Obituaries
Obituaries for Starkson Family
In Memory of Our Dear Loved Ones
Jean Caroline Johnson
August 28, 2011
Jean Caroline Johnson (Wendt), 78, born September 15, 1932 in Springfield, MN, died August 28, 2011 in Apple Valley, MN. Preceded in death by mother Opal, father Wilbert, and brothers Donald and Robert. Survived by loving husband of nearly 59 years, Donald; two sons Donald Lee of Rosemount and Charles (wife Kathy) of Omaha, NE; 5 grandchildren she adored Brianna,...
Evelyn M. Carl
August 27, 2011
Evelyn M. Carl, owner and operator of the Westwood Beauty Salon, age 78, of Hastings, passed away August 27, 2011 at United Hospital in St. Paul. She was born in Hastings to Albert and Mae Hubley on February 23, 1933. She married Donald E. Carl on June 4, 1955 in Hastings. Evelyn was preceded in death by her parents;...
Theresa J. Loesch
August 26, 2011
Theresa J. Loesch, age 88, of Hastings died August 26, 2011 at the Regina Medical Center.Theresa was born August 1, 1923 in Vermillion Twp. to William P. and Margaret (Thurmes) Werner. She was united in marriage to Frank "Fritz" Loesch on June 5, 1943 in Long Beach California.Theresa was mainly a homemaker but worked a variety of jobs including...
Irene Feiock
August 25, 2011
Feiock, Irene Age 89 of Minneapolis, born August 11, 1922 in So. Dakota to George & Christine Guthmiller, passed away August 25, 2011. Preceded in death by husband, Erwin; daughter, Sheila; and grandchildren: Janell, Gregory and Brian. Irene will be missed by her daughters, Elaine (Bud) Saylor and Marilyn (Rusty) Smith; sons, Richard (Nancy) and Jerold; grandchildren; great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren;...
Robert W. "Wayne" Olsen
August 25, 2011
OLSEN
Robert W., “Wayne”, age 84, of Apple Valley, MN passed away on August 25, 2011. He was preceded in death by his parents; 4 brothers, 5 sisters, and step-daughter, Valerie Kvale. Wayne is survived by his brother, Dick; 3 sisters, Betty Aucutt, Barbara Pfeifer and Mary (Lyle) Larson; step-daughters, Debbie (Kern) Wessman and Gayle (Dave) Benson; 3 grandchildren, Elle (Curt)...
Clara C. Conzemius
August 24, 2011
Clara C. Conzemius, age 99, of Hastings died August 24, 2011 at her home. Clara was born September 28, 1911 in Hastings to Andrew and Mary Majeski. She attended Hastings schools and was a retired 3-M employee. Clara married Albert Conzemius on May 12, 1936 in Hastings. She loved her family dearly and will be greatly missed. She was...
Clifford B. Birkholz
August 22, 2011
Clifford B. Birkholz, age 82, of Hastings, passed away August 22, 2011 at his home in Hastings. He was born In Madison, MN on January 24, 1929 to Arnold and Ida Birkholz. Clifford married Marlys Hess in Traverse County on June 29, 1952. In his youth he was an avid basketball player. He loved watching all sports, and was...
Pastor Arthur Matychuk
August 21, 2011
Pastor Arthur Matychuk, age 80 of Burnsville, born February 27, 1931 in Minneapolis to Peter and Celia Matychuk, passed away peacefully at home August 21, 2011. Pastor Matychuk was a graduate of Milwaukee Bible College and over a lifetime of ministry, pastored 3 churches, was instrumental in planting 2 churches, served as a missionary in Bolivia, SA, was a marriage...
Sandra Kay Arnold
August 19, 2011
Sandra Kay Arnold, 51, of Stanton, passed away Friday. She was born March 28, 1960 in Waseca to LeRoy David and Josephine Lydia (nee Mihm) Olson. Sandra is survived by her husband Pete, Jr., son Pete, III (Alisha) Arnold, daughter Josephine Arnold, mother Jo Olson, grandchildren Mitchael and Georgia Arnold, sisters Deb (Bob) Grimme, Laura (Tom) Czlapinski, and Cindy (Dave)...
Ralph Sax, Jr.
