Obituaries
Obituaries for Starkson Family
In Memory of Our Dear Loved Ones
Madonna M. Larsen
February 13, 2026
Madonna M. Larsen, age 93 of Vermillion, passed away peacefully at home on Friday evening, February 13, 2026.
Madonna Mary, the daughter of Joseph and Frances (Kasel) Marschall, was born on November 30, 1932, in Hastings. Following her graduation from high school, Madonna attended nursing school in Rochester as well as NewYork where obtained her nursing degree and was a longtime...
Doris Jean Shapiro
February 13, 2026
Doris "Dori" Shapiro passed away peacefully on Friday, February 13, 2026, at BeeHive Homes in Lakeville.
Dori was born on March 29, 1942, in Hastings, Minnesota, to Lawrence and Alvina Pechacek. She grew up in Hastings and graduated from Hastings High School with the Class of 1960. She later attended Mankato University.
Dori was united in marriage to Chuck Langenfeld, and together...
Gary Fox
February 13, 2026
Gary Fox passed away peacefully on February 13, 2026, at the age of 81 with his family by his side.
Gary was born on September 15, 1944, in Dayton, Ohio, to Edward and Marian (Fritzinger) Fox. He was raised in Hastings MN and graduated from Hastings Senior High in 1962. He grew up with a strong sense of family, faith, and...
Darold J Fox
February 13, 2026
Darold Fox, a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and friend, passed away peacefully on February 13, 2026, at the age of 89. Darold was a lifelong resident of the Miesville area and lived a life rooted in hard work, service and a deep love for his family and community.
Darold was born on August 21,1936 in Hastings, Minnesota, to Rosella (Cihak) and...
Brenda Stier
February 13, 2026
Brenda passed away peacefully at home on February 13, 2026, surrounded by love. She will be remembered for her gentle spirit, her creativity, and the care she gave so freely to those around her.
Brenda was the devoted mother of her son, Jon, and his spouse, Jen, and her daughter, Nicole. She was the cherished daughter of Duane Liddle and the...
Bryan K. Snyder
February 10, 2026
Bryan K. Snyder, age 55 of Prescott, Wisconsin, passed away suddenly but peacefully at home on Tuesday evening, February 10, 2026.
Bryan Keith, the son of Glen and Monica (Reinardy) Snyder, was born on October 18, 1970, in Hastings. He was a longtime bartender at various establishments and enjoyed boating, fishing, and spending time with family and friends.
He was preceded in...
Barbara Begich
February 8, 2026
Barbara Ann Begich, a resident of Hastings, passed away February 8. Barbara was born in Chicago on January 2, 1952. She is a 1970 graduate of Hastings High School.
While attending high school Barbara was very involved in the theatre program. She continued her interests in theatre and graduated from The College of St. Teresa with a Bachelor of Arts Degree....
Virginia "Ginny" Meier
February 7, 2026
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Virginia “Ginny” Meier of Fort Myers Beach, FL and Hastings, MN on February 7, 2026, after unexpected heart complications in Fort Myers.
Ginny was born in Rush City, Minnesota, on April 10, 1942, to Albert and Louise Paulson (née Nelson). She married her husband, Vernon Meier, on June 2, 1962.
Ginny...
Ron Bathrick
February 6, 2026
Ron Bathrick, age 78 of Hastings, passed away peacefully at home on February 6, 2026.
Preceded in death by his parents, Don & Sally; and brother, Bob.
Survived by his daughters, Heather (Tim Beduhn) Tripp and Lindsey (Max) Hostetler; grandsons, Justin, Ethan, and Ian; sister, Nancy (Bruce) Berry; stepchildren, Sadie and Brandon Bleyle; former spouses, Brenda Bathrick and Denise Landman; beloved pets,...
Carrol G. Tammen
February 4, 2026
Carrol Gene Tammen, 92, died February 4, 2026, 2 days before his 93rd birthday.
He was born on the farm in Clara City February 6, 1933, the son of Simon and Nelda (Haase) Tammen.
Carrol graduated from Clara City High School, class of 1951. Following graduation, he attended and graduated from Mankato State University in 1957 with a degree in English, Speech,...
Rosalie Clara Becker
February 4, 2026
Rosalie Clara (Tieman) Becker, age 83, passed away February 4, 2026.
