Obituaries
Obituaries for Starkson Family
In Memory of Our Dear Loved Ones
Gerald F. Bitz
December 5, 2010
Bitz, Lt. Col. USAF Gerald F., age 87, of Winter Haven, FL, formerly of Mpls., MN, died Dec. 5, 2010 in Winter Haven, FL. Survived by wife, Frances; daughter, Jeannine (Jim) Sacco; grandchildren, Lisa (Farzad) Mohebati and Marc (Ruth) Sacco; great-grandson, Liam Mohebati; and other nieces, nephews, family & friends. Visitation 2-4 PM Sunday, Dec. 12 at Henry W. Anderson...
Ronald C. Larson
December 3, 2010
Larson, Ronald C., age 64 of Bloomington, on December 3, 2010 after a 4 1/2 year battle with lung cancer. Preceded in death by first wife of 34 years, Judy; father, Alvin and brother, David. Survived by wife, Jill; sons, Steven (Michelle) and Ryan (Michelle); daughter, Dawn (Brad) Violette; step-children, Zac and Allison Triemert; grandchildren, James, Jack, Gavin, Lauren, Ty,...
Dorothy A Clermont
December 3, 2010
Dorothy A. Clermont, age 82 of Alexandria, formerly of Bloomington, born Oct.1, 1928 in Alexandria to John & Nora Mitchell, passed away December 3, 2010. Dorothy is a life member of Everett McClay VFW Post 1296 Auxiliary. She is preceded in death by her daughter, Carole Jo. Dorothy was a kind & gentle soul who will be dearly missed by...
Al Wolf
November 30, 2010
Allen Lee 'Al' Wolf, an avid Beekeeper, age 71 of Cloverton, passed away November 30, 2010 at Regions Hospital in St. Paul. Al was born December 20, 1938 in Hastings to Harry and Lois (Wolterstorff) Wolf. He was a real Renaissance man. A true Jack of all trades, who loved anything in the outdoors, especially hunting and four wheeling....
Elizabeth Parrish Williamson
November 30, 2010
Elizabeth Parrish Williamson, age 92, of Hastings, passed away November 30, 2010. Elizabeth was born February 22, 1918 to Henry and Ruby Parrish in West Frankfort. IL. She is preceded in death by her parents; husband, George Williamson; sister, Eleanor; and brother, Clifford. Elizabeth is survived by her children, Al (Joyce) Williamson of Apple Valley; David (Cathy) Williamson of...
Bruce A. Cameron
November 29, 2010
Cameron, Bruce A., age 67, of South Haven, MN. Preceded in death by brother, Greg Cameron and sister, Joanne Rose. Survived by loving wife, Sharon; 9 children, Bruce (Pam) Bennett, Penny (Pete) Cavanagh, Linda (Lonnie) Strong, Kathy Bennett, Laura LaCroix, Lori Cameron, Jim Cameron, Jodi Schwab and Mike Cameron; 18 grandchildren; 7 great-grandchildren; sisters, Carolyn (Julian) Hynnek and Debbie (Bob)...
Alice L. Mortensen
November 29, 2010
MORTENSEN Alice L., age 76, of Rosemount, passed away peacefully on Nov. 29, 2010 surrounded by family and friends. Preceded in death by her parents. Survived by husband, John; 2 daughters, Linda (Brian) Johnston and Karen (Lynn) Koenen; 5 grandchildren, Sarah, Kari, Mike, Lindsey and Eric (Shiovahn); great-grandson, Spencer; sister, Bunny Inglis; and friends. Alice loved her friendships she developed...
Kenneth Struffert
November 29, 2010
Kenneth Frank Struffert, 51, passed away Monday, November 29 from Non-Hodgkins Lymphoma. He is survived by his children Crystal, Timothy, and Tracy, grandson Jordan, sister Linda (Jeff) Waples, nephew Chris Waples, and nieces Sara Waples and Amy (Kevin) Stern. Kenneth worked as a Cabinet Maker for Commercial Millwork in Rosemount. He loved his family and enjoyed spending time with them....
Doris E. Gladhill
November 29, 2010
Gladhill, Doris, E., age 94, of Minneapolis, passed away November 29, 2010. Preceded in death by husband, John E.; two infants and all ten brothers and sisters. Survived by daughter, Patricia (Paul) Olsen; sons, Michael (Judy) Gladhill and Charles Gladhill; grandchildren, Suzy (Wayne) Haeg, Maria Olsen, Thomas Gladhill and Melanie (Nue) Sananikone; great-granddaughters, Katie and Madelyn Haeg; and many caring...
