Kathy L. Hagestuen

A Celebration of Life for Kathy will be held at Fron Lutheran Church, 605 Hagenson St, Starbuck, MN 56381, on Saturday, August 24, 2024 at 11:00 am, with lunch to follow at the church. Flowers may be sent to Fron Lutheran Church. Interment will be in Fron Cemetery, rural Starbuck.

Kathy Lynn (Cecil) Hagestuen was born on March 27, 1951, in Lexington, KY. Kathy was the beloved only child of Albert and Lucille Cecil. She graduated from high school in 1969 and attended Morehead State University in Kentucky. In 1973, Kathy married Charles Rowe, and the couple moved to Madison, WI, later settling in Wisconsin Rapids, WI, and eventually in Wadena, MN, where she raised her children, Tamara and Matthew. 

Kathy was a dedicated homemaker and an active community volunteer, contributing her time to the Wadena Hospital Auxiliary, Homemaker’s Club, and serving as a Girl Scout leader for 12 years. Kathy relocated to Alexandria, MN in 2000 and married Paul Hagestuen in 2006. Together, they built their forever home in Nelson, MN. Kathy loved to decorate for the holidays, entertain and was happiest to be surrounded by family. Later, Paul and Kathy opened "The Carriage House" store in downtown Alexandria where they both got to enjoy their passion for antiques. After retirement, they spent time traveling in their RV, going to concerts and enjoying the lake life. 

Kathy Lynn (Cecil) Hagestuen, age 73, of Nelson, MN, passed away in her home on August 15, 2024.

Kathy will be deeply missed by her husband, Paul Hagestuen of Nelson, MN; her daughter, Tamara Danielle (Rowe) Durrance of Trophy Club, TX; her son, Matthew Charles Rowe of Westminster, CO; and her four grandchildren, Braxton, Ever, Addison, and Evan. She is preceded in death by her parents, Albert and Lucille Cecil.

The Starbuck Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements for Kathy.