Obituaries

Obituaries for Starkson Family

In Memory of Our Dear Loved Ones

Beverly E. Virblas

Beverly E. Virblas

March 16, 2018

Beverly E. Virblas, age 75 of Coates, died peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family on Friday morning, March 16, 2018. Beverly is survived by her husband, Ervin of 55 years; daughters, Nancy (Ken) Frandrup and Karen (Joe) McNamara; her five grandchildren which were her pride and joy, Nicole, Brittany, Miranda, Ryan, and Meghan; sister, Gladys (Leroy) Motz;...

Dianne V. Schiller

Dianne V. Schiller

March 16, 2018

Dianne V. Schiller, age 65 of Miesville, died peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family on Friday evening, March 16, 2018. Dianne Viola, the daughter of William and Dorothy (Schultz) Otto was born on November 15, 1952, in Red Wing. Dianne was united in marriage to Francis Schiller on May 10, 1974. She was a beloved fan of...

Monica (Reinardy) Snyder

Monica (Reinardy) Snyder

March 16, 2018

Monica (Reinardy) Snyder, age 75 of Hastings, died peacefully at home following an extended illness on Friday morning, March 16, 2018. Monica Emma, the daughter of Matt and Madeline (Beissel) Reinardy, was born on April 16, 1942, at the family farm in Hampton Township, Dakota County, Minnesota. Following her education at Hastings High School, Monica was united in marriage...

Glada K. Storbakken

Glada K. Storbakken

March 15, 2018

Storbakken, Glada K. Age 90 of Apple Valley, passed away on March 15, 2018. Preceded in death by husband, Leo; siblings, Linda and Billy. Survived by children, Renae, Marsha and Allen (Kristi); 4 grandchildren; 5 great-grandchildren; sister, Gloria Carpenter; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Funeral at 11am on Sat., March 24, 2018 at Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran Church,...

Gerald L. Cardwell

Gerald L. Cardwell

March 14, 2018

Gerald Leonard Cardwell, age 84, died peacefully on March 14, 2018, in Apache Junction, AZ. He is survived by his wife, Shirley, of 64 years; four children, Sharon Wicker of Elk River, Carol (Rick) Ludwig of Cannon Falls, James Cardwell of Hastings, and Michael Cardwell of San Jose, CA; seven grandchildren, Brenda (Brandon) Regenscheid, Michelle (Jamie) Stay, Timothy (Emily)...

Lillian Gilbertson

Lillian Gilbertson

March 12, 2018

Lillian “Lil” Gilbertson

98, of Mpls, passed away Monday, March 12. “Grandma Bubbles” grabbed her coat and got her hat and left her worries on the doorstep and directed her feet to the sunny side of the street. Preceded in death by husband, Ralph; parents, Wallace and Laura and brother, Bill. Lil was proud to have been born in her grandmother’s...

Esther J. Dahl

Esther J. Dahl

March 9, 2018

Esther Jane Dahl, age 52, of Maplewood, MN died early Friday, March 9, 2018 at her home following a lengthy illness. Esther Jane was born on November 30, 1965 in Crookston, MN to William and Gloria Major. She attended North Dakota School for the Blind and later graduated high school in Grand Forks, North Dakota. She then attended technical...

Melissa "Missy" Christofferson

Melissa "Missy" Christofferson

March 6, 2018

Melissa Ann 'Missy' Christofferson, age 41, of St. Paul, passed unexpectedly on March 6th following a heart attack. Missy passed peacefully in her family’s arms. She was welcomed into heaven by her big brother, Jason (Jake) Grembowski. She was born October 21st, 1976 in Ely, MN to Gale and Diane (Nelson) Grembowski. She spent her childhood in Hastings and...

Richard "Dickie" F. Becker

Richard "Dickie" F. Becker

March 5, 2018

Richard "Dickie" Becker, age 64 of Hastings, died peacefully following a recent illness on Monday evening, March 5, 2018, at United Hospital in St. Paul. Richard Francis, the son of Peter J. and Philomena A. (Meier) Becker, was born on February 7, 1954, in Hastings. Dickie attended Hastings High School and graduated with the class of 1972. While in...

Duane Brown

Duane Brown

March 4, 2018

Duane Brown passed away on Mar 4, 2018. His loved ones are composing his obituary, which you will be able to read here.

Robert E Ryan

Robert E Ryan

March 4, 2018

Robert E. Ryan Age 79, of Highland Park, passed away peacefully on March 4, 2018. Preceded in death by parents, Daniel and Elizabeth, and brother, Lawrence (Joanie) Ryan. Survived by wife, Geraldine; daughters, Tracy (Jeff) Bartholomew and Dina (Phet) Thammalangsy; son, Tom Ryan; granddaughter, Kayla Thammalangsy; grandsons, Corey Bartholomew and Logan Thammalangsy; sister, Elizabeth (Wilfred) Simon. Visitation Sunday, March 11...

