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Obituaries for Starkson Family

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Vibeke A. Solac

Vibeke A. Solac

January 31, 2010

Vibeke A. Solac, nee Osterberg, died January 31, 2010. Born November 7, 1921 in Copenhagen, Denmark. Preceded in death by son, Christopher Solac; brother, Erik Osterberg. Survived by husband, Raymond, of Hastings; sons, Peter (Jean); Michael (Robin); Thomas; Paul; daughters, Mary; Theresa (Michael) Welch; grandchildren, Adele & Josephine Welch. Ray & Vibeke met in Denmark during WWII and continued...

Mary L. Lang

Mary L. Lang

January 31, 2010

Mary L. Lang, age 81, of Hastings died January 31, 2010 at Angels Care Center in Cannon Falls. Mary was born October 26, 1928 in Cannon Falls to John and Katheryn (Sieben) Lang. She worked as an LPN in the Health Care Industry. She was preceded in death by her parents; brothers, Henry, Francis, and William; and sister Lucille...

Lorraine Sontag

Lorraine Sontag

January 31, 2010

Lorraine B. Sontag, 91, formerly of Hastings passed away at her home on Little Hanging Horn Lake in Barnum, Minnesota on January 31, 2010. She was born on December 7, 1918 to Jesse and Lillian Amanda Wildes. She grew up and graduated from high school in Hastings and was a member of First Baptist Church of Hastings. Lorraine worked...

Lois Jean Engquist

Lois Jean Engquist

January 31, 2010

Lois Jean Engquist, age 86 of Minneapolis, born April 17, 1923 in Minneapolis to Arthur and Doris Radsliff, passed away January 31, 2010. Lois was a pianist with the KTIS Trio for 20 years and a musician at Minnehaha Baptist Church for several years, along with many other roles. She is preceded in death by daughter, Linda Rynkiewich and sister,...

Mary Jane Ross

Mary Jane Ross

January 29, 2010

Mary Jane Ross, age 90, of Hastings, passed awayJanuary 29, 2010 at Regina Nursing Home.Mary Jane was born February 17, 1919 in Hastings to John and Barbara (Steffen) Murray. She spent her life taking care of people while working at Regina Memorial Hospital in Hastings.MaryJanehad a very generous heart and was full of life. Her mission in life was...

Gerald D. Nyssen

Gerald D. Nyssen

January 29, 2010

Nyssen, Gerald D., age 77, of Apple Valley. Preceded in death by parents, Everett and Leona. Survived by loving wife of 50 years, Sonja; daughter, Patti (Scott) Carpenter; son, Dan Nyssen; grandchildren, Jesse and Jack Carpenter; sisters, Joyce (Lyle) Mitchell and Judy (Don) Geffre; brother, Leon (Judith) Nyssen; and many nieces, nephews and friends. Service Mon. 11 AM, Grace Lutheran...

Lorrayne A. Tellmann

Lorrayne A. Tellmann

January 27, 2010

Tellmann, Lorrayne A., age 95, of Apple Valley, formerly Mpls. Widow of Wilbur “Bill”. Member of Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, Ivy Rebekah Lodge (PNG), and Wold Chamberlain Am. Legion Aux. (P Pres). Survived by daughter, Carole Mensing, Walpo, MA; grandsons, Kevin (Jamie) and Todd; great-grandchildren, Tyler and Cadee. Service Friday, Jan. 29 at 12:00 noon, Henry W. Anderson Mortuary, 3640...

Mark O. Lamere

Mark O. Lamere

January 27, 2010

LaMere, Mark O., of Apple Valley, passed peacefully from this world into the next on January 27th, 2010, at the age of 62 with dignity, courage and his family by his side. Greeting him at Heaven’s gate are his parents, Alfred and Mae; siblings, Greg, Paul, Janet and Diane. Those left behind to mourn our loss, but honor his legacy,...

Florence Ann Tervola

Florence Ann Tervola

January 26, 2010

Florence Ann Tervola, age 88, of Hastings, passed away at home, surrounded by her family, on January 26, 2010. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Sat. (1/30), at 11:00 am at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church in Hastings. Visitation 2 hours prior to service at church. Interment St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Cemetery.

Marcia L Anderson

Marcia L Anderson

January 26, 2010

ANDERSON

Marcia L. “Marcie” Age 56 of Apple Valley, passed away peacefully at home on January 26, 2010. Preceded in death by her parents, Herbert and Marge Schultheis. Survived by loving husband, Vernon of 31 years; 5 step children, Bryan (Anita), Deborah (Nick) Vera, Dale (Kari), Russell, and Sue Heitkamp; 11 grandchildren; 4 brothers, Charles, Thomas, Jeffrey (Diana), and David (Patty)...

