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Obituaries for Starkson Family

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Timothy M. Gegen

Timothy M. Gegen

October 24, 2024

Timothy Michael Gegen, a resident of Henderson, Nevada, passed away unexpectedly on October 24, 2024 at the age of 60.

Timothy was born in Hastings, Minnesota on November 10, 1963 to Thomas and Janean Gegen. He attended the University of Wisconsin, Eau Claire and graduated in 1988 with a Bachelor of Business Administration. He went...

Ronald G. Guck

Ronald G. Guck

October 24, 2024

Ronald George Guck, age 85 of Hastings, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family.

Ron was born on a farm in Bluffton, MN. He graduated from New York Mills, class of 1957. He proudly served his country for two years in the U.S. Army. He married Deian Schwartz on September 10, 1960 in Bluffton. They...

Larry  M.  Watson

Larry M. Watson

October 23, 2024

Larry M. Watson, aged 77, of Hastings, passed away peacefully in his sleep on Wednesday, October 23, 2024, at the Minnesota Veterans Hospital in Minneapolis.

Larry was born on May 5, 1947, in Willmar, MN, to Mervin and Maxine Watson. He cherished his childhood in the small town of Crooks, South Dakota, where he and...

Pamela Renee Halvorson

Pamela Renee Halvorson

October 22, 2024

Pamela Renee Halvorson, of Apple Valley, passed away in the M Fairview Health Southdale Hospital on Tuesday, October 22nd of 2024, leaving a void her family cannot fill.

She was born on October 18th of 1957 in Madelia, Minnesota to Donald and Francis Thorn. After graduating from high school she attended St. Cloud State University and Mankato State University.

On April 28,...

Beau Kenneth James Dyrssen

Beau Kenneth James Dyrssen

October 20, 2024

Beau Kenneth James Dyrssen, age 9 of Hastings, passed away peacefully after a courageous battle with cancer on October 20, 2024.

Beau was born and raised in Hastings, Minnesota. He attended Pinecrest Elementary. Beau had a great love for the outdoors, especially fishing, baseball, and hockey.

Beau loved to learn new...

Hugh E. Walstad

Hugh E. Walstad

October 17, 2024

Hugh E. Walstad, age 82, of Hastings, passed peacefully on October 17, 2024.

Born in Benson, MN and raised in Willmar, MN as the eldest of 7 children, he developed a passion for music, guitar and singing. He played football for Willmar Senior High School and after graduating in 1960 joined the Army and served...

Nori J. Pribble

Nori J. Pribble

October 17, 2024

Nori Jean (Schoer) Pribble, age 51 of Brookston, Minnesota, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, October 17, 2024.

Nori Jean, the daughter of Jerome and Julaine (Schmitz) Schoer, was born on March 20, 1973, in Farmington, Minnesota. She grew up in West Saint Paul and attended Park High School in Cottage Grove. She married Ronald Pribble...

William "Bill" E.  Eastman

William "Bill" E. Eastman

October 16, 2024

William E. Eastman, age 84, of Hastings, MN, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, October 16, 2024. Bill was born on May 9, 1940, in Portage, WI, to William A. and Esther (Newell) Eastman.

Growing up in the Portage, WI area, Bill lived there until the 1970s, after which he relocated to Hastings, MN. He would...

Martha Elizabeth Williams

Martha Elizabeth Williams

October 15, 2024

Martha Elizabeth Williams

Born 5/13/1950 passed 10/15/2024

Loving wife, mother, mother-in-law, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend. Martha was a spark that lit up every room that she was in. She was deeply loyal to her family, especially to her beloved husband of 52 years, her children, and her 3 grandchildren who she referred to as her “doll babies.” Martha was a devoted...

Jeffrey Lynn Wangstad

Jeffrey Lynn Wangstad

October 15, 2024

Jeffrey Lynn Wangstad Age 79 of Apple Valley, born July 28th, 1945 in Minneapolis to Gladys and Marvin Wangstad, passed away peacefully, October 15, 2024. He grew up in South Minneapolis and spent his summers at the family cabin in Waverly, MN with his siblings. On October 16th, 1982 he married his true love, Nancy Carol Schmidt and they built...

