Obituaries
Obituaries for Starkson Family
In Memory of Our Dear Loved Ones
Jeanette C. (Frederick) Byron
October 17, 2026
Jeanette Catherine Byron, Grandma Jett as she was affectionately known, age 99 of Waseca, passed away peacefully on October 17, 2026, at Lakeshore Assisted Living in Waseca.
The daughter of Otto and Gerte (Huntington) Frederick, Jeanette was born in Waseca, Minnesota on March 22, 1927, the second of four children. She started school at District 17 in Waseca County, later attending...
Alois "Ollie" William Reinardy
October 16, 2026
Alois “Ollie” William Reinardy, age 93 of Hastings, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Friday, October 16, 2026.
He was born on March 23, 1933 to Mathias and Magdaline Reinardy in New Trier, MN. Ollie went to New Trier School and was an avid member of SEAS church. He married Marilyn Esther Paulson in June of 1955 and they...
Alvin "Al" H. Thomas
October 16, 2026
Alvin “Al” H. Thomas
Age 86 of Prescott, WI, formerly of Hastings, MN, went home to be with his wife, Germaine Thomas, on October 16, 2026.
Alvin was born on August 17, 1940 to Peter & Anna Thomas in New Market, MN. He married Germaine Chester on January 14, 1960 in Faribault, MN. Alvin worked as a truck driver for his whole...
Zackary Wayne Wahlstrom
October 10, 2026
Zackary Wayne Wahlstrom passed away peacefully at the young age of 36 on October 10, 2026, in Tampa, Florida.
Zackary was born in Hastings, Minnesota to Anisa Back-Van Vleet and Eric Wahlstrom. He was also son to Yvette Wahlstrom and Andrew Van Vleet who all loved him so very much.
Zack lived a creative and full life. He was a very dedicated...
Linda Sue Olson
October 10, 2026
Linda Olson, age 60, passed away on October 10, 2026.
Linda was born on February 10, 1966, at Riverview Hospital to Carol J. and Henrietta Olson. She grew up in Saint Paul and Oakdale and attended Tartan High School. Throughout her life, Linda worked for Sodexo Food Service at the West Publishing Building in Eagan , Hy-Vee foods in Oakdale and...
Robert John Chandler
October 10, 2026
In loving memory of Robert John Chandler, a devoted father, grandfather, brother, and friend, who passed away suddenly, surrounded by his family, on October 10, 2026, at the age of 61. Born on January 4, 1965, in Hastings, Robert was a beacon of love and strength, whose presence will be dearly missed by all who had the privilege to know...
Dennis Richard Schmidt
October 7, 2026
Dennis Schmidt, age 77, of Hastings, Minnesota, passed away on Wednesday, October 7, 2026, at the Minneapolis VA Medical Center.
Dennis was born on June 24, 1949, in Wabasha, Minnesota to Clarence “Boop” and Marcella Schmidt. He grew up attending Pepin Hall School, a small, two-room country school where he was one of just eight students in his eighth-grade graduating class....
Michael David Ward
October 6, 2026
Michael “Mike” Ward, age 80, of Lakeville, Minnesota, passed away peacefully at home on October 6, 2026.
Mike was born May 13, 1946, in Bertha, Minnesota, to Robert Ward and Aletia (Anderson) Patri. He grew up with his sister, Pat, on the family farm near Staples, Minnesota. A farm boy at heart, Mike’s roots stayed with him throughout his life, and...
Muriel E Gavin
September 27, 2026
Muriel Gavin, age 86, of Hastings, passed away on Sunday, September 27, 2026, at her home.
Muriel was born on April 24, 1940, in Minneapolis, Minnesota, the daughter of Harford Warren Hill and Florence Mae Cilley. She graduated from Marshall High School in Southeast Minneapolis with the Class of 1959 and later took college courses at the University of Minnesota Twin...
Phyllis Darlene Reilly
September 26, 2026
Phyllis Reilly passed away on September 26, 2026, surrounded by her loving family. She was born in River Falls, Wisconsin, on March 2, 1959, to Alice and Orval Biel.
Phyllis grew up on a farm in Spring Valley with her five siblings. She graduated from Menomonie High School with the Class of 1977. She received her bachelor’s degree from the University...
Avard "Andy" Robert Anderson
September 25, 2026
Avard “Andy” Robert Anderson
December 9, 1943 – September 25, 2026
Avard “Andy” Robert Anderson passed away peacefully September 25, 2026, at the age of 82, surrounded by his family.
