Obituaries
Obituaries for Starkson Family
In Memory of Our Dear Loved Ones
Daniel "Dan" Orner
June 6, 2022
Orner, Daniel “Dan”
Age 64 of Savage, went to be with the Lord on June 6, 2022, after his journey with early onset Alzheimer’s. Preceded in death by his mother, Marlys. Survived by his loving wife, Deb; sons, Gunnar Johnson and Derek (Mallory); 2 grandchildren, Brynlee and Drake; father, Virgil; brothers, Ken (Teea), Jerry (Gail), Kurt, and John (Kathy); father-in-law and...
Jeremy D. James
June 5, 2022
Jeremy D. James, age 44, passed peacefully in his home, on Sunday June 5th. Jeremy had a passion for helping others. He attended MCTC and Metropolitan State for Psychology, and in the past worked at MCIL. Jeremy was on a power wheelchair hockey team, and cherished his time with his teammates who became his lifelong friends. His kindness, authenticity,...
Laurie A. Myers
June 5, 2022
Laurie Myers, 60, of Hastings passed away Sunday, June 5, 2022 at University of Minnesota Hospital, with family by her side. This was after many,many doctor visits there and life long health issues. Her family would like to thank the medical staff there for the wonderful care Laurie received throughout her life. Laurie was born March 7, 1962 to...
Michael A. Christiansen
June 3, 2022
Michael Allen Christiansen, born September 21, 1956 of Prescott, Wisconsin, died peacefully at home on Friday, June 3, 2022. Mike had many passions throughout his lifetime. Hunting and fishing were his primary passions until he bought his Harley. At which point he told his son, “The boat is yours now, I got my bike.” Any sunny day you could...
Richard "Dick" Vretstrom
June 2, 2022
Richard A. Vretstrom, age 75 of Hastings, passed away June 2, 2022 at United Hospital in Saint Paul. Dick had a passion for hunting and fishing. He also enjoyed sharing recipes and cooking for those he cared for. Dick was united in marriage to Joanne Swoboda at St. Agatha's Catholic Church in Coates on June 24, 1972. He is...
Kirk H. Kolehma
June 1, 2022
Kirk H. Kolehma, age 65 of Hastings, died peacefully following at United Hospital in St. Paul on Wednesday, June 1, 2022. Kirk Harold, the son of Harold and Meribeth (Molesky) Kolehma, was born on November 22, 1956, in Duluth, Minnesota. After moving to Hastings at a young age, Kirk attended Hastings High School and graduated with the class of...
David "Radar" Latch
May 31, 2022
David "Radar" Latch, age 67 of Hastings, died peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family on Tuesday morning, May 31, 2022. David William, the son of Clarence and Dorothy (Harkcom) Latch, was born on March 10, 1955, in Hastings. Following his graduation from Hastings High School with the class of 1973, Dave was united in marriage to Sandra...
Daniel S. Finley
May 31, 2022
Daniel "Danny" Finley, 44, of Hastings went to his Heavenly home on May 31, 2022. He was born to Steven and Nancy Finley in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Danny was Home Educated and then graduated from Christian Life School in Farmington. He received his Bachelor's Degree in Criminal Justice and worked corrections mainly for Dakota County for about 15 years. He...
Sandra "Sandy" Hartung
May 31, 2022
Hartung, Sandra “Sandy”
Age 83 of Apple Valley, passed away on May 31, 2022, after a long fight with lung cancer. Preceded in death by her husband, Stanley; and son, Scott. Survived by her daughters, Susan Christianson and Sheri (Wes) Owen; grandchildren, Graham, Brady, and Celia; 2 fur babies and countless friends. Sandy was known for her love of shopping, collecting...
Deb A. Kasel
May 30, 2022
Deb A. Kasel, 65, of Hastings passed away after a long battle with heart disease on May 30, 2022 with her husband Dave and family by her side. She was born January 4, 1957 to Frank and Loretta (Raway) Frandrup in Red Wing, Minnesota and grew up in Vermillion. Deb graduated in 1975 from Hastings High School. On June...
