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Obituaries for Starkson Family
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Joanne K. Cobian
August 29, 2021
Joanne K. Cobian, age 86, of Hastings, passed away August 29, 2021. Joanne was born to Harry and Margaret Penor on March 20, 1935, in Bison, South Dakota. As a young girl, she loved riding horses with her Uncle Johnny, Christmas gatherings at her grandparent’s farm, being a cheerleader, singing in the choir and playing board games like Canasta...
Llewellyn E. "Lew" Williams Jr.
August 26, 2021
Llewellyn (Lew) Williams, age 64 of Welch, passed away unexpectedly at home on August 26, 2021. Llewellyn Everett, the son of Llewellyn E. Sr. and Rosalie (Murphy) Williams, was born on February 11, 1957, in Waterloo, Iowa. He graduated from Tripoli Community High School with the class of 1976. On April 22, 1978, he was united in marriage to...
Arthur R. Champion
August 22, 2021
Arthur R. Champion “Art”
Of Farmington, just one day shy of 87 years, born August 23, 1934 in Keystone, SD to James and Mary Champion, passed away and went to be with the Lord, August 22, 2021.
Art proudly served in the US Army during the German Occupation after the Korean war. He was a member of the Steel Workers Union, and...
Diane V. Levake
August 22, 2021
LeVake, Diane V. Age 79 of Burnsville (formerly of Lake City, MN), went to be with the Lord on Aug. 22, 2021. Preceded in death by her parents. Survived by her loving husband of 52 years, Marvin; children, Sean (Jen) LeVake and Megan (Brandon) Mannie; grandchildren, Jonah, Micaiah and Isaac; siblings, Linda (Stephen) Gammell, Bruce (Lois) Garbisch and Kim (Nate)...
Mary Eleanor Caneff
August 21, 2021
Mary Eleanor Caneff, age 90, of Hastings, passed away at home, with her family by her side on August 21, 2021. She was born in Belle Plaine, Minnesota on October 11, 1930 to William and Bridget Fahey. After high school graduation, Eleanor attended business school and held various office jobs in St. Paul including working for the IRS. On...
Mark Lutes
August 21, 2021
Lutes, Mark Age 67 of Apple Valley, went to heaven on August 21, 2021, at home with family. He was preceded in death by his parents, Frank and Mary Helen. Mark is survived by his loving wife of 43 years, Colleen; beloved daughter, Melissa; devoted siblings, Dianne, Richard, Mary, Lorrie, Julie, David, Kim, and their families; along with many other...
Joan M Olson Anderson
August 20, 2021
Joan M. Olson (nee Anderson),
age 73, of Richfield, MN, passed away August 20, 2021, at Methodist Hospital in Saint Louis Park, MN. She is predeceased by her husband, Jerome “Joey” Olson; parents, Robert L. Anderson and Selma I. (Nordstrom) Anderson; and older brother, Larry Anderson.
Joan is survived by her sister, Carol (Fred) Stella; her brother, Richard (Jodee) Anderson; and sister-in-law,...
Cyril "Cy" Schmitz
August 18, 2021
Cyril "Cy" (Sneaky Pete) Schmitz, age 77 of Rosemount, died suddenly but peacefully on Wednesday morning, August 18, 2021, in Waseca. Cyril Mark, the son of Charles and Fidelis (Tieben) Schmitz, was born on July 1, 1944, on the family farm in Credit River Township, Scott County, Minnesota. Cy and Carol were married on May 14, 1976, at St....
Georgia L. Williams
August 17, 2021
Williams, Georgia L. Age 78 of Apple Valley, passed away on August 17, 2021. Georgia was preceded in death by her husband, Charles; and parents, George & Hazel Bilharz. She is survived by her daughters, Kathi Williams and Lori (Jeff) Schmidt; grandchildren, Michelle (Jeff) Steinhorst, Tony (Jennifer) Schmidt, Heather (Luke) Leahy and Matthew Schmidt; great-grandchildren, Jayce, Connor, Nathan and Ryleigh;...
Dorothy Akin
August 15, 2021
Dorothy Akin of Rosemount, passed away peacefully on August 15th at the age of 83 surrounded by her family. Born in Long Prairie, MN to George and Elizabeth Laumeyer, Dorothy moved to Minneapolis after high school where she met her husband, Joe from Farmington in 1958. Dorothy will be remembered for her love of family, music and her homemade baked...
