Obituaries

Obituaries for Starkson Family

In Memory of Our Dear Loved Ones

Dorothy M. Brochman

Dorothy M. Brochman

January 25, 2021

Dorothy M. Brochman, age 77, of Vermillion, passed away at home on January 25, 2021. She was born in New Trier on August 2, 1943 to Columbus and Mary Freiermuth. She married Raymond Brochman Sept 15, 1962 at St. Mary's Church in New Trier. Dorothy was a devoted wife and mother. She enjoyed bowling and was on three leagues...

Betty J. Seim

Betty J. Seim

January 23, 2021

Betty J. Seim

Age 97 of Eagan, born July 26, 1923 in Springfield, MN to Theodore & Frieda Kettner, passed away peacefully January 23, 2021.  Betty will be dearly missed by her husband of 75 years, Cecil; daughters, Sandra (Truman) Tauer and Beverly Butler; five grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; sister Ardis Groebner and many other family and friends.  A private family service...

Loren E. Quam

Loren E. Quam

January 22, 2021

Loren Edward Quam, of Hastings, passed away at Regina Senior Living in Hastings on January 22, 2021. Loren was born in Marshalltown, Iowa to Obert and Clara Quam on October 31, 1928. He married Therese Zetah on September 18, 1954 at Church of the Incarnation in Minneapolis. He was preceded in death by his wife, Therese; his parents; and...

Joan M. Schoenecker

Joan M. Schoenecker

January 22, 2021

Joan M. Schoenecker, age 60, of Hastings, beloved wife, mother, sister and friend, passed away at home after a year long battle with cancer January 22, 2021. She was a high school Science and AVID teacher in Minneapolis for 30 years. Joan was an avid gardener who loved to travel, hike and go on bike rides. She was an...

Maryann Swanson

Maryann Swanson

January 22, 2021

MaryAnn Swanson, 88, died on January 22, 2021, at Hennepin County Medical Center in Minneapolis. MaryAnn was born on May 16, 1932, in Waseca, Minnesota, the youngest child of Albert and Elsa Dietrich. She graduated from Waseca High School, and earned a teaching degree from Mankato Teachers College (now Minnesota State University). She taught elementary students in Westbrook, Henderson,...

Gerald A Steinert

Gerald A Steinert

January 22, 2021

Gerald A. Steinert “Jerry”

Age 73 of Apple Valley, born July 27, 1947 in Long Prairie, MN to Christian & Mary Steinert, passed away peacefully with his family at his side, January 22, 2021.  He is preceded in death by his wife, Beverly; and brothers: Richard, Tom & Terry.   Jerry will be dearly missed by his son, Greg (Joy); daughter, Nikki...

William "Bill" A. Burge

William "Bill" A. Burge

January 22, 2021

William A. “Bill” Burge

Age 68 of Rosemount, born July 30, 1952 in Minneapolis to George & Elna, a kind and gentle soul, was called home by the Lord on January 22, 2021 due to complications of congestive heart failure.  Bill proudly served in the U.S. Air Force during Vietnam.  He is preceded in death by his wife, Gayle; daughter, Laurie...

Donald E. "Don" Carl

Donald E. "Don" Carl

January 20, 2021

Donald E. "Don" Carl, age 92 of Hastings, died peacefully on Wednesday morning, January 20, 2021, at United Hospital in St. Paul. Donald Elmer, the son of Elmer and Catherine (Kirpach) Carl, was born on September 28, 1928, in Hastings. Following his education, Don enlisted in the Untied States Army and later received an honorable discharge. On June 4,...

Elizabeth Anna Ulvenes Zanmiller

Elizabeth Anna Ulvenes Zanmiller

January 20, 2021

Zanmiller, Elizabeth Anna Ulvenes Age 91 of Rosemount, died on January 20, 2021. She had beautiful blue eyes and she laughed with her whole body. Betty was faithful to God and her family and she lived her values by helping others. She was born the day of the great stock market crash which had no effect on her unstoppable optimism.

Betty...

Harry J.  Hansel

Harry J. Hansel

January 19, 2021

Harry Jacob Hansel, age 91, of Hastings, MN, reunited with his beloved wife and Heavenly family January 19, 2021. Born at home on January 10, 1930 in Carrollton, MO, Harry was the youngest of seven children born to William and Sophia (Kase) Hansel. Motherless at age 9, his life on the farm included more work than play. Despite college...

