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Obituaries for Starkson Family

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Mark A. Siebenaler

Mark A. Siebenaler

September 27, 2023

Mark A. Siebenaler, age 52 of Vermillion, died suddenly in Hager City, Wisconsin, on Wednesday, September 27, 2023.

Mark Anthony, the son of George and Kathryn "Kathy" Siebenaler, was born on August 13, 1971, in Red Wing. Mark graduated from Hastings High School with the class of 1989, and began his life-long career in carpentry...

John Edward Adamson

John Edward Adamson

September 26, 2023

John Edward Adamson

Age 83 of Apple Valley, passed away on September 26, 2023. Preceded in death by his son, Clark; parents, Ellis & Hazel; and 7 siblings. Survived by his loving wife of 65 years, Carol; sons, Clint (Connie) and Clyde (Sue); 10 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; siblings, Harold, Tom (Kathy), and Patty (Bob); many nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends....

Thomas Helfman

Thomas Helfman

September 23, 2023

Thomas J. Helfman, age 46 of Inver Grove Heights, died suddenly but peacefully at home on Saturday evening, September 23, 2023.

Thomas Joseph, the son of James and JoAnn (Ayd) Helfman, was born on April 13, 1977, in Inver Grove Heights. Following his graduation from Simely High School, Thomas pursued his education and love for...

Robert Cooley Burwell

Robert Cooley Burwell

September 23, 2023

Robert Cooley Burwell,

Age 80 of Apple Valley, born July 3, 1943 in Mpls. and passed away peacefully on Sept. 23, 2023 from complications of Parkinson’s Disease.  He was surrounded by family and loved ones who will forever cherish the memories of a life well lived.  Rob met the love of his life, Lynn Knapp Burwell at Duluth East HS.  They...

Ronald "Ron" W. Endres

Ronald "Ron" W. Endres

September 21, 2023

Ronald William Endres, age 60 of Hastings, passed away unexpectedly but peacefully on Thursday, September 21, 2023.

Ron was born on November 16, 1962 in Cannon Falls, MN to his loving parents Leon E. and Patricia. "Pat" (Mies) Endres. He grew up. on the family farm near Hampton, MN learning the simple values of love,...

Emmett H. Lesser

Emmett H. Lesser

September 21, 2023

Lesser, Emmett H. Age 85, of Farmington, MN, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on September 21, 2023, at Trinity Care Center of multiple ailments. Preceded in death by his wife, Lucille; parents; one sister; and three brothers. He is survived by his children, Doug (Bernie), Kevin, and Donna (Jim) Johnson; grandchildren, Shelby, Nickolas, and Danielle; sister, Darlene Vener;...

Margaret "Maggie" A. Mahowald

Margaret "Maggie" A. Mahowald

September 20, 2023

Margaret "Maggie" A. Mahowald, age 67, of Hastings passed away peacefully September 20, 2023.

Maggie cherished spending time with her kids, grandkids, and siblings. As her children and grandchildren grew up, she never missed a sporting event and became their number one fan. Some of Maggie's favorite memories were made at her siblings cabin, and...

Gary Lee Hillsdale Sr.

Gary Lee Hillsdale Sr.

September 19, 2023

Hillsdale, Gary L. Sr. Age 78 of Apple Valley, passed away on Sept. 19, 2023. Preceded in death by his parents, George and Roscile; and nephew, Ryan Fuith. Survived by his sons, Gary Jr. (Mary), Jared (Danielle), Nicholas, and Joel; grandchildren, Sierra (Daniel), Blake, and Nolan; sisters, Marlene (Doc) Johnson and Lorrie (Tom) Fuith; many nieces, nephews, other relatives, and...

Ruth Bank

Ruth Bank

September 18, 2023

Ruth C. Bank, age 95 of Hastings, passed away on Monday, September 18, 2023.

She was born in New Trier on February 2, 1928 to John P. and Marie (Weiland) Schaffer.

Private family graveside services are being held.

Arrangements are being completed by Starkson Family Life Celebration...

Rosemary "Rose" Kranz

Rosemary "Rose" Kranz

September 18, 2023

Rosemary "Rose" Kranz, age 91 of Hastings, died peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family on Monday morning, September 18, 2023.

Rosemary McShane, the daughter of Thomas and Josephine (Boyd) McShane, was born on March 20, 1932, in Hopkinsville, Kentucky. Rose was baptized and confirmed into the Catholic Faith at Ss. Peter & Paul...