Theodore "Ted" C. Dornfeld
May 30, 2022
Dornfeld, Theodore C. “Ted”
Age 91 of Burnsville, passed away on May 30, 2022. Survived by his wife of 67 years, Dorothy; children, Diane (Paul) Burshuliak, Marie (John) Lucas, and Ken (Maude) Dornfeld; brother, Dick (Mary); many other relatives and friends. Ted was an avid Twins and Vikings fan. He was active in his faith and a member of Grace Lutheran...
Charles F. Schaffer
May 28, 2022
Charles F. Schaffer, age 85 of Hampton, passed away at Regions Hospital on Saturday, May 28, 2022. He was born on April 5, 1937 in Hampton, Minnesota to John & Marie (Weiland) Schaffer at the family house where Charles still lived. He attended school and graduated from St. Mary's Catholic School in New Trier. Charles was drafted into the...
Phyllis J. Schutz
May 27, 2022
Phyllis Joanne Schutz of Hastings, Minnesota, passed away peacefully at the age of 87 on May 27 with her family by her side. She was born on November 28, 1934 in Comfrey MN. After high school she went off to pursue a degree in Elementary Education from Macalester College and enjoyed her years of teaching. She met Robert Schutz...
Ernest I. Peitso
May 27, 2022
Ernest I. Peitso,
of Spring Lake Park, most recently Mendota Heights, MN. Born in the log cabin his father built on the shores of Elbow Lake, Minnesota on August 26, 1922. The last Original Peitso Finn passed away peacefully Friday, May 27, 2022. Ernie, a strong humble man, lived a quiet life dedicated to God, Alice, his wife, honesty and justice....
Jon M. Fisher
May 27, 2022
Jon M. Fisher
Age 75, passed away on May 27, 2022. Preceded in death by father, John; mother, Irma; brother, David and sister, Susan. Survived by daughter, Kim; son, Jon; grandchildren: Jon, Cassandre, Alyssa, Evan, and Grace; great-grandson, Logan; other family and friends. Visitation to be held Monday, June 6, 2022 from 5pm – 7pm with time of sharing at 6PM,...
Donald "Don" Beissel
May 26, 2022
Donald "Don" Beissel, age 86 of Vermillion, died peacefully at The Terrace of Cannon Falls on Thursday morning, May 26, 2022. Donald Mathias, the son of Peter and Josephine (Siebenaler) Beissel, was born at home in New Trier on September 4, 1935. Following his education, Don was united in marriage to Virginia Wollmering on May 10, 1958. The enjoyed...
Dennis "Dennie" Mccoy
May 25, 2022
Dennis "Dennie" McCoy, age 66 of Hastings, passed away on Wednesday morning, May 25, 2022, at Abbott Northwestern in Minneapolis. Dennis Patrick, the son of Bernard and Margaret (McLeod), was born on July 15, 1955, in Hastings. Following his graduation from Hastings High School with the class of 1973, Dennie married the love of his life, Roxanne "Roxie" Braun,...
Jon L. Lindberg
May 23, 2022
Jon Lindberg, age 76 of Hastings, died peacefully at Abbott Northwestern Hospital on Monday evening, May 23, 2022. Jon Lester, the son of Lester and Frances (Sigloh) Lindberg, was born on December 31, 1945, in Kenmare, North Dakota. Following his graduation from High School, Jon continued his education in Civil Engineering. On July 12, 1966, Jon enlisted in the...
Cody A. Reeves
May 22, 2022
Cody A. Reeves, age 34, of Hastings, formerly of Hibbing, passed away May 22, 2022. He was born in Hibbing, MN on August 10, 1987 to James Reeves and Judy Campbell. He loved spending time with his beautiful daughters, out on the water fishing, and skateboarding. Cody was preceded in death by his grandparents, John Campbell, Lowell and Gloria...
Brenda Swanson
May 21, 2022
Brenda Swanson, 73, of Hastings passed away on May 21, 2022, at the Pillars in Oakdale with family by her side, after many years battling with Alzheimer's. Brenda was born February 11, 1949 to John and Elaine (Aadalen) McRae in Red Wing, Minnesota. She attended and graduated from Red Wing High School with the class of 1967. After high...
