Obituaries
Obituaries for Starkson Family
In Memory of Our Dear Loved Ones
Walter "Wally" James Seleski
February 6, 2026
It is with heartfelt sadness that we announce the sudden and unexpected passing of Walter “Wally” James Seleski, on February 6, 2026, due to cardiac arrest. He was 67 years old.
Wally retired in Piedmont, SC (formerly of Hastings and Wannamingo, MN) after working in the plastics extrusion industry for several decades. At the height of his career, he was a...
Ron Bathrick
February 6, 2026
Ron Bathrick, age 78 of Hastings, passed away peacefully at home on February 6, 2026.
Preceded in death by his parents, Don & Sally; and brother, Bob.
Survived by his daughters, Heather (Tim Beduhn) Tripp and Lindsey (Max) Hostetler; grandsons, Justin, Ethan, and Ian; sister, Nancy (Bruce) Berry; stepchildren, Sadie and Brandon Bleyle; former spouses, Brenda Bathrick and Denise Landman; beloved pets,...
Shannon Carole Grillo
February 4, 2026
It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Shannon Carole Grillo, who left us far too soon and unexpectedly while sailing in the Bahamas on February 4, 2026. She was 56 years old and brought warmth, laughter, and light to everyone fortunate enough to know her.
Shannon was born and raised in Indianapolis, Indiana, where she met and...
Carrol G. Tammen
February 4, 2026
Carrol Gene Tammen, 92, died February 4, 2026, 2 days before his 93rd birthday.
He was born on the farm in Clara City February 6, 1933, the son of Simon and Nelda (Haase) Tammen.
Carrol graduated from Clara City High School, class of 1951. Following graduation, he attended and graduated from Mankato State University in 1957 with a degree in English, Speech,...
Rosalie Clara Becker
February 4, 2026
Rosalie Clara (Tieman) Becker, age 83, passed away February 4, 2026.
Rosalie was born May 30, 1942, in St. Rosa, MN, to Rose (Arnzen) and Ralph Tieman.
Growing up in Melrose, MN, she was better known as “Fuzz” rather than Rosalie, due to her curly hair as a child. She will always be “Fuzz” to family and hometown friends. It was in...
Susan Renee Adee
February 3, 2026
Adee, Susan R. Wastier, age 61, of Lakeville, MN, formerly of Mason City, IA, passed away unexpectedly of natural causes.
She enjoyed reading, Jazzercise, walks, coffee and her cats.
Preceded in death by her mother Bonnie Bryant; her father Rollo Wastier and her sister Lori Alman. Survived by her husband Patrick; her son Tyler (Heather) Garrett; her brother Rodney (Karen Waldvogel) Wastier,...
Paulette Lynn Quenzer
February 3, 2026
Paulette Lynn Quenzer, age 75 of Rosemount, MN, passed away on February 3, 2026.
She was born in Eureka, SD and lived in Herreid, SD, then moved to Pierre, SD, at age 9. She graduated from T. F. Riggs High School in 1968. Paulette then studied accounting at Nettleton Commercial College in Sioux Falls, SD, and graduated in February of 1970....
Elizabeth "Betty" Jean Lovejoy
February 3, 2026
Elizabeth “Betty” Jean Lovejoy was born on February 22, 1941, and passed away at her home on February 3, 2026, at the age of 84.
She was the daughter of Sylvester Laurence Kuhn and Elizabeth (Sullivan) Kuhn, and was married to Ronald “Ron” Lovejoy.
Betty graduated from high school in Osage, Iowa, and later attended Marycrest College in Davenport. She continued her...
Robert Lee Gahnz
February 3, 2026
Robert “Bob” L. Gahnz, age 83, of Hastings, Minnesota, passed away peacefully on February 3, 2026, surrounded by his loving family and close friends.
Bob was born on July 22, 1942, in Balaton, Minnesota, to Hugo “Hooks” and Blanche (Bandar) Gahnz. He later grew up in Hastings alongside his brother, Ken, and developed an early love for sports and the outdoors,...
Terri Ann Tharp
February 2, 2026
Terri Ann Tharp, age 69 of Hastings passed away peacefully on February 2, 2026, following a short battle with pancreatic cancer.
