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Obituaries for Starkson Family

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Eileen Margaret Beissel

Eileen Margaret Beissel

February 27, 2025

Eileen M. Beissel, age 89, of Hastings, MN, passed away peacefully on February 27, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. Eileen was born on February 23, 1936, to Robert and Clara (Kasel) Rother in Hampton, MN. She spent her early years helping on the family farm and enjoying time with her siblings. Eileen furthered her education at Good Counsel Academy...

Geraldine "Gerry" Schmidt

Geraldine "Gerry" Schmidt

February 26, 2025

Geraldine "Gerry" Schmidt, age 88 of La Crescent and formerly of Minneapolis, died peacefully at SpringBrook Village of La Crescent on Wednesday morning, February 26, 2025.

Geraldine "Gerry" Merle Maynard Schmidt, born on September 19, 1936, to Ronald Maynard and Dorothy Kateley Maynard, passed away peacefully in La Crescent, Minnesota. Gerry grew up in Minneapolis, Minnesota, where she graduated from Minneapolis...

Janice Fay Migut

Janice Fay Migut

February 25, 2025

Janice “Toots” Fay Migut, age 78, of Hastings, MN passed away February 25, 2025 at her home in Hastings.

Jan was born in Greenville, KY to Virgina Miller and Leonard Mencer on August 18, 1946. On April 26, 1971 she married Jerome “Mig” Migut Sr. in Wheaton, IL. Before retiring, she worked as a postal clerk for the USPS. In her...

Gordon Louis Gathright

Gordon Louis Gathright

February 25, 2025

Gordon L. Gathright is at peace with his Lord and Savior. He died on February 25, 2025, at his home in Hastings, Minnesota, surrounded by his family.

Gordon was born on November 7, 1951, to Gordon and Marjorie (Johnson) Gathright in Harlingen, Texas. He was a man of great faith, a devoted family man, and a staple in the Hastings community....

Ardelle Lande

Ardelle Lande

February 22, 2025

Lande, Ardelle

Age 103 of Minneapolis, passed away peacefully on Feb. 22, 2025. Preceded in death by her husband, Irvin; daughter, LaVonne Hardman; and sister, Roselyn Krause. Survived by her son, Dale; sister, Glorrayne Casmey; many nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends. Funeral at 11am on Mon., March 3, 2025, at the Minnesota Masonic Home, 11501 Masonic Home Dr., Bloomington, with...

Janice Mary Beissel

Janice Mary Beissel

February 22, 2025

Janice M. Beissel, age 68, of Hastings, passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, February 22, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. She faced an aggressive form of cancer with incredible grace and strength.

Janice was born on November 29, 1956, in Red Wing, MN, to Joseph and Odelia (Endres) Schiller. She grew up in Miesville, where she was active in...

John "Jack" C. Lawrence

John "Jack" C. Lawrence

February 22, 2025

John “Jack” Lawrence passed away on Friday, February 22, 2025 at his home in Hastings, Minnesota. He was 86 years old.

Jack was born in Saint Paul, Minnesota on August 22, 1938. As a young man, Jack served in the military as a medic and traveled all over the world. His working life was spent doing the types of things that...

Daniel E. Siebert

Daniel E. Siebert

February 22, 2025

Daniel Emil Siebert, 87, of Eagan, Minnesota, passed away on February 22, 2025, at Fairview Ridges Hospital in Burnsville.

Dan was born on December 10, 1937, to Emil and Ruth (Winter) Siebert at their home in Burnstown Township, MN. He graduated from Faribault High School in 1955. With his mom’s written permission, he enlisted in the Air Force and was stationed...

