Obituaries
Obituaries for Starkson Family
In Memory of Our Dear Loved Ones
Gary Arthur Kummer
February 23, 2026
Gary A. Kummer, age 90 of Hastings, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family on Monday morning, February 23, 2026.
Gary Arthur, the son of Arthur and Lena (Gerlach) Kummer, was born on June 21, 1935, in Red Wing. Gary began his education in parochial school before attending Hastings High School where he wrestled and served as class...
Rosella Mae Swan
February 22, 2026
Rosella Mae Swan, age 97 of Eagan, went to be with the Lord peacefully on February 22, 2026.
Preceded in death by her husband, Holger Moline; husband, William Swan; sisters, Alyce and Deloris; and brother, Floyd.
Survived by her children, Bill (Paulette) Moline, Mary (Kofi) Ofei, Karen (Scott) Fleming, and David (Deb) Moline; grandchildren, Chad (Kemi) Moline, Brian (Sarah) Moline, Melissa (Mike)...
Mary Ann Bambenek
February 22, 2026
Mary Ann (Papenfuss) Bambenek, a loving wife, mother and grandmother, died on February 22, 2026 at United Hospital in St Paul, MN at the age of 90 following a battle with glioblastoma brain cancer. She was born on November 19, 1935 to Victor and Margaret (Hennessey) Papenfuss in Winona, Minnesota. Mary Ann graduated from Winona Senior High School in 1953....
Janet Helen Miller
February 21, 2026
Janet (Jan) H. Miller, age 74, of Vermillion Township, passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 21, 2026.
Jan was born on November 19, 1951, in New Richmond, Wisconsin, to Willard and Elizabeth Lee. One of seven children, she was raised on the family farm in Alden Township near Star Prairie, Wisconsin. Growing up in a large family instilled in her a...
Matthew C. La Belle
February 19, 2026
Matthew C. La Belle, age 28, of Cottage Grove, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, February 19th. His loving family and friends are heartbroken, and he will be deeply and forever missed.
Matthew was born on April 13, 1997 in St. Paul, Minnesota, to Michael and Amy (Reule) La Belle. He grew up in Cottage Grove alongside his brothers, Patrick and Andrew....
Sandra K. Ahern
February 18, 2026
Sandra K. Ahern, age 82, of Hastings, Minnesota, died unexpectedly on Wednesday, February 18, 2026. Sandra was born on April 13, 1943, in St. Paul, Minnesota, to Raymond and Bernadette (Frawley) Wessinger. She grew up in the Highland Park neighborhood alongside her older sister, Rose, and her brother, Charles. Sandra attended Nativity Catholic School, where she formed many lifelong friendships....
Madonna M. Larsen
February 13, 2026
Madonna M. Larsen, age 93 of Vermillion, passed away peacefully at home on Friday evening, February 13, 2026.
Madonna Mary, the daughter of Joseph and Frances (Kasel) Marschall, was born on November 30, 1932, in Hastings. Following her graduation from high school, Madonna attended nursing school in Rochester as well as NewYork where obtained her nursing degree and was a longtime...
Doris Jean Shapiro
February 13, 2026
Doris "Dori" Shapiro passed away peacefully on Friday, February 13, 2026, at BeeHive Homes in Lakeville.
Dori was born on March 29, 1942, in Hastings, Minnesota, to Lawrence and Alvina Pechacek. She grew up in Hastings and graduated from Hastings High School with the Class of 1960. She later attended Mankato University.
Dori was united in marriage to Chuck Langenfeld, and together...
Gary Fox
February 13, 2026
Gary Fox passed away peacefully on February 13, 2026, at the age of 81 with his family by his side.
Gary was born on September 15, 1944, in Dayton, Ohio, to Edward and Marian (Fritzinger) Fox. He was raised in Hastings MN and graduated from Hastings Senior High in 1962. He grew up with a strong sense of family, faith, and...
Darold J Fox
February 13, 2026
Darold Fox, a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and friend, passed away peacefully on February 13, 2026, at the age of 89. Darold was a lifelong resident of the Miesville area and lived a life rooted in hard work, service and a deep love for his family and community.
