Funerals

Ann Marie Siebenaler, loving wife and mother, passed away peacefully at home at the age of 53 on Wednesday, May 27, 2020. Ann was born on May 19th, 1967, to Jack and Kathy Lindstrom. She grew up in Diamond Bluff, Wisconsin, and graduated from Prescott High School. She married Brian Siebenaler on July 21, 1995. They lived in Hastings and raised three wonderful children.

Ann was a faithful woman who loved the Lord. Therefore, it was fitting that she worked at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic school. There she had many roles but her favorite was Librarian. She had a passion for reading and loved sharing it with all the students.

Ann truly lived life to the fullest through simple pleasures such as cooking, gardening and being outdoors. However, her greatest pleasure was time with her loved ones, especially at the family cabin which she always referred to as her “Happy Place”.

She will be missed greatly by her beloved husband, Brian; her children, Abby (Matt), John, and Anna; her furry companions, Frank and Eva; her parents; her sisters, Amy and Heidi; her parents-in-law, George and Kathy; her brothers- and sister-in-law, Mark, Heidi and Michael; her one niece and six nephews.

A Private Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Friday, May 29 at Starkson Family Life Celebration Chapel. To view the mass live, go the Starkson Family Life Celebration Chapel Facebook page at 6:00 PM on Friday. To view the mass after it is complete, view the memorial video and sign the online tribute page, visit hastingsmnfuneral.com.

Donald "Don" Denn, a lifelong resident of Hastings, passed away suddenly but peacefully on Friday evening, May 22, 2020, at Regina Medical Center in Hastings at the age of 81.

Funeral arrangements are being completed by Starkson Family Life Celebration Chapel of Hastings, and will be announced at a later date.

Dorothy M. Loesch, age 98, of Hastings, passed away peacefully at Prescott Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Prescott, WI on May 15, 2020.

She was born in Havre, MT on August 16, 1921 to Frank and Gertrude (O'Keefe) Miller. Dorothy grew up in Belchester and graduated from Goodhue High School in 1939. At age 20 she became a Beautician. She married Arnold Loesch on January 10, 1942.

Dorothy was a Beautician for 70 years, having the longest held Beauticians license in Minnesota. Besides the shops she had on her own or with her sister, Ruth Bremer, she also styled hair for the Caturia Funeral Home. At the age of 80, she opened her shop at the new Oak Ridge Assisted Living. She enjoyed playing cards, reading, dancing, and spending time with her family.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Arnold Loesch; son, Kenneth Loesch; granddaughter, Nancy; sisters, Marion Peine, Bernice Sherry, Emaline Hamilton, and brother, Raymond Miller.

Dorothy is survived by her daughters, Judy (Louie) Langenfeld, Mary (Larry) Yoswa, Joyce (Dan) Ostendorf, and Joann (Ron) Otto; son, Nicholas (Shirley) Loesch; 16 grandchildren, 23 great grandchildren; siblings, Jean McGree, Ruth Bremer, and Audrey Connolly; sister in law, Joan Miller; many other relatives and friends.

A private family service will be held at Starkson Family Life Celebration Chapel and St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Cemetery.

The Starkson Family Life Celebration Chapel is serving the family.
 

Peter E. "Pete" Mollick, age 70 of Hastings, died at home on Thursday morning, May 7, 2020, following a short battle with cancer.

Peter Edward, the son of Joseph and Helen (McGree) Mollick, was born on March 19, 1950, in St. Paul. Following his graduation from Hastings High School with the class of 1968, Pete continued his education at St. Cloud State University. Pete was a longtime Product Engineer at 3M until his retirement. He then worked on a part-time basis at Hastings Veteran's Home where he enjoyed the opportunity to meet and visit with many Veterans.

On April 19, 1991, Pete was united in marriage to Susan Thompson in Hastings. They enjoyed traveling together and made many memories over the years. Pete also enjoyed golfing, reading, and was an avid coin collector. He was also a longtime Gopher season ticket holder and a Twins fan. More recently, Pete enjoyed being involved with Lakeside Cemetery in Hastings as well.

He was preceded in death by his parents; and by his mother and father-in-law, Irving and Ruby Thompson.

Pete is survived by his wife, Sue; sister, Mary (Bill) Sieben; and by many nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends.

A private family service will be held for Pete.

In lieu of flowers, Pete's family requests memorials be made to Lakeside Cemetery in his honor.

Arrangements are being completed by Starkson Family Life Celebration Chapel of Hastings.
 

David Anthony VonArx, loving husband, father, grandpa and brother passed away peacefully on May 6, 2020, surrounded by his family.

David was born September 23, 1943, in Caledonia, MN to Evelyn and Alfred VonArx. He graduated from Loretto High School in 1961. He was drafted into the Army at the age of 23 and served his country proudly for two years.

