Obituaries
Obituaries for Starkson Family
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April Mancl
August 22, 2020
April Annella Rose Mancl, age 36, suddenly passed away on August 22, 2020. She was born August 23, 1983 in Hastings, MN to Bill Whipple and Patti Jenson. April has been struggling with the death of her father and daughter since 2014. She has tried and tried but couldn’t get past the pain. She is finally free. April is...
Leona Ruth Chilson
August 20, 2020
Leona Ruth was born in Denmark Township on January 25, 1929, to Ferdinand (Fred) and Ruth Ann Pechacek. She was raised on the family farm with her 11 siblings, where her education started in a Denmark Township one room schoolhouse. Leona attended and graduated from Hastings High School in 1946, where she met her future husband, Eli J. Chilson,...
Delores K. "Dee" Niebuhr
August 19, 2020
Delores "Dee" Niebuhr, age 93 of Hastings, passed away peacefully on Wednesday morning, August 19, 2020, at Regina Senior Living in Hastings. Delores Kathleen, the daughter of Arthur and Mabel (Nasen) Behrends, was born on March 24, 1927, in Freeborn County, Minnesota. Dee attended Alden High School where she graduated with the class of 1945, and continued her education...
William "Bill" Paulson
August 18, 2020
William R. "Bill" Paulson, age 82 of Hastings and formerly Prescott, passed away peacefully on Tuesday evening, August 18, 2020, at United Hospital in St. Paul. William Roger, the son of Albert and Louise (Nelson) Paulson, was born on November 24, 1937, in Walnut Grove, Minnesota. Following his graduation from Hastings High School, Bill began working various jobs until...
Stanley A. Langenfeld
August 18, 2020
Stanley Anthony, youngest child of 10 of Henry and Eleanor (Foss) Langenfeld, was born on February 27, 1947 in Hastings, MN. He grew up in rural Hastings on the family farm. After his graduation from high school in 1966, he was drafted into the US Army in September of 1966. He served honorably in the Vietnam campaign until September...
Roy A. Heutmaker
August 18, 2020
Roy A. Heutmaker, age 90, of Cottage Grove, passed away August 18, 2020. He served in the Army during the Korean War. He enjoyed fishing, dog training, and his Mormon faith. Preceded in death by wife, Jewell; brother, Frank. Survived by children, Kevin (Shelley), Lorra, Dana, Henry, and Elmer (Michelle); 10 grandchildren; many other relatives and friends. A graveside...
Jeannette Louise Marthaler
August 17, 2020
Jeannette L. Marthaler, age 86, of Rosemount, died peacefully at her home surrounded by her loving family, on Monday, August 17, 2020. Jeannette Louise Michaud, was born February 6, 1934, in St. Paul, to John Kenneth and Delilah Marie (Haessly) Michaud. She was raised in St. Paul and graduated from Humboldt High School. She married Joseph R. Marthaler on...
William R. Dorfner
August 16, 2020
William R. Dorfner, age 72, of Hastings, passed away August 16, 2020. He was born in Pittsburg, PA on September 9, 1947 to William and Lucille Dorfner. He is preceded in death by his parents; and brother, Wayne Dorfner. William is survived by wife, Dorothy; children, Ann (Scott) Sweeney, Bill Dorfner, and Cathy (Caleb) Frame; grandsons, Ryan and Josh...
Clement "Clem" Meyers
August 14, 2020
Clement "Clem" Meyers, age 76 of Hastings, died peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family on Friday afternoon, August 14, 2020. He bravely battled cancer and Parkinson's disease for ten years. Never once did he complain about the cards that were dealt to him because of his service in the Vietnam War. Clem always maintained his love for...
Jerome "Jerry" Pykoski
August 13, 2020
Jerome "Jerry" Pykoski, age 100, a longtime resident, and dairy and crop farmer of Denmark Township, died peacefully on Thursday afternoon, August 13, 2020, at New Perspectives in Woodbury. Jerome William, the son of Benedict and Mary (Schenz) Pykoski, was born on December 7, 1919, in St. Paul. Jerry served in the United States Army, and was later granted...
Vanda S Plifka
August 13, 2020
Vanda S. Plifka
Age 86 of Apple Valley, born May 26, 1934 in Avon, MN to Stanis & Victoria Kociemba, passed away peacefully, surrounded by family, August 13, 2020.
