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Obituaries for Starkson Family

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Patrick "Pat" Milam

Patrick "Pat" Milam

March 23, 2021

Patrick J. "Pat" Milam, age 65 of Hastings, died peacefully on Tuesday, March 23, 2021, at Highland Chateau in St. Paul. Patrick James, the son of James and Patricia (Harris) Milam, was born on April 6, 1955, in Minneapolis. Pat was an avid gunsmith, an excellent woodworker, and had a love for the outdoors. He was a United States...

Kathy A. (Wahlstrom) Kelly

Kathy A. (Wahlstrom) Kelly

March 22, 2021

Kathy A. (Wahlstrom) Kelly, age 53 and a lifelong resident of Hastings, died suddenly but peacefully at United Hospital on Monday, March 22, 2021. Kathy Ann, the daughter of Robert and Genevieve (Leifeld) Wahlstrom, was born on March 1, 1968, in Hastings. Following her graduation from Hastings High School with the class of 1986, Kathy began working various jobs...

Charlotte  A. Swanson

Charlotte A. Swanson

March 21, 2021

Swanson, Charlotte Ann Age 78 of Hastings, Homemaker Died March 21, 2021. She is survived by Cousins Michael (Mary Capozzi) and Steven (Sarah Arrington) Ekholm, Jack (Millie) and Jim (Judy) Ekholm, and other cousins. She was preceded in death by her Brother Wesley and Parents Lily (Peterson) and Carl Swanson. Charlotte had a terrific sense of humor and a...

Leslie "Les"  Olson

Leslie "Les" Olson

March 18, 2021

Leslie Lee "Les" Olson age 74, of Hastings, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Thursday, March 18th, 2021 after a courageous battle with Mesothelioma. Les was born May 15, 1946 in Postville, IA to Louis and Marjorie Olson. He was united in marriage to his high school sweetheart, Susan Kingery on January 27, 1968. They had 53...

Kathleen A. May

Kathleen A. May

March 18, 2021

Kathleen A. May,

Age 83 of Apple Valley, born August 1, 1937 in Minneapolis, to Michael & Kathryn Scheller, passed way peacefully, March 18, 2021.  She is preceded in death by her husbands, Donald Gilmore and Melvin May; brother, Thomas Scheller and sister, Michelle Lewis.  Kathleen will be dearly missed by her children: Donald, Jr. (Laurie) Gilmore, Leanne Hjermstad, Margaret (Ronald)...

William W. Berg

William W. Berg

March 18, 2021

William W. Berg

Age 79 of Webster, MN, born August 15, 1941 in Rush City to Walter & Tryntje Dorothy Berg passed away peacefully at home with family at his side, March 18, 2021. Bill grew up in the country on his family’s dairy farm. It was there that he developed a strong work ethic and acquired his love for farming...

Holly J. O'Brien

Holly J. O'Brien

March 17, 2021

Holly O'Brien, age 62 of Hastings, died suddenly but peacefully on Wednesday afternoon, March 17, 2021, at United Hospital in St. Paul. Holly June, the daughter of James and Patricia (Whiteford) Parks, was born on February 6, 1959, in Solon, Ohio. Following her graduation from Northwoods Institute in Michigan, Holly was united in marriage to Timothy O'Brien in Solon,...

Phillip H. Girgen

Phillip H. Girgen

March 16, 2021

Phillip H. Girgen, age 92 of Maplewood and formerly of Vermillion, died suddenly but peacefully on Tuesday afternoon, March 16, 2021. Phillip Herman, the son of Joseph and Mary (Welsch) Girgen, was born on March 13, 1929, at the family farm in Vermillion. Following his education, Phillip helped on the family farm, as well as many local farms and...

Barbara Ann Bowers

Barbara Ann Bowers

March 14, 2021

Barbara (Barb) A. Bowers, age 88, of Murphy, TX, died peacefully Sunday March 14, 2021, at home surrounded by her family. Barbara Ann, the daughter of Clarence and Neoma (Estes) Hicks, was born on November 15, 1932, in Hastings, MN. Barb was united in marriage to John F. Bowers on September 15, 1951. Barb was employed at 3M Company...

Mabel M. Moes

Mabel M. Moes

March 11, 2021

Mabel Moes, age 94 of Hastings, died peacefully at home on Thursday afternoon, March 11, 2021. Mabel Margaret, the daughter of John and Margaret (Girgen) Holzmer, was born on October 10, 1926, in Mora, Minnesota. On August 19, 1947, Mabel was united in marriage to Nicholas P. Moes at the former St. Boniface Catholic Church in Hastings. She was...

