Obituaries
Obituaries for Starkson Family
In Memory of Our Dear Loved Ones
Mildred M. Ruhr
March 2, 2026
Mildred "Millie" M. Ruhr, age 104, passed away on March 2nd, 2026 at Hastings Senior Health Living.
Millie was born May 13, 1921 in Inver Grove Heights, Minnesota. The third daughter of Charles H. and Sophia (Fournier) Rosenberger, Millie grew up on the family vegetable and dairy farm. In 1939 Mildred graduated from South St. Paul High School. She attended Rasmussen...
Mark Warren Haesly
March 1, 2026
Mark Warren Haesly, 70, passed away Sunday, March 1, 2026, after a nearly 7 year battle with lymphoma, leaving behind a life defined not by any single role, but by all of them at once: husband, son, dad, grandpa, teacher, coach, leader, and friend.Mark was born December 26, 1955, in Winona, Minnesota, the son of Dr. Warren and Shirley Haesly....
Shirley M. Keene
February 27, 2026
Shirley M. Keene, age 98 of Denmark Township, passed away peacefully on Friday afternoon, February 27, 2026.
Shirley Mae, the daughter of Lawrence and Hattie (Partridge) Niederkorn, was born in Hastings on March 12, 1927. Following her graduation from Hastings High School as Homecoming Queen with the class of 1945, Shirley was united in marriage to Wayne "Buck" Keene at the...
Helen Marie Brochman
February 27, 2026
Helen Marie Brochman, age 81 of Hampton, went to be with the Lord peacefully on February 27, 2026.
Preceded in death by her parents, Max & Ruth Hemze.
Survived by her husband of 49 years, Leonard; daughter, Angela; sister, Shirley (Burton) Grannes; nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends.
Helen enjoyed creating and spending time in the kitchen while baking and cooking for her...
June Mary Hopp
February 27, 2026
June Mary Hopp, Age 69 of Inver Grove Heights (formerly of Hastings), passed away on February 27, 2026.
Preceded in death by her parents, Joseph & Rita Hopp; and great-niece, Grace Olson.
Survived by her siblings, Barbara (Willard) Wagner, Virginia Hopp, Elizabeth (Scott) Ziemer, Anna (James) Eller, and Frank (Christina) Hopp; nieces and nephews, Carrie (Brandon) Hollerung, Christopher (Tyler) Wagner, Caitlin (Aaron)...
Kathleen A. Polga
February 24, 2026
Kathleen “Kay” Polga, 81, died in Boston on February 24 after complications from several health issues, including cancer. A lifelong learner and educator, Kay lived in Brookline for over 50 years. She was an instructor and ultimately the coordinator of ESL (now ELE) for Brookline’s public schools before retiring. Kay received her undergraduate degree from the College of St. Catherine...
Jacklyn "Jackie" Rosendahl
February 24, 2026
Jacklyn "Jackie" Rosendahl, age 77 of Hastings, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family on Tuesday morning, February 24, 2026.
Jacklyn Sue, the daughter of Oscar and Harriet (Telford) Onsager, was born on November 26, 1948, in Decorah, Iowa. Following her graduation from high school, Jackie was united in marriage to Gerald "Jerry" Rosendahl on June 7, 1968,...
Rosella Mae Swan
February 22, 2026
Rosella Mae Swan, age 97 of Eagan, went to be with the Lord peacefully on February 22, 2026.
Preceded in death by her husband, Holger Moline; husband, William Swan; sisters, Alyce and Deloris; and brother, Floyd.
Survived by her children, Bill (Paulette) Moline, Mary (Kofi) Ofei, Karen (Scott) Fleming, and David (Deb) Moline; grandchildren, Chad (Kemi) Moline, Brian (Sarah) Moline, Melissa (Mike)...
Mary Ann Bambenek
February 22, 2026
Mary Ann (Papenfuss) Bambenek, a loving wife, mother and grandmother, died on February 22, 2026 at United Hospital in St Paul, MN at the age of 90 following a battle with glioblastoma brain cancer. She was born on November 19, 1935 to Victor and Margaret (Hennessey) Papenfuss in Winona, Minnesota. Mary Ann graduated from Winona Senior High School in 1953....
