Obituaries

Obituaries for Starkson Family

In Memory of Our Dear Loved Ones

Michele Lee Warden

Michele Lee Warden

May 27, 2025

Michele Lee "Mimi" Warden, age 74, recently of Hastings, peacefully passed away on May 27, 2025. She leaves behind cherished memories and will be deeply missed by all who had the privilege of knowing her.

In accordance with her wishes, no services will be held.

Starkson Family Life Celebration Chapel of Hastings is handling arrangements. 

Daniel Allen Pugh

Daniel Allen Pugh

May 27, 2025

Daniel “Dan” Allen Pugh, age 76, of Hastings, passed away peacefully at his home on May 27, 2025.

Dan was a man who deeply loved the outdoors and made the most of every sunny day. Whether it was tending to his yard or trying out the latest gadgets on his riding lawn mower, he found joy in being outside and staying...

Robert Rudolph Heizler

Robert Rudolph Heizler

May 26, 2025

Robert R. Heizler, age 86, of Hastings, passed away peacefully on May 26, 2025, at Benedictine Living Community, surrounded by his loving family.

Bob was born on September 7, 1938, in Phillips, Wisconsin, to Rudolph and Kathryn (Zubcack) Heizler. He grew up on the family’s mink ranch and often shared stories from that unique chapter of his life. After graduating from...

Janice Kay Peterson

Janice Kay Peterson

May 25, 2025

Janice Peterson, died on Sunday, May 25, 2025 at United Hospital in Saint Paul. She was born the daughter of Willard and Lova Dotson on July 25, 1944 in Toledo, OH. Janice moved to Hastings in 1956, graduating from Hastings High School, class of 1962. Following high school, she received additional schooling in Mankato. Jan worked for many newspapers and...

Mark James Hetzel

Mark James Hetzel

May 22, 2025

Mark Hetzel, 77, of Hastings, MN died May 22, 2025 at home surrounded by his family, after a short illness.

Mark was born May 7, 1948, in Milwaukee, WI to Norman and Evelyn Hetzel. He grew up in West Allis, WI, where he graduated from Nathan Hale High School. Mark attended UW-River Falls and then transferred to UW-Stout, where he got...

Catherine Jo Paulson

Catherine Jo Paulson

May 21, 2025

Catherine J. Paulson, died peacefully on Wednesday, May 21, 2025 at her home in Hastings surrounded by her family.

She was born the daughter of Paul and Claire Pederson on October 13, 1955 in Hastings MN. Catherine attended Hastings High School. She married Donald Paulson on October 1, 1977 in Hastings, MN at Saint Boniface Church. 
She loved gardening and spending...

Marianne Walker

Marianne Walker

May 21, 2025

Marianne Walker, age 92 of Burnsville, died on May 21, 2025. Marianne was born on April 28, 1933, to Joseph Henry “Harry” and Mary Gertrude “Mae” Nugent in Mitchell, SD. Her parents were farmers, living north of Mitchell where Marianne was raised and received her education. She had three brothers, Robert John, Charles Joseph, and Paul Edward.

Their farm was located...

Paul T. Twomey

Paul T. Twomey

May 20, 2025

Paul Thomas Twomey, age 85, of Apple Valley, MN passed away on Tuesday, May 20, 2025 at his residence. Paul was born in St. Paul, MN to George Twomey and Helen Fitzgerald Twomey on October 24, 1939. He grew up in St. Paul and graduated from Cretin-Derham Hall. He studied carpentry at TVI and worked as a self-employed carpenter for...

Roger Carlisle Otto

Roger Carlisle Otto

May 19, 2025

Roger Carlisle Otto was born on December 2, 1940, to Carl & Mildred Otto in Windom, Minnesota. Roger grew up in Windom and graduated from Windom HS. He was an avid athlete participating in football, basketball, and track. After high school, Roger joined the army and was stationed in Germany. Upon return he met Shirley Holmes. They married on January...

Ruth Ann Bayless

Ruth Ann Bayless

May 17, 2025

Ruth Ann Bayless, age 86 of Apple Valley (formerly of Edina), passed away peacefully on May 17, 2025. Preceded in death by her husband, George Bayless; and sisters, Elaine Sather and Jeannine Holicky. Survived by her children, Dawn (Paul Manthe) Preuss, Vikki (Salam) Mustafa, Pamela (Joel) Johnson, and Timothy (Chrissy) Bayless; grandchildren, Nawal, Ahamad, Noah, Nicholas, Olivia, Jacob, Aiden, and...