James M. Holm

James M. Holm

January 18, 2021

James M. "Jim" Holm, age 89, of Hastings, passed away at home surrounded by his loving family on January 18, 2021. Jim was born December 3, 1931 in Detroit Lakes. He was raised by Herman and Grace Holm on the family farm in Greenbush, MN. Jim graduated from Crookston High School and joined the Army working in Communications while...

Mary L Hansen

Mary L Hansen

January 18, 2021

Mary L. Hansen

Age 97 of Minneapolis, born September 3, 1923 in Mpls. to Stephen & Mary Skarupa (Kissel), passed away January 18, 2021.  She is preceded in death by her husband, Robert; son, Robert; daughter-in-law, Debra; brothers, Steve & Joseph and sisters, Ann & Jane.  Mary will be dearly missed by her son, Keith; grandsons, Noel (Colleen) and Joseph (Danielle),...

Elaine N. Kappas

Elaine N. Kappas

January 17, 2021

Elaine N. Kappas, beloved mother of Dennis and Pat, cherished grandmother of Michelle, Jarrod and Brittany, and much-loved grandchildren, Lisa and Scott. She also found room in heart for great grandchildren, Jordan, Taylor, Ryan, Brayden, and Quinn. Her heart was big enough to embrace both Scott and Regan as the spouses of her grandchildren as well as Mary and...

Bonnie A. Zeien

Bonnie A. Zeien

January 16, 2021

Bonnie Adele Zeien 94, of Prescott, Wisconsin, passed away on Saturday morning, January 16, 2021. Born in Sorento, Illinois as Bonnie Adele Bryson on November 18, 1926 to Albert Bryson and Harriet (Hartley) Bryson, Bonnie was the oldest of three children. Bonnie's mother died when Bonnie was 10 years old, and she was raised by her Aunt and Uncle,...

Eldon E. Seifert

Eldon E. Seifert

January 15, 2021

Eldon E. Seifert, age 101 of Prescott, went home to be with the Lord and to be reunited with his beloved wife, Margaret on Friday morning, January 15, 2021. He was born on April 17, 1919, to Vincent and Henrietta Seifert. Eldon was the youngest of eight children. He married his high school sweetheart, Margaret Anderson, and had four...

Patrick "Ricky" Beer

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

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

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

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

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...

Dorothy M. Brochman

Dorothy M. Brochman

January 25, 2021

Dorothy M. Brochman, age 77, of Vermillion, passed away at home on January 25, 2021. She was born in New Trier on August 2, 1943 to Columbus and Mary Freiermuth. She married Raymond Brochman Sept 15, 1962 at St. Mary's Church in New Trier. Dorothy was a devoted wife and mother. She enjoyed bowling and was on three leagues...

Betty J. Seim

Betty J. Seim

January 23, 2021

Betty J. Seim

Age 97 of Eagan, born July 26, 1923 in Springfield, MN to Theodore & Frieda Kettner, passed away peacefully January 23, 2021.  Betty will be dearly missed by her husband of 75 years, Cecil; daughters, Sandra (Truman) Tauer and Beverly Butler; five grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; sister Ardis Groebner and many other family and friends.  A private family service...

Loren E. Quam

Loren E. Quam

January 22, 2021

Loren Edward Quam, of Hastings, passed away at Regina Senior Living in Hastings on January 22, 2021. Loren was born in Marshalltown, Iowa to Obert and Clara Quam on October 31, 1928. He married Therese Zetah on September 18, 1954 at Church of the Incarnation in Minneapolis. He was preceded in death by his wife, Therese; his parents; and...

Joan M. Schoenecker

Joan M. Schoenecker

January 22, 2021

Joan M. Schoenecker, age 60, of Hastings, beloved wife, mother, sister and friend, passed away at home after a year long battle with cancer January 22, 2021. She was a high school Science and AVID teacher in Minneapolis for 30 years. Joan was an avid gardener who loved to travel, hike and go on bike rides. She was an...

Maryann Swanson

Maryann Swanson

January 22, 2021

MaryAnn Swanson, 88, died on January 22, 2021, at Hennepin County Medical Center in Minneapolis. MaryAnn was born on May 16, 1932, in Waseca, Minnesota, the youngest child of Albert and Elsa Dietrich. She graduated from Waseca High School, and earned a teaching degree from Mankato Teachers College (now Minnesota State University). She taught elementary students in Westbrook, Henderson,...

Gerald A Steinert

Gerald A Steinert

January 22, 2021

Gerald A. Steinert “Jerry”

Age 73 of Apple Valley, born July 27, 1947 in Long Prairie, MN to Christian & Mary Steinert, passed away peacefully with his family at his side, January 22, 2021.  He is preceded in death by his wife, Beverly; and brothers: Richard, Tom & Terry.   Jerry will be dearly missed by his son, Greg (Joy); daughter, Nikki...