A lifelong resident of Hastings, Minnesota, Andy was born on December 9, 1943. On August 24, 1963, he married the love of his life, Barbara Louise Fellman, with whom he shared 58 wonderful...
Timothy Jay Filler
September 23, 2026
Timothy Jay Filler, age 70, of Hastings, formerly of Drake, North Dakota, passed away peacefully on September 23, 2026.
Tim was born December 28, 1955, to Wesley Filler and Aileen Voelz (Jans) in Williston, North Dakota. He was one of three children, along with his siblings, Tom and Tracy. Tim grew up in North Dakota and was proud of where he...
Marvin G. Fritz
September 20, 2026
Marvin G. Fritz was born on October 14th, 1937, in Woodman Township, Wisconsin, to Virgil and Irene Fritz, passed away at his home in Hampton, MN on September 20th, 2026.
Marvin graduated from Boscobel High School in 1955 and recently had the pleasure of attending his 71st High School Class reunion this past August.
Marvin married Verene Wetter on June 27th, 1958....
Todd Ashley Smith
September 19, 2026
Todd Ashley Smith AKA Smitty, age 56, of Prescott, WI, passed away unexpectedly on September 19, 2026.
Todd was born on June 14, 1970, in Shakopee, Minnesota, to Jan (Stevens) Latuff and Warren Smith. He was a son, father, partner, brother, grandparent, dear friend and so much more. As a family and community we grieve this loss together. As a child...
Baby Isaac John Herbranson
September 18, 2026
Isaac John Herbranson, beloved infant son of Cassandra and Jordon Herbranson, passed peacefully in the arms of family on September 18, 2026. He was born the same date. Though his time with us was brief, Isaac was deeply loved and cherished from the very beginning.
Isaac is survived by his parents, Cassandra and Jordon Herbranson; his maternal grandparents, Michelle and Gary...
Sally Ann Barrow
September 14, 2026
Sally Ann (O’Connor) Barrow
Sally Barrow passed away peacefully on 9/14/2026 in her home at Timber Hills, a Presbyterian Home in Inver Grove Heights, MN. She was 94 years old. She was born Dec. 19th, 1931, in Saint Paul, MN. Sally was the fourth of five daughters born to Wilbert James O’Connor and Tillie Marie O’Connor. She was a 1949 graduate...
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...
Jeanette C. (Frederick) Byron
October 17, 2026
Jeanette Catherine Byron, Grandma Jett as she was affectionately known, age 99 of Waseca, passed away peacefully on October 17, 2026, at Lakeshore Assisted Living in Waseca.
The daughter of Otto and Gerte (Huntington) Frederick, Jeanette was born in Waseca, Minnesota on March 22, 1927, the second of four children. She started school at District 17 in Waseca County, later attending...
Alois "Ollie" William Reinardy
October 16, 2026
Alois “Ollie” William Reinardy, age 93 of Hastings, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Friday, October 16, 2026.
He was born on March 23, 1933 to Mathias and Magdaline Reinardy in New Trier, MN. Ollie went to New Trier School and was an avid member of SEAS church. He married Marilyn Esther Paulson in June of 1955 and they...
Alvin "Al" H. Thomas
October 16, 2026
Alvin “Al” H. Thomas
Age 86 of Prescott, WI, formerly of Hastings, MN, went home to be with his wife, Germaine Thomas, on October 16, 2026.
Alvin was born on August 17, 1940 to Peter & Anna Thomas in New Market, MN. He married Germaine Chester on January 14, 1960 in Faribault, MN. Alvin worked as a truck driver for his whole...
Zackary Wayne Wahlstrom
October 10, 2026
Zackary Wayne Wahlstrom passed away peacefully at the young age of 36 on October 10, 2026, in Tampa, Florida.
Zackary was born in Hastings, Minnesota to Anisa Back-Van Vleet and Eric Wahlstrom. He was also son to Yvette Wahlstrom and Andrew Van Vleet who all loved him so very much.
Zack lived a creative and full life. He was a very dedicated...
Linda Sue Olson
October 10, 2026
Linda Olson, age 60, passed away on October 10, 2026.
Linda was born on February 10, 1966, at Riverview Hospital to Carol J. and Henrietta Olson. She grew up in Saint Paul and Oakdale and attended Tartan High School. Throughout her life, Linda worked for Sodexo Food Service at the West Publishing Building in Eagan , Hy-Vee foods in Oakdale and...