Richard Anderson

Richard Anderson

October 13, 2024

Richard W. Anderson, age 75 of Bloomington and formerly of Castle Rock, died peacefully on Sunday, October 13, 2024.

Richard W., the son of Peter and Hilda (Pederson) Anderson, was born on March 11, 1949, in Hastings. Richard was a longtime custodian at Carquest, and enjoyed bowling, knitting, and talking to family and friends on...

Alice J. Bollback

Alice J. Bollback

October 12, 2024

Alice J. Bollback, age 81, of Hastings, MN, passed away peacefully on Saturday, October 12, 2024.

Alice was born and raised in Aliquippa, PA and attended Crestmont Alliance Church throughout her childhood. At a young age she was led to personal faith in Christ and later heard God’s call to ministry. She graduated from Aliquippa...

Leo  E.  Pinke

Leo E. Pinke

October 12, 2024

Leo Erwin Pinke, 80, of Hastings, MN, passed away on October 12, 2024, at Regina Transitional Care Center.

Leo was born on July 7, 1944, in Hastings, MN, at Latto Hospital, to Mildred F. (Rentz) and Erwin G. Pinke. He was a graduate of Hastings High School, class of 1962, and furthered his education by...

Joshua B Vandelogt

Joshua B Vandelogt

October 12, 2024

Joshua B. VandeLogt

Age 45, of Lakeville, Mn., passed away October 12, 2024. Preceded in death by his one brother Chad P Vande Logt.

Joshua worked in supply chain management, procurement at Health Partners. He enjoyed his coworkers, and enjoyed his work, and was proud of what he had accomplished in his career over the years.

Joshua had Two Daughters, Vivian 13, and...

Wayne Peine

Wayne Peine

October 9, 2024

Wayne Peine celebrated his 81st birthday by crossing over to his eternal home on October 9th, 2024.

Wayne was born in Cannon Falls, MN on October 9th, 1943, to Clarence & Veronica Peine. He was a graduate of Bethlehem Academy in Fairbault and the University of Wisconsin-Stout. Following his graduation from college, Wayne’s career in...

John "Huns" Werth Jr.

John "Huns" Werth Jr.

October 8, 2024

John “Huns” Werth Jr., age 95, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Tuesday, October 8, 2024 in Prescott, Wisconsin.

Huns was born on November 4, 1928 in Hastings to John Sr. and Lavon Werth. He graduated from Hastings High School and soon after joined the National Guard. He married Helen Wildes on June 2,...

William E. "Bill" Schommer

William E. "Bill" Schommer

October 7, 2024

William E. "Bill" Schommer, age 94 of Hastings, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family on Monday morning, October 7, 2024. Bill, our beloved father, grandfather, great grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend, you are home. We pray you may rest peacefully in the arms of our Saviour for eternity.

William Eugene Schommer...

Richard D.  Lundstrom

Richard D. Lundstrom

October 6, 2024

Richard ‘Rick’ Lundstrom, aged 62, was called to be with the Lord on October 6th, 2024.

Rick was born on August 17th, 1962, to DuWayne and Kay Lundstrom in Watertown, MN, he grew up in Hastings, MN, graduating in 1980. At 19, he met the love of his life and future wife of 41 years,...

Leonard "Len" Ray Gudmunson

Leonard "Len" Ray Gudmunson

October 5, 2024

Leonard R. Gudmunson, age 78 of Hastings, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday morning, October 5, 2024.

Len was born June 9, 1946 to Ralph and Orvilla (Jacobs) Gudmunson in Yankton, South Dakota.

He married the love of his life, Kay Colombo on June 27, 1970. They spent 44 years in Minneapolis,...

Bruce Kevin Pettit

Bruce Kevin Pettit

October 3, 2024

Bruce K. Pettit, age 67 of West St. Paul and formerly of Hastings, passed away peacefully on Thursday, October 3, 2024.

Bruce was one of six children, born to Wally and Penny (Penrod) Pettit. He graduated from Hastings High School in 1975 and during his high school years, he worked at Hastings Lumber Mart, Spiral...

