Obituaries

Obituaries for Starkson Family

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"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...

Paisley Marie Hinkle

Paisley Marie Hinkle

May 8, 2023

Paisley Marie Hinkle was stillborn on May 8th, 2023 at 5:10 AM. Paisley, in her short time here on this earth, has had a tremendous impact on many. Paisley is the daughter of Dustin and Andrea Hinkle of Cottage Grove, MN. She is survived by her three siblings, Madison, Oliver and Elena; paternal grandparents Susan Hinkle and Bryan Hinkle;...

Wally Schweich

Wally Schweich

May 5, 2023

Wallace Myron Schweich; age 67, passed away peacefully on May 5th, 2023 with his loving wife by his side.

Wally was born November 16th, 1955 in Hastings, MN to Roman and Florence (Fox) Schweich.

Wally was a lifelong Hastings resident graduating from Hastings High School in 1974. He was a Carpenter by trade,...

Laurence "Larry" A. Anderson

Laurence "Larry" A. Anderson

May 3, 2023

Anderson, Laurence A. “Larry”

Age 82 of Apple Valley, MN died on May 3, 2023. Larry was a beloved brother, husband, father, and grandfather. He is survived by his loving wife, Elizabeth McKie; his much-loved children, Jeanne Anderson, Ross Anderson, and Rachael Anderson; his adored grandsons, Adam (Amy) Lorch, Tyler Anderson, and Jake Wachsmuth; beloved brother, Gary Anderson; beloved sister, Joy...

Bob M.  Kulzer

Bob M. Kulzer

May 2, 2023

Bob M. Kulzer, age 83, of Hastings died May 2, 2023 in St. Paul. Bob was born on August 25, 1939 in Minneapolis to Norbert and Margaret (Biermann) Kulzer, He graduated from Cretin High School in 1957 and University of Wisconsin River Falls in 1962. Bob was united in marriage to Betty L. Stoffel on August 25, 1962 in...

Jareen L. (Johnson) Doffing

Jareen L. (Johnson) Doffing

May 2, 2023

Jareen L. Doffing, a longtime resident of Hastings, died peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Tuesday evening, May 2, 2023, at the age of 83.

Jareen Lynn, the daughter of Theron and Ruby (Crosby) Johnson, was born on March 3, 1940, in Park Rapids, Minnesota. In 1956, her family moved to Hastings and she...

Sharon Marie Robertson

Sharon Marie Robertson

May 2, 2023

Robertson, Sharon Marie

Age 80 of Apple Valley, was called to Heaven on May 2, 2023. Preceded in death by her granddaughter, Kristina McKenna; parents, Eugene & Dorothy O’Neill; siblings, Thomas, Michael, and Patricia. Survived by her children, Victoria (Troy) Snell, Douglas (Tracy Denny) Robertson, and Pamela Robertson; grandchildren, Jonathan (Martha) McKenna, Jeffrey (Michelle) McKenna, Kashaunna Snell, Jaida Robertson, Malik Robertson,...

Harriet H. Judge

Harriet H. Judge

April 28, 2023

Harriet Helen Judge (Kummer) age 95, of Hastings, Minnesota, passed away peacefully surrounded by loved ones on April 28, 2023.

Harriet was born November 13, 1927 in Hastings to Reinold and Marie (Gerlach) Kummer.

She was preceded in death by her loving husband, Kenneth "Buck" Judge; sons, Reinold "Reinie" Judge, and...

Mary "Kathy" Taylor

Mary "Kathy" Taylor

April 27, 2023

Kathy Taylor, age 98, of Nashville, TN, passed away peacefully on April 27, 2023 surrounded by family. Preceded in death by her loving husband of 43 years, Kenneth W. Taylor, Sr.; son, Kenneth W. Taylor, Jr.; grandson, Christopher Taylor; parents, Homer and Mary Ann Elizabeth “Mayme” Allen; and sister, Shirley Mager.

Kathy is survived by her daughter,...

Richard Walter Teskey

Richard Walter Teskey

April 26, 2023

Teskey, Richard Walter, age 91, of Oakdale, Minnesota passed away on April 26, 2023.

He was born on April 25, 1932 in Blue Earth, Minnesota to Walter and Mae Teskey. He attended Bethany College from 1950 to 1952. He enlisted in the US Navy in 1952 and served as an electronics technician, ET3, aboard the...

Fabian Smith

Fabian Smith

April 21, 2023

Fabian Romine Smith, age 33, passed away unexpectedly on April 21st in Moreno Valley, California. He is preceded in death by his parents Mark Sr. and Vera, and grandparents Abe and Emilia Candelaria, and Wendell and Irma Smith.

Fabian is survived by his girlfriend, Vanessa; children, Maddi and Elijah; brothers, Mark (Kendra) and Michael; step-father,...

