Obituaries
Obituaries for Starkson Family
In Memory of Our Dear Loved Ones
Jason H DeBoom
March 23, 2026
Jason “Jay” Heath DeBoom, 57 of Omaha, Nebraska, passed away on March 23rd, 2026 in the comfort of his own home.
Jay was born in St. Paul, Minnesota to Adrian and Jane (Henderson) DeBoom on May 18th, 1968. He was raised and went to high school in Le Sueur, Minnesota and graduated in 1986, continuing his education at Minnesota State Mankato...
Ronald R. Greene
March 23, 2026
Ronald R. Greene, age 89, passed away peacefully on Monday, March 23, 2026, at United Hospital in Saint Paul.
Ronald was born on July 24, 1936, to Robert and Rose (Gense) Greene. He grew up in the Plum City and River Falls area, where he formed the strong values and work ethic that would guide him throughout his life.
He proudly served...
Douglas Differt
March 21, 2026
Douglas Henry Differt
August 27, 1933 — March 21, 2026
He had a brain for math and science, soil samples and slide rules, but he loved The Curse of Oak Island and William Shatner’s Unexplained. He believed the whole universe and everything within it were connected by vibrations.
Doug was born in Jordan, Minnesota, on his mother’s birthday. Doug grew up with an...
Myron Milbrandt
March 20, 2026
Myron L. Milbrandt, 93, passed away peacefully on Friday, March 20, 2026. Myron was born in Fairmont, MN on November 15, 1932 to Harold and Julia (Prafke) Milbrandt. He grew up in Fairmont and was a graduate of Fairmont High School, where he excelled in sports. Baseball was his favorite but also enjoyed football and basketball.
In January of 1953 he...
Brenda M. Johnson
March 20, 2026
Brenda M. Johnson, 68, of Hastings, MN, passed away unexpectedly at United Hospital on March 20th, 2026.
Brenda was born in Red Wing, MN, to Marlow and Arlene (Robinson) Floan on November 29th, 1957. She grew up in Cannon Falls, MN, and graduated from high school in 1976. She went on to study at Red Wing Vo Tech. She worked at...
Raymond Lyle Bignell
March 17, 2026
Raymond Lyle Bignell, was reunited with Jeanne in heaven on March 17, 2026.
Ray was born on the 7th month, 18th day of 1946, in Plum City, Wisconsin to Lyle and Lucille Bignell.
Preceded in death by his parents; wife, Jeanne, brother and best friend, Bruce LaPean; siblings, Elaine, Donald, Glen, Phil, and Arlen; daughter, Cindy; and son-in-law, Tony.
Survived by his children,...
Diane Moran
March 17, 2026
Diane Moran, age 81 of Hastings, went to be with the Lord peacefully on March 17, 2026.
She was born on October 17, 1944 in Northfield, MN to Dorothy and William Chandler.
Preceded in death by her husband, Robert; son, Sean; parents; nephew, Scott Partington; niece, Linda Partington; and brother-in-law, Dave Lorentz.
Survived by her son, Colin Moran; siblings, Dorothy (Norb) Girgen, Deloris...
Randy Allen Rennich
March 16, 2026
December 12, 1953 - March 16, 2026
Randy will be remembered for his love of family, his many friendships, and the simple things that brought him joy. He especially enjoyed sports, all things pheasants and had a lifelong love of music. He played baseball in high school and college and treasured watching and talking sports with his sons, tailgating with family...
Leo Martin Conzemius Jr.
March 15, 2026
Leo M. Conzemius Jr. passed away peacefully on March 15, 2026, at the age of 90, with his family by his side.
Leo was born July 9, 1935, in Hastings MN, to Leo Conzemius Sr. and Sophie (Vassar) Conzemius. He grew up working on the family farm. He took his farm work seriously and won several awards for contour plowing. He...
Barry John Jenson
March 15, 2026
Barry John Jenson, age 77, of Columbia Heights, Minnesota, passed away on March 15, 2026.
Barry was born on November 29, 1948, in Whitefish, Montana, to Wallace and Dorthea Jenson. He grew up in Alexandria, Minnesota, and moved to Minneapolis to attend Roosevelt High School for his senior year. He later attended the University of Minnesota, where he studied Urban Studies.
