 great-grandchildren, many nieces and nephews. Service Saturday August 18, 10:30 AM, Mt. Olivet Home Chapel, 5517 Lyndale Ave. S. Visitation one hour before service....
Dorothy M. Endres
August 13, 2012
Dorothy M. Endres was born on 9/12/1916 in Hastings and died at Regina�s Tabitha Unit on August 13 at almost 96 years young. Preceded in death by her parents Mayme (Otte) and Martin McNamara and her sister Lois Orman and three brothers � Ray, Vern and Aloysius, beloved husband of 44 years, Henry Endres and by her son, Gary....
Frances L. Christianson
August 13, 2012
Frances Laura Christianson, age 78, of Hastings, passed away August 13, 2012 at Regina Assisted Living. She was born in Starbuck, MN on December 1, 1933 to Wallace and Laura Hansen. On March 17, 1956 in Minneapolis, she married Dennis Christianson. After moving to Hastings in 1968, she worked for 29 years in Commercial Real Estate. Most of those...
Glen F. Bignell
August 13, 2012
Glen F. Bignell, age 60 of Cannon Falls, formerly of Hastings died unexpectedly August 13, 2012 at his home. Glen was born February 20, 1952 in Durand, WI to Lyle and Lucille (Kralewski) Bignell. He was a graduate of Hastings High School, class of 1970 and had worked in food service as a cook. He was preceded in death...
Deborah Jean Crabtree
August 13, 2012
Deborah Jean Crabtree, 57, of Burnsville, passed away Monday. She was born October 9, 1954 in Minneapolis to Donald and Shirley (nee Mostad) Crabtree. She is survived by her mother Shirley, father Donald (Marlys), brothers Richard (Karen) and Douglas (Lori), aunt Lois Swenson, several nieces, nephews, and cousins. Deborah was preceded in death by her son, Bryce. She passionately worked...
Beatrice E. Pieh
August 11, 2012
Beatrice E. Pieh
Age 89, of South Mpls. Preceded by husband, George and great-grandson, Issac William Estey. Survived by children, Russell (Joan) Pieh, Carol Ann (Carl) Estey, and Kenneth (Barbara) Pieh; grandchildren, Karri (Greg) Hausker, Kathy Pieh, Keith (Mandy) Pieh, Kurt (Heather) Estey, Daniel Estey, Sara Estey Polzin, Kelly (Paul) Holder, Rachel (Tom) Jones, Stephanie (Shoshon) Tama-Sweet, and Kevin (Amy) Pieh;...
Beth A. Davies
August 10, 2012
In loving memory of Beth A. Davies, of Denmark Township, who was born April 25, 1920 and died Friday, August 10, 2012, at Prescott, WI. Beth was born in Buffalo, South Dakota, to Lynn and Anna (Blum) Norton. She married Vernal Davies on September 11, 1937. Vernal died in 1985. She is survived by her children Vernelle Don Cysiewski...
Thomas D. Caneff
August 9, 2012
Thomas D. Caneff, age 91 of Hastings died Thursday, August 9, 2012 at the Regina Nursing Home. Thomas was born June 22, 1921 in Hastings to Daniel and Elizabeth (Currier) Caneff. He served four years in the Army during WWII and married Margaret Gores on October 16, 1947 in Coates, MN. Tom was a 32 year employee of 3M...
Miyako (Harrah) Sharpe
August 9, 2012
Sharpe, Miyako (Harrah)
February 20, 1936 – August 9, 2012. Miyako was preceded in death by her husband, William K. Sharpe (USN ret.). She is survived by sons, Neal (Mary) Harrah and Brian Harrah; granddaughters, Therese, Maddie and Annemarie Harrah. Miyako was born in Osaka, Japan and while Minnesota was her home, Miyako lived in several cities including Washington DC, Kings...
Catherine M. Ginther
August 5, 2012
Catherine M. Ginther age 90 of Hastings went to be with the Lord Sunday, August 5, 2012.She is preceded by husband Joseph, son Joseph L., daughter Susan, granddaughter Tabitha, parents Louis and Catherine (Fox) Leifeld, brothers Joseph and Leo. Survived by children Mariann Warner, Gene Ginther, Luci (Geoff) Raison, Rich (Sharon) Ginther, Tom (Laura) Ginther, Dianne (Tim) Kelly, Steve...
