Obituaries
Obituaries for Starkson Family
In Memory of Our Dear Loved Ones
James Edward Marx
December 7, 2025
James “Jim” Marx passed away peacefully at his home on Sunday, December 7, 2025. He was born on March 9, 1941, in Saint Paul to John and Isabel (Higgins) Marx, and grew up in Minneapolis and Richfield. A proud member of the De La Salle High School Class of 1959, James went on to attend Saint John’s University on a...
Stella A. Johnson
December 6, 2025
Stella Johnson, age 92 of River Falls and formerly a longtime resident of Prescott, passed away suddenly but peacefully at home on Saturday afternoon, December 6, 2025.
Stella, the oldest daughter of Joseph and Magdalena (Bauer) Reinardy, was born on the family farm in Hampton Township, Dakota County, on March 3, 1933. Stella attended St. Mary's Catholic School in New Trier...
Shirley Evelyn Koderick
December 4, 2025
Shirley E. Koderick, age 79 of Apple Valley, went to be with the Lord on December 4, 2025. She is preceded in death by her granddaughter, Anna; her parents; and her siblings. Shirley is survived by her children, Michael Koderick, Maggie (Christopher) Martin, and Mark (Alana) Koderick; grandchildren, Stephen, Matthew, Amelia, Audrey, Whitaker, and Hartley; great-grandchildren; many nieces, nephews, other...
Cole Aaron Jacobs
December 3, 2025
Cole Aaron Jacobs, age 35, passed away on Wednesday, December 3, 2025 surrounded by his family. He was born the son of Lori (Prestegard) and Paul Jacobs on December 21, 1989 in Maplewood. Cole grew up in Hastings, graduating from Hastings High School as Valedictorian, class of 2008. He played varsity tennis and was a member of the knowledge bowl...
Janis K. Dahlmeir
December 1, 2025
Dahlmeir, Janis K.
Age 75 of Burnsville, born on Jan. 10, 1950 to Dorothy & Donald Drogseth, passed away Dec. 1, 2025. Preceded in death by her husband, Gary; and brother, Donnie. Janis will be dearly missed by her daughters, Jennifer White and Kari (Jason) Goertz; grandchildren, Jaxon and Maggilyn; sister, Bonnie Rosenquist; many nieces, nephews, family, and friends. Funeral at...
Kevin Paul Herkenratt
December 1, 2025
Kevin Paul Herkenratt, age 73 of Blaine passed away unexpectedly on December 1, 2025.
Kevin was the youngest of four children born on October 9, 1952 in Red Wing, Minnesota to Joseph “Lonce” and Catherine (Majeski) Herkenratt. He grew up in Hastings and attended St. Bonafice Catholic School through 8th grade. Beginning with the 9th grade he attended Hastings Public Schools,...
Linda Louise Tix
December 1, 2025
Linda L. Tix, age 74 of Hastings, went to be with the Lord on Monday, December 1, 2025, surrounded by her loving family after a hard-fought battle with pulmonary fibrosis.
Linda was born on May 18, 1951, in Hastings, Minnesota to Leo and June (Perry) Siebenaler. One of eight children, she grew up on the family farm south of town where...
Nicole Marie Rust
November 28, 2025
We are saddened by the sudden loss of our beloved daughter, Nicole Marie Rust. She went to be with the Lord on November 28, 2025, at Southdale Hospital, due to a pulmonary embolism.
She was born December 22, 1984 in Hutchinson, MN. Baptized and confirmed in faith at Faith Lutheran Church in Hutchinson. Her growing up years were shared with her...
Mary Ann Bloomstrand
November 23, 2025
Mary Ann Waggoner, Parks, Bloomstrand, Retired RN, passed away surrounded by her loving family on Sunday, November 23, 2025 at her home. She was preceded in death by her beloved sons, Eric Bloomstrand, Perry Parks, Dennis Parks; son-in-law, Doug Aune; beloved granddaughter, Sylvie Parks; great-grandson, Liam McNaughton; husband, John Richard Parks; parents, Earl and Bernice Waggoner; brother, Bob Waggoner; niece,...
John E. Schaffer
November 22, 2025
John E. Schaffer, age 93 of New Trier, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Saturday afternoon, November 22, 2025.
