Obituaries
Obituaries for Starkson Family
In Memory of Our Dear Loved Ones
Clyde Alexander Roy Cooper
December 17, 2021
Cooper, Clyde Alexander Roy
Age 60 of Farmington, passed away on December 17th, 2021. Born in Durban Natal, South Africa on January 8th, 1961. Moved to the United States in 1977.
Anyone who knew Clyde would agree that his magnetic smile lit up any room he entered and Clyde’s engaging personality was just the surface of the phenomenal person he was.
Clyde was...
Judy A. Kommer
December 16, 2021
Judy A. Kommer
Born Oct. 25, 1943 passed peacefully Dec. 16, 2021. Beloved mother and grandmother. She will be missed by many. Visitation Wed., Dec. 29th 4-7 PM Henry W. Anderson Mortuary, 3640 23rd Ave. S., Mpls. Graveside service Thurs., Dec. 30th, 11:30 AM, Fort Snelling National Cemetery, Assembly Area #4.
Graveside service Thurs., Dec. 30th 11:30 AM Fort...
Karen M. Hanson
December 15, 2021
Karen M. Hanson, age 55 of Welch, died peacefully at Regina Medical Center in Hastings on Wednesday afternoon, December 15, 2021 following a battle with MS. Karen Marie, the daughter of Richard and Elizabeth (Beedle) Hanson, was born on March 7, 1966, at St. John's Hospital in St. Paul. For the first few years of her education, Karen attended...
Nicholas T. "Nick" Germscheid
December 15, 2021
Nicholas "Nick" Germscheid, age 25 of North St. Paul, died peacefully with his mom and sister at his side on Wednesday morning, December 15, 2021. Nick lost his battle with Covid at Regions Hospital in St. Paul following a hard-fought battle against this evil monster. We will forever be proud of him for his courage and strength. Nick was...
Steven "Steve" Graham
December 15, 2021
Graham, Steven “Steve”
Age 64 of St. Louis Park, passed away on December 15, 2021. Preceded in death by his parents, Bud & Elaine Graham. Survived by cousins, Patti, Jeff (Teresa) Mikelson, Jamie (Travis) Fremming; and many more cousins. Steve enjoyed the outdoors, doing yard work and landscaping. He enjoyed the Christmas holiday by putting up holiday lights. Steve was a...
Timothy E. Jones
December 14, 2021
Timothy E. Jones
Age 60 of St. Paul, born March 5, 1961 in Minneapolis to Fred & Jeanette Jones, passed away peacefully surrounded by family December 14, 2021.
Tim Proudly served in the US Army and he loved military history. He was an independent truck driver for many years, and enjoyed music, the outdoors, fishing and camping.
He is preceded in death by ...
Charles A. "Charlie" Hoffman
December 13, 2021
Charles Alyn Hoffman (83), ‘Charlie’, was born in Hastings to parents Alyn and Dora on June 13th, 1938, and passed as a result of complications from Parkinson’s Disease on December 13th, 2021. Charlie was a life-long resident of Hastings, graduating from Hastings High School in 1956, and married Marilyn Lee Fendrick on April 30th, 1960. After 6 years in...
Jeffery H. "Jeff" Nicholls
December 13, 2021
Jeffery H. "Jeff" Nicholls, age 71 of Hudson, Wisconsin and formerly of Lake Elmo, died peacefully at Abbott Northwestern Hospital on Monday afternoon, December 13, 2021. Jeffery Harold, the son of Harold and Ethel (Malek) Nicholls, was born on April 13, 1950, in Stillwater, Minnesota. Jeff's family later moved to Hastings in 1958 where he graduated from Hastings High...
Richard J. Schweich
December 12, 2021
Richard J. Schweich, age 57 of Hastings, died peacefully at United Hospital in St. Paul on Sunday, December 12, 2021. Private services will be held at a later date. Arrangements are being completed by Starkson Family Life Celebration Chapel of Hastings.
Kathy Kay Wittnebel
December 12, 2021
Wittnebel, Kathy Kay (nee Onken)
Age 67 of Burnsville, passed away after a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer on Sunday, December 12, 2021, peacefully in her home surrounded by family and friends.
