Obituaries
Obituaries for Starkson Family
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Albert M. Farness
January 3, 2008
Farness, Albert M., age 94, of Mpls. Preceded in death by wife of 63 years, Elizabeth “Betty”. Survived by sister-in-law, Ann Nitschke; and niece, Kathy Nitschke. Service Thursday 1:00 PM, Henry W. Anderson Mortuary, 3640 23rd Ave. S. Visitation 1 hour before. Interment St. Mary’s Cemetery.
Burial Date January 3, 2008
Corinne Marie Nelson
January 1, 2008
Corinne Marie Nelson (nee Johnson) 86, born in Fergus Falls February 23, 1921, died peacefully on January 1, 2008 from complications of osteoporosis. She lived a full life as wife, mother, grandmother, homemaker, teacher and church musician serving as organist and choir director at Augustana Lutheran Church in Fergus Falls for 10 years, and at Lebanon Lutheran Church in south...
Jack John J. Raway
December 30, 2007
John J. 'Jack' age 77 of Hampton passed away Dec. 30, 2007. A retired farmer and carpenter. He was a member of the Carpenters and Joiners Union, Local 87. He was married to Alonza Kieffer May 28, 1953 at St. Mary's Catholic Church in New Trier. Preceded in death by parents; daughter, Mary Alonza; granddaughter, Rachel and sister, Loretta...
Ann E. Fitch
December 30, 2007
Fitch, Ann E. Services for Apple Valley resident Ann E. Fitch will be held at 11 AM Thursday, Jan. 3 at Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran Church, 12650 Johnny Cake Ridge Road, Apple Valley, with visitation beginning at 10 AM. Mrs. Fitch passed away Sunday, Dec. 30. Burial will be at Pilgrim’s Rest Cemetery in Mankato around 2 PM on...
Cheryl "Cheri" R Holie
December 30, 2007
age 56, of Burnsville. Preceded in death by her father, Harold Johnson; survived by husband, Charles; children, Michelle (Dan) Hogan, Michael (Bridget), and Mark; 3 grandchildren; mother, Winnie; sister, Trudy (Cary) Bliese; nieces, nephews, and friends. She is loved and missed by all.
Burial Date January 4, 2008
Bill William Joseph Ludwig
December 29, 2007
Survived by his loving wife, Debbie; children, William of CO; Susanne of Hastings; Gary (Karen) of UT; Jayne (Royce) Hanavan of CO; Marianne Ellis of Hastings; Missy (Javier) Gonzalez of Cottage Grove; Tony (Tina) Davis of Rosemount; Tammy (Gordon) Baker of Cottage Grove; 16 grandchildren; 6 great grandchildren; sister, Charlotte Shields and brother, Don (Edna Mae) Ludwig.
Pete Sherman Swanson
December 28, 2007
Survived by wife, Gladys of Hastings; children, Mark Swanson of Hastings; Lance Swanson of Hastings; Mary Ginger Swanson of Dallas, TX; Grant Swanson of Hastings; Pam Swanson (Brad Koster) of Barron, WI; Bonnie (Bruce) Whipple of Inver Grove Heights; Dianne Place of Coates; Roseann Swanson of Hastings and Angela Swanson (Rick Krammer) of Prescott, WI; 14 grandchildren; 3 great...
Oliver O. Koles
December 28, 2007
Koles, Oliver O. Age 93, of Burnsville. Retired Colonel from the Army, VA finance and insurance officer. Preceded in death by wife, Bernice. Survived by daughter, Joyce (John) Rooney; son, Bob (Karen) Koles; grandsons, Richard (Gretchen) Johnson, Joseph Johnson, Jeff (Michelle) Koles, Jim (Jenni) Koles; great-grandchildren, Mikayla, Kelsey, McKenzie and Rylan. Service Friday, 10 AM, Minnehaha United Methodist Church, 3701...
Edward M. Peine
December 27, 2007
Edward M. Peine, age 88, of Hastings Died 12/27/07. Edward was born to Peter and Anna (nee Kimmes) Peine on January 13, 1919 in Miesville, MN. He married Bernadette M. Maher on October 12, 1943 in Lakeville, MN. He had worked as a farmer, on a road crew for the county, and as an equipment operator at 3-M Chemolite...
Jay E. Burke
December 26, 2007
Burke, Jay E., age 52; of Hastings, died 12/26/07 following an over 20 year battle with cancer. Jay is survived by his loving wife Kaye; children Tom (Kris), Joyce (Josh), and Lucy; grandchildren Jaylene, Leah, Lily, Nathan, and Kenny. The funeral service will be held at 9:30 am Friday, December 28, 2007 at the CATURIA-SMIDT FUNERAL HOME, 201 E....
