Obituaries
Obituaries for Starkson Family
In Memory of Our Dear Loved Ones
Brad Lee Crock
August 7, 2024
Brad Lee Crock
October 13, 1958 – August 7, 2024
Much-loved husband, father, grandfather, son, brother, and friend Brad Lee Crock, age 65, of River Falls, Wisconsin, went to his heavenly home on August 7, 2024.
Brad was born on October 13, 1958, in Cedar Rapids, Iowa,...
Donna Rieck
August 6, 2024
Rieck, Donna Age 61 of Apple Valley, passed away on August 6, 2024. Preceded in death by her parents, Robert & Marie Clarkson; and her sister, Joanne Michaud. Survived by her brothers, Paul (Susan) Clarkson and Andy Clarkson; nieces and nephews, Caitlin Clarkson, Aaron Michaud, Jennifer (Kurt) Lindeman, Alex Clarkson, and Jamie Clarkson; many other relatives and friends.
Donna earned an...
Esther I. Larson
August 3, 2024
Esther Irene Larson, Age 88, of Apple Valley, passed away on Saturday, August 03, 2024, from complications of Dementia and lung cancer. Esther was born in Dunn County, Wisconsin on October 26, 1935 to Torger & Opal Peterson. Her childhood and school years were spent in Duluth, MN. Esther was a graduate of the RN program at Lutheran Deaconess School...
James G. Bryntesen
August 2, 2024
James G. Bryntesen
Bryntesen, James G. age 83 of Apple Valley, born January 19, 1941 in Minneapolis to George & Ardelle Bryntesen, passed away at the family’s lake home, his favorite place on earth, surrounded by people he loved, on August 2, 2024. He is preceded in death by his sister, Kay Bryntesen. Jim will be dearly missed by his wife...
Therese A. Siebenaler
August 1, 2024
Therese A. Siebenaler, age 85 of Hastings, passed away peacefully at Regina Senior Living of Hastings on Thursday morning, August 1, 2024.
Therese Ann, the daughter of Mathias and Christine (Gores) Siebenaler, was born on April 4, 1939, in Hastings. Following her graduation from Good Counsel in 1957, Therese professed her vows in 1959 and...
Marilyn E. Reinardy
July 30, 2024
Marilyn Esther Reinardy (Paulson), age 87, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Tuesday, July 30, 2024.
She was born on December 15th, 1936 to Caroline and Fredrick Paulson in Hastings, MN. She went to Hastings High School and was an avid member of SEAS church. She married Alois “Ollie” William Reinardy in June of...
Sidney W. Bell
July 30, 2024
Sidney W. Bell, 38, of Cottage Grove, Minnesota, passed away on Tuesday, July 30, 2024, at Abbott Northwestern Hospital, after a brave battle with rejection complications from a heart transplant that he underwent at the age of 31.
Born on May 3, 1986, in Rochester, MN, to Sidney and Kimberly (Knudson) Bell. He...
Donald L. Kuhl
July 30, 2024
Donald L. Kuhl Age 81 of Rosemount, born May 17, 1943 in Minneapolis to Lawrence and Ruth Kuhl, passed away peacefully with his family at his side July 30 2024. He is preceded in death by his daughter Michelle; sisters, Mary (Bill) Tantzen and Barbara Thoraldson and niece, Jeanne de los Reyes. Don will be dearly missed by his loving...
Heather Mary Miller
July 28, 2024
Heather Mary Miller, age 49, of Hastings, MN passed away peacefully at her home on July 28th, 2024 surrounded by her loving family.
Heather was born on December 15th, 1974 in Fridley, MN. Her childhood in the Roseville area was filled with friends, fun, and laughter. Heather was a respected leader in the multi-family housing...
Gloria J. Kavitz
July 26, 2024
Gloria Jean Kavitz, age 81, of Hastings, passed away peacefully at United Hospital on Friday, July 26, 2024.
Born on May 10, 1943, in Hastings, MN, to Sylvester and Gertrude (Zeien) Girgen, Gloria married the love of her life, Ronald A. Kavitz, on May 2, 1964. They shared 27 years of happiness before his passing...
