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Marcella Starr Obituary


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STARR, Marcella Mae 89, formerly of Springfield, died at 10:50 p.m. Saturday, September 25, 2010 in The Lodge Care Center, Loveland, OH. She was born October 20, 1920 in Urbana, OH to Edward S. and Lida (Ream) Knull. Marcella was a member of Grace Evangelical Lutheran Church and retired from Wittenberg University after 15 years of service. She is survived by three children and spouses, Richard D. and Judith Starr, Sammamish, WA; Jane and Richard Bailey, Mason, OH and Cynthia J. Ebner, South Fork, CO; seven grandchildren; 8 great grandchildren; and a sister, Millie (Richard) Clise, Three Rivers, MI. Marcella was preceded in death by her parents, six siblings, infant son, Edward and her beloved husband, Robert L. Starr in 1986. The family will receive friends at Grace Evangelical Lutheran Church Wednesday at 09:30 a.m. prior to the services at 10:30 a.m. with Pastor Beverly DeBord officiating. Burial will be in Kingscreek Cemetery. Expressions of sympathy may be sent to Richard & Jane Bailey at 5460 Old Farm Dr., Mason, OH 45040. Memorial donations may be made to the Alzheimer's Association or Hospice of Cincinnati. Arrangements are being handled by the CONROY FUNERAL HOME.

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Published by Springfield News-Sun from Sep. 27 to Sep. 28, 2010.

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September 30, 2010

Dear Jane and Family---So sorry to hear of your Mothers's passing. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Chuck & Liz Pennington

September 30, 2010

Jane,Cindy,Dick So sorry for you and the family. Your mom was always a joy and fun to be around. I did just find this out or I would have come by to express my sympathy in person to all of you. It has been awhile but my most sincere thoughts and prayers are with you all. Sonny Riley

Sandy & Don DuBon

September 30, 2010

Cindy: To live in hearts you leave behind is not to die, memories are forever. With deepest sympathy on the passing of your Mother may your family find peace and comfort in God's embrace.

September 29, 2010

Dear Jane and Family...I'm so sorry to read of your Mother's passing. Lots of great memories when she and our Mom were neighbors on Northgate Road. Please know that I have you in my special thoughts and prayers in the difficult days without her. Jan (Numbers) Chase

Robin Schultz-Fredrickson

September 29, 2010

So many happy memories as kids with Aunt Marcella!! Thank you for the blessings you bestowed on us all. Praying for your safe journey and love filled peace.

Sandy Crummie

September 28, 2010

To Marcella's family:
I worked with Marcