Obituaries
Obituaries for Starkson Family
In Memory of Our Dear Loved Ones
Annabelle V. Johnson
September 20, 2010
JOHNSON Annabelle V.,”Bubbles” (Erlandson), age 87, of Apple Valley, MN, left this earthly home to meet her Lord and Savior and join her beloved Harold on Sept 20, 2010. She is preceded in death by her husband, Harold; 4 brothers; a granddaughter and grandson. Survived by children, Sharon(Jim)Collins, Brad(Judy), Randall(Judy) and Scott(Polly); 10 grandchildren, Perry(Kari) and Paul(Janna) Collins, Geoffrey, Jessica...
Harriet Leifeld
September 19, 2010
Harriet Agnes Leifeld, age 96, of Hastings, passed away September 19, 2010 at Regina Nursing Home. Harriet was born July 24, 1914 in Hastings to Tyler and Mathilda Lovejoy. She married Nicholas Leifeld at Guardian Angels Catholic Church in Hastings on August 16, 1939. Harriet is preceded in death by her husband, Nicholas; sisters, Blanche Lovejoy and Eleanor Langenfeld;...
Elsie Clara Vinjie
September 18, 2010
Age 92, of Apple Valley, MN, formerly of Mayville, ND, Forest Lake, MN, and Hutchinson, MN. Born in Fergus Falls, MN on May 28, 1918, she graduated from Fergus Falls High School and in 1941 completed training as a Registered Nurse at Deaconess Hospital School of Nursing, Grand Forks, ND.
First nursing position was at Union Hospital in Mayville, ND where...
Alyce M. Kieffer
September 17, 2010
Alyce M. Kieffer, age 74, of Hastings died Friday, September 17, 2010, at her home.Alyce was born January 4th, 1936 in Hastings to Peter Marie (Moes) Gergen. She married Harold J. Kieffer on September 5th, 1959 at St. Boniface Catholic Church in Hastings.She worked for over 30 years as a Finance Manager for ITT.Alyceis preceded in death by her...
Gunhild A. (Gunny) Paulson
September 17, 2010
Gunhild “Gunny” Paulson nee Rasmussen.
Passed away Fri. Sept. 17th 2010 at the age of 95. Her fighting spirit held forth until the end.
For the last ten years she lived at Augustana Nursing Home of Apple Valley.
She was preceded in death by her husband Arthur, son James, parents Olga and Ole Rasmussen her brother Odd and sister Astrid Borg.
She is survived...
Kathy M. Marrison
September 15, 2010
Kathy Marie Marrison, age 61, formerlyof Hastings, died September 15, 2010 at the United Hospital in St. Paul after a long illness.Shewas born October 17, 1948 in Minneapolis to Harry and Betty Lou (Black) Stuhr. Kathy was preceded in death by her son Rick; her parents; and sister Michelle DeWall. She is survived by her four children: Jason Marrison,...
Gloria M. Lafavor
September 9, 2010
Gloria Marion LaFavor, 65, passed away September 9th, 2010 in her home in Hastings. On March 8th, 1945, Gloria was born in St. Paul to Leslie and Violet (Paul) Harwell. On November 23rd, 1963, she married Gregory LaFavor and was later blessed with three children: Ken, David and Julie. Over the years, Gloria did many arts and crafts and...
Olga L Magnon
September 9, 2010
Olga L. (Richter) Magnon, age 90, went home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on September 9, 2010 at Regina Hospice in Hastings. Olga will be remembered as a wonderful homemaker who lovingly provided a warm and orderly home. She was devoted to her Christian faith and had a remarkable talent for knitting and crocheting. Olga...
Lawrence 'Bud' Dockin
September 9, 2010
Laurence “Bud” Dockin, Age 98, a longime resident of South Minneapolis, born July 4, 1912 in Caribou, MN to Louis and Selena Dockin, died peacefully in his sleep Sep. 9, 2010. Bud was a proud member of the Twin City Pipe Trades Local #539 for over 60 years and he continued to help family and friends with plumbing needs well...
Dorothy L. Pederson
September 9, 2010
Pederson, Dorothy L., age 90, of Mpls. Preceded in death by husband Tony and son Warren. Survived by sons, Charles, Keith (Kay), Donald (Jean), Daryl, Joel and Sid; daughters, Janice (Mark) Jones and Sue (Chris Stewart; grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Memorial service Thursday 2 PM at Henry W. Anderson Mortuary, 3640 23rd Ave. So., Mpls. Visitation one hour before service.