Annabelle D. Jorgensen
August 4, 2012
Annabelle Dorothy (Tibesar)Jorgensen, age 88, born November 20, 1923 in Kellogg, MN, passed peacefully on Saturday, August 4, at her daughter’s home with her sweet cat Bandit laying in her favorite spot?Annabelle’s lap. Annabelle was preceded in death by Ernie, her soul mate of 62 years, and her beloved son, Alan. Survived by children Jack Jorgensen (Carolyn), and Vicki Reece,...
Mary Ellen Siegmund
August 4, 2012
Mary Ellen (Sowl) Siegmund of Henderson, NV, passed away on Aug 4, 2012. She was born May 10, 1944, in Three Rivers, MI. Mary was preceded in death by her parents, Howard and Gertrude. She is survived by her loving husband, Michael; her daughter, Shelly (Matt) Ellis; grandson, Michael; and many cousins, nieces, and nephews. Mary was raised in Beloit,...
Margaret "Marne" Anna Nollet
August 3, 2012
Margaret �Marne� (Martinson) NolletAge 90, Eveleth class of 1939, longtime Hibbing resident, and recent resident of Sun City West, Ariz., joined her ever-loving husband, Don, in heaven on Aug. 3, 2012. She is survived by children: Barb (Dave) Eckes, Dorothy (Clay) Sankey, Don Jr. (Yabing), Tom (Roni), Mary (Bob) Nollet-Newell, Judy and Ken; 10 grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; her brothers,...
Patricia A. Mathison
August 2, 2012
Patricia A. Mathison, age 71 of Hastings died unexpectedly Thursday, August 2, 2012 at United Hospital in St. Paul. Patricia was born November 9, 1940 in Milwaukee, WI to Clarence and Leona Doolan. She had worked as a nurse in the health care industry prior to her retirement.Patricia married Harry J. Mathison Jr. in January of 1983. She was...
Ann L. Duffy
August 1, 2012
Ann L. Duffy
Age 71, of Minneapolis. Preceded by husband, Donald; parents, Londell & Ruth; and brother, Gerald Johnston. Survived by son, Michael; daughters, Donna (Michael) Rooker, Catherine (Michael) McGowan; 6 grandchildren, Brianna, Brian, Kyle, David, Matthew and Quinn; brother, Wynn (Marilyn) Johnston; nieces and nephews. Mass of Christian Burial Tuesday, 10 AM at the Church of St. Helena, 32nd Ave....
Bernard "Ben" M. Rimpila
July 29, 2012
Bernard �Ben� Rimpila, age 87 of Hastings, MN died July 29, 2012 at the Regina Medical Center. Ben was born August 16, 1924 in New York Mills, MN to Fabian and Lena (Ehnert) Rimpila. He was a graduate of New York Mills High School. Ben served in the Army Infantry as an MPandwas at the Nuremberg Trials. He alsodrove...
Juliette 'Judy' J. Lundquist
July 29, 2012
Juliette ‘Judy’ J. Lundquist
Age 95 of Bemidji formerly of Richfield, born July 6, 1917 in Colorado Springs, CO to Jules and Anna Veuthey, passed away July 29, 2012. Judy worked as an aide in the Richfield Public Schools. She was a member of the Minnehaha Lodge O.E.S. #37. Judy was also a member of Bethany Lutheran Church in Minneapolis after...
Laurie A. Burge
July 29, 2012
Laurie A. Burge
Age 36, of Apple Valley. A kind and gentle soul was called home by the Lord on July 29, 2012 due to complications of cancer. She is preceded in death by her grandparents. Laurie is survived by her loving parents, Bill and Gayle Burge; sister, Janelle (Chris) Zielinski; niece, Samantha; two nephews, Ethan and Cameron; grandmother, Lorraine Bohlman;...
Elaine B. Evans
July 26, 2012
Elaine B. Evans, age 84 of Hastings died July 26, 2012 at the Augustana Health Care Center. Elaine was born May 28, 1928 in Eden Valley, MN to Paul and Margaret (Abeln) Theisen. She married Charles Henry Evans on September 3, 1955 at St. Agnes Catholic Church in St. Paul. Elaine had worked as a bookkeeper at a church...
Patricia M. Schmid
July 26, 2012
Patricia M. Schmid, age 83 of Hastings passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on July 26, 2012. Patricia was born June 13, 1929 in Springfield, MN to Frank and Freida (Altman) Green. She was a graduate of Springfield High School and received her nurses training at St. Mary�s Hospitalin Rochester. Patricia married Jim Schmid on May 7, 1955...