James P. Tix
December 22, 2007
James P. Tix, age 71, of Hastings died unexpectedly on Saturday, December 22nd. He was preceded in death by his parents Matty and Ceal (Schanus) Tix. He is survived by his wife Marlene (Loesch) of Hastings, children Debby (Dan) Tix of Hastings, Pam (Bob) Strong of Buffalo, MN, Nancy (Paul )Alitz of Hastings, Terry Tix of Hastings Kathy (Dave)...
Janet Lee Shaw
December 22, 2007
Janet L. Shaw; age 74; of Apple Valley, died 12/22/07. She had been a receptionist for the State of Nevada. Janet was preceded in death by parents, first husband Glen Sanders, second husband Bill Shaw, and son Walter Sanders. She is survived by children Judy Johnson of Hastings, Richard (Lucy) Sanders of New Prague, Timothy Sanders of St. Paul,...
Carolyn Rosene Frederickson
December 22, 2007
Rosene, Carolyn (Fredricksen), age 96 of Minneapolis, born May 29, 1911 in Jamestown, ND, passed away December 22, 2007. Survived by children, Cherie (Clem) Cooper and Carlene (Dennis) Dater; grandchildren: Charles (Susan) Cooper, Mary (Steve) Weston, Ann (John) Empkey & Thomas (Julia) Cooper; seven great-grandchildren; the Rosene family; nieces; nephews; family and friends. Private memorial service.
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Veronica Gores Kummer
December 21, 2007
Survived by husband Martin; children Joe (Trudy) Gores, Jim (Carol) Gores, Mary (Don) Heiman, Joan (Dennis) Deutsch, Sue (Gary) Gunter, Lou (Mike) Lore, Joe (Barbara) Kummer, Bob (Sue) Kummer, Mike (Cindy) Kummer, Carol (Cy) Schmitz, Larry (Lisa) Kummer, Paul (Pat) Kummer, Mary (Gary) Rondeau, Jane (Pat) Schmitt & Barb (Ted) Kranz; 37 grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren; brother John Hoffmann; sisters...
Roger Edward Doom
December 21, 2007
Doom, Roger Edward 67, at his home in Apple Valley, where he was comforted during his final hours by family and friends. Born July 5, 1940, Roger joined his parents, Henry & Clare Doom and brother, Denis Doom on Dec. 21, 2007. He valued the importance of hard work and never forgot his upbringing in the rural MN farm life....
Russell C. Wiese
December 21, 2007
Wiese, Russell C., age 81, of Mpls. Member Teamsters. Retired employee Consolidated Freightways. Survived by wife, Grace; sons, LaMont (Betty), Bradford (Terry), Allen (Jane); daughter, Deborah (Brian) Gorman; 6 grandchildren; 5 great-grandchildren; 4 brothers & 3 sisters; nieces & nephews. Service Thursday, 2:30, Henry W. Anderson Mortuary, 3640 23rd Ave. S., Mpls. with visitation 4-7 PM, Wednesday at the mortuary...
Richard Joseph Sina
December 21, 2007
Sina Richard J. age 78 formerly of Minneapolis, born February 10, 1929 in Berlin, WI, passed away December 20, 2007. Richard retired from 3M where he worked with anti-static products. He is preceded in death by parents, Adam and Veronica, and sister, Leone Miller. Richard is survived by wife, Jean; children: Barbara Sina (Mark Hoffman), Sue (Chuck) Sieleni; Patty (Ben)...
Elaine Novak Keller
December 20, 2007
Elaine Novak Keller, age 76 of Hastings died quietly Thursday, December 20, 2007 at Regina Medical Center in Hastings. Memorial Service Thursday, December 27, 2007 3:00PM at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church, 2035 15th St W Hastings. The arrangements are being handled by the Wise Family Funeral Home www.wisefamilyfh.com.
Iona L. Geiken
December 20, 2007
Geiken, Iona L.; age 91; of Hastings Died 12/20/07. Preceded by husband Robert H. Geiken and brother Eugene Norman. Survived by sons Maurice (Lois) Geiken, Dennis (Sue) Geiken, Robert J. (Beverly) Geiken; grandchildren Kent (Geri) Geiken, Patrick (Brenda) Geiken, Tami (Randy) Lee, Brenda (Steve) Capron, Robert A. (Korean) Geiken, Blaine (Kim) Geiken; also 11 great-grandchildren. The Funeral Service will...
William J. "Bill" Frost
December 20, 2007
William J. "Bill" Frost, died December 20, 2007 in Baltimore, MD. The Memorial Service for Bill will be held at the ST. ELIZABETH ANN SETON CATHOLIC CHURCH, 2035 W. 15th St. in Hastings on Saturday, January 5, 2008 at 10:00 A.M. with a memorial gathering at the church 1 hour prior to the service. Arrangements are with the CATURIA-SMIDT...