Daniel "Dan" Orner
June 6, 2022
Orner, Daniel “Dan”
Age 64 of Savage, went to be with the Lord on June 6, 2022, after his journey with early onset Alzheimer’s. Preceded in death by his mother, Marlys. Survived by his loving wife, Deb; sons, Gunnar Johnson and Derek (Mallory); 2 grandchildren, Brynlee and Drake; father, Virgil; brothers, Ken (Teea), Jerry (Gail), Kurt, and John (Kathy); father-in-law and...
Jeremy D. James
June 5, 2022
Jeremy D. James, age 44, passed peacefully in his home, on Sunday June 5th. Jeremy had a passion for helping others. He attended MCTC and Metropolitan State for Psychology, and in the past worked at MCIL. Jeremy was on a power wheelchair hockey team, and cherished his time with his teammates who became his lifelong friends. His kindness, authenticity,...
Laurie A. Myers
June 5, 2022
Laurie Myers, 60, of Hastings passed away Sunday, June 5, 2022 at University of Minnesota Hospital, with family by her side. This was after many,many doctor visits there and life long health issues. Her family would like to thank the medical staff there for the wonderful care Laurie received throughout her life. Laurie was born March 7, 1962 to...
Michael A. Christiansen
June 3, 2022
Michael Allen Christiansen, born September 21, 1956 of Prescott, Wisconsin, died peacefully at home on Friday, June 3, 2022. Mike had many passions throughout his lifetime. Hunting and fishing were his primary passions until he bought his Harley. At which point he told his son, “The boat is yours now, I got my bike.” Any sunny day you could...
Richard "Dick" Vretstrom
June 2, 2022
Richard A. Vretstrom, age 75 of Hastings, passed away June 2, 2022 at United Hospital in Saint Paul. Dick had a passion for hunting and fishing. He also enjoyed sharing recipes and cooking for those he cared for. Dick was united in marriage to Joanne Swoboda at St. Agatha's Catholic Church in Coates on June 24, 1972. He is...
Kirk H. Kolehma
June 1, 2022
Kirk H. Kolehma, age 65 of Hastings, died peacefully following at United Hospital in St. Paul on Wednesday, June 1, 2022. Kirk Harold, the son of Harold and Meribeth (Molesky) Kolehma, was born on November 22, 1956, in Duluth, Minnesota. After moving to Hastings at a young age, Kirk attended Hastings High School and graduated with the class of...
David "Radar" Latch
May 31, 2022
David "Radar" Latch, age 67 of Hastings, died peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family on Tuesday morning, May 31, 2022. David William, the son of Clarence and Dorothy (Harkcom) Latch, was born on March 10, 1955, in Hastings. Following his graduation from Hastings High School with the class of 1973, Dave was united in marriage to Sandra...
Daniel S. Finley
May 31, 2022
Daniel "Danny" Finley, 44, of Hastings went to his Heavenly home on May 31, 2022. He was born to Steven and Nancy Finley in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Danny was Home Educated and then graduated from Christian Life School in Farmington. He received his Bachelor's Degree in Criminal Justice and worked corrections mainly for Dakota County for about 15 years. He...
Sandra "Sandy" Hartung
May 31, 2022
Hartung, Sandra “Sandy”
Age 83 of Apple Valley, passed away on May 31, 2022, after a long fight with lung cancer. Preceded in death by her husband, Stanley; and son, Scott. Survived by her daughters, Susan Christianson and Sheri (Wes) Owen; grandchildren, Graham, Brady, and Celia; 2 fur babies and countless friends. Sandy was known for her love of shopping, collecting...
Deb A. Kasel
May 30, 2022
Deb A. Kasel, 65, of Hastings passed away after a long battle with heart disease on May 30, 2022 with her husband Dave and family by her side. She was born January 4, 1957 to Frank and Loretta (Raway) Frandrup in Red Wing, Minnesota and grew up in Vermillion. Deb graduated in 1975 from Hastings High School. On June...