Darold was born on August 21,1936 in Hastings, Minnesota, to Rosella (Cihak) and...
Brenda Stier
February 13, 2026
Brenda passed away peacefully at home on February 13, 2026, surrounded by love. She will be remembered for her gentle spirit, her creativity, and the care she gave so freely to those around her.
Brenda was the devoted mother of her son, Jon, and his spouse, Jen, and her daughter, Nicole. She was the cherished daughter of Duane Liddle and the...
Bryan K. Snyder
February 10, 2026
Bryan K. Snyder, age 55 of Prescott, Wisconsin, passed away suddenly but peacefully at home on Tuesday evening, February 10, 2026.
Bryan Keith, the son of Glen and Monica (Reinardy) Snyder, was born on October 18, 1970, in Hastings. He was a longtime bartender at various establishments and enjoyed boating, fishing, and spending time with family and friends.
He was preceded in...
Barbara Begich
February 8, 2026
Barbara Ann Begich, a resident of Hastings, passed away February 8. Barbara was born in Chicago on January 2, 1952. She is a 1970 graduate of Hastings High School.
While attending high school Barbara was very involved in the theatre program. She continued her interests in theatre and graduated from The College of St. Teresa with a Bachelor of Arts Degree....
Virginia "Ginny" Meier
February 7, 2026
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Virginia “Ginny” Meier of Fort Myers Beach, FL and Hastings, MN on February 7, 2026, after unexpected heart complications in Fort Myers.
Ginny was born in Rush City, Minnesota, on April 10, 1942, to Albert and Louise Paulson (née Nelson). She married her husband, Vernon Meier, on June 2, 1962.
Ginny...
Walter "Wally" James Seleski
February 6, 2026
It is with heartfelt sadness that we announce the sudden and unexpected passing of Walter “Wally” James Seleski, on February 6, 2026, due to cardiac arrest. He was 67 years old.
Wally retired in Piedmont, SC (formerly of Hastings and Wannamingo, MN) after working in the plastics extrusion industry for several decades. At the height of his career, he was a...
Ron Bathrick
February 6, 2026
Ron Bathrick, age 78 of Hastings, passed away peacefully at home on February 6, 2026.
Preceded in death by his parents, Don & Sally; and brother, Bob.
Survived by his daughters, Heather (Tim Beduhn) Tripp and Lindsey (Max) Hostetler; grandsons, Justin, Ethan, and Ian; sister, Nancy (Bruce) Berry; stepchildren, Sadie and Brandon Bleyle; former spouses, Brenda Bathrick and Denise Landman; beloved pets,...
Shannon Carole Grillo
February 4, 2026
It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Shannon Carole Grillo, who left us far too soon and unexpectedly while sailing in the Bahamas on February 4, 2026. She was 56 years old and brought warmth, laughter, and light to everyone fortunate enough to know her.
Shannon was born and raised in Indianapolis, Indiana, where she met and...
Carrol G. Tammen
February 4, 2026
Carrol Gene Tammen, 92, died February 4, 2026, 2 days before his 93rd birthday.
He was born on the farm in Clara City February 6, 1933, the son of Simon and Nelda (Haase) Tammen.
Carrol graduated from Clara City High School, class of 1951. Following graduation, he attended and graduated from Mankato State University in 1957 with a degree in English, Speech,...
Rosalie Clara Becker
February 4, 2026
Rosalie Clara (Tieman) Becker, age 83, passed away February 4, 2026.
Rosalie was born May 30, 1942, in St. Rosa, MN, to Rose (Arnzen) and Ralph Tieman.
Growing up in Melrose, MN, she was better known as “Fuzz” rather than Rosalie, due to her curly hair as a child. She will always be “Fuzz” to family and hometown friends. It was in...
Susan Renee Adee
February 3, 2026
Adee, Susan R. Wastier, age 61, of Lakeville, MN, formerly of Mason City, IA, passed away unexpectedly of natural causes.
She enjoyed reading, Jazzercise, walks, coffee and her cats.
Preceded in death by her mother Bonnie Bryant; her father Rollo Wastier and her sister Lori Alman. Survived by her husband Patrick; her son Tyler (Heather) Garrett; her brother Rodney (Karen Waldvogel) Wastier,...
