Obituaries
Obituaries for Starkson Family
In Memory of Our Dear Loved Ones
Rachel Lynn Zisler
June 30, 2022
Zisler, Rachel Lynn
Age 42 of Shakopee, was born to Jim Jones and Sandra Jones on August 18, 1979. She departed this earthly life on June 30, 2022, where she was greeted by her cherished cat, Nighty, and her beloved Grandpa Stotzheim. She is survived by her husband, Matt; her Jack Russell Terrier, Zob-E; her parents, Jim Jones of Burnsville, MN...
Allen R. Trapp
June 28, 2022
Allen R. "Al" Trapp, age 86, of Hastings, passed away at home June 28, 2022. He was born in Hastings, MN on February 19, 1936 to Kenneth and Bernadine Trapp. Al is preceded in death by his wife, Rose; his parents, Kenneth and Bernadine Trapp; and by his twin brother, Alvin. He is survived by his sons, Kim Neal,...
Martin G. Scully
June 24, 2022
Martin Gregory Scully age 78 of Hastings. Loving husband, dad, grandpa, great-grandpa, brother passed away peacefully surrounded by loved ones June 24, 2022 at United Hospital, Saint Paul. Preceded in death by his parents, Sylvester & Lorraine and 5 siblings. Martin is survived by his loving wife, Karmonn; 6 children, Gregory, Mathew, Theresa, Michele, Rachel, Michael; 17 grandchildren; 12...
Irma T. Carlson
June 23, 2022
Irma Theresa Hammerschmidt Carlson, age 82 of Hastings, MN, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family on Thursday morning, June 23, 2022. She was preceded in death by parents, Max and Eva (Weitzel) Hammerschmidt; siblings, Clea Dalton, Rita Sandkamp, Anna Holmstrom Flaherty, Joseph Hammerschmidt, Raymond Hammerschmidt, and Mathew Hammerschmidt; son, Glen Carlson; and by her grandson, Richard Rose....
Patricia Gahnz
June 23, 2022
Patricia A. Gahnz, 79, of Hastings passed away peacefully in her home surrounded by family on June 23, 2022 from cancer. Patricia was born Feb 5, 1943 in Winona, Minnesota to Luke and Etta (Volkmann) Rowan. She graduated from Cotter High School in Winona and attended Winona State and received her Nursing degree. In 1967 Pat married her soulmate,...
Opal Mae Swanson
June 22, 2022
Opal M. Swanson
Age 81 of Minnetonka, born February 2, 1941 in Tulare, CA to Darrell & Lucille Bryant, passed away peacefully at home, June 22, 2022.
Opal was active in the Bloomington VFW #1296 Auxiliary.
She is preceded in death by her husband of 49 years, James.
Opal will be dearly missed by her loving sons: James T. (Claudia) Swanson, Jr., Randy Swanson,...
Mary V. Perry
June 20, 2022
It is with tremendous sorrow, that we announce the passing of our beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and great, great-grandmother Mary Vivian (Mele) Perry at the age of 94. Mary was born on February 4, 1928 in Omaha, Nebraska to Louis Mele, and Alma (Johnson) Mele. She had one older sister Louise (Mele) Benson. When Mary was two years old,...
Joan Rita Reed (Née Cipala)
June 18, 2022
Reed, Joan Rita (née Cipala)
It is with sadness that I announce the death of my dear wife, Joan, on June 18, 2022, in Budapest, Hungary. Joan died at the age of 69 of a pulmonary embolism, as we were leaving the River Ship Atla for a tour of this beautiful city. Joan and I traveled together for many years; Hungary...
Ramona A. Kraft
June 17, 2022
Ramona was born April 16, 1931 to Fred and Teresa (Horner) Wallachy. She was their only child and enjoyed being a part of a close family with her grandparents, aunts, uncles, cousins, friends, and neighbors. Her whole life was spent in Dakota County, and she enjoyed staying close with the people that mattered to her. Ramona lived in the...
Karen A. Mcmahon
June 17, 2022
Karen A, McMahon, age 78, of Hastings, passed away at United Hospital in St. Paul June 17, 2022. She was preceded by her husband, Neil Vincent McMahon; son, Steven Edward McMahon; and parents, Charles and Helen Riha. Karen is survived by her daughter, Laura McMahon; son, Patrick McMahon; granddaughter, Carissa McMahon; and great grandchildren, Shawn McMahon and Stella Einhorn....