Bonnie J. Gerster

Bonnie J. Gerster

September 15, 2023

Bonnie J. Gerster, age 93 of Lakeville and formerly of Hampton, died peacefully surrounded by her loving family at The Moments of Lakeville on Friday evening, September 15, 2023.

Bonnie Jane, the daughter of Peter and Eva (Sauve) Laundry, was born on August 22, 1930, in Thief River Falls, Minnesota. Following her graduation from Red...

Marie (Shear) Fox

Marie (Shear) Fox

September 14, 2023

Marie Alice Fox, age 77 of Hastings, passed away peacefully on Thursday evening, September 14, 2023, with her family by her side.

Marie Alice Shear was born on June 18, 1946, in Salt Lake City, Utah, to Walter and Evelyn ( Grant ) Shear. She lived in various cities moving with her father’s job and...

Darlene M. "Dolly" Ward

Darlene M. "Dolly" Ward

September 13, 2023

Darlene M. "Dolly" Ward, age 92 of Hastings, died suddenly but peacefully at Regina Medical Center on Wednesday afternoon, September 13, 2023.

Darlene Mae, the daughter of Myron and Philippine (Durren) Anderson, was born on June 5, 1931, in Richland Center, Wisconsin. Dolly grew up in Rockbridge where she attended grade school and learned to...

Jeanne C. Erickson

Jeanne C. Erickson

September 10, 2023

Jeanne C. Erickson, age 77 of Hastings, died peacefully with family by her side on Sunday, September 10, 2023.

Jeanne Carol, daughter of Louis and Evelyn (Warwas) Janesich, was born on November 17, 1945 in Chisholm, MN. On August 14, 1965 she was united in marriage to Wayne Erickson at St. Mathias Catholic Church in...

Judith A. Siebold-Freed

Judith A. Siebold-Freed

September 10, 2023

Judith A. Siebold-Freed, age 80, of Pedee, OR, passed away on September 10, 2023.

Judith was born in Hastings, MN on August 27, 1943 to Marshall and Bette (Ruedy) Siebold. Judy was the third oldest of 9 children. Judy was a graduate of Hastings High School and Northwestern College of Nursing, where she received her...

Warren J. White

Warren J. White

September 9, 2023

Warren White, age 81 of Apple Valley, passed away Saturday, September 9, 2023.

Preceded in death by his parents, Warren Sr. & Betty White; son, Warren White; and by his sister, Patty Gilvey

He is survived by his son, Bernie (Nicole) White; former daughter-in-law, Corinne White; grandchildren, Madeleine, Chloe (Callie), Caleb,...

Robert Kopf Jr.

Robert Kopf Jr.

September 5, 2023

Robert Kopf Jr., age 61 of St. Paul, died suddenly but peacefully at Regions Hospital on Tuesday morning, September 5, 2023.

Robert Kopf Jr., the son of Robert Sr. and Nancy (Bast) Kopf, was born on January 19, 1962, in St. Louis, Missouri. Following his graduation from Glenbard West High School in Glen Ellen, Illinois,...

Richard  G. Borst

Richard G. Borst

September 4, 2023

Richard G. Borst, age 83, of Hastings, passed away at Benedictine Living Community in Hastings on Monday, September, 4, 2023. He was born in Faribault, MN on January 6, 1940. He was a machinist at 3M for over 30 years. Richard enjoyed traveling, wood crafts, bowling, golfing, and water sports.

He was preceded in death...

Thomas "Tom" Cain

Thomas "Tom" Cain

September 3, 2023

Tom Cain passed away peacefully in his sleep at the age of 90, in Hastings, Minnesota.

He was born on June 21, 1933 in Dubuque, Iowa to Matthew and Lucille (McCauley) Cain. He married his high school sweetheart Mary Jean (Etringer) Cain on June 13, 1953. He taught the various Sciences and Industrial Arts for...

Larry A. Wheeler

Larry A. Wheeler

September 3, 2023

Larry Wheeler, age 79 of Cottage Grove, MN, passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 3, 2023, with his loving family by his side at the Regina Hospital in Hastings MN.

He was born May 5, 1944, to Charles “Bud” and Gloria (Sondreal) Wheeler in Grand Forks, North Dakota, and after school, he enlisted...