Robert John Chandler
October 10, 2026
In loving memory of Robert John Chandler, a devoted father, grandfather, brother, and friend, who passed away suddenly, surrounded by his family, on October 10, 2026, at the age of 61. Born on January 4, 1965, in Hastings, Robert was a beacon of love and strength, whose presence will be dearly missed by all who had the privilege to know...
Dennis Richard Schmidt
October 7, 2026
Dennis Schmidt, age 77, of Hastings, Minnesota, passed away on Wednesday, October 7, 2026, at the Minneapolis VA Medical Center.
Dennis was born on June 24, 1949, in Wabasha, Minnesota to Clarence “Boop” and Marcella Schmidt. He grew up attending Pepin Hall School, a small, two-room country school where he was one of just eight students in his eighth-grade graduating class....
Michael David Ward
October 6, 2026
Michael “Mike” Ward, age 80, of Lakeville, Minnesota, passed away peacefully at home on October 6, 2026.
Mike was born May 13, 1946, in Bertha, Minnesota, to Robert Ward and Aletia (Anderson) Patri. He grew up with his sister, Pat, on the family farm near Staples, Minnesota. A farm boy at heart, Mike’s roots stayed with him throughout his life, and...
Muriel E Gavin
September 27, 2026
Muriel Gavin, age 86, of Hastings, passed away on Sunday, September 27, 2026, at her home.
Muriel was born on April 24, 1940, in Minneapolis, Minnesota, the daughter of Harford Warren Hill and Florence Mae Cilley. She graduated from Marshall High School in Southeast Minneapolis with the Class of 1959 and later took college courses at the University of Minnesota Twin...
Phyllis Darlene Reilly
September 26, 2026
Phyllis Reilly passed away on September 26, 2026, surrounded by her loving family. She was born in River Falls, Wisconsin, on March 2, 1959, to Alice and Orval Biel.
Phyllis grew up on a farm in Spring Valley with her five siblings. She graduated from Menomonie High School with the Class of 1977. She received her bachelor’s degree from the University...
Avard "Andy" Robert Anderson
September 25, 2026
Avard “Andy” Robert Anderson
December 9, 1943 – September 25, 2026
Avard “Andy” Robert Anderson passed away peacefully September 25, 2026, at the age of 82, surrounded by his family.
A lifelong resident of Hastings, Minnesota, Andy was born on December 9, 1943. On August 24, 1963, he married the love of his life, Barbara Louise Fellman, with whom he shared 58 wonderful...
Timothy Jay Filler
September 23, 2026
Timothy Jay Filler, age 70, of Hastings, formerly of Drake, North Dakota, passed away peacefully on September 23, 2026.
Tim was born December 28, 1955, to Wesley Filler and Aileen Voelz (Jans) in Williston, North Dakota. He was one of three children, along with his siblings, Tom and Tracy. Tim grew up in North Dakota and was proud of where he...
Marvin G. Fritz
September 20, 2026
Marvin G. Fritz was born on October 14th, 1937, in Woodman Township, Wisconsin, to Virgil and Irene Fritz, passed away at his home in Hampton, MN on September 20th, 2026.
Marvin graduated from Boscobel High School in 1955 and recently had the pleasure of attending his 71st High School Class reunion this past August.
Marvin married Verene Wetter on June 27th, 1958....
Todd Ashley Smith
September 19, 2026
Todd Ashley Smith AKA Smitty, age 56, of Prescott, WI, passed away unexpectedly on September 19, 2026.
Todd was born on June 14, 1970, in Shakopee, Minnesota, to Jan (Stevens) Latuff and Warren Smith. He was a son, father, partner, brother, grandparent, dear friend and so much more. As a family and community we grieve this loss together. As a child...
Baby Isaac John Herbranson
September 18, 2026
Isaac John Herbranson, beloved infant son of Cassandra and Jordon Herbranson, passed peacefully in the arms of family on September 18, 2026. He was born the same date. Though his time with us was brief, Isaac was deeply loved and cherished from the very beginning.
Isaac is survived by his parents, Cassandra and Jordon Herbranson; his maternal grandparents, Michelle and Gary...
Sally Ann Barrow
September 14, 2026
Sally Ann (O’Connor) Barrow
Sally Barrow passed away peacefully on 9/14/2026 in her home at Timber Hills, a Presbyterian Home in Inver Grove Heights, MN. She was 94 years old. She was born Dec. 19th, 1931, in Saint Paul, MN. Sally was the fourth of five daughters born to Wilbert James O’Connor and Tillie Marie O’Connor. She was a 1949 graduate...
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...
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