Obituaries
Obituaries for Starkson Family
In Memory of Our Dear Loved Ones
Alyce Irma Swanson
April 19, 2026
Alyce Irma Swanson was born on June 19, 1929 to Agnes Josephine Stransky and Guinn Winfield Minter in Milton Township near Stewartville Mn. Alyce attended school in a small one-room schoolhouse in Berne Mn with many of her siblings, Donald, Dick, Robert, Kenneth, Thomas, Junior, and sister, Gwendolyn.
Alyce met Virgil Swanson when they were both employed at the Hudson Manufacturing...
Roseann Louise Swanson
April 18, 2026
Roseann Louise “Rosie” Swanson, 61, of Hastings Minnesota, passed away on April 18, 2026.
She was born on October 4, 1964, in Hastings, Minnesota, to Sherman and Gladys (Kasel) Swanson.
Rosie was a talented artist who loved sharing her creativity with the neighborhood children. She enjoyed peaceful walks by the river collecting rocks and shells, and she had a passion for puzzles—always...
Iva Pearl Schnell
April 16, 2026
Iva Schnell, age 95, passed away peacefully on Thursday, April 16, 2026, at Hastings Health and Senior Living.
She was born on June 18, 1930, in Stewartville, Minnesota, to Harold and Ethel (Wright) Badger. Iva attended Reads Landing School and graduated from Wabasha High School. She went on to work as a technician at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester.Iva married Earl...
Elizabeth Beissel
April 13, 2026
Elizabeth Mary Beissel
April 4, 1937 – April 13, 2026
Elizabeth Mary Beissel, lovingly known as Liz, passed away peacefully on April 13, 2026, at Cannon Rivers Senior Living at the age of 89.
Liz was born on April 4, 1937, in Albertville, Minnesota, to Isador and Martha (Nee Gilles) Endres. After graduating from high school, she moved to Hastings, where she built...
Susan Renae Peschiutta
April 12, 2026
Susan Renae Peschiutta, age 71 of Rosemount, passed away peacefully on April 12, 2026.
Preceded in death by her parents, Donald & Gretchen Rasmusson; father-in-law and mother-in-law, Leo & Martha Peschiutta; and sister-in-law, Diane Peschiutta.
Survived by her loving husband of 51 years, David; children, Daniel (Angela), Laura (Matthew Pfister), and Benjamin (Vanessa); grandchildren, Jackson, Abigail, Jenna, Ethan, Nathaniel, and Ella; siblings,...
Fay Doris Johnson
April 11, 2026
Celebrating the Life of Fay Doris Johnson
Fay Doris Johnson, a woman whose life was defined by hard work, unwavering love, and a deep commitment to her family, passed away peacefully on April 11, 2026, at the Regina Care Center. Born on February 6, 1937, Fay lived a vibrant life of 89 years, leaving behind a legacy of kindness and warmth...
Susanna "Susie" DuShane
April 10, 2026
Susanna Elizabeth DuShane, 103 of Hastings, died peacefully at home on April 10, 2026.
Susie was born on December 9, 1922, on her parents’ farm to Fred and Anna (Meier) Bauer. All 13 siblings were born at home in nearby Vermillion, Dakota County, Minnesota.
On May 3, 1944, Susie was united in marriage to Robert F. DuShane. The ceremony was solemnized in...
William A. Nagel
April 9, 2026
William A. Nagel, 76, of Apple Valley passed away on April 9, 2026. After graduating from Maine West High School in Des Plaines, IL, he attended Macalester College on a football scholarship and graduated from Augsburg University with a degree in psychology. He married his high school sweetheart Laura in 1988 and took on his greatest role as stepfather to...
Valerayn "Val" Birdie Bauer
April 9, 2026
Valerayn “Val” Birdie (nee Lenarz) Bauer, age 97, died with family by her side on April 9, 2026 in Hastings. Preceded in death by loving husband of 63 years, Frank. Mother to Connie, Greg (Shirley), Barb (Dick Lieder), Mary (Alan Walter), Maureen (Pat Lynch), Mike (Rhonda), and Carol (Peter Lokhorst). Grandma of 14, great-grandma of 21, and dear friend to...
Phyllis Lothenbach
April 6, 2026
Phyllis Lothenbach
March 1, 1927 - April 6, 2026
Phyllis Lothenbach, 99, formerly of Hastings, Minnesota, died Monday, April 6, 2026, surrounded by the love of her family and dedicated caregivers at Premier Rehabilitation at Maranatha Village while under the care of Seasons Hospice.
