Obituaries
Obituaries for Starkson Family
In Memory of Our Dear Loved Ones
Rodney James Smith
July 3, 2026
Rodney Smith passed away peacefully at his home on Friday, July 3, 2026.
Rodney was born in Fargo, North Dakota, and grew up in Fort Ransom. He graduated from Hastings High School before proudly serving his country in the United States military from 1955 to 1961. Following his military service, Rodney began a career with 3M, where he worked faithfully for...
Wayne Gregory Bauer
June 30, 2026
Wayne G. Bauer, age 76, of Hastings, Minnesota, passed away on June 30, 2026, at Regions Hospital in St. Paul following complications from bladder cancer treatment.
Wayne was born on July 25, 1949, in Hastings, Minnesota, to Gregory and Isabelle (Ahrendt) Bauer. He was one of six children and grew up in Hastings, where he graduated from Hastings High School. Following...
David Edward Ehrhardt
June 29, 2026
David E. Ehrhardt, age 81, of Hampton, Minnesota, passed away peacefully on June 29, 2026, surrounded by his loving family.
David was born on June 9, 1945, in Shakopee, Minnesota, to Stanley and Marie Ehrhardt. He spent his early years on the family farm near Bush Lake, where he enjoyed fishing on the lake and spending time outdoors. Later, his family...
Gary Dean Wytaske
June 28, 2026
Gary Dean Wytaske
November 28, 1952 – June 28, 2026
Gary Dean Wytaske passed away peacefully on June 28, 2026, with his daughter, Jamie, at his side.
Gary was preceded in death by his son, Alex; his parents, Cecil and Marjorie Wytaske; and his brother, Michael.
Gary grew up in Babbitt, MN, where he developed a love for hockey, competition, and small-town life. One...
Richard "Rick" Kyllo
June 28, 2026
Richard “Rick” Kyllo, age 90 of Minneapolis, passed away peacefully on June 28, 2026. Preceded in death by his wife, Diane; siblings, Muir, Phyllis, and Donald. Survived by his children, Joni (Jerry), Steven, Kristen, and Scott (Laura); 10 grandchildren; many great-grandchildren; sister, Dorothy; many other relatives and friends. Funeral at 11am on Fri., July 10, 2026, at Starkson Family ~...
Eileen Alice Gaddes
June 27, 2026
Eileen Gaddes, age 89, of Inver Grove Heights, Minnesota (formerly of Hastings, Minnesota), passed away peacefully on June 27, 2026, at Our Lady of Peace Hospice in St. Paul, Minnesota.
Eileen was born on December 10, 1936, in St. Paul, Minnesota, to Irene and Herman Hansen. She was the oldest of four children.
After Eileen's father passed away, her mother remarried, and...
MaryKay Kulla
June 26, 2026
How do you let someone go?
How do you understand it's all right?
How do you feel good about life instead of breaking your heart?
The hardest thing you'll ever learn is how to say goodbye.
Those words meant enough to MaryKay Kulla that she tucked them away years ago for this very day. Even now, she is still gently showing us the way.
MaryKay...
David Glen Madland
June 25, 2026
David Glen Madland, 62, of Hastings, Minnesota, passed away on June 25, 2026, after a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer. Born on October 16, 1963, to Glen and Teresa Madland, David was a devoted son, brother, father, grandfather, and friend whose kindness and generosity left a lasting impression on all who knew him.
David grew up in Hastings, Minnesota, and was...
Lester "Jerry" Fair
June 24, 2026
Jerry Fair, of Woodbury, MN, passed away peacefully on June 24th, 2026, at the age of 76. His passing will leave a deep hole that will never be replaced, but we are confident that he is free and whole, spending eternity with Jesus Christ his Saviour and Lord.
Jerry was a dedicated and longtime owner of his family’s office supply business....
Theresa "DeeDee" Erickson
June 24, 2026
Theresa "DeeDee" (nee Ryan) Erickson, age 89, passed away on Wednesday, June 24, 2026 at M Health Fairview Southdale Hospital in Edina. A Visitation will be held on Wednesday, July 1, 2026 from 4:00-7:00PM at Starkson Family Anderson Chapel. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Thursday, July 2, 2026 at 11:00AM at Saint Joseph Catholic Church with visitation...
