Obituaries
Obituaries for Starkson Family
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Janet Marie Wilson
December 13, 2025
Janet Marie Wilson, age 89 of Eagan, passed away on December 13, 2025. Janet was born in Northfield, Minnesota on April 16, 1936, to Oliver and Clara Sletten. She graduated from Northfield High School in 1954.
She married Arlen Wilson on August 18, 1957, and began their life in Crosby-Ironton, Minnesota. Janet, Arlen, and daughter, Susan, moved to West St. Paul...
Michael John Kasel Jr.
December 13, 2025
Michael John Kasel Jr., age 76, of Hastings, Minnesota died peacefully at Tinta Wita Tippi Senior Living on Saturday, December 13, 2025 surrounded by his loved ones.
Michael commonly known as “Mike” or “Kas” was born on May 15, 1949 to his parents, Michael John Sr. and Cecelia (Bauer) Kasel.
Mike graduated from Hastings High School with the class of 1967. He...
Jillian Mildred Davis
December 12, 2025
Jillian Mildred Davis passed away quickly and unexpectedly on Friday, December 12th, 2025. The unimaginable hole she leaves behind is already being flooded with the immense love and care she fostered in others. For that, her surviving family is forever grateful.
On March 7th, 1986, Jillian was born to parents, Jane Kelley-Hatch and James Elliott in Haverhill, New Hampshire.
She attended culinary...
Steven Andrew Kovacs
December 11, 2025
Steven Andrew Kovacs, 73, passed peacefully on Dec. 11, 2025, surrounded by loved ones after a long two-year battle with pancreatic cancer.
Steve had a successful career in sales and teaching at Dakota Tech. His passion and love of music began at home, continuing to the WBL HS choir, Liturgical music, leading to his own bands… The Four Coachmen, 1st Things...
Valerie R. Benson-Heule
December 11, 2025
Valerie R. Benson-Heule, age 64 of Rosemount, MN, passed away at home in her own bed, with family just as she wished on Dec. 11, 2025.
She is preceded in death by beloved husband, Matthew Heule; father, Myron Benson; her in-laws, Larry & Elinor Heule; and brothers-in-law, George Hernandez and Jon Findell.
Valerie is survived by her children, Ryan & Katie, Shaunna,...
Linda (Eilen) Smith
December 10, 2025
Linda C. Smith, age 70 of Hampton, passed away suddenly but peacefully at home on Wednesday morning, December 10, 2025.
Linda, the daughter of Ralph and Elizabeth "Betty" (Thurmes) Eilen, was born May 3, 1955, in Hastings. Following her graduation from Hastings High School, Linda was united in marriage to Charles "Charlie" Smith on June 30, 1973. In her younger years,...
Annette R. Stein
December 10, 2025
Annette R. Stein, age 88 of Cannon Falls and formerly Hampton, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family at Deer Crest Senior Living in Red Wing on Wednesday evening, December 10, 2025.
Annette Rose, the daughter of Nicholas and Frances (Bauer) Langenfeld, was born on July 21, 1937, in Hastings. Following her graduation from Villa Maria in Frontenac, Annette was...
Gerald "Jerry" Peterson
December 9, 2025
Gerald (Jerry) Milton Peterson passed away at 5:42 p.m. on December 9. 2025, at his home in Hastings, MN surrounded by his wife and daughter. He was 79 years old. Jerry fought until the end, always hoping for one more day to celebrate a life he enjoyed to the fullest.
Jerry was born to his parents, Caryl and Milton Peterson, on...
Leo F. Kukacka
December 9, 2025
Leo Kukacka, age 95 of Hastings, passed away at his home in Denmark Township on December 9, 2025, surrounded by his family’s love.
Leo was born and raised on the family farm in the Township of Montgomery, MN, to Frank and Mary (Heyda) Kukacka. Leo was one of six children, with 3 brothers and two sisters. While attended a one room...
Eugene E. "Gene" Kimmes
December 8, 2025
Eugene E. "Gene" Kimmes, age 83 of Hampton, died peacefully at The Pillars Hospice in Oakdale on Monday morning, December 8, 2025.
Eugene Ernest, the son of Arthur and Dolores (May) Kimmes, was born on December 3, 1942, in Red Wing. Following his education, Gene was united in marriage to Judith H. "Judy" Siebenaler on April 11, 1964 at St. Mathias...