Phyllis was born on March 1, 1927, to Clemons and Laura (Smith) Wimer in Hastings, Minnesota. She was baptized...
Ronald Herman Backhaus
April 6, 2026
Ronald “Ron” Herman Backhaus, 70, of Apple Valley, Minnesota, passed away on April 6, 2026.
Ron was born on August 10, 1955, in Dickinson, North Dakota. He built a successful career in the machine tool industry, earning recognition as a Certified Machine Tool Sales Engineer. Through his work, Ron developed not only deep expertise, but also lasting professional relationships and lifelong...
Scott D. Welter
April 2, 2026
Scott David Welter: January 23, 1964 – April 2, 2026
A celebration of life service will be held at Hosanna Church (Lakeville Campus) April 8 for Scott David Welter who passed in the early hours of April 2, 2026, at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester after a courageous battle with cancer. Scott peacefully made the final journey, as his wife of...
Gene & Virginia Clark
March 30, 2026
Gene M. Clark, age 92, and his wife, Virginia Clark, age 83, of Hastings, Minnesota, passed away peacefully just weeks apart, surrounded by their loving family. Gene died on March 13, 2026, at Benedictine Senior Living Regina. Virginia passed away on March 30, 2026, at Hastings Senior Health and Living Augustana.
Gene was born on May 18, 1933, in Ruby Township,...
Phyllis J. Goranson
March 30, 2026
Phyllis J. Mills Goranson, 94, of Edina, passed away peacefully on March 30, 2026 from congestive heart failure.
Phyllis was born on May 27, 1931 in Minneapolis to parents, Leonard & Beatrice Mills.
She graduated from St. Louis Park High School. After graduation she then received her nursing degree from the Swedish Hospital Nursing School in 1952. Phyllis worked at the U...
Kenneth W. Strassburger
March 30, 2026
Kenneth William Strassburger, age 72, of Hastings, Minnesota, passed away on March 30, 2026.
Kenneth was born on September 23, 1953, in St. Paul to William and Sue (Meier) Strassburger. He grew up in Hastings and graduated from Hastings High School. Ken went on to work for Conagra, where he dedicated 30 years of service before retiring.
Ken, affectionately known as “Kenny”...
Virginia Mae Clark
March 30, 2026
Virginia Clark, age 83, of Hastings, Minnesota, passed away peacefully on March 30, 2026, surrounded by her loving family at Hastings Senior Health and Living Augustana.
Virginia was born on September 11, 1942, in Red Wing, Minnesota, to Glen and Mildred Thompson. She was raised on a farm outside of Wanamingo, Minnesota, the youngest of three children. Growing up on the...
Gerald Kasel
March 29, 2026
Gerald “Jerry” Kasel, 84, of Welch, MN, passed away peacefully after a brief illness on March 29, 2026, with family by his side at Tinta Wita Tipi Senior Living. He was born on April 13, 1941, in Hastings, Minnesota, to Michael and Cecelia (Bauer) Kasel. Jerry graduated from Hastings High School in 1959.
Jerry loved to dance and would take his...
Jack Wayne Jones
March 29, 2026
Jack Wayne Jones, Hastings, MN, formerly of St. Cloud, MN, died on March 29, 2026 in Hastings, MN. Jack was born to Donald L. & Jeanne K. Jones in Eau Claire, WI, March 27, 1947.
Jack married Doris May Reuter on January 26, 1974 at Our Lady of Angels Catholic Church in Sauk Centre, MN. They made their home in St....
Robert Meiers Jr.
March 29, 2026
Robert (Bobby) Meiers age 57 of Lakeville MN passed away at home on March 29,2026 after battling a courageous fight with cancer.
Bobby was born on Oct.10, 1968 in Hastings, MN son of Ingrid (Kitty) and the late Robert (Bob) Meiers Sr. His family moved in 1975 to Menomonee Falls, WI (suburb of Milwaukee).
Bobby was a lifelong bachelor and enjoyed his...
Laurie A. (Kendall) Lorentz
March 27, 2026
Laurie A. Lorentz (Kendall), age 70 of Hastings, passed away suddenly but peacefully at her winter home (her happy place) in Zephyrhills, Florida on Friday, March 27, 2026.
Laurie was born on September 8, 1955, in Lake City, Minnesota, to Lloyd William Kendall and Joan Lois Kendall (Hattemer). She graduated with the Class of 1973 from Hastings High School, where she...
