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Obituaries for Starkson Family

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Sharon M. Stam

Sharon M. Stam

June 1, 2023

Sharon M. Stam age 80, of Hastings passed away at home June 1, 2023.

In Sharon's earlier years from a previous marriage, she had two children, Charles and Patrick. On July 10, 1999 she married James Stam at a little chapel in Webster, MN. To that marriage she had three step-daughters: Tammy, Tracy, and Tara....

Mary Isabelle Haas

Mary Isabelle Haas

May 31, 2023

Mary I. Haas (McCauley), age 79, passed away on May 31, 2023 at United Hospital in St. Paul, MN.

Mary Isabelle was born on July 13, 1943 to parents Clarence and Isabelle McCauley. She graduated from St. Paul Central High School and started working at Jacob Schmidt Brewing Company shortly after. Mary later...

Lawrence "Larry" Wagner

Lawrence "Larry" Wagner

May 28, 2023

Lawrence “Larry” W. Wagner, age 88, of Hastings, MN passed peacefully at home on Sunday, May 28, 2023 after a brief illness.

Larry was born on October 27, 1934 to William and Louise (Keller) Wagner in Hastings, where he was raised and where he graduated high school in 1952. After graduation, he studied pre-law at...

Linda M. Partington

Linda M. Partington

May 28, 2023

Linda Marie Partington, age 51, passed away peacefully surrounded by family after a courageous battle with COPD and cancer.

Linda previously was employed at Fluegels Law Firm for 27 years. She later went to Majeski Plumbing & Heating and retired in September. Her goal was to move north with her husband to resume her passion...

Joseph F. Peterson

Joseph F. Peterson

May 28, 2023

Joseph Ferdinand Peterson passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, May 28th in the backyard of the home he shared with the love of his life, Michelle (Ryder) Peterson.

He was born and spent most of his life in Hastings, MN where he raised his three wonderful boys, Jason (Sara), Justin, and Jacob (Laura). He met Michelle...

Matthew Begich

Matthew Begich

May 28, 2023

Matthew Michael Begich, a resident of Hastings, passed away peaceful early morning May 28 after a battle with cancer. Matt was born in Eveleth, Minnesota on September 17, 1955. The Begich Family moved to Hastings in 1956 where Matt was raised. He is a 1973 graduate of Hastings High School.

Following high school he served...

Judith L. Radabaugh

Judith L. Radabaugh

May 27, 2023

Judith L. Radabaugh, age 81, of Hastings passed away peacefully at home with her husband by her side May 27, 2023.

The simplest pleasures in life brought Judy great joy. Judy loved the opportunity to care for her siblings, parents, children, and family. She provided many years of daycare for special friends and family, and...

Colleen  K. Woodbeck

Colleen K. Woodbeck

May 27, 2023

Colleen K. Woodbeck age 74 of St. Paul passed away peacefully May 27, 2023.

Preceded in death by parents, Otto & Irene Letourneau.

Colleen is survived by her children, Jason Woodbeck, Melissa Karsnia; siblings, Bill (Debbie) Letourneau, Nancy Fenske, Melody (Terry) Johnson, Pamela Leier; many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends....

Kerry Belford Vogel

Kerry Belford Vogel

May 22, 2023

Kerry Belford Vogel, age 79, of St. Paul, Minnesota, passed away on Monday, May 22, 2023, with family by her side.

Kerry was born May 6, 1944 in Brooklyn, New York to J. Frank and Grace (Connolly) Belford. She was raised in Bay Shore, New York. Graduated Elizabeth Seaton College and Katherine Gibbs. Kerry lived...

Joyce L.  Fries

Joyce L. Fries

May 21, 2023

Joyce Lucille (Growt) Fries passed away peacefully at the age of 89 on May 21, 2023, from complications of heart disease with her family at her side.

She was born on December 1, 1933, to Martin and Jenness Growt in Rochester, Minnesota, where she grew up on the family farm and graduated from Rochester High...

"Bob"

"Bob"

May 19, 2023

Robert G. Bohn, age 90 of Hastings, Minnesota, passed away on May 19th, 2023.

Robert (Bob) was born in St. Paul, Minnesota on February 27, 1933 to Theodore and Martha Bohn. He was enlisted in the army and stationed in Alaska, where he really enjoyed his time and made many memories. Robert was married to...

