Obituaries
Obituaries for Starkson Family
In Memory of Our Dear Loved Ones
Mark Allan Jorgensen
January 22, 2022
With the heaviest of hearts, we grieve the very tragic and unexpected passing of our beloved Mark Allan Jorgensen on Saturday, January 22, 2022. Mark died while paddleboarding in Maui. He was 67 years old. While we do not yet know the exact cause of his death, we know he died doing one of the many things he loved...
Anita F. "Fran" Schoen
January 21, 2022
Anita Frances “Fran” Schoen, age 86 of Minneapolis and formerly of Hastings, passed away peacefully at home on January 21, 2022. Fran, the daughter of Harlan and Mary Frances Link was born in Waukon, Iowa on November 11th, 1935. Fran grew up in Waukon, Iowa, graduated from The College of St. Theresa in Winona and then moved to Hastings...
Troy D. Vollmer
January 21, 2022
Troy D. Vollmer
Age 47 of Minneapolis, born September 24, 1974 in Minneapolis to Dale & Kathleen Vollmer, passed away unexpectedly due to mental illness January 21, 2022. Troy’s hobby and passion was working on his car, a 1969 Buick Skylark.
He is preceded in death by his dad, Dale.
Troy will be dearly missed by his mom, Kathy; sister, Kim (Troy) Johnson;...
Nicholas J. Schluessler
January 20, 2022
Nicholas J. Schluessler, age 40, passed away January 20, 2022. He was born in Hastings to Richard P. and Jean (Carl) Schluessler on July 7, 1981 in Hastings. Nick had a creative mind and enjoyed life to the fullest. He was always pushing boundaries and thought that most rules were meant to be broken. Nick was loved beyond measure...
Patricia Ann Serres
January 20, 2022
Patricia "Pat" A. Serres, age 90 of Hastings, died peacefully at Hastings Senior Living on Thursday, January 20, 2022. Patricia Ann, the daughter of Peter and Gertrude (Dummer) Leifeld, was born on May 3, 1931, in Beloit, Wisconsin. As a young child, her family moved to Hastings where she attended Guardian Angels Grade School and graduated from Hastings High...
Marlene A. Ordos
January 20, 2022
Marlene McLaughlin Ordos,
age 72 of Waverly, MN, passed away peacefully on Thur. Jan. 20, 2022. She was preceded in death by her mother, Leona Mclaughlin and her sister, Janet Marron. Marlene graduated from Roosevelt HS. She is survived by her daughter, Marie Marlene Ordos and grandchildren, Nathaniel and Scarlett and long time friend, Tony Westrud. A celebration of Marlene’s life...
Doris H. Lussky
January 20, 2022
Doris Lussky,
age 97, of Apple Valley, was brought home to be with Jesus on Thursday, January 20, 2022. She was born to Richard and Lydia Engebrecht on January 31, 1924. She was united in marriage to Frederic Lussky on August 28th, 1954. They had 4 children: Barbara, Steven, Glenn and Marilyn.
Doris spent many years raising her children as a stay...
Mary T. "Trudy" Specht
January 19, 2022
Mary "Trudy" Specht, age 70 of Hastings, died peacefully at Abbott Northwestern Hospital on Wednesday evening, January 19, 2022. Mary Trudy, the daughter of John and Levis (Burch) Yanz, was born on January 10, 1952, in Hastings. Following her graduation from Hastings High School with the class of 1970, Trudy continued her education in Accounting at Dakota County Technical...
Mildred M. Nygaard
January 19, 2022
Mildred M. Nygaard, age 97 of Woodbury and formerly of Hastings, died peacefully at The Villas of Woodbury. Mildred Myrtle, the daughter of Ben and Cora (Berg) Krogh, was born on June 20, 1924, in Wanamingo, Minnesota. Following her graduation from Wanamingo High School, Mildred was united in marriage to Rudolph Tollefsrud and later to Kermit Nygaard. Mildred moved...
Ronald E. Pinke
January 18, 2022
Ronald "Ron" Pinke, age 78, of Hastings, passed away peacefully at home on January 18, 2022 after a 4 month battle with Acute Myeloid Leukemia and kidney failure. While it was not unexpected, he is terribly missed by so many. Ron was born on August 2, 1943 in Hastings to Arnold and Grace Pinke and was baptized and confirmed...
