Obituaries
Obituaries for Starkson Family
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Kenneth F. Dunkel, Sr.
July 3, 2011
Dunkel, Kenneth F. Sr., age 89 of Minneapolis, born Jan. 1, 1922 in St. Paul to William & Ellen Dunkel, passed away July 3, 2011. He flew B-17’s in the U.S. Army Air Corp during WWII, was a 1st Sgt. 934 Cam Squad, member of Minnehaha Lodge #165 AF&AM, Past Commander Zurah Temple Legion of Honor, Past Commander Voiture #4...
Raulo R. Malm
June 30, 2011
Raulo R. Malm, age 89, of Hastings died June 30, 2011 at his home. Raulo was born May 26, 1922 in Chicago Heights, IL to Knute and Edythe (Anderson) Malm. A graduate of Red Wing High School, he enlisted in the Marine Corps in early 1942 and earned paratroop wings in San Diego. He spent 2 years in Solomon...
Edward Paul Cyr
June 29, 2011
Edward Paul Cyr, age 87, formerly of Forest Lake died Wednesday, June 29, 2011 at the Crest View Lutheran Home in Columbia Heights, MN.Edward was born August 24, 1923 in Minneapolis to Ben and Hortense (Dillenbourg) Cyr. He served in the U.S. Navy during WWII and had worked for HoneywellCorporation prior to his retirement.He was preceded in death by...
Jennie A. Lorentson
June 27, 2011
Lorentson, Jennie A., age 97 of Mpls. Born Aug. 10, 1913 in Fosston MN to Bernt & Hilma Lorentson, passed away June 27, 2011. She graduated from Fosston High School, attended the Interstate Business College in Fargo, ND and worked at the First National Bank in McIntosh, MN. Jennie came to Mpls. in 1944 and worked 30 years at Thrivent...
Robert Halldin Peahl
June 26, 2011
Peahl, Robert Halldin, born August 1, 1928. At rest June 26, 2011. Bob is survived by his loving wife of 25 years, Margaret Grunnet-Peahl and their children and their families, Douglas Grunnet, Robert Peahl, Vickie Halvorsen, David Peahl, Michael Grunnet, Susan Peahl. Bob found profound joy in his grandchilren, Erin Grunnet, Matthew Peahl, Jason Rice, Joe Grunnet, Kirstin Peahl, Keri...
Timothy D. "Tim" Mcdonald
June 25, 2011
Timothy D. �Tim� McDonald, age 52, of Sauk Centre died Saturday, June 25, 2011 at his home surrounded by family following a five year battle with cancer. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 a.m. Friday, July 1 at St. Joseph�s Catholic Church in Miesville, Minnesota. The Rev. Jay Kythe will officiate. Interment with full military honors...
Melvin L. Giefer
June 24, 2011
Melvin L. Giefer, age 91 of Hastings, died June 24, 2011 at United Hospital in St. Paul.Melvin was born October 3, 1919 in Hampton to William and Anna (Reinardy) Giefer. He was united in marriage to Carole Holliday on December 23, 1944 in Salinas, California.He was preceded in death by his parents; sisters Dolores Larson, and Evelyn Sabo. Melvin...
Gregory J. Andersen
June 24, 2011
Gregory J. Andersen of Hastings, MN died on June 24, 2011. He was 44 years of age.Greg graduated from Hastings High School in 1985. He was active in all athletics, most notably, downhill skiing. His love of the mountains led him to live in Boulder, CO the year following high school graduation.His training as an auto-cad designer led to...
Robert Barton Kyhn
June 24, 2011
Robert B. Kyhn, age 71, of Apple Valley. He is survived by his 5 children and their mother; 10 grandchildren; a brother and 2 sisters. Funeral services Tuesday, June 28th, 10 AM in the Christian Life Church, 6300 212th St. W., Farmington with his visitation one hour prior to the service in the church. Interment Ft Snelling National Cemetery.
Jacqueline Suzanne Baem Scott
June 23, 2011
Jacqueline Suzanne Baem Scott, age 42, died Thursday, June 23, 2011. Jackie was born on May 26, 1969, in Hastings, MN.In 1991, Jackie married Mario Scott (Bronx, NY) and resided in Raleigh, NC. She recently moved back to Minnesota to care for her ailing grandmother and enrolled in college to pursue a nursing degree.Jackie is survived by her parents...
