Obituaries
Obituaries for Starkson Family
In Memory of Our Dear Loved Ones
Shirley Mae Munger
September 14, 2026
Shirley Munger, age 88 of Hastings, passed away on Monday, September 14, 2026, at Regina Hospital in Hastings.
Shirley was born on November 15, 1937, the daughter of John Christopher Illa and Mildred Vera (Radke) Illa. She grew up and graduated from Hastings High School, class of 1955. Shirley was proud to be Miss Hastings in 1957.
While in high school, Shirley...
Steven Phillip Malm
September 13, 2026
Steven P. Malm, age 76 of Hastings, passed away peacefully on September 13, 2026, surrounded by his loving family.
Steve was born on March 7, 1950, in Red Wing, Minnesota, to Raulo and Lois (Eastlund) Malm. He grew up with his three brothers, Michael, Jeffrey, and David, and graduated from Hastings High School in 1969.
On April 29, 1972, Steve married Julie...
Patricia Marie Olson
September 12, 2026
Patricia “Trish” Olson passed away peacefully at her home on Saturday, September 12, 2026, surrounded by her loving family after a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer.
There was truly no one quite like Trish. She loved deeply, laughed often, and brought joy and personality into the lives of everyone around her. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and an...
James A Merritt
September 10, 2026
James A. “Jim” Merritt, age 80 passed peacefully on September 10, 2026 at home.
James was born to Clayton and Agnus Merritt on July 16, 1946 in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
He was a 25 year plus employee with Greif Brothers in Rosemont, Minnesota. After retiring he went on to work security at Treasure Island Casino for 10 years. Jim also served his country...
David John Fry
September 4, 2026
David John Fry, age 70, passed away peacefully on September 4, 2026 surrounded by his family. Born December 14, 1955, in Bellefonte, Pennsylvania, he was the son of Clarence Fry and Eunice (Long) Fry. Dave grew up in Bel Air, Maryland, and graduated from Bel Air High School.
Dave loved his country and proudly served in the United States Air Force....
Barbara Kay Elliott
September 3, 2026
Barbara K. Elliott, age 77, of Hastings, passed away peacefully on September 3, 2026, at Benedictine Regina in Hastings, Minnesota.
Barb was born March 6, 1949, in Red Wing, Minnesota, to Richard and Bernice (Miller) Sherry. One of four children, she grew up in Hastings and graduated from Hastings High School in 1967. During her school years, she was proud to...
John E. "Jack" Majeski
September 2, 2026
John “Jack” Majeski, age 83, a lifelong resident of Hastings, devoted husband and father, proud Navy veteran, and longtime local business owner, passed away peacefully on Wednesday morning, September 2, 2026.
John Edward, the son of John J. and Helen (Radke) Majeski, was born on January 18, 1943, in Hastings. He grew up in the community he would call home throughout...
Bernadine Jane Nesbitt
August 28, 2026
Bernadine Jane Nesbitt, born September 14, 1928, passed away peacefully on August 28, 2026, leaving behind a legacy of love, kindness, and cherished memories.
She grew up in South St. Paul, MN, the daughter of Verna and Walter Lencowski. She shared her childhood with her loving cousins Robert, Gerald, and Harold Pawlik, creating memories and family bonds that remained important to...
Harriet C. Wiederholt
August 25, 2026
Harriet Wiederholt, a cornerstone of the Miesville community and the beloved matriarch of the Wiederholt family, passed away peacefully on Tuesday evening, August 25, 2026, at the age of 102. A woman of unshakeable faith, profound kindness, and fierce work ethic, Harriet leaves behind a legacy beautifully woven into her family she loved unconditionally.
Born at home in Douglas Township on...
Judith "Judy" Marcell Langeslay
August 23, 2026
Judith “Judy” Langeslay, 84 of Hastings, Minnesota, passed away on August 23, 2026 in Hastings.
Judy was born in Hastings to Celestia and Carl O’Halloran. She attended school at Guardian Angels and graduated in 1959 from Hastings High School. She had numerous jobs throughout her life, with the majority of years working at 3M from which she retired.
She was preceded in...
