Obituaries
Obituaries for Starkson Family
In Memory of Our Dear Loved Ones
Beverly J. Brown
July 23, 2022
Beverly J. Brown
Age 75 of Farmington, born December 31, 1946 in Spooner, WI to Ethel Arbuckle and Walter Huffer, was called home by her Lord & Savior, Jesus Christ July 23, 2022.
Beverly possessed a generous and giving spirit throughout her life, and she carried this on in her passing, through organ donations.
She is preceded in death by her husband, James...
Janice Sprick
July 21, 2022
Janice Sprick, 73, of Hastings, formerly of Lake City, passed away unexpectedly at her home on July 21, 2022. Janice was born February 25, 1949 to Earl and Florence (Markey) Meyer in Wabasha, Minnesota, and eventually graduated from Wabasha High School. In the 1980's she married Richard Sprick and while living in Hastings Janice owned and operated the Pro...
Pat
July 21, 2022
Pat Smida, 87, of Hastings, formerly of Crystal, MN, danced into her heavenly home on July, 21 2022 at Augustana Health in Hastings. Pat was born January 14, 1935 to Ralph and Dorothy (Chapman) Langan in Chicago, IL. The family moved to Minneapolis where Pat graduated from North High School in 1953. On July 4, 1953 she married George...
William F. Strom
July 19, 2022
William "Bill" Francis Strom, 82, of Hastings, MN, died of injuries due to falls and Alzheimer’s on July 19, 2022, at White Pines Assisted Living and Memory Care in Cottage Grove, MN. Bill was born April 17, 1940, in St. Paul, MN, to Gottfrid Gerhardt Strom and Myrtle Antoinette Geisenheyner. Bill graduated from Alexander Ramsey High School in St...
William "Bill" Jon Barfknecht
July 19, 2022
William “Bill” Jon Barfknecht
47 of Burnsville passed away on 7/19/22 from a motorcycle crash.
Funeral service will be held at 11am on Wednesday, July 27th, 2022, at Henry W. Anderson Mortuary, 14850 Garrett Ave., Apple Valley, with visitation one hour prior. In lieu of flowers, memorials preferred.
Bill is preceded in death by his fiancé, Shauna Melander; maternal grandfather, William Quigley and...
Dorothy E. Matsch
July 18, 2022
Dorothy Eleanore (Dieter) Matsch, age 98, of Hastings, passed away July 18, 2022. Dorothy was born in South Saint Paul, MN on July 10, 1924 to Norman and Helen (Falk) Dieter. She was an active member of the community and enjoyed helping with many church activities. Her children loved to tease her about winning the Miss Hastings Pageant, saying...
Kimberly Kay Olson
July 17, 2022
Kimberly Kay Olson
Age 65 of Minneapolis, born June 9, 1957 in Mpls. to Larry and Marilyn Olson, passed away July 17, 2022 after a brave battle with cancer.
Kimberly’s sweet spirit will always be remembered by sisters, Pamela Olson & Melissa (Mike) Boogaards; nephews, Marques Olson & Alec Boogaards; niece, Brooke Boogaards, and many other family members, friends and co-workers.
She...
James D. Beiseker
July 17, 2022
James D. Beiseker,
age 85 of Eagan. Former owner of Burnsville Realty, later barbering into retirement. His hobbies include playing golf, MN Sports & attending his grandchildren’s activities. Preceded in death by his wife, Eleanore, twin sister, Jen Verhey and brother, Ronald. Survived by daughters, Desiree Woerner (John) and Siri Schloer (Brent); grandchildren, Travis and Annika. Graveside service, Friday, July 29,...
Michael H. Schultz
July 15, 2022
Our beloved Mike left to meet Jesus early the morning of Friday, July 15th. He was a beautiful man and a humble soul who was loved by all who knew him. He was friendly and kind to all and didn’t harbor anger or grudges. Helping others was in his DNA. He was generous with not only his money but...
Melissa "Missy" M. Maher
July 14, 2022
Melissa "Missy" Maher, a loving daughter, sister and aunt, 45, of Red Wing, passed away on July 14, 2022. She is survived by her parents, Marilyn and Thomas Maher; sisters, Christina (Justin) Sieben, Amanda (Scott) Dunkel and Jessica (Joe) Belisle; nieces and nephews, Caitlin Sieben, Alexandra Dunkel, Colton Dunkel and Thomas Belisle and many loved aunts, uncles and dear...
