Obituaries

Obituaries for Starkson Family

In Memory of Our Dear Loved Ones

Andrew C. Elasky

Andrew C. Elasky

March 10, 2023

Andrew C. Elasky,

Age 52 of Lakeville, born August 19, 1970 in Edina to Andrew & Connie Elasky, passed away March 10, 2023 after a brief illness.

Andrew is preceded in death by his mom, Connie.

He will be dearly missed by his wife of 27 years, Traci; sons, Andrew and Sam; dad, Andrew; sisters, Kristin (Jeff) Michaelson and Kim (Mark) Holland; brother,...

Mary A. Schaffer

Mary A. Schaffer

March 9, 2023

Mary A. Schaffer, 85, of Hampton passed away at her home, surrounded by family and a dear friend, on March 9, 2023.

She was born January 16, 1938 to Joseph and Rose DeGross in New Market/Farmington area and grew up on the farm. Mary attended school in Farmington, Minnesota.

Mary married...

Steven Alan Anderson

Steven Alan Anderson

March 7, 2023

Steven Alan Anderson, age 63 of Cottage Grove, passed away on March 7, 2023, in the Hospice Care Ward at the Minneapolis VA Medical Center in Minneapolis.

He was born on September 29, 1959, to Mark Kendall and Marjorie Anderson in Geneva, IL. Following his graduation from Ely Memorial High School, Steve continued his education...

Rita  Mae Elliott

Rita Mae Elliott

March 7, 2023

Rita Mae Elliott, 87, of Hastings, MN, passed away on March 7, 2023 with family by her side at Regina Senior Living.

She was born May 27, 1935 to Mathias and Anna (Kramlinger) Weber, grew up in the Campbell, MN, area.

Rita went to Campbell High School, and she graduated from...

Paula Jo Robinson

Paula Jo Robinson

March 6, 2023

Paula Jo Robinson, 35, of Hastings passed away unexpectedly at United Hospital in St. Paul on March 6, 2023.

She was born on May 26, 1987 in Hastings to David and Margie (Kerstetter) Robinson.. Paula Jo graduated from Hastings High School.

She was the assistant manager at the Hastings McDonalds and...

Grace E. Danielson

Grace E. Danielson

March 6, 2023

Grace Elaine Danielson, age 98, of Hastings, MN died peacefully on Monday, March 6, 2023 at Hastings Senior Health and Living.

Grace was born on October 23, 1924 in Red Wing, Minnesota to Anthony and Myrtle (Carlson) Goodman. She attended Red Wing High School and graduated with the class of 1942. Grace was united in...

Thomas "Tom" Krueger

Thomas "Tom" Krueger

March 3, 2023

Thomas (Tom) T. Krueger, age 91, formerly of Hastings, passed away peacefully on March 3rd after a courageous 11-year battle with Alzheimer’s Disease.

Preceded in death by mother, Doris; and by his siblings, Mary Lou, Robert (Bud), Richard (Dick), William, Helen and James (Jim).

Tom is survived by loving wife of...

Sherral L. Mamer

Sherral L. Mamer

March 3, 2023

Sherral L. Mamer, age 70 of Hastings, died peacefully on Friday evening, March 3, 2023, following a lengthy illness.

Sherral Lavonn, the daughter of Claris and Emma (Leonard) Couchman, was born on December 16, 1952, in Seymour, Iowa. Following her graduation from Iowa School for the Deaf in Council Bluffs, Iowa, Sherral continued her education...

Anna Margaret Samson

Anna Margaret Samson

March 2, 2023

Anna Margaret Samson passed away peacefully at Hastings Senior Health and Living on March 2, 2023. She was 95 years old.

Margaret was born in Mountain, North Dakota on January 8th, 1928 to Sigurder and Carolina (Simundson) Bjornson. Margaret graduated from Mountain High School and then attended Wesley College in Grand Forks, North Dakota, where...

Butch Davies

Butch Davies

March 2, 2023

Donald "Butch" Davies, age 75 of Denmark Township, died suddenly but peacefully on Thursday evening, March 2, 2023.

Butch was born May 23, 1947, in Prescott, WI to Vernal and Beth (Norton) Davies. He graduated from Hastings High School in 1965 and later married Evonne Gustafson in 1966. Following a tragic airplane accident,...