Elizabeth J. Betty Toombs
November 25, 2010
TOOMBS Elizabeth J. “Betty”, age 87, of Rosemount passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family. Betty is preceded in death by her husband, Robert; son, Steve; sons-in-law, Jim Strese & Mike Schmidt; grandson, Baby Michael Schmidt; and sister, Dorothy Whitcher. She is survived by 3 daughters, Judy (John) Wiederhold, Susan Strese & Abbie Schmidt; 8 grandchildren, Beth, Mark, Adam,...
Verneil P. Thomas
November 24, 2010
Verneil Phyllis Thomas, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother passed away peacefully on November 24, 2010 at Regina Medical Center in Hastings. Active for many years in volunteer work with the VFW, the Am. Legion, and Regina Hospital Auxiliaries, as well as other volunteer work in Hastings, she will be greatly missed by her family and many friends. Born November...
Leo Alf Storbakken
November 22, 2010
Leo Alf Storbakken, 88, of Eagan, Minnesota, went to be with Jesus while at home Monday, November 22 surrounded by his loving family. He was born November 5, 1922 in Veblen, South Dakota to Alf and Rosetta (Edson) Storbakken. Leo served with the United States Navy in the Pacific Theater of Operations during World War II.
He married Glada Schmidt in...
H. Pernelle Mcmahon
November 22, 2010
McMAHON
H. Pernelle, age 92, of Apple Valley went home to be with the Lord on November 22, 2010. She was preceded in death by her husband, Al McMahon, parents; sister, Verone Marstad; and brother, Gerald Hanson. Pernelle is survived by her son, Douglas Wallace; grandson, Eric (Wendy) Wallace; 2 granddaughters, Heidi (Mike) Follmer and Brigitte Wallace; 9 great-grand children; niece,...
Eugene A. Reinardy
November 21, 2010
Eugene A. �Gene� Reinardy, age 66, of Hastings died November 21, 2010 at United Hospital in St. Paul. Gene was born September 2, 1944 in New Trier to Mathias and Magdalene (Beissel) Reinardy. He married Joanne Bauer September 10, 1966 at St. Boniface Catholic Church. Eugene was employed by American Hoist until it closed, and then retired from Robinson...
David B. Reinardy
November 21, 2010
David Brien Reinardy, age 40, of Hastings died unexpectedly November 21, 2010 at his home. David was born March 14, 1970 in Red Wing to Eugene and Kerry (O�Brien) Reinardy. He was a 1988 graduate of Hastings High School and retired as a paramedic. He was a former firefighter and EMT with Hastings, Northfield, and Gold Cross Ambulance in...
Elizabeth A. Lee
November 19, 2010
Lee, Elizabeth “Betty” Ann (Johnson) Sept. 20, 1928 – Nov. 19, 2010 Betty went to be with the Lord after a long battle with dementia. Thanks to Walker Nursing Home staff for 2 years of love and care and also to Allina Hospice care staff the last six months. Betty was born in Louisville, KY, lived most of her young...
Donald D. Swanson
November 18, 2010
Donald D. Swanson, 78, of Hastings, and formerly of Red Wing, passed away November 18th, 2010, at the Minneapolis Veteran Administration Medical Center. Don was born on November 14th, 1932, to Clarence and Margaret (Goldsmith) Swanson in Red Wing, Minnesota. He proudly served in the Navy during the Korean War aboard the USS Whiteside as an electrician mate. Don...
Marjorie L. Shelton
November 18, 2010
Marjorie L. age 86 of Apple Valley, born November 17, 1924 in Council Bluffs, Iowa, passed away November 17, 2010. Marjorie was retired after 30 + years as a sales associate for J.C. Penny’s. She is preceded in death by husband, William, and daughter-in-law, Donna. Marjorie will be missed by her sons: Richard (Joan), Robert (Patricia), Thomas (Ann) and Steven...
Thomas E. Stepanek
November 18, 2010
Stepanek, Thomas E., age 60 of Mpls. Born July 19, 1950 in Mpls. to Robert and Dorothy, passed away November 18, 2010. Thomas served in the US Army during Vietnam. Tom will be missed by loving wife of 37 years, Cheryl; children, Steven, Rachel (fiance, Jeff), Michael; granddaughter, Stephanie; siblings, Barbara DeFoe, Peter, Susan (John) Brandt, and Richard (Denise); family...
Russell M. Hanson
November 17, 2010
Hanson, Russell M., age 90, of So. Mpls. Veteran WWII, served Marine Corps. Received the Purple Heart. Preceded in death by wife, Adeline M. Survived by sons, Barry (Paula) and Bruce (Diane); grandchildren, Adam (Jennifer) and Aaron; great-grandchildren, Grace, Kaitlyn, Blake, Lila and Katie Rose. Service 12:30 PM, Tuesday, Nov. 23rd at the Henry W. Anderson Mortuary, 3640 23rd Ave....
