Obituaries
Obituaries for Starkson Family
In Memory of Our Dear Loved Ones
James George Kzaley
November 16, 2025
James George Kzaley, age 80, of Apple Valley, passed away peacefully on November 16, 2025, surrounded by his loving family at Apple Valley Village Health Care Center.
Jim was born on December 21, 1944, in St. Paul, Minnesota, to Michael and Cecelia (Aside) Kzaley. He graduated from Cretin High School and went on to attend the University of Minnesota, where he...
Sammie Erickson
November 14, 2025
Samantha "Sammie" Erickson, age 29 of Hastings, passed away suddenly but peacefully at home on Friday, November 14, 2025.
Samantha Rae, the daughter of Trina (Coller) Erickson, was born on October 28, 1996, in St. Paul, and attended schooling in Hastings where she graduated with the class of 2015. Sammie loved spending time with her grandpa on the farm in East...
Mitchell Dean Cooper
November 14, 2025
Mitchell D. Cooper, age 26, of Apple Valley, passed away on November 14, 2025. Born on December 30, 1998, Mitchell grew up in Apple Valley and graduated from Eastview - School of Environmental Studies in 2017. He went on to earn his Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Wisconsin–Eau Claire, majoring in Psychology with a minor in Neuroscience.
He...
Joshua David Carel
November 14, 2025
Joshua David Carel, age 39 of Hastings, passed away on November 14, 2025, at home with his loving wife and children by his side. Preceded in death by his mother, Rebecca Nordstrom; and brother, Timothy Carel. Survived by his wife, Jennifer; children, Peyton and Beckett; father, Richard; brothers, Scott (Nicole) and Eric; father-in-law and mother-in-law, Dale & Sherry Morcomb; nieces,...
Barbara "Barb" Barduson
November 12, 2025
Barbara Barduson, almost 100, of Hastings, MN passed away peacefully at home on November 12, 2025.
Having been born in Slayton, MN to Walt and Mary Lowe, she was valedictorian of her high school class and was the band director when her teacher was called into WWII. Barb graduated Magna Cum Laude from St. Olaf College with a Home Economics Education...
David "Dave" Dreis
November 10, 2025
David “Dave” James Dreis, age 66 of Hastings, passed away peacefully surrounded by loved ones at home on Monday evening, November 10, 2025, after fighting an 18 month long battle with cancer.
Dave was a hardworking man with a heart as big as his laugh. For over 30 years, he owned and operated his local fencing company, pouring his pride and...
Susan Marie Beissel
November 10, 2025
Susan “Sue” Beissel, age 56, passed away on Monday, November 10, 2025 at her home surrounded by her family. She was born the daughter of Luverne Holtzbauer and Robert Illa on November 16, 1968 in Hastings. Sue grew up in Hastings graduating from Hastings High School, class of 1987. She attended South Tech College for LPN licensing. Sue worked on...
Ronald Thomas Erlandson
November 8, 2025
Ronald T. Erlandson, age 90, of Apple Valley, passed away peacefully on November 8, 2025.
Ron was a man of creativity, adventure, and heart. A proud United States Air Force veteran, he served honorably while stationed at George Air Force Base in the Mojave Desert. His love for life was evident in everything he did—from his passion for hunting, fishing, and...
Rose Mary Tix
November 8, 2025
Rose Mary (Memmer) Tix was born on Nov 25, 1936 to Edmund and Gertrude Memmer of St Paul, MN.
Rose was the youngest of 3 children, her older sisters being Eunice and Phyllis. After graduation at Harding High School, Rose worked at Dunn and Bradstreet as a bookkeeper.
Rose met Anthony Tix at the Prom Ballroom in St Paul. They were married...
Ruth Grace Shaff
November 2, 2025
Ruth Grace Shaff, age 87, went to heaven November 2, 2025. She was born in Kenmore, NY August 11, 1938, to Otto and Sophie Walter. The family moved to Inglewood, CA, where Ruth attended Culter Academy, a private Christian school. She made lifelong friends and was an active participant in the round robin letters.