Robert "Bud" Crandall

Robert "Bud" Crandall

March 2, 2023

Robert "Bud" Crandall, 93, of Grand Rapids formerly of Hastings, passed away peacefully with his children by his side on March 2, 2023.

He was born March 15, 1929 in Red Wing, MN to David and Lena (Michaelson) Crandall and attended school in Red Wing. Bud eventually moved to Cedar Rapids, Iowa where he met...

Joel E. Kosbab

Joel E. Kosbab

March 2, 2023

Joel E. Kosbab age 79 of Woodbury, formerly of Cottage Grove passed away peacefully surrounded by loved ones March 2 at home.

Joel was born to Edwin and Esther (Luhman) Kosbab where he was raised in Fairmont. He graduated from Concordia High School, St. Paul. He also attended the University of Minnesota where he received...

Pamela Rogers Salomone

Pamela Rogers Salomone

March 2, 2023

Salomone, Pamela Rogers

Age 67 of Apple Valley, passed away on March 2, 2023. She was preceded in death by her parents, Robert and Mary Rogers; and sister, Marcy Rogers Stamey. She is survived by her children, Bob (Tracy), Christine (Chase) Foy, and Dan (Allie); grandchildren, Hunter, Avery, Anna, Millie, and Leo; siblings, Paula Rogers and Mark (Julie) Rogers; teachers and...

Judith “Judy” Ann Harrigan

Judith “Judy” Ann Harrigan

March 1, 2023

Judith “Judy” Ann Harrigan, nee Claxton, formerly Jablonski, 85,  passed away peacefully, surrounded by family, at Regina Hospital the morning of March 1, 2023 at age 85. She was born June 23, 1937 in St. Paul, Minnesota

Judy was an amazing woman with a deep faith, a loving heart, and feisty personality. She enjoyed spending time with...

Lola Herman

Lola Herman

March 1, 2023

Herman, Lola

Age 82 of Rosemount, passed away suddenly on March 1, 2023. Lola was born in Grand Forks, ND on March 3, 1940 to Rueben & Cindy Tangen. She graduated from Grand Forks Central High School in 1958. Lola attended the University of North Dakota and was a member of Kappa Alpha Theta Sorority. While attending UND, she met Ray...

Dale E. Mcdonald

Dale E. Mcdonald

February 27, 2023

Dale E. McDonald, 44, of the Twin Cities, was reunited with his dad and brother on February 27, 2023.

He was born on January 14, 1979 in Hastings, Minnesota to Tim and JoAnne (King) McDonald. He grew up in Hastings and graduated from Hastings High school.

Dale explored many areas in...

Roger J.  Loesch

Roger J. Loesch

February 27, 2023

Roger Joseph Loesch, age 83, of Hastings died Monday, February 27, 2023.

Roger was born February 24, 1940, in Hastings to Carl and Gertrude (Matz) Loesch. He married Donna Mae Lorentz in Cannon Falls at St. Pius V Catholic Church on September 3, 1960. Roger loved spending time with Donna and their family. He was...

Anna "Missy" Tessier

Anna "Missy" Tessier

February 27, 2023

Anna Lorraine “Missy” Tessier, age 93 of Hastings (Cow Town) passed away on February 27, 2023.

She was born on November 5, 1929 to Aloysius and Anna (Majeski) Huberty in Hastings. The family later moved to Duluth where she graduated from St. Jeans the Baptist School in 1947.

On February 18,...

Robert "Bob" J. Swanson

Robert "Bob" J. Swanson

February 26, 2023

Robert "Bob" Jon Swanson, age 43, passed away at home on Sunday, February 26, 2023 from natural causes of a hereditary complex heart disease.

Robert was born on November 8, 1979 at Regina Hospital, the second of three Swanson's born that day. Bob attended Hastings High School where he participated in football, hockey, and golf....

James R. Bauman

James R. Bauman

February 26, 2023

James Richard Bauman, age 79, passed away at Augustana Senior Living in Hastings, MN on Sunday, February 26, 2023.

James was born to parents Milton and Nan (Gindele) Bauman on June 20, 1943. After graduating high school, he attended the University of Denver, CO in 1965 with a Bachelor of Science in business administration. He...

