Obituaries
Obituaries for Starkson Family
In Memory of Our Dear Loved Ones
Marjorie Anola Bestler
June 18, 2026
Marjorie Anola Bestler (Phelps), 98, of Hastings, Minnesota, passed away peacefully on June 18, 2026, at Inver Glen Assisted Living.
Marjorie was born in Dodge Center, Minnesota, to Harold and Lillian Phelps on May 30, 1928. She was a homemaker and also drove school bus for South Washington County for a number of years.
After raising their family, she and Ray Sr....
Ava Jade Savola
June 18, 2026
Ava Savola, age 15, passed away on June 18, 2026. Born on May 6, 2011, Ava touched countless lives through her kindness, compassion, and loving spirit.
Ava had a remarkable ability to make others feel valued and cared for. She loved children and animals and was always ready to offer comfort, a warm smile, or a helping hand. Her gentle nature...
Robert "Bob" Langenfeld
June 18, 2026
Robert "Bob" Langenfeld, age 91, passed away on Thursday, June 18, 2026, at his home following six months of health issues.
Bob was born in Hastings to Alois (Bill) and Eleanor Lovejoy Langenfeld on September 17, 1934. He felt fortunate to have been born in Hastings next to the Mississippi River where he spent his childhood roaming the river bottoms and...
Evelyn Laura Holtze
June 17, 2026
EVELYN LAURA (NELSON) HOLTZE
Evelyn Laura Holtze, age 94, of Rosemount, Minnesota, passed away on June 17, 2026. She was born on January 13, 1932, in Mauston, Wisconsin, to William and Violet (Jorgenson) Nelson.
Evelyn often shared the story of her younger brother, Norman Martin Nelson, who was born the day before her thirteenth birthday. She always remarked that he was the...
Thomas Edward Turck
June 16, 2026
It is with heavy hearts that we share the death of Thomas Edward Turck (“Tommy T”), 78, of Apple Valley, MN. Tom passed away on June 16, 2026, at home surrounded by family.
Tom is survived by his wife of 55 years, Mary; his three children, Michele (Chad) Stout, Josh (Lindsey) Turck and Mel (Bijan) Vafaei; and his four grandchildren,...
Gary Michael Bainbridge
June 14, 2026
Gary Michael Bainbridge, age 75, of Dubuque, Iowa, peacefully passed away on June 14th, 2026, in Hastings Minnesota. He was surrounded by his loving wife, Peggy, children, and grandchildren.
Gary was born in Dubuque, Iowa on May 31st, 1951. He was the youngest of nine children. He graduated from Senior High in Dubuque in 1969. He met his loving wife of...
Sara Ryung Clement
June 13, 2026
Sara Ryung Clement, acclaimed set and costume designer, educator, artist, partner, daughter, sister, and friend, passed away on June 13th, 2026 after a battle with cancer.
Born on February 11, 1977 in Seoul, South Korea, Sara was the daughter of Bette and the late Jim Clement of Hastings. From an early age she demonstrated an interest and innate talent in...
Gerald "Jerry" DeGrote
June 9, 2026
Gerald L. DeGrote, age 74, of Balsam Lake, Wisconsin, formerly of Hastings, Minnesota, passed away peacefully on June 9, 2026, surrounded by his loving family after a courageous battle with dementia.
Jerry was born on March 15, 1952, in Edgerton, Minnesota, to Henry and Caroline (Schelhaas) DeGrote. He was one of four children and enjoyed a wonderful small-town upbringing, spending his...
Joyce Adeline Albright
June 9, 2026
Joyce A. Albright, age 101, of Hastings, Minnesota, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, June 9, 2026.
Joyce was born on January 12, 1925, in Austin, Minnesota, to Frank and Nellie (Kilgore) Beckel. She was the second of four children and grew up in Austin, where she enjoyed a wonderful childhood, spending time with family and friends. She graduated from Pacelli Catholic...
Ronald Dean Hawkins
June 8, 2026
Ronald D. "Hawk" Hawkins, age 76, of Hastings and formerly of Belle Plaine, passed away suddenly but peacefully while fishing with friends in Ontario, Canada. Those who knew Hawk would probably agree there was no better place for him to cast off one last time.
