Obituaries
Obituaries for Starkson Family
In Memory of Our Dear Loved Ones
Robert R. Welch
November 8, 2022
Welch, Robert R. “Bob”
Age 92 of Apple Valley (formerly of Minneapolis), went to be with the Lord on November 8, 2022. Preceded in death by his parents, Ralph & Helen; and siblings, Mary Tapp, Ralph Welch, and Dorothy Smith. Survived by his loving wife of 67 years, Joanne; children, David, Barbara (John) Haer, Diane Phillips, and Daniel (Amy); grandchildren, Ryanne,...
Linda M. Laine Alter
November 7, 2022
Linda Laine Alter passed away on November 7, 2022 at the age of 58 while surrounded by her family.
Linda was born on May 14th, 1964 to Terrance and Helene Tri. She was a graduate of Hastings High School, class of 1982. She married her late husband Scott Laine of Hermantown, MN in 1984. Scott...
Lois Doreen Roffers Pearson
November 6, 2022
Lois Doreen Roffers Pearson
Age 90 of Minneapolis passed away on All Saints’ Sunday, November 6, 2022. Lois was a gifted soprano soloist and exceptional voice teacher to people of all ages. She attained Master’s degrees in Vocal Performance and Music Education from the University of Minnesota while raising four children. Lois shared her gift and love of music through an...
Andrew L. Pratt
November 5, 2022
Andrew L. Pratt age 44 of Hastings, MN passed away peacefully with family by his side on November 5, 2022.
A very friendly, social guy, Andy was happy to be surrounded by family and friends. Always good natured, he loved to go places! Andy enjoyed the staff, friends and fun adventures at his day program...
John M. Derocker
November 5, 2022
John M. DeRocker, 52, passed away at home on November 5, 2022.
John enjoyed spending time with his children, participating in currency shows all across the country, and he loved spending time with English Bulldogs, Spencer & Rocky. John had a large aquarium at his home where he had many exotic fish. One of John's...
Patricia "Pat" Campbell
November 4, 2022
Patricia (Pat) Mary Leslie (Yeates) Campbell was a woman of strength and faith.
She was born in England on March 31, 1928. At the age of ten, Mom had to leave school due to the start of World War II. She was part of the exodus of children from London prior to the Blitzkreig.
Mom’s...
Rocky
November 3, 2022
Ronald Duane "Rocky" Peterson, age 79, of Hastings, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family November 3, 2022 at United Hospital in St. Paul.
He was born on a farm July 29, 1943 to Randolph and Irene (Norderhaug) Peterson in Martell Township, Wisconsin. He attended Cloverdale School for 8 years and Ellsworth High School for...
Elizabeth "Betty" Ann Schoen
November 2, 2022
Elizabeth A. "Betty" Schoen, age 84, of Hastings died peacefully at home, Wednesday, November 2, 2022 surrounded by family members.
Elizabeth Ann was born June 6, 1938, in St. Paul, Minnesota to Leslie J. and Angela M. (Fehlen) Moris. Elizabeth graduated Hastings High School in 1957 and later married Peter Schoen. She was retired from...
Richard P. Stevens
November 2, 2022
Richard P. Stevens, "Itchy", 67, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, November 2, 2022, at Regions Hospital in St. Paul.
Richard Paul Stevens was born on a sunny, breezy, 50 degree day at St. John's Hospital in Red Wing, Minnesota to Eleanor "Tiny" and Raymond Stevens. He was welcomed into his family by his sister Sharon...
Tony Debuono
November 2, 2022
Tony DeBuono, 49, of Cottage Grove (formerly of Hastings) passed unexpectedly on November 2, 2022.
Harry Anthony DeBuono was born on December 29, 1972 to Harry and Peggy (Young) DeBuono on RAF Lakenheath in England.
Tony attended numerous schools throughout the country while his dad honorably served his country in the...
