Obituaries

Obituaries for Starkson Family

In Memory of Our Dear Loved Ones

Dean W. Markuson

Dean W. Markuson

December 2, 2022

First Sergeant Dean W. Markuson, age 71 of Hastings, died peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Friday morning, December 2, 2022, at the Minneapolis Veterans Hospital.

Dean Warren, the son of Warren and Esther (Wiederrich) Markuson, was born on December 11, 1950, in Monango, North Dakota. Shortly after his birth, Dean was baptized into...

Myrtle C. Traynor

Myrtle C. Traynor

December 2, 2022

Myrtle C. (Eliason) Traynor of Hastings – formerly of Isle, MN passed away peacefully on December 02, 2022.

Myrtle was born in Thief River Falls on October, 18th, 1930. She met and married Richard and they moved to the Twin Cities where she began her career at Marsh McLennan and Mercer as an Executive Secretary....

Elizabeth "Betty" Seleski

Elizabeth "Betty" Seleski

December 1, 2022

Elizabeth "Betty" Seleski, age 87 of Hastings, died suddenly but peacefully on Thursday evening, December 1, 2022, at Regina Medical Center in Hastings.

Elizabeth Jean, the daughter of John and Ellen (Cotter) Driscoll, was born on June 15, 1935, in Prescott, Wisconsin. Following her graduation from Prescott High School, Betty began working at 3M. On...

Lee M. Zenner

Lee M. Zenner

December 1, 2022

Lee M. Zenner, age 61, passed away peacefully on December 1, 2022 at St. John's Hospital in Maplewood, Minnesota after complications from a recent surgery.

Lee was born August 13, 1961 in Medford, WI to Clifford and Elaine Zenner. He grew up on a dairy farm with his three siblings. He graduated High School from...

Richard  C.  Johnston

Richard C. Johnston

November 30, 2022

Richard Carl Johnston

June 20, 1963 - November 30, 2022 Our dear son, father, grandfather and brother, Richard (Rich) Carl Johnston, passed away in his sleep on November 30, 2022 in Hastings, MN at the age of 59. He was born in Ogden, UT on June 20, 1963, to Dale Thomas and Norma Jeane Page Johnston.

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David J. Kemp

David J. Kemp

November 30, 2022

David J. Kemp

Age 70 of Apple Valley, born December 14, 1951 in Minneapolis to David & Julianne Kemp, passed away November 30, 2022.

Dave worked for The Catholic Cemeteries for over 53 years and was involved with District 6 Hockey Association for over 40 years.

He is survived by his loving wife of 48-½ years, Cathy; sons: Andy (Natalie), Jay, and Chris...

Joan C. Grier

Joan C. Grier

November 29, 2022

Joan C. Grier (Langenfeld), age 93, passed away on Nov. 29, 2022 after a brief illness. She was born on September 1, 1929 in Hastings, MN to A.A (Bill) and Eleanor (Lovejoy) Langenfeld.

Joan graduated from Hastings High School. She was a 4th grade teacher at Guardian Angels. She also was a member of the...

Kevin J. Hoeschen

Kevin J. Hoeschen

November 27, 2022

Kevin Hoeschen, age 67, of Hastings, passed away November 27, 2022.

He had many interests including gardening, and he belonged to the Hastings Garden Club. Kevin grew roses for a time, even entering some in the Rivertown Days flower competition. He turned his yard into a spectacular flower garden and also loved to...

Steven Robert Germain

Steven Robert Germain

November 27, 2022

Germain, Steven Robert

5/6/55 – 11/26/22

Preceded in death by beloved parents, Robert and Helena Germain, and brother, Richard Germain. Survived by loving and cherished sisters, Yvonne (Walter) Thomack and Michelle Germain; nephew, Nathan (Lindsay) Thomack and their sons, Peter and Cary; niece, Sarah Thomack; cousins; and a multitude of life-long, faithful friends. Service Thursday December 1, 2022 at 11am, with visitation...

Roger J. Thyen

Roger J. Thyen

November 26, 2022

Roger Thyen, age 83 of Hastings, died peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family on Saturday evening, November 26, 2022.

