Obituaries
Obituaries for Starkson Family
In Memory of Our Dear Loved Ones
James "Jim" Thiel
January 10, 2022
James "Jim" Thiel, age 79 of Hastings, passed away at Regina Hospital on Monday morning, January 10, 2022. Jim was born on December 18, 1942, in Glendale, California. With his parents, LaVerne (Madsen) and Ed Thiel, and brother Dick, they moved to Minneapolis, Minnesota via "The Range" and finally settling in Hastings. After graduating from Hastings High School, he...
Barbara L. Anderson
January 10, 2022
Barbara Louise (Fellman) Anderson, age 76, of Hastings, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family on January 10, 2022. Barb was born on September 16, 1945 in Staples, MN. Barb grew up in Motley, MN and moved to Hastings, MN in 1960 where she met the love of her life, Avard Robert “Andy” Anderson. They married on...
David G. Brady
January 10, 2022
David G. Brady
Age 79 of Lakeville, born May 29, 1942 in Minneapolis, to Gene & Joan Brady, went to be with his Lord after a battle with Dementia, January 10, 2022.
David will be dearly missed by his wife of 59 years, Joan; children: Catherine (Tim) Coleman, Mark (Krista) Brady and Jennifer (Mark) Sides; grandchildren: Tina (Chris), Cory, Emily, Madison, Andrew,...
Dean M. Erickson
January 9, 2022
Dean Erickson, age 63 of West St. Paul, passed away suddenly at his home on January 9, 2022. He went to Hastings High School and received his GED. He worked for Smead's and Hudson Manufacturing in his earlier years. He was an intelligent man, a great listener and very friendly. He made friends easily, everywhere he went. He will...
Deb A. Rafnson (Wolf)
January 8, 2022
Rafnson, Deb A. (Wolf)
Age 53 of Apple Valley, passed away on Jan. 8, 2022. Preceded in death by her parents, Ron & Jan Wolf; Survived by her husband, Charley Lockhart; children, Jake (Dani) Rafnson, Josh (Kyleigh Rebholtz) Rafnson, and Brady (Aly) Lockhart; one granddaughter on the way; sister, Lori Wolf; aunt & uncle, Bob & Jane Quaintance; father-in-law & mother-in-law,...
Roger J. Kimmes
January 7, 2022
Roger J. Kimmes, age 79, of rural Hastings, died Friday, January 7, 2022. Roger Joseph was born February 15, 1942 in Hastings, MN to Sylvester and Rosella (Rother) Kimmes. He was married on September 3, 1962, to Mary Jane (Hernlem) at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Red Wing. Roger was a life-long farmer. He began farming with his dad,...
Gerald L. Wright
January 7, 2022
Gerald L. Wright, age 86, of Hastings, passed away January 7, 2022. He was born in Hastings on December 17, 1935 to Louis and Alice (Pinke) Wright. He married Joleen Meeker on February 4, 1961 in Hastings. Gerald was a lifelong farmer in Denmark Township. He was best known for his sheep farm on Highway 61. Gerald was an...
Violet A. Wells
January 7, 2022
Wells, Violet A.
age 84, born in Balta, ND. Violet enjoyed crossword puzzles, chocolate and chocolate shakes. Survived by loving husband, Merlin; daughter, Tammy (Joe) and son, Terry (Sue); many grandchildren & great grandchildren; sisters, Lavonne Ryberg, June Rohde and Sharon English; brother, Vern Rohde; nieces & nephews. Memorial service 11 AM, Saturday, Henry W. Anderson Mortuary, 3640 23rd Ave. So....
Joseph W. "Joe" Kriha
January 5, 2022
Joseph “Joe” William Kriha March 18, 1935 – January 5, 2022 We say goodbye to a husband, father, grandfather, brother, patriot and outdoorsman, who passed away at 86 on Wednesday, January 5 after living with Alzheimer’s and heart disease. COVID-19 was the final challenge in his last days. Joe was born in Heidelberg, Minnesota and grew up in nearby...
Kathryn A. "Kathy" Biegel
January 5, 2022
Kathryn A. "Kog" Biegel, age 80 of Hastings, died peacefully surrounded by her three boys at Regina Medical Center in Hastings on Wednesday afternoon, January 5, 2022. Kathryn Ann, the daughter of James and Grace (Brochtrup) Heerey, was born on July 6, 1941, in Stanley, Wisconsin. Following her graduation from McDonell Catholic High School in Chippewa Falls, Kathy briefly...
