Obituaries

Obituaries for Starkson Family

In Memory of Our Dear Loved Ones

Mary Ann Dalbey

Mary Ann Dalbey

September 9, 2022

Mary Ann Dalbey

Went to her heavenly home on September 9, 2022 and is now with her Lord and Savior.  She was born on August 25, 1925 to Louis and Ella Mae Jaycox in Minneapolis.  Mary Ann was preceded in death by her husband, Bob; brothers, Richard and Paul and son, Doug.  She is survived by her daughters: Sherrie (Bill) Blatzheim,...

Ethel J. Black (Weum)

Ethel J. Black (Weum)

September 8, 2022

Black, Ethel J. (Weum)

Age 92 and long-time resident of Apple Valley, MN, passed away on September 8, 2022. Born August 5,1930 in Minneapolis, MN. Preceded in death by her husband, Wayne C. Black. Survived by her children, Bill (Jeanne) Black, Linda (Gary) Thorberg, James (Babsi) Black, and Susan Black; grandchildren, Sid, Erik (Jessica), Amber (John), Bryan (Virginia), Rita, Andrew, Daniel...

Kenneth R. Anderson

Kenneth R. Anderson

September 8, 2022

Kenneth R. Anderson

Age 93 of Eagan, born June 26, 1929 in Arland, WI to George & Mabel Anderson, passed away peacefully September 8, 2022.

Ken served in the U S Army during Korea.  He retired from Greyhound Bus Lines as a Driver/Instructor after 37 years.

Ken is preceded in death by his wife, Joyce.  He will be dearly missed by his loving...

Mary Lou Norgaard

Mary Lou Norgaard

September 7, 2022

Mary Lou (Kluver) Norgaard of Hastings passed away on September 7, 2022. She was 85 years old.

Mary Lou was born on May 12, 1937, to her parents Emil and Mabel Kluver in Clara City, MN. She was baptized and confirmed at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Clara City. She graduated from Clara City High School...

Patricia  K. Trapp (Kingston)

Patricia K. Trapp (Kingston)

September 6, 2022

On September 6th, Patricia Kathryn Trapp, beloved wife, mother, grandmother and sister, passed away at age sixty-nine. She loved being out on the water, taking care of her flowers, shopping, going out to eat, watching movies and shows, and following her favorite team the Minnesota Twins. But most of all she loved being with her family, especially her grandchildren....

Maxine Cecilia (Judge) Raway

Maxine Cecilia (Judge) Raway

September 6, 2022

Maxine Cecilia (Judge) Raway age 95 of Hastings, passed away peacefully at home Tuesday night, September 6, 2022, in Hastings. Maxine was the last surviving of ten siblings.

Maxine Raway, the daughter of John Francis Judge and Clare Barbara (Steffen) Judge, was born on February 18, 1927, in Hastings, Minnesota.

Maxine...

Mary Lou Bauer

Mary Lou Bauer

September 6, 2022

Mary Lou Joan Bauer (Geronime) was born to Louis and Mary (Bearth) Geronime of Swiss decent on November 27th, 1935 in St Paul, MN. The youngest of four and only daughter, she grew up on a dairy farm in Rosemount, MN. Louis and Mary filled them with love, prayer, and work. They expected the best from their children and...

Keith Hansen

Keith Hansen

September 6, 2022

Hansen, Keith

Age 89 of Apple Valley, passed away peacefully in his home on September 6, 2022, after a long battle with kidney disease. Preceded in death by his parents and 9 siblings. Survived by his loving wife of 67 years, Carol; children, Sharon (Darrell) Hein, Pam (Geoff) Eitland, and Michael (Karen) Hansen; grandchildren, Jason Hein, Justin (Karla) Hein, Ryan (Aubrey)...

Gwynneth "Gwen" Mccormick

Gwynneth "Gwen" Mccormick

September 4, 2022

GWYNNETH SYBIL CLIFTON MCCORMICK

August 22, 1926 – September 4, 2022

Gwynneth “Gwen” McCormick, passed away on September 4 at the age of 96 in St. Charles, Illinois. She was a practical, common sense Englishwoman to her core. Her sense of right and wrong was deeply personal and unshakeable.

...

Anita V.  Freiermuth

Anita V. Freiermuth

September 4, 2022

Anita (Kimmes) Freiermuth, age 82, of Miesville, died peacefully at her home surrounded by family.

Anita, daughter of Michael and Lena (Marshall) Kimmes was born on March 21, 1940 in Red Wing MN.