Robert "Bob" L. Moore Jr.

Robert "Bob" L. Moore Jr.

March 2, 2018

Robert "Bob" Lee Moore, age 57, of Hastings, passed away suddenly on Friday, March 2, 2018, in Delaware, Ohio. He was born February 16, 1961, in Bismarck, North Dakota, to Robert and Natalie (Welch) Moore. Bob graduated from Hastings High School in 1979. His brother Tim introduced him to the love of his life, Jane Marie Woodford, and they...

Kevin F. Gibbs

Kevin F. Gibbs

February 27, 2018

Kevin F. Gibbs of Mpls., passed away at the age of 74. Survived by wife, Carol; son, Brian (Ann); daughters, Jennifer (Jim) Kempf and Paulette (Greg) Madson; grandchildren, Henry, Ellie, Mikayla, Kaitlyn & many extended relatives and friends. Kevin enjoyed hunting, fishing, cycling and going out for drives. Memorial Mass will be held 10 am Friday, March 9 at St....

Phyllis Kelley

Phyllis Kelley

February 27, 2018

Kelley, Phyllis

Age 85 of Burnsville, passed away on Feb. 27, 2018 surrounded by family. Preceded in death by mother, Mildred Shepherd; sister, Ardyth Shepherd; beloved mother-in-law, Ethel Kelley. Survived by husband, Tom; children, Donna Kelley, Mary Jo Miller and Mike (Jen); grandchildren, Scott (Christine) Miller, Jack and Maeghan; great-grandson, Logan Miller; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Her passions...

Nicholas Harper Lewiski

Nicholas Harper Lewiski

February 26, 2018

It is with great sadness that the family of Nick Lewiski announce his passing on February 26th at age 32. Nick was proud to be called a Marine but most proud to be called a father. We will miss our handsome, loyal, beautiful Nick. He is survived by his son, Ryker; daughter, Eden; parents, Bob and Naomi; and siblings,...

Joseph E. Kocholek

Joseph E. Kocholek

February 26, 2018

Kocholek, Joseph E.

Age 87 of Apple Valley (formerly of South Minneapolis and North Port, FL), passed away on Feb. 26, 2018 at home surrounded by family. Preceded in death by sons, John David and James Donovan; step-granddaughter, Tanya Peterson. Survived by wife, Martha; children, Mike (Lynn), Jean (Alan) Tourtellotte and Kari (Rodney) Petrik; grandchildren, John (Christina), C. Michael, David and...

Clayton Mcdougall

Clayton Mcdougall

February 25, 2018

Clayton Earl McDougall, was born on March 13, 1934, at a private residence in Dodge Center, MN. On February 25, 2018, at almost 84 years of age, his heavenly father called him home. His unconditional belief in the Lord Jesus Christ brought him total peace and comfort to be welcomed home by his heavenly family. As the family Patriarch,...

Kathleen "Kathie" Johnson

Kathleen "Kathie" Johnson

February 24, 2018

Kathleen ' Kathie' Johnson, age 66, of Cottage Grove, passed away peacefully, with her children by her side, February 24, 2018, at Regina Senior Living in Hastings. She was born on Oct. 18, 1951, in Minneapolis. Kathie graduated in the Class of 1969 in St. Louis Park. She was the queen of her square dancing club in 2002. She...

Cynthia B. Balgaard Radel

Cynthia B. Balgaard Radel

February 24, 2018

Cynthia B. Balgaard (nee Radel)

Age 90 of Burnsville, born April 7, 1927 in Sanborn, Minnesota, the daughter of Paul and Elma (Neumann) Radel, passed away peacefully, February 24, 2018. She was baptized and confirmed at Trinity Lutheran Church of Willow Lake Township near Sanborn. Cynthia was united in marriage to Luvern (Lou) Balgaard on June 28, 1975. She was employed...

James W. Wieser

James W. Wieser

February 23, 2018

James "JW" Wieser, age 68 of Hastings and formerly of Burnsville, died Friday morning, February 23, 2018, at United Hospital in St. Paul. James William, the son of Rita (Hogan) Donovan, was born on January 27, 1950, in Waterloo, Iowa. At a young age, JW was adopted by Bill and Dorothy Wieser, and later graduated from East High School...