Vanda had a variety of jobs including working at Honeywell, VA Hospital, managing a Bakery Thrift Store, and caring for children in her in-home daycare. She enjoyed taking modeling classes and winning the...
Judith "Judy" Cardell
August 12, 2020
Judith A. "Judy" Cardell, age 79 of Rochester and formerly of Red Wing, died peacefully following a recent illness on Wednesday morning, August 12, 2020, at Meadow Lakes Senior Living Community in Rochester. Judith Ann the daughter of Albert and Phyllis (Herman) Cardell, was born on August 10, 1944, in Red Wing. Judy's father Albert passed at a very...
Mary Kathryn (Jullie) Larson
August 11, 2020
Mary Kathryn (Jullie) Larson, age 75 of Markville, Minnesota, passed away on August 11, 2020, at the University of Minnesota Hospital in Minneapolis. Mary is survived by her husband Larry Larson, children Carol (Howie) Renn, Coco Robinson, Gary (Pam) Larson, Cassie Robinson, Tony (Cassie) Larson, Sandy (Nathan) Hughes. 20 Grandchildren And 10 Great Grandchildren, and her Brother Louie (Marion)...
Leo M. Byrne
August 10, 2020
Leo Michael Byrne, of Hastings, passed away at Regina Senior Living in Hastings on August 10, 2020. Leo was born in Lakeville to Frank and Agnes (Gilmore) Byrne on January 18, 1932. He married Viola Thurmes on October 12, 1957 at St. Mathias Catholic Church in Hampton. He was preceded in death by his wife, Viola; two infants; his...
Eleanor S. Charlton
August 9, 2020
Eleanor S. Charlton, age 87 of Hastings, died peacefully Sunday, August 9, 2020, at Fountains of Hosanna in Lakeville. Eleanor Suzanne, the daughter of Peter and Marie (Moes) Gergen, was born on March 2, 1933, in New Trier. She attended grade school in New Trier prior to graduating from Hastings High School. Eleanor then continued her education at Court...
Gladys V. Orcutt (Nee Washel)
August 9, 2020
Gladys V. Orcutt
Age 100 of Bloomington. Born May 8, 1920 in Minneapolis to George & Mabel Washel, passed away peacefully at her home August 9, 2020. Glady was well known by many as the “Demo Lady” at the Bloomington Byerly’s and Sam’s Club. She had a big heart and was a lover of all animals, even the wild animals in...
Thelma "Kay" Anderson
August 9, 2020
Thelma “Kay” Anderson
Age 81 of Mpls. MN passed away at home. Preceded in death by loving husband of 56 years, Jim. Survived by children, John (Marsha) Anderson and Kim (Matt) Ocel; granddaughters: Courtney, Megan and Samantha; sister, Nona Dorholt (Bill Anderson); brother and sister in laws and many nieces and nephews. She was a longtime employee of the University of...
Olive E. Swanson
August 7, 2020
Olive ("Pete", "Swanee") Swanson, of Hastings, passed away August 7, 2020, one month shy of her 95th birthday. Born and raised in Hurley, WI, she was preceded in death by her parents; 6 brothers and 1 sister; and in 1975 by her husband of 27 years, Robert Merle Swanson. She graduated from St. Paul Bethesda's Nursing Program in 1948...
Tang Kee Lee
August 5, 2020
Lee, Tang Kee Age 97 of Apple Valley, passed away on August 5th, 2020. Preceded in death by his wife, Foon Ching Lee. Survived by his children, Man Wan Kwok (Kam W Kwok), Yuen Kwong Li (Shu Y Li), Angela Yee (Danny Yee), Sau Chan Li (Yu Chan), Yuen Yau Li (Wai Fong Leung), Sau Ngan Tse (Cheong Ming Tse),...
Girard "Jerry" Nauer
August 3, 2020
Girard R. "Jerry" Nauer, age 65 of South St. Paul, died suddenly but peacefully on Monday afternoon, August 3, 2020. Girard Richard, the son of Arnold and Alberta (Shepherd) Nauer, was born on January 22, 1955, in South St. Paul. Jerry attended Red Wing Schools where he was an active wrestler, and graduated with the class of 1973. He...