Anita graduated from Hastings in 1958. On July 1, 1961 she married the love of her life, Bill Freiermuth at St. Joseph...

Irene  Smith

Irene Smith

September 3, 2022

Irene Smith, 95, of Hampton passed away peacefully in her sleep on September 3, 2022 at Regina Care Center in Hastings. She was born on July 31, 1927 to George and Rose (Taube) Landsberger of New Trier.

On June 25, 1946 she married Bernard Smith in Hampton, where they raised their five children. Irene was...

Richard J. Lyness

Richard J. Lyness

September 3, 2022

Richard (Dick) Lyness , age 93 of Hastings and formerly of Eagan passed away on September 3rd, 2022.

Richard served in the Navy and was proud to be a veteran. He enjoyed spending time with his family and traveling to Northern Minnesota to visit Mike and Kathy. He was a big Minnesota Vikings fan. Richard was a...

Frank J. Sofio

Frank J. Sofio

September 3, 2022

Frank Sofio passed away peacefully at his home on September 6, 2022 after a very short battle with acute leukemia at the age of 86.

Francis Joesph Sofio was born on the kitchen table of his parents home in Bayonne, New Jersey on Friday 13, 1936, the first child of immigrant parents. Raised in Bayonne,...

Karen A. Bush

Karen A. Bush

September 3, 2022

KAREN A. BUSH

Age 84 of Burnsville, born August 31, 1938 in Windom, MN to Gordon and Mabel Sommerland, passed away peacefully on September 3, 2022.  She was preceded in death by her husband, Thomas Bush; sister, Sandra Sommerland and brother, Gary Sommerland. Karen will be dearly missed by her sons, Mark (Lynne) and Jeffrey (fiancé, Jennifer); grandchildren, Dana (Dan) and...

James R. Macdougal

James R. Macdougal

August 31, 2022

August 10, 1929 to August 31, 2022

James Rudolph “Jim” MacDougal was born in Portage, WI on August 10, 1929 to Bernard and Elsie (Radtke) MacDougal. Jim graduated from Portage High School in 1947, enlisted in the Navy the following year, and later received a degree in Bacteriology from U.W. Madison. He married Virginia Field...

Judith "Judy" L. Kitzmann

Judith "Judy" L. Kitzmann

August 30, 2022

Judith "Judy" Lee (Schoeb) Kitzmann, age 75, of Hastings, passed away August 30, 2022 with her family by her side.

She was born September 12, 1946 in Mankato to Clarence P. and Ruby I. (Lee) Schoeb of St. Peter, MN and was baptized at the Church of the Immaculate Conception. Judy attended John Ireland Catholic School and...

Theresa Ann Becker

Theresa Ann Becker

August 29, 2022

Becker, Theresa Ann

Age 94 of Burnsville, passed away peacefully on August 29, 2022, surrounded by her family.

Preceded in death by her husband, Clem “Pete”; daughter, Kay Lutz; great-granddaughter, Karlie Becker; siblings, Mary Alice Boelter, Rita Grunwald, Frank Hoffman, Ed Hoffman, and Ruthie Beseke. Survived by her children, Chuck (Diane) Becker, Bonnie West, Peter Becker, Peggy (Rick) Wilhelmi, Mary Jo Anderson,...

Norma Jean Swanson

Norma Jean Swanson

August 27, 2022

Norma Jean Swanson, 72, of Hastings went home to be with her Savior on August 27, 2022. She was born December 19, 1949 in Hastings, Minnesota to William and Florence (Hicks) Rischette and graduated in 1968 from Hastings High School. On June 17, 1972 Norma Jean married Gary Swanson. Norma worked at Smead Manufacturing for 30+ years. As a...

David  J. Martin

David J. Martin

August 27, 2022

David Martin, age 51, of Hastings, passed away at his significant other's place in Red Wing on Saturday, August 27, 2022.

David was born on January 16, 1971 in Hastings to Elmo & Gloria (Pechacek) Martin. He was a 1990 Park High School of Cottage Grove graduate. He had many jobs throughout his lifetime cleaning...

Verneale V. Hoffman

Verneale V. Hoffman

August 26, 2022

Age 89, of Red Wing passed away Friday, August 26 at Saint Crispin, Red Wing. Verneale, daughter of Hillard and Adeline (Ingli) Fosberg, was born on March 8, 1933, in Plum City, WI. She married her husband, Quentin Hoffman, on July 19, 1951, in Mason City, IA. They later moved to Hager City, WI where they grew their family....

