Starkson Family Anderson Chapel

01/05/2026

Jake Donald Gumphrey

Jake Gumphrey, age 34, passed away on Saturday, January 3, 2026, at his home. He was born on January 18, 1991, in Burnsville, Minnesota, the son of Tammy Joan and Michael Robert Gumphrey. Jake grew up in Apple Valley and graduated from Apple Valley High School, Class of 2009. He worked in a variety of fields throughout his life, including concrete work, cooking, mechanics, and construction. Jake married Macon Miller, and though they later divorced, they were blessed with a...

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12/30/2025

David "Mike" Michael Anderson

David "Mike" Anderson, age 83 of Minneapolis, passed away Monday morning, December 22, 2025. A Memorial Service will be held at 10:00 a.m. Saturday, January 10, 2026 at Vasa Lutheran Church, 15235 Norelius Road, Welch with a visitation from 9:30 a.m. until the time of the service. Interment Vasa Lutheran Cemetery, Welch. Full obituary to follow. Arrangements are being completed by Starkson Family ~ Anderson Chapel of Apple Valley.

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12/26/2025

Shirley Evelyn Koderick

Shirley E. Koderick, age 79 of Apple Valley, went to be with the Lord on December 4, 2025. She is preceded in death by her granddaughter, Anna; her parents; and her siblings. Shirley is survived by her children, Michael Koderick, Maggie (Christopher) Martin, and Mark (Alana) Koderick; grandchildren, Stephen, Matthew, Amelia, Audrey, Whitaker, and Hartley; great-grandchildren; many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Shirley loved to bring happiness to others with her baking. She was known for her fudge and...

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12/26/2025

Janet Marie Wilson

Janet Marie Wilson, age 89 of Eagan, passed away on December 13, 2025. Janet was born in Northfield, Minnesota on April 16, 1936, to Oliver and Clara Sletten. She graduated from Northfield High School in 1954. She married Arlen Wilson on August 18, 1957, and began their life in Crosby-Ironton, Minnesota. Janet, Arlen, and daughter, Susan, moved to West St. Paul in 1960, where they remained for 35 years, raising their four children. Janet and Arlen moved to Apple Valley,...

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12/25/2025

May joy find you this Christmas! ❤️

12/19/2025

Steven Andrew Kovacs

Steven Andrew Kovacs, 73, passed peacefully on Dec. 11, 2025, surrounded by loved ones after a long two-year battle with pancreatic cancer. Steve had a successful career in sales and teaching at Dakota Tech. His passion and love of music began at home, continuing to the WBL HS choir, Liturgical music, leading to his own bands… The Four Coachmen, 1st Things 1st, and JS Trio. He enjoyed woodworking, sports, especially golf, and spending time with Deb at their lake home....

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12/16/2025

Jillian Mildred Davis

Jillian Mildred Davis passed away quickly and unexpectedly on Friday, December 12th, 2025. The unimaginable hole she leaves behind is already being flooded with the immense love and care she fostered in others. For that, her surviving family is forever grateful. On March 7th, 1986, Jillian was born to parents, Jane Kelley-Hatch and James Elliott in Haverhill, New Hampshire. She attended culinary school at Le Cordon Bleu. Jill was a devoted wife and a caring stay-at-home mother. She later became...

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12/15/2025

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12/12/2025

Valerie R. Benson-Heule

Valerie R. Benson-Heule, age 64 of Rosemount, MN, passed away at home in her own bed, with family just as she wished on Dec. 11, 2025. She is preceded in death by beloved husband, Matthew Heule; father, Myron Benson; her in-laws, Larry & Elinor Heule; and brothers-in-law, George Hernandez and Jon Findell. Valerie is survived by her children, Ryan & Katie, Shaunna, Rob & Amanda, Scott & Cassie, and Caitlin; treasured grandchildren, Daniel, Sam, Abby, Cayleigh, Jameson, Kieran, Allyria, and...

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12/11/2025

Janis K. Dahlmeir

Dahlmeir, Janis K. Age 75 of Burnsville, born on Jan. 10, 1950 to Dorothy & Donald Drogseth, passed away Dec. 1, 2025. Preceded in death by her husband, Gary; and brother, Donnie. Janis will be dearly missed by her daughters, Jennifer White and Kari (Jason) Goertz; grandchildren, Jaxon and Maggilyn; sister, Bonnie Rosenquist; many nieces, nephews, family, and friends. Funeral at 10am on Tues., Dec. 16, 2025, at the Lutheran Church of the Ascension, 1801 Cliff Rd. E., Burnsville, with...

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12/08/2025

James Edward Marx

James “Jim” Marx passed away peacefully at his home on Sunday, December 7, 2025. He was born on March 9, 1941, in Saint Paul to John and Isabel (Higgins) Marx, and grew up in Minneapolis and Richfield. A proud member of the De La Salle High School Class of 1959, James went on to attend Saint John’s University on a baseball scholarship. Jim built a long and dedicated career, beginning in cement construction before transitioning to heavy equipment sales—a path...

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12/01/2025

Often, the holidays are about being together with loved ones. But how can you celebrate being together when a loved one has passed? Read some tips to help you cope with your grief at starksonfamily.com/blog.