Janet Helen Miller
February 21, 2026
Janet (Jan) H. Miller, age 74, of Vermillion Township, passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 21, 2026.
Jan was born on November 19, 1951, in New Richmond, Wisconsin, to Willard and Elizabeth Lee. One of seven children, she was raised on the family farm in Alden Township near Star Prairie, Wisconsin. Growing up in a large family instilled in her a...
Matthew C. La Belle
February 19, 2026
Matthew C. La Belle, age 28, of Cottage Grove, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, February 19th. His loving family and friends are heartbroken, and he will be deeply and forever missed.
Matthew was born on April 13, 1997 in St. Paul, Minnesota, to Michael and Amy (Reule) La Belle. He grew up in Cottage Grove alongside his brothers, Patrick and Andrew....
Sandra K. Ahern
February 18, 2026
Sandra K. Ahern, age 82, of Hastings, Minnesota, died unexpectedly on Wednesday, February 18, 2026. Sandra was born on April 13, 1943, in St. Paul, Minnesota, to Raymond and Bernadette (Frawley) Wessinger. She grew up in the Highland Park neighborhood alongside her older sister, Rose, and her brother, Charles. Sandra attended Nativity Catholic School, where she formed many lifelong friendships....
Madonna M. Larsen
February 13, 2026
Madonna M. Larsen, age 93 of Vermillion, passed away peacefully at home on Friday evening, February 13, 2026.
Madonna Mary, the daughter of Joseph and Frances (Kasel) Marschall, was born on November 30, 1932, in Hastings. Following her graduation from high school, Madonna attended nursing school in Rochester as well as NewYork where obtained her nursing degree and was a longtime...
Doris Jean Shapiro
February 13, 2026
Doris "Dori" Shapiro passed away peacefully on Friday, February 13, 2026, at BeeHive Homes in Lakeville.
Dori was born on March 29, 1942, in Hastings, Minnesota, to Lawrence and Alvina Pechacek. She grew up in Hastings and graduated from Hastings High School with the Class of 1960. She later attended Mankato University.
Dori was united in marriage to Chuck Langenfeld, and together...
Gary Fox
February 13, 2026
Gary Fox passed away peacefully on February 13, 2026, at the age of 81 with his family by his side.
Gary was born on September 15, 1944, in Dayton, Ohio, to Edward and Marian (Fritzinger) Fox. He was raised in Hastings MN and graduated from Hastings Senior High in 1962. He grew up with a strong sense of family, faith, and...
Darold J Fox
February 13, 2026
Darold Fox, a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and friend, passed away peacefully on February 13, 2026, at the age of 89. Darold was a lifelong resident of the Miesville area and lived a life rooted in hard work, service and a deep love for his family and community.
Darold was born on August 21,1936 in Hastings, Minnesota, to Rosella (Cihak) and...
Brenda Stier
February 13, 2026
Brenda passed away peacefully at home on February 13, 2026, surrounded by love. She will be remembered for her gentle spirit, her creativity, and the care she gave so freely to those around her.
Brenda was the devoted mother of her son, Jon, and his spouse, Jen, and her daughter, Nicole. She was the cherished daughter of Duane Liddle and the...
Bryan K. Snyder
February 10, 2026
Bryan K. Snyder, age 55 of Prescott, Wisconsin, passed away suddenly but peacefully at home on Tuesday evening, February 10, 2026.
Bryan Keith, the son of Glen and Monica (Reinardy) Snyder, was born on October 18, 1970, in Hastings. He was a longtime bartender at various establishments and enjoyed boating, fishing, and spending time with family and friends.
He was preceded in...
Barbara Begich
February 8, 2026
Barbara Ann Begich, a resident of Hastings, passed away February 8. Barbara was born in Chicago on January 2, 1952. She is a 1970 graduate of Hastings High School.
While attending high school Barbara was very involved in the theatre program. She continued her interests in theatre and graduated from The College of St. Teresa with a Bachelor of Arts Degree....
Virginia "Ginny" Meier
February 7, 2026
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Virginia “Ginny” Meier of Fort Myers Beach, FL and Hastings, MN on February 7, 2026, after unexpected heart complications in Fort Myers.
Ginny was born in Rush City, Minnesota, on April 10, 1942, to Albert and Louise Paulson (née Nelson). She married her husband, Vernon Meier, on June 2, 1962.
