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Obituaries for Starkson Family
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Robert Amos Dewolf
February 22, 2010
Robert Amos DeWolf of Apple Valley passed away Monday, February 22. He was born in Stillwater, Minnesota on November 17, 1920 to Amos and Eva (nee Masterman) DeWolf. Robert is survived by his wife Arlene (nee Toensing), daughter Debora (Forrest) Hindley, son Wayne (Linda) DeWolf, grandchildren Monique Indykiewicz, and Ryan, Shannon, and Taryn Hindley, and sister Alice Engstrom. Robert was...
James J. Hill
February 20, 2010
James J. Hill, age 54, of St. Paul, passed away at the VA Hospital in Minneapolis on February 20, 2010. James was born August 22, 1955 in Durand, WI to Donald and Beatrice Hill. He is preceded in death by his father, Donald. Survived by his mother, Beatrice (Putter) Bauer; sister, Debbie (Denis) Bilderback; step brothers, Randy (Trish) Bauer;...
Michael D. Knutson
February 20, 2010
Knutson, Michael D., age 66, of Burnsville, passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, February 20, 2010 after a lengthy battle with multiple health issues. He was surrounded by his wife, children, grandchildren and dog. Mike was preceded in death by his father, K.O. Knutson. He is survived by his loving wife of 46 years, Joey/Georgia; daughter, Tami/Tamera; son, Jon...
Lois Mcmahon
February 19, 2010
Survived by sister, Evelyn (Neil) Gaughan; other relatives and friends.Mass of Christian Burial will be Wednesday, February 24, 2010 10:30 am at Regina Memorial Chapel, 1175 Nininger Rd. Hastings. Interment Resurrection Cemetery.
Clarence B. Balitz
February 18, 2010
Clarence B. Balitz, age 93, of Hastings died February 18, 2010 at Regina Nursing Home. Clarence was born April 15, 1916 in Hastings to Robert and Elizabeth (Bierden) Balitz. He married Leona Schmitz on June 7, 1939 in Hastings. Clarence had worked at the Hastings State Hospital as a cook for many years. He was active at his church,...
Rudy Esquivel
February 18, 2010
Rudy Esquivel, age 79, passed away on February 18, 2010 after a 4 year battle with Alzheimer's. Preceded in death by wife, Hilda Knox Esquivel/death November 21, 2002; Mother and Father, Pedro and Genoveva C. Esquivel; Sisters, Josie Esquivel, Aurora Ruiz and Feliz Marroquin; Brothers, Noel Esquivel, Jose Esquivel and Henry EsquivelHe is survived by daughters, Lupe Esquivel and...
Debra Jo Carlson Schulz
February 17, 2010
Debra Jo Carlson Schulz, age 53, of Hastings, passed away Feb. 17, 2010 at her home. Debra was born September 27, 1956 in Brtton, SD to Melvin and Janice Carlson. She married Timothy Schulz in South St. Paul on July 7, 1990. She worked for DARTS from 1984 - 1997, Midwest of Cannon Falls from 1997 - 2001, then...
Estelle T. Vadakin
February 17, 2010
Vadakin, Estelle T. Age 83. Beloved Mother and Grandmother, she will be missed by the many people whose lives she touched. Estelle is survived by her children Jerome (Kate), Michael, Kathleen (Larry) Burgett, Margaret (Scott) Lares, Susan, and William John Vadakin, and grandchildren Nicole (Adam) Osborne, Sean Lares, and Ashley Estelle Vadakin, and countless friends. She was preceded in death...
Mary Ann Wheat
February 17, 2010
WHEAT Mary Ann, age 63, of Farmington, MN passed away February 17, 2010 after a lengthy illness. She was preceded in death by her parents, Palmer, Mabel, and step-mother, Ellen Johnson; brother and sister-in-law, Donald and Sandy Johnson. Mary Ann is survived by her children, Jennifer(Jeff)Trapp and Nathan(Chelsea)Wheat; granddaughter, Lauren, and an expected grandchild; former, husband, Donald; niece, Tanya Johnson;...
Tiki Rose Mary Stevens
February 16, 2010
Rose M. 'Tiki' Stevens, age 74 of Hastings, passed away on February 16, 2010. She was born December 24, 1935 to Edward and Rose Seleski. She married Gerald 'Spike' Stevens on September 29, 1956. Rose was a retired deputy from the Dakota County Sheriff's Department. She was a member of SEAS church and choir and a member of the...
