Obituaries
Obituaries for Starkson Family
In Memory of Our Dear Loved Ones
Evelyn Pangerl
November 4, 2010
Evelyn Pangerl, age 85, of Hastings, died November 4, 2010.Sheis survived by children SusannPangerl (John Gallagher), Russell (Gwen)Pangerl, Linda (Jim)Brunsgaard and Debra (Steve)Andersen; 9 grandchildren. A Memorial Service will be held Saturday, November 13, 2010 at 2 PM at Our Saviour's Ev. Lutheran Church, 400 W. 9th St., Hastings, MN.
Carl Schaar
November 4, 2010
Carl Schaar, age 102, of Cannon Falls died November 4, 2010 at Angels Care Center. Carl was born March 23, 1908 in Hastings to Otto and Maria (Volkert) Schaar. He married Dorothy Keely on October 5, 1935 at St. John�s Lutheran Church. He was a farmer for many years, and formerly owned the land that is now Schaar�s Bluff....
Robert Q. Mattila
November 3, 2010
Robert Q. Mattila, age 83 of Hastings passed away with his children by his side on November 3, 2010 at his residence. Robert was born September 5, 1927 in Sebeka, MN to William and Esther (Hepola) Mattila. He served in the U.S. Navy post WWII and married Ellen Luoma on September 12, 1947 in Sebeka. He was a retired...
James A. "Jim" Nachtman
November 2, 2010
James A. (Jim) Nachtman
James A. (Jim) Nachtman, 65 of Apple Valley, passed away at home Tuesday surrounded by his loving family. Jim is survived by his wife Barbara (nee Hill), mother Helen (nee Koch), daughters Anne (Pastor Kevin) Vogt and Sara (Chris) Winkler, grandchildren Samantha, Alexandra, Logan, Adam, Brockton, Peyton, Grace, and Kendall, sister Marge (Dennis) Van Drunen, and brother...
Betty L. Bailey
November 1, 2010
Betty Bailey, of Hastings, passed away November 1, 2010 at the age of 82 after courageously facing down serious illness over the past five years. Betty grew up in southwest Missouri, and still has many friends and family members there. She was swept off her feet by the dashing Luther (Bud) Bailey, after being introduced to him by her...
Robert K. Greenlee
November 1, 2010
Robert K. Greenlee, age 76, of Vermillion died November 1, 2010 at his home. Robert was born February 8, 1934 in Pine City, MN to Jesse and Lillian (Westrom) Greenlee. After high school, he served in the U.S. Army and later married Mary Loritz on May 11, 1957 in So. St. Paul. An employee of Koch Refinery, he retired...
Dorothy G. Grimm
November 1, 2010
Dorothy G. Grimm, age 89 of Golden Valley, born April 25, 1921 in Minneapolis to George & Ethel Johnson, passed away November 1, 2010. As a lover of music, Dorothy studied Opera at MacPhail Center for Music and sang with her high school trio all the way into her 70’s and also in the choir at Aldersgate United Methodist Church....
Charles Raymond Stevens
November 1, 2010
Stevens, Charles Raymond 83, of Apple Valley, passed away Oct. 27, 2010 at home surrounded by his beloved family. He was born Sept. 15, 1927 in Detroit, MI to Raymand and Julia (nee Slayden) Stevens. Charles served his country during WWII in the United States Navy. Charles was a sporting goods sales rep and owned Northland Sporting Goods in Edina...
Shirley J. Peterson
October 31, 2010
Peterson, Shirley J. age 83 of Lakeville, born September 30, 1927 in Minneapolis to George and Florence Fogarty, passed away October 31, 2010. Shirley worked at several nurseries including Minnehaha Falls Nursery in Apple Valley. She is preceded in death by huaband, Richard. Survived by sons: Mike, Steve (Ellen) and Tom (Carie) Peterson; granddaughter, Keresten Turner; brothers, Gerald (Dorothy) and...
James Edward Taveirne
October 29, 2010
James E. Taveirne, age 59, of Hastings, formerly of Kentucky, passed away October 29, 2010.Survived by daughter, Amy Joy Taveirne; son, James (Samantha) Taveirna; grandson, Parker; brother, Ed (Barb) Taveirne; other relatives and friends.A Celebration of Life will be held Monday (11/1) from 4:00 - 8:00 p.m. at 400 W. 6th St., Hastings. Future services are being planned in...
