Obituaries
Obituaries for Starkson Family
In Memory of Our Dear Loved Ones
Blaine C. Christofferson
March 8, 2008
Survived by parents, William and Karen; daughter, Cecelia; sons, Anthony; Joey; ALex; and Jessie; half sisters, Linda and Christine. Memorial Service Wednesday March 12, 2008 at 5:00 PM at Wise Family Funeral Home, 400 Spring St. Hastings. Gathering 2 hours prior to service at the funeral home. Prvate Interment.
Lester V. Cziok
March 8, 2008
Cziok, Lester V., age 84, of Apple Valley, died March 8, 2008 after a long courageous battle with carcinoid cancer. Preceded in death by his parents, Michael & Minnie Cziok; sister, Lillian Swanson; brother, Leonard; and son-in-law, John Carlson. Survived by his loving wife of 58 years, Marion (Scudder); son, Michael (Debra); daughters, Lynne Carlson and Julie (Chris) Middlestaedt; several...
Arthur H. Frandrup
March 7, 2008
Arthur H. "Art" Frandrup, age 84, of Randolph, MN, a life-long farmer, died 3/7/08 at the Angels Care Center in Cannon Falls, MN. He wasborn on February 15, 1924 in Hampton Twp. to Ferdinand Veronica (Reiter) Frandrup. He married Marian Rathman on June 25, 1947 in Comfrey, MN. Art was preceded in death by his parents, a daughter Amelia...
Helen Anna Marie Peterson
March 7, 2008
Helen A. Peterson, age 94 of Richfield born November 28, 1913 in Sterling, IL, passed away March 7, 2008. Preceded in death by husband, Clarence. Survived by daughter, Darlene Peterson; sons: Donald (Patricia), David (Carol Ann), and Kenneth and partner, Peter; 5 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; sister Ruth Russenberger; sisters-in-law, Agnes Carlson, and Myrtie Peterson and many other family and friends...
Leland B Kittelson
March 5, 2008
Leland B. Kittelson, age 64 of Mora, born September 8, 1943 in Minneapolis, passed away March 5, 2008 in Cozumel, Mexico. Leland retired from the Minneapolis Police Department after 25 years of service. Preceded in death by father, Irving and sister, Cheryl Hosch. Leland is survived by his wife, Bonnie; daughter, Dawn; son, Lee, Jr. (Mary); mother, Gladys; sister, Kathy...
Joseph L. Ginther
March 4, 2008
Joseph L. "Joe" Ginther, age 60, of Hastings, the owner and operator of Ginther Automotive, died on March 4, 2008 at his home. Joewas preceded in death by his father Joseph and a sister Susan. He is survived by his wife Barb; 2 sons Jake Ginther Josh (Kim Miller) Ginther; his mother Catherine Ginther of Hastings; his 9 siblings...
Elizabeth "Betty" J. Klopf
March 4, 2008
Preceded in death by husband, Wallace; infant daughter, Mary; parents, Dennis and Minnie Cook. Survived by son, Dennis Klopf; daughter, Pati (Ann) Seeger; grandchildren, Dennis (Jen) Seeger, Daniel Seeger; great-grandchildren, Nick and Tyler Rowan, Emily and Chloe Seeger. Mass of Christian Burial Saturday, March 8th at 11:00 A.M. at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church 2035 15th Street West...
Steven M. Lundsted
March 3, 2008
Lundsted, Steven M., age 60, of Hastings, died 3/3/08 at his home after a short battle with leukemia. Steven was born 9/14/1947 in St. Paul, MN to Edwin O. Irene H. (Brightfeld) Lundsted. He was a 1965 graduate of H.H.S., and graduate of U. of W. Eau Claire and U. of M.Steven had worked in the title insurance industry...
Margaret J. Peterson
March 3, 2008
Peterson, Margaret J. age 92, passed away peacefully at Ebenezer Ridges Home. Preceded in death by her parents and all of her siblings. Survived by her loving husband of 67 years, Harold; her two daughters, Jackie (Tim) Hogan and Peg (Steve Zupke) Peterson; her son, James; nieces, nephews and friends. Margaret was a loyal and dedicated hospital volunteer who also...
Clareen W. Atkinson
March 3, 2008
Atkinson, Clareen W. Died March 3, 2008. Born in Spring Hill, MN. Preceded in death by 2 infant children; daughter, Mary Margaret (age 7); husband, Louis; 7 brothers and 4 sisters. Survived by children, Rosemary (Don), Grace Ann, Michael Patrick, Patricia Mae (Earl W.), Maureen Catherine, Bridget Kaye (David) and Mary Louise; 10 grandchildren; and 8 great-grandchildren. Mass of Christian...