Patrick Michael Mccauley
January 18, 2022
McCauley, Patrick Michael
Age 74 of Northfield (formerly of St. Paul), went to be with his Heavenly Father on Jan. 18, 2022. Preceded in death by his parents, LaVern & Edith (nee Robinette); brothers, Timothy and David; and brother-in-law, Curt. Survived by his loving wife, Audrey; son, Jim; grandchildren, Wesley, Trevor, and Kylie; siblings, Linda Neraasen, Colleen Bradsher, and Michael (Karen);...
Peter Zidek
January 18, 2022
Zidek, Peter
Age 74 of Apple Valley, passed away on January 18, 2022. Preceded in death by his parents, Erich & Margaret. Survived by his wife of 44 years, Soo; sons, Marcus (Kirsten) and Erik (Sarah); brother, Ted (Ming) Zidek; sister, Suzy (Gary) Kroening; nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends. Visitation from 4-6pm on Wednesday, January 26, 2022, at Henry W....
David Otto Wendt
January 18, 2022
David Otto Wendt
age 75 of Rosemount, born March 11, 1946, in Springfield, MN to Wilbert & Opal Wendt, passed away January 18, 2022. He graduated from Elbow Lake High School in 1964 and went on to serve in the US Army National Guard for six years. David was a barber at First Hair Design in the First National Bank Building...
Joseph M. "Joe" Reinardy Jr.
January 17, 2022
Joseph M. "Joe" Reinardy, age 90 of New Trier, died at Regina Medical Center on Monday morning, January 17, 2022, following a battle with Covid-19. Joseph Mathias Jr., the son of Joseph and Magdalena (Bauer) Reinardy, was born on October 6, 1931, in Hampton Township, Dakota County. Following his eighth grade education, Joe began working on the farm, and...
Mckenna R. Hartley Pettis
January 17, 2022
McKenna Rose Hartley Pettis, daughter of Jessica Hartley and Mark Pettis, was taken far too soon on January 17th 2022, at United Hospital after an emergency c-section. McKenna was beyond loved and cherished by so many and will be forever missed, but never forgotten. A memorial service will be held on Friday, February 4 at 2:00 p.m. at Starkson...
David L. Koll
January 17, 2022
Koll, David L.
Age 76 of Spring Lake Park, born March 7, 1945 in Minneapolis to Tilden & Marguerite Koll, passed away January 17, 2022.
Dave served the funeral industry for over fifty years helping create customized caskets. He was a co-owner of Northwestern Casket Co. and before that, Minnesota Casket Company.
He is preceded in death by his wife, Betsy. ...
Andrew J. Klimek
January 16, 2022
Andrew J. "Andy" Klimek, age 91, of Hastings, died suddenly but peacefully at home Sunday morning, January 16, 2022. Andrew was born on July 22, 1930 in Independence, Wisconsin to Simon and Agatha (Smieja) Klimek. He proudly served his country in the U.S. Air Force for 4 years at Hickam Field in Honolulu, Hawaii. He transitioned his military training...
Kelly S. Phillips
January 15, 2022
Kelly S. Phillips, age 53 of Rosemount, died suddenly but peacefully at M. Health Fairview Ridges Hospital in Burnsville on Saturday afternoon, January 15, 2022. Arrangements are being completed by Starkson Family Life Celebration Chapel of Hastings, and will be announced later.
Arline D. Siewert
January 15, 2022
Arline D. Siewert, age 97 of Hastings, died peacefully at Hastings Senior Health and Living on Saturday evening, January 15, 2022. Arline Dorthie, the daughter of Hjallmer and Martha (Koecher) Callin, was born in January 5, 1925, in St. Paul. Following her graduation from high school, Arline was united in marriage to Edward Travis Landman prior to him being...
Gregory J. Swanson
January 14, 2022
Gregory J. Swanson, age 70, of Hastings, passed away January 14, 2022. Preceded in death by parents, Bob and Myra Swanson. Survived by daughter, Sarah Miska; son, Robert Swanson; stepson, Thomas Reinardy; grandchildren, Kayley Miska and Tyson Miska; siblings, Brooks (Linda) Swanson and Carol Swanson (Ross Petterson); former spouse, Sharon Swanson; stepmother, Sandy Swanson and longtime girlfriend, Camille Sylvis;...
