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Obituaries for Starkson Family
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Gary Wayne Gauer
April 17, 2025
Gary Gauer, a loving husband, father, and grandfather passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family on April 17, 2025, at the age of 86.
Gary was born to Otto & Jeanette Gauer on February 16, 1939. He was baptized and confirmed at First Lutheran Church in Lake Lillian MN. Gary graduated from Bird Island High School in 1957. He enlisted...
Richard Reinhold Rosenquist
April 17, 2025
Richard “Dick” R. Rosenquist, age 94, of Hastings, passed away peacefully with his loving family by his side on Wednesday, April 17, 2025.
Dick was born on August 18, 1930, in St. Paul, Minnesota, to Carl and Jennie (Jackson) Rosenquist. One of two boys, he grew up in St. Paul and graduated from Johnson High School in 1948. From a young...
Beverly Rose Finke
April 15, 2025
Beverly Rose Finke, age 84, passed away peacefully on April 15, 2025, after a long battle with Dementia and Alzheimer's Disease. She was born on December 3, 1940, in Minneapolis, Minnesota, to Berwin and Margretta Otteson.
Beverly lived her life dedicated to her faith in Jesus. She was an active member of Resurrection United Methodist Church in Hastings, where she volunteered,...
Ronald L. "Ron" Christensen
April 14, 2025
Ronald LeRoy Christensen, age 89, most recently of Plymouth and Eden Prairie, passed away on April 14, 2025.
Ron graduated from Edison High School in Minneapolis and enlisted in the United States Army where he served from 1957-1959 and was honorably discharged. (He was assigned to draw topographical maps for the Army.)
Ron received a Baccalaureate Degree, with high distinction, from the...
Harriet L Onsager
April 14, 2025
Harriet Onsager, age 97, died on Monday, April 14, 2025 at Regina Senior Living in Hastings, MN. She was born the daughter of Minnie and Jack Telford. She grew up in the Decorah Iowa area and attended school in Decorah. Harriet worked in a dental office growing up and after marriage, worked in the Decorah lunch program; eventually became the...
Paul L. Braaten
April 13, 2025
Paul Braaten, age 84, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Sunday, April 13, 2025.
Paul was born and raised in Elk Mound, Wisconsin and graduated from Elk Mound High School in 1958. After high school, he worked as a heavy equipment operator with Edward Kraemer & Sons, where he continued to work for 40 years. He married his wife,...
Vergina Mildred Snyder
April 13, 2025
Vergina “Gena” Snyder died on Sunday April 13, 2025 at Regina Hospital.
She was born the daughter of Rozella and Roy Johnson on August 19, 1938 in Cannon Falls, MN. Vergina graduated high school in Cannon Falls. She married Nick Snyder and moved to Hastings. Gena worked for Smeads for approximately 50 years. She loved gardening. Gena was a loving spitfire...
Kelly Jean Hopkins
April 7, 2025
Kelly Jean Hopkins, age 62, passed away peacefully on April 7, 2025, in Rochester after a long and courageous battle with cancer.
Born on November 27, 1962, in South Saint Paul, MN, Kelly was the second oldest of five children born to Roger and Patricia (Schroeder) Cardin.
A compassionate caregiver and devoted advocate for children, Kelly dedicated many years of her life...
Theodore John Saari
April 7, 2025
Theodore “Ted” Saari Jr, age 80, died on Monday April 7, 2025 at Prescott Nursing Home. He was born the son of Theodore Sr and Eileen Saari on May 13, 1944 in Eveleth, MN. Ted grew up in Eveleth, graduating in 1962. He served in the US Air Force from 1963-1967. While serving in the Air Force, Ted worked as...
Mary Virginia Muench
April 7, 2025
Mary V. Muench, age 85, of Hastings, Minnesota, passed away peacefully on April 7, 2025, at Regina Hospital, surrounded by her loving family.
Born at home on December 31, 1939, in Coon Rapids, Iowa, Mary was the daughter of William and Jennie (Nolan) Troutman. She grew up on the family farm as the third of eight children, where she learned the...
