Obituaries
Obituaries for Starkson Family
In Memory of Our Dear Loved Ones
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,...
Leonard Lloyd Graham
May 29, 2026
Leonard Lloyd Graham, age 82, passed away on May 29, 2026, at Abbott Northwestern Hospital. He was born on March 29, 1944, in Branchville, South Carolina, to Joseph and Thelma Graham.
Leonard married his high‑school sweetheart, Jill, and together they shared more than 62 years of love, partnership, and family. After attending Hastings High School, Leonard built a long and respected...
Wayne Allen Miest
May 26, 2026
Wayne Miest of Hastings, age 75, passed away on Tuesday, May 26, 2026, at Three Links Care Center in Northfield. He was born to George and Lois (Fredrickson) Miest on November 9, 1950, in Saint James, Minnesota. He graduated from Saint James High School with the Class of 1969.
Wayne first married Kathryn Gerdes, and together they were blessed with three...
Jon A. Erickson
May 25, 2026
Jon A. Erickson, age 61 of Apple Valley, passed away on May 25, 2026.
Preceded in death by his parents, Norman and Margaret Erickson; and brothers, David Erickson and Michael Erickson.
Survived by his daughter, Quinn Erickson; siblings, Steven (Laurie) Erickson, Gary (Pamela) Erickson, Kristin (James) Strong, Karen (Jeff) Peterson, and Andrew Erickson; many nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends.
Jon dedicated 39...
Sharon (Kane) Reuter
May 23, 2026
Sharon (Kane) Reuter, a beloved mother, partner, sister, aunt, grandmother, godmother, and friend, passed away peacefully at her home in Hastings, Minnesota, on May 23, 2026, surrounded by the family who loved her. She was 80 years old.
Born in Hastings to LeRoy “Roy” and Mary (Sieben) Kane, Sharon was the eldest of three daughters and a lifelong, cherished member of...
Lorraine M. (Werner) Peine
May 23, 2026
Lorraine M. Peine, age 90 of Vermillion, passed away peacefully following an extended illness on Saturday morning, May 23, 2026.
Lorraine Mary, the daughter of Christ and Rose (Krystocek) Werner, was born and raised in Hampton, Minnesota. Lorraine attended Bethlehem Academy (BA) in Faribault and graduated with the class of 1953. On June 2, 1956, she was united in marriage to...
Rebecca "Becky" Hofmeister
May 20, 2026
Rebecca “Becky” Hofmeister, 1951-2026, of Hampton, MN, died May 20, 2026 of post-surgery complications.
Born May 8, 1951 to Robert and Edith Swanson of Stillwater, MN, Becky attended Stillwater High School. She graduated from Ancker School of Nursing, St Paul, MN in 1973, and worked as an RN at St Luke’s Hospital.
In 1974 Becky married Lor Hofmeister of St Paul, MN....
Beverly R. "Bev" Peine
May 20, 2026
Beverly R. "Bev" Peine, age 71 of Hampton, passed away peacefully on Wednesday afternoon, May 20, 2026, following a sudden stroke.
Beverly Rose, the daughter of Warren and Dorothy (Cyrson) Maleska, was born on February 26, 1955, in Garrison, North Dakota. At a young age, Bev's family moved to South St. Paul where she graduated from Brady High School. On April...
Judith Ann Glazier
May 19, 2026
Judith Ann Glazier of Welch, MN, passed away peacefully on May 19, 2026, at the age of 87.
She was born on November 19, 1938, to Joseph and Viola Bauch in St. Paul, MN. She attended school in So. St. Paul with her three sisters Beverly, Jo Ann and Kathy. After graduating from South St. Paul high school, she attended Winona...
Karen M. Knoll
May 17, 2026
Karen Marie Knoll, age 62, of Hastings, passed away May 17, 2026.
Karen was born on February 22, 1964, in South St. Paul, Minnesota, to Alphonse and Irene (Kolles) Theis. From a young age, Karen brought joy and energy everywhere she went. She loved roller skating and was so talented that she often won contests. As a little girl, she adored...
Helen T. Meier
May 15, 2026
Helen T. Meier, age 96 of Hastings, passed away peacefully at Hastings Health and Senior Living on Friday morning, May 15, 2026.
Helen Twilla, the daughter of Richard and Doris (Taplin) Juenke, was born on November 3, 1929, in Farmington. Following her graduation, Helen was united in marriage to DeForest Meier on July 1, 1950 and he later preceded her in...
