Obituaries
Obituaries for Starkson Family
In Memory of Our Dear Loved Ones
Gerald M. Nistler
June 13, 2008
Gerald M. Nistler, age 75, of Sun City West, Arizona died Friday, June 13, 2008. He is formerly of Hastings, and is a retired Hastings Police Officer, and veteran of the U.S. Army.Gerald is preceded in death by his first wife Teresa M. Nistler. He is survived by his wife Marjorie (nee Baker) Henrickson Nistler, 4 children Charles (Yvonne)...
Mark W. Berg
June 13, 2008
Mark W. Berg, 37 of Oakdale, Mn. Passed away on Friday, June 13, 2008.A young lad, with Irish wit and humor, he was born January 7, 1971 in St. Paul, Mn.Survived by wife Christine; son Matthew; daughter, Emilee; parents, Bill and Betty Berg; and sister, Marie Berg. He graduated from Hastings High School in 1989 and received a BA...
Hannah Williams
June 11, 2008
WILLIAMS Hannah “Jane”, age 90, of Burnsville, MN formerly of Spokane, WA, passed away peacefully on June 11th, 2008. Jane was preceded in death by her husband, Thomas J. and her granddaughter, Julie Hovanes; survived by her children, T. James (Carole) Williams and Carol (Dan) Hovanes; grandchildren, Douglas Williams and Suzanne (Paul) Bigaouette; great-grandchildren, Andrew Long, David and Juliana Bigaouette;uncle...
Ralph N. Knudson
June 11, 2008
Knudson, Ralph N. age 73, of Minnetonka. 53 year employee of Ford Plant, longtime friend of Bill W. Survived by wife, Mary Jane; daughters, Laurie Kristensen, Diana (Neal) Neumann, Karen (Kevin) Brasile and Susan (Glen) Ellenwood; 6 grandchildren; step-children, Laura (Henry) Lee and Allan Abell; 4 step- grandchildren. Service Saturday 1 PM, Henry W. Anderson Mortuary, 3640 23rd Ave. S.,...
Walter A. Tighe
June 11, 2008
Tighe, Walter A. “Al”, age 84, of Mpls. Former KSTP Sportscaster. Preceded in death by wife, Mary Ellen. Survived by son, Terry (Shannon) Tighe; daughter-in-law, Barbara Tighe; grandchildren, Geoffrey, Theresa, Patrick (Laura), Mary and Meghanne; many nieces and nephews, Family and friends. Mass of Christian Burial, Saturday, 10 AM, Lumen Christi Catholic Community, 2055 Bohland Ave., St. Paul. Visitation one...
Jerome Ficker
June 10, 2008
Jerome N. �Jerry� Ficker, age 72, of Hastings, diedTuesday, June 10, 2008 at the United Hospital in St. Paul.He was born in New Trier, MN to Michael and Theresa (Beissel) Ficker. He married Elaine Reinardy on August 23, 1958 in New Trier and had worked on the assembly line of Ford Motor Co. for 33 years before retirement. Jerry...
Janet L. Olson
June 10, 2008
Olson, Janet L. age 71, of Hastings. Sadly missed by husband, Fred M.; daughters, Jeanne (Randy) Conlin and Mary (Michael) Pearson; sons, Michael (Patty) and Donald J. Olson & special friend, Rita; grandchildren, Scott Pearson, Ashley Conlin and Brett Olson; brother, Donald (Bunny) Howard; nieces, nephews and many loving friends. Mass of Christian Burial Wednesday 9 AM, St. Agatha Catholic...
Donald L. Haugen
June 9, 2008
Donald L. "Doc" Haugen , age 75 of Hastings, died Monday, June 9, 2008 at his family residence. Don was born June 24, 1932 in Larimore, North Dakota to Colin and Florence (Englund) Haugen. He was a graduate of Larimore High School, the U. of M. Dental School, and served as a dentist in the Army during the Korean...
