Joanne Mae Stark

Joanne Mae (nee Alberts) Stark, 88, of Bloomington, formerly long-time resident of Fridley, passed away May 31, 2021. She was preceded in death by her husband, Donald William, parents John and Minnie Alberts, sister Vera (Robert) Bronlewee, brother Charles Alberts, parents-in-law August and Emma Stark, brothers-in-law Clarence (Bertha, Marion) Stark, Raymond (Eleanor) Stark, and Norman Stark and sister-in-law Myrtle (William) Schultz. Survived by children Darcy (Karl) Fabrizius of Greendale, WI, Michael (Adrienne) Stark of Carver, and Jill (Matt) Yeager of Edina, grandchildren Andrew (Lauren), Matthew, and Daniel Fabrizius, Evan and Grace Stark, and Eleanor and Tessa Yeager, and great grandsons Owen and Luke Fabrizius. Brother Gary (Patricia) Alberts of Ankeny, IA, brother-in-law Darrel (Rita) Stark of Manassas, VA, and sisters-in-law Darlene Alberts of Albert Lea, Iris Stark of Leaf Valley, and Leila (Harlan) Froemming of Alexandria. She is further survived by many nieces, nephews and friends. Joanne was born April 15, 1933 and grew up on a farm near Buffalo Center, IA. She was baptized at First Baptist Church in Buffalo Center. She attended country school and graduated from Buffalo Center High School on May 22, 1950. After graduation Joanne moved to Algona, IA for employment and eventually to Minneapolis. On June 2, 1956 Joanne was united in marriage with Donald Stark at Berea Lutheran Church in Richfield. She and Donald had one son and two daughters. After marriage, they lived in Minneapolis and then Robbinsdale, and in 1960 moved to Palmdale, CA for a two-year work assignment. Upon their return from California, they lived in Crystal while building a home in Fridley. Three years later, following the May 6, 1965 tornadoes, they rebuilt their home where they lived until Donald's death in 1985. Joanne remained in their Fridley home until she moved to Presbyterian Homes in Bloomington in November 2014. Joanne was a long-time member of The Lutheran Church of the Triune God, 5827 Humboldt Avenue North, Brooklyn Center. A funeral service will be held at Triune God on June 7 at 11 AM with visitation one hour prior to the service. Access the church from 57th Ave N, go north on Logan Ave which becomes Lilac Dr and then curves into 59th Ave N and then turn right at Irving Ave for church. Burial following at Hillside Cemetery, 2600 19th Ave NE, Minneapolis. Rev. John Fehrmann officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorials to The Lutheran Church of the Triune God, Presbyterian Homes Foundation, the Fridley VFW, or a charity of your choice. Blessed are those who die in the Lord. Washburn-McReavy.com Edina Chapel 952-920-3996

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Joanne Mae Stark

April 15, 1933 - May 31, 2021

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Joanne Mae Stark

April 15, 1933 - May 31, 2021

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