Lonnie Dean Landru
May 14, 2026
Landru, Lonnie D, Age 83 passed away May 14, 2026. Preceded in death by Wife Kathleen, Parents Enolia and Burton Landru, Brother Robert Landru, Son Dean Landru, Daughter Melissa Doeden, Daughter in Law Paula Landru and Granddaughter Angel Landru.
Lonnie was a graduate of Henry Sibley High School. He proudly served in the United States Navy in the early 1960’s. He...
Scott Allen Lichty
May 13, 2026
Scott Allen Lichty (1948-2026)
Scott Allen Lichty—handyman, housekeeper, Gustie, small business owner, Eagle Scout, congregant, choirboy, avowed AA advocate and Big Book Believer, useless knowledge fountain, wordsmith & puntificator, and beloved husband, father, friend, brother, uncle, and Papa—passed away quietly and peacefully on May 13, 2026, while surrounded by his loving family after a yearslong journey with Parkinson's disease.
Born in Concord,...
Barbara Lou Denkinger
May 13, 2026
Barbara L. Denkinger, age 82, of Hastings, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on May 13, 2026, after a lengthy and hard-fought battle with cancer.
Barbara was born on July 17, 1943, in Rockford, IL, to Lester and Maurine (Travis) Johnson. She was one of five children and spent much of her childhood moving to many different places before graduating...
Melissa Ann Jensen
May 13, 2026
Melissa A. Jensen, age 57, of Hastings, Minnesota, passed away peacefully on May 13, 2026, after a year long battle with cancer at Hastings Senior Health & Living, surrounded by her loving family.
Missy was born on February 25, 1969, in St. Paul, Minnesota, to Donald and Helen (Schmidt) Humphrey. She was the youngest of five children and grew up in...
Randy John Peterson
May 12, 2026
Randy John Peterson, 76, of Minneapolis, MN passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, May 12 at home due to natural causes.
Randy was born in Minneapolis to Ordell and Shirley Peterson on Mar. 3, 1950. He graduated from Edina High School in 1968. He went on to earn a B.A. in Anthropology-Archaeology from St. Cloud State University and did his graduate work...
Timothy James Crear
May 11, 2026
Timothy James Crear, age 76 of Woodbury, passed away peacefully in his sleep on May 11, 2026, leaving behind a life defined by service, dedication, and deep commitment to family and community.
He was preceded in death by his mother, Marcella F. Crear (Yde); his father, James P. Crear; and his brother, Lawrence A. Crear.
Timothy is survived by his loving wife,...
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,...
Leonard Lloyd Graham
May 29, 2026
Leonard Lloyd Graham, age 82, passed away on May 29, 2026, at Abbott Northwestern Hospital. He was born on March 29, 1944, in Branchville, South Carolina, to Joseph and Thelma Graham.
Leonard married his high‑school sweetheart, Jill, and together they shared more than 62 years of love, partnership, and family. After attending Hastings High School, Leonard built a long and respected...
Wayne Allen Miest
May 26, 2026
Wayne Miest of Hastings, age 75, passed away on Tuesday, May 26, 2026, at Three Links Care Center in Northfield. He was born to George and Lois (Fredrickson) Miest on November 9, 1950, in Saint James, Minnesota. He graduated from Saint James High School with the Class of 1969.
Wayne first married Kathryn Gerdes, and together they were blessed with three...
Jon A. Erickson
May 25, 2026
Jon A. Erickson, age 61 of Apple Valley, passed away on May 25, 2026.
Preceded in death by his parents, Norman and Margaret Erickson; and brothers, David Erickson and Michael Erickson.
Survived by his daughter, Quinn Erickson; siblings, Steven (Laurie) Erickson, Gary (Pamela) Erickson, Kristin (James) Strong, Karen (Jeff) Peterson, and Andrew Erickson; many nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends.
Jon dedicated 39...
Sharon (Kane) Reuter
May 23, 2026
Sharon (Kane) Reuter, a beloved mother, partner, sister, aunt, grandmother, godmother, and friend, passed away peacefully at her home in Hastings, Minnesota, on May 23, 2026, surrounded by the family who loved her. She was 80 years old.
Born in Hastings to LeRoy “Roy” and Mary (Sieben) Kane, Sharon was the eldest of three daughters and a lifelong, cherished member of...
Lorraine M. (Werner) Peine
May 23, 2026
Lorraine M. Peine, age 90 of Vermillion, passed away peacefully following an extended illness on Saturday morning, May 23, 2026.
Lorraine Mary, the daughter of Christ and Rose (Krystocek) Werner, was born and raised in Hampton, Minnesota. Lorraine attended Bethlehem Academy (BA) in Faribault and graduated with the class of 1953. On June 2, 1956, she was united in marriage to...