Craig F. Arnold

Craig F. Arnold

May 19, 2023

Craig F. Arnold, age 76, of Hastings, formerly of Minneapolis, died peacefully at home after a long struggle with Lewey Body Dementia on May 19, 2023.

He was born in St. Paul, MN to Karl and Joan (Stirn) Arnold on August 1, 1946.

Craig is preceded in death by his parents;...

Shirley Ruth Ericson

Shirley Ruth Ericson

May 18, 2023

Ericson, Shirley Ruth

Age 94 of Apple Valley, Minnesota, passed away on May 18th, 2023 at Ecumen Centennial in Apple Valley.

Shirley was born in Arvada, Colorado to Ellen (Russ) and Phillip Hamilton on January 31, 1929. After having lost her father at the age of 4, her family moved back to the family farm outside Maple Plain, Minnesota where she spent...

Ying Nie Chen

Ying Nie Chen

May 13, 2023

Ying Nie Chen,

born August 15, 1963 in China, passed away at the age of 60 on May 13, 2023.

She will be missed by loving husband, Jeffrey; daughter, Michelle (Daniel); parents Nie Ju Ping & Gan Zuo Fei; sisters Nie Qing & Nie Ying Zhu; brothers Nie Yong Wang (Wang Yue) & Nie Yong Guo (Liang Jie Lan), and many other...

Michael "Mikey" Leifeld

Michael "Mikey" Leifeld

May 12, 2023

Michael R. "Mikey" Leifeld, age 36 of Minneapolis and formerly of Miesville, died on Friday, May 12, 2023, at home.

Michael Robert, the son of Michael and Brenda (Peterson) Leifeld, was born on March 24, 1987, in Cannon Falls. As a child, Mikey loved spending time on the farm, raising and showing cattle, and was...

Cecil J Seim

Cecil J Seim

May 10, 2023

Cecil J. Seim

Age 101 of Eagan, born February 13, 1922 in Jackson, MN to John & Mattie Seim, passed away peacefully, with his daughters at his side May 10th, 2023.

Cecil proudly served in the US Navy during WWII and Korea.

He is preceded in death by his wife, Betty and son-in-law, Ron Butler.

Cecil will be dearly missed by his daughters, Beverly...

Russell D. Moore

Russell D. Moore

May 9, 2023

Russell D. Moore, age 84, of Hastings, passed away at United Hospital in St. Paul on May 9, 2023.

Russell was born in Canby, MN on July 28, 1938 to Louie and Helen (Groven) Moore. He had many occupations throughout the years. He started out doing Block and Tile work. Later, he managed Lake Street...

Philly Don Nguyen

Philly Don Nguyen

May 9, 2023

Philly Don Nguyen,

born in Minnesota on June 5, 1998, passed away on May 9, 2023, at the age of 24. He made a significant impact on everyone he met throughout his life and will be greatly missed by all.

Philly graduated from the School of Environmental Studies and Apple Valley High School in 2016. He was a talented gymnastics coach at...

Kimberly "Kim" Ann Hoffman (Hockert)

Kimberly "Kim" Ann Hoffman (Hockert)

May 9, 2023

Kimberly “Kim” Ann Hoffman (Hockert),

age 56, of Farmington, loving wife, mother, daughter, sister, aunt, niece, cousin, and friend, went home to Jesus, surrounded by family on May 9, 2023 after a hard-fought battle with kidney cancer.

Kim left behind husband, Steve; children, Joseph (Terra) and Jake (Cassidy); grandson, Wyatt; mom, Dianne; siblings, Brenda (Cavitt) and Jeff (Jolie) and seven nieces and...

Catherine C. Scholtes

Catherine C. Scholtes

May 9, 2023

Catherine C. Scholtes

Age 74 of Rosemount, passed away unexpectedly surrounded by family on May 9, 2023.

Born April 18, 1949 in Minneapolis to Vinal and Betty Gay Nelson.

She is preceded in death by her brother Jim Nelson.

Cathy will be dearly missed by her husband, Ray; daughters, Stephanie (Ken) Alvarez and Gretchen (Mark) Monson; grandchildren, Manny and Spencer Alvarez and Hazel and...