Donald Robert Kulla
April 6, 2025
A Celebration of Life will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, May 3, 2025 at Starkson Family Life Celebration Chapel, 3075 Vermillion Street, Hastings with a visitation to follow until 4 p.m.
It is with both sadness and joy that the family of Donald Robert Kulla announces his peaceful passing into eternal life. A beautiful life came to an end, and...
Michael Allen Endres
April 6, 2025
Michael “Mike” Allen Endres, age 66, died on Sunday, April 6, 2025. He was born the son of Arnold “Andy” and Cleo Endres on May 26, 1958. Mike grew up in Hastings, MN attending Special Education classes in Hastings as well as Dakota County Technical College for Food Service Training.Mike was a kindhearted soul who loved life and was always...
Ivan John Hakseth
April 6, 2025
Ivan J. Hakseth, age 91 of Hastings, passed away peacefully on Sunday, April 6, 2025, surrounded by his loving family.
Heaven gained an angel. Ivan John Hakseth, loving, devoted husband, dad, grandpa, brother, uncle, friend, in-law and son.
Ivan was born in Hastings to John and Emily Hakseth, along with a brother and five sisters. He graduated from Hastings High School, Class...
Mary Margaret Geiser
April 4, 2025
Mary Margaret (Wieser) Geiser, 74, of Hastings, MN, passed away peacefully at home on April 4, surrounded by her loving family.
Born in Graceville, Minnesota, on May 23, 1950, Mary was the eldest of six children. She was married to Ronald Geiser, with whom she adopted two children, Kimberly and Chad.
Mary loved the Vikings, babies, and relaxing by the pool—but more...
Tommy Reuter
April 4, 2025
Tommy Reuter, age 62, of Hastings, passed away peacefully at his home on Friday, April 4, 2025.
Tommy was born in Hastings on February 4, 1963, and proudly claimed the title of “older twin,” often reminding his brother Joe that he had arrived 15 minutes earlier. He was one of eight siblings born to Charles and Lucille (Radke) Reuter and spent...
Agnes Leer
April 3, 2025
Agnes Leer, age 98 of Apple Valley, passed away on April 3, 2025 in Apple Valley, MN. Survived by her children, Kathryn Larson, Evinda (Bob) Lund, Carl (Amy) Leer, and Margaret (Nic Flores) Leer; grandchildren, Brek Larson, Mikkel Larson, Lane (Jill) Larson, Melissa (Derek) Granberg, Graham (Lindsey Malliet) Lund, Evan Lund, Benjamin (Catherine Perrault) Leer, and Quentin Leer; great-grandchildren, Steffen...
Richard John Stocker
April 3, 2025
Richard John Stocker, age 80, of Hastings, passed away peacefully on April 3, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. Richard was born on July 1, 1944, in San Francisco, CA, to Richard and Alma (Meier) Stocker. Although born in California, he spent most of his youth in St. Paul Park, MN and graduated from Park High School in 1962.
Richard had...
Encarnacion Rathbun
March 31, 2025
Encarnacion Rathbun, age 77, of Hastings, MN, was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and friend. Known for her warmth and generosity, she touched the lives of everyone she met. She passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by her loving family, on March 31, 2025.
Born on October 20, 1947, in Sta. Ignacia, Tarlac, Philippines, she was the daughter of...
Louise A. "LuAnn" Schwanz
March 28, 2025
Louise "LuAnn" Schwanz, age 71 of Hastings, died suddenly but peacefully at home on Friday morning, March 28, 2025.
Louise Ann, the daughter of Joseph and Gertrude (Belland) Bibeau, was born in St. Paul on May 28, 1953. LuAnn was raised in Vadnais Heights and attended White Bear Lake High School. On January 29, 1972, she was united in marriage to...
Kreed Isaiah Wylie
March 26, 2025
Kreed Isaiah Wylie entered this world on February 15, 2025, and after 39 days filled with strength, love, and hope, he passed away peacefully on March 26, 2025, at M Health Fairview University Hospital. Born at 24 weeks, Kreed showed incredible determination from his very first breath, becoming a source of inspiration for everyone who knew his story.