Lance Reinhardt
September 6, 2010
Lance Milton Reinhardt, 59, of Hastings, passed away after a brave battle with cancer on Monday, September 6th, 2010 at Regina Hospital. Lance was born September 13th, 1950 to Floyd and Genevieve (Hopp) Reinhardt in Hastings. He was married to Colleen (Amy) for 28 wonderful years and they were blessed with two children; Rachel and Jake. He loved playing...
Henry Olaf Westby
September 6, 2010
Westby, Henry Olaf “Hank” age 100, of Mpls. Preceded in death by wife, Goldie; son, David; parents, Anne and Ole; sisters, Agnes, Olga and Eleanor. Survived by sister, Hazel; sons, Richard (Sandra), James (Gail), Jerry (Eloise); daughters, Ann (Paul), Barbara, and Judy (Helen); daughter-in-law, Ruth; 20 grandchildren; 37 great-grandchildren. Hank was born April 8, 1910 and graduated from Mpls South...
Isabelle M. Esberg
September 3, 2010
Esberg, Isabelle M., age 99 of Mpls. Survived by son, Eugene; daughter, Collette Felton; grandson, Steven Felton; brother, Joe Grill; nieces, Janet Peterson and Judy Smith. Service Tuesday, 12:00 Noon, Lakewood Cemetery Chapel, 3600 Hennepin Ave. So. Visitation 1/2 hour before service. Interment Lakewood Cemetery.
Burial Date September 7, 2010
Frank C. Beasley
September 2, 2010
Frank C. Beasley, age 82, of Hastings, passed away at home September 2, 2010.Memorial Service, Friday (9/10), 11:00 am at Cornerstone Bible Church, Hastings. Gathering 1/2 hour prior to service at church.
Bernard M. Smith
September 2, 2010
Bernard M. Smith, age 91, of Hampton, died September 2, 2010 at Regina Nursing Home. Bernard was born June 20, 1919 in White, SD to Joseph and Mary (Ettienne) Smith. He was an Army veteran of WWII, and married Irene Landsberger on June 25, 1946 in Hampton. Prior to retirement, he was employed as a truck driver for Con...
Christine M. Fox
September 1, 2010
Christine M. Fox, Loving Wife, Mother, Grandmother, Daughter, Sister, of Inver Grove Heights, MN. After a living a full life, she leaves behind a legacy of Love.She was preceded in death by her mother, Lois Johnson. Christine is survived by her husband of 29 years, Dwayne (Wally); children, Brandi (Dale) Colberg, Justin Fox; grandsons Joshua and Joseph Dutcher; her...
Adelaide "Addie" Girgen
September 1, 2010
Adelaide �Addie� Girgen, passed away on September 1, 2010 at Regina Nursing Home, which was her home for the past 6 � years. Adelaide was born January 27, 1924 in St. Paul to Engelbert and Louise (Olbrich) Gerstner. Growing up in St. Paul she attended St. Francis Elementary and Monroe High School. For twelve years she took violin lessons...
Violet Marie Johnson
September 1, 2010
Violet Marie Johnson, 88 of Apple Valley, passed away peacefully Wednesday, September 1. She was born January 2, 1922 in Osakis MN to Jake and Marie (nee Drexler) Housen. Violet lived out her passion for sewing by creating slipcovers until she was 80. Her strong faith and sense of humor will always be cherished. She was preceded in death by...
Paul A. Woytasek
August 30, 2010
Woytasek, Paul A., age 46, of Mpls. Preceded in death by father, Edward; stepfather, Theodore Jasper; brother, John; and sister, Ann Marie. Survived by wife, Linda; mother, Rose Jasper; sister, Joyce (Rod) Basham; and other family and friends. Services have already been held.
Burial Date September 2, 2010
Lorraine R. Rother
August 28, 2010
Lorraine (Gerster) Rother, age 90, of Hastings died Saturday, August 28, 2010 at Regina Assisted Living. Lorraine was born September 15, 1919 in Hampton to Edward and Dorothy (Peine) Gerster. She was united in marriage to Edwin Rother on May 28, 1940 in Hampton. Lorraine was a homemaker and also worked with her husband and sons at Rother Meats....