John Edward, the son of John P. and Marie (Weiland) Schaffer, was born at the family farm in New Trier on April 16, 1932. John attended St. Mary's Catholic School and on May 30, 1955, he was united in...
Rosemary "Rosie" Snyder
November 21, 2025
Rosemary "Rosie" Snyder, age 78 of Hastings, passed away peacefully at home on Friday evening, November 21, 2025.
Rosemary Frances, the daughter of August "Auggie" and Evelyn (Bohart) Schluessler, was born in Hastings on January 2, 1947. Following her education, Rosie was united in marriage to Harry Snyder on September 25, 1964, and he later preceded her in death on April...
Diana Margaret Langenfeld
November 20, 2025
Diana Margaret Langenfeld
September 2, 1938 – November 20, 2025
Age 87
With deep love and sadness, we announce the passing of Diana Margaret Langenfeld, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt, teacher, mentor, and dear friend to so many.
Diana was born on September 2, 1938, and was preceded in death by her husband, Bernard (Bernie) Henry Langenfeld; son, Aaron Langenfeld; her...
Christopher Lee Walczak
November 19, 2025
Christopher Lee "Chris Walczak, agę 54 of Rosemount, passed away November 19, 2025 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Born on September 16, 1971 in Edina, Minnesota, Chris lived a life marked by deep passion, unwavering loyalty, and a profound belief in the value of human connection.
Chris grew up in Minnesota and Colorado, attending schools in Minneapolis and Eden Prairie before graduating from...
Janelle Saville-O'Mara
November 19, 2025
Janelle Saville-O’Mara, age 68, of Minneapolis, passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by her loving family, on Wednesday morning, November 19, 2025.
Janelle Lynn, the daughter of Ray and Jeannette (Danielson) Saville, was born into a loving family on September 10, 1957, in central North Dakota. She was raised on the Saville Family Farm near Braddock. The years there instilled her...
Steven "Enzie" Endres Sr.
November 17, 2025
Steven “Enzie” Endres Sr., age 70, passed away on Monday, November 17, 2025, at United Hospital in Saint Paul.Born on March 26, 1955, in Hastings, Minnesota, Steve was the son of Cleo and Arnold “Andy” Endres. He grew up in Hastings and proudly graduated from Hastings High School with the Class of 1973. He later earned an associate’s degree in...
James George Kzaley
November 16, 2025
James George Kzaley, age 80, of Apple Valley, passed away peacefully on November 16, 2025, surrounded by his loving family at Apple Valley Village Health Care Center.
Jim was born on December 21, 1944, in St. Paul, Minnesota, to Michael and Cecelia (Aside) Kzaley. He graduated from Cretin High School and went on to attend the University of Minnesota, where he...
Sammie Erickson
November 14, 2025
Samantha "Sammie" Erickson, age 29 of Hastings, passed away suddenly but peacefully at home on Friday, November 14, 2025.
Samantha Rae, the daughter of Trina (Coller) Erickson, was born on October 28, 1996, in St. Paul, and attended schooling in Hastings where she graduated with the class of 2015. Sammie loved spending time with her grandpa on the farm in East...
Mitchell Dean Cooper
November 14, 2025
Mitchell D. Cooper, age 26, of Apple Valley, passed away on November 14, 2025. Born on December 30, 1998, Mitchell grew up in Apple Valley and graduated from Eastview - School of Environmental Studies in 2017. He went on to earn his Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Wisconsin–Eau Claire, majoring in Psychology with a minor in Neuroscience.
He...
Joshua David Carel
November 14, 2025
Joshua David Carel, age 39 of Hastings, passed away on November 14, 2025, at home with his loving wife and children by his side. Preceded in death by his mother, Rebecca Nordstrom; and brother, Timothy Carel. Survived by his wife, Jennifer; children, Peyton and Beckett; father, Richard; brothers, Scott (Nicole) and Eric; father-in-law and mother-in-law, Dale & Sherry Morcomb; nieces,...
Barbara "Barb" Barduson
November 12, 2025
Barbara Barduson, almost 100, of Hastings, MN passed away peacefully at home on November 12, 2025.
Having been born in Slayton, MN to Walt and Mary Lowe, she was valedictorian of her high school class and was the band director when her teacher was called into WWII. Barb graduated Magna Cum Laude from St. Olaf College with a Home Economics Education...