Dale Richard Frisch

Dale Richard Frisch

May 14, 2025

Dale Richard Frisch, age 66 of Apple Valley, unexpectedly passed away on May 14, 2025. Preceded in death by his parents, Leslie & Betty Frisch; and brother-in-law, Robert Aldrich. Survived by his loving wife of 31 years, Debbie; daughter, Summer (Nick) Margiotta; stepsons, Travis (Stephanie) Hutzell and Cory (Stephanie) Keller; grandsons, Timmy Keller and Zac Hutzell; siblings, Terry (Judy) Frisch...

John Roger Bataglia

John Roger Bataglia

May 14, 2025

John “Jack” Roger Bataglia, age 81, of Cannon Falls, Minnesota, passed away unexpectedly on May 14, 2025.

He was born on June 21, 1943, in St. Paul, Minnesota, to George and Dorothy (Adams) Bataglia.

Jack graduated from St. Paul Monroe High School and went on to attend and later teach at St. Paul Technical Vocational Institute. He proudly served his country in...

Magnus James Henderson

Magnus James Henderson

May 10, 2025

Magnus James Henderson, age 13, of Prescott, Wisconsin, passed away unexpectedly on May 10, 2025. His sudden passing has left his family heartbroken, as they mourn the loss of a boy who was deeply treasured and will be forever missed.

Magnus was born on November 16, 2011, in Hastings, Minnesota, to Amil and Carla (Bishop) Henderson. He was one of seven...

Jeffrey Wayne Kallestad

Jeffrey Wayne Kallestad

May 9, 2025

Jeffrey Wayne Kallestad, age 75, passed away peacefully on May 9th, 2025 after living an amazing life. He was an incredible husband, father and grandpa who always put family first.

He is loved by his wife of 49 years, Mary; daughter, Shannon (Jeff) Soule; son, Jason (Krissy); and grandchildren, Zach, Ella and Ben Soule, Kaia and Solveig Kallestad. He is also...

Bernard A. Schroeder

Bernard A. Schroeder

May 7, 2025

Bernard "Bernie" A. Schroeder, 78, of Hastings, MN passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, May 7th, 2025 at his residence.

Bernie was born in Luxembourg to John B. and Jean T (Moitzheim) Schroeder on July 6th, 1946. He went to high school at Hastings High and graduated in 1964. He went on to earn his degree in Automotive Tech. He began his...

Gayle Ann Boeke

Gayle Ann Boeke

May 6, 2025

Gayle Boeke, age 62, died unexpectedly on Tuesday, May 6, 2025 at her home. She was born the daughter of Richard and Carol Boeke on April 13, 1963 in Milwaukee, WI.

Gayle grew up in Osage, IA, graduating from Osage High School, class of 1981. Following high school, Gayle attended Iowa State University and later took administrative schooling, receiving a certificate...

John Edward "Jack" Thomas

John Edward "Jack" Thomas

May 6, 2025

John E “Jack” Thomas, 77, died on Tuesday, May 6, 2025, after a brief battle with lymphoma. He was grateful to be home, cared for by his loving family until his peaceful end. Jack was born to Edward and Verneil Thomas on January 30, 1948, in Faribault, Minnesota. When he was six years old, the family moved to Hastings, where...

Lynn Elizabeth Scott

Lynn Elizabeth Scott

May 5, 2025

Lynn Elizabeth Scott, age 76 of Eagan, went to be with the Lord peacefully on May 5, 2025. Preceded in death by her parents, William “Scottie” & Lois Ann Scott; and sister, Lanell Richie. She will be dearly missed by her sisters, Karen (Edward) Gerten, Karrie (Robert) Lindsay, and Julie Scott; and many beloved nieces and nephews. Lynn enjoyed watching...

David Lee Harris

David Lee Harris

May 5, 2025

David Harris, died on Monday, May 5, 2025 at United Hospital in Saint Paul. He was born the son of Willard and Elisabeth Harris on November 23, 1947 in Queens, New York. David moved to Las Vegas during his high school years, graduating from high school in Las Vegas. He later graduated from architecture school in Nevada. David designed many...

Delores Mae Moeller

Delores Mae Moeller

May 4, 2025

Delores Mae Moeller, a loving and devoted mother of seven, went home to Jesus in the early morning hours of May 4, 2025, at the age of 91. Delores had a remarkable ability to make a deep and lasting impression on everyone she encountered. She raised her family in Hastings, MN and was well known and deeply rooted in the...

