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Obituaries for Starkson Family
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Melvin Clifford Olson
July 10, 2022
Melvin Clifford Olson
Age 90 of Bloomington, born June 27, 1932 in Fosston, MN to Olaf & Mabel Olson, passed peacefully in the comforts of his home with family present on July 10, 2022.
Mel is remembered as being a hard worker, hands-on and active with helping and doing, contributing and participating. He could solve and fix just about anything. Born...
Dona J. Eager
July 9, 2022
Dona Jean Eager, Mom, Grandma and Great Grandma, age 91, has gone home on July 9 2022. She was born October 17th, 1930, in Minneapolis, Minnesota. She went to heaven to be with her Lord, her husband David and her daughter Randie. She is survived by her sons, Darrell (Kathy), John (Jane) and Gary; 11 grandchildren; and 14 great...
Joyce E. Merritt
July 6, 2022
Joyce E. Merritt age 73 of Hastings, a loving mom, sister, grandma, great-grandma passed away peacefully surrounded by loved ones on July 6, 2022. Preceded in death by her husband Jeff of 45 years; parents, Anton & Eva Bauer; siblings, John (Maryls), Rudy (Mary), Barb, Gloria, and Diane; great-grandchildren, Penelope, Samuel, and Hope; brother-in-law, Eugene; and son-in-law, Daniel. Joyce...
Richard E. Larson
July 6, 2022
Richard E. Larson
Age 64 of Minneapolis, born October 26, 1957 in Minneapolis to Earl & LaVonne Larson, passed away July 6, 2022. He is preceded in death by his father, Earl and sister, Debbie Rooney. Rick will be dearly missed by his mother, LaVonne; brother, Gary Larson; brother-in-law, John Rooney; nieces and nephews: Jacob Rooney, Katie Rooney-Anderson, Sheldon Drew, Malissa...
Lawrence "Larry" Dobias
July 5, 2022
Lawrence “Larry” Dobias, age 87 of Hastings, died peacefully on Tuesday, July 5, 2022 at The Pillars Hospice House with his loving wife, Jinnie by his side. Lawrence, the son of Vencil and Francis (Brey) Dobias, was born May 18, 1935 in Milroy, MN. Lawrence attended Milroy High School and graduated with the class of 1953. Following his education,...
Janet M. Kane
July 4, 2022
Janet M. Kane, age 62, of Austin, TX and Hastings, MN, passed away July 4, 2022. Janet was born on July 20, 1959 in Rochester, MN to Jacqueline and Joseph Kane. She grew up in Hastings, MN with her 6 siblings. She loved summers at the local pool, biking, playing sports, camping, fishing and being with family and friends....
Dennis J. Murphy
July 4, 2022
Dennis John Murphy, age 76, life-long resident of Antioch, Illinois, passed away surrounded by family on July 4, 2022 at his daughter’s home in Hastings, MN. Preceded in death by his parents, Richard and Delores and his wife, Kristyn. Dennis is survived by his sister, Karen (Steve); his 2 daughters, Sarah (Shawn) and Lisa (Chad); and his 7 grandchildren,...
Russell W. Lindemann
July 4, 2022
Russell W. Lindemann
Age 79, of Minneapolis, passed away July 4, 2022. Russ was a caring father and friend to many. He worked for the City of Minneapolis, owned a bar, drove cab, was a courier, Uber driver and also worked for and with his son. Russ was always willing to help, easy to talk to, was loved and will forever...
Wesley H. Roberts
July 3, 2022
Wesley H. Roberts, age 67, passed away peacefully after a long battle with ALS, on July 3, 2022 at home surrounded by family. Wes was born in Devils Lake, ND on September 4, 1954, to Bud and Kitty Roberts. He and his siblings had a very unique and adventurous upbringing, living in the Great Northern Hotel. After about 15...
Cindy Sue Metcalf
July 3, 2022
Metcalf, Cindy Sue
On July 3, 2022, Cindy Sue Metcalf, age 74, of Rosemount, MN, joined the Lord and her lifelong love Jack, who she has longed to return to since his passing. Cindy is now at peace by Jack’s side, and Jack by hers, as it always should and will be.
Born August 7, 1947, in Council Bluffs, Iowa, Cindy was...
