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MARILYN STARK

1924 - 2015

MARILYN STARK obituary, 1924-2015, ELGIN, IL

BORN

1924

DIED

2015

FUNERAL HOME

Laird Funeral Home - Elgin

310 South State Street

Elgin, Illinois

MARILYN STARK Obituary

ELGIN - Marilyn (Giertz) Stark, 91, Elgin, Oregon, passed away peacefully with her eldest, devoted and loving daughter by her side in Portland, OR. Mrs. Stark was born in Elgin and graduated from Elgin High School. She was a life long member of The Episcopal Church of the Redeemer. Her family, The Morgans, were one of the original founding church families. She moved in 2008 to Portland, OR to be close to her eldest daughter, Kathee. She spent her working career in the fashion industry. Most of her career was spent as a manager/buyer at the Joseph Spiess Company in downtown Elgin. Her Grandparents came to Elgin from England in pursuit of a career at The Elgin Watch Factory. Mrs. Stark married Bruce R. Stark, Sr. Bruce was the owner and President of Starro Precision Products, Elgin. Mrs. Stark was proceeded in death by her parents, Elmer George Giertz and Florence Lucille (Morgan) Giertz Lagerstrom, her first husband, William McFarland Davis and her late husband Bruce Robert Stark, Sr., son, Michael William Davis, step-daughter, Sharon Lynn (Stark) Mousley, Grandson, Dacey C. B. Armstrong. Survived are her daughters, Kathleen Jean Davis of OR, Beth Ann Davis of TX, Susan Kay (Stark) Winter of Elgin, step-son, Bruce Stark, Jr. of Elgin, daughter-in-law, Lana Smith Davis of Florida, grandsons, Scott Michael of Davis, MO, Bradley Michael Davis and wife Kirsten of Bartlett, Christopher L. D. Armstrong of TX, Robert Winter of Elgin, Jason Winter of Elgin, David Jan Mousley of WI, great-granddaughter Finley Davis of Bartlett. A funeral service will take place Saturday, June 6, at the Episcopal Church Of The Redeemer, 40 Center St., Elgin, IL. at 10:30 followed by a gravesite prayer at Bluff City Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to the charity of your choice. Laird Funeral Home, Elgin is in charge of arrangements. 847-741-8800 or www.lairdfamilyfuneralservices.com.

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Published by Daily Herald from Jun. 4 to Jun. 5, 2015.

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Angie Stanek

June 7, 2015

Miss Marilyn will always be in my thoughts. She took hold of my heart the moment I was introduced. Many smiles and laughter shared with her. Amazing spirit. Best wish's to family.

Kathryn Lorbiecki

June 3, 2015

My sincerest condolences to the family.

Marilyn was a very classy lady. I have fond memories of her at the Miss Elgin department while working there when I was in high school. She was also the mother of my classmate and friend Kathee Davis.

Kelley Graham

June 1, 2015

My sincerest condolences to Kathee, Beth and the rest of Marilyn's family.

I met Marilyn two years ago. What I'll remember most was her graciousness, hospitality and inherent sense of courtesy - Marilyn always made sure everyone was acknowledged and taken care of. Can I do anything for you? she would always ask. Marilyn was full of good humor and loved to laugh.

I'll remember her love of music and dance, particularly tap. A co-worker once lent a video of her daughter's tap dance recital - featuring kids from toddler age to 18, in sequins and tap shoes! Marilyn never took her eyes off the screen. She'd tap her toes, bob her head, rap fingers on her purse, and every so often she'd say under her breath, Point your toes, girls.

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Memorial Events
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Jun

6

Funeral service

10:30 a.m.

Episcopal Church Of The Redeemer

40 Center St., Elgin, IL

Jun

6

Graveside service

Bluff City Cemetery

IL

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Laird Funeral Home - Elgin

310 South State Street, Elgin, IL 60123

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