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Obituaries for Starkson Family

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Margaret "Maggie" A. Mahowald

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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