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John STAROBA Obituary

STAROBA, John D. Of Gladwin, formerly of Flint, age 71, died Wednesday, November 5, 2014 in Gladwin. Funeral service will be held 11am Friday, November 7, 2014 at the Swartz Funeral Home, 1225 West Hill Road, Flint, Pastor Lawrence Gill officiating. Burial in Flint Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be directed to the American Heart Association. Your condolences may be shared with the family at swartzfuneralhomeinc.com

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Published by Flint Journal from Nov. 6 to Nov. 7, 2014.

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November 19, 2014

My sincere condolences to you, Vickie and your family. Emilie Bancroft Paxton, Genesee,Mi

November 19, 2014

My sincere condolences - it has been a long time since I have seen you, Vickie - I used to live on Genesee Road across from you. So sorry to read about John.
Emilie Paxton, Genesee, Mi

Norm and Shirley Smith

November 9, 2014

Betty, and Staroba Family, we are sorry to hear of the passing of your son, and to his family our condolences also, although we never met them. Haven't had contact with any of the family members since father Ward Smith passing many years ago, Sincerely Norm and Shirley Smith

Dru and Deb Wright

November 8, 2014

Vickie, Tim and Mollie, Tracy and Summer,

We are so sorry to hear about John. We have so many wonderful memories of visiting and laughing together. We are thinking of you all and pray for peace and comfort in your hearts.

American Heart Association

November 8, 2014

May your memories of the wonderful times you shared with your loved one comfort you and your family, today and always.

Gary & Nancy (Crnkovich) Card

November 7, 2014

Vicki, growing up next door the the Staroba family was an experience. Many memories of playing football, baseball, kick the can..etc. John was a great son and brother. He learned to be a great husband and father from his parents example. His father, Jerry, as well as my parents Eleanor and George are waiting for John with open arms. May your children be a great comfort and support to you. We will keep good thoughts for you. Love,

Lori Betts

November 6, 2014

We love you all. We will always have fond memories of John. Know that God is surrounding you all with His comfort & peace.

Rob McLeod

November 6, 2014

Tim, my heartfelt condolences to you and your family. I hope, in time, that all the good memories of your father will comfort you.

Jerry Killian

November 6, 2014

My condolences to the Staroba family for your loss, my prayers are with you

Sam Ragnone

November 6, 2014

Betty, Vickie and Family,

I am so sorry to hear of the passing of John. He was such a nice person.
I have great memories from high school, when he would let Paul drive his GTO. I will keep John and all of you in my prayers. May God Bless John and his family.

Vickie Price

November 6, 2014

Vicki & Family: I am so very, very sorry to hear of John's passing. John was one of the best men to work with and to know at #599. May he rest in peace.

Ken Been

November 6, 2014

I am so sorry for your loss. I worked with John at the UAW-GM CHR in Royal Oak quite a few years ago, but I remember his exceptional character and decency.

John Bissonnette

November 6, 2014

My condolences to the Staroba family during this time of grief.

Chris Bott

November 6, 2014

Tim & Molly, thinking and praying for you in these tough times.

Rosie Bailey

November 6, 2014

Vicki, so sorry for your loss.
Remembering him as one very special person.

Matt Jenkins

November 6, 2014

Tim, Molly & family, Very sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your entire family during this trying time in your life. Matt & Nicole

Gigi Hargrave

November 6, 2014

John was a great guy and will be missed by many.Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you. The Hargrave family

November 5, 2014

Vicki and Family, We were so sorry to hear about John. He was a very special friend. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this very difficult time. Love, Dick & Diana Long

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