Timothy M. Gegen

Timothy M. Gegen

October 24, 2024

Timothy Michael Gegen, a resident of Henderson, Nevada, passed away unexpectedly on October 24, 2024 at the age of 60.

Timothy was born in Hastings, Minnesota on November 10, 1963 to Thomas and Janean Gegen. He attended the University of Wisconsin, Eau Claire and graduated in 1988 with a Bachelor of Business Administration. He went...

Ronald G. Guck

Ronald G. Guck

October 24, 2024

Ronald George Guck, age 85 of Hastings, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family.

Ron was born on a farm in Bluffton, MN. He graduated from New York Mills, class of 1957. He proudly served his country for two years in the U.S. Army. He married Deian Schwartz on September 10, 1960 in Bluffton. They...

Larry  M.  Watson

Larry M. Watson

October 23, 2024

Larry M. Watson, aged 77, of Hastings, passed away peacefully in his sleep on Wednesday, October 23, 2024, at the Minnesota Veterans Hospital in Minneapolis.

Larry was born on May 5, 1947, in Willmar, MN, to Mervin and Maxine Watson. He cherished his childhood in the small town of Crooks, South Dakota, where he and...

Pamela Renee Halvorson

Pamela Renee Halvorson

October 22, 2024

Pamela Renee Halvorson, of Apple Valley, passed away in the M Fairview Health Southdale Hospital on Tuesday, October 22nd of 2024, leaving a void her family cannot fill.

She was born on October 18th of 1957 in Madelia, Minnesota to Donald and Francis Thorn. After graduating from high school she attended St. Cloud State University and Mankato State University.

On April 28,...

Beau Kenneth James Dyrssen

Beau Kenneth James Dyrssen

October 20, 2024

Beau Kenneth James Dyrssen, age 9 of Hastings, passed away peacefully after a courageous battle with cancer on October 20, 2024.

Beau was born and raised in Hastings, Minnesota. He attended Pinecrest Elementary. Beau had a great love for the outdoors, especially fishing, baseball, and hockey.

Beau loved to learn new...

Hugh E. Walstad

Hugh E. Walstad

October 17, 2024

Hugh E. Walstad, age 82, of Hastings, passed peacefully on October 17, 2024.

Born in Benson, MN and raised in Willmar, MN as the eldest of 7 children, he developed a passion for music, guitar and singing. He played football for Willmar Senior High School and after graduating in 1960 joined the Army and served...

Nori J. Pribble

Nori J. Pribble

October 17, 2024

Nori Jean (Schoer) Pribble, age 51 of Brookston, Minnesota, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, October 17, 2024.

Nori Jean, the daughter of Jerome and Julaine (Schmitz) Schoer, was born on March 20, 1973, in Farmington, Minnesota. She grew up in West Saint Paul and attended Park High School in Cottage Grove. She married Ronald Pribble...

William "Bill" E.  Eastman

William "Bill" E. Eastman

October 16, 2024

William E. Eastman, age 84, of Hastings, MN, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, October 16, 2024. Bill was born on May 9, 1940, in Portage, WI, to William A. and Esther (Newell) Eastman.

Growing up in the Portage, WI area, Bill lived there until the 1970s, after which he relocated to Hastings, MN. He would...

Martha Elizabeth Williams

Martha Elizabeth Williams

October 15, 2024

Martha Elizabeth Williams

Born 5/13/1950 passed 10/15/2024

Loving wife, mother, mother-in-law, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend. Martha was a spark that lit up every room that she was in. She was deeply loyal to her family, especially to her beloved husband of 52 years, her children, and her 3 grandchildren who she referred to as her “doll babies.” Martha was a devoted...

Jeffrey Lynn Wangstad

Jeffrey Lynn Wangstad

October 15, 2024

Jeffrey Lynn Wangstad Age 79 of Apple Valley, born July 28th, 1945 in Minneapolis to Gladys and Marvin Wangstad, passed away peacefully, October 15, 2024. He grew up in South Minneapolis and spent his summers at the family cabin in Waverly, MN with his siblings. On October 16th, 1982 he married his true love, Nancy Carol Schmidt and they built...