Richard "Rick" P. Kuehn

Richard "Rick" P. Kuehn

February 21, 2025

Kuehn, Richard P. “Rick”

Pastor Rick Kuehn, age 81 of Burnsville, MN, went home peacefully on February 21, 2025. Preceded in death by his parents, Jack W. Sr. & Mary Penelope “Penny” (Paulson) Kuehn. Survived by his loving wife of 59 years, Jackie; sons, James “Jim” (Jan) and Stephen “Steve” (Lisa); grandchildren, Aaron, Evan, Ethan, Adam, Andrew, Alexander “Alex”, Zachary “Zach”,...

Elizabeth "Liz" A. Johnson

Elizabeth "Liz" A. Johnson

February 20, 2025

Elizabeth “Liz” A. Johnson, age 76, of Hastings, MN, passed away peacefully on Thursday, February 20, 2025, at Stonehaven of Eagan Senior Living.

 Liz was born on May 22, 1948, in Dubuque, Iowa, to William and Dorothy (Welsh) Spahn Jr. She married the love of her life, Stephen Johnson, and together they built a life full of love, laughter, and adventure,...

Ardyce "Ardy" K. Anderson

Ardyce "Ardy" K. Anderson

February 19, 2025

Ardyce "Ardy" K. Anderson, age 88, of Hastings, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family, on Wednesday, February 19, 2025, at Regina Senior Living.

Ardy was born on June 22, 1936, to Frederick and Kyra (McWaters) Lomker in Hastings. She graduated from Hastings High School in 1954. After marrying Richard Anderson, they embarked on a 24-year journey as a military family,...

Delores "Dee" Staab

Delores "Dee" Staab

February 19, 2025

Staab, Delores “Dee”

Age 88 of Apple Valley, passed away peacefully on February 19, 2025. Preceded in death by her husband, Dennis; grandson, Gary Staab Jr.; parents, Clarence & Martha Bendt; brother, Duane Bendt; sister, Janice Perry; and brother-in-law, Hanna Nasr. Survived by her children, Sheryl (Peter) Hedin, Craig Staab, and Gary (Roxanne) Staab Sr.; grandchildren, Benjamin (Caroline) Hedin, Elliott (Tiffany)...

Delores "Dee" Anderson

Delores "Dee" Anderson

February 19, 2025

Anderson, Delores “Dee”

Age 93 of Minneapolis, passed away on February 19, 2025, surrounded by her family. Preceded in death by her husband, Vernon; and her brother, LeRoy Lindstrom. Survived by her children, Bryan (Judy), Bruce (Sandra), and Barbara; grandchildren, Jessica (Darren) Bray, Jill (Rick) Kind, Jacob (Amanda), Caitlin (Prescott) Weis, Maxwell (Abbey) Lantz, and Samuel (Samantha) Lantz; great-grandchildren, Jackson, Kimberly,...

Rhodora Garcia

Rhodora Garcia

February 17, 2025

Rhodora A. Garcia of Rosemount, Minnesota, peacefully went to be with the Lord on Monday, February 17, 2025. She was born on October 17, 1959 in the Philippines to Filemon Sr. and Walditrudes Garcia.

Rhodora was predeceased by her parents and son, Jade Russell. 

She is survived by her son, Johann Reiner Ballado (daughter-in-law Meschel); daughters, Jenie Ruth Ballado, Janice Rhuda Ballado,...

Stella Yu Ying Johnson

Stella Yu Ying Johnson

February 17, 2025

Johnson, Stella Yu Ying

Age 71 of Apple Valley passed away unexpectedly on Monday, February 17, 2025. She was a beloved mother, partner, and friend. Preceded in death by father, Chun Sing Wong; and husband, William “Bill” Patterson. Survived by children, Kristen (Luke) and Alex (Melissa); partner, Jaber Alsiddiqui; mother, Mai Yuet Law; and many other family members and friends.

In addition...

Eloise L. Arndtson

Eloise L. Arndtson

February 16, 2025

Eloise L. Arndtson, age 87 of Hastings, MN passed away unexpectedly from the result of a broken heart, but peacefully on Sunday, February 16, 2025 surrounded by her children at Regina Hospital.