Roger J. Malley Ii
August 14, 2021
Roger J. Malley II, age 52, of Prescott, WI, passed away August 14, 2021. He was born in Ely, MN on May 4, 1969 to Wayne and Betty Malley. He was a 1987 graduate of Hermantown High School, where he played hockey and football. Roger loved being in the outdoors. He loved hunting, fishing and spending time at his...
Richard D Bruce
August 14, 2021
Richard D. Bruce Age 73, of Minneapolis, born August 1, 1948 on the Turtle Mountain Indian Reservation in Belcourt N.D., to Ernest & Bertha Bruce, passed away peacefully August 14, 2021. Richard was a proud member of the Turtle Mountain Band of Chippewa Indians. He graduated Augsburg College with honors. Richard was a 50-year member of Carpenters Local Union #322...
Derek M. Bane
August 11, 2021
Derek Bane, age 28 of Eagan, passed away suddenly at home on Wednesday afternoon, August 11, 2021. Derek Michael, the son of Michael and Juliann (Okoren) Bane, was born on May 6, 1993, in Hastings. Growing up, Derek enjoyed participating in sports, especially football where he was the Captain of the Hastings Raiders. Following his graduation with the class...
Scott A. Peters
August 10, 2021
Scott Andrew Peters, age 59, passed away on Tuesday, August 10, 2021. Scott was born in Hastings, MN to Mathew and Pauline (Kirby) Peters and was the youngest of twelve children. He was preceded in death by his parents; brother, David Peters; sister, Pamela Peters; father-in-law, Robert Duffy; brothers-in-law, John Simone, Jim Duffy, and Donnie Siebenaler; and by his...
Jim Westberg
August 10, 2021
Westberg, Jim Age 78 of Burnsville, passed away peacefully at home on August 10, 2021. Jim was preceded in death by his parents, Harold and Margaret; brother, Dale; and sister, Lori. He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Karen; children, Kris (Jonathan) and Marc (Shalome); grandchildren, Zaysha and Dane; brother, Doug; many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends....
Ricky R. Sommers
August 9, 2021
Ricky Sommers, age 68, of Hastings, passed away August 9, 2021. He was born in Hastings on February 23, 1953 to Marvin and Bernice Sommers. He was preceded in death by his father, Marvin; mother, Bernice; sister, Cheryl Sommers; and brother, Bob Liddle. Ricky is survived by brother, Duane (Maureen) Liddle; sister Sandra "Cookie" (Dennis) Rother; and sister, Valerie...
Dolores "Dee" M. Rosenquist
August 6, 2021
Dolores Mae "Dee" (Hartley) Rosenquist, age 90, of Hastings, passed away at home, surrounded by her family on August 6, 2021. Dee was born January 12, 1931 in Duluth MN to Clinton and Harriet Hartley. Dee moved with her family to St. Paul where she attended school. In 1948, Dolores graduated from Johnson High School in St Paul. After...
Alice E. Peitso
August 5, 2021
Alice E. Peitso
of Spring Lake Park and most recently Mendota Heights, Minnesota. Born August 25, 1922 on her family’s farm in New Prague, Minnesota to James and Mary Krenik, passed away August 5, 2021. Alice died the way she lived, her faith in God leading, comforting and nourishing her abundant strength. She was a cancer survivor for more than 55...
Jason Fregien
August 4, 2021
Fregien, Jason Age 43 of Apple Valley, passed away on August 4th, 2021 surrounded by his family. Jason is survived by his wife, Marie; children, Anna, Seth and Levi; parents, Kent and Jan; siblings, Julie (Ken), Jennifer (Brent), Jodi (Darin), Jeff (Nichole), Jackie and Jeremy (Cheryl); his faithful companions, Linc and Emmett; many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Jason...
Ruth M. Coleman
August 2, 2021
Ruth M. Coleman
age 87, of Aitkin MN. and formerly of Mpls. She will be dearly missed by loving husband, Lauren Coleman; son, Michael (Holly) of Lakeville; grandchildren, Mason and Mikayla; sister, Zoe Ann Palmer of Spring Park and many friends. Preceded in death by her parents, Shelby & Ethel Palmer; and brother Neil Palmer. Funeral service is at 11 am...