Roger John, the son of Benedict and Elizabeth (Reitmeier) Thyen, was born on February 10, 1939, in Richmond, Minnesota. Following his graduation from Eden Valley High School with the class of 1957, Roger enlisted...

Wally Stoffel

Wally Stoffel

November 25, 2022

Lewellyn "Wally" Stoffel, age 93 of Hastings, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Friday, November 25, 2022, at Hastings Senior Health and Living.

He was born April 5, 1929 in Hastings, Minnesota to Marcus & Mary (Marschall) Stoffel, attended country school house through 8th grade at Vermillion Township District No. 35, and proudly...

Steven M. Truman

Steven M. Truman

November 25, 2022

Steven M. Truman, age 58, of Vermillion, passed away at home November 25, 2022.

Steve was born in Faribault, MN on December 31, 1963 to Leroy and Arlys (Radtke) Truman. Steve graduated from Hastings High in 1982 and was employed by Dakota County for 32 years. He loved spending time with his children, hunting, fishing...

Margaret S. Hanson

Margaret S. Hanson

November 24, 2022

Margaret S. Hanson, age 96 of Peoria, Arizona and formerly of Hastings, Minnesota, died peacefully at home on Thursday, November 24, 2022.

Margaret Shirley, the daughter of Milton and Margaret (Rappe) Wunderlich, was born on March 12, 1926, in St. Paul. She moved to Hastings in 1949 and enjoyed being active within the community. Marge...

James Zeimet

James Zeimet

November 24, 2022

JAMES DANIEL ZEIMET

James was born August 24, 1929 to John and Leonette (Althoff) Zeimet in Waukon, Iowa. He was raised in the Lansing and New Albin, Iowa areas. His mother passed away in 1934 at the age of 36. Shortly after on December 7, 1938 he made his home with foster parents Edward and...

Marilyn G. Strong

Marilyn G. Strong

November 23, 2022

Marilyn G. Strong

Age 55 of Minneapolis, born July 13, 1967 in Minneapolis to Joan Strong & Darwin Hildebrandt, passed away at home, November 23, 2022.  Marilyn was a graduate of Flandreau Indian School, class of 1985.  She is preceded in death by her daughter, Tresa Kier; mother, Joan Strong; grandmothers, Ethel Hildebrandt and Caroline Dickenson; brothers, Gordon & Anthony Strong;...

Frances A. Rego

Frances A. Rego

November 22, 2022

Frances A. Rego, age 93 of Hastings, died peacefully at Prescott Nursing and Rehab on Tuesday morning, November 22, 2022.

Frances Agnes, the daughter of Hollis and Agnes (Neuland) Stout, was born on May 23, 1929, in Hillsborough, Wisconsin. Following her graduation from Cazenovia Wisconsin High School, Frances continued her education at UW LaCrosse where...

Margery Asplund

Margery Asplund

November 21, 2022

Margery Diane Asplund, 91, of Hastings went to be with Jesus on November 21, 2022 while residing at Augustana Senior Living in Hastings.

Margery was born December 3, 1930 to Nick and Esther (Liljenberg) Holm in Minneapolis and graduated from South High School in Minneapolis.

In 1949, Marge attended Bethel College...

Mary Ann Radke

Mary Ann Radke

November 19, 2022

Mary Ann Radke age 78 of Hastings passed away surrounded by loved ones November 19, 2022.

Born February 7, 1944 to Ben and Leona (Majeski) Radke. Graduated from Hastings (1962) - Rasmussen School. Took many nursing classes. Worked at Regina Hospital and at the Minnesota State Hospital here in Hastings. She worked at Roseville area...

Landis C. Iverson

Landis C. Iverson

November 19, 2022

Landis Iverson passed away peacefully at home surrounded by loved ones on Saturday, November 19, 2022.

Gone from our sight, never our hearts.

Landis is preceded in death by his parents, Russell and Gladys Iverson.

He is survived by his wife, Rickie Iverson; daughters, Heidi and Jodi...

Darold  G. Brockman

Darold G. Brockman

November 19, 2022

Darold G. Brockman, age 85, of Vermillion passed away surrounded by his family on November 19, 2022 after a lengthy battle with Parkinson’s disease.

Darold was born June 11, 1937 to George & Mathilda Brockman, he grew up in New Trier on the family farm. Darold married Delores (DeeDee) Weiland, the girl across the street,...

