Obituaries
Obituaries for Starkson Family
In Memory of Our Dear Loved Ones
Margaret "Maggie" A. Mahowald
September 20, 2023
Margaret "Maggie" A. Mahowald, age 67, of Hastings passed away peacefully September 20, 2023.
Maggie cherished spending time with her kids, grandkids, and siblings. As her children and grandchildren grew up, she never missed a sporting event and became their number one fan. Some of Maggie's favorite memories were made at her siblings cabin, and...
Gary Lee Hillsdale Sr.
September 19, 2023
Hillsdale, Gary L. Sr. Age 78 of Apple Valley, passed away on Sept. 19, 2023. Preceded in death by his parents, George and Roscile; and nephew, Ryan Fuith. Survived by his sons, Gary Jr. (Mary), Jared (Danielle), Nicholas, and Joel; grandchildren, Sierra (Daniel), Blake, and Nolan; sisters, Marlene (Doc) Johnson and Lorrie (Tom) Fuith; many nieces, nephews, other relatives, and...
Ruth Bank
September 18, 2023
Ruth C. Bank, age 95 of Hastings, passed away on Monday, September 18, 2023.
She was born in New Trier on February 2, 1928 to John P. and Marie (Weiland) Schaffer.
Private family graveside services are being held.
Arrangements are being completed by Starkson Family Life Celebration...
Rosemary "Rose" Kranz
September 18, 2023
Rosemary "Rose" Kranz, age 91 of Hastings, died peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family on Monday morning, September 18, 2023.
Rosemary McShane, the daughter of Thomas and Josephine (Boyd) McShane, was born on March 20, 1932, in Hopkinsville, Kentucky. Rose was baptized and confirmed into the Catholic Faith at Ss. Peter & Paul...
Bonnie J. Gerster
September 15, 2023
Bonnie J. Gerster, age 93 of Lakeville and formerly of Hampton, died peacefully surrounded by her loving family at The Moments of Lakeville on Friday evening, September 15, 2023.
Bonnie Jane, the daughter of Peter and Eva (Sauve) Laundry, was born on August 22, 1930, in Thief River Falls, Minnesota. Following her graduation from Red...
Marie (Shear) Fox
September 14, 2023
Marie Alice Fox, age 77 of Hastings, passed away peacefully on Thursday evening, September 14, 2023, with her family by her side.
Marie Alice Shear was born on June 18, 1946, in Salt Lake City, Utah, to Walter and Evelyn ( Grant ) Shear. She lived in various cities moving with her father’s job and...
Darlene M. "Dolly" Ward
September 13, 2023
Darlene M. "Dolly" Ward, age 92 of Hastings, died suddenly but peacefully at Regina Medical Center on Wednesday afternoon, September 13, 2023.
Darlene Mae, the daughter of Myron and Philippine (Durren) Anderson, was born on June 5, 1931, in Richland Center, Wisconsin. Dolly grew up in Rockbridge where she attended grade school and learned to...
Jeanne C. Erickson
September 10, 2023
Jeanne C. Erickson, age 77 of Hastings, died peacefully with family by her side on Sunday, September 10, 2023.
Jeanne Carol, daughter of Louis and Evelyn (Warwas) Janesich, was born on November 17, 1945 in Chisholm, MN. On August 14, 1965 she was united in marriage to Wayne Erickson at St. Mathias Catholic Church in...
Judith A. Siebold-Freed
September 10, 2023
Judith A. Siebold-Freed, age 80, of Pedee, OR, passed away on September 10, 2023.
Judith was born in Hastings, MN on August 27, 1943 to Marshall and Bette (Ruedy) Siebold. Judy was the third oldest of 9 children. Judy was a graduate of Hastings High School and Northwestern College of Nursing, where she received her...
Warren J. White
September 9, 2023
Warren White, age 81 of Apple Valley, passed away Saturday, September 9, 2023.
Preceded in death by his parents, Warren Sr. & Betty White; son, Warren White; and by his sister, Patty Gilvey
He is survived by his son, Bernie (Nicole) White; former daughter-in-law, Corinne White; grandchildren, Madeleine, Chloe (Callie), Caleb,...
