Obituaries
Obituaries for Starkson Family
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Patricia Helen Sperr
October 31, 2020
Patricia H. Sperr, age 90, of Hastings, passed away at Regina Senior Living on October 31, 2020. Patsy grew up outside of Urbank , Mn, where she was raised by her grandparents. She attended a one room school house which she would cross country ski to in the winter months. She worked hard on their family farm gardening, harvesting,...
Joyce M. Anderson
October 31, 2020
Joyce M. Anderson
Age 94 of Eagan, born April 19, 1926 in Minneapolis to O. Theodore and Victoria Carlson, passed away peacefully with her family at her side, October 31, 2020. She was retired after 25 years with the YMCA. Joyce will be dearly missed by her loving husband of 53 years, Ken; children: Sue (John) Williams, Steve (Diane), Sharon (Joe)...
Dorothy M. "Dubie" Swanson
October 28, 2020
Dorothy "Dubie" Swanson, age 94 of Hastings, died peacefully on Wednesday, October 28, 2020 at Regina Medical Center in Hastings. Dorothy M., the daughter of Stephen and Margaret (Huberty) Knoll, was born February 28, 1926, in Hastings. Of their six children, she was the last surviving one. Dubie had many fun stories about growing up in "cowtown." She loved...
April D. Leung
October 28, 2020
April D. Leung On Wednesday, October 28th around 3:15 PM April Dawn Leung passed away at home. Her family had the blessing of being by her side when God welcomed her home. April was born on June 22, 1963 in Minneapolis. She grew up mostly in Waseca, MN and Tempe, AZ. It was in Tempe while attending Arizona State University,...
Eileen K. Schlosser
October 27, 2020
Eileen K. Schlosser, age 84 of Hastings, died peacefully on Tuesday evening, October 27, 2020, at Regina Senior Living in Hastings. Eileen Kathryn, the daughter of Nicholas and Leona (Schaffer) Schiller, was born on August 3, 1936, in Goodhue County, Minnesota. On April 21, 1956, she was united in marriage to Donald R. "Don" Schlosser. They were blessed with...
Mary E. Menke
October 27, 2020
Mary E. Menke
Age 77 of Burnsville, born November 14, 1942 in Shakopee, MN to Joseph & Marie Menke, passed away October 27, 2020. She is preceded in death by her brother, Leroy Menke. Mary will be dearly missed by her sons, Jeff (Chrissy) and Dan (Kari) Watne; grandchildren: David, Jack and Kayla; brothers, Roland (Catherine) Menke and Mike (Rose) Menke...
Stanford D. "Bud" Swanson
October 26, 2020
Stanford "Bud" Swanson, age 88, of Hastings, passed away Monday October 26, 2020. Born and raised in Hastings, Bud was a proud employee of Smead Manufacturing for 41 years until he retired in 1993. Deceased siblings are brothers; Leroy, Gordon, Harry; and sister Marion (Swanson) Gelhar. Survived by his loving wife of 67 years, Marlene, children; Rita (Greg) Smock,...
Jeannette H. Cran
October 26, 2020
Jeannette (Schwanz) Cran age 80 of Denmark Township died peacefully at home the morning of Monday October 26, 2020. Jeannette Helen, the oldest daughter for Clarence & LaVerna (Heuer) Schwanz was born January 21, 1940 in St Paul, MN. She graduated from Rosemount High School in 1957. She was united in marriage to Gary L. Cran on September 19,...
Michael J. "Mike" Gove
October 25, 2020
Mike Gove, beloved son, husband, brother, father, and friend, passed away Sunday 10/25/2020 after lifelong struggles with liver and kidney disease and several bouts of recent illnesses. Born to Gene and Elaine Gove on 6/16/1964 in NE Minneapolis. The family moved to Hastings, MN where Mike would finish High School and meet his wife, Mary. They were wed on...
Velma (Jeanie) Lyness
October 25, 2020
Velma (Jeanie) Lyness, age 95 of Hastings and formerly of Eagan. Jeanie passed away peacefully on October 25th, 2020. She is survived by her husband, Richard of 68 years; her children, John (Fanny), JoAnn (Mike), Jim (Deb) and Mike (Kathy); seven grandchildren, six great grandchildren and two great great grandchildren. Jeanie loved spending time with her family, going for...