Gary Arthur Kummer
February 23, 2026
Gary A. Kummer, age 90 of Hastings, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family on Monday morning, February 23, 2026.
Gary Arthur, the son of Arthur and Lena (Gerlach) Kummer, was born on June 21, 1935, in Red Wing. Gary began his education in parochial school before attending Hastings High School where he wrestled and served as class...
Rosella Mae Swan
February 22, 2026
Rosella Mae Swan, age 97 of Eagan, went to be with the Lord peacefully on February 22, 2026.
Preceded in death by her husband, Holger Moline; husband, William Swan; sisters, Alyce and Deloris; and brother, Floyd.
Survived by her children, Bill (Paulette) Moline, Mary (Kofi) Ofei, Karen (Scott) Fleming, and David (Deb) Moline; grandchildren, Chad (Kemi) Moline, Brian (Sarah) Moline, Melissa (Mike)...
Mary Ann Bambenek
February 22, 2026
Mary Ann (Papenfuss) Bambenek, a loving wife, mother and grandmother, died on February 22, 2026 at United Hospital in St Paul, MN at the age of 90 following a battle with glioblastoma brain cancer. She was born on November 19, 1935 to Victor and Margaret (Hennessey) Papenfuss in Winona, Minnesota. Mary Ann graduated from Winona Senior High School in 1953....
Janet Helen Miller
February 21, 2026
Janet (Jan) H. Miller, age 74, of Vermillion Township, passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 21, 2026.
Jan was born on November 19, 1951, in New Richmond, Wisconsin, to Willard and Elizabeth Lee. One of seven children, she was raised on the family farm in Alden Township near Star Prairie, Wisconsin. Growing up in a large family instilled in her a...
Matthew C. La Belle
February 19, 2026
Matthew C. La Belle, age 28, of Cottage Grove, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, February 19th. His loving family and friends are heartbroken, and he will be deeply and forever missed.
Matthew was born on April 13, 1997 in St. Paul, Minnesota, to Michael and Amy (Reule) La Belle. He grew up in Cottage Grove alongside his brothers, Patrick and Andrew....
Sandra K. Ahern
February 18, 2026
Sandra K. Ahern, age 82, of Hastings, Minnesota, died unexpectedly on Wednesday, February 18, 2026. Sandra was born on April 13, 1943, in St. Paul, Minnesota, to Raymond and Bernadette (Frawley) Wessinger. She grew up in the Highland Park neighborhood alongside her older sister, Rose, and her brother, Charles. Sandra attended Nativity Catholic School, where she formed many lifelong friendships....
Madonna M. Larsen
February 13, 2026
Madonna M. Larsen, age 93 of Vermillion, passed away peacefully at home on Friday evening, February 13, 2026.
Madonna Mary, the daughter of Joseph and Frances (Kasel) Marschall, was born on November 30, 1932, in Hastings. Following her graduation from high school, Madonna attended nursing school in Rochester as well as NewYork where obtained her nursing degree and was a longtime...
Doris Jean Shapiro
February 13, 2026
Doris "Dori" Shapiro passed away peacefully on Friday, February 13, 2026, at BeeHive Homes in Lakeville.
Dori was born on March 29, 1942, in Hastings, Minnesota, to Lawrence and Alvina Pechacek. She grew up in Hastings and graduated from Hastings High School with the Class of 1960. She later attended Mankato University.
Dori was united in marriage to Chuck Langenfeld, and together...
Gary Fox
February 13, 2026
Gary Fox passed away peacefully on February 13, 2026, at the age of 81 with his family by his side.
Gary was born on September 15, 1944, in Dayton, Ohio, to Edward and Marian (Fritzinger) Fox. He was raised in Hastings MN and graduated from Hastings Senior High in 1962. He grew up with a strong sense of family, faith, and...
Darold J Fox
February 13, 2026
Darold Fox, a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and friend, passed away peacefully on February 13, 2026, at the age of 89. Darold was a lifelong resident of the Miesville area and lived a life rooted in hard work, service and a deep love for his family and community.
Darold was born on August 21,1936 in Hastings, Minnesota, to Rosella (Cihak) and...