Rachel Lynn Zisler
June 30, 2022
Zisler, Rachel Lynn
Age 42 of Shakopee, was born to Jim Jones and Sandra Jones on August 18, 1979. She departed this earthly life on June 30, 2022, where she was greeted by her cherished cat, Nighty, and her beloved Grandpa Stotzheim. She is survived by her husband, Matt; her Jack Russell Terrier, Zob-E; her parents, Jim Jones of Burnsville, MN...
Allen R. Trapp
June 28, 2022
Allen R. "Al" Trapp, age 86, of Hastings, passed away at home June 28, 2022. He was born in Hastings, MN on February 19, 1936 to Kenneth and Bernadine Trapp. Al is preceded in death by his wife, Rose; his parents, Kenneth and Bernadine Trapp; and by his twin brother, Alvin. He is survived by his sons, Kim Neal,...
Martin G. Scully
June 24, 2022
Martin Gregory Scully age 78 of Hastings. Loving husband, dad, grandpa, great-grandpa, brother passed away peacefully surrounded by loved ones June 24, 2022 at United Hospital, Saint Paul. Preceded in death by his parents, Sylvester & Lorraine and 5 siblings. Martin is survived by his loving wife, Karmonn; 6 children, Gregory, Mathew, Theresa, Michele, Rachel, Michael; 17 grandchildren; 12...
Irma T. Carlson
June 23, 2022
Irma Theresa Hammerschmidt Carlson, age 82 of Hastings, MN, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family on Thursday morning, June 23, 2022. She was preceded in death by parents, Max and Eva (Weitzel) Hammerschmidt; siblings, Clea Dalton, Rita Sandkamp, Anna Holmstrom Flaherty, Joseph Hammerschmidt, Raymond Hammerschmidt, and Mathew Hammerschmidt; son, Glen Carlson; and by her grandson, Richard Rose....
Patricia Gahnz
June 23, 2022
Patricia A. Gahnz, 79, of Hastings passed away peacefully in her home surrounded by family on June 23, 2022 from cancer. Patricia was born Feb 5, 1943 in Winona, Minnesota to Luke and Etta (Volkmann) Rowan. She graduated from Cotter High School in Winona and attended Winona State and received her Nursing degree. In 1967 Pat married her soulmate,...
Opal Mae Swanson
June 22, 2022
Opal M. Swanson
Age 81 of Minnetonka, born February 2, 1941 in Tulare, CA to Darrell & Lucille Bryant, passed away peacefully at home, June 22, 2022.
Opal was active in the Bloomington VFW #1296 Auxiliary.
She is preceded in death by her husband of 49 years, James.
Opal will be dearly missed by her loving sons: James T. (Claudia) Swanson, Jr., Randy Swanson,...
Mary V. Perry
June 20, 2022
It is with tremendous sorrow, that we announce the passing of our beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and great, great-grandmother Mary Vivian (Mele) Perry at the age of 94. Mary was born on February 4, 1928 in Omaha, Nebraska to Louis Mele, and Alma (Johnson) Mele. She had one older sister Louise (Mele) Benson. When Mary was two years old,...
Joan Rita Reed (Née Cipala)
June 18, 2022
Reed, Joan Rita (née Cipala)
It is with sadness that I announce the death of my dear wife, Joan, on June 18, 2022, in Budapest, Hungary. Joan died at the age of 69 of a pulmonary embolism, as we were leaving the River Ship Atla for a tour of this beautiful city. Joan and I traveled together for many years; Hungary...
Ramona A. Kraft
June 17, 2022
Ramona was born April 16, 1931 to Fred and Teresa (Horner) Wallachy. She was their only child and enjoyed being a part of a close family with her grandparents, aunts, uncles, cousins, friends, and neighbors. Her whole life was spent in Dakota County, and she enjoyed staying close with the people that mattered to her. Ramona lived in the...
Karen A. Mcmahon
June 17, 2022
Karen A, McMahon, age 78, of Hastings, passed away at United Hospital in St. Paul June 17, 2022. She was preceded by her husband, Neil Vincent McMahon; son, Steven Edward McMahon; and parents, Charles and Helen Riha. Karen is survived by her daughter, Laura McMahon; son, Patrick McMahon; granddaughter, Carissa McMahon; and great grandchildren, Shawn McMahon and Stella Einhorn....