James Edward Marx
December 7, 2025
James “Jim” Marx passed away peacefully at his home on Sunday, December 7, 2025. He was born on March 9, 1941, in Saint Paul to John and Isabel (Higgins) Marx, and grew up in Minneapolis and Richfield. A proud member of the De La Salle High School Class of 1959, James went on to attend Saint John’s University on a...
Stella A. Johnson
December 6, 2025
Stella Johnson, age 92 of River Falls and formerly a longtime resident of Prescott, passed away suddenly but peacefully at home on Saturday afternoon, December 6, 2025.
Stella, the oldest daughter of Joseph and Magdalena (Bauer) Reinardy, was born on the family farm in Hampton Township, Dakota County, on March 3, 1933. Stella attended St. Mary's Catholic School in New Trier...
Shirley Evelyn Koderick
December 4, 2025
Shirley E. Koderick, age 79 of Apple Valley, went to be with the Lord on December 4, 2025. She is preceded in death by her granddaughter, Anna; her parents; and her siblings. Shirley is survived by her children, Michael Koderick, Maggie (Christopher) Martin, and Mark (Alana) Koderick; grandchildren, Stephen, Matthew, Amelia, Audrey, Whitaker, and Hartley; great-grandchildren; many nieces, nephews, other...
Cole Aaron Jacobs
December 3, 2025
Cole Aaron Jacobs, age 35, passed away on Wednesday, December 3, 2025 surrounded by his family. He was born the son of Lori (Prestegard) and Paul Jacobs on December 21, 1989 in Maplewood. Cole grew up in Hastings, graduating from Hastings High School as Valedictorian, class of 2008. He played varsity tennis and was a member of the knowledge bowl...
Janis K. Dahlmeir
December 1, 2025
Dahlmeir, Janis K.
Age 75 of Burnsville, born on Jan. 10, 1950 to Dorothy & Donald Drogseth, passed away Dec. 1, 2025. Preceded in death by her husband, Gary; and brother, Donnie. Janis will be dearly missed by her daughters, Jennifer White and Kari (Jason) Goertz; grandchildren, Jaxon and Maggilyn; sister, Bonnie Rosenquist; many nieces, nephews, family, and friends. Funeral at...
Kevin Paul Herkenratt
December 1, 2025
Kevin Paul Herkenratt, age 73 of Blaine passed away unexpectedly on December 1, 2025.
Kevin was the youngest of four children born on October 9, 1952 in Red Wing, Minnesota to Joseph “Lonce” and Catherine (Majeski) Herkenratt. He grew up in Hastings and attended St. Bonafice Catholic School through 8th grade. Beginning with the 9th grade he attended Hastings Public Schools,...
Linda Louise Tix
December 1, 2025
Linda L. Tix, age 74 of Hastings, went to be with the Lord on Monday, December 1, 2025, surrounded by her loving family after a hard-fought battle with pulmonary fibrosis.
Linda was born on May 18, 1951, in Hastings, Minnesota to Leo and June (Perry) Siebenaler. One of eight children, she grew up on the family farm south of town where...
Nicole Marie Rust
November 28, 2025
We are saddened by the sudden loss of our beloved daughter, Nicole Marie Rust. She went to be with the Lord on November 28, 2025, at Southdale Hospital, due to a pulmonary embolism.
She was born December 22, 1984 in Hutchinson, MN. Baptized and confirmed in faith at Faith Lutheran Church in Hutchinson. Her growing up years were shared with her...
Mary Ann Bloomstrand
November 23, 2025
Mary Ann Waggoner, Parks, Bloomstrand, Retired RN, passed away surrounded by her loving family on Sunday, November 23, 2025 at her home. She was preceded in death by her beloved sons, Eric Bloomstrand, Perry Parks, Dennis Parks; son-in-law, Doug Aune; beloved granddaughter, Sylvie Parks; great-grandson, Liam McNaughton; husband, John Richard Parks; parents, Earl and Bernice Waggoner; brother, Bob Waggoner; niece,...
John E. Schaffer
November 22, 2025
John E. Schaffer, age 93 of New Trier, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Saturday afternoon, November 22, 2025.
