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Neil R. "Crazy Horse" Starr

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Starr, Neil R. "Crazy Horse" Age 54, of Milwaukee. Began his journey to the Great Spirit on Sunday, July 23, 2006. He is survived by his daughter Nina Starr and his son Neil Starr Jr; 3 grandchildren, Lashina, Bobby and Jerome; 4 sisters, Katherine (Clarence) Hamilton, Mary (Mike) Abel, Sharon (David) Michels and Annie Starr; 4 brothers Michael (Barb) Starr, Chuck (Linda) Skenandore, Philip (Raquel) Starr and Billy Starr. Neil is also survived by cousins, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his mother Delores Skenandore, his father Wilbur Starr, brother Jerry Starr, sister Marilyn Starr, daughter Lucy Funmaker, grandson Philip Robinson Jr. and his uncle and godfather, Wally Petite. Neil was a well-known creative Native American artist. His paintings were sold all over the nation. He was a loving father and grandfather and will be deeply missed. Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Wednesday, July 26 at 11AM at CONGREGATION OF THE GREAT SPIRIT CATHOLIC CHURCH, 1575 S. 10th St., Milwaukee. Visitation will be from 10AM until time of service. Burial will follow at Holy Cross Cemetery. CHURCH AND CHAPEL 262-827-0659 Online obit, condolences, directions www.churchandchapel.com">http://www.churchandchapel.com'>www.churchandchapel.com

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Published by Milwaukee Journal Sentinel on Jul. 25, 2006.

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Delia Greengrass

July 26, 2006

Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your Family.

SAM J. BRUSHEL@SONS,SAM JR. @ NOAH

July 26, 2006

NEIL, WAS A REAL WARRIOR, HE LIVED HIS LIFE DEFENDING THE AMERICAN INDIAN, THROUGH HIS POLITICS AND HIS EXCEPTIONAL ABILITIES AS AN ARTIST. HE PAINTED THE IMAGES OF OUR COMMUNITY, PLACING THESE IMAGES ON CANVAS FOR ALL OF US TO REMEMBER FOREVER. NEIL, SIT NEXT TO OUR CREATOR, FOR ETERNITY, WE WILL ALL MISS-YOU.

Sue Greengrass & Family

July 26, 2006

Our thoughts and prayers are for you and your family. Your spirit will remain in the hearts of all that you have or will touch, through your paintings.

DiAnne & Mike Malone

July 25, 2006

Our thoughts and prayers are with you. We met Neil through his Uncle Wally. We have many of Neil's paintings throughout our home. He will never be forgotten for his wonderful talent. His spirit will live with all of us.



DiAnne & Mike Malone

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