Barry...
Michelle Christine Temple
March 15, 2026
Michelle C. Temple, age 35, of Hastings, Minnesota, passed away far too soon on Sunday, March 15, 2026, yet did so peacefully while surrounded by her loving family, leaving behind a deep void in the hearts of all who knew and loved her.
Michelle was born on April 9, 1990, in Red Wing, Minnesota, to Renae (Hinsch) Kackmann and Brian Lohman....
Therese M. Bergacker
March 14, 2026
Therese M. Bergacker, age 91 of Rosemount, passed away peacefully on March 14, 2026, surrounded by her family.
Preceded in death by her husband, Fred; granddaughter, Danielle; and siblings, Dorothy, Sister Maryann, Lucille, Rita, and Clarence.
Survived by her children, Therese Ann (Tom) Griffith, Jake (Sue) Bergacker, Linda (Tim) Bloudek, Donna (Mark) Thomseth, and Greg (Beth) Bergacker; 10 grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren; 1...
Gene Morris Clark
March 13, 2026
Gene M. Clark, age 92, of Hastings, Minnesota, passed away peacefully Friday, March 13, 2026, surrounded by his loving family at Benedictine Senior Living - Regina.
Gene was born on May 18, 1933, in Ruby Township, Chippewa County, Wisconsin, to Chester and Ivy (Taplin) Clark. He was the second oldest of ten children. After graduation, he proudly served his country in...
Michael Henry Gerten
March 13, 2026
Michael Henry Gerten, 79, of Hastings, MN, passed away peacefully on March 13, 2026, surrounded by his family.
Mike was born on June 14, 1946, in St. Paul, MN, to Leonard and Margaret Gerten. He was the second oldest of ten siblings. Mike joined the Army in 1968 and honorably served for four years. He attended St. Mary’s University and Dakota...
Barbara B. Larson
March 10, 2026
Barbara B. Larson, 89 of Hastings, Minn., passed away peacefully in her sleep on March 10, 2026, at Regina
Barb was born March 27,1936 in Eleva, Wisc., to Ira and Vivian Blodgett. She was raised on the family farm.
On September 6, 1953, Barb married the love of her life Arne Larson. Together they had 4 children, Roxanne, Jami, Kristi and Mark....
Kelly Rae Feyler
March 10, 2026
Kelly Rae Feyler “Baby K,” age 60, of Hastings, Minnesota, passed away peacefully at her home on March 10, 2026, surrounded by her loving husband of 29 years, Michael, and her sisters, Inez and Liz.
Kelly was born on April 19, 1965, in Maple Valley, Washington, to Joanne Arlene Dubigk and Henry “Bud” Richard Dubigk. She was proud to be a...
Ellie Rose Nathe
March 6, 2026
Ellie Rose Nathe was born sleeping on March 6, 2026, and was placed into the arms of her parents, Carson and Julia Nathe. Though she was only on earth for a short time, she made a huge impact on the many lives here. All she knew was how deeply loved she was.
Ellie was perfect in every way, from her beautiful...
Beverly Linda Lostetter
March 6, 2026
Bev always put others before herself and embodied the verse in Philippians 2:3, “Do nothing from selfishness or empty conceit, but with humility consider one another as more important than yourselves.”Beverly “Bev” Lostetter, 92, of Savage MN, went home to be with our Lord, and anxiously waiting husband, on March 6, 2026, at The Meadows Senior Living.Bev was born in...
Rev. Kenneth Benson
March 6, 2026
Reverend Kenneth Benson passed away peacefully on March 6, 2026, at The Meadows Senior Living.Kenneth was born in Antigo, Wisconsin to Theodore and Lucille Benson. He grew up in Minneapolis, Minnesota, where he attended and graduated from Minneapolis South High School with the Class of 1957. Shortly after graduation, he proudly served his country in the United States Navy from...
Shirley Sweeney
March 4, 2026
Our beloved Mom, Shirley Sweeney, 89, of Hastings, Minnesota, peacefully passed into the gates of Heaven on March 4, 2026 at United Hospital in St Paul where she was surrounded by family.
Shirley was born in Wadena, Minnesota to Charles and Lydia Lapinoja on July 25, 1936. She went to Sebeka High School and graduated in 1954. She left the farm...