Albert M. Farness
January 3, 2008
Farness, Albert M., age 94, of Mpls. Preceded in death by wife of 63 years, Elizabeth “Betty”. Survived by sister-in-law, Ann Nitschke; and niece, Kathy Nitschke. Service Thursday 1:00 PM, Henry W. Anderson Mortuary, 3640 23rd Ave. S. Visitation 1 hour before. Interment St. Mary’s Cemetery.
Burial Date January 3, 2008
Corinne Marie Nelson
January 1, 2008
Corinne Marie Nelson (nee Johnson) 86, born in Fergus Falls February 23, 1921, died peacefully on January 1, 2008 from complications of osteoporosis. She lived a full life as wife, mother, grandmother, homemaker, teacher and church musician serving as organist and choir director at Augustana Lutheran Church in Fergus Falls for 10 years, and at Lebanon Lutheran Church in south...
Jack John J. Raway
December 30, 2007
John J. 'Jack' age 77 of Hampton passed away Dec. 30, 2007. A retired farmer and carpenter. He was a member of the Carpenters and Joiners Union, Local 87. He was married to Alonza Kieffer May 28, 1953 at St. Mary's Catholic Church in New Trier. Preceded in death by parents; daughter, Mary Alonza; granddaughter, Rachel and sister, Loretta...
Ann E. Fitch
December 30, 2007
Fitch, Ann E. Services for Apple Valley resident Ann E. Fitch will be held at 11 AM Thursday, Jan. 3 at Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran Church, 12650 Johnny Cake Ridge Road, Apple Valley, with visitation beginning at 10 AM. Mrs. Fitch passed away Sunday, Dec. 30. Burial will be at Pilgrim’s Rest Cemetery in Mankato around 2 PM on...
Cheryl "Cheri" R Holie
December 30, 2007
age 56, of Burnsville. Preceded in death by her father, Harold Johnson; survived by husband, Charles; children, Michelle (Dan) Hogan, Michael (Bridget), and Mark; 3 grandchildren; mother, Winnie; sister, Trudy (Cary) Bliese; nieces, nephews, and friends. She is loved and missed by all.
Burial Date January 4, 2008
Bill William Joseph Ludwig
December 29, 2007
Survived by his loving wife, Debbie; children, William of CO; Susanne of Hastings; Gary (Karen) of UT; Jayne (Royce) Hanavan of CO; Marianne Ellis of Hastings; Missy (Javier) Gonzalez of Cottage Grove; Tony (Tina) Davis of Rosemount; Tammy (Gordon) Baker of Cottage Grove; 16 grandchildren; 6 great grandchildren; sister, Charlotte Shields and brother, Don (Edna Mae) Ludwig.
Pete Sherman Swanson
December 28, 2007
Survived by wife, Gladys of Hastings; children, Mark Swanson of Hastings; Lance Swanson of Hastings; Mary Ginger Swanson of Dallas, TX; Grant Swanson of Hastings; Pam Swanson (Brad Koster) of Barron, WI; Bonnie (Bruce) Whipple of Inver Grove Heights; Dianne Place of Coates; Roseann Swanson of Hastings and Angela Swanson (Rick Krammer) of Prescott, WI; 14 grandchildren; 3 great...
Oliver O. Koles
December 28, 2007
Koles, Oliver O. Age 93, of Burnsville. Retired Colonel from the Army, VA finance and insurance officer. Preceded in death by wife, Bernice. Survived by daughter, Joyce (John) Rooney; son, Bob (Karen) Koles; grandsons, Richard (Gretchen) Johnson, Joseph Johnson, Jeff (Michelle) Koles, Jim (Jenni) Koles; great-grandchildren, Mikayla, Kelsey, McKenzie and Rylan. Service Friday, 10 AM, Minnehaha United Methodist Church, 3701...
Edward M. Peine
December 27, 2007
Edward M. Peine, age 88, of Hastings Died 12/27/07. Edward was born to Peter and Anna (nee Kimmes) Peine on January 13, 1919 in Miesville, MN. He married Bernadette M. Maher on October 12, 1943 in Lakeville, MN. He had worked as a farmer, on a road crew for the county, and as an equipment operator at 3-M Chemolite...
Jay E. Burke
December 26, 2007
Burke, Jay E., age 52; of Hastings, died 12/26/07 following an over 20 year battle with cancer. Jay is survived by his loving wife Kaye; children Tom (Kris), Joyce (Josh), and Lucy; grandchildren Jaylene, Leah, Lily, Nathan, and Kenny. The funeral service will be held at 9:30 am Friday, December 28, 2007 at the CATURIA-SMIDT FUNERAL HOME, 201 E....
