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Obituaries for Starkson Family

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Delbert Delong

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

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

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

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

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

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

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)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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Darvin G. Gernes

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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