Richard L. Serres
June 23, 2011
Richard L. Serres, age 81, of Hastings died Thursday, June 23, 2011. Richard was born August 9, 1929 in Marshan Township to Mark and Ursula (Shannon) Serres. He served in the Army from 1948-1951, and married Deanna Murray on August 9, 1958 in Hastings. Richard worked for Koch Refinery prior to his retirement. A collector of John Deere toy...
Jerome "Art" Hoffman
June 21, 2011
Jerome �Art� Hoffman, age 82, of Hastings died June 21, 2011 in River Falls, WI. Jerome �Art� was born May 13, 1929 in Hastings to Arthur and Theresa (Doyle) Hoffman. He was a 1948 graduate of Hastings High School and served in the National Guard until being called up to serve in Korea. He married Joyce Melby on October...
Dorothy L. Johnson
June 21, 2011
Dorothy L. (Cogswell) Johnson, age 92, of Hastings, died peacefully June 21, 2011 at home. She was born September 18, 1918 in Attleboro, Massachusetts. She was truly a member of the greatest generation. Dorothy met her husband Edwin while she was a USO Hostess in Boston, where he was serving in the US Navy in the early months of...
Wayne Maurice Giefer
June 20, 2011
Wayne Maurice Giefer, age 68 of Hastings passed away on Monday, June 20, 2011. He was born on May 24, 1943 to Maurice & Rosella Giefer in Marshall, MN. He was an accomplished machinist who enjoyed his cabin, fishing and traveling. Wayne is survived by his wife, Alice; daughter, Lori Giefer; son, Jason Giefer; granddaughter, Nora Giefer; mother, Rosella...
Michael A. Lomker
June 19, 2011
Michael A. Lomker, age 39, of St. Paul died 6/19/11. Michael was born January 15, 1972 in River Falls, WI and was a graduate of St. Croix Central High School in Hammond, WI, class of 1990. He was employed as a computer network engineer with Lender Processing Services in Eagan, MN.He is survived by his father Eugene Lomker of...
Harold A. Roschen
June 17, 2011
Harold A. Roschen, a devoted family man, age 88, of Rochester, passed away June 17, 2011. He was born in Lake City, MN on September 3, 1922 to Wilham and Adelia Roschen. He married Alice Reding in Belchester on August 17, 1948. Harold worked for Crenlo for 27 years and was a member of St. John the Evangelist Catholic...
Florence L. Parrow
June 17, 2011
Parrow, Florence L., age 95 of Mpls., passed away June 17, 2011. Preceded in death by husband, William; sons, James and Eugene; daughter, Pauline Cross. Survived by children, Janet Moortgat, Carol (Larry) Brown, Kenneth (Janice) Parrow and Donna Jones; 9 grandchildren, many great-grandchildren; sister, Dorothy Schnobrich; brother, Walter Schardt. Funeral service 4 p.m. Wednesday, June 22, Henry W. Anderson Mortuary,...
John C. Simone
June 14, 2011
John C. Simone, age 54 of Hastings died Tuesday, June 14, 2011 at hishome. John was born August 31, 1956 in St. Paulto Charles and Beverly (Gustafson) Simone. He married Beverly Jean Peters on November 14, 1981 at the St. Boniface Catholic Church in Hastings. He was employed at Smead Manufacturing for 35 years, and enjoyed golfing, fishing, and...
Robin Sue Meyer
June 14, 2011
MEYER Robin S., age 61, of Rosemount, MN passed away on June 14, 2011. She is preceded in death by her parents, Robert and Dorothy Goetsch. Robin is survived by her husband, Joseph; 2 daughters, Heather Meyer and Tanya (Mike) Woessner; granddaughter, Emma; and brother, Brian Goetsch. She was a 27-year employee of the JC Penney Styling Salon. Robin’s memorial...
Robert E. Cater
June 11, 2011
Robert E. Cater, age 95, of Hastings died June 11, 2011 at his residence. Robert was born April 2, 1916 in Lake City to Harry and Alice (Merkins) Cater. He was united in marriage to Lorraine Pechacek on November 26, 1938 in Hastings. Robert was an avid hunter and fisherman, volunteered with Red Cross and was founder of the...