Jack Harold Steinmetz
July 23, 2024
Sweet little soul, Jack “Jackie” Harold Steinmetz, joined his heavenly Father and Savior on July 23, 2024. “Fearfully and wonderfully made,” Jack was born December 30, 2023 (Psalm 139:14 ESV). Prematurity did not stop Jack from popping open his curious eyes to look at his mama, just minutes after his birth when she first greeted him. Much loved, Jack spent...
Marlys A. Millner
July 20, 2024
Marlys A. Millner, age 77 of Hastings, died suddenly but peacefully at home on Saturday afternoon, July 20, 2024.
Marlys Ann Millner was born May 19, 1947, in Brooks, MN, to Ernest and Noella (Derosier) Delorme. She was raised in Thief River Falls, MN, graduating from Thief River Falls Lincoln High School in 1965. Marlys...
Willard "Whip" Whipple
July 19, 2024
Willard “Whip” Whipple, age 92, passed away on July 19, 2024 at United Hospital in St. Paul, MN, after a brief illness.
Whip was born on June 14, 1932, in Mission, SD. As a young man, Whip served proudly in the United States Army, including his time guarding the U.S. embassy in Japan. He worked...
Martha M. Sofio
July 19, 2024
There will be no more beating on shower curtain poles! The broom had been retired! Martha Mary Sofio of Hastings passed away on July 19. The cause of her death was trying to live too long. Born July 14, 1938 she grew up in Bayonne and Westfield NJ. She married and in 1960 and moved with her new husband,...
Violet "Vi" Frances Bjorkstrand
July 17, 2024
Bjorkstrand, Violet “Vi” Frances
Age 83 of Minneapolis, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family and holding her husband, Wally’s hand. Preceded in death by her mother, Alice; father, Ed; sister, Bonnie; brothers, Robert and Jimmy; and daughter-in-law, Beth. Survived by her loving husband of 66 years, Wally; sons, Perry, Tim, Dan (Jeanne), Matt (Kathy), Wally (Rolando), and Jon...
Marilyn Rae Bauerfeld
July 16, 2024
Marilyn Rae Bauerfeld, age 88, of Hastings, formerly of West St. Paul and Englewood, FL, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on July 16, 2024.
Born August 6, 1935 in Hibbing, MN to Howard and Jennie (Terhark) Manlove. Marilyn grew up with two sisters and three brothers. She was a talented floral designer for 40...
Howard "Jay" Jones Jr.
July 16, 2024
Jones, Howard Jr. “Jay”
Age 81 of Prior Lake, passed away peacefully on July 16, 2024. Preceded in death by his grandson, Zachary; parents, Howard Sr. & Frances; and brother, Rev. David. Survived by his loving wife of 46 years, Pat; children, Howard III (Patty), Christopher, Brian (Lisa), Wendy (Doug) List, Jennifer (Kent) Flannery, and Kelly; 16 grandchildren; 7 great-grandchildren and...
Barbara Ann Trone
July 14, 2024
Barbara Ann Trone (Zerfahs), resident of Hastings, MN, passed away peacefully in her sleep on July 14, 2024 at the age of 78, transitioning from this life to the next with serenity and grace.
Barb is survived by her daughters, Susanne and Jeanne Trone; her granddaughters, Juliana and Jacinda Ruiz; and her sister, Katherine Zerfahs....
Lowell Brian Northrup
July 11, 2024
Lowell Brian Northrup, 67, passed away July 11, 2024, in Red Wing, MN after a short illness.
Lowell was born in Winona, MN and grew up in Decorah, IA. In the summer of 1971, Lowell’s family moved to New Hampton, Iowa where Lowell graduated with the Class of 1978. They then moved to Hastings, MN...
Jon O. Johnson
July 11, 2024
Jon O. Johnson, aged 89, of Hastings, passed away peacefully on Thursday, July 11, 2024, at his home surrounded by his loving family.
He was born on June 23, 1935, in Fulda, MN, to Eddie and Inga (Gilbertson) Johnson. Jon's early years were spent in Mankato. He worked at the family mink ranch during his...
