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Marshall Starr Obituary
Greenview, IL—On September 12, 2017, Marshall E. Starr, age 89, of Greenview, passed away at his residence.
Marshall was born on October 21, 1927 in Petersburg, Illinois the son of James and Ethel Neat Starr.
He is survived by a son, Michael (Barb) Starr; two daughters, Gloria Starr and Karen Ferguson; grandchildren, Edward (Jana) Ferguson, Jon (Miyuki) Ferguson, Vanessa (Vlatko) Ferguson, Anthony Starr, Kent (Andrea) Starr, Charlie Otto, and Stacey (Mike) McCarthy; seven great-grandchildren, Edward Ryan, Evan, Lina, Leo, Heaven, and Haley; one brother, Richard Starr; one sister, Eleanor Whiteman; and several nieces and nephews.
He is preceded in death by his wife, Martha; three brothers, Loren, John, and Phil; three sisters, Dorothy, Margaret, and Effie; and his parents, James and Ethel Starr.
Marshall served in the US Army. He served for Task Force Frigid in Alaska.
He worked for the GM&O and ICG Railroad for 38 years.
Graveside services will be held on Friday, September 15, 2017 at Sugar Grove Cemetery near Sweetwater at 10:30 AM.
Memorials can be made to Menard County Rescue.
Mott & Henning Funeral Home is assisting the family. On-line condolences can be shared at www.mottandhenning.com.
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George Merrihew
September 15, 2017
A great guy, and a good friend and neighbor. He will be missed.
Robert and Cyndi Grant
September 15, 2017
Sorry for your loss he will be missed and prayers to the family
Allan and Vickie Freeland
September 15, 2017
Karen sorry about your dad's passing
Linda Moser
September 13, 2017
Thoughts and prayers to the Starr family. Will remember his sense of humor. Rest In Peace Marshall. Linda Moser
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