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JEAN R. STARKEY, 85, of New Haven, passed into the arms of Jesus on Friday, Feb. 8, 2013, at her home. Born in Bayonne, N.J., she was the daughter of the late John and Isabella Calder. She was a member of New Haven United Methodist Church. In her early years, she had been a typist for the Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company, Akron, Ohio. She retired in 1997 after 20 years with K-Mart on Coliseum Blvd., Fort Wayne. She is survived by her daughters, Susan (Frank) Ladig of New Haven and Laura (Joe) Mowery of Seminole, Fla.; son, Robert Starkey of Fort Wayne; brother, Robert (Dorothy) Calder of Barberton, Ohio; six grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband of 61 years, John "Bill" Starkey, in 2010. Funeral service is 3 p.m. Monday, Feb. 11, 2013, at New Haven United Methodist Church, 630 E. Lincoln Hwy., New Haven, with calling from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Pastor Rick Taylor officiating. Burial in I.O.O.F. Cemetery, New Haven. Preferred memorials to the Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research. Arrangements by E. Harper & Son Funeral Home, New Haven. www.harperfuneralhome.com

Published by Fort Wayne Newspapers on Feb. 9, 2013.
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Laura, we are so sorry to hear about your mother. You and your family are in our prayers.

Art and Phyllis Burns
Naples, FL

February 13, 2013

She always had a beautiful smile ready to give. Jean was a very kind, gentle and caring lady. We really enjoyed knowing her. Our love, prayers and sympathy to your family Laura.
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Mike, Shirley & Family

February 12, 2013

Laura, Susan, we are keeping the family in our prayers. I hope God comforts you in your time of loss. Love, Tina Lusby Mooneyham

Tina Mooneyham

February 11, 2013

Our deepest condolences to the Starkey family. Jean was a joy to know and to be with. My family has known the Starkey family as long as I can remember and Jean was always so wonderful to us and was a great neighbor. We will keep her and her family in our hearts and prayers.

Steve Ambrosini

February 9, 2013

She was one of a kind! My heart brakes for the family, especially Laura. I am comforted knowing she is with Bill now with no pain, new bodies, and dancing in heaven. She is probably singing right now. Glory be to God, comfort the family and loved ones left behind. Heaven is celebrating the arrival of Jean. Love you Joe, Laura, Ethan and Jessica

Pam & Dave Boyko

February 9, 2013

She was my friend and I loved her and l will miss her but I'm glad she is with her husband and out of pain. My prayers go out to all of her family.

Sue Iskra

February 9, 2013

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