Obituaries
Obituaries for Starkson Family
In Memory of Our Dear Loved Ones
Thomas Duane Barcus
May 11, 2026
Thomas Duane Barcus, 56, passed away peacefully at his home in Hastings Minnesota May 11, 2026.
Thomas was born in St. Paul, MN February 12, 1970 and welcomed into a loving home with parents Glen and Marlys Barcus, brother Randy and sister Karen.
Tom graduated from Park Center High School in 1988 beginning his path in manufacturing where he met lifelong friends...
Frank Carmen Maroni
May 11, 2026
Frank Carmen Maroni, age 67, of Hastings, died peacefully in his sleep Monday, May 11th, 2026. Frank was born on Thursday, November 13th, 1958, to Frank Anthony Maroni and Barbara Elizabeth Vulcano in Syracuse, New York.
After graduating high school, Frank proudly served in the United States Air Force from 1976 until his honorable discharge in 1980. He went on to...
Carmen Mae Nei
May 10, 2026
Carmen Mae Nei, age 66, of Hastings, passed away peacefully on May 10, 2026, surrounded by the love of her family. She will be remembered for her kind and generous heart, her unwavering compassion, and the genuine care she showed to everyone she met. Carmen had a special gift for making people feel seen, valued, and comforted, and she found...
Patricia A. "Pat" Reuter
May 7, 2026
Patricia “Pat” Ann (Smith) Reuter, age 85, of Hastings, Minnesota, passed away peacefully on Thursday evening, May 7, 2026, after a period of declining health. A devoted partner, mother, grandmother, and friend, Patricia lived a life marked by gentle resilience, fortitude, deep loyalty, and a generous spirit that touched everyone who knew her.
Pat was born on December 5, 1940, in...
Larry Keith Narveson
May 6, 2026
Larry Keith Narveson, age 83, of Burnsville, Minnesota, passed away peacefully at his home on May 6, 2026.
Larry was born on May 4, 1943, in Minneapolis, Minnesota, to Lawrence Peter and Gladys Clara Narveson.
Larry proudly served in the United States Army, attaining the rank of Specialist Fourth Class (SP4, E-4). He was stationed at Fort Bragg, North Carolina, where he...
Clayton Louis McNamara
May 5, 2026
Clayton McNamara, age 90 of Hastings, passed peacefully at his home on May 5, 2026. He was born May 30, 1935. Clayton was the eighth of ten children to Gene and Marie McNamara.
He graduated from Hastings High School in 1953. Shortly after graduating, he worked for Sanitary Farm Dairy as a milkman where he met and began dating the love...
Diane Maxine Goethel
May 3, 2026
Diane Maxine Goethel, age 61, of Farmington, MN, a woman defined by grace, courage, and deep love for those around her, passed away peacefully at home on May 3, 2026, after a brave battle with ALS.
Diane was born on December 14, 1964, in Milwaukee, WI. She is survived by her devoted husband, Matthew; her oldest son, Adam, and his wife,...
John Furney
May 3, 2026
John William Furney, age 76 of Red Wing MN passed away peacefully at home on May 3, 2026, after a courageous 14-year battle with Lung Cancer.
John was born on October 20, 1949, in Hastings Mn to Wilbur and Lois Furney. He went to Hastings High School and spent most of his life in Hastings. He married Nancy Schwartz in 1970...
Jo Ann Nelson
May 3, 2026
Jo Ann Nelson, age 80 of Hastings, passed away peacefully on May 3rd, 2026.
Jo Ann Nelson was born on June 18th, 1945 in Mankato, MN. She was the 4th of 5 children born to Eugene and Florence Sonnek.
As a young girl Jo enjoyed spending her time on the family farm in Southern MN. It was there that she gained an...
Richard J. Gelhar
May 1, 2026
Richard J. Gelhar, age 93 of Hastings, passed away peacefully on May 1, 2026, at home surrounded by his family. Richard the son of Joseph and Veronica (Girgen) Gelhar, was born on December 24, 1932 in Hastings. On April 27, 1957 Richard and Rita (Braun) were united in marriage at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in New Trier. They were blessed...