Martha M. Nygaard
June 13, 2022
Martha M. Nygaard, age 78 of Hastings, died peacefully at home on Monday morning, June 13, 2022. Martha Madeline Magdelina Becker, the daughter of Peter and Philomena (Meier) Becker, was born on April 26, 1944, in Hastings, Minnesota. Following her graduation from Hastings High School with the class of 1962, Martha was united in marriage to Carl Nygaard Jr....
Doris M. Lombardo
June 11, 2022
Doris Margaret Lombardo
Doris passed to her heavenly reward on Saturday, June 11,2022, at her Ormond Beach home with her daughter Linda and son-in-law John by her side. Doris was born April 22, 1924 in Minneapolis, Minnesota at the home of her parents Erick and Margaret Matson. Following graduation from Roosevelt high school and completing a business program she was employed...
Monica M. Scully
June 9, 2022
Monica M. Scully, age 67, of Hastings, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family June 9, 2022. Monica was a fun loving Mom, Grandma, Sister and Dear Friend to many. She loved spending time with her family, outdoors in her flower gardens, decorating for every holiday, garage sale shopping, a good card game, and the many adventures she went...
Russell L. Lockhart
June 8, 2022
Lockhart, Russell L.
Age 89 of Rosemount, went home to be with the Lord on June 8, 2022. Preceded in death by his parents, siblings, and daughter-in-law, Deb Wolf. Survived by his wife of 64 years, Joan; children, Russell, Mary (Charles) Lockhart-Findling, Laurie Moeller, Lawrence (Jeni), Robert (Amy), and Charles; 19 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; brother, Keith; many nieces, nephews, other relatives,...
Barbara A. Bowman
June 7, 2022
Barbara A. Bowman, age 77, of Hastings, passed away peacefully with her family by her side at Abbott Northwestern Hospital Tuesday evening June 7, 2022. Barbara, the daughter of Donald and Ruth Bristol was born May 2, 1945 in Mankato, MN and raised on a farm in nearby Madelia with her 2 older brothers. Once featured as a "premier...
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...
Rachel Lynn Zisler
June 30, 2022
Zisler, Rachel Lynn
Age 42 of Shakopee, was born to Jim Jones and Sandra Jones on August 18, 1979. She departed this earthly life on June 30, 2022, where she was greeted by her cherished cat, Nighty, and her beloved Grandpa Stotzheim. She is survived by her husband, Matt; her Jack Russell Terrier, Zob-E; her parents, Jim Jones of Burnsville, MN...
Allen R. Trapp
June 28, 2022
Allen R. "Al" Trapp, age 86, of Hastings, passed away at home June 28, 2022. He was born in Hastings, MN on February 19, 1936 to Kenneth and Bernadine Trapp. Al is preceded in death by his wife, Rose; his parents, Kenneth and Bernadine Trapp; and by his twin brother, Alvin. He is survived by his sons, Kim Neal,...
Martin G. Scully
June 24, 2022
Martin Gregory Scully age 78 of Hastings. Loving husband, dad, grandpa, great-grandpa, brother passed away peacefully surrounded by loved ones June 24, 2022 at United Hospital, Saint Paul. Preceded in death by his parents, Sylvester & Lorraine and 5 siblings. Martin is survived by his loving wife, Karmonn; 6 children, Gregory, Mathew, Theresa, Michele, Rachel, Michael; 17 grandchildren; 12...
Irma T. Carlson
June 23, 2022
Irma Theresa Hammerschmidt Carlson, age 82 of Hastings, MN, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family on Thursday morning, June 23, 2022. She was preceded in death by parents, Max and Eva (Weitzel) Hammerschmidt; siblings, Clea Dalton, Rita Sandkamp, Anna Holmstrom Flaherty, Joseph Hammerschmidt, Raymond Hammerschmidt, and Mathew Hammerschmidt; son, Glen Carlson; and by her grandson, Richard Rose....
Patricia Gahnz
June 23, 2022
Patricia A. Gahnz, 79, of Hastings passed away peacefully in her home surrounded by family on June 23, 2022 from cancer. Patricia was born Feb 5, 1943 in Winona, Minnesota to Luke and Etta (Volkmann) Rowan. She graduated from Cotter High School in Winona and attended Winona State and received her Nursing degree. In 1967 Pat married her soulmate,...