Doris C. Currens
August 14, 2012
Currens, Doris C. (Hanson),
age 96 of Mpls. Retired social worker LSS placing many children in homes. Member of St. John’s Lutheran Church. Survived by step children, Thomas Currens, Kathleen Finch and Janet Franklin; 9 grandchildren, 15 great-grandchildren, many nieces and nephews. Service Saturday August 18, 10:30 AM, Mt. Olivet Home Chapel, 5517 Lyndale Ave. S. Visitation one hour before service....
Dorothy M. Endres
August 13, 2012
Dorothy M. Endres was born on 9/12/1916 in Hastings and died at Regina�s Tabitha Unit on August 13 at almost 96 years young. Preceded in death by her parents Mayme (Otte) and Martin McNamara and her sister Lois Orman and three brothers � Ray, Vern and Aloysius, beloved husband of 44 years, Henry Endres and by her son, Gary....
Frances L. Christianson
August 13, 2012
Frances Laura Christianson, age 78, of Hastings, passed away August 13, 2012 at Regina Assisted Living. She was born in Starbuck, MN on December 1, 1933 to Wallace and Laura Hansen. On March 17, 1956 in Minneapolis, she married Dennis Christianson. After moving to Hastings in 1968, she worked for 29 years in Commercial Real Estate. Most of those...
Glen F. Bignell
August 13, 2012
Glen F. Bignell, age 60 of Cannon Falls, formerly of Hastings died unexpectedly August 13, 2012 at his home. Glen was born February 20, 1952 in Durand, WI to Lyle and Lucille (Kralewski) Bignell. He was a graduate of Hastings High School, class of 1970 and had worked in food service as a cook. He was preceded in death...
Deborah Jean Crabtree
August 13, 2012
Deborah Jean Crabtree, 57, of Burnsville, passed away Monday. She was born October 9, 1954 in Minneapolis to Donald and Shirley (nee Mostad) Crabtree. She is survived by her mother Shirley, father Donald (Marlys), brothers Richard (Karen) and Douglas (Lori), aunt Lois Swenson, several nieces, nephews, and cousins. Deborah was preceded in death by her son, Bryce. She passionately worked...
Beatrice E. Pieh
August 11, 2012
Beatrice E. Pieh
Age 89, of South Mpls. Preceded by husband, George and great-grandson, Issac William Estey. Survived by children, Russell (Joan) Pieh, Carol Ann (Carl) Estey, and Kenneth (Barbara) Pieh; grandchildren, Karri (Greg) Hausker, Kathy Pieh, Keith (Mandy) Pieh, Kurt (Heather) Estey, Daniel Estey, Sara Estey Polzin, Kelly (Paul) Holder, Rachel (Tom) Jones, Stephanie (Shoshon) Tama-Sweet, and Kevin (Amy) Pieh;...
Beth A. Davies
August 10, 2012
In loving memory of Beth A. Davies, of Denmark Township, who was born April 25, 1920 and died Friday, August 10, 2012, at Prescott, WI. Beth was born in Buffalo, South Dakota, to Lynn and Anna (Blum) Norton. She married Vernal Davies on September 11, 1937. Vernal died in 1985. She is survived by her children Vernelle Don Cysiewski...
Thomas D. Caneff
August 9, 2012
Thomas D. Caneff, age 91 of Hastings died Thursday, August 9, 2012 at the Regina Nursing Home. Thomas was born June 22, 1921 in Hastings to Daniel and Elizabeth (Currier) Caneff. He served four years in the Army during WWII and married Margaret Gores on October 16, 1947 in Coates, MN. Tom was a 32 year employee of 3M...
Miyako (Harrah) Sharpe
August 9, 2012
Sharpe, Miyako (Harrah)
February 20, 1936 – August 9, 2012. Miyako was preceded in death by her husband, William K. Sharpe (USN ret.). She is survived by sons, Neal (Mary) Harrah and Brian Harrah; granddaughters, Therese, Maddie and Annemarie Harrah. Miyako was born in Osaka, Japan and while Minnesota was her home, Miyako lived in several cities including Washington DC, Kings...
Catherine M. Ginther
August 5, 2012
Catherine M. Ginther age 90 of Hastings went to be with the Lord Sunday, August 5, 2012.She is preceded by husband Joseph, son Joseph L., daughter Susan, granddaughter Tabitha, parents Louis and Catherine (Fox) Leifeld, brothers Joseph and Leo. Survived by children Mariann Warner, Gene Ginther, Luci (Geoff) Raison, Rich (Sharon) Ginther, Tom (Laura) Ginther, Dianne (Tim) Kelly, Steve...