Born on July 27, 1937, the daughter of Norman and Irma (Wells) Halverson in Lamberton, MN where she grew up with her parents and 2 sisters. After graduating High...

Dorothy M. McCarthy

Dorothy M. McCarthy

February 15, 2025

Dorothy M. McCarthy, age 85, of Hastings, passed away peacefully early Saturday morning February 15th, 2025 at Regina Care Center, Hastings, MN.

Dorothy was born on the family farm, just south of DeGraff, MN, to Leander and Margaret Diederich on the 24th of December, 1939. She was her parents' first Christmas present to each other.

She graduated from Benson High School in...

Ronald "Ron" W. Indgjer

Ronald "Ron" W. Indgjer

February 15, 2025

Ronald "Ron" Indgjer, age 88, of Hastings, MN, passed away peacefully on February 15, 2025, at his residence, surrounded by family.

Born on November 11, 1936, in Eau Claire, WI, to Oscar and Delores (VanTassel) Indgjer, Ron enlisted in the U.S. Army after high school before attending and graduating from the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire....

Judith "Judy" Neely (Unruh)

Judith "Judy" Neely (Unruh)

February 14, 2025

Judith “Judy” Unruh Neely, age 88, of Apple Valley, Minn., passed away peacefully at home on Friday evening, February 14, 2025.

The daughter of Paul and Eileen (Bennett) Unruh, Judith Annamae Unruh was born on May 22, 1936, in Chicago, Ill. At a young age, Judy’s family moved to Davenport, Ia. and later to New Jersey, where she graduated from Grover...

Wayne A. Becker

Wayne A. Becker

February 14, 2025

Wayne A. Becker, age 85 of Apple Valley, a longtime Anatomy and Physiology Instructor at Normandale Community College, died peacefully on Friday evening, February 14, 2025.

Wayne Allan, the son of Herman and Ella (Randen) Becker, was born in Mankato, Minnesota on April 7, 1939. Wayne grew up on the family farm in St. Peter and graduated from St. Peter High...

Eileen Margaret Beissel

Eileen Margaret Beissel

February 27, 2025

Eileen M. Beissel, age 89, of Hastings, MN, passed away peacefully on February 27, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. Eileen was born on February 23, 1936, to Robert and Clara (Kasel) Rother in Hampton, MN. She spent her early years helping on the family farm and enjoying time with her siblings. Eileen furthered her education at Good Counsel Academy...

Geraldine "Gerry" Schmidt

Geraldine "Gerry" Schmidt

February 26, 2025

Geraldine "Gerry" Schmidt, age 88 of La Crescent and formerly of Minneapolis, died peacefully at SpringBrook Village of La Crescent on Wednesday morning, February 26, 2025.

Geraldine "Gerry" Merle Maynard Schmidt, born on September 19, 1936, to Ronald Maynard and Dorothy Kateley Maynard, passed away peacefully in La Crescent, Minnesota. Gerry grew up in Minneapolis, Minnesota, where she graduated from Minneapolis...

Janice Fay Migut

Janice Fay Migut

February 25, 2025

Janice “Toots” Fay Migut, age 78, of Hastings, MN passed away February 25, 2025 at her home in Hastings.

Jan was born in Greenville, KY to Virgina Miller and Leonard Mencer on August 18, 1946. On April 26, 1971 she married Jerome “Mig” Migut Sr. in Wheaton, IL. Before retiring, she worked as a postal clerk for the USPS. In her...

Gordon Louis Gathright

Gordon Louis Gathright

February 25, 2025

Gordon L. Gathright is at peace with his Lord and Savior. He died on February 25, 2025, at his home in Hastings, Minnesota, surrounded by his family.

Gordon was born on November 7, 1951, to Gordon and Marjorie (Johnson) Gathright in Harlingen, Texas. He was a man of great faith, a devoted family man, and a staple in the Hastings community....