Melvin Clifford Olson
July 10, 2022
Melvin Clifford Olson
Age 90 of Bloomington, born June 27, 1932 in Fosston, MN to Olaf & Mabel Olson, passed peacefully in the comforts of his home with family present on July 10, 2022.
Mel is remembered as being a hard worker, hands-on and active with helping and doing, contributing and participating. He could solve and fix just about anything. Born...
Dona J. Eager
July 9, 2022
Dona Jean Eager, Mom, Grandma and Great Grandma, age 91, has gone home on July 9 2022. She was born October 17th, 1930, in Minneapolis, Minnesota. She went to heaven to be with her Lord, her husband David and her daughter Randie. She is survived by her sons, Darrell (Kathy), John (Jane) and Gary; 11 grandchildren; and 14 great...
Joyce E. Merritt
July 6, 2022
Joyce E. Merritt age 73 of Hastings, a loving mom, sister, grandma, great-grandma passed away peacefully surrounded by loved ones on July 6, 2022. Preceded in death by her husband Jeff of 45 years; parents, Anton & Eva Bauer; siblings, John (Maryls), Rudy (Mary), Barb, Gloria, and Diane; great-grandchildren, Penelope, Samuel, and Hope; brother-in-law, Eugene; and son-in-law, Daniel. Joyce...
Richard E. Larson
July 6, 2022
Richard E. Larson
Age 64 of Minneapolis, born October 26, 1957 in Minneapolis to Earl & LaVonne Larson, passed away July 6, 2022. He is preceded in death by his father, Earl and sister, Debbie Rooney. Rick will be dearly missed by his mother, LaVonne; brother, Gary Larson; brother-in-law, John Rooney; nieces and nephews: Jacob Rooney, Katie Rooney-Anderson, Sheldon Drew, Malissa...
Lawrence "Larry" Dobias
July 5, 2022
Lawrence “Larry” Dobias, age 87 of Hastings, died peacefully on Tuesday, July 5, 2022 at The Pillars Hospice House with his loving wife, Jinnie by his side. Lawrence, the son of Vencil and Francis (Brey) Dobias, was born May 18, 1935 in Milroy, MN. Lawrence attended Milroy High School and graduated with the class of 1953. Following his education,...
Janet M. Kane
July 4, 2022
Janet M. Kane, age 62, of Austin, TX and Hastings, MN, passed away July 4, 2022. Janet was born on July 20, 1959 in Rochester, MN to Jacqueline and Joseph Kane. She grew up in Hastings, MN with her 6 siblings. She loved summers at the local pool, biking, playing sports, camping, fishing and being with family and friends....
Dennis J. Murphy
July 4, 2022
Dennis John Murphy, age 76, life-long resident of Antioch, Illinois, passed away surrounded by family on July 4, 2022 at his daughter’s home in Hastings, MN. Preceded in death by his parents, Richard and Delores and his wife, Kristyn. Dennis is survived by his sister, Karen (Steve); his 2 daughters, Sarah (Shawn) and Lisa (Chad); and his 7 grandchildren,...
Russell W. Lindemann
July 4, 2022
Russell W. Lindemann
Age 79, of Minneapolis, passed away July 4, 2022. Russ was a caring father and friend to many. He worked for the City of Minneapolis, owned a bar, drove cab, was a courier, Uber driver and also worked for and with his son. Russ was always willing to help, easy to talk to, was loved and will forever...
Wesley H. Roberts
July 3, 2022
Wesley H. Roberts, age 67, passed away peacefully after a long battle with ALS, on July 3, 2022 at home surrounded by family. Wes was born in Devils Lake, ND on September 4, 1954, to Bud and Kitty Roberts. He and his siblings had a very unique and adventurous upbringing, living in the Great Northern Hotel. After about 15...
Cindy Sue Metcalf
July 3, 2022
Metcalf, Cindy Sue
On July 3, 2022, Cindy Sue Metcalf, age 74, of Rosemount, MN, joined the Lord and her lifelong love Jack, who she has longed to return to since his passing. Cindy is now at peace by Jack’s side, and Jack by hers, as it always should and will be.
Born August 7, 1947, in Council Bluffs, Iowa, Cindy was...
