Obituaries
Obituaries for Starkson Family
In Memory of Our Dear Loved Ones
Muriel E Gavin
September 27, 2026
Muriel Gavin, age 86, of Hastings, passed away on Sunday, September 27, 2026, at her home.
Muriel was born on April 24, 1940, in Minneapolis, Minnesota, the daughter of Harford Warren Hill and Florence Mae Cilley. She graduated from Marshall High School in Southeast Minneapolis with the Class of 1959 and later took college courses at the University of Minnesota Twin...
Phyllis Darlene Reilly
September 26, 2026
Phyllis Reilly passed away on September 26, 2026, surrounded by her loving family. She was born in River Falls, Wisconsin, on March 2, 1959, to Alice and Orval Biel.
Phyllis grew up on a farm in Spring Valley with her five siblings. She graduated from Menomonie High School with the Class of 1977. She received her bachelor’s degree from the University...
Avard "Andy" Robert Anderson
September 25, 2026
Avard “Andy” Robert Anderson
December 9, 1943 – September 25, 2026
Avard “Andy” Robert Anderson passed away peacefully September 25, 2026, at the age of 82, surrounded by his family.
A lifelong resident of Hastings, Minnesota, Andy was born on December 9, 1943. On August 24, 1963, he married the love of his life, Barbara Louise Fellman, with whom he shared 58 wonderful...
Timothy Jay Filler
September 23, 2026
Timothy Jay Filler, age 70, of Hastings, formerly of Drake, North Dakota, passed away peacefully on September 23, 2026.
Tim was born December 28, 1955, to Wesley Filler and Aileen Voelz (Jans) in Williston, North Dakota. He was one of three children, along with his siblings, Tom and Tracy. Tim grew up in North Dakota and was proud of where he...
Marvin G. Fritz
September 20, 2026
Marvin G. Fritz was born on October 14th, 1937, in Woodman Township, Wisconsin, to Virgil and Irene Fritz, passed away at his home in Hampton, MN on September 20th, 2026.
Marvin graduated from Boscobel High School in 1955 and recently had the pleasure of attending his 71st High School Class reunion this past August.
Marvin married Verene Wetter on June 27th, 1958....
Todd Ashley Smith
September 19, 2026
Todd Ashley Smith AKA Smitty, age 56, of Prescott, WI, passed away unexpectedly on September 19, 2026.
Todd was born on June 14, 1970, in Shakopee, Minnesota, to Jan (Stevens) Latuff and Warren Smith. He was a son, father, partner, brother, grandparent, dear friend and so much more. As a family and community we grieve this loss together. As a child...
Baby Isaac John Herbranson
September 18, 2026
Isaac John Herbranson, beloved infant son of Cassandra and Jordon Herbranson, passed peacefully in the arms of family on September 18, 2026. He was born the same date. Though his time with us was brief, Isaac was deeply loved and cherished from the very beginning.
Isaac is survived by his parents, Cassandra and Jordon Herbranson; his maternal grandparents, Michelle and Gary...
Sally Ann Barrow
September 14, 2026
Sally Ann (O’Connor) Barrow
Sally Barrow passed away peacefully on 9/14/2026 in her home at Timber Hills, a Presbyterian Home in Inver Grove Heights, MN. She was 94 years old. She was born Dec. 19th, 1931, in Saint Paul, MN. Sally was the fourth of five daughters born to Wilbert James O’Connor and Tillie Marie O’Connor. She was a 1949 graduate...
Shirley Mae Munger
September 14, 2026
Shirley Munger, age 88 of Hastings, passed away on Monday, September 14, 2026, at Regina Hospital in Hastings.
Shirley was born on November 15, 1937, the daughter of John Christopher Illa and Mildred Vera (Radke) Illa. She grew up and graduated from Hastings High School, class of 1955. Shirley was proud to be Miss Hastings in 1957.
While in high school, Shirley...
Steven Phillip Malm
September 13, 2026
Steven P. Malm, age 76 of Hastings, passed away peacefully on September 13, 2026, surrounded by his loving family.