Elizabeth "Beth" Hecimovich
October 28, 2010
Elizabeth I. (Melby) Hecimovich, age 90, of Hastings died October 28, 2010 at Augustana Health Care Center. Beth was born June 23, 1920 in Spicer, MN to John and Edna (Erickson) Melby. She was a 1938 graduate of Hastings High School and served as a WAC during WWII. She married Daniel Hecimovich on July 5, 1947 in Milbank, SD...
Frances T. Carlson
October 28, 2010
Frances T. Carlson, age 82, of Hastings, died October 28, 2010 at her home. Frances was born August 28, 1928 in Hastings to Francis and Mildred (Bolin) Schmitz. She married Allen J. Carlson on February 20, 1952 at St. Boniface Catholic Church in Hastings. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; children Mark Carlson, Edward Carlson, and...
"Boldy" Jim Seleski
October 27, 2010
Jim 'Boldy' Seleski, age 67, of Hastings, an avid hunter and fisher, passed away October 27, 2010 after a 4 year battle with cancer. Jim was born August 25, 1943 in Hastings to John and Verna Seleski. He is preceded in death by his parents; brothers, John; Robert; and Steve Seleski; sisters, Dorothy Seleski Harris and Mary Helen Klemz....
Ethel M. Nicholls
October 27, 2010
Ethel M. Nicholls, age 86, of Hastings died October 27, 2010 at Augustana Health Care Center. Ethel was born November 26, 1923 in Warren, MN to Kurt and Ruth Olga (Bodell) Malek. She was a graduate of Warren High School, and married Harold E. Nicholls on November 26, 1942 in Warren. She was preceded in death by her parents;...
Esther Marie Avenda?O
October 27, 2010
Avenda?o (Johnson), Esther Marie age 91, born Jan. 14, 1919 in Mpls., MN. Preceded in death by parents, husband, Donato; son, Donald; 3 brothers and 3 sisters. Survived by daughter, Lidia (John) Grabow; grandsons, Andrew (21) and Daniel (19) Grabow; sisters, Ruth and Josephine; nieces, nephews and many friends. Baptized Aug. 1, 1920 and confirmed Sept. 2, 1934 at Silver...
Emily E. Larsen
October 27, 2010
Larsen, Emily E., age 79 of Apple Valley (formerly Minneapolis), passed away October 27, 2010, peacefully at her home. She is survived by her husband of 60 years, James; her daughters, Pamela (Steven) Skelly, Sandra Bradee, Tracy Larsen; grandchildren, Sadie (Trevor) Michael, Rebecca (Matthew) Hawks, Aaron Skelly, Allison Bradee, and Jordan Larsen; great-grandchildren, Emily and Natalie Michael and Michael and...
Chad Michael Peterson
October 26, 2010
Peterson, Chad Michael
Chad was a gentle giant. His family was a big part of his life. He will be greatly missed by his family and friends. He is preceded in death by his father, Don; grandparents, Peterson and Remarcik; and uncle, Jerry. He is survived by his mother, Rita; brothers, Eric and Chris; sister-in-law, Michelle; nephew, Blake and niece, Samantha;...
Joann C. Manteufel
October 25, 2010
Joann C. Manteufel, age 78 of Bloomington, born May 24, 1932 in Minneapolis to Warren and Sylvia Vickers, passed away October 25, 2010. Joann was an elementary school nurse for 30 years in the Robbinsdale School District and was very active with the women’s groups at Minnehaha United Methodist Church in Minneapolis. Joann will be missed by her husband, Roger;...
Ellie Lauree Deroma
October 25, 2010
Our dearest Ellie, born January 15, 2010, was taken from us so suddenly in the early morning hours of October 25. We are grateful for the nine amazing months with our perfect, beautiful girl. Her constant smiles, giggles, growls and excited dance will never be forgotten. She is now a little angel watching over all of us and will forever...
Drew Andrew James Lambert
October 23, 2010
Andrew 'Drew' James Lambert Jr., age 7, of Rosemount, went to heaven on October 23rd, 2010. He was born August 30th, 2003 in Austin, Texas, where he lived for 18 months. Drew and his family lived in Portland, Oregon, for four and half years before moving to Minnesota. Drew was an avid sports fan; his favorite teams were the...
