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Marianne Starbuck Obituary

MARIANNE FREDA 'FRITZI' STARBUCK, 89 ROCKFORD - Marianne Freda "Fritzi" Starbuck, 89, Rockford, passed away peacefully in her home on Saturday, November 9, 2013, surrounded by her family. She was born June 24, 1924, in Benton Harbor, MI, the daughter of Paul and Alvina (Janke) Rocks. Fritzi has lived in Rockford since 1968, coming from Benton Harbor, MI. She married Harold W. Starbuck in El Paso, TX on October 27, 1945. Fritzi worked in personnel at Sears, Roebuck and Company and then as a buyer for D.J. Stewart. She was a member of First Evangelical Covenant Church. Survived by her loving husband of 68 years, Harold; her sons, Alan (Diane) Starbuck of Rockford, and Scott (Kimberly) Starbuck of O'Fallon, MO; granddaughter, Jennifer (Mark) McClung; step- grandson, Eric (Deborah) Shoemaker; step-granddaughters, Katherine(Thad) Debelak and Ashley Purcell; step-grandson, Trevor Purcell; great-grandson, Jack Wilson McClung; step-great-grandson, Colton James Debelak; sisters-in-law, Mildred Rocks of Fullerton, CA., and Marion Starbuck of Kalamazoo, MI. Predeceased by her parents, two brothers and two sisters. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m., Thursday, November 14, at First Evangelical Covenant Church, 316 Wood Rd. with the Reverend Peter Dibley officiating. Burial in Arlington Memorial Park Cemetery. Visitation from 10 until 10:45 a.m. at the church on Thursday. Memorials may be sent to Heartland Hopice Services, 6885 Vistagreen Way, Ste. 3, Rockford, IL 61107 or In Touch Healthcare at Peterson Meadows. Arrangements by Fitzgerald Funeral Home and Crematory, Mulford Chapel, 1860 S. Mulford Rd. Share online condolences at www.fitzgeraldfh.com.

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Published by Rockford Register Star from Nov. 12 to Nov. 13, 2013.

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Merry Cibula

November 13, 2013

Fritzie's cousin, my mother, Ruth Janke Cibula, is 94 and now living in a nursing home in Columbus , Oh. She fondly remembers a visit from Fritzie and Harold to her home in Westlake some years ago and that she was her late brother, Gilbert's, favorite cousin. She was very saddened to hear of her death. I remember meeting Fritzie at mom's and appreciated the advice she
gave me as I was considering leasing my farm at the time and she had alot of experience in rental contracts that she shared with me. I never did leave the farm but remember our visit and her kindness. Mom is a great letter writer, too, and remembers the letters they shared over the years. She will miss her very much.

Debbie Cooke

November 12, 2013

We are so sorry to hear about Freda. I absolutely loved getting her beautiful hand written letters over the years. She will be missed. Love from Debbie and the Cooke Family.

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