Marjorie Anola Bestler
June 18, 2026
Marjorie Anola Bestler (Phelps), 98, of Hastings, Minnesota, passed away peacefully on June 18, 2026, at Inver Glen Assisted Living.
Marjorie was born in Dodge Center, Minnesota, to Harold and Lillian Phelps on May 30, 1928. She was a homemaker and also drove school bus for South Washington County for a number of years.
After raising their family, she and Ray Sr....
Ava Jade Savola
June 18, 2026
Ava Savola, age 15, passed away on June 18, 2026. Born on May 6, 2011, Ava touched countless lives through her kindness, compassion, and loving spirit.
Ava had a remarkable ability to make others feel valued and cared for. She loved children and animals and was always ready to offer comfort, a warm smile, or a helping hand. Her gentle nature...
Robert "Bob" Langenfeld
June 18, 2026
Robert "Bob" Langenfeld, age 91, passed away on Thursday, June 18, 2026, at his home following six months of health issues.
Bob was born in Hastings to Alois (Bill) and Eleanor Lovejoy Langenfeld on September 17, 1934. He felt fortunate to have been born in Hastings next to the Mississippi River where he spent his childhood roaming the river bottoms and...
Evelyn Laura Holtze
June 17, 2026
EVELYN LAURA (NELSON) HOLTZE
Evelyn Laura Holtze, age 94, of Rosemount, Minnesota, passed away on June 17, 2026. She was born on January 13, 1932, in Mauston, Wisconsin, to William and Violet (Jorgenson) Nelson.
Evelyn often shared the story of her younger brother, Norman Martin Nelson, who was born the day before her thirteenth birthday. She always remarked that he was the...
Thomas Edward Turck
June 16, 2026
It is with heavy hearts that we share the death of Thomas Edward Turck (“Tommy T”), 78, of Apple Valley, MN. Tom passed away on June 16, 2026, at home surrounded by family.
Tom is survived by his wife of 55 years, Mary; his three children, Michele (Chad) Stout, Josh (Lindsey) Turck and Mel (Bijan) Vafaei; and his four grandchildren,...
Gary Michael Bainbridge
June 14, 2026
Gary Michael Bainbridge, age 75, of Dubuque, Iowa, peacefully passed away on June 14th, 2026, in Hastings Minnesota. He was surrounded by his loving wife, Peggy, children, and grandchildren.
Gary was born in Dubuque, Iowa on May 31st, 1951. He was the youngest of nine children. He graduated from Senior High in Dubuque in 1969. He met his loving wife of...
Sara Ryung Clement
June 13, 2026
Sara Ryung Clement, acclaimed set and costume designer, educator, artist, partner, daughter, sister, and friend, passed away on June 13th, 2026 after a battle with cancer.
Born on February 11, 1977 in Seoul, South Korea, Sara was the daughter of Bette and the late Jim Clement of Hastings. From an early age she demonstrated an interest and innate talent in...
Gerald "Jerry" DeGrote
June 9, 2026
Gerald L. DeGrote, age 74, of Balsam Lake, Wisconsin, formerly of Hastings, Minnesota, passed away peacefully on June 9, 2026, surrounded by his loving family after a courageous battle with dementia.
Jerry was born on March 15, 1952, in Edgerton, Minnesota, to Henry and Caroline (Schelhaas) DeGrote. He was one of four children and enjoyed a wonderful small-town upbringing, spending his...
Joyce Adeline Albright
June 9, 2026
Joyce A. Albright, age 101, of Hastings, Minnesota, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, June 9, 2026.
Joyce was born on January 12, 1925, in Austin, Minnesota, to Frank and Nellie (Kilgore) Beckel. She was the second of four children and grew up in Austin, where she enjoyed a wonderful childhood, spending time with family and friends. She graduated from Pacelli Catholic...
Ronald Dean Hawkins
June 8, 2026
Ronald D. "Hawk" Hawkins, age 76, of Hastings and formerly of Belle Plaine, passed away suddenly but peacefully while fishing with friends in Ontario, Canada. Those who knew Hawk would probably agree there was no better place for him to cast off one last time.
Ronald Dean Brinton Hawkins, the son of Charles and Esther (Seeger) Hawkins, was born on September...