Sharon M. Stam

Sharon M. Stam

June 1, 2023

Sharon M. Stam age 80, of Hastings passed away at home June 1, 2023.

In Sharon's earlier years from a previous marriage, she had two children, Charles and Patrick. On July 10, 1999 she married James Stam at a little chapel in Webster, MN. To that marriage she had three step-daughters: Tammy, Tracy, and Tara....

Mary Isabelle Haas

Mary Isabelle Haas

May 31, 2023

Mary I. Haas (McCauley), age 79, passed away on May 31, 2023 at United Hospital in St. Paul, MN.

Mary Isabelle was born on July 13, 1943 to parents Clarence and Isabelle McCauley. She graduated from St. Paul Central High School and started working at Jacob Schmidt Brewing Company shortly after. Mary later...

Lawrence "Larry" Wagner

Lawrence "Larry" Wagner

May 28, 2023

Lawrence “Larry” W. Wagner, age 88, of Hastings, MN passed peacefully at home on Sunday, May 28, 2023 after a brief illness.

Larry was born on October 27, 1934 to William and Louise (Keller) Wagner in Hastings, where he was raised and where he graduated high school in 1952. After graduation, he studied pre-law at...

Linda M. Partington

Linda M. Partington

May 28, 2023

Linda Marie Partington, age 51, passed away peacefully surrounded by family after a courageous battle with COPD and cancer.

Linda previously was employed at Fluegels Law Firm for 27 years. She later went to Majeski Plumbing & Heating and retired in September. Her goal was to move north with her husband to resume her passion...

Joseph F. Peterson

Joseph F. Peterson

May 28, 2023

Joseph Ferdinand Peterson passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, May 28th in the backyard of the home he shared with the love of his life, Michelle (Ryder) Peterson.

He was born and spent most of his life in Hastings, MN where he raised his three wonderful boys, Jason (Sara), Justin, and Jacob (Laura). He met Michelle...

Matthew Begich

Matthew Begich

May 28, 2023

Matthew Michael Begich, a resident of Hastings, passed away peaceful early morning May 28 after a battle with cancer. Matt was born in Eveleth, Minnesota on September 17, 1955. The Begich Family moved to Hastings in 1956 where Matt was raised. He is a 1973 graduate of Hastings High School.

Following high school he served...

Judith L. Radabaugh

Judith L. Radabaugh

May 27, 2023

Judith L. Radabaugh, age 81, of Hastings passed away peacefully at home with her husband by her side May 27, 2023.

The simplest pleasures in life brought Judy great joy. Judy loved the opportunity to care for her siblings, parents, children, and family. She provided many years of daycare for special friends and family, and...

Colleen  K. Woodbeck

Colleen K. Woodbeck

May 27, 2023

Colleen K. Woodbeck age 74 of St. Paul passed away peacefully May 27, 2023.

Preceded in death by parents, Otto & Irene Letourneau.

Colleen is survived by her children, Jason Woodbeck, Melissa Karsnia; siblings, Bill (Debbie) Letourneau, Nancy Fenske, Melody (Terry) Johnson, Pamela Leier; many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends....

Kerry Belford Vogel

Kerry Belford Vogel

May 22, 2023

Kerry Belford Vogel, age 79, of St. Paul, Minnesota, passed away on Monday, May 22, 2023, with family by her side.

Kerry was born May 6, 1944 in Brooklyn, New York to J. Frank and Grace (Connolly) Belford. She was raised in Bay Shore, New York. Graduated Elizabeth Seaton College and Katherine Gibbs. Kerry lived...

Joyce L.  Fries

Joyce L. Fries

May 21, 2023

Joyce Lucille (Growt) Fries passed away peacefully at the age of 89 on May 21, 2023, from complications of heart disease with her family at her side.

She was born on December 1, 1933, to Martin and Jenness Growt in Rochester, Minnesota, where she grew up on the family farm and graduated from Rochester High...

"Bob"

"Bob"

May 19, 2023

Robert G. Bohn, age 90 of Hastings, Minnesota, passed away on May 19th, 2023.

Robert (Bob) was born in St. Paul, Minnesota on February 27, 1933 to Theodore and Martha Bohn. He was enlisted in the army and stationed in Alaska, where he really enjoyed his time and made many memories. Robert was married to...