Lori J Hirdler
June 8, 2008
Lori J. Hirdler, age 54 of Outing, MN, born Dec. 29, 1953 in Minneapolis, passed away June 3, 2008. Lori served in the U.S. Army during Vietnam. She is preceded in death by her mom, Zella Hegart. Lori is survived by her husband, Kevin; her children: Raymond Martin, Michael Martin, and Carene Renae Hirdler; her grandchildren, Autumn, Garrick, Kohlton and...
Edward A. Iverson
June 8, 2008
Iverson, Edward A. “Mr. Ed” age 83, of Minneapolis, born February 28, 1925 in Minneapolis, passed away June 8, 2008. He served in the U.S. Army Air Corps during WWII. Preceded in death by parents, Anna & Jacob Iverson and brothers, Clary, Thor, Arthur and Chester Iverson. Mr. Ed is survived by his wife of 55 years, Margaret Donahue Iverson;...
Leo J. Leifeld
June 4, 2008
Leo J. Leifeld, age 84, of Hastings, died Wednesday,June 4, 2008 at the Fairview Red Wing Health Care Campus. Leo was born June 11, 1923 in Vermillion to Louis and Catherine (Fox) Leifeld. He married Helen Kaiser October 18, 1952 at St. Joseph�s Catholic Church in Red Wing. They moved to the Miesville area in 1953, and Leo farmed...
Gertrude E. Loesch
June 3, 2008
Gertrude E. Loesch, age 88; of Hastings, died Tuesday, June 3, 2008 at the Regina Nursing Home.Gertrude was born to George and Katherine (Rollinger) Matz on November 19, 1919 in Hastings. She married Carl J. Loesch on April 12, 1937 in Hastings and had worked at 3M for 25 years. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband...
Hazel Cecelia Koehler
June 3, 2008
Koehler, Hazel Cecelia, age 101, of Mpls. Born Oct. 5, 1906 in Hoffman, MN to Eric Melin and Emma, nee Swedberg, passed away peacefully on June 3, 2008 surrounded by her loved ones. Preceded in death by her husband, Gerhard H. Koehler and his siblings, Inez (Gulstrand), Ellen (Kridler), Lloyd, Hildur (Carlson), Mildred (Klein) and Ray. Survived by sons, Gary...
Delores B Westrum
June 3, 2008
Delores B. “Dee” Westrum, age 82 of Buffalo, formerly of Minneapolis, born December 17, 1925 in Belgrade, MN, passed away June 3, 2008. Preceded in death by husband, Clifford and son, Robert A. Survived by children, Joanne (Chuck) LaMere and Jerry (Kathy) Westrum; daughter-in-law, Pat Westrum; grandchildren: Jennifer, Brian, Steve and Jesse; great-grandchildren, Madison and Jordan; and sister, Rosella (Gordon)...
Lucille A. Fitzpatrick
June 2, 2008
Lucille Anna Fitzpatrick, age 88, of Hastings; died June 2, 2008 at her home in Regina Assisted Living.Lucille was born July 19, 1919 in Hastings to Phillip and Bertha (Stockfish) Hild. She married Louis Dayton �Louie� Fitzpatrick on August 6, 1937 and they residedin Prescott, WI where she enjoyed being a homemaker. For several years, Lucille had worked at...
Gene L. Webb
June 2, 2008
WEBB Gene “Eugene” L., age 77, of Burnsville, MN, died peacefully on June 2, 2008. Survived by children, Steven, Laurie (Steve)Lindgren, Randall, Lynn Brandt (Ed), and Douglas (Kathy); mother of his children, Janet; 7 grandchildren; 3 brothers, Jerome (Doris), William and Irwin (Christine); longtime companion, Joyce Staley; nephews and many friends. Gene was very proud of his three brothers who...