Ginny...
Mildred M. Ruhr
March 2, 2026
Mildred "Millie" M. Ruhr, age 104, passed away on March 2nd, 2026 at Hastings Senior Health Living.
Millie was born May 13, 1921 in Inver Grove Heights, Minnesota. The third daughter of Charles H. and Sophia (Fournier) Rosenberger, Millie grew up on the family vegetable and dairy farm. In 1939 Mildred graduated from South St. Paul High School. She attended Rasmussen...
Mark Warren Haesly
March 1, 2026
Mark Warren Haesly, 70, passed away Sunday, March 1, 2026, after a nearly 7 year battle with lymphoma, leaving behind a life defined not by any single role, but by all of them at once: husband, son, dad, grandpa, teacher, coach, leader, and friend.Mark was born December 26, 1955, in Winona, Minnesota, the son of Dr. Warren and Shirley Haesly....
Shirley M. Keene
February 27, 2026
Shirley M. Keene, age 98 of Denmark Township, passed away peacefully on Friday afternoon, February 27, 2026.
Shirley Mae, the daughter of Lawrence and Hattie (Partridge) Niederkorn, was born in Hastings on March 12, 1927. Following her graduation from Hastings High School as Homecoming Queen with the class of 1945, Shirley was united in marriage to Wayne "Buck" Keene at the...
Helen Marie Brochman
February 27, 2026
Helen Marie Brochman, age 81 of Hampton, went to be with the Lord peacefully on February 27, 2026.
Preceded in death by her parents, Max & Ruth Hemze.
Survived by her husband of 49 years, Leonard; daughter, Angela; sister, Shirley (Burton) Grannes; nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends.
Helen enjoyed creating and spending time in the kitchen while baking and cooking for her...
June Mary Hopp
February 27, 2026
June Mary Hopp, Age 69 of Inver Grove Heights (formerly of Hastings), passed away on February 27, 2026.
Preceded in death by her parents, Joseph & Rita Hopp; and great-niece, Grace Olson.
Survived by her siblings, Barbara (Willard) Wagner, Virginia Hopp, Elizabeth (Scott) Ziemer, Anna (James) Eller, and Frank (Christina) Hopp; nieces and nephews, Carrie (Brandon) Hollerung, Christopher (Tyler) Wagner, Caitlin (Aaron)...
Kathleen A. Polga
February 24, 2026
Kathleen “Kay” Polga, 81, died in Boston on February 24 after complications from several health issues, including cancer. A lifelong learner and educator, Kay lived in Brookline for over 50 years. She was an instructor and ultimately the coordinator of ESL (now ELE) for Brookline’s public schools before retiring. Kay received her undergraduate degree from the College of St. Catherine...
Jacklyn "Jackie" Rosendahl
February 24, 2026
Jacklyn "Jackie" Rosendahl, age 77 of Hastings, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family on Tuesday morning, February 24, 2026.
Jacklyn Sue, the daughter of Oscar and Harriet (Telford) Onsager, was born on November 26, 1948, in Decorah, Iowa. Following her graduation from high school, Jackie was united in marriage to Gerald "Jerry" Rosendahl on June 7, 1968,...
Rosella Mae Swan
February 22, 2026
Rosella Mae Swan, age 97 of Eagan, went to be with the Lord peacefully on February 22, 2026.
Preceded in death by her husband, Holger Moline; husband, William Swan; sisters, Alyce and Deloris; and brother, Floyd.
Survived by her children, Bill (Paulette) Moline, Mary (Kofi) Ofei, Karen (Scott) Fleming, and David (Deb) Moline; grandchildren, Chad (Kemi) Moline, Brian (Sarah) Moline, Melissa (Mike)...
Mary Ann Bambenek
February 22, 2026
Mary Ann (Papenfuss) Bambenek, a loving wife, mother and grandmother, died on February 22, 2026 at United Hospital in St Paul, MN at the age of 90 following a battle with glioblastoma brain cancer. She was born on November 19, 1935 to Victor and Margaret (Hennessey) Papenfuss in Winona, Minnesota. Mary Ann graduated from Winona Senior High School in 1953....
Janet Helen Miller
February 21, 2026
Janet (Jan) H. Miller, age 74, of Vermillion Township, passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 21, 2026.
