Dolores Startzman

November 3, 1934 - October 22, 2021

On October 22, 2021, Delores (Dee) Louise (Lipke) Startzman, loving mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away comfortably in her home at the age of 86. Dee was born on November 3, 1934, in Wichita to Frank and Lula Lipke. She grew up, met, and married her husband of 68 years, Lynn Startzman, on December 20, 1952 in Wichita, Kansas. Together they raised seven children and two grandsons in Norfolk, VA, Maize, KS, Eldon, MO, and Bethany, OK, before retiring to Wagoner, OK. Dee had a passion for crafting, especially crochet and quilting – everything she created was both beautiful and filled with love. She also loved to socialize and play cards. She and Lynn were active for many years in their church family at Holy Cross Catholic Church in Wagoner. Dee was known for her infectious smile and her kind and compassionate spirit. Dee was preceded in death by her parents, her siblings, her husband, Lynn, her sons, Jim and Ron, and her great grandchild, Kaleb. She is survived by her children, Debbie (Bill), Jeff (Tammy), Tom, Dan, and Larry (Terry), 18 grandchildren, 43 great grandchildren, and 4 great, great grandchildren. A funeral mass will be held on Saturday, October 30, 2021, at the Holy Cross Catholic Church in Wagoner, OK, at 10:00am. There will also be Rosary prayer the evening before, Friday the 29th at 7:00pm at the same location. In lieu of flowers a donation in Lynn and Dee's name made be made to Holy Cross Church.