Robert Kopf Jr.
September 5, 2023
Robert Kopf Jr., age 61 of St. Paul, died suddenly but peacefully at Regions Hospital on Tuesday morning, September 5, 2023.
Robert Kopf Jr., the son of Robert Sr. and Nancy (Bast) Kopf, was born on January 19, 1962, in St. Louis, Missouri. Following his graduation from Glenbard West High School in Glen Ellen, Illinois,...
Richard G. Borst
September 4, 2023
Richard G. Borst, age 83, of Hastings, passed away at Benedictine Living Community in Hastings on Monday, September, 4, 2023. He was born in Faribault, MN on January 6, 1940. He was a machinist at 3M for over 30 years. Richard enjoyed traveling, wood crafts, bowling, golfing, and water sports.
He was preceded in death...
Thomas "Tom" Cain
September 3, 2023
Tom Cain passed away peacefully in his sleep at the age of 90, in Hastings, Minnesota.
He was born on June 21, 1933 in Dubuque, Iowa to Matthew and Lucille (McCauley) Cain. He married his high school sweetheart Mary Jean (Etringer) Cain on June 13, 1953. He taught the various Sciences and Industrial Arts for...
Larry A. Wheeler
September 3, 2023
Larry Wheeler, age 79 of Cottage Grove, MN, passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 3, 2023, with his loving family by his side at the Regina Hospital in Hastings MN.
He was born May 5, 1944, to Charles “Bud” and Gloria (Sondreal) Wheeler in Grand Forks, North Dakota, and after school, he enlisted...
Donovan Arthur Running
September 3, 2023
Running, Donovan Arthur
Age 85 of Farmington (formerly of Savage), passed away on Sept. 3, 2023. Preceded in death by his wife, Mary Lou; parents; and brothers, Roland, Bobby, and Eddie. Survived by his daughter, Darcy (Chris) States-Koenig; grandchildren, Dillon States, Dalton States, and Alisha Koenig; great-granddaughter, Karaya; brother, Gary; sister, Nancy (Dennis) Tornio; many nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends....
Andrew "Andy" W. Ostertag
September 1, 2023
Andrew William Ostertag, age 60, of New Trier, MN, passed away peacefully with loved ones by his side on Friday September 1, 2023.
Andy was born in Rosemont, MN, on December 30, 1962, the son of Bernard and Kay (Thomas) Ostertag. He grew up and graduated high school from Rosemount, Minnesota.
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Brian S. Bigalke
September 1, 2023
Brian S. Bigalke, passed away Friday, September 1, 2023 in Hastings, MN.
Brian Scot Bigalke was born in Little Falls, MN to Scot and Diane (Girvin) on November 12, 1975. In 1978 the family, moved to Hastings, MN where Brian attended school. After graduating from Hastings High School in 1994, Brian attended Dakota County Vocational...
Sharon K. Burns
September 1, 2023
Sharon K. Burns
Age 79 of Burnsville, born February 24, 1944 in Minneapolis to Wayne and Sadie Luchsinger, passed away peacefully at home September 1, 2023.
She is preceded in death by her sister, Susan.
Sharon will be dearly missed by her stepson, Jonathan (Juliana) Burns; grandchildren, Martina and Tomás; brothers, Jerry (Bonnie) and David (Dian) Luchsinger; nephew, John; niece, Tanya and many...
Dennis R. Wieber
August 30, 2023
On August 30, 2023, after a hard-fought battle with cancer, Dennis R. Wieber, 56, Welch, MN, died at home and entered eternal life.
Born October 28, 1966, to Donald and Sharon Wieber, Dennis lived his adventurous young life in Avon, MN with his four siblings, Kenneth, Caren, Richard, and Ann, along with many aunts, uncles,...
Ivan J. Krizan
August 29, 2023
Ivan Joseph Krizan passed away on August 29, 2023, in Hudson, WI.
Ivan was born on July 23, 1933 to Anton and Anna Krizan in Gordon, NE and spent most of his youth on the family farm near Fredericksburg, Iowa. Ivan served in the Army during the Korean war and was stationed at Nuremburg, Germany....