Brad Lee Crock
August 7, 2024
Brad Lee Crock
October 13, 1958 – August 7, 2024
Much-loved husband, father, grandfather, son, brother, and friend Brad Lee Crock, age 65, of River Falls, Wisconsin, went to his heavenly home on August 7, 2024.
Brad was born on October 13, 1958, in Cedar Rapids, Iowa,...
Donna Rieck
August 6, 2024
Rieck, Donna Age 61 of Apple Valley, passed away on August 6, 2024. Preceded in death by her parents, Robert & Marie Clarkson; and her sister, Joanne Michaud. Survived by her brothers, Paul (Susan) Clarkson and Andy Clarkson; nieces and nephews, Caitlin Clarkson, Aaron Michaud, Jennifer (Kurt) Lindeman, Alex Clarkson, and Jamie Clarkson; many other relatives and friends.
Donna earned an...
Esther I. Larson
August 3, 2024
Esther Irene Larson, Age 88, of Apple Valley, passed away on Saturday, August 03, 2024, from complications of Dementia and lung cancer. Esther was born in Dunn County, Wisconsin on October 26, 1935 to Torger & Opal Peterson. Her childhood and school years were spent in Duluth, MN. Esther was a graduate of the RN program at Lutheran Deaconess School...
James G. Bryntesen
August 2, 2024
James G. Bryntesen
Bryntesen, James G. age 83 of Apple Valley, born January 19, 1941 in Minneapolis to George & Ardelle Bryntesen, passed away at the family’s lake home, his favorite place on earth, surrounded by people he loved, on August 2, 2024. He is preceded in death by his sister, Kay Bryntesen. Jim will be dearly missed by his wife...
Therese A. Siebenaler
August 1, 2024
Therese A. Siebenaler, age 85 of Hastings, passed away peacefully at Regina Senior Living of Hastings on Thursday morning, August 1, 2024.
Therese Ann, the daughter of Mathias and Christine (Gores) Siebenaler, was born on April 4, 1939, in Hastings. Following her graduation from Good Counsel in 1957, Therese professed her vows in 1959 and...
Marilyn E. Reinardy
July 30, 2024
Marilyn Esther Reinardy (Paulson), age 87, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Tuesday, July 30, 2024.
She was born on December 15th, 1936 to Caroline and Fredrick Paulson in Hastings, MN. She went to Hastings High School and was an avid member of SEAS church. She married Alois “Ollie” William Reinardy in June of...
Sidney W. Bell
July 30, 2024
Sidney W. Bell, 38, of Cottage Grove, Minnesota, passed away on Tuesday, July 30, 2024, at Abbott Northwestern Hospital, after a brave battle with rejection complications from a heart transplant that he underwent at the age of 31.
Born on May 3, 1986, in Rochester, MN, to Sidney and Kimberly (Knudson) Bell. He...
Donald L. Kuhl
July 30, 2024
Donald L. Kuhl Age 81 of Rosemount, born May 17, 1943 in Minneapolis to Lawrence and Ruth Kuhl, passed away peacefully with his family at his side July 30 2024. He is preceded in death by his daughter Michelle; sisters, Mary (Bill) Tantzen and Barbara Thoraldson and niece, Jeanne de los Reyes. Don will be dearly missed by his loving...
Heather Mary Miller
July 28, 2024
Heather Mary Miller, age 49, of Hastings, MN passed away peacefully at her home on July 28th, 2024 surrounded by her loving family.
Heather was born on December 15th, 1974 in Fridley, MN. Her childhood in the Roseville area was filled with friends, fun, and laughter. Heather was a respected leader in the multi-family housing...
Gloria J. Kavitz
July 26, 2024
Gloria Jean Kavitz, age 81, of Hastings, passed away peacefully at United Hospital on Friday, July 26, 2024.
Born on May 10, 1943, in Hastings, MN, to Sylvester and Gertrude (Zeien) Girgen, Gloria married the love of her life, Ronald A. Kavitz, on May 2, 1964. They shared 27 years of happiness before his passing...
