Obituaries
Obituaries for Starkson Family
In Memory of Our Dear Loved Ones
Scott D. Welter
April 2, 2026
Scott David Welter: January 23, 1964 – April 2, 2026
A celebration of life service will be held at Hosanna Church (Lakeville Campus) April 8 for Scott David Welter who passed in the early hours of April 2, 2026, at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester after a courageous battle with cancer. Scott peacefully made the final journey, as his wife of...
Phyllis J. Goranson
March 30, 2026
Phyllis J. Mills Goranson, 94, of Edina, passed away peacefully on March 30, 2026 from congestive heart failure.
Phyllis was born on May 27, 1931 in Minneapolis to parents, Leonard & Beatrice Mills.
She graduated from St. Louis Park High School. After graduation she then received her nursing degree from the Swedish Hospital Nursing School in 1952. Phyllis worked at the U...
Kenneth W. Strassburger
March 30, 2026
Kenneth William Strassburger, age 72, of Hastings, Minnesota, passed away on March 30, 2026.
Kenneth was born on September 23, 1953, in St. Paul to William and Sue (Meier) Strassburger. He grew up in Hastings and graduated from Hastings High School. Ken went on to work for Conagra, where he dedicated 30 years of service before retiring.
Ken, affectionately known as “Kenny”...
Virginia Mae Clark
March 30, 2026
Virginia Clark, age 83, of Hastings, Minnesota, passed away peacefully on March 30, 2026, surrounded by her loving family at Hastings Senior Health and Living Augustana.
Virginia was born on September 11, 1942, in Red Wing, Minnesota, to Glen and Mildred Thompson. She was raised on a farm outside of Wanamingo, Minnesota, the youngest of three children. Growing up on the...
Gerald Kasel
March 29, 2026
Gerald “Jerry” Kasel, 84, of Welch, MN, passed away peacefully after a brief illness on March 29, 2026, with family by his side at Tinta Wita Tipi Senior Living. He was born on April 13, 1941, in Hastings, Minnesota, to Michael and Cecelia (Bauer) Kasel. Jerry graduated from Hastings High School in 1959.
Jerry loved to dance and would take his...
Jack Wayne Jones
March 29, 2026
Jack Wayne Jones, Hastings, MN, formerly of St. Cloud, MN, died on March 29, 2026 in Hastings, MN. Jack was born to Donald L. & Jeanne K. Jones in Eau Claire, WI, March 27, 1947.
Jack married Doris May Reuter on January 26, 1974 at Our Lady of Angels Catholic Church in Sauk Centre, MN. They made their home in St....
Robert Meiers Jr.
March 29, 2026
Robert (Bobby) Meiers age 57 of Lakeville MN passed away at home on March 29,2026 after battling a courageous fight with cancer.
Bobby was born on Oct.10, 1968 in Hastings, MN son of Ingrid (Kitty) and the late Robert (Bob) Meiers Sr. His family moved in 1975 to Menomonee Falls, WI (suburb of Milwaukee).
Bobby was a lifelong bachelor and enjoyed his...
Laurie A. (Kendall) Lorentz
March 27, 2026
Laurie A. Lorentz (Kendall), age 70 of Hastings, passed away suddenly but peacefully at her winter home (her happy place) in Zephyrhills, Florida on Friday, March 27, 2026.
Laurie was born on September 8, 1955, in Lake City, Minnesota, to Lloyd William Kendall and Joan Lois Kendall (Hattemer). She graduated with the Class of 1973 from Hastings High School, where she...
Fonda Lee Negley
March 27, 2026
Fonda “Nana” lived an intellectually rich life, leading every day with an adventurous heart and free spirit. She loved quietly and deeply.
Fonda Lee Negley, 72, of Apple Valley, Minnesota, passed away on March 27th 2026 at Boden Senior Living.
Fonda was born in Minneapolis, Minnesota on February 25th 1954. She enjoyed many hobbies, so much so, she needed extra storage room...
James Patrick Robinson
March 24, 2026
James P Robinson, age 87, of Hastings, passed away March 24, 2026.
He was born in Chicago Illinois on December 6, 1938 to Elizabeth and Edgar Robinson. Raised by his Grandma Julia. He was married to Sandra on August 15, 1969.