Barbara Elaine Anderson
April 29, 2026
Barbara Elaine Anderson, a longtime resident of Apple Valley, entered her eternal home with Jesus on April 29, 2026.
Barb was born on a hot August day on her family’s homestead farm just south of Bricelyn, Minnesota, a quarter mile into Iowa. She was the third of eight children born to Cecil and Alma Rygh. Raised in a hardworking farm family,...
Craig “Aussie” Mahoney
April 28, 2026
Craig “Aussie” Mahoney – The man that never let truth get in the way of a good story
Born on September 18th, 1959 in Waratah, New South Wales, Australia, Craig grew into the kind of man who never left a room without making someone smile, laugh, or feel like a friend. He giggled through childhood with his brother and his favorite...
Susan "Sue" Pemble-Johnson
April 24, 2026
Susan “Sue” Pemble-Johnson
Age 72 of Hastings, passed away peacefully on April 24, 2026 after a lengthy battle with dementia.
Sue was born on July 30, 1953 in Grand Forks, ND to Ray and Ethel Pemble. The family moved to Hastings in 1960. She graduated from Hastings High School on June 3, 1971. Sue continued her education by studying Apparel Arts at...
Dorothy Clara Girgen
April 24, 2026
Dorothy Clara (Chandler) Girgen, age 84 of Hastings, MN, passed away on April 24, 2026.
Dorothy was born on February 12, 1942 in St. Paul, MN to William and Dorothy Chandler. She grew up in Northfield, MN and attended Hastings High School.
Dorothy worked as a beautician for many years and then, as the youngest graduated high school, she went to work...
Nicholas James Dressely
April 23, 2026
Nicholas J. Dressely, age 46, of Hastings, passed away unexpectedly on April 23, 2026.
Nick was born on December 31, 1979, to James and Deborah (Gartner) Dressely. He grew up in St. Paul alongside his younger brother, Joe, and attended St. Francis–St. James United School and Cretin-Derham Hall. From an early age, Nick was known for his quick wit and playful...
Judith Kay Campfield
April 22, 2026
Judith Kay Campfield (née Hansen), “Judy,” 88, passed away April 22, 2026, surrounded by family after an extended hospitalization. She will be reunited in spirit with the love of her life, William “Bill” Campfield, who preceded her in death in December 2025.
Judy was born September 30, 1937, in Audubon, Iowa, to Cleo Alexander Hansen and Helen Esther (Jensen) Hansen. She...
Constance Marie Jancoski
April 22, 2026
Constance M. Jancoski, age 87, of Hastings, Minnesota, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Wednesday, April 22, 2026.
She was born on August 4, 1938, in Red Wing, Minnesota, and grew up in Ellsworth, Wisconsin. She later moved to River Falls, where she graduated from high school. It was during those early years that she met the love of...
Kathryn Ruth Tornblom
April 20, 2026
Kathryn Keller Tornblom, affectionately known throughout her life as “Sis,” passed away peacefully on April 20, 2026, at the age of 84. She was born on November 6, 1941, in La Crosse, Wisconsin, to Albert and Zita Keller.
Kathryn lived a life centered on family, love, and quiet strength. In her early life, she worked as a nurse. After marrying her...
Zachary Van De Velde
April 20, 2026
It is with heavy hearts that we share the passing of our beloved Zack, who left us too soon this past Monday, April 20, 2026 at the age of 32.
Zack loved snowboarding and played soccer for many years. He cherished time with his family, especially on camping trips together.
He had a huge heart and a deep love for animals, especially...
Ronald Louis Driscoll
April 20, 2026
Ronald L. Driscoll, age 78, of Hastings, Minnesota, passed away on Monday, April 20, 2026, at Benedictine Living Community in Hastings, surrounded by his family, after a battle with Alzheimer’s disease.
Ron was born in Red Wing, Minnesota, to Ray and Monica (née Fox) Driscoll. He was raised in Hastings and was one of two children, he and his sister, Cheri....