Jack Harold Steinmetz
July 23, 2024
Sweet little soul, Jack “Jackie” Harold Steinmetz, joined his heavenly Father and Savior on July 23, 2024. “Fearfully and wonderfully made,” Jack was born December 30, 2023 (Psalm 139:14 ESV). Prematurity did not stop Jack from popping open his curious eyes to look at his mama, just minutes after his birth when she first greeted him. Much loved, Jack spent...
Marlys A. Millner
July 20, 2024
Marlys A. Millner, age 77 of Hastings, died suddenly but peacefully at home on Saturday afternoon, July 20, 2024.
Marlys Ann Millner was born May 19, 1947, in Brooks, MN, to Ernest and Noella (Derosier) Delorme. She was raised in Thief River Falls, MN, graduating from Thief River Falls Lincoln High School in 1965. Marlys...
Willard "Whip" Whipple
July 19, 2024
Willard “Whip” Whipple, age 92, passed away on July 19, 2024 at United Hospital in St. Paul, MN, after a brief illness.
Whip was born on June 14, 1932, in Mission, SD. As a young man, Whip served proudly in the United States Army, including his time guarding the U.S. embassy in Japan. He worked...
Martha M. Sofio
July 19, 2024
There will be no more beating on shower curtain poles! The broom had been retired! Martha Mary Sofio of Hastings passed away on July 19. The cause of her death was trying to live too long. Born July 14, 1938 she grew up in Bayonne and Westfield NJ. She married and in 1960 and moved with her new husband,...
Violet "Vi" Frances Bjorkstrand
July 17, 2024
Bjorkstrand, Violet “Vi” Frances
Age 83 of Minneapolis, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family and holding her husband, Wally’s hand. Preceded in death by her mother, Alice; father, Ed; sister, Bonnie; brothers, Robert and Jimmy; and daughter-in-law, Beth. Survived by her loving husband of 66 years, Wally; sons, Perry, Tim, Dan (Jeanne), Matt (Kathy), Wally (Rolando), and Jon...
Marilyn Rae Bauerfeld
July 16, 2024
Marilyn Rae Bauerfeld, age 88, of Hastings, formerly of West St. Paul and Englewood, FL, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on July 16, 2024.
Born August 6, 1935 in Hibbing, MN to Howard and Jennie (Terhark) Manlove. Marilyn grew up with two sisters and three brothers. She was a talented floral designer for 40...
Howard "Jay" Jones Jr.
July 16, 2024
Jones, Howard Jr. “Jay”
Age 81 of Prior Lake, passed away peacefully on July 16, 2024. Preceded in death by his grandson, Zachary; parents, Howard Sr. & Frances; and brother, Rev. David. Survived by his loving wife of 46 years, Pat; children, Howard III (Patty), Christopher, Brian (Lisa), Wendy (Doug) List, Jennifer (Kent) Flannery, and Kelly; 16 grandchildren; 7 great-grandchildren and...
Barbara Ann Trone
July 14, 2024
Barbara Ann Trone (Zerfahs), resident of Hastings, MN, passed away peacefully in her sleep on July 14, 2024 at the age of 78, transitioning from this life to the next with serenity and grace.
Barb is survived by her daughters, Susanne and Jeanne Trone; her granddaughters, Juliana and Jacinda Ruiz; and her sister, Katherine Zerfahs....
Lowell Brian Northrup
July 11, 2024
Lowell Brian Northrup, 67, passed away July 11, 2024, in Red Wing, MN after a short illness.
Lowell was born in Winona, MN and grew up in Decorah, IA. In the summer of 1971, Lowell’s family moved to New Hampton, Iowa where Lowell graduated with the Class of 1978. They then moved to Hastings, MN...
Jon O. Johnson
July 11, 2024
Jon O. Johnson, aged 89, of Hastings, passed away peacefully on Thursday, July 11, 2024, at his home surrounded by his loving family.
He was born on June 23, 1935, in Fulda, MN, to Eddie and Inga (Gilbertson) Johnson. Jon's early years were spent in Mankato. He worked at the family mink ranch during his...
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