Ronald Dean Brinton Hawkins, the son of Charles and Esther (Seeger) Hawkins, was born on September...
Owen Theodore Hecht
June 6, 2026
Owen Hecht passed away peacefully on June 6, 2026, just weeks after celebrating his 90th birthday. His family celebrates a life marked by simple pleasures, laughter and the ability to spin a story or tell a joke, and his willingness to lend a hand. Owen leaves behind a legacy that includes a profound love of his family and friends, a...
Raymond Godfrey Riedle
June 5, 2026
Raymond Godfrey Riedle, husband, dad, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend passed away on Friday, June 5, 2026, at the age of 86. He was born on October 6, 1939 in Hastings, MN to Roman and Mary Riedle. He married Joan (Doffing) Riedle on March 5, 1981.
Ray was a witty and insightful person who had a passion for the outdoors,...
Roger Edward Kleis
June 5, 2026
Roger Edward Kleis
December 12, 1935 – June 5, 2026
Roger Edward Kleis, of Hastings, Minnesota, passed away peacefully on June 5, 2026, at the age of 90.
Roger lived a full and meaningful life built on hard work, family, and the simple joys he cherished most. He dedicated his entire adult career to 3M, where he worked faithfully until his retirement. Outside...
Neil Thomas Dunn
June 5, 2026
Neil Thomas Dunn, age 46 of Cottage Grove, passed away on June 5, 2026.
Neil was born to Bill and Carol (Hall) Dunn on June 4, 1980 at Methodist Hospital in Rochester.
He grew up in Plainview, MN. In 1999 he graduated from Plainview High School and earned his associate’s degree at Rochester Community College. At St. Cloud State he majored in...
Mary Rose Gaughan
June 5, 2026
Mary Rose Gaughan, age 87, of Welch, Minnesota, passed peacefully on June 5, 2026, surrounded by the love of her family.
Mary was born on July 3, 1938, in Avon, Minnesota, to Oliver and Marie Counter. She grew up with a strong sense of compassion and dedication to others, qualities that guided her throughout her life.
A Registered Nurse by profession, Mary...
John Charles Cline
June 3, 2026
John Charles Cline, of Hastings, Minnesota, passed away on June 3, 2026.
John was known for his gift of storytelling and his ability to make people laugh. Whether sharing a favorite memory, telling a joke, or simply visiting with family and friends, he had a way of bringing people together. His warm personality and sense of humor will be deeply missed...
Shirley Ann Alm
June 2, 2026
Shirley Ann Alm, age 87 of Hastings, passed away peacefully on June 2, 2026, surrounded by her family.
Preceded in death by her husband, Michael; son, Gary Lee Gagnon; step-son, Lukas Alm; brothers, Jack Linehan and Dennis Linehan; and sister-in-law, Ruthann Linehan.
Survived by children, Victoria Wagner, Michelle Gagnon, and Tom (Lynn) Gagnon; step-children, Nathan (Charyl) Alm, Heather (Jon) Maack, and Jenna...
Jack Vencil
June 1, 2026
Jack Vencil, age 87, of Apple Valley, went home to be with the LORD and his wife of 63 years, Skipper on June 1st, 2026. Jack "Pops" is survived by his daughters, Vicky Franz, Jackie (Mike) Pryor; grandchildren, Rachel, Karly, Matt (Haley), John (Michelle), and Kate; great-grandchildren, Violet and Jonah. A Visitation will be held on Friday, June 5th from...
Marthea Anne Putnam
June 1, 2026
Marthea Anne Putnam passed away peacefully on June 1, 2026, at the age of 76, surrounded by her three children.
Born in Minneapolis, Minnesota, to Calvin and Joyce Opsahl, Marthea grew up in Bloomington alongside her siblings Sharron, Todd, and Ross. After graduating from Kennedy High School, she attended Gustavus Adolphus College, where she earned her nursing degree. At Gustavus, she...
Kraig C. Kerstetter
May 31, 2026
Kraig “Moose” Kerstetter, age 63, of Hastings, passed away suddenly on Sunday, May 31, 2026, at United Hospital in St. Paul.
Moose was born on February 28, 1963, in Hastings to Robert and JoAnn (Hankes) Kerstetter. One of five children, he grew up in Hastings and spent his entire life in the community he loved. Growing up, he enjoyed fishing, hunting,...