Annabelle D. Jorgensen
August 4, 2012
Annabelle Dorothy (Tibesar)Jorgensen, age 88, born November 20, 1923 in Kellogg, MN, passed peacefully on Saturday, August 4, at her daughter’s home with her sweet cat Bandit laying in her favorite spot?Annabelle’s lap. Annabelle was preceded in death by Ernie, her soul mate of 62 years, and her beloved son, Alan. Survived by children Jack Jorgensen (Carolyn), and Vicki Reece,...
Mary Ellen Siegmund
August 4, 2012
Mary Ellen (Sowl) Siegmund of Henderson, NV, passed away on Aug 4, 2012. She was born May 10, 1944, in Three Rivers, MI. Mary was preceded in death by her parents, Howard and Gertrude. She is survived by her loving husband, Michael; her daughter, Shelly (Matt) Ellis; grandson, Michael; and many cousins, nieces, and nephews. Mary was raised in Beloit,...
Margaret "Marne" Anna Nollet
August 3, 2012
Margaret �Marne� (Martinson) NolletAge 90, Eveleth class of 1939, longtime Hibbing resident, and recent resident of Sun City West, Ariz., joined her ever-loving husband, Don, in heaven on Aug. 3, 2012. She is survived by children: Barb (Dave) Eckes, Dorothy (Clay) Sankey, Don Jr. (Yabing), Tom (Roni), Mary (Bob) Nollet-Newell, Judy and Ken; 10 grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; her brothers,...
Patricia A. Mathison
August 2, 2012
Patricia A. Mathison, age 71 of Hastings died unexpectedly Thursday, August 2, 2012 at United Hospital in St. Paul. Patricia was born November 9, 1940 in Milwaukee, WI to Clarence and Leona Doolan. She had worked as a nurse in the health care industry prior to her retirement.Patricia married Harry J. Mathison Jr. in January of 1983. She was...
Ann L. Duffy
August 1, 2012
Ann L. Duffy
Age 71, of Minneapolis. Preceded by husband, Donald; parents, Londell & Ruth; and brother, Gerald Johnston. Survived by son, Michael; daughters, Donna (Michael) Rooker, Catherine (Michael) McGowan; 6 grandchildren, Brianna, Brian, Kyle, David, Matthew and Quinn; brother, Wynn (Marilyn) Johnston; nieces and nephews. Mass of Christian Burial Tuesday, 10 AM at the Church of St. Helena, 32nd Ave....
Bernard "Ben" M. Rimpila
July 29, 2012
Bernard �Ben� Rimpila, age 87 of Hastings, MN died July 29, 2012 at the Regina Medical Center. Ben was born August 16, 1924 in New York Mills, MN to Fabian and Lena (Ehnert) Rimpila. He was a graduate of New York Mills High School. Ben served in the Army Infantry as an MPandwas at the Nuremberg Trials. He alsodrove...
Juliette 'Judy' J. Lundquist
July 29, 2012
Juliette ‘Judy’ J. Lundquist
Age 95 of Bemidji formerly of Richfield, born July 6, 1917 in Colorado Springs, CO to Jules and Anna Veuthey, passed away July 29, 2012. Judy worked as an aide in the Richfield Public Schools. She was a member of the Minnehaha Lodge O.E.S. #37. Judy was also a member of Bethany Lutheran Church in Minneapolis after...
Laurie A. Burge
July 29, 2012
Laurie A. Burge
Age 36, of Apple Valley. A kind and gentle soul was called home by the Lord on July 29, 2012 due to complications of cancer. She is preceded in death by her grandparents. Laurie is survived by her loving parents, Bill and Gayle Burge; sister, Janelle (Chris) Zielinski; niece, Samantha; two nephews, Ethan and Cameron; grandmother, Lorraine Bohlman;...
Elaine B. Evans
July 26, 2012
Elaine B. Evans, age 84 of Hastings died July 26, 2012 at the Augustana Health Care Center. Elaine was born May 28, 1928 in Eden Valley, MN to Paul and Margaret (Abeln) Theisen. She married Charles Henry Evans on September 3, 1955 at St. Agnes Catholic Church in St. Paul. Elaine had worked as a bookkeeper at a church...
Patricia M. Schmid
July 26, 2012
Patricia M. Schmid, age 83 of Hastings passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on July 26, 2012. Patricia was born June 13, 1929 in Springfield, MN to Frank and Freida (Altman) Green. She was a graduate of Springfield High School and received her nurses training at St. Mary�s Hospitalin Rochester. Patricia married Jim Schmid on May 7, 1955...
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