Obituaries
Obituaries for Starkson Family
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Laurie L. Precious
May 31, 2021
Laurie Lee Precious, known as “Auntie Bobo” to family and “Lola” to friends, passed away suddenly at the age of 44 early in the morning on Monday, May 31st, 2021. Laurie lived her life fiercely while marching to the beat of her own drum. She was a force to be reckoned with and steadfast in her love for her...
Willard "Willie" Wutschke
May 27, 2021
Willard "Willie" Wutschke, age 82 of Hastings, died suddenly at home on Thursday morning, May 27, 2021. Willard Max, the son of Marvin and Dorothy (Landt) Wutschke, was born on April 1, 1939, on the family farm in rural Medford. Willie attended Medford High School where he played football and basketball prior to graduating with the class of 1957....
Carol A. Brown
May 26, 2021
Carol Ann Brown (nee Clark), age 83, of Cottage Grove, passed away peacefully at home on May 26, 2021. Carol was born June 3, 1937, in Powers Lake, North Dakota to Andrew and Ellen (Nyquist) Clark. The family later moved to Cumberland, Wisconsin, where she attended school. Carol was married to Donald Brown in 1952. She worked for a...
Patricia "Patty" Langenfeld
May 25, 2021
Patricia E. “Patty” Langenfeld, age 72 of Hastings, died peacefully on Tuesday afternoon, May 25, 2021, at United Hospital in St. Paul. Patricia Elaine, the daughter of James and Elaine (Hammergren) Kearns, was born on November 5, 1948, in St. Paul. Following her graduation from Kellogg High School in St. Paul, Patty was a longtime employee at Control Data...
Kristofor Lund Storvick
May 25, 2021
Kristofor Lund Storvick, of Eagan, MN, departed this earth on the morning of May 25th, 2021. Son of Rolf and Karen (Lund) Storvick, Kris was born on November 11th, 1982in Rochester, MN. He was raised in Mankato, MN where he attended Mankato West HighSchool and thrived in everything from sports to music to academics. He met his wife, Gemma (Soderholm)...
Robert Andrew Meckley
May 24, 2021
Age 89 of Eagan
Passed away peacefully on May 24, 2021.
Preceded in death by wife, Marjorie. Survived by children, Gary (Sandy), Diane (Dick) Bowen, and Tom (Kristi); grandchildren, Madison, Andrew, Brayden, Tyler, Zach, Sarah, and Liz.
He retired from the Air Force and Air National Guard as a Master Sergeant. He was a devoted husband, beloved father and grandfather.
Evening visitation 5-8pm, Tuesday,...
Candace E. "Candy" Coonrod
May 23, 2021
Candace E. Coonrod, age 67 of Prescott, Wisconsin, died peacefully at home following a brief battle with Melanoma on Sunday morning, May 23, 2021. Candace Elaine, the daughter of Jack and Marjorie (Wildes) Coonrod, was born on March 26, 1954, in Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin. Following her high school graduation, she continued her education in nursing and graduated from South...
Naoma M. Mike
May 21, 2021
Naoma M. Mike, age 83 of Hastings, died peacefully on Friday morning, May 21, 2021, at Regina Senior Living in Hastings. Naoma May, the daughter of Alfred and Gertrude (Stone) Boyea, was born on January 10, 1938, in Fairchild, Wisconsin. Following her education, Naoma was blessed with seven wonderful, amazing, beautiful children. She was a longtime employee at Gemini...
Juanita Alice Stevens
May 21, 2021
Stevens, Juanita Alice
92, died Friday, May 21, 2021 at the Ebenezer Ridges Care Center as a result of severe pneumonia. A private funeral service will be held at the Memorial Park Cemetery in Mason City, IA on Friday, May 28, 2021.
Juanita, known as “Nita” by her friends and family was born in Mason City, IA on February 20, 1929 to...
Beverly H. "Bev" Copher
May 20, 2021
Beverly H. "Bev" Copher, age 84 of Hastings, died peacefully on Thursday, May 20, 2021, at The Gardens at Cannon Falls. Beverly Helen, the daughter of George and Linnea (Olson) Dahlen, was born on April 8, 1937, in Evansville, Minnesota. Following her education, Bev was active at Our Savior's Lutheran Church in Evansville where she enjoyed participating in bible...