Terri was born on March 10, 1956, in Minneapolis, Minnesota. She grew up in a loving home alongside her three siblings, Marcia, David, and Dana, and attended Park Center High School. During her teenage years, Terri was very active in...
Jason Allen Erickson
February 1, 2026
Jason Allen Erickson, age 54, of Burnsville, Minnesota, died unexpectedly on February 1, 2026, leaving an imprint that reaches far beyond the people who knew him in person. Jason was born on August 21, 1971, in Rochester, Minnesota, to Norman and Delores Erickson.
Jason lived as if time were negotiable. He was often the last to leave the party, treated sleep...
Patricia Carol Utterberg
January 31, 2026
Utterberg, Patricia C. “Pat”
December 23, 1931 – January 31, 2026, age 94, of Bloomington, Minnesota. Preceded in death by husband Gerald, and sons Douglas and Drew. Survived by grandchildren, Jacquelyn (Tony) and Nicholas (Jess); as well as, many nephews, nieces, and devoted friends.
Pat was a devoted member of her church and bible study group. She was an avid golfer, swimmer,...
Gary Joe Mogen
January 30, 2026
Gary J. Mogen, age 78, of Hastings, Minnesota, passed away peacefully on January 30, 2026, at United Hospital following a courageous battle with COPD and complications related to Agent Orange exposure.
Gary was born on May 5, 1947, in Minneapolis, Minnesota, to Joseph and Bernice (Kendall) Mogen. He was raised in Coates, Minnesota, alongside his siblings, Bonnie and Norbert. He graduated...
Tracy (Skyberg) Bondeson
January 29, 2026
Tracy Lee (Skyberg) Bondeson
June 2, 1970 – January 29, 2026
Tracy was born to Jim and Gayle Skyberg on June 2, 1970 in Luverne, MN, and spent most of her childhood growing up in the St. Paul area. Tracy went on to graduate from Harding High School in 1988. A short time later in 1989, Tracy started a dedicated 36-year career...
Christine Lynn Ford
January 28, 2026
Christine Ford, age 77, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 28, 2026, at Fairview Ridges Hospital in Burnsville, Minnesota. She was born on December 20, 1948, in Minneapolis to Marjorie and Richard Radsliff.
Christine grew up in Minneapolis and Burnsville and graduated from Burnsville High School, Class of 1966. After high school, she attended the University of Minnesota. She went on...
Kandy Denise Nash
January 25, 2026
Kandy D. Nash, age 54, of Lakeville, Minnesota, passed away unexpectedly in her sleep on January 25, 2026, at her home.
Kandy was born on December 6, 1971, in Edina, Minnesota, to Joseph and Eleanor (Hansen) Carlisle. She was one of five children and grew up in Bloomington, where she became known for her athletic ability and friendly personality. Kandy loved...
Karen Westberg
January 23, 2026
Karen Westberg, age 81, formerly of Burnsville, passed away peacefully in her sleep on January 23, 2026, at Rosemount Senior Living.
She was born on July 18, 1944, in Charles City, IA and grew up in Richfield, MN. She met the love of her life, Jim, in high school and they married in 1965. She had many interesting jobs, but the...
Karen Louise Haehnel
January 21, 2026
Karen Haehnel passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loving family, on January 21, 2026, at her home in Hastings, Minnesota. She was 78 years old.
Karen was born on November 9, 1947, in Newport News, Virginia, the beloved daughter of Gloria and Charles Constable. She grew up in Cottage Grove, Minnesota and graduated from Park High School with the Class of...
Lois Ann Reinardy
January 21, 2026
Lois Ann Reinardy, 80, of Hastings, MN passed away on January 21, 2026 at home with family at her side. Lois was born on February 10, 1945 on the farmstead outside of New Trier, MN. Lois is the daughter of Nicholas & Gertrude (Rother) Reinardy.
For the past few decades Lois has resided at Oak Ridge Manor then Oak Ridge Assisted...
Rosemarie Sontag
January 20, 2026
Rosemarie Sontag, age 105, passed away peacefully on January 20, 2026, at Norris Square Presbyterian Homes in Cottage Grove, Minnesota.
Rosemarie was born on October 16, 1920, in Rosemount, Minnesota, the daughter of Ferdinand and Marie (Ruhr). She grew up in Rosemount and graduated from Rosemount High School in 1938 as salutatorian. She attended the College of St. Theresa in Winona...