James Edward Marx
December 7, 2025
James “Jim” Marx passed away peacefully at his home on Sunday, December 7, 2025. He was born on March 9, 1941, in Saint Paul to John and Isabel (Higgins) Marx, and grew up in Minneapolis and Richfield. A proud member of the De La Salle High School Class of 1959, James went on to attend Saint John’s University on a...
Stella A. Johnson
December 6, 2025
Stella Johnson, age 92 of River Falls and formerly a longtime resident of Prescott, passed away suddenly but peacefully at home on Saturday afternoon, December 6, 2025.
Stella, the oldest daughter of Joseph and Magdalena (Bauer) Reinardy, was born on the family farm in Hampton Township, Dakota County, on March 3, 1933. Stella attended St. Mary's Catholic School in New Trier...
Shirley Evelyn Koderick
December 4, 2025
Shirley E. Koderick, age 79 of Apple Valley, went to be with the Lord on December 4, 2025. She is preceded in death by her granddaughter, Anna; her parents; and her siblings. Shirley is survived by her children, Michael Koderick, Maggie (Christopher) Martin, and Mark (Alana) Koderick; grandchildren, Stephen, Matthew, Amelia, Audrey, Whitaker, and Hartley; great-grandchildren; many nieces, nephews, other...
Cole Aaron Jacobs
December 3, 2025
Cole Aaron Jacobs, age 35, passed away on Wednesday, December 3, 2025 surrounded by his family. He was born the son of Lori (Prestegard) and Paul Jacobs on December 21, 1989 in Maplewood. Cole grew up in Hastings, graduating from Hastings High School as Valedictorian, class of 2008. He played varsity tennis and was a member of the knowledge bowl...
Janis K. Dahlmeir
December 1, 2025
Dahlmeir, Janis K.
Age 75 of Burnsville, born on Jan. 10, 1950 to Dorothy & Donald Drogseth, passed away Dec. 1, 2025. Preceded in death by her husband, Gary; and brother, Donnie. Janis will be dearly missed by her daughters, Jennifer White and Kari (Jason) Goertz; grandchildren, Jaxon and Maggilyn; sister, Bonnie Rosenquist; many nieces, nephews, family, and friends. Funeral at...
Kevin Paul Herkenratt
December 1, 2025
Kevin Paul Herkenratt, age 73 of Blaine passed away unexpectedly on December 1, 2025.
Kevin was the youngest of four children born on October 9, 1952 in Red Wing, Minnesota to Joseph “Lonce” and Catherine (Majeski) Herkenratt. He grew up in Hastings and attended St. Bonafice Catholic School through 8th grade. Beginning with the 9th grade he attended Hastings Public Schools,...
Linda Louise Tix
December 1, 2025
Linda L. Tix, age 74 of Hastings, went to be with the Lord on Monday, December 1, 2025, surrounded by her loving family after a hard-fought battle with pulmonary fibrosis.
Linda was born on May 18, 1951, in Hastings, Minnesota to Leo and June (Perry) Siebenaler. One of eight children, she grew up on the family farm south of town where...
Nicole Marie Rust
November 28, 2025
We are saddened by the sudden loss of our beloved daughter, Nicole Marie Rust. She went to be with the Lord on November 28, 2025, at Southdale Hospital, due to a pulmonary embolism.
She was born December 22, 1984 in Hutchinson, MN. Baptized and confirmed in faith at Faith Lutheran Church in Hutchinson. Her growing up years were shared with her...
Mary Ann Bloomstrand
November 23, 2025
Mary Ann Waggoner, Parks, Bloomstrand, Retired RN, passed away surrounded by her loving family on Sunday, November 23, 2025 at her home. She was preceded in death by her beloved sons, Eric Bloomstrand, Perry Parks, Dennis Parks; son-in-law, Doug Aune; beloved granddaughter, Sylvie Parks; great-grandson, Liam McNaughton; husband, John Richard Parks; parents, Earl and Bernice Waggoner; brother, Bob Waggoner; niece,...
John E. Schaffer
November 22, 2025
John E. Schaffer, age 93 of New Trier, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Saturday afternoon, November 22, 2025.
John Edward, the son of John P. and Marie (Weiland) Schaffer, was born at the family farm in New Trier on April 16, 1932. John attended St. Mary's Catholic School and on May 30, 1955, he was united in...
