Obituaries
Obituaries for Starkson Family
In Memory of Our Dear Loved Ones
Kathryn Ann Warne
September 16, 2012
Kathryn Ann Warne, 61, of Rosemount, passed away Sunday with her loving family at her side. She was born November 3, 1950 in Minneapolis to Harold and Elizabeth (nee Calder) Fischer. Kathryn is survived by her husband of 35 years, Ronald, sons James and John, daughter Jaclyn (Kevin) Kobienia, grandson Coen Warne, sister Mary Jo (Bill) Hurley, nieces, nephews, cousins,...
Vonda C. Clare
September 15, 2012
Vonda Caroline (Sass) Clare, age 94, of Hastings, formerly of Cannon Falls, passed away September 15, 2012 at Regina Medical Center. She was born December 23, 1917, in Wabasha County, Minnesota to Louis and Caroline (Moechnig) Sass. She was raised on the family farm and attended country schools and Wabasha and Rochester High Schools. During these younger years, Vonda...
Joseph A. Pavelka
September 15, 2012
Joseph A. Pavelka, age 77, of Hastings died unexpectedly Saturday, September 15, 2012 at home.Joe was born July 16, 1935 at Britt, Iowa to Joseph F. and Alice M. (Zabransky) Pavelka. He graduated from Britt Community School in Britt in 1952 and attended Mason City Junior College. He served in the United States Army during the Korean War. He...
Wesley Dorr, Sr.
September 15, 2012
Dorr, Wesley, Sr. Nee-Sho-Ga-Bow Age 87 of Brooklyn Park, born August 29, 1925 to John & Sadie Dorr, passed away Sep. 15, 2012. He is preceded in death by sons, Steven and Ronald. Wesley will be dearly missed by wife Betty; daughters, Melissa (Brandon) Steuben and Bonnie Dorr; sons: Robert, Michael, Rodney (Sharon), Randy (Kitty), Wesley, Jr. (Carmen) and Gary;...
Jennifer Michelle Smith
September 14, 2012
Jennifer M. Smith Age 27 of Robbinsdale, born April 30, 1985 in Honolulu, HI, was taken from us far too soon, September 14, 2012. She will be dearly missed by her children: Kayleigh, Hannah & Adam; mom, Sue Brose; dad, Jim Clark; grandparents: Phillis & Louis Nelson and Joe & Judy Raley; step-sister, Emily; aunts; uncles; cousins and friends. Visitation,...
Muriel E. Pederson
September 12, 2012
Pederson, Muriel E.
Age 85, of Mpls., born Aug. 1, 1927 in Milan, MN to Rolf & Eldrida Opjorden, passed away Sep. 12, 2012. She was a proud member of the Gold Star Mothers. Muriel is preceded in death by her husband, Harold; son, Kenneth; and brother, Rolf “Bud” Opjorden, Jr. She is survived by her children: Sandy (Tom) Simons, Jim...
Francis "Bud" Mcnamara
September 11, 2012
Francis J. �Bud� McNamara was born November 17, 1918 in Hastings, MN and died at the home of his son, Leon and Elizabeth on September 11, 2012. He was 93 years old. Bud graduated from Hastings High School, class of 1937. He and Marcella Endres were married on August 28, 1945 atSt. MathiasCatholic Church in Hampton. They raised nine...
Wayne M. Nicklay
September 10, 2012
Wayne M. Nicklay, age 75, of Hastings died September 10, 2012 in Hastings.Wayne was born October 1, 1936 in Winona, MN to Mathew and Grayce (Potter) Nicklay, and grew up in the St. Charles area. He spent two years in the Army, married Betty Stoffel in 1960 and settled in Hastings. They had five children. After Betty died in...
Joseph M Lach
September 9, 2012
LACH
ATTN: Members of the Int’l Assoc of Machinists & Aerospace Workers Joseph M. “Joe”, age 69, of Burnsville passed away unexpectedly on Sept 9, 2012. Joe was preceded in death by his daughter, Lisa Lach and his parents, Andrew and Adeline Lach. He is survived by his daughters, Lori (Manfred Richter) Lach and Jody (Louis) Rein; grandson, Sydney Richter; 4...
Janet Mcnamara
September 7, 2012
Janet Ann McNamara, age 76, passed on September 7, 2012, in Hastings, MN, one day after her 54th wedding anniversary. Janet was born to Anthony and Dora (Reinardy) Kasel on August 22, 1936. She grew up on the Kasel family farm located just outside of Vermillion, MN. On September 6, 1958, she married her partner for life, Bill McNamara....