Jennifer Hargadine
November 1, 2022
Jennifer Marilyn (Thull) Hargadine passed away at the age of 59 on Nov. 1st, 2022. She is survived by her husband Keith, daughters Jessica, Melissa (Brad Edwards), her father, Donald Thull and her brothers, Tim (Jenny) Thull, Matt (Karen) Thull, Pat (Vanessa) Thull and her sisters, Marybeth (Andy) Callahan, Pam (Dave) Schultz, Brenda (Craig) Drehmel, Cindy (Brian) Jolin, Kim...
Janice M. Cran
October 31, 2022
Janice Cran, age 87, of Balsam Lake, WI, passed away October 31, 2022 following a brief illness. She was surrounded by family as she passed peacefully.
Jan grew up in Hastings, where she was born on July 9, 1935 to Russell and Rose (Loesch) Welch. She made her home in many states before settling back...
Joleen M. Wright
October 30, 2022
Joleen M. Wright, age 84, of Hastings, passed away October 30, 2022.
She was born in Hastings on May 25, 1938 to Kenneth and Josephine (Keene) Meeker. Joleen married Gerald Wright on February 4, 1961 in Hastings. She had a few jobs outside the home, but her main focus and love was being a homemaker...
Leona M. Schutt (Wagner)
October 28, 2022
Leona Marie Schutt, daughter of Alexander and Hattie Wagner was born in the town of Day, Marathon County, Wisconsin on August 20, 1936, and passed away on October 28, 2022 at Fairview Southdale hospital following complications from a heart attack.
Leona was a graduate of Stratford, Wisconsin High School. She received her teaching certificate and...
Keith H. Benson
October 28, 2022
Keith H. Benson age 74 of Hastings passed away October, 28 2022 at United Hospital, St. Paul, MN.
Keith was born March 27, 1948 in Saint James, MN. He proudly served his country in the United State Air Force and served one tour in Vietnam. During his time, he was stationed in Minot, ND. After...
John C. Iverson
October 27, 2022
John C. Iverson
Age 68 of Minneapolis, born June 15, 1954 in St. Paul to Ernest & Bernice Iverson, passed away October 27, 2022.
John enjoyed spending time drawing, listening to music, going on trips and taking outings.
He is preceded in death by his brother, David.
John will be dearly missed by his sisters, Sandy (Bob) Haleen and Pam (Tom) Bonde; nieces and...
Dorothy Ingeborg Vetsch
October 26, 2022
Dorothy Ingeborg Vetsch
age 95 of Burnsville, born March 27, 1927 in Minneapolis to Bert & Ingeborg Nyberg, passed peacefully Oct. 26, 2022. She is preceded in death by her husband, Norman; son, Paul; brother, Vern Nyberg and sisters, Jeanette Bergeland and June Kissell. Dorothy is survived by daughter, Pamela (Dana) Fry; grandson, Louis (Krissy) Horton; granddaughter, Sarah Horton; great grandchildren:...
Crystal Marie Joseph
October 25, 2022
Crystal "Crys." Joseph, 41, died on October 25 2022, related to a traumatic brain injury from a fall.
She was born on April 24, 1981 in Fort Ord, California to Lonnie and LaDonna (Lang) Joseph.
Crystal attended grades K-3 at Kennedy elementary school in Hastings, before moving to Inver Grove Heights...
Norma Jean Miller
October 25, 2022
Norma Jean Bell was born into this world on August 19, 1946 to Harvey and Iris Bell. She was born again as a child of God at her baptism on September 15 at Hartland Lutheran in Hartland, MN.
Norma grew up in Hartland, and graduated from New Richland High School in 1964. She attended Bethany Lutheran College receiving her A.A. degree.
Norma...
Jaci L. Crosby
October 22, 2022
Jaci passed away Saturday, October 22nd, 2022 at home with family by her side. She suffered many medical problems that finally took her home.
Jaci was born June 6th, 1956 to Paul and Gladys Odman, she attended Hastings High School and graduated in 1974. Jaci married Pete Crosby April 20th, 2001 and have been happily...