Joanne K. Cobian
August 29, 2021
Joanne K. Cobian, age 86, of Hastings, passed away August 29, 2021. Joanne was born to Harry and Margaret Penor on March 20, 1935, in Bison, South Dakota. As a young girl, she loved riding horses with her Uncle Johnny, Christmas gatherings at her grandparent’s farm, being a cheerleader, singing in the choir and playing board games like Canasta...
Llewellyn E. "Lew" Williams Jr.
August 26, 2021
Llewellyn (Lew) Williams, age 64 of Welch, passed away unexpectedly at home on August 26, 2021. Llewellyn Everett, the son of Llewellyn E. Sr. and Rosalie (Murphy) Williams, was born on February 11, 1957, in Waterloo, Iowa. He graduated from Tripoli Community High School with the class of 1976. On April 22, 1978, he was united in marriage to...
Arthur R. Champion
August 22, 2021
Arthur R. Champion “Art”
Of Farmington, just one day shy of 87 years, born August 23, 1934 in Keystone, SD to James and Mary Champion, passed away and went to be with the Lord, August 22, 2021.
Art proudly served in the US Army during the German Occupation after the Korean war. He was a member of the Steel Workers Union, and...
Diane V. Levake
August 22, 2021
LeVake, Diane V. Age 79 of Burnsville (formerly of Lake City, MN), went to be with the Lord on Aug. 22, 2021. Preceded in death by her parents. Survived by her loving husband of 52 years, Marvin; children, Sean (Jen) LeVake and Megan (Brandon) Mannie; grandchildren, Jonah, Micaiah and Isaac; siblings, Linda (Stephen) Gammell, Bruce (Lois) Garbisch and Kim (Nate)...
Mary Eleanor Caneff
August 21, 2021
Mary Eleanor Caneff, age 90, of Hastings, passed away at home, with her family by her side on August 21, 2021. She was born in Belle Plaine, Minnesota on October 11, 1930 to William and Bridget Fahey. After high school graduation, Eleanor attended business school and held various office jobs in St. Paul including working for the IRS. On...
Mark Lutes
August 21, 2021
Lutes, Mark Age 67 of Apple Valley, went to heaven on August 21, 2021, at home with family. He was preceded in death by his parents, Frank and Mary Helen. Mark is survived by his loving wife of 43 years, Colleen; beloved daughter, Melissa; devoted siblings, Dianne, Richard, Mary, Lorrie, Julie, David, Kim, and their families; along with many other...
Joan M Olson Anderson
August 20, 2021
Joan M. Olson (nee Anderson),
age 73, of Richfield, MN, passed away August 20, 2021, at Methodist Hospital in Saint Louis Park, MN. She is predeceased by her husband, Jerome “Joey” Olson; parents, Robert L. Anderson and Selma I. (Nordstrom) Anderson; and older brother, Larry Anderson.
Joan is survived by her sister, Carol (Fred) Stella; her brother, Richard (Jodee) Anderson; and sister-in-law,...
Cyril "Cy" Schmitz
August 18, 2021
Cyril "Cy" (Sneaky Pete) Schmitz, age 77 of Rosemount, died suddenly but peacefully on Wednesday morning, August 18, 2021, in Waseca. Cyril Mark, the son of Charles and Fidelis (Tieben) Schmitz, was born on July 1, 1944, on the family farm in Credit River Township, Scott County, Minnesota. Cy and Carol were married on May 14, 1976, at St....
Georgia L. Williams
August 17, 2021
Williams, Georgia L. Age 78 of Apple Valley, passed away on August 17, 2021. Georgia was preceded in death by her husband, Charles; and parents, George & Hazel Bilharz. She is survived by her daughters, Kathi Williams and Lori (Jeff) Schmidt; grandchildren, Michelle (Jeff) Steinhorst, Tony (Jennifer) Schmidt, Heather (Luke) Leahy and Matthew Schmidt; great-grandchildren, Jayce, Connor, Nathan and Ryleigh;...
Dorothy Akin
August 15, 2021
Dorothy Akin of Rosemount, passed away peacefully on August 15th at the age of 83 surrounded by her family. Born in Long Prairie, MN to George and Elizabeth Laumeyer, Dorothy moved to Minneapolis after high school where she met her husband, Joe from Farmington in 1958. Dorothy will be remembered for her love of family, music and her homemade baked...