Marjorie Anola Bestler
June 18, 2026
Marjorie Anola Bestler (Phelps), 98, of Hastings, Minnesota, passed away peacefully on June 18, 2026, at Inver Glen Assisted Living.
Marjorie was born in Dodge Center, Minnesota, to Harold and Lillian Phelps on May 30, 1928. She was a homemaker and also drove school bus for South Washington County for a number of years.
After raising their family, she and Ray Sr....
Ava Jade Savola
June 18, 2026
Ava Savola, age 15, passed away on June 18, 2026. Born on May 6, 2011, Ava touched countless lives through her kindness, compassion, and loving spirit.
Ava had a remarkable ability to make others feel valued and cared for. She loved children and animals and was always ready to offer comfort, a warm smile, or a helping hand. Her gentle nature...
Robert "Bob" Langenfeld
June 18, 2026
Robert "Bob" Langenfeld, age 91, passed away on Thursday, June 18, 2026, at his home following six months of health issues.
Bob was born in Hastings to Alois (Bill) and Eleanor Lovejoy Langenfeld on September 17, 1934. He felt fortunate to have been born in Hastings next to the Mississippi River where he spent his childhood roaming the river bottoms and...
Evelyn Laura Holtze
June 17, 2026
EVELYN LAURA (NELSON) HOLTZE
Evelyn Laura Holtze, age 94, of Rosemount, Minnesota, passed away on June 17, 2026. She was born on January 13, 1932, in Mauston, Wisconsin, to William and Violet (Jorgenson) Nelson.
Evelyn often shared the story of her younger brother, Norman Martin Nelson, who was born the day before her thirteenth birthday. She always remarked that he was the...
Thomas Edward Turck
June 16, 2026
It is with heavy hearts that we share the death of Thomas Edward Turck (“Tommy T”), 78, of Apple Valley, MN. Tom passed away on June 16, 2026, at home surrounded by family.
Tom is survived by his wife of 55 years, Mary; his three children, Michele (Chad) Stout, Josh (Lindsey) Turck and Mel (Bijan) Vafaei; and his four grandchildren,...
Gary Michael Bainbridge
June 14, 2026
Gary Michael Bainbridge, age 75, of Dubuque, Iowa, peacefully passed away on June 14th, 2026, in Hastings Minnesota. He was surrounded by his loving wife, Peggy, children, and grandchildren.
Gary was born in Dubuque, Iowa on May 31st, 1951. He was the youngest of nine children. He graduated from Senior High in Dubuque in 1969. He met his loving wife of...
Sara Ryung Clement
June 13, 2026
Sara Ryung Clement, acclaimed set and costume designer, educator, artist, partner, daughter, sister, and friend, passed away on June 13th, 2026 after a battle with cancer.
Born on February 11, 1977 in Seoul, South Korea, Sara was the daughter of Bette and the late Jim Clement of Hastings. From an early age she demonstrated an interest and innate talent in...
Gerald "Jerry" DeGrote
June 9, 2026
Gerald L. DeGrote, age 74, of Balsam Lake, Wisconsin, formerly of Hastings, Minnesota, passed away peacefully on June 9, 2026, surrounded by his loving family after a courageous battle with dementia.
Jerry was born on March 15, 1952, in Edgerton, Minnesota, to Henry and Caroline (Schelhaas) DeGrote. He was one of four children and enjoyed a wonderful small-town upbringing, spending his...
Joyce Adeline Albright
June 9, 2026
Joyce A. Albright, age 101, of Hastings, Minnesota, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, June 9, 2026.
Joyce was born on January 12, 1925, in Austin, Minnesota, to Frank and Nellie (Kilgore) Beckel. She was the second of four children and grew up in Austin, where she enjoyed a wonderful childhood, spending time with family and friends. She graduated from Pacelli Catholic...
Ronald Dean Hawkins
June 8, 2026
Ronald D. "Hawk" Hawkins, age 76, of Hastings and formerly of Belle Plaine, passed away suddenly but peacefully while fishing with friends in Ontario, Canada. Those who knew Hawk would probably agree there was no better place for him to cast off one last time.
Ronald Dean Brinton Hawkins, the son of Charles and Esther (Seeger) Hawkins, was born on September...