Josephine A. "Joann" Kirch
October 23, 2020
Josephine A. "JoAnn" Kirch, age 84 of Arden Hills, died peacefully on Friday morning, October 23, 2020, at Johanna Shores Senior Living. Josephine A., the daughter of Louis and Barbara (Eckart) Raway, was born on June 20, 1936, in Hastings. Following her homeschooling education due to her illness, JoAnn worked at the Hastings Creamery as a bookkeeper. In 1970,...
Gerald E. "Spike" Stevens
October 22, 2020
Gerald "Spike" Stevens, age 86 of Hastings, died peacefully on Thursday morning, October 22, 2020, at United Hospital in St. Paul. Gerald E., the son of Alyosius and Vernice (Frey) Stevens, was born on June 15, 1934, in Hastings. Following his graduation from Hastings High School with the class of 1952, Spike enlisted in the United States Navy during...
Carol E. (Place) Almquist
October 21, 2020
Carol E. (Place) Almquist, age 87 of Hastings, died unexpectedly on Wednesday evening, October 21, 2020, at Abbott Northwestern Hospital following sudden medical complications. Carol Elaine, the daughter of Theodore “Ted” and Hazel (Kinneman) Place, was born on September 8, 1933, in Red Wing, and raised on her parents‘ farm near Hager City, WI. After graduating from Ellsworth High...
Lynda S. (Keetley) Guettler-Figura
October 21, 2020
Lynda (Keetley) Guettler-Figura, age 69 of Rosemount, died suddenly but peacefully at home on Wednesday morning, October 21, 2020. Lynda Sue, the daughter of Clifford and Virginia (Hoy) Keetley, was born on February 5, 1951, in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Lynda attended schooling in Hastings and later married to Robert Figura, and he recently preceded her in death on February...
Patricia J. Mathews
October 20, 2020
Patricia J. Mathews, age 80 of Hastings, died peacefully on Tuesday evening, October 20, 2020, at Regina Senior Living. Private family services will be held. Arrangements are being completed by Starkson Family Life Celebration Chapel of Hastings.
Donald L. "Don" Wical
October 20, 2020
Donald "Don" Wical, age 63 of Farmington, died peacefully at home following a ten year battle with cancer on Tuesday morning, October 20, 2020. Donald Leo, the son of Loren and Deloryce (Diemert) Wical, was born on December 31, 1956, in Seattle, Washington. Following his graduation from Hastings High School with the class of 1975, Don continued his education...
Daniel D. Wagner
October 15, 2020
Daniel D. Wagner, age 44, of Harris, passed away accidentally October 15, 2020. Survived by children, Collyn, Adalia, and Kian; parents, David and Carla Wagner; sister, Paula Wagner; girlfriend, Jenni; and many other relatives and friends. A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, October 24 from 2:00 - 6:00 PM at The American Legion, 14590 Burma Ave....
Mary Lee Egan
October 13, 2020
Mary Lee Egan (Klaers), age 82, of Lake City, MN died peacefully in her home on October 13, 2020. Mary Lee was born on May 12, 1938 to Lawrence and Carola Klaers, in Hennepin County, MN. She attended Catholic schools in Loretto and St. Michael. She later became a dental hygienist, which she continued happily until deciding to focus...
Genevieve A. Smith
October 12, 2020
Smith, Genevieve A. Age 90 of Rosemount, passed away on October 12th, 2020. Genevieve A. Smith was born to Stanley and Mary Koval on May 4th, 1930 in Lanes Mills, PA. She married Harry W. Smith on May 17th, 1952 in Brockway, PA. She is preceded in death by her husband, Harry; and many sisters and brothers. She is survived...
Darrell R. Mohrhauser
October 10, 2020
Darrell Robert Mohrhauser, age 79, of Vermillion, passed away at home surrounded by his loving family on October 10, 2020. He was the son of Joseph and Hazel Mohrhauser. Darrell married his college sweetheart, Pat Dunn on July 11, 1964. He graduated from the University St. Thomas, worked as an educator and counselor for the City of St. Paul...