Patricia A. Winslow

Patricia A. Winslow

January 25, 2010

Patricia Ann Winslow, age 83, of Hastings, passed away at Augustana Healthcare Center on January 25, 2010. Preceded in death by her husband, Warren. Patricia is survived by her son, Michael (Charlene) Winslow; grandchildren, Melissa & Stephanie. Private family services will be held. The Wise Family Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Cleo Elizabeth Gentili

Cleo Elizabeth Gentili

January 21, 2010

Cleo Elizabeth Gentili, Lakeville, died January 21, 2010. Cleo was born in Minneapolis on March 10, 1950. She is survived by her husband, Alan Gentili; children: Dennis, David (Mary), Deanna & Daniel Gentili; sisters Linda Joan Benjamin (Daniel Betzold) & Nancy(Allen) Carothers; brother John Benjamin; grandsons Dustin & Joshua Kennedy; mother-in-law Ruth Gentili; sister-in-law Joan (Rick) Naymark; brother-in-law Ken (Sylvia)...

Lucille F. O'Brien

Lucille F. O'Brien

January 20, 2010

Lucille F. O�Brien, age 87, of Hastings died Wednesday, January 20, 2010 at the Ruth Home in Hastings. Lucille was born December 15, 1922 in Pittsburgh, PA to William and Rosetta (Schlacter) Schaum. She was preceded in death by her parents; son Wayne Dorfner; and 5 siblings, Elva Mae, Donald, Norman, Eugene, and Ken. Lucille is survived by her...

Robert Lee Forsting

Robert Lee Forsting

January 20, 2010

Robert Lee Forsting was born May 15, 1947 in Aberdeen, South Dakota to Russell and Vera (Gemar) Forsting. Robert grew up on the family farm east of Barnard, South Dakota and graduated from Barnard High School in 1965. As a young farm boy, he was fascinated with airplanes. In his adult years he turned that fascination into reality.He attended...

Florence M. Rischette

Florence M. Rischette

January 20, 2010

Florence M. Rischette, age 80, of Hastings died Wednesday, January 20, 2010 at her home. Florence was born March 31, 1929 in Hastings to Clarence and Naomi (Estes) Hicks. She married William P. Rischette in Hastings on April 10, 1948. A busy homemaker, Florence also enjoyed crafts and loved to cook. She thoroughly enjoyed her family, and people in...

Richard James Weiss

Richard James Weiss

January 20, 2010

Weiss, Richard James age 81, of Eagan, formerly of Mpls. Born May 14, 1928, passed away peacefully Jan. 17, 2010. He served in the Army during the Korean War and was a member of the 10th Infantry Band. Preceded in death by beloved wife of 52 years, Beverly; and parents, Louise and Frederick Weiss. Survived by daughter, Ann (August) Holleschau;...

Margaret L. Monchamp

Margaret L. Monchamp

January 18, 2010

Margaret Monchamp, age 95 of Hastings, formerly of California, passed away January 18, 2010 at Ruth Homes. Private family services will be held at a later date in California. Wise Family Funeral Home (www.wisefamilyfh.com) is in charge of arrangements.

William L Jorgensen

William L Jorgensen

January 18, 2010

JORGENSEN William L. “Bill”, of Lakeville, MN passed away unexpectedly at the age of 67, on January 18, 2010. Survived by his loving wife, Joan of 42 years; 3 sons, Todd (Christine), Tim (Tifani) and Trent (Melissa); 5 grandchildren, Kelsey, Thomas, Benjamin, Miles and Hannah; brother, Bruce (Joni); brother-in-law, Bruce (Connie)Renneke; a niece, nephews and many great friends. Bill was...

Butch Roy Jensen

Butch Roy Jensen

January 17, 2010

Roy 'Butch' Jensen, age 50, of Hastings, passed away suddenly January 17, 2010. He was born August 11, 1959 to Alton and Christel (Sortich) Jensen in Berlin Germany.Butch was an amazingly talented musician, songwriter, and artist. He started playing the guitar and writing songs when he was 10 years old. At age 17, he joined the United States Marine...

Kenneth M Sulem

Kenneth M Sulem

January 16, 2010

Kenneth M. Sulem, age 79 of Bloomington formerly of Minneapolis. Passed away 1/16/10. Preceded in death by parents Chester and Helen. Survived by sons: David, Craig, and Kent; sister, Helen Patricia Witbeck (Bill). Member of Minnehaha Lodge 165, AF & AM (Past Master); ARK Chapter 53, RAM; Mounted Commandery 23, KT; Mpls. Council 2, CM; Minnehaha Chapter 37, OES; Bethesda...