Evelyn Pangerl
November 4, 2010
Evelyn Pangerl, age 85, of Hastings, died November 4, 2010.Sheis survived by children SusannPangerl (John Gallagher), Russell (Gwen)Pangerl, Linda (Jim)Brunsgaard and Debra (Steve)Andersen; 9 grandchildren. A Memorial Service will be held Saturday, November 13, 2010 at 2 PM at Our Saviour's Ev. Lutheran Church, 400 W. 9th St., Hastings, MN.
Carl Schaar
November 4, 2010
Carl Schaar, age 102, of Cannon Falls died November 4, 2010 at Angels Care Center. Carl was born March 23, 1908 in Hastings to Otto and Maria (Volkert) Schaar. He married Dorothy Keely on October 5, 1935 at St. John�s Lutheran Church. He was a farmer for many years, and formerly owned the land that is now Schaar�s Bluff....
Robert Q. Mattila
November 3, 2010
Robert Q. Mattila, age 83 of Hastings passed away with his children by his side on November 3, 2010 at his residence. Robert was born September 5, 1927 in Sebeka, MN to William and Esther (Hepola) Mattila. He served in the U.S. Navy post WWII and married Ellen Luoma on September 12, 1947 in Sebeka. He was a retired...
James A. "Jim" Nachtman
November 2, 2010
James A. (Jim) Nachtman
James A. (Jim) Nachtman, 65 of Apple Valley, passed away at home Tuesday surrounded by his loving family. Jim is survived by his wife Barbara (nee Hill), mother Helen (nee Koch), daughters Anne (Pastor Kevin) Vogt and Sara (Chris) Winkler, grandchildren Samantha, Alexandra, Logan, Adam, Brockton, Peyton, Grace, and Kendall, sister Marge (Dennis) Van Drunen, and brother...
Betty L. Bailey
November 1, 2010
Betty Bailey, of Hastings, passed away November 1, 2010 at the age of 82 after courageously facing down serious illness over the past five years. Betty grew up in southwest Missouri, and still has many friends and family members there. She was swept off her feet by the dashing Luther (Bud) Bailey, after being introduced to him by her...
Robert K. Greenlee
November 1, 2010
Robert K. Greenlee, age 76, of Vermillion died November 1, 2010 at his home. Robert was born February 8, 1934 in Pine City, MN to Jesse and Lillian (Westrom) Greenlee. After high school, he served in the U.S. Army and later married Mary Loritz on May 11, 1957 in So. St. Paul. An employee of Koch Refinery, he retired...
Dorothy G. Grimm
November 1, 2010
Dorothy G. Grimm, age 89 of Golden Valley, born April 25, 1921 in Minneapolis to George & Ethel Johnson, passed away November 1, 2010. As a lover of music, Dorothy studied Opera at MacPhail Center for Music and sang with her high school trio all the way into her 70’s and also in the choir at Aldersgate United Methodist Church....
Charles Raymond Stevens
November 1, 2010
Stevens, Charles Raymond 83, of Apple Valley, passed away Oct. 27, 2010 at home surrounded by his beloved family. He was born Sept. 15, 1927 in Detroit, MI to Raymand and Julia (nee Slayden) Stevens. Charles served his country during WWII in the United States Navy. Charles was a sporting goods sales rep and owned Northland Sporting Goods in Edina...
Shirley J. Peterson
October 31, 2010
Peterson, Shirley J. age 83 of Lakeville, born September 30, 1927 in Minneapolis to George and Florence Fogarty, passed away October 31, 2010. Shirley worked at several nurseries including Minnehaha Falls Nursery in Apple Valley. She is preceded in death by huaband, Richard. Survived by sons: Mike, Steve (Ellen) and Tom (Carie) Peterson; granddaughter, Keresten Turner; brothers, Gerald (Dorothy) and...
James Edward Taveirne
October 29, 2010
James E. Taveirne, age 59, of Hastings, formerly of Kentucky, passed away October 29, 2010.Survived by daughter, Amy Joy Taveirne; son, James (Samantha) Taveirna; grandson, Parker; brother, Ed (Barb) Taveirne; other relatives and friends.A Celebration of Life will be held Monday (11/1) from 4:00 - 8:00 p.m. at 400 W. 6th St., Hastings. Future services are being planned in...
