Obituaries

Obituaries for Starkson Family

In Memory of Our Dear Loved Ones

Anthony "Tony" Nicolai

Anthony "Tony" Nicolai

March 26, 2022

Our Beautiful and Charismatic Tony, age 37 of Waterville and formerly of Hampton, Minnesota, blessed us with his presence on August 3, 1984, and went to be with our Lord on March 26, 2022. It was with heavy hearts to see brain cancer take him too soon, but we rejoice knowing he is home in heaven. Anthony Peter was...

Alrie M. Askvig "Al"

Alrie M. Askvig "Al"

March 25, 2022

Alrie M. Askvig “Al”

Age 82 of Apple Valley, born September 3, 1939 in Carpio, ND to Ole & Ella Askvig, passed away March 25, 2022, surrounded by his wife and family.

Al was united in marriage to Lois Olson on July 7, 1962, having met in the hospital where he was working as an orderly and she was a nurse. Al...

Shauna Rose Melander

Shauna Rose Melander

March 25, 2022

Melander, Shauna Rose

Age 34 of Burnsville, was called home on March 25, 2022. Preceded by her grandparents. Survived by her son, Carter Melander; fiancé, William Barfknecht; mother, Rita R. (Terry) Ledbetter; father, John Melander; brother, Travis (Maria) Melander; mother-in-law and father-in-law, Debbie & Dick Green; and other loved ones. Shauna was a loving mother, fiancé, daughter, sister, and friend. She...

Chad W. Stone

Chad W. Stone

March 24, 2022

Stone, Chad Warren

Age 53 of Burnsville, suffered a massive stroke and passed away on March 24, 2022, surrounded by his family. Survived by his loving wife, Liz; sons, Jacob and William; mother, Lois (Dan) Gust; siblings, Brad (Cindy) Stone, Megan (Russ) Uribe, Cindy Stone, and Matt Gust; many nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. Preceded in death by his father, Warren;...

John M. Dahl

John M. Dahl

March 24, 2022

 

John Michael Dahl

Born June 15, 1945, to Genevieve (Watters) and Clarence Dahl in Minneapolis, MN.  His family made their home on Cedar Avenue and in the Bancroft Neighborhood in South Minneapolis. He graduated in 1963 from Central High School and later enlisted in the US Army Reserves. He worked at Hitchcock Industries, Montgomery Ward, Honeywell and was proud of his...

Mary A. Smith (Née Hankowsky)

Mary A. Smith (Née Hankowsky)

March 24, 2022

Smith, Mary A. (née Hankowsky)

Age 94 of Apple Valley. Our loving, precious mother passed away on March 24, 2022. Preceded in death by her husband, Richard; daughter, Sharon Troje; granddaughter, Jamie Buckingham; and 3 brothers. Survived by her children, Stephanie Smith, Susan (John) Zustiak, Vicki (Chuck) Collins, Richard (Sandy) Smith Jr., and Andrew (Nikki) Smith; 6 grandchildren; 7 great-grandchildren; sister-in-law,...

Emily Vencil

Emily Vencil

March 24, 2022

Vencil, Emily “Skip”

Age 79 of Apple Valley, Minnesota, went to be with the Lord on March 24, 2022. Survived by her loving husband of 63 years, Jack; daughters, Vicky (Doug) Franz and Jackie (Mike) Pryor; five grandchildren, Rachel (Derek) Zhi, Karly, Matt (fiancée Haley), John (Michelle), and Kate.

Skip, “Skipper” as her family called her, loved the Lord and her life...

Robert W Lafavor Sr.

Robert W Lafavor Sr.

March 21, 2022

Robert W. LaFavor Sr., a former Westsider of St. Paul, lost his battle with cancer March 21, 2022 at home. He was born August 24, 1949 in Hastings to Leslie and Gladys LaFavor. Robert was preceded in death by his great granddaughter, Bella Renee' Mae; parents, Leslie and Gladys; brother, Scott; and many other family members and friends. He...

Leon E. Endres

Leon E. Endres

March 19, 2022

Leon E. Endres, age 90, a lifelong farmer in Hampton, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family at home March 19, 2022. He was born in Hampton, MN on May 5, 1931 to Joseph and Anna (Rother) Endres. Leon was united in marriage to Patricia "Pat" Mies on June 14, 1958 at St. Mathias Catholic Church in Hampton. This...

Mary C. (Caturia) Jennings

Mary C. (Caturia) Jennings

March 19, 2022

Mary C. (Caturia) Jennings, age 77, left this world on March 19, 2022, and is now at peace with God. Mary Catherine was born on January 23, 1945, in Hastings, MN, the fourth child and only daughter of Clinton and Frances (Brenner) Caturia. She attended St. Boniface Catholic School in Hastings and graduated from Hastings High School with the...

