Obituaries
Obituaries for Starkson Family
In Memory of Our Dear Loved Ones
Ruth M. Gabrielson
March 10, 2021
Ruth M. Gabrielson Age 97 of Orangeville, IL, formerly of Mpls. Preceded in death by husband, Ervin; six brothers & two sisters. Survived by sister, Sara Hilton; sister-in-law, Nancy Gereau; many nieces, nephews, family, friends & special friend, Dr. Elaine Sorem. Memorial Service Saturday, 11 AM, Henry W. Anderson Mortuary, 3640 23rd Ave. So., Mpls. with visitation one hour before...
Elaine E. Bain
March 10, 2021
Elaine E. Bain Age 91 of Mpls., formerly of Anoka. Elaine was a longtime employee of the Mpls. VA Medical Center. She is preceded in death by husband, Harold “Curtis”; sons, Robert and Gerald; and four siblings. She is survived by sons, James (Gie) and Richard (Dawn); six grandchildren and four great-grandchildren; siblings, David (Jan) Wallace and Bill Wallace. Private...
Alvin P. Swanson
March 9, 2021
Swanson, Alvin P. Age 98 of Minneapolis, joined his wife, Dorothy, on March 9, 2021. Preceded in death by his wife, Dorothy; daughters, Pauline and Judith; and brothers, Cliff and Emil. Survived by his children, Diane Severson, Joanne Knutsen, Douglas (Terri) Swanson and Robert Swanson; grandchildren, Jim, Chris, Susan, Deb, Steve, Ron, David, Ben, Dani, Jess and Matt; several great-grandchildren...
Eugene Earl Sundt
March 9, 2021
Sundt, Eugene Earl Age 89 of Apple Valley, passed away on March 9, 2021. Preceded in death by his wife, Rita; daughter, Sandra Leigh; and sister, Jeanette Smith. Survived by his son, Kirby (Kathie); grandsons, Zachary (Xochitl) and Chayse; brother, Richard (Carol) Sundt; brother-in-law, Darrel Smith; many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Memorial Service at 11:00am on Friday, June...
Elizabeth "Betty" M. Brown
March 8, 2021
Elizabeth (Betty) M. Brown (Morrison), age 86, of Hastings, died Monday, March 8, 2021. She is preceded in death by parents, Evelyn & Harry Morrison; and brother, Robert & wife Marlene Morrison. Betty is beloved & greatly missed by family & friends, Sandra Djerf (Rod Hayek), Ramona Schuna (David Reed), Maria Griggs, Nicholas Aliksyuk Jr., Carrie & Keith Kislenger;...
Ronald P Langenfeld
March 8, 2021
Ronald Peter Langenfeld, of Hastings, born July 2, 1943, passed away on March 8, 2021 surrounded by his loving family. He was the 8th child of 10 to Henry and Eleanor (Foss) Langenfeld. Ronald was born and raised in Hastings and graduated from Hastings High School in 1961. He met Sharon Petersen in 1963 and they married on July...
James "Jim" Weber
March 8, 2021
On the sunny morning of March 8, 2021, James “Jim” Weber, age 85, passed away peacefully in his home. Jim was born on June 8th, 1935 in Hastings to John and Jeanette Weber. He grew up with his siblings on their farm in Miesville, MN. Jim and his twin brother, Jack were decorated wrestlers while in high school. After...
Rita Ann Mcnamara
March 7, 2021
Rita Ann Reuter McNamara born November 12, 1932 and a lifetime resident of Hastings, MN, passed peacefully into heaven on March 7, 2021 surrounded by her family while vacationing in Mazatlán, Mexico, with her beloved husband Larry who was at her side for seventy years. Rita, a 1950 graduate of Hastings High School, is survived by husband Lawrence “Larry”...
Joel N. Giebner
March 7, 2021
Joel N. Giebner, age 46 of Bloomington, died suddenly on Sunday, March 7, 2021. Joel came from Vietnam as in infant in 1975. He was one of the "airlift" babies that came to the United States at the end of Vietnam War Era. Joel has been a thirty year resident of the J.E.C. Miller Group Homes in Bloomington. He...
Anthony M. Nelson
March 6, 2021
Anthony "Tony" M. Nelson, 65, peacefully passed away on March 6th, 2021. Tony was born in Hastings, to Maurice and Ann (Kurowski) Nelson. He grew up on the farm with 3 brothers and 2 sisters. Tony worked as a mechanic in one way or another his entire life. He loved Nascar, the Minnesota Vikings and all things Ford. In...
