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Obituaries for Starkson Family
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Ramon J. Hernandez
February 10, 2022
Ramon J. Hernandez, age 90 of Hastings, died peacefully at Oak Ridge Assisted Living in Hastings on Thursday evening, February 10, 2022. Ramon Juan, the son of Ezekiel and Alvina (Patino) Hernandez, was born on August 29, 1931, in Laredo, Texas. Following his education, Ramon enlisted in the United States Army and served during the Korean War prior to...
Charles E. Berger
February 9, 2022
Charles E. Berger
age 77 of Champlin. He was a beloved father & grandfather who will be deeply missed. Preceded in death by wife, Marshia. Survived by son, Lee (Anne) and daughters, Jill (Andrew) and Kim (Barry) Hartel; grandchildren: Rachel, Devon, Hope and Braydon; sister, Chris Rasmussen; niece, Kate (Bryan) Blessing; and many dear & close extended family & friends. Funeral...
Amy A. Werner
February 7, 2022
Amy A. Werner, age 64 of Hastings, passed away Monday, February 7, 2022. She was born in St. Paul to William and Wila Jackson on January 29, 1958. She married Raymond Werner on March 16, 2012 in Hampton, MN. She was preceded in death by her parents and brother, Richard Jackson. Amy is survived by her husband, Raymond Werner;...
Ruth Ann Gray
February 7, 2022
Ruth A. Gray
Age 80 of Apple Valley.
Passed away peacefully on February 7, 2022 at her home.
Preceded in death by her parents, Francis and Lucille; daughter, Carol; and brother, Paul.
Survived by her husband Aubrey; children, Steve, David (Noelle), John (Kristine), Cheryl (Bart) Cabak, Cathy (Rory) Greseth, and Mark (Katherine); grandchildren, Scott, Justin, Jenna, Jessica, Lance, Andrew, Nichole, Fayln, Emma and Landon;...
Ellen M. Thompson
February 6, 2022
Ellen M. Thompson
age 84, Ellen passed away peacefully on Sunday, February 6, 2022, with family by her side. Preceded in death by the love of her life Jerry, parents Einar and Margrete Duvick. Survived by daughters, Kris (Dan) Seeler and Kari (Scott) Schuveiller; son, Mark (Holly); beloved grandchildren Ashley, Kelly (Dusty), and Nick, Jessica (Billy), Katie (Ty), Nicole (Tim), Andrew,...
Walter J. Schuno Jr.
February 5, 2022
Walter J. Schuno Jr., age 75, of Hastings, passed away February 5, 2022. He was born on February 27, 1946 in St. Paul to Walter Sr. and Gladys Schuno. He was preceded in death by his parents and brother, Donald. Walter is survived by his children, Shane Schuno (Mindy) and Lisa (Dana) Anderson and their mother, Barb Schuno; grandchildren,...
Patricia Kelley Giddings
February 5, 2022
Patricia Kelley Giddings, Loving Wife, Mother, Grandmother and Aunt, age 98, of Hastings, MN, died peacefully on February 5, 2022. Pat was born in Grafton, ND on October 24, 1923, to George Kelley & Florence Gunn Kelley. She moved with her family to Winona, MN, where she attended Catholic grade school and high school. She was a 1945 graduate...
Wayne B. Erickson
February 3, 2022
Wayne B. Erickson, age 82 of Hastings, died suddenly but peacefully at United Hospital in St. Paul on Thursday morning, February 3, 2022. Wayne Bernard, the son of Raymond and Marcella (Doffing) Erickson, was born on December 21, 1939, in Minneapolis. Wayne attended grade school in Hampton and graduated with the Hastings High School class of 1957. On August...
Grace G. Meier
February 3, 2022
Grace G. Meier, age 90, of Hastings, passed away February 3, 2022 at Regina Hospital in Hastings. She was born in Claremont, MN to August and Ada Batzel on December 9, 1931. She married Pete Meier in Hastings on August 5, 1978. Grace was preceded in death by her parents and 11 siblings. She is survived by her husband,...
Lenora Holtorf
February 2, 2022
Lenora Holtorf, age 91 of Apple Valley and formerly of Hastings, died peacefully at home on Wednesday evening, February 2, 2022. She was born at home to George and Lenora (Burnett) Schmidt in rural Titonka, IA, the sixth of nine children. Christened Lenora Mary Wilhelmine Schmidt, she was baptized and confirmed at Immanuel Lutheran Church, Titonka. Lenora graduated from...