Dean W. Markuson

Dean W. Markuson

December 2, 2022

First Sergeant Dean W. Markuson, age 71 of Hastings, died peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Friday morning, December 2, 2022, at the Minneapolis Veterans Hospital.

Dean Warren, the son of Warren and Esther (Wiederrich) Markuson, was born on December 11, 1950, in Monango, North Dakota. Shortly after his birth, Dean was baptized into...

Myrtle C. Traynor

Myrtle C. Traynor

December 2, 2022

Myrtle C. (Eliason) Traynor of Hastings – formerly of Isle, MN passed away peacefully on December 02, 2022.

Myrtle was born in Thief River Falls on October, 18th, 1930. She met and married Richard and they moved to the Twin Cities where she began her career at Marsh McLennan and Mercer as an Executive Secretary....

Elizabeth "Betty" Seleski

Elizabeth "Betty" Seleski

December 1, 2022

Elizabeth "Betty" Seleski, age 87 of Hastings, died suddenly but peacefully on Thursday evening, December 1, 2022, at Regina Medical Center in Hastings.

Elizabeth Jean, the daughter of John and Ellen (Cotter) Driscoll, was born on June 15, 1935, in Prescott, Wisconsin. Following her graduation from Prescott High School, Betty began working at 3M. On...

Lee M. Zenner

Lee M. Zenner

December 1, 2022

Lee M. Zenner, age 61, passed away peacefully on December 1, 2022 at St. John's Hospital in Maplewood, Minnesota after complications from a recent surgery.

Lee was born August 13, 1961 in Medford, WI to Clifford and Elaine Zenner. He grew up on a dairy farm with his three siblings. He graduated High School from...

Richard  C.  Johnston

Richard C. Johnston

November 30, 2022

Richard Carl Johnston

June 20, 1963 - November 30, 2022 Our dear son, father, grandfather and brother, Richard (Rich) Carl Johnston, passed away in his sleep on November 30, 2022 in Hastings, MN at the age of 59. He was born in Ogden, UT on June 20, 1963, to Dale Thomas and Norma Jeane Page Johnston.

...

David J. Kemp

David J. Kemp

November 30, 2022

David J. Kemp

Age 70 of Apple Valley, born December 14, 1951 in Minneapolis to David & Julianne Kemp, passed away November 30, 2022.

Dave worked for The Catholic Cemeteries for over 53 years and was involved with District 6 Hockey Association for over 40 years.

He is survived by his loving wife of 48-½ years, Cathy; sons: Andy (Natalie), Jay, and Chris...

Joan C. Grier

Joan C. Grier

November 29, 2022

Joan C. Grier (Langenfeld), age 93, passed away on Nov. 29, 2022 after a brief illness. She was born on September 1, 1929 in Hastings, MN to A.A (Bill) and Eleanor (Lovejoy) Langenfeld.

Joan graduated from Hastings High School. She was a 4th grade teacher at Guardian Angels. She also was a member of the...

Kevin J. Hoeschen

Kevin J. Hoeschen

November 27, 2022

Kevin Hoeschen, age 67, of Hastings, passed away November 27, 2022.

He had many interests including gardening, and he belonged to the Hastings Garden Club. Kevin grew roses for a time, even entering some in the Rivertown Days flower competition. He turned his yard into a spectacular flower garden and also loved to...

Steven Robert Germain

Steven Robert Germain

November 27, 2022

Germain, Steven Robert

5/6/55 – 11/26/22

Preceded in death by beloved parents, Robert and Helena Germain, and brother, Richard Germain. Survived by loving and cherished sisters, Yvonne (Walter) Thomack and Michelle Germain; nephew, Nathan (Lindsay) Thomack and their sons, Peter and Cary; niece, Sarah Thomack; cousins; and a multitude of life-long, faithful friends. Service Thursday December 1, 2022 at 11am, with visitation...

Roger J. Thyen

Roger J. Thyen

November 26, 2022

Roger Thyen, age 83 of Hastings, died peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family on Saturday evening, November 26, 2022.

Roger John, the son of Benedict and Elizabeth (Reitmeier) Thyen, was born on February 10, 1939, in Richmond, Minnesota. Following his graduation from Eden Valley High School with the class of 1957, Roger enlisted...