Brandi E Tracy
March 6, 2021
Brandi Elizabeth Tracy, 68, of Hastings died March 6, 2021 at her home. Brandi was born November 14, 1952 in California. Brandi is survived by her former husband and best friend Bill Reuter, siblings Marty Berkowitz and Shay Wiener Berkowitz. She is preceded in death by her parents Leonard Berkowitz and Deborah Tracy and siblings Stephen Berkowitz and Robin...
Marilyn A. Wessinger
March 5, 2021
Marilyn Wessinger, age 69, of Cottage Grove, passed away March 5, 2021. She was born in Chicago, IL to Charles and Anna Quinlan on September 15, 1951. She married William Wessinger on February 16, 1991 in St. Paul, MN. She was a graduate of Crete/Monee High School in IL. She is preceded in death by her parents; and brother,...
Loretta K. Foss
March 4, 2021
Loretta K. Foss, age 102, of Hastings passed away March 4, 2021. She was born in Hastings to Charles and Laura (Knaresborro) Sommers on June 4, 1918. She married Edmund Foss in Hastings on October 7, 1942. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Edmund; brothers, Marvin, Thomas and Gerald "Jay"; and sister, Marie McAlwee. Loretta is...
Gerald "Jerry" O'Shaughnessy
March 4, 2021
Gerald "Jerry" O'Shaughnessy, age 89, of Hastings, passed away March 4, 2021. He was born in Red Wing on August 23, 1931 to John and Helen (Gerlach) O'Shaughnessy and raised on the farm in Welch. He graduated from Red Wing High School in 1949 and St. Thomas College in 1953. In 1956 he moved to California, where he worked...
John Francis Murphy
March 3, 2021
John F. Murphy, age 85 of Hastings, died suddenly at home on March 3, 2021. Preceded by parents Mathias and Clara (Schommer) Murphy; siblings, Eugene, Charles, Margaret Thiel. Survived by Mary Kay; son, Patrick; grandson Mark, nieces and nephews. John graduated from Hastings High School in 1952 and worked at H.D. Hudson Mfg. Co for 45 years. He enjoyed...
Roy R. Bremer
March 1, 2021
On Monday, March 1st, 2021, Roy Bremer loving husband, father, and grandfather passed away at the age of 90. Roy was born on December 4th, 1930 in Hastings, Minnesota to John and Olga Bremer. He married his wife, Karen (Schaar) Bremer in 1958. They raised two children, John (Janet) Bremer and Ruth (Tom) Lehmann. His days were filled with...
Thomas M. "Tommy" Duray
February 28, 2021
Thomas M. "Tommy" Duray, age 63 of Hastings, died suddenly but peacefully at home on Sunday evening, February 28, 2021. Thomas Michael, the son of Daniel and Elaine (Gunderson) Duray, was born in Minneapolis on January 24, 1958. Tommy was a guy that loved to have many "guy toys" over the years, especially his pontoon. He also enjoyed spending...
Ardella Woodward
February 27, 2021
Ardella Woodward, age 88 of Hastings, died peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family on Saturday morning, February 27, 2021. Ardella Constance Geneva, the daughter of Archie and Adeline (Jensen) Teigen, was born on September 30, 1932, in Appleton, Minnesota. She attended Anoka High School where she participated in the school choir and in the theater productions. Following...
Arlene L. Strop
February 26, 2021
On Friday, February 26, 2021, Arlene Laura (Lybert) Strop went to be with her Lord and Savior at the age of 87. Arlene was born on August 18, 1933 on a farm in Tony, Wisconsin. She married Gerald Strop on August 1,1959, spent time teaching elementary school in Elgin, Illinois and was the Payroll Clerk for the Hastings School...
Dr. Robert L. Johnson
February 26, 2021
Dr. Robert L. Johnson, age 85 of Port Orchard, Washington and formerly of Hastings, died peacefully at home on February 26, 2021. Private family graveside services with Military Honors provided by the VFW Lyle Russell Post 1210 were held at Lakeside Cemetery in Hastings. Arrangements were completed by Starkson Family Life Celebration Chapel of Hastings.
