Obituaries
Obituaries for Starkson Family
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Rosemary K. Doyle
January 7, 2021
Rosemary Doyle, age 81 of Prescott, died peacefully surrounded by her loving family following a brief battle with cancer on Thursday evening, January 7, 2021, at Regina Senior Living in Hastings. Rosemary Katherine, the daughter of Anton and Bertha (Roraff) Tschumper, was born on August 29, 1939, in Hokah, Minnesota. As a young adult, Rosemary cherished the opportunity of...
Peggy L. Illa
January 6, 2021
Peggy Illa, age 87 of Hastings, died peacefully on Wednesday morning, January 6, 2021, at Norris Square in Cottage Grove. Peggy Lou, the daughter of James and Katherine (Rosen) Estes, was born on August 12, 1933, in Hastings. Following her graduation from Hasting High School, Peggy was united in marriage to Raymond "Bud" Illa on July 14, 1951. Peggy...
Ruth E. Okeson
January 6, 2021
Ruth Okeson was born March 6, 1929 and passed away on January 6, 2021. She is preceded in death by her husband of 50 years, Elwood; her son, Neil; and granddaughter, Erin. She will be missed by son, Kevin (Rhonda); daughter in law, Candee; grandsons, Nicholas, Erik (Miranda), Ryan (Emma), Adam (Kristina) and Brett; 6 great grandchildren; along with...
John A. Macleod
January 6, 2021
MacLeod, John Age 86 of Apple Valley, passed away on Jan. 6, 2021. John was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Janice; son, Andy; sister, Peggy; and parents. John was born at the Lying-In Hospital in Boston on January 17, 1934. His parents were John and Katherine (née MacDougall) MacLeod. John grew up in Dorchester until moving to Natick...
Rita T. Stubbs
January 5, 2021
Rita T. Stubbs, age 100 of Hastings, died peacefully on Tuesday evening, January 5, 2021, at Augustana Care of Hastings. Rita Theresa, the daughter of Robert and Catherine (Kuhn) Rother, was born on February 21, 1920, in Hampton. Following her education, Rita was united in marriage to Arnold "Arnie" Fox on September 10, 1941, at St. Mathias Catholic Church...
Nancy J. Dachel
January 5, 2021
Nancy J. Dachel, age 62, of Hastings, passed away at home January 5, 2021. Preceded in death by parents, Bernard and Marion Dachel. Survived by siblings, Ben (Mary), Peggy (Dave), Tony (Linda), John, Alice (Rich), Rose; many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Per Nancy's request there will be not be any services. The Starkson Family Life Celebration Chapel...
Regina "Jane" Doorak
January 5, 2021
Regina "Jane" Doorak, age 88 of Hastings, died peacefully on Tuesday evening, January 5, 2021, at Regina Medical Center in Hastings. Regina Suzanna, the daughter of Isadore and Ophelia (Honl) Huberty, was born on July 28, 1932, in Hastings. Following her education, Jane was united in marriage to Del Doorak in 1953 and was blessed with five children and...
Kathleen H. Leifeld
January 3, 2021
Kathleen Helen Leifeld, age 91, of Vermillion, MN, passed away peacefully with family at her side on Sunday, January 3, 2021 at Regina Assisted Living in Hastings. She was born January 31, 1929, the daughter of Edward and Dorothy (Peine) Gerster. She married the love of her life George Leifeld on May 24, 1949 at St. Mathias Catholic Church...
Bernice M. Schluessler
January 3, 2021
Bernice “Bernie” M Schluessler, 75, of Hastings, MN passed away January 3, 2021 peacefully at home surrounded by family after a short courageous battle with cancer. Bernice was born March 30, 1945 to Evelyn and August Schluessler in Hastings, MN. She met her lifelong partner, Don “Feets” Sherry Sr. in the 70s. Bernice was a selfless, caring person who...
Philip T Brown
January 3, 2021
Brown, Philip T. Age 100, of Hastings, Mn Born September 9, 1920 Passed away on January 3, 2021. Born to Theodore and Margaret Brown of Vermillion, MN. Phil was an expert auto mechanic who was employed by several auto dealerships in the Hastings area until opening his own head rebuilding and auto repair business. After retirement he became an...