Annabelle V. Johnson
September 20, 2010
JOHNSON Annabelle V.,”Bubbles” (Erlandson), age 87, of Apple Valley, MN, left this earthly home to meet her Lord and Savior and join her beloved Harold on Sept 20, 2010. She is preceded in death by her husband, Harold; 4 brothers; a granddaughter and grandson. Survived by children, Sharon(Jim)Collins, Brad(Judy), Randall(Judy) and Scott(Polly); 10 grandchildren, Perry(Kari) and Paul(Janna) Collins, Geoffrey, Jessica...
Harriet Leifeld
September 19, 2010
Harriet Agnes Leifeld, age 96, of Hastings, passed away September 19, 2010 at Regina Nursing Home. Harriet was born July 24, 1914 in Hastings to Tyler and Mathilda Lovejoy. She married Nicholas Leifeld at Guardian Angels Catholic Church in Hastings on August 16, 1939. Harriet is preceded in death by her husband, Nicholas; sisters, Blanche Lovejoy and Eleanor Langenfeld;...
Elsie Clara Vinjie
September 18, 2010
Age 92, of Apple Valley, MN, formerly of Mayville, ND, Forest Lake, MN, and Hutchinson, MN. Born in Fergus Falls, MN on May 28, 1918, she graduated from Fergus Falls High School and in 1941 completed training as a Registered Nurse at Deaconess Hospital School of Nursing, Grand Forks, ND.
First nursing position was at Union Hospital in Mayville, ND where...
Alyce M. Kieffer
September 17, 2010
Alyce M. Kieffer, age 74, of Hastings died Friday, September 17, 2010, at her home.Alyce was born January 4th, 1936 in Hastings to Peter Marie (Moes) Gergen. She married Harold J. Kieffer on September 5th, 1959 at St. Boniface Catholic Church in Hastings.She worked for over 30 years as a Finance Manager for ITT.Alyceis preceded in death by her...
Gunhild A. (Gunny) Paulson
September 17, 2010
Gunhild “Gunny” Paulson nee Rasmussen.
Passed away Fri. Sept. 17th 2010 at the age of 95. Her fighting spirit held forth until the end.
For the last ten years she lived at Augustana Nursing Home of Apple Valley.
She was preceded in death by her husband Arthur, son James, parents Olga and Ole Rasmussen her brother Odd and sister Astrid Borg.
She is survived...
Kathy M. Marrison
September 15, 2010
Kathy Marie Marrison, age 61, formerlyof Hastings, died September 15, 2010 at the United Hospital in St. Paul after a long illness.Shewas born October 17, 1948 in Minneapolis to Harry and Betty Lou (Black) Stuhr. Kathy was preceded in death by her son Rick; her parents; and sister Michelle DeWall. She is survived by her four children: Jason Marrison,...
Gloria M. Lafavor
September 9, 2010
Gloria Marion LaFavor, 65, passed away September 9th, 2010 in her home in Hastings. On March 8th, 1945, Gloria was born in St. Paul to Leslie and Violet (Paul) Harwell. On November 23rd, 1963, she married Gregory LaFavor and was later blessed with three children: Ken, David and Julie. Over the years, Gloria did many arts and crafts and...
Olga L Magnon
September 9, 2010
Olga L. (Richter) Magnon, age 90, went home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on September 9, 2010 at Regina Hospice in Hastings. Olga will be remembered as a wonderful homemaker who lovingly provided a warm and orderly home. She was devoted to her Christian faith and had a remarkable talent for knitting and crocheting. Olga...
Lawrence 'Bud' Dockin
September 9, 2010
Laurence “Bud” Dockin, Age 98, a longime resident of South Minneapolis, born July 4, 1912 in Caribou, MN to Louis and Selena Dockin, died peacefully in his sleep Sep. 9, 2010. Bud was a proud member of the Twin City Pipe Trades Local #539 for over 60 years and he continued to help family and friends with plumbing needs well...
Dorothy L. Pederson
September 9, 2010
Pederson, Dorothy L., age 90, of Mpls. Preceded in death by husband Tony and son Warren. Survived by sons, Charles, Keith (Kay), Donald (Jean), Daryl, Joel and Sid; daughters, Janice (Mark) Jones and Sue (Chris Stewart; grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Memorial service Thursday 2 PM at Henry W. Anderson Mortuary, 3640 23rd Ave. So., Mpls. Visitation one hour before service.
