Obituaries
Obituaries for Starkson Family
In Memory of Our Dear Loved Ones
Ryan M. Lightner
November 27, 2020
Ryan M. Lightner
Age 21 of Apple Valley, born on the 4th of July, 1999 in West Allis, WI, passed away November 27, 2020. There are no words to describe the sadness and grief of losing Ryan so soon; his impact on those who were fortunate enough to know him well will live on forever. He had a kindness and warmth...
Jane L. Starch
November 26, 2020
Jane L. Starch, age 62, of Goodhue, formerly of Kenyon, passed away peacefully November 26, 2020 after her hard-fought battle with COPD. Jane grew up on her family farm outside Kenyon, MN and was one of 14 children. Family was very important to Jane, she spent lots of time laughing. She was adventurous, lived in Alaska, took road trips...
Ruth M. Barry
November 26, 2020
Ruth was born on May 6, 1934 in St. Paul MN and was one of six children of William and Ruth Basler. She attended North St. Paul high school and graduated as the class salutatorian. She worked at the Minnehaha Drive-In Movie Theater where she eventually started dating co-worker Pat Barry. Soon after marrying, they moved to France where...
Hannah Naomi Johnson
November 25, 2020
Hannah Naomi Johnson, age 37, passed away with family at her side on Wednesday, November 25, 2020, at Regions Hospital in St Paul, MN. She had been battling a persistent blood infection since early 2019, requiring lengthy hospitalizations and ultimately open-heart surgery to address damage caused by the infection. She fought so hard, with loving support by her mom,...
Julianne Meyer Alstad
November 25, 2020
Julianne Meyer Alstad, of Eden Prairie and Walker, MN, passed peacefully from this life on November 25 at the age of 86.
Julie was born on October 1, 1934 to Lloyd and Marie Meyer in Minneapolis, MN. She was a graduate of Roosevelt High School – class of ’52. In May of 1953 she married the love of her life, Richard...
Douglas "Doug" Fish
November 24, 2020
Douglas "Doug" Fish, age 68 of Hastings, passed away on Tuesday, November 24, 2020. Preceded in death by his parents Melban and Eleanor (Miller) Fish. Doug is survived by his wife, Marcia; son Michael (Liza) Fish, step-sons Taylor (Kelsey) Vander Aarde and Luke (Lanette) Vander Aarde; grandchildren Ryan, Ethan, Bailey, Logan, Brooklyn, Jacob and Jonah; and sister Diane (Michael)...
Catherine "Cathy" Berg
November 21, 2020
Catherine "Cathy" Berg, age 52 of Maple Grove, died peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Saturday morning, November 21, 2020, following a recent battle with Covid-19. Cathy fought hard through her journey with colon cancer during the past few years, but is now at peace. Catherine Mary, the daughter of Thomas "Tom" and Margaret (Fritscher) Shannon, was born...
Allen "Al" Berg
November 20, 2020
Allen "Sonny" Berg, age 83 of Hastings, died peacefully on Friday morning, November 20, 2020, at Tinta Wita Tipi Senior Living in Welch. Allen Wayne, the son of Anton and Minnie (Olson) Berg, was born on February 10, 1937, at home in rural Cannon Falls. Al attended country school and later enlisted in the United States Army Reserves. On...
Wayne M. House
November 20, 2020
Wayne M. House, age 80 of Hastings, died suddenly but peacefully at home on Friday morning, November 20, 2020. Wayne Marshall, the son of Martin and Dorothy (Hughes) House, was born on September 26, 1940, in Minneapolis. At a young age, Wayne's family moved to California where he attended school. He then enjoyed many fun times in Reno and...
Kathleen "Kathy" Crabb Zuk
November 19, 2020
Kathleen J. "Kathy" Zuk, age 76 of Hastings, died peacefully following an extended illness on Thursday, November 19, 2020 at Regina Senior Living in Hastings. Kathleen Janet, the daughter of John and Lettie (Grimes) Hennessy, was born on October 19, 1944, in Baldwin, Wisconsin. Kathy attended Eddison High School and graduated with the class of 1962. In 1968, she...