Rosalie was born May 30, 1942, in St. Rosa, MN, to Rose (Arnzen) and Ralph Tieman.
Growing up in Melrose, MN, she was better known as “Fuzz” rather than Rosalie, due to her curly hair as a child. She will always be “Fuzz” to family and hometown friends. It was in...
Susan Renee Adee
February 3, 2026
Susan R. (Wastier) Adee, age 61, of Lakeville, MN, formerly of Mason City, IA, passed away unexpectedly of natural causes.
Susan enjoyed reading, Jazzercise, long walks, coffee, and her cats.
She was preceded in death by her mother, Bonnie Bryant; her father, Rollo Wastier; and her sister, Lori Alman. She is survived by her husband, Patrick; her son, Tyler (Heather) Garrett; her...
Paulette Lynn Quenzer
February 3, 2026
Paulette Lynn Quenzer, age 75 of Rosemount, MN, passed away on February 3, 2026.
She was born and raised in Pierre, SD, and graduated from T. F. Riggs High School in 1968. Paulette then studied accounting at Nettleton Commercial College in Sioux Falls, SD, and graduated in February of 1970. After college she worked at a bank in Pierre until 1977....
Elizabeth "Betty" Jean Lovejoy
February 3, 2026
Elizabeth “Betty” Jean Lovejoy was born on February 22, 1941, and passed away at her home on February 3, 2026, at the age of 84.
She was the daughter of Sylvester Laurence Kuhn and Elizabeth (Sullivan) Kuhn, and was married to Ronald “Ron” Lovejoy.
Betty graduated from high school in Osage, Iowa, and later attended Marycrest College in Davenport. She continued her...
Robert Lee Gahnz
February 3, 2026
Robert “Bob” L. Gahnz, age 83, of Hastings, Minnesota, passed away peacefully on February 3, 2026, surrounded by his loving family and close friends.
Bob was born on July 22, 1942, in Balaton, Minnesota, to Hugo “Hooks” and Blanche (Bandar) Gahnz. He later grew up in Hastings alongside his brother, Ken, and developed an early love for sports and the outdoors,...
Terri Ann Tharp
February 2, 2026
Terri Ann Tharp, age 69 of Hastings passed away peacefully on February 2, 2026, following a short battle with pancreatic cancer.
Terri was born on March 10, 1956, in Minneapolis, Minnesota. She grew up in a loving home alongside her three siblings, Marcia, David, and Dana, and attended Park Center High School. During her teenage years, Terri was very active in...
Jason Allen Erickson
February 1, 2026
Jason Allen Erickson, age 54, of Burnsville, Minnesota, died unexpectedly on February 1, 2026, leaving an imprint that reaches far beyond the people who knew him in person. Jason was born on August 21, 1971, in Rochester, Minnesota, to Norman and Delores Erickson.
Jason lived as if time were negotiable. He was often the last to leave the party, treated sleep...
Patricia Carol Utterberg
January 31, 2026
Utterberg, Patricia C. “Pat”
December 23, 1931 – January 31, 2026, age 94, of Bloomington, Minnesota. Preceded in death by husband Gerald, and sons Douglas and Drew. Survived by grandchildren, Jacquelyn (Tony) and Nicholas (Jess); as well as, many nephews, nieces, and devoted friends.
Pat was a devoted member of her church and bible study group. She was an avid golfer, swimmer,...
Gary Joe Mogen
January 30, 2026
Gary J. Mogen, age 78, of Hastings, Minnesota, passed away peacefully on January 30, 2026, at United Hospital following a courageous battle with COPD and complications related to Agent Orange exposure.
Gary was born on May 5, 1947, in Minneapolis, Minnesota, to Joseph and Bernice (Kendall) Mogen. He was raised in Coates, Minnesota, alongside his siblings, Bonnie and Norbert. He graduated...
Tracy (Skyberg) Bondeson
January 29, 2026
Tracy Lee (Skyberg) Bondeson
June 2, 1970 – January 29, 2026
Tracy was born to Jim and Gayle Skyberg on June 2, 1970 in Luverne, MN, and spent most of her childhood growing up in the St. Paul area. Tracy went on to graduate from Harding High School in 1988. A short time later in 1989, Tracy started a dedicated 36-year career...