From the beginning,...
Gary Wayne Gauer
April 17, 2025
Gary Gauer, a loving husband, father, and grandfather passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family on April 17, 2025, at the age of 86.
Gary was born to Otto & Jeanette Gauer on February 16, 1939. He was baptized and confirmed at First Lutheran Church in Lake Lillian MN. Gary graduated from Bird Island High School in 1957. He enlisted...
Richard Reinhold Rosenquist
April 17, 2025
Richard “Dick” R. Rosenquist, age 94, of Hastings, passed away peacefully with his loving family by his side on Wednesday, April 17, 2025.
Dick was born on August 18, 1930, in St. Paul, Minnesota, to Carl and Jennie (Jackson) Rosenquist. One of two boys, he grew up in St. Paul and graduated from Johnson High School in 1948. From a young...
Beverly Rose Finke
April 15, 2025
Beverly Rose Finke, age 84, passed away peacefully on April 15, 2025, after a long battle with Dementia and Alzheimer's Disease. She was born on December 3, 1940, in Minneapolis, Minnesota, to Berwin and Margretta Otteson.
Beverly lived her life dedicated to her faith in Jesus. She was an active member of Resurrection United Methodist Church in Hastings, where she volunteered,...
Ronald L. "Ron" Christensen
April 14, 2025
Ronald LeRoy Christensen, age 89, most recently of Plymouth and Eden Prairie, passed away on April 14, 2025.
Ron graduated from Edison High School in Minneapolis and enlisted in the United States Army where he served from 1957-1959 and was honorably discharged. (He was assigned to draw topographical maps for the Army.)
Ron received a Baccalaureate Degree, with high distinction, from the...
Harriet L Onsager
April 14, 2025
Harriet Onsager, age 97, died on Monday, April 14, 2025 at Regina Senior Living in Hastings, MN. She was born the daughter of Minnie and Jack Telford. She grew up in the Decorah Iowa area and attended school in Decorah. Harriet worked in a dental office growing up and after marriage, worked in the Decorah lunch program; eventually became the...
Paul L. Braaten
April 13, 2025
Paul Braaten, age 84, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Sunday, April 13, 2025.
Paul was born and raised in Elk Mound, Wisconsin and graduated from Elk Mound High School in 1958. After high school, he worked as a heavy equipment operator with Edward Kraemer & Sons, where he continued to work for 40 years. He married his wife,...
Vergina Mildred Snyder
April 13, 2025
Vergina “Gena” Snyder died on Sunday April 13, 2025 at Regina Hospital.
She was born the daughter of Rozella and Roy Johnson on August 19, 1938 in Cannon Falls, MN. Vergina graduated high school in Cannon Falls. She married Nick Snyder and moved to Hastings. Gena worked for Smeads for approximately 50 years. She loved gardening. Gena was a loving spitfire...
Kelly Jean Hopkins
April 7, 2025
Kelly Jean Hopkins, age 62, passed away peacefully on April 7, 2025, in Rochester after a long and courageous battle with cancer.
Born on November 27, 1962, in South Saint Paul, MN, Kelly was the second oldest of five children born to Roger and Patricia (Schroeder) Cardin.
A compassionate caregiver and devoted advocate for children, Kelly dedicated many years of her life...
Theodore John Saari
April 7, 2025
Theodore “Ted” Saari Jr, age 80, died on Monday April 7, 2025 at Prescott Nursing Home. He was born the son of Theodore Sr and Eileen Saari on May 13, 1944 in Eveleth, MN. Ted grew up in Eveleth, graduating in 1962. He served in the US Air Force from 1963-1967. While serving in the Air Force, Ted worked as...
Mary Virginia Muench
April 7, 2025
Mary V. Muench, age 85, of Hastings, Minnesota, passed away peacefully on April 7, 2025, at Regina Hospital, surrounded by her loving family.
Born at home on December 31, 1939, in Coon Rapids, Iowa, Mary was the daughter of William and Jennie (Nolan) Troutman. She grew up on the family farm as the third of eight children, where she learned the...
