Obituaries
Obituaries for Starkson Family
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Dorothy C Fritze
December 25, 2020
Dorothy C. Fritze, age 87, of Hastings, passed away unexpectedly on Christmas Day, December 25, 2020, at Regina Hospital. Dorothy Clare, the daughter of Martin and Florence (Gerlach) Conzemius, was born on October 21, 1933, in Hastings, Minnesota. Following her graduation from Hastings High School with the class of 1951, she hopped on a train to Washington D.C. for...
Donald R. "Ducky" Biskupski
December 24, 2020
Donald R. "Ducky" Biskupski, age 84 of Hastings, died peacefully on Thursday afternoon, December 24, 2020, at White Pine Senior Living in Cottage Grove. Donald R., the son of Joseph and Christine (Beissel) Biskupski, was born on April 24, 1936, in Hastings. Following his education, Ducky began his life-long career with the Rail Road. Ducky enjoyed deer hunting, fishing,...
Dennis F. Denzer
December 23, 2020
Dennis F. Denzer, age 59 of Hastings, died peacefully on Wednesday evening, December 23, 2020, at Regency Hospital. Dennis Frank, the son of Frank and Delores (Barthomew) Denzer, was born on March 10, 1961, in Hastings. Following his education, Dennis worked at the local Lock and Dam, then with Curtis Electronics which became Electrofab, and most recently with Micro...
Rosamond F. "Rose" Fossen
December 22, 2020
Rose F. Fossen, age 90 of Hastings, MN, died peacefully on Tuesday, December 22, 2020, at Regina Senior Living. Rosamond Frances, the daughter of Jerome and Elsie (Kasal) Drahos, was born on August 19, 1930, in Silver Lake, Minnesota. Rose lived on the Kasal Family Farms near Stewart, MN until moving to Mankato to attend Loyola High School. During...
Joseph R. "Joe" Marthaler
December 22, 2020
Joseph R. "Joe" Marthaler, age 90 of Rosemount, died suddenly but peacefully on Tuesday evening, December 22, 2020, at Augustana Care of Hastings. Joe now gets to spend Christmas in Heaven with his wife, Jeannette, who recently passed away on August 17, 2020. Joseph Robert, the son of Joseph A. and Theresa (Blaeser) Marthaler, was born on July 15,...
James W. Ditlevson
December 22, 2020
James Ditlevson, age 77, of Hastings, died surrounded by his family on December 22, 2020. James leaves a tremendous legacy; a loving husband, brother, father, grandfather, uncle and friend to many. He was born in Blooming Prairie, MN and married his high school sweetheart in 1964. They relocated to the Twin Cities where they raised their family. James worked...
Mary Ellen Campbell
December 21, 2020
Mary Ellen (Duer) Campbell, age 94, of Hastings, MN, passed away on December 21, 2020. Mary was born in Menominee, MI on November 25, 1926 to Dr. Guy and Ruth Duer. She was preceded in death by her son, Daniel Duer Campbell; her parents, and six siblings. Mary is survived by daughter-in-law, Karen Campbell, children, Peggy (Walter) Manning and...
Herman "Herb" Schlapkohl
December 19, 2020
Herb Schlapkohl, age 88 of Cottage Grove, passed away on December 19, 2020. Herb was born on November 16, 1932 in Worthington, MN to Emil and Emma (Janssen) Schlapkohl. He was employed for 30 years at Armour Meat Packing Company. After retirement, he spent many years residing in Yuma, Arizona before returning to Hastings. His hobbies included hunting, fishing,...
Stephen "Steve" Mcgree
December 19, 2020
On December 19, 2020, Steve McGree, age 71 of Hastings, passed away peacefully at his home from pancreatic cancer. Survived by his loving wife of 46 years, Mary; children, Meghan (Kyle) Nelson, Michaela McGree, and his beloved granddaughter, Keira Mary Nelson; his mother, Ann (Weber) McGree; brothers, Sliv (Karyn) McGree, Joe (Rhonda) McGree, and Buzz (Anne) McGree; sister, Tess...
Richard A. "Rich" Topp
December 19, 2020
Richard "Rich" Topp, age 79 of Aitkin and formerly of St. Paul, died peacefully following an extended illness on Saturday afternoon, December 19, 2020, at Mercy Hospital in Coon Rapids. Richard Allen, the son of Custer and Regina (Demorett) Topp, was born on January 24, 1941, in Union Grove Township, in Meeker County. Following his graduation from Humbolt High...