Denice G. Kehn
January 3, 2021
Denice (Appenzeller) Kehn, age 67, of Hastings, MN passed away on Sunday, January 3, 2021 at home. She was born on January 11, 1953 in South Minneapolis, MN to Bernard & Evelyn (Haub) Appenzeller. She married Kevin Kehn on May 26, 1973 in North Minneapolis, MN. She is survived by her husband, Kevin Kehn of Hastings, MN; her sons...
Lois A Laumeyer
January 2, 2021
Lois Ann (Bokinskie) Laumeyer, age 93, of Hastings passed away January 2, 2021 at United Hospital due to Covid 19 complications. Lois was born on March 20, 1927, in Long Prairie, MN to Albert and Dora Bokinskie. She graduated from Long Prairie High School. She married Donald Laumeyer on September 8, 1947 at Mary of Mount Carmel Catholic Church....
Freda E. Miller
January 2, 2021
Freda E. Miller
Age 92 of Lakeville, born April 9, 1928 in Holloway, MN to Walter & Alida Rohloff, passed away peacefully into the arms of Jesus on January 2, 2021. Freda is preceded in death by her husband, Edward. She will be dearly missed by her daughter, Barbara (David) Sundberg; grandchildren: Kelli Anderson, Michael Sundberg, Eric Sundberg and Kristi (James)...
Joyce E Erickson
January 1, 2021
Joyce E. Erickson, age 88, of Hastings, passed away January 1, 2021 at Augustana Care Center in Hastings. She was born and raised in Devils Lake, ND Joyce is survived by her son, Gary Erickson. Due to COVID-19 services will be held at a later date.
Norma B. Marsh
December 30, 2020
Norma B. Marsh, of Hastings, passed away peacefully from covid on December 30, 2020, at White Pine Memory Care in Cottage Grove, at the age of 91. Norma Belle was born on October 28, 1929 to Palmer and Mabel Laingen, and grew up on the family farm west of Odin, Minnesota. She graduated from Butterfield High School, 1947, in...
Richard W Gabbert
December 30, 2020
Richard W. Gabbert, age 77, of Hastings, passed away at home December 30, 2020. He loved carving, boating, bridge jumping, and most of all, spending time with his family and friends. Richard was always available and willing to lend a helping hand. He was preceded in death by his wife, Joanne (Flanagan) Gabbert and his parents, Walter and Emma...
William L. Sorg
December 28, 2020
William Loren Sorg, 72, of Hastings, MN passed away on December 28, 2020. Bill was born in Hastings to Loren and Marion (Lambrecht) Sorg. He was raised on the Sorg Family Farm and graduated from Hastings High School in 1966. Bill went on to attend the University of Minnesota College of Agriculture. While there, he was active on campus...
Anne Katherine Ballinger (Née Rast)
December 28, 2020
Ballinger, Anne Katherine (née Rast)
Age 73 of Apple Valley, passed away Dec. 28th, 2020 after a year of difficult hospitalization due to a car accident in 2019. She is preceded in death by her parents, Reinhardt “Ray” Rast and Ruth Rast (née Hugins). Anne is survived by her husband, Craig; daughter, Natalie; and brother, William (Bill) Rast.
Anne was born Dec....
Irving E. "Chris" Christnagel
December 26, 2020
Irving E. "Chris" Christnagel, age 88 of Hastings, died peacefully on Saturday afternoon, December 26, 2020, at North Memorial Health in Robbinsdale. Irving Evans, the son of Wellington and Mildred (Evans) Christnagel, was born on September 17, 1932, in rural Olmsted County, Minnesota and grew up in Little Falls, Minnesota. Following his graduation from Little Falls High School with...
Caryl E. Knutson
December 26, 2020
Caryl E. Knutson, age 93 of Hastings, died peacefully on Saturday morning, December 26, 2020, at Augustana Care Center of Hastings. Caryl Earnestine, the daughter of Earnest and Fern (Meehan) Nelson, was born on August 24, 1927, in Omaha, Nebraska. Following her graduation from Valley City High School, Caryl continued her education at the local teaching school, also in...
