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Obituaries for Starkson Family

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Dona L. Nicklay

Dona L. Nicklay

November 21, 2021

Dona Nicklay, age 57 of Hastings, passed away suddenly on Sunday, November 21, 2021. Dona was born in Red Wing, MN on September 29, 1964 to John and Marlene Hildebrandt. She spent most of her childhood in Hastings, where she met life-long friends, graduated from Hastings Sr. High School, and enjoyed diving, gymnastics and golf. She attended St. Olaf...

Henry John Kommer

Henry John Kommer

November 21, 2021

Henry John Kommer

Born March 1, 1938 and passed peacefully Nov. 21, 2021. Beloved father & grandfather. He will be missed by many. Visitation Thursday 4- 7 PM, Henry W. Anderson Mortuary, 3640 23rd Ave. So., Mpls. Graveside service Friday 11:30 AM, Ft. Snelling National Cemetery, Assembly Area #2.

Burial Date December 10, 2021

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Mary Rose Mcalpine

Mary Rose Mcalpine

November 20, 2021

Mary R. McAlpine, age 89 of Woodbury and formerly of Hastings, died peacefully at St. Therese of Woodbury on Saturday morning, November 20, 2021. Mary Rose, the daughter of George and Edith (Walsh) Shields, was born on March 24, 1932, in St. Paul, Minnesota. Following her graduation from Humboldt High School with the class of 1950, Mary was united...

Charles R. Young

Charles R. Young

November 19, 2021

Charles R Young,

Age 85 of Eagan, born November 7, 1936 in Minneapolis to Berton & Persephone Young, passed away November 19, 2021.

He is preceded in death by his wife, Linda.

Charles will be dearly missed by his children: Todd (Susan) Young and Cheryl (Mark) Failor; step-children: Tod Bruestle (Cristi Anderson), Kent (Theresa) Bruestle and Chad Bruestle; many grandchildren and great-grandchildren; brother,...

Jerome S. "Jerry" Murtaugh

Jerome S. "Jerry" Murtaugh

November 17, 2021

Jerome S. "Jerry" Murtaugh, age 84, a life-long resident of Hastings, died peacefully on Wednesday morning, November 17, 2021, at Norris Square in Cottage Grove. Jerome Stanley, the fifth son of Joseph and Gertrude (Gergen) Murtaugh, was born on June 19, 1937, in Hastings. Jerry was raised in Cow Town and attended Hastings High School where he was a...

James A. "Jim" Stam

James A. "Jim" Stam

November 17, 2021

James Allen "Jim" Stam, age 80 of Cannon Falls, died peacefully on Wednesday evening, November 17, 2021. James A., the son of Charles and Marion (Fremouw) Stam Sr., was born on October 3, 1941, in Faribault. Jim attended school in Northfield prior to his life-long career as a Plastic Extruder Operator. Over the years, Jim worked at various companies...

Virginia M. "Ginny" Berg

Virginia M. "Ginny" Berg

November 16, 2021

Virginia "Ginny" Berg, 87, died Tuesday, November 16, 2021, in Duluth, MN. Virginia Mae, the daughter of Lawrence and Nora (Danielson) Anderson, was born January 1, 1934, in the Township of Angus, MN, and was awarded Baby of the Year for being the first born in Polk County. She will be laid to rest with her husband, Harold Berg,...

Edward L. Erichsen

Edward L. Erichsen

November 16, 2021

Edward L. “Bud” Erichsen, age 81, died peacefully at home on Tuesday morning, Nov. 16th, 2021. He served in the Navy and had many stories from those days. He was a boiler engineer for many years, his last post was at Como Zoo. In his younger years, he raced motorcycles. He loved his cars, watching car shows, watching football,...

Tad Trottier

Tad Trottier

November 15, 2021

Tad Trottier, at the age of 48, passed away on November 15, 2021 in Hastings Minnesota. Tad was born in Duluth, Minnesota on May 31, 1973 to parents, Donna and Terence Trottier. Tad graduated from Hastings Sr. High School, and then went on to the University of Minnesota Duluth with a double major in Statistics and Economics. From a...

Margaret G. Hutchinson

Margaret G. Hutchinson

November 15, 2021

Margaret G. “Peg” Hutchinson,

age 91 of Apple Valley, formerly of Albuquerque, NM, passed away Nov. 15, 2021.  She is survived by children: Kathleen Friend, Jane Colford and James Hutchinson; 10 grandchildren: Christopher, Sabrina , Samuel, Joseph, Michael, Abby, Hannah, Jaeda, Jude and Poppy. Plus 5 great grandchildren.  Memorial Mass 11:00 AM, Wednesday, December 29th at Church of the Risen Savior,...