Mark A. Siebenaler

Mark A. Siebenaler

September 27, 2023

Mark A. Siebenaler, age 52 of Vermillion, died suddenly in Hager City, Wisconsin, on Wednesday, September 27, 2023.

Mark Anthony, the son of George and Kathryn "Kathy" Siebenaler, was born on August 13, 1971, in Red Wing. Mark graduated from Hastings High School with the class of 1989, and began his life-long career in carpentry...

John Edward Adamson

John Edward Adamson

September 26, 2023

John Edward Adamson

Age 83 of Apple Valley, passed away on September 26, 2023. Preceded in death by his son, Clark; parents, Ellis & Hazel; and 7 siblings. Survived by his loving wife of 65 years, Carol; sons, Clint (Connie) and Clyde (Sue); 10 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; siblings, Harold, Tom (Kathy), and Patty (Bob); many nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends....

Thomas Helfman

Thomas Helfman

September 23, 2023

Thomas J. Helfman, age 46 of Inver Grove Heights, died suddenly but peacefully at home on Saturday evening, September 23, 2023.

Thomas Joseph, the son of James and JoAnn (Ayd) Helfman, was born on April 13, 1977, in Inver Grove Heights. Following his graduation from Simely High School, Thomas pursued his education and love for...

Robert Cooley Burwell

Robert Cooley Burwell

September 23, 2023

Robert Cooley Burwell,

Age 80 of Apple Valley, born July 3, 1943 in Mpls. and passed away peacefully on Sept. 23, 2023 from complications of Parkinson’s Disease.  He was surrounded by family and loved ones who will forever cherish the memories of a life well lived.  Rob met the love of his life, Lynn Knapp Burwell at Duluth East HS.  They...

Ronald "Ron" W. Endres

Ronald "Ron" W. Endres

September 21, 2023

Ronald William Endres, age 60 of Hastings, passed away unexpectedly but peacefully on Thursday, September 21, 2023.

Ron was born on November 16, 1962 in Cannon Falls, MN to his loving parents Leon E. and Patricia. "Pat" (Mies) Endres. He grew up. on the family farm near Hampton, MN learning the simple values of love,...

Emmett H. Lesser

Emmett H. Lesser

September 21, 2023

Lesser, Emmett H. Age 85, of Farmington, MN, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on September 21, 2023, at Trinity Care Center of multiple ailments. Preceded in death by his wife, Lucille; parents; one sister; and three brothers. He is survived by his children, Doug (Bernie), Kevin, and Donna (Jim) Johnson; grandchildren, Shelby, Nickolas, and Danielle; sister, Darlene Vener;...

Margaret "Maggie" A. Mahowald

Margaret "Maggie" A. Mahowald

September 20, 2023

Margaret "Maggie" A. Mahowald, age 67, of Hastings passed away peacefully September 20, 2023.

Maggie cherished spending time with her kids, grandkids, and siblings. As her children and grandchildren grew up, she never missed a sporting event and became their number one fan. Some of Maggie's favorite memories were made at her siblings cabin, and...

Gary Lee Hillsdale Sr.

Gary Lee Hillsdale Sr.

September 19, 2023

Hillsdale, Gary L. Sr. Age 78 of Apple Valley, passed away on Sept. 19, 2023. Preceded in death by his parents, George and Roscile; and nephew, Ryan Fuith. Survived by his sons, Gary Jr. (Mary), Jared (Danielle), Nicholas, and Joel; grandchildren, Sierra (Daniel), Blake, and Nolan; sisters, Marlene (Doc) Johnson and Lorrie (Tom) Fuith; many nieces, nephews, other relatives, and...

Ruth Bank

Ruth Bank

September 18, 2023

Ruth C. Bank, age 95 of Hastings, passed away on Monday, September 18, 2023.

She was born in New Trier on February 2, 1928 to John P. and Marie (Weiland) Schaffer.

Private family graveside services are being held.

Arrangements are being completed by Starkson Family Life Celebration...

Rosemary "Rose" Kranz

Rosemary "Rose" Kranz

September 18, 2023

Rosemary "Rose" Kranz, age 91 of Hastings, died peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family on Monday morning, September 18, 2023.

Rosemary McShane, the daughter of Thomas and Josephine (Boyd) McShane, was born on March 20, 1932, in Hopkinsville, Kentucky. Rose was baptized and confirmed into the Catholic Faith at Ss. Peter & Paul...