Robert R. Welch
November 8, 2022
Welch, Robert R. “Bob”
Age 92 of Apple Valley (formerly of Minneapolis), went to be with the Lord on November 8, 2022. Preceded in death by his parents, Ralph & Helen; and siblings, Mary Tapp, Ralph Welch, and Dorothy Smith. Survived by his loving wife of 67 years, Joanne; children, David, Barbara (John) Haer, Diane Phillips, and Daniel (Amy); grandchildren, Ryanne,...
Linda M. Laine Alter
November 7, 2022
Linda Laine Alter passed away on November 7, 2022 at the age of 58 while surrounded by her family.
Linda was born on May 14th, 1964 to Terrance and Helene Tri. She was a graduate of Hastings High School, class of 1982. She married her late husband Scott Laine of Hermantown, MN in 1984. Scott...
Lois Doreen Roffers Pearson
November 6, 2022
Lois Doreen Roffers Pearson
Age 90 of Minneapolis passed away on All Saints’ Sunday, November 6, 2022. Lois was a gifted soprano soloist and exceptional voice teacher to people of all ages. She attained Master’s degrees in Vocal Performance and Music Education from the University of Minnesota while raising four children. Lois shared her gift and love of music through an...
Andrew L. Pratt
November 5, 2022
Andrew L. Pratt age 44 of Hastings, MN passed away peacefully with family by his side on November 5, 2022.
A very friendly, social guy, Andy was happy to be surrounded by family and friends. Always good natured, he loved to go places! Andy enjoyed the staff, friends and fun adventures at his day program...
John M. Derocker
November 5, 2022
John M. DeRocker, 52, passed away at home on November 5, 2022.
John enjoyed spending time with his children, participating in currency shows all across the country, and he loved spending time with English Bulldogs, Spencer & Rocky. John had a large aquarium at his home where he had many exotic fish. One of John's...
Patricia "Pat" Campbell
November 4, 2022
Patricia (Pat) Mary Leslie (Yeates) Campbell was a woman of strength and faith.
She was born in England on March 31, 1928. At the age of ten, Mom had to leave school due to the start of World War II. She was part of the exodus of children from London prior to the Blitzkreig.
Mom’s...
Rocky
November 3, 2022
Ronald Duane "Rocky" Peterson, age 79, of Hastings, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family November 3, 2022 at United Hospital in St. Paul.
He was born on a farm July 29, 1943 to Randolph and Irene (Norderhaug) Peterson in Martell Township, Wisconsin. He attended Cloverdale School for 8 years and Ellsworth High School for...
Elizabeth "Betty" Ann Schoen
November 2, 2022
Elizabeth A. "Betty" Schoen, age 84, of Hastings died peacefully at home, Wednesday, November 2, 2022 surrounded by family members.
Elizabeth Ann was born June 6, 1938, in St. Paul, Minnesota to Leslie J. and Angela M. (Fehlen) Moris. Elizabeth graduated Hastings High School in 1957 and later married Peter Schoen. She was retired from...
Richard P. Stevens
November 2, 2022
Richard P. Stevens, "Itchy", 67, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, November 2, 2022, at Regions Hospital in St. Paul.
Richard Paul Stevens was born on a sunny, breezy, 50 degree day at St. John's Hospital in Red Wing, Minnesota to Eleanor "Tiny" and Raymond Stevens. He was welcomed into his family by his sister Sharon...
Tony Debuono
November 2, 2022
Tony DeBuono, 49, of Cottage Grove (formerly of Hastings) passed unexpectedly on November 2, 2022.
Harry Anthony DeBuono was born on December 29, 1972 to Harry and Peggy (Young) DeBuono on RAF Lakenheath in England.
Tony attended numerous schools throughout the country while his dad honorably served his country in the...