Beverly E. Virblas

Beverly E. Virblas

March 16, 2018

Beverly E. Virblas, age 75 of Coates, died peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family on Friday morning, March 16, 2018. Beverly is survived by her husband, Ervin of 55 years; daughters, Nancy (Ken) Frandrup and Karen (Joe) McNamara; her five grandchildren which were her pride and joy, Nicole, Brittany, Miranda, Ryan, and Meghan; sister, Gladys (Leroy) Motz;...

Dianne V. Schiller

Dianne V. Schiller

March 16, 2018

Dianne V. Schiller, age 65 of Miesville, died peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family on Friday evening, March 16, 2018. Dianne Viola, the daughter of William and Dorothy (Schultz) Otto was born on November 15, 1952, in Red Wing. Dianne was united in marriage to Francis Schiller on May 10, 1974. She was a beloved fan of...

Monica (Reinardy) Snyder

Monica (Reinardy) Snyder

March 16, 2018

Monica (Reinardy) Snyder, age 75 of Hastings, died peacefully at home following an extended illness on Friday morning, March 16, 2018. Monica Emma, the daughter of Matt and Madeline (Beissel) Reinardy, was born on April 16, 1942, at the family farm in Hampton Township, Dakota County, Minnesota. Following her education at Hastings High School, Monica was united in marriage...

Glada K. Storbakken

Glada K. Storbakken

March 15, 2018

Storbakken, Glada K. Age 90 of Apple Valley, passed away on March 15, 2018. Preceded in death by husband, Leo; siblings, Linda and Billy. Survived by children, Renae, Marsha and Allen (Kristi); 4 grandchildren; 5 great-grandchildren; sister, Gloria Carpenter; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Funeral at 11am on Sat., March 24, 2018 at Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran Church,...

Gerald L. Cardwell

Gerald L. Cardwell

March 14, 2018

Gerald Leonard Cardwell, age 84, died peacefully on March 14, 2018, in Apache Junction, AZ. He is survived by his wife, Shirley, of 64 years; four children, Sharon Wicker of Elk River, Carol (Rick) Ludwig of Cannon Falls, James Cardwell of Hastings, and Michael Cardwell of San Jose, CA; seven grandchildren, Brenda (Brandon) Regenscheid, Michelle (Jamie) Stay, Timothy (Emily)...

Lillian Gilbertson

Lillian Gilbertson

March 12, 2018

Lillian “Lil” Gilbertson

98, of Mpls, passed away Monday, March 12. “Grandma Bubbles” grabbed her coat and got her hat and left her worries on the doorstep and directed her feet to the sunny side of the street. Preceded in death by husband, Ralph; parents, Wallace and Laura and brother, Bill. Lil was proud to have been born in her grandmother’s...

Esther J. Dahl

Esther J. Dahl

March 9, 2018

Esther Jane Dahl, age 52, of Maplewood, MN died early Friday, March 9, 2018 at her home following a lengthy illness. Esther Jane was born on November 30, 1965 in Crookston, MN to William and Gloria Major. She attended North Dakota School for the Blind and later graduated high school in Grand Forks, North Dakota. She then attended technical...

Melissa "Missy" Christofferson

Melissa "Missy" Christofferson

March 6, 2018

Melissa Ann 'Missy' Christofferson, age 41, of St. Paul, passed unexpectedly on March 6th following a heart attack. Missy passed peacefully in her family’s arms. She was welcomed into heaven by her big brother, Jason (Jake) Grembowski. She was born October 21st, 1976 in Ely, MN to Gale and Diane (Nelson) Grembowski. She spent her childhood in Hastings and...

Richard "Dickie" F. Becker

Richard "Dickie" F. Becker

March 5, 2018

Richard "Dickie" Becker, age 64 of Hastings, died peacefully following a recent illness on Monday evening, March 5, 2018, at United Hospital in St. Paul. Richard Francis, the son of Peter J. and Philomena A. (Meier) Becker, was born on February 7, 1954, in Hastings. Dickie attended Hastings High School and graduated with the class of 1972. While in...

Duane Brown

Duane Brown

March 4, 2018

Duane Brown passed away on Mar 4, 2018. His loved ones are composing his obituary, which you will be able to read here.

Robert E Ryan

Robert E Ryan

March 4, 2018

Robert E. Ryan Age 79, of Highland Park, passed away peacefully on March 4, 2018. Preceded in death by parents, Daniel and Elizabeth, and brother, Lawrence (Joanie) Ryan. Survived by wife, Geraldine; daughters, Tracy (Jeff) Bartholomew and Dina (Phet) Thammalangsy; son, Tom Ryan; granddaughter, Kayla Thammalangsy; grandsons, Corey Bartholomew and Logan Thammalangsy; sister, Elizabeth (Wilfred) Simon. Visitation Sunday, March 11...

