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Obituaries for Starkson Family

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Blanca L. Gonzalez

Blanca L. Gonzalez

February 21, 2012

Blanca L. Gonzalez, 85, of Apple Valley, passed away Tuesday. She was born September 10, 1926 in Havana, Cuba to Jose L. and Blanca E. (nee De Beche) Plana. Blanca married Julio Gonzalez December 6, 1948. Their marriage was blessed with daughters Virginia (William) Cossens and Julia (Dean) Volkman and son Jose, all of whom survive her. Blanca is also...

Jim "Jeeves" Louis Burgoyne

Jim "Jeeves" Louis Burgoyne

February 20, 2012

Jim 'Jeeves' Louis Burgoyne, age 74, of Hastings, passed away Feb. 20, 2012 at his home. He was the oldest son of Louis and Inez (Glass) Burgoyne, born Dec. 30, 1937 in El Paso, WI. He grew up and attended school in St. Paul Park. He was a member of the US Air Force as a young man and...

Harlan H. Hartung

Harlan H. Hartung

February 19, 2012

Harlan H. Hartung, age 66 of Hastings died February 19, 2012. Harlan was born January 6, 1946 in St. Paul to Milton and Adria (Rentz) Hartung. He was a 1964 graduate of Park High School and was a veteran of the U.S. Navy. Harlan formerly handled boiler maintenance for various businesses, and was formerly employed as a bus aide...

Elizabeth "Betty" J. Gergen

Elizabeth "Betty" J. Gergen

February 18, 2012

Elizabeth Jane "Betty" Gergen, age 84, of rural Hastings, died unexpectedly at her home on Saturday February 18, 2012.Betty was born June 7, 1927 in St. Paul to Clem and Anna (Kunza) Schabert. She married Sylvester Gergen November 10, 1956 at Holy Trinity Catholic Church in South St. Paul. They lived and farmed south of Hastings.Betty was a retired...

Gerald Bain

Gerald Bain

February 15, 2012

Gerald “Jerry” D. Bain Age 61 of Minneapolis, bon June 19, 1950 in Anoka, passed away Feb. 15, 2012. Jerry graduated in 1968 from Roosevelt H.S. and served in the U.S. Air Force in Germany during the Vietnam War. He is preceded in death by brother, Robert and dad, Harold. Jerry will be dearly missed by his mother, Elaine; brothers,...

Ellen E. Bollenbeck

Ellen E. Bollenbeck

February 14, 2012

Ellen E. Bollenbeck (nee Murphy), age 87, of Hastings, formerly of Bloomington died Tuesday, February 14, 2012 in Woodbury, MN. Ellen was born December 24, 1924 in Fond du Lac, WI to Robert Emmitt and Marie (Kaiser) Murphy. She attended Mount Mary College in Milwaukee, WI. She married Carl Bollenbeck in 1947 and had five children. Ellen was a...

Toni Anna Marie Kelly

Toni Anna Marie Kelly

February 14, 2012

Anna Marie 'Toni' Kelly of Hastings, MN died peacefully surrounded by her family on February 14, 2012, in Danbury, Wisconsin. She was 76 years old. Mrs. Kelly was born July 11, 1935 in Lynd, MN, the daughter of John and Anna Clark. She married Thomas Kelly on August 29, 1956, in Marshall, MN. She had been employed by the...

John W. Mortensen

John W. Mortensen

February 14, 2012

John W. Mortensen, 78, of Apple Valley, passed away Tuesday with his daughter and son-in-law by his side. He was born March 23, 1933 in Saint Paul, Minnesota to Arthur and Sylvia (nee Waage) Mortensen. John is survived by daughters Linda (Brian) Johnston and Karen (Lynn) Koenen, 5 grandchildren, Sarah, Kari, Mike, Lindsey, and Eric (Shiovan), and great-grandson Spencer. He...

Ted W. Davis

Ted W. Davis

February 13, 2012

Ted W. Davis, age 47, of Chisago City, passed away February 13, 2012. He was born in Anaheim, CA and worked in the construction business. Private Family services will be held.

Janice Ann Laguire

Janice Ann Laguire

February 11, 2012

Janice Ann LaGuire, 70, of Apple Valley, passed away Saturday surrounded by her loving family. She was born October 24, 1941 in Owosso, Michigan to Harvey Wayne and Lydia (nee Chrest) Nolph. Janice is survived by her husband Michael, children Cheryl (Dwayne) Johnson, Michael (Gregg Hatleli) LaGuire, and Susan (Jeff) Shambre, grandchildren Matthew and Timothy Johnson, Lindsey and Lauren Shambre,...