Walter J. Glashan
February 15, 2010
Walter John Glashan, age 63, of Hastings, died February 15, 2010, while vacationing in Scottsdale, Arizona. Wally was born August 5, 1946 in Mankato, Minnesota, to Iva Elizabeth Murphy and Robert Leo Glashan. Following his 1964 high school graduation, he joined the U.S. Navy. After four years of service, including a year in Vietnam, he returned home to Mankato...
Betty J. Benson
February 15, 2010
Betty “Sweetie Pie” (Benzel) Benson
Benson (Benzel), Betty “Sweetie Pie” 85, of Richfield, MN on 2/15/10. Born 12/2/24 in Mpls. Longtime employee Northwest Airlines. Retired 1980 to Green Valley, AZ until her return to MN in 1999. Predeceased by husband, Sherman; parents, Carl & Grace Benzel; brother, Jerry (Vera); sister, Esther Johnston. Survived by daughter, Barbara (Butch) Strand of Mpls; son,...
Ned M Hoffmann
February 14, 2010
Ned M. Hoffmann, age 61 of Minneapolis and Side Lake, MN, born June 24, 1948 in Rockville Centre, NY to Edward and Jean Hoffmann, passed away Feb. 14, 2010. Preceded in death by sister, Lyne Molow. Survived by loving wife, Marge; daughter, Megan & fianc?, Branden Skalsky; granddaughters: MacKenzie, Emma and Sophie; 3 step-grandchildren; sister, Dale Cronin; brother-in-law, Bert Molow...
Ralph C. Fendrick
February 13, 2010
Ralph C. Fendrick, age 95, of Hastings died February 13, 2010 at Regina Nursing Home.Ralph was born February 5, 1915 in Clements, MN to Rudolph and Zelpha (Smith) Fendrick. He was united in marriage to Fern O. Fuhr on January 2, 1937 in New Ulm, MN. Prior to his retirement he was a truck driver for the State of...
Dorothy D. Hertogs
February 12, 2010
Dorothy D. Hertogs, age 50, of Hastings died February 12, 2010 at her home after a lengthy illness.Dorothy was born November 4, 1959 in Charleston, SC to Warren and Dorothy (Kirkland) Holman. She had worked in the Health Care industryin bothadministrative and office capacities.She is survived by the "lights of her life" son Alexander "Alex" Hertogs of Minneapolis, and...
Enar R Nelson
February 11, 2010
Enar R.Nelson, age 92 of Minneapolis, born August 26, 1917 in Minneapolis to John and Anna Nelson, passed away February 11, 2010. Preceded in death by wife, Beatrice; brother, Carl Nelson and sister, Martha Melquist. Enar is survived by his daughter, Janet (Dean) Anderson; son, John Nelson; grandchildren: Elizabeth, Benjamin and Daniel; and other family and friends. Visitation is 4-7...
Donald L. Rahm
February 10, 2010
Donald L. Rahm, and avid collector, age 78, of Harmony, passed away February 10, 2010 at the VA Hospital in Minneapolis. He was born on March 25, 1931 in Rochester, MN to Vernon and Carma Rahm. He married Emma Ellingson in Harmony on June 3, 1956. Donald was a true outdoorsman who loved life. He was a jewelry maker,...
Bob Fox
February 8, 2010
Bob Fox, age 66, of Hastings diedMonday, February 8, 2010at his home. Bob�s love for his family and strong spirit gave him the will to fight colon cancer for 18 months before losing his battle and has now gained eternal life. He leaves us with unforgettable memories that will live on in our hearts and unconditional love to sustain...
Mark P. Rosenow
February 8, 2010
Rosenow, Mark P. age 75, of Mpls. Preceded in death by first wife, Florence; daughter, Patricia and second wife, Myrtle “Myrt.” Survived by children, Mike (Diane) Rosenow, David (Nancy) Rosenow, Tom (Bobbi) Rosenow, Debbie Wise, Terry (Bruce) Hanson, Sherry (Dennis) Toutges and Allyn (Sue) Bayless; 14 grandchildren; 8 great-grandchildren; 3 sisters, Rita, Frances and Joan. Service Wednesday (TONIGHT) 7 PM...
Floyd Pratt
February 7, 2010
PRATTFloyd D., age 77, of Hastings, passed away February 7, 2010. Preceded in death by brother, Howard Pratt. Survived by wife, Annemarie Pratt; daughter, Cynthia Pratt; son, Robert Pratt; granddaughter, Stephanie Pratt; and great grandson, Cass. Private Interment Fort Snelling National Cemetery. The Wise Family Funeral is in charge of Arrangements.