Kathy was born October 1, 1954, in Worthington, MN, to Leslie and Rose (Basche) Onken and was the oldest of 7 children. She graduated from Tracy High School the class...
Chad W. Karnick
December 11, 2021
Chad W. Karnick, age 45 of Hastings, passed away after a short illness surrounded by his wife and parents on December 11, 2021. Chad William, the son of Kevin and Katherine Karnick was born in Hastings, Minnesota on June 5, 1976. He enjoyed fishing, football and spending time with his family. Chad worked for Valley Chevrolet for 28 years...
Helen M. Stumpf
December 11, 2021
Helen M. Stumpf
Age 89 of Ladysmith, WI formerly of Minneapolis, born March 23, 1932 in Minneapolis to Joseph and Margaret Kadlec, passed away peacefully December 11, 2021 in her apartment at the Ladysmith Care Center in Ladysmith, WI.
Helen will be dearly missed by her daughter, Deb (Chris) Walzel; grandson, Jason Perron; sisters-in-law, Marge & Ann Kadlec and many nieces, nephews,...
Paul W. Wagner
December 10, 2021
Paul W. Wagner, age 78, of Hastings, passed away December 10, 2021. He was born in Hastings on September 29, 1943 to Aloys and Sue (Siebenaler) Wagner. Paul married the love of his life, Donna Frandrup on May 25, 1968 and together raised 3 children, who in turn, gave them 5 grandchildren. Paul had a lifetime career as a...
Grace A. Vandal
December 10, 2021
Grace Arlene (Spoelma) Vandal,Age 79 of Apple Valley, MN, passed away on Friday, December 10th. Born December 28, 1941 in Chicago, Illinois. Married Andre Vandal on June 20, 1964 in Minneapolis, MN.She was a caring, loving and nurturing wife, mother and grandmother. She earned her Associate of Arts degree at Dakota Technical College and became a Licensed Practical Nurse in...
Corrine A. Lynch
December 9, 2021
Corrine Lynch, age 85, of Hastings, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family on December 9, 2021. Corrine was born on November 21, 1936 in Hastings to Nettie & Earl Bakken. Corrine graduated from Hastings High School in 1954. She was united in marriage to Don "Tim" Lynch on August 4, 1956 and celebrated 60 wonderful years...
Carmen E. Strom
December 8, 2021
Carmen Elizabeth Strom, age 54, died unexpectedly December 8, 2021. Carmen is the daughter of William and Sara (Halvorson) Strom and sister of Peter Strom. Carmen was born march 10, 1967, in Seattle, WA, lived in Rochester, MN, Mora, MN, Hastings, MN and at Thompson Avenue Group Home, part of Living Well Services in St. Paul, MN. Carmen graduated...
John M. Anderson
December 8, 2021
John Melvin Anderson (1946-2001) died of complications from COVID-19 on December 8, 2021, at the age of 75. John was born September 12, 1946, in Winona, Minnesota. Adopted by Melvin and Alice Anderson as a young boy, John grew up in Ellsworth, Wisconsin, and graduated from Ellsworth High School in Ellsworth, Wisconsin. John earned his Associates Degree in baking...
Kenneth K. "Ken" Klink
December 7, 2021
Kenneth K. "Ken" Klink, age 84 of Hastings, died peacefully on Tuesday afternoon, December 7, 2021, at Prescott Nursing and Rehab. Kenneth Keith, the son of Frederick and Sylvyra (Bakke) Klink, was born on July 10, 1934, in St. Paul. Following his graduation from Harding High School, Ken enlisted in the United States Army and served four years prior...
Bertram E. "Bert" Lear
December 7, 2021
Bertram E. "Bert" Lear, age 88 of Hastings, died peacefully at home on Tuesday morning, December 7, 2021. Bertram Earnest, the son of Hurley and Opal (Craig) Lear, was born on May 28, 1933, in Cape Girardeau, Missouri. Following his education, Bert enlisted in the United States Army and served during the Korean War. Bert later married Barbara Harlan...
Jeff L. Coon
December 7, 2021
Jeff L. Coon, 79, Hastings, MN passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family on December 7, 2021. He was born October 29, 1942 to Bert & Margie (Morris) Coon in Mason City, IA. After graduating Mason City High School in 1961, enlisting in the USAF and serving around the world and in the US, he retired in...