Mary Ann Dalbey

Mary Ann Dalbey

September 9, 2022

Mary Ann Dalbey

Went to her heavenly home on September 9, 2022 and is now with her Lord and Savior.  She was born on August 25, 1925 to Louis and Ella Mae Jaycox in Minneapolis.  Mary Ann was preceded in death by her husband, Bob; brothers, Richard and Paul and son, Doug.  She is survived by her daughters: Sherrie (Bill) Blatzheim,...

Ethel J. Black (Weum)

Ethel J. Black (Weum)

September 8, 2022

Black, Ethel J. (Weum)

Age 92 and long-time resident of Apple Valley, MN, passed away on September 8, 2022. Born August 5,1930 in Minneapolis, MN. Preceded in death by her husband, Wayne C. Black. Survived by her children, Bill (Jeanne) Black, Linda (Gary) Thorberg, James (Babsi) Black, and Susan Black; grandchildren, Sid, Erik (Jessica), Amber (John), Bryan (Virginia), Rita, Andrew, Daniel...

Kenneth R. Anderson

Kenneth R. Anderson

September 8, 2022

Kenneth R. Anderson

Age 93 of Eagan, born June 26, 1929 in Arland, WI to George & Mabel Anderson, passed away peacefully September 8, 2022.

Ken served in the U S Army during Korea.  He retired from Greyhound Bus Lines as a Driver/Instructor after 37 years.

Ken is preceded in death by his wife, Joyce.  He will be dearly missed by his loving...

Mary Lou Norgaard

Mary Lou Norgaard

September 7, 2022

Mary Lou (Kluver) Norgaard of Hastings passed away on September 7, 2022. She was 85 years old.

Mary Lou was born on May 12, 1937, to her parents Emil and Mabel Kluver in Clara City, MN. She was baptized and confirmed at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Clara City. She graduated from Clara City High School...

Patricia  K. Trapp (Kingston)

Patricia K. Trapp (Kingston)

September 6, 2022

On September 6th, Patricia Kathryn Trapp, beloved wife, mother, grandmother and sister, passed away at age sixty-nine. She loved being out on the water, taking care of her flowers, shopping, going out to eat, watching movies and shows, and following her favorite team the Minnesota Twins. But most of all she loved being with her family, especially her grandchildren....

Maxine Cecilia (Judge) Raway

Maxine Cecilia (Judge) Raway

September 6, 2022

Maxine Cecilia (Judge) Raway age 95 of Hastings, passed away peacefully at home Tuesday night, September 6, 2022, in Hastings. Maxine was the last surviving of ten siblings.

Maxine Raway, the daughter of John Francis Judge and Clare Barbara (Steffen) Judge, was born on February 18, 1927, in Hastings, Minnesota.

Maxine...

Mary Lou Bauer

Mary Lou Bauer

September 6, 2022

Mary Lou Joan Bauer (Geronime) was born to Louis and Mary (Bearth) Geronime of Swiss decent on November 27th, 1935 in St Paul, MN. The youngest of four and only daughter, she grew up on a dairy farm in Rosemount, MN. Louis and Mary filled them with love, prayer, and work. They expected the best from their children and...

Keith Hansen

Keith Hansen

September 6, 2022

Hansen, Keith

Age 89 of Apple Valley, passed away peacefully in his home on September 6, 2022, after a long battle with kidney disease. Preceded in death by his parents and 9 siblings. Survived by his loving wife of 67 years, Carol; children, Sharon (Darrell) Hein, Pam (Geoff) Eitland, and Michael (Karen) Hansen; grandchildren, Jason Hein, Justin (Karla) Hein, Ryan (Aubrey)...

Gwynneth "Gwen" Mccormick

Gwynneth "Gwen" Mccormick

September 4, 2022

GWYNNETH SYBIL CLIFTON MCCORMICK

August 22, 1926 – September 4, 2022

Gwynneth “Gwen” McCormick, passed away on September 4 at the age of 96 in St. Charles, Illinois. She was a practical, common sense Englishwoman to her core. Her sense of right and wrong was deeply personal and unshakeable.

...

Anita V.  Freiermuth

Anita V. Freiermuth

September 4, 2022

Anita (Kimmes) Freiermuth, age 82, of Miesville, died peacefully at her home surrounded by family.

Anita, daughter of Michael and Lena (Marshall) Kimmes was born on March 21, 1940 in Red Wing MN.

