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Obituaries for Starkson Family

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Jane E. Lightbourn

Jane E. Lightbourn

July 10, 2020

Jane E. Lightbourn, a lifelong resident of Hastings, died peacefully at home on Friday evening, July 10, 2020, at the age of 73. Jane's dedication to Hastings will forever be remembered. Jane Evelyn, and her twin brother John, were born twenty-five minutes apart on April 25, 1947, in St. Paul to Dr. Edgar and Eleanor (Enderlen) Lightbourn. Jane attended...

Barbara  J. Cyr

Barbara J. Cyr

July 9, 2020

Barbara J. Cyr, age 67, of Hastings, passed away peacefully July 9, 2020. She was born in St. Paul on June 30, 1953 to Lawrence and Phyllis (Mahoney) Klein. She loved her nieces and nephews, beach vacations, and doing word search. She was preceded in death by her parents; brothers, Bob and Bernie Klein. Barb is survived by her...

Kristine Bryan Nielsen

Kristine Bryan Nielsen

July 9, 2020

Kristine Bryan Nielsen

Our beloved Kris was born on July 19, 1962 in Minneapolis, Minnesota to Daniel and Marilyn Bryan. Kris particularly adored her dad who preceded her in death.

Kris passed away at the age of 57 on July 9, 2020. She is survived by her husband of 19 years, Craig; daughter, Madeleine; mother, Marilyn; sister, Jenny (Josh) Mattson; sister-in-law, Terri...

Donald E.  Vaith

Donald E. Vaith

July 8, 2020

Donald Eugene Vaith, age 89 of Hastings, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family on Wednesday morning, July 8, 2020. Don was born on June 13, 1931, in Owatonna to Joseph and Bernadine “Bunny”(Lynard) Vaith. He was raised by his mother and grandparents, Chris and Mayme Lynard on a farm in Summit Township. Don graduated from Blooming Prairie...

Darlene Jenny Stern

Darlene Jenny Stern

July 8, 2020

Darlene Jenny Stern, Age 71 of Apple Valley, born May 25, 1949 in Willmar, MN, the daughter of Erwin and Sally (Kuechle) Haag. She graduated from Willmar High School in 1967 and Willmar Tech Institute in 1968. She was united in marriage to William “Bill” Stern, Jr. on August 8, 1970 in Willmar. The couple lived in Minneapolis until 1977...

Delores A.  Borst

Delores A. Borst

July 7, 2020

Delores A. Borst, age 80, of Hastings, passed away at United Hospital in St. Paul on Tuesday, July 7, 2020. She was born in Bridge Water Township, MN on May 30, 1940. She worked at District 1 Hospital in Faribault, Regina Hospital in Hastings, and CF Industries in Rosemount. She had a passion for flowers, nature and sewing doll...

Janet L. Fredline

Janet L. Fredline

July 7, 2020

Janet Louise Fredline, age 77 of Hastings, passed away peacefully at home on July 7, 2020. Janet, the daughter of Peter and Elinor (Brennan) Fox, was born on February 8, 1943, in Hastings. Following her graduation from Hastings High School with the class of 1961, Janet began working as a CNA for the State Hospital in Hastings. In September...

Judith D. Olsen

Judith D. Olsen

July 4, 2020

Judith D. Olsen, age 78 of Hastings, passed away suddenly but peacefully at Oak Ridge Assisted Living in Hastings on Saturday afternoon, July 4, 2020. Judith Diane, the daughter of Paul and Johanna (Jensen) Olsen, was born on October 2, 1941, near Clifton, New Jersey. Following her graduation from Clifton High School, she continued her education at Kings College...

Erik D. Wilson

Erik D. Wilson

July 2, 2020

Erik D. Wilson, age 51 of Hastings, died suddenly at home on Thursday evening, July 2, 2020. Erik Duwayne, the son of James and Sandra (Wilson) Molitor, was born on October 31, 1968, in Hastings. Following his graduation from Hastings High School with the class of 1987, Erik became certified in fire suppression systems. Over the years, Erik worked...

Marvin V. Reinardy

Marvin V. Reinardy

July 2, 2020

Marvin Reinardy, age 81 of Hastings, died peacefully at Augustana Care of Hastings on Thursday evening, July 2, 2020, with family by his side. Marvin was born on the family farm in New Trier on November 29, 1938, and was raised on the family farm in New Trier, MN. Everyone that knew Marvin was aware that the farm meant...