Clyde Alexander Roy Cooper
December 17, 2021
Cooper, Clyde Alexander Roy
Age 60 of Farmington, passed away on December 17th, 2021. Born in Durban Natal, South Africa on January 8th, 1961. Moved to the United States in 1977.
Anyone who knew Clyde would agree that his magnetic smile lit up any room he entered and Clyde’s engaging personality was just the surface of the phenomenal person he was.
Clyde was...
Judy A. Kommer
December 16, 2021
Judy A. Kommer
Born Oct. 25, 1943 passed peacefully Dec. 16, 2021. Beloved mother and grandmother. She will be missed by many. Visitation Wed., Dec. 29th 4-7 PM Henry W. Anderson Mortuary, 3640 23rd Ave. S., Mpls. Graveside service Thurs., Dec. 30th, 11:30 AM, Fort Snelling National Cemetery, Assembly Area #4.
Graveside service Thurs., Dec. 30th 11:30 AM Fort...
Karen M. Hanson
December 15, 2021
Karen M. Hanson, age 55 of Welch, died peacefully at Regina Medical Center in Hastings on Wednesday afternoon, December 15, 2021 following a battle with MS. Karen Marie, the daughter of Richard and Elizabeth (Beedle) Hanson, was born on March 7, 1966, at St. John's Hospital in St. Paul. For the first few years of her education, Karen attended...
Nicholas T. "Nick" Germscheid
December 15, 2021
Nicholas "Nick" Germscheid, age 25 of North St. Paul, died peacefully with his mom and sister at his side on Wednesday morning, December 15, 2021. Nick lost his battle with Covid at Regions Hospital in St. Paul following a hard-fought battle against this evil monster. We will forever be proud of him for his courage and strength. Nick was...
Steven "Steve" Graham
December 15, 2021
Graham, Steven “Steve”
Age 64 of St. Louis Park, passed away on December 15, 2021. Preceded in death by his parents, Bud & Elaine Graham. Survived by cousins, Patti, Jeff (Teresa) Mikelson, Jamie (Travis) Fremming; and many more cousins. Steve enjoyed the outdoors, doing yard work and landscaping. He enjoyed the Christmas holiday by putting up holiday lights. Steve was a...
Timothy E. Jones
December 14, 2021
Timothy E. Jones
Age 60 of St. Paul, born March 5, 1961 in Minneapolis to Fred & Jeanette Jones, passed away peacefully surrounded by family December 14, 2021.
Tim Proudly served in the US Army and he loved military history. He was an independent truck driver for many years, and enjoyed music, the outdoors, fishing and camping.
He is preceded in death by ...
Charles A. "Charlie" Hoffman
December 13, 2021
Charles Alyn Hoffman (83), ‘Charlie’, was born in Hastings to parents Alyn and Dora on June 13th, 1938, and passed as a result of complications from Parkinson’s Disease on December 13th, 2021. Charlie was a life-long resident of Hastings, graduating from Hastings High School in 1956, and married Marilyn Lee Fendrick on April 30th, 1960. After 6 years in...
Jeffery H. "Jeff" Nicholls
December 13, 2021
Jeffery H. "Jeff" Nicholls, age 71 of Hudson, Wisconsin and formerly of Lake Elmo, died peacefully at Abbott Northwestern Hospital on Monday afternoon, December 13, 2021. Jeffery Harold, the son of Harold and Ethel (Malek) Nicholls, was born on April 13, 1950, in Stillwater, Minnesota. Jeff's family later moved to Hastings in 1958 where he graduated from Hastings High...
Richard J. Schweich
December 12, 2021
Richard J. Schweich, age 57 of Hastings, died peacefully at United Hospital in St. Paul on Sunday, December 12, 2021. Private services will be held at a later date. Arrangements are being completed by Starkson Family Life Celebration Chapel of Hastings.
Kathy Kay Wittnebel
December 12, 2021
Wittnebel, Kathy Kay (nee Onken)
Age 67 of Burnsville, passed away after a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer on Sunday, December 12, 2021, peacefully in her home surrounded by family and friends.
Kathy was born October 1, 1954, in Worthington, MN, to Leslie and Rose (Basche) Onken and was the oldest of 7 children. She graduated from Tracy High School the class...