Michele Lee Warden

Michele Lee Warden

May 27, 2025

Michele Lee "Mimi" Warden, age 74, recently of Hastings, peacefully passed away on May 27, 2025. She leaves behind cherished memories and will be deeply missed by all who had the privilege of knowing her.

In accordance with her wishes, no services will be held.

Starkson Family Life Celebration Chapel of Hastings is handling arrangements. 

Daniel Allen Pugh

Daniel Allen Pugh

May 27, 2025

Daniel “Dan” Allen Pugh, age 76, of Hastings, passed away peacefully at his home on May 27, 2025.

Dan was a man who deeply loved the outdoors and made the most of every sunny day. Whether it was tending to his yard or trying out the latest gadgets on his riding lawn mower, he found joy in being outside and staying...

Robert Rudolph Heizler

Robert Rudolph Heizler

May 26, 2025

Robert R. Heizler, age 86, of Hastings, passed away peacefully on May 26, 2025, at Benedictine Living Community, surrounded by his loving family.

Bob was born on September 7, 1938, in Phillips, Wisconsin, to Rudolph and Kathryn (Zubcack) Heizler. He grew up on the family’s mink ranch and often shared stories from that unique chapter of his life. After graduating from...

Janice Kay Peterson

Janice Kay Peterson

May 25, 2025

Janice Peterson, died on Sunday, May 25, 2025 at United Hospital in Saint Paul. She was born the daughter of Willard and Lova Dotson on July 25, 1944 in Toledo, OH. Janice moved to Hastings in 1956, graduating from Hastings High School, class of 1962. Following high school, she received additional schooling in Mankato. Jan worked for many newspapers and...

Mark James Hetzel

Mark James Hetzel

May 22, 2025

Mark Hetzel, 77, of Hastings, MN died May 22, 2025 at home surrounded by his family, after a short illness.

Mark was born May 7, 1948, in Milwaukee, WI to Norman and Evelyn Hetzel. He grew up in West Allis, WI, where he graduated from Nathan Hale High School. Mark attended UW-River Falls and then transferred to UW-Stout, where he got...

Catherine Jo Paulson

Catherine Jo Paulson

May 21, 2025

Catherine J. Paulson, died peacefully on Wednesday, May 21, 2025 at her home in Hastings surrounded by her family.

She was born the daughter of Paul and Claire Pederson on October 13, 1955 in Hastings MN. Catherine attended Hastings High School. She married Donald Paulson on October 1, 1977 in Hastings, MN at Saint Boniface Church. 
She loved gardening and spending...

Marianne Walker

Marianne Walker

May 21, 2025

Marianne Walker, age 92 of Burnsville, died on May 21, 2025. Marianne was born on April 28, 1933, to Joseph Henry “Harry” and Mary Gertrude “Mae” Nugent in Mitchell, SD. Her parents were farmers, living north of Mitchell where Marianne was raised and received her education. She had three brothers, Robert John, Charles Joseph, and Paul Edward.

Their farm was located...

Paul T. Twomey

Paul T. Twomey

May 20, 2025

Paul Thomas Twomey, age 85, of Apple Valley, MN passed away on Tuesday, May 20, 2025 at his residence. Paul was born in St. Paul, MN to George Twomey and Helen Fitzgerald Twomey on October 24, 1939. He grew up in St. Paul and graduated from Cretin-Derham Hall. He studied carpentry at TVI and worked as a self-employed carpenter for...

Roger Carlisle Otto

Roger Carlisle Otto

May 19, 2025

Roger Carlisle Otto was born on December 2, 1940, to Carl & Mildred Otto in Windom, Minnesota. Roger grew up in Windom and graduated from Windom HS. He was an avid athlete participating in football, basketball, and track. After high school, Roger joined the army and was stationed in Germany. Upon return he met Shirley Holmes. They married on January...

Ruth Ann Bayless

Ruth Ann Bayless

May 17, 2025

Ruth Ann Bayless, age 86 of Apple Valley (formerly of Edina), passed away peacefully on May 17, 2025. Preceded in death by her husband, George Bayless; and sisters, Elaine Sather and Jeannine Holicky. Survived by her children, Dawn (Paul Manthe) Preuss, Vikki (Salam) Mustafa, Pamela (Joel) Johnson, and Timothy (Chrissy) Bayless; grandchildren, Nawal, Ahamad, Noah, Nicholas, Olivia, Jacob, Aiden, and...