Eugene Peter Walz

Eugene Peter Walz

February 11, 2012

Eugene Peter Walz, 84, of Burnsville, passed away Saturday surrounded by his loving family. He was born July 30, 1927 in Watkins, Minnesota to Ferdinand and Anna ( Neu) Walz. Eugene is survived by his wife Dorothy, son James (Sandra) Walz, daughter Barbara (James) Briant, grandchildren Lindsay (Derek) Bell, Derek Walz, Brittney and Heather Briant, Michael (Kim) and Steven Walz,...

Birgit "Bibbi" Brown

Birgit "Bibbi" Brown

February 10, 2012

Birgit “Bibbi” Brown, 77, of Burnsville, passed away Friday surrounded by her loving family. She was born April 14, 1934 in Esbjerg, Denmark to George and Ana (nee Ronn) Andersen. Bibbi is survived by her husband of 55 years, Tom, daughters Linda (Gary) Nelson, Lisa (Randall) Peterson, Lora (Ashley) Dean, and Lona (James) Brim, son Tom Brown, grandchildren Tiffany Nelson,...

Chris Feste

Chris Feste

February 9, 2012

Chris Feste, age 99, of Augustana Home, Mpls. WWII veteran, 60-year member Carpenters Local #7. Member of Norwegian Glee Club and Vonheim Lodge. Survived by wife of 70 years, Ruth; children, Karen Feste (Serge Herzog), Dale (Cathy) Feste, Barbara (Jerry) LaSee; 4 grandchildren, Kristina Feste-Hanson, John (Katie) Feste, Tom and Claire LaSee; great-grandson, Frank Christian Feste. Reviewal Wednesday, 4-7 PM,...

George E. Ross

George E. Ross

February 5, 2012

George E. Ross, age 86, of Hastings died February 5, 2012 at the Regina Medical Center in Hastings.George was born April 10, 1925 to Carl Ella (Phalen) Ross in Hammond WI. After graduating from Hammond High School in 1943 he joined the Navy and served as a Seaman 1st class during World War II. He was a lifeong member...

Richard R. Wiltermuth

Richard R. Wiltermuth

February 5, 2012

Richard R. Wiltermuth, age 66 of Hastings died February 5, 2012 at his home. Richard was born July 12, 1945 in Clarissa, MN to George and Rita (McGillivray) Wiltermuth. He married Janice Kidd on May 29, 1999 in Hastings and had worked with South Washington County Schools. Richard enjoyed camping, fishing and being with family and friends. He will...

Shawn Joseph Harrer

Shawn Joseph Harrer

February 4, 2012

Harrer, Shawn J., age 42 of Hastings, passed away peacefully February 4, 2012. He was born October 16, 1969 in Rochester, MN to Gary and Geraldine (Growden) Harrer. He is survived by son, Johanas Harrer; parents, Gary and Geraldine 'Gerri' Harrer; brother, Craig (Heather) Harrer; nieces and nephew, Miranda, Kenneth and Delaney Harrer; uncle, Gerald (Jeanine) Growden; aunt, Janet...

Bernice M. Strand

Bernice M. Strand

February 4, 2012

Bernice M. Strand, Age 94 formerly of Minneapolis and Elk River, born August 8, 1917 in Minneapolis to Caroline and Fred Herberg, went home to be with her Lord peacefully in Northfield, February 4, 2012. Bernice enjoyed baking, cooking, entertaining, playing SCRABBLE, crossword puzzles, reading and embroidery and was a self-taught, award winning crocheter. Her husband, Webster, precedes her in...

Claire G. Weber

Claire G. Weber

February 3, 2012

Weber, Claire G., age 89, of Hastings, passed away peacefully Friday, February 3rd, at Regina Assisted Living. Claire was born in North Adams, Massachusetts to John and Elizabeth Fee. She completed Catholic grade school, high school and some college before enlisting in the United States Navy in 1943. While she was in the Navy, she met her future husband,...

Jacquelyn M. Howard

Jacquelyn M. Howard

February 3, 2012

Jacquelyn M. Howard

Age 69, of South Minneapolis, died peacefully after a year long battle with cancer. Preceded in death by parents, Marie and Harley Pierce Sr.; sister, Patricia DeGray. Survived by son, Gary and daughter, Paula Howard Flickinger (Ted); grandchildren & great-grandchildren; brothers, Harley Jr. (Kathy) Pierce, Robert (Kathy) Pierce; sister, Judith Pierce; nieces and nephews. Memorial Mass Tuesday, 11...

Celestine K. Wagner

Celestine K. Wagner

February 2, 2012

Celestine K. 'Sally' Wagner, age 86, of Hastings, passed away Thursday, February 2, 2012 at her home. She was born March 30, 1925 to Joseph & Margaret Ginther. She loved crocheting, gardening, canning and spending time with her family and friends. She is preceded in death her husband, Alfred Wagner; parents; sisters & brothers. Celestine is survived by her...