Marjorie "Marge" Beissel

Marjorie "Marge" Beissel

March 19, 2022

On Saturday morning, March 19, 2022, Marjorie "Marge" Beissel, age 88 of Hastings, was welcomed into God's Kingdom. Marjorie Louise, the daughter of Henry Sr. and Margaret (Wollmering) Peine, was born on the family farm on July 19, 1933. Following her graduation from Farmington High School, Marge was united in marriage to Fritz Beissel in November of 1953. Together,...

Arthur H. Kujawa

Arthur H. Kujawa

March 18, 2022

Arthur H. Kujawa  “Art”

Age 85 of Apple Valley, born October 8, 1936 in Gilman, MN to Joseph & Frances Kujawa, passed away March 18, 2022.

Arthur proudly served in the U.S. Army and was a letter carrier for the U.S Postal Service.

He is preceded in death by his wife, Marilyn and sister, Margie Roman.

Art will be dearly missed by his children:...

Margaret J. Watroba

Margaret J. Watroba

March 16, 2022

Margaret J. Watroba

Age 97 of Rosemount, born and raised in South Minneapolis to John & Anna Sedlak, passed away peacefully at home just shy of her 98th birthday surrounded by her family on March 16, 2022.  She was fortunate to have lived a healthy life till the end.

Margaret was a long-time member of Church of the Holy Name.  The most...

Keith  Allen  Dahn

Keith Allen Dahn

March 15, 2022

Keith Allen Dahn, 68, of Miesville, MN passed away at his home on March 15, 2022 with his wife, Sue by his side. He was born July 31, 1953 in St. Paul, Minnesota to Dell and Doris (Hoikke) Dahn. Keith grew up in Inver Grove Heights and graduated from Simley High School with the class of 1971. During high...

Donna M. Fontaine

Donna M. Fontaine

March 14, 2022

Donna M. Fontaine, age 62, of Hastings, passed away peacefully Monday, March 14, 2022. Donna Fontaine, the daughter of Dale and Phyllis Rosch, was born May 26, 1959 in Hastings, MN. She enjoyed knitting, fishing, camping, doing puzzles and spending time with her family and friends. Donna was preceded in death by her husband, Walter; and son, Christopher. She...

Judith M. Mccallum

Judith M. Mccallum

March 14, 2022

Judith M. age 77, of Hastings, passed away March 14, 2022 at Oak Ridge Assisted Living in Hastings. Judy was born in Hastings to August "Hunce" and Margaret (Murphy) Goebel on March 28, 1944. She was a longtime Farmer in Denmark Township who enjoyed working with her hands. She loved to crochet, spend time doing needlepoint and she made...

Dale Elaine Trepagnier Wegener

Dale Elaine Trepagnier Wegener

March 13, 2022

Dale Elaine Trepagnier Wegener, cherished wife, Mama, and Granny, passed away on March 13, 2022 at age 77. Survived by loving husband Ronald, son Robin, daughter-in-law Tricia, and grandson Matthew. Also brothers Kenneth and Randall, as well as the extended Wegener family and many other relatives and friends. Preceded in death by parents Ellis and Althea Sigrist Trepagnier, beloved...

Lloyd H. Barnstable

Lloyd H. Barnstable

March 13, 2022

Lloyd H. Barnstable

age 103 of Mpls., MN passed away on March 13, 2022.  He was born Feb. 13, 1919 in Harvey, ND to Amos & Julia Barnstable.  Lloyd is preceded in death by wife, Helen; siblings: Lawrence “Buster”, Tom, Violet and Mildred; nephews, Tom, Jr. and Tim; niece, Jill; and son, Jerry Alton.  He is survived by nieces & nephews:...

Sara Jane Burr

Sara Jane Burr

March 12, 2022

Sara Jane was born on April 14, 1922, the youngest child of Joseph and Catherine Pilcher. She had one sister and three brothers which she loved dearly. Her parents farmed the land, and she watched as they took in many foster children throughout the years and guided them into adulthood. This sense of giving to others was something she...

Father Marvin J. Klaers

Father Marvin J. Klaers

March 12, 2022

Father Marvin J. Klaers, age 96 of Hampton, died peacefully at home on Saturday evening, March 12, 2022. Marvin Jerome, the son of Bernard and Regina (Otto) Klaers, was born on the family farm in Loretto at 7:15 a.m. on September 5, 1925. From a young age, Marvin knew he always wanted to be a priest. Through many difficult...