Robert Amos Dewolf
February 22, 2010
Robert Amos DeWolf of Apple Valley passed away Monday, February 22. He was born in Stillwater, Minnesota on November 17, 1920 to Amos and Eva (nee Masterman) DeWolf. Robert is survived by his wife Arlene (nee Toensing), daughter Debora (Forrest) Hindley, son Wayne (Linda) DeWolf, grandchildren Monique Indykiewicz, and Ryan, Shannon, and Taryn Hindley, and sister Alice Engstrom. Robert was...
James J. Hill
February 20, 2010
James J. Hill, age 54, of St. Paul, passed away at the VA Hospital in Minneapolis on February 20, 2010. James was born August 22, 1955 in Durand, WI to Donald and Beatrice Hill. He is preceded in death by his father, Donald. Survived by his mother, Beatrice (Putter) Bauer; sister, Debbie (Denis) Bilderback; step brothers, Randy (Trish) Bauer;...
Michael D. Knutson
February 20, 2010
Knutson, Michael D., age 66, of Burnsville, passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, February 20, 2010 after a lengthy battle with multiple health issues. He was surrounded by his wife, children, grandchildren and dog. Mike was preceded in death by his father, K.O. Knutson. He is survived by his loving wife of 46 years, Joey/Georgia; daughter, Tami/Tamera; son, Jon...
Lois Mcmahon
February 19, 2010
Survived by sister, Evelyn (Neil) Gaughan; other relatives and friends.Mass of Christian Burial will be Wednesday, February 24, 2010 10:30 am at Regina Memorial Chapel, 1175 Nininger Rd. Hastings. Interment Resurrection Cemetery.
Clarence B. Balitz
February 18, 2010
Clarence B. Balitz, age 93, of Hastings died February 18, 2010 at Regina Nursing Home. Clarence was born April 15, 1916 in Hastings to Robert and Elizabeth (Bierden) Balitz. He married Leona Schmitz on June 7, 1939 in Hastings. Clarence had worked at the Hastings State Hospital as a cook for many years. He was active at his church,...
Rudy Esquivel
February 18, 2010
Rudy Esquivel, age 79, passed away on February 18, 2010 after a 4 year battle with Alzheimer's. Preceded in death by wife, Hilda Knox Esquivel/death November 21, 2002; Mother and Father, Pedro and Genoveva C. Esquivel; Sisters, Josie Esquivel, Aurora Ruiz and Feliz Marroquin; Brothers, Noel Esquivel, Jose Esquivel and Henry EsquivelHe is survived by daughters, Lupe Esquivel and...
Debra Jo Carlson Schulz
February 17, 2010
Debra Jo Carlson Schulz, age 53, of Hastings, passed away Feb. 17, 2010 at her home. Debra was born September 27, 1956 in Brtton, SD to Melvin and Janice Carlson. She married Timothy Schulz in South St. Paul on July 7, 1990. She worked for DARTS from 1984 - 1997, Midwest of Cannon Falls from 1997 - 2001, then...
Estelle T. Vadakin
February 17, 2010
Vadakin, Estelle T. Age 83. Beloved Mother and Grandmother, she will be missed by the many people whose lives she touched. Estelle is survived by her children Jerome (Kate), Michael, Kathleen (Larry) Burgett, Margaret (Scott) Lares, Susan, and William John Vadakin, and grandchildren Nicole (Adam) Osborne, Sean Lares, and Ashley Estelle Vadakin, and countless friends. She was preceded in death...
Mary Ann Wheat
February 17, 2010
WHEAT Mary Ann, age 63, of Farmington, MN passed away February 17, 2010 after a lengthy illness. She was preceded in death by her parents, Palmer, Mabel, and step-mother, Ellen Johnson; brother and sister-in-law, Donald and Sandy Johnson. Mary Ann is survived by her children, Jennifer(Jeff)Trapp and Nathan(Chelsea)Wheat; granddaughter, Lauren, and an expected grandchild; former, husband, Donald; niece, Tanya Johnson;...
Tiki Rose Mary Stevens
February 16, 2010
Rose M. 'Tiki' Stevens, age 74 of Hastings, passed away on February 16, 2010. She was born December 24, 1935 to Edward and Rose Seleski. She married Gerald 'Spike' Stevens on September 29, 1956. Rose was a retired deputy from the Dakota County Sheriff's Department. She was a member of SEAS church and choir and a member of the...