Rosemary K. Doyle
January 7, 2021
Rosemary Doyle, age 81 of Prescott, died peacefully surrounded by her loving family following a brief battle with cancer on Thursday evening, January 7, 2021, at Regina Senior Living in Hastings. Rosemary Katherine, the daughter of Anton and Bertha (Roraff) Tschumper, was born on August 29, 1939, in Hokah, Minnesota. As a young adult, Rosemary cherished the opportunity of...
Peggy L. Illa
January 6, 2021
Peggy Illa, age 87 of Hastings, died peacefully on Wednesday morning, January 6, 2021, at Norris Square in Cottage Grove. Peggy Lou, the daughter of James and Katherine (Rosen) Estes, was born on August 12, 1933, in Hastings. Following her graduation from Hasting High School, Peggy was united in marriage to Raymond "Bud" Illa on July 14, 1951. Peggy...
Ruth E. Okeson
January 6, 2021
Ruth Okeson was born March 6, 1929 and passed away on January 6, 2021. She is preceded in death by her husband of 50 years, Elwood; her son, Neil; and granddaughter, Erin. She will be missed by son, Kevin (Rhonda); daughter in law, Candee; grandsons, Nicholas, Erik (Miranda), Ryan (Emma), Adam (Kristina) and Brett; 6 great grandchildren; along with...
John A. Macleod
January 6, 2021
MacLeod, John Age 86 of Apple Valley, passed away on Jan. 6, 2021. John was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Janice; son, Andy; sister, Peggy; and parents. John was born at the Lying-In Hospital in Boston on January 17, 1934. His parents were John and Katherine (née MacDougall) MacLeod. John grew up in Dorchester until moving to Natick...
Rita T. Stubbs
January 5, 2021
Rita T. Stubbs, age 100 of Hastings, died peacefully on Tuesday evening, January 5, 2021, at Augustana Care of Hastings. Rita Theresa, the daughter of Robert and Catherine (Kuhn) Rother, was born on February 21, 1920, in Hampton. Following her education, Rita was united in marriage to Arnold "Arnie" Fox on September 10, 1941, at St. Mathias Catholic Church...
Nancy J. Dachel
January 5, 2021
Nancy J. Dachel, age 62, of Hastings, passed away at home January 5, 2021. Preceded in death by parents, Bernard and Marion Dachel. Survived by siblings, Ben (Mary), Peggy (Dave), Tony (Linda), John, Alice (Rich), Rose; many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Per Nancy's request there will be not be any services. The Starkson Family Life Celebration Chapel...
Regina "Jane" Doorak
January 5, 2021
Regina "Jane" Doorak, age 88 of Hastings, died peacefully on Tuesday evening, January 5, 2021, at Regina Medical Center in Hastings. Regina Suzanna, the daughter of Isadore and Ophelia (Honl) Huberty, was born on July 28, 1932, in Hastings. Following her education, Jane was united in marriage to Del Doorak in 1953 and was blessed with five children and...
Kathleen H. Leifeld
January 3, 2021
Kathleen Helen Leifeld, age 91, of Vermillion, MN, passed away peacefully with family at her side on Sunday, January 3, 2021 at Regina Assisted Living in Hastings. She was born January 31, 1929, the daughter of Edward and Dorothy (Peine) Gerster. She married the love of her life George Leifeld on May 24, 1949 at St. Mathias Catholic Church...
Bernice M. Schluessler
January 3, 2021
Bernice “Bernie” M Schluessler, 75, of Hastings, MN passed away January 3, 2021 peacefully at home surrounded by family after a short courageous battle with cancer. Bernice was born March 30, 1945 to Evelyn and August Schluessler in Hastings, MN. She met her lifelong partner, Don “Feets” Sherry Sr. in the 70s. Bernice was a selfless, caring person who...
Philip T Brown
January 3, 2021
Brown, Philip T. Age 100, of Hastings, Mn Born September 9, 1920 Passed away on January 3, 2021. Born to Theodore and Margaret Brown of Vermillion, MN. Phil was an expert auto mechanic who was employed by several auto dealerships in the Hastings area until opening his own head rebuilding and auto repair business. After retirement he became an...
