Obituaries
Obituaries for Starkson Family
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LaDonna Mae Flynn
March 9, 2025
LaDonna M. Flynn, age 81, of Hastings, passed away unexpectedly surrounded by her family on Sunday, March 9, 2025, at United Hospital in St. Paul, MN.
She was born in South Saint Paul on July 29, 1943, to Aloysius and Edith (Chapdelaine) McNamara, the fifth of eight children.
Donna attended St. Augustine Catholic school for elementary and graduated from South Saint Paul...
Rosalia Regis Voelker
March 9, 2025
During the warm sunrise of March 9th, 2025, Rosalia “Rosie” Regis Voelker, a doting wife, mother, grandmother, sister, relative, and friend, began her journey to heaven while at her home in Apple Valley, Minnesota. Rosie was surrounded by her children and one of her sons-in-law as she took her last breath after a long courageous battle with cancer. She left...
La Verne H. Lager
March 6, 2025
La Verne Lager, age 93, passed away on March 6, 2025, in Minneapolis, Minnesota. La Verne was born on July 15, 1931, in Mayville Township, Houston County, MN, to Herbert and Inga (Nelson) Lager. He attended rural schools and graduated from Caledonia High School in 1948.
He served in the United States Air Force. La Verne married Erma Peter, of Caledonia,...
Renée K. Durda
March 5, 2025
Renée K. Durda, age 81 of Apple Valley, passed away peacefully on March 5, 2025, surrounded by her family. Preceded in death by her parents, Donald & Renée Trucker. Renée is survived by her devoted husband of 60 years, Stan; daughter, Monique (Scott) Morton; brothers, Chuck (Sharon) Trucker and Victor Trucker; other relatives and friends.
Renée was born in Louisiana, but...
Jane F. Eberspacher
March 4, 2025
Jane found joy in spending time with family. Whether it was as the middle child with eight brothers and sisters on the farm or at the cabin with her grandkids, Jane created long-lasting memories with those around her. She spent her final days sharing those fond memories—memories others will have for their lifetimes.
Jane Frances Eberspacher, 83, of Hastings, Minnesota, died...
Bradd H. McNaughton
March 2, 2025
Bradd H. McNaughton, age 74 of Hastings, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family on Sunday morning, March 2, 2025. Bradd carried through his diagnosis with strength and courage right to his final moments here on earth.
Bradd Henry, the son of John and Delores (Schroeder) McNaughton, was born along with his twin brother Bruce "Duke", on February...
Howard Robert Hennen
March 1, 2025
Howard Robert Hennen died peacefully in his sleep March 1, 2025 after a 15 year battle with diabetes and congestive heart failure.
Howie is survived by his wife of 59 years, Virginia (Gullberg); his two sons, Robert and Ryan (Kristin); brothers-in-law, Paul (Endres) and Ron (Gullberg); sisters-in-law, Pat Hennen, Karol (Terry), Roberta (Scott), Kathy (Schiller); seven grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.
Howie was...
Roger Lee Klein
March 1, 2025
Roger L. Klein, age 74, of Hastings, passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 1, 2025, at Comforts of Home in Hudson, WI.
Roger was born on March 24, 1950, in St. Paul, Nebraska, to Arnold and Dorothy (Hinkle) Klein. He was raised on the family farm, where he learned the value of hard work. After graduating from Palmer High School, he...
Donald A. Anderson
February 27, 2025
Donald A. "Don" Anderson, age 56 of Maple Grove and formerly of Hastings, passed away suddenly but peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Thursday evening, February 27, 2025.
Donald Andrew, the son of Kenneth and Marilyn (Williams) Anderson, was born on November 10, 1968, in Hastings. From a young age, Donny enjoyed riding motorcycles and snowmobiles, fishing and playing video...
Roger Carl Nelson
February 27, 2025
Roger Carl Nelson, age 83, of Prescott, WI, formerly of Hastings, MN passed away peacefully on Thursday, February 27, 2025, after nearly a seven-year struggle with Parkinson’s and Dementia, at the Prescott Nursing and Rehabilitation Community with family at his side.
Roger was born at home in Belle Creek Township (Goodhue County) on January 8, 1942 to Carl and Myrtle (McKinley)...
