Photo courtesy of Rees Funeral Home, Olson Chapel - Portage
Portage, Indiana
Jun 30, 1967 – May 2, 2020 (Age 52)
Lisa R. Starkey, age 52, of Portage passed away Saturday May 2, 2020 in St Mary Medical Center in Hobart. Lisa was born June 30, 1967 in Valparaiso, Indiana to the late David and Lois (Lemmon) Evans. Lisa was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and sister. She will be deeply missed by her loving family.
Lisa is survived by her loving husband, Devon “Duke” Starkey; her six children, Richard Allen (Pamela) Evans of Chesterton, David Lee Evans of Portage, Brittney Y. Janiga of Valparaiso, Alyssa Janiga of Gary, Jacquelynn Janiga of Valparaiso, and Katelynn Starkey of Wisconsin; three brothers David P. (Theresa) Evans of Hobart, Donald (Tami) Evans of Crown Point, and Leonard (Deborah) Evans of Portage; one sister, Heather (Thomas) Imgram of Valparaiso; thirteen grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents and one son, Devon Starkey, Jr.
Private visitation will be conducted from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm Thursday May 7, 2020 at Rees Funeral Home, Olson Chapel 5341 Central Avenue Portage, Indiana 46368. Private Funeral Services will be conducted at 1:00 pm with Rev. Michael McFarland officiating. Burial will follow at Calvary Cemetery in Portage.
Services will be streamed live at https://www.facebook.com/ReesFuneralHomesInc/live/ at 1:00 pm Thursday for those not invited to attend.
Read MoreMy condolences to the family. My thoughts and prayers are with you all in this time of grieving.
Angel Woodall
May 11, 2020 | Clarkton, MO | Friend
Lisa,
I will carry every memory of you in my heart. You meant a lot more to me than just being my Sister In Law. You were a friend as well. I promise to take care of Duke and the kids the best I can. They will be ok. Go Rest Easy with the Family... I got it from here. Love and Miss you so much!
Kimberly Starkey
May 08, 2020 | Portage, IN | Family
Aunt Lisa,
You were taken away from us too soon. I know you're so happy with Nana and Papa, but I can't help but feel jealous of them. I miss your smile and your laugh already, and wish I could see and hear it one last time before you left us. Your sense of humor that could make anybody's bad day turn bright. Your love is so big and even though you're not here with me anymore, I can still feel it in my heart. I'll just keep imagining you waiting for me at your kitchen table,...
Sierra Evans
May 07, 2020 | Henry, TN | Family
Lisa will be missed, if it wasn't for Lisa her Uncle Mike and I would have never met. So Lisa definitely had a inpack on my life. Rest in Peace my Dear Friend and Niece . Praying for the whole Family ❤❤❤❤All My Love, Aunt Norma Evans
Norma Evans
May 07, 2020 | 4482 W Meadowvale Drive, Blo, IN | Family
My dear Niece, I love you and have always thought of you and your family!! You always had a sweet smile on your face!! I will miss your phone calls and text and most of all your beautiful smile!!
Susan Bestwick
May 07, 2020 | Indiantown, FL | Family
Lisa, we already miss you sparkle! You are truly one in a million! Until we meet again ❤❤
Dyanna Williams
May 07, 2020 | Cape Coral, FL | Friend
In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.
Tina/ Willie Urquidi
May 07, 2020 | Portage, IN | Friend
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends. Sending love and prayers from the Peterson family
Betty Peterson
May 05, 2020 | Rawson, OH | Friend
I love you my beautiful cousin...rest in Paradise til we meet again...give my love to the family...
Amy Molina
May 05, 2020 | Freano, CA | Family