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Stephen Starwalt Obituary
Stephen Eugene Starwalt
Sept. 22, 1952 - Aug. 6, 2023
WESTFIELD - Stephen Eugene Starwalt, 70, of rural Westfield, passed away Sunday, August 6, 2023, at Barnes-Jewish Hospital, St. Louis, MO.
The funeral service honoring his life will be held at 10:00 a.m. Saturday, August 12, 2023, at the Casey United Methodist Church, 703 N State Route 49, Casey, with Reverend Joy Starwalt and Reverend Dr. Joe Richard officiating. Burial will follow in Beals Cemetery, rural Trilla. Visitation will be Friday, August 11, 2023, from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at the Casey United Methodist Church.
Memorials in his honor may be made to the Casey United Methodist Church.
Arrangements by Harper-Swickard.
Steve was born September 22, 1952, at Mattoon, IL, son of Thelma Louise (Beals) and Eugene Russell Starwalt. He married Joy Ellen Slack, November 9, 1996, at Marengo, IL; she survives. Also surviving are their children: Scott (Krissy) Starwalt of Byron, IL, Kalle (Luke) Ryan of Oreana, IL, Kelsey (Nick) Warrner of Byron, IL, Katelyn (Dustin) Snack of Cayuga, IN, and Mitchell Starwalt of Charleston; his father, Eugene Starwalt of rural Mattoon; grandchildren: Rebekah and Timothy Starwalt, Paul and Preston Ryan, Ada, Joseph, Brooks, and Benjamin Warner, Silas, Sutton, and Raylynn Snack; one brother, Karl (Vicky) Starwalt of Lerna; and one sister, Gale (Rod) Cook of Henderson, TN. He was preceded in death by his mother, Thelma Starwalt.
Steve was a retired teacher, and had also managed a tree nursery, and in recent years had worked as an applicator for Nutrien of Kansas. Steve was a member of the Casey United Methodist Church. He was devoted to his family.
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Memories and Condolences
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Jane & Stan McDonald
August 11, 2023
Joy, Jane and I are saddened to hear the news of Steve's passing since it was just a few months ago we visited when you last came north. Know that our thoughts and prayers are of you and the family during this time of loss.We all have many fond memories of Steve to fall back on during these times of sadness!
Deb Oakes
August 11, 2023
Joy and family, I am sorry to hear of Steve's passing. I am keeping you all in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.
Melissa J Daugherty
August 11, 2023
Mitch,
We are sorry to hear about the loss of your dad. Our sympathies.
Matt & Melissa Daugherty
Donna Becker Black
August 10, 2023
Gale and karl....so sorry to hear of your brother's passing..all of u are my Trilla memories......
Cheryl Jackson Adam
August 9, 2023
Gale and Karl,
I was so sorry to read about your brother's passing. Hugs and prayer to you and your family.
Karen Phillips Hildebrand Dorn
August 9, 2023
Karl, I a, so sorry to hear of the loss of your brother, you will be in my thoughts and prayers.
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