Vibeke A. Solac

Vibeke A. Solac

January 31, 2010

Vibeke A. Solac, nee Osterberg, died January 31, 2010. Born November 7, 1921 in Copenhagen, Denmark. Preceded in death by son, Christopher Solac; brother, Erik Osterberg. Survived by husband, Raymond, of Hastings; sons, Peter (Jean); Michael (Robin); Thomas; Paul; daughters, Mary; Theresa (Michael) Welch; grandchildren, Adele & Josephine Welch. Ray & Vibeke met in Denmark during WWII and continued...

Mary L. Lang

Mary L. Lang

January 31, 2010

Mary L. Lang, age 81, of Hastings died January 31, 2010 at Angels Care Center in Cannon Falls. Mary was born October 26, 1928 in Cannon Falls to John and Katheryn (Sieben) Lang. She worked as an LPN in the Health Care Industry. She was preceded in death by her parents; brothers, Henry, Francis, and William; and sister Lucille...

Lorraine Sontag

Lorraine Sontag

January 31, 2010

Lorraine B. Sontag, 91, formerly of Hastings passed away at her home on Little Hanging Horn Lake in Barnum, Minnesota on January 31, 2010. She was born on December 7, 1918 to Jesse and Lillian Amanda Wildes. She grew up and graduated from high school in Hastings and was a member of First Baptist Church of Hastings. Lorraine worked...

Lois Jean Engquist

Lois Jean Engquist

January 31, 2010

Lois Jean Engquist, age 86 of Minneapolis, born April 17, 1923 in Minneapolis to Arthur and Doris Radsliff, passed away January 31, 2010. Lois was a pianist with the KTIS Trio for 20 years and a musician at Minnehaha Baptist Church for several years, along with many other roles. She is preceded in death by daughter, Linda Rynkiewich and sister,...

Mary Jane Ross

Mary Jane Ross

January 29, 2010

Mary Jane Ross, age 90, of Hastings, passed awayJanuary 29, 2010 at Regina Nursing Home.Mary Jane was born February 17, 1919 in Hastings to John and Barbara (Steffen) Murray. She spent her life taking care of people while working at Regina Memorial Hospital in Hastings.MaryJanehad a very generous heart and was full of life. Her mission in life was...

Gerald D. Nyssen

Gerald D. Nyssen

January 29, 2010

Nyssen, Gerald D., age 77, of Apple Valley. Preceded in death by parents, Everett and Leona. Survived by loving wife of 50 years, Sonja; daughter, Patti (Scott) Carpenter; son, Dan Nyssen; grandchildren, Jesse and Jack Carpenter; sisters, Joyce (Lyle) Mitchell and Judy (Don) Geffre; brother, Leon (Judith) Nyssen; and many nieces, nephews and friends. Service Mon. 11 AM, Grace Lutheran...

Lorrayne A. Tellmann

Lorrayne A. Tellmann

January 27, 2010

Tellmann, Lorrayne A., age 95, of Apple Valley, formerly Mpls. Widow of Wilbur “Bill”. Member of Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, Ivy Rebekah Lodge (PNG), and Wold Chamberlain Am. Legion Aux. (P Pres). Survived by daughter, Carole Mensing, Walpo, MA; grandsons, Kevin (Jamie) and Todd; great-grandchildren, Tyler and Cadee. Service Friday, Jan. 29 at 12:00 noon, Henry W. Anderson Mortuary, 3640...

Mark O. Lamere

Mark O. Lamere

January 27, 2010

LaMere, Mark O., of Apple Valley, passed peacefully from this world into the next on January 27th, 2010, at the age of 62 with dignity, courage and his family by his side. Greeting him at Heaven’s gate are his parents, Alfred and Mae; siblings, Greg, Paul, Janet and Diane. Those left behind to mourn our loss, but honor his legacy,...

Florence Ann Tervola

Florence Ann Tervola

January 26, 2010

Florence Ann Tervola, age 88, of Hastings, passed away at home, surrounded by her family, on January 26, 2010. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Sat. (1/30), at 11:00 am at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church in Hastings. Visitation 2 hours prior to service at church. Interment St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Cemetery.

Marcia L Anderson

Marcia L Anderson

January 26, 2010

ANDERSON

Marcia L. “Marcie” Age 56 of Apple Valley, passed away peacefully at home on January 26, 2010. Preceded in death by her parents, Herbert and Marge Schultheis. Survived by loving husband, Vernon of 31 years; 5 step children, Bryan (Anita), Deborah (Nick) Vera, Dale (Kari), Russell, and Sue Heitkamp; 11 grandchildren; 4 brothers, Charles, Thomas, Jeffrey (Diana), and David (Patty)...