Garnet E. Anderson
May 18, 2021
Garnet E. Anderson, age 95 of Hastings, died peacefully on Tuesday evening, May 18, 2021, at Regina Senior Living in Hastings. Garnet Elaine, the daughter of Titus and Rose (Swanson) Weberg, was born on September 29, 1925, in White Rock, Minnesota. While attending Red Wing High School, Garnet was the Homecoming Queen and a runner up for the Winter...
Judy A. Iverson
May 15, 2021
Judith A. Iverson
Age 74 of Minneapolis, born August 24, 1946 in Minneapolis to Arthur & Delores Iverson, passed away peacefully in her sleep May 15, 2021.
Judy was a lifelong educator for the Minneapolis Public School District.
She is preceded in death by her sister, Marlys Fiedler.
Judy will be dearly missed by her sons, Leonard Johnson and Eric (Judy) Iverson; grandchildren: Jasmine,...
John Atvars Jr.
May 12, 2021
John Atvars Jr., age 70, of Hastings, passed away May 12, 2021. He was born in Blue Earth, MN on March 5, 1951 to John and Elsia Atvars. John attended St. John’s Evangelical Lutheran School through 8th grade and graduated in 1969 from St. Croix Lutheran High School in West St. Paul. He earned his degree of Associate Arts...
Charles A. "Chuck" Russell
May 12, 2021
Charles A. “Chuck” Russell, age 65, of Hastings, passed away May 12, 2021. He was born on September 26, 1955 in Minneapolis to Eleanor and Dean Russell. He married Renae M. Munger on September 11, 1982 in Hastings. He was a loving father, wonderful husband, a kind, caring and compassionate man, who had a massive sense of humor. He...
Joseph P. "Joe" Grinnell
May 10, 2021
Joseph (Joe) Patrick Grinnell Born April 13, 1967 in Monterey, CA, to parents Donald Prescott Grinnell of Arlington, MA, and Margaret (Peggy) Ann (McMahon) Grinnell of Wauwatosa, WI. On May 10, 2021, Joe was welcomed into the heavenly arms of his mother. Preceded in death by his beloved mother, nephew Tyler James Grinnell, and treasured dogs Lady, Hershey, and...
Leatrice A. Eischens
May 10, 2021
Eischens, Leatrice A., age 92 of Hastings, passed away on May 10, 2021 in Hastings, MN. Survived by son, Walter Eischens; daughter, SandyVanDe Putte; sister Evon Marquardt, 6 grandchildren, 12 great grandchildren and 2 great-great grandchildren Private family services will be held.
Lola Marie Burr
May 10, 2021
Lola Marie Burr, age 75, of Hastings, passed away at United Hospital on May 10, 2021. She was born in Dawson, MN to Ralph and Cora (Haukos) Ernst on September 3, 1945. She married John Burr on December 13, 1970. Lola was preceded in death by her parents; husband, John Burr. She is survived by her children, Carlene Kulhanke,...
Russell "Russ" I. Hanson
May 9, 2021
Russell I. "Russ" Hanson, age 83, of Hastings, passed away May 9, 2021. He was born in Albert Lea, MN on October 5, 1937 to Irvin and Florence Hanson. Russ married Patricia Jensen on June 29, 1968 in Litchfield, MN. He taught mathematics for 31 years at Rochester Community and Technical College and formed deep bonds with his colleagues...
Frank Swanson
May 9, 2021
Swanson, Frank Age 76 of Madison, MN. Passed away on May 9, 2021. Preceded in death by his parents, Algot & Lillian; brother, Edward; twin brother, Martin; and grandson, Cody. Survived by his children, Scott (Stacy), James, Wanda (Mohan) and Melissa; grandchildren, Ashley (Greg), Margaret, Azel, Tazsha, Damian, Keira and Mia; great-grandson, Aidan; sisters, Caroline and Ann (Dean); many nieces,...
Rylie L. Hayes
May 8, 2021
Rylie L. Hayes,
Age 23, of River Falls, formerly of St. Michael, born February 6, 1998 in Minneapolis to Lisa and Jamie, passed away unexpectedly, May 8, 2021.
Rylie loved her family and friends more than anything. She took pride in her roles as a sister, aunt, cousin, and friend. She was always the light in the room and found joy in...