Arnold "Arnie" Biskupski
December 18, 2020
Arnold S. "Arnie" Biskupski, age 79 of Hastings, died peacefully with his daughters by his side on Friday morning, December 18, 2020, at White Pine Senior Living in Cottage Grove. Arnold Stephen, the son of Joseph and Christine (Beissel) Biskupski, was born on December 26, 1940, in Hastings. Following his graduation from Hastings High School with the class of...
Doris L. Johnson
December 18, 2020
Doris L. Johnson
Age 95 of Minneapolis, born April 22, 1925 in New Ulm, MN to August & Ellen Johnson, passed away peacefully December 18, 2020. She is preceded in death by her sister, Edna (Bert) Carlson. Doris retired after many years from Augustana Nursing Home serving as an administrative assistant. Doris was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church of Minnehaha...
Delphine M. Medcraft
December 17, 2020
Delphine Madonna Wojciechowski Medcraft, aka “World’s Best Mom,” aka “Grandma Dell”, passed away peacefully in her sleep on December 17th, 2020. She loved deeply and will be missed by many. Born in the UP of Michigan and living her first five years in a rustic log cabin gave “Gma Dell” a start of modest beginnings. Being truly appreciative of...
Maureen A. (Kochendorfer) Klein
December 15, 2020
Maureen A. Klein, age 62 of Hastings, passed away at home on Tuesday afternoon, December 15, 2020. Maureen Ann, one of seven children of Kenneth and Audrey (Bradt) Kochendorfer, was born with her twin sister Doreen on October 8, 1958, in Hastings. Following her graduation from Hastings High School with the class of 1976, Maureen began working in the...
Marion B. Sorg
December 15, 2020
Marion B. Sorg, age 98 of Hastings, died peacefully on Tuesday, December 15, 2020, at Regina Senior Living in Hastings. Marion, the daughter of William and Tina (Miller) Lambrecht, was born on March 24, 1922, in Cottage Grove, Minnesota. Following her graduation from Hastings High School with the class of 1940, Marion continued her education at Rasmussen Business School....
Ardelaine "Ardie" M. Clarin
December 15, 2020
Clarin, Ardelaine M. “Ardie” Age 97 of Burnsville, passed away on Dec. 15, 2020. Preceded in death by husband, Hilbert; and brother, Charles Peterson. Survived by children, Ron (Eunice) and Denise (Bill) Hill; grandson, Andrew (Ashley) Hill; many nieces, nephews, other relative and friends. A private family funeral will be held at Henry W. Anderson Mortuary, 14850 Garrett Ave., Apple...
Harlan A. Swanson
December 13, 2020
Harlan Arthur Swanson, age 94, of Hastings, passed away on December 13, 2020. Born on June 13, 1926 to Arthur and Myrtle Swanson, he grew up on a farm in Cannon Falls Township with his 3 brothers Wallace, Ellis and Roger. Harlan enlisted in the Navy in 1944 and served in the occupation of Japan force in WWII. He...
Jeanne C. Ptaschinski
December 13, 2020
Jeanne Cecilia Buchmeier Menard Ptaschinski, age 84, of Hastings, passed away peacefully December 13, 2020 due to breast cancer with family by her side. She was born Nov 23, 1936. Jeanne was a wonderful daughter, sister, wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, bibi, and friend. She was kind and gracious to all without complaint. She challenged others to be their...
Walter R. Amble
December 12, 2020
Walter R. Amble, age 67, of Hastings passed away at home December 12, 2020. Preceded in death by parents, Donna and Raymond Amble. Survived by wife, Nancy; children, Lisa Amble (Bruce Larsen) and Brian Amble (Samantha Will); siblings, Marcy and Curt Amble; other relatives and friends. A memorial service will be held on Tuesday, September 14, 2021 at 6:00...
Thomas E. Niederkorn
December 12, 2020
Thomas “Weed” Niederkorn 82 Years old Hastings, Minnesota On December 12th, 2020, Tom Niederkorn died peacefully in his home surrounded by family and love. He will now be out at the rock pile with “Mope”, for a planned eternal fishing adventure. Tom was born in 1938, Hastings Minnesota. He grew up with his parents and sister Audrey. He was...