Mark Allan Jorgensen
January 22, 2022
With the heaviest of hearts, we grieve the very tragic and unexpected passing of our beloved Mark Allan Jorgensen on Saturday, January 22, 2022. Mark died while paddleboarding in Maui. He was 67 years old. While we do not yet know the exact cause of his death, we know he died doing one of the many things he loved...
Anita F. "Fran" Schoen
January 21, 2022
Anita Frances “Fran” Schoen, age 86 of Minneapolis and formerly of Hastings, passed away peacefully at home on January 21, 2022. Fran, the daughter of Harlan and Mary Frances Link was born in Waukon, Iowa on November 11th, 1935. Fran grew up in Waukon, Iowa, graduated from The College of St. Theresa in Winona and then moved to Hastings...
Troy D. Vollmer
January 21, 2022
Troy D. Vollmer
Age 47 of Minneapolis, born September 24, 1974 in Minneapolis to Dale & Kathleen Vollmer, passed away unexpectedly due to mental illness January 21, 2022. Troy’s hobby and passion was working on his car, a 1969 Buick Skylark.
He is preceded in death by his dad, Dale.
Troy will be dearly missed by his mom, Kathy; sister, Kim (Troy) Johnson;...
Nicholas J. Schluessler
January 20, 2022
Nicholas J. Schluessler, age 40, passed away January 20, 2022. He was born in Hastings to Richard P. and Jean (Carl) Schluessler on July 7, 1981 in Hastings. Nick had a creative mind and enjoyed life to the fullest. He was always pushing boundaries and thought that most rules were meant to be broken. Nick was loved beyond measure...
Patricia Ann Serres
January 20, 2022
Patricia "Pat" A. Serres, age 90 of Hastings, died peacefully at Hastings Senior Living on Thursday, January 20, 2022. Patricia Ann, the daughter of Peter and Gertrude (Dummer) Leifeld, was born on May 3, 1931, in Beloit, Wisconsin. As a young child, her family moved to Hastings where she attended Guardian Angels Grade School and graduated from Hastings High...
Marlene A. Ordos
January 20, 2022
Marlene McLaughlin Ordos,
age 72 of Waverly, MN, passed away peacefully on Thur. Jan. 20, 2022. She was preceded in death by her mother, Leona Mclaughlin and her sister, Janet Marron. Marlene graduated from Roosevelt HS. She is survived by her daughter, Marie Marlene Ordos and grandchildren, Nathaniel and Scarlett and long time friend, Tony Westrud. A celebration of Marlene’s life...
Doris H. Lussky
January 20, 2022
Doris Lussky,
age 97, of Apple Valley, was brought home to be with Jesus on Thursday, January 20, 2022. She was born to Richard and Lydia Engebrecht on January 31, 1924. She was united in marriage to Frederic Lussky on August 28th, 1954. They had 4 children: Barbara, Steven, Glenn and Marilyn.
Doris spent many years raising her children as a stay...
Mary T. "Trudy" Specht
January 19, 2022
Mary "Trudy" Specht, age 70 of Hastings, died peacefully at Abbott Northwestern Hospital on Wednesday evening, January 19, 2022. Mary Trudy, the daughter of John and Levis (Burch) Yanz, was born on January 10, 1952, in Hastings. Following her graduation from Hastings High School with the class of 1970, Trudy continued her education in Accounting at Dakota County Technical...
Mildred M. Nygaard
January 19, 2022
Mildred M. Nygaard, age 97 of Woodbury and formerly of Hastings, died peacefully at The Villas of Woodbury. Mildred Myrtle, the daughter of Ben and Cora (Berg) Krogh, was born on June 20, 1924, in Wanamingo, Minnesota. Following her graduation from Wanamingo High School, Mildred was united in marriage to Rudolph Tollefsrud and later to Kermit Nygaard. Mildred moved...
Ronald E. Pinke
January 18, 2022
Ronald "Ron" Pinke, age 78, of Hastings, passed away peacefully at home on January 18, 2022 after a 4 month battle with Acute Myeloid Leukemia and kidney failure. While it was not unexpected, he is terribly missed by so many. Ron was born on August 2, 1943 in Hastings to Arnold and Grace Pinke and was baptized and confirmed...