Richard Anderson

Richard Anderson

October 13, 2024

Richard W. Anderson, age 75 of Bloomington and formerly of Castle Rock, died peacefully on Sunday, October 13, 2024.

Richard W., the son of Peter and Hilda (Pederson) Anderson, was born on March 11, 1949, in Hastings. Richard was a longtime custodian at Carquest, and enjoyed bowling, knitting, and talking to family and friends on...

Alice J. Bollback

Alice J. Bollback

October 12, 2024

Alice J. Bollback, age 81, of Hastings, MN, passed away peacefully on Saturday, October 12, 2024.

Alice was born and raised in Aliquippa, PA and attended Crestmont Alliance Church throughout her childhood. At a young age she was led to personal faith in Christ and later heard God’s call to ministry. She graduated from Aliquippa...

Leo  E.  Pinke

Leo E. Pinke

October 12, 2024

Leo Erwin Pinke, 80, of Hastings, MN, passed away on October 12, 2024, at Regina Transitional Care Center.

Leo was born on July 7, 1944, in Hastings, MN, at Latto Hospital, to Mildred F. (Rentz) and Erwin G. Pinke. He was a graduate of Hastings High School, class of 1962, and furthered his education by...

Joshua B Vandelogt

Joshua B Vandelogt

October 12, 2024

Joshua B. VandeLogt

Age 45, of Lakeville, Mn., passed away October 12, 2024. Preceded in death by his one brother Chad P Vande Logt.

Joshua worked in supply chain management, procurement at Health Partners. He enjoyed his coworkers, and enjoyed his work, and was proud of what he had accomplished in his career over the years.

Joshua had Two Daughters, Vivian 13, and...

Wayne Peine

Wayne Peine

October 9, 2024

Wayne Peine celebrated his 81st birthday by crossing over to his eternal home on October 9th, 2024.

Wayne was born in Cannon Falls, MN on October 9th, 1943, to Clarence & Veronica Peine. He was a graduate of Bethlehem Academy in Fairbault and the University of Wisconsin-Stout. Following his graduation from college, Wayne’s career in...

John "Huns" Werth Jr.

John "Huns" Werth Jr.

October 8, 2024

John “Huns” Werth Jr., age 95, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Tuesday, October 8, 2024 in Prescott, Wisconsin.

Huns was born on November 4, 1928 in Hastings to John Sr. and Lavon Werth. He graduated from Hastings High School and soon after joined the National Guard. He married Helen Wildes on June 2,...

William E. "Bill" Schommer

William E. "Bill" Schommer

October 7, 2024

William E. "Bill" Schommer, age 94 of Hastings, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family on Monday morning, October 7, 2024. Bill, our beloved father, grandfather, great grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend, you are home. We pray you may rest peacefully in the arms of our Saviour for eternity.

William Eugene Schommer...

Richard D.  Lundstrom

Richard D. Lundstrom

October 6, 2024

Richard ‘Rick’ Lundstrom, aged 62, was called to be with the Lord on October 6th, 2024.

Rick was born on August 17th, 1962, to DuWayne and Kay Lundstrom in Watertown, MN, he grew up in Hastings, MN, graduating in 1980. At 19, he met the love of his life and future wife of 41 years,...

Leonard "Len" Ray Gudmunson

Leonard "Len" Ray Gudmunson

October 5, 2024

Leonard R. Gudmunson, age 78 of Hastings, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday morning, October 5, 2024.

Len was born June 9, 1946 to Ralph and Orvilla (Jacobs) Gudmunson in Yankton, South Dakota.

He married the love of his life, Kay Colombo on June 27, 1970. They spent 44 years in Minneapolis,...

Bruce Kevin Pettit

Bruce Kevin Pettit

October 3, 2024

Bruce K. Pettit, age 67 of West St. Paul and formerly of Hastings, passed away peacefully on Thursday, October 3, 2024.

Bruce was one of six children, born to Wally and Penny (Penrod) Pettit. He graduated from Hastings High School in 1975 and during his high school years, he worked at Hastings Lumber Mart, Spiral...

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