John "Jake" Reinhardt
February 1, 2022
John “Jake” Reinhardt, age 37 of Hampton, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday morning, February 1, 2022, following a workplace accident. John Jacob Reinhardt, the son of Lance and Colleen (Amy) Reinhardt, was born on January 5, 1985, in Hastings. Jake grew up in Hastings and enjoyed playing sports, especially baseball, hockey, and football. Following his graduation from Hastings High...
Cindy Jo Einertson
January 31, 2022
Cindy Jo Einertson, age 64, of Hastings, passed away January 31, 2022. She was born in Fergus Falls, MN on March 29, 1957 to Harold and Ruth Fredrickson. She married Gary Einertson on August 14, 1993 in Afton, MN. Cindy was preceded in death by her father, Harold Fredrickson, step daughter, Jennifer Pena; brother, Rick Fredrickson and step father,...
William R. "Bill" Grunau
January 29, 2022
William R. "Bill" Grunau, loving husband, father, grandfather, and great grandfather, age 91 of White Bear Lake, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Saturday evening, January 29, 2022. Bill was preceded in death by wife, Mary Grunau; and by his parents, Hans and Florence Grunau. Survived by his sister, Candace (Dewey) Swalheim; children, Robert Grunau and Patricia Cygan;...
Kenneth W. "Ken" Brown
January 28, 2022
Kenneth W. "Ken" Brown, a lifelong dairy farmer in Washington County, died peacefully following a brief illness on Friday morning, January 28, 2022, at the age of 92. Kenneth Walter, the son of Walter and Frances (Dornfeld) Brown, was born on April 28, 1929, in Hastings. Following his graduation from Hastings High School with the class of 1948, Ken...
Marilyn S. Schommer
January 27, 2022
Marilyn S. Schommer, age 90 of Hastings, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family on Thursday evening, January 27, 2022. Marilyn, our beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister, and friend, you are home. We pray you may rest in the arms of our Saviour for eternity. Marilyn Shirley, the daughter of George and Alvina (Peine)...
Thomas E. Frerich
January 27, 2022
Thomas E. Frerich, age 61 of Palos Heights, Illinois, and formerly of Hastings, died peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Thursday morning, January 27, 2022. Thomas Edward, the son of Ernest and Lucille (Muntifering) Frerich, was born on September 6, 1960, in St. Paul, Minnesota. Following his graduation from Hastings High School with the class of 1978, Tom...
H.E. Roderick "Rod" Olson
January 26, 2022
H.E. Roderick "Rod" Olson, age 90 of Denmark Township, died peacefully at J.A. Wedum Hospice in Brooklyn Park on Wednesday evening, January 26, 2022. H.E. Roderick, the son of Olaf and Jessie (Shultz) Olson, was born on May 27, 1931, in Denmark Township, Minnesota. Following his graduation from Hastings High School with the class of 1950, Rod was united...
Dennis Stricker
January 25, 2022
Dennis Stricker, age 75 of Inver Grove Heights and recently of Hastings, died peacefully at home surrounded by family on January 25, 2022. Dennis F., the son of John and Virginia (Cardinal) Stricker, was born on May 31, 1946, in St. Paul, Minnesota. At a young age, his family moved to Cannon Falls where he graduated with the class...
Daniel D. "Dan" Preuss
January 24, 2022
Daniel D. "Dan" Preuss, age 70 of Hastings, died peacefully following a brief battle with Pancreatic Cancer on Monday evening, January 24, 2022, at Abbott Northwestern Hospital in Minneapolis. Daniel Duane, the son of Arden and Jean (McCloud) Preuss, was born on December 20, 1951, in St. Cloud. He graduated from Elk River High School, and then enlisted in...
David M. Hoffart
January 24, 2022
David Matt Hoffart, age 78, of Hampton, Minnesota, died at home with his wife by his side on Monday morning, January 24, 2022. David, son of Casper and Mary Anne (Fischer) Hoffart, was born on a farm near Orrin, North Dakota, on August 18, 1943, into a tight-knit German community. Growing up he much preferred being outside “doing stuff”...