Anita graduated from Hastings in 1958. On July 1, 1961 she married the love of her life, Bill Freiermuth at St. Joseph...

Irene  Smith

Irene Smith

September 3, 2022

Irene Smith, 95, of Hampton passed away peacefully in her sleep on September 3, 2022 at Regina Care Center in Hastings. She was born on July 31, 1927 to George and Rose (Taube) Landsberger of New Trier.

On June 25, 1946 she married Bernard Smith in Hampton, where they raised their five children. Irene was...

Richard J. Lyness

Richard J. Lyness

September 3, 2022

Richard (Dick) Lyness , age 93 of Hastings and formerly of Eagan passed away on September 3rd, 2022.

Richard served in the Navy and was proud to be a veteran. He enjoyed spending time with his family and traveling to Northern Minnesota to visit Mike and Kathy. He was a big Minnesota Vikings fan. Richard was a...

Frank J. Sofio

Frank J. Sofio

September 3, 2022

Frank Sofio passed away peacefully at his home on September 6, 2022 after a very short battle with acute leukemia at the age of 86.

Francis Joesph Sofio was born on the kitchen table of his parents home in Bayonne, New Jersey on Friday 13, 1936, the first child of immigrant parents. Raised in Bayonne,...

Karen A. Bush

Karen A. Bush

September 3, 2022

KAREN A. BUSH

Age 84 of Burnsville, born August 31, 1938 in Windom, MN to Gordon and Mabel Sommerland, passed away peacefully on September 3, 2022.  She was preceded in death by her husband, Thomas Bush; sister, Sandra Sommerland and brother, Gary Sommerland. Karen will be dearly missed by her sons, Mark (Lynne) and Jeffrey (fiancé, Jennifer); grandchildren, Dana (Dan) and...

James R. Macdougal

James R. Macdougal

August 31, 2022

August 10, 1929 to August 31, 2022

James Rudolph “Jim” MacDougal was born in Portage, WI on August 10, 1929 to Bernard and Elsie (Radtke) MacDougal. Jim graduated from Portage High School in 1947, enlisted in the Navy the following year, and later received a degree in Bacteriology from U.W. Madison. He married Virginia Field...

Judith "Judy" L. Kitzmann

Judith "Judy" L. Kitzmann

August 30, 2022

Judith "Judy" Lee (Schoeb) Kitzmann, age 75, of Hastings, passed away August 30, 2022 with her family by her side.

She was born September 12, 1946 in Mankato to Clarence P. and Ruby I. (Lee) Schoeb of St. Peter, MN and was baptized at the Church of the Immaculate Conception. Judy attended John Ireland Catholic School and...

Theresa Ann Becker

Theresa Ann Becker

August 29, 2022

Becker, Theresa Ann

Age 94 of Burnsville, passed away peacefully on August 29, 2022, surrounded by her family.

Preceded in death by her husband, Clem “Pete”; daughter, Kay Lutz; great-granddaughter, Karlie Becker; siblings, Mary Alice Boelter, Rita Grunwald, Frank Hoffman, Ed Hoffman, and Ruthie Beseke. Survived by her children, Chuck (Diane) Becker, Bonnie West, Peter Becker, Peggy (Rick) Wilhelmi, Mary Jo Anderson,...

Norma Jean Swanson

Norma Jean Swanson

August 27, 2022

Norma Jean Swanson, 72, of Hastings went home to be with her Savior on August 27, 2022. She was born December 19, 1949 in Hastings, Minnesota to William and Florence (Hicks) Rischette and graduated in 1968 from Hastings High School. On June 17, 1972 Norma Jean married Gary Swanson. Norma worked at Smead Manufacturing for 30+ years. As a...

David  J. Martin

David J. Martin

August 27, 2022

David Martin, age 51, of Hastings, passed away at his significant other's place in Red Wing on Saturday, August 27, 2022.

David was born on January 16, 1971 in Hastings to Elmo & Gloria (Pechacek) Martin. He was a 1990 Park High School of Cottage Grove graduate. He had many jobs throughout his lifetime cleaning...

Verneale V. Hoffman

Verneale V. Hoffman

August 26, 2022

Age 89, of Red Wing passed away Friday, August 26 at Saint Crispin, Red Wing. Verneale, daughter of Hillard and Adeline (Ingli) Fosberg, was born on March 8, 1933, in Plum City, WI. She married her husband, Quentin Hoffman, on July 19, 1951, in Mason City, IA. They later moved to Hager City, WI where they grew their family....

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