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Obituaries for Starkson Family

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Kathleen A. Klem (Née Chase)

Kathleen A. Klem (Née Chase)

January 28, 2024

Kathleen A. Klem (née Chase)

Age 82 of Rosemount, born August 28, 1941, in Minneapolis, MN to Edward and Violet Chase, passed away January 28, 2024, peacefully and with grace.

Kathleen worked as an X-Ray Technologist with the VA Hospital in Minneapolis where she retired in September 1995.

Kathleen was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Eugene Klem; and parents, Violet (Francis)...

Lewis Love James Peterson

Lewis Love James Peterson

January 28, 2024

Lewis Love James Peterson

Age 8 of Burnsville, went to be with Jesus on January 28, 2024, at home with his family by his side. Survived by his parents, Anthony and Charlotte Peterson; siblings, Bridget Peterson and Baby Peterson; grandparents, Grammy LuEllen, Papa Jim and Grandmama Jill; aunts, uncles, many other family, and friends.

Lewis loved to talk using his communication device,...

John W. Conzemius

John W. Conzemius

January 27, 2024

John William Conzemius, age 90, passed away peacefully on January 27, 2024, surrounded by family.

John was a family farmer with an emphasis on family. He lived his entire life on the family farm in Douglas Township, just southwest of Miesville. He took pride in being the fourth generation in the Conzemius family to farm...

Barbara A. Maher

Barbara A. Maher

January 26, 2024

Barbara A. Maher, age 71, of Hastings, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family on Friday morning, January 26, 2024; just two days after being diagnosed with cancer.

Barbara Ann, the daughter of Gordon and Ruth (Alexander) Hauschildt, was born on May 21, 1952, in Farmington, Minnesota. Following her graduation from Red Wing...

Diane Severson

Diane Severson

January 26, 2024

Severson, Diane

Age 82 of Hastings, passed away on January 26, 2024. Preceded in death by her husband of 50 years, Jon; parents, Alvin and Dorothy; sisters, Polly and Judy; and brothers-in-law, Tom Knutsen and Tom Severson. Survived by her children, Jim (Kim), Chris (Tina), and Sue (Kevin) Roberts; grandkids, Mandy, Kayla (Mena), Kaia, Siri (Jake), and Lucas; siblings, Joanne Knutsen,...

John "Jack" Bernt

John "Jack" Bernt

January 25, 2024

John “Jack” Bernt, age 93 of Rosemount and formerly of Duluth, MN, passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 25, 2024.

Jack was born on October 29, 1930, in Duluth, and grew up in Superior, Wisconsin. His father was an accomplished pilot and flight instructor and managed what is now known as the Richard I.Bong Airport....

Pablo John Joseph Rodriguez-Green

Pablo John Joseph Rodriguez-Green

January 25, 2024

Rodriguez-Green, Pablo John Joseph

Age 28 of Apple Valley, passed away on January 25, 2024. Preceded in death by his nephew, Armond Rose Williams. Survived by his parents, Stacee (Dewayne) Murff and Pablo (MaryJane) Rodriguez; siblings, Edward (Cherish) Williams, Joesha (Collin) O’Neil, Mercedes Rodriguez, Tatiyana Murff, and Isabella Rodriguez; grandparents, John Cook, Bonnie Booth, Michael & Ann Trenter; nieces, Raven and...

Nancy K. Mcelligott

Nancy K. Mcelligott

January 22, 2024

McElligott, Nancy K.

Age 86 of Farmington (formerly of Eagan), passed away peacefully on Jan. 22, 2024, at Trinity Care Center surrounded by the love of her family. Preceded in death by her husband, John; sister, Judy Russell; and brother, John Kausel. Survived by her sons, Thomas (fiancé Jenny Rath), Timothy, and Theodore (Stephanie) McElligott; daughter, Sherri (Jim) Hartt; grandchildren, Jordan...

Margaret A. Tomashek

Margaret A. Tomashek

January 19, 2024

Margaret A. Tomashek

Age 73 of Farmington, born February 25, 1950 in Eau Claire, WI to Willard & Myrtle Tomashek, passed away peacefully with family at her side, January 19, 2024.

Anyone acquainted with Margaret would know she was boldly herself in any situation. She never passed up a chance to make a new friend, ask a curious question, or sing a...

