Obituary of Clara Lee Starkman

STARKMAN, Clara Lee, age 75, died peacefully Friday, April 10th, 2015 at White Pines Senior Living in Blaine, MN. Clara was born on September 17, 1939 to Theodore and Katherine (Rozman) Patka of Winton, MN. She was a longtime resident of Ely, MN before moving to Virginia, MN in 1974 and then moved to Blaine, MN in 2011. Clara is survived by her children, Scott (Mary) Starkman of Duluth, MN, Brian (Jill) Starkman of Inver Grove Heights, MN, Stephanie Starkman of South St. Paul, MN and Stacy (Brad) Hanson of Lino Lakes, MN; grandchildren, Nichole, Michaela, Erik Starkman and Skylar Hanson; siblings, Milton Patka of Blaine, MN and Jan (Joanne) Patka of Inver Grove Heights, MN; nieces, nephews, extended family and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Curtis Starkman, and brother, Robert Rozman. At Clara’s request, private family service will be held. www.cremationsocietyofmn.com