She met Wayne in 1957 and after...
Nancy Marie Feltes
November 2, 2025
Nancy Marie (Simacek) Feltes, 74, of Lakeville, MN, passed away unexpectedly on November 2, 2025. A beloved mother and grandmother, Nancy will always be remembered for her kindness and generosity.
Born on December 7, 1950, in Minneapolis, Nancy was the big sister to her three siblings, Jane, Billy, and Mike. She grew up in Richfield and lived most of her life...
Robert Baxter
November 2, 2025
Robert “Bob” William Baxter, beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend to many, passed away peacefully surrounded by family November 2, 2025. Born on May 15, 1952, in Ontario, Canada, to Rosanne Denhoed and William Baxter, Bob moved to Hastings, Minnesota in the fifth grade, where fate introduced him to the love of his life, Linda Pykoski. The two were married...
Marilyn Jean Ries
November 2, 2025
Marilyn J. Ries, age 81, of Hastings, Minnesota, passed away peacefully on November 2, 2025, surrounded by her loving family.
She was born on November 19, 1943, in Stillwater, Minnesota, to Roland and Loretta (Fenner) Lewerer. Marilyn grew up in Lake Elmo and attended school in Stillwater, where she discovered her love of reading and learning. After graduating from Stillwater High...
Priscilla Ann Groves
November 1, 2025
Priscilla was born in Pittsfield, MA on September 3, 1931, to Aubrey and Alice Desmond. Priscilla graduated from Pittsfield High School in 1949, where she met her high school sweetheart, John Groves. They were married in 1951.
After marriage, Priscilla worked at the General Electric Company and the Mutual Fire Insurance Company. She worked while she waited for her beloved husband...
Lynn Mann
November 1, 2025
Lynn M. Mann, passed away on Saturday, November 1, 2025 at United Hospital. He was born on September 15, 1950 in Minneapolis, MN to his mother, Shirley Mann. Lynn grew up in Hastings and graduated from Hastings High School, class of 1968. He received a Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry from Saint Cloud State University. Lynn found a career in Carpentry...
Carol M. McNeary
November 1, 2025
Carol Marie McNeary, age 91 danced a final Irish Jig into eternity on November 1st, 2025, the feast of All Saints Day.
Carol was born in North St Paul on Christmas Day 1933, to George and Grace McIntyre, the middle child of 7 children. She was a beloved wife, mother, grandma, daughter, sister, teacher and friend. She attended St Peter’s Catholic...
Richard Leonard Swenson
October 31, 2025
Richard L. Swenson, age 81, of Burnsville, Minnesota, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family after a short battle with leukemia.
Richard was born on July 11, 1944, in Chicago, Illinois, to Ernest and Mabel (Wedell) Swenson. At the age of two, his family moved to Minneapolis, where he spent his childhood and graduated from Roosevelt High School. He was...
Janice Teeter
October 30, 2025
Janice Teeter, age 70, of Hastings, Minnesota, passed away peacefully on October 30, 2025.
Janice was born on November 20, 1954, in Green Bay, Wisconsin, to Harold and Iyone (Pilon) Tilkens. She grew up in Green Bay as the fifth of eight children in a busy but loving household, where the sound of cheering fans from nearby Lambeau Field often filled...
William "Bill" Steven Payne
October 28, 2025
William “Bill” Steven Payne, age 76 of Apple Valley, passed away peacefully on October 28, 2025, surrounded by his family. Preceded in death by his parents, Lester & Bertha; and sister, Jean St. Martin. Survived by his loving wife of 54 years, Judy; daughter, Sarah (Brant) Zielinski; grandchildren, Owen and Zoe; many nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends.
Bill lived a...
Peter "Pete" Zajac
October 28, 2025
Peter James “Pete” Zajac, age 41, of Hastings, passed away on October 28, 2025.
Pete was born in Hastings and grew up in Wyoming, Minnesota. For the past 11 years, he and his family made their home in Hastings, where he was a beloved husband, father, son, brother, and friend.