James P. Tix
December 22, 2007
James P. Tix, age 71, of Hastings died unexpectedly on Saturday, December 22nd. He was preceded in death by his parents Matty and Ceal (Schanus) Tix. He is survived by his wife Marlene (Loesch) of Hastings, children Debby (Dan) Tix of Hastings, Pam (Bob) Strong of Buffalo, MN, Nancy (Paul )Alitz of Hastings, Terry Tix of Hastings Kathy (Dave)...
Janet Lee Shaw
December 22, 2007
Janet L. Shaw; age 74; of Apple Valley, died 12/22/07. She had been a receptionist for the State of Nevada. Janet was preceded in death by parents, first husband Glen Sanders, second husband Bill Shaw, and son Walter Sanders. She is survived by children Judy Johnson of Hastings, Richard (Lucy) Sanders of New Prague, Timothy Sanders of St. Paul,...
Carolyn Rosene Frederickson
December 22, 2007
Rosene, Carolyn (Fredricksen), age 96 of Minneapolis, born May 29, 1911 in Jamestown, ND, passed away December 22, 2007. Survived by children, Cherie (Clem) Cooper and Carlene (Dennis) Dater; grandchildren: Charles (Susan) Cooper, Mary (Steve) Weston, Ann (John) Empkey & Thomas (Julia) Cooper; seven great-grandchildren; the Rosene family; nieces; nephews; family and friends. Private memorial service.
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Veronica Gores Kummer
December 21, 2007
Survived by husband Martin; children Joe (Trudy) Gores, Jim (Carol) Gores, Mary (Don) Heiman, Joan (Dennis) Deutsch, Sue (Gary) Gunter, Lou (Mike) Lore, Joe (Barbara) Kummer, Bob (Sue) Kummer, Mike (Cindy) Kummer, Carol (Cy) Schmitz, Larry (Lisa) Kummer, Paul (Pat) Kummer, Mary (Gary) Rondeau, Jane (Pat) Schmitt & Barb (Ted) Kranz; 37 grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren; brother John Hoffmann; sisters...
Roger Edward Doom
December 21, 2007
Doom, Roger Edward 67, at his home in Apple Valley, where he was comforted during his final hours by family and friends. Born July 5, 1940, Roger joined his parents, Henry & Clare Doom and brother, Denis Doom on Dec. 21, 2007. He valued the importance of hard work and never forgot his upbringing in the rural MN farm life....
Russell C. Wiese
December 21, 2007
Wiese, Russell C., age 81, of Mpls. Member Teamsters. Retired employee Consolidated Freightways. Survived by wife, Grace; sons, LaMont (Betty), Bradford (Terry), Allen (Jane); daughter, Deborah (Brian) Gorman; 6 grandchildren; 5 great-grandchildren; 4 brothers & 3 sisters; nieces & nephews. Service Thursday, 2:30, Henry W. Anderson Mortuary, 3640 23rd Ave. S., Mpls. with visitation 4-7 PM, Wednesday at the mortuary...
Richard Joseph Sina
December 21, 2007
Sina Richard J. age 78 formerly of Minneapolis, born February 10, 1929 in Berlin, WI, passed away December 20, 2007. Richard retired from 3M where he worked with anti-static products. He is preceded in death by parents, Adam and Veronica, and sister, Leone Miller. Richard is survived by wife, Jean; children: Barbara Sina (Mark Hoffman), Sue (Chuck) Sieleni; Patty (Ben)...
Elaine Novak Keller
December 20, 2007
Elaine Novak Keller, age 76 of Hastings died quietly Thursday, December 20, 2007 at Regina Medical Center in Hastings. Memorial Service Thursday, December 27, 2007 3:00PM at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church, 2035 15th St W Hastings. The arrangements are being handled by the Wise Family Funeral Home www.wisefamilyfh.com.
Iona L. Geiken
December 20, 2007
Geiken, Iona L.; age 91; of Hastings Died 12/20/07. Preceded by husband Robert H. Geiken and brother Eugene Norman. Survived by sons Maurice (Lois) Geiken, Dennis (Sue) Geiken, Robert J. (Beverly) Geiken; grandchildren Kent (Geri) Geiken, Patrick (Brenda) Geiken, Tami (Randy) Lee, Brenda (Steve) Capron, Robert A. (Korean) Geiken, Blaine (Kim) Geiken; also 11 great-grandchildren. The Funeral Service will...
William J. "Bill" Frost
December 20, 2007
William J. "Bill" Frost, died December 20, 2007 in Baltimore, MD. The Memorial Service for Bill will be held at the ST. ELIZABETH ANN SETON CATHOLIC CHURCH, 2035 W. 15th St. in Hastings on Saturday, January 5, 2008 at 10:00 A.M. with a memorial gathering at the church 1 hour prior to the service. Arrangements are with the CATURIA-SMIDT...
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