Andrew C. Elasky

Andrew C. Elasky

March 10, 2023

Andrew C. Elasky,

Age 52 of Lakeville, born August 19, 1970 in Edina to Andrew & Connie Elasky, passed away March 10, 2023 after a brief illness.

Andrew is preceded in death by his mom, Connie.

He will be dearly missed by his wife of 27 years, Traci; sons, Andrew and Sam; dad, Andrew; sisters, Kristin (Jeff) Michaelson and Kim (Mark) Holland; brother,...

Mary A. Schaffer

Mary A. Schaffer

March 9, 2023

Mary A. Schaffer, 85, of Hampton passed away at her home, surrounded by family and a dear friend, on March 9, 2023.

She was born January 16, 1938 to Joseph and Rose DeGross in New Market/Farmington area and grew up on the farm. Mary attended school in Farmington, Minnesota.

Mary married...

Steven Alan Anderson

Steven Alan Anderson

March 7, 2023

Steven Alan Anderson, age 63 of Cottage Grove, passed away on March 7, 2023, in the Hospice Care Ward at the Minneapolis VA Medical Center in Minneapolis.

He was born on September 29, 1959, to Mark Kendall and Marjorie Anderson in Geneva, IL. Following his graduation from Ely Memorial High School, Steve continued his education...

Rita  Mae Elliott

Rita Mae Elliott

March 7, 2023

Rita Mae Elliott, 87, of Hastings, MN, passed away on March 7, 2023 with family by her side at Regina Senior Living.

She was born May 27, 1935 to Mathias and Anna (Kramlinger) Weber, grew up in the Campbell, MN, area.

Rita went to Campbell High School, and she graduated from...

Paula Jo Robinson

Paula Jo Robinson

March 6, 2023

Paula Jo Robinson, 35, of Hastings passed away unexpectedly at United Hospital in St. Paul on March 6, 2023.

She was born on May 26, 1987 in Hastings to David and Margie (Kerstetter) Robinson.. Paula Jo graduated from Hastings High School.

She was the assistant manager at the Hastings McDonalds and...

Grace E. Danielson

Grace E. Danielson

March 6, 2023

Grace Elaine Danielson, age 98, of Hastings, MN died peacefully on Monday, March 6, 2023 at Hastings Senior Health and Living.

Grace was born on October 23, 1924 in Red Wing, Minnesota to Anthony and Myrtle (Carlson) Goodman. She attended Red Wing High School and graduated with the class of 1942. Grace was united in...

Thomas "Tom" Krueger

Thomas "Tom" Krueger

March 3, 2023

Thomas (Tom) T. Krueger, age 91, formerly of Hastings, passed away peacefully on March 3rd after a courageous 11-year battle with Alzheimer’s Disease.

Preceded in death by mother, Doris; and by his siblings, Mary Lou, Robert (Bud), Richard (Dick), William, Helen and James (Jim).

Tom is survived by loving wife of...

Sherral L. Mamer

Sherral L. Mamer

March 3, 2023

Sherral L. Mamer, age 70 of Hastings, died peacefully on Friday evening, March 3, 2023, following a lengthy illness.

Sherral Lavonn, the daughter of Claris and Emma (Leonard) Couchman, was born on December 16, 1952, in Seymour, Iowa. Following her graduation from Iowa School for the Deaf in Council Bluffs, Iowa, Sherral continued her education...

Anna Margaret Samson

Anna Margaret Samson

March 2, 2023

Anna Margaret Samson passed away peacefully at Hastings Senior Health and Living on March 2, 2023. She was 95 years old.

Margaret was born in Mountain, North Dakota on January 8th, 1928 to Sigurder and Carolina (Simundson) Bjornson. Margaret graduated from Mountain High School and then attended Wesley College in Grand Forks, North Dakota, where...

Butch Davies

Butch Davies

March 2, 2023

Donald "Butch" Davies, age 75 of Denmark Township, died suddenly but peacefully on Thursday evening, March 2, 2023.

Butch was born May 23, 1947, in Prescott, WI to Vernal and Beth (Norton) Davies. He graduated from Hastings High School in 1965 and later married Evonne Gustafson in 1966. Following a tragic airplane accident,...