Pete proudly served as a police officer for the Cities of Faribault...
James George Kzaley
November 16, 2025
James George Kzaley, age 80, of Apple Valley, passed away peacefully on November 16, 2025, surrounded by his loving family at Apple Valley Village Health Care Center.
Jim was born on December 21, 1944, in St. Paul, Minnesota, to Michael and Cecelia (Aside) Kzaley. He graduated from Cretin High School and went on to attend the University of Minnesota, where he...
Sammie Erickson
November 14, 2025
Samantha "Sammie" Erickson, age 29 of Hastings, passed away suddenly but peacefully at home on Friday, November 14, 2025.
Samantha Rae, the daughter of Trina (Coller) Erickson, was born on October 28, 1996, in St. Paul, and attended schooling in Hastings where she graduated with the class of 2015. Sammie loved spending time with her grandpa on the farm in East...
Mitchell Dean Cooper
November 14, 2025
Mitchell D. Cooper, age 26, of Apple Valley, passed away on November 14, 2025. Born on December 30, 1998, Mitchell grew up in Apple Valley and graduated from Eastview - School of Environmental Studies in 2017. He went on to earn his Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Wisconsin–Eau Claire, majoring in Psychology with a minor in Neuroscience.
He...
Joshua David Carel
November 14, 2025
Joshua David Carel, age 39 of Hastings, passed away on November 14, 2025, at home with his loving wife and children by his side. Preceded in death by his mother, Rebecca Nordstrom; and brother, Timothy Carel. Survived by his wife, Jennifer; children, Peyton and Beckett; father, Richard; brothers, Scott (Nicole) and Eric; father-in-law and mother-in-law, Dale & Sherry Morcomb; nieces,...
Barbara "Barb" Barduson
November 12, 2025
Barbara Barduson, almost 100, of Hastings, MN passed away peacefully at home on November 12, 2025.
Having been born in Slayton, MN to Walt and Mary Lowe, she was valedictorian of her high school class and was the band director when her teacher was called into WWII. Barb graduated Magna Cum Laude from St. Olaf College with a Home Economics Education...
David "Dave" Dreis
November 10, 2025
David “Dave” James Dreis, age 66 of Hastings, passed away peacefully surrounded by loved ones at home on Monday evening, November 10, 2025, after fighting an 18 month long battle with cancer.
Dave was a hardworking man with a heart as big as his laugh. For over 30 years, he owned and operated his local fencing company, pouring his pride and...
Susan Marie Beissel
November 10, 2025
Susan “Sue” Beissel, age 56, passed away on Monday, November 10, 2025 at her home surrounded by her family. She was born the daughter of Luverne Holtzbauer and Robert Illa on November 16, 1968 in Hastings. Sue grew up in Hastings graduating from Hastings High School, class of 1987. She attended South Tech College for LPN licensing. Sue worked on...
Ronald Thomas Erlandson
November 8, 2025
Ronald T. Erlandson, age 90, of Apple Valley, passed away peacefully on November 8, 2025.
Ron was a man of creativity, adventure, and heart. A proud United States Air Force veteran, he served honorably while stationed at George Air Force Base in the Mojave Desert. His love for life was evident in everything he did—from his passion for hunting, fishing, and...
Rose Mary Tix
November 8, 2025
Rose Mary (Memmer) Tix was born on Nov 25, 1936 to Edmund and Gertrude Memmer of St Paul, MN.
Rose was the youngest of 3 children, her older sisters being Eunice and Phyllis. After graduation at Harding High School, Rose worked at Dunn and Bradstreet as a bookkeeper.
Rose met Anthony Tix at the Prom Ballroom in St Paul. They were married...
Ruth Grace Shaff
November 2, 2025
Ruth Grace Shaff, age 87, went to heaven November 2, 2025. She was born in Kenmore, NY August 11, 1938, to Otto and Sophie Walter. The family moved to Inglewood, CA, where Ruth attended Culter Academy, a private Christian school. She made lifelong friends and was an active participant in the round robin letters.
She met Wayne in 1957 and after...