Ramon J. Hernandez
February 10, 2022
Ramon J. Hernandez, age 90 of Hastings, died peacefully at Oak Ridge Assisted Living in Hastings on Thursday evening, February 10, 2022. Ramon Juan, the son of Ezekiel and Alvina (Patino) Hernandez, was born on August 29, 1931, in Laredo, Texas. Following his education, Ramon enlisted in the United States Army and served during the Korean War prior to...
Charles E. Berger
February 9, 2022
Charles E. Berger
age 77 of Champlin. He was a beloved father & grandfather who will be deeply missed. Preceded in death by wife, Marshia. Survived by son, Lee (Anne) and daughters, Jill (Andrew) and Kim (Barry) Hartel; grandchildren: Rachel, Devon, Hope and Braydon; sister, Chris Rasmussen; niece, Kate (Bryan) Blessing; and many dear & close extended family & friends. Funeral...
Amy A. Werner
February 7, 2022
Amy A. Werner, age 64 of Hastings, passed away Monday, February 7, 2022. She was born in St. Paul to William and Wila Jackson on January 29, 1958. She married Raymond Werner on March 16, 2012 in Hampton, MN. She was preceded in death by her parents and brother, Richard Jackson. Amy is survived by her husband, Raymond Werner;...
Ruth Ann Gray
February 7, 2022
Ruth A. Gray
Age 80 of Apple Valley.
Passed away peacefully on February 7, 2022 at her home.
Preceded in death by her parents, Francis and Lucille; daughter, Carol; and brother, Paul.
Survived by her husband Aubrey; children, Steve, David (Noelle), John (Kristine), Cheryl (Bart) Cabak, Cathy (Rory) Greseth, and Mark (Katherine); grandchildren, Scott, Justin, Jenna, Jessica, Lance, Andrew, Nichole, Fayln, Emma and Landon;...
Ellen M. Thompson
February 6, 2022
Ellen M. Thompson
age 84, Ellen passed away peacefully on Sunday, February 6, 2022, with family by her side. Preceded in death by the love of her life Jerry, parents Einar and Margrete Duvick. Survived by daughters, Kris (Dan) Seeler and Kari (Scott) Schuveiller; son, Mark (Holly); beloved grandchildren Ashley, Kelly (Dusty), and Nick, Jessica (Billy), Katie (Ty), Nicole (Tim), Andrew,...
Walter J. Schuno Jr.
February 5, 2022
Walter J. Schuno Jr., age 75, of Hastings, passed away February 5, 2022. He was born on February 27, 1946 in St. Paul to Walter Sr. and Gladys Schuno. He was preceded in death by his parents and brother, Donald. Walter is survived by his children, Shane Schuno (Mindy) and Lisa (Dana) Anderson and their mother, Barb Schuno; grandchildren,...
Patricia Kelley Giddings
February 5, 2022
Patricia Kelley Giddings, Loving Wife, Mother, Grandmother and Aunt, age 98, of Hastings, MN, died peacefully on February 5, 2022. Pat was born in Grafton, ND on October 24, 1923, to George Kelley & Florence Gunn Kelley. She moved with her family to Winona, MN, where she attended Catholic grade school and high school. She was a 1945 graduate...
Wayne B. Erickson
February 3, 2022
Wayne B. Erickson, age 82 of Hastings, died suddenly but peacefully at United Hospital in St. Paul on Thursday morning, February 3, 2022. Wayne Bernard, the son of Raymond and Marcella (Doffing) Erickson, was born on December 21, 1939, in Minneapolis. Wayne attended grade school in Hampton and graduated with the Hastings High School class of 1957. On August...
Grace G. Meier
February 3, 2022
Grace G. Meier, age 90, of Hastings, passed away February 3, 2022 at Regina Hospital in Hastings. She was born in Claremont, MN to August and Ada Batzel on December 9, 1931. She married Pete Meier in Hastings on August 5, 1978. Grace was preceded in death by her parents and 11 siblings. She is survived by her husband,...
Lenora Holtorf
February 2, 2022
Lenora Holtorf, age 91 of Apple Valley and formerly of Hastings, died peacefully at home on Wednesday evening, February 2, 2022. She was born at home to George and Lenora (Burnett) Schmidt in rural Titonka, IA, the sixth of nine children. Christened Lenora Mary Wilhelmine Schmidt, she was baptized and confirmed at Immanuel Lutheran Church, Titonka. Lenora graduated from...