Ruth M. Gabrielson
March 10, 2021
Ruth M. Gabrielson Age 97 of Orangeville, IL, formerly of Mpls. Preceded in death by husband, Ervin; six brothers & two sisters. Survived by sister, Sara Hilton; sister-in-law, Nancy Gereau; many nieces, nephews, family, friends & special friend, Dr. Elaine Sorem. Memorial Service Saturday, 11 AM, Henry W. Anderson Mortuary, 3640 23rd Ave. So., Mpls. with visitation one hour before...
Elaine E. Bain
March 10, 2021
Elaine E. Bain Age 91 of Mpls., formerly of Anoka. Elaine was a longtime employee of the Mpls. VA Medical Center. She is preceded in death by husband, Harold “Curtis”; sons, Robert and Gerald; and four siblings. She is survived by sons, James (Gie) and Richard (Dawn); six grandchildren and four great-grandchildren; siblings, David (Jan) Wallace and Bill Wallace. Private...
Alvin P. Swanson
March 9, 2021
Swanson, Alvin P. Age 98 of Minneapolis, joined his wife, Dorothy, on March 9, 2021. Preceded in death by his wife, Dorothy; daughters, Pauline and Judith; and brothers, Cliff and Emil. Survived by his children, Diane Severson, Joanne Knutsen, Douglas (Terri) Swanson and Robert Swanson; grandchildren, Jim, Chris, Susan, Deb, Steve, Ron, David, Ben, Dani, Jess and Matt; several great-grandchildren...
Eugene Earl Sundt
March 9, 2021
Sundt, Eugene Earl Age 89 of Apple Valley, passed away on March 9, 2021. Preceded in death by his wife, Rita; daughter, Sandra Leigh; and sister, Jeanette Smith. Survived by his son, Kirby (Kathie); grandsons, Zachary (Xochitl) and Chayse; brother, Richard (Carol) Sundt; brother-in-law, Darrel Smith; many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Memorial Service at 11:00am on Friday, June...
Elizabeth "Betty" M. Brown
March 8, 2021
Elizabeth (Betty) M. Brown (Morrison), age 86, of Hastings, died Monday, March 8, 2021. She is preceded in death by parents, Evelyn & Harry Morrison; and brother, Robert & wife Marlene Morrison. Betty is beloved & greatly missed by family & friends, Sandra Djerf (Rod Hayek), Ramona Schuna (David Reed), Maria Griggs, Nicholas Aliksyuk Jr., Carrie & Keith Kislenger;...
Ronald P Langenfeld
March 8, 2021
Ronald Peter Langenfeld, of Hastings, born July 2, 1943, passed away on March 8, 2021 surrounded by his loving family. He was the 8th child of 10 to Henry and Eleanor (Foss) Langenfeld. Ronald was born and raised in Hastings and graduated from Hastings High School in 1961. He met Sharon Petersen in 1963 and they married on July...
James "Jim" Weber
March 8, 2021
On the sunny morning of March 8, 2021, James “Jim” Weber, age 85, passed away peacefully in his home. Jim was born on June 8th, 1935 in Hastings to John and Jeanette Weber. He grew up with his siblings on their farm in Miesville, MN. Jim and his twin brother, Jack were decorated wrestlers while in high school. After...
Rita Ann Mcnamara
March 7, 2021
Rita Ann Reuter McNamara born November 12, 1932 and a lifetime resident of Hastings, MN, passed peacefully into heaven on March 7, 2021 surrounded by her family while vacationing in Mazatlán, Mexico, with her beloved husband Larry who was at her side for seventy years. Rita, a 1950 graduate of Hastings High School, is survived by husband Lawrence “Larry”...
Joel N. Giebner
March 7, 2021
Joel N. Giebner, age 46 of Bloomington, died suddenly on Sunday, March 7, 2021. Joel came from Vietnam as in infant in 1975. He was one of the "airlift" babies that came to the United States at the end of Vietnam War Era. Joel has been a thirty year resident of the J.E.C. Miller Group Homes in Bloomington. He...
Anthony M. Nelson
March 6, 2021
Anthony "Tony" M. Nelson, 65, peacefully passed away on March 6th, 2021. Tony was born in Hastings, to Maurice and Ann (Kurowski) Nelson. He grew up on the farm with 3 brothers and 2 sisters. Tony worked as a mechanic in one way or another his entire life. He loved Nascar, the Minnesota Vikings and all things Ford. In...