Maddy R. Sake
September 6, 2012
Maddy Sake, age 16 of Hastings died accidentally on Thursday, September 6, 2012. Born October 19, 1995 in St. Paul, MN to Mike and Shelley (Bock) Sake, she was in the junior class at Hastings High School. Maddy is survived by her parents Mike and Shelley Sake of Hastings; sister Alyssa Sake and twin sister Abby Sake, both of...
Stella M. Schmeichel
September 6, 2012
Loving mother and grandmother, Stella Marie Schmeichel passed peacefully on September 6, 2012 at the age of 90. She was born September 22, 1921 in Duluth, MN to Charles and Anna (Cormier) Perry. Stella was a graduate of Austin High School and married Albert Schmeichel in June of 1942. They resided in Austin and Blooming Prairie, MN before moving...
Leo J. Bauer
September 5, 2012
Leo J. Bauer, age 87 of Hastings died September 5, 2012 at Regina Nursing Home. Leo was born August 28, 1925 in Marshan Township to Ferdinand and Anna (Meier) Bauer. He married Rosalie Landsberger on November 15, 1950 in New Trier and served in the Army during the Korean War. Hefarmed his entire life in Marshan Township. Leo was...
John E. Thomson
September 5, 2012
Thomson, John E. Age 67 of Minneapolis, born August 30, 1945 to Jack and Harriet Thomson, passed away unexpectedly at home, Sep. 5, 2012. John served in the US Army during Vietnam and was retired from Factory Motor Parts in Eagan. He will be dearly missed by his wife of 42 years, Carole; sons, Eric & Jeff (Alyssa) Thomson; sister,...
Beth Mccowan Miller
September 3, 2012
MILLER
Beth McCowan, age 61, of Lakeville, passed away on September 3, 2012 after a courageous 4 year battle with ovarian cancer. Beth is preceded in death by her parents. She is survived by her loving husband of 41 years, William A.Jr.; children, Jane M. (Jeff) Taylor, William A. “Drew” Miller III and Lacey T. Miller; grandson, Benjamin Taylor; brother, Robert...
Debra Kay Kummer
September 2, 2012
Debra Kay Kummer, age 55 of Denmark Township died September 2, 2012. She was born January 16, 1957 in Laredo, TX to John and Kathleen (Lang) Kummer. Debra formerly worked as a nurse in Rochester and also as a waitress. Her passion for the outdoors, especially boating was also joined by a love of caring for her plants and...
Richard "Rick" G. Kadlec
August 31, 2012
Kadlec, Richard “Rick” G.
Age 52 of Mpls., passed away Aug. 31, 2012. Preceded in death by son, Steven; nephew, Fred. Survived by parents, Ed & Marge Kadlec; brothers, Phil, Pete (Dotty), Don and Mart; sisters, Bernice Anderson, Carol Brown, Naomi (Dave) Tilbury and Barb (Dave) Kelly; many nieces & nephews, family & good friends. Mass of Christian Burial, 10 AM...
Louise E. Kosek
August 30, 2012
Louise E. Kosek
Age 95 of Minnetonka. Louise worked in the Safety Deposit Box Department for First Bank Minnehaha. She is survived by husband, John G., they were married for 64 years; nephew, Dwight Johnson; niece, Nancy Larson. Memorial service 7:30 PM Wednesday, September 5, Bethlehem Covenant Church, 32nd St. and 43rd Avenue So., Mpls. Visitation 1 hour before the service....
Linda K. Stoffel
August 29, 2012
Linda K. Stoffel, a cherished wife, mother, grandmother and sister died on August 29, 2012 at White Pine Senior Living in Inver Grove Heights while surrounded by her family. She was born February 5, 1947 in Cut Bank, Montana, the daughter of Ida and Al Eissel. She moved to Minnesota, and graduated from Hastings High School in 1965. Linda...
Ernest N. Werner
August 27, 2012
Ernest N. Werner, age 93, of Vermillion died Monday, August 27, 2012 in Hastings.Ernest was born November 14, 1918 in Vermillion, MN to William P. and Margaret (Thurmes) Werner. He married Viola Bauer on September 25, 1948 at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Vermillion. He was the retired co-founder of Werner Implement in Vermillion. He was preceded...