August 17, 2011
Ralph Sax, Jr.
age 85, of Mpls. Retired 43 year employee of Star Tribune. Veteran of WWII. Member of Lebanon Lutheran Church. Preceded in death by daughter, Norma Buechele; and great-grandson, Jacob Van Hoever. Survived by wife of 69 years, Cora; daughter, Patricia Sax; sons, Ronald (Shirley) and Charles (Leslie); 8 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; son-in-law, David Buechele; nieces and nephews. Service...
Thomas W. Kientzle
August 17, 2011
KIENTZLE Thomas W., age 43, of Apple Valley, passed away on Aug 17, 2011 as the result of a motorcycle accident. He is preceded in death by his mother, Elizabeth; and aunts & uncles. He is survived by his loving wife of 21 years, Becky; father, Walter; 4 brothers, Gordon, Richard, Michael and Peter; a sister, Nancy; mother-in-law, Pennie (Carroll)...
James T. Brown
August 15, 2011
James T. Brown, age 87, of Hastings died August 15, 2011 at the Regina Medical Center. James was born February 4, 1924 in St. Paul to Thomas and Marie (Fitzgerald) Brown. He attended Rosemount schools and had served in the U.S.Navy. He married Marie Rischette on November 23, 1946 in Hastings, was co-owner of Brown�s Flowers, and had retired...
Catherine V. Wermlund
August 14, 2011
Catherine V. �Katy� Wermlund, age 94, of Hastings died August 14, 2011 at Regina Nursing Home. Katy was born on March 10, 1917 in Hastings to Patrick and Mary E. (Sullivan) Sherry. She was a 1935 graduate of Hastings High School. Katy married Robert J. Wermlund on August 2, 1939 in Hastings. She is a retired 3M employee and...
Alvin K. Wenzel
August 14, 2011
Alvin K. Wenzel, age 90, of Hastings died August 14, 2011 at the Regina Medical Center in Hastings. Alvin was born February 2, 1921 in rural Hardwick, MN to Karl and Freida (Ahrendt) Wenzel. He married Lois Kuechenmeister on March 1, 1945 at St. John�s Lutheran parsonage in Luverne, MN. He had worked in the agricultural field prior to...
Mary E. Tri
August 13, 2011
Mary E. Tri, age 71, of Hastings died August 13, 2011 at her residence. Mary was born March 11, 1940 in St. Paul to Louis and Eva (Deiss) Reis. She graduated from St. Benedict�s High School in St. Joseph, Minn. Mary was united in marriage to Leonard Tri on November 24, 1962 at St. Michael�s Catholic Church in West...
Norman B. Schmidt
August 13, 2011
Norman B. Schmidt age 88 of Minneapolis, born June 27, 1923 in Bovey, MN to Ben and Alvina Schmidt, passed away August 13, 2011. Norman actively served in the U.S.M.C. during WWII. He retired after teaching for many years in the Minneapolis Public Schools, and he was an active resident of Rose Arbor in Maple Grove. Norman is preceded in...
Rita A. Braun
August 10, 2011
Rita A. Braun, age 80, of Hastings passed away unexpectedly at her home on August 10, 2011.Rita was born on March 31, 1931 in Hastings to Herman and Anna (Rollinger) Meyers. She was united in marriage to Edward A. Braun on October 3, 1951 at St. Mathias Catholic Church in Hampton. Rita was a graduate of Bethlehem Academy in...
John Carlton Knoepfler
August 7, 2011
John Carlton Knoepfler, 57 of Eagan, passed away Sunday surrounded by his loving family and friends. He was born January 22, 1954 in Omaha, Nebraska to Robert and Sallie (nee Silknitter) Knoepfler. John is survived by his wife of over 33 years, Mary, sons Justin (Marta Halina) and Chris, brother Andy (Melissa) Knoepfler, sister Sarah (Karl) DeLong, stepfather Richard Lund,...
Amy K. Mahowald-Seigler
August 4, 2011
Amy K. Mahowald-Seigler, age 42, of Hastings, passed away at home, surrounded by her family and close friends on August 4, 2011. She was born in St. Paul on February 10, 1969 and was married to Anthony Seigler in Spain on January 10, 1992. Amy is preceded in death by her grandparents. She is survived by her husband, Anthony...
Mildred "Mickie" Kampa
August 2, 2011
Mildred �Mickie� Kampa, age 76, of Hastings died August 2, 2011 at her home. She was born July 26, 1935 in St. Cloud, MN to Raymond and Theresa (Bloomer) Muntifering. Mickie married Edward Kampa on April 27, 1957 in St. Cloud. She enjoyed music and crossword puzzles, and was an avid Vikings fan. She was preceded in death by...