Wally Stoffel

Wally Stoffel

November 25, 2022

Lewellyn "Wally" Stoffel, age 93 of Hastings, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Friday, November 25, 2022, at Hastings Senior Health and Living.

He was born April 5, 1929 in Hastings, Minnesota to Marcus & Mary (Marschall) Stoffel, attended country school house through 8th grade at Vermillion Township District No. 35, and proudly...

Steven M. Truman

Steven M. Truman

November 25, 2022

Steven M. Truman, age 58, of Vermillion, passed away at home November 25, 2022.

Steve was born in Faribault, MN on December 31, 1963 to Leroy and Arlys (Radtke) Truman. Steve graduated from Hastings High in 1982 and was employed by Dakota County for 32 years. He loved spending time with his children, hunting, fishing...

Margaret S. Hanson

Margaret S. Hanson

November 24, 2022

Margaret S. Hanson, age 96 of Peoria, Arizona and formerly of Hastings, Minnesota, died peacefully at home on Thursday, November 24, 2022.

Margaret Shirley, the daughter of Milton and Margaret (Rappe) Wunderlich, was born on March 12, 1926, in St. Paul. She moved to Hastings in 1949 and enjoyed being active within the community. Marge...

James Zeimet

James Zeimet

November 24, 2022

JAMES DANIEL ZEIMET

James was born August 24, 1929 to John and Leonette (Althoff) Zeimet in Waukon, Iowa. He was raised in the Lansing and New Albin, Iowa areas. His mother passed away in 1934 at the age of 36. Shortly after on December 7, 1938 he made his home with foster parents Edward and...

Marilyn G. Strong

Marilyn G. Strong

November 23, 2022

Marilyn G. Strong

Age 55 of Minneapolis, born July 13, 1967 in Minneapolis to Joan Strong & Darwin Hildebrandt, passed away at home, November 23, 2022.  Marilyn was a graduate of Flandreau Indian School, class of 1985.  She is preceded in death by her daughter, Tresa Kier; mother, Joan Strong; grandmothers, Ethel Hildebrandt and Caroline Dickenson; brothers, Gordon & Anthony Strong;...

Frances A. Rego

Frances A. Rego

November 22, 2022

Frances A. Rego, age 93 of Hastings, died peacefully at Prescott Nursing and Rehab on Tuesday morning, November 22, 2022.

Frances Agnes, the daughter of Hollis and Agnes (Neuland) Stout, was born on May 23, 1929, in Hillsborough, Wisconsin. Following her graduation from Cazenovia Wisconsin High School, Frances continued her education at UW LaCrosse where...

Margery Asplund

Margery Asplund

November 21, 2022

Margery Diane Asplund, 91, of Hastings went to be with Jesus on November 21, 2022 while residing at Augustana Senior Living in Hastings.

Margery was born December 3, 1930 to Nick and Esther (Liljenberg) Holm in Minneapolis and graduated from South High School in Minneapolis.

In 1949, Marge attended Bethel College...

Mary Ann Radke

Mary Ann Radke

November 19, 2022

Mary Ann Radke age 78 of Hastings passed away surrounded by loved ones November 19, 2022.

Born February 7, 1944 to Ben and Leona (Majeski) Radke. Graduated from Hastings (1962) - Rasmussen School. Took many nursing classes. Worked at Regina Hospital and at the Minnesota State Hospital here in Hastings. She worked at Roseville area...

Landis C. Iverson

Landis C. Iverson

November 19, 2022

Landis Iverson passed away peacefully at home surrounded by loved ones on Saturday, November 19, 2022.

Gone from our sight, never our hearts.

Landis is preceded in death by his parents, Russell and Gladys Iverson.

He is survived by his wife, Rickie Iverson; daughters, Heidi and Jodi...

Darold  G. Brockman

Darold G. Brockman

November 19, 2022

Darold G. Brockman, age 85, of Vermillion passed away surrounded by his family on November 19, 2022 after a lengthy battle with Parkinson’s disease.

Darold was born June 11, 1937 to George & Mathilda Brockman, he grew up in New Trier on the family farm. Darold married Delores (DeeDee) Weiland, the girl across the street,...

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