Susan Mary Dalaska
August 22, 2026
Susan Mary Kleinhans Dalaska, 79, of Hastings, MN, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on August 22, 2026, in Inver Grove Heights, MN.
Susan was born in St. Paul, MN, to Florence (Frankfurth) Kleinhans and William Kleinhans on November 4, 1946. She graduated from South St. Paul High School in 1964 and attended Rasmussen Business College, where she earned her...
Irene Frances Serres
August 21, 2026
Irene Frances Serres, 89, of Miesville, surrounded by her family, passed away peacefully at her home on August 21, 2026.
She was born March 11, 1937 in Hastings to Sylvester and Leona (Latuff) King. Irene was a proud lifelong Miesville resident. One year she was even named the “Queen of Miesville”, a fitting title for someone who was so deeply rooted...
Michael Jerome Latourelle
August 18, 2026
Michael Jerome Latourelle May 18, 1942 – August 18, 2026
Michael Jerome Latourelle, 84, of Hastings Minnesota, passed away peacefully on August 18, 2026, surrounded by the love of his family. Mike was born on May 18, 1942, in Mapleton, Minnesota, to Lester and Evelyn Latourelle. He was a proud veteran of the United States Army and a lifelong member of...
Caroline Ann Brochman
August 18, 2026
Caroline Ann Brochman, age 83, of Hastings, Minnesota, passed away on August 18, 2026, just five days shy of her 84th birthday.
Caroline was born on August 23, 1942, in Stillwater, Minnesota, to Albert and Margaret Fritsche. Throughout her life, Caroline was deeply devoted to her family, her faith, and the many friendships she treasured along the way.
On May 6, 1961,...
Scott Allen Most
August 17, 2026
Scott Allen Most, age 54, of Hermosa Beach, California, formerly of Hastings, Minnesota, passed away suddenly on August 17, 2026.
Scott was born on February 27, 1972, in St. Paul, Minnesota, to Allen and Dorothy (Lanahan) Most. He grew up in Hastings with his sister, Heather, and graduated from Hastings High School in 1990. He later attended St. Cloud State University,...
Mike "Poodle" Reuter
August 14, 2026
Mike "Poodle" Reuter, age 77 of Hastings, one of the original bad asses of Hastings, passed away suddenly but peacefully on Friday evening, August 14, 2026.
Michael Charles, the son of Charles and Lucille (Radke) Reuter, was born on July 22, 1949, in Hastings. One of eight siblings, Mike spent his entire life in the Cow Town community of Hastings, where...
Margie Swanson
August 13, 2026
Margie Swanson, age 96, of Huntley, Illinois, passed away peacefully on August 13, 2026, at Benedictine Living Community in Hastings, Minnesota.
Margie was born on July 11, 1930, in Chicago, Illinois, to John and Marge (Seneke) Bartell. She was raised in Chicago as the youngest of three children, growing up with her two older brothers, John and Henry. Following high school,...
Emma Marie Doyle
August 10, 2026
Emma Marie Doyle, age 97 of Hastings, Minnesota died peacefully in her sleep on August 10, 2026.
Emma was one of 13 children, born on March 2, 1929 to Fred and Anna Bauer at home on their farm in Vermillion, Minnesota.
Emma married (Gilbert) George Doyle in March of 1951. She and George had five children. They farmed in Farmington, Minnesota for...
Patricia Pauline Schmitz
August 9, 2026
Patricia P. Schmitz, age 96, of Hastings, Minnesota, passed away peacefully on August 9, 2026.
Patricia was born on April 4, 1930, in Hastings, Minnesota, to Albin “A.P.” and Ethel (Corcoran) Schmitz. She attended Guardian Angels Elementary School and graduated from Hastings High School with the Class of 1948. She continued her education at the College of Saint Benedict and the...
Sean William Riley
August 8, 2026
Our dad, Sean Riley, passed away on Saturday, August 8, 2026, after an infection ultimately made its way to his heart.
Writing these words and trying to capture a life in a few paragraphs feels nearly impossible. Life is so much bigger than its ending, and our dad's life held so many chapters.