Laurie L. Precious
May 31, 2021
Laurie Lee Precious, known as “Auntie Bobo” to family and “Lola” to friends, passed away suddenly at the age of 44 early in the morning on Monday, May 31st, 2021. Laurie lived her life fiercely while marching to the beat of her own drum. She was a force to be reckoned with and steadfast in her love for her...
Willard "Willie" Wutschke
May 27, 2021
Willard "Willie" Wutschke, age 82 of Hastings, died suddenly at home on Thursday morning, May 27, 2021. Willard Max, the son of Marvin and Dorothy (Landt) Wutschke, was born on April 1, 1939, on the family farm in rural Medford. Willie attended Medford High School where he played football and basketball prior to graduating with the class of 1957....
Carol A. Brown
May 26, 2021
Carol Ann Brown (nee Clark), age 83, of Cottage Grove, passed away peacefully at home on May 26, 2021. Carol was born June 3, 1937, in Powers Lake, North Dakota to Andrew and Ellen (Nyquist) Clark. The family later moved to Cumberland, Wisconsin, where she attended school. Carol was married to Donald Brown in 1952. She worked for a...
Patricia "Patty" Langenfeld
May 25, 2021
Patricia E. “Patty” Langenfeld, age 72 of Hastings, died peacefully on Tuesday afternoon, May 25, 2021, at United Hospital in St. Paul. Patricia Elaine, the daughter of James and Elaine (Hammergren) Kearns, was born on November 5, 1948, in St. Paul. Following her graduation from Kellogg High School in St. Paul, Patty was a longtime employee at Control Data...
Kristofor Lund Storvick
May 25, 2021
Kristofor Lund Storvick, of Eagan, MN, departed this earth on the morning of May 25th, 2021. Son of Rolf and Karen (Lund) Storvick, Kris was born on November 11th, 1982in Rochester, MN. He was raised in Mankato, MN where he attended Mankato West HighSchool and thrived in everything from sports to music to academics. He met his wife, Gemma (Soderholm)...
Robert Andrew Meckley
May 24, 2021
Age 89 of Eagan
Passed away peacefully on May 24, 2021.
Preceded in death by wife, Marjorie. Survived by children, Gary (Sandy), Diane (Dick) Bowen, and Tom (Kristi); grandchildren, Madison, Andrew, Brayden, Tyler, Zach, Sarah, and Liz.
He retired from the Air Force and Air National Guard as a Master Sergeant. He was a devoted husband, beloved father and grandfather.
Evening visitation 5-8pm, Tuesday,...
Candace E. "Candy" Coonrod
May 23, 2021
Candace E. Coonrod, age 67 of Prescott, Wisconsin, died peacefully at home following a brief battle with Melanoma on Sunday morning, May 23, 2021. Candace Elaine, the daughter of Jack and Marjorie (Wildes) Coonrod, was born on March 26, 1954, in Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin. Following her high school graduation, she continued her education in nursing and graduated from South...
Naoma M. Mike
May 21, 2021
Naoma M. Mike, age 83 of Hastings, died peacefully on Friday morning, May 21, 2021, at Regina Senior Living in Hastings. Naoma May, the daughter of Alfred and Gertrude (Stone) Boyea, was born on January 10, 1938, in Fairchild, Wisconsin. Following her education, Naoma was blessed with seven wonderful, amazing, beautiful children. She was a longtime employee at Gemini...
Juanita Alice Stevens
May 21, 2021
Stevens, Juanita Alice
92, died Friday, May 21, 2021 at the Ebenezer Ridges Care Center as a result of severe pneumonia. A private funeral service will be held at the Memorial Park Cemetery in Mason City, IA on Friday, May 28, 2021.
Juanita, known as “Nita” by her friends and family was born in Mason City, IA on February 20, 1929 to...
Beverly H. "Bev" Copher
May 20, 2021
Beverly H. "Bev" Copher, age 84 of Hastings, died peacefully on Thursday, May 20, 2021, at The Gardens at Cannon Falls. Beverly Helen, the daughter of George and Linnea (Olson) Dahlen, was born on April 8, 1937, in Evansville, Minnesota. Following her education, Bev was active at Our Savior's Lutheran Church in Evansville where she enjoyed participating in bible...