Brenda Stier
February 13, 2026
Brenda passed away peacefully at home on February 13, 2026, surrounded by love. She will be remembered for her gentle spirit, her creativity, and the care she gave so freely to those around her.
Brenda was the devoted mother of her son, Jon, and his spouse, Jen, and her daughter, Nicole. She was the cherished daughter of Duane Liddle and the...
Bryan K. Snyder
February 10, 2026
Bryan K. Snyder, age 55 of Prescott, Wisconsin, passed away suddenly but peacefully at home on Tuesday evening, February 10, 2026.
Bryan Keith, the son of Glen and Monica (Reinardy) Snyder, was born on October 18, 1970, in Hastings. He was a longtime bartender at various establishments and enjoyed boating, fishing, and spending time with family and friends.
He was preceded in...
Barbara Begich
February 8, 2026
Barbara Ann Begich, a resident of Hastings, passed away February 8. Barbara was born in Chicago on January 2, 1952. She is a 1970 graduate of Hastings High School.
While attending high school Barbara was very involved in the theatre program. She continued her interests in theatre and graduated from The College of St. Teresa with a Bachelor of Arts Degree....
Virginia "Ginny" Meier
February 7, 2026
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Virginia “Ginny” Meier of Fort Myers Beach, FL and Hastings, MN on February 7, 2026, after unexpected heart complications in Fort Myers.
Ginny was born in Rush City, Minnesota, on April 10, 1942, to Albert and Louise Paulson (née Nelson). She married her husband, Vernon Meier, on June 2, 1962.
Ginny...
Walter "Wally" James Seleski
February 6, 2026
It is with heartfelt sadness that we announce the sudden and unexpected passing of Walter “Wally” James Seleski, on February 6, 2026, due to cardiac arrest. He was 67 years old.
Wally retired in Piedmont, SC (formerly of Hastings and Wannamingo, MN) after working in the plastics extrusion industry for several decades. At the height of his career, he was a...
Ron Bathrick
February 6, 2026
Ron Bathrick, age 78 of Hastings, passed away peacefully at home on February 6, 2026.
Preceded in death by his parents, Don & Sally; and brother, Bob.
Survived by his daughters, Heather (Tim Beduhn) Tripp and Lindsey (Max) Hostetler; grandsons, Justin, Ethan, and Ian; sister, Nancy (Bruce) Berry; stepchildren, Sadie and Brandon Bleyle; former spouses, Brenda Bathrick and Denise Landman; beloved pets,...
Shannon Carole Grillo
February 4, 2026
It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Shannon Carole Grillo, who left us far too soon and unexpectedly while sailing in the Bahamas on February 4, 2026. She was 56 years old and brought warmth, laughter, and light to everyone fortunate enough to know her.
Shannon was born and raised in Indianapolis, Indiana, where she met and...
Carrol G. Tammen
February 4, 2026
Carrol Gene Tammen, 92, died February 4, 2026, 2 days before his 93rd birthday.
He was born on the farm in Clara City February 6, 1933, the son of Simon and Nelda (Haase) Tammen.
Carrol graduated from Clara City High School, class of 1951. Following graduation, he attended and graduated from Mankato State University in 1957 with a degree in English, Speech,...
Rosalie Clara Becker
February 4, 2026
Rosalie Clara (Tieman) Becker, age 83, passed away February 4, 2026.
Rosalie was born May 30, 1942, in St. Rosa, MN, to Rose (Arnzen) and Ralph Tieman.
Growing up in Melrose, MN, she was better known as “Fuzz” rather than Rosalie, due to her curly hair as a child. She will always be “Fuzz” to family and hometown friends. It was in...
Susan Renee Adee
February 3, 2026
Adee, Susan R. Wastier, age 61, of Lakeville, MN, formerly of Mason City, IA, passed away unexpectedly of natural causes.
She enjoyed reading, Jazzercise, walks, coffee and her cats.
Preceded in death by her mother Bonnie Bryant; her father Rollo Wastier and her sister Lori Alman. Survived by her husband Patrick; her son Tyler (Heather) Garrett; her brother Rodney (Karen Waldvogel) Wastier,...
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