Kenneth F. Dunkel, Sr.
July 3, 2011
Dunkel, Kenneth F. Sr., age 89 of Minneapolis, born Jan. 1, 1922 in St. Paul to William & Ellen Dunkel, passed away July 3, 2011. He flew B-17’s in the U.S. Army Air Corp during WWII, was a 1st Sgt. 934 Cam Squad, member of Minnehaha Lodge #165 AF&AM, Past Commander Zurah Temple Legion of Honor, Past Commander Voiture #4...
Raulo R. Malm
June 30, 2011
Raulo R. Malm, age 89, of Hastings died June 30, 2011 at his home. Raulo was born May 26, 1922 in Chicago Heights, IL to Knute and Edythe (Anderson) Malm. A graduate of Red Wing High School, he enlisted in the Marine Corps in early 1942 and earned paratroop wings in San Diego. He spent 2 years in Solomon...
Edward Paul Cyr
June 29, 2011
Edward Paul Cyr, age 87, formerly of Forest Lake died Wednesday, June 29, 2011 at the Crest View Lutheran Home in Columbia Heights, MN.Edward was born August 24, 1923 in Minneapolis to Ben and Hortense (Dillenbourg) Cyr. He served in the U.S. Navy during WWII and had worked for HoneywellCorporation prior to his retirement.He was preceded in death by...
Jennie A. Lorentson
June 27, 2011
Lorentson, Jennie A., age 97 of Mpls. Born Aug. 10, 1913 in Fosston MN to Bernt & Hilma Lorentson, passed away June 27, 2011. She graduated from Fosston High School, attended the Interstate Business College in Fargo, ND and worked at the First National Bank in McIntosh, MN. Jennie came to Mpls. in 1944 and worked 30 years at Thrivent...
Robert Halldin Peahl
June 26, 2011
Peahl, Robert Halldin, born August 1, 1928. At rest June 26, 2011. Bob is survived by his loving wife of 25 years, Margaret Grunnet-Peahl and their children and their families, Douglas Grunnet, Robert Peahl, Vickie Halvorsen, David Peahl, Michael Grunnet, Susan Peahl. Bob found profound joy in his grandchilren, Erin Grunnet, Matthew Peahl, Jason Rice, Joe Grunnet, Kirstin Peahl, Keri...
Timothy D. "Tim" Mcdonald
June 25, 2011
Timothy D. �Tim� McDonald, age 52, of Sauk Centre died Saturday, June 25, 2011 at his home surrounded by family following a five year battle with cancer. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 a.m. Friday, July 1 at St. Joseph�s Catholic Church in Miesville, Minnesota. The Rev. Jay Kythe will officiate. Interment with full military honors...
Melvin L. Giefer
June 24, 2011
Melvin L. Giefer, age 91 of Hastings, died June 24, 2011 at United Hospital in St. Paul.Melvin was born October 3, 1919 in Hampton to William and Anna (Reinardy) Giefer. He was united in marriage to Carole Holliday on December 23, 1944 in Salinas, California.He was preceded in death by his parents; sisters Dolores Larson, and Evelyn Sabo. Melvin...
Gregory J. Andersen
June 24, 2011
Gregory J. Andersen of Hastings, MN died on June 24, 2011. He was 44 years of age.Greg graduated from Hastings High School in 1985. He was active in all athletics, most notably, downhill skiing. His love of the mountains led him to live in Boulder, CO the year following high school graduation.His training as an auto-cad designer led to...
Robert Barton Kyhn
June 24, 2011
Robert B. Kyhn, age 71, of Apple Valley. He is survived by his 5 children and their mother; 10 grandchildren; a brother and 2 sisters. Funeral services Tuesday, June 28th, 10 AM in the Christian Life Church, 6300 212th St. W., Farmington with his visitation one hour prior to the service in the church. Interment Ft Snelling National Cemetery.
Jacqueline Suzanne Baem Scott
June 23, 2011
Jacqueline Suzanne Baem Scott, age 42, died Thursday, June 23, 2011. Jackie was born on May 26, 1969, in Hastings, MN.In 1991, Jackie married Mario Scott (Bronx, NY) and resided in Raleigh, NC. She recently moved back to Minnesota to care for her ailing grandmother and enrolled in college to pursue a nursing degree.Jackie is survived by her parents...