Clinton H. Caturia
May 31, 2008
Clinton H. Caturia, age 95; of Hastings, founder of the Caturia-Smidt Funeral Home, died Saturday, May 31, 2008 at the Prescott Nursing and Rehabilitation Community. Clint was born to Emery and Mary (Horn) Caturia on August 8, 1912 in Durand, WI. Hewas preceded in death by hisparents, brother Charles, and his first wife Frances. Clint is survived by his...
Donald F. Frandrup
May 29, 2008
Donald F. Frandrup, Owner of Vermillion Pump, age 74, of Vermillion, died 5/29/08. at the family home. He was preceded in death by his parents Ferdinand Veronica (Reiter) Frandrup, son Dennis and brother Arthur. Donald is survived by wife Mary; children Maureen (Ron) Werner, Marlys (Russell �Larry�) Mamer, Bernard (Cherie) Frandrup, Michelle (Joe) Kuhn, Milinda (fianc� Bruce Lohmann) Frandrup,...
Shirley M. Peterson
May 28, 2008
Peterson, Shirley M. (Christenson), age 83, of Edina, died May 28, 2008 in Edina. Born July 4, 1924, Mpls., to Alvin & Ruth (Fuller) Christenson. Roosevelt H.S. 1942, Dayton’s retiree, Normandale Church choirs and Tabitha group. Preceded in death by parents; husband, Ordell W.; sister, Lois. Survived by daughter, Marci (Jim) Olson; son, Randy (Sandra) Peterson; grandchildren, Andrew and Erika...
Edward Carlson
May 26, 2008
Edward J. "Fred" Carlson, age 45, of Hastings, on May 26, 2008.He was born October 21, 1962 in Red Wing to Allen "Porky" and Frances T. (Schmitz) Carlson. He had attended Hastings schools and worked on the family farm. Fred was preceded in death by his father and brother Mark. He is survived by his mother Frances; 6 siblings,...
Gerald M. Nistler
June 13, 2008
Gerald M. Nistler, age 75, of Sun City West, Arizona died Friday, June 13, 2008. He is formerly of Hastings, and is a retired Hastings Police Officer, and veteran of the U.S. Army.Gerald is preceded in death by his first wife Teresa M. Nistler. He is survived by his wife Marjorie (nee Baker) Henrickson Nistler, 4 children Charles (Yvonne)...
Mark W. Berg
June 13, 2008
Mark W. Berg, 37 of Oakdale, Mn. Passed away on Friday, June 13, 2008.A young lad, with Irish wit and humor, he was born January 7, 1971 in St. Paul, Mn.Survived by wife Christine; son Matthew; daughter, Emilee; parents, Bill and Betty Berg; and sister, Marie Berg. He graduated from Hastings High School in 1989 and received a BA...
Hannah Williams
June 11, 2008
WILLIAMS Hannah “Jane”, age 90, of Burnsville, MN formerly of Spokane, WA, passed away peacefully on June 11th, 2008. Jane was preceded in death by her husband, Thomas J. and her granddaughter, Julie Hovanes; survived by her children, T. James (Carole) Williams and Carol (Dan) Hovanes; grandchildren, Douglas Williams and Suzanne (Paul) Bigaouette; great-grandchildren, Andrew Long, David and Juliana Bigaouette;uncle...
Ralph N. Knudson
June 11, 2008
Knudson, Ralph N. age 73, of Minnetonka. 53 year employee of Ford Plant, longtime friend of Bill W. Survived by wife, Mary Jane; daughters, Laurie Kristensen, Diana (Neal) Neumann, Karen (Kevin) Brasile and Susan (Glen) Ellenwood; 6 grandchildren; step-children, Laura (Henry) Lee and Allan Abell; 4 step- grandchildren. Service Saturday 1 PM, Henry W. Anderson Mortuary, 3640 23rd Ave. S.,...