Yvonne R. Mcnamara
November 18, 2020
Yvonne R. McNamara, age 80 of Hastings, died peacefully at Regions Hospital in St. Paul on Wednesday evening, November 18, 2020. Yvonne Rose, the daughter of Anthony and Cynthia (Weber) Smrstick, was born on August 19, 1940, in Tony, Wisconsin. Following her graduation from Tony High School with the class of 1959, Yvonne was united in marriage to Allen...
Kristine "Kris" Neve
November 18, 2020
Kristine "Kris" Neve, age 57 of Hastings, died suddenly but peacefully at home on Wednesday evening, November 18, 2020. Kristine Rene, the daughter of Willard and Lorraine (Polikowsky) Rabehl, was born on June 19, 1963, in Rochester and grew up on the family farm between Rochester and Byron. Kris attended Byron High School and graduated with the class of...
Thomas J. "Tom" Germscheid
November 18, 2020
Thomas J. "Tom" Germscheid, age 66 of Stillwater and formerly of North St. Paul, died suddenly on Wednesday afternoon, November 18, 2020. Thomas Joseph, the son of Francis and Margaret (Brown) Germscheid, was born on September 17, 1954, in St. Peter, Minnesota. Tom grew up on a farm near St. Thomas, rural Le Sueur Minnesota, and graduated as Valedictorian...
Tony D. Lundblad
November 17, 2020
Tony D. Lundblad, age 62, of Hastings, passed away November 17, 2020. Preceded in death by parents, Edward and Janet Lundblad. Survived by life partner, Bonnie Wilmar; daughters, Nicole and Erin; step children, Siobhan (Adrian) Martinez and Kyle Wilmar; special grandchildren, Christian and Diego; siblings, Sandra (Greg) Koehler, Nancy (Guy) Cashman, Pamela (Paul) Moen, John Lundblad and Robert Lundblad;...
Caroline L. Johnson
November 17, 2020
Caroline (CJ) Johnson (Aaron) (Chandler), age 68 of Hastings, died peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family on November 17, 2020. Caroline Luaine, the daughter of Chester and Maxine (Myers) Aaron, was born April 23, 1952, in St. Joseph, Missouri. Caroline played softball and attended high school in Hastings. She loved birds, gardening, sewing, dancing (especially to Michael...
Dorothy Mae Coffman
November 17, 2020
Dorothy Mae Engel, age 93 passed away peacefully at J. A. Wedum Residential Hospice in Brooklyn Park, Minnesota on Tuesday, 17 November 2020. Dorothy Mae, the daughter of William John Engel and Mabel Dorothy Petersen was born 21 April 1927, in Lincoln Township, Grundy County, Iowa. Dorothy graduated from Reinbeck High School, Reinbeck, Iowa. She loved and excelled at...
Bryan A. Burkhalter
November 16, 2020
Burkhalter, Bryan A.
Age 55, died unexpectedly of natural causes at his home in Finlayson, MN on November 16, 2020. Bryan was born to William and Marlene (Strese) Burkhalter in Farmington, MN. He attended Rosemount Public Schools, graduating from Rosemount High School. Bryan obtained his Associates of Science Degree in Law Enforcement from Inver Hills Community College.
Bryan worked several jobs in...
Beverly "Bev" Samuelson
November 15, 2020
Beverly R. "Bev" Samuelson, age 77 of Hastings, died peacefully at home on Sunday morning, November 15, 2020, following a recent battle with cancer. Beverly Rose, the daughter of Michael and Marie (Meyers) Fox, was born on May 18, 1943, in Hastings. Following her graduation from Hastings High School with the class of 1962, Bev was united in marriage...
Yvonne R. Greek
November 13, 2020
Yvonne R. Greek, age 80, of Hastings, passed away November 13, 2020 surrounded by her family. She was born in Margate, England on February 3, 1940 to Arthur and Eva Peall. She loved traveling, painting, and most of all, spending time with her family. She was preceded in death by her husband, Richard and parents, Arthur and Eva Peall....
Jon D. Carlberg
November 13, 2020
Jon D. Carlberg, age 55, of Hastings, passed away November 13, 2020. Jon was born in Hastings on January 8, 1965. He was an avid gamer, history buff, Minnesota sports enthusiast, and 80's music lover who honorably placed cemetery flags every year. He was a kind, gentle man who was proudest of his family. Jon was preceded in death...
