Obituaries
Obituaries for Starkson Family
In Memory of Our Dear Loved Ones
Delbert Delong
October 15, 2022
Delbert Ray DeLong, 89, the man, the myth, the legend, passed away peacefully on October 15, 2022, in Bloomington, Minnesota. The man is gone but the myth and the legend live on. Ray is survived by his loving wife Ione of 59 years, their children Daaron (Michelle) DeLong and Bil (Jessica) DeLong; grandchildren Christopher (Heather) DeLong and Chelsea (Mitch) Patterson;...
Jeffrey A. Schneider
October 14, 2022
Jeffrey Alan Schneider, age 52, passed away at home on October 14, 2022 following a lengthy illness.
Jeff was born on March 7, 1970 in Hastings, MN and graduated from Hastings High School in 1988.
Jeff enjoyed playing softball, listening to music, playing video games and driving sporty vehicles.
...
Shirley J. Doffing
October 13, 2022
Shirley J. Doffing, age 68 of Hastings, passed away peacefully at home on Thursday morning, October 13, 2022, following a 17-year illness. She was a beloved wife, mother, mother-in-law, and grandmother.
Shirley Jean was born on March 20, 1954 in Farmington, Minnesota to William Andrew and Mary Catherine (Kurtz) Vought; the third of eight children....
Arthur Cordell Stephen
October 13, 2022
Arthur Cordell Stephen, age 27, passed away in Pipestone, MN on Thursday, October 13, 2022.
Arthur was born December 19, 1994 in St. Paul, Minnesota. He had a tremendous love for his family and friends, and truly made an impact on everyone around him. Arthur was a selfless and hardworking man, he loved to build...
Donald C. Duchene
October 13, 2022
Donald C. DuChene
age 84 of Apple Valley, Survived by wife, Lynn; children, David (Janet), Elizabeth Halbert (Kevin), Alexander (Doris) and Michael; grandchildren, Derek, Travis, Abigail and Maxwell; and brother, Den. Gathering of family and friends from 5-7 PM Wednesday at Henry W. Anderson Mortuary, 14850 Garrett Ave S, Apple Valley. As a family we were privileged to surround him with...
Twilda Marie Grove
October 12, 2022
Twilda “Twil” M. Grove (Mann), age 73, died peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family on Wednesday evening, October 12, 2022 after a short battle with cancer.
Twil was born on January 6, 1949 in Red Wing, MN. Twil and her husband Bob were married on January 8, 1982 in Hagerstown, Maryland, and later...
David T. Sandquist
October 11, 2022
David Theodore Sandquist, age 81, of Hastings, died Tuesday, October 11, 2022 at Regina Senior Living in Hastings.
David, son of Henry and Lilly Sandquist, was born on March 6, 1941. He grew up in & around St. Paul working summers at his aunt’s resort. He served four years in the Army Air...
Edith C. Kaiser (Specht)
October 7, 2022
Edith C. Kaiser (Specht), age 76 of Hastings, passed away on Friday morning, October 7, 2022, at Augustana Care of Hastings.
Edith Charolette, the Daughter of Donald and Lorna (Daley) Specht, was born November 8, 1945, in Hastings. She graduated from Hastings High School with the class of 1963 and on September 18, 1964, she...
John William Engstrom
October 5, 2022
John W. Engstrom, 90, of Hastings passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by his family, on October 5, 2022.
He was born December 15, 1931 to Harry and Gladys (Holmes) Engstrom in Hastings, Minnesota.
“Ink” played on the undefeated, Hastings High School football team of 1948 and graduated with the class...
Keith L. Sterling
October 5, 2022
Sterling, Keith L.
Age 81 of Fort Myers, FL (formerly of Apple Valley, MN), passed away on Oct. 5, 2022. Survived by his loving wife of 59 years, Ginny; and son, Mike (Laura).
Keith was a very loving, devoted husband and a proud father. A lover of all things outdoors which fueled his desire to travel and see more. In college he...