Thomas F. Eggert
January 4, 2022
Thomas "Tommo" Eggert, age 61 of St. Paul, died suddenly on Tuesday evening, January 4, 2022, following a short battle with congestive heart disease. Thomas Frederick, the son of Thomas and Jeannine (Eix) Eggert, was born on August 15, 1960, in St. Paul. Tom attended Hastings High School where he was an all-conference athlete. Following his graduation with the...
Chad M. Wentzel
January 4, 2022
Chad M. Wentzel,
age 50, of Minneapolis, passed away peacefully in his childhood home on January 4, 2022 after a yearlong battle with an aggressive form of brain cancer.
He will always be remembered for his genuine love for everyone he met. He will be deeply missed.
Chad is preceded in death by his mother, Judy Wentzel. Survived by his father, Earl Wentzel;...
Jeffrey M. "Jeff" Schommer
January 3, 2022
Jeffrey M. Schommer, age 46, of Hastings, passed away January 3, 2022. He was born in Red Wing on November 24, 1975 to Edward "Mike" and Shirley (Freiermuth) Schommer. Jeff worked for the Hastings Bus Company and was an avid Hastings Raiders and Minnesota Vikings fan. He was a member of the Sharks Special Olympic Team, the Knights of...
Lola Jean O'Brien
January 3, 2022
O’Brien, Lola Jean
Age 71 of Eagan, passed away on Jan. 3, 2022. Preceded in death by her parents and 2 sisters. Survived by her partner, Gary A. Quickstad; daughters, Kristie (Bruce) Johnson and Maggie (Jon) Adlum; stepdaughter, Stacy (Andy) Reiff; grandchildren, Ben, Paige, Blake, Ben, and Zach; 1 sister and 5 brothers; many nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends. Lola...
Steven L. Wical
January 2, 2022
Steven L. Wical, age 60, of Hastings, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Sunday morning, January 2, 2022. Steven Leslie, the son of Loren and Deloryce (Diemert) Wical, was born July 15, 1961 in Seattle, WA. Following his graduation from Hastings High School in 1979, Steve continued his education at DCTC in Cable TV. Steve got his start...
Evelyn M Sand
January 2, 2022
Evelyn Maryan Sand
Of St. Louis Park, just shy of 96 years, born January 28, 1926 in Minneapolis to Elizabeth (immigrant from Germany) and Erick Olson (immigrant from Sweden), passed away comfortably on January 2, 2022,
She attended Roosevelt High School. As a member of the Department of Horticulture, University of Minnesota, Evelyn supported Dr. Leon C. Snyder as the Minnesota Landscape...
Regina C. Jones
January 1, 2022
Regina C. Jones, age 82 of Hastings, died peacefully at home on Saturday morning, January 1, 2022. Regina Catherine, the daughter of Albert and Bernadine (Bennett) Schneider, was born on July 7, 1939, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. She graduated from Mercy Catholic High School, an all girls school, with the class of 1957. On August 5, 1957, Regina was united...
Tadd L. Salo
December 31, 2021
Tadd L. Salo, age 35 of Hastings, died suddenly but peacefully at home on Friday morning, December 31, 2021. Tadd Laurie, the son of Terence and Janice (Brunner) Salo, was born on November 6, 1986, in Minneapolis. He was an avid participant in the Lifeworks Day Program in Apple Valley where he made many friendships. Tadd loved the outdoors,...
Jeanne M. Bignell
December 31, 2021
Jeanne M. Bignell, age 70, of Hastings, passed away December 31, 2021. Jeanne was born in Hastings to Jerome and Marcella (Scharmer) Girgen and was very proud of being born on Friday the 13th of 1951. She married Raymond Bignell in Hastings on July 31, 1971. They were later divorced. Jeanne worked for many years and retired from Smeads....
Patricia A. "Patty" Ladd
December 30, 2021
Patricia "Patty" Ladd, age 80 of Hastings, died peacefully at The Moments Memory Care in Lakeville on Thursday morning, December 30, 2021. Patricia Ann, the daughter of Melvin and Lois (Braun) Penke, was born on March 17, 1941, in Danube, Minnesota. Following her graduation from Danube High School, Patty was united in marriage to Robert "Bob" Ladd on August...