Opal Mae Swanson
June 22, 2022
Opal M. Swanson
Age 81 of Minnetonka, born February 2, 1941 in Tulare, CA to Darrell & Lucille Bryant, passed away peacefully at home, June 22, 2022.
Opal was active in the Bloomington VFW #1296 Auxiliary.
She is preceded in death by her husband of 49 years, James.
Opal will be dearly missed by her loving sons: James T. (Claudia) Swanson, Jr., Randy Swanson,...
Mary V. Perry
June 20, 2022
It is with tremendous sorrow, that we announce the passing of our beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and great, great-grandmother Mary Vivian (Mele) Perry at the age of 94. Mary was born on February 4, 1928 in Omaha, Nebraska to Louis Mele, and Alma (Johnson) Mele. She had one older sister Louise (Mele) Benson. When Mary was two years old,...
Joan Rita Reed (Née Cipala)
June 18, 2022
Reed, Joan Rita (née Cipala)
It is with sadness that I announce the death of my dear wife, Joan, on June 18, 2022, in Budapest, Hungary. Joan died at the age of 69 of a pulmonary embolism, as we were leaving the River Ship Atla for a tour of this beautiful city. Joan and I traveled together for many years; Hungary...
Ramona A. Kraft
June 17, 2022
Ramona was born April 16, 1931 to Fred and Teresa (Horner) Wallachy. She was their only child and enjoyed being a part of a close family with her grandparents, aunts, uncles, cousins, friends, and neighbors. Her whole life was spent in Dakota County, and she enjoyed staying close with the people that mattered to her. Ramona lived in the...
Karen A. Mcmahon
June 17, 2022
Karen A, McMahon, age 78, of Hastings, passed away at United Hospital in St. Paul June 17, 2022. She was preceded by her husband, Neil Vincent McMahon; son, Steven Edward McMahon; and parents, Charles and Helen Riha. Karen is survived by her daughter, Laura McMahon; son, Patrick McMahon; granddaughter, Carissa McMahon; and great grandchildren, Shawn McMahon and Stella Einhorn....
Martha M. Nygaard
June 13, 2022
Martha M. Nygaard, age 78 of Hastings, died peacefully at home on Monday morning, June 13, 2022. Martha Madeline Magdelina Becker, the daughter of Peter and Philomena (Meier) Becker, was born on April 26, 1944, in Hastings, Minnesota. Following her graduation from Hastings High School with the class of 1962, Martha was united in marriage to Carl Nygaard Jr....
Doris M. Lombardo
June 11, 2022
Doris Margaret Lombardo
Doris passed to her heavenly reward on Saturday, June 11,2022, at her Ormond Beach home with her daughter Linda and son-in-law John by her side. Doris was born April 22, 1924 in Minneapolis, Minnesota at the home of her parents Erick and Margaret Matson. Following graduation from Roosevelt high school and completing a business program she was employed...
Monica M. Scully
June 9, 2022
Monica M. Scully, age 67, of Hastings, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family June 9, 2022. Monica was a fun loving Mom, Grandma, Sister and Dear Friend to many. She loved spending time with her family, outdoors in her flower gardens, decorating for every holiday, garage sale shopping, a good card game, and the many adventures she went...
Russell L. Lockhart
June 8, 2022
Lockhart, Russell L.
Age 89 of Rosemount, went home to be with the Lord on June 8, 2022. Preceded in death by his parents, siblings, and daughter-in-law, Deb Wolf. Survived by his wife of 64 years, Joan; children, Russell, Mary (Charles) Lockhart-Findling, Laurie Moeller, Lawrence (Jeni), Robert (Amy), and Charles; 19 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; brother, Keith; many nieces, nephews, other relatives,...
Barbara A. Bowman
June 7, 2022
Barbara A. Bowman, age 77, of Hastings, passed away peacefully with her family by her side at Abbott Northwestern Hospital Tuesday evening June 7, 2022. Barbara, the daughter of Donald and Ruth Bristol was born May 2, 1945 in Mankato, MN and raised on a farm in nearby Madelia with her 2 older brothers. Once featured as a "premier...
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...
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