Steve was born on March 7, 1950, in Red Wing, Minnesota, to Raulo and Lois (Eastlund) Malm. He grew up with his three brothers, Michael, Jeffrey, and David, and graduated from Hastings High School in 1969.
On April 29, 1972, Steve married Julie...
Patricia Marie Olson
September 12, 2026
Patricia “Trish” Olson passed away peacefully at her home on Saturday, September 12, 2026, surrounded by her loving family after a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer.
There was truly no one quite like Trish. She loved deeply, laughed often, and brought joy and personality into the lives of everyone around her. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and an...
James A Merritt
September 10, 2026
James A. “Jim” Merritt, age 80 passed peacefully on September 10, 2026 at home.
James was born to Clayton and Agnus Merritt on July 16, 1946 in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
He was a 25 year plus employee with Greif Brothers in Rosemont, Minnesota. After retiring he went on to work security at Treasure Island Casino for 10 years. Jim also served his country...
David John Fry
September 4, 2026
David John Fry, age 70, passed away peacefully on September 4, 2026 surrounded by his family. Born December 14, 1955, in Bellefonte, Pennsylvania, he was the son of Clarence Fry and Eunice (Long) Fry. Dave grew up in Bel Air, Maryland, and graduated from Bel Air High School.
Dave loved his country and proudly served in the United States Air Force....
Barbara Kay Elliott
September 3, 2026
Barbara K. Elliott, age 77, of Hastings, passed away peacefully on September 3, 2026, at Benedictine Regina in Hastings, Minnesota.
Barb was born March 6, 1949, in Red Wing, Minnesota, to Richard and Bernice (Miller) Sherry. One of four children, she grew up in Hastings and graduated from Hastings High School in 1967. During her school years, she was proud to...
John E. "Jack" Majeski
September 2, 2026
John “Jack” Majeski, age 83, a lifelong resident of Hastings, devoted husband and father, proud Navy veteran, and longtime local business owner, passed away peacefully on Wednesday morning, September 2, 2026.
John Edward, the son of John J. and Helen (Radke) Majeski, was born on January 18, 1943, in Hastings. He grew up in the community he would call home throughout...
Bernadine Jane Nesbitt
August 28, 2026
Bernadine Jane Nesbitt, born September 14, 1928, passed away peacefully on August 28, 2026, leaving behind a legacy of love, kindness, and cherished memories.
She grew up in South St. Paul, MN, the daughter of Verna and Walter Lencowski. She shared her childhood with her loving cousins Robert, Gerald, and Harold Pawlik, creating memories and family bonds that remained important to...
Harriet C. Wiederholt
August 25, 2026
Harriet Wiederholt, a cornerstone of the Miesville community and the beloved matriarch of the Wiederholt family, passed away peacefully on Tuesday evening, August 25, 2026, at the age of 102. A woman of unshakeable faith, profound kindness, and fierce work ethic, Harriet leaves behind a legacy beautifully woven into her family she loved unconditionally.
Born at home in Douglas Township on...
Judith "Judy" Marcell Langeslay
August 23, 2026
Judith “Judy” Langeslay, 84 of Hastings, Minnesota, passed away on August 23, 2026 in Hastings.
Judy was born in Hastings to Celestia and Carl O’Halloran. She attended school at Guardian Angels and graduated in 1959 from Hastings High School. She had numerous jobs throughout her life, with the majority of years working at 3M from which she retired.
She was preceded in...
Susan Mary Dalaska
August 22, 2026
Susan Mary Kleinhans Dalaska, 79, of Hastings, MN, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on August 22, 2026, in Inver Grove Heights, MN.
Susan was born in St. Paul, MN, to Florence (Frankfurth) Kleinhans and William Kleinhans on November 4, 1946. She graduated from South St. Paul High School in 1964 and attended Rasmussen Business College, where she earned her...
Irene Frances Serres
August 21, 2026
Irene Frances Serres, 89, of Miesville, surrounded by her family, passed away peacefully at her home on August 21, 2026.
She was born March 11, 1937 in Hastings to Sylvester and Leona (Latuff) King. Irene was a proud lifelong Miesville resident. One year she was even named the “Queen of Miesville”, a fitting title for someone who was so deeply rooted...