Patricia "Patty" (Judge) Doffing

Patricia "Patty" (Judge) Doffing

January 18, 2024

Patricia "Patty" Doffing, age 96 of Cannon Falls and Hastings, passed away peacefully on January 18, 2024, two weeks shy of her 97th birthday. She was a resident of Presbyterian Homes Flagstone Senior Living in Eden Prairie at the time of her passing

Born January 31, 1927, near Cannon Falls, MN, she lived a full...

Thomas Nicholas Thelen

Thomas Nicholas Thelen

January 18, 2024

Thomas “Tom” Nicholas Thelen

age 68 of Apple Valley, passed away suddenly Jan. 18, 2024 at his home.  Tom was born Sept. 4, 1955 in St. Cloud to Hubert & Mary Thelen.  He graduated from Cathedral HS in 1973.  Following graduation, Tom traveled the country and lived in San Francisco, Spicer, and Mpls.  He married the love of his life Jill...

Edna S. Mukai

Edna S. Mukai

January 18, 2024

Edna S. Mukai

Age 89 of Rosemount, born August 3, 1934 in Honolulu, HI to Hajime & Hatsuno Omiya, passed away peacefully January 18, 2024.

In her professional life, Edna was a nurse at the University of Minnesota and VA and later a local elementary school. She loved to sew, cook, read, work puzzles, listen to music, walk, golf and spend time...

Myrna D. Aune

Myrna D. Aune

January 17, 2024

Myrna Delores Aune, age 95, went to heaven on Wednesday, January 17th, 2024 in Hastings, MN.

Myrna was born December 13, 1928 to her parents, Andrew and Carine Bredeson in Hastings, ND. Myrna continued to live there until her family moved to Valley City, ND.

She later met Ronald (Babe) Aune...

Donna Kay Gray

Donna Kay Gray

January 17, 2024

Donna Kay Gray

Age 86 of Apple Valley, born June 30, 1937 in Minneapolis to Harold and Beatrice Bjerkstrand, passed away peacefully, January 17, 2023 at home in Apple Valley.

Donna worked for United Airlines for 36 years. When she retired she loved to go to garage sales, craft, read, sleep, travel and spend summers at her lake home. Most of all,...

Mary K. Brady

Mary K. Brady

January 16, 2024

Mary K. Brady, age 80, passed away peacefully Tuesday, January 16, 2024 in St. Paul, Minnesota.

Mary Katherine was born to parents Clarence and Margaret Hipp on July 1, 1943 in St. Paul, Minnesota. Mary was devoted wife and a loving mother to two wonderful children. She was actively involved with St. Elizabeth Ann Seton...

Andrew L. Kalin

Andrew L. Kalin

January 16, 2024

Andrew L. Kalin, age 85 of Hastings, died peacefully at Hastings Health & Senior Living on Tuesday morning, January 16, 2024.

Andrew LeRoy, the son of Erik and Hulda (Anderson) Kalin, was born on December 27, 1938, in Hastings. Andrew attended schooling in Hastings and graduated with the North St. Paul class of 1958. He...

Denise  E. Winter

Denise E. Winter

January 14, 2024

Denise Evelyn Winter, 54, of Hastings, Minnesota, peacefully passed away on January 14, 2024, at United Hospital, surrounded by her loving family, following a sudden illness.

Born on June 20, 1969, in Hastings, Minnesota, to Lawrence Joseph and Elizabeth Dale Caneff, Denise spent her early years in New Trier, Minnesota, and attended Hastings High School....

Joseph Michael Gahler

Joseph Michael Gahler

January 14, 2024

Joseph M. Gahler, age 57, of Hastings, Minnesota, passed away peacefully on January 14, 2024, at his residence. He was born on June 20, 1966, in Hastings to his loving parents, Mike and Sheila (Maher) Gahler.

Joe’s early years were spent in Idaho, but when he was 10 years old, his family returned to Hastings....

Dolores Arvilla Dorman

Dolores Arvilla Dorman

January 14, 2024

Dolores Dorman, age 94 residing in Hastings MN from Albert Lea MN, passed away peacefully on Sunday morning, January 14th, 2024.

Dolores was born on June 14th, 1929, to parents Theodore and Ruby Payne. She enjoyed traveling, sewing, bowling and most of all cooking. Her favorite color was Pink and she enjoyed watching...

Steven J. Doffing

Steven J. Doffing

January 12, 2024

Steven J. Doffing, age 62, passed peacefully Friday night, January 12, 2024 in Saint Paul, Minnesota.

Steven James was born to parents Dewayne and Noreen Doffing on January 7, 1962 in St. Paul, Minnesota.

Steve had a deep passion for collecting model cars and took great pleasure in expanding his impressive collection. His...