Denice G. Kehn
January 3, 2021
Denice (Appenzeller) Kehn, age 67, of Hastings, MN passed away on Sunday, January 3, 2021 at home. She was born on January 11, 1953 in South Minneapolis, MN to Bernard & Evelyn (Haub) Appenzeller. She married Kevin Kehn on May 26, 1973 in North Minneapolis, MN. She is survived by her husband, Kevin Kehn of Hastings, MN; her sons...
Lois A Laumeyer
January 2, 2021
Lois Ann (Bokinskie) Laumeyer, age 93, of Hastings passed away January 2, 2021 at United Hospital due to Covid 19 complications. Lois was born on March 20, 1927, in Long Prairie, MN to Albert and Dora Bokinskie. She graduated from Long Prairie High School. She married Donald Laumeyer on September 8, 1947 at Mary of Mount Carmel Catholic Church....
Freda E. Miller
January 2, 2021
Freda E. Miller
Age 92 of Lakeville, born April 9, 1928 in Holloway, MN to Walter & Alida Rohloff, passed away peacefully into the arms of Jesus on January 2, 2021. Freda is preceded in death by her husband, Edward. She will be dearly missed by her daughter, Barbara (David) Sundberg; grandchildren: Kelli Anderson, Michael Sundberg, Eric Sundberg and Kristi (James)...
Joyce E Erickson
January 1, 2021
Joyce E. Erickson, age 88, of Hastings, passed away January 1, 2021 at Augustana Care Center in Hastings. She was born and raised in Devils Lake, ND Joyce is survived by her son, Gary Erickson. Due to COVID-19 services will be held at a later date.
Norma B. Marsh
December 30, 2020
Norma B. Marsh, of Hastings, passed away peacefully from covid on December 30, 2020, at White Pine Memory Care in Cottage Grove, at the age of 91. Norma Belle was born on October 28, 1929 to Palmer and Mabel Laingen, and grew up on the family farm west of Odin, Minnesota. She graduated from Butterfield High School, 1947, in...
Richard W Gabbert
December 30, 2020
Richard W. Gabbert, age 77, of Hastings, passed away at home December 30, 2020. He loved carving, boating, bridge jumping, and most of all, spending time with his family and friends. Richard was always available and willing to lend a helping hand. He was preceded in death by his wife, Joanne (Flanagan) Gabbert and his parents, Walter and Emma...
William L. Sorg
December 28, 2020
William Loren Sorg, 72, of Hastings, MN passed away on December 28, 2020. Bill was born in Hastings to Loren and Marion (Lambrecht) Sorg. He was raised on the Sorg Family Farm and graduated from Hastings High School in 1966. Bill went on to attend the University of Minnesota College of Agriculture. While there, he was active on campus...
Anne Katherine Ballinger (Née Rast)
December 28, 2020
Ballinger, Anne Katherine (née Rast)
Age 73 of Apple Valley, passed away Dec. 28th, 2020 after a year of difficult hospitalization due to a car accident in 2019. She is preceded in death by her parents, Reinhardt “Ray” Rast and Ruth Rast (née Hugins). Anne is survived by her husband, Craig; daughter, Natalie; and brother, William (Bill) Rast.
Anne was born Dec....
Irving E. "Chris" Christnagel
December 26, 2020
Irving E. "Chris" Christnagel, age 88 of Hastings, died peacefully on Saturday afternoon, December 26, 2020, at North Memorial Health in Robbinsdale. Irving Evans, the son of Wellington and Mildred (Evans) Christnagel, was born on September 17, 1932, in rural Olmsted County, Minnesota and grew up in Little Falls, Minnesota. Following his graduation from Little Falls High School with...
Caryl E. Knutson
December 26, 2020
Caryl E. Knutson, age 93 of Hastings, died peacefully on Saturday morning, December 26, 2020, at Augustana Care Center of Hastings. Caryl Earnestine, the daughter of Earnest and Fern (Meehan) Nelson, was born on August 24, 1927, in Omaha, Nebraska. Following her graduation from Valley City High School, Caryl continued her education at the local teaching school, also in...
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