"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...

Paisley Marie Hinkle

Paisley Marie Hinkle

May 8, 2023

Paisley Marie Hinkle was stillborn on May 8th, 2023 at 5:10 AM. Paisley, in her short time here on this earth, has had a tremendous impact on many. Paisley is the daughter of Dustin and Andrea Hinkle of Cottage Grove, MN. She is survived by her three siblings, Madison, Oliver and Elena; paternal grandparents Susan Hinkle and Bryan Hinkle;...

Wally Schweich

Wally Schweich

May 5, 2023

Wallace Myron Schweich; age 67, passed away peacefully on May 5th, 2023 with his loving wife by his side.

Wally was born November 16th, 1955 in Hastings, MN to Roman and Florence (Fox) Schweich.

Wally was a lifelong Hastings resident graduating from Hastings High School in 1974. He was a Carpenter by trade,...

Laurence "Larry" A. Anderson

Laurence "Larry" A. Anderson

May 3, 2023

Anderson, Laurence A. “Larry”

Age 82 of Apple Valley, MN died on May 3, 2023. Larry was a beloved brother, husband, father, and grandfather. He is survived by his loving wife, Elizabeth McKie; his much-loved children, Jeanne Anderson, Ross Anderson, and Rachael Anderson; his adored grandsons, Adam (Amy) Lorch, Tyler Anderson, and Jake Wachsmuth; beloved brother, Gary Anderson; beloved sister, Joy...

Bob M.  Kulzer

Bob M. Kulzer

May 2, 2023

Bob M. Kulzer, age 83, of Hastings died May 2, 2023 in St. Paul. Bob was born on August 25, 1939 in Minneapolis to Norbert and Margaret (Biermann) Kulzer, He graduated from Cretin High School in 1957 and University of Wisconsin River Falls in 1962. Bob was united in marriage to Betty L. Stoffel on August 25, 1962 in...

Jareen L. (Johnson) Doffing

Jareen L. (Johnson) Doffing

May 2, 2023

Jareen L. Doffing, a longtime resident of Hastings, died peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Tuesday evening, May 2, 2023, at the age of 83.

Jareen Lynn, the daughter of Theron and Ruby (Crosby) Johnson, was born on March 3, 1940, in Park Rapids, Minnesota. In 1956, her family moved to Hastings and she...

Sharon Marie Robertson

Sharon Marie Robertson

May 2, 2023

Robertson, Sharon Marie

Age 80 of Apple Valley, was called to Heaven on May 2, 2023. Preceded in death by her granddaughter, Kristina McKenna; parents, Eugene & Dorothy O’Neill; siblings, Thomas, Michael, and Patricia. Survived by her children, Victoria (Troy) Snell, Douglas (Tracy Denny) Robertson, and Pamela Robertson; grandchildren, Jonathan (Martha) McKenna, Jeffrey (Michelle) McKenna, Kashaunna Snell, Jaida Robertson, Malik Robertson,...

Harriet H. Judge

Harriet H. Judge

April 28, 2023

Harriet Helen Judge (Kummer) age 95, of Hastings, Minnesota, passed away peacefully surrounded by loved ones on April 28, 2023.

Harriet was born November 13, 1927 in Hastings to Reinold and Marie (Gerlach) Kummer.

She was preceded in death by her loving husband, Kenneth "Buck" Judge; sons, Reinold "Reinie" Judge, and...

Mary "Kathy" Taylor

Mary "Kathy" Taylor

April 27, 2023

Kathy Taylor, age 98, of Nashville, TN, passed away peacefully on April 27, 2023 surrounded by family. Preceded in death by her loving husband of 43 years, Kenneth W. Taylor, Sr.; son, Kenneth W. Taylor, Jr.; grandson, Christopher Taylor; parents, Homer and Mary Ann Elizabeth “Mayme” Allen; and sister, Shirley Mager.

Kathy is survived by her daughter,...

Richard Walter Teskey

Richard Walter Teskey

April 26, 2023

Teskey, Richard Walter, age 91, of Oakdale, Minnesota passed away on April 26, 2023.

He was born on April 25, 1932 in Blue Earth, Minnesota to Walter and Mae Teskey. He attended Bethany College from 1950 to 1952. He enlisted in the US Navy in 1952 and served as an electronics technician, ET3, aboard the...

Fabian Smith

Fabian Smith

April 21, 2023

Fabian Romine Smith, age 33, passed away unexpectedly on April 21st in Moreno Valley, California. He is preceded in death by his parents Mark Sr. and Vera, and grandparents Abe and Emilia Candelaria, and Wendell and Irma Smith.

Fabian is survived by his girlfriend, Vanessa; children, Maddi and Elijah; brothers, Mark (Kendra) and Michael; step-father,...

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