Rodney James Smith
July 3, 2026
Rodney Smith passed away peacefully at his home on Friday, July 3, 2026.
Rodney was born in Fargo, North Dakota, and grew up in Fort Ransom. He graduated from Hastings High School before proudly serving his country in the United States military from 1955 to 1961. Following his military service, Rodney began a career with 3M, where he worked faithfully for...
Wayne Gregory Bauer
June 30, 2026
Wayne G. Bauer, age 76, of Hastings, Minnesota, passed away on June 30, 2026, at Regions Hospital in St. Paul following complications from bladder cancer treatment.
Wayne was born on July 25, 1949, in Hastings, Minnesota, to Gregory and Isabelle (Ahrendt) Bauer. He was one of six children and grew up in Hastings, where he graduated from Hastings High School. Following...
David Edward Ehrhardt
June 29, 2026
David E. Ehrhardt, age 81, of Hampton, Minnesota, passed away peacefully on June 29, 2026, surrounded by his loving family.
David was born on June 9, 1945, in Shakopee, Minnesota, to Stanley and Marie Ehrhardt. He spent his early years on the family farm near Bush Lake, where he enjoyed fishing on the lake and spending time outdoors. Later, his family...
Gary Dean Wytaske
June 28, 2026
Gary Dean Wytaske
November 28, 1952 – June 28, 2026
Gary Dean Wytaske passed away peacefully on June 28, 2026, with his daughter, Jamie, at his side.
Gary was preceded in death by his son, Alex; his parents, Cecil and Marjorie Wytaske; and his brother, Michael.
Gary grew up in Babbitt, MN, where he developed a love for hockey, competition, and small-town life. One...
Richard "Rick" Kyllo
June 28, 2026
Richard “Rick” Kyllo, age 90 of Minneapolis, passed away peacefully on June 28, 2026. Preceded in death by his wife, Diane; siblings, Muir, Phyllis, and Donald. Survived by his children, Joni (Jerry), Steven, Kristen, and Scott (Laura); 10 grandchildren; many great-grandchildren; sister, Dorothy; many other relatives and friends. Funeral at 11am on Fri., July 10, 2026, at Starkson Family ~...
Eileen Alice Gaddes
June 27, 2026
Eileen Gaddes, age 89, of Inver Grove Heights, Minnesota (formerly of Hastings, Minnesota), passed away peacefully on June 27, 2026, at Our Lady of Peace Hospice in St. Paul, Minnesota.
Eileen was born on December 10, 1936, in St. Paul, Minnesota, to Irene and Herman Hansen. She was the oldest of four children.
After Eileen's father passed away, her mother remarried, and...
MaryKay Kulla
June 26, 2026
How do you let someone go?
How do you understand it's all right?
How do you feel good about life instead of breaking your heart?
The hardest thing you'll ever learn is how to say goodbye.
Those words meant enough to MaryKay Kulla that she tucked them away years ago for this very day. Even now, she is still gently showing us the way.
MaryKay...
David Glen Madland
June 25, 2026
David Glen Madland, 62, of Hastings, Minnesota, passed away on June 25, 2026, after a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer. Born on October 16, 1963, to Glen and Teresa Madland, David was a devoted son, brother, father, grandfather, and friend whose kindness and generosity left a lasting impression on all who knew him.
David grew up in Hastings, Minnesota, and was...
Lester "Jerry" Fair
June 24, 2026
Jerry Fair, of Woodbury, MN, passed away peacefully on June 24th, 2026, at the age of 76. His passing will leave a deep hole that will never be replaced, but we are confident that he is free and whole, spending eternity with Jesus Christ his Saviour and Lord.
Jerry was a dedicated and longtime owner of his family’s office supply business....
Theresa "DeeDee" Erickson
June 24, 2026
Theresa "DeeDee" (nee Ryan) Erickson, age 89, passed away on Wednesday, June 24, 2026 at M Health Fairview Southdale Hospital in Edina. A Visitation will be held on Wednesday, July 1, 2026 from 4:00-7:00PM at Starkson Family Anderson Chapel. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Thursday, July 2, 2026 at 11:00AM at Saint Joseph Catholic Church with visitation...