Thomas Duane Barcus
May 11, 2026
Thomas Duane Barcus, 56, passed away peacefully at his home in Hastings Minnesota May 11, 2026.
Thomas was born in St. Paul, MN February 12, 1970 and welcomed into a loving home with parents Glen and Marlys Barcus, brother Randy and sister Karen.
Tom graduated from Park Center High School in 1988 beginning his path in manufacturing where he met lifelong friends...
Frank Carmen Maroni
May 11, 2026
Frank Carmen Maroni, age 67, of Hastings, died peacefully in his sleep Monday, May 11th, 2026. Frank was born on Thursday, November 13th, 1958, to Frank Anthony Maroni and Barbara Elizabeth Vulcano in Syracuse, New York.
After graduating high school, Frank proudly served in the United States Air Force from 1976 until his honorable discharge in 1980. He went on to...
Carmen Mae Nei
May 10, 2026
Carmen Mae Nei, age 66, of Hastings, passed away peacefully on May 10, 2026, surrounded by the love of her family. She will be remembered for her kind and generous heart, her unwavering compassion, and the genuine care she showed to everyone she met. Carmen had a special gift for making people feel seen, valued, and comforted, and she found...
Patricia A. "Pat" Reuter
May 7, 2026
Patricia “Pat” Ann (Smith) Reuter, age 85, of Hastings, Minnesota, passed away peacefully on Thursday evening, May 7, 2026, after a period of declining health. A devoted partner, mother, grandmother, and friend, Patricia lived a life marked by gentle resilience, fortitude, deep loyalty, and a generous spirit that touched everyone who knew her.
Pat was born on December 5, 1940, in...
Larry Keith Narveson
May 6, 2026
Larry Keith Narveson, age 83, of Burnsville, Minnesota, passed away peacefully at his home on May 6, 2026.
Larry was born on May 4, 1943, in Minneapolis, Minnesota, to Lawrence Peter and Gladys Clara Narveson.
Larry proudly served in the United States Army, attaining the rank of Specialist Fourth Class (SP4, E-4). He was stationed at Fort Bragg, North Carolina, where he...
Clayton Louis McNamara
May 5, 2026
Clayton McNamara, age 90 of Hastings, passed peacefully at his home on May 5, 2026. He was born May 30, 1935. Clayton was the eighth of ten children to Gene and Marie McNamara.
He graduated from Hastings High School in 1953. Shortly after graduating, he worked for Sanitary Farm Dairy as a milkman where he met and began dating the love...
Diane Maxine Goethel
May 3, 2026
Diane Maxine Goethel, age 61, of Farmington, MN, a woman defined by grace, courage, and deep love for those around her, passed away peacefully at home on May 3, 2026, after a brave battle with ALS.
Diane was born on December 14, 1964, in Milwaukee, WI. She is survived by her devoted husband, Matthew; her oldest son, Adam, and his wife,...
John Furney
May 3, 2026
John William Furney, age 76 of Red Wing MN passed away peacefully at home on May 3, 2026, after a courageous 14-year battle with Lung Cancer.
John was born on October 20, 1949, in Hastings Mn to Wilbur and Lois Furney. He went to Hastings High School and spent most of his life in Hastings. He married Nancy Schwartz in 1970...
Jo Ann Nelson
May 3, 2026
Jo Ann Nelson, age 80 of Hastings, passed away peacefully on May 3rd, 2026.
Jo Ann Nelson was born on June 18th, 1945 in Mankato, MN. She was the 4th of 5 children born to Eugene and Florence Sonnek.
As a young girl Jo enjoyed spending her time on the family farm in Southern MN. It was there that she gained an...
Richard J. Gelhar
May 1, 2026
Richard J. Gelhar, age 93 of Hastings, passed away peacefully on May 1, 2026, at home surrounded by his family. Richard the son of Joseph and Veronica (Girgen) Gelhar, was born on December 24, 1932 in Hastings. On April 27, 1957 Richard and Rita (Braun) were united in marriage at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in New Trier. They were blessed...