Jean Caroline Johnson
August 28, 2011
Jean Caroline Johnson (Wendt), 78, born September 15, 1932 in Springfield, MN, died August 28, 2011 in Apple Valley, MN. Preceded in death by mother Opal, father Wilbert, and brothers Donald and Robert. Survived by loving husband of nearly 59 years, Donald; two sons Donald Lee of Rosemount and Charles (wife Kathy) of Omaha, NE; 5 grandchildren she adored Brianna,...
Evelyn M. Carl
August 27, 2011
Evelyn M. Carl, owner and operator of the Westwood Beauty Salon, age 78, of Hastings, passed away August 27, 2011 at United Hospital in St. Paul. She was born in Hastings to Albert and Mae Hubley on February 23, 1933. She married Donald E. Carl on June 4, 1955 in Hastings. Evelyn was preceded in death by her parents;...
Theresa J. Loesch
August 26, 2011
Theresa J. Loesch, age 88, of Hastings died August 26, 2011 at the Regina Medical Center.Theresa was born August 1, 1923 in Vermillion Twp. to William P. and Margaret (Thurmes) Werner. She was united in marriage to Frank "Fritz" Loesch on June 5, 1943 in Long Beach California.Theresa was mainly a homemaker but worked a variety of jobs including...
Irene Feiock
August 25, 2011
Feiock, Irene Age 89 of Minneapolis, born August 11, 1922 in So. Dakota to George & Christine Guthmiller, passed away August 25, 2011. Preceded in death by husband, Erwin; daughter, Sheila; and grandchildren: Janell, Gregory and Brian. Irene will be missed by her daughters, Elaine (Bud) Saylor and Marilyn (Rusty) Smith; sons, Richard (Nancy) and Jerold; grandchildren; great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren;...
Robert W. "Wayne" Olsen
August 25, 2011
OLSEN
Robert W., “Wayne”, age 84, of Apple Valley, MN passed away on August 25, 2011. He was preceded in death by his parents; 4 brothers, 5 sisters, and step-daughter, Valerie Kvale. Wayne is survived by his brother, Dick; 3 sisters, Betty Aucutt, Barbara Pfeifer and Mary (Lyle) Larson; step-daughters, Debbie (Kern) Wessman and Gayle (Dave) Benson; 3 grandchildren, Elle (Curt)...
Clara C. Conzemius
August 24, 2011
Clara C. Conzemius, age 99, of Hastings died August 24, 2011 at her home. Clara was born September 28, 1911 in Hastings to Andrew and Mary Majeski. She attended Hastings schools and was a retired 3-M employee. Clara married Albert Conzemius on May 12, 1936 in Hastings. She loved her family dearly and will be greatly missed. She was...
Clifford B. Birkholz
August 22, 2011
Clifford B. Birkholz, age 82, of Hastings, passed away August 22, 2011 at his home in Hastings. He was born In Madison, MN on January 24, 1929 to Arnold and Ida Birkholz. Clifford married Marlys Hess in Traverse County on June 29, 1952. In his youth he was an avid basketball player. He loved watching all sports, and was...
Pastor Arthur Matychuk
August 21, 2011
Pastor Arthur Matychuk, age 80 of Burnsville, born February 27, 1931 in Minneapolis to Peter and Celia Matychuk, passed away peacefully at home August 21, 2011. Pastor Matychuk was a graduate of Milwaukee Bible College and over a lifetime of ministry, pastored 3 churches, was instrumental in planting 2 churches, served as a missionary in Bolivia, SA, was a marriage...
Sandra Kay Arnold
August 19, 2011
Sandra Kay Arnold, 51, of Stanton, passed away Friday. She was born March 28, 1960 in Waseca to LeRoy David and Josephine Lydia (nee Mihm) Olson. Sandra is survived by her husband Pete, Jr., son Pete, III (Alisha) Arnold, daughter Josephine Arnold, mother Jo Olson, grandchildren Mitchael and Georgia Arnold, sisters Deb (Bob) Grimme, Laura (Tom) Czlapinski, and Cindy (Dave)...
Ralph Sax, Jr.
August 17, 2011
Ralph Sax, Jr.
age 85, of Mpls. Retired 43 year employee of Star Tribune. Veteran of WWII. Member of Lebanon Lutheran Church. Preceded in death by daughter, Norma Buechele; and great-grandson, Jacob Van Hoever. Survived by wife of 69 years, Cora; daughter, Patricia Sax; sons, Ronald (Shirley) and Charles (Leslie); 8 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; son-in-law, David Buechele; nieces and nephews. Service...