David began driving truck at the age of 17. He began his driving career with Twin City Freight, then with LaSalle Cartage, and finally at Lewis Truck Lines where he retired from in 2002 after 30 years. Retirement didn’t sit well with Dave, so he decided to go back trucking with Meyer Farms every fall for the next 12 years, and then went to work for Cartensen & Sons for the next 7 years. In 2019, David finally retired, as he famously said to family, “I have more miles going backwards then you’ll ever have going forward.”

David enjoyed many hobbies, he was a devoted Harley rider for 53 years, a pilot for 30 years, an avid golfer and hunter. He also enjoyed being a snow-bird and going to McAllen, Texas the last 20 years.

He is survived by his loving wife Cheryl, children Todd & Julie, Becky (Jay) & Tim (Bobbie) grandchildren, Jacob, Ben, Blake, Garrett, Anthony, Damien, Chase, Bjorn & Svea. Sister Carolyn (Ken), brothers Jeff (Judy), Dennis (friend, Jennifer) many nieces and nephews, cousins, and friends.

When allowed, a Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church in Hastings. Interment will follow at Fort Snelling National Cemetery in Minneapolis.

Arrangements are being completed by Starkson Family Life Celebration Chapel of Hastings.

Mary Sue Engstrom, age 54, of Hastings, passed away peacefully at home on April 30, 2020. She was born in Hastings on September 12, 1965 to John and Mary Jean (Rohr) Engstrom.

Mary Sue was a sweet, gentle soul who was devoted to her family and her cats. She loved laughter and the noise instigated by her siblings, cousins, and especially her nieces and nephews. Mary Sue enjoyed Sundays watching football with her dad, volunteering at Hastings Family Service, and power shopping at the Mall of America with Kristin.

She attended Hastings Parochial School and graduated with her twin brother, Mike with the Hastings High School class of 1984. Mary Sue worked in health care at Augustana Care Center and Regina Assisted Living. For the last 17 years she worked in the Bakery at Cub Foods.

She was preceded in death by her brother, Kurt.

Mary is survived by her parents, John and Mary Jean Engstrom; sister, Kristin (Mark) Flora; brother, Steven (Tammy) Engstrom, twin brother, Michael (Valerie) Engstrom; and many nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends.

A Private Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Tuesday (5/5) at Starkson Family Life Celebration Chapel in Hastings. To view the funeral live on Facebook go to the Starkson Family Life Celebration Chapel page at 1:00 PM on Tuesday (5/5). To view the funeral after the service and the memorial video, visit hastingsmnfuneral.com. Interment, St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Cemetery. In lieu of flowers memorials preferred to Hastings Family Service or donor's choice. The Starkson Family Life Celebration Chapel is serving the family.
 

Mary D. Sorenson, age 95 of Hastings, died peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Tuesday morning, April 28, 2020, at Augustana Care of Hastings.

Mary Darlene, the daughter of Maynard and Winifred (Farrell) Naig, was born on January 22, 1925, in Deuel County, South Dakota. Following her graduation from Clear Lake High School, Mary attended business school and secretarial school. On May 29, 1944, Mary was united in marriage to Alfred Sorenson in South Dakota They were blessed with six children, many wonderful memories, and thirty-seven years of marriage prior to his passing on September 22, 1981. Mary was a dedicated homemaker who loved her flower gardens and baking. She was a founding member of the Regina Auxiliary, and a dedicated member of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church where she was active in the Rosary Society and Daughters of Isabella. Mary enjoyed traveling around the world with many family members and friends. She was a longtime volunteer at both Regina and Augustana. Most of all, Mary " grandma boom-boom" loved the time spent with her grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Alfred; siblings, Tom Naig and Ioana Sorenson; two grandsons, Nick Gunter, and John Sorenson; great granddaughter, Grace Kinzer; son-in-law, Rick Kinzer; and by her daughter-in-law, Kris Sorenson.

Mary is survived by her children, Susan Kinzer, Linda (John) Gunter, Mary (Mike) Gove, Michael (Kathy) Sorenson, Stephen Sorenson, and Paul (Tina) Sorenson; thirteen grandchildren, fourteen great grandchildren, and one great great grandchild; sister, Maynora (DeWayne) Kirk; special friends, Wanda Gunter and Lorraine Humbert; and by many other relatives and friends.

Due to the current restrictions of COVID-19, a Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church at a later date. Interment will follow at the parish cemetery.

Family and friends are cordially invited to leave a condolence at www.hastingsmnfuneral.com. We also encourage you to watch for updated service details as they become available.

In lieu of flowers, Mary's family requests memorial be made to Meals on Wheels, Hastings Family Service, or to the donor's choice in her memory.

Arrangements are being completed by Starkson Family Life Celebration Chapel of Hastings.

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