He was a devoted husband, father, grandpa and great grandpa. He was proud of his service in the Navy. Jim could...
Virginia "Ginny" Johnston
March 24, 2026
Virginia “Ginny” Johnston, age 62, of New Trier, MN, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, March 24, 2026.
Ginny was born on June 13, 1963, in Farmington, MN, to John Nicholas Lorentz and Rose Mary Lorentz (Brockman). She attended Hastings High School, graduating in 1981. She went on to work as a Certified Nursing Assistant and Medication Aide for over thirty years,...
Jason H DeBoom
March 23, 2026
Jason “Jay” Heath DeBoom, 57 of Omaha, Nebraska, passed away on March 23rd, 2026 in the comfort of his own home.
Jay was born in St. Paul, Minnesota to Adrian and Jane (Henderson) DeBoom on May 18th, 1968. He was raised and went to high school in Le Sueur, Minnesota and graduated in 1986, continuing his education at Minnesota State Mankato...
Ronald Greene
March 23, 2026
Ronald Greene, age 89, passed away peacefully on Monday, March 23, 2026, at United Hospital in Saint Paul.
Ronald was born on July 24, 1936, to Robert and Rose (Gense) Greene. He grew up in the Plum City and River Falls area, where he formed the strong values and work ethic that would guide him throughout his life.
He proudly served his...
Douglas Differt
March 21, 2026
Douglas Henry Differt
August 27, 1933 — March 21, 2026
He had a brain for math and science, soil samples and slide rules, but he loved The Curse of Oak Island and William Shatner’s Unexplained. He believed the whole universe and everything within it were connected by vibrations.
Doug was born in Jordan, Minnesota, on his mother’s birthday. Doug grew up with an...
Myron Milbrandt
March 20, 2026
Myron L. Milbrandt, 93, passed away peacefully on Friday, March 20, 2026. Myron was born in Fairmont, MN on November 15, 1932 to Harold and Julia (Prafke) Milbrandt. He grew up in Fairmont and was a graduate of Fairmont High School, where he excelled in sports. Baseball was his favorite but also enjoyed football and basketball.
In January of 1953 he...
Brenda M. Johnson
March 20, 2026
Brenda M. Johnson, 68, of Hastings, MN, passed away unexpectedly at United Hospital on March 20th, 2026.
Brenda was born in Red Wing, MN, to Marlow and Arlene (Robinson) Floan on November 29th, 1957. She grew up in Cannon Falls, MN, and graduated from high school in 1976. She went on to study at Red Wing Vo Tech. She worked at...
Raymond Lyle Bignell
March 17, 2026
Raymond Lyle Bignell, was reunited with Jeanne in heaven on March 17, 2026.
Ray was born on the 7th month, 18th day of 1946, in Plum City, Wisconsin to Lyle and Lucille Bignell.
Preceded in death by his parents; wife, Jeanne, brother and best friend, Bruce LaPean; siblings, Elaine, Donald, Glen, Phil, and Arlen; daughter, Cindy; and son-in-law, Tony.
Survived by his children,...
Diane Moran
March 17, 2026
Diane Moran, age 81 of Hastings, went to be with the Lord peacefully on March 17, 2026.
She was born on October 17, 1944 in Northfield, MN to Dorothy and William Chandler.
Preceded in death by her husband, Robert; son, Sean; parents; nephew, Scott Partington; niece, Linda Partington; and brother-in-law, Dave Lorentz.
Survived by her son, Colin Moran; siblings, Dorothy (Norb) Girgen, Deloris...
Randy Allen Rennich
March 16, 2026
December 12, 1953 - March 16, 2026
Randy will be remembered for his love of family, his many friendships, and the simple things that brought him joy. He especially enjoyed sports, all things pheasants and had a lifelong love of music. He played baseball in high school and college and treasured watching and talking sports with his sons, tailgating with family...
Leo Martin Conzemius Jr.
March 15, 2026
Leo M. Conzemius Jr. passed away peacefully on March 15, 2026, at the age of 90, with his family by his side.
Leo was born July 9, 1935, in Hastings MN, to Leo Conzemius Sr. and Sophie (Vassar) Conzemius. He grew up working on the family farm. He took his farm work seriously and won several awards for contour plowing. He...