Patricia Helen Sperr
October 31, 2020
Patricia H. Sperr, age 90, of Hastings, passed away at Regina Senior Living on October 31, 2020. Patsy grew up outside of Urbank , Mn, where she was raised by her grandparents. She attended a one room school house which she would cross country ski to in the winter months. She worked hard on their family farm gardening, harvesting,...
Joyce M. Anderson
October 31, 2020
Joyce M. Anderson
Age 94 of Eagan, born April 19, 1926 in Minneapolis to O. Theodore and Victoria Carlson, passed away peacefully with her family at her side, October 31, 2020. She was retired after 25 years with the YMCA. Joyce will be dearly missed by her loving husband of 53 years, Ken; children: Sue (John) Williams, Steve (Diane), Sharon (Joe)...
Dorothy M. "Dubie" Swanson
October 28, 2020
Dorothy "Dubie" Swanson, age 94 of Hastings, died peacefully on Wednesday, October 28, 2020 at Regina Medical Center in Hastings. Dorothy M., the daughter of Stephen and Margaret (Huberty) Knoll, was born February 28, 1926, in Hastings. Of their six children, she was the last surviving one. Dubie had many fun stories about growing up in "cowtown." She loved...
April D. Leung
October 28, 2020
April D. Leung On Wednesday, October 28th around 3:15 PM April Dawn Leung passed away at home. Her family had the blessing of being by her side when God welcomed her home. April was born on June 22, 1963 in Minneapolis. She grew up mostly in Waseca, MN and Tempe, AZ. It was in Tempe while attending Arizona State University,...
Eileen K. Schlosser
October 27, 2020
Eileen K. Schlosser, age 84 of Hastings, died peacefully on Tuesday evening, October 27, 2020, at Regina Senior Living in Hastings. Eileen Kathryn, the daughter of Nicholas and Leona (Schaffer) Schiller, was born on August 3, 1936, in Goodhue County, Minnesota. On April 21, 1956, she was united in marriage to Donald R. "Don" Schlosser. They were blessed with...
Mary E. Menke
October 27, 2020
Mary E. Menke
Age 77 of Burnsville, born November 14, 1942 in Shakopee, MN to Joseph & Marie Menke, passed away October 27, 2020. She is preceded in death by her brother, Leroy Menke. Mary will be dearly missed by her sons, Jeff (Chrissy) and Dan (Kari) Watne; grandchildren: David, Jack and Kayla; brothers, Roland (Catherine) Menke and Mike (Rose) Menke...
Stanford D. "Bud" Swanson
October 26, 2020
Stanford "Bud" Swanson, age 88, of Hastings, passed away Monday October 26, 2020. Born and raised in Hastings, Bud was a proud employee of Smead Manufacturing for 41 years until he retired in 1993. Deceased siblings are brothers; Leroy, Gordon, Harry; and sister Marion (Swanson) Gelhar. Survived by his loving wife of 67 years, Marlene, children; Rita (Greg) Smock,...
Jeannette H. Cran
October 26, 2020
Jeannette (Schwanz) Cran age 80 of Denmark Township died peacefully at home the morning of Monday October 26, 2020. Jeannette Helen, the oldest daughter for Clarence & LaVerna (Heuer) Schwanz was born January 21, 1940 in St Paul, MN. She graduated from Rosemount High School in 1957. She was united in marriage to Gary L. Cran on September 19,...
Michael J. "Mike" Gove
October 25, 2020
Mike Gove, beloved son, husband, brother, father, and friend, passed away Sunday 10/25/2020 after lifelong struggles with liver and kidney disease and several bouts of recent illnesses. Born to Gene and Elaine Gove on 6/16/1964 in NE Minneapolis. The family moved to Hastings, MN where Mike would finish High School and meet his wife, Mary. They were wed on...
Velma (Jeanie) Lyness
October 25, 2020
Velma (Jeanie) Lyness, age 95 of Hastings and formerly of Eagan. Jeanie passed away peacefully on October 25th, 2020. She is survived by her husband, Richard of 68 years; her children, John (Fanny), JoAnn (Mike), Jim (Deb) and Mike (Kathy); seven grandchildren, six great grandchildren and two great great grandchildren. Jeanie loved spending time with her family, going for...