William "Bill" A. Burge

William "Bill" A. Burge

January 22, 2021

William A. “Bill” Burge

Age 68 of Rosemount, born July 30, 1952 in Minneapolis to George & Elna, a kind and gentle soul, was called home by the Lord on January 22, 2021 due to complications of congestive heart failure.  Bill proudly served in the U.S. Air Force during Vietnam.  He is preceded in death by his wife, Gayle; daughter, Laurie...

Donald E. "Don" Carl

Donald E. "Don" Carl

January 20, 2021

Donald E. "Don" Carl, age 92 of Hastings, died peacefully on Wednesday morning, January 20, 2021, at United Hospital in St. Paul. Donald Elmer, the son of Elmer and Catherine (Kirpach) Carl, was born on September 28, 1928, in Hastings. Following his education, Don enlisted in the Untied States Army and later received an honorable discharge. On June 4,...

Elizabeth Anna Ulvenes Zanmiller

Elizabeth Anna Ulvenes Zanmiller

January 20, 2021

Zanmiller, Elizabeth Anna Ulvenes Age 91 of Rosemount, died on January 20, 2021. She had beautiful blue eyes and she laughed with her whole body. Betty was faithful to God and her family and she lived her values by helping others. She was born the day of the great stock market crash which had no effect on her unstoppable optimism.

Betty...

Harry J.  Hansel

Harry J. Hansel

January 19, 2021

Harry Jacob Hansel, age 91, of Hastings, MN, reunited with his beloved wife and Heavenly family January 19, 2021. Born at home on January 10, 1930 in Carrollton, MO, Harry was the youngest of seven children born to William and Sophia (Kase) Hansel. Motherless at age 9, his life on the farm included more work than play. Despite college...

James M. Holm

James M. Holm

January 18, 2021

James M. "Jim" Holm, age 89, of Hastings, passed away at home surrounded by his loving family on January 18, 2021. Jim was born December 3, 1931 in Detroit Lakes. He was raised by Herman and Grace Holm on the family farm in Greenbush, MN. Jim graduated from Crookston High School and joined the Army working in Communications while...

Mary L Hansen

Mary L Hansen

January 18, 2021

Mary L. Hansen

Age 97 of Minneapolis, born September 3, 1923 in Mpls. to Stephen & Mary Skarupa (Kissel), passed away January 18, 2021.  She is preceded in death by her husband, Robert; son, Robert; daughter-in-law, Debra; brothers, Steve & Joseph and sisters, Ann & Jane.  Mary will be dearly missed by her son, Keith; grandsons, Noel (Colleen) and Joseph (Danielle),...

Elaine N. Kappas

Elaine N. Kappas

January 17, 2021

Elaine N. Kappas, beloved mother of Dennis and Pat, cherished grandmother of Michelle, Jarrod and Brittany, and much-loved grandchildren, Lisa and Scott. She also found room in heart for great grandchildren, Jordan, Taylor, Ryan, Brayden, and Quinn. Her heart was big enough to embrace both Scott and Regan as the spouses of her grandchildren as well as Mary and...

Bonnie A. Zeien

Bonnie A. Zeien

January 16, 2021

Bonnie Adele Zeien 94, of Prescott, Wisconsin, passed away on Saturday morning, January 16, 2021. Born in Sorento, Illinois as Bonnie Adele Bryson on November 18, 1926 to Albert Bryson and Harriet (Hartley) Bryson, Bonnie was the oldest of three children. Bonnie's mother died when Bonnie was 10 years old, and she was raised by her Aunt and Uncle,...

Eldon E. Seifert

Eldon E. Seifert

January 15, 2021

Eldon E. Seifert, age 101 of Prescott, went home to be with the Lord and to be reunited with his beloved wife, Margaret on Friday morning, January 15, 2021. He was born on April 17, 1919, to Vincent and Henrietta Seifert. Eldon was the youngest of eight children. He married his high school sweetheart, Margaret Anderson, and had four...

Patrick "Ricky" Beer

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

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

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

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

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...

A white background with a few lines on it
A Year of Grief Support

Sign up for one year of weekly grief messages designed to provide strength and comfort during this challenging time.

Starkson Family Funeral Homes

 is a collection of obituaries for Hastings, Minnesota. With services throughout State that are updated regularly. Find local city, State obituaries and join us in celebrating memories and honoring their lives and legacies.

Subscribe

Subscribe to get alerts on new obituaries