Darlene (Kashmark) Gavin

Darlene (Kashmark) Gavin, age 83 of Crystal, originally from the Appleton/Milan area, passed away Monday, October 2, 2023, at North Memorial Hospital in Robbinsdale. Visitation will be 10-11 a.m., followed by the Mass of Christian Burial at 11 a.m., Friday, October 27, 2023, at St. John’s Catholic Church in Appleton. Fr. Brian Mandel will officiate. Interment will be in the Appleton City Cemetery.

Darlene Marie (Kashmark) Gavin was born June 4, 1940, the second of ten children to parents John and Evelyn (Nelson) Kashmark. She graduated from Milan High School in 1958. She married Wayne Peterson in February 1960, making their home in Crystal, MN with their children, Douglas and Gayle.

In 1981, Dar married Bill Gavin and gained two stepsons, Richard and Brian. Dar and Bill resided in Crystal, MN where Dar worked at St. Therese Care Center in the accounting department, retiring just a few years ago. Together they enjoyed trips to see Bill’s family in Illinois and many family gatherings here in Minnesota. They shared a favorite pastime of occasional trips to casinos near home and Las Vegas. They were a fun couple to be around and enjoyed their 39 years together, until Bill’s passing on Christmas Day, 2020.

Since Bill’s passing, Dar has been very lonely but has enjoyed those family get togethers when possible. She came from a large family with nine brothers and sisters who’ve stayed very close over the years. She loved family Christmases back in Appleton. Dar and Bill will be sadly missed.

Dar passed away Monday, October 2, 2023, at North Memorial Hospital in Robbinsdale at the age of 83. She is survived by her children: Doug Peterson of Crystal, MN and Gayle (Jerry) Gates of San Antonio, TX; her stepsons: Richard (Suksawon) Gavin of Oak Grove, MN and Brian (Amporn) Gavin of Temple, TX; her grandchildren: Victoria, David, and Andrew Peterson, Arissara, Thanapong, David, Atsadaporn, Kevin, and Kristen; her brothers: Lance Kashmark and Terry (Kari) Kashmark; her sisters: RosAnne Nicholson, Shari (John) Conroy, Patty (Richard) Krebs, Michelle (Kevin) Hamann; sister-in-law, Donna Kashmark; and many nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.

Dar was preceded in death by her husband, Bill Gavin; her parents, John and Evelyn Kashmark; her infant sister, Deanna; her brothers: David Kashmark and Charlie Kashmark; her niece, Meaghan Kashmark; and her great-niece, Jennifer Kashmark.

Blessed be the memory of Darlene Marie Gavin.

James William “Bill” Gavin was born February 11, 1949, in Monmouth, Illinois, the son of William and Mary (Grady) Gavin. Bill grew up in Monmouth, Illinois, his hometown. He worked for the Gamble Corporation in Monmouth, then transferred to the Minneapolis Headquarters as a buyer. It later became Coast to Coast Hardware.

Sports played a big part in Bill’s life. He could tell you statistics on players and games from years ago to present day. He loved watching games, especially his favorite, Notre Dame. Bill also enjoyed casinos, both here at home and Las Vegas. Bill and Dar were married in 1981, they enjoyed 39 years together. They were a fun couple to be with. With Bill’s great sense of humor and gift for telling the best stories, he was everyone’s favorite to be around. He’s greatly missed.

Bill passed away December 25, 2020, at the age of 71. He is survived by his sons: Richard (Suksawon) Gavin of Rogers, MN and Brian (Amporn) Gavin of Temple, TX; his stepchildren; Doug Peterson of Crystal, MN and Gayle (Jerry) Gates of San Antonio, TX; his grandchildren: Arissara, Thanapong, David, Atsadaporn, Kevin, Kristen and Victoria, David, and Andrew Peterson; his sister, Linda (Dan) Doyle of Monmouth, IL; his brother, John (Brenda) Gavin of Polo, IL: and relatives and friends.

Bill was preceded in death by his parents, William and Mary (Grady) Gavin; and his infant brother, Joseph.

Blessed be the memory of Bill Gavin.