Constance "Connie" Rieger
October 3, 2022
Constance "Connie" Lynn Rieger, passed away on October 3, 2022 at United Hospital in St. Paul, Minnesota.
She was born April 7, 1965 at Regina Hospital in Hastings to Ronald "Rocky" and Katherine "Kathie" Peterson.
Connie graduated from Hastings High School with the class of 1983.
On April 20,...
Pamela "Pam" Jillayne Vikingson
October 3, 2022
Vikingson, Pamela Jillayne “Pam”
Age 73 of Baxter, MN, was called to her heavenly home by our Lord and Savior on October 3, 2022. Preceded in death by her daughter, Denise; and parents, Byron “Pete” and Ann. Survived by her husband of 54 years, Doug; sons, Scott and Kevin (Stacy); grandchildren, Nikki (Trevor) Alms, Tyler, Annabelle, Malena, Catie, and Sarah; great-grandchildren,...
Larry W. Gist
October 2, 2022
Gist, Larry W.
Age 82 of Apple Valley, passed away on Oct. 2, 2022 surrounded by family at home. Preceded in death by his parents, Donald & Mildred; and brothers, Wayne and Kenneth. Survived by his loving wife of 59 years, Barb; children, Tim (Alice), Susan (Mike) Harper, and Todd (Marissa Orre); grandchildren, Meghan, Amanda, Connor, Andrea, Jason, and James; nieces,...
Judith H. Kimmes
October 1, 2022
Judy Kimmes, age 76, of Hampton, passed away peacefully from cancer at home on October 1, 2022.
Judy was born in Hampton, MN on March 7, 1946, to Paul and Lucille (Endres) Siebenaler. She married Eugene Kimmes on April 11, 1964. Judy was an active member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church community. One of her...
Karl O. Knutson
October 1, 2022
Karl O. Knutson
Age 100 of Minneapolis, born February 26, 1922 in Nordfjordeid, Norway to Ole & Ragna Knutson, passed away October 1, 2022.
Karl served as a Naval Aviator/Navigator in the Naval Air Corps during WWII. He was a member of the Minnehaha Masonic Lodge #165, AF & AM, Zurah Shrine & Legion of Honor, OES #37 and Scottish Rite, where...
Donald Peter Musch
September 30, 2022
Donald Peter Musch, age 57, of Farmington passed away peacefully Friday, September 30, 2022.
Don was born on June 21, 1965, to his parents Richard and Martha (Sande) Musch in Minot, North Dakota. He grew up on a farm and was the youngest of six kids. Don learned to farm and hunt from his dad,...
Eugene A. Chandler
September 28, 2022
Eugene A. Chandler, age 87 of Hastings passed away peacefully September 28, 2022 at Regina Hospital, Hastings, MN.
Survived by his loving wife of 65 years Lavon; children, Jeff (Kim), Steve (Laurie), Karen (Dave), and Randy (Tammy); 8 grandkids, 4 great grandkids; many nieces, nephews, other relatives & friends.
...
Darvin G. Gernes
September 23, 2022
Darvin G. Gernes Age 61 of Hastings, formerly of Winona passed away peacefully September 23 at Regina Senior Living, Hastings, MN.
Darvin was born in Winona June 8, 1961. He followed in his father's footsteps and became a carpenter. He attended Saint Martin's Lutheran school in Winona through grade school. Darvin moved to Arizona with...
Monte P. Foyte
September 21, 2022
Monte Paul Foyte
February 8,1968-September 21,2022
Monte Foyte, age 54, of Hastings, passed away unexpectedly at his childhood home on September 21, 2022.
Monte enjoyed motorcycles, cars, four wheeling and true friendships. He worked as a Machinist.
Monte is survived by his mother, Leola Foyte...
Phyllis C. Mason
September 21, 2022
On September 21, 2022, Phyllis Christine Mason passed away in the comfort of her home. She died at the age of 84.
Phyllis was born October 22, 1937 in Austin, MN. She spent most of her life in Minnesota, where she stayed close to family and raised her children. She is survived by her sister,...
