Obituaries
Obituaries for Starkson Family
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Patrick "Ricky" Beer
January 15, 2021
Patrick "Ricky" Beer, age 29 of Hastings, died suddenly but peacefully at home on Friday evening, January 15, 2021. Patrick Ronald, the son of Mark Beer and Susan Seleski, was born on May 7, 1991, in Hastings. While growing up, Ricky enjoyed trying just about every sport he could. He also enjoyed racing cars with his dad and brother,...
Randall B. "Randy" Kimmes
January 15, 2021
Randall B. "Randy" Kimmes, age 56 of Hastings, died peacefully at United Hospital in St. Paul on Friday afternoon, January 15, 2021, following a short battle with cancer. Randall Bernard, the son of Bernard "Ben" and Virginia "Poo" (Nelson) Kimmes, was born on January 20, 1964, in Hastings. Following his graduation from Hastings High School with the class of...
Dianne Marie Waltz
January 14, 2021
Waltz, Dianne Marie
Age 74 of Minneapolis, passed away Thursday, January 14, 2021. Dianne was born on October 29, 1946 in Benson, MN to Curtis and Bertha (Hilde) Pracht. In 1968, she married Ronald Waltz. While they did not have children of their own, they adopted a daughter – Barbara.
Dianne had a passion for traveling to various state and county fairs....
Linda (Rother) Cleary
January 13, 2021
Linda (Rother) Cleary, age 67 of Port Orange, Florida, and formerly of Hastings, died suddenly but peacefully on Wednesday, January 13, 2021. Linda Louise, the daughter of Ray and Clara (Siebenaler) Rother, was born on May 1, 1953, in Hastings. She attended Hastings High School and in 1975, was united in marriage to James "Jim" Cleary at St. Boniface...
Natalia J. Arreguin
January 12, 2021
Natalia J. Arreguin, age 19 of Hastings, died suddenly on Tuesday, January 12, 2021. Natalia Jolie Arreguin was born in Garden Grove, CA on September 20, 2001 to Laura and Miguel Arreguin. She is preceded in death by her Great-Grandma Anselma Sanchez (Her Guardian Angel), and Trisha Maher (Her best Friend). Survived by her mom, Laura Arreguin; dad, Miguel...
Robert C. "Rupert" Pettit
January 12, 2021
Robert "Rupert" Pettit, age 64 of Hastings, died suddenly but peacefully home on Tuesday evening, January 12, 2021. In keeping with Rupert's wishes, no services will be held. Arrangements are being completed by Starkson Family Life Celebration Chapel of Hastings.
Carolyn J. Hynnek
January 12, 2021
Carolyn J. Hynnek,
Age 80 of Minneapolis, born December 17, 1940 in Minneapolis to Herald & Dorothy Cameron, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family on January 12, 2021.
Carolyn cherished being a wife, mother and grandmother. She was the life of the party with her laughter and smiles. She was deeply loved by so many.
Carolyn was preceded in death...
Thomas H. Siebold
January 9, 2021
Thomas Henry Siebold 79, of Naples, FL passed away on January 9, 2021. Born in Hastings, MN on January 4, 1942 to Marshall and Bette (Ruedy) Siebold. Tom was the second oldest of 9 children. He graduated from Hastings High School and Mankato State College, and received a master degree from the U of M. Tom went on to...
Linda D. Renkert
January 8, 2021
Linda D. Renkert, age 70, of Northfield, formerly of Hastings, passed away on Friday, January 8, 2021, at Northfield Long Term Care Center. Linda was born on December 1, 1950 to Dean and Kathleen Bennett. She grew up in St. Paul, MN and was a 1968 graduate of Mechanics Art High School. She was a social butterfly. Loved spending...
Jeffrey B. Perry
January 8, 2021
Jeffrey B. Perry, age 28, of Hastings, passed away January 8, 2021. He was employed in the kitchen at M&H. He loved his family and spending time at Lower Clam Lake in Siren, WI. In 2015, Jeffrey found the Rivertown Days Medallion and won 0. Jeffrey was preceded in death by his mom, Johanna Perry; grandparents, Buzz and Caroline...