James "Jim" Thiel
January 10, 2022
James "Jim" Thiel, age 79 of Hastings, passed away at Regina Hospital on Monday morning, January 10, 2022. Jim was born on December 18, 1942, in Glendale, California. With his parents, LaVerne (Madsen) and Ed Thiel, and brother Dick, they moved to Minneapolis, Minnesota via "The Range" and finally settling in Hastings. After graduating from Hastings High School, he...
Barbara L. Anderson
January 10, 2022
Barbara Louise (Fellman) Anderson, age 76, of Hastings, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family on January 10, 2022. Barb was born on September 16, 1945 in Staples, MN. Barb grew up in Motley, MN and moved to Hastings, MN in 1960 where she met the love of her life, Avard Robert “Andy” Anderson. They married on...
David G. Brady
January 10, 2022
David G. Brady
Age 79 of Lakeville, born May 29, 1942 in Minneapolis, to Gene & Joan Brady, went to be with his Lord after a battle with Dementia, January 10, 2022.
David will be dearly missed by his wife of 59 years, Joan; children: Catherine (Tim) Coleman, Mark (Krista) Brady and Jennifer (Mark) Sides; grandchildren: Tina (Chris), Cory, Emily, Madison, Andrew,...
Dean M. Erickson
January 9, 2022
Dean Erickson, age 63 of West St. Paul, passed away suddenly at his home on January 9, 2022. He went to Hastings High School and received his GED. He worked for Smead's and Hudson Manufacturing in his earlier years. He was an intelligent man, a great listener and very friendly. He made friends easily, everywhere he went. He will...
Deb A. Rafnson (Wolf)
January 8, 2022
Rafnson, Deb A. (Wolf)
Age 53 of Apple Valley, passed away on Jan. 8, 2022. Preceded in death by her parents, Ron & Jan Wolf; Survived by her husband, Charley Lockhart; children, Jake (Dani) Rafnson, Josh (Kyleigh Rebholtz) Rafnson, and Brady (Aly) Lockhart; one granddaughter on the way; sister, Lori Wolf; aunt & uncle, Bob & Jane Quaintance; father-in-law & mother-in-law,...
Roger J. Kimmes
January 7, 2022
Roger J. Kimmes, age 79, of rural Hastings, died Friday, January 7, 2022. Roger Joseph was born February 15, 1942 in Hastings, MN to Sylvester and Rosella (Rother) Kimmes. He was married on September 3, 1962, to Mary Jane (Hernlem) at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Red Wing. Roger was a life-long farmer. He began farming with his dad,...
Gerald L. Wright
January 7, 2022
Gerald L. Wright, age 86, of Hastings, passed away January 7, 2022. He was born in Hastings on December 17, 1935 to Louis and Alice (Pinke) Wright. He married Joleen Meeker on February 4, 1961 in Hastings. Gerald was a lifelong farmer in Denmark Township. He was best known for his sheep farm on Highway 61. Gerald was an...
Violet A. Wells
January 7, 2022
Wells, Violet A.
age 84, born in Balta, ND. Violet enjoyed crossword puzzles, chocolate and chocolate shakes. Survived by loving husband, Merlin; daughter, Tammy (Joe) and son, Terry (Sue); many grandchildren & great grandchildren; sisters, Lavonne Ryberg, June Rohde and Sharon English; brother, Vern Rohde; nieces & nephews. Memorial service 11 AM, Saturday, Henry W. Anderson Mortuary, 3640 23rd Ave. So....
Joseph W. "Joe" Kriha
January 5, 2022
Joseph “Joe” William Kriha March 18, 1935 – January 5, 2022 We say goodbye to a husband, father, grandfather, brother, patriot and outdoorsman, who passed away at 86 on Wednesday, January 5 after living with Alzheimer’s and heart disease. COVID-19 was the final challenge in his last days. Joe was born in Heidelberg, Minnesota and grew up in nearby...
Kathryn A. "Kathy" Biegel
January 5, 2022
Kathryn A. "Kog" Biegel, age 80 of Hastings, died peacefully surrounded by her three boys at Regina Medical Center in Hastings on Wednesday afternoon, January 5, 2022. Kathryn Ann, the daughter of James and Grace (Brochtrup) Heerey, was born on July 6, 1941, in Stanley, Wisconsin. Following her graduation from McDonell Catholic High School in Chippewa Falls, Kathy briefly...