John "Jake" Reinhardt
February 1, 2022
John “Jake” Reinhardt, age 37 of Hampton, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday morning, February 1, 2022, following a workplace accident. John Jacob Reinhardt, the son of Lance and Colleen (Amy) Reinhardt, was born on January 5, 1985, in Hastings. Jake grew up in Hastings and enjoyed playing sports, especially baseball, hockey, and football. Following his graduation from Hastings High...
Cindy Jo Einertson
January 31, 2022
Cindy Jo Einertson, age 64, of Hastings, passed away January 31, 2022. She was born in Fergus Falls, MN on March 29, 1957 to Harold and Ruth Fredrickson. She married Gary Einertson on August 14, 1993 in Afton, MN. Cindy was preceded in death by her father, Harold Fredrickson, step daughter, Jennifer Pena; brother, Rick Fredrickson and step father,...
William R. "Bill" Grunau
January 29, 2022
William R. "Bill" Grunau, loving husband, father, grandfather, and great grandfather, age 91 of White Bear Lake, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Saturday evening, January 29, 2022. Bill was preceded in death by wife, Mary Grunau; and by his parents, Hans and Florence Grunau. Survived by his sister, Candace (Dewey) Swalheim; children, Robert Grunau and Patricia Cygan;...
Kenneth W. "Ken" Brown
January 28, 2022
Kenneth W. "Ken" Brown, a lifelong dairy farmer in Washington County, died peacefully following a brief illness on Friday morning, January 28, 2022, at the age of 92. Kenneth Walter, the son of Walter and Frances (Dornfeld) Brown, was born on April 28, 1929, in Hastings. Following his graduation from Hastings High School with the class of 1948, Ken...
Marilyn S. Schommer
January 27, 2022
Marilyn S. Schommer, age 90 of Hastings, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family on Thursday evening, January 27, 2022. Marilyn, our beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister, and friend, you are home. We pray you may rest in the arms of our Saviour for eternity. Marilyn Shirley, the daughter of George and Alvina (Peine)...
Thomas E. Frerich
January 27, 2022
Thomas E. Frerich, age 61 of Palos Heights, Illinois, and formerly of Hastings, died peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Thursday morning, January 27, 2022. Thomas Edward, the son of Ernest and Lucille (Muntifering) Frerich, was born on September 6, 1960, in St. Paul, Minnesota. Following his graduation from Hastings High School with the class of 1978, Tom...
H.E. Roderick "Rod" Olson
January 26, 2022
H.E. Roderick "Rod" Olson, age 90 of Denmark Township, died peacefully at J.A. Wedum Hospice in Brooklyn Park on Wednesday evening, January 26, 2022. H.E. Roderick, the son of Olaf and Jessie (Shultz) Olson, was born on May 27, 1931, in Denmark Township, Minnesota. Following his graduation from Hastings High School with the class of 1950, Rod was united...
Dennis Stricker
January 25, 2022
Dennis Stricker, age 75 of Inver Grove Heights and recently of Hastings, died peacefully at home surrounded by family on January 25, 2022. Dennis F., the son of John and Virginia (Cardinal) Stricker, was born on May 31, 1946, in St. Paul, Minnesota. At a young age, his family moved to Cannon Falls where he graduated with the class...
Daniel D. "Dan" Preuss
January 24, 2022
Daniel D. "Dan" Preuss, age 70 of Hastings, died peacefully following a brief battle with Pancreatic Cancer on Monday evening, January 24, 2022, at Abbott Northwestern Hospital in Minneapolis. Daniel Duane, the son of Arden and Jean (McCloud) Preuss, was born on December 20, 1951, in St. Cloud. He graduated from Elk River High School, and then enlisted in...
David M. Hoffart
January 24, 2022
David Matt Hoffart, age 78, of Hampton, Minnesota, died at home with his wife by his side on Monday morning, January 24, 2022. David, son of Casper and Mary Anne (Fischer) Hoffart, was born on a farm near Orrin, North Dakota, on August 18, 1943, into a tight-knit German community. Growing up he much preferred being outside “doing stuff”...
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