Patricia A. Winslow

Patricia A. Winslow

January 25, 2010

Patricia Ann Winslow, age 83, of Hastings, passed away at Augustana Healthcare Center on January 25, 2010. Preceded in death by her husband, Warren. Patricia is survived by her son, Michael (Charlene) Winslow; grandchildren, Melissa & Stephanie. Private family services will be held. The Wise Family Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Cleo Elizabeth Gentili

Cleo Elizabeth Gentili

January 21, 2010

Cleo Elizabeth Gentili, Lakeville, died January 21, 2010. Cleo was born in Minneapolis on March 10, 1950. She is survived by her husband, Alan Gentili; children: Dennis, David (Mary), Deanna & Daniel Gentili; sisters Linda Joan Benjamin (Daniel Betzold) & Nancy(Allen) Carothers; brother John Benjamin; grandsons Dustin & Joshua Kennedy; mother-in-law Ruth Gentili; sister-in-law Joan (Rick) Naymark; brother-in-law Ken (Sylvia)...

Lucille F. O'Brien

Lucille F. O'Brien

January 20, 2010

Lucille F. O�Brien, age 87, of Hastings died Wednesday, January 20, 2010 at the Ruth Home in Hastings. Lucille was born December 15, 1922 in Pittsburgh, PA to William and Rosetta (Schlacter) Schaum. She was preceded in death by her parents; son Wayne Dorfner; and 5 siblings, Elva Mae, Donald, Norman, Eugene, and Ken. Lucille is survived by her...

Robert Lee Forsting

Robert Lee Forsting

January 20, 2010

Robert Lee Forsting was born May 15, 1947 in Aberdeen, South Dakota to Russell and Vera (Gemar) Forsting. Robert grew up on the family farm east of Barnard, South Dakota and graduated from Barnard High School in 1965. As a young farm boy, he was fascinated with airplanes. In his adult years he turned that fascination into reality.He attended...

Florence M. Rischette

Florence M. Rischette

January 20, 2010

Florence M. Rischette, age 80, of Hastings died Wednesday, January 20, 2010 at her home. Florence was born March 31, 1929 in Hastings to Clarence and Naomi (Estes) Hicks. She married William P. Rischette in Hastings on April 10, 1948. A busy homemaker, Florence also enjoyed crafts and loved to cook. She thoroughly enjoyed her family, and people in...

Richard James Weiss

Richard James Weiss

January 20, 2010

Weiss, Richard James age 81, of Eagan, formerly of Mpls. Born May 14, 1928, passed away peacefully Jan. 17, 2010. He served in the Army during the Korean War and was a member of the 10th Infantry Band. Preceded in death by beloved wife of 52 years, Beverly; and parents, Louise and Frederick Weiss. Survived by daughter, Ann (August) Holleschau;...

Margaret L. Monchamp

Margaret L. Monchamp

January 18, 2010

Margaret Monchamp, age 95 of Hastings, formerly of California, passed away January 18, 2010 at Ruth Homes. Private family services will be held at a later date in California. Wise Family Funeral Home (www.wisefamilyfh.com) is in charge of arrangements.

William L Jorgensen

William L Jorgensen

January 18, 2010

JORGENSEN William L. “Bill”, of Lakeville, MN passed away unexpectedly at the age of 67, on January 18, 2010. Survived by his loving wife, Joan of 42 years; 3 sons, Todd (Christine), Tim (Tifani) and Trent (Melissa); 5 grandchildren, Kelsey, Thomas, Benjamin, Miles and Hannah; brother, Bruce (Joni); brother-in-law, Bruce (Connie)Renneke; a niece, nephews and many great friends. Bill was...

Butch Roy Jensen

Butch Roy Jensen

January 17, 2010

Roy 'Butch' Jensen, age 50, of Hastings, passed away suddenly January 17, 2010. He was born August 11, 1959 to Alton and Christel (Sortich) Jensen in Berlin Germany.Butch was an amazingly talented musician, songwriter, and artist. He started playing the guitar and writing songs when he was 10 years old. At age 17, he joined the United States Marine...

Kenneth M Sulem

Kenneth M Sulem

January 16, 2010

Kenneth M. Sulem, age 79 of Bloomington formerly of Minneapolis. Passed away 1/16/10. Preceded in death by parents Chester and Helen. Survived by sons: David, Craig, and Kent; sister, Helen Patricia Witbeck (Bill). Member of Minnehaha Lodge 165, AF & AM (Past Master); ARK Chapter 53, RAM; Mounted Commandery 23, KT; Mpls. Council 2, CM; Minnehaha Chapter 37, OES; Bethesda...

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