Rachel Lynn Zisler
June 30, 2022
Zisler, Rachel Lynn
Age 42 of Shakopee, was born to Jim Jones and Sandra Jones on August 18, 1979. She departed this earthly life on June 30, 2022, where she was greeted by her cherished cat, Nighty, and her beloved Grandpa Stotzheim. She is survived by her husband, Matt; her Jack Russell Terrier, Zob-E; her parents, Jim Jones of Burnsville, MN...
Allen R. Trapp
June 28, 2022
Allen R. "Al" Trapp, age 86, of Hastings, passed away at home June 28, 2022. He was born in Hastings, MN on February 19, 1936 to Kenneth and Bernadine Trapp. Al is preceded in death by his wife, Rose; his parents, Kenneth and Bernadine Trapp; and by his twin brother, Alvin. He is survived by his sons, Kim Neal,...
Martin G. Scully
June 24, 2022
Martin Gregory Scully age 78 of Hastings. Loving husband, dad, grandpa, great-grandpa, brother passed away peacefully surrounded by loved ones June 24, 2022 at United Hospital, Saint Paul. Preceded in death by his parents, Sylvester & Lorraine and 5 siblings. Martin is survived by his loving wife, Karmonn; 6 children, Gregory, Mathew, Theresa, Michele, Rachel, Michael; 17 grandchildren; 12...
Irma T. Carlson
June 23, 2022
Irma Theresa Hammerschmidt Carlson, age 82 of Hastings, MN, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family on Thursday morning, June 23, 2022. She was preceded in death by parents, Max and Eva (Weitzel) Hammerschmidt; siblings, Clea Dalton, Rita Sandkamp, Anna Holmstrom Flaherty, Joseph Hammerschmidt, Raymond Hammerschmidt, and Mathew Hammerschmidt; son, Glen Carlson; and by her grandson, Richard Rose....
Patricia Gahnz
June 23, 2022
Patricia A. Gahnz, 79, of Hastings passed away peacefully in her home surrounded by family on June 23, 2022 from cancer. Patricia was born Feb 5, 1943 in Winona, Minnesota to Luke and Etta (Volkmann) Rowan. She graduated from Cotter High School in Winona and attended Winona State and received her Nursing degree. In 1967 Pat married her soulmate,...
Opal Mae Swanson
June 22, 2022
Opal M. Swanson
Age 81 of Minnetonka, born February 2, 1941 in Tulare, CA to Darrell & Lucille Bryant, passed away peacefully at home, June 22, 2022.
Opal was active in the Bloomington VFW #1296 Auxiliary.
She is preceded in death by her husband of 49 years, James.
Opal will be dearly missed by her loving sons: James T. (Claudia) Swanson, Jr., Randy Swanson,...
Mary V. Perry
June 20, 2022
It is with tremendous sorrow, that we announce the passing of our beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and great, great-grandmother Mary Vivian (Mele) Perry at the age of 94. Mary was born on February 4, 1928 in Omaha, Nebraska to Louis Mele, and Alma (Johnson) Mele. She had one older sister Louise (Mele) Benson. When Mary was two years old,...
Joan Rita Reed (Née Cipala)
June 18, 2022
Reed, Joan Rita (née Cipala)
It is with sadness that I announce the death of my dear wife, Joan, on June 18, 2022, in Budapest, Hungary. Joan died at the age of 69 of a pulmonary embolism, as we were leaving the River Ship Atla for a tour of this beautiful city. Joan and I traveled together for many years; Hungary...
Ramona A. Kraft
June 17, 2022
Ramona was born April 16, 1931 to Fred and Teresa (Horner) Wallachy. She was their only child and enjoyed being a part of a close family with her grandparents, aunts, uncles, cousins, friends, and neighbors. Her whole life was spent in Dakota County, and she enjoyed staying close with the people that mattered to her. Ramona lived in the...
Karen A. Mcmahon
June 17, 2022
Karen A, McMahon, age 78, of Hastings, passed away at United Hospital in St. Paul June 17, 2022. She was preceded by her husband, Neil Vincent McMahon; son, Steven Edward McMahon; and parents, Charles and Helen Riha. Karen is survived by her daughter, Laura McMahon; son, Patrick McMahon; granddaughter, Carissa McMahon; and great grandchildren, Shawn McMahon and Stella Einhorn....
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