Janet Marie Wilson
December 13, 2025
Janet Marie Wilson, age 89 of Eagan, passed away on December 13, 2025. Janet was born in Northfield, Minnesota on April 16, 1936, to Oliver and Clara Sletten. She graduated from Northfield High School in 1954.
She married Arlen Wilson on August 18, 1957, and began their life in Crosby-Ironton, Minnesota. Janet, Arlen, and daughter, Susan, moved to West St. Paul...
Michael John Kasel Jr.
December 13, 2025
Michael John Kasel Jr., age 76, of Hastings, Minnesota died peacefully at Tinta Wita Tippi Senior Living on Saturday, December 13, 2025 surrounded by his loved ones.
Michael commonly known as “Mike” or “Kas” was born on May 15, 1949 to his parents, Michael John Sr. and Cecelia (Bauer) Kasel.
Mike graduated from Hastings High School with the class of 1967. He...
Jillian Mildred Davis
December 12, 2025
Jillian Mildred Davis passed away quickly and unexpectedly on Friday, December 12th, 2025. The unimaginable hole she leaves behind is already being flooded with the immense love and care she fostered in others. For that, her surviving family is forever grateful.
On March 7th, 1986, Jillian was born to parents, Jane Kelley-Hatch and James Elliott in Haverhill, New Hampshire.
She attended culinary...
Steven Andrew Kovacs
December 11, 2025
Steven Andrew Kovacs, 73, passed peacefully on Dec. 11, 2025, surrounded by loved ones after a long two-year battle with pancreatic cancer.
Steve had a successful career in sales and teaching at Dakota Tech. His passion and love of music began at home, continuing to the WBL HS choir, Liturgical music, leading to his own bands… The Four Coachmen, 1st Things...
Valerie R. Benson-Heule
December 11, 2025
Valerie R. Benson-Heule, age 64 of Rosemount, MN, passed away at home in her own bed, with family just as she wished on Dec. 11, 2025.
She is preceded in death by beloved husband, Matthew Heule; father, Myron Benson; her in-laws, Larry & Elinor Heule; and brothers-in-law, George Hernandez and Jon Findell.
Valerie is survived by her children, Ryan & Katie, Shaunna,...
Linda (Eilen) Smith
December 10, 2025
Linda C. Smith, age 70 of Hampton, passed away suddenly but peacefully at home on Wednesday morning, December 10, 2025.
Linda, the daughter of Ralph and Elizabeth "Betty" (Thurmes) Eilen, was born May 3, 1955, in Hastings. Following her graduation from Hastings High School, Linda was united in marriage to Charles "Charlie" Smith on June 30, 1973. In her younger years,...
Annette R. Stein
December 10, 2025
Annette R. Stein, age 88 of Cannon Falls and formerly Hampton, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family at Deer Crest Senior Living in Red Wing on Wednesday evening, December 10, 2025.
Annette Rose, the daughter of Nicholas and Frances (Bauer) Langenfeld, was born on July 21, 1937, in Hastings. Following her graduation from Villa Maria in Frontenac, Annette was...
Gerald "Jerry" Peterson
December 9, 2025
Gerald (Jerry) Milton Peterson passed away at 5:42 p.m. on December 9. 2025, at his home in Hastings, MN surrounded by his wife and daughter. He was 79 years old. Jerry fought until the end, always hoping for one more day to celebrate a life he enjoyed to the fullest.
Jerry was born to his parents, Caryl and Milton Peterson, on...
Leo F. Kukacka
December 9, 2025
Leo Kukacka, age 95 of Hastings, passed away at his home in Denmark Township on December 9, 2025, surrounded by his family’s love.
Leo was born and raised on the family farm in the Township of Montgomery, MN, to Frank and Mary (Heyda) Kukacka. Leo was one of six children, with 3 brothers and two sisters. While attended a one room...
Eugene E. "Gene" Kimmes
December 8, 2025
Eugene E. "Gene" Kimmes, age 83 of Hampton, died peacefully at The Pillars Hospice in Oakdale on Monday morning, December 8, 2025.
Eugene Ernest, the son of Arthur and Dolores (May) Kimmes, was born on December 3, 1942, in Red Wing. Following his education, Gene was united in marriage to Judith H. "Judy" Siebenaler on April 11, 1964 at St. Mathias...