Rosemary K. Doyle
January 7, 2021
Rosemary Doyle, age 81 of Prescott, died peacefully surrounded by her loving family following a brief battle with cancer on Thursday evening, January 7, 2021, at Regina Senior Living in Hastings. Rosemary Katherine, the daughter of Anton and Bertha (Roraff) Tschumper, was born on August 29, 1939, in Hokah, Minnesota. As a young adult, Rosemary cherished the opportunity of...
Peggy L. Illa
January 6, 2021
Peggy Illa, age 87 of Hastings, died peacefully on Wednesday morning, January 6, 2021, at Norris Square in Cottage Grove. Peggy Lou, the daughter of James and Katherine (Rosen) Estes, was born on August 12, 1933, in Hastings. Following her graduation from Hasting High School, Peggy was united in marriage to Raymond "Bud" Illa on July 14, 1951. Peggy...
Ruth E. Okeson
January 6, 2021
Ruth Okeson was born March 6, 1929 and passed away on January 6, 2021. She is preceded in death by her husband of 50 years, Elwood; her son, Neil; and granddaughter, Erin. She will be missed by son, Kevin (Rhonda); daughter in law, Candee; grandsons, Nicholas, Erik (Miranda), Ryan (Emma), Adam (Kristina) and Brett; 6 great grandchildren; along with...
John A. Macleod
January 6, 2021
MacLeod, John Age 86 of Apple Valley, passed away on Jan. 6, 2021. John was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Janice; son, Andy; sister, Peggy; and parents. John was born at the Lying-In Hospital in Boston on January 17, 1934. His parents were John and Katherine (née MacDougall) MacLeod. John grew up in Dorchester until moving to Natick...
Rita T. Stubbs
January 5, 2021
Rita T. Stubbs, age 100 of Hastings, died peacefully on Tuesday evening, January 5, 2021, at Augustana Care of Hastings. Rita Theresa, the daughter of Robert and Catherine (Kuhn) Rother, was born on February 21, 1920, in Hampton. Following her education, Rita was united in marriage to Arnold "Arnie" Fox on September 10, 1941, at St. Mathias Catholic Church...
Nancy J. Dachel
January 5, 2021
Nancy J. Dachel, age 62, of Hastings, passed away at home January 5, 2021. Preceded in death by parents, Bernard and Marion Dachel. Survived by siblings, Ben (Mary), Peggy (Dave), Tony (Linda), John, Alice (Rich), Rose; many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Per Nancy's request there will be not be any services. The Starkson Family Life Celebration Chapel...
Regina "Jane" Doorak
January 5, 2021
Regina "Jane" Doorak, age 88 of Hastings, died peacefully on Tuesday evening, January 5, 2021, at Regina Medical Center in Hastings. Regina Suzanna, the daughter of Isadore and Ophelia (Honl) Huberty, was born on July 28, 1932, in Hastings. Following her education, Jane was united in marriage to Del Doorak in 1953 and was blessed with five children and...
Kathleen H. Leifeld
January 3, 2021
Kathleen Helen Leifeld, age 91, of Vermillion, MN, passed away peacefully with family at her side on Sunday, January 3, 2021 at Regina Assisted Living in Hastings. She was born January 31, 1929, the daughter of Edward and Dorothy (Peine) Gerster. She married the love of her life George Leifeld on May 24, 1949 at St. Mathias Catholic Church...
Bernice M. Schluessler
January 3, 2021
Bernice “Bernie” M Schluessler, 75, of Hastings, MN passed away January 3, 2021 peacefully at home surrounded by family after a short courageous battle with cancer. Bernice was born March 30, 1945 to Evelyn and August Schluessler in Hastings, MN. She met her lifelong partner, Don “Feets” Sherry Sr. in the 70s. Bernice was a selfless, caring person who...
Philip T Brown
January 3, 2021
Brown, Philip T. Age 100, of Hastings, Mn Born September 9, 1920 Passed away on January 3, 2021. Born to Theodore and Margaret Brown of Vermillion, MN. Phil was an expert auto mechanic who was employed by several auto dealerships in the Hastings area until opening his own head rebuilding and auto repair business. After retirement he became an...