Kathleen A. Klem (Née Chase)

Kathleen A. Klem (Née Chase)

January 28, 2024

Kathleen A. Klem (née Chase)

Age 82 of Rosemount, born August 28, 1941, in Minneapolis, MN to Edward and Violet Chase, passed away January 28, 2024, peacefully and with grace.

Kathleen worked as an X-Ray Technologist with the VA Hospital in Minneapolis where she retired in September 1995.

Kathleen was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Eugene Klem; and parents, Violet (Francis)...

Lewis Love James Peterson

Lewis Love James Peterson

January 28, 2024

Lewis Love James Peterson

Age 8 of Burnsville, went to be with Jesus on January 28, 2024, at home with his family by his side. Survived by his parents, Anthony and Charlotte Peterson; siblings, Bridget Peterson and Baby Peterson; grandparents, Grammy LuEllen, Papa Jim and Grandmama Jill; aunts, uncles, many other family, and friends.

Lewis loved to talk using his communication device,...

John W. Conzemius

John W. Conzemius

January 27, 2024

John William Conzemius, age 90, passed away peacefully on January 27, 2024, surrounded by family.

John was a family farmer with an emphasis on family. He lived his entire life on the family farm in Douglas Township, just southwest of Miesville. He took pride in being the fourth generation in the Conzemius family to farm...

Barbara A. Maher

Barbara A. Maher

January 26, 2024

Barbara A. Maher, age 71, of Hastings, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family on Friday morning, January 26, 2024; just two days after being diagnosed with cancer.

Barbara Ann, the daughter of Gordon and Ruth (Alexander) Hauschildt, was born on May 21, 1952, in Farmington, Minnesota. Following her graduation from Red Wing...

Diane Severson

Diane Severson

January 26, 2024

Severson, Diane

Age 82 of Hastings, passed away on January 26, 2024. Preceded in death by her husband of 50 years, Jon; parents, Alvin and Dorothy; sisters, Polly and Judy; and brothers-in-law, Tom Knutsen and Tom Severson. Survived by her children, Jim (Kim), Chris (Tina), and Sue (Kevin) Roberts; grandkids, Mandy, Kayla (Mena), Kaia, Siri (Jake), and Lucas; siblings, Joanne Knutsen,...

John "Jack" Bernt

John "Jack" Bernt

January 25, 2024

John “Jack” Bernt, age 93 of Rosemount and formerly of Duluth, MN, passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 25, 2024.

Jack was born on October 29, 1930, in Duluth, and grew up in Superior, Wisconsin. His father was an accomplished pilot and flight instructor and managed what is now known as the Richard I.Bong Airport....

Pablo John Joseph Rodriguez-Green

Pablo John Joseph Rodriguez-Green

January 25, 2024

Rodriguez-Green, Pablo John Joseph

Age 28 of Apple Valley, passed away on January 25, 2024. Preceded in death by his nephew, Armond Rose Williams. Survived by his parents, Stacee (Dewayne) Murff and Pablo (MaryJane) Rodriguez; siblings, Edward (Cherish) Williams, Joesha (Collin) O’Neil, Mercedes Rodriguez, Tatiyana Murff, and Isabella Rodriguez; grandparents, John Cook, Bonnie Booth, Michael & Ann Trenter; nieces, Raven and...

Nancy K. Mcelligott

Nancy K. Mcelligott

January 22, 2024

McElligott, Nancy K.

Age 86 of Farmington (formerly of Eagan), passed away peacefully on Jan. 22, 2024, at Trinity Care Center surrounded by the love of her family. Preceded in death by her husband, John; sister, Judy Russell; and brother, John Kausel. Survived by her sons, Thomas (fiancé Jenny Rath), Timothy, and Theodore (Stephanie) McElligott; daughter, Sherri (Jim) Hartt; grandchildren, Jordan...

Margaret A. Tomashek

Margaret A. Tomashek

January 19, 2024

Margaret A. Tomashek

Age 73 of Farmington, born February 25, 1950 in Eau Claire, WI to Willard & Myrtle Tomashek, passed away peacefully with family at her side, January 19, 2024.

Anyone acquainted with Margaret would know she was boldly herself in any situation. She never passed up a chance to make a new friend, ask a curious question, or sing a...

Patricia "Patty" (Judge) Doffing

Patricia "Patty" (Judge) Doffing

January 18, 2024

Patricia "Patty" Doffing, age 96 of Cannon Falls and Hastings, passed away peacefully on January 18, 2024, two weeks shy of her 97th birthday. She was a resident of Presbyterian Homes Flagstone Senior Living in Eden Prairie at the time of her passing

Born January 31, 1927, near Cannon Falls, MN, she lived a full...

