Obituaries
Obituaries for Starkson Family
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David J Billings
November 30, 2011
BILLINGS
David J., age 51, of Chaska passed away peacefully on November 30, 2011. David is preceded in death by his step-father, Murphy Christenson and his grand parents. He is survived by his daughter, Brittany Billings (Alex Petrikov); mother, Susan Christenson; father, John (Greta) Billings; sister, Becky (Gary) Braun; brother, Bob (Penny) Billings; 3 nieces; significant other, Krissy Odegard; Brittany’s mother,...
Myra J. Swanson
November 28, 2011
Myra J. Swanson, age 82, of Hastings died November 28, 2011 atAugustana Health Care Center. Myra was born to Bruce and Tiny (Baab) Patterson on June 27, 1929 in Red Wing, MN. She attended Red Wing High School. Myra was a homemaker and had formerly owned the Young Set children�s clothing store in Hastings. She will long be remembered...
Lucille M. Foster
November 28, 2011
Lucille Foster, age 70, of Hastings, passed away at her home in Hastings, on November 28, 2011. She is preceded in death by her husband, Bruce Foster; granddaughter, Jenna; brothers, Joe, Tom, Don and Jack; sisters, Elsie and Lorraine. Lucille is survived by sons, Jim (Kris) Foster, Scott (Rachel) Foster, Steve Foster, and Mike (Julie) Foster; grandchildren, Adam; Jacob;...
Kathryn Kay Peterson
November 27, 2011
Kathryn Kay Peterson, age 45 of Hastings passed away November 27, 2011 at Methodist Hospital, Rochester, after being diagnosed with cancer ten months ago. She was born April 3, 1966 in Rochester, MN. She is lovingly remembered by family and friends for her giving spirit, positive attitude, and laughter. Someone wrote on Kathryn�s CaringBridge site that she obviously was...
Owen F. Heschke
November 27, 2011
Owen F. Heschke, age 74, of Bay City, WI died Sunday, November 27, 2011 at Methodist Hospital in Rochester following a brief illness. Owen was born November 4, 1937 in Hastings to Owen C and Hattie A. (Gray) Heschke. He attended Hastings schools and was a veteran of the U.S. Army. He married Patricia Zwolenski on May 31, 1964....
Edward P. Nilan
November 25, 2011
Edward P. Nilan of Downers Grove, IL and formerly of St. Cloud; beloved husband of Sharon Nilan, nee McNamara; dear son of the late Martin and Myrna Nilan; brother of Colleen Nilan, Mary Kay Uldrich, Michael Nilan, Myrna (Rich) Klouchar and the late Martin Nilan; also several nieces and nephews. The Funeral Mass for Edward Nilan will be held...
Raymond J. Kragness
November 25, 2011
Raymond J. Kragness, age 87. Born in Minneapolis, April 26, 1924, passed away at MN Veterans Home November 25, 2011. WWII Navy Veteran. Retired from Farmhand Inc., Hopkins, MN, 34 years of service. Preceded in death by parents, Melvin and Selma (Sam & Sally) Kragness; wife, Maxine; step-son, Terry Widing; step-granddaughter, Shannon Reese. Survived by step-son, Mark Widing and family;...
Lorraine I. Iaquinto
November 24, 2011
Lorraine I. Iaquinto, age 78 of Minneapolis, born Feb. 24, 1933 in Little Falls, MN, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, Nov. 24 2011. She was preceded in death by her husband, Samuel. Lorraine will be dearly missed by daughters: Becky (Ken) Burget, Audrey (David) Smith, Cathleen (Paul) Cox, Dianne (Darin) Drake, Ellen (Steve) Pregler and Sue Iaquinto;...
Thomas H. Imdieke
November 23, 2011
Thomas H. Imdieke, age 70 of Hastings died November 23, 2011 surrounded by family following a courageous battle with Parkinson�s and Dementia. Thomas was born March 29, 1941 in Belgrade, MN to Herman and Bertha (Fiedler) Imdieke. He was a 1959 graduate of Belgrade High School. Thomas married Barbara Gansluckner on February 17, 1968 in St. Mary�s Catholic Church,...
Norma M. Carlson
November 22, 2011
Carlson, Norma M., age 96, of Mpls. Preceded in death by husband, Earl Lee; sons, Robert and Donovan; grandson, Duane; and sister, Arlene Pederson. Norma is survived by son, James (Margaret) Carlson; daughter, Mary Ellen (Mike) Ronayne; grandsons, David, Daniel, James Jr., and John Carlson, Chad, Aaron and Mitchell Ronayne; great-grandsons, Kelly, Christian, Isaiah, Donovan, Levi, Garrett and Landon; and...