Robert "Bob" L. Moore Jr.

Robert "Bob" L. Moore Jr.

March 2, 2018

Robert "Bob" Lee Moore, age 57, of Hastings, passed away suddenly on Friday, March 2, 2018, in Delaware, Ohio. He was born February 16, 1961, in Bismarck, North Dakota, to Robert and Natalie (Welch) Moore. Bob graduated from Hastings High School in 1979. His brother Tim introduced him to the love of his life, Jane Marie Woodford, and they...

Kevin F. Gibbs

Kevin F. Gibbs

February 27, 2018

Kevin F. Gibbs of Mpls., passed away at the age of 74. Survived by wife, Carol; son, Brian (Ann); daughters, Jennifer (Jim) Kempf and Paulette (Greg) Madson; grandchildren, Henry, Ellie, Mikayla, Kaitlyn & many extended relatives and friends. Kevin enjoyed hunting, fishing, cycling and going out for drives. Memorial Mass will be held 10 am Friday, March 9 at St....

Phyllis Kelley

Phyllis Kelley

February 27, 2018

Kelley, Phyllis

Age 85 of Burnsville, passed away on Feb. 27, 2018 surrounded by family. Preceded in death by mother, Mildred Shepherd; sister, Ardyth Shepherd; beloved mother-in-law, Ethel Kelley. Survived by husband, Tom; children, Donna Kelley, Mary Jo Miller and Mike (Jen); grandchildren, Scott (Christine) Miller, Jack and Maeghan; great-grandson, Logan Miller; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Her passions...

Nicholas Harper Lewiski

Nicholas Harper Lewiski

February 26, 2018

It is with great sadness that the family of Nick Lewiski announce his passing on February 26th at age 32. Nick was proud to be called a Marine but most proud to be called a father. We will miss our handsome, loyal, beautiful Nick. He is survived by his son, Ryker; daughter, Eden; parents, Bob and Naomi; and siblings,...

Joseph E. Kocholek

Joseph E. Kocholek

February 26, 2018

Kocholek, Joseph E.

Age 87 of Apple Valley (formerly of South Minneapolis and North Port, FL), passed away on Feb. 26, 2018 at home surrounded by family. Preceded in death by sons, John David and James Donovan; step-granddaughter, Tanya Peterson. Survived by wife, Martha; children, Mike (Lynn), Jean (Alan) Tourtellotte and Kari (Rodney) Petrik; grandchildren, John (Christina), C. Michael, David and...

Clayton Mcdougall

Clayton Mcdougall

February 25, 2018

Clayton Earl McDougall, was born on March 13, 1934, at a private residence in Dodge Center, MN. On February 25, 2018, at almost 84 years of age, his heavenly father called him home. His unconditional belief in the Lord Jesus Christ brought him total peace and comfort to be welcomed home by his heavenly family. As the family Patriarch,...

Kathleen "Kathie" Johnson

Kathleen "Kathie" Johnson

February 24, 2018

Kathleen ' Kathie' Johnson, age 66, of Cottage Grove, passed away peacefully, with her children by her side, February 24, 2018, at Regina Senior Living in Hastings. She was born on Oct. 18, 1951, in Minneapolis. Kathie graduated in the Class of 1969 in St. Louis Park. She was the queen of her square dancing club in 2002. She...

Cynthia B. Balgaard Radel

Cynthia B. Balgaard Radel

February 24, 2018

Cynthia B. Balgaard (nee Radel)

Age 90 of Burnsville, born April 7, 1927 in Sanborn, Minnesota, the daughter of Paul and Elma (Neumann) Radel, passed away peacefully, February 24, 2018. She was baptized and confirmed at Trinity Lutheran Church of Willow Lake Township near Sanborn. Cynthia was united in marriage to Luvern (Lou) Balgaard on June 28, 1975. She was employed...

James W. Wieser

James W. Wieser

February 23, 2018

James "JW" Wieser, age 68 of Hastings and formerly of Burnsville, died Friday morning, February 23, 2018, at United Hospital in St. Paul. James William, the son of Rita (Hogan) Donovan, was born on January 27, 1950, in Waterloo, Iowa. At a young age, JW was adopted by Bill and Dorothy Wieser, and later graduated from East High School...

A white background with a few lines on it
A Year of Grief Support

Sign up for one year of weekly grief messages designed to provide strength and comfort during this challenging time.

Starkson Family Funeral Homes

 is a collection of obituaries for Hastings, Minnesota. With services throughout State that are updated regularly. Find local city, State obituaries and join us in celebrating memories and honoring their lives and legacies.

Subscribe

Subscribe to get alerts on new obituaries