Lance Reinhardt
September 6, 2010
Lance Milton Reinhardt, 59, of Hastings, passed away after a brave battle with cancer on Monday, September 6th, 2010 at Regina Hospital. Lance was born September 13th, 1950 to Floyd and Genevieve (Hopp) Reinhardt in Hastings. He was married to Colleen (Amy) for 28 wonderful years and they were blessed with two children; Rachel and Jake. He loved playing...
Henry Olaf Westby
September 6, 2010
Westby, Henry Olaf “Hank” age 100, of Mpls. Preceded in death by wife, Goldie; son, David; parents, Anne and Ole; sisters, Agnes, Olga and Eleanor. Survived by sister, Hazel; sons, Richard (Sandra), James (Gail), Jerry (Eloise); daughters, Ann (Paul), Barbara, and Judy (Helen); daughter-in-law, Ruth; 20 grandchildren; 37 great-grandchildren. Hank was born April 8, 1910 and graduated from Mpls South...
Isabelle M. Esberg
September 3, 2010
Esberg, Isabelle M., age 99 of Mpls. Survived by son, Eugene; daughter, Collette Felton; grandson, Steven Felton; brother, Joe Grill; nieces, Janet Peterson and Judy Smith. Service Tuesday, 12:00 Noon, Lakewood Cemetery Chapel, 3600 Hennepin Ave. So. Visitation 1/2 hour before service. Interment Lakewood Cemetery.
Burial Date September 7, 2010
Frank C. Beasley
September 2, 2010
Frank C. Beasley, age 82, of Hastings, passed away at home September 2, 2010.Memorial Service, Friday (9/10), 11:00 am at Cornerstone Bible Church, Hastings. Gathering 1/2 hour prior to service at church.
Bernard M. Smith
September 2, 2010
Bernard M. Smith, age 91, of Hampton, died September 2, 2010 at Regina Nursing Home. Bernard was born June 20, 1919 in White, SD to Joseph and Mary (Ettienne) Smith. He was an Army veteran of WWII, and married Irene Landsberger on June 25, 1946 in Hampton. Prior to retirement, he was employed as a truck driver for Con...
Christine M. Fox
September 1, 2010
Christine M. Fox, Loving Wife, Mother, Grandmother, Daughter, Sister, of Inver Grove Heights, MN. After a living a full life, she leaves behind a legacy of Love.She was preceded in death by her mother, Lois Johnson. Christine is survived by her husband of 29 years, Dwayne (Wally); children, Brandi (Dale) Colberg, Justin Fox; grandsons Joshua and Joseph Dutcher; her...
Adelaide "Addie" Girgen
September 1, 2010
Adelaide �Addie� Girgen, passed away on September 1, 2010 at Regina Nursing Home, which was her home for the past 6 � years. Adelaide was born January 27, 1924 in St. Paul to Engelbert and Louise (Olbrich) Gerstner. Growing up in St. Paul she attended St. Francis Elementary and Monroe High School. For twelve years she took violin lessons...
Violet Marie Johnson
September 1, 2010
Violet Marie Johnson, 88 of Apple Valley, passed away peacefully Wednesday, September 1. She was born January 2, 1922 in Osakis MN to Jake and Marie (nee Drexler) Housen. Violet lived out her passion for sewing by creating slipcovers until she was 80. Her strong faith and sense of humor will always be cherished. She was preceded in death by...
Paul A. Woytasek
August 30, 2010
Woytasek, Paul A., age 46, of Mpls. Preceded in death by father, Edward; stepfather, Theodore Jasper; brother, John; and sister, Ann Marie. Survived by wife, Linda; mother, Rose Jasper; sister, Joyce (Rod) Basham; and other family and friends. Services have already been held.
Burial Date September 2, 2010
Lorraine R. Rother
August 28, 2010
Lorraine (Gerster) Rother, age 90, of Hastings died Saturday, August 28, 2010 at Regina Assisted Living. Lorraine was born September 15, 1919 in Hampton to Edward and Dorothy (Peine) Gerster. She was united in marriage to Edwin Rother on May 28, 1940 in Hampton. Lorraine was a homemaker and also worked with her husband and sons at Rother Meats....
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