Margaret "Maggie" A. Mahowald
September 20, 2023
Margaret "Maggie" A. Mahowald, age 67, of Hastings passed away peacefully September 20, 2023.
Maggie cherished spending time with her kids, grandkids, and siblings. As her children and grandchildren grew up, she never missed a sporting event and became their number one fan. Some of Maggie's favorite memories were made at her siblings cabin, and...
Gary Lee Hillsdale Sr.
September 19, 2023
Hillsdale, Gary L. Sr. Age 78 of Apple Valley, passed away on Sept. 19, 2023. Preceded in death by his parents, George and Roscile; and nephew, Ryan Fuith. Survived by his sons, Gary Jr. (Mary), Jared (Danielle), Nicholas, and Joel; grandchildren, Sierra (Daniel), Blake, and Nolan; sisters, Marlene (Doc) Johnson and Lorrie (Tom) Fuith; many nieces, nephews, other relatives, and...
Ruth Bank
September 18, 2023
Ruth C. Bank, age 95 of Hastings, passed away on Monday, September 18, 2023.
She was born in New Trier on February 2, 1928 to John P. and Marie (Weiland) Schaffer.
Private family graveside services are being held.
Arrangements are being completed by Starkson Family Life Celebration...
Rosemary "Rose" Kranz
September 18, 2023
Rosemary "Rose" Kranz, age 91 of Hastings, died peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family on Monday morning, September 18, 2023.
Rosemary McShane, the daughter of Thomas and Josephine (Boyd) McShane, was born on March 20, 1932, in Hopkinsville, Kentucky. Rose was baptized and confirmed into the Catholic Faith at Ss. Peter & Paul...
Bonnie J. Gerster
September 15, 2023
Bonnie J. Gerster, age 93 of Lakeville and formerly of Hampton, died peacefully surrounded by her loving family at The Moments of Lakeville on Friday evening, September 15, 2023.
Bonnie Jane, the daughter of Peter and Eva (Sauve) Laundry, was born on August 22, 1930, in Thief River Falls, Minnesota. Following her graduation from Red...
Marie (Shear) Fox
September 14, 2023
Marie Alice Fox, age 77 of Hastings, passed away peacefully on Thursday evening, September 14, 2023, with her family by her side.
Marie Alice Shear was born on June 18, 1946, in Salt Lake City, Utah, to Walter and Evelyn ( Grant ) Shear. She lived in various cities moving with her father’s job and...
Darlene M. "Dolly" Ward
September 13, 2023
Darlene M. "Dolly" Ward, age 92 of Hastings, died suddenly but peacefully at Regina Medical Center on Wednesday afternoon, September 13, 2023.
Darlene Mae, the daughter of Myron and Philippine (Durren) Anderson, was born on June 5, 1931, in Richland Center, Wisconsin. Dolly grew up in Rockbridge where she attended grade school and learned to...
Jeanne C. Erickson
September 10, 2023
Jeanne C. Erickson, age 77 of Hastings, died peacefully with family by her side on Sunday, September 10, 2023.
Jeanne Carol, daughter of Louis and Evelyn (Warwas) Janesich, was born on November 17, 1945 in Chisholm, MN. On August 14, 1965 she was united in marriage to Wayne Erickson at St. Mathias Catholic Church in...
Judith A. Siebold-Freed
September 10, 2023
Judith A. Siebold-Freed, age 80, of Pedee, OR, passed away on September 10, 2023.
Judith was born in Hastings, MN on August 27, 1943 to Marshall and Bette (Ruedy) Siebold. Judy was the third oldest of 9 children. Judy was a graduate of Hastings High School and Northwestern College of Nursing, where she received her...
Warren J. White
September 9, 2023
Warren White, age 81 of Apple Valley, passed away Saturday, September 9, 2023.
Preceded in death by his parents, Warren Sr. & Betty White; son, Warren White; and by his sister, Patty Gilvey
He is survived by his son, Bernie (Nicole) White; former daughter-in-law, Corinne White; grandchildren, Madeleine, Chloe (Callie), Caleb,...