He lived and loved fiercely. When we think back...
Shirley Mae Munger
September 14, 2026
Shirley Munger, age 88 of Hastings, passed away on Monday, September 14, 2026, at Regina Hospital in Hastings.
Shirley was born on November 15, 1937, the daughter of John Christopher Illa and Mildred Vera (Radke) Illa. She grew up and graduated from Hastings High School, class of 1955. Shirley was proud to be Miss Hastings in 1957.
While in high school, Shirley...
Steven Phillip Malm
September 13, 2026
Steven P. Malm, age 76 of Hastings, passed away peacefully on September 13, 2026, surrounded by his loving family.
Steve was born on March 7, 1950, in Red Wing, Minnesota, to Raulo and Lois (Eastlund) Malm. He grew up with his three brothers, Michael, Jeffrey, and David, and graduated from Hastings High School in 1969.
On April 29, 1972, Steve married Julie...
Patricia Marie Olson
September 12, 2026
Patricia “Trish” Olson passed away peacefully at her home on Saturday, September 12, 2026, surrounded by her loving family after a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer.
There was truly no one quite like Trish. She loved deeply, laughed often, and brought joy and personality into the lives of everyone around her. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and an...
James A Merritt
September 10, 2026
James A. “Jim” Merritt, age 80 passed peacefully on September 10, 2026 at home.
James was born to Clayton and Agnus Merritt on July 16, 1946 in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
He was a 25 year plus employee with Greif Brothers in Rosemont, Minnesota. After retiring he went on to work security at Treasure Island Casino for 10 years. Jim also served his country...
David John Fry
September 4, 2026
David John Fry, age 70, passed away peacefully on September 4, 2026 surrounded by his family. Born December 14, 1955, in Bellefonte, Pennsylvania, he was the son of Clarence Fry and Eunice (Long) Fry. Dave grew up in Bel Air, Maryland, and graduated from Bel Air High School.
Dave loved his country and proudly served in the United States Air Force....
Barbara Kay Elliott
September 3, 2026
Barbara K. Elliott, age 77, of Hastings, passed away peacefully on September 3, 2026, at Benedictine Regina in Hastings, Minnesota.
Barb was born March 6, 1949, in Red Wing, Minnesota, to Richard and Bernice (Miller) Sherry. One of four children, she grew up in Hastings and graduated from Hastings High School in 1967. During her school years, she was proud to...
John E. "Jack" Majeski
September 2, 2026
John “Jack” Majeski, age 83, a lifelong resident of Hastings, devoted husband and father, proud Navy veteran, and longtime local business owner, passed away peacefully on Wednesday morning, September 2, 2026.
John Edward, the son of John J. and Helen (Radke) Majeski, was born on January 18, 1943, in Hastings. He grew up in the community he would call home throughout...
Bernadine Jane Nesbitt
August 28, 2026
Bernadine Jane Nesbitt, born September 14, 1928, passed away peacefully on August 28, 2026, leaving behind a legacy of love, kindness, and cherished memories.
She grew up in South St. Paul, MN, the daughter of Verna and Walter Lencowski. She shared her childhood with her loving cousins Robert, Gerald, and Harold Pawlik, creating memories and family bonds that remained important to...
Harriet C. Wiederholt
August 25, 2026
Harriet Wiederholt, a cornerstone of the Miesville community and the beloved matriarch of the Wiederholt family, passed away peacefully on Tuesday evening, August 25, 2026, at the age of 102. A woman of unshakeable faith, profound kindness, and fierce work ethic, Harriet leaves behind a legacy beautifully woven into her family she loved unconditionally.
Born at home in Douglas Township on...
Judith "Judy" Marcell Langeslay
August 23, 2026
Judith “Judy” Langeslay, 84 of Hastings, Minnesota, passed away on August 23, 2026 in Hastings.
Judy was born in Hastings to Celestia and Carl O’Halloran. She attended school at Guardian Angels and graduated in 1959 from Hastings High School. She had numerous jobs throughout her life, with the majority of years working at 3M from which she retired.
She was preceded in...