Gerald F. Bitz
December 5, 2010
Bitz, Lt. Col. USAF Gerald F., age 87, of Winter Haven, FL, formerly of Mpls., MN, died Dec. 5, 2010 in Winter Haven, FL. Survived by wife, Frances; daughter, Jeannine (Jim) Sacco; grandchildren, Lisa (Farzad) Mohebati and Marc (Ruth) Sacco; great-grandson, Liam Mohebati; and other nieces, nephews, family & friends. Visitation 2-4 PM Sunday, Dec. 12 at Henry W. Anderson...
Ronald C. Larson
December 3, 2010
Larson, Ronald C., age 64 of Bloomington, on December 3, 2010 after a 4 1/2 year battle with lung cancer. Preceded in death by first wife of 34 years, Judy; father, Alvin and brother, David. Survived by wife, Jill; sons, Steven (Michelle) and Ryan (Michelle); daughter, Dawn (Brad) Violette; step-children, Zac and Allison Triemert; grandchildren, James, Jack, Gavin, Lauren, Ty,...
Dorothy A Clermont
December 3, 2010
Dorothy A. Clermont, age 82 of Alexandria, formerly of Bloomington, born Oct.1, 1928 in Alexandria to John & Nora Mitchell, passed away December 3, 2010. Dorothy is a life member of Everett McClay VFW Post 1296 Auxiliary. She is preceded in death by her daughter, Carole Jo. Dorothy was a kind & gentle soul who will be dearly missed by...
Al Wolf
November 30, 2010
Allen Lee 'Al' Wolf, an avid Beekeeper, age 71 of Cloverton, passed away November 30, 2010 at Regions Hospital in St. Paul. Al was born December 20, 1938 in Hastings to Harry and Lois (Wolterstorff) Wolf. He was a real Renaissance man. A true Jack of all trades, who loved anything in the outdoors, especially hunting and four wheeling....
Elizabeth Parrish Williamson
November 30, 2010
Elizabeth Parrish Williamson, age 92, of Hastings, passed away November 30, 2010. Elizabeth was born February 22, 1918 to Henry and Ruby Parrish in West Frankfort. IL. She is preceded in death by her parents; husband, George Williamson; sister, Eleanor; and brother, Clifford. Elizabeth is survived by her children, Al (Joyce) Williamson of Apple Valley; David (Cathy) Williamson of...
Bruce A. Cameron
November 29, 2010
Cameron, Bruce A., age 67, of South Haven, MN. Preceded in death by brother, Greg Cameron and sister, Joanne Rose. Survived by loving wife, Sharon; 9 children, Bruce (Pam) Bennett, Penny (Pete) Cavanagh, Linda (Lonnie) Strong, Kathy Bennett, Laura LaCroix, Lori Cameron, Jim Cameron, Jodi Schwab and Mike Cameron; 18 grandchildren; 7 great-grandchildren; sisters, Carolyn (Julian) Hynnek and Debbie (Bob)...
Alice L. Mortensen
November 29, 2010
MORTENSEN Alice L., age 76, of Rosemount, passed away peacefully on Nov. 29, 2010 surrounded by family and friends. Preceded in death by her parents. Survived by husband, John; 2 daughters, Linda (Brian) Johnston and Karen (Lynn) Koenen; 5 grandchildren, Sarah, Kari, Mike, Lindsey and Eric (Shiovahn); great-grandson, Spencer; sister, Bunny Inglis; and friends. Alice loved her friendships she developed...
Kenneth Struffert
November 29, 2010
Kenneth Frank Struffert, 51, passed away Monday, November 29 from Non-Hodgkins Lymphoma. He is survived by his children Crystal, Timothy, and Tracy, grandson Jordan, sister Linda (Jeff) Waples, nephew Chris Waples, and nieces Sara Waples and Amy (Kevin) Stern. Kenneth worked as a Cabinet Maker for Commercial Millwork in Rosemount. He loved his family and enjoyed spending time with them....
Doris E. Gladhill
November 29, 2010
Gladhill, Doris, E., age 94, of Minneapolis, passed away November 29, 2010. Preceded in death by husband, John E.; two infants and all ten brothers and sisters. Survived by daughter, Patricia (Paul) Olsen; sons, Michael (Judy) Gladhill and Charles Gladhill; grandchildren, Suzy (Wayne) Haeg, Maria Olsen, Thomas Gladhill and Melanie (Nue) Sananikone; great-granddaughters, Katie and Madelyn Haeg; and many caring...