Dorothy C Fritze
December 25, 2020
Dorothy C. Fritze, age 87, of Hastings, passed away unexpectedly on Christmas Day, December 25, 2020, at Regina Hospital. Dorothy Clare, the daughter of Martin and Florence (Gerlach) Conzemius, was born on October 21, 1933, in Hastings, Minnesota. Following her graduation from Hastings High School with the class of 1951, she hopped on a train to Washington D.C. for...
Donald R. "Ducky" Biskupski
December 24, 2020
Donald R. "Ducky" Biskupski, age 84 of Hastings, died peacefully on Thursday afternoon, December 24, 2020, at White Pine Senior Living in Cottage Grove. Donald R., the son of Joseph and Christine (Beissel) Biskupski, was born on April 24, 1936, in Hastings. Following his education, Ducky began his life-long career with the Rail Road. Ducky enjoyed deer hunting, fishing,...
Dennis F. Denzer
December 23, 2020
Dennis F. Denzer, age 59 of Hastings, died peacefully on Wednesday evening, December 23, 2020, at Regency Hospital. Dennis Frank, the son of Frank and Delores (Barthomew) Denzer, was born on March 10, 1961, in Hastings. Following his education, Dennis worked at the local Lock and Dam, then with Curtis Electronics which became Electrofab, and most recently with Micro...
Rosamond F. "Rose" Fossen
December 22, 2020
Rose F. Fossen, age 90 of Hastings, MN, died peacefully on Tuesday, December 22, 2020, at Regina Senior Living. Rosamond Frances, the daughter of Jerome and Elsie (Kasal) Drahos, was born on August 19, 1930, in Silver Lake, Minnesota. Rose lived on the Kasal Family Farms near Stewart, MN until moving to Mankato to attend Loyola High School. During...
Joseph R. "Joe" Marthaler
December 22, 2020
Joseph R. "Joe" Marthaler, age 90 of Rosemount, died suddenly but peacefully on Tuesday evening, December 22, 2020, at Augustana Care of Hastings. Joe now gets to spend Christmas in Heaven with his wife, Jeannette, who recently passed away on August 17, 2020. Joseph Robert, the son of Joseph A. and Theresa (Blaeser) Marthaler, was born on July 15,...
James W. Ditlevson
December 22, 2020
James Ditlevson, age 77, of Hastings, died surrounded by his family on December 22, 2020. James leaves a tremendous legacy; a loving husband, brother, father, grandfather, uncle and friend to many. He was born in Blooming Prairie, MN and married his high school sweetheart in 1964. They relocated to the Twin Cities where they raised their family. James worked...
Mary Ellen Campbell
December 21, 2020
Mary Ellen (Duer) Campbell, age 94, of Hastings, MN, passed away on December 21, 2020. Mary was born in Menominee, MI on November 25, 1926 to Dr. Guy and Ruth Duer. She was preceded in death by her son, Daniel Duer Campbell; her parents, and six siblings. Mary is survived by daughter-in-law, Karen Campbell, children, Peggy (Walter) Manning and...
Herman "Herb" Schlapkohl
December 19, 2020
Herb Schlapkohl, age 88 of Cottage Grove, passed away on December 19, 2020. Herb was born on November 16, 1932 in Worthington, MN to Emil and Emma (Janssen) Schlapkohl. He was employed for 30 years at Armour Meat Packing Company. After retirement, he spent many years residing in Yuma, Arizona before returning to Hastings. His hobbies included hunting, fishing,...
Stephen "Steve" Mcgree
December 19, 2020
On December 19, 2020, Steve McGree, age 71 of Hastings, passed away peacefully at his home from pancreatic cancer. Survived by his loving wife of 46 years, Mary; children, Meghan (Kyle) Nelson, Michaela McGree, and his beloved granddaughter, Keira Mary Nelson; his mother, Ann (Weber) McGree; brothers, Sliv (Karyn) McGree, Joe (Rhonda) McGree, and Buzz (Anne) McGree; sister, Tess...
Richard A. "Rich" Topp
December 19, 2020
Richard "Rich" Topp, age 79 of Aitkin and formerly of St. Paul, died peacefully following an extended illness on Saturday afternoon, December 19, 2020, at Mercy Hospital in Coon Rapids. Richard Allen, the son of Custer and Regina (Demorett) Topp, was born on January 24, 1941, in Union Grove Township, in Meeker County. Following his graduation from Humbolt High...
