Obituaries
Obituaries for Starkson Family
In Memory of Our Dear Loved Ones
Carolyn "Carrie" Patricia Kingery
September 14, 2025
Carolyn "Carrie" Kingery (Turek), age 64, passed away on September 14th at her home in Rogers, MN. Carrie was born in Farmington, MN, to parents Rutz and Marie Turek on October 10, 1960.
She attended St. Mathias Catholic School in Hampton, MN, and then graduated from Hastings High School, class of 1979. She attended Dakota County Technical School with a degree...
Ernest Edward Lenertz
September 12, 2025
Ernest Edward Lenertz, age 85, of Apple Valley, MN, passed away peacefully at his home, surrounded by his family, on September 12, 2025. Ernest was born on November 20, 1939, on the family farm south of Karlsruhe, North Dakota, to Phillip & Catherine (Kraft) Lenertz. He was baptized and confirmed at St. Peter & Paul Catholic Church in Karlsruhe, North...
Darlene Dee Smith
September 8, 2025
Darlene D. Smith, age 86, of Hastings, passed away peacefully on September 8, 2025, surrounded by her loving family at The Rosemount Senior Living.
Darlene was born on June 26, 1939, in Barron, Wisconsin, to Forrest and Hilda Sullivan. She grew up in Barron with her siblings, Gene and Joyce, and graduated from Barron High School. While in school she met...
Derrick John Langeslay
September 5, 2025
Derrick J. Langeslay, age 43, of Hastings, passed away unexpectedly on September 5, 2025.
Derrick was born on October 24, 1981, in Rochester, New York, on his mother’s birthday, to Elaine and Kenneth Langeslay. At just 4 days old, Derrick moved with his family to Point Loma Naval Base in California, then on to Great Lakes Naval Base just north of...
Robert Eugene Albright
September 5, 2025
Robert “Bob” E. Albright, age 80, of Cottage Grove, passed away peacefully on September 5, 2025, surrounded by his loving family.
Bob was born January 30, 1945, in Worthington, Minnesota, to Albert and Henrietta (Karsten) Albright. He grew up in Hastings alongside his sister, Janice and brother, Kenneth. Bob graduated from Hastings High School, where he enjoyed spending time with friends...
Nancy Jeanne Lysholm
September 5, 2025
Nancy Jeanne Lysholm, age 79, of Eagan, passed away at home September 5, 2025. Survived by son, Daniel (Katherine) Lysholm; sisters, Janice Henjum, Carol Henjum, Dawn Grommish, and Lynette Latimer; grandchildren, Joy (Dan) Schlink, Ashley (Jeremy) Benz, Christian (Jessica) Lysholm, Connor (Rachel) Lysholm, and Orion (Lilly) Venero; and great-grandchildren, Maddison and Brody Schlink, Parker and Hunter Benz, and Braiden Lysholm....
Kathleen Carolyn Cook
September 5, 2025
Kathleen “Kathy” Carolyn Cook
February 4, 1947 – September 5, 2025
On Friday, September 5, 2025, Kathleen “Kathy” Cook, age 78, passed away unexpectedly at Abbott Northwestern Hospital in Minneapolis. It is with God’s perfect timing, she departed this life on her beloved mother’s birthday, a gift of a heavenly reunion for her entire family.
Kathy was born on February 4, 1947, in...
Timothy Kenneth Lawrence
September 2, 2025
Timothy "Tim" Lawrence, age 81, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, September 2, 2025, at Benedictine Living Community in Hastings.
Born on August 21, 1944, in Saint Paul, MN, to Kenneth and Dorothy (Kukacka) Lawrence, Tim grew up in South Saint Paul and graduated from Cretin High School with the Class of 1962. Shortly after, he proudly served his country in the...
Douglas Dean Salzwedel
August 31, 2025
Douglas “Doug” Salzwedel, age 91, of Hastings, passed away peacefully on August 31, 2025, at Regina Hospital.
Doug was born on July 9, 1934, in Lincoln Township, Wisconsin, to Carl and Martha (Hein) Salzwedel. He grew up on the family farm outside of Warrens, where he developed a lifelong love of hunting and fishing. He graduated from high school in Tomah,...
Lisa Trapp Agen
August 31, 2025
Lisa T. Agen, age 44, of West St. Paul, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loving family, on August 31, 2025, at Our Lady of Peace Hospice in St. Paul, after a brief but courageous battle with cancer. It all happened very quickly, and she faced it with quiet strength and grace.