Grace D. Junger
November 22, 2011
Grace D. Junger, age 97 formerly of Minneapolis, born Jan. 26, 1914 in East Chain, MN to Frank & Selma Swanson passed away Nov. 22, 2011. Grace enjoyed being an active member of Minnehaha United Methodist Church. She is preceded in death by her husband, Walter; sons: Leonard, Arden and Ward and all 10 of her siblings. Grace will be...
Jack D. Gunderson
November 19, 2011
Jack D. Gunderson, age 69, of Hastings died November 19, 2011 at United Hospital in St. Paul. Jack was born February 11, 1942 in Brookings, South Dakota to Clarence Margaret (Berg) Gunderson. He married Carolyn Sue Evans on August 22, 1959 in California. Jack enjoyed watching sports and playing cards especially baseball and cribbage. He also was a volunteer...
Steven M Schuster
November 17, 2011
STEVEN M. SCHUSTER, age 61 of Minneapolis, born July 28, 1950 in St. Paul to Elmer & Edna Schuster passed away November 17, 2011. Steven retired after 28 years from the US Postal Service. He was also a member of the VFW Post #6690 and AMVETS Post #1 in Mendota. Steve is preceded in death by his sister, Theresa Ball....
Evelyn M. Ludgate
November 16, 2011
Ludgate, Evelyn M. “Beanie” age 92, of Mpls. Preceded in death by husband, Howard F.; son, Kent Allan; great- granddaughter, Tonja Rae. Survived by daughters, Karen (Bill) Kelly and Kris (Jerry) Amon; 5 grandchildren, 15 great-grandchildren and 4 great- great-grandchildren; nephew, Douglas Mayotte. Graduate of South High 1937. Became a personal banker at 1st Bloomington Lake National Bank for 35...
Mark S. Kasanowski
November 15, 2011
Kasanowski, Mark S.
age 57, of Minneapolis. Ended his battle on away November 15, 2011. Preceded in death by parents, Leo and Betty; and brother, Tony.
Survived by son, Markus; daughters, Tessa and Shayna; grandchildren, Krysta, Devon, Madilyn and Dezmin; sister, Connie (Nate) Wright; nephews, Nate Jr. and Dwayne and his son Keagan; and niece, Erin.
His love of history was second only...
Linda Karen Tesmar
November 15, 2011
Linda Karen Tesmar, 62, of Apple Valley, passed away Tuesday surrounded by her loving family. She was born February 13, 1949 in Minneapolis to Harold and Geraldine (nee Hultgren) Jordet. Linda is survived by her daughters Elizabeth (Jud) McCracken and Sara Tesmar, grandchildren Cain and Opal, sister Rosanne (Tom) Farrell, and brother David (Anna) Jordet. Linda served her city as...
Sallisue Niemi
November 13, 2011
Salli Niemi, 70, of Burnsville, passed away Sunday surrounded by her loving family. She was born December 2, 1940 in Council Bluffs, Iowa to Gerald and Marie Sutter. Salli is survived by Jon, her husband of 48 years, daughter Jill (Jerry Johnston) Niemi, son Mathew Jon (Nicole) Niemi, granddaughter Summer Jade Halloran-Niemi, brother Stanley, and numerous nieces and nephews. She...
Christopher J. Fontaine
November 10, 2011
Christopher J. Fontaine, age 26 of Hastings died accidentally on November 10, 2011. Christopher was born January 28, 1985 in St. Paul to Walter and Donna (Rosch) Fontaine. He was a 2003 graduate of Hastings High School and worked as a handyman. He was an avid hunter and fisherman. He was preceded in death by his grandparents Phyllis Rosch,...
David Peter Boris
November 10, 2011
David Peter Boris, 46, of Apple Valley, passed away Thursday surrounded by his devoted family. Born October 4, 1965 in Racine, Wisconsin to Ervin “Butch” and Beverly (nee Decker) Boris, David is survived by his loving wife of more than 20 years, Carla, and their sons Seth and Ryan, parents Butch and Bev Boris, father- and mother-in-law Bill and Judy...
Albert William Anderson
November 9, 2011
Albert William Anderson, 89, of Farmington, passed away Wednesday, November 9. He was born August 1, 1922 in Osage, Iowa to Anton “Tony” and Emma (nee Schwartz) Anderson. He is survived by daughter Karen (Ron) Cordes, sons Albert “Bill” (Linda) and Tom Anderson, 9 grandchildren, 18 great-grandchildren and sister Millie Myhre. Albert was preceded in death by his wife of...