Marjorie Anola Bestler
June 18, 2026
Marjorie Anola Bestler (Phelps), 98, of Hastings, Minnesota, passed away peacefully on June 18, 2026, at Inver Glen Assisted Living.
Marjorie was born in Dodge Center, Minnesota, to Harold and Lillian Phelps on May 30, 1928. She was a homemaker and also drove school bus for South Washington County for a number of years.
After raising their family, she and Ray Sr....
Ava Jade Savola
June 18, 2026
Ava Savola, age 15, passed away on June 18, 2026. Born on May 6, 2011, Ava touched countless lives through her kindness, compassion, and loving spirit.
Ava had a remarkable ability to make others feel valued and cared for. She loved children and animals and was always ready to offer comfort, a warm smile, or a helping hand. Her gentle nature...
Robert "Bob" Langenfeld
June 18, 2026
Robert "Bob" Langenfeld, age 91, passed away on Thursday, June 18, 2026, at his home following six months of health issues.
Bob was born in Hastings to Alois (Bill) and Eleanor Lovejoy Langenfeld on September 17, 1934. He felt fortunate to have been born in Hastings next to the Mississippi River where he spent his childhood roaming the river bottoms and...
Evelyn Laura Holtze
June 17, 2026
EVELYN LAURA (NELSON) HOLTZE
Evelyn Laura Holtze, age 94, of Rosemount, Minnesota, passed away on June 17, 2026. She was born on January 13, 1932, in Mauston, Wisconsin, to William and Violet (Jorgenson) Nelson.
Evelyn often shared the story of her younger brother, Norman Martin Nelson, who was born the day before her thirteenth birthday. She always remarked that he was the...
Thomas Edward Turck
June 16, 2026
It is with heavy hearts that we share the death of Thomas Edward Turck (“Tommy T”), 78, of Apple Valley, MN. Tom passed away on June 16, 2026, at home surrounded by family.
Tom is survived by his wife of 55 years, Mary; his three children, Michele (Chad) Stout, Josh (Lindsey) Turck and Mel (Bijan) Vafaei; and his four grandchildren,...
Gary Michael Bainbridge
June 14, 2026
Gary Michael Bainbridge, age 75, of Dubuque, Iowa, peacefully passed away on June 14th, 2026, in Hastings Minnesota. He was surrounded by his loving wife, Peggy, children, and grandchildren.
Gary was born in Dubuque, Iowa on May 31st, 1951. He was the youngest of nine children. He graduated from Senior High in Dubuque in 1969. He met his loving wife of...
Sara Ryung Clement
June 13, 2026
Sara Ryung Clement, acclaimed set and costume designer, educator, artist, partner, daughter, sister, and friend, passed away on June 13th, 2026 after a battle with cancer.
Born on February 11, 1977 in Seoul, South Korea, Sara was the daughter of Bette and the late Jim Clement of Hastings. From an early age she demonstrated an interest and innate talent in...
Gerald "Jerry" DeGrote
June 9, 2026
Gerald L. DeGrote, age 74, of Balsam Lake, Wisconsin, formerly of Hastings, Minnesota, passed away peacefully on June 9, 2026, surrounded by his loving family after a courageous battle with dementia.
Jerry was born on March 15, 1952, in Edgerton, Minnesota, to Henry and Caroline (Schelhaas) DeGrote. He was one of four children and enjoyed a wonderful small-town upbringing, spending his...
Joyce Adeline Albright
June 9, 2026
Joyce A. Albright, age 101, of Hastings, Minnesota, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, June 9, 2026.
Joyce was born on January 12, 1925, in Austin, Minnesota, to Frank and Nellie (Kilgore) Beckel. She was the second of four children and grew up in Austin, where she enjoyed a wonderful childhood, spending time with family and friends. She graduated from Pacelli Catholic...
Ronald Dean Hawkins
June 8, 2026
Ronald D. "Hawk" Hawkins, age 76, of Hastings and formerly of Belle Plaine, passed away suddenly but peacefully while fishing with friends in Ontario, Canada. Those who knew Hawk would probably agree there was no better place for him to cast off one last time.
Ronald Dean Brinton Hawkins, the son of Charles and Esther (Seeger) Hawkins, was born on September...
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