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Obituaries for Starkson Family

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Deborah Jean Crabtree

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

Scott B. Kerstetter

Scott B. Kerstetter

July 24, 2012

Scott Bradford Kerstetter, age 53 of Hastings died Tuesday, July 24, 2012 at the Regina Medical Center. Scott was born March 7, 1959 in Hastings to Robert and JoAnne (Hankes) Kerstetter. He was a graduate of Hastings High School and had worked for Smead Manufacturing and Profile Extrusions. Scott loved cars, model building, and loved his cat, Sassy. He...

Wendy Sue Pommerening

Wendy Sue Pommerening

July 23, 2012

Wendy S. Pommerening, age 56, of Hastings, passed away July 23, 2012. She was born Dec. 15, 1955 in Richfield, MN. She married Gerald Pommerening in Richfield on July 9, 1988.Wendy is preceded in death by her parents; and brother, Richard. She is survived by husband, Gerald; daughters, Andrea (Nate) Meger; and Liana (fiance, Matt); grandchildren, Abigail and Isabelle;...

Roy E. Owens

Roy E. Owens

July 23, 2012

Roy E. Owens

Age 83, of Annandale. Retired Employee Flour City Ornamental Iron. Preceded in death by first wife, Virginia. Survived by wife, Kerry; sons, Dave, Dale (Nan), Don (Rolene); daughters, Donna (Ron) Forsman and Debbie McGuire; 13 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren. Visitation Friday, July 27, 2012, 12 Noon – 2 PM at Henry W. Anderson Mortuary, 3640 23rd Avenue So., Mpls....

Deborah Jayne Macmillan Lamb

Deborah Jayne Macmillan Lamb

July 22, 2012

Deborah Jayne MacMillan Lamb, age 61, of Hastings, passed away July 22, 2012 after a courageous battle with cancer. Deborah was born Feb. 26, 1951 in St. Louis Park to Howard and Mary MacMillan. She graduated from St. Louis Park High School in 1969 and was employed for many years by the US Bankruptcy Court. She loved travel and...

Deborah Jean Crabtree

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

Scott B. Kerstetter

Scott B. Kerstetter

July 24, 2012

Scott Bradford Kerstetter, age 53 of Hastings died Tuesday, July 24, 2012 at the Regina Medical Center. Scott was born March 7, 1959 in Hastings to Robert and JoAnne (Hankes) Kerstetter. He was a graduate of Hastings High School and had worked for Smead Manufacturing and Profile Extrusions. Scott loved cars, model building, and loved his cat, Sassy. He...

Wendy Sue Pommerening

Wendy Sue Pommerening

July 23, 2012

Wendy S. Pommerening, age 56, of Hastings, passed away July 23, 2012. She was born Dec. 15, 1955 in Richfield, MN. She married Gerald Pommerening in Richfield on July 9, 1988.Wendy is preceded in death by her parents; and brother, Richard. She is survived by husband, Gerald; daughters, Andrea (Nate) Meger; and Liana (fiance, Matt); grandchildren, Abigail and Isabelle;...

Roy E. Owens

Roy E. Owens

July 23, 2012

Roy E. Owens

Age 83, of Annandale. Retired Employee Flour City Ornamental Iron. Preceded in death by first wife, Virginia. Survived by wife, Kerry; sons, Dave, Dale (Nan), Don (Rolene); daughters, Donna (Ron) Forsman and Debbie McGuire; 13 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren. Visitation Friday, July 27, 2012, 12 Noon – 2 PM at Henry W. Anderson Mortuary, 3640 23rd Avenue So., Mpls....

Deborah Jayne Macmillan Lamb

Deborah Jayne Macmillan Lamb

July 22, 2012

Deborah Jayne MacMillan Lamb, age 61, of Hastings, passed away July 22, 2012 after a courageous battle with cancer. Deborah was born Feb. 26, 1951 in St. Louis Park to Howard and Mary MacMillan. She graduated from St. Louis Park High School in 1969 and was employed for many years by the US Bankruptcy Court. She loved travel and...

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