John Edward, the son of John P. and Marie (Weiland) Schaffer, was born at the family farm in New Trier on April 16, 1932. John attended St. Mary's Catholic School and on May 30, 1955, he was united in...
Rosemary "Rosie" Snyder
November 21, 2025
Rosemary "Rosie" Snyder, age 78 of Hastings, passed away peacefully at home on Friday evening, November 21, 2025.
Rosemary Frances, the daughter of August "Auggie" and Evelyn (Bohart) Schluessler, was born in Hastings on January 2, 1947. Following her education, Rosie was united in marriage to Harry Snyder on September 25, 1964, and he later preceded her in death on April...
Diana Margaret Langenfeld
November 20, 2025
Diana Margaret Langenfeld
September 2, 1938 – November 20, 2025
Age 87
With deep love and sadness, we announce the passing of Diana Margaret Langenfeld, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt, teacher, mentor, and dear friend to so many.
Diana was born on September 2, 1938, and was preceded in death by her husband, Bernard (Bernie) Henry Langenfeld; son, Aaron Langenfeld; her...
Christopher Lee Walczak
November 19, 2025
Christopher Lee "Chris Walczak, agę 54 of Rosemount, passed away November 19, 2025 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Born on September 16, 1971 in Edina, Minnesota, Chris lived a life marked by deep passion, unwavering loyalty, and a profound belief in the value of human connection.
Chris grew up in Minnesota and Colorado, attending schools in Minneapolis and Eden Prairie before graduating from...
Janelle Saville-O'Mara
November 19, 2025
Janelle Saville-O’Mara, age 68, of Minneapolis, passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by her loving family, on Wednesday morning, November 19, 2025.
Janelle Lynn, the daughter of Ray and Jeannette (Danielson) Saville, was born into a loving family on September 10, 1957, in central North Dakota. She was raised on the Saville Family Farm near Braddock. The years there instilled her...
Steven "Enzie" Endres Sr.
November 17, 2025
Steven “Enzie” Endres Sr., age 70, passed away on Monday, November 17, 2025, at United Hospital in Saint Paul.Born on March 26, 1955, in Hastings, Minnesota, Steve was the son of Cleo and Arnold “Andy” Endres. He grew up in Hastings and proudly graduated from Hastings High School with the Class of 1973. He later earned an associate’s degree in...
James George Kzaley
November 16, 2025
James George Kzaley, age 80, of Apple Valley, passed away peacefully on November 16, 2025, surrounded by his loving family at Apple Valley Village Health Care Center.
Jim was born on December 21, 1944, in St. Paul, Minnesota, to Michael and Cecelia (Aside) Kzaley. He graduated from Cretin High School and went on to attend the University of Minnesota, where he...
Sammie Erickson
November 14, 2025
Samantha "Sammie" Erickson, age 29 of Hastings, passed away suddenly but peacefully at home on Friday, November 14, 2025.
Samantha Rae, the daughter of Trina (Coller) Erickson, was born on October 28, 1996, in St. Paul, and attended schooling in Hastings where she graduated with the class of 2015. Sammie loved spending time with her grandpa on the farm in East...
Mitchell Dean Cooper
November 14, 2025
Mitchell D. Cooper, age 26, of Apple Valley, passed away on November 14, 2025. Born on December 30, 1998, Mitchell grew up in Apple Valley and graduated from Eastview - School of Environmental Studies in 2017. He went on to earn his Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Wisconsin–Eau Claire, majoring in Psychology with a minor in Neuroscience.
He...
Joshua David Carel
November 14, 2025
Joshua David Carel, age 39 of Hastings, passed away on November 14, 2025, at home with his loving wife and children by his side. Preceded in death by his mother, Rebecca Nordstrom; and brother, Timothy Carel. Survived by his wife, Jennifer; children, Peyton and Beckett; father, Richard; brothers, Scott (Nicole) and Eric; father-in-law and mother-in-law, Dale & Sherry Morcomb; nieces,...
Barbara "Barb" Barduson
November 12, 2025
Barbara Barduson, almost 100, of Hastings, MN passed away peacefully at home on November 12, 2025.
Having been born in Slayton, MN to Walt and Mary Lowe, she was valedictorian of her high school class and was the band director when her teacher was called into WWII. Barb graduated Magna Cum Laude from St. Olaf College with a Home Economics Education...
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