Lisa was born on January 20, 1981, in St....
Robert John Porvaznik
August 30, 2025
Robert John Porvaznik, age 75, of Hastings, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family, at his home on August 30, 2025.
Robert was born on May 12, 1950, in Hammond, Indiana, to John and Lillian (Palguta) Porvaznik. He grew up in Indiana as one of ten children, with eight brothers and one sister. His family moved to Hastings in the early...
Margaret Bernice Hegg
August 26, 2025
Margaret will be missed. She was loved by many. She was a devoted wife, loving mother and a true and loyal friend.
Margaret “Marge” Bernice Hegg, age 87, of Minneapolis, MN, passed away on August 26, 2025 at Mt. Olivet Nursing Home.
Margaret was born in Big Lake, MN to Arthur Anderson and Ella Anderson on May 5, 1938. She went to...
Gary Francis Fox
August 25, 2025
Gary Francis Fox, age 82, of Hastings, passed away peacefully at his home, surrounded by his loving family, on Monday, August 25, 2025.
Gary was born on September 28, 1942, in Red Wing, Minnesota, to Alois and Annette (Ruhr) Fox. He grew up on the family farm near Miesville alongside his brothers, Dwayne and Tom. From his earliest years, Gary carried...
Harriet Lynn Biedenbender
August 23, 2025
Harriet “Lynn” Biedenbender, age 66, passed away on Saturday, August 23, 2025, at Regina Hospital in Hastings.
Lynn was born on February 5, 1959, in Gallatin, Tennessee, to Harry and Carolyn Faye Franklin. She grew up in Minnesota and graduated with the Edina East High School Class of 1977. She later married the love of her life, David Biedenbender, and together...
Gary Michael Sherman
August 20, 2025
Gary Michael Sherman, age 89 of Apple Valley, MN passed away at his home on Wednesday, August 20, 2025.
Gary was born on November 6, 1935, in Wesley, IA to Ruth (Loebig) and Roy Sherman. As a young child he moved to Austin, MN where he attended Columbus Grade School, confirmed at St. Augustine Catholic Church and graduated St. Augustine (Pacelli)...
Diane Lynn Humphrey
August 15, 2025
Diane Humphrey, of Cottage Grove, passed away peacefully at White Pines Memory Care on August 15, 2025, at the age of 69. She was born on March 10, 1956, to Donald and Helen (Schmidt) Humphrey.
Diane will be deeply missed by her sisters, Sue Schwarting and Missy Jensen; and sister-in-law, Terri Humphrey: along with many beloved nieces, nephews, relatives, and friends....
John Harvey Wilson
August 15, 2025
John Harvey Wilson, Johnny to his family, passed away shortly after midnight on Friday, August 15th, 2025, at the age of 54. Born on June 12, 1971, in Merrill, Wisconsin, John was the first-born child of Joan and John Wilson, now of Port Wing, Wisconsin.
John didn’t want to be called a hero, he didn’t want to be considered “courageous,” and...
Rita Jean Cahill
August 13, 2025
Rita Cahill, age 81, died on Wednesday, August 13, 2025 at her home in Hastings.
Though Rita was one of fourteen siblings, she was truly one of a kind. Rita’s gift to the world was her innate ability to connect with people and to “see” them without judgement. Although Alzheimer’s took her life, it never took her spirit.
Rita didn’t always follow...
Russell Fredrich Kraft
August 12, 2025
Russell F. Kraft, age 71, of Lake Mills, IA, formerly of Farmington/Rosemount, passed away suddenly on August 12, 2025.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Gilbert and Ramona Kraft.
Russ is survived by his wife of 52 years Deana Kraft, and children Randy (Michelle) Kraft, and Holly (Bryan) Toutges; Grandchildren John, Rachel, Grace, and Gabrielle; Siblings Kenneth (Dana) Kraft, Barbara...
Marion Martha Palm
August 9, 2025
Marion M. Palm
Age 89 of Eagan, passed away peacefully on August 9, 2025. Preceded in death by her husband, LeRoy; and sister, Hazel. Survived by her children, James (Nipawan), Jeffrey, and Julie (John) Wold; grandson, Stephen; siblings, Dorothy, Jim (Jenny), Duane (Gloria), Donny, Kenny (Cheryl), Dave (Peggy), and Judy (Joe). Funeral at 11am on Wednesday, August 20, 2025, at Starkson...