G. Ray Gilman

G. Ray Gilman

July 1, 2020

G. Ray Gilman, age 85, of Hudson, formerly of Cottage Grove, passed away at home July 1, 2020. Preceded in death by his parents, George and Margaret Gilman; brother, Bob; sisters, Betty Jane and Margaret "Peg". Survived by his loving wife of 63 years, Jeannine; son, Ray (Patti); grandchildren, Jesse (Carrie) and Brian (Kate); great grandchildren, Liam and Lily,...

Margaret M. "Marg" Gerlach

Margaret M. "Marg" Gerlach

June 30, 2020

Margaret M. "Marg" Gerlach, age 96 of Hastings, died suddenly but peacefully at home on Tuesday, June 30, 2020. Margaret Mary, the daughter of Peter and Regina (Zilliox) Fasbender, was born on January 11, 1924, in Hastings. Following her graduation from Hastings High School, Marg moved to California and worked for Clorox during WWII. While living there, she met...

Thomas J. "Tommy" Hendricks

Thomas J. "Tommy" Hendricks

June 29, 2020

Thomas J. "Tommy" Hendricks, age 46, of Hastings, died suddenly on June 29, 2020. Thomas Jerome was born on July 7, 1973, in South St. Paul, Minnesota. He grew up in Hastings MN and lived in Hastings most of his life. His Lord called him home June 29, 2020. We were blessed to have him in our lives for...

Marion Sundberg

Marion Sundberg

June 27, 2020

Fort Collins – Marion Sundberg (Rother), 75, of Fort Collins passed away peacefully on June 27th, 2020. Marion was born in Northfield, MN on June 5th, 1945 to Robert V. and Clara M. Rother. She graduated from Randolph High School. She met her husband Gerald (Jerry) Sundberg in 1966 during a blizzard. They were blessed with 4 children. She...

Elizabeth "Betty" Collins

Elizabeth "Betty" Collins

June 27, 2020

Elizabeth Louise (Freiermuth) Collins age 86, has now been re-united in heaven with our Lord, Jesus Christ. Betty was preceded in death by husband, Don; baby girl, Linda; son, Ron; grandson, Matthew; and son-in-law Mike Stockton. She leaves behind her beloved children, Mike, Kathy, Karen Stockton, and Tom (Lisa); grandchildren, Angela, Marty, Trever, Tully, Sydney, Casey, Sarah, Will, Travis,...

Donna  M. Wagner

Donna M. Wagner

June 25, 2020

It's with great sadness and enormous love that we share the passing of our mom, wife, sister, aunt, grandmother, godmother, and friend, Donna Wagner. Donna M. Wagner, age 70 of Hastings, died peacefully at home on Thursday afternoon, June 25, 2020. Donna, the daughter of Arvie (Bud) and Dorothy Frandrup, was born on October 21, 1949, in Hastings, MN....

Richard E. Stein

Richard E. Stein

June 23, 2020

Richard E. Stein, age 74, of Hastings, passed away at home June 23, 2020. He was born in Plum City, WI on February 22, 1946 to Harold and Frances (Weberg) Stein. He enjoyed fishing, gardening, his cabin, and spending time with his family. Richard is survived by his loving wife of 52 years, Marie; daughters, Jacqueline (Matthew) Bechel, and...

Joyce M. Wolverton

Joyce M. Wolverton

June 21, 2020

Joyce M. Wolverton, age 75 of Rosemount, died peacefully at home on Sunday evening, June 21, 2020. Joyce Margarete, the daughter of Allan and Beatrice (Paulson) Johnson, was born on August 10, 1944, in Minneapolis. Following her education, Joyce began her thirty-year career with the Lakeville School District #194. She first worked as a playground supervisor, and eventually worked...

Warren I. Schaffer

Warren I. Schaffer

June 20, 2020

Warren I. Schaffer, age 66 of Cannon Falls, died peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family on Saturday evening, June 20, 2020. Warren Isadore, the son of Richard and Isabelle (Bauer) Schaffer, was born on August 13, 1953, in Red Wing. Warren was raised in rural Cannon Falls and graduated from Hastings High School with the class of...

Keith "Lala" Lavalla

Keith "Lala" Lavalla

June 17, 2020

Keith L. "LaLa" LaValla, age 66, died peacefully at home on June 17, 2020, after recently being diagnosed with cancer. Keith LeRoy, the son of Walter "Wally" and Josephine "Josie" (Albrecht) LaValla, was born on August 24, 1953, in Hastings. Keith attended St. Boniface Grade School and graduated from Hastings High School with the class of 1971. Keith worked...