Eileen Margaret Beissel
February 27, 2025
Eileen M. Beissel, age 89, of Hastings, MN, passed away peacefully on February 27, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. Eileen was born on February 23, 1936, to Robert and Clara (Kasel) Rother in Hampton, MN. She spent her early years helping on the family farm and enjoying time with her siblings. Eileen furthered her education at Good Counsel Academy...
Geraldine "Gerry" Schmidt
February 26, 2025
Geraldine "Gerry" Schmidt, age 88 of La Crescent and formerly of Minneapolis, died peacefully at SpringBrook Village of La Crescent on Wednesday morning, February 26, 2025.
Geraldine "Gerry" Merle Maynard Schmidt, born on September 19, 1936, to Ronald Maynard and Dorothy Kateley Maynard, passed away peacefully in La Crescent, Minnesota. Gerry grew up in Minneapolis, Minnesota, where she graduated from Minneapolis...
Janice Fay Migut
February 25, 2025
Janice “Toots” Fay Migut, age 78, of Hastings, MN passed away February 25, 2025 at her home in Hastings.
Jan was born in Greenville, KY to Virgina Miller and Leonard Mencer on August 18, 1946. On April 26, 1971 she married Jerome “Mig” Migut Sr. in Wheaton, IL. Before retiring, she worked as a postal clerk for the USPS. In her...
Gordon Louis Gathright
February 25, 2025
Gordon L. Gathright is at peace with his Lord and Savior. He died on February 25, 2025, at his home in Hastings, Minnesota, surrounded by his family.
Gordon was born on November 7, 1951, to Gordon and Marjorie (Johnson) Gathright in Harlingen, Texas. He was a man of great faith, a devoted family man, and a staple in the Hastings community....
Ardelle Lande
February 22, 2025
Lande, Ardelle
Age 103 of Minneapolis, passed away peacefully on Feb. 22, 2025. Preceded in death by her husband, Irvin; daughter, LaVonne Hardman; and sister, Roselyn Krause. Survived by her son, Dale; sister, Glorrayne Casmey; many nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends. Funeral at 11am on Mon., March 3, 2025, at the Minnesota Masonic Home, 11501 Masonic Home Dr., Bloomington, with...
Janice Mary Beissel
February 22, 2025
Janice M. Beissel, age 68, of Hastings, passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, February 22, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. She faced an aggressive form of cancer with incredible grace and strength.
Janice was born on November 29, 1956, in Red Wing, MN, to Joseph and Odelia (Endres) Schiller. She grew up in Miesville, where she was active in...
John "Jack" C. Lawrence
February 22, 2025
John “Jack” Lawrence passed away on Friday, February 22, 2025 at his home in Hastings, Minnesota. He was 86 years old.
Jack was born in Saint Paul, Minnesota on August 22, 1938. As a young man, Jack served in the military as a medic and traveled all over the world. His working life was spent doing the types of things that...
Daniel E. Siebert
February 22, 2025
Daniel Emil Siebert, 87, of Eagan, Minnesota, passed away on February 22, 2025, at Fairview Ridges Hospital in Burnsville.
Dan was born on December 10, 1937, to Emil and Ruth (Winter) Siebert at their home in Burnstown Township, MN. He graduated from Faribault High School in 1955. With his mom’s written permission, he enlisted in the Air Force and was stationed...
Richard "Rick" P. Kuehn
February 21, 2025
Kuehn, Richard P. “Rick”
Pastor Rick Kuehn, age 81 of Burnsville, MN, went home peacefully on February 21, 2025. Preceded in death by his parents, Jack W. Sr. & Mary Penelope “Penny” (Paulson) Kuehn. Survived by his loving wife of 59 years, Jackie; sons, James “Jim” (Jan) and Stephen “Steve” (Lisa); grandchildren, Aaron, Evan, Ethan, Adam, Andrew, Alexander “Alex”, Zachary “Zach”,...
Elizabeth "Liz" A. Johnson
February 20, 2025
Elizabeth “Liz” A. Johnson, age 76, of Hastings, MN, passed away peacefully on Thursday, February 20, 2025, at Stonehaven of Eagan Senior Living.
Liz was born on May 22, 1948, in Dubuque, Iowa, to William and Dorothy (Welsh) Spahn Jr. She married the love of her life, Stephen Johnson, and together they built a life full of love, laughter, and adventure,...
