Obituaries
Obituaries for Starkson Family
In Memory of Our Dear Loved Ones
Teddy Theodora Wimer
October 20, 2009
Wimer, Theodora (Morrow) 'Teddy'Died peacefully at age 87 at her daughter Virgina's home. Beloved wife of Lawrence for 51 years, mother of James A. Morrow (Jane), Charles M. Morrow (Ellen) and Virginia Morrow Zaffke (Maurice); grandchildren Dan Morrow (Katie), Tim Morrow (Joanie), Kate Zaffke Buerer (David), Jake Morrow, Jed Zaffke (Aafke), Julia Morrow and Jonathan Zaffke, and great-grandchildren Sparrow,...
Catherine A. Holmes
October 19, 2009
Catherine A. Holmes, age 52 of Prescott, passed away unexpectedly on October 19, 2009 at her residence. She is preceded in death by her grandparents, Harold and Florence Malloy. She is survived by her parents, Wallace and Agnes Holmes; brother, Eugene (Kim) Holmes; sisters, Anna (Mark) Coulter; Mary 'Tina' Holmes; and Patricia Werner; many nieces, nephews, godchildren, and friends....
Jack John L. Lewis
October 18, 2009
John L. 'Jack' Lewis, 82, of Hastings, passed away Sunday, October 18, 2009 of complications from a massive stroke. He was born in Hastings on February 22, 1927. He married Corrine A. Lindstedt on May 21, 1947. Jack graduated from Hastings High School in 1945 and had many jobs that followed. He owned the Lewis Motor and Cab Company...
Gary Vernon Nelson
October 18, 2009
Gary Vernon Nelson, age 62, of Hastings died suddenly at home surrounded by his family on October 18, 2009.Gary was born November 21, 1946 in Albert Lea to Vernon and Pearl (Wildman) Nelson. He was a longtime employee of GEA (Niro) in Hudson, WI.He was preceded in death by his father Vernon;step father Earl Traufler; and sister Karen. Gary...
Kalila Borden
October 18, 2009
BORDEN Kalila; February 14, 1985 – October 18, 2009. Kalila was born in Hanyang, South Korea. We adopted Kalila at the age of 6 months on September II, 1985. As a military family, we traveled to many places and settled in Colorado Springs – a place Kalila knew as home. She attended Colorado Christian University in Lakewood, CO, where she...
Oliver Franklin Finley
October 17, 2009
Oliver Franklin Finley, age 11 of Hastings died Saturday, October 17, 2009 in St. Paul. Oliver was born May 21, 1998 in Greenville County, South Carolina. He loved music and attending school, and will always be remembered for his smile and laughter. Oliver was preceded in death by brothers Kenny and David. He is survived by his parents, Steven...
Donald C. Krippner
October 17, 2009
Donald C. Krippner, age 72, of Hastings died October 17, 2009 at St. Joseph's Hospital in St. Paul, MN.Hewas born July 5, 1937 inClaremont, MNto Alfred and Hazel (Drews)Krippner. Donald served in the U.S. Marine Corps and married Phyllis Gilman on May 21, 1961 in Mankato, MN. He was a 22 year employee of the Dakota County Sheriff's Department....
Frank M. Frazier, Sr.
October 17, 2009
Frazier, Sr., Frank M. Age 72 of Minneapolis, born Nov. 16, 1936 to Arthur & Jean Frazier, passed away Oct. 17, 2009. Known as “Brownie” to his family and close friends. Frank is survived by his wife of 53 years, Frances; son, Frank Jr., daughters, Melanie (Lance) and Nicole. Frank will also be missed by grandsons: Frank, III (Alicia), Cameron,...
Robert B. Ross
October 13, 2009
Ross, Robert “Robby” B., age 48, of South Mpls. Born Dec. 30, 1960. Died on Oct. 13, 2009. Preceded by father, Robert E. and grandparents, Frank and Cleo Shipman. Survived by mother, Marion; sisters, Teresa Ross and Melanie (Jim) Taillefer; and uncle, Dennis Shipman. Service Wednesday, 11:30 AM at St. James Lutheran Church, 4854 Portland Ave. S. with visitation 1...
Doris M Tanke
October 11, 2009
TANKE Doris Mae, age 86, of Eagan, MN passed away on Sunday, October 11th, 2009. Preceded in death by her husband, Allen; and twin sister, Betty Lou. Survived by daughters, Martha (Randy Holcomb) and Ann Tanke; brother, David (Gail) Barton and their children; other family and friends. Doris will be missed and loved by everyone that knew her. Memorial service...