Garnet E. Anderson
May 18, 2021
Garnet E. Anderson, age 95 of Hastings, died peacefully on Tuesday evening, May 18, 2021, at Regina Senior Living in Hastings. Garnet Elaine, the daughter of Titus and Rose (Swanson) Weberg, was born on September 29, 1925, in White Rock, Minnesota. While attending Red Wing High School, Garnet was the Homecoming Queen and a runner up for the Winter...
Judy A. Iverson
May 15, 2021
Judith A. Iverson
Age 74 of Minneapolis, born August 24, 1946 in Minneapolis to Arthur & Delores Iverson, passed away peacefully in her sleep May 15, 2021.
Judy was a lifelong educator for the Minneapolis Public School District.
She is preceded in death by her sister, Marlys Fiedler.
Judy will be dearly missed by her sons, Leonard Johnson and Eric (Judy) Iverson; grandchildren: Jasmine,...
John Atvars Jr.
May 12, 2021
John Atvars Jr., age 70, of Hastings, passed away May 12, 2021. He was born in Blue Earth, MN on March 5, 1951 to John and Elsia Atvars. John attended St. John’s Evangelical Lutheran School through 8th grade and graduated in 1969 from St. Croix Lutheran High School in West St. Paul. He earned his degree of Associate Arts...
Charles A. "Chuck" Russell
May 12, 2021
Charles A. “Chuck” Russell, age 65, of Hastings, passed away May 12, 2021. He was born on September 26, 1955 in Minneapolis to Eleanor and Dean Russell. He married Renae M. Munger on September 11, 1982 in Hastings. He was a loving father, wonderful husband, a kind, caring and compassionate man, who had a massive sense of humor. He...
Joseph P. "Joe" Grinnell
May 10, 2021
Joseph (Joe) Patrick Grinnell Born April 13, 1967 in Monterey, CA, to parents Donald Prescott Grinnell of Arlington, MA, and Margaret (Peggy) Ann (McMahon) Grinnell of Wauwatosa, WI. On May 10, 2021, Joe was welcomed into the heavenly arms of his mother. Preceded in death by his beloved mother, nephew Tyler James Grinnell, and treasured dogs Lady, Hershey, and...
Leatrice A. Eischens
May 10, 2021
Eischens, Leatrice A., age 92 of Hastings, passed away on May 10, 2021 in Hastings, MN. Survived by son, Walter Eischens; daughter, SandyVanDe Putte; sister Evon Marquardt, 6 grandchildren, 12 great grandchildren and 2 great-great grandchildren Private family services will be held.
Lola Marie Burr
May 10, 2021
Lola Marie Burr, age 75, of Hastings, passed away at United Hospital on May 10, 2021. She was born in Dawson, MN to Ralph and Cora (Haukos) Ernst on September 3, 1945. She married John Burr on December 13, 1970. Lola was preceded in death by her parents; husband, John Burr. She is survived by her children, Carlene Kulhanke,...
Russell "Russ" I. Hanson
May 9, 2021
Russell I. "Russ" Hanson, age 83, of Hastings, passed away May 9, 2021. He was born in Albert Lea, MN on October 5, 1937 to Irvin and Florence Hanson. Russ married Patricia Jensen on June 29, 1968 in Litchfield, MN. He taught mathematics for 31 years at Rochester Community and Technical College and formed deep bonds with his colleagues...
Frank Swanson
May 9, 2021
Swanson, Frank Age 76 of Madison, MN. Passed away on May 9, 2021. Preceded in death by his parents, Algot & Lillian; brother, Edward; twin brother, Martin; and grandson, Cody. Survived by his children, Scott (Stacy), James, Wanda (Mohan) and Melissa; grandchildren, Ashley (Greg), Margaret, Azel, Tazsha, Damian, Keira and Mia; great-grandson, Aidan; sisters, Caroline and Ann (Dean); many nieces,...
Rylie L. Hayes
May 8, 2021
Rylie L. Hayes,
Age 23, of River Falls, formerly of St. Michael, born February 6, 1998 in Minneapolis to Lisa and Jamie, passed away unexpectedly, May 8, 2021.
Rylie loved her family and friends more than anything. She took pride in her roles as a sister, aunt, cousin, and friend. She was always the light in the room and found joy in...
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