Walter A. Tighe
June 11, 2008
Tighe, Walter A. “Al”, age 84, of Mpls. Former KSTP Sportscaster. Preceded in death by wife, Mary Ellen. Survived by son, Terry (Shannon) Tighe; daughter-in-law, Barbara Tighe; grandchildren, Geoffrey, Theresa, Patrick (Laura), Mary and Meghanne; many nieces and nephews, Family and friends. Mass of Christian Burial, Saturday, 10 AM, Lumen Christi Catholic Community, 2055 Bohland Ave., St. Paul. Visitation one...
Jerome Ficker
June 10, 2008
Jerome N. �Jerry� Ficker, age 72, of Hastings, diedTuesday, June 10, 2008 at the United Hospital in St. Paul.He was born in New Trier, MN to Michael and Theresa (Beissel) Ficker. He married Elaine Reinardy on August 23, 1958 in New Trier and had worked on the assembly line of Ford Motor Co. for 33 years before retirement. Jerry...
Janet L. Olson
June 10, 2008
Olson, Janet L. age 71, of Hastings. Sadly missed by husband, Fred M.; daughters, Jeanne (Randy) Conlin and Mary (Michael) Pearson; sons, Michael (Patty) and Donald J. Olson & special friend, Rita; grandchildren, Scott Pearson, Ashley Conlin and Brett Olson; brother, Donald (Bunny) Howard; nieces, nephews and many loving friends. Mass of Christian Burial Wednesday 9 AM, St. Agatha Catholic...
Donald L. Haugen
June 9, 2008
Donald L. "Doc" Haugen , age 75 of Hastings, died Monday, June 9, 2008 at his family residence. Don was born June 24, 1932 in Larimore, North Dakota to Colin and Florence (Englund) Haugen. He was a graduate of Larimore High School, the U. of M. Dental School, and served as a dentist in the Army during the Korean...
Lori J Hirdler
June 8, 2008
Lori J. Hirdler, age 54 of Outing, MN, born Dec. 29, 1953 in Minneapolis, passed away June 3, 2008. Lori served in the U.S. Army during Vietnam. She is preceded in death by her mom, Zella Hegart. Lori is survived by her husband, Kevin; her children: Raymond Martin, Michael Martin, and Carene Renae Hirdler; her grandchildren, Autumn, Garrick, Kohlton and...
Edward A. Iverson
June 8, 2008
Iverson, Edward A. “Mr. Ed” age 83, of Minneapolis, born February 28, 1925 in Minneapolis, passed away June 8, 2008. He served in the U.S. Army Air Corps during WWII. Preceded in death by parents, Anna & Jacob Iverson and brothers, Clary, Thor, Arthur and Chester Iverson. Mr. Ed is survived by his wife of 55 years, Margaret Donahue Iverson;...
Leo J. Leifeld
June 4, 2008
Leo J. Leifeld, age 84, of Hastings, died Wednesday,June 4, 2008 at the Fairview Red Wing Health Care Campus. Leo was born June 11, 1923 in Vermillion to Louis and Catherine (Fox) Leifeld. He married Helen Kaiser October 18, 1952 at St. Joseph�s Catholic Church in Red Wing. They moved to the Miesville area in 1953, and Leo farmed...
Gertrude E. Loesch
June 3, 2008
Gertrude E. Loesch, age 88; of Hastings, died Tuesday, June 3, 2008 at the Regina Nursing Home.Gertrude was born to George and Katherine (Rollinger) Matz on November 19, 1919 in Hastings. She married Carl J. Loesch on April 12, 1937 in Hastings and had worked at 3M for 25 years. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband...
Hazel Cecelia Koehler
June 3, 2008
Koehler, Hazel Cecelia, age 101, of Mpls. Born Oct. 5, 1906 in Hoffman, MN to Eric Melin and Emma, nee Swedberg, passed away peacefully on June 3, 2008 surrounded by her loved ones. Preceded in death by her husband, Gerhard H. Koehler and his siblings, Inez (Gulstrand), Ellen (Kridler), Lloyd, Hildur (Carlson), Mildred (Klein) and Ray. Survived by sons, Gary...