Robert "Bud" Crandall

Robert "Bud" Crandall

March 2, 2023

Robert "Bud" Crandall, 93, of Grand Rapids formerly of Hastings, passed away peacefully with his children by his side on March 2, 2023.

He was born March 15, 1929 in Red Wing, MN to David and Lena (Michaelson) Crandall and attended school in Red Wing. Bud eventually moved to Cedar Rapids, Iowa where he met...

Joel E. Kosbab

Joel E. Kosbab

March 2, 2023

Joel E. Kosbab age 79 of Woodbury, formerly of Cottage Grove passed away peacefully surrounded by loved ones March 2 at home.

Joel was born to Edwin and Esther (Luhman) Kosbab where he was raised in Fairmont. He graduated from Concordia High School, St. Paul. He also attended the University of Minnesota where he received...

Pamela Rogers Salomone

Pamela Rogers Salomone

March 2, 2023

Salomone, Pamela Rogers

Age 67 of Apple Valley, passed away on March 2, 2023. She was preceded in death by her parents, Robert and Mary Rogers; and sister, Marcy Rogers Stamey. She is survived by her children, Bob (Tracy), Christine (Chase) Foy, and Dan (Allie); grandchildren, Hunter, Avery, Anna, Millie, and Leo; siblings, Paula Rogers and Mark (Julie) Rogers; teachers and...

Judith “Judy” Ann Harrigan

Judith “Judy” Ann Harrigan

March 1, 2023

Judith “Judy” Ann Harrigan, nee Claxton, formerly Jablonski, 85,  passed away peacefully, surrounded by family, at Regina Hospital the morning of March 1, 2023 at age 85. She was born June 23, 1937 in St. Paul, Minnesota

Judy was an amazing woman with a deep faith, a loving heart, and feisty personality. She enjoyed spending time with...

Lola Herman

Lola Herman

March 1, 2023

Herman, Lola

Age 82 of Rosemount, passed away suddenly on March 1, 2023. Lola was born in Grand Forks, ND on March 3, 1940 to Rueben & Cindy Tangen. She graduated from Grand Forks Central High School in 1958. Lola attended the University of North Dakota and was a member of Kappa Alpha Theta Sorority. While attending UND, she met Ray...

Dale E. Mcdonald

Dale E. Mcdonald

February 27, 2023

Dale E. McDonald, 44, of the Twin Cities, was reunited with his dad and brother on February 27, 2023.

He was born on January 14, 1979 in Hastings, Minnesota to Tim and JoAnne (King) McDonald. He grew up in Hastings and graduated from Hastings High school.

Dale explored many areas in...

Roger J.  Loesch

Roger J. Loesch

February 27, 2023

Roger Joseph Loesch, age 83, of Hastings died Monday, February 27, 2023.

Roger was born February 24, 1940, in Hastings to Carl and Gertrude (Matz) Loesch. He married Donna Mae Lorentz in Cannon Falls at St. Pius V Catholic Church on September 3, 1960. Roger loved spending time with Donna and their family. He was...

Anna "Missy" Tessier

Anna "Missy" Tessier

February 27, 2023

Anna Lorraine “Missy” Tessier, age 93 of Hastings (Cow Town) passed away on February 27, 2023.

She was born on November 5, 1929 to Aloysius and Anna (Majeski) Huberty in Hastings. The family later moved to Duluth where she graduated from St. Jeans the Baptist School in 1947.

On February 18,...

Robert "Bob" J. Swanson

Robert "Bob" J. Swanson

February 26, 2023

Robert "Bob" Jon Swanson, age 43, passed away at home on Sunday, February 26, 2023 from natural causes of a hereditary complex heart disease.

Robert was born on November 8, 1979 at Regina Hospital, the second of three Swanson's born that day. Bob attended Hastings High School where he participated in football, hockey, and golf....

James R. Bauman

James R. Bauman

February 26, 2023

James Richard Bauman, age 79, passed away at Augustana Senior Living in Hastings, MN on Sunday, February 26, 2023.

James was born to parents Milton and Nan (Gindele) Bauman on June 20, 1943. After graduating high school, he attended the University of Denver, CO in 1965 with a Bachelor of Science in business administration. He...

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