Dorothy A. Desm
March 3, 2008
Desm, Dorothy A., age 90, of Mpls. Active member of Eagles Auxiliary #34, former Director of Choralaires. Survived by children, JoAnne North, Toni Adema, John (Lydia) Desm, Dianne (Jay) Walter, Tom (Julie) Desm; 11 grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren; 2 great-great-grandchildren. Memorial service Thursday 1PM, Henry W. Anderson Mortuary, 3640 23rd Ave. S., with visitation one hour before. Private interment Fort Snelling....
Louise M. Kittelson
March 2, 2008
Age 89, of Ellsworth, WI, formerly of St. Paul, MN; passed away peacefully on March 2, after a courageous battle with Alzheimer's disease. Preceded in death by her husband of 65 years, Arnold; sons, Leonard and Baby; granddaughter, Donna; great-grandsons, Roger Jr. and Cody; parents, Charles and Ethel Daniel; sisters, Millicent, Myrtle and Dorothy; brothers, Charles and Arthur. Survived...
Kermit Howard Stroman
March 2, 2008
Striman, Kermit Howard, passed away on March 2nd, 2008. Born May 23, 1926 in Swanville, Minnesota. Employed by Bokers, Inc of Minneapolis for 41 years and was a member of IUE Local 1140. He was also a member of the Kingsmen Chapter of the YMCA, the Experimental Aircraft Association and the Fraternal Order of Eagles, Aerie #34. He is survived...
David E. Loesch
March 1, 2008
David E. Loesch of Hastings died Saturday, March 1, 2008 at the Regina Medical Center. He was 56 years old. Dave was born September 24, 1951, the son of Robert Margaret (Bloomstrand) Loesch. He is Survived by his wife Beverly D. Loesch; his daughter Katie M. (Ian P. Daniels) Loesch; his granddaughter Kaley L. Daniels; his mother Marge Loesch...
Helen Theresa Mollick
February 29, 2008
Helen was born November 26, 1918 in Hastings, the daughter of Malachy and Tess (Murtaugh) McGree. She attended Guardian Angels Elementary School and graduated from Hastings High School in 1936. She married Joseph Mollick, of Hastings, in 1946. She was a long time employee of SEARS Roebuck in Hastings retiring at the age of 75. She was a member...
Helen Rose O'Rourke
February 29, 2008
Beloved Mother, Grandmother Great-grandmother Preceded in death by husband Robert O�Rourke. Survived by children Patricia (Thomas) Fetsch, Thomas O�Rourke James (Stacey) O�Rourke; 8 grandchildre; 7 great-grandchildren; brother-in-law Dr. William (Mary Ann) O�Rourke many nieces and nephews. A celebration of her life and its many blessings will be March 4th Mass of Christian Burial at ST. MARY�S CATHOLIC CHURCH, New...
Victor G. Jeske
February 28, 2008
Jeske, Victor G. age 66 of Apple Valley, passed away 2/28/08 surrounded by loved ones after a courageous battle with cancer. Preceded in death by father George and mother Anna. Survived by wife Janet(Breuer); children Susie(Patrick)McQuade, Laurie(Paul)Johnson and Tim(Monica); grandchildren Sam, John and Lauren McQuade, Olivia and Bennett Johnson; sister Rose Ann(Dick)Montgomery; brothers Tom and Jerry(Mary); nieces and nephews. Service...
David R. Dalton
February 28, 2008
Dalton, David R., age73, of Mpls. Survived by daughter, Angela; grandson, Jakob; sister, Vivian; nieces, Denise and Rhonda; nephew, Stephen. Memorial service Friday 3 PM, Henry W. Anderson Mortuary, 3640 23rd Ave. S. Visitation 1/2 hour before the service. Interment Chicago, IL.
Burial Date March 7, 2008
Margaret C. Lonn
February 28, 2008
Lonn, Margaret C., age 92, of Mpls. Survived by daughter, Bonita; son, Dana; nephews, Gary (Donna) and Wes (Carol Ann) Nielsen. Service Monday 11:00 AM, Nokomis Heights Lutheran Church, 5300 10th Ave. S. Visitation one hour before service. Interment Ripley Cemetery, Litchfield, MN. Memorials preferred to Nokomis Heights Lutheran Church in lieu of flowers.
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Brian J. Fichtinger
February 27, 2008
Fichtinger, Brian J., age 23 of Mpls. Returned home to God on February 27, 2008. Preceded in death by his father, Thomas Lothspeich; and his mother, Vicky Karsikas. He is survived by his son, Miles Thomas; and an expected child due June 5. He is also survived by many other friends and family who love and miss him very much....
