Irma Starke Obituary
Irma Louise Starke, passed away on December 07, 2025 at Wellspring Lutheran Services at the age of 100 years. Irma was born on December 17, 1924 in Bay City, MI to parents Carl and Mary (Eichinger) Starke. After graduating high school, Irma spent her time as an interior designer at Feige's. She enjoyed painting and appreciated a good book.
She is survived by her nephews, William (Christine) Burger and Rev. Dr. Stephen (Patricia) Starke; her niece Cathleen (Douglas) Gleason; and her sister-in-law, Lorna Starke.
Irma was preceded in death by her parents Carl and Mary (Eichinger) Starke; brothers Eugene (Dorothy) Starke, William Starke, and Kurt Starke; sisters, Huldah (Clarence) Burger, and Ida Starke; nephew, Carl Starke, and niece, Shirley (Charles) Peller.
The family would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to Megan Bouverette, for the help she provided Irma, and to a very special friend, Joanne, for the endless hours of company she provided for Irma. They would also like to extend a thank you to the staff at Wellsprings Lutheran Senior Living for their compassionate care of Irma.
Memorials may be made to Peace Lutheran Church, 3427 Adams Ave. Saginaw, MI 48602. Online condolences can be made at https://www.casefuneralhome.com/.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
4480 Mackinaw Rd. Saginaw Township, Saginaw, MI 48603
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