Obituaries
Obituaries for Starkson Family
In Memory of Our Dear Loved Ones
Norman H. Holtorf
February 25, 2022
Norman H. "Norm" Holtorf, age 96 of Apple Valley and formerly of Hastings, died peacefully at Trinity Care Center in Farmington on Friday afternoon, February 25, 2022. Norman Henry Holtorf was born at home on May 29, 1925 to John and Jennie (Kleen) Holtorf in rural Pomeroy, IA; he was the eldest of seven children. Norm was baptized and...
Robert William Smythe
February 25, 2022
Robert William Smythe, Beloved Father, Grandfather and Great-Grandfather Age 93, of Cottage Grove, passed peacefully at home surrounded by family February 25, 2022. He was born and raised in South St. Paul, the youngest of 7 children. He joined the Navy at 17 and served for over 8 years. Married and raised a family in Cottage Grove. Retired as...
John D. Means
February 25, 2022
John D. Means
Age 59 of Eagan, born July 19, 1962 in Kansas City, MO to John & Nancy Means, passed away February 25, 2022.
He is preceded in death by his son, Dale and three siblings: Paul, Melanie & Mike Means.
John was a loving dad and grandpa and will be dearly missed by his daughter, JoLyn (Zeke) Williams; daughter-in-law, Andrea (John)...
Betty Lou Ferrin
February 25, 2022
Ferrin, Betty Lou
Age 84 of Apple Valley, passed away on Feb. 25, 2022. Betty was born to Julius and Anna (Pangrel) Strand on March 6, 1937. She was the shoe box baby, weighing not quite two pounds at nineteen days old. A twin whose sister died shortly after birth. Betty’s mother died five days after birth, and she was then...
Marvin L. Levake
February 25, 2022
LeVake, Marvin L.
Age 81 of Burnsville (formerly of Watertown, SD), went to be with the Lord on Feb. 25, 2022. Preceded in death by his wife, Diane, and his parents. Survived by his children, Sean (Jennifer) LeVake and Megan (Brandon) Mannie; grandchildren, Jonah, Micaiah, Isaac, and Hannah; brothers, Warren LeVake, Gene (Sandra) LeVake, and Carl LeVake; many nieces, nephews, other...
Debra Lynn Lawrey
February 25, 2022
Debra Lynn Lawrey
With grief and hope we announce the passing of Debra Lynn Lawrey, age 67. She passed away of natural causes in her home, and entered heaven on February 25, 2022.
Debi was born on October 16, 1954 in Saint Louis Park, to beloved parents Paul Devere and Orlynn Mae Anderson. On July 1, 1979 she married her best friend...
Darlene A. Greene
February 24, 2022
Darlene Ann Greene, age, age 86 of St. Paul, passed away peacefully on Thursday morning, February 24, 2022. Darlene was born in St. Paul Minnesota on October 6, 1935, to Bill and Anne (Pavlac) Lissick. Following her graduation from Mechanic Arts High School, she met her future husband, James "Jim" Greene, and they made their home on the east...
Robert W. "Bob" Murray
February 23, 2022
Robert W. “Bob” Murray, age 81 of Independence, Iowa, and formerly of Gordon, Wisconsin, died Wednesday, February 23, 2022, at ABCM Rehabilitation Center – West Campus in Independence. Bob was born on August 20, 1940, in Hastings, Minnesota, the son of Leo James and Esther Aldia (Heinz) Murray. He graduated from Hastings High School and served in the Army...
Jeffrey A. Thompson
February 20, 2022
Jeffrey A. Thompson, age 62, of Hastings, passed away at home, surrounded by his loving family on February 20, 2022. He was born in Chippewa Falls, WI on August 11, 1959 to Larry and Sharon Thompson. He married Ann Welu on May 2, 1987 in Dubuque, IA. Jeff was a carpenter by trade, worked construction in Spooner, WI and...
Shirley A. Kieffer
February 20, 2022
Shirley Ann Kieffer, 86, of Cumberland, WI passed away peacefully on February 20, 2022 at the Care and Rehab Nursing Home in Cumberland, WI. She was born on September 21, 1935 in Faribault, Minnesota to Lee and Laura (Stadler) Hanson and graduated with the class of 1954 from Bethlehem Academy of Faribault. On August 7, 1954 Shirley married Ronald...
