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Michael Starck Obituary
Michael A. Starck passed away March 25, 2025 in Barrington. He was born May 4, 1951 in Chicago to Brent and Ann Starck.
Mike is survived by his beloved wife Susan, they would have celebrated their 45th wedding anniversary in September. He is also survived by his loving daughters, Brittany (George) Kopulos, Brianna (Kyle) Monteith, and Alexandra (Leonard Lawrecki) Starck; grandchildren, Geo and Savannah Kopulos, Kendra Monteith, and Claire Lawrecki; brothers, Gary (Evelyn) and Stephen Starck; and sister, Susan (Larry) Crawford; and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents and brothers, Brent and Thomas.
Memorial visitation will be from 11am until the memorial service at 1pm Saturday April 5 at Davenport Family Funeral Home, 419 E. Terra Cotta Ave (Route 176) Crystal Lake.
In lieu of flowers memorials in Mike’s name may be made to Tunnels to Towers Foundation: www.T2T.org
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
419 E Terra Cotta Ave #176, Crystal Lake, IL 60014
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