Thomas F. Eggert
January 4, 2022
Thomas "Tommo" Eggert, age 61 of St. Paul, died suddenly on Tuesday evening, January 4, 2022, following a short battle with congestive heart disease. Thomas Frederick, the son of Thomas and Jeannine (Eix) Eggert, was born on August 15, 1960, in St. Paul. Tom attended Hastings High School where he was an all-conference athlete. Following his graduation with the...
Chad M. Wentzel
January 4, 2022
Chad M. Wentzel,
age 50, of Minneapolis, passed away peacefully in his childhood home on January 4, 2022 after a yearlong battle with an aggressive form of brain cancer.
He will always be remembered for his genuine love for everyone he met. He will be deeply missed.
Chad is preceded in death by his mother, Judy Wentzel. Survived by his father, Earl Wentzel;...
Jeffrey M. "Jeff" Schommer
January 3, 2022
Jeffrey M. Schommer, age 46, of Hastings, passed away January 3, 2022. He was born in Red Wing on November 24, 1975 to Edward "Mike" and Shirley (Freiermuth) Schommer. Jeff worked for the Hastings Bus Company and was an avid Hastings Raiders and Minnesota Vikings fan. He was a member of the Sharks Special Olympic Team, the Knights of...
Lola Jean O'Brien
January 3, 2022
O’Brien, Lola Jean
Age 71 of Eagan, passed away on Jan. 3, 2022. Preceded in death by her parents and 2 sisters. Survived by her partner, Gary A. Quickstad; daughters, Kristie (Bruce) Johnson and Maggie (Jon) Adlum; stepdaughter, Stacy (Andy) Reiff; grandchildren, Ben, Paige, Blake, Ben, and Zach; 1 sister and 5 brothers; many nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends. Lola...
Steven L. Wical
January 2, 2022
Steven L. Wical, age 60, of Hastings, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Sunday morning, January 2, 2022. Steven Leslie, the son of Loren and Deloryce (Diemert) Wical, was born July 15, 1961 in Seattle, WA. Following his graduation from Hastings High School in 1979, Steve continued his education at DCTC in Cable TV. Steve got his start...
Evelyn M Sand
January 2, 2022
Evelyn Maryan Sand
Of St. Louis Park, just shy of 96 years, born January 28, 1926 in Minneapolis to Elizabeth (immigrant from Germany) and Erick Olson (immigrant from Sweden), passed away comfortably on January 2, 2022,
She attended Roosevelt High School. As a member of the Department of Horticulture, University of Minnesota, Evelyn supported Dr. Leon C. Snyder as the Minnesota Landscape...
Regina C. Jones
January 1, 2022
Regina C. Jones, age 82 of Hastings, died peacefully at home on Saturday morning, January 1, 2022. Regina Catherine, the daughter of Albert and Bernadine (Bennett) Schneider, was born on July 7, 1939, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. She graduated from Mercy Catholic High School, an all girls school, with the class of 1957. On August 5, 1957, Regina was united...
Tadd L. Salo
December 31, 2021
Tadd L. Salo, age 35 of Hastings, died suddenly but peacefully at home on Friday morning, December 31, 2021. Tadd Laurie, the son of Terence and Janice (Brunner) Salo, was born on November 6, 1986, in Minneapolis. He was an avid participant in the Lifeworks Day Program in Apple Valley where he made many friendships. Tadd loved the outdoors,...
Jeanne M. Bignell
December 31, 2021
Jeanne M. Bignell, age 70, of Hastings, passed away December 31, 2021. Jeanne was born in Hastings to Jerome and Marcella (Scharmer) Girgen and was very proud of being born on Friday the 13th of 1951. She married Raymond Bignell in Hastings on July 31, 1971. They were later divorced. Jeanne worked for many years and retired from Smeads....
Patricia A. "Patty" Ladd
December 30, 2021
Patricia "Patty" Ladd, age 80 of Hastings, died peacefully at The Moments Memory Care in Lakeville on Thursday morning, December 30, 2021. Patricia Ann, the daughter of Melvin and Lois (Braun) Penke, was born on March 17, 1941, in Danube, Minnesota. Following her graduation from Danube High School, Patty was united in marriage to Robert "Bob" Ladd on August...
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