Jim James N. Gergen
October 9, 2009
James 'Jim' Gergen, age 56, of Hastings, passed away at his home after a 2 year battle with cancer on October 9, 2009. He is preceded in death by his father, Raymond Gergen Sr.; sister, Genevieve; and father-in-law, Albert Mamer. He is survived by his wife, Diane of Hastings; daughters, Amy (Doug) Fick of Cannon Falls; Jill (Brent) Roy...
Delia B. Novak
October 8, 2009
Delia B. Novak, age 96 of Hastings died peacefully October 8, 2009 at the Regina Medical Center inHastings. Delia Bridgett was born September 3, 1913 in Corskeagh, Mayo Abbey, County Mayo, Ireland to Edward and Mary (Brett) Murphy. Shewas a lieutenent in theArmy Nurse Corps during WWII, serving in north Africa and Italy. She won a bronze star for...
Hans H. Behrens
October 8, 2009
Hans Henry Behrens, age 87, beloved husband, father and grandfather passed away on October 8th, 2009. Hans began his career in teaching at Karlstad and Warren, MN, followed by 30 years in banking at the Federal Land Bank in MN, and Bank of Cooperatives in Agawam, MA. He had a strong Lutheran faith and was active in his church...
Gerald "Jerry" Frandrup
October 7, 2009
Gerald �Jerry� Frandrup, age 78, of Hastings died October 7, 2009 at Regina Medical Center.Jerry was born December 11, 1930 in Vermillion Township to Ferdinand and Veronica (Reiter) Frandrup. He married Delores Karnick on August 21, 1954 in Hastings. Jerry was a self-employed excavator and farmer. He was preceded in death by his parents, and brothers Art, Fritz, and...
Thomas Michael Donaldson-Funari
October 7, 2009
Thomas ?Diver? M. Donaldson-Funari, age 36, passed away unexpectedly Oct. 7th at 10:20 pm. Thomas was born April 13, 1973 at Fort Meade, Maryland. He is survived by his wife Sheri, son Bret, daughter Laura, stepdaughters Rebecca and Danielle Schug, father Denny (Nancy) Donaldson, mother Stephanie Funari, brothers Rob and Brian, sister Jenny, paternal grandmother Pauline Donaldson, as well as...
Floyd W. Latuff
October 6, 2009
Floyd W. Latuff Sr., age 87, of Hastings died Tuesday, October 6, 2009 at the Augustana Health Care Center. Floyd was born July 16, 1922 in Marshan Township to Michael and Frances (Freiermuth) Latuff, and had farmed for a living. He was preceded in death by his parents; wife Frances in 1968; son Lee A. Latuff in 1993; sister...
Susan J Rothenberger
October 6, 2009
ROTHENBERGER (HICKEY) Susan J., age 46, of Apple Valley, MN, passed away peacefully of natural causes surrounded by her family. Susan is survived by her husband, Kirk; daughters, Angela and Ariana Woodard; son, Danny Woodard, Jr.; grandsons, Dominic, Jackson and Andrew; parents, Warren and Ruth Hickey; brother, Paul (Patricia)Hickey; father&mother-in-law, Roland and Sharon Rothenberger; sister-in-law, Laurie Krummel; niece, Rebekah; nephew,...
Berton ''Bert'' Holst
October 6, 2009
Berton “Bert” Holst, age 78 of Lakeville, born July 1, 1931 in Red Wing, MN to Sylvia and Herbert Holst, passed away October 6, 2009. Bert was an avid outdoorsman who loved hunting and fishing. He also enjoyed going out dancing, and playing cards. Bert served in the U.S. Navy during Korea. He is preceded in death by his brother-in-law,...
Robert P Finch
October 5, 2009
FINCH Robert P., age 75, of Apple Valley formerly of Lyons/Clinton, Iowa. Preceded in death by his parents, Wilbur “Bill” and Berniece Finch. Survived by his brother, Thomas M and his sister-in-law Joan M Finch; niece, Mary Catherine Finch; great niece, Emma; and many, many long time good friends. Robert worked for over 35 years at Sperry Univac/Unisys, an active...
Leonora Volkert
October 4, 2009
Leonora Volkert, born in Rich Valley, MN on May 14, 1910 to Walter and Eleanor Schaar Volkert, passed on October 4, 2009 at the age of 99.She attended Johnson High School in St. Paul and graduated from Winona State College with a degree in Elementary Education. During the first years of her teaching career, she taught in one room...