Barbara Elaine Anderson
April 29, 2026
Barbara Elaine Anderson, a longtime resident of Apple Valley, entered her eternal home with Jesus on April 29, 2026.
Barb was born on a hot August day on her family’s homestead farm just south of Bricelyn, Minnesota, a quarter mile into Iowa. She was the third of eight children born to Cecil and Alma Rygh. Raised in a hardworking farm family,...
Craig “Aussie” Mahoney
April 28, 2026
Craig “Aussie” Mahoney – The man that never let truth get in the way of a good story
Born on September 18th, 1959 in Waratah, New South Wales, Australia, Craig grew into the kind of man who never left a room without making someone smile, laugh, or feel like a friend. He giggled through childhood with his brother and his favorite...
Susan "Sue" Pemble-Johnson
April 24, 2026
Susan “Sue” Pemble-Johnson
Age 72 of Hastings, passed away peacefully on April 24, 2026 after a lengthy battle with dementia.
Sue was born on July 30, 1953 in Grand Forks, ND to Ray and Ethel Pemble. The family moved to Hastings in 1960. She graduated from Hastings High School on June 3, 1971. Sue continued her education by studying Apparel Arts at...
Dorothy Clara Girgen
April 24, 2026
Dorothy Clara (Chandler) Girgen, age 84 of Hastings, MN, passed away on April 24, 2026.
Dorothy was born on February 12, 1942 in St. Paul, MN to William and Dorothy Chandler. She grew up in Northfield, MN and attended Hastings High School.
Dorothy worked as a beautician for many years and then, as the youngest graduated high school, she went to work...
Nicholas James Dressely
April 23, 2026
Nicholas J. Dressely, age 46, of Hastings, passed away unexpectedly on April 23, 2026.
Nick was born on December 31, 1979, to James and Deborah (Gartner) Dressely. He grew up in St. Paul alongside his younger brother, Joe, and attended St. Francis–St. James United School and Cretin-Derham Hall. From an early age, Nick was known for his quick wit and playful...
Judith Kay Campfield
April 22, 2026
Judith Kay Campfield (née Hansen), “Judy,” 88, passed away April 22, 2026, surrounded by family after an extended hospitalization. She will be reunited in spirit with the love of her life, William “Bill” Campfield, who preceded her in death in December 2025.
Judy was born September 30, 1937, in Audubon, Iowa, to Cleo Alexander Hansen and Helen Esther (Jensen) Hansen. She...
Constance Marie Jancoski
April 22, 2026
Constance M. Jancoski, age 87, of Hastings, Minnesota, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Wednesday, April 22, 2026.
She was born on August 4, 1938, in Red Wing, Minnesota, and grew up in Ellsworth, Wisconsin. She later moved to River Falls, where she graduated from high school. It was during those early years that she met the love of...
Kathryn Ruth Tornblom
April 20, 2026
Kathryn Keller Tornblom, affectionately known throughout her life as “Sis,” passed away peacefully on April 20, 2026, at the age of 84. She was born on November 6, 1941, in La Crosse, Wisconsin, to Albert and Zita Keller.
Kathryn lived a life centered on family, love, and quiet strength. In her early life, she worked as a nurse. After marrying her...
Zachary Van De Velde
April 20, 2026
It is with heavy hearts that we share the passing of our beloved Zack, who left us too soon this past Monday, April 20, 2026 at the age of 32.
Zack loved snowboarding and played soccer for many years. He cherished time with his family, especially on camping trips together.
He had a huge heart and a deep love for animals, especially...
Ronald Louis Driscoll
April 20, 2026
Ronald L. Driscoll, age 78, of Hastings, Minnesota, passed away on Monday, April 20, 2026, at Benedictine Living Community in Hastings, surrounded by his family, after a battle with Alzheimer’s disease.
Ron was born in Red Wing, Minnesota, to Ray and Monica (née Fox) Driscoll. He was raised in Hastings and was one of two children, he and his sister, Cheri....
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