Blanca L. Gonzalez

Blanca L. Gonzalez

February 21, 2012

Blanca L. Gonzalez, 85, of Apple Valley, passed away Tuesday. She was born September 10, 1926 in Havana, Cuba to Jose L. and Blanca E. (nee De Beche) Plana. Blanca married Julio Gonzalez December 6, 1948. Their marriage was blessed with daughters Virginia (William) Cossens and Julia (Dean) Volkman and son Jose, all of whom survive her. Blanca is also...

Jim "Jeeves" Louis Burgoyne

Jim "Jeeves" Louis Burgoyne

February 20, 2012

Jim 'Jeeves' Louis Burgoyne, age 74, of Hastings, passed away Feb. 20, 2012 at his home. He was the oldest son of Louis and Inez (Glass) Burgoyne, born Dec. 30, 1937 in El Paso, WI. He grew up and attended school in St. Paul Park. He was a member of the US Air Force as a young man and...

Harlan H. Hartung

Harlan H. Hartung

February 19, 2012

Harlan H. Hartung, age 66 of Hastings died February 19, 2012. Harlan was born January 6, 1946 in St. Paul to Milton and Adria (Rentz) Hartung. He was a 1964 graduate of Park High School and was a veteran of the U.S. Navy. Harlan formerly handled boiler maintenance for various businesses, and was formerly employed as a bus aide...

Elizabeth "Betty" J. Gergen

Elizabeth "Betty" J. Gergen

February 18, 2012

Elizabeth Jane "Betty" Gergen, age 84, of rural Hastings, died unexpectedly at her home on Saturday February 18, 2012.Betty was born June 7, 1927 in St. Paul to Clem and Anna (Kunza) Schabert. She married Sylvester Gergen November 10, 1956 at Holy Trinity Catholic Church in South St. Paul. They lived and farmed south of Hastings.Betty was a retired...

Gerald Bain

Gerald Bain

February 15, 2012

Gerald “Jerry” D. Bain Age 61 of Minneapolis, bon June 19, 1950 in Anoka, passed away Feb. 15, 2012. Jerry graduated in 1968 from Roosevelt H.S. and served in the U.S. Air Force in Germany during the Vietnam War. He is preceded in death by brother, Robert and dad, Harold. Jerry will be dearly missed by his mother, Elaine; brothers,...

Ellen E. Bollenbeck

Ellen E. Bollenbeck

February 14, 2012

Ellen E. Bollenbeck (nee Murphy), age 87, of Hastings, formerly of Bloomington died Tuesday, February 14, 2012 in Woodbury, MN. Ellen was born December 24, 1924 in Fond du Lac, WI to Robert Emmitt and Marie (Kaiser) Murphy. She attended Mount Mary College in Milwaukee, WI. She married Carl Bollenbeck in 1947 and had five children. Ellen was a...

Toni Anna Marie Kelly

Toni Anna Marie Kelly

February 14, 2012

Anna Marie 'Toni' Kelly of Hastings, MN died peacefully surrounded by her family on February 14, 2012, in Danbury, Wisconsin. She was 76 years old. Mrs. Kelly was born July 11, 1935 in Lynd, MN, the daughter of John and Anna Clark. She married Thomas Kelly on August 29, 1956, in Marshall, MN. She had been employed by the...

John W. Mortensen

John W. Mortensen

February 14, 2012

John W. Mortensen, 78, of Apple Valley, passed away Tuesday with his daughter and son-in-law by his side. He was born March 23, 1933 in Saint Paul, Minnesota to Arthur and Sylvia (nee Waage) Mortensen. John is survived by daughters Linda (Brian) Johnston and Karen (Lynn) Koenen, 5 grandchildren, Sarah, Kari, Mike, Lindsey, and Eric (Shiovan), and great-grandson Spencer. He...

Ted W. Davis

Ted W. Davis

February 13, 2012

Ted W. Davis, age 47, of Chisago City, passed away February 13, 2012. He was born in Anaheim, CA and worked in the construction business. Private Family services will be held.

Janice Ann Laguire

Janice Ann Laguire

February 11, 2012

Janice Ann LaGuire, 70, of Apple Valley, passed away Saturday surrounded by her loving family. She was born October 24, 1941 in Owosso, Michigan to Harvey Wayne and Lydia (nee Chrest) Nolph. Janice is survived by her husband Michael, children Cheryl (Dwayne) Johnson, Michael (Gregg Hatleli) LaGuire, and Susan (Jeff) Shambre, grandchildren Matthew and Timothy Johnson, Lindsey and Lauren Shambre,...