Blaine C. Christofferson
March 8, 2008
Survived by parents, William and Karen; daughter, Cecelia; sons, Anthony; Joey; ALex; and Jessie; half sisters, Linda and Christine. Memorial Service Wednesday March 12, 2008 at 5:00 PM at Wise Family Funeral Home, 400 Spring St. Hastings. Gathering 2 hours prior to service at the funeral home. Prvate Interment.
Lester V. Cziok
March 8, 2008
Cziok, Lester V., age 84, of Apple Valley, died March 8, 2008 after a long courageous battle with carcinoid cancer. Preceded in death by his parents, Michael & Minnie Cziok; sister, Lillian Swanson; brother, Leonard; and son-in-law, John Carlson. Survived by his loving wife of 58 years, Marion (Scudder); son, Michael (Debra); daughters, Lynne Carlson and Julie (Chris) Middlestaedt; several...
Arthur H. Frandrup
March 7, 2008
Arthur H. "Art" Frandrup, age 84, of Randolph, MN, a life-long farmer, died 3/7/08 at the Angels Care Center in Cannon Falls, MN. He wasborn on February 15, 1924 in Hampton Twp. to Ferdinand Veronica (Reiter) Frandrup. He married Marian Rathman on June 25, 1947 in Comfrey, MN. Art was preceded in death by his parents, a daughter Amelia...
Helen Anna Marie Peterson
March 7, 2008
Helen A. Peterson, age 94 of Richfield born November 28, 1913 in Sterling, IL, passed away March 7, 2008. Preceded in death by husband, Clarence. Survived by daughter, Darlene Peterson; sons: Donald (Patricia), David (Carol Ann), and Kenneth and partner, Peter; 5 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; sister Ruth Russenberger; sisters-in-law, Agnes Carlson, and Myrtie Peterson and many other family and friends...
Leland B Kittelson
March 5, 2008
Leland B. Kittelson, age 64 of Mora, born September 8, 1943 in Minneapolis, passed away March 5, 2008 in Cozumel, Mexico. Leland retired from the Minneapolis Police Department after 25 years of service. Preceded in death by father, Irving and sister, Cheryl Hosch. Leland is survived by his wife, Bonnie; daughter, Dawn; son, Lee, Jr. (Mary); mother, Gladys; sister, Kathy...
Joseph L. Ginther
March 4, 2008
Joseph L. "Joe" Ginther, age 60, of Hastings, the owner and operator of Ginther Automotive, died on March 4, 2008 at his home. Joewas preceded in death by his father Joseph and a sister Susan. He is survived by his wife Barb; 2 sons Jake Ginther Josh (Kim Miller) Ginther; his mother Catherine Ginther of Hastings; his 9 siblings...
Elizabeth "Betty" J. Klopf
March 4, 2008
Preceded in death by husband, Wallace; infant daughter, Mary; parents, Dennis and Minnie Cook. Survived by son, Dennis Klopf; daughter, Pati (Ann) Seeger; grandchildren, Dennis (Jen) Seeger, Daniel Seeger; great-grandchildren, Nick and Tyler Rowan, Emily and Chloe Seeger. Mass of Christian Burial Saturday, March 8th at 11:00 A.M. at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church 2035 15th Street West...
Steven M. Lundsted
March 3, 2008
Lundsted, Steven M., age 60, of Hastings, died 3/3/08 at his home after a short battle with leukemia. Steven was born 9/14/1947 in St. Paul, MN to Edwin O. Irene H. (Brightfeld) Lundsted. He was a 1965 graduate of H.H.S., and graduate of U. of W. Eau Claire and U. of M.Steven had worked in the title insurance industry...
Margaret J. Peterson
March 3, 2008
Peterson, Margaret J. age 92, passed away peacefully at Ebenezer Ridges Home. Preceded in death by her parents and all of her siblings. Survived by her loving husband of 67 years, Harold; her two daughters, Jackie (Tim) Hogan and Peg (Steve Zupke) Peterson; her son, James; nieces, nephews and friends. Margaret was a loyal and dedicated hospital volunteer who also...
Clareen W. Atkinson
March 3, 2008
Atkinson, Clareen W. Died March 3, 2008. Born in Spring Hill, MN. Preceded in death by 2 infant children; daughter, Mary Margaret (age 7); husband, Louis; 7 brothers and 4 sisters. Survived by children, Rosemary (Don), Grace Ann, Michael Patrick, Patricia Mae (Earl W.), Maureen Catherine, Bridget Kaye (David) and Mary Louise; 10 grandchildren; and 8 great-grandchildren. Mass of Christian...