Dale Richard Frisch

Dale Richard Frisch

May 14, 2025

Dale Richard Frisch, age 66 of Apple Valley, unexpectedly passed away on May 14, 2025. Preceded in death by his parents, Leslie & Betty Frisch; and brother-in-law, Robert Aldrich. Survived by his loving wife of 31 years, Debbie; daughter, Summer (Nick) Margiotta; stepsons, Travis (Stephanie) Hutzell and Cory (Stephanie) Keller; grandsons, Timmy Keller and Zac Hutzell; siblings, Terry (Judy) Frisch...

John Roger Bataglia

John Roger Bataglia

May 14, 2025

John “Jack” Roger Bataglia, age 81, of Cannon Falls, Minnesota, passed away unexpectedly on May 14, 2025.

He was born on June 21, 1943, in St. Paul, Minnesota, to George and Dorothy (Adams) Bataglia.

Jack graduated from St. Paul Monroe High School and went on to attend and later teach at St. Paul Technical Vocational Institute. He proudly served his country in...

Magnus James Henderson

Magnus James Henderson

May 10, 2025

Magnus James Henderson, age 13, of Prescott, Wisconsin, passed away unexpectedly on May 10, 2025. His sudden passing has left his family heartbroken, as they mourn the loss of a boy who was deeply treasured and will be forever missed.

Magnus was born on November 16, 2011, in Hastings, Minnesota, to Amil and Carla (Bishop) Henderson. He was one of seven...

Jeffrey Wayne Kallestad

Jeffrey Wayne Kallestad

May 9, 2025

Jeffrey Wayne Kallestad, age 75, passed away peacefully on May 9th, 2025 after living an amazing life. He was an incredible husband, father and grandpa who always put family first.

He is loved by his wife of 49 years, Mary; daughter, Shannon (Jeff) Soule; son, Jason (Krissy); and grandchildren, Zach, Ella and Ben Soule, Kaia and Solveig Kallestad. He is also...

Bernard A. Schroeder

Bernard A. Schroeder

May 7, 2025

Bernard "Bernie" A. Schroeder, 78, of Hastings, MN passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, May 7th, 2025 at his residence.

Bernie was born in Luxembourg to John B. and Jean T (Moitzheim) Schroeder on July 6th, 1946. He went to high school at Hastings High and graduated in 1964. He went on to earn his degree in Automotive Tech. He began his...

Gayle Ann Boeke

Gayle Ann Boeke

May 6, 2025

Gayle Boeke, age 62, died unexpectedly on Tuesday, May 6, 2025 at her home. She was born the daughter of Richard and Carol Boeke on April 13, 1963 in Milwaukee, WI.

Gayle grew up in Osage, IA, graduating from Osage High School, class of 1981. Following high school, Gayle attended Iowa State University and later took administrative schooling, receiving a certificate...

John Edward "Jack" Thomas

John Edward "Jack" Thomas

May 6, 2025

John E “Jack” Thomas, 77, died on Tuesday, May 6, 2025, after a brief battle with lymphoma. He was grateful to be home, cared for by his loving family until his peaceful end. Jack was born to Edward and Verneil Thomas on January 30, 1948, in Faribault, Minnesota. When he was six years old, the family moved to Hastings, where...

Lynn Elizabeth Scott

Lynn Elizabeth Scott

May 5, 2025

Lynn Elizabeth Scott, age 76 of Eagan, went to be with the Lord peacefully on May 5, 2025. Preceded in death by her parents, William “Scottie” & Lois Ann Scott; and sister, Lanell Richie. She will be dearly missed by her sisters, Karen (Edward) Gerten, Karrie (Robert) Lindsay, and Julie Scott; and many beloved nieces and nephews. Lynn enjoyed watching...

David Lee Harris

David Lee Harris

May 5, 2025

David Harris, died on Monday, May 5, 2025 at United Hospital in Saint Paul. He was born the son of Willard and Elisabeth Harris on November 23, 1947 in Queens, New York. David moved to Las Vegas during his high school years, graduating from high school in Las Vegas. He later graduated from architecture school in Nevada. David designed many...

Delores Mae Moeller

Delores Mae Moeller

May 4, 2025

Delores Mae Moeller, a loving and devoted mother of seven, went home to Jesus in the early morning hours of May 4, 2025, at the age of 91. Delores had a remarkable ability to make a deep and lasting impression on everyone she encountered. She raised her family in Hastings, MN and was well known and deeply rooted in the...

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