Rebecca "Becky" Hofmeister
May 20, 2026
Rebecca “Becky” Hofmeister, 1951-2026, of Hampton, MN, died May 20, 2026 of post-surgery complications.
Born May 8, 1951 to Robert and Edith Swanson of Stillwater, MN, Becky attended Stillwater High School. She graduated from Ancker School of Nursing, St Paul, MN in 1973, and worked as an RN at St Luke’s Hospital.
In 1974 Becky married Lor Hofmeister of St Paul, MN....
Beverly R. "Bev" Peine
May 20, 2026
Beverly R. "Bev" Peine, age 71 of Hampton, passed away peacefully on Wednesday afternoon, May 20, 2026, following a sudden stroke.
Beverly Rose, the daughter of Warren and Dorothy (Cyrson) Maleska, was born on February 26, 1955, in Garrison, North Dakota. At a young age, Bev's family moved to South St. Paul where she graduated from Brady High School. On April...
Judith Ann Glazier
May 19, 2026
Judith Ann Glazier of Welch, MN, passed away peacefully on May 19, 2026, at the age of 87.
She was born on November 19, 1938, to Joseph and Viola Bauch in St. Paul, MN. She attended school in So. St. Paul with her three sisters Beverly, Jo Ann and Kathy. After graduating from South St. Paul high school, she attended Winona...
Karen M. Knoll
May 17, 2026
Karen Marie Knoll, age 62, of Hastings, passed away May 17, 2026.
Karen was born on February 22, 1964, in South St. Paul, Minnesota, to Alphonse and Irene (Kolles) Theis. From a young age, Karen brought joy and energy everywhere she went. She loved roller skating and was so talented that she often won contests. As a little girl, she adored...
Helen T. Meier
May 15, 2026
Helen T. Meier, age 96 of Hastings, passed away peacefully at Hastings Health and Senior Living on Friday morning, May 15, 2026.
Helen Twilla, the daughter of Richard and Doris (Taplin) Juenke, was born on November 3, 1929, in Farmington. Following her graduation, Helen was united in marriage to DeForest Meier on July 1, 1950 and he later preceded her in...
Lonnie Dean Landru
May 14, 2026
Landru, Lonnie D, Age 83 passed away May 14, 2026. Preceded in death by Wife Kathleen, Parents Enolia and Burton Landru, Brother Robert Landru, Son Dean Landru, Daughter Melissa Doeden, Daughter in Law Paula Landru and Granddaughter Angel Landru.
Lonnie was a graduate of Henry Sibley High School. He proudly served in the United States Navy in the early 1960’s. He...
Scott Allen Lichty
May 13, 2026
Scott Allen Lichty (1948-2026)
Scott Allen Lichty—handyman, housekeeper, Gustie, small business owner, Eagle Scout, congregant, choirboy, avowed AA advocate and Big Book Believer, useless knowledge fountain, wordsmith & puntificator, and beloved husband, father, friend, brother, uncle, and Papa—passed away quietly and peacefully on May 13, 2026, while surrounded by his loving family after a yearslong journey with Parkinson's disease.
Born in Concord,...
Barbara Lou Denkinger
May 13, 2026
Barbara L. Denkinger, age 82, of Hastings, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on May 13, 2026, after a lengthy and hard-fought battle with cancer.
Barbara was born on July 17, 1943, in Rockford, IL, to Lester and Maurine (Travis) Johnson. She was one of five children and spent much of her childhood moving to many different places before graduating...
Melissa Ann Jensen
May 13, 2026
Melissa A. Jensen, age 57, of Hastings, Minnesota, passed away peacefully on May 13, 2026, after a year long battle with cancer at Hastings Senior Health & Living, surrounded by her loving family.
Missy was born on February 25, 1969, in St. Paul, Minnesota, to Donald and Helen (Schmidt) Humphrey. She was the youngest of five children and grew up in...
Randy John Peterson
May 12, 2026
Randy John Peterson, 76, of Minneapolis, MN passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, May 12 at home due to natural causes.
Randy was born in Minneapolis to Ordell and Shirley Peterson on Mar. 3, 1950. He graduated from Edina High School in 1968. He went on to earn a B.A. in Anthropology-Archaeology from St. Cloud State University and did his graduate work...
Timothy James Crear
May 11, 2026
Timothy James Crear, age 76 of Woodbury, passed away peacefully in his sleep on May 11, 2026, leaving behind a life defined by service, dedication, and deep commitment to family and community.
He was preceded in death by his mother, Marcella F. Crear (Yde); his father, James P. Crear; and his brother, Lawrence A. Crear.
Timothy is survived by his loving wife,...
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