Eugene Peter Walz

Eugene Peter Walz

February 11, 2012

Eugene Peter Walz, 84, of Burnsville, passed away Saturday surrounded by his loving family. He was born July 30, 1927 in Watkins, Minnesota to Ferdinand and Anna ( Neu) Walz. Eugene is survived by his wife Dorothy, son James (Sandra) Walz, daughter Barbara (James) Briant, grandchildren Lindsay (Derek) Bell, Derek Walz, Brittney and Heather Briant, Michael (Kim) and Steven Walz,...

Birgit "Bibbi" Brown

Birgit "Bibbi" Brown

February 10, 2012

Birgit “Bibbi” Brown, 77, of Burnsville, passed away Friday surrounded by her loving family. She was born April 14, 1934 in Esbjerg, Denmark to George and Ana (nee Ronn) Andersen. Bibbi is survived by her husband of 55 years, Tom, daughters Linda (Gary) Nelson, Lisa (Randall) Peterson, Lora (Ashley) Dean, and Lona (James) Brim, son Tom Brown, grandchildren Tiffany Nelson,...

Chris Feste

Chris Feste

February 9, 2012

Chris Feste, age 99, of Augustana Home, Mpls. WWII veteran, 60-year member Carpenters Local #7. Member of Norwegian Glee Club and Vonheim Lodge. Survived by wife of 70 years, Ruth; children, Karen Feste (Serge Herzog), Dale (Cathy) Feste, Barbara (Jerry) LaSee; 4 grandchildren, Kristina Feste-Hanson, John (Katie) Feste, Tom and Claire LaSee; great-grandson, Frank Christian Feste. Reviewal Wednesday, 4-7 PM,...

George E. Ross

George E. Ross

February 5, 2012

George E. Ross, age 86, of Hastings died February 5, 2012 at the Regina Medical Center in Hastings.George was born April 10, 1925 to Carl Ella (Phalen) Ross in Hammond WI. After graduating from Hammond High School in 1943 he joined the Navy and served as a Seaman 1st class during World War II. He was a lifeong member...

Richard R. Wiltermuth

Richard R. Wiltermuth

February 5, 2012

Richard R. Wiltermuth, age 66 of Hastings died February 5, 2012 at his home. Richard was born July 12, 1945 in Clarissa, MN to George and Rita (McGillivray) Wiltermuth. He married Janice Kidd on May 29, 1999 in Hastings and had worked with South Washington County Schools. Richard enjoyed camping, fishing and being with family and friends. He will...

Shawn Joseph Harrer

Shawn Joseph Harrer

February 4, 2012

Harrer, Shawn J., age 42 of Hastings, passed away peacefully February 4, 2012. He was born October 16, 1969 in Rochester, MN to Gary and Geraldine (Growden) Harrer. He is survived by son, Johanas Harrer; parents, Gary and Geraldine 'Gerri' Harrer; brother, Craig (Heather) Harrer; nieces and nephew, Miranda, Kenneth and Delaney Harrer; uncle, Gerald (Jeanine) Growden; aunt, Janet...

Bernice M. Strand

Bernice M. Strand

February 4, 2012

Bernice M. Strand, Age 94 formerly of Minneapolis and Elk River, born August 8, 1917 in Minneapolis to Caroline and Fred Herberg, went home to be with her Lord peacefully in Northfield, February 4, 2012. Bernice enjoyed baking, cooking, entertaining, playing SCRABBLE, crossword puzzles, reading and embroidery and was a self-taught, award winning crocheter. Her husband, Webster, precedes her in...

Claire G. Weber

Claire G. Weber

February 3, 2012

Weber, Claire G., age 89, of Hastings, passed away peacefully Friday, February 3rd, at Regina Assisted Living. Claire was born in North Adams, Massachusetts to John and Elizabeth Fee. She completed Catholic grade school, high school and some college before enlisting in the United States Navy in 1943. While she was in the Navy, she met her future husband,...

Jacquelyn M. Howard

Jacquelyn M. Howard

February 3, 2012

Jacquelyn M. Howard

Age 69, of South Minneapolis, died peacefully after a year long battle with cancer. Preceded in death by parents, Marie and Harley Pierce Sr.; sister, Patricia DeGray. Survived by son, Gary and daughter, Paula Howard Flickinger (Ted); grandchildren & great-grandchildren; brothers, Harley Jr. (Kathy) Pierce, Robert (Kathy) Pierce; sister, Judith Pierce; nieces and nephews. Memorial Mass Tuesday, 11...

Celestine K. Wagner

Celestine K. Wagner

February 2, 2012

Celestine K. 'Sally' Wagner, age 86, of Hastings, passed away Thursday, February 2, 2012 at her home. She was born March 30, 1925 to Joseph & Margaret Ginther. She loved crocheting, gardening, canning and spending time with her family and friends. She is preceded in death her husband, Alfred Wagner; parents; sisters & brothers. Celestine is survived by her...

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