Chad W. Karnick
December 11, 2021
Chad W. Karnick, age 45 of Hastings, passed away after a short illness surrounded by his wife and parents on December 11, 2021. Chad William, the son of Kevin and Katherine Karnick was born in Hastings, Minnesota on June 5, 1976. He enjoyed fishing, football and spending time with his family. Chad worked for Valley Chevrolet for 28 years...
Helen M. Stumpf
December 11, 2021
Helen M. Stumpf
Age 89 of Ladysmith, WI formerly of Minneapolis, born March 23, 1932 in Minneapolis to Joseph and Margaret Kadlec, passed away peacefully December 11, 2021 in her apartment at the Ladysmith Care Center in Ladysmith, WI.
Helen will be dearly missed by her daughter, Deb (Chris) Walzel; grandson, Jason Perron; sisters-in-law, Marge & Ann Kadlec and many nieces, nephews,...
Paul W. Wagner
December 10, 2021
Paul W. Wagner, age 78, of Hastings, passed away December 10, 2021. He was born in Hastings on September 29, 1943 to Aloys and Sue (Siebenaler) Wagner. Paul married the love of his life, Donna Frandrup on May 25, 1968 and together raised 3 children, who in turn, gave them 5 grandchildren. Paul had a lifetime career as a...
Grace A. Vandal
December 10, 2021
Grace Arlene (Spoelma) Vandal,Age 79 of Apple Valley, MN, passed away on Friday, December 10th. Born December 28, 1941 in Chicago, Illinois. Married Andre Vandal on June 20, 1964 in Minneapolis, MN.She was a caring, loving and nurturing wife, mother and grandmother. She earned her Associate of Arts degree at Dakota Technical College and became a Licensed Practical Nurse in...
Corrine A. Lynch
December 9, 2021
Corrine Lynch, age 85, of Hastings, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family on December 9, 2021. Corrine was born on November 21, 1936 in Hastings to Nettie & Earl Bakken. Corrine graduated from Hastings High School in 1954. She was united in marriage to Don "Tim" Lynch on August 4, 1956 and celebrated 60 wonderful years...
Carmen E. Strom
December 8, 2021
Carmen Elizabeth Strom, age 54, died unexpectedly December 8, 2021. Carmen is the daughter of William and Sara (Halvorson) Strom and sister of Peter Strom. Carmen was born march 10, 1967, in Seattle, WA, lived in Rochester, MN, Mora, MN, Hastings, MN and at Thompson Avenue Group Home, part of Living Well Services in St. Paul, MN. Carmen graduated...
John M. Anderson
December 8, 2021
John Melvin Anderson (1946-2001) died of complications from COVID-19 on December 8, 2021, at the age of 75. John was born September 12, 1946, in Winona, Minnesota. Adopted by Melvin and Alice Anderson as a young boy, John grew up in Ellsworth, Wisconsin, and graduated from Ellsworth High School in Ellsworth, Wisconsin. John earned his Associates Degree in baking...
Kenneth K. "Ken" Klink
December 7, 2021
Kenneth K. "Ken" Klink, age 84 of Hastings, died peacefully on Tuesday afternoon, December 7, 2021, at Prescott Nursing and Rehab. Kenneth Keith, the son of Frederick and Sylvyra (Bakke) Klink, was born on July 10, 1934, in St. Paul. Following his graduation from Harding High School, Ken enlisted in the United States Army and served four years prior...
Bertram E. "Bert" Lear
December 7, 2021
Bertram E. "Bert" Lear, age 88 of Hastings, died peacefully at home on Tuesday morning, December 7, 2021. Bertram Earnest, the son of Hurley and Opal (Craig) Lear, was born on May 28, 1933, in Cape Girardeau, Missouri. Following his education, Bert enlisted in the United States Army and served during the Korean War. Bert later married Barbara Harlan...
Jeff L. Coon
December 7, 2021
Jeff L. Coon, 79, Hastings, MN passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family on December 7, 2021. He was born October 29, 1942 to Bert & Margie (Morris) Coon in Mason City, IA. After graduating Mason City High School in 1961, enlisting in the USAF and serving around the world and in the US, he retired in...
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