Thomas W. Kientzle
August 17, 2011
KIENTZLE Thomas W., age 43, of Apple Valley, passed away on Aug 17, 2011 as the result of a motorcycle accident. He is preceded in death by his mother, Elizabeth; and aunts & uncles. He is survived by his loving wife of 21 years, Becky; father, Walter; 4 brothers, Gordon, Richard, Michael and Peter; a sister, Nancy; mother-in-law, Pennie (Carroll)...
James T. Brown
August 15, 2011
James T. Brown, age 87, of Hastings died August 15, 2011 at the Regina Medical Center. James was born February 4, 1924 in St. Paul to Thomas and Marie (Fitzgerald) Brown. He attended Rosemount schools and had served in the U.S.Navy. He married Marie Rischette on November 23, 1946 in Hastings, was co-owner of Brown�s Flowers, and had retired...
Catherine V. Wermlund
August 14, 2011
Catherine V. �Katy� Wermlund, age 94, of Hastings died August 14, 2011 at Regina Nursing Home. Katy was born on March 10, 1917 in Hastings to Patrick and Mary E. (Sullivan) Sherry. She was a 1935 graduate of Hastings High School. Katy married Robert J. Wermlund on August 2, 1939 in Hastings. She is a retired 3M employee and...
Alvin K. Wenzel
August 14, 2011
Alvin K. Wenzel, age 90, of Hastings died August 14, 2011 at the Regina Medical Center in Hastings. Alvin was born February 2, 1921 in rural Hardwick, MN to Karl and Freida (Ahrendt) Wenzel. He married Lois Kuechenmeister on March 1, 1945 at St. John�s Lutheran parsonage in Luverne, MN. He had worked in the agricultural field prior to...
Mary E. Tri
August 13, 2011
Mary E. Tri, age 71, of Hastings died August 13, 2011 at her residence. Mary was born March 11, 1940 in St. Paul to Louis and Eva (Deiss) Reis. She graduated from St. Benedict�s High School in St. Joseph, Minn. Mary was united in marriage to Leonard Tri on November 24, 1962 at St. Michael�s Catholic Church in West...
Norman B. Schmidt
August 13, 2011
Norman B. Schmidt age 88 of Minneapolis, born June 27, 1923 in Bovey, MN to Ben and Alvina Schmidt, passed away August 13, 2011. Norman actively served in the U.S.M.C. during WWII. He retired after teaching for many years in the Minneapolis Public Schools, and he was an active resident of Rose Arbor in Maple Grove. Norman is preceded in...
Rita A. Braun
August 10, 2011
Rita A. Braun, age 80, of Hastings passed away unexpectedly at her home on August 10, 2011.Rita was born on March 31, 1931 in Hastings to Herman and Anna (Rollinger) Meyers. She was united in marriage to Edward A. Braun on October 3, 1951 at St. Mathias Catholic Church in Hampton. Rita was a graduate of Bethlehem Academy in...
John Carlton Knoepfler
August 7, 2011
John Carlton Knoepfler, 57 of Eagan, passed away Sunday surrounded by his loving family and friends. He was born January 22, 1954 in Omaha, Nebraska to Robert and Sallie (nee Silknitter) Knoepfler. John is survived by his wife of over 33 years, Mary, sons Justin (Marta Halina) and Chris, brother Andy (Melissa) Knoepfler, sister Sarah (Karl) DeLong, stepfather Richard Lund,...
Amy K. Mahowald-Seigler
August 4, 2011
Amy K. Mahowald-Seigler, age 42, of Hastings, passed away at home, surrounded by her family and close friends on August 4, 2011. She was born in St. Paul on February 10, 1969 and was married to Anthony Seigler in Spain on January 10, 1992. Amy is preceded in death by her grandparents. She is survived by her husband, Anthony...
Mildred "Mickie" Kampa
August 2, 2011
Mildred �Mickie� Kampa, age 76, of Hastings died August 2, 2011 at her home. She was born July 26, 1935 in St. Cloud, MN to Raymond and Theresa (Bloomer) Muntifering. Mickie married Edward Kampa on April 27, 1957 in St. Cloud. She enjoyed music and crossword puzzles, and was an avid Vikings fan. She was preceded in death by...
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