Obituaries
Obituaries for Starkson Family
In Memory of Our Dear Loved Ones
Stephanie M. Rodewald
December 8, 2011
Rodewald, Stephanie Montantes, age 86, of Cottage Grove, passed away Dec. 8, 2011. Preceded in death by husband, Filomeno; children, Victor; Yolanda and Rosario; grandchildren, Joseph and Johnny; and great grandson, Dionte Montantes. Survived by husband, Peter Rodewald; children, Daniel (Bertha) Montantes; Rosa Maria (Fred) Daniels; Maria de'Jesus Montantes; Cruz Ellis; Graciela (Edward) Navarro; Linda Kurtti; Esteban Montantes; and...
Stanley Joseph Litman
December 8, 2011
Stanley Joseph Litman, 87, of Apple Valley, passed away Thursday, December 8 surrounded by his loving family. He was born July 20, 1924 in Duluth, Minnesota to Harry and Dora (nee Witz) Litman. Stanley is survived by his wife, Norma, children Kirk Litman, Jill Bronson, Susan Litman, David (Sandra) Litman, and Lisa Litman, sister Shirley Barobs, 12 grandchildren, and 1...
Shirley Rae Eno
December 7, 2011
Shirley Rae Eno, age 85 of Savage and Emily, MN, born November 24, 1926 in Minneapolis to John and Barbara Whalen, passed away December 7, 2011. She is preceded in death by her husband, Cleve; sisters: Elaine Whalen, Mildred Gordhamer Buck, Jean Haller, Betty Adkins, Alice Rainville; brother, Patrick Whalen; son-in-law, Steve Ross and Cleve’s sister, Ione (Milford) Karli. Shirley...
Carol M Johnson
December 6, 2011
Carol M. Johnson
Funeral services for Carol M. Johnson, 88, will be held at 3:00 p.m. Monday, December 12, 2011, at Prince of Peace Lutheran Church, 13801 Fairview Drive, Burnsville, Minnesota, with Pastor Gloria Swanson officiating at the service. The celebration of Carol’s life reflected her faith, Norwegian heritage, and Christmas birthday. Burial will be at a later time in Cambridge,...
Linda M. Shell
December 5, 2011
Shell, Linda M. age 57 of Apple Valley, born August 19, 1954 in Minneapolis to Francis and Mildred Leckelt, passed away Dec. 5, 2011 after a hard fought battle with cancer. She will be dearly missed by her four kids: Shawn Meade, Jennifer Meade, Heather Shell, Amy (Trevor) Stolber; grandchildren: Justin Spencer, Ella Auger, Arihanna Auger; three sisters & one...
Richard Regis
December 3, 2011
Richard Regis, 74, of Apple Valley, passed away Saturday surrounded by his loving family. He fought cancer long, hard, and in his own way. He was born February 20, 1937 in Des Moines, Iowa to Andrew and Pauline (nee Horner) Regis. Richard is survived by his wife, Jean, sons Bret (Theresa) and Chris (Janice) Regis, daughters Diana Regis and Carla...
James H. Kreig
November 30, 2011
James Henry Kreig, a lifelong resident of Hastings, was born Sept. 15, 1933 and passed away November 30, 2011 at Prescott Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. Jim was a proud Korean War veteran and worked for Armour's for 25 years. He was preceded in death his parents; brothers, Herman and Francis; and nephew, Bobby. Jim is survived by his sister,...
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....
Stephanie M. Rodewald
December 8, 2011
Rodewald, Stephanie Montantes, age 86, of Cottage Grove, passed away Dec. 8, 2011. Preceded in death by husband, Filomeno; children, Victor; Yolanda and Rosario; grandchildren, Joseph and Johnny; and great grandson, Dionte Montantes. Survived by husband, Peter Rodewald; children, Daniel (Bertha) Montantes; Rosa Maria (Fred) Daniels; Maria de'Jesus Montantes; Cruz Ellis; Graciela (Edward) Navarro; Linda Kurtti; Esteban Montantes; and...
Stanley Joseph Litman
December 8, 2011
Stanley Joseph Litman, 87, of Apple Valley, passed away Thursday, December 8 surrounded by his loving family. He was born July 20, 1924 in Duluth, Minnesota to Harry and Dora (nee Witz) Litman. Stanley is survived by his wife, Norma, children Kirk Litman, Jill Bronson, Susan Litman, David (Sandra) Litman, and Lisa Litman, sister Shirley Barobs, 12 grandchildren, and 1...
Shirley Rae Eno
December 7, 2011
Shirley Rae Eno, age 85 of Savage and Emily, MN, born November 24, 1926 in Minneapolis to John and Barbara Whalen, passed away December 7, 2011. She is preceded in death by her husband, Cleve; sisters: Elaine Whalen, Mildred Gordhamer Buck, Jean Haller, Betty Adkins, Alice Rainville; brother, Patrick Whalen; son-in-law, Steve Ross and Cleve’s sister, Ione (Milford) Karli. Shirley...
Carol M Johnson
December 6, 2011
Carol M. Johnson
Funeral services for Carol M. Johnson, 88, will be held at 3:00 p.m. Monday, December 12, 2011, at Prince of Peace Lutheran Church, 13801 Fairview Drive, Burnsville, Minnesota, with Pastor Gloria Swanson officiating at the service. The celebration of Carol’s life reflected her faith, Norwegian heritage, and Christmas birthday. Burial will be at a later time in Cambridge,...
Linda M. Shell
December 5, 2011
Shell, Linda M. age 57 of Apple Valley, born August 19, 1954 in Minneapolis to Francis and Mildred Leckelt, passed away Dec. 5, 2011 after a hard fought battle with cancer. She will be dearly missed by her four kids: Shawn Meade, Jennifer Meade, Heather Shell, Amy (Trevor) Stolber; grandchildren: Justin Spencer, Ella Auger, Arihanna Auger; three sisters & one...
Richard Regis
December 3, 2011
Richard Regis, 74, of Apple Valley, passed away Saturday surrounded by his loving family. He fought cancer long, hard, and in his own way. He was born February 20, 1937 in Des Moines, Iowa to Andrew and Pauline (nee Horner) Regis. Richard is survived by his wife, Jean, sons Bret (Theresa) and Chris (Janice) Regis, daughters Diana Regis and Carla...
James H. Kreig
November 30, 2011
James Henry Kreig, a lifelong resident of Hastings, was born Sept. 15, 1933 and passed away November 30, 2011 at Prescott Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. Jim was a proud Korean War veteran and worked for Armour's for 25 years. He was preceded in death his parents; brothers, Herman and Francis; and nephew, Bobby. Jim is survived by his sister,...
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....
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