Brandi E Tracy
March 6, 2021
Brandi Elizabeth Tracy, 68, of Hastings died March 6, 2021 at her home. Brandi was born November 14, 1952 in California. Brandi is survived by her former husband and best friend Bill Reuter, siblings Marty Berkowitz and Shay Wiener Berkowitz. She is preceded in death by her parents Leonard Berkowitz and Deborah Tracy and siblings Stephen Berkowitz and Robin...
Marilyn A. Wessinger
March 5, 2021
Marilyn Wessinger, age 69, of Cottage Grove, passed away March 5, 2021. She was born in Chicago, IL to Charles and Anna Quinlan on September 15, 1951. She married William Wessinger on February 16, 1991 in St. Paul, MN. She was a graduate of Crete/Monee High School in IL. She is preceded in death by her parents; and brother,...
Loretta K. Foss
March 4, 2021
Loretta K. Foss, age 102, of Hastings passed away March 4, 2021. She was born in Hastings to Charles and Laura (Knaresborro) Sommers on June 4, 1918. She married Edmund Foss in Hastings on October 7, 1942. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Edmund; brothers, Marvin, Thomas and Gerald "Jay"; and sister, Marie McAlwee. Loretta is...
Gerald "Jerry" O'Shaughnessy
March 4, 2021
Gerald "Jerry" O'Shaughnessy, age 89, of Hastings, passed away March 4, 2021. He was born in Red Wing on August 23, 1931 to John and Helen (Gerlach) O'Shaughnessy and raised on the farm in Welch. He graduated from Red Wing High School in 1949 and St. Thomas College in 1953. In 1956 he moved to California, where he worked...
John Francis Murphy
March 3, 2021
John F. Murphy, age 85 of Hastings, died suddenly at home on March 3, 2021. Preceded by parents Mathias and Clara (Schommer) Murphy; siblings, Eugene, Charles, Margaret Thiel. Survived by Mary Kay; son, Patrick; grandson Mark, nieces and nephews. John graduated from Hastings High School in 1952 and worked at H.D. Hudson Mfg. Co for 45 years. He enjoyed...
Roy R. Bremer
March 1, 2021
On Monday, March 1st, 2021, Roy Bremer loving husband, father, and grandfather passed away at the age of 90. Roy was born on December 4th, 1930 in Hastings, Minnesota to John and Olga Bremer. He married his wife, Karen (Schaar) Bremer in 1958. They raised two children, John (Janet) Bremer and Ruth (Tom) Lehmann. His days were filled with...
Thomas M. "Tommy" Duray
February 28, 2021
Thomas M. "Tommy" Duray, age 63 of Hastings, died suddenly but peacefully at home on Sunday evening, February 28, 2021. Thomas Michael, the son of Daniel and Elaine (Gunderson) Duray, was born in Minneapolis on January 24, 1958. Tommy was a guy that loved to have many "guy toys" over the years, especially his pontoon. He also enjoyed spending...
Ardella Woodward
February 27, 2021
Ardella Woodward, age 88 of Hastings, died peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family on Saturday morning, February 27, 2021. Ardella Constance Geneva, the daughter of Archie and Adeline (Jensen) Teigen, was born on September 30, 1932, in Appleton, Minnesota. She attended Anoka High School where she participated in the school choir and in the theater productions. Following...
Arlene L. Strop
February 26, 2021
On Friday, February 26, 2021, Arlene Laura (Lybert) Strop went to be with her Lord and Savior at the age of 87. Arlene was born on August 18, 1933 on a farm in Tony, Wisconsin. She married Gerald Strop on August 1,1959, spent time teaching elementary school in Elgin, Illinois and was the Payroll Clerk for the Hastings School...
Dr. Robert L. Johnson
February 26, 2021
Dr. Robert L. Johnson, age 85 of Port Orchard, Washington and formerly of Hastings, died peacefully at home on February 26, 2021. Private family graveside services with Military Honors provided by the VFW Lyle Russell Post 1210 were held at Lakeside Cemetery in Hastings. Arrangements were completed by Starkson Family Life Celebration Chapel of Hastings.
Starkson Family Funeral Homes
is a collection of obituaries for Hastings, Minnesota. With services throughout State that are updated regularly. Find local city, State obituaries and join us in celebrating memories and honoring their lives and legacies.
Subscribe
Subscribe to get alerts on new obituaries