Ardelle Lande

Ardelle Lande

February 22, 2025

Lande, Ardelle

Age 103 of Minneapolis, passed away peacefully on Feb. 22, 2025. Preceded in death by her husband, Irvin; daughter, LaVonne Hardman; and sister, Roselyn Krause. Survived by her son, Dale; sister, Glorrayne Casmey; many nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends. Funeral at 11am on Mon., March 3, 2025, at the Minnesota Masonic Home, 11501 Masonic Home Dr., Bloomington, with...

Janice Mary Beissel

Janice Mary Beissel

February 22, 2025

Janice M. Beissel, age 68, of Hastings, passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, February 22, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. She faced an aggressive form of cancer with incredible grace and strength.

Janice was born on November 29, 1956, in Red Wing, MN, to Joseph and Odelia (Endres) Schiller. She grew up in Miesville, where she was active in...

John "Jack" C. Lawrence

John "Jack" C. Lawrence

February 22, 2025

John “Jack” Lawrence passed away on Friday, February 22, 2025 at his home in Hastings, Minnesota. He was 86 years old.

Jack was born in Saint Paul, Minnesota on August 22, 1938. As a young man, Jack served in the military as a medic and traveled all over the world. His working life was spent doing the types of things that...

Daniel E. Siebert

Daniel E. Siebert

February 22, 2025

Daniel Emil Siebert, 87, of Eagan, Minnesota, passed away on February 22, 2025, at Fairview Ridges Hospital in Burnsville.

Dan was born on December 10, 1937, to Emil and Ruth (Winter) Siebert at their home in Burnstown Township, MN. He graduated from Faribault High School in 1955. With his mom’s written permission, he enlisted in the Air Force and was stationed...

Richard "Rick" P. Kuehn

Richard "Rick" P. Kuehn

February 21, 2025

Kuehn, Richard P. “Rick”

Pastor Rick Kuehn, age 81 of Burnsville, MN, went home peacefully on February 21, 2025. Preceded in death by his parents, Jack W. Sr. & Mary Penelope “Penny” (Paulson) Kuehn. Survived by his loving wife of 59 years, Jackie; sons, James “Jim” (Jan) and Stephen “Steve” (Lisa); grandchildren, Aaron, Evan, Ethan, Adam, Andrew, Alexander “Alex”, Zachary “Zach”,...

Elizabeth "Liz" A. Johnson

Elizabeth "Liz" A. Johnson

February 20, 2025

Elizabeth “Liz” A. Johnson, age 76, of Hastings, MN, passed away peacefully on Thursday, February 20, 2025, at Stonehaven of Eagan Senior Living.

 Liz was born on May 22, 1948, in Dubuque, Iowa, to William and Dorothy (Welsh) Spahn Jr. She married the love of her life, Stephen Johnson, and together they built a life full of love, laughter, and adventure,...

Ardyce "Ardy" K. Anderson

Ardyce "Ardy" K. Anderson

February 19, 2025

Ardyce "Ardy" K. Anderson, age 88, of Hastings, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family, on Wednesday, February 19, 2025, at Regina Senior Living.

Ardy was born on June 22, 1936, to Frederick and Kyra (McWaters) Lomker in Hastings. She graduated from Hastings High School in 1954. After marrying Richard Anderson, they embarked on a 24-year journey as a military family,...

Delores "Dee" Staab

Delores "Dee" Staab

February 19, 2025

Staab, Delores “Dee”

Age 88 of Apple Valley, passed away peacefully on February 19, 2025. Preceded in death by her husband, Dennis; grandson, Gary Staab Jr.; parents, Clarence & Martha Bendt; brother, Duane Bendt; sister, Janice Perry; and brother-in-law, Hanna Nasr. Survived by her children, Sheryl (Peter) Hedin, Craig Staab, and Gary (Roxanne) Staab Sr.; grandchildren, Benjamin (Caroline) Hedin, Elliott (Tiffany)...