Theodore "Ted" C. Dornfeld
May 30, 2022
Dornfeld, Theodore C. “Ted”
Age 91 of Burnsville, passed away on May 30, 2022. Survived by his wife of 67 years, Dorothy; children, Diane (Paul) Burshuliak, Marie (John) Lucas, and Ken (Maude) Dornfeld; brother, Dick (Mary); many other relatives and friends. Ted was an avid Twins and Vikings fan. He was active in his faith and a member of Grace Lutheran...
Charles F. Schaffer
May 28, 2022
Charles F. Schaffer, age 85 of Hampton, passed away at Regions Hospital on Saturday, May 28, 2022. He was born on April 5, 1937 in Hampton, Minnesota to John & Marie (Weiland) Schaffer at the family house where Charles still lived. He attended school and graduated from St. Mary's Catholic School in New Trier. Charles was drafted into the...
Phyllis J. Schutz
May 27, 2022
Phyllis Joanne Schutz of Hastings, Minnesota, passed away peacefully at the age of 87 on May 27 with her family by her side. She was born on November 28, 1934 in Comfrey MN. After high school she went off to pursue a degree in Elementary Education from Macalester College and enjoyed her years of teaching. She met Robert Schutz...
Ernest I. Peitso
May 27, 2022
Ernest I. Peitso,
of Spring Lake Park, most recently Mendota Heights, MN. Born in the log cabin his father built on the shores of Elbow Lake, Minnesota on August 26, 1922. The last Original Peitso Finn passed away peacefully Friday, May 27, 2022. Ernie, a strong humble man, lived a quiet life dedicated to God, Alice, his wife, honesty and justice....
Jon M. Fisher
May 27, 2022
Jon M. Fisher
Age 75, passed away on May 27, 2022. Preceded in death by father, John; mother, Irma; brother, David and sister, Susan. Survived by daughter, Kim; son, Jon; grandchildren: Jon, Cassandre, Alyssa, Evan, and Grace; great-grandson, Logan; other family and friends. Visitation to be held Monday, June 6, 2022 from 5pm – 7pm with time of sharing at 6PM,...
Donald "Don" Beissel
May 26, 2022
Donald "Don" Beissel, age 86 of Vermillion, died peacefully at The Terrace of Cannon Falls on Thursday morning, May 26, 2022. Donald Mathias, the son of Peter and Josephine (Siebenaler) Beissel, was born at home in New Trier on September 4, 1935. Following his education, Don was united in marriage to Virginia Wollmering on May 10, 1958. The enjoyed...
Dennis "Dennie" Mccoy
May 25, 2022
Dennis "Dennie" McCoy, age 66 of Hastings, passed away on Wednesday morning, May 25, 2022, at Abbott Northwestern in Minneapolis. Dennis Patrick, the son of Bernard and Margaret (McLeod), was born on July 15, 1955, in Hastings. Following his graduation from Hastings High School with the class of 1973, Dennie married the love of his life, Roxanne "Roxie" Braun,...
Jon L. Lindberg
May 23, 2022
Jon Lindberg, age 76 of Hastings, died peacefully at Abbott Northwestern Hospital on Monday evening, May 23, 2022. Jon Lester, the son of Lester and Frances (Sigloh) Lindberg, was born on December 31, 1945, in Kenmare, North Dakota. Following his graduation from High School, Jon continued his education in Civil Engineering. On July 12, 1966, Jon enlisted in the...
Cody A. Reeves
May 22, 2022
Cody A. Reeves, age 34, of Hastings, formerly of Hibbing, passed away May 22, 2022. He was born in Hibbing, MN on August 10, 1987 to James Reeves and Judy Campbell. He loved spending time with his beautiful daughters, out on the water fishing, and skateboarding. Cody was preceded in death by his grandparents, John Campbell, Lowell and Gloria...
Brenda Swanson
May 21, 2022
Brenda Swanson, 73, of Hastings passed away on May 21, 2022, at the Pillars in Oakdale with family by her side, after many years battling with Alzheimer's. Brenda was born February 11, 1949 to John and Elaine (Aadalen) McRae in Red Wing, Minnesota. She attended and graduated from Red Wing High School with the class of 1967. After high...
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