Kathryn Ann Warne
September 16, 2012
Kathryn Ann Warne, 61, of Rosemount, passed away Sunday with her loving family at her side. She was born November 3, 1950 in Minneapolis to Harold and Elizabeth (nee Calder) Fischer. Kathryn is survived by her husband of 35 years, Ronald, sons James and John, daughter Jaclyn (Kevin) Kobienia, grandson Coen Warne, sister Mary Jo (Bill) Hurley, nieces, nephews, cousins,...
Vonda C. Clare
September 15, 2012
Vonda Caroline (Sass) Clare, age 94, of Hastings, formerly of Cannon Falls, passed away September 15, 2012 at Regina Medical Center. She was born December 23, 1917, in Wabasha County, Minnesota to Louis and Caroline (Moechnig) Sass. She was raised on the family farm and attended country schools and Wabasha and Rochester High Schools. During these younger years, Vonda...
Joseph A. Pavelka
September 15, 2012
Joseph A. Pavelka, age 77, of Hastings died unexpectedly Saturday, September 15, 2012 at home.Joe was born July 16, 1935 at Britt, Iowa to Joseph F. and Alice M. (Zabransky) Pavelka. He graduated from Britt Community School in Britt in 1952 and attended Mason City Junior College. He served in the United States Army during the Korean War. He...
Wesley Dorr, Sr.
September 15, 2012
Dorr, Wesley, Sr. Nee-Sho-Ga-Bow Age 87 of Brooklyn Park, born August 29, 1925 to John & Sadie Dorr, passed away Sep. 15, 2012. He is preceded in death by sons, Steven and Ronald. Wesley will be dearly missed by wife Betty; daughters, Melissa (Brandon) Steuben and Bonnie Dorr; sons: Robert, Michael, Rodney (Sharon), Randy (Kitty), Wesley, Jr. (Carmen) and Gary;...
Jennifer Michelle Smith
September 14, 2012
Jennifer M. Smith Age 27 of Robbinsdale, born April 30, 1985 in Honolulu, HI, was taken from us far too soon, September 14, 2012. She will be dearly missed by her children: Kayleigh, Hannah & Adam; mom, Sue Brose; dad, Jim Clark; grandparents: Phillis & Louis Nelson and Joe & Judy Raley; step-sister, Emily; aunts; uncles; cousins and friends. Visitation,...
Muriel E. Pederson
September 12, 2012
Pederson, Muriel E.
Age 85, of Mpls., born Aug. 1, 1927 in Milan, MN to Rolf & Eldrida Opjorden, passed away Sep. 12, 2012. She was a proud member of the Gold Star Mothers. Muriel is preceded in death by her husband, Harold; son, Kenneth; and brother, Rolf “Bud” Opjorden, Jr. She is survived by her children: Sandy (Tom) Simons, Jim...
Francis "Bud" Mcnamara
September 11, 2012
Francis J. �Bud� McNamara was born November 17, 1918 in Hastings, MN and died at the home of his son, Leon and Elizabeth on September 11, 2012. He was 93 years old. Bud graduated from Hastings High School, class of 1937. He and Marcella Endres were married on August 28, 1945 atSt. MathiasCatholic Church in Hampton. They raised nine...
Wayne M. Nicklay
September 10, 2012
Wayne M. Nicklay, age 75, of Hastings died September 10, 2012 in Hastings.Wayne was born October 1, 1936 in Winona, MN to Mathew and Grayce (Potter) Nicklay, and grew up in the St. Charles area. He spent two years in the Army, married Betty Stoffel in 1960 and settled in Hastings. They had five children. After Betty died in...
Joseph M Lach
September 9, 2012
LACH
ATTN: Members of the Int’l Assoc of Machinists & Aerospace Workers Joseph M. “Joe”, age 69, of Burnsville passed away unexpectedly on Sept 9, 2012. Joe was preceded in death by his daughter, Lisa Lach and his parents, Andrew and Adeline Lach. He is survived by his daughters, Lori (Manfred Richter) Lach and Jody (Louis) Rein; grandson, Sydney Richter; 4...
Janet Mcnamara
September 7, 2012
Janet Ann McNamara, age 76, passed on September 7, 2012, in Hastings, MN, one day after her 54th wedding anniversary. Janet was born to Anthony and Dora (Reinardy) Kasel on August 22, 1936. She grew up on the Kasel family farm located just outside of Vermillion, MN. On September 6, 1958, she married her partner for life, Bill McNamara....