Nancy Marie Feltes
November 2, 2025
Nancy Marie (Simacek) Feltes, 74, of Lakeville, MN, passed away unexpectedly on November 2, 2025. A beloved mother and grandmother, Nancy will always be remembered for her kindness and generosity.
Born on December 7, 1950, in Minneapolis, Nancy was the big sister to her three siblings, Jane, Billy, and Mike. She grew up in Richfield and lived most of her life...
Robert Baxter
November 2, 2025
Robert “Bob” William Baxter, beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend to many, passed away peacefully surrounded by family November 2, 2025. Born on May 15, 1952, in Ontario, Canada, to Rosanne Denhoed and William Baxter, Bob moved to Hastings, Minnesota in the fifth grade, where fate introduced him to the love of his life, Linda Pykoski. The two were married...
Marilyn Jean Ries
November 2, 2025
Marilyn J. Ries, age 81, of Hastings, Minnesota, passed away peacefully on November 2, 2025, surrounded by her loving family.
She was born on November 19, 1943, in Stillwater, Minnesota, to Roland and Loretta (Fenner) Lewerer. Marilyn grew up in Lake Elmo and attended school in Stillwater, where she discovered her love of reading and learning. After graduating from Stillwater High...
Priscilla Ann Groves
November 1, 2025
Priscilla was born in Pittsfield, MA on September 3, 1931, to Aubrey and Alice Desmond. Priscilla graduated from Pittsfield High School in 1949, where she met her high school sweetheart, John Groves. They were married in 1951.
After marriage, Priscilla worked at the General Electric Company and the Mutual Fire Insurance Company. She worked while she waited for her beloved husband...
Lynn Mann
November 1, 2025
Lynn M. Mann, passed away on Saturday, November 1, 2025 at United Hospital. He was born on September 15, 1950 in Minneapolis, MN to his mother, Shirley Mann. Lynn grew up in Hastings and graduated from Hastings High School, class of 1968. He received a Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry from Saint Cloud State University. Lynn found a career in Carpentry...
Carol M. McNeary
November 1, 2025
Carol Marie McNeary, age 91 danced a final Irish Jig into eternity on November 1st, 2025, the feast of All Saints Day.
Carol was born in North St Paul on Christmas Day 1933, to George and Grace McIntyre, the middle child of 7 children. She was a beloved wife, mother, grandma, daughter, sister, teacher and friend. She attended St Peter’s Catholic...
Richard Leonard Swenson
October 31, 2025
Richard L. Swenson, age 81, of Burnsville, Minnesota, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family after a short battle with leukemia.
Richard was born on July 11, 1944, in Chicago, Illinois, to Ernest and Mabel (Wedell) Swenson. At the age of two, his family moved to Minneapolis, where he spent his childhood and graduated from Roosevelt High School. He was...
Janice Teeter
October 30, 2025
Janice Teeter, age 70, of Hastings, Minnesota, passed away peacefully on October 30, 2025.
Janice was born on November 20, 1954, in Green Bay, Wisconsin, to Harold and Iyone (Pilon) Tilkens. She grew up in Green Bay as the fifth of eight children in a busy but loving household, where the sound of cheering fans from nearby Lambeau Field often filled...
William "Bill" Steven Payne
October 28, 2025
William “Bill” Steven Payne, age 76 of Apple Valley, passed away peacefully on October 28, 2025, surrounded by his family. Preceded in death by his parents, Lester & Bertha; and sister, Jean St. Martin. Survived by his loving wife of 54 years, Judy; daughter, Sarah (Brant) Zielinski; grandchildren, Owen and Zoe; many nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends.
Bill lived a...
Peter "Pete" Zajac
October 28, 2025
Peter James “Pete” Zajac, age 41, of Hastings, passed away on October 28, 2025.
Pete was born in Hastings and grew up in Wyoming, Minnesota. For the past 11 years, he and his family made their home in Hastings, where he was a beloved husband, father, son, brother, and friend.
Pete proudly served as a police officer for the Cities of Faribault...
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