Scott D. Welter
April 2, 2026
Scott David Welter: January 23, 1964 – April 2, 2026
A celebration of life service will be held at Hosanna Church (Lakeville Campus) April 8 for Scott David Welter who passed in the early hours of April 2, 2026, at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester after a courageous battle with cancer. Scott peacefully made the final journey, as his wife of...
Phyllis J. Goranson
March 30, 2026
Phyllis J. Mills Goranson, 94, of Edina, passed away peacefully on March 30, 2026 from congestive heart failure.
Phyllis was born on May 27, 1931 in Minneapolis to parents, Leonard & Beatrice Mills.
She graduated from St. Louis Park High School. After graduation she then received her nursing degree from the Swedish Hospital Nursing School in 1952. Phyllis worked at the U...
Kenneth W. Strassburger
March 30, 2026
Kenneth William Strassburger, age 72, of Hastings, Minnesota, passed away on March 30, 2026.
Kenneth was born on September 23, 1953, in St. Paul to William and Sue (Meier) Strassburger. He grew up in Hastings and graduated from Hastings High School. Ken went on to work for Conagra, where he dedicated 30 years of service before retiring.
Ken, affectionately known as “Kenny”...
Virginia Mae Clark
March 30, 2026
Virginia Clark, age 83, of Hastings, Minnesota, passed away peacefully on March 30, 2026, surrounded by her loving family at Hastings Senior Health and Living Augustana.
Virginia was born on September 11, 1942, in Red Wing, Minnesota, to Glen and Mildred Thompson. She was raised on a farm outside of Wanamingo, Minnesota, the youngest of three children. Growing up on the...
Gerald Kasel
March 29, 2026
Gerald “Jerry” Kasel, 84, of Welch, MN, passed away peacefully after a brief illness on March 29, 2026, with family by his side at Tinta Wita Tipi Senior Living. He was born on April 13, 1941, in Hastings, Minnesota, to Michael and Cecelia (Bauer) Kasel. Jerry graduated from Hastings High School in 1959.
Jerry loved to dance and would take his...
Jack Wayne Jones
March 29, 2026
Jack Wayne Jones, Hastings, MN, formerly of St. Cloud, MN, died on March 29, 2026 in Hastings, MN. Jack was born to Donald L. & Jeanne K. Jones in Eau Claire, WI, March 27, 1947.
Jack married Doris May Reuter on January 26, 1974 at Our Lady of Angels Catholic Church in Sauk Centre, MN. They made their home in St....
Robert Meiers Jr.
March 29, 2026
Robert (Bobby) Meiers age 57 of Lakeville MN passed away at home on March 29,2026 after battling a courageous fight with cancer.
Bobby was born on Oct.10, 1968 in Hastings, MN son of Ingrid (Kitty) and the late Robert (Bob) Meiers Sr. His family moved in 1975 to Menomonee Falls, WI (suburb of Milwaukee).
Bobby was a lifelong bachelor and enjoyed his...
Laurie A. (Kendall) Lorentz
March 27, 2026
Laurie A. Lorentz (Kendall), age 70 of Hastings, passed away suddenly but peacefully at her winter home (her happy place) in Zephyrhills, Florida on Friday, March 27, 2026.
Laurie was born on September 8, 1955, in Lake City, Minnesota, to Lloyd William Kendall and Joan Lois Kendall (Hattemer). She graduated with the Class of 1973 from Hastings High School, where she...
Fonda Lee Negley
March 27, 2026
Fonda “Nana” lived an intellectually rich life, leading every day with an adventurous heart and free spirit. She loved quietly and deeply.
Fonda Lee Negley, 72, of Apple Valley, Minnesota, passed away on March 27th 2026 at Boden Senior Living.
Fonda was born in Minneapolis, Minnesota on February 25th 1954. She enjoyed many hobbies, so much so, she needed extra storage room...
James Patrick Robinson
March 24, 2026
James P Robinson, age 87, of Hastings, passed away March 24, 2026.
He was born in Chicago Illinois on December 6, 1938 to Elizabeth and Edgar Robinson. Raised by his Grandma Julia. He was married to Sandra on August 15, 1969.