Delbert Delong
October 15, 2022
Delbert Ray DeLong, 89, the man, the myth, the legend, passed away peacefully on October 15, 2022, in Bloomington, Minnesota. The man is gone but the myth and the legend live on. Ray is survived by his loving wife Ione of 59 years, their children Daaron (Michelle) DeLong and Bil (Jessica) DeLong; grandchildren Christopher (Heather) DeLong and Chelsea (Mitch) Patterson;...
Jeffrey A. Schneider
October 14, 2022
Jeffrey Alan Schneider, age 52, passed away at home on October 14, 2022 following a lengthy illness.
Jeff was born on March 7, 1970 in Hastings, MN and graduated from Hastings High School in 1988.
Jeff enjoyed playing softball, listening to music, playing video games and driving sporty vehicles.
...
Shirley J. Doffing
October 13, 2022
Shirley J. Doffing, age 68 of Hastings, passed away peacefully at home on Thursday morning, October 13, 2022, following a 17-year illness. She was a beloved wife, mother, mother-in-law, and grandmother.
Shirley Jean was born on March 20, 1954 in Farmington, Minnesota to William Andrew and Mary Catherine (Kurtz) Vought; the third of eight children....
Arthur Cordell Stephen
October 13, 2022
Arthur Cordell Stephen, age 27, passed away in Pipestone, MN on Thursday, October 13, 2022.
Arthur was born December 19, 1994 in St. Paul, Minnesota. He had a tremendous love for his family and friends, and truly made an impact on everyone around him. Arthur was a selfless and hardworking man, he loved to build...
Donald C. Duchene
October 13, 2022
Donald C. DuChene
age 84 of Apple Valley, Survived by wife, Lynn; children, David (Janet), Elizabeth Halbert (Kevin), Alexander (Doris) and Michael; grandchildren, Derek, Travis, Abigail and Maxwell; and brother, Den. Gathering of family and friends from 5-7 PM Wednesday at Henry W. Anderson Mortuary, 14850 Garrett Ave S, Apple Valley. As a family we were privileged to surround him with...
Twilda Marie Grove
October 12, 2022
Twilda “Twil” M. Grove (Mann), age 73, died peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family on Wednesday evening, October 12, 2022 after a short battle with cancer.
Twil was born on January 6, 1949 in Red Wing, MN. Twil and her husband Bob were married on January 8, 1982 in Hagerstown, Maryland, and later...
David T. Sandquist
October 11, 2022
David Theodore Sandquist, age 81, of Hastings, died Tuesday, October 11, 2022 at Regina Senior Living in Hastings.
David, son of Henry and Lilly Sandquist, was born on March 6, 1941. He grew up in & around St. Paul working summers at his aunt’s resort. He served four years in the Army Air...
Edith C. Kaiser (Specht)
October 7, 2022
Edith C. Kaiser (Specht), age 76 of Hastings, passed away on Friday morning, October 7, 2022, at Augustana Care of Hastings.
Edith Charolette, the Daughter of Donald and Lorna (Daley) Specht, was born November 8, 1945, in Hastings. She graduated from Hastings High School with the class of 1963 and on September 18, 1964, she...
John William Engstrom
October 5, 2022
John W. Engstrom, 90, of Hastings passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by his family, on October 5, 2022.
He was born December 15, 1931 to Harry and Gladys (Holmes) Engstrom in Hastings, Minnesota.
“Ink” played on the undefeated, Hastings High School football team of 1948 and graduated with the class...
Keith L. Sterling
October 5, 2022
Sterling, Keith L.
Age 81 of Fort Myers, FL (formerly of Apple Valley, MN), passed away on Oct. 5, 2022. Survived by his loving wife of 59 years, Ginny; and son, Mike (Laura).
Keith was a very loving, devoted husband and a proud father. A lover of all things outdoors which fueled his desire to travel and see more. In college he...