Teddy Theodora Wimer
October 20, 2009
Wimer, Theodora (Morrow) 'Teddy'Died peacefully at age 87 at her daughter Virgina's home. Beloved wife of Lawrence for 51 years, mother of James A. Morrow (Jane), Charles M. Morrow (Ellen) and Virginia Morrow Zaffke (Maurice); grandchildren Dan Morrow (Katie), Tim Morrow (Joanie), Kate Zaffke Buerer (David), Jake Morrow, Jed Zaffke (Aafke), Julia Morrow and Jonathan Zaffke, and great-grandchildren Sparrow,...
Catherine A. Holmes
October 19, 2009
Catherine A. Holmes, age 52 of Prescott, passed away unexpectedly on October 19, 2009 at her residence. She is preceded in death by her grandparents, Harold and Florence Malloy. She is survived by her parents, Wallace and Agnes Holmes; brother, Eugene (Kim) Holmes; sisters, Anna (Mark) Coulter; Mary 'Tina' Holmes; and Patricia Werner; many nieces, nephews, godchildren, and friends....
Jack John L. Lewis
October 18, 2009
John L. 'Jack' Lewis, 82, of Hastings, passed away Sunday, October 18, 2009 of complications from a massive stroke. He was born in Hastings on February 22, 1927. He married Corrine A. Lindstedt on May 21, 1947. Jack graduated from Hastings High School in 1945 and had many jobs that followed. He owned the Lewis Motor and Cab Company...
Gary Vernon Nelson
October 18, 2009
Gary Vernon Nelson, age 62, of Hastings died suddenly at home surrounded by his family on October 18, 2009.Gary was born November 21, 1946 in Albert Lea to Vernon and Pearl (Wildman) Nelson. He was a longtime employee of GEA (Niro) in Hudson, WI.He was preceded in death by his father Vernon;step father Earl Traufler; and sister Karen. Gary...
Kalila Borden
October 18, 2009
BORDEN Kalila; February 14, 1985 – October 18, 2009. Kalila was born in Hanyang, South Korea. We adopted Kalila at the age of 6 months on September II, 1985. As a military family, we traveled to many places and settled in Colorado Springs – a place Kalila knew as home. She attended Colorado Christian University in Lakewood, CO, where she...
Oliver Franklin Finley
October 17, 2009
Oliver Franklin Finley, age 11 of Hastings died Saturday, October 17, 2009 in St. Paul. Oliver was born May 21, 1998 in Greenville County, South Carolina. He loved music and attending school, and will always be remembered for his smile and laughter. Oliver was preceded in death by brothers Kenny and David. He is survived by his parents, Steven...
Donald C. Krippner
October 17, 2009
Donald C. Krippner, age 72, of Hastings died October 17, 2009 at St. Joseph's Hospital in St. Paul, MN.Hewas born July 5, 1937 inClaremont, MNto Alfred and Hazel (Drews)Krippner. Donald served in the U.S. Marine Corps and married Phyllis Gilman on May 21, 1961 in Mankato, MN. He was a 22 year employee of the Dakota County Sheriff's Department....
Frank M. Frazier, Sr.
October 17, 2009
Frazier, Sr., Frank M. Age 72 of Minneapolis, born Nov. 16, 1936 to Arthur & Jean Frazier, passed away Oct. 17, 2009. Known as “Brownie” to his family and close friends. Frank is survived by his wife of 53 years, Frances; son, Frank Jr., daughters, Melanie (Lance) and Nicole. Frank will also be missed by grandsons: Frank, III (Alicia), Cameron,...
Robert B. Ross
October 13, 2009
Ross, Robert “Robby” B., age 48, of South Mpls. Born Dec. 30, 1960. Died on Oct. 13, 2009. Preceded by father, Robert E. and grandparents, Frank and Cleo Shipman. Survived by mother, Marion; sisters, Teresa Ross and Melanie (Jim) Taillefer; and uncle, Dennis Shipman. Service Wednesday, 11:30 AM at St. James Lutheran Church, 4854 Portland Ave. S. with visitation 1...
Doris M Tanke
October 11, 2009
TANKE Doris Mae, age 86, of Eagan, MN passed away on Sunday, October 11th, 2009. Preceded in death by her husband, Allen; and twin sister, Betty Lou. Survived by daughters, Martha (Randy Holcomb) and Ann Tanke; brother, David (Gail) Barton and their children; other family and friends. Doris will be missed and loved by everyone that knew her. Memorial service...