Muriel E Gavin
September 27, 2026
Muriel Gavin, age 86, of Hastings, passed away on Sunday, September 27, 2026, at her home.
Muriel was born on April 24, 1940, in Minneapolis, Minnesota, the daughter of Harford Warren Hill and Florence Mae Cilley. She graduated from Marshall High School in Southeast Minneapolis with the Class of 1959 and later took college courses at the University of Minnesota Twin...
Phyllis Darlene Reilly
September 26, 2026
Phyllis Reilly passed away on September 26, 2026, surrounded by her loving family. She was born in River Falls, Wisconsin, on March 2, 1959, to Alice and Orval Biel.
Phyllis grew up on a farm in Spring Valley with her five siblings. She graduated from Menomonie High School with the Class of 1977. She received her bachelor’s degree from the University...
Avard "Andy" Robert Anderson
September 25, 2026
Avard “Andy” Robert Anderson
December 9, 1943 – September 25, 2026
Avard “Andy” Robert Anderson passed away peacefully September 25, 2026, at the age of 82, surrounded by his family.
A lifelong resident of Hastings, Minnesota, Andy was born on December 9, 1943. On August 24, 1963, he married the love of his life, Barbara Louise Fellman, with whom he shared 58 wonderful...
Timothy Jay Filler
September 23, 2026
Timothy Jay Filler, age 70, of Hastings, formerly of Drake, North Dakota, passed away peacefully on September 23, 2026.
Tim was born December 28, 1955, to Wesley Filler and Aileen Voelz (Jans) in Williston, North Dakota. He was one of three children, along with his siblings, Tom and Tracy. Tim grew up in North Dakota and was proud of where he...
Marvin G. Fritz
September 20, 2026
Marvin G. Fritz was born on October 14th, 1937, in Woodman Township, Wisconsin, to Virgil and Irene Fritz, passed away at his home in Hampton, MN on September 20th, 2026.
Marvin graduated from Boscobel High School in 1955 and recently had the pleasure of attending his 71st High School Class reunion this past August.
Marvin married Verene Wetter on June 27th, 1958....
Todd Ashley Smith
September 19, 2026
Todd Ashley Smith AKA Smitty, age 56, of Prescott, WI, passed away unexpectedly on September 19, 2026.
Todd was born on June 14, 1970, in Shakopee, Minnesota, to Jan (Stevens) Latuff and Warren Smith. He was a son, father, partner, brother, grandparent, dear friend and so much more. As a family and community we grieve this loss together. As a child...
Baby Isaac John Herbranson
September 18, 2026
Isaac John Herbranson, beloved infant son of Cassandra and Jordon Herbranson, passed peacefully in the arms of family on September 18, 2026. He was born the same date. Though his time with us was brief, Isaac was deeply loved and cherished from the very beginning.
Isaac is survived by his parents, Cassandra and Jordon Herbranson; his maternal grandparents, Michelle and Gary...
Sally Ann Barrow
September 14, 2026
Sally Ann (O’Connor) Barrow
Sally Barrow passed away peacefully on 9/14/2026 in her home at Timber Hills, a Presbyterian Home in Inver Grove Heights, MN. She was 94 years old. She was born Dec. 19th, 1931, in Saint Paul, MN. Sally was the fourth of five daughters born to Wilbert James O’Connor and Tillie Marie O’Connor. She was a 1949 graduate...
Shirley Mae Munger
September 14, 2026
Shirley Munger, age 88 of Hastings, passed away on Monday, September 14, 2026, at Regina Hospital in Hastings.
Shirley was born on November 15, 1937, the daughter of John Christopher Illa and Mildred Vera (Radke) Illa. She grew up and graduated from Hastings High School, class of 1955. Shirley was proud to be Miss Hastings in 1957.
While in high school, Shirley...
Steven Phillip Malm
September 13, 2026
Steven P. Malm, age 76 of Hastings, passed away peacefully on September 13, 2026, surrounded by his loving family.