Ethel J. Reuter

Ethel J. Reuter

November 14, 2021

Ethel J. Reuter, age 95 of Hastings, passed away at home with family by her side, November 14, 2021. Ethel Reuter, the daughter of Robert and Helen Williamson, was born June 25, 1926 in Hastings, MN. She died peacefully at the age of 95 in her home, surrounded by her family. Ethel graduated from Hastings High School as Valedictorian...

Linda M. Bond

Linda M. Bond

November 14, 2021

Linda Mae (Thilges) Bond, age 73, of Hastings, passed away November 14, 2021. She was born on January 27, 1948 in Charles City, Iowa to parents, Leo J. Thilges and Wanda (Steele) Thilges. Preceded in death by parents; one brother and three sisters. Survived by children, Tracey (Drew) Shirey, Kip May and Mandy (Matt) Yeavello; three granddaughters, Kristen, Casey...

Charlotte L.  Schoen

Charlotte L. Schoen

November 14, 2021

Charlotte Lenore Schoen, lifelong resident of Hastings, MN died on November 14, 2021 surrounded by her loving daughters. She was 83 years old. She was born July 24, 1938 in Hastings. She graduated from Hastings High School in 1956. After high school she attended Gustavus Adolphus College where in 1960 she earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing....

James D. Wallace

James D. Wallace

November 14, 2021

James D. Wallace, age 86 years, of Prescott, Wisconsin, died on Sunday, November 14, 2021. Jim graduated from Little Rock High School. After serving in the Army, he received a B. A. from the University of Arkansas, a Master’s degree from the University of Illinois, and a Ph.D. from the University of Minnesota. Jim taught at Normandale Community College...

Derek T. Edwards

Derek T. Edwards

November 11, 2021

Derek Tyrone Darrion Edwards,24 Hastings, MN God called Derek home unexpectedly on November 11,2021. Derek was born on December 10, 1996 in Gary, Indiana. Derek moved to Minnesota at an early age where he attended school and graduated from Hastings Senior High in 2016. He excelled in Wrestling and Football. Derek was a devoted father to his only child,...

Neil J. Braaten

Neil J. Braaten

November 11, 2021

Neil J. Braaten, age 36, of Hastings, passed away with family by his side on November 11, 2021. Neil loved his family more than anything. He was a very proud father and dedicated fiancé who gave them the world. Neil coached his daughter, Sophia's softball team for many years and loved every second of being on the field with...

Gordon H Qualey

Gordon H Qualey

November 10, 2021

Age 96 of Minneapolis.

Preceded in death by his wife, Elaine; sister, Fern. Survived by children, David (Cheryl) and Michelle (Bryan); grandchildren, Kendall, Brandon, Lindsay; siblings, Ethel and Duane (Carol); and many other nieces, nephews, relatives, and friends.

Funeral service 11am on Mon., Nov. 22, 2021 at Henry W. Anderson, 14850 Garrett Ave., Apple Valley,  with visitation 1 hour prior.

Memorials preferred to...

Fern Audrey Cofield

Fern Audrey Cofield

November 8, 2021

Cofield, Fern Audrey

Age 92, longtime resident of Apple Valley, went home to be with Jesus on November 8, 2021. Fern was preceded in death by her husband, David; parents, Oscar and Emma; and siblings, Robert, Miriam, Burdette, Loyd, Violet, Clinton, and Ethel. She is survived by her son, Stephen (Lisa); grandchildren, Joshua (Cassandra), Kara (Jesse) Lee, and Nathaniel; great-grandchildren, Marshall,...

John "Jack" Marschall

John "Jack" Marschall

November 7, 2021

John "Jack" Marschall, age 96, of St. Paul, passed away November 7, 2021. Jack retired after 47 years at 3M as Tape Division Manufacturing Director. He was an expert on plastic films and started up many manufacturing operations in the United States and Europe. He and his wife traveled extensively worldwide. Jack was an avid golf and tennis player...

Finley Michael Broughton

Finley Michael Broughton

November 7, 2021

Finley Michael Broughton, our beautiful, bubbly 1 year old little boy, was taken from us suddenly on Sunday morning, November 7, 2021. Finley Michael, the son of Michael Broughton and Kristin LeFebvre, was born at United Hospital in St. Paul on October 15, 2020. Even though our time with him was so brief, Finley captured the hearts of everyone...