LaDonna Mae Flynn
March 9, 2025
LaDonna M. Flynn, age 81, of Hastings, passed away unexpectedly surrounded by her family on Sunday, March 9, 2025, at United Hospital in St. Paul, MN.
She was born in South Saint Paul on July 29, 1943, to Aloysius and Edith (Chapdelaine) McNamara, the fifth of eight children.
Donna attended St. Augustine Catholic school for elementary and graduated from South Saint Paul...
Rosalia Regis Voelker
March 9, 2025
During the warm sunrise of March 9th, 2025, Rosalia “Rosie” Regis Voelker, a doting wife, mother, grandmother, sister, relative, and friend, began her journey to heaven while at her home in Apple Valley, Minnesota. Rosie was surrounded by her children and one of her sons-in-law as she took her last breath after a long courageous battle with cancer. She left...
La Verne H. Lager
March 6, 2025
La Verne Lager, age 93, passed away on March 6, 2025, in Minneapolis, Minnesota. La Verne was born on July 15, 1931, in Mayville Township, Houston County, MN, to Herbert and Inga (Nelson) Lager. He attended rural schools and graduated from Caledonia High School in 1948.
He served in the United States Air Force. La Verne married Erma Peter, of Caledonia,...
Renée K. Durda
March 5, 2025
Renée K. Durda, age 81 of Apple Valley, passed away peacefully on March 5, 2025, surrounded by her family. Preceded in death by her parents, Donald & Renée Trucker. Renée is survived by her devoted husband of 60 years, Stan; daughter, Monique (Scott) Morton; brothers, Chuck (Sharon) Trucker and Victor Trucker; other relatives and friends.
Renée was born in Louisiana, but...
Jane F. Eberspacher
March 4, 2025
Jane found joy in spending time with family. Whether it was as the middle child with eight brothers and sisters on the farm or at the cabin with her grandkids, Jane created long-lasting memories with those around her. She spent her final days sharing those fond memories—memories others will have for their lifetimes.
Jane Frances Eberspacher, 83, of Hastings, Minnesota, died...
Bradd H. McNaughton
March 2, 2025
Bradd H. McNaughton, age 74 of Hastings, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family on Sunday morning, March 2, 2025. Bradd carried through his diagnosis with strength and courage right to his final moments here on earth.
Bradd Henry, the son of John and Delores (Schroeder) McNaughton, was born along with his twin brother Bruce "Duke", on February...
Howard Robert Hennen
March 1, 2025
Howard Robert Hennen died peacefully in his sleep March 1, 2025 after a 15 year battle with diabetes and congestive heart failure.
Howie is survived by his wife of 59 years, Virginia (Gullberg); his two sons, Robert and Ryan (Kristin); brothers-in-law, Paul (Endres) and Ron (Gullberg); sisters-in-law, Pat Hennen, Karol (Terry), Roberta (Scott), Kathy (Schiller); seven grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.
Howie was...
Roger Lee Klein
March 1, 2025
Roger L. Klein, age 74, of Hastings, passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 1, 2025, at Comforts of Home in Hudson, WI.
Roger was born on March 24, 1950, in St. Paul, Nebraska, to Arnold and Dorothy (Hinkle) Klein. He was raised on the family farm, where he learned the value of hard work. After graduating from Palmer High School, he...
Donald A. Anderson
February 27, 2025
Donald A. "Don" Anderson, age 56 of Maple Grove and formerly of Hastings, passed away suddenly but peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Thursday evening, February 27, 2025.
Donald Andrew, the son of Kenneth and Marilyn (Williams) Anderson, was born on November 10, 1968, in Hastings. From a young age, Donny enjoyed riding motorcycles and snowmobiles, fishing and playing video...
Roger Carl Nelson
February 27, 2025
Roger Carl Nelson, age 83, of Prescott, WI, formerly of Hastings, MN passed away peacefully on Thursday, February 27, 2025, after nearly a seven-year struggle with Parkinson’s and Dementia, at the Prescott Nursing and Rehabilitation Community with family at his side.
Roger was born at home in Belle Creek Township (Goodhue County) on January 8, 1942 to Carl and Myrtle (McKinley)...