Carolyn "Carrie" Patricia Kingery
September 14, 2025
Carolyn "Carrie" Kingery (Turek), age 64, passed away on September 14th at her home in Rogers, MN. Carrie was born in Farmington, MN, to parents Rutz and Marie Turek on October 10, 1960.
She attended St. Mathias Catholic School in Hampton, MN, and then graduated from Hastings High School, class of 1979. She attended Dakota County Technical School with a degree...
Ernest Edward Lenertz
September 12, 2025
Ernest Edward Lenertz, age 85, of Apple Valley, MN, passed away peacefully at his home, surrounded by his family, on September 12, 2025. Ernest was born on November 20, 1939, on the family farm south of Karlsruhe, North Dakota, to Phillip & Catherine (Kraft) Lenertz. He was baptized and confirmed at St. Peter & Paul Catholic Church in Karlsruhe, North...
Darlene Dee Smith
September 8, 2025
Darlene D. Smith, age 86, of Hastings, passed away peacefully on September 8, 2025, surrounded by her loving family at The Rosemount Senior Living.
Darlene was born on June 26, 1939, in Barron, Wisconsin, to Forrest and Hilda Sullivan. She grew up in Barron with her siblings, Gene and Joyce, and graduated from Barron High School. While in school she met...
Derrick John Langeslay
September 5, 2025
Derrick J. Langeslay, age 43, of Hastings, passed away unexpectedly on September 5, 2025.
Derrick was born on October 24, 1981, in Rochester, New York, on his mother’s birthday, to Elaine and Kenneth Langeslay. At just 4 days old, Derrick moved with his family to Point Loma Naval Base in California, then on to Great Lakes Naval Base just north of...
Robert Eugene Albright
September 5, 2025
Robert “Bob” E. Albright, age 80, of Cottage Grove, passed away peacefully on September 5, 2025, surrounded by his loving family.
Bob was born January 30, 1945, in Worthington, Minnesota, to Albert and Henrietta (Karsten) Albright. He grew up in Hastings alongside his sister, Janice and brother, Kenneth. Bob graduated from Hastings High School, where he enjoyed spending time with friends...
Nancy Jeanne Lysholm
September 5, 2025
Nancy Jeanne Lysholm, age 79, of Eagan, passed away at home September 5, 2025. Survived by son, Daniel (Katherine) Lysholm; sisters, Janice Henjum, Carol Henjum, Dawn Grommish, and Lynette Latimer; grandchildren, Joy (Dan) Schlink, Ashley (Jeremy) Benz, Christian (Jessica) Lysholm, Connor (Rachel) Lysholm, and Orion (Lilly) Venero; and great-grandchildren, Maddison and Brody Schlink, Parker and Hunter Benz, and Braiden Lysholm....
Kathleen Carolyn Cook
September 5, 2025
Kathleen “Kathy” Carolyn Cook
February 4, 1947 – September 5, 2025
On Friday, September 5, 2025, Kathleen “Kathy” Cook, age 78, passed away unexpectedly at Abbott Northwestern Hospital in Minneapolis. It is with God’s perfect timing, she departed this life on her beloved mother’s birthday, a gift of a heavenly reunion for her entire family.
Kathy was born on February 4, 1947, in...
Timothy Kenneth Lawrence
September 2, 2025
Timothy "Tim" Lawrence, age 81, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, September 2, 2025, at Benedictine Living Community in Hastings.
Born on August 21, 1944, in Saint Paul, MN, to Kenneth and Dorothy (Kukacka) Lawrence, Tim grew up in South Saint Paul and graduated from Cretin High School with the Class of 1962. Shortly after, he proudly served his country in the...
Douglas Dean Salzwedel
August 31, 2025
Douglas “Doug” Salzwedel, age 91, of Hastings, passed away peacefully on August 31, 2025, at Regina Hospital.
Doug was born on July 9, 1934, in Lincoln Township, Wisconsin, to Carl and Martha (Hein) Salzwedel. He grew up on the family farm outside of Warrens, where he developed a lifelong love of hunting and fishing. He graduated from high school in Tomah,...
Lisa Trapp Agen
August 31, 2025
Lisa T. Agen, age 44, of West St. Paul, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loving family, on August 31, 2025, at Our Lady of Peace Hospice in St. Paul, after a brief but courageous battle with cancer. It all happened very quickly, and she faced it with quiet strength and grace.