Mark T. Rebischke
February 20, 2022
Mark Rebischke, age 54, of Inver Grove Heights, MN passed away at home surrounded by his wife and family on February 20, 2022 after a lifetime battle with Crohn’s disease and recently cancer. Mark was born in Watertown, SD & was the son of Dennis and Irene Rebischke. He grew up in Canton, South Dakota. When he was 16...
Janice P. Bour
February 20, 2022
Janice "Jan" Bour passed away peacefully and comfortably on February 20, 2022 at United Hospital in St. Paul, Minnesota, surrounded by her family. Janice Pearl, the daughter of Lake and Hazel (Heilman) Awtrey was born on December 7, 1937 in Blue Earth, Minnesota and graduated from St. Paul Park High School. She married Tony Bour and was a devout...
John B. Landmeyer
February 19, 2022
John B. Landmeyer, age 60 of Cottage Grove, died suddenly while ice fishing on Mille Lacs Lake on Saturday afternoon, February 19, 2022. Through this difficult time, we find comfort knowing John's favorite place to be was on Mille Lacs and at his cabin, so we know he was enjoying life right up to his final moments. John Benjamin,...
Marilys J. Becker
February 19, 2022
Marilys J. Becker, age 68, of Hastings, passed away February 19, 2022. She was born in Hastings on May 12,1953 to Clarence and Theresa (Dekart) Becker. She was preceded in death by her parents; and siblings, Jim, Sue and Bob. Marilys is survived by her brother, Dennis (Colleen) Becker; special friend, Bill Russell; nieces, Holly (Mike) Schmitz, Heidi (Joe)...
Dr. Lloyd Wallin, D.D.S., "Doc"
February 18, 2022
Dr. Lloyd Wallin, D.D.S., “Doc”
Age 80 of Burnsville, born March 30, 1941 in St Paul, MN to Gust & Lillian Wallin passed away February 18, 2022.
Dr. Wallin, “Doc” was a dentist for over 50 years and had his own practice in Burnsville. Doc was not only a dentist but also loved spending time with his family at his cabin in...
Elaine C. Morey
February 16, 2022
Elaine C. Morey, age 92 of Hastings, died peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family on Wednesday morning, February 16, 2022. Elaine Carol, the daughter of Clarence and Alvina (Johnson) Gunderson, was born on March 31, 1929, in Grafton, North Dakota. Following her graduation from Hoople High School, Elaine continued her education in Beauty School in Grand Forks....
Lori A. Niehues-Schneider
February 16, 2022
Lori Ann Niehues-Schneider, age 59, of Hastings, passed away unexpectedly while working from her home on February 16, 2022. Lori was born July 13, 1962 in Woodland, CA to her loving parents Leo and Joye Niehues. The Niehues family later moved to Red Wing, MN where Lori attended local schools and graduated from Red Wing High School. She was...
June J. Else
February 15, 2022
Else, June J.
Age 96 of Apple Valley, passed away on Feb. 15, 2022. Preceded in death by her husband, Berwyn; granddaughter, Stacy Her; and brother, Jimmy Lee. Survived by her daughters, Jean Hunsinger and Judy Harsha; many grandchildren and great-grandchildren; sister, Mary (Charlie) Loy; many nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends. June loved to play cards, especially bridge, and enjoyed...
Harold "Bud" J. Schulte Jr.
February 12, 2022
Schulte, Harold J. “Bud” Jr.
Age 74 of St. Paul, passed away on Feb. 12, 2022. Preceded in death by his parents, Harold & Julia; and brother, Donald. Survived by his children, Corinne (John) Hynes, Christopher Schulte, and Carly Schulte; grandchildren, Myriah, Carter, and Kyle; brothers, Tom (Nancy) and Bob (Debbie); and many friends. Memorial Service at 11am on Sat., Feb....
Claude A. Zweber
February 10, 2022
Claude A. Zweber, age 92 of Hastings, MN, died peacefully on February 10, 2022, at Hastings Health and Rehabilitation ~ Augustana. Claude Anthony, the 11th child of John Peter and Magdalen Zweber, was born on January 4, 1930, in New Leipzig, ND. Following his graduation from Hastings High School, in Hastings, MN with the class of 1947, Claude attended...
