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Mary Starr Obituary
Mary L. Starr
Oct. 28, 1943 - July 15, 2023
CARLOCK - Mary L. Starr, age 79, of Carlock, IL, passed away at 7:42 AM on Saturday, July 15, 2023, at her residence.
Her funeral Service will be 1:00 PM Wednesday, July 19, 2023, at the Carlock Christian Church 310 E. Washington St., Carlock, IL. Rev. Bryan Burris will be officiating. Visitation will be 12:00 Noon - 1:00 PM Wednesday, July 19, 2023, at the Carlock Christian Church, Carlock, IL. Burial will be at Stouts Grove Cemetery, Danvers, IL.
The family suggests memorials be made to Alzheimer's Research.
Arrangements are being handled by Calvert & Metzler Memorial Home, Bloomington, IL.
Mary was born October 28, 1943, in Pekin, IL, the daughter of John H. and Wannito E. Radcliff Carroll Sr. She married Dennis Starr on November 6, 1965, in Washington, IL. He survives.
Also surviving is her two children: Kenneth J. Starr, Hudson, IL, Connie (Chris) Kelly, Normal, IL; six grandchildren: John Mayberry, Dr. Elizabeth (Joshua) Haywood, Katarina Mayberry, Christopher Kelly Jr., Tanner and Taylor Starr; one great-granddaughter, Alaina Haywood; one brother, John (Barb) Carroll, Congerville, IL.
Mary is preceded in death by her parents, and sister, Ruth Clinton.
Mary was a supervisor for Avon and she had worked as a waitress at the 76 Truck Stop and later Hay's Market in Danvers. She has been a resident of Carlock since 1986. Mary was a member of the Danvers Baptist Church. She enjoyed bowling, scrapbooking, gardening, and traveling with her husband. Mary was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and sister. She will be missed by all who knew her.
Please view the obituary and share your condolences and memories online at www.calvertmemorial.com.
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Jim Lila hetzler
July 18, 2023
Mary and Dennis were friends the good ole times we had. Mary always had a smile on her face, always very cheerful. Our sympathy to Dennis we,Kenny, and Connie. Your mother loved you so much and proud of you two
Cindy Glick Novakow
July 16, 2023
Sorry to hear of your loss. Mary and I waitress together many years ago at the Congerville restaurant. I always knew it was going to be a fun day when we worked together. She was always joking around and having fun. The world needs more of this kind of attitude today. Prayers for all of you
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