Steve was born on March 7, 1950, in Red Wing, Minnesota, to Raulo and Lois (Eastlund) Malm. He grew up with his three brothers, Michael, Jeffrey, and David, and graduated from Hastings High School in 1969.
On April 29, 1972, Steve married Julie...
Patricia Marie Olson
September 12, 2026
Patricia “Trish” Olson passed away peacefully at her home on Saturday, September 12, 2026, surrounded by her loving family after a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer.
There was truly no one quite like Trish. She loved deeply, laughed often, and brought joy and personality into the lives of everyone around her. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and an...
James A Merritt
September 10, 2026
James A. “Jim” Merritt, age 80 passed peacefully on September 10, 2026 at home.
James was born to Clayton and Agnus Merritt on July 16, 1946 in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
He was a 25 year plus employee with Greif Brothers in Rosemont, Minnesota. After retiring he went on to work security at Treasure Island Casino for 10 years. Jim also served his country...
David John Fry
September 4, 2026
David John Fry, age 70, passed away peacefully on September 4, 2026 surrounded by his family. Born December 14, 1955, in Bellefonte, Pennsylvania, he was the son of Clarence Fry and Eunice (Long) Fry. Dave grew up in Bel Air, Maryland, and graduated from Bel Air High School.
Dave loved his country and proudly served in the United States Air Force....
Barbara Kay Elliott
September 3, 2026
Barbara K. Elliott, age 77, of Hastings, passed away peacefully on September 3, 2026, at Benedictine Regina in Hastings, Minnesota.
Barb was born March 6, 1949, in Red Wing, Minnesota, to Richard and Bernice (Miller) Sherry. One of four children, she grew up in Hastings and graduated from Hastings High School in 1967. During her school years, she was proud to...
John E. "Jack" Majeski
September 2, 2026
John “Jack” Majeski, age 83, a lifelong resident of Hastings, devoted husband and father, proud Navy veteran, and longtime local business owner, passed away peacefully on Wednesday morning, September 2, 2026.
John Edward, the son of John J. and Helen (Radke) Majeski, was born on January 18, 1943, in Hastings. He grew up in the community he would call home throughout...
Bernadine Jane Nesbitt
August 28, 2026
Bernadine Jane Nesbitt, born September 14, 1928, passed away peacefully on August 28, 2026, leaving behind a legacy of love, kindness, and cherished memories.
She grew up in South St. Paul, MN, the daughter of Verna and Walter Lencowski. She shared her childhood with her loving cousins Robert, Gerald, and Harold Pawlik, creating memories and family bonds that remained important to...
Harriet C. Wiederholt
August 25, 2026
Harriet Wiederholt, a cornerstone of the Miesville community and the beloved matriarch of the Wiederholt family, passed away peacefully on Tuesday evening, August 25, 2026, at the age of 102. A woman of unshakeable faith, profound kindness, and fierce work ethic, Harriet leaves behind a legacy beautifully woven into her family she loved unconditionally.
Born at home in Douglas Township on...
Judith "Judy" Marcell Langeslay
August 23, 2026
Judith “Judy” Langeslay, 84 of Hastings, Minnesota, passed away on August 23, 2026 in Hastings.
Judy was born in Hastings to Celestia and Carl O’Halloran. She attended school at Guardian Angels and graduated in 1959 from Hastings High School. She had numerous jobs throughout her life, with the majority of years working at 3M from which she retired.
She was preceded in...
Susan Mary Dalaska
August 22, 2026
Susan Mary Kleinhans Dalaska, 79, of Hastings, MN, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on August 22, 2026, in Inver Grove Heights, MN.
Susan was born in St. Paul, MN, to Florence (Frankfurth) Kleinhans and William Kleinhans on November 4, 1946. She graduated from South St. Paul High School in 1964 and attended Rasmussen Business College, where she earned her...
Irene Frances Serres
August 21, 2026
Irene Frances Serres, 89, of Miesville, surrounded by her family, passed away peacefully at her home on August 21, 2026.
She was born March 11, 1937 in Hastings to Sylvester and Leona (Latuff) King. Irene was a proud lifelong Miesville resident. One year she was even named the “Queen of Miesville”, a fitting title for someone who was so deeply rooted...
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