Obituaries
Obituaries for Starkson Family
In Memory of Our Dear Loved Ones
Gregory J. Swanson
January 14, 2022
Gregory J. Swanson, age 70, of Hastings, passed away January 14, 2022. Preceded in death by parents, Bob and Myra Swanson. Survived by daughter, Sarah Miska; son, Robert Swanson; stepson, Thomas Reinardy; grandchildren, Kayley Miska and Tyson Miska; siblings, Brooks (Linda) Swanson and Carol Swanson (Ross Petterson); former spouse, Sharon Swanson; stepmother, Sandy Swanson and longtime girlfriend, Camille Sylvis;...
Kevin M. Delarbre
January 14, 2022
Kevin M. Delarbre, age 53 of Hastings, died peacefully at United Hospital in St. Paul on Friday evening, January 14, 2022. Kevin Michael, the son of Charles and Laura (Gilson) Delarbre, was born in April 25, 1968, in Hammond, Indiana. At the age of ten, Kevin's family moved to Hastings where he attended school. Kevin then enlisted in the...
Kim Karen Anderson (Nee Kinley)
January 13, 2022
Anderson, Kim Karen (nee Kinley)
Age 78 of Apple Valley, went to be with the Lord on Jan. 13, 2022. Preceded in death by her husband, Richard. Survived by her children, Coreen Walker, Laurel (Jamie) Iverson, and Warren (Katya) Anderson; grandchildren, Phillip Iverson, Alex Walker, Katrina Anderson, and Natasha Anderson; 5 siblings; stepfather, Jerry Schatzlein; 8 stepsiblings; many nieces, nephews, other...
Raymond J. "Ray" Schabert
January 12, 2022
Raymond J. "Ray" Schabert, age 72 of Cannon Falls, died peacefully at Mayo Clinic ~ St. Mary's Campus in Rochester surrounded by his loving family Wednesday morning, January 12, 2022. Raymond Joseph, the son of Edward and Dorothy (Beissel) Schabert, was born on February 8, 1949, in Hastings. Ray attended Cannon Falls High School where he was a stand-out...
John F. Golz
January 11, 2022
John F. Golz, age 67 of Inver Grove Heights, died peacefully at Our Lady of Peace Hospice Home on Tuesday evening, January 11, 2022 after a courageous 8-month battle with small cell neuroendocrine prostate cancer (NEPC). John Francis, the son of Hans and Jean (Schoner) Golz, was born on February 21, 1954, in St. Paul, Minnesota. Following his graduation...
Delores L. Beckett
January 11, 2022
Beckett, Delores L.,
Age 98 of Minneapolis, born March 23, 1923 in Minneapolis to Charles & Martha Forbes, passed away peacefully January 11, 2022.
Delores was a lifelong member of Minnehaha Baptist Church and now First Evangelical Free Church in Minneapolis.
She is preceded in death by her husband, Herbert; son, Douglas; brother, Robert Forbes and sister, Audrey Shiel.
Delores will be dearly missed...
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...
Gregory J. Swanson
January 14, 2022
Gregory J. Swanson, age 70, of Hastings, passed away January 14, 2022. Preceded in death by parents, Bob and Myra Swanson. Survived by daughter, Sarah Miska; son, Robert Swanson; stepson, Thomas Reinardy; grandchildren, Kayley Miska and Tyson Miska; siblings, Brooks (Linda) Swanson and Carol Swanson (Ross Petterson); former spouse, Sharon Swanson; stepmother, Sandy Swanson and longtime girlfriend, Camille Sylvis;...
Kevin M. Delarbre
January 14, 2022
Kevin M. Delarbre, age 53 of Hastings, died peacefully at United Hospital in St. Paul on Friday evening, January 14, 2022. Kevin Michael, the son of Charles and Laura (Gilson) Delarbre, was born in April 25, 1968, in Hammond, Indiana. At the age of ten, Kevin's family moved to Hastings where he attended school. Kevin then enlisted in the...
Kim Karen Anderson (Nee Kinley)
January 13, 2022
Anderson, Kim Karen (nee Kinley)
Age 78 of Apple Valley, went to be with the Lord on Jan. 13, 2022. Preceded in death by her husband, Richard. Survived by her children, Coreen Walker, Laurel (Jamie) Iverson, and Warren (Katya) Anderson; grandchildren, Phillip Iverson, Alex Walker, Katrina Anderson, and Natasha Anderson; 5 siblings; stepfather, Jerry Schatzlein; 8 stepsiblings; many nieces, nephews, other...
Raymond J. "Ray" Schabert
January 12, 2022
Raymond J. "Ray" Schabert, age 72 of Cannon Falls, died peacefully at Mayo Clinic ~ St. Mary's Campus in Rochester surrounded by his loving family Wednesday morning, January 12, 2022. Raymond Joseph, the son of Edward and Dorothy (Beissel) Schabert, was born on February 8, 1949, in Hastings. Ray attended Cannon Falls High School where he was a stand-out...
John F. Golz
January 11, 2022
John F. Golz, age 67 of Inver Grove Heights, died peacefully at Our Lady of Peace Hospice Home on Tuesday evening, January 11, 2022 after a courageous 8-month battle with small cell neuroendocrine prostate cancer (NEPC). John Francis, the son of Hans and Jean (Schoner) Golz, was born on February 21, 1954, in St. Paul, Minnesota. Following his graduation...
Delores L. Beckett
January 11, 2022
Beckett, Delores L.,
Age 98 of Minneapolis, born March 23, 1923 in Minneapolis to Charles & Martha Forbes, passed away peacefully January 11, 2022.
Delores was a lifelong member of Minnehaha Baptist Church and now First Evangelical Free Church in Minneapolis.
She is preceded in death by her husband, Herbert; son, Douglas; brother, Robert Forbes and sister, Audrey Shiel.
Delores will be dearly missed...
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...
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