Susan Mary Dalaska
August 22, 2026
Susan Mary Kleinhans Dalaska, 79, of Hastings, MN, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on August 22, 2026, in Inver Grove Heights, MN.
Susan was born in St. Paul, MN, to Florence (Frankfurth) Kleinhans and William Kleinhans on November 4, 1946. She graduated from South St. Paul High School in 1964 and attended Rasmussen Business College, where she earned her...
Irene Frances Serres
August 21, 2026
Irene Frances Serres, 89, of Miesville, surrounded by her family, passed away peacefully at her home on August 21, 2026.
She was born March 11, 1937 in Hastings to Sylvester and Leona (Latuff) King. Irene was a proud lifelong Miesville resident. One year she was even named the “Queen of Miesville”, a fitting title for someone who was so deeply rooted...
Michael Jerome Latourelle
August 18, 2026
Michael Jerome Latourelle May 18, 1942 – August 18, 2026
Michael Jerome Latourelle, 84, of Hastings Minnesota, passed away peacefully on August 18, 2026, surrounded by the love of his family. Mike was born on May 18, 1942, in Mapleton, Minnesota, to Lester and Evelyn Latourelle. He was a proud veteran of the United States Army and a lifelong member of...
Caroline Ann Brochman
August 18, 2026
Caroline Ann Brochman, age 83, of Hastings, Minnesota, passed away on August 18, 2026, just five days shy of her 84th birthday.
Caroline was born on August 23, 1942, in Stillwater, Minnesota, to Albert and Margaret Fritsche. Throughout her life, Caroline was deeply devoted to her family, her faith, and the many friendships she treasured along the way.
On May 6, 1961,...
Scott Allen Most
August 17, 2026
Scott Allen Most, age 54, of Hermosa Beach, California, formerly of Hastings, Minnesota, passed away suddenly on August 17, 2026.
Scott was born on February 27, 1972, in St. Paul, Minnesota, to Allen and Dorothy (Lanahan) Most. He grew up in Hastings with his sister, Heather, and graduated from Hastings High School in 1990. He later attended St. Cloud State University,...
Mike "Poodle" Reuter
August 14, 2026
Mike "Poodle" Reuter, age 77 of Hastings, one of the original bad asses of Hastings, passed away suddenly but peacefully on Friday evening, August 14, 2026.
Michael Charles, the son of Charles and Lucille (Radke) Reuter, was born on July 22, 1949, in Hastings. One of eight siblings, Mike spent his entire life in the Cow Town community of Hastings, where...
Margie Swanson
August 13, 2026
Margie Swanson, age 96, of Huntley, Illinois, passed away peacefully on August 13, 2026, at Benedictine Living Community in Hastings, Minnesota.
Margie was born on July 11, 1930, in Chicago, Illinois, to John and Marge (Seneke) Bartell. She was raised in Chicago as the youngest of three children, growing up with her two older brothers, John and Henry. Following high school,...
Emma Marie Doyle
August 10, 2026
Emma Marie Doyle, age 97 of Hastings, Minnesota died peacefully in her sleep on August 10, 2026.
Emma was one of 13 children, born on March 2, 1929 to Fred and Anna Bauer at home on their farm in Vermillion, Minnesota.
Emma married (Gilbert) George Doyle in March of 1951. She and George had five children. They farmed in Farmington, Minnesota for...
Patricia Pauline Schmitz
August 9, 2026
Patricia P. Schmitz, age 96, of Hastings, Minnesota, passed away peacefully on August 9, 2026.
Patricia was born on April 4, 1930, in Hastings, Minnesota, to Albin “A.P.” and Ethel (Corcoran) Schmitz. She attended Guardian Angels Elementary School and graduated from Hastings High School with the Class of 1948. She continued her education at the College of Saint Benedict and the...
Sean William Riley
August 8, 2026
Our dad, Sean Riley, passed away on Saturday, August 8, 2026, after an infection ultimately made its way to his heart.
Writing these words and trying to capture a life in a few paragraphs feels nearly impossible. Life is so much bigger than its ending, and our dad's life held so many chapters.
He lived and loved fiercely. When we think back...
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