Anthony "Tony" Nicolai

Anthony "Tony" Nicolai

March 26, 2022

Our Beautiful and Charismatic Tony, age 37 of Waterville and formerly of Hampton, Minnesota, blessed us with his presence on August 3, 1984, and went to be with our Lord on March 26, 2022. It was with heavy hearts to see brain cancer take him too soon, but we rejoice knowing he is home in heaven. Anthony Peter was...

Alrie M. Askvig "Al"

Alrie M. Askvig "Al"

March 25, 2022

Alrie M. Askvig “Al”

Age 82 of Apple Valley, born September 3, 1939 in Carpio, ND to Ole & Ella Askvig, passed away March 25, 2022, surrounded by his wife and family.

Al was united in marriage to Lois Olson on July 7, 1962, having met in the hospital where he was working as an orderly and she was a nurse. Al...

Shauna Rose Melander

Shauna Rose Melander

March 25, 2022

Melander, Shauna Rose

Age 34 of Burnsville, was called home on March 25, 2022. Preceded by her grandparents. Survived by her son, Carter Melander; fiancé, William Barfknecht; mother, Rita R. (Terry) Ledbetter; father, John Melander; brother, Travis (Maria) Melander; mother-in-law and father-in-law, Debbie & Dick Green; and other loved ones. Shauna was a loving mother, fiancé, daughter, sister, and friend. She...

Chad W. Stone

Chad W. Stone

March 24, 2022

Stone, Chad Warren

Age 53 of Burnsville, suffered a massive stroke and passed away on March 24, 2022, surrounded by his family. Survived by his loving wife, Liz; sons, Jacob and William; mother, Lois (Dan) Gust; siblings, Brad (Cindy) Stone, Megan (Russ) Uribe, Cindy Stone, and Matt Gust; many nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. Preceded in death by his father, Warren;...

John M. Dahl

John M. Dahl

March 24, 2022

 

John Michael Dahl

Born June 15, 1945, to Genevieve (Watters) and Clarence Dahl in Minneapolis, MN.  His family made their home on Cedar Avenue and in the Bancroft Neighborhood in South Minneapolis. He graduated in 1963 from Central High School and later enlisted in the US Army Reserves. He worked at Hitchcock Industries, Montgomery Ward, Honeywell and was proud of his...

Mary A. Smith (Née Hankowsky)

Mary A. Smith (Née Hankowsky)

March 24, 2022

Smith, Mary A. (née Hankowsky)

Age 94 of Apple Valley. Our loving, precious mother passed away on March 24, 2022. Preceded in death by her husband, Richard; daughter, Sharon Troje; granddaughter, Jamie Buckingham; and 3 brothers. Survived by her children, Stephanie Smith, Susan (John) Zustiak, Vicki (Chuck) Collins, Richard (Sandy) Smith Jr., and Andrew (Nikki) Smith; 6 grandchildren; 7 great-grandchildren; sister-in-law,...

Emily Vencil

Emily Vencil

March 24, 2022

Vencil, Emily “Skip”

Age 79 of Apple Valley, Minnesota, went to be with the Lord on March 24, 2022. Survived by her loving husband of 63 years, Jack; daughters, Vicky (Doug) Franz and Jackie (Mike) Pryor; five grandchildren, Rachel (Derek) Zhi, Karly, Matt (fiancée Haley), John (Michelle), and Kate.

Skip, “Skipper” as her family called her, loved the Lord and her life...

Robert W Lafavor Sr.

Robert W Lafavor Sr.

March 21, 2022

Robert W. LaFavor Sr., a former Westsider of St. Paul, lost his battle with cancer March 21, 2022 at home. He was born August 24, 1949 in Hastings to Leslie and Gladys LaFavor. Robert was preceded in death by his great granddaughter, Bella Renee' Mae; parents, Leslie and Gladys; brother, Scott; and many other family members and friends. He...

Leon E. Endres

Leon E. Endres

March 19, 2022

Leon E. Endres, age 90, a lifelong farmer in Hampton, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family at home March 19, 2022. He was born in Hampton, MN on May 5, 1931 to Joseph and Anna (Rother) Endres. Leon was united in marriage to Patricia "Pat" Mies on June 14, 1958 at St. Mathias Catholic Church in Hampton. This...

Mary C. (Caturia) Jennings

Mary C. (Caturia) Jennings

March 19, 2022

Mary C. (Caturia) Jennings, age 77, left this world on March 19, 2022, and is now at peace with God. Mary Catherine was born on January 23, 1945, in Hastings, MN, the fourth child and only daughter of Clinton and Frances (Brenner) Caturia. She attended St. Boniface Catholic School in Hastings and graduated from Hastings High School with the...