He was a devoted husband, father, grandpa and great grandpa. He was proud of his service in the Navy. Jim could...
Virginia "Ginny" Johnston
March 24, 2026
Virginia “Ginny” Johnston, age 62, of New Trier, MN, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, March 24, 2026.
Ginny was born on June 13, 1963, in Farmington, MN, to John Nicholas Lorentz and Rose Mary Lorentz (Brockman). She attended Hastings High School, graduating in 1981. She went on to work as a Certified Nursing Assistant and Medication Aide for over thirty years,...
Jason H DeBoom
March 23, 2026
Jason “Jay” Heath DeBoom, 57 of Omaha, Nebraska, passed away on March 23rd, 2026 in the comfort of his own home.
Jay was born in St. Paul, Minnesota to Adrian and Jane (Henderson) DeBoom on May 18th, 1968. He was raised and went to high school in Le Sueur, Minnesota and graduated in 1986, continuing his education at Minnesota State Mankato...
Ronald Greene
March 23, 2026
Ronald Greene, age 89, passed away peacefully on Monday, March 23, 2026, at United Hospital in Saint Paul.
Ronald was born on July 24, 1936, to Robert and Rose (Gense) Greene. He grew up in the Plum City and River Falls area, where he formed the strong values and work ethic that would guide him throughout his life.
He proudly served his...
Douglas Differt
March 21, 2026
Douglas Henry Differt
August 27, 1933 — March 21, 2026
He had a brain for math and science, soil samples and slide rules, but he loved The Curse of Oak Island and William Shatner’s Unexplained. He believed the whole universe and everything within it were connected by vibrations.
Doug was born in Jordan, Minnesota, on his mother’s birthday. Doug grew up with an...
Myron Milbrandt
March 20, 2026
Myron L. Milbrandt, 93, passed away peacefully on Friday, March 20, 2026. Myron was born in Fairmont, MN on November 15, 1932 to Harold and Julia (Prafke) Milbrandt. He grew up in Fairmont and was a graduate of Fairmont High School, where he excelled in sports. Baseball was his favorite but also enjoyed football and basketball.
In January of 1953 he...
Brenda M. Johnson
March 20, 2026
Brenda M. Johnson, 68, of Hastings, MN, passed away unexpectedly at United Hospital on March 20th, 2026.
Brenda was born in Red Wing, MN, to Marlow and Arlene (Robinson) Floan on November 29th, 1957. She grew up in Cannon Falls, MN, and graduated from high school in 1976. She went on to study at Red Wing Vo Tech. She worked at...
Raymond Lyle Bignell
March 17, 2026
Raymond Lyle Bignell, was reunited with Jeanne in heaven on March 17, 2026.
Ray was born on the 7th month, 18th day of 1946, in Plum City, Wisconsin to Lyle and Lucille Bignell.
Preceded in death by his parents; wife, Jeanne, brother and best friend, Bruce LaPean; siblings, Elaine, Donald, Glen, Phil, and Arlen; daughter, Cindy; and son-in-law, Tony.
Survived by his children,...
Diane Moran
March 17, 2026
Diane Moran, age 81 of Hastings, went to be with the Lord peacefully on March 17, 2026.
She was born on October 17, 1944 in Northfield, MN to Dorothy and William Chandler.
Preceded in death by her husband, Robert; son, Sean; parents; nephew, Scott Partington; niece, Linda Partington; and brother-in-law, Dave Lorentz.
Survived by her son, Colin Moran; siblings, Dorothy (Norb) Girgen, Deloris...
Randy Allen Rennich
March 16, 2026
December 12, 1953 - March 16, 2026
Randy will be remembered for his love of family, his many friendships, and the simple things that brought him joy. He especially enjoyed sports, all things pheasants and had a lifelong love of music. He played baseball in high school and college and treasured watching and talking sports with his sons, tailgating with family...
Leo Martin Conzemius Jr.
March 15, 2026
Leo M. Conzemius Jr. passed away peacefully on March 15, 2026, at the age of 90, with his family by his side.
Leo was born July 9, 1935, in Hastings MN, to Leo Conzemius Sr. and Sophie (Vassar) Conzemius. He grew up working on the family farm. He took his farm work seriously and won several awards for contour plowing. He...
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