Patrick Michael Mccauley
January 18, 2022
McCauley, Patrick Michael
Age 74 of Northfield (formerly of St. Paul), went to be with his Heavenly Father on Jan. 18, 2022. Preceded in death by his parents, LaVern & Edith (nee Robinette); brothers, Timothy and David; and brother-in-law, Curt. Survived by his loving wife, Audrey; son, Jim; grandchildren, Wesley, Trevor, and Kylie; siblings, Linda Neraasen, Colleen Bradsher, and Michael (Karen);...
Peter Zidek
January 18, 2022
Zidek, Peter
Age 74 of Apple Valley, passed away on January 18, 2022. Preceded in death by his parents, Erich & Margaret. Survived by his wife of 44 years, Soo; sons, Marcus (Kirsten) and Erik (Sarah); brother, Ted (Ming) Zidek; sister, Suzy (Gary) Kroening; nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends. Visitation from 4-6pm on Wednesday, January 26, 2022, at Henry W....
David Otto Wendt
January 18, 2022
David Otto Wendt
age 75 of Rosemount, born March 11, 1946, in Springfield, MN to Wilbert & Opal Wendt, passed away January 18, 2022. He graduated from Elbow Lake High School in 1964 and went on to serve in the US Army National Guard for six years. David was a barber at First Hair Design in the First National Bank Building...
Joseph M. "Joe" Reinardy Jr.
January 17, 2022
Joseph M. "Joe" Reinardy, age 90 of New Trier, died at Regina Medical Center on Monday morning, January 17, 2022, following a battle with Covid-19. Joseph Mathias Jr., the son of Joseph and Magdalena (Bauer) Reinardy, was born on October 6, 1931, in Hampton Township, Dakota County. Following his eighth grade education, Joe began working on the farm, and...
Mckenna R. Hartley Pettis
January 17, 2022
McKenna Rose Hartley Pettis, daughter of Jessica Hartley and Mark Pettis, was taken far too soon on January 17th 2022, at United Hospital after an emergency c-section. McKenna was beyond loved and cherished by so many and will be forever missed, but never forgotten. A memorial service will be held on Friday, February 4 at 2:00 p.m. at Starkson...
David L. Koll
January 17, 2022
Koll, David L.
Age 76 of Spring Lake Park, born March 7, 1945 in Minneapolis to Tilden & Marguerite Koll, passed away January 17, 2022.
Dave served the funeral industry for over fifty years helping create customized caskets. He was a co-owner of Northwestern Casket Co. and before that, Minnesota Casket Company.
He is preceded in death by his wife, Betsy. ...
Andrew J. Klimek
January 16, 2022
Andrew J. "Andy" Klimek, age 91, of Hastings, died suddenly but peacefully at home Sunday morning, January 16, 2022. Andrew was born on July 22, 1930 in Independence, Wisconsin to Simon and Agatha (Smieja) Klimek. He proudly served his country in the U.S. Air Force for 4 years at Hickam Field in Honolulu, Hawaii. He transitioned his military training...
Kelly S. Phillips
January 15, 2022
Kelly S. Phillips, age 53 of Rosemount, died suddenly but peacefully at M. Health Fairview Ridges Hospital in Burnsville on Saturday afternoon, January 15, 2022. Arrangements are being completed by Starkson Family Life Celebration Chapel of Hastings, and will be announced later.
Arline D. Siewert
January 15, 2022
Arline D. Siewert, age 97 of Hastings, died peacefully at Hastings Senior Health and Living on Saturday evening, January 15, 2022. Arline Dorthie, the daughter of Hjallmer and Martha (Koecher) Callin, was born in January 5, 1925, in St. Paul. Following her graduation from high school, Arline was united in marriage to Edward Travis Landman prior to him being...
Gregory J. Swanson
January 14, 2022
Gregory J. Swanson, age 70, of Hastings, passed away January 14, 2022. Preceded in death by parents, Bob and Myra Swanson. Survived by daughter, Sarah Miska; son, Robert Swanson; stepson, Thomas Reinardy; grandchildren, Kayley Miska and Tyson Miska; siblings, Brooks (Linda) Swanson and Carol Swanson (Ross Petterson); former spouse, Sharon Swanson; stepmother, Sandy Swanson and longtime girlfriend, Camille Sylvis;...
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