Ruth M. Gabrielson

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

Patrick "Pat" Milam

Patrick "Pat" Milam

March 23, 2021

Patrick J. "Pat" Milam, age 65 of Hastings, died peacefully on Tuesday, March 23, 2021, at Highland Chateau in St. Paul. Patrick James, the son of James and Patricia (Harris) Milam, was born on April 6, 1955, in Minneapolis. Pat was an avid gunsmith, an excellent woodworker, and had a love for the outdoors. He was a United States...

Kathy A. (Wahlstrom) Kelly

Kathy A. (Wahlstrom) Kelly

March 22, 2021

Kathy A. (Wahlstrom) Kelly, age 53 and a lifelong resident of Hastings, died suddenly but peacefully at United Hospital on Monday, March 22, 2021. Kathy Ann, the daughter of Robert and Genevieve (Leifeld) Wahlstrom, was born on March 1, 1968, in Hastings. Following her graduation from Hastings High School with the class of 1986, Kathy began working various jobs...

Charlotte  A. Swanson

Charlotte A. Swanson

March 21, 2021

Swanson, Charlotte Ann Age 78 of Hastings, Homemaker Died March 21, 2021. She is survived by Cousins Michael (Mary Capozzi) and Steven (Sarah Arrington) Ekholm, Jack (Millie) and Jim (Judy) Ekholm, and other cousins. She was preceded in death by her Brother Wesley and Parents Lily (Peterson) and Carl Swanson. Charlotte had a terrific sense of humor and a...

Leslie "Les"  Olson

Leslie "Les" Olson

March 18, 2021

Leslie Lee "Les" Olson age 74, of Hastings, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Thursday, March 18th, 2021 after a courageous battle with Mesothelioma. Les was born May 15, 1946 in Postville, IA to Louis and Marjorie Olson. He was united in marriage to his high school sweetheart, Susan Kingery on January 27, 1968. They had 53...

Kathleen A. May

Kathleen A. May

March 18, 2021

Kathleen A. May,

Age 83 of Apple Valley, born August 1, 1937 in Minneapolis, to Michael & Kathryn Scheller, passed way peacefully, March 18, 2021.  She is preceded in death by her husbands, Donald Gilmore and Melvin May; brother, Thomas Scheller and sister, Michelle Lewis.  Kathleen will be dearly missed by her children: Donald, Jr. (Laurie) Gilmore, Leanne Hjermstad, Margaret (Ronald)...

William W. Berg

William W. Berg

March 18, 2021

William W. Berg

Age 79 of Webster, MN, born August 15, 1941 in Rush City to Walter & Tryntje Dorothy Berg passed away peacefully at home with family at his side, March 18, 2021. Bill grew up in the country on his family’s dairy farm. It was there that he developed a strong work ethic and acquired his love for farming...

Holly J. O'Brien

Holly J. O'Brien

March 17, 2021

Holly O'Brien, age 62 of Hastings, died suddenly but peacefully on Wednesday afternoon, March 17, 2021, at United Hospital in St. Paul. Holly June, the daughter of James and Patricia (Whiteford) Parks, was born on February 6, 1959, in Solon, Ohio. Following her graduation from Northwoods Institute in Michigan, Holly was united in marriage to Timothy O'Brien in Solon,...

Phillip H. Girgen

Phillip H. Girgen

March 16, 2021

Phillip H. Girgen, age 92 of Maplewood and formerly of Vermillion, died suddenly but peacefully on Tuesday afternoon, March 16, 2021. Phillip Herman, the son of Joseph and Mary (Welsch) Girgen, was born on March 13, 1929, at the family farm in Vermillion. Following his education, Phillip helped on the family farm, as well as many local farms and...

Barbara Ann Bowers

Barbara Ann Bowers

March 14, 2021

Barbara (Barb) A. Bowers, age 88, of Murphy, TX, died peacefully Sunday March 14, 2021, at home surrounded by her family. Barbara Ann, the daughter of Clarence and Neoma (Estes) Hicks, was born on November 15, 1932, in Hastings, MN. Barb was united in marriage to John F. Bowers on September 15, 1951. Barb was employed at 3M Company...

Mabel M. Moes

Mabel M. Moes

March 11, 2021

Mabel Moes, age 94 of Hastings, died peacefully at home on Thursday afternoon, March 11, 2021. Mabel Margaret, the daughter of John and Margaret (Girgen) Holzmer, was born on October 10, 1926, in Mora, Minnesota. On August 19, 1947, Mabel was united in marriage to Nicholas P. Moes at the former St. Boniface Catholic Church in Hastings. She was...

Ruth M. Gabrielson

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

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