Bonnie J. Gerster

Bonnie J. Gerster

September 15, 2023

Bonnie J. Gerster, age 93 of Lakeville and formerly of Hampton, died peacefully surrounded by her loving family at The Moments of Lakeville on Friday evening, September 15, 2023.

Bonnie Jane, the daughter of Peter and Eva (Sauve) Laundry, was born on August 22, 1930, in Thief River Falls, Minnesota. Following her graduation from Red...

Marie (Shear) Fox

Marie (Shear) Fox

September 14, 2023

Marie Alice Fox, age 77 of Hastings, passed away peacefully on Thursday evening, September 14, 2023, with her family by her side.

Marie Alice Shear was born on June 18, 1946, in Salt Lake City, Utah, to Walter and Evelyn ( Grant ) Shear. She lived in various cities moving with her father’s job and...

Darlene M. "Dolly" Ward

Darlene M. "Dolly" Ward

September 13, 2023

Darlene M. "Dolly" Ward, age 92 of Hastings, died suddenly but peacefully at Regina Medical Center on Wednesday afternoon, September 13, 2023.

Darlene Mae, the daughter of Myron and Philippine (Durren) Anderson, was born on June 5, 1931, in Richland Center, Wisconsin. Dolly grew up in Rockbridge where she attended grade school and learned to...

Jeanne C. Erickson

Jeanne C. Erickson

September 10, 2023

Jeanne C. Erickson, age 77 of Hastings, died peacefully with family by her side on Sunday, September 10, 2023.

Jeanne Carol, daughter of Louis and Evelyn (Warwas) Janesich, was born on November 17, 1945 in Chisholm, MN. On August 14, 1965 she was united in marriage to Wayne Erickson at St. Mathias Catholic Church in...

Judith A. Siebold-Freed

Judith A. Siebold-Freed

September 10, 2023

Judith A. Siebold-Freed, age 80, of Pedee, OR, passed away on September 10, 2023.

Judith was born in Hastings, MN on August 27, 1943 to Marshall and Bette (Ruedy) Siebold. Judy was the third oldest of 9 children. Judy was a graduate of Hastings High School and Northwestern College of Nursing, where she received her...

Warren J. White

Warren J. White

September 9, 2023

Warren White, age 81 of Apple Valley, passed away Saturday, September 9, 2023.

Preceded in death by his parents, Warren Sr. & Betty White; son, Warren White; and by his sister, Patty Gilvey

He is survived by his son, Bernie (Nicole) White; former daughter-in-law, Corinne White; grandchildren, Madeleine, Chloe (Callie), Caleb,...

Robert Kopf Jr.

Robert Kopf Jr.

September 5, 2023

Robert Kopf Jr., age 61 of St. Paul, died suddenly but peacefully at Regions Hospital on Tuesday morning, September 5, 2023.

Robert Kopf Jr., the son of Robert Sr. and Nancy (Bast) Kopf, was born on January 19, 1962, in St. Louis, Missouri. Following his graduation from Glenbard West High School in Glen Ellen, Illinois,...

Richard  G. Borst

Richard G. Borst

September 4, 2023

Richard G. Borst, age 83, of Hastings, passed away at Benedictine Living Community in Hastings on Monday, September, 4, 2023. He was born in Faribault, MN on January 6, 1940. He was a machinist at 3M for over 30 years. Richard enjoyed traveling, wood crafts, bowling, golfing, and water sports.

He was preceded in death...

Thomas "Tom" Cain

Thomas "Tom" Cain

September 3, 2023

Tom Cain passed away peacefully in his sleep at the age of 90, in Hastings, Minnesota.

He was born on June 21, 1933 in Dubuque, Iowa to Matthew and Lucille (McCauley) Cain. He married his high school sweetheart Mary Jean (Etringer) Cain on June 13, 1953. He taught the various Sciences and Industrial Arts for...

Larry A. Wheeler

Larry A. Wheeler

September 3, 2023

Larry Wheeler, age 79 of Cottage Grove, MN, passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 3, 2023, with his loving family by his side at the Regina Hospital in Hastings MN.

He was born May 5, 1944, to Charles “Bud” and Gloria (Sondreal) Wheeler in Grand Forks, North Dakota, and after school, he enlisted...

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