Jennifer Hargadine
November 1, 2022
Jennifer Marilyn (Thull) Hargadine passed away at the age of 59 on Nov. 1st, 2022. She is survived by her husband Keith, daughters Jessica, Melissa (Brad Edwards), her father, Donald Thull and her brothers, Tim (Jenny) Thull, Matt (Karen) Thull, Pat (Vanessa) Thull and her sisters, Marybeth (Andy) Callahan, Pam (Dave) Schultz, Brenda (Craig) Drehmel, Cindy (Brian) Jolin, Kim...
Janice M. Cran
October 31, 2022
Janice Cran, age 87, of Balsam Lake, WI, passed away October 31, 2022 following a brief illness. She was surrounded by family as she passed peacefully.
Jan grew up in Hastings, where she was born on July 9, 1935 to Russell and Rose (Loesch) Welch. She made her home in many states before settling back...
Joleen M. Wright
October 30, 2022
Joleen M. Wright, age 84, of Hastings, passed away October 30, 2022.
She was born in Hastings on May 25, 1938 to Kenneth and Josephine (Keene) Meeker. Joleen married Gerald Wright on February 4, 1961 in Hastings. She had a few jobs outside the home, but her main focus and love was being a homemaker...
Leona M. Schutt (Wagner)
October 28, 2022
Leona Marie Schutt, daughter of Alexander and Hattie Wagner was born in the town of Day, Marathon County, Wisconsin on August 20, 1936, and passed away on October 28, 2022 at Fairview Southdale hospital following complications from a heart attack.
Leona was a graduate of Stratford, Wisconsin High School. She received her teaching certificate and...
Keith H. Benson
October 28, 2022
Keith H. Benson age 74 of Hastings passed away October, 28 2022 at United Hospital, St. Paul, MN.
Keith was born March 27, 1948 in Saint James, MN. He proudly served his country in the United State Air Force and served one tour in Vietnam. During his time, he was stationed in Minot, ND. After...
John C. Iverson
October 27, 2022
John C. Iverson
Age 68 of Minneapolis, born June 15, 1954 in St. Paul to Ernest & Bernice Iverson, passed away October 27, 2022.
John enjoyed spending time drawing, listening to music, going on trips and taking outings.
He is preceded in death by his brother, David.
John will be dearly missed by his sisters, Sandy (Bob) Haleen and Pam (Tom) Bonde; nieces and...
Dorothy Ingeborg Vetsch
October 26, 2022
Dorothy Ingeborg Vetsch
age 95 of Burnsville, born March 27, 1927 in Minneapolis to Bert & Ingeborg Nyberg, passed peacefully Oct. 26, 2022. She is preceded in death by her husband, Norman; son, Paul; brother, Vern Nyberg and sisters, Jeanette Bergeland and June Kissell. Dorothy is survived by daughter, Pamela (Dana) Fry; grandson, Louis (Krissy) Horton; granddaughter, Sarah Horton; great grandchildren:...
Crystal Marie Joseph
October 25, 2022
Crystal "Crys." Joseph, 41, died on October 25 2022, related to a traumatic brain injury from a fall.
She was born on April 24, 1981 in Fort Ord, California to Lonnie and LaDonna (Lang) Joseph.
Crystal attended grades K-3 at Kennedy elementary school in Hastings, before moving to Inver Grove Heights...
Norma Jean Miller
October 25, 2022
Norma Jean Bell was born into this world on August 19, 1946 to Harvey and Iris Bell. She was born again as a child of God at her baptism on September 15 at Hartland Lutheran in Hartland, MN.
Norma grew up in Hartland, and graduated from New Richland High School in 1964. She attended Bethany Lutheran College receiving her A.A. degree.
Norma...
Jaci L. Crosby
October 22, 2022
Jaci passed away Saturday, October 22nd, 2022 at home with family by her side. She suffered many medical problems that finally took her home.
Jaci was born June 6th, 1956 to Paul and Gladys Odman, she attended Hastings High School and graduated in 1974. Jaci married Pete Crosby April 20th, 2001 and have been happily...
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