David J Billings
November 30, 2011
BILLINGS
David J., age 51, of Chaska passed away peacefully on November 30, 2011. David is preceded in death by his step-father, Murphy Christenson and his grand parents. He is survived by his daughter, Brittany Billings (Alex Petrikov); mother, Susan Christenson; father, John (Greta) Billings; sister, Becky (Gary) Braun; brother, Bob (Penny) Billings; 3 nieces; significant other, Krissy Odegard; Brittany’s mother,...
Myra J. Swanson
November 28, 2011
Myra J. Swanson, age 82, of Hastings died November 28, 2011 atAugustana Health Care Center. Myra was born to Bruce and Tiny (Baab) Patterson on June 27, 1929 in Red Wing, MN. She attended Red Wing High School. Myra was a homemaker and had formerly owned the Young Set children�s clothing store in Hastings. She will long be remembered...
Lucille M. Foster
November 28, 2011
Lucille Foster, age 70, of Hastings, passed away at her home in Hastings, on November 28, 2011. She is preceded in death by her husband, Bruce Foster; granddaughter, Jenna; brothers, Joe, Tom, Don and Jack; sisters, Elsie and Lorraine. Lucille is survived by sons, Jim (Kris) Foster, Scott (Rachel) Foster, Steve Foster, and Mike (Julie) Foster; grandchildren, Adam; Jacob;...
Kathryn Kay Peterson
November 27, 2011
Kathryn Kay Peterson, age 45 of Hastings passed away November 27, 2011 at Methodist Hospital, Rochester, after being diagnosed with cancer ten months ago. She was born April 3, 1966 in Rochester, MN. She is lovingly remembered by family and friends for her giving spirit, positive attitude, and laughter. Someone wrote on Kathryn�s CaringBridge site that she obviously was...
Owen F. Heschke
November 27, 2011
Owen F. Heschke, age 74, of Bay City, WI died Sunday, November 27, 2011 at Methodist Hospital in Rochester following a brief illness. Owen was born November 4, 1937 in Hastings to Owen C and Hattie A. (Gray) Heschke. He attended Hastings schools and was a veteran of the U.S. Army. He married Patricia Zwolenski on May 31, 1964....
Edward P. Nilan
November 25, 2011
Edward P. Nilan of Downers Grove, IL and formerly of St. Cloud; beloved husband of Sharon Nilan, nee McNamara; dear son of the late Martin and Myrna Nilan; brother of Colleen Nilan, Mary Kay Uldrich, Michael Nilan, Myrna (Rich) Klouchar and the late Martin Nilan; also several nieces and nephews. The Funeral Mass for Edward Nilan will be held...
Raymond J. Kragness
November 25, 2011
Raymond J. Kragness, age 87. Born in Minneapolis, April 26, 1924, passed away at MN Veterans Home November 25, 2011. WWII Navy Veteran. Retired from Farmhand Inc., Hopkins, MN, 34 years of service. Preceded in death by parents, Melvin and Selma (Sam & Sally) Kragness; wife, Maxine; step-son, Terry Widing; step-granddaughter, Shannon Reese. Survived by step-son, Mark Widing and family;...
Lorraine I. Iaquinto
November 24, 2011
Lorraine I. Iaquinto, age 78 of Minneapolis, born Feb. 24, 1933 in Little Falls, MN, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, Nov. 24 2011. She was preceded in death by her husband, Samuel. Lorraine will be dearly missed by daughters: Becky (Ken) Burget, Audrey (David) Smith, Cathleen (Paul) Cox, Dianne (Darin) Drake, Ellen (Steve) Pregler and Sue Iaquinto;...
Thomas H. Imdieke
November 23, 2011
Thomas H. Imdieke, age 70 of Hastings died November 23, 2011 surrounded by family following a courageous battle with Parkinson�s and Dementia. Thomas was born March 29, 1941 in Belgrade, MN to Herman and Bertha (Fiedler) Imdieke. He was a 1959 graduate of Belgrade High School. Thomas married Barbara Gansluckner on February 17, 1968 in St. Mary�s Catholic Church,...
Norma M. Carlson
November 22, 2011
Carlson, Norma M., age 96, of Mpls. Preceded in death by husband, Earl Lee; sons, Robert and Donovan; grandson, Duane; and sister, Arlene Pederson. Norma is survived by son, James (Margaret) Carlson; daughter, Mary Ellen (Mike) Ronayne; grandsons, David, Daniel, James Jr., and John Carlson, Chad, Aaron and Mitchell Ronayne; great-grandsons, Kelly, Christian, Isaiah, Donovan, Levi, Garrett and Landon; and...