Josephine A. "Joann" Kirch
October 23, 2020
Josephine A. "JoAnn" Kirch, age 84 of Arden Hills, died peacefully on Friday morning, October 23, 2020, at Johanna Shores Senior Living. Josephine A., the daughter of Louis and Barbara (Eckart) Raway, was born on June 20, 1936, in Hastings. Following her homeschooling education due to her illness, JoAnn worked at the Hastings Creamery as a bookkeeper. In 1970,...
Gerald E. "Spike" Stevens
October 22, 2020
Gerald "Spike" Stevens, age 86 of Hastings, died peacefully on Thursday morning, October 22, 2020, at United Hospital in St. Paul. Gerald E., the son of Alyosius and Vernice (Frey) Stevens, was born on June 15, 1934, in Hastings. Following his graduation from Hastings High School with the class of 1952, Spike enlisted in the United States Navy during...
Carol E. (Place) Almquist
October 21, 2020
Carol E. (Place) Almquist, age 87 of Hastings, died unexpectedly on Wednesday evening, October 21, 2020, at Abbott Northwestern Hospital following sudden medical complications. Carol Elaine, the daughter of Theodore “Ted” and Hazel (Kinneman) Place, was born on September 8, 1933, in Red Wing, and raised on her parents‘ farm near Hager City, WI. After graduating from Ellsworth High...
Lynda S. (Keetley) Guettler-Figura
October 21, 2020
Lynda (Keetley) Guettler-Figura, age 69 of Rosemount, died suddenly but peacefully at home on Wednesday morning, October 21, 2020. Lynda Sue, the daughter of Clifford and Virginia (Hoy) Keetley, was born on February 5, 1951, in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Lynda attended schooling in Hastings and later married to Robert Figura, and he recently preceded her in death on February...
Patricia J. Mathews
October 20, 2020
Patricia J. Mathews, age 80 of Hastings, died peacefully on Tuesday evening, October 20, 2020, at Regina Senior Living. Private family services will be held. Arrangements are being completed by Starkson Family Life Celebration Chapel of Hastings.
Donald L. "Don" Wical
October 20, 2020
Donald "Don" Wical, age 63 of Farmington, died peacefully at home following a ten year battle with cancer on Tuesday morning, October 20, 2020. Donald Leo, the son of Loren and Deloryce (Diemert) Wical, was born on December 31, 1956, in Seattle, Washington. Following his graduation from Hastings High School with the class of 1975, Don continued his education...
Daniel D. Wagner
October 15, 2020
Daniel D. Wagner, age 44, of Harris, passed away accidentally October 15, 2020. Survived by children, Collyn, Adalia, and Kian; parents, David and Carla Wagner; sister, Paula Wagner; girlfriend, Jenni; and many other relatives and friends. A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, October 24 from 2:00 - 6:00 PM at The American Legion, 14590 Burma Ave....
Mary Lee Egan
October 13, 2020
Mary Lee Egan (Klaers), age 82, of Lake City, MN died peacefully in her home on October 13, 2020. Mary Lee was born on May 12, 1938 to Lawrence and Carola Klaers, in Hennepin County, MN. She attended Catholic schools in Loretto and St. Michael. She later became a dental hygienist, which she continued happily until deciding to focus...
Genevieve A. Smith
October 12, 2020
Smith, Genevieve A. Age 90 of Rosemount, passed away on October 12th, 2020. Genevieve A. Smith was born to Stanley and Mary Koval on May 4th, 1930 in Lanes Mills, PA. She married Harry W. Smith on May 17th, 1952 in Brockway, PA. She is preceded in death by her husband, Harry; and many sisters and brothers. She is survived...
Darrell R. Mohrhauser
October 10, 2020
Darrell Robert Mohrhauser, age 79, of Vermillion, passed away at home surrounded by his loving family on October 10, 2020. He was the son of Joseph and Hazel Mohrhauser. Darrell married his college sweetheart, Pat Dunn on July 11, 1964. He graduated from the University St. Thomas, worked as an educator and counselor for the City of St. Paul...
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