Norman H. Holtorf
February 25, 2022
Norman H. "Norm" Holtorf, age 96 of Apple Valley and formerly of Hastings, died peacefully at Trinity Care Center in Farmington on Friday afternoon, February 25, 2022. Norman Henry Holtorf was born at home on May 29, 1925 to John and Jennie (Kleen) Holtorf in rural Pomeroy, IA; he was the eldest of seven children. Norm was baptized and...
Robert William Smythe
February 25, 2022
Robert William Smythe, Beloved Father, Grandfather and Great-Grandfather Age 93, of Cottage Grove, passed peacefully at home surrounded by family February 25, 2022. He was born and raised in South St. Paul, the youngest of 7 children. He joined the Navy at 17 and served for over 8 years. Married and raised a family in Cottage Grove. Retired as...
John D. Means
February 25, 2022
John D. Means
Age 59 of Eagan, born July 19, 1962 in Kansas City, MO to John & Nancy Means, passed away February 25, 2022.
He is preceded in death by his son, Dale and three siblings: Paul, Melanie & Mike Means.
John was a loving dad and grandpa and will be dearly missed by his daughter, JoLyn (Zeke) Williams; daughter-in-law, Andrea (John)...
Betty Lou Ferrin
February 25, 2022
Ferrin, Betty Lou
Age 84 of Apple Valley, passed away on Feb. 25, 2022. Betty was born to Julius and Anna (Pangrel) Strand on March 6, 1937. She was the shoe box baby, weighing not quite two pounds at nineteen days old. A twin whose sister died shortly after birth. Betty’s mother died five days after birth, and she was then...
Marvin L. Levake
February 25, 2022
LeVake, Marvin L.
Age 81 of Burnsville (formerly of Watertown, SD), went to be with the Lord on Feb. 25, 2022. Preceded in death by his wife, Diane, and his parents. Survived by his children, Sean (Jennifer) LeVake and Megan (Brandon) Mannie; grandchildren, Jonah, Micaiah, Isaac, and Hannah; brothers, Warren LeVake, Gene (Sandra) LeVake, and Carl LeVake; many nieces, nephews, other...
Debra Lynn Lawrey
February 25, 2022
Debra Lynn Lawrey
With grief and hope we announce the passing of Debra Lynn Lawrey, age 67. She passed away of natural causes in her home, and entered heaven on February 25, 2022.
Debi was born on October 16, 1954 in Saint Louis Park, to beloved parents Paul Devere and Orlynn Mae Anderson. On July 1, 1979 she married her best friend...
Darlene A. Greene
February 24, 2022
Darlene Ann Greene, age, age 86 of St. Paul, passed away peacefully on Thursday morning, February 24, 2022. Darlene was born in St. Paul Minnesota on October 6, 1935, to Bill and Anne (Pavlac) Lissick. Following her graduation from Mechanic Arts High School, she met her future husband, James "Jim" Greene, and they made their home on the east...
Robert W. "Bob" Murray
February 23, 2022
Robert W. “Bob” Murray, age 81 of Independence, Iowa, and formerly of Gordon, Wisconsin, died Wednesday, February 23, 2022, at ABCM Rehabilitation Center – West Campus in Independence. Bob was born on August 20, 1940, in Hastings, Minnesota, the son of Leo James and Esther Aldia (Heinz) Murray. He graduated from Hastings High School and served in the Army...
Jeffrey A. Thompson
February 20, 2022
Jeffrey A. Thompson, age 62, of Hastings, passed away at home, surrounded by his loving family on February 20, 2022. He was born in Chippewa Falls, WI on August 11, 1959 to Larry and Sharon Thompson. He married Ann Welu on May 2, 1987 in Dubuque, IA. Jeff was a carpenter by trade, worked construction in Spooner, WI and...
Shirley A. Kieffer
February 20, 2022
Shirley Ann Kieffer, 86, of Cumberland, WI passed away peacefully on February 20, 2022 at the Care and Rehab Nursing Home in Cumberland, WI. She was born on September 21, 1935 in Faribault, Minnesota to Lee and Laura (Stadler) Hanson and graduated with the class of 1954 from Bethlehem Academy of Faribault. On August 7, 1954 Shirley married Ronald...