Arnold "Arnie" Biskupski
December 18, 2020
Arnold S. "Arnie" Biskupski, age 79 of Hastings, died peacefully with his daughters by his side on Friday morning, December 18, 2020, at White Pine Senior Living in Cottage Grove. Arnold Stephen, the son of Joseph and Christine (Beissel) Biskupski, was born on December 26, 1940, in Hastings. Following his graduation from Hastings High School with the class of...
Doris L. Johnson
December 18, 2020
Doris L. Johnson
Age 95 of Minneapolis, born April 22, 1925 in New Ulm, MN to August & Ellen Johnson, passed away peacefully December 18, 2020. She is preceded in death by her sister, Edna (Bert) Carlson. Doris retired after many years from Augustana Nursing Home serving as an administrative assistant. Doris was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church of Minnehaha...
Delphine M. Medcraft
December 17, 2020
Delphine Madonna Wojciechowski Medcraft, aka “World’s Best Mom,” aka “Grandma Dell”, passed away peacefully in her sleep on December 17th, 2020. She loved deeply and will be missed by many. Born in the UP of Michigan and living her first five years in a rustic log cabin gave “Gma Dell” a start of modest beginnings. Being truly appreciative of...
Maureen A. (Kochendorfer) Klein
December 15, 2020
Maureen A. Klein, age 62 of Hastings, passed away at home on Tuesday afternoon, December 15, 2020. Maureen Ann, one of seven children of Kenneth and Audrey (Bradt) Kochendorfer, was born with her twin sister Doreen on October 8, 1958, in Hastings. Following her graduation from Hastings High School with the class of 1976, Maureen began working in the...
Marion B. Sorg
December 15, 2020
Marion B. Sorg, age 98 of Hastings, died peacefully on Tuesday, December 15, 2020, at Regina Senior Living in Hastings. Marion, the daughter of William and Tina (Miller) Lambrecht, was born on March 24, 1922, in Cottage Grove, Minnesota. Following her graduation from Hastings High School with the class of 1940, Marion continued her education at Rasmussen Business School....
Ardelaine "Ardie" M. Clarin
December 15, 2020
Clarin, Ardelaine M. “Ardie” Age 97 of Burnsville, passed away on Dec. 15, 2020. Preceded in death by husband, Hilbert; and brother, Charles Peterson. Survived by children, Ron (Eunice) and Denise (Bill) Hill; grandson, Andrew (Ashley) Hill; many nieces, nephews, other relative and friends. A private family funeral will be held at Henry W. Anderson Mortuary, 14850 Garrett Ave., Apple...
Harlan A. Swanson
December 13, 2020
Harlan Arthur Swanson, age 94, of Hastings, passed away on December 13, 2020. Born on June 13, 1926 to Arthur and Myrtle Swanson, he grew up on a farm in Cannon Falls Township with his 3 brothers Wallace, Ellis and Roger. Harlan enlisted in the Navy in 1944 and served in the occupation of Japan force in WWII. He...
Jeanne C. Ptaschinski
December 13, 2020
Jeanne Cecilia Buchmeier Menard Ptaschinski, age 84, of Hastings, passed away peacefully December 13, 2020 due to breast cancer with family by her side. She was born Nov 23, 1936. Jeanne was a wonderful daughter, sister, wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, bibi, and friend. She was kind and gracious to all without complaint. She challenged others to be their...
Walter R. Amble
December 12, 2020
Walter R. Amble, age 67, of Hastings passed away at home December 12, 2020. Preceded in death by parents, Donna and Raymond Amble. Survived by wife, Nancy; children, Lisa Amble (Bruce Larsen) and Brian Amble (Samantha Will); siblings, Marcy and Curt Amble; other relatives and friends. A memorial service will be held on Tuesday, September 14, 2021 at 6:00...
Thomas E. Niederkorn
December 12, 2020
Thomas “Weed” Niederkorn 82 Years old Hastings, Minnesota On December 12th, 2020, Tom Niederkorn died peacefully in his home surrounded by family and love. He will now be out at the rock pile with “Mope”, for a planned eternal fishing adventure. Tom was born in 1938, Hastings Minnesota. He grew up with his parents and sister Audrey. He was...
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