Dorothy A. Desm
March 3, 2008
Desm, Dorothy A., age 90, of Mpls. Active member of Eagles Auxiliary #34, former Director of Choralaires. Survived by children, JoAnne North, Toni Adema, John (Lydia) Desm, Dianne (Jay) Walter, Tom (Julie) Desm; 11 grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren; 2 great-great-grandchildren. Memorial service Thursday 1PM, Henry W. Anderson Mortuary, 3640 23rd Ave. S., with visitation one hour before. Private interment Fort Snelling....
Louise M. Kittelson
March 2, 2008
Age 89, of Ellsworth, WI, formerly of St. Paul, MN; passed away peacefully on March 2, after a courageous battle with Alzheimer's disease. Preceded in death by her husband of 65 years, Arnold; sons, Leonard and Baby; granddaughter, Donna; great-grandsons, Roger Jr. and Cody; parents, Charles and Ethel Daniel; sisters, Millicent, Myrtle and Dorothy; brothers, Charles and Arthur. Survived...
Kermit Howard Stroman
March 2, 2008
Striman, Kermit Howard, passed away on March 2nd, 2008. Born May 23, 1926 in Swanville, Minnesota. Employed by Bokers, Inc of Minneapolis for 41 years and was a member of IUE Local 1140. He was also a member of the Kingsmen Chapter of the YMCA, the Experimental Aircraft Association and the Fraternal Order of Eagles, Aerie #34. He is survived...
David E. Loesch
March 1, 2008
David E. Loesch of Hastings died Saturday, March 1, 2008 at the Regina Medical Center. He was 56 years old. Dave was born September 24, 1951, the son of Robert Margaret (Bloomstrand) Loesch. He is Survived by his wife Beverly D. Loesch; his daughter Katie M. (Ian P. Daniels) Loesch; his granddaughter Kaley L. Daniels; his mother Marge Loesch...
Helen Theresa Mollick
February 29, 2008
Helen was born November 26, 1918 in Hastings, the daughter of Malachy and Tess (Murtaugh) McGree. She attended Guardian Angels Elementary School and graduated from Hastings High School in 1936. She married Joseph Mollick, of Hastings, in 1946. She was a long time employee of SEARS Roebuck in Hastings retiring at the age of 75. She was a member...
Helen Rose O'Rourke
February 29, 2008
Beloved Mother, Grandmother Great-grandmother Preceded in death by husband Robert O�Rourke. Survived by children Patricia (Thomas) Fetsch, Thomas O�Rourke James (Stacey) O�Rourke; 8 grandchildre; 7 great-grandchildren; brother-in-law Dr. William (Mary Ann) O�Rourke many nieces and nephews. A celebration of her life and its many blessings will be March 4th Mass of Christian Burial at ST. MARY�S CATHOLIC CHURCH, New...
Victor G. Jeske
February 28, 2008
Jeske, Victor G. age 66 of Apple Valley, passed away 2/28/08 surrounded by loved ones after a courageous battle with cancer. Preceded in death by father George and mother Anna. Survived by wife Janet(Breuer); children Susie(Patrick)McQuade, Laurie(Paul)Johnson and Tim(Monica); grandchildren Sam, John and Lauren McQuade, Olivia and Bennett Johnson; sister Rose Ann(Dick)Montgomery; brothers Tom and Jerry(Mary); nieces and nephews. Service...
David R. Dalton
February 28, 2008
Dalton, David R., age73, of Mpls. Survived by daughter, Angela; grandson, Jakob; sister, Vivian; nieces, Denise and Rhonda; nephew, Stephen. Memorial service Friday 3 PM, Henry W. Anderson Mortuary, 3640 23rd Ave. S. Visitation 1/2 hour before the service. Interment Chicago, IL.
Burial Date March 7, 2008
Margaret C. Lonn
February 28, 2008
Lonn, Margaret C., age 92, of Mpls. Survived by daughter, Bonita; son, Dana; nephews, Gary (Donna) and Wes (Carol Ann) Nielsen. Service Monday 11:00 AM, Nokomis Heights Lutheran Church, 5300 10th Ave. S. Visitation one hour before service. Interment Ripley Cemetery, Litchfield, MN. Memorials preferred to Nokomis Heights Lutheran Church in lieu of flowers.
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Brian J. Fichtinger
February 27, 2008
Fichtinger, Brian J., age 23 of Mpls. Returned home to God on February 27, 2008. Preceded in death by his father, Thomas Lothspeich; and his mother, Vicky Karsikas. He is survived by his son, Miles Thomas; and an expected child due June 5. He is also survived by many other friends and family who love and miss him very much....
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