Dona L. Nicklay

Dona L. Nicklay

November 21, 2021

Dona Nicklay, age 57 of Hastings, passed away suddenly on Sunday, November 21, 2021. Dona was born in Red Wing, MN on September 29, 1964 to John and Marlene Hildebrandt. She spent most of her childhood in Hastings, where she met life-long friends, graduated from Hastings Sr. High School, and enjoyed diving, gymnastics and golf. She attended St. Olaf...

Henry John Kommer

Henry John Kommer

November 21, 2021

Henry John Kommer

Born March 1, 1938 and passed peacefully Nov. 21, 2021. Beloved father & grandfather. He will be missed by many. Visitation Thursday 4- 7 PM, Henry W. Anderson Mortuary, 3640 23rd Ave. So., Mpls. Graveside service Friday 11:30 AM, Ft. Snelling National Cemetery, Assembly Area #2.

Burial Date December 10, 2021

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Mary Rose Mcalpine

Mary Rose Mcalpine

November 20, 2021

Mary R. McAlpine, age 89 of Woodbury and formerly of Hastings, died peacefully at St. Therese of Woodbury on Saturday morning, November 20, 2021. Mary Rose, the daughter of George and Edith (Walsh) Shields, was born on March 24, 1932, in St. Paul, Minnesota. Following her graduation from Humboldt High School with the class of 1950, Mary was united...

Charles R. Young

Charles R. Young

November 19, 2021

Charles R Young,

Age 85 of Eagan, born November 7, 1936 in Minneapolis to Berton & Persephone Young, passed away November 19, 2021.

He is preceded in death by his wife, Linda.

Charles will be dearly missed by his children: Todd (Susan) Young and Cheryl (Mark) Failor; step-children: Tod Bruestle (Cristi Anderson), Kent (Theresa) Bruestle and Chad Bruestle; many grandchildren and great-grandchildren; brother,...

Jerome S. "Jerry" Murtaugh

Jerome S. "Jerry" Murtaugh

November 17, 2021

Jerome S. "Jerry" Murtaugh, age 84, a life-long resident of Hastings, died peacefully on Wednesday morning, November 17, 2021, at Norris Square in Cottage Grove. Jerome Stanley, the fifth son of Joseph and Gertrude (Gergen) Murtaugh, was born on June 19, 1937, in Hastings. Jerry was raised in Cow Town and attended Hastings High School where he was a...

James A. "Jim" Stam

James A. "Jim" Stam

November 17, 2021

James Allen "Jim" Stam, age 80 of Cannon Falls, died peacefully on Wednesday evening, November 17, 2021. James A., the son of Charles and Marion (Fremouw) Stam Sr., was born on October 3, 1941, in Faribault. Jim attended school in Northfield prior to his life-long career as a Plastic Extruder Operator. Over the years, Jim worked at various companies...

Virginia M. "Ginny" Berg

Virginia M. "Ginny" Berg

November 16, 2021

Virginia "Ginny" Berg, 87, died Tuesday, November 16, 2021, in Duluth, MN. Virginia Mae, the daughter of Lawrence and Nora (Danielson) Anderson, was born January 1, 1934, in the Township of Angus, MN, and was awarded Baby of the Year for being the first born in Polk County. She will be laid to rest with her husband, Harold Berg,...

Edward L. Erichsen

Edward L. Erichsen

November 16, 2021

Edward L. “Bud” Erichsen, age 81, died peacefully at home on Tuesday morning, Nov. 16th, 2021. He served in the Navy and had many stories from those days. He was a boiler engineer for many years, his last post was at Como Zoo. In his younger years, he raced motorcycles. He loved his cars, watching car shows, watching football,...

Tad Trottier

Tad Trottier

November 15, 2021

Tad Trottier, at the age of 48, passed away on November 15, 2021 in Hastings Minnesota. Tad was born in Duluth, Minnesota on May 31, 1973 to parents, Donna and Terence Trottier. Tad graduated from Hastings Sr. High School, and then went on to the University of Minnesota Duluth with a double major in Statistics and Economics. From a...

Margaret G. Hutchinson

Margaret G. Hutchinson

November 15, 2021

Margaret G. “Peg” Hutchinson,

age 91 of Apple Valley, formerly of Albuquerque, NM, passed away Nov. 15, 2021.  She is survived by children: Kathleen Friend, Jane Colford and James Hutchinson; 10 grandchildren: Christopher, Sabrina , Samuel, Joseph, Michael, Abby, Hannah, Jaeda, Jude and Poppy. Plus 5 great grandchildren.  Memorial Mass 11:00 AM, Wednesday, December 29th at Church of the Risen Savior,...