Richard L. Serres
June 23, 2011
Richard L. Serres, age 81, of Hastings died Thursday, June 23, 2011. Richard was born August 9, 1929 in Marshan Township to Mark and Ursula (Shannon) Serres. He served in the Army from 1948-1951, and married Deanna Murray on August 9, 1958 in Hastings. Richard worked for Koch Refinery prior to his retirement. A collector of John Deere toy...
Jerome "Art" Hoffman
June 21, 2011
Jerome �Art� Hoffman, age 82, of Hastings died June 21, 2011 in River Falls, WI. Jerome �Art� was born May 13, 1929 in Hastings to Arthur and Theresa (Doyle) Hoffman. He was a 1948 graduate of Hastings High School and served in the National Guard until being called up to serve in Korea. He married Joyce Melby on October...
Dorothy L. Johnson
June 21, 2011
Dorothy L. (Cogswell) Johnson, age 92, of Hastings, died peacefully June 21, 2011 at home. She was born September 18, 1918 in Attleboro, Massachusetts. She was truly a member of the greatest generation. Dorothy met her husband Edwin while she was a USO Hostess in Boston, where he was serving in the US Navy in the early months of...
Wayne Maurice Giefer
June 20, 2011
Wayne Maurice Giefer, age 68 of Hastings passed away on Monday, June 20, 2011. He was born on May 24, 1943 to Maurice & Rosella Giefer in Marshall, MN. He was an accomplished machinist who enjoyed his cabin, fishing and traveling. Wayne is survived by his wife, Alice; daughter, Lori Giefer; son, Jason Giefer; granddaughter, Nora Giefer; mother, Rosella...
Michael A. Lomker
June 19, 2011
Michael A. Lomker, age 39, of St. Paul died 6/19/11. Michael was born January 15, 1972 in River Falls, WI and was a graduate of St. Croix Central High School in Hammond, WI, class of 1990. He was employed as a computer network engineer with Lender Processing Services in Eagan, MN.He is survived by his father Eugene Lomker of...
Harold A. Roschen
June 17, 2011
Harold A. Roschen, a devoted family man, age 88, of Rochester, passed away June 17, 2011. He was born in Lake City, MN on September 3, 1922 to Wilham and Adelia Roschen. He married Alice Reding in Belchester on August 17, 1948. Harold worked for Crenlo for 27 years and was a member of St. John the Evangelist Catholic...
Florence L. Parrow
June 17, 2011
Parrow, Florence L., age 95 of Mpls., passed away June 17, 2011. Preceded in death by husband, William; sons, James and Eugene; daughter, Pauline Cross. Survived by children, Janet Moortgat, Carol (Larry) Brown, Kenneth (Janice) Parrow and Donna Jones; 9 grandchildren, many great-grandchildren; sister, Dorothy Schnobrich; brother, Walter Schardt. Funeral service 4 p.m. Wednesday, June 22, Henry W. Anderson Mortuary,...
John C. Simone
June 14, 2011
John C. Simone, age 54 of Hastings died Tuesday, June 14, 2011 at hishome. John was born August 31, 1956 in St. Paulto Charles and Beverly (Gustafson) Simone. He married Beverly Jean Peters on November 14, 1981 at the St. Boniface Catholic Church in Hastings. He was employed at Smead Manufacturing for 35 years, and enjoyed golfing, fishing, and...
Robin Sue Meyer
June 14, 2011
MEYER Robin S., age 61, of Rosemount, MN passed away on June 14, 2011. She is preceded in death by her parents, Robert and Dorothy Goetsch. Robin is survived by her husband, Joseph; 2 daughters, Heather Meyer and Tanya (Mike) Woessner; granddaughter, Emma; and brother, Brian Goetsch. She was a 27-year employee of the JC Penney Styling Salon. Robin’s memorial...
Robert E. Cater
June 11, 2011
Robert E. Cater, age 95, of Hastings died June 11, 2011 at his residence. Robert was born April 2, 1916 in Lake City to Harry and Alice (Merkins) Cater. He was united in marriage to Lorraine Pechacek on November 26, 1938 in Hastings. Robert was an avid hunter and fisherman, volunteered with Red Cross and was founder of the...
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