Madonna M. Larsen
February 13, 2026
Madonna M. Larsen, age 93 of Vermillion, passed away peacefully at home on Friday evening, February 13, 2026.
Madonna Mary, the daughter of Joseph and Frances (Kasel) Marschall, was born on November 30, 1932, in Hastings. Following her graduation from high school, Madonna attended nursing school in Rochester as well as NewYork where obtained her nursing degree and was a longtime...
Doris Jean Shapiro
February 13, 2026
Doris "Dori" Shapiro passed away peacefully on Friday, February 13, 2026, at BeeHive Homes in Lakeville.
Dori was born on March 29, 1942, in Hastings, Minnesota, to Lawrence and Alvina Pechacek. She grew up in Hastings and graduated from Hastings High School with the Class of 1960. She later attended Mankato University.
Dori was united in marriage to Chuck Langenfeld, and together...
Gary Fox
February 13, 2026
Gary Fox passed away peacefully on February 13, 2026, at the age of 81 with his family by his side.
Gary was born on September 15, 1944, in Dayton, Ohio, to Edward and Marian (Fritzinger) Fox. He was raised in Hastings MN and graduated from Hastings Senior High in 1962. He grew up with a strong sense of family, faith, and...
Darold J Fox
February 13, 2026
Darold Fox, a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and friend, passed away peacefully on February 13, 2026, at the age of 89. Darold was a lifelong resident of the Miesville area and lived a life rooted in hard work, service and a deep love for his family and community.
Darold was born on August 21,1936 in Hastings, Minnesota, to Rosella (Cihak) and...
Brenda Stier
February 13, 2026
Brenda passed away peacefully at home on February 13, 2026, surrounded by love. She will be remembered for her gentle spirit, her creativity, and the care she gave so freely to those around her.
Brenda was the devoted mother of her son, Jon, and his spouse, Jen, and her daughter, Nicole. She was the cherished daughter of Duane Liddle and the...
Bryan K. Snyder
February 10, 2026
Bryan K. Snyder, age 55 of Prescott, Wisconsin, passed away suddenly but peacefully at home on Tuesday evening, February 10, 2026.
Bryan Keith, the son of Glen and Monica (Reinardy) Snyder, was born on October 18, 1970, in Hastings. He was a longtime bartender at various establishments and enjoyed boating, fishing, and spending time with family and friends.
He was preceded in...
Barbara Begich
February 8, 2026
Barbara Ann Begich, a resident of Hastings, passed away February 8. Barbara was born in Chicago on January 2, 1952. She is a 1970 graduate of Hastings High School.
While attending high school Barbara was very involved in the theatre program. She continued her interests in theatre and graduated from The College of St. Teresa with a Bachelor of Arts Degree....
Virginia "Ginny" Meier
February 7, 2026
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Virginia “Ginny” Meier of Fort Myers Beach, FL and Hastings, MN on February 7, 2026, after unexpected heart complications in Fort Myers.
Ginny was born in Rush City, Minnesota, on April 10, 1942, to Albert and Louise Paulson (née Nelson). She married her husband, Vernon Meier, on June 2, 1962.
Ginny...
Ron Bathrick
February 6, 2026
Ron Bathrick, age 78 of Hastings, passed away peacefully at home on February 6, 2026.
Preceded in death by his parents, Don & Sally; and brother, Bob.
Survived by his daughters, Heather (Tim Beduhn) Tripp and Lindsey (Max) Hostetler; grandsons, Justin, Ethan, and Ian; sister, Nancy (Bruce) Berry; stepchildren, Sadie and Brandon Bleyle; former spouses, Brenda Bathrick and Denise Landman; beloved pets,...
Carrol G. Tammen
February 4, 2026
Carrol Gene Tammen, 92, died February 4, 2026, 2 days before his 93rd birthday.
He was born on the farm in Clara City February 6, 1933, the son of Simon and Nelda (Haase) Tammen.
Carrol graduated from Clara City High School, class of 1951. Following graduation, he attended and graduated from Mankato State University in 1957 with a degree in English, Speech,...
Rosalie Clara Becker
February 4, 2026
Rosalie Clara (Tieman) Becker, age 83, passed away February 4, 2026.