Jason H DeBoom
March 23, 2026
Jason “Jay” Heath DeBoom, 57 of Omaha, Nebraska, passed away on March 23rd, 2026 in the comfort of his own home.
Jay was born in St. Paul, Minnesota to Adrian and Jane (Henderson) DeBoom on May 18th, 1968. He was raised and went to high school in Le Sueur, Minnesota and graduated in 1986, continuing his education at Minnesota State Mankato...
Ronald R. Greene
March 23, 2026
Ronald R. Greene, age 89, passed away peacefully on Monday, March 23, 2026, at United Hospital in Saint Paul.
Ronald was born on July 24, 1936, to Robert and Rose (Gense) Greene. He grew up in the Plum City and River Falls area, where he formed the strong values and work ethic that would guide him throughout his life.
He proudly served...
Douglas Differt
March 21, 2026
Douglas Henry Differt
August 27, 1933 — March 21, 2026
He had a brain for math and science, soil samples and slide rules, but he loved The Curse of Oak Island and William Shatner’s Unexplained. He believed the whole universe and everything within it were connected by vibrations.
Doug was born in Jordan, Minnesota, on his mother’s birthday. Doug grew up with an...
Myron Milbrandt
March 20, 2026
Myron L. Milbrandt, 93, passed away peacefully on Friday, March 20, 2026. Myron was born in Fairmont, MN on November 15, 1932 to Harold and Julia (Prafke) Milbrandt. He grew up in Fairmont and was a graduate of Fairmont High School, where he excelled in sports. Baseball was his favorite but also enjoyed football and basketball.
In January of 1953 he...
Brenda M. Johnson
March 20, 2026
Brenda M. Johnson, 68, of Hastings, MN, passed away unexpectedly at United Hospital on March 20th, 2026.
Brenda was born in Red Wing, MN, to Marlow and Arlene (Robinson) Floan on November 29th, 1957. She grew up in Cannon Falls, MN, and graduated from high school in 1976. She went on to study at Red Wing Vo Tech. She worked at...
Raymond Lyle Bignell
March 17, 2026
Raymond Lyle Bignell, was reunited with Jeanne in heaven on March 17, 2026.
Ray was born on the 7th month, 18th day of 1946, in Plum City, Wisconsin to Lyle and Lucille Bignell.
Preceded in death by his parents; wife, Jeanne, brother and best friend, Bruce LaPean; siblings, Elaine, Donald, Glen, Phil, and Arlen; daughter, Cindy; and son-in-law, Tony.
Survived by his children,...
Diane Moran
March 17, 2026
Diane Moran, age 81 of Hastings, went to be with the Lord peacefully on March 17, 2026.
She was born on October 17, 1944 in Northfield, MN to Dorothy and William Chandler.
Preceded in death by her husband, Robert; son, Sean; parents; nephew, Scott Partington; niece, Linda Partington; and brother-in-law, Dave Lorentz.
Survived by her son, Colin Moran; siblings, Dorothy (Norb) Girgen, Deloris...
Randy Allen Rennich
March 16, 2026
December 12, 1953 - March 16, 2026
Randy will be remembered for his love of family, his many friendships, and the simple things that brought him joy. He especially enjoyed sports, all things pheasants and had a lifelong love of music. He played baseball in high school and college and treasured watching and talking sports with his sons, tailgating with family...
Leo Martin Conzemius Jr.
March 15, 2026
Leo M. Conzemius Jr. passed away peacefully on March 15, 2026, at the age of 90, with his family by his side.
Leo was born July 9, 1935, in Hastings MN, to Leo Conzemius Sr. and Sophie (Vassar) Conzemius. He grew up working on the family farm. He took his farm work seriously and won several awards for contour plowing. He...
Barry John Jenson
March 15, 2026
Barry John Jenson, age 77, of Columbia Heights, Minnesota, passed away on March 15, 2026.
Barry was born on November 29, 1948, in Whitefish, Montana, to Wallace and Dorthea Jenson. He grew up in Alexandria, Minnesota, and moved to Minneapolis to attend Roosevelt High School for his senior year. He later attended the University of Minnesota, where he studied Urban Studies.
Barry...