Grace D. Junger
November 22, 2011
Grace D. Junger, age 97 formerly of Minneapolis, born Jan. 26, 1914 in East Chain, MN to Frank & Selma Swanson passed away Nov. 22, 2011. Grace enjoyed being an active member of Minnehaha United Methodist Church. She is preceded in death by her husband, Walter; sons: Leonard, Arden and Ward and all 10 of her siblings. Grace will be...
Jack D. Gunderson
November 19, 2011
Jack D. Gunderson, age 69, of Hastings died November 19, 2011 at United Hospital in St. Paul. Jack was born February 11, 1942 in Brookings, South Dakota to Clarence Margaret (Berg) Gunderson. He married Carolyn Sue Evans on August 22, 1959 in California. Jack enjoyed watching sports and playing cards especially baseball and cribbage. He also was a volunteer...
Steven M Schuster
November 17, 2011
STEVEN M. SCHUSTER, age 61 of Minneapolis, born July 28, 1950 in St. Paul to Elmer & Edna Schuster passed away November 17, 2011. Steven retired after 28 years from the US Postal Service. He was also a member of the VFW Post #6690 and AMVETS Post #1 in Mendota. Steve is preceded in death by his sister, Theresa Ball....
Evelyn M. Ludgate
November 16, 2011
Ludgate, Evelyn M. “Beanie” age 92, of Mpls. Preceded in death by husband, Howard F.; son, Kent Allan; great- granddaughter, Tonja Rae. Survived by daughters, Karen (Bill) Kelly and Kris (Jerry) Amon; 5 grandchildren, 15 great-grandchildren and 4 great- great-grandchildren; nephew, Douglas Mayotte. Graduate of South High 1937. Became a personal banker at 1st Bloomington Lake National Bank for 35...
Mark S. Kasanowski
November 15, 2011
Kasanowski, Mark S.
age 57, of Minneapolis. Ended his battle on away November 15, 2011. Preceded in death by parents, Leo and Betty; and brother, Tony.
Survived by son, Markus; daughters, Tessa and Shayna; grandchildren, Krysta, Devon, Madilyn and Dezmin; sister, Connie (Nate) Wright; nephews, Nate Jr. and Dwayne and his son Keagan; and niece, Erin.
His love of history was second only...
Linda Karen Tesmar
November 15, 2011
Linda Karen Tesmar, 62, of Apple Valley, passed away Tuesday surrounded by her loving family. She was born February 13, 1949 in Minneapolis to Harold and Geraldine (nee Hultgren) Jordet. Linda is survived by her daughters Elizabeth (Jud) McCracken and Sara Tesmar, grandchildren Cain and Opal, sister Rosanne (Tom) Farrell, and brother David (Anna) Jordet. Linda served her city as...
Sallisue Niemi
November 13, 2011
Salli Niemi, 70, of Burnsville, passed away Sunday surrounded by her loving family. She was born December 2, 1940 in Council Bluffs, Iowa to Gerald and Marie Sutter. Salli is survived by Jon, her husband of 48 years, daughter Jill (Jerry Johnston) Niemi, son Mathew Jon (Nicole) Niemi, granddaughter Summer Jade Halloran-Niemi, brother Stanley, and numerous nieces and nephews. She...
Christopher J. Fontaine
November 10, 2011
Christopher J. Fontaine, age 26 of Hastings died accidentally on November 10, 2011. Christopher was born January 28, 1985 in St. Paul to Walter and Donna (Rosch) Fontaine. He was a 2003 graduate of Hastings High School and worked as a handyman. He was an avid hunter and fisherman. He was preceded in death by his grandparents Phyllis Rosch,...
David Peter Boris
November 10, 2011
David Peter Boris, 46, of Apple Valley, passed away Thursday surrounded by his devoted family. Born October 4, 1965 in Racine, Wisconsin to Ervin “Butch” and Beverly (nee Decker) Boris, David is survived by his loving wife of more than 20 years, Carla, and their sons Seth and Ryan, parents Butch and Bev Boris, father- and mother-in-law Bill and Judy...
Albert William Anderson
November 9, 2011
Albert William Anderson, 89, of Farmington, passed away Wednesday, November 9. He was born August 1, 1922 in Osage, Iowa to Anton “Tony” and Emma (nee Schwartz) Anderson. He is survived by daughter Karen (Ron) Cordes, sons Albert “Bill” (Linda) and Tom Anderson, 9 grandchildren, 18 great-grandchildren and sister Millie Myhre. Albert was preceded in death by his wife of...
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