Jane E. Lightbourn

Jane E. Lightbourn

July 10, 2020

Jane E. Lightbourn, a lifelong resident of Hastings, died peacefully at home on Friday evening, July 10, 2020, at the age of 73. Jane's dedication to Hastings will forever be remembered. Jane Evelyn, and her twin brother John, were born twenty-five minutes apart on April 25, 1947, in St. Paul to Dr. Edgar and Eleanor (Enderlen) Lightbourn. Jane attended...

Barbara  J. Cyr

Barbara J. Cyr

July 9, 2020

Barbara J. Cyr, age 67, of Hastings, passed away peacefully July 9, 2020. She was born in St. Paul on June 30, 1953 to Lawrence and Phyllis (Mahoney) Klein. She loved her nieces and nephews, beach vacations, and doing word search. She was preceded in death by her parents; brothers, Bob and Bernie Klein. Barb is survived by her...

Kristine Bryan Nielsen

Kristine Bryan Nielsen

July 9, 2020

Kristine Bryan Nielsen

Our beloved Kris was born on July 19, 1962 in Minneapolis, Minnesota to Daniel and Marilyn Bryan. Kris particularly adored her dad who preceded her in death.

Kris passed away at the age of 57 on July 9, 2020. She is survived by her husband of 19 years, Craig; daughter, Madeleine; mother, Marilyn; sister, Jenny (Josh) Mattson; sister-in-law, Terri...

Donald E.  Vaith

Donald E. Vaith

July 8, 2020

Donald Eugene Vaith, age 89 of Hastings, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family on Wednesday morning, July 8, 2020. Don was born on June 13, 1931, in Owatonna to Joseph and Bernadine “Bunny”(Lynard) Vaith. He was raised by his mother and grandparents, Chris and Mayme Lynard on a farm in Summit Township. Don graduated from Blooming Prairie...

Darlene Jenny Stern

Darlene Jenny Stern

July 8, 2020

Darlene Jenny Stern, Age 71 of Apple Valley, born May 25, 1949 in Willmar, MN, the daughter of Erwin and Sally (Kuechle) Haag. She graduated from Willmar High School in 1967 and Willmar Tech Institute in 1968. She was united in marriage to William “Bill” Stern, Jr. on August 8, 1970 in Willmar. The couple lived in Minneapolis until 1977...

Delores A.  Borst

Delores A. Borst

July 7, 2020

Delores A. Borst, age 80, of Hastings, passed away at United Hospital in St. Paul on Tuesday, July 7, 2020. She was born in Bridge Water Township, MN on May 30, 1940. She worked at District 1 Hospital in Faribault, Regina Hospital in Hastings, and CF Industries in Rosemount. She had a passion for flowers, nature and sewing doll...

Janet L. Fredline

Janet L. Fredline

July 7, 2020

Janet Louise Fredline, age 77 of Hastings, passed away peacefully at home on July 7, 2020. Janet, the daughter of Peter and Elinor (Brennan) Fox, was born on February 8, 1943, in Hastings. Following her graduation from Hastings High School with the class of 1961, Janet began working as a CNA for the State Hospital in Hastings. In September...

Judith D. Olsen

Judith D. Olsen

July 4, 2020

Judith D. Olsen, age 78 of Hastings, passed away suddenly but peacefully at Oak Ridge Assisted Living in Hastings on Saturday afternoon, July 4, 2020. Judith Diane, the daughter of Paul and Johanna (Jensen) Olsen, was born on October 2, 1941, near Clifton, New Jersey. Following her graduation from Clifton High School, she continued her education at Kings College...

Erik D. Wilson

Erik D. Wilson

July 2, 2020

Erik D. Wilson, age 51 of Hastings, died suddenly at home on Thursday evening, July 2, 2020. Erik Duwayne, the son of James and Sandra (Wilson) Molitor, was born on October 31, 1968, in Hastings. Following his graduation from Hastings High School with the class of 1987, Erik became certified in fire suppression systems. Over the years, Erik worked...

Marvin V. Reinardy

Marvin V. Reinardy

July 2, 2020

Marvin Reinardy, age 81 of Hastings, died peacefully at Augustana Care of Hastings on Thursday evening, July 2, 2020, with family by his side. Marvin was born on the family farm in New Trier on November 29, 1938, and was raised on the family farm in New Trier, MN. Everyone that knew Marvin was aware that the farm meant...