Ethel J. Reuter

Ethel J. Reuter

November 14, 2021

Ethel J. Reuter, age 95 of Hastings, passed away at home with family by her side, November 14, 2021. Ethel Reuter, the daughter of Robert and Helen Williamson, was born June 25, 1926 in Hastings, MN. She died peacefully at the age of 95 in her home, surrounded by her family. Ethel graduated from Hastings High School as Valedictorian...

Linda M. Bond

Linda M. Bond

November 14, 2021

Linda Mae (Thilges) Bond, age 73, of Hastings, passed away November 14, 2021. She was born on January 27, 1948 in Charles City, Iowa to parents, Leo J. Thilges and Wanda (Steele) Thilges. Preceded in death by parents; one brother and three sisters. Survived by children, Tracey (Drew) Shirey, Kip May and Mandy (Matt) Yeavello; three granddaughters, Kristen, Casey...

Charlotte L.  Schoen

Charlotte L. Schoen

November 14, 2021

Charlotte Lenore Schoen, lifelong resident of Hastings, MN died on November 14, 2021 surrounded by her loving daughters. She was 83 years old. She was born July 24, 1938 in Hastings. She graduated from Hastings High School in 1956. After high school she attended Gustavus Adolphus College where in 1960 she earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing....

James D. Wallace

James D. Wallace

November 14, 2021

James D. Wallace, age 86 years, of Prescott, Wisconsin, died on Sunday, November 14, 2021. Jim graduated from Little Rock High School. After serving in the Army, he received a B. A. from the University of Arkansas, a Master’s degree from the University of Illinois, and a Ph.D. from the University of Minnesota. Jim taught at Normandale Community College...

Derek T. Edwards

Derek T. Edwards

November 11, 2021

Derek Tyrone Darrion Edwards,24 Hastings, MN God called Derek home unexpectedly on November 11,2021. Derek was born on December 10, 1996 in Gary, Indiana. Derek moved to Minnesota at an early age where he attended school and graduated from Hastings Senior High in 2016. He excelled in Wrestling and Football. Derek was a devoted father to his only child,...

Neil J. Braaten

Neil J. Braaten

November 11, 2021

Neil J. Braaten, age 36, of Hastings, passed away with family by his side on November 11, 2021. Neil loved his family more than anything. He was a very proud father and dedicated fiancé who gave them the world. Neil coached his daughter, Sophia's softball team for many years and loved every second of being on the field with...

Gordon H Qualey

Gordon H Qualey

November 10, 2021

Age 96 of Minneapolis.

Preceded in death by his wife, Elaine; sister, Fern. Survived by children, David (Cheryl) and Michelle (Bryan); grandchildren, Kendall, Brandon, Lindsay; siblings, Ethel and Duane (Carol); and many other nieces, nephews, relatives, and friends.

Funeral service 11am on Mon., Nov. 22, 2021 at Henry W. Anderson, 14850 Garrett Ave., Apple Valley,  with visitation 1 hour prior.

Memorials preferred to...

Fern Audrey Cofield

Fern Audrey Cofield

November 8, 2021

Cofield, Fern Audrey

Age 92, longtime resident of Apple Valley, went home to be with Jesus on November 8, 2021. Fern was preceded in death by her husband, David; parents, Oscar and Emma; and siblings, Robert, Miriam, Burdette, Loyd, Violet, Clinton, and Ethel. She is survived by her son, Stephen (Lisa); grandchildren, Joshua (Cassandra), Kara (Jesse) Lee, and Nathaniel; great-grandchildren, Marshall,...

John "Jack" Marschall

John "Jack" Marschall

November 7, 2021

John "Jack" Marschall, age 96, of St. Paul, passed away November 7, 2021. Jack retired after 47 years at 3M as Tape Division Manufacturing Director. He was an expert on plastic films and started up many manufacturing operations in the United States and Europe. He and his wife traveled extensively worldwide. Jack was an avid golf and tennis player...

Finley Michael Broughton

Finley Michael Broughton

November 7, 2021

Finley Michael Broughton, our beautiful, bubbly 1 year old little boy, was taken from us suddenly on Sunday morning, November 7, 2021. Finley Michael, the son of Michael Broughton and Kristin LeFebvre, was born at United Hospital in St. Paul on October 15, 2020. Even though our time with him was so brief, Finley captured the hearts of everyone...

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