Maddy R. Sake
September 6, 2012
Maddy Sake, age 16 of Hastings died accidentally on Thursday, September 6, 2012. Born October 19, 1995 in St. Paul, MN to Mike and Shelley (Bock) Sake, she was in the junior class at Hastings High School. Maddy is survived by her parents Mike and Shelley Sake of Hastings; sister Alyssa Sake and twin sister Abby Sake, both of...
Stella M. Schmeichel
September 6, 2012
Loving mother and grandmother, Stella Marie Schmeichel passed peacefully on September 6, 2012 at the age of 90. She was born September 22, 1921 in Duluth, MN to Charles and Anna (Cormier) Perry. Stella was a graduate of Austin High School and married Albert Schmeichel in June of 1942. They resided in Austin and Blooming Prairie, MN before moving...
Leo J. Bauer
September 5, 2012
Leo J. Bauer, age 87 of Hastings died September 5, 2012 at Regina Nursing Home. Leo was born August 28, 1925 in Marshan Township to Ferdinand and Anna (Meier) Bauer. He married Rosalie Landsberger on November 15, 1950 in New Trier and served in the Army during the Korean War. Hefarmed his entire life in Marshan Township. Leo was...
John E. Thomson
September 5, 2012
Thomson, John E. Age 67 of Minneapolis, born August 30, 1945 to Jack and Harriet Thomson, passed away unexpectedly at home, Sep. 5, 2012. John served in the US Army during Vietnam and was retired from Factory Motor Parts in Eagan. He will be dearly missed by his wife of 42 years, Carole; sons, Eric & Jeff (Alyssa) Thomson; sister,...
Beth Mccowan Miller
September 3, 2012
MILLER
Beth McCowan, age 61, of Lakeville, passed away on September 3, 2012 after a courageous 4 year battle with ovarian cancer. Beth is preceded in death by her parents. She is survived by her loving husband of 41 years, William A.Jr.; children, Jane M. (Jeff) Taylor, William A. “Drew” Miller III and Lacey T. Miller; grandson, Benjamin Taylor; brother, Robert...
Debra Kay Kummer
September 2, 2012
Debra Kay Kummer, age 55 of Denmark Township died September 2, 2012. She was born January 16, 1957 in Laredo, TX to John and Kathleen (Lang) Kummer. Debra formerly worked as a nurse in Rochester and also as a waitress. Her passion for the outdoors, especially boating was also joined by a love of caring for her plants and...
Richard "Rick" G. Kadlec
August 31, 2012
Kadlec, Richard “Rick” G.
Age 52 of Mpls., passed away Aug. 31, 2012. Preceded in death by son, Steven; nephew, Fred. Survived by parents, Ed & Marge Kadlec; brothers, Phil, Pete (Dotty), Don and Mart; sisters, Bernice Anderson, Carol Brown, Naomi (Dave) Tilbury and Barb (Dave) Kelly; many nieces & nephews, family & good friends. Mass of Christian Burial, 10 AM...
Louise E. Kosek
August 30, 2012
Louise E. Kosek
Age 95 of Minnetonka. Louise worked in the Safety Deposit Box Department for First Bank Minnehaha. She is survived by husband, John G., they were married for 64 years; nephew, Dwight Johnson; niece, Nancy Larson. Memorial service 7:30 PM Wednesday, September 5, Bethlehem Covenant Church, 32nd St. and 43rd Avenue So., Mpls. Visitation 1 hour before the service....
Linda K. Stoffel
August 29, 2012
Linda K. Stoffel, a cherished wife, mother, grandmother and sister died on August 29, 2012 at White Pine Senior Living in Inver Grove Heights while surrounded by her family. She was born February 5, 1947 in Cut Bank, Montana, the daughter of Ida and Al Eissel. She moved to Minnesota, and graduated from Hastings High School in 1965. Linda...
Ernest N. Werner
August 27, 2012
Ernest N. Werner, age 93, of Vermillion died Monday, August 27, 2012 in Hastings.Ernest was born November 14, 1918 in Vermillion, MN to William P. and Margaret (Thurmes) Werner. He married Viola Bauer on September 25, 1948 at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Vermillion. He was the retired co-founder of Werner Implement in Vermillion. He was preceded...
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