Alice J. Giefer
July 14, 2022
Alice Judy Giefer, 74 of Hastings Minnesota passed away at home on July 14, 2022. She was born on December 14, 1947 to Otis and Norma Nelson in Rochester, MN. As the ninth of 15 children, Alice grew up in a home that was short on bedrooms but long on love and laughter. The Nelson family moved to Stewartville...
David D. Averill
July 13, 2022
Averill, David D.
Age 78 of Burnsville, passed away on July 13, 2022. Preceded in death by his mother, Jane. Survived by his loving wife of 59 years, Rose; daughters, Mary Kay (Tom) Booth and Annette Sue (John) Carlson; grandchildren, Timagin, David (Heidi), Victoria (Jake), Brandon (Keisha), and Carly Jordan; 6 great-grandchildren; sister, Nancy Averill; many other relatives and friends. David...
Irma "Casey" Greene
July 12, 2022
Irma M. "Casey" Greene, 80, of New Trier passed away with family by her side on July 12, 2022 at The Estates at Roseville in Roseville, Minnesota. She was born on October 10, 1941 to Henry and Margaret (Wollmering) Peine and eventually graduated from Hastings High School in 1959. On October 27, 1962, Irma married Ronald Greene, and together...
Bishop Francis Muiruri Gathungu
July 11, 2022
Bishop Francis Muiruri Gathungu
SUNRISE: 12TH. FEBRUARY 1957
SUNSET: 11TH. JULY 2022
We announce the Passing of our Pastor, Bishop Francis Muiruri Gathungu to Greater Heights of Glory. Francis was age 65 of Apple Valley.
Preceded in death by his parents, James and Hannah Gathungu; sisters, Terry Gathungu and Jane Nyagah; and brother, Kamau Gathungu.
Survived by his loving wife, Jane Mumbi; daughters, Nyambura and...
Margaret E. Anderson
July 11, 2022
Margaret E. Anderson
Age 91 of Apple Valley, born October 20, 1930 in Minneapolis to John Einar & Dorothy Ruth Johnson, went to be with her Lord on July 11, 2022. Margaret enjoyed spending time with family and friends and loved them very much. She was a devout Christian who loved her God. She worshipped at the South Twin Cities Church...
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,...
Beverly J. Brown
July 23, 2022
Beverly J. Brown
Age 75 of Farmington, born December 31, 1946 in Spooner, WI to Ethel Arbuckle and Walter Huffer, was called home by her Lord & Savior, Jesus Christ July 23, 2022.
Beverly possessed a generous and giving spirit throughout her life, and she carried this on in her passing, through organ donations.
She is preceded in death by her husband, James...
Janice Sprick
July 21, 2022
Janice Sprick, 73, of Hastings, formerly of Lake City, passed away unexpectedly at her home on July 21, 2022. Janice was born February 25, 1949 to Earl and Florence (Markey) Meyer in Wabasha, Minnesota, and eventually graduated from Wabasha High School. In the 1980's she married Richard Sprick and while living in Hastings Janice owned and operated the Pro...
Pat
July 21, 2022
Pat Smida, 87, of Hastings, formerly of Crystal, MN, danced into her heavenly home on July, 21 2022 at Augustana Health in Hastings. Pat was born January 14, 1935 to Ralph and Dorothy (Chapman) Langan in Chicago, IL. The family moved to Minneapolis where Pat graduated from North High School in 1953. On July 4, 1953 she married George...
William F. Strom
July 19, 2022
William "Bill" Francis Strom, 82, of Hastings, MN, died of injuries due to falls and Alzheimer’s on July 19, 2022, at White Pines Assisted Living and Memory Care in Cottage Grove, MN. Bill was born April 17, 1940, in St. Paul, MN, to Gottfrid Gerhardt Strom and Myrtle Antoinette Geisenheyner. Bill graduated from Alexander Ramsey High School in St...
William "Bill" Jon Barfknecht
July 19, 2022
William “Bill” Jon Barfknecht
47 of Burnsville passed away on 7/19/22 from a motorcycle crash.
Funeral service will be held at 11am on Wednesday, July 27th, 2022, at Henry W. Anderson Mortuary, 14850 Garrett Ave., Apple Valley, with visitation one hour prior. In lieu of flowers, memorials preferred.
Bill is preceded in death by his fiancé, Shauna Melander; maternal grandfather, William Quigley and...