Eileen Margaret Beissel
February 27, 2025
Eileen M. Beissel, age 89, of Hastings, MN, passed away peacefully on February 27, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. Eileen was born on February 23, 1936, to Robert and Clara (Kasel) Rother in Hampton, MN. She spent her early years helping on the family farm and enjoying time with her siblings. Eileen furthered her education at Good Counsel Academy...
Geraldine "Gerry" Schmidt
February 26, 2025
Geraldine "Gerry" Schmidt, age 88 of La Crescent and formerly of Minneapolis, died peacefully at SpringBrook Village of La Crescent on Wednesday morning, February 26, 2025.
Geraldine "Gerry" Merle Maynard Schmidt, born on September 19, 1936, to Ronald Maynard and Dorothy Kateley Maynard, passed away peacefully in La Crescent, Minnesota. Gerry grew up in Minneapolis, Minnesota, where she graduated from Minneapolis...
Janice Fay Migut
February 25, 2025
Janice “Toots” Fay Migut, age 78, of Hastings, MN passed away February 25, 2025 at her home in Hastings.
Jan was born in Greenville, KY to Virgina Miller and Leonard Mencer on August 18, 1946. On April 26, 1971 she married Jerome “Mig” Migut Sr. in Wheaton, IL. Before retiring, she worked as a postal clerk for the USPS. In her...
Gordon Louis Gathright
February 25, 2025
Gordon L. Gathright is at peace with his Lord and Savior. He died on February 25, 2025, at his home in Hastings, Minnesota, surrounded by his family.
Gordon was born on November 7, 1951, to Gordon and Marjorie (Johnson) Gathright in Harlingen, Texas. He was a man of great faith, a devoted family man, and a staple in the Hastings community....
Ardelle Lande
February 22, 2025
Lande, Ardelle
Age 103 of Minneapolis, passed away peacefully on Feb. 22, 2025. Preceded in death by her husband, Irvin; daughter, LaVonne Hardman; and sister, Roselyn Krause. Survived by her son, Dale; sister, Glorrayne Casmey; many nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends. Funeral at 11am on Mon., March 3, 2025, at the Minnesota Masonic Home, 11501 Masonic Home Dr., Bloomington, with...
Janice Mary Beissel
February 22, 2025
Janice M. Beissel, age 68, of Hastings, passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, February 22, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. She faced an aggressive form of cancer with incredible grace and strength.
Janice was born on November 29, 1956, in Red Wing, MN, to Joseph and Odelia (Endres) Schiller. She grew up in Miesville, where she was active in...
John "Jack" C. Lawrence
February 22, 2025
John “Jack” Lawrence passed away on Friday, February 22, 2025 at his home in Hastings, Minnesota. He was 86 years old.
Jack was born in Saint Paul, Minnesota on August 22, 1938. As a young man, Jack served in the military as a medic and traveled all over the world. His working life was spent doing the types of things that...
Daniel E. Siebert
February 22, 2025
Daniel Emil Siebert, 87, of Eagan, Minnesota, passed away on February 22, 2025, at Fairview Ridges Hospital in Burnsville.
Dan was born on December 10, 1937, to Emil and Ruth (Winter) Siebert at their home in Burnstown Township, MN. He graduated from Faribault High School in 1955. With his mom’s written permission, he enlisted in the Air Force and was stationed...
Richard "Rick" P. Kuehn
February 21, 2025
Kuehn, Richard P. “Rick”
Pastor Rick Kuehn, age 81 of Burnsville, MN, went home peacefully on February 21, 2025. Preceded in death by his parents, Jack W. Sr. & Mary Penelope “Penny” (Paulson) Kuehn. Survived by his loving wife of 59 years, Jackie; sons, James “Jim” (Jan) and Stephen “Steve” (Lisa); grandchildren, Aaron, Evan, Ethan, Adam, Andrew, Alexander “Alex”, Zachary “Zach”,...
Elizabeth "Liz" A. Johnson
February 20, 2025
Elizabeth “Liz” A. Johnson, age 76, of Hastings, MN, passed away peacefully on Thursday, February 20, 2025, at Stonehaven of Eagan Senior Living.
Liz was born on May 22, 1948, in Dubuque, Iowa, to William and Dorothy (Welsh) Spahn Jr. She married the love of her life, Stephen Johnson, and together they built a life full of love, laughter, and adventure,...
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