Walter "Wally" James Seleski
February 6, 2026
It is with heartfelt sadness that we announce the sudden and unexpected passing of Walter “Wally” James Seleski, on February 6, 2026, due to cardiac arrest. He was 67 years old.
Wally retired in Piedmont, SC (formerly of Hastings and Wannamingo, MN) after working in the plastics extrusion industry for several decades. At the height of his career, he was a...
Ron Bathrick
February 6, 2026
Ron Bathrick, age 78 of Hastings, passed away peacefully at home on February 6, 2026.
Preceded in death by his parents, Don & Sally; and brother, Bob.
Survived by his daughters, Heather (Tim Beduhn) Tripp and Lindsey (Max) Hostetler; grandsons, Justin, Ethan, and Ian; sister, Nancy (Bruce) Berry; stepchildren, Sadie and Brandon Bleyle; former spouses, Brenda Bathrick and Denise Landman; beloved pets,...
Shannon Carole Grillo
February 4, 2026
It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Shannon Carole Grillo, who left us far too soon and unexpectedly while sailing in the Bahamas on February 4, 2026. She was 56 years old and brought warmth, laughter, and light to everyone fortunate enough to know her.
Shannon was born and raised in Indianapolis, Indiana, where she met and...
Carrol G. Tammen
February 4, 2026
Carrol Gene Tammen, 92, died February 4, 2026, 2 days before his 93rd birthday.
He was born on the farm in Clara City February 6, 1933, the son of Simon and Nelda (Haase) Tammen.
Carrol graduated from Clara City High School, class of 1951. Following graduation, he attended and graduated from Mankato State University in 1957 with a degree in English, Speech,...
Rosalie Clara Becker
February 4, 2026
Rosalie Clara (Tieman) Becker, age 83, passed away February 4, 2026.
Rosalie was born May 30, 1942, in St. Rosa, MN, to Rose (Arnzen) and Ralph Tieman.
Growing up in Melrose, MN, she was better known as “Fuzz” rather than Rosalie, due to her curly hair as a child. She will always be “Fuzz” to family and hometown friends. It was in...
Susan Renee Adee
February 3, 2026
Adee, Susan R. Wastier, age 61, of Lakeville, MN, formerly of Mason City, IA, passed away unexpectedly of natural causes.
She enjoyed reading, Jazzercise, walks, coffee and her cats.
Preceded in death by her mother Bonnie Bryant; her father Rollo Wastier and her sister Lori Alman. Survived by her husband Patrick; her son Tyler (Heather) Garrett; her brother Rodney (Karen Waldvogel) Wastier,...
Paulette Lynn Quenzer
February 3, 2026
Paulette Lynn Quenzer, age 75 of Rosemount, MN, passed away on February 3, 2026.
She was born in Eureka, SD and lived in Herreid, SD, then moved to Pierre, SD, at age 9. She graduated from T. F. Riggs High School in 1968. Paulette then studied accounting at Nettleton Commercial College in Sioux Falls, SD, and graduated in February of 1970....
Elizabeth "Betty" Jean Lovejoy
February 3, 2026
Elizabeth “Betty” Jean Lovejoy was born on February 22, 1941, and passed away at her home on February 3, 2026, at the age of 84.
She was the daughter of Sylvester Laurence Kuhn and Elizabeth (Sullivan) Kuhn, and was married to Ronald “Ron” Lovejoy.
Betty graduated from high school in Osage, Iowa, and later attended Marycrest College in Davenport. She continued her...
Robert Lee Gahnz
February 3, 2026
Robert “Bob” L. Gahnz, age 83, of Hastings, Minnesota, passed away peacefully on February 3, 2026, surrounded by his loving family and close friends.
Bob was born on July 22, 1942, in Balaton, Minnesota, to Hugo “Hooks” and Blanche (Bandar) Gahnz. He later grew up in Hastings alongside his brother, Ken, and developed an early love for sports and the outdoors,...
Terri Ann Tharp
February 2, 2026
Terri Ann Tharp, age 69 of Hastings passed away peacefully on February 2, 2026, following a short battle with pancreatic cancer.
Terri was born on March 10, 1956, in Minneapolis, Minnesota. She grew up in a loving home alongside her three siblings, Marcia, David, and Dana, and attended Park Center High School. During her teenage years, Terri was very active in...