Robert Kopf Jr.
September 5, 2023
Robert Kopf Jr., age 61 of St. Paul, died suddenly but peacefully at Regions Hospital on Tuesday morning, September 5, 2023.
Robert Kopf Jr., the son of Robert Sr. and Nancy (Bast) Kopf, was born on January 19, 1962, in St. Louis, Missouri. Following his graduation from Glenbard West High School in Glen Ellen, Illinois,...
Richard G. Borst
September 4, 2023
Richard G. Borst, age 83, of Hastings, passed away at Benedictine Living Community in Hastings on Monday, September, 4, 2023. He was born in Faribault, MN on January 6, 1940. He was a machinist at 3M for over 30 years. Richard enjoyed traveling, wood crafts, bowling, golfing, and water sports.
He was preceded in death...
Thomas "Tom" Cain
September 3, 2023
Tom Cain passed away peacefully in his sleep at the age of 90, in Hastings, Minnesota.
He was born on June 21, 1933 in Dubuque, Iowa to Matthew and Lucille (McCauley) Cain. He married his high school sweetheart Mary Jean (Etringer) Cain on June 13, 1953. He taught the various Sciences and Industrial Arts for...
Larry A. Wheeler
September 3, 2023
Larry Wheeler, age 79 of Cottage Grove, MN, passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 3, 2023, with his loving family by his side at the Regina Hospital in Hastings MN.
He was born May 5, 1944, to Charles “Bud” and Gloria (Sondreal) Wheeler in Grand Forks, North Dakota, and after school, he enlisted...
Donovan Arthur Running
September 3, 2023
Running, Donovan Arthur
Age 85 of Farmington (formerly of Savage), passed away on Sept. 3, 2023. Preceded in death by his wife, Mary Lou; parents; and brothers, Roland, Bobby, and Eddie. Survived by his daughter, Darcy (Chris) States-Koenig; grandchildren, Dillon States, Dalton States, and Alisha Koenig; great-granddaughter, Karaya; brother, Gary; sister, Nancy (Dennis) Tornio; many nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends....
Andrew "Andy" W. Ostertag
September 1, 2023
Andrew William Ostertag, age 60, of New Trier, MN, passed away peacefully with loved ones by his side on Friday September 1, 2023.
Andy was born in Rosemont, MN, on December 30, 1962, the son of Bernard and Kay (Thomas) Ostertag. He grew up and graduated high school from Rosemount, Minnesota.
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Brian S. Bigalke
September 1, 2023
Brian S. Bigalke, passed away Friday, September 1, 2023 in Hastings, MN.
Brian Scot Bigalke was born in Little Falls, MN to Scot and Diane (Girvin) on November 12, 1975. In 1978 the family, moved to Hastings, MN where Brian attended school. After graduating from Hastings High School in 1994, Brian attended Dakota County Vocational...
Sharon K. Burns
September 1, 2023
Sharon K. Burns
Age 79 of Burnsville, born February 24, 1944 in Minneapolis to Wayne and Sadie Luchsinger, passed away peacefully at home September 1, 2023.
She is preceded in death by her sister, Susan.
Sharon will be dearly missed by her stepson, Jonathan (Juliana) Burns; grandchildren, Martina and Tomás; brothers, Jerry (Bonnie) and David (Dian) Luchsinger; nephew, John; niece, Tanya and many...
Dennis R. Wieber
August 30, 2023
On August 30, 2023, after a hard-fought battle with cancer, Dennis R. Wieber, 56, Welch, MN, died at home and entered eternal life.
Born October 28, 1966, to Donald and Sharon Wieber, Dennis lived his adventurous young life in Avon, MN with his four siblings, Kenneth, Caren, Richard, and Ann, along with many aunts, uncles,...
Ivan J. Krizan
August 29, 2023
Ivan Joseph Krizan passed away on August 29, 2023, in Hudson, WI.
Ivan was born on July 23, 1933 to Anton and Anna Krizan in Gordon, NE and spent most of his youth on the family farm near Fredericksburg, Iowa. Ivan served in the Army during the Korean war and was stationed at Nuremburg, Germany....
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