Ionia County MI Archives Obituaries.....Starr, Wanda Jean (Starkweather) August 10, 2019
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Ionia Sentinel Standard-Thurs. Aug. 15, 2019

WANDA STARR
Lyons - Wanda Jean Starr, 87, a fun-loving and genuine mother, grandmother 
and friend, died peacefully surrounded by her family on Saturday, August 10, 
2019, in Ionia Wanda was born October 8, 1931, in River Rouge, MI, the 
daughter of Leland Jushua and Bernice Glenn (Carter) Starkweather.

Wanda married Willam "Bill" Allen Starr in October of 1955, and she settled 
into raise three sons. Throughout her life, Wanda was known for her genuine 
care of others, her ability to connect with people and her keen outgoing 
nature and sense of humor. She loved her cats and dogs and family camping 
trips throughout Michigan. Later, she and Bill enjoyed trips to Gulf Shores 
Alabama, and going to the Casin. She also worked at the Meijer Warehouse. In 
her final years, despite her dementia, she exhibited sense of humor and fun-
loving behavior with her family and caregivers until the very end.

Wanda is survived by her sons, Jon (Linda) Starr of Escanaba, MI, Chris 
(Gladys) Starr of Lyons MI, and Joe Starr (Sarah Bammel) of Cottage Gove, WI; 
granddaughter, Andrea rose Starr; and her sisters-in-law, Betty Starkweather 
and colleen Brown; cousins, Donna Littlefield and Judy Mabee. She was 
predeceased by her husband, Bill; brothers, Robert, Lloyd, and Donald 
Starkweather; and her sister, Janet Ferguson.

Friends are encouraged to support Wanda's family at visitation and funeral 
services. A Funeral Mass will be held on Saturday, August 24, 2019, at 10:30 
a.m. at St. Gerard Catholic church in Lansing with Rev. Fr. John Klein 
officiating. Visitation will be from 9:30-10:30 a.m. prior to the funeral at 
the church. Interment will take place in St. Joseph Catholic cemetery in 
Lansing. Memorial contributions may be made to the capital Area Humane 
Society. Friends and family are asked to share memories of Wanda on her 
Tribute Page at www.PrayFuneral.com  The family is in care of Pray Funeral 
Home, Charlotte.

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