April Mancl
August 22, 2020
April Annella Rose Mancl, age 36, suddenly passed away on August 22, 2020. She was born August 23, 1983 in Hastings, MN to Bill Whipple and Patti Jenson. April has been struggling with the death of her father and daughter since 2014. She has tried and tried but couldn’t get past the pain. She is finally free. April is...
Leona Ruth Chilson
August 20, 2020
Leona Ruth was born in Denmark Township on January 25, 1929, to Ferdinand (Fred) and Ruth Ann Pechacek. She was raised on the family farm with her 11 siblings, where her education started in a Denmark Township one room schoolhouse. Leona attended and graduated from Hastings High School in 1946, where she met her future husband, Eli J. Chilson,...
Delores K. "Dee" Niebuhr
August 19, 2020
Delores "Dee" Niebuhr, age 93 of Hastings, passed away peacefully on Wednesday morning, August 19, 2020, at Regina Senior Living in Hastings. Delores Kathleen, the daughter of Arthur and Mabel (Nasen) Behrends, was born on March 24, 1927, in Freeborn County, Minnesota. Dee attended Alden High School where she graduated with the class of 1945, and continued her education...
William "Bill" Paulson
August 18, 2020
William R. "Bill" Paulson, age 82 of Hastings and formerly Prescott, passed away peacefully on Tuesday evening, August 18, 2020, at United Hospital in St. Paul. William Roger, the son of Albert and Louise (Nelson) Paulson, was born on November 24, 1937, in Walnut Grove, Minnesota. Following his graduation from Hastings High School, Bill began working various jobs until...
Stanley A. Langenfeld
August 18, 2020
Stanley Anthony, youngest child of 10 of Henry and Eleanor (Foss) Langenfeld, was born on February 27, 1947 in Hastings, MN. He grew up in rural Hastings on the family farm. After his graduation from high school in 1966, he was drafted into the US Army in September of 1966. He served honorably in the Vietnam campaign until September...
Roy A. Heutmaker
August 18, 2020
Roy A. Heutmaker, age 90, of Cottage Grove, passed away August 18, 2020. He served in the Army during the Korean War. He enjoyed fishing, dog training, and his Mormon faith. Preceded in death by wife, Jewell; brother, Frank. Survived by children, Kevin (Shelley), Lorra, Dana, Henry, and Elmer (Michelle); 10 grandchildren; many other relatives and friends. A graveside...
Jeannette Louise Marthaler
August 17, 2020
Jeannette L. Marthaler, age 86, of Rosemount, died peacefully at her home surrounded by her loving family, on Monday, August 17, 2020. Jeannette Louise Michaud, was born February 6, 1934, in St. Paul, to John Kenneth and Delilah Marie (Haessly) Michaud. She was raised in St. Paul and graduated from Humboldt High School. She married Joseph R. Marthaler on...
William R. Dorfner
August 16, 2020
William R. Dorfner, age 72, of Hastings, passed away August 16, 2020. He was born in Pittsburg, PA on September 9, 1947 to William and Lucille Dorfner. He is preceded in death by his parents; and brother, Wayne Dorfner. William is survived by wife, Dorothy; children, Ann (Scott) Sweeney, Bill Dorfner, and Cathy (Caleb) Frame; grandsons, Ryan and Josh...
Clement "Clem" Meyers
August 14, 2020
Clement "Clem" Meyers, age 76 of Hastings, died peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family on Friday afternoon, August 14, 2020. He bravely battled cancer and Parkinson's disease for ten years. Never once did he complain about the cards that were dealt to him because of his service in the Vietnam War. Clem always maintained his love for...
Jerome "Jerry" Pykoski
August 13, 2020
Jerome "Jerry" Pykoski, age 100, a longtime resident, and dairy and crop farmer of Denmark Township, died peacefully on Thursday afternoon, August 13, 2020, at New Perspectives in Woodbury. Jerome William, the son of Benedict and Mary (Schenz) Pykoski, was born on December 7, 1919, in St. Paul. Jerry served in the United States Army, and was later granted...
Vanda S Plifka
August 13, 2020
Vanda S. Plifka
Age 86 of Apple Valley, born May 26, 1934 in Avon, MN to Stanis & Victoria Kociemba, passed away peacefully, surrounded by family, August 13, 2020.