Jan was born on November 19, 1951, in New Richmond, Wisconsin, to Willard and Elizabeth Lee. One of seven children, she was raised on the family farm in Alden Township near Star Prairie, Wisconsin. Growing up in a large family instilled in her a...
Matthew C. La Belle
February 19, 2026
Matthew C. La Belle, age 28, of Cottage Grove, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, February 19th. His loving family and friends are heartbroken, and he will be deeply and forever missed.
Matthew was born on April 13, 1997 in St. Paul, Minnesota, to Michael and Amy (Reule) La Belle. He grew up in Cottage Grove alongside his brothers, Patrick and Andrew....
Sandra K. Ahern
February 18, 2026
Sandra K. Ahern, age 82, of Hastings, Minnesota, died unexpectedly on Wednesday, February 18, 2026. Sandra was born on April 13, 1943, in St. Paul, Minnesota, to Raymond and Bernadette (Frawley) Wessinger. She grew up in the Highland Park neighborhood alongside her older sister, Rose, and her brother, Charles. Sandra attended Nativity Catholic School, where she formed many lifelong friendships....
Madonna M. Larsen
February 13, 2026
Madonna M. Larsen, age 93 of Vermillion, passed away peacefully at home on Friday evening, February 13, 2026.
Madonna Mary, the daughter of Joseph and Frances (Kasel) Marschall, was born on November 30, 1932, in Hastings. Following her graduation from high school, Madonna attended nursing school in Rochester as well as NewYork where obtained her nursing degree and was a longtime...
Doris Jean Shapiro
February 13, 2026
Doris "Dori" Shapiro passed away peacefully on Friday, February 13, 2026, at BeeHive Homes in Lakeville.
Dori was born on March 29, 1942, in Hastings, Minnesota, to Lawrence and Alvina Pechacek. She grew up in Hastings and graduated from Hastings High School with the Class of 1960. She later attended Mankato University.
Dori was united in marriage to Chuck Langenfeld, and together...
Gary Fox
February 13, 2026
Gary Fox passed away peacefully on February 13, 2026, at the age of 81 with his family by his side.
Gary was born on September 15, 1944, in Dayton, Ohio, to Edward and Marian (Fritzinger) Fox. He was raised in Hastings MN and graduated from Hastings Senior High in 1962. He grew up with a strong sense of family, faith, and...
Darold J Fox
February 13, 2026
Darold Fox, a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and friend, passed away peacefully on February 13, 2026, at the age of 89. Darold was a lifelong resident of the Miesville area and lived a life rooted in hard work, service and a deep love for his family and community.
Darold was born on August 21,1936 in Hastings, Minnesota, to Rosella (Cihak) and...
Brenda Stier
February 13, 2026
Brenda passed away peacefully at home on February 13, 2026, surrounded by love. She will be remembered for her gentle spirit, her creativity, and the care she gave so freely to those around her.
Brenda was the devoted mother of her son, Jon, and his spouse, Jen, and her daughter, Nicole. She was the cherished daughter of Duane Liddle and the...
Bryan K. Snyder
February 10, 2026
Bryan K. Snyder, age 55 of Prescott, Wisconsin, passed away suddenly but peacefully at home on Tuesday evening, February 10, 2026.
Bryan Keith, the son of Glen and Monica (Reinardy) Snyder, was born on October 18, 1970, in Hastings. He was a longtime bartender at various establishments and enjoyed boating, fishing, and spending time with family and friends.
He was preceded in...
Barbara Begich
February 8, 2026
Barbara Ann Begich, a resident of Hastings, passed away February 8. Barbara was born in Chicago on January 2, 1952. She is a 1970 graduate of Hastings High School.
While attending high school Barbara was very involved in the theatre program. She continued her interests in theatre and graduated from The College of St. Teresa with a Bachelor of Arts Degree....
Virginia "Ginny" Meier
February 7, 2026
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Virginia “Ginny” Meier of Fort Myers Beach, FL and Hastings, MN on February 7, 2026, after unexpected heart complications in Fort Myers.
Ginny was born in Rush City, Minnesota, on April 10, 1942, to Albert and Louise Paulson (née Nelson). She married her husband, Vernon Meier, on June 2, 1962.
Ginny...
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