Delores "Dee" Anderson

Delores "Dee" Anderson

February 19, 2025

Anderson, Delores “Dee”

Age 93 of Minneapolis, passed away on February 19, 2025, surrounded by her family. Preceded in death by her husband, Vernon; and her brother, LeRoy Lindstrom. Survived by her children, Bryan (Judy), Bruce (Sandra), and Barbara; grandchildren, Jessica (Darren) Bray, Jill (Rick) Kind, Jacob (Amanda), Caitlin (Prescott) Weis, Maxwell (Abbey) Lantz, and Samuel (Samantha) Lantz; great-grandchildren, Jackson, Kimberly,...

Rhodora Garcia

Rhodora Garcia

February 17, 2025

Rhodora A. Garcia of Rosemount, Minnesota, peacefully went to be with the Lord on Monday, February 17, 2025. She was born on October 17, 1959 in the Philippines to Filemon Sr. and Walditrudes Garcia.

Rhodora was predeceased by her parents and son, Jade Russell. 

She is survived by her son, Johann Reiner Ballado (daughter-in-law Meschel); daughters, Jenie Ruth Ballado, Janice Rhuda Ballado,...

Stella Yu Ying Johnson

Stella Yu Ying Johnson

February 17, 2025

Johnson, Stella Yu Ying

Age 71 of Apple Valley passed away unexpectedly on Monday, February 17, 2025. She was a beloved mother, partner, and friend. Preceded in death by father, Chun Sing Wong; and husband, William “Bill” Patterson. Survived by children, Kristen (Luke) and Alex (Melissa); partner, Jaber Alsiddiqui; mother, Mai Yuet Law; and many other family members and friends.

In addition...

Eloise L. Arndtson

Eloise L. Arndtson

February 16, 2025

Eloise L. Arndtson, age 87 of Hastings, MN passed away unexpectedly from the result of a broken heart, but peacefully on Sunday, February 16, 2025 surrounded by her children at Regina Hospital.

Born on July 27, 1937, the daughter of Norman and Irma (Wells) Halverson in Lamberton, MN where she grew up with her parents and 2 sisters. After graduating High...

Dorothy M. McCarthy

Dorothy M. McCarthy

February 15, 2025

Dorothy M. McCarthy, age 85, of Hastings, passed away peacefully early Saturday morning February 15th, 2025 at Regina Care Center, Hastings, MN.

Dorothy was born on the family farm, just south of DeGraff, MN, to Leander and Margaret Diederich on the 24th of December, 1939. She was her parents' first Christmas present to each other.

She graduated from Benson High School in...

Ronald "Ron" W. Indgjer

Ronald "Ron" W. Indgjer

February 15, 2025

Ronald "Ron" Indgjer, age 88, of Hastings, MN, passed away peacefully on February 15, 2025, at his residence, surrounded by family.

Born on November 11, 1936, in Eau Claire, WI, to Oscar and Delores (VanTassel) Indgjer, Ron enlisted in the U.S. Army after high school before attending and graduating from the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire....

Judith "Judy" Neely (Unruh)

Judith "Judy" Neely (Unruh)

February 14, 2025

Judith “Judy” Unruh Neely, age 88, of Apple Valley, Minn., passed away peacefully at home on Friday evening, February 14, 2025.

The daughter of Paul and Eileen (Bennett) Unruh, Judith Annamae Unruh was born on May 22, 1936, in Chicago, Ill. At a young age, Judy’s family moved to Davenport, Ia. and later to New Jersey, where she graduated from Grover...

Wayne A. Becker

Wayne A. Becker

February 14, 2025

Wayne A. Becker, age 85 of Apple Valley, a longtime Anatomy and Physiology Instructor at Normandale Community College, died peacefully on Friday evening, February 14, 2025.

Wayne Allan, the son of Herman and Ella (Randen) Becker, was born in Mankato, Minnesota on April 7, 1939. Wayne grew up on the family farm in St. Peter and graduated from St. Peter High...

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