Craig F. Arnold

Craig F. Arnold

May 19, 2023

Craig F. Arnold, age 76, of Hastings, formerly of Minneapolis, died peacefully at home after a long struggle with Lewey Body Dementia on May 19, 2023.

He was born in St. Paul, MN to Karl and Joan (Stirn) Arnold on August 1, 1946.

Craig is preceded in death by his parents;...

Shirley Ruth Ericson

Shirley Ruth Ericson

May 18, 2023

Ericson, Shirley Ruth

Age 94 of Apple Valley, Minnesota, passed away on May 18th, 2023 at Ecumen Centennial in Apple Valley.

Shirley was born in Arvada, Colorado to Ellen (Russ) and Phillip Hamilton on January 31, 1929. After having lost her father at the age of 4, her family moved back to the family farm outside Maple Plain, Minnesota where she spent...

Ying Nie Chen

Ying Nie Chen

May 13, 2023

Ying Nie Chen,

born August 15, 1963 in China, passed away at the age of 60 on May 13, 2023.

She will be missed by loving husband, Jeffrey; daughter, Michelle (Daniel); parents Nie Ju Ping & Gan Zuo Fei; sisters Nie Qing & Nie Ying Zhu; brothers Nie Yong Wang (Wang Yue) & Nie Yong Guo (Liang Jie Lan), and many other...

Michael "Mikey" Leifeld

Michael "Mikey" Leifeld

May 12, 2023

Michael R. "Mikey" Leifeld, age 36 of Minneapolis and formerly of Miesville, died on Friday, May 12, 2023, at home.

Michael Robert, the son of Michael and Brenda (Peterson) Leifeld, was born on March 24, 1987, in Cannon Falls. As a child, Mikey loved spending time on the farm, raising and showing cattle, and was...

Cecil J Seim

Cecil J Seim

May 10, 2023

Cecil J. Seim

Age 101 of Eagan, born February 13, 1922 in Jackson, MN to John & Mattie Seim, passed away peacefully, with his daughters at his side May 10th, 2023.

Cecil proudly served in the US Navy during WWII and Korea.

He is preceded in death by his wife, Betty and son-in-law, Ron Butler.

Cecil will be dearly missed by his daughters, Beverly...

Russell D. Moore

Russell D. Moore

May 9, 2023

Russell D. Moore, age 84, of Hastings, passed away at United Hospital in St. Paul on May 9, 2023.

Russell was born in Canby, MN on July 28, 1938 to Louie and Helen (Groven) Moore. He had many occupations throughout the years. He started out doing Block and Tile work. Later, he managed Lake Street...

Philly Don Nguyen

Philly Don Nguyen

May 9, 2023

Philly Don Nguyen,

born in Minnesota on June 5, 1998, passed away on May 9, 2023, at the age of 24. He made a significant impact on everyone he met throughout his life and will be greatly missed by all.

Philly graduated from the School of Environmental Studies and Apple Valley High School in 2016. He was a talented gymnastics coach at...

Kimberly "Kim" Ann Hoffman (Hockert)

Kimberly "Kim" Ann Hoffman (Hockert)

May 9, 2023

Kimberly “Kim” Ann Hoffman (Hockert),

age 56, of Farmington, loving wife, mother, daughter, sister, aunt, niece, cousin, and friend, went home to Jesus, surrounded by family on May 9, 2023 after a hard-fought battle with kidney cancer.

Kim left behind husband, Steve; children, Joseph (Terra) and Jake (Cassidy); grandson, Wyatt; mom, Dianne; siblings, Brenda (Cavitt) and Jeff (Jolie) and seven nieces and...

Catherine C. Scholtes

Catherine C. Scholtes

May 9, 2023

Catherine C. Scholtes

Age 74 of Rosemount, passed away unexpectedly surrounded by family on May 9, 2023.

Born April 18, 1949 in Minneapolis to Vinal and Betty Gay Nelson.

She is preceded in death by her brother Jim Nelson.

Cathy will be dearly missed by her husband, Ray; daughters, Stephanie (Ken) Alvarez and Gretchen (Mark) Monson; grandchildren, Manny and Spencer Alvarez and Hazel and...

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