Walter J. Glashan
February 15, 2010
Walter John Glashan, age 63, of Hastings, died February 15, 2010, while vacationing in Scottsdale, Arizona. Wally was born August 5, 1946 in Mankato, Minnesota, to Iva Elizabeth Murphy and Robert Leo Glashan. Following his 1964 high school graduation, he joined the U.S. Navy. After four years of service, including a year in Vietnam, he returned home to Mankato...
Betty J. Benson
February 15, 2010
Betty “Sweetie Pie” (Benzel) Benson
Benson (Benzel), Betty “Sweetie Pie” 85, of Richfield, MN on 2/15/10. Born 12/2/24 in Mpls. Longtime employee Northwest Airlines. Retired 1980 to Green Valley, AZ until her return to MN in 1999. Predeceased by husband, Sherman; parents, Carl & Grace Benzel; brother, Jerry (Vera); sister, Esther Johnston. Survived by daughter, Barbara (Butch) Strand of Mpls; son,...
Ned M Hoffmann
February 14, 2010
Ned M. Hoffmann, age 61 of Minneapolis and Side Lake, MN, born June 24, 1948 in Rockville Centre, NY to Edward and Jean Hoffmann, passed away Feb. 14, 2010. Preceded in death by sister, Lyne Molow. Survived by loving wife, Marge; daughter, Megan & fianc?, Branden Skalsky; granddaughters: MacKenzie, Emma and Sophie; 3 step-grandchildren; sister, Dale Cronin; brother-in-law, Bert Molow...
Ralph C. Fendrick
February 13, 2010
Ralph C. Fendrick, age 95, of Hastings died February 13, 2010 at Regina Nursing Home.Ralph was born February 5, 1915 in Clements, MN to Rudolph and Zelpha (Smith) Fendrick. He was united in marriage to Fern O. Fuhr on January 2, 1937 in New Ulm, MN. Prior to his retirement he was a truck driver for the State of...
Dorothy D. Hertogs
February 12, 2010
Dorothy D. Hertogs, age 50, of Hastings died February 12, 2010 at her home after a lengthy illness.Dorothy was born November 4, 1959 in Charleston, SC to Warren and Dorothy (Kirkland) Holman. She had worked in the Health Care industryin bothadministrative and office capacities.She is survived by the "lights of her life" son Alexander "Alex" Hertogs of Minneapolis, and...
Enar R Nelson
February 11, 2010
Enar R.Nelson, age 92 of Minneapolis, born August 26, 1917 in Minneapolis to John and Anna Nelson, passed away February 11, 2010. Preceded in death by wife, Beatrice; brother, Carl Nelson and sister, Martha Melquist. Enar is survived by his daughter, Janet (Dean) Anderson; son, John Nelson; grandchildren: Elizabeth, Benjamin and Daniel; and other family and friends. Visitation is 4-7...
Donald L. Rahm
February 10, 2010
Donald L. Rahm, and avid collector, age 78, of Harmony, passed away February 10, 2010 at the VA Hospital in Minneapolis. He was born on March 25, 1931 in Rochester, MN to Vernon and Carma Rahm. He married Emma Ellingson in Harmony on June 3, 1956. Donald was a true outdoorsman who loved life. He was a jewelry maker,...
Bob Fox
February 8, 2010
Bob Fox, age 66, of Hastings diedMonday, February 8, 2010at his home. Bob�s love for his family and strong spirit gave him the will to fight colon cancer for 18 months before losing his battle and has now gained eternal life. He leaves us with unforgettable memories that will live on in our hearts and unconditional love to sustain...
Mark P. Rosenow
February 8, 2010
Rosenow, Mark P. age 75, of Mpls. Preceded in death by first wife, Florence; daughter, Patricia and second wife, Myrtle “Myrt.” Survived by children, Mike (Diane) Rosenow, David (Nancy) Rosenow, Tom (Bobbi) Rosenow, Debbie Wise, Terry (Bruce) Hanson, Sherry (Dennis) Toutges and Allyn (Sue) Bayless; 14 grandchildren; 8 great-grandchildren; 3 sisters, Rita, Frances and Joan. Service Wednesday (TONIGHT) 7 PM...
Floyd Pratt
February 7, 2010
PRATTFloyd D., age 77, of Hastings, passed away February 7, 2010. Preceded in death by brother, Howard Pratt. Survived by wife, Annemarie Pratt; daughter, Cynthia Pratt; son, Robert Pratt; granddaughter, Stephanie Pratt; and great grandson, Cass. Private Interment Fort Snelling National Cemetery. The Wise Family Funeral is in charge of Arrangements.
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