Jason Allen Erickson
February 1, 2026
Jason Allen Erickson, age 54, of Burnsville, Minnesota, died unexpectedly on February 1, 2026, leaving an imprint that reaches far beyond the people who knew him in person. Jason was born on August 21, 1971, in Rochester, Minnesota, to Norman and Delores Erickson.
Jason lived as if time were negotiable. He was often the last to leave the party, treated sleep...
Patricia Carol Utterberg
January 31, 2026
Utterberg, Patricia C. “Pat”
December 23, 1931 – January 31, 2026, age 94, of Bloomington, Minnesota. Preceded in death by husband Gerald, and sons Douglas and Drew. Survived by grandchildren, Jacquelyn (Tony) and Nicholas (Jess); as well as, many nephews, nieces, and devoted friends.
Pat was a devoted member of her church and bible study group. She was an avid golfer, swimmer,...
Gary Joe Mogen
January 30, 2026
Gary J. Mogen, age 78, of Hastings, Minnesota, passed away peacefully on January 30, 2026, at United Hospital following a courageous battle with COPD and complications related to Agent Orange exposure.
Gary was born on May 5, 1947, in Minneapolis, Minnesota, to Joseph and Bernice (Kendall) Mogen. He was raised in Coates, Minnesota, alongside his siblings, Bonnie and Norbert. He graduated...
Tracy (Skyberg) Bondeson
January 29, 2026
Tracy Lee (Skyberg) Bondeson
June 2, 1970 – January 29, 2026
Tracy was born to Jim and Gayle Skyberg on June 2, 1970 in Luverne, MN, and spent most of her childhood growing up in the St. Paul area. Tracy went on to graduate from Harding High School in 1988. A short time later in 1989, Tracy started a dedicated 36-year career...
Christine Lynn Ford
January 28, 2026
Christine Ford, age 77, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 28, 2026, at Fairview Ridges Hospital in Burnsville, Minnesota. She was born on December 20, 1948, in Minneapolis to Marjorie and Richard Radsliff.
Christine grew up in Minneapolis and Burnsville and graduated from Burnsville High School, Class of 1966. After high school, she attended the University of Minnesota. She went on...
Kandy Denise Nash
January 25, 2026
Kandy D. Nash, age 54, of Lakeville, Minnesota, passed away unexpectedly in her sleep on January 25, 2026, at her home.
Kandy was born on December 6, 1971, in Edina, Minnesota, to Joseph and Eleanor (Hansen) Carlisle. She was one of five children and grew up in Bloomington, where she became known for her athletic ability and friendly personality. Kandy loved...
Karen Westberg
January 23, 2026
Karen Westberg, age 81, formerly of Burnsville, passed away peacefully in her sleep on January 23, 2026, at Rosemount Senior Living.
She was born on July 18, 1944, in Charles City, IA and grew up in Richfield, MN. She met the love of her life, Jim, in high school and they married in 1965. She had many interesting jobs, but the...
Karen Louise Haehnel
January 21, 2026
Karen Haehnel passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loving family, on January 21, 2026, at her home in Hastings, Minnesota. She was 78 years old.
Karen was born on November 9, 1947, in Newport News, Virginia, the beloved daughter of Gloria and Charles Constable. She grew up in Cottage Grove, Minnesota and graduated from Park High School with the Class of...
Lois Ann Reinardy
January 21, 2026
Lois Ann Reinardy, 80, of Hastings, MN passed away on January 21, 2026 at home with family at her side. Lois was born on February 10, 1945 on the farmstead outside of New Trier, MN. Lois is the daughter of Nicholas & Gertrude (Rother) Reinardy.
For the past few decades Lois has resided at Oak Ridge Manor then Oak Ridge Assisted...
Rosemarie Sontag
January 20, 2026
Rosemarie Sontag, age 105, passed away peacefully on January 20, 2026, at Norris Square Presbyterian Homes in Cottage Grove, Minnesota.
Rosemarie was born on October 16, 1920, in Rosemount, Minnesota, the daughter of Ferdinand and Marie (Ruhr). She grew up in Rosemount and graduated from Rosemount High School in 1938 as salutatorian. She attended the College of St. Theresa in Winona...
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