Vanda had a variety of jobs including working at Honeywell, VA Hospital, managing a Bakery Thrift Store, and caring for children in her in-home daycare. She enjoyed taking modeling classes and winning the...
Judith "Judy" Cardell
August 12, 2020
Judith A. "Judy" Cardell, age 79 of Rochester and formerly of Red Wing, died peacefully following a recent illness on Wednesday morning, August 12, 2020, at Meadow Lakes Senior Living Community in Rochester. Judith Ann the daughter of Albert and Phyllis (Herman) Cardell, was born on August 10, 1944, in Red Wing. Judy's father Albert passed at a very...
Mary Kathryn (Jullie) Larson
August 11, 2020
Mary Kathryn (Jullie) Larson, age 75 of Markville, Minnesota, passed away on August 11, 2020, at the University of Minnesota Hospital in Minneapolis. Mary is survived by her husband Larry Larson, children Carol (Howie) Renn, Coco Robinson, Gary (Pam) Larson, Cassie Robinson, Tony (Cassie) Larson, Sandy (Nathan) Hughes. 20 Grandchildren And 10 Great Grandchildren, and her Brother Louie (Marion)...
Leo M. Byrne
August 10, 2020
Leo Michael Byrne, of Hastings, passed away at Regina Senior Living in Hastings on August 10, 2020. Leo was born in Lakeville to Frank and Agnes (Gilmore) Byrne on January 18, 1932. He married Viola Thurmes on October 12, 1957 at St. Mathias Catholic Church in Hampton. He was preceded in death by his wife, Viola; two infants; his...
Eleanor S. Charlton
August 9, 2020
Eleanor S. Charlton, age 87 of Hastings, died peacefully Sunday, August 9, 2020, at Fountains of Hosanna in Lakeville. Eleanor Suzanne, the daughter of Peter and Marie (Moes) Gergen, was born on March 2, 1933, in New Trier. She attended grade school in New Trier prior to graduating from Hastings High School. Eleanor then continued her education at Court...
Gladys V. Orcutt (Nee Washel)
August 9, 2020
Gladys V. Orcutt
Age 100 of Bloomington. Born May 8, 1920 in Minneapolis to George & Mabel Washel, passed away peacefully at her home August 9, 2020. Glady was well known by many as the “Demo Lady” at the Bloomington Byerly’s and Sam’s Club. She had a big heart and was a lover of all animals, even the wild animals in...
Thelma "Kay" Anderson
August 9, 2020
Thelma “Kay” Anderson
Age 81 of Mpls. MN passed away at home. Preceded in death by loving husband of 56 years, Jim. Survived by children, John (Marsha) Anderson and Kim (Matt) Ocel; granddaughters: Courtney, Megan and Samantha; sister, Nona Dorholt (Bill Anderson); brother and sister in laws and many nieces and nephews. She was a longtime employee of the University of...
Olive E. Swanson
August 7, 2020
Olive ("Pete", "Swanee") Swanson, of Hastings, passed away August 7, 2020, one month shy of her 95th birthday. Born and raised in Hurley, WI, she was preceded in death by her parents; 6 brothers and 1 sister; and in 1975 by her husband of 27 years, Robert Merle Swanson. She graduated from St. Paul Bethesda's Nursing Program in 1948...
Tang Kee Lee
August 5, 2020
Lee, Tang Kee Age 97 of Apple Valley, passed away on August 5th, 2020. Preceded in death by his wife, Foon Ching Lee. Survived by his children, Man Wan Kwok (Kam W Kwok), Yuen Kwong Li (Shu Y Li), Angela Yee (Danny Yee), Sau Chan Li (Yu Chan), Yuen Yau Li (Wai Fong Leung), Sau Ngan Tse (Cheong Ming Tse),...
Girard "Jerry" Nauer
August 3, 2020
Girard R. "Jerry" Nauer, age 65 of South St. Paul, died suddenly but peacefully on Monday afternoon, August 3, 2020. Girard Richard, the son of Arnold and Alberta (Shepherd) Nauer, was born on January 22, 1955, in South St. Paul. Jerry attended Red Wing Schools where he was an active wrestler, and graduated with the class of 1973. He...
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