Elizabeth "Beth" Hecimovich
October 28, 2010
Elizabeth I. (Melby) Hecimovich, age 90, of Hastings died October 28, 2010 at Augustana Health Care Center. Beth was born June 23, 1920 in Spicer, MN to John and Edna (Erickson) Melby. She was a 1938 graduate of Hastings High School and served as a WAC during WWII. She married Daniel Hecimovich on July 5, 1947 in Milbank, SD...
Frances T. Carlson
October 28, 2010
Frances T. Carlson, age 82, of Hastings, died October 28, 2010 at her home. Frances was born August 28, 1928 in Hastings to Francis and Mildred (Bolin) Schmitz. She married Allen J. Carlson on February 20, 1952 at St. Boniface Catholic Church in Hastings. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; children Mark Carlson, Edward Carlson, and...
"Boldy" Jim Seleski
October 27, 2010
Jim 'Boldy' Seleski, age 67, of Hastings, an avid hunter and fisher, passed away October 27, 2010 after a 4 year battle with cancer. Jim was born August 25, 1943 in Hastings to John and Verna Seleski. He is preceded in death by his parents; brothers, John; Robert; and Steve Seleski; sisters, Dorothy Seleski Harris and Mary Helen Klemz....
Ethel M. Nicholls
October 27, 2010
Ethel M. Nicholls, age 86, of Hastings died October 27, 2010 at Augustana Health Care Center. Ethel was born November 26, 1923 in Warren, MN to Kurt and Ruth Olga (Bodell) Malek. She was a graduate of Warren High School, and married Harold E. Nicholls on November 26, 1942 in Warren. She was preceded in death by her parents;...
Esther Marie Avenda?O
October 27, 2010
Avenda?o (Johnson), Esther Marie age 91, born Jan. 14, 1919 in Mpls., MN. Preceded in death by parents, husband, Donato; son, Donald; 3 brothers and 3 sisters. Survived by daughter, Lidia (John) Grabow; grandsons, Andrew (21) and Daniel (19) Grabow; sisters, Ruth and Josephine; nieces, nephews and many friends. Baptized Aug. 1, 1920 and confirmed Sept. 2, 1934 at Silver...
Emily E. Larsen
October 27, 2010
Larsen, Emily E., age 79 of Apple Valley (formerly Minneapolis), passed away October 27, 2010, peacefully at her home. She is survived by her husband of 60 years, James; her daughters, Pamela (Steven) Skelly, Sandra Bradee, Tracy Larsen; grandchildren, Sadie (Trevor) Michael, Rebecca (Matthew) Hawks, Aaron Skelly, Allison Bradee, and Jordan Larsen; great-grandchildren, Emily and Natalie Michael and Michael and...
Chad Michael Peterson
October 26, 2010
Peterson, Chad Michael
Chad was a gentle giant. His family was a big part of his life. He will be greatly missed by his family and friends. He is preceded in death by his father, Don; grandparents, Peterson and Remarcik; and uncle, Jerry. He is survived by his mother, Rita; brothers, Eric and Chris; sister-in-law, Michelle; nephew, Blake and niece, Samantha;...
Joann C. Manteufel
October 25, 2010
Joann C. Manteufel, age 78 of Bloomington, born May 24, 1932 in Minneapolis to Warren and Sylvia Vickers, passed away October 25, 2010. Joann was an elementary school nurse for 30 years in the Robbinsdale School District and was very active with the women’s groups at Minnehaha United Methodist Church in Minneapolis. Joann will be missed by her husband, Roger;...
Ellie Lauree Deroma
October 25, 2010
Our dearest Ellie, born January 15, 2010, was taken from us so suddenly in the early morning hours of October 25. We are grateful for the nine amazing months with our perfect, beautiful girl. Her constant smiles, giggles, growls and excited dance will never be forgotten. She is now a little angel watching over all of us and will forever...
Drew Andrew James Lambert
October 23, 2010
Andrew 'Drew' James Lambert Jr., age 7, of Rosemount, went to heaven on October 23rd, 2010. He was born August 30th, 2003 in Austin, Texas, where he lived for 18 months. Drew and his family lived in Portland, Oregon, for four and half years before moving to Minnesota. Drew was an avid sports fan; his favorite teams were the...
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