James Edward Marx
December 7, 2025
James “Jim” Marx passed away peacefully at his home on Sunday, December 7, 2025. He was born on March 9, 1941, in Saint Paul to John and Isabel (Higgins) Marx, and grew up in Minneapolis and Richfield. A proud member of the De La Salle High School Class of 1959, James went on to attend Saint John’s University on a...
Stella A. Johnson
December 6, 2025
Stella Johnson, age 92 of River Falls and formerly a longtime resident of Prescott, passed away suddenly but peacefully at home on Saturday afternoon, December 6, 2025.
Stella, the oldest daughter of Joseph and Magdalena (Bauer) Reinardy, was born on the family farm in Hampton Township, Dakota County, on March 3, 1933. Stella attended St. Mary's Catholic School in New Trier...
Shirley Evelyn Koderick
December 4, 2025
Shirley E. Koderick, age 79 of Apple Valley, went to be with the Lord on December 4, 2025. She is preceded in death by her granddaughter, Anna; her parents; and her siblings. Shirley is survived by her children, Michael Koderick, Maggie (Christopher) Martin, and Mark (Alana) Koderick; grandchildren, Stephen, Matthew, Amelia, Audrey, Whitaker, and Hartley; great-grandchildren; many nieces, nephews, other...
Cole Aaron Jacobs
December 3, 2025
Cole Aaron Jacobs, age 35, passed away on Wednesday, December 3, 2025 surrounded by his family. He was born the son of Lori (Prestegard) and Paul Jacobs on December 21, 1989 in Maplewood. Cole grew up in Hastings, graduating from Hastings High School as Valedictorian, class of 2008. He played varsity tennis and was a member of the knowledge bowl...
Janis K. Dahlmeir
December 1, 2025
Dahlmeir, Janis K.
Age 75 of Burnsville, born on Jan. 10, 1950 to Dorothy & Donald Drogseth, passed away Dec. 1, 2025. Preceded in death by her husband, Gary; and brother, Donnie. Janis will be dearly missed by her daughters, Jennifer White and Kari (Jason) Goertz; grandchildren, Jaxon and Maggilyn; sister, Bonnie Rosenquist; many nieces, nephews, family, and friends. Funeral at...
Kevin Paul Herkenratt
December 1, 2025
Kevin Paul Herkenratt, age 73 of Blaine passed away unexpectedly on December 1, 2025.
Kevin was the youngest of four children born on October 9, 1952 in Red Wing, Minnesota to Joseph “Lonce” and Catherine (Majeski) Herkenratt. He grew up in Hastings and attended St. Bonafice Catholic School through 8th grade. Beginning with the 9th grade he attended Hastings Public Schools,...
Linda Louise Tix
December 1, 2025
Linda L. Tix, age 74 of Hastings, went to be with the Lord on Monday, December 1, 2025, surrounded by her loving family after a hard-fought battle with pulmonary fibrosis.
Linda was born on May 18, 1951, in Hastings, Minnesota to Leo and June (Perry) Siebenaler. One of eight children, she grew up on the family farm south of town where...
Nicole Marie Rust
November 28, 2025
We are saddened by the sudden loss of our beloved daughter, Nicole Marie Rust. She went to be with the Lord on November 28, 2025, at Southdale Hospital, due to a pulmonary embolism.
She was born December 22, 1984 in Hutchinson, MN. Baptized and confirmed in faith at Faith Lutheran Church in Hutchinson. Her growing up years were shared with her...
Mary Ann Bloomstrand
November 23, 2025
Mary Ann Waggoner, Parks, Bloomstrand, Retired RN, passed away surrounded by her loving family on Sunday, November 23, 2025 at her home. She was preceded in death by her beloved sons, Eric Bloomstrand, Perry Parks, Dennis Parks; son-in-law, Doug Aune; beloved granddaughter, Sylvie Parks; great-grandson, Liam McNaughton; husband, John Richard Parks; parents, Earl and Bernice Waggoner; brother, Bob Waggoner; niece,...
John E. Schaffer
November 22, 2025
John E. Schaffer, age 93 of New Trier, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Saturday afternoon, November 22, 2025.
John Edward, the son of John P. and Marie (Weiland) Schaffer, was born at the family farm in New Trier on April 16, 1932. John attended St. Mary's Catholic School and on May 30, 1955, he was united in...
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