Michelle Christine Temple
March 15, 2026
Michelle C. Temple, age 35, of Hastings, Minnesota, passed away far too soon on Sunday, March 15, 2026, yet did so peacefully while surrounded by her loving family, leaving behind a deep void in the hearts of all who knew and loved her.
Michelle was born on April 9, 1990, in Red Wing, Minnesota, to Renae (Hinsch) Kackmann and Brian Lohman....
Therese M. Bergacker
March 14, 2026
Therese M. Bergacker, age 91 of Rosemount, passed away peacefully on March 14, 2026, surrounded by her family.
Preceded in death by her husband, Fred; granddaughter, Danielle; and siblings, Dorothy, Sister Maryann, Lucille, Rita, and Clarence.
Survived by her children, Therese Ann (Tom) Griffith, Jake (Sue) Bergacker, Linda (Tim) Bloudek, Donna (Mark) Thomseth, and Greg (Beth) Bergacker; 10 grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren; 1...
Gene Morris Clark
March 13, 2026
Gene M. Clark, age 92, of Hastings, Minnesota, passed away peacefully Friday, March 13, 2026, surrounded by his loving family at Benedictine Senior Living - Regina.
Gene was born on May 18, 1933, in Ruby Township, Chippewa County, Wisconsin, to Chester and Ivy (Taplin) Clark. He was the second oldest of ten children. After graduation, he proudly served his country in...
Michael Henry Gerten
March 13, 2026
Michael Henry Gerten, 79, of Hastings, MN, passed away peacefully on March 13, 2026, surrounded by his family.
Mike was born on June 14, 1946, in St. Paul, MN, to Leonard and Margaret Gerten. He was the second oldest of ten siblings. Mike joined the Army in 1968 and honorably served for four years. He attended St. Mary’s University and Dakota...
Barbara B. Larson
March 10, 2026
Barbara B. Larson, 89 of Hastings, Minn., passed away peacefully in her sleep on March 10, 2026, at Regina
Barb was born March 27,1936 in Eleva, Wisc., to Ira and Vivian Blodgett. She was raised on the family farm.
On September 6, 1953, Barb married the love of her life Arne Larson. Together they had 4 children, Roxanne, Jami, Kristi and Mark....
Kelly Rae Feyler
March 10, 2026
Kelly Rae Feyler “Baby K,” age 60, of Hastings, Minnesota, passed away peacefully at her home on March 10, 2026, surrounded by her loving husband of 29 years, Michael, and her sisters, Inez and Liz.
Kelly was born on April 19, 1965, in Maple Valley, Washington, to Joanne Arlene Dubigk and Henry “Bud” Richard Dubigk. She was proud to be a...
Ellie Rose Nathe
March 6, 2026
Ellie Rose Nathe was born sleeping on March 6, 2026, and was placed into the arms of her parents, Carson and Julia Nathe. Though she was only on earth for a short time, she made a huge impact on the many lives here. All she knew was how deeply loved she was.
Ellie was perfect in every way, from her beautiful...
Beverly Linda Lostetter
March 6, 2026
Bev always put others before herself and embodied the verse in Philippians 2:3, “Do nothing from selfishness or empty conceit, but with humility consider one another as more important than yourselves.”Beverly “Bev” Lostetter, 92, of Savage MN, went home to be with our Lord, and anxiously waiting husband, on March 6, 2026, at The Meadows Senior Living.Bev was born in...
Rev. Kenneth Benson
March 6, 2026
Reverend Kenneth Benson passed away peacefully on March 6, 2026, at The Meadows Senior Living.Kenneth was born in Antigo, Wisconsin to Theodore and Lucille Benson. He grew up in Minneapolis, Minnesota, where he attended and graduated from Minneapolis South High School with the Class of 1957. Shortly after graduation, he proudly served his country in the United States Navy from...
Shirley Sweeney
March 4, 2026
Our beloved Mom, Shirley Sweeney, 89, of Hastings, Minnesota, peacefully passed into the gates of Heaven on March 4, 2026 at United Hospital in St Paul where she was surrounded by family.
Shirley was born in Wadena, Minnesota to Charles and Lydia Lapinoja on July 25, 1936. She went to Sebeka High School and graduated in 1954. She left the farm...
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