Delores B Westrum
June 3, 2008
Delores B. “Dee” Westrum, age 82 of Buffalo, formerly of Minneapolis, born December 17, 1925 in Belgrade, MN, passed away June 3, 2008. Preceded in death by husband, Clifford and son, Robert A. Survived by children, Joanne (Chuck) LaMere and Jerry (Kathy) Westrum; daughter-in-law, Pat Westrum; grandchildren: Jennifer, Brian, Steve and Jesse; great-grandchildren, Madison and Jordan; and sister, Rosella (Gordon)...
Lucille A. Fitzpatrick
June 2, 2008
Lucille Anna Fitzpatrick, age 88, of Hastings; died June 2, 2008 at her home in Regina Assisted Living.Lucille was born July 19, 1919 in Hastings to Phillip and Bertha (Stockfish) Hild. She married Louis Dayton �Louie� Fitzpatrick on August 6, 1937 and they residedin Prescott, WI where she enjoyed being a homemaker. For several years, Lucille had worked at...
Gene L. Webb
June 2, 2008
WEBB Gene “Eugene” L., age 77, of Burnsville, MN, died peacefully on June 2, 2008. Survived by children, Steven, Laurie (Steve)Lindgren, Randall, Lynn Brandt (Ed), and Douglas (Kathy); mother of his children, Janet; 7 grandchildren; 3 brothers, Jerome (Doris), William and Irwin (Christine); longtime companion, Joyce Staley; nephews and many friends. Gene was very proud of his three brothers who...
Clinton H. Caturia
May 31, 2008
Clinton H. Caturia, age 95; of Hastings, founder of the Caturia-Smidt Funeral Home, died Saturday, May 31, 2008 at the Prescott Nursing and Rehabilitation Community. Clint was born to Emery and Mary (Horn) Caturia on August 8, 1912 in Durand, WI. Hewas preceded in death by hisparents, brother Charles, and his first wife Frances. Clint is survived by his...
Donald F. Frandrup
May 29, 2008
Donald F. Frandrup, Owner of Vermillion Pump, age 74, of Vermillion, died 5/29/08. at the family home. He was preceded in death by his parents Ferdinand Veronica (Reiter) Frandrup, son Dennis and brother Arthur. Donald is survived by wife Mary; children Maureen (Ron) Werner, Marlys (Russell �Larry�) Mamer, Bernard (Cherie) Frandrup, Michelle (Joe) Kuhn, Milinda (fianc� Bruce Lohmann) Frandrup,...
Shirley M. Peterson
May 28, 2008
Peterson, Shirley M. (Christenson), age 83, of Edina, died May 28, 2008 in Edina. Born July 4, 1924, Mpls., to Alvin & Ruth (Fuller) Christenson. Roosevelt H.S. 1942, Dayton’s retiree, Normandale Church choirs and Tabitha group. Preceded in death by parents; husband, Ordell W.; sister, Lois. Survived by daughter, Marci (Jim) Olson; son, Randy (Sandra) Peterson; grandchildren, Andrew and Erika...
Edward Carlson
May 26, 2008
Edward J. "Fred" Carlson, age 45, of Hastings, on May 26, 2008.He was born October 21, 1962 in Red Wing to Allen "Porky" and Frances T. (Schmitz) Carlson. He had attended Hastings schools and worked on the family farm. Fred was preceded in death by his father and brother Mark. He is survived by his mother Frances; 6 siblings,...
Starkson Family Funeral Homes
This is a collection of updated obituaries for our Hastings and Apple Valley, Minnesota funeral homes. Join us in celebrating memories and honoring their lives and legacies.
Subscribe
Subscribe to get alerts on new obituaries
Obituary notifications will come from no-reply@tukios.com or jesses@hastingsmnfuneral.com. After you sign up for this service, check your email inbox or your spam folder for a confirmation from one of these email addresses.