Roger J. Malley Ii
August 14, 2021
Roger J. Malley II, age 52, of Prescott, WI, passed away August 14, 2021. He was born in Ely, MN on May 4, 1969 to Wayne and Betty Malley. He was a 1987 graduate of Hermantown High School, where he played hockey and football. Roger loved being in the outdoors. He loved hunting, fishing and spending time at his...
Richard D Bruce
August 14, 2021
Richard D. Bruce Age 73, of Minneapolis, born August 1, 1948 on the Turtle Mountain Indian Reservation in Belcourt N.D., to Ernest & Bertha Bruce, passed away peacefully August 14, 2021. Richard was a proud member of the Turtle Mountain Band of Chippewa Indians. He graduated Augsburg College with honors. Richard was a 50-year member of Carpenters Local Union #322...
Derek M. Bane
August 11, 2021
Derek Bane, age 28 of Eagan, passed away suddenly at home on Wednesday afternoon, August 11, 2021. Derek Michael, the son of Michael and Juliann (Okoren) Bane, was born on May 6, 1993, in Hastings. Growing up, Derek enjoyed participating in sports, especially football where he was the Captain of the Hastings Raiders. Following his graduation with the class...
Scott A. Peters
August 10, 2021
Scott Andrew Peters, age 59, passed away on Tuesday, August 10, 2021. Scott was born in Hastings, MN to Mathew and Pauline (Kirby) Peters and was the youngest of twelve children. He was preceded in death by his parents; brother, David Peters; sister, Pamela Peters; father-in-law, Robert Duffy; brothers-in-law, John Simone, Jim Duffy, and Donnie Siebenaler; and by his...
Jim Westberg
August 10, 2021
Westberg, Jim Age 78 of Burnsville, passed away peacefully at home on August 10, 2021. Jim was preceded in death by his parents, Harold and Margaret; brother, Dale; and sister, Lori. He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Karen; children, Kris (Jonathan) and Marc (Shalome); grandchildren, Zaysha and Dane; brother, Doug; many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends....
Ricky R. Sommers
August 9, 2021
Ricky Sommers, age 68, of Hastings, passed away August 9, 2021. He was born in Hastings on February 23, 1953 to Marvin and Bernice Sommers. He was preceded in death by his father, Marvin; mother, Bernice; sister, Cheryl Sommers; and brother, Bob Liddle. Ricky is survived by brother, Duane (Maureen) Liddle; sister Sandra "Cookie" (Dennis) Rother; and sister, Valerie...
Dolores "Dee" M. Rosenquist
August 6, 2021
Dolores Mae "Dee" (Hartley) Rosenquist, age 90, of Hastings, passed away at home, surrounded by her family on August 6, 2021. Dee was born January 12, 1931 in Duluth MN to Clinton and Harriet Hartley. Dee moved with her family to St. Paul where she attended school. In 1948, Dolores graduated from Johnson High School in St Paul. After...
Alice E. Peitso
August 5, 2021
Alice E. Peitso
of Spring Lake Park and most recently Mendota Heights, Minnesota. Born August 25, 1922 on her family’s farm in New Prague, Minnesota to James and Mary Krenik, passed away August 5, 2021. Alice died the way she lived, her faith in God leading, comforting and nourishing her abundant strength. She was a cancer survivor for more than 55...
Jason Fregien
August 4, 2021
Fregien, Jason Age 43 of Apple Valley, passed away on August 4th, 2021 surrounded by his family. Jason is survived by his wife, Marie; children, Anna, Seth and Levi; parents, Kent and Jan; siblings, Julie (Ken), Jennifer (Brent), Jodi (Darin), Jeff (Nichole), Jackie and Jeremy (Cheryl); his faithful companions, Linc and Emmett; many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Jason...
Ruth M. Coleman
August 2, 2021
Ruth M. Coleman
age 87, of Aitkin MN. and formerly of Mpls. She will be dearly missed by loving husband, Lauren Coleman; son, Michael (Holly) of Lakeville; grandchildren, Mason and Mikayla; sister, Zoe Ann Palmer of Spring Park and many friends. Preceded in death by her parents, Shelby & Ethel Palmer; and brother Neil Palmer. Funeral service is at 11 am...
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