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08/28/2025

You can find Starkson obituaries posted on multiple websites, and many of them will have links to outside floral shops that we have no connection to. They don't certify great flowers or on-time delivery. Order from our website and a local florist will guarantee a beautiful product with prompt delivery. See more at https://www.starksonfamily.com/send-flowers. 💐

08/27/2025

Sign up for this FREE funeral preplanning session for Veterans and a guest in Hastings on October 7. Click the link and sign up no later than October 1. Ensure your wishes are honored, take advantage of veterans benefits, and reduce family stress by preplanning! https://www.starksonfamily.com/events/details/lunch-and-learn-free-preplanning-information-session-in-hastings-for-veterans

08/26/2025

Gary Francis Fox

Gary Francis Fox, age 82, of Hastings, passed away peacefully at his home, surrounded by his loving family, on Monday, August 25, 2025.Gary was born on September 28, 1942, in Red Wing, Minnesota, to Alois and Annette (Ruhr) Fox. He grew up on the family farm near Miesville alongside his brothers, Dwayne and Tom. From his earliest years, Gary carried with him a lively spirit, mischievous, funny, and full of charm that remained with him throughout his life.A graduate of...

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08/25/2025

Lucretia Brewer

Lucretia Ellen Brewer passed away on August 14, 2025.Ellen grew up in Lombard, Chicago, and graduated from Prescott High School in 1975. She later earned an associate’s degree in Social Work from Inver Hills Community College and went on to complete her bachelor’s degree in St. Paul.Ellen had a gift for creativity and loved spending her time crocheting, diamond painting, and sewing. She had a larger-than-life personality, and you could always feel her presence the moment she walked into a...

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08/25/2025

Harriet Lynn Biedenbender

Harriet “Lynn” Biedenbender, age 66, passed away on Saturday, August 23, 2025, at Regina Hospital in Hastings.Lynn was born on February 5, 1959, in Gallatin, Tennessee, to Harry and Carolyn Faye Franklin. She grew up in Minnesota and graduated with the Edina East High School Class of 1977. She later married the love of her life, David Biedenbender, and together they built a family filled with love, laughter, and strong traditions.Throughout her career, Lynn worked as a nurse in oncology...

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08/25/2025

Sensing the presence of a loved one after they pass isn't uncommon. When we lose someone, it can take our brain a while to catch up to the reality that they are truly gone. Grief takes time, and these experiences can be a part of the grieving process.

08/22/2025

Don't miss out on our upcoming FREE funeral preplanning events! Register at starksonfamily.com/events or call 651-437-9419 to sign up. Preplanning your funeral not only gives you peace of mind about your final wishes being honored, but alleviates some of the stress your loved ones will go through when you pass.

08/20/2025

Anticipatory grief, or grieving the loss of a loved one long before they're gone, is common among caregivers and family members of people suffering from Alzheimer’s disease, cancer, and other terminal illnesses. Find ways to cope and work through anticipatory grief at starksonfamily.com/anticipatory-grief.

08/18/2025

Grief can disrupt everything. Things that seemed insignificant at one time can now turn your world upside-down. Recognizing the unpredictability of loss and the waves of emotion are part of the healing process.

08/16/2025

Diane Lynn Humphrey

Diane Humphrey, of Cottage Grove, passed away peacefully at White Pines Memory Care on August 15, 2025, at the age of 69. She was born on March 10, 1956, to Donald and Helen (Schmidt) Humphrey.Diane will be deeply missed by her sisters, Sue Schwarting and Missy Jensen; and sister-in-law, Terri Humphrey: along with many beloved nieces, nephews, relatives, and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents; her sister, Cheryl Connors; and her brother, Don Humphrey.The family extends their...

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08/16/2025

It's a relatively common sight, but what should you actually do when you see one? Pull over? Drive by with your eyes averted? Wave if you're walking by? Not everyone knows, so go to starksonfamily.com/blog and read about proper courtesy when you see a funeral procession pass by. You'd want it for your family members.

08/15/2025

We're so excited to have Sarah Wise-Schwieger back in the Starkson Family! Happy birthday to one of the best! 🎉🎂🥳