G. Ray Gilman

G. Ray Gilman

July 1, 2020

G. Ray Gilman, age 85, of Hudson, formerly of Cottage Grove, passed away at home July 1, 2020. Preceded in death by his parents, George and Margaret Gilman; brother, Bob; sisters, Betty Jane and Margaret "Peg". Survived by his loving wife of 63 years, Jeannine; son, Ray (Patti); grandchildren, Jesse (Carrie) and Brian (Kate); great grandchildren, Liam and Lily,...

Margaret M. "Marg" Gerlach

Margaret M. "Marg" Gerlach

June 30, 2020

Margaret M. "Marg" Gerlach, age 96 of Hastings, died suddenly but peacefully at home on Tuesday, June 30, 2020. Margaret Mary, the daughter of Peter and Regina (Zilliox) Fasbender, was born on January 11, 1924, in Hastings. Following her graduation from Hastings High School, Marg moved to California and worked for Clorox during WWII. While living there, she met...

Thomas J. "Tommy" Hendricks

Thomas J. "Tommy" Hendricks

June 29, 2020

Thomas J. "Tommy" Hendricks, age 46, of Hastings, died suddenly on June 29, 2020. Thomas Jerome was born on July 7, 1973, in South St. Paul, Minnesota. He grew up in Hastings MN and lived in Hastings most of his life. His Lord called him home June 29, 2020. We were blessed to have him in our lives for...

Marion Sundberg

Marion Sundberg

June 27, 2020

Fort Collins – Marion Sundberg (Rother), 75, of Fort Collins passed away peacefully on June 27th, 2020. Marion was born in Northfield, MN on June 5th, 1945 to Robert V. and Clara M. Rother. She graduated from Randolph High School. She met her husband Gerald (Jerry) Sundberg in 1966 during a blizzard. They were blessed with 4 children. She...

Elizabeth "Betty" Collins

Elizabeth "Betty" Collins

June 27, 2020

Elizabeth Louise (Freiermuth) Collins age 86, has now been re-united in heaven with our Lord, Jesus Christ. Betty was preceded in death by husband, Don; baby girl, Linda; son, Ron; grandson, Matthew; and son-in-law Mike Stockton. She leaves behind her beloved children, Mike, Kathy, Karen Stockton, and Tom (Lisa); grandchildren, Angela, Marty, Trever, Tully, Sydney, Casey, Sarah, Will, Travis,...

Donna  M. Wagner

Donna M. Wagner

June 25, 2020

It's with great sadness and enormous love that we share the passing of our mom, wife, sister, aunt, grandmother, godmother, and friend, Donna Wagner. Donna M. Wagner, age 70 of Hastings, died peacefully at home on Thursday afternoon, June 25, 2020. Donna, the daughter of Arvie (Bud) and Dorothy Frandrup, was born on October 21, 1949, in Hastings, MN....

Richard E. Stein

Richard E. Stein

June 23, 2020

Richard E. Stein, age 74, of Hastings, passed away at home June 23, 2020. He was born in Plum City, WI on February 22, 1946 to Harold and Frances (Weberg) Stein. He enjoyed fishing, gardening, his cabin, and spending time with his family. Richard is survived by his loving wife of 52 years, Marie; daughters, Jacqueline (Matthew) Bechel, and...

Joyce M. Wolverton

Joyce M. Wolverton

June 21, 2020

Joyce M. Wolverton, age 75 of Rosemount, died peacefully at home on Sunday evening, June 21, 2020. Joyce Margarete, the daughter of Allan and Beatrice (Paulson) Johnson, was born on August 10, 1944, in Minneapolis. Following her education, Joyce began her thirty-year career with the Lakeville School District #194. She first worked as a playground supervisor, and eventually worked...

Warren I. Schaffer

Warren I. Schaffer

June 20, 2020

Warren I. Schaffer, age 66 of Cannon Falls, died peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family on Saturday evening, June 20, 2020. Warren Isadore, the son of Richard and Isabelle (Bauer) Schaffer, was born on August 13, 1953, in Red Wing. Warren was raised in rural Cannon Falls and graduated from Hastings High School with the class of...

Keith "Lala" Lavalla

Keith "Lala" Lavalla

June 17, 2020

Keith L. "LaLa" LaValla, age 66, died peacefully at home on June 17, 2020, after recently being diagnosed with cancer. Keith LeRoy, the son of Walter "Wally" and Josephine "Josie" (Albrecht) LaValla, was born on August 24, 1953, in Hastings. Keith attended St. Boniface Grade School and graduated from Hastings High School with the class of 1971. Keith worked...

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