Elizabeth J. Betty Toombs
November 25, 2010
TOOMBS Elizabeth J. “Betty”, age 87, of Rosemount passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family. Betty is preceded in death by her husband, Robert; son, Steve; sons-in-law, Jim Strese & Mike Schmidt; grandson, Baby Michael Schmidt; and sister, Dorothy Whitcher. She is survived by 3 daughters, Judy (John) Wiederhold, Susan Strese & Abbie Schmidt; 8 grandchildren, Beth, Mark, Adam,...
Verneil P. Thomas
November 24, 2010
Verneil Phyllis Thomas, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother passed away peacefully on November 24, 2010 at Regina Medical Center in Hastings. Active for many years in volunteer work with the VFW, the Am. Legion, and Regina Hospital Auxiliaries, as well as other volunteer work in Hastings, she will be greatly missed by her family and many friends. Born November...
Leo Alf Storbakken
November 22, 2010
Leo Alf Storbakken, 88, of Eagan, Minnesota, went to be with Jesus while at home Monday, November 22 surrounded by his loving family. He was born November 5, 1922 in Veblen, South Dakota to Alf and Rosetta (Edson) Storbakken. Leo served with the United States Navy in the Pacific Theater of Operations during World War II.
He married Glada Schmidt in...
H. Pernelle Mcmahon
November 22, 2010
McMAHON
H. Pernelle, age 92, of Apple Valley went home to be with the Lord on November 22, 2010. She was preceded in death by her husband, Al McMahon, parents; sister, Verone Marstad; and brother, Gerald Hanson. Pernelle is survived by her son, Douglas Wallace; grandson, Eric (Wendy) Wallace; 2 granddaughters, Heidi (Mike) Follmer and Brigitte Wallace; 9 great-grand children; niece,...
Eugene A. Reinardy
November 21, 2010
Eugene A. �Gene� Reinardy, age 66, of Hastings died November 21, 2010 at United Hospital in St. Paul. Gene was born September 2, 1944 in New Trier to Mathias and Magdalene (Beissel) Reinardy. He married Joanne Bauer September 10, 1966 at St. Boniface Catholic Church. Eugene was employed by American Hoist until it closed, and then retired from Robinson...
David B. Reinardy
November 21, 2010
David Brien Reinardy, age 40, of Hastings died unexpectedly November 21, 2010 at his home. David was born March 14, 1970 in Red Wing to Eugene and Kerry (O�Brien) Reinardy. He was a 1988 graduate of Hastings High School and retired as a paramedic. He was a former firefighter and EMT with Hastings, Northfield, and Gold Cross Ambulance in...
Elizabeth A. Lee
November 19, 2010
Lee, Elizabeth “Betty” Ann (Johnson) Sept. 20, 1928 – Nov. 19, 2010 Betty went to be with the Lord after a long battle with dementia. Thanks to Walker Nursing Home staff for 2 years of love and care and also to Allina Hospice care staff the last six months. Betty was born in Louisville, KY, lived most of her young...
Donald D. Swanson
November 18, 2010
Donald D. Swanson, 78, of Hastings, and formerly of Red Wing, passed away November 18th, 2010, at the Minneapolis Veteran Administration Medical Center. Don was born on November 14th, 1932, to Clarence and Margaret (Goldsmith) Swanson in Red Wing, Minnesota. He proudly served in the Navy during the Korean War aboard the USS Whiteside as an electrician mate. Don...
Marjorie L. Shelton
November 18, 2010
Marjorie L. age 86 of Apple Valley, born November 17, 1924 in Council Bluffs, Iowa, passed away November 17, 2010. Marjorie was retired after 30 + years as a sales associate for J.C. Penny’s. She is preceded in death by husband, William, and daughter-in-law, Donna. Marjorie will be missed by her sons: Richard (Joan), Robert (Patricia), Thomas (Ann) and Steven...
Thomas E. Stepanek
November 18, 2010
Stepanek, Thomas E., age 60 of Mpls. Born July 19, 1950 in Mpls. to Robert and Dorothy, passed away November 18, 2010. Thomas served in the US Army during Vietnam. Tom will be missed by loving wife of 37 years, Cheryl; children, Steven, Rachel (fiance, Jeff), Michael; granddaughter, Stephanie; siblings, Barbara DeFoe, Peter, Susan (John) Brandt, and Richard (Denise); family...
Russell M. Hanson
November 17, 2010
Hanson, Russell M., age 90, of So. Mpls. Veteran WWII, served Marine Corps. Received the Purple Heart. Preceded in death by wife, Adeline M. Survived by sons, Barry (Paula) and Bruce (Diane); grandchildren, Adam (Jennifer) and Aaron; great-grandchildren, Grace, Kaitlyn, Blake, Lila and Katie Rose. Service 12:30 PM, Tuesday, Nov. 23rd at the Henry W. Anderson Mortuary, 3640 23rd Ave....
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