Alyce Irma Swanson
April 19, 2026
Alyce Irma Swanson was born on June 19, 1929 to Agnes Josephine Stransky and Guinn Winfield Minter in Milton Township near Stewartville Mn. Alyce attended school in a small one-room schoolhouse in Berne Mn with many of her siblings, Donald, Dick, Robert, Kenneth, Thomas, Junior, and sister, Gwendolyn.
Alyce met Virgil Swanson when they were both employed at the Hudson Manufacturing...
Roseann Louise Swanson
April 18, 2026
Roseann Louise “Rosie” Swanson, 61, of Hastings Minnesota, passed away on April 18, 2026.
She was born on October 4, 1964, in Hastings, Minnesota, to Sherman and Gladys (Kasel) Swanson.
Rosie was a talented artist who loved sharing her creativity with the neighborhood children. She enjoyed peaceful walks by the river collecting rocks and shells, and she had a passion for puzzles—always...
Iva Pearl Schnell
April 16, 2026
Iva Schnell, age 95, passed away peacefully on Thursday, April 16, 2026, at Hastings Health and Senior Living.
She was born on June 18, 1930, in Stewartville, Minnesota, to Harold and Ethel (Wright) Badger. Iva attended Reads Landing School and graduated from Wabasha High School. She went on to work as a technician at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester.Iva married Earl...
Elizabeth Beissel
April 13, 2026
Elizabeth Mary Beissel
April 4, 1937 – April 13, 2026
Elizabeth Mary Beissel, lovingly known as Liz, passed away peacefully on April 13, 2026, at Cannon Rivers Senior Living at the age of 89.
Liz was born on April 4, 1937, in Albertville, Minnesota, to Isador and Martha (Nee Gilles) Endres. After graduating from high school, she moved to Hastings, where she built...
Susan Renae Peschiutta
April 12, 2026
Susan Renae Peschiutta, age 71 of Rosemount, passed away peacefully on April 12, 2026.
Preceded in death by her parents, Donald & Gretchen Rasmusson; father-in-law and mother-in-law, Leo & Martha Peschiutta; and sister-in-law, Diane Peschiutta.
Survived by her loving husband of 51 years, David; children, Daniel (Angela), Laura (Matthew Pfister), and Benjamin (Vanessa); grandchildren, Jackson, Abigail, Jenna, Ethan, Nathaniel, and Ella; siblings,...
Fay Doris Johnson
April 11, 2026
Celebrating the Life of Fay Doris Johnson
Fay Doris Johnson, a woman whose life was defined by hard work, unwavering love, and a deep commitment to her family, passed away peacefully on April 11, 2026, at the Regina Care Center. Born on February 6, 1937, Fay lived a vibrant life of 89 years, leaving behind a legacy of kindness and warmth...
Susanna "Susie" DuShane
April 10, 2026
Susanna Elizabeth DuShane, 103 of Hastings, died peacefully at home on April 10, 2026.
Susie was born on December 9, 1922, on her parents’ farm to Fred and Anna (Meier) Bauer. All 13 siblings were born at home in nearby Vermillion, Dakota County, Minnesota.
On May 3, 1944, Susie was united in marriage to Robert F. DuShane. The ceremony was solemnized in...
William A. Nagel
April 9, 2026
William A. Nagel, 76, of Apple Valley passed away on April 9, 2026. After graduating from Maine West High School in Des Plaines, IL, he attended Macalester College on a football scholarship and graduated from Augsburg University with a degree in psychology. He married his high school sweetheart Laura in 1988 and took on his greatest role as stepfather to...
Valerayn "Val" Birdie Bauer
April 9, 2026
Valerayn “Val” Birdie (nee Lenarz) Bauer, age 97, died with family by her side on April 9, 2026 in Hastings. Preceded in death by loving husband of 63 years, Frank. Mother to Connie, Greg (Shirley), Barb (Dick Lieder), Mary (Alan Walter), Maureen (Pat Lynch), Mike (Rhonda), and Carol (Peter Lokhorst). Grandma of 14, great-grandma of 21, and dear friend to...
Phyllis Lothenbach
April 6, 2026
Phyllis Lothenbach
March 1, 1927 - April 6, 2026
Phyllis Lothenbach, 99, formerly of Hastings, Minnesota, died Monday, April 6, 2026, surrounded by the love of her family and dedicated caregivers at Premier Rehabilitation at Maranatha Village while under the care of Seasons Hospice.