Patrick "Ricky" Beer
January 15, 2021
Patrick "Ricky" Beer, age 29 of Hastings, died suddenly but peacefully at home on Friday evening, January 15, 2021. Patrick Ronald, the son of Mark Beer and Susan Seleski, was born on May 7, 1991, in Hastings. While growing up, Ricky enjoyed trying just about every sport he could. He also enjoyed racing cars with his dad and brother,...
Randall B. "Randy" Kimmes
January 15, 2021
Randall B. "Randy" Kimmes, age 56 of Hastings, died peacefully at United Hospital in St. Paul on Friday afternoon, January 15, 2021, following a short battle with cancer. Randall Bernard, the son of Bernard "Ben" and Virginia "Poo" (Nelson) Kimmes, was born on January 20, 1964, in Hastings. Following his graduation from Hastings High School with the class of...
Dianne Marie Waltz
January 14, 2021
Waltz, Dianne Marie
Age 74 of Minneapolis, passed away Thursday, January 14, 2021. Dianne was born on October 29, 1946 in Benson, MN to Curtis and Bertha (Hilde) Pracht. In 1968, she married Ronald Waltz. While they did not have children of their own, they adopted a daughter – Barbara.
Dianne had a passion for traveling to various state and county fairs....
Linda (Rother) Cleary
January 13, 2021
Linda (Rother) Cleary, age 67 of Port Orange, Florida, and formerly of Hastings, died suddenly but peacefully on Wednesday, January 13, 2021. Linda Louise, the daughter of Ray and Clara (Siebenaler) Rother, was born on May 1, 1953, in Hastings. She attended Hastings High School and in 1975, was united in marriage to James "Jim" Cleary at St. Boniface...
Natalia J. Arreguin
January 12, 2021
Natalia J. Arreguin, age 19 of Hastings, died suddenly on Tuesday, January 12, 2021. Natalia Jolie Arreguin was born in Garden Grove, CA on September 20, 2001 to Laura and Miguel Arreguin. She is preceded in death by her Great-Grandma Anselma Sanchez (Her Guardian Angel), and Trisha Maher (Her best Friend). Survived by her mom, Laura Arreguin; dad, Miguel...
Robert C. "Rupert" Pettit
January 12, 2021
Robert "Rupert" Pettit, age 64 of Hastings, died suddenly but peacefully home on Tuesday evening, January 12, 2021. In keeping with Rupert's wishes, no services will be held. Arrangements are being completed by Starkson Family Life Celebration Chapel of Hastings.
Carolyn J. Hynnek
January 12, 2021
Carolyn J. Hynnek,
Age 80 of Minneapolis, born December 17, 1940 in Minneapolis to Herald & Dorothy Cameron, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family on January 12, 2021.
Carolyn cherished being a wife, mother and grandmother. She was the life of the party with her laughter and smiles. She was deeply loved by so many.
Carolyn was preceded in death...
Thomas H. Siebold
January 9, 2021
Thomas Henry Siebold 79, of Naples, FL passed away on January 9, 2021. Born in Hastings, MN on January 4, 1942 to Marshall and Bette (Ruedy) Siebold. Tom was the second oldest of 9 children. He graduated from Hastings High School and Mankato State College, and received a master degree from the U of M. Tom went on to...
Linda D. Renkert
January 8, 2021
Linda D. Renkert, age 70, of Northfield, formerly of Hastings, passed away on Friday, January 8, 2021, at Northfield Long Term Care Center. Linda was born on December 1, 1950 to Dean and Kathleen Bennett. She grew up in St. Paul, MN and was a 1968 graduate of Mechanics Art High School. She was a social butterfly. Loved spending...
Jeffrey B. Perry
January 8, 2021
Jeffrey B. Perry, age 28, of Hastings, passed away January 8, 2021. He was employed in the kitchen at M&H. He loved his family and spending time at Lower Clam Lake in Siren, WI. In 2015, Jeffrey found the Rivertown Days Medallion and won 0. Jeffrey was preceded in death by his mom, Johanna Perry; grandparents, Buzz and Caroline...