Owen Theodore Hecht
June 6, 2026
Owen Hecht passed away peacefully on June 6, 2026, just weeks after celebrating his 90th birthday. His family celebrates a life marked by simple pleasures, laughter and the ability to spin a story or tell a joke, and his willingness to lend a hand. Owen leaves behind a legacy that includes a profound love of his family and friends, a...
Raymond Godfrey Riedle
June 5, 2026
Raymond Godfrey Riedle, husband, dad, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend passed away on Friday, June 5, 2026, at the age of 86. He was born on October 6, 1939 in Hastings, MN to Roman and Mary Riedle. He married Joan (Doffing) Riedle on March 5, 1981.
Ray was a witty and insightful person who had a passion for the outdoors,...
Roger Edward Kleis
June 5, 2026
Roger Edward Kleis
December 12, 1935 – June 5, 2026
Roger Edward Kleis, of Hastings, Minnesota, passed away peacefully on June 5, 2026, at the age of 90.
Roger lived a full and meaningful life built on hard work, family, and the simple joys he cherished most. He dedicated his entire adult career to 3M, where he worked faithfully until his retirement. Outside...
Neil Thomas Dunn
June 5, 2026
Neil Thomas Dunn, age 46 of Cottage Grove, passed away on June 5, 2026.
Neil was born to Bill and Carol (Hall) Dunn on June 4, 1980 at Methodist Hospital in Rochester.
He grew up in Plainview, MN. In 1999 he graduated from Plainview High School and earned his associate’s degree at Rochester Community College. At St. Cloud State he majored in...
Mary Rose Gaughan
June 5, 2026
Mary Rose Gaughan, age 87, of Welch, Minnesota, passed peacefully on June 5, 2026, surrounded by the love of her family.
Mary was born on July 3, 1938, in Avon, Minnesota, to Oliver and Marie Counter. She grew up with a strong sense of compassion and dedication to others, qualities that guided her throughout her life.
A Registered Nurse by profession, Mary...
John Charles Cline
June 3, 2026
John Charles Cline, of Hastings, Minnesota, passed away on June 3, 2026.
John was known for his gift of storytelling and his ability to make people laugh. Whether sharing a favorite memory, telling a joke, or simply visiting with family and friends, he had a way of bringing people together. His warm personality and sense of humor will be deeply missed...
Shirley Ann Alm
June 2, 2026
Shirley Ann Alm, age 87 of Hastings, passed away peacefully on June 2, 2026, surrounded by her family.
Preceded in death by her husband, Michael; son, Gary Lee Gagnon; step-son, Lukas Alm; brothers, Jack Linehan and Dennis Linehan; and sister-in-law, Ruthann Linehan.
Survived by children, Victoria Wagner, Michelle Gagnon, and Tom (Lynn) Gagnon; step-children, Nathan (Charyl) Alm, Heather (Jon) Maack, and Jenna...
Jack Vencil
June 1, 2026
Jack Vencil, age 87, of Apple Valley, went home to be with the LORD and his wife of 63 years, Skipper on June 1st, 2026. Jack "Pops" is survived by his daughters, Vicky Franz, Jackie (Mike) Pryor; grandchildren, Rachel, Karly, Matt (Haley), John (Michelle), and Kate; great-grandchildren, Violet and Jonah. A Visitation will be held on Friday, June 5th from...
Marthea Anne Putnam
June 1, 2026
Marthea Anne Putnam passed away peacefully on June 1, 2026, at the age of 76, surrounded by her three children.
Born in Minneapolis, Minnesota, to Calvin and Joyce Opsahl, Marthea grew up in Bloomington alongside her siblings Sharron, Todd, and Ross. After graduating from Kennedy High School, she attended Gustavus Adolphus College, where she earned her nursing degree. At Gustavus, she...
Kraig C. Kerstetter
May 31, 2026
Kraig “Moose” Kerstetter, age 63, of Hastings, passed away suddenly on Sunday, May 31, 2026, at United Hospital in St. Paul.
Moose was born on February 28, 1963, in Hastings to Robert and JoAnn (Hankes) Kerstetter. One of five children, he grew up in Hastings and spent his entire life in the community he loved. Growing up, he enjoyed fishing, hunting,...
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