Ryan M. Lightner
November 27, 2020
Ryan M. Lightner
Age 21 of Apple Valley, born on the 4th of July, 1999 in West Allis, WI, passed away November 27, 2020. There are no words to describe the sadness and grief of losing Ryan so soon; his impact on those who were fortunate enough to know him well will live on forever. He had a kindness and warmth...
Jane L. Starch
November 26, 2020
Jane L. Starch, age 62, of Goodhue, formerly of Kenyon, passed away peacefully November 26, 2020 after her hard-fought battle with COPD. Jane grew up on her family farm outside Kenyon, MN and was one of 14 children. Family was very important to Jane, she spent lots of time laughing. She was adventurous, lived in Alaska, took road trips...
Ruth M. Barry
November 26, 2020
Ruth was born on May 6, 1934 in St. Paul MN and was one of six children of William and Ruth Basler. She attended North St. Paul high school and graduated as the class salutatorian. She worked at the Minnehaha Drive-In Movie Theater where she eventually started dating co-worker Pat Barry. Soon after marrying, they moved to France where...
Hannah Naomi Johnson
November 25, 2020
Hannah Naomi Johnson, age 37, passed away with family at her side on Wednesday, November 25, 2020, at Regions Hospital in St Paul, MN. She had been battling a persistent blood infection since early 2019, requiring lengthy hospitalizations and ultimately open-heart surgery to address damage caused by the infection. She fought so hard, with loving support by her mom,...
Julianne Meyer Alstad
November 25, 2020
Julianne Meyer Alstad, of Eden Prairie and Walker, MN, passed peacefully from this life on November 25 at the age of 86.
Julie was born on October 1, 1934 to Lloyd and Marie Meyer in Minneapolis, MN. She was a graduate of Roosevelt High School – class of ’52. In May of 1953 she married the love of her life, Richard...
Douglas "Doug" Fish
November 24, 2020
Douglas "Doug" Fish, age 68 of Hastings, passed away on Tuesday, November 24, 2020. Preceded in death by his parents Melban and Eleanor (Miller) Fish. Doug is survived by his wife, Marcia; son Michael (Liza) Fish, step-sons Taylor (Kelsey) Vander Aarde and Luke (Lanette) Vander Aarde; grandchildren Ryan, Ethan, Bailey, Logan, Brooklyn, Jacob and Jonah; and sister Diane (Michael)...
Catherine "Cathy" Berg
November 21, 2020
Catherine "Cathy" Berg, age 52 of Maple Grove, died peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Saturday morning, November 21, 2020, following a recent battle with Covid-19. Cathy fought hard through her journey with colon cancer during the past few years, but is now at peace. Catherine Mary, the daughter of Thomas "Tom" and Margaret (Fritscher) Shannon, was born...
Allen "Al" Berg
November 20, 2020
Allen "Sonny" Berg, age 83 of Hastings, died peacefully on Friday morning, November 20, 2020, at Tinta Wita Tipi Senior Living in Welch. Allen Wayne, the son of Anton and Minnie (Olson) Berg, was born on February 10, 1937, at home in rural Cannon Falls. Al attended country school and later enlisted in the United States Army Reserves. On...
Wayne M. House
November 20, 2020
Wayne M. House, age 80 of Hastings, died suddenly but peacefully at home on Friday morning, November 20, 2020. Wayne Marshall, the son of Martin and Dorothy (Hughes) House, was born on September 26, 1940, in Minneapolis. At a young age, Wayne's family moved to California where he attended school. He then enjoyed many fun times in Reno and...
Kathleen "Kathy" Crabb Zuk
November 19, 2020
Kathleen J. "Kathy" Zuk, age 76 of Hastings, died peacefully following an extended illness on Thursday, November 19, 2020 at Regina Senior Living in Hastings. Kathleen Janet, the daughter of John and Lettie (Grimes) Hennessy, was born on October 19, 1944, in Baldwin, Wisconsin. Kathy attended Eddison High School and graduated with the class of 1962. In 1968, she...