Phyllis was born on March 1, 1927, to Clemons and Laura (Smith) Wimer in Hastings, Minnesota. She was baptized...
Ronald Herman Backhaus
April 6, 2026
Ronald “Ron” Herman Backhaus, 70, of Apple Valley, Minnesota, passed away on April 6, 2026.
Ron was born on August 10, 1955, in Dickinson, North Dakota. He built a successful career in the machine tool industry, earning recognition as a Certified Machine Tool Sales Engineer. Through his work, Ron developed not only deep expertise, but also lasting professional relationships and lifelong...
Scott D. Welter
April 2, 2026
Scott David Welter: January 23, 1964 – April 2, 2026
A celebration of life service will be held at Hosanna Church (Lakeville Campus) April 8 for Scott David Welter who passed in the early hours of April 2, 2026, at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester after a courageous battle with cancer. Scott peacefully made the final journey, as his wife of...
Gene & Virginia Clark
March 30, 2026
Gene M. Clark, age 92, and his wife, Virginia Clark, age 83, of Hastings, Minnesota, passed away peacefully just weeks apart, surrounded by their loving family. Gene died on March 13, 2026, at Benedictine Senior Living Regina. Virginia passed away on March 30, 2026, at Hastings Senior Health and Living Augustana.
Gene was born on May 18, 1933, in Ruby Township,...
Phyllis J. Goranson
March 30, 2026
Phyllis J. Mills Goranson, 94, of Edina, passed away peacefully on March 30, 2026 from congestive heart failure.
Phyllis was born on May 27, 1931 in Minneapolis to parents, Leonard & Beatrice Mills.
She graduated from St. Louis Park High School. After graduation she then received her nursing degree from the Swedish Hospital Nursing School in 1952. Phyllis worked at the U...
Kenneth W. Strassburger
March 30, 2026
Kenneth William Strassburger, age 72, of Hastings, Minnesota, passed away on March 30, 2026.
Kenneth was born on September 23, 1953, in St. Paul to William and Sue (Meier) Strassburger. He grew up in Hastings and graduated from Hastings High School. Ken went on to work for Conagra, where he dedicated 30 years of service before retiring.
Ken, affectionately known as “Kenny”...
Virginia Mae Clark
March 30, 2026
Virginia Clark, age 83, of Hastings, Minnesota, passed away peacefully on March 30, 2026, surrounded by her loving family at Hastings Senior Health and Living Augustana.
Virginia was born on September 11, 1942, in Red Wing, Minnesota, to Glen and Mildred Thompson. She was raised on a farm outside of Wanamingo, Minnesota, the youngest of three children. Growing up on the...
Gerald Kasel
March 29, 2026
Gerald “Jerry” Kasel, 84, of Welch, MN, passed away peacefully after a brief illness on March 29, 2026, with family by his side at Tinta Wita Tipi Senior Living. He was born on April 13, 1941, in Hastings, Minnesota, to Michael and Cecelia (Bauer) Kasel. Jerry graduated from Hastings High School in 1959.
Jerry loved to dance and would take his...
Jack Wayne Jones
March 29, 2026
Jack Wayne Jones, Hastings, MN, formerly of St. Cloud, MN, died on March 29, 2026 in Hastings, MN. Jack was born to Donald L. & Jeanne K. Jones in Eau Claire, WI, March 27, 1947.
Jack married Doris May Reuter on January 26, 1974 at Our Lady of Angels Catholic Church in Sauk Centre, MN. They made their home in St....
Robert Meiers Jr.
March 29, 2026
Robert (Bobby) Meiers age 57 of Lakeville MN passed away at home on March 29,2026 after battling a courageous fight with cancer.
Bobby was born on Oct.10, 1968 in Hastings, MN son of Ingrid (Kitty) and the late Robert (Bob) Meiers Sr. His family moved in 1975 to Menomonee Falls, WI (suburb of Milwaukee).
Bobby was a lifelong bachelor and enjoyed his...
Laurie A. (Kendall) Lorentz
March 27, 2026
Laurie A. Lorentz (Kendall), age 70 of Hastings, passed away suddenly but peacefully at her winter home (her happy place) in Zephyrhills, Florida on Friday, March 27, 2026.
Laurie was born on September 8, 1955, in Lake City, Minnesota, to Lloyd William Kendall and Joan Lois Kendall (Hattemer). She graduated with the Class of 1973 from Hastings High School, where she...
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