Starkson Family Anderson Chapel

11/07/2025

Ruth Grace Shaff

Ruth Grace Shaff, age 87, went to heaven November 2, 2025. She was born in Kenmore, NY August 11, 1938, to Otto and Sophie Walter. The family moved to Inglewood, CA, where Ruth attended Culter Academy, a private Christian school. She made lifelong friends and was an active participant in the round robin letters. She met Wayne in 1957 and after a whirlwind courtship, they married that same year. The family moved to Minnesota in 1970 and joined Berean Baptist...

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11/05/2025

Nancy Marie Feltes

Nancy Marie (Simacek) Feltes, 74, of Lakeville, MN, passed away unexpectedly on November 2, 2025. A beloved mother and grandmother, Nancy will always be remembered for her kindness and generosity.Born on December 7, 1950, in Minneapolis, Nancy was the big sister to her three siblings, Jane, Billy, and Mike. She grew up in Richfield and lived most of her life in Minnesota. She spent her career in finance and retired as a controller. After retirement, she kept busy volunteering as...

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11/04/2025

🗓️We've had to reschedule and November 13 is the new date for our free Pizza & Preplanning event at Risor of Apple Valley. All are welcome to learn about reducing family stress, clarifying your personal wishes and providing peace of mind. Call 952-432-2331 to sign up or scan the QR code.

11/04/2025

Priscilla Ann Groves

Priscilla was born in Pittsfield, MA on September 3, 1931, to Aubrey and Alice Desmond. Priscilla graduated from Pittsfield High School in 1949, where she met her high school sweetheart, John Groves. They were married in 1951.After marriage, Priscilla worked at the General Electric Company and the Mutual Fire Insurance Company. She worked while she waited for her beloved husband to return from Korea, where he served as a Marine. When John returned from Asia, they started their family and...

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11/04/2025

Richard Leonard Swenson

Richard L. Swenson, age 81, of Burnsville, Minnesota, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family after a short battle with leukemia.Richard was born on July 11, 1944, in Chicago, Illinois, to Ernest and Mabel (Wedell) Swenson. At the age of two, his family moved to Minneapolis, where he spent his childhood and graduated from Roosevelt High School. He was a natural athlete, proudly serving as captain of the football, hockey, and baseball teams. Following high school, he attended the...

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11/03/2025

🇺🇸 In honor of Veterans Day on November 11, take a look at the benefits that serve as a final tribute for a veteran's service and sacrifice to our country. 🫡 Go to starksonfamily.com/blog/veteran-funeral-benefits.

10/31/2025

William "Bill" Steven Payne

William “Bill” Steven Payne, age 76 of Apple Valley, passed away peacefully on October 28, 2025, surrounded by his family. Preceded in death by his parents, Lester & Bertha; and sister, Jean St. Martin. Survived by his loving wife of 54 years, Judy; daughter, Sarah (Brant) Zielinski; grandchildren, Owen and Zoe; many nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends.Bill lived a life full of creativity, laughter, and love. Whether he was decorating Christmas trees that could rival those in magazines or...

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10/31/2025

Starkson Family joined in two Trunk or Treat events last weekend. Thank you to the communites of Apple Valley and Hastings for showing up with so many creative costumes, festive trunks, and smiling faces. 🧡 Happy Halloween! 🎃

10/30/2025

Donald Duane Perkins Jr.

Donald Duane Perkins, Jr., age 78, of Rosemount, Minnesota, passed away on October 24, 2025, at the Minneapolis VA Hospital, surrounded by his children. Don was born in Decatur, Illinois, on November 22, 1946 to Donald Sr. and Mary Perkins. He graduated from Lakeview High School in 1965 and went on to serve his country proudly in the United States Army. Don owned and operated Atlas Wall and Ceiling Supply in the Quad Cities for many years before moving to...

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10/28/2025

Sharon "Shari" Kaye Welter

Sharon “Shari” Welter, age 82, of Apple Valley, MN, passed away peacefully, surrounded by family, on October 23, 2025, at M Health Fairview Southdale Hospital in Edina, MN.Shari was born in Tripp, SD to Raymond and Alma Hoff on August 28, 1943. She grew up a farm girl there and graduated from Mitchell High School. Shari then went on to cosmetology school and also worked as a waitress for a long while. She eventually went on to work as a...

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10/28/2025

Today's the day we take care of those who serve and protect! Tag a first responder who needs a free breakfast and send them to Starkson Family Anderson Chapel at 14850 Garrett Avenue between 8:30 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. this morning for a free muffin and coffee! Apple Valley Police Department Apple Valley Fire Department City of Lakeville, MN - Police Department City of Lakeville, MN - Fire Department Rosemount Police Department City of Rosemount - Government Eagan Police Department Eagan Professional Firefighters Burnsville Professional Firefighters City of Burnsville, Minnesota - Municipal Government

10/27/2025

If you focus on the joy that your loved one contributed to your life rather than the things that are now lost because of their death, you may find it easier to cope with grief.