Lisa was born on January 20, 1981, in St....
Robert John Porvaznik
August 30, 2025
Robert John Porvaznik, age 75, of Hastings, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family, at his home on August 30, 2025.
Robert was born on May 12, 1950, in Hammond, Indiana, to John and Lillian (Palguta) Porvaznik. He grew up in Indiana as one of ten children, with eight brothers and one sister. His family moved to Hastings in the early...
Margaret Bernice Hegg
August 26, 2025
Margaret will be missed. She was loved by many. She was a devoted wife, loving mother and a true and loyal friend.
Margaret “Marge” Bernice Hegg, age 87, of Minneapolis, MN, passed away on August 26, 2025 at Mt. Olivet Nursing Home.
Margaret was born in Big Lake, MN to Arthur Anderson and Ella Anderson on May 5, 1938. She went to...
Gary Francis Fox
August 25, 2025
Gary Francis Fox, age 82, of Hastings, passed away peacefully at his home, surrounded by his loving family, on Monday, August 25, 2025.
Gary was born on September 28, 1942, in Red Wing, Minnesota, to Alois and Annette (Ruhr) Fox. He grew up on the family farm near Miesville alongside his brothers, Dwayne and Tom. From his earliest years, Gary carried...
Harriet Lynn Biedenbender
August 23, 2025
Harriet “Lynn” Biedenbender, age 66, passed away on Saturday, August 23, 2025, at Regina Hospital in Hastings.
Lynn was born on February 5, 1959, in Gallatin, Tennessee, to Harry and Carolyn Faye Franklin. She grew up in Minnesota and graduated with the Edina East High School Class of 1977. She later married the love of her life, David Biedenbender, and together...
Gary Michael Sherman
August 20, 2025
Gary Michael Sherman, age 89 of Apple Valley, MN passed away at his home on Wednesday, August 20, 2025.
Gary was born on November 6, 1935, in Wesley, IA to Ruth (Loebig) and Roy Sherman. As a young child he moved to Austin, MN where he attended Columbus Grade School, confirmed at St. Augustine Catholic Church and graduated St. Augustine (Pacelli)...
Diane Lynn Humphrey
August 15, 2025
Diane Humphrey, of Cottage Grove, passed away peacefully at White Pines Memory Care on August 15, 2025, at the age of 69. She was born on March 10, 1956, to Donald and Helen (Schmidt) Humphrey.
Diane will be deeply missed by her sisters, Sue Schwarting and Missy Jensen; and sister-in-law, Terri Humphrey: along with many beloved nieces, nephews, relatives, and friends....
John Harvey Wilson
August 15, 2025
John Harvey Wilson, Johnny to his family, passed away shortly after midnight on Friday, August 15th, 2025, at the age of 54. Born on June 12, 1971, in Merrill, Wisconsin, John was the first-born child of Joan and John Wilson, now of Port Wing, Wisconsin.
John didn’t want to be called a hero, he didn’t want to be considered “courageous,” and...
Rita Jean Cahill
August 13, 2025
Rita Cahill, age 81, died on Wednesday, August 13, 2025 at her home in Hastings.
Though Rita was one of fourteen siblings, she was truly one of a kind. Rita’s gift to the world was her innate ability to connect with people and to “see” them without judgement. Although Alzheimer’s took her life, it never took her spirit.
Rita didn’t always follow...
Russell Fredrich Kraft
August 12, 2025
Russell F. Kraft, age 71, of Lake Mills, IA, formerly of Farmington/Rosemount, passed away suddenly on August 12, 2025.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Gilbert and Ramona Kraft.
Russ is survived by his wife of 52 years Deana Kraft, and children Randy (Michelle) Kraft, and Holly (Bryan) Toutges; Grandchildren John, Rachel, Grace, and Gabrielle; Siblings Kenneth (Dana) Kraft, Barbara...
Marion Martha Palm
August 9, 2025
Marion M. Palm
Age 89 of Eagan, passed away peacefully on August 9, 2025. Preceded in death by her husband, LeRoy; and sister, Hazel. Survived by her children, James (Nipawan), Jeffrey, and Julie (John) Wold; grandson, Stephen; siblings, Dorothy, Jim (Jenny), Duane (Gloria), Donny, Kenny (Cheryl), Dave (Peggy), and Judy (Joe). Funeral at 11am on Wednesday, August 20, 2025, at Starkson...
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