Marjorie "Marge" Beissel

Marjorie "Marge" Beissel

March 19, 2022

On Saturday morning, March 19, 2022, Marjorie "Marge" Beissel, age 88 of Hastings, was welcomed into God's Kingdom. Marjorie Louise, the daughter of Henry Sr. and Margaret (Wollmering) Peine, was born on the family farm on July 19, 1933. Following her graduation from Farmington High School, Marge was united in marriage to Fritz Beissel in November of 1953. Together,...

Arthur H. Kujawa

Arthur H. Kujawa

March 18, 2022

Arthur H. Kujawa  “Art”

Age 85 of Apple Valley, born October 8, 1936 in Gilman, MN to Joseph & Frances Kujawa, passed away March 18, 2022.

Arthur proudly served in the U.S. Army and was a letter carrier for the U.S Postal Service.

He is preceded in death by his wife, Marilyn and sister, Margie Roman.

Art will be dearly missed by his children:...

Margaret J. Watroba

Margaret J. Watroba

March 16, 2022

Margaret J. Watroba

Age 97 of Rosemount, born and raised in South Minneapolis to John & Anna Sedlak, passed away peacefully at home just shy of her 98th birthday surrounded by her family on March 16, 2022.  She was fortunate to have lived a healthy life till the end.

Margaret was a long-time member of Church of the Holy Name.  The most...

Keith  Allen  Dahn

Keith Allen Dahn

March 15, 2022

Keith Allen Dahn, 68, of Miesville, MN passed away at his home on March 15, 2022 with his wife, Sue by his side. He was born July 31, 1953 in St. Paul, Minnesota to Dell and Doris (Hoikke) Dahn. Keith grew up in Inver Grove Heights and graduated from Simley High School with the class of 1971. During high...

Donna M. Fontaine

Donna M. Fontaine

March 14, 2022

Donna M. Fontaine, age 62, of Hastings, passed away peacefully Monday, March 14, 2022. Donna Fontaine, the daughter of Dale and Phyllis Rosch, was born May 26, 1959 in Hastings, MN. She enjoyed knitting, fishing, camping, doing puzzles and spending time with her family and friends. Donna was preceded in death by her husband, Walter; and son, Christopher. She...

Judith M. Mccallum

Judith M. Mccallum

March 14, 2022

Judith M. age 77, of Hastings, passed away March 14, 2022 at Oak Ridge Assisted Living in Hastings. Judy was born in Hastings to August "Hunce" and Margaret (Murphy) Goebel on March 28, 1944. She was a longtime Farmer in Denmark Township who enjoyed working with her hands. She loved to crochet, spend time doing needlepoint and she made...

Dale Elaine Trepagnier Wegener

Dale Elaine Trepagnier Wegener

March 13, 2022

Dale Elaine Trepagnier Wegener, cherished wife, Mama, and Granny, passed away on March 13, 2022 at age 77. Survived by loving husband Ronald, son Robin, daughter-in-law Tricia, and grandson Matthew. Also brothers Kenneth and Randall, as well as the extended Wegener family and many other relatives and friends. Preceded in death by parents Ellis and Althea Sigrist Trepagnier, beloved...

Lloyd H. Barnstable

Lloyd H. Barnstable

March 13, 2022

Lloyd H. Barnstable

age 103 of Mpls., MN passed away on March 13, 2022.  He was born Feb. 13, 1919 in Harvey, ND to Amos & Julia Barnstable.  Lloyd is preceded in death by wife, Helen; siblings: Lawrence “Buster”, Tom, Violet and Mildred; nephews, Tom, Jr. and Tim; niece, Jill; and son, Jerry Alton.  He is survived by nieces & nephews:...

Sara Jane Burr

Sara Jane Burr

March 12, 2022

Sara Jane was born on April 14, 1922, the youngest child of Joseph and Catherine Pilcher. She had one sister and three brothers which she loved dearly. Her parents farmed the land, and she watched as they took in many foster children throughout the years and guided them into adulthood. This sense of giving to others was something she...

Father Marvin J. Klaers

Father Marvin J. Klaers

March 12, 2022

Father Marvin J. Klaers, age 96 of Hampton, died peacefully at home on Saturday evening, March 12, 2022. Marvin Jerome, the son of Bernard and Regina (Otto) Klaers, was born on the family farm in Loretto at 7:15 a.m. on September 5, 1925. From a young age, Marvin knew he always wanted to be a priest. Through many difficult...

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