Jim James N. Gergen
October 9, 2009
James 'Jim' Gergen, age 56, of Hastings, passed away at his home after a 2 year battle with cancer on October 9, 2009. He is preceded in death by his father, Raymond Gergen Sr.; sister, Genevieve; and father-in-law, Albert Mamer. He is survived by his wife, Diane of Hastings; daughters, Amy (Doug) Fick of Cannon Falls; Jill (Brent) Roy...
Delia B. Novak
October 8, 2009
Delia B. Novak, age 96 of Hastings died peacefully October 8, 2009 at the Regina Medical Center inHastings. Delia Bridgett was born September 3, 1913 in Corskeagh, Mayo Abbey, County Mayo, Ireland to Edward and Mary (Brett) Murphy. Shewas a lieutenent in theArmy Nurse Corps during WWII, serving in north Africa and Italy. She won a bronze star for...
Hans H. Behrens
October 8, 2009
Hans Henry Behrens, age 87, beloved husband, father and grandfather passed away on October 8th, 2009. Hans began his career in teaching at Karlstad and Warren, MN, followed by 30 years in banking at the Federal Land Bank in MN, and Bank of Cooperatives in Agawam, MA. He had a strong Lutheran faith and was active in his church...
Gerald "Jerry" Frandrup
October 7, 2009
Gerald �Jerry� Frandrup, age 78, of Hastings died October 7, 2009 at Regina Medical Center.Jerry was born December 11, 1930 in Vermillion Township to Ferdinand and Veronica (Reiter) Frandrup. He married Delores Karnick on August 21, 1954 in Hastings. Jerry was a self-employed excavator and farmer. He was preceded in death by his parents, and brothers Art, Fritz, and...
Thomas Michael Donaldson-Funari
October 7, 2009
Thomas ?Diver? M. Donaldson-Funari, age 36, passed away unexpectedly Oct. 7th at 10:20 pm. Thomas was born April 13, 1973 at Fort Meade, Maryland. He is survived by his wife Sheri, son Bret, daughter Laura, stepdaughters Rebecca and Danielle Schug, father Denny (Nancy) Donaldson, mother Stephanie Funari, brothers Rob and Brian, sister Jenny, paternal grandmother Pauline Donaldson, as well as...
Floyd W. Latuff
October 6, 2009
Floyd W. Latuff Sr., age 87, of Hastings died Tuesday, October 6, 2009 at the Augustana Health Care Center. Floyd was born July 16, 1922 in Marshan Township to Michael and Frances (Freiermuth) Latuff, and had farmed for a living. He was preceded in death by his parents; wife Frances in 1968; son Lee A. Latuff in 1993; sister...
Susan J Rothenberger
October 6, 2009
ROTHENBERGER (HICKEY) Susan J., age 46, of Apple Valley, MN, passed away peacefully of natural causes surrounded by her family. Susan is survived by her husband, Kirk; daughters, Angela and Ariana Woodard; son, Danny Woodard, Jr.; grandsons, Dominic, Jackson and Andrew; parents, Warren and Ruth Hickey; brother, Paul (Patricia)Hickey; father&mother-in-law, Roland and Sharon Rothenberger; sister-in-law, Laurie Krummel; niece, Rebekah; nephew,...
Berton ''Bert'' Holst
October 6, 2009
Berton “Bert” Holst, age 78 of Lakeville, born July 1, 1931 in Red Wing, MN to Sylvia and Herbert Holst, passed away October 6, 2009. Bert was an avid outdoorsman who loved hunting and fishing. He also enjoyed going out dancing, and playing cards. Bert served in the U.S. Navy during Korea. He is preceded in death by his brother-in-law,...
Robert P Finch
October 5, 2009
FINCH Robert P., age 75, of Apple Valley formerly of Lyons/Clinton, Iowa. Preceded in death by his parents, Wilbur “Bill” and Berniece Finch. Survived by his brother, Thomas M and his sister-in-law Joan M Finch; niece, Mary Catherine Finch; great niece, Emma; and many, many long time good friends. Robert worked for over 35 years at Sperry Univac/Unisys, an active...
Leonora Volkert
October 4, 2009
Leonora Volkert, born in Rich Valley, MN on May 14, 1910 to Walter and Eleanor Schaar Volkert, passed on October 4, 2009 at the age of 99.She attended Johnson High School in St. Paul and graduated from Winona State College with a degree in Elementary Education. During the first years of her teaching career, she taught in one room...
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