Starkson Family Life Celebration Chapel

04/13/2026

Susanna "Susie" DuShane

Susanna Elizabeth DuShane, 103 of Hastings, died peacefully at home on April 10, 2026. Susie was born on December 9, 1922, on her parents’ farm to Fred and Anna (Meier) Bauer. All 13 siblings were born at home in nearby Vermillion, Dakota County, Minnesota. On May 13, 1944, Susie was united in marriage to Robert F. DuShane. The ceremony was solemnized in the St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Vermillion. They resided on the DuShane family farm in Ravenna...

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04/13/2026

We can only imagine...

04/12/2026

Fay Doris Johnson

Celebrating the Life of Fay Doris Johnson Fay Doris Johnson, a woman whose life was defined by hard work, unwavering love, and a deep commitment to her family, passed away peacefully on April 11, 2026, at the Regina Care Center. Born on February 6, 1937, Fay lived a vibrant life of 89 years, leaving behind a legacy of kindness and warmth that will be cherished by all who knew her. Fay was a familiar and friendly face in her community...

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04/11/2026

Valerayn "Val" Birdie Bauer

Valerayn “Val” Birdie (Lenarz) Bauer, age 97, died with family by her side on April 9, 2026 in Hastings. Preceded in death by loving husband of 63 years, Frank. Mother to Connie, Greg (Shirley), Barb (Dick Lieder), Mary (Alan Walter), Maureen (Pat Lynch), Mike (Rhonda), and Carol (Peter Lokhorst). Grandma of 14, great-grandma of 21, and dear friend to many. Val was born to Christine (Berg) and Raymond Lenarz in Williston, ND on February 25, 1929 and with her sister,...

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04/10/2026

Surround yourself with those who love and accept the new you, for you are forever changed. 😌

04/08/2026

Come and work for our sister company, the River Valley Pet Cremation Society! See all open positions at starksonfamily.com/careers.

River Valley Pet Cremation Society offers career opportunities for caring people interested in helping families honor their pets. In Hastings, MN.

04/08/2026

Feeling joy after a loss is not a betrayal of the deceased; it is a way of carrying their love forward and embracing life.

04/07/2026

📍HEALING HORIZONS HAS A NEW MEETING LOCATION! Starting April 14, join us at the Hastings Senior Center to find meaning again, form new relationships, and find healing and hope for tomorrow. Read more at starksonfamily.com/healing-horizons. Healing Horizons is sponsored by Starkson Family Funeral Homes.

04/06/2026

Who will you never stop talking about? ❤️

04/05/2026

Easter is often full of bright colors and 'Hallelujahs,' but for those walking through grief, it can feel a bit different. May you find small moments of peace and the gentle hope that love never truly leaves. ❤️

04/03/2026

We see you. ❤️

04/02/2026

Kenneth W. Strassburger

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