Rosemary K. Doyle
January 7, 2021
Rosemary Doyle, age 81 of Prescott, died peacefully surrounded by her loving family following a brief battle with cancer on Thursday evening, January 7, 2021, at Regina Senior Living in Hastings. Rosemary Katherine, the daughter of Anton and Bertha (Roraff) Tschumper, was born on August 29, 1939, in Hokah, Minnesota. As a young adult, Rosemary cherished the opportunity of...
Peggy L. Illa
January 6, 2021
Peggy Illa, age 87 of Hastings, died peacefully on Wednesday morning, January 6, 2021, at Norris Square in Cottage Grove. Peggy Lou, the daughter of James and Katherine (Rosen) Estes, was born on August 12, 1933, in Hastings. Following her graduation from Hasting High School, Peggy was united in marriage to Raymond "Bud" Illa on July 14, 1951. Peggy...
Ruth E. Okeson
January 6, 2021
Ruth Okeson was born March 6, 1929 and passed away on January 6, 2021. She is preceded in death by her husband of 50 years, Elwood; her son, Neil; and granddaughter, Erin. She will be missed by son, Kevin (Rhonda); daughter in law, Candee; grandsons, Nicholas, Erik (Miranda), Ryan (Emma), Adam (Kristina) and Brett; 6 great grandchildren; along with...
John A. Macleod
January 6, 2021
MacLeod, John Age 86 of Apple Valley, passed away on Jan. 6, 2021. John was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Janice; son, Andy; sister, Peggy; and parents. John was born at the Lying-In Hospital in Boston on January 17, 1934. His parents were John and Katherine (née MacDougall) MacLeod. John grew up in Dorchester until moving to Natick...
Rita T. Stubbs
January 5, 2021
Rita T. Stubbs, age 100 of Hastings, died peacefully on Tuesday evening, January 5, 2021, at Augustana Care of Hastings. Rita Theresa, the daughter of Robert and Catherine (Kuhn) Rother, was born on February 21, 1920, in Hampton. Following her education, Rita was united in marriage to Arnold "Arnie" Fox on September 10, 1941, at St. Mathias Catholic Church...
Nancy J. Dachel
January 5, 2021
Nancy J. Dachel, age 62, of Hastings, passed away at home January 5, 2021. Preceded in death by parents, Bernard and Marion Dachel. Survived by siblings, Ben (Mary), Peggy (Dave), Tony (Linda), John, Alice (Rich), Rose; many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Per Nancy's request there will be not be any services. The Starkson Family Life Celebration Chapel...
Regina "Jane" Doorak
January 5, 2021
Regina "Jane" Doorak, age 88 of Hastings, died peacefully on Tuesday evening, January 5, 2021, at Regina Medical Center in Hastings. Regina Suzanna, the daughter of Isadore and Ophelia (Honl) Huberty, was born on July 28, 1932, in Hastings. Following her education, Jane was united in marriage to Del Doorak in 1953 and was blessed with five children and...
Kathleen H. Leifeld
January 3, 2021
Kathleen Helen Leifeld, age 91, of Vermillion, MN, passed away peacefully with family at her side on Sunday, January 3, 2021 at Regina Assisted Living in Hastings. She was born January 31, 1929, the daughter of Edward and Dorothy (Peine) Gerster. She married the love of her life George Leifeld on May 24, 1949 at St. Mathias Catholic Church...
Bernice M. Schluessler
January 3, 2021
Bernice “Bernie” M Schluessler, 75, of Hastings, MN passed away January 3, 2021 peacefully at home surrounded by family after a short courageous battle with cancer. Bernice was born March 30, 1945 to Evelyn and August Schluessler in Hastings, MN. She met her lifelong partner, Don “Feets” Sherry Sr. in the 70s. Bernice was a selfless, caring person who...
Philip T Brown
January 3, 2021
Brown, Philip T. Age 100, of Hastings, Mn Born September 9, 1920 Passed away on January 3, 2021. Born to Theodore and Margaret Brown of Vermillion, MN. Phil was an expert auto mechanic who was employed by several auto dealerships in the Hastings area until opening his own head rebuilding and auto repair business. After retirement he became an...
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