Mark T. Rebischke
February 20, 2022
Mark Rebischke, age 54, of Inver Grove Heights, MN passed away at home surrounded by his wife and family on February 20, 2022 after a lifetime battle with Crohn’s disease and recently cancer. Mark was born in Watertown, SD & was the son of Dennis and Irene Rebischke. He grew up in Canton, South Dakota. When he was 16...
Janice P. Bour
February 20, 2022
Janice "Jan" Bour passed away peacefully and comfortably on February 20, 2022 at United Hospital in St. Paul, Minnesota, surrounded by her family. Janice Pearl, the daughter of Lake and Hazel (Heilman) Awtrey was born on December 7, 1937 in Blue Earth, Minnesota and graduated from St. Paul Park High School. She married Tony Bour and was a devout...
John B. Landmeyer
February 19, 2022
John B. Landmeyer, age 60 of Cottage Grove, died suddenly while ice fishing on Mille Lacs Lake on Saturday afternoon, February 19, 2022. Through this difficult time, we find comfort knowing John's favorite place to be was on Mille Lacs and at his cabin, so we know he was enjoying life right up to his final moments. John Benjamin,...
Marilys J. Becker
February 19, 2022
Marilys J. Becker, age 68, of Hastings, passed away February 19, 2022. She was born in Hastings on May 12,1953 to Clarence and Theresa (Dekart) Becker. She was preceded in death by her parents; and siblings, Jim, Sue and Bob. Marilys is survived by her brother, Dennis (Colleen) Becker; special friend, Bill Russell; nieces, Holly (Mike) Schmitz, Heidi (Joe)...
Dr. Lloyd Wallin, D.D.S., "Doc"
February 18, 2022
Dr. Lloyd Wallin, D.D.S., “Doc”
Age 80 of Burnsville, born March 30, 1941 in St Paul, MN to Gust & Lillian Wallin passed away February 18, 2022.
Dr. Wallin, “Doc” was a dentist for over 50 years and had his own practice in Burnsville. Doc was not only a dentist but also loved spending time with his family at his cabin in...
Elaine C. Morey
February 16, 2022
Elaine C. Morey, age 92 of Hastings, died peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family on Wednesday morning, February 16, 2022. Elaine Carol, the daughter of Clarence and Alvina (Johnson) Gunderson, was born on March 31, 1929, in Grafton, North Dakota. Following her graduation from Hoople High School, Elaine continued her education in Beauty School in Grand Forks....
Lori A. Niehues-Schneider
February 16, 2022
Lori Ann Niehues-Schneider, age 59, of Hastings, passed away unexpectedly while working from her home on February 16, 2022. Lori was born July 13, 1962 in Woodland, CA to her loving parents Leo and Joye Niehues. The Niehues family later moved to Red Wing, MN where Lori attended local schools and graduated from Red Wing High School. She was...
June J. Else
February 15, 2022
Else, June J.
Age 96 of Apple Valley, passed away on Feb. 15, 2022. Preceded in death by her husband, Berwyn; granddaughter, Stacy Her; and brother, Jimmy Lee. Survived by her daughters, Jean Hunsinger and Judy Harsha; many grandchildren and great-grandchildren; sister, Mary (Charlie) Loy; many nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends. June loved to play cards, especially bridge, and enjoyed...
Harold "Bud" J. Schulte Jr.
February 12, 2022
Schulte, Harold J. “Bud” Jr.
Age 74 of St. Paul, passed away on Feb. 12, 2022. Preceded in death by his parents, Harold & Julia; and brother, Donald. Survived by his children, Corinne (John) Hynes, Christopher Schulte, and Carly Schulte; grandchildren, Myriah, Carter, and Kyle; brothers, Tom (Nancy) and Bob (Debbie); and many friends. Memorial Service at 11am on Sat., Feb....
Claude A. Zweber
February 10, 2022
Claude A. Zweber, age 92 of Hastings, MN, died peacefully on February 10, 2022, at Hastings Health and Rehabilitation ~ Augustana. Claude Anthony, the 11th child of John Peter and Magdalen Zweber, was born on January 4, 1930, in New Leipzig, ND. Following his graduation from Hastings High School, in Hastings, MN with the class of 1947, Claude attended...
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