Donald Robert Kulla
April 6, 2025
A Celebration of Life will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, May 3, 2025 at Starkson Family Life Celebration Chapel, 3075 Vermillion Street, Hastings with a visitation to follow until 4 p.m.
It is with both sadness and joy that the family of Donald Robert Kulla announces his peaceful passing into eternal life. A beautiful life came to an end, and...
Michael Allen Endres
April 6, 2025
Michael “Mike” Allen Endres, age 66, died on Sunday, April 6, 2025. He was born the son of Arnold “Andy” and Cleo Endres on May 26, 1958. Mike grew up in Hastings, MN attending Special Education classes in Hastings as well as Dakota County Technical College for Food Service Training.Mike was a kindhearted soul who loved life and was always...
Ivan John Hakseth
April 6, 2025
Ivan J. Hakseth, age 91 of Hastings, passed away peacefully on Sunday, April 6, 2025, surrounded by his loving family.
Heaven gained an angel. Ivan John Hakseth, loving, devoted husband, dad, grandpa, brother, uncle, friend, in-law and son.
Ivan was born in Hastings to John and Emily Hakseth, along with a brother and five sisters. He graduated from Hastings High School, Class...
Mary Margaret Geiser
April 4, 2025
Mary Margaret (Wieser) Geiser, 74, of Hastings, MN, passed away peacefully at home on April 4, surrounded by her loving family.
Born in Graceville, Minnesota, on May 23, 1950, Mary was the eldest of six children. She was married to Ronald Geiser, with whom she adopted two children, Kimberly and Chad.
Mary loved the Vikings, babies, and relaxing by the pool—but more...
Tommy Reuter
April 4, 2025
Tommy Reuter, age 62, of Hastings, passed away peacefully at his home on Friday, April 4, 2025.
Tommy was born in Hastings on February 4, 1963, and proudly claimed the title of “older twin,” often reminding his brother Joe that he had arrived 15 minutes earlier. He was one of eight siblings born to Charles and Lucille (Radke) Reuter and spent...
Agnes Leer
April 3, 2025
Agnes Leer, age 98 of Apple Valley, passed away on April 3, 2025 in Apple Valley, MN. Survived by her children, Kathryn Larson, Evinda (Bob) Lund, Carl (Amy) Leer, and Margaret (Nic Flores) Leer; grandchildren, Brek Larson, Mikkel Larson, Lane (Jill) Larson, Melissa (Derek) Granberg, Graham (Lindsey Malliet) Lund, Evan Lund, Benjamin (Catherine Perrault) Leer, and Quentin Leer; great-grandchildren, Steffen...
Richard John Stocker
April 3, 2025
Richard John Stocker, age 80, of Hastings, passed away peacefully on April 3, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. Richard was born on July 1, 1944, in San Francisco, CA, to Richard and Alma (Meier) Stocker. Although born in California, he spent most of his youth in St. Paul Park, MN and graduated from Park High School in 1962.
Richard had...
Encarnacion Rathbun
March 31, 2025
Encarnacion Rathbun, age 77, of Hastings, MN, was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and friend. Known for her warmth and generosity, she touched the lives of everyone she met. She passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by her loving family, on March 31, 2025.
Born on October 20, 1947, in Sta. Ignacia, Tarlac, Philippines, she was the daughter of...
Louise A. "LuAnn" Schwanz
March 28, 2025
Louise "LuAnn" Schwanz, age 71 of Hastings, died suddenly but peacefully at home on Friday morning, March 28, 2025.
Louise Ann, the daughter of Joseph and Gertrude (Belland) Bibeau, was born in St. Paul on May 28, 1953. LuAnn was raised in Vadnais Heights and attended White Bear Lake High School. On January 29, 1972, she was united in marriage to...
Kreed Isaiah Wylie
March 26, 2025
Kreed Isaiah Wylie entered this world on February 15, 2025, and after 39 days filled with strength, love, and hope, he passed away peacefully on March 26, 2025, at M Health Fairview University Hospital. Born at 24 weeks, Kreed showed incredible determination from his very first breath, becoming a source of inspiration for everyone who knew his story.
From the beginning,...
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