Constance "Connie" Rieger
October 3, 2022
Constance "Connie" Lynn Rieger, passed away on October 3, 2022 at United Hospital in St. Paul, Minnesota.
She was born April 7, 1965 at Regina Hospital in Hastings to Ronald "Rocky" and Katherine "Kathie" Peterson.
Connie graduated from Hastings High School with the class of 1983.
On April 20,...
Pamela "Pam" Jillayne Vikingson
October 3, 2022
Vikingson, Pamela Jillayne “Pam”
Age 73 of Baxter, MN, was called to her heavenly home by our Lord and Savior on October 3, 2022. Preceded in death by her daughter, Denise; and parents, Byron “Pete” and Ann. Survived by her husband of 54 years, Doug; sons, Scott and Kevin (Stacy); grandchildren, Nikki (Trevor) Alms, Tyler, Annabelle, Malena, Catie, and Sarah; great-grandchildren,...
Larry W. Gist
October 2, 2022
Gist, Larry W.
Age 82 of Apple Valley, passed away on Oct. 2, 2022 surrounded by family at home. Preceded in death by his parents, Donald & Mildred; and brothers, Wayne and Kenneth. Survived by his loving wife of 59 years, Barb; children, Tim (Alice), Susan (Mike) Harper, and Todd (Marissa Orre); grandchildren, Meghan, Amanda, Connor, Andrea, Jason, and James; nieces,...
Judith H. Kimmes
October 1, 2022
Judy Kimmes, age 76, of Hampton, passed away peacefully from cancer at home on October 1, 2022.
Judy was born in Hampton, MN on March 7, 1946, to Paul and Lucille (Endres) Siebenaler. She married Eugene Kimmes on April 11, 1964. Judy was an active member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church community. One of her...
Karl O. Knutson
October 1, 2022
Karl O. Knutson
Age 100 of Minneapolis, born February 26, 1922 in Nordfjordeid, Norway to Ole & Ragna Knutson, passed away October 1, 2022.
Karl served as a Naval Aviator/Navigator in the Naval Air Corps during WWII. He was a member of the Minnehaha Masonic Lodge #165, AF & AM, Zurah Shrine & Legion of Honor, OES #37 and Scottish Rite, where...
Donald Peter Musch
September 30, 2022
Donald Peter Musch, age 57, of Farmington passed away peacefully Friday, September 30, 2022.
Don was born on June 21, 1965, to his parents Richard and Martha (Sande) Musch in Minot, North Dakota. He grew up on a farm and was the youngest of six kids. Don learned to farm and hunt from his dad,...
Eugene A. Chandler
September 28, 2022
Eugene A. Chandler, age 87 of Hastings passed away peacefully September 28, 2022 at Regina Hospital, Hastings, MN.
Survived by his loving wife of 65 years Lavon; children, Jeff (Kim), Steve (Laurie), Karen (Dave), and Randy (Tammy); 8 grandkids, 4 great grandkids; many nieces, nephews, other relatives & friends.
...
Darvin G. Gernes
September 23, 2022
Darvin G. Gernes Age 61 of Hastings, formerly of Winona passed away peacefully September 23 at Regina Senior Living, Hastings, MN.
Darvin was born in Winona June 8, 1961. He followed in his father's footsteps and became a carpenter. He attended Saint Martin's Lutheran school in Winona through grade school. Darvin moved to Arizona with...
Monte P. Foyte
September 21, 2022
Monte Paul Foyte
February 8,1968-September 21,2022
Monte Foyte, age 54, of Hastings, passed away unexpectedly at his childhood home on September 21, 2022.
Monte enjoyed motorcycles, cars, four wheeling and true friendships. He worked as a Machinist.
Monte is survived by his mother, Leola Foyte...
Phyllis C. Mason
September 21, 2022
On September 21, 2022, Phyllis Christine Mason passed away in the comfort of her home. She died at the age of 84.
Phyllis was born October 22, 1937 in Austin, MN. She spent most of her life in Minnesota, where she stayed close to family and raised her children. She is survived by her sister,...
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