Thomas Nicholas Thelen

Thomas Nicholas Thelen

January 18, 2024

Thomas “Tom” Nicholas Thelen

age 68 of Apple Valley, passed away suddenly Jan. 18, 2024 at his home.  Tom was born Sept. 4, 1955 in St. Cloud to Hubert & Mary Thelen.  He graduated from Cathedral HS in 1973.  Following graduation, Tom traveled the country and lived in San Francisco, Spicer, and Mpls.  He married the love of his life Jill...

Edna S. Mukai

Edna S. Mukai

January 18, 2024

Edna S. Mukai

Age 89 of Rosemount, born August 3, 1934 in Honolulu, HI to Hajime & Hatsuno Omiya, passed away peacefully January 18, 2024.

In her professional life, Edna was a nurse at the University of Minnesota and VA and later a local elementary school. She loved to sew, cook, read, work puzzles, listen to music, walk, golf and spend time...

Myrna D. Aune

Myrna D. Aune

January 17, 2024

Myrna Delores Aune, age 95, went to heaven on Wednesday, January 17th, 2024 in Hastings, MN.

Myrna was born December 13, 1928 to her parents, Andrew and Carine Bredeson in Hastings, ND. Myrna continued to live there until her family moved to Valley City, ND.

She later met Ronald (Babe) Aune...

Donna Kay Gray

Donna Kay Gray

January 17, 2024

Donna Kay Gray

Age 86 of Apple Valley, born June 30, 1937 in Minneapolis to Harold and Beatrice Bjerkstrand, passed away peacefully, January 17, 2023 at home in Apple Valley.

Donna worked for United Airlines for 36 years. When she retired she loved to go to garage sales, craft, read, sleep, travel and spend summers at her lake home. Most of all,...

Mary K. Brady

Mary K. Brady

January 16, 2024

Mary K. Brady, age 80, passed away peacefully Tuesday, January 16, 2024 in St. Paul, Minnesota.

Mary Katherine was born to parents Clarence and Margaret Hipp on July 1, 1943 in St. Paul, Minnesota. Mary was devoted wife and a loving mother to two wonderful children. She was actively involved with St. Elizabeth Ann Seton...

Andrew L. Kalin

Andrew L. Kalin

January 16, 2024

Andrew L. Kalin, age 85 of Hastings, died peacefully at Hastings Health & Senior Living on Tuesday morning, January 16, 2024.

Andrew LeRoy, the son of Erik and Hulda (Anderson) Kalin, was born on December 27, 1938, in Hastings. Andrew attended schooling in Hastings and graduated with the North St. Paul class of 1958. He...

Denise  E. Winter

Denise E. Winter

January 14, 2024

Denise Evelyn Winter, 54, of Hastings, Minnesota, peacefully passed away on January 14, 2024, at United Hospital, surrounded by her loving family, following a sudden illness.

Born on June 20, 1969, in Hastings, Minnesota, to Lawrence Joseph and Elizabeth Dale Caneff, Denise spent her early years in New Trier, Minnesota, and attended Hastings High School....

Joseph Michael Gahler

Joseph Michael Gahler

January 14, 2024

Joseph M. Gahler, age 57, of Hastings, Minnesota, passed away peacefully on January 14, 2024, at his residence. He was born on June 20, 1966, in Hastings to his loving parents, Mike and Sheila (Maher) Gahler.

Joe’s early years were spent in Idaho, but when he was 10 years old, his family returned to Hastings....

Dolores Arvilla Dorman

Dolores Arvilla Dorman

January 14, 2024

Dolores Dorman, age 94 residing in Hastings MN from Albert Lea MN, passed away peacefully on Sunday morning, January 14th, 2024.

Dolores was born on June 14th, 1929, to parents Theodore and Ruby Payne. She enjoyed traveling, sewing, bowling and most of all cooking. Her favorite color was Pink and she enjoyed watching...

Steven J. Doffing

Steven J. Doffing

January 12, 2024

Steven J. Doffing, age 62, passed peacefully Friday night, January 12, 2024 in Saint Paul, Minnesota.

Steven James was born to parents Dewayne and Noreen Doffing on January 7, 1962 in St. Paul, Minnesota.

Steve had a deep passion for collecting model cars and took great pleasure in expanding his impressive collection. His...

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