Dorothy E. Matsch
July 18, 2022
Dorothy Eleanore (Dieter) Matsch, age 98, of Hastings, passed away July 18, 2022. Dorothy was born in South Saint Paul, MN on July 10, 1924 to Norman and Helen (Falk) Dieter. She was an active member of the community and enjoyed helping with many church activities. Her children loved to tease her about winning the Miss Hastings Pageant, saying...
Kimberly Kay Olson
July 17, 2022
Kimberly Kay Olson
Age 65 of Minneapolis, born June 9, 1957 in Mpls. to Larry and Marilyn Olson, passed away July 17, 2022 after a brave battle with cancer.
Kimberly’s sweet spirit will always be remembered by sisters, Pamela Olson & Melissa (Mike) Boogaards; nephews, Marques Olson & Alec Boogaards; niece, Brooke Boogaards, and many other family members, friends and co-workers.
She...
James D. Beiseker
July 17, 2022
James D. Beiseker,
age 85 of Eagan. Former owner of Burnsville Realty, later barbering into retirement. His hobbies include playing golf, MN Sports & attending his grandchildren’s activities. Preceded in death by his wife, Eleanore, twin sister, Jen Verhey and brother, Ronald. Survived by daughters, Desiree Woerner (John) and Siri Schloer (Brent); grandchildren, Travis and Annika. Graveside service, Friday, July 29,...
Michael H. Schultz
July 15, 2022
Our beloved Mike left to meet Jesus early the morning of Friday, July 15th. He was a beautiful man and a humble soul who was loved by all who knew him. He was friendly and kind to all and didn’t harbor anger or grudges. Helping others was in his DNA. He was generous with not only his money but...
Melissa "Missy" M. Maher
July 14, 2022
Melissa "Missy" Maher, a loving daughter, sister and aunt, 45, of Red Wing, passed away on July 14, 2022. She is survived by her parents, Marilyn and Thomas Maher; sisters, Christina (Justin) Sieben, Amanda (Scott) Dunkel and Jessica (Joe) Belisle; nieces and nephews, Caitlin Sieben, Alexandra Dunkel, Colton Dunkel and Thomas Belisle and many loved aunts, uncles and dear...
Alice J. Giefer
July 14, 2022
Alice Judy Giefer, 74 of Hastings Minnesota passed away at home on July 14, 2022. She was born on December 14, 1947 to Otis and Norma Nelson in Rochester, MN. As the ninth of 15 children, Alice grew up in a home that was short on bedrooms but long on love and laughter. The Nelson family moved to Stewartville...
David D. Averill
July 13, 2022
Averill, David D.
Age 78 of Burnsville, passed away on July 13, 2022. Preceded in death by his mother, Jane. Survived by his loving wife of 59 years, Rose; daughters, Mary Kay (Tom) Booth and Annette Sue (John) Carlson; grandchildren, Timagin, David (Heidi), Victoria (Jake), Brandon (Keisha), and Carly Jordan; 6 great-grandchildren; sister, Nancy Averill; many other relatives and friends. David...
Irma "Casey" Greene
July 12, 2022
Irma M. "Casey" Greene, 80, of New Trier passed away with family by her side on July 12, 2022 at The Estates at Roseville in Roseville, Minnesota. She was born on October 10, 1941 to Henry and Margaret (Wollmering) Peine and eventually graduated from Hastings High School in 1959. On October 27, 1962, Irma married Ronald Greene, and together...
Bishop Francis Muiruri Gathungu
July 11, 2022
Bishop Francis Muiruri Gathungu
SUNRISE: 12TH. FEBRUARY 1957
SUNSET: 11TH. JULY 2022
We announce the Passing of our Pastor, Bishop Francis Muiruri Gathungu to Greater Heights of Glory. Francis was age 65 of Apple Valley.
Preceded in death by his parents, James and Hannah Gathungu; sisters, Terry Gathungu and Jane Nyagah; and brother, Kamau Gathungu.
Survived by his loving wife, Jane Mumbi; daughters, Nyambura and...
Margaret E. Anderson
July 11, 2022
Margaret E. Anderson
Age 91 of Apple Valley, born October 20, 1930 in Minneapolis to John Einar & Dorothy Ruth Johnson, went to be with her Lord on July 11, 2022. Margaret enjoyed spending time with family and friends and loved them very much. She was a devout Christian who loved her God. She worshipped at the South Twin Cities Church...
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,...
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