Rosalie was born May 30, 1942, in St. Rosa, MN, to Rose (Arnzen) and Ralph Tieman.
Growing up in Melrose, MN, she was better known as “Fuzz” rather than Rosalie, due to her curly hair as a child. She will always be “Fuzz” to family and hometown friends. It was in...
Susan Renee Adee
February 3, 2026
Susan R. (Wastier) Adee, age 61, of Lakeville, MN, formerly of Mason City, IA, passed away unexpectedly of natural causes.
Susan enjoyed reading, Jazzercise, long walks, coffee, and her cats.
She was preceded in death by her mother, Bonnie Bryant; her father, Rollo Wastier; and her sister, Lori Alman. She is survived by her husband, Patrick; her son, Tyler (Heather) Garrett; her...
Paulette Lynn Quenzer
February 3, 2026
Paulette Lynn Quenzer, age 75 of Rosemount, MN, passed away on February 3, 2026.
She was born and raised in Pierre, SD, and graduated from T. F. Riggs High School in 1968. Paulette then studied accounting at Nettleton Commercial College in Sioux Falls, SD, and graduated in February of 1970. After college she worked at a bank in Pierre until 1977....
Elizabeth "Betty" Jean Lovejoy
February 3, 2026
Elizabeth “Betty” Jean Lovejoy was born on February 22, 1941, and passed away at her home on February 3, 2026, at the age of 84.
She was the daughter of Sylvester Laurence Kuhn and Elizabeth (Sullivan) Kuhn, and was married to Ronald “Ron” Lovejoy.
Betty graduated from high school in Osage, Iowa, and later attended Marycrest College in Davenport. She continued her...
Robert Lee Gahnz
February 3, 2026
Robert “Bob” L. Gahnz, age 83, of Hastings, Minnesota, passed away peacefully on February 3, 2026, surrounded by his loving family and close friends.
Bob was born on July 22, 1942, in Balaton, Minnesota, to Hugo “Hooks” and Blanche (Bandar) Gahnz. He later grew up in Hastings alongside his brother, Ken, and developed an early love for sports and the outdoors,...
Terri Ann Tharp
February 2, 2026
Terri Ann Tharp, age 69 of Hastings passed away peacefully on February 2, 2026, following a short battle with pancreatic cancer.
Terri was born on March 10, 1956, in Minneapolis, Minnesota. She grew up in a loving home alongside her three siblings, Marcia, David, and Dana, and attended Park Center High School. During her teenage years, Terri was very active in...
Jason Allen Erickson
February 1, 2026
Jason Allen Erickson, age 54, of Burnsville, Minnesota, died unexpectedly on February 1, 2026, leaving an imprint that reaches far beyond the people who knew him in person. Jason was born on August 21, 1971, in Rochester, Minnesota, to Norman and Delores Erickson.
Jason lived as if time were negotiable. He was often the last to leave the party, treated sleep...
Patricia Carol Utterberg
January 31, 2026
Utterberg, Patricia C. “Pat”
December 23, 1931 – January 31, 2026, age 94, of Bloomington, Minnesota. Preceded in death by husband Gerald, and sons Douglas and Drew. Survived by grandchildren, Jacquelyn (Tony) and Nicholas (Jess); as well as, many nephews, nieces, and devoted friends.
Pat was a devoted member of her church and bible study group. She was an avid golfer, swimmer,...
Gary Joe Mogen
January 30, 2026
Gary J. Mogen, age 78, of Hastings, Minnesota, passed away peacefully on January 30, 2026, at United Hospital following a courageous battle with COPD and complications related to Agent Orange exposure.
Gary was born on May 5, 1947, in Minneapolis, Minnesota, to Joseph and Bernice (Kendall) Mogen. He was raised in Coates, Minnesota, alongside his siblings, Bonnie and Norbert. He graduated...
Tracy (Skyberg) Bondeson
January 29, 2026
Tracy Lee (Skyberg) Bondeson
June 2, 1970 – January 29, 2026
Tracy was born to Jim and Gayle Skyberg on June 2, 1970 in Luverne, MN, and spent most of her childhood growing up in the St. Paul area. Tracy went on to graduate from Harding High School in 1988. A short time later in 1989, Tracy started a dedicated 36-year career...
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