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Obituaries for Starkson Family

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Marlene A. Ordos

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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;...

Kevin M. Delarbre

Kevin M. Delarbre

January 14, 2022

Kevin M. Delarbre, age 53 of Hastings, died peacefully at United Hospital in St. Paul on Friday evening, January 14, 2022. Kevin Michael, the son of Charles and Laura (Gilson) Delarbre, was born in April 25, 1968, in Hammond, Indiana. At the age of ten, Kevin's family moved to Hastings where he attended school. Kevin then enlisted in the...

Kim Karen Anderson (Nee Kinley)

Kim Karen Anderson (Nee Kinley)

January 13, 2022

Anderson, Kim Karen (nee Kinley)

Age 78 of Apple Valley, went to be with the Lord on Jan. 13, 2022. Preceded in death by her husband, Richard. Survived by her children, Coreen Walker, Laurel (Jamie) Iverson, and Warren (Katya) Anderson; grandchildren, Phillip Iverson, Alex Walker, Katrina Anderson, and Natasha Anderson; 5 siblings; stepfather, Jerry Schatzlein; 8 stepsiblings; many nieces, nephews, other...

Raymond J. "Ray" Schabert

Raymond J. "Ray" Schabert

January 12, 2022

Raymond J. "Ray" Schabert, age 72 of Cannon Falls, died peacefully at Mayo Clinic ~ St. Mary's Campus in Rochester surrounded by his loving family Wednesday morning, January 12, 2022. Raymond Joseph, the son of Edward and Dorothy (Beissel) Schabert, was born on February 8, 1949, in Hastings. Ray attended Cannon Falls High School where he was a stand-out...

John F. Golz

John F. Golz

January 11, 2022

John F. Golz, age 67 of Inver Grove Heights, died peacefully at Our Lady of Peace Hospice Home on Tuesday evening, January 11, 2022 after a courageous 8-month battle with small cell neuroendocrine prostate cancer (NEPC). John Francis, the son of Hans and Jean (Schoner) Golz, was born on February 21, 1954, in St. Paul, Minnesota. Following his graduation...

Delores L. Beckett

Delores L. Beckett

January 11, 2022

Beckett, Delores L.,

Age 98 of Minneapolis, born March 23, 1923 in Minneapolis to Charles & Martha Forbes, passed away peacefully January 11, 2022.

Delores was a lifelong member of Minnehaha Baptist Church and now First Evangelical Free Church in Minneapolis.

She is preceded in death by her husband, Herbert; son, Douglas; brother, Robert Forbes and sister, Audrey Shiel.

Delores will be dearly missed...

Marlene A. Ordos

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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;...

Kevin M. Delarbre

Kevin M. Delarbre

January 14, 2022

Kevin M. Delarbre, age 53 of Hastings, died peacefully at United Hospital in St. Paul on Friday evening, January 14, 2022. Kevin Michael, the son of Charles and Laura (Gilson) Delarbre, was born in April 25, 1968, in Hammond, Indiana. At the age of ten, Kevin's family moved to Hastings where he attended school. Kevin then enlisted in the...

Kim Karen Anderson (Nee Kinley)

Kim Karen Anderson (Nee Kinley)

January 13, 2022

Anderson, Kim Karen (nee Kinley)

Age 78 of Apple Valley, went to be with the Lord on Jan. 13, 2022. Preceded in death by her husband, Richard. Survived by her children, Coreen Walker, Laurel (Jamie) Iverson, and Warren (Katya) Anderson; grandchildren, Phillip Iverson, Alex Walker, Katrina Anderson, and Natasha Anderson; 5 siblings; stepfather, Jerry Schatzlein; 8 stepsiblings; many nieces, nephews, other...

Raymond J. "Ray" Schabert

Raymond J. "Ray" Schabert

January 12, 2022

Raymond J. "Ray" Schabert, age 72 of Cannon Falls, died peacefully at Mayo Clinic ~ St. Mary's Campus in Rochester surrounded by his loving family Wednesday morning, January 12, 2022. Raymond Joseph, the son of Edward and Dorothy (Beissel) Schabert, was born on February 8, 1949, in Hastings. Ray attended Cannon Falls High School where he was a stand-out...

John F. Golz

John F. Golz

January 11, 2022

John F. Golz, age 67 of Inver Grove Heights, died peacefully at Our Lady of Peace Hospice Home on Tuesday evening, January 11, 2022 after a courageous 8-month battle with small cell neuroendocrine prostate cancer (NEPC). John Francis, the son of Hans and Jean (Schoner) Golz, was born on February 21, 1954, in St. Paul, Minnesota. Following his graduation...

Delores L. Beckett

Delores L. Beckett

January 11, 2022

Beckett, Delores L.,

Age 98 of Minneapolis, born March 23, 1923 in Minneapolis to Charles & Martha Forbes, passed away peacefully January 11, 2022.

Delores was a lifelong member of Minnehaha Baptist Church and now First Evangelical Free Church in Minneapolis.

She is preceded in death by her husband, Herbert; son, Douglas; brother, Robert Forbes and sister, Audrey Shiel.

Delores will be dearly missed...

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