Yvonne R. Mcnamara
November 18, 2020
Yvonne R. McNamara, age 80 of Hastings, died peacefully at Regions Hospital in St. Paul on Wednesday evening, November 18, 2020. Yvonne Rose, the daughter of Anthony and Cynthia (Weber) Smrstick, was born on August 19, 1940, in Tony, Wisconsin. Following her graduation from Tony High School with the class of 1959, Yvonne was united in marriage to Allen...
Kristine "Kris" Neve
November 18, 2020
Kristine "Kris" Neve, age 57 of Hastings, died suddenly but peacefully at home on Wednesday evening, November 18, 2020. Kristine Rene, the daughter of Willard and Lorraine (Polikowsky) Rabehl, was born on June 19, 1963, in Rochester and grew up on the family farm between Rochester and Byron. Kris attended Byron High School and graduated with the class of...
Thomas J. "Tom" Germscheid
November 18, 2020
Thomas J. "Tom" Germscheid, age 66 of Stillwater and formerly of North St. Paul, died suddenly on Wednesday afternoon, November 18, 2020. Thomas Joseph, the son of Francis and Margaret (Brown) Germscheid, was born on September 17, 1954, in St. Peter, Minnesota. Tom grew up on a farm near St. Thomas, rural Le Sueur Minnesota, and graduated as Valedictorian...
Tony D. Lundblad
November 17, 2020
Tony D. Lundblad, age 62, of Hastings, passed away November 17, 2020. Preceded in death by parents, Edward and Janet Lundblad. Survived by life partner, Bonnie Wilmar; daughters, Nicole and Erin; step children, Siobhan (Adrian) Martinez and Kyle Wilmar; special grandchildren, Christian and Diego; siblings, Sandra (Greg) Koehler, Nancy (Guy) Cashman, Pamela (Paul) Moen, John Lundblad and Robert Lundblad;...
Caroline L. Johnson
November 17, 2020
Caroline (CJ) Johnson (Aaron) (Chandler), age 68 of Hastings, died peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family on November 17, 2020. Caroline Luaine, the daughter of Chester and Maxine (Myers) Aaron, was born April 23, 1952, in St. Joseph, Missouri. Caroline played softball and attended high school in Hastings. She loved birds, gardening, sewing, dancing (especially to Michael...
Dorothy Mae Coffman
November 17, 2020
Dorothy Mae Engel, age 93 passed away peacefully at J. A. Wedum Residential Hospice in Brooklyn Park, Minnesota on Tuesday, 17 November 2020. Dorothy Mae, the daughter of William John Engel and Mabel Dorothy Petersen was born 21 April 1927, in Lincoln Township, Grundy County, Iowa. Dorothy graduated from Reinbeck High School, Reinbeck, Iowa. She loved and excelled at...
Bryan A. Burkhalter
November 16, 2020
Burkhalter, Bryan A.
Age 55, died unexpectedly of natural causes at his home in Finlayson, MN on November 16, 2020. Bryan was born to William and Marlene (Strese) Burkhalter in Farmington, MN. He attended Rosemount Public Schools, graduating from Rosemount High School. Bryan obtained his Associates of Science Degree in Law Enforcement from Inver Hills Community College.
Bryan worked several jobs in...
Beverly "Bev" Samuelson
November 15, 2020
Beverly R. "Bev" Samuelson, age 77 of Hastings, died peacefully at home on Sunday morning, November 15, 2020, following a recent battle with cancer. Beverly Rose, the daughter of Michael and Marie (Meyers) Fox, was born on May 18, 1943, in Hastings. Following her graduation from Hastings High School with the class of 1962, Bev was united in marriage...
Yvonne R. Greek
November 13, 2020
Yvonne R. Greek, age 80, of Hastings, passed away November 13, 2020 surrounded by her family. She was born in Margate, England on February 3, 1940 to Arthur and Eva Peall. She loved traveling, painting, and most of all, spending time with her family. She was preceded in death by her husband, Richard and parents, Arthur and Eva Peall....
Jon D. Carlberg
November 13, 2020
Jon D. Carlberg, age 55, of Hastings, passed away November 13, 2020. Jon was born in Hastings on January 8, 1965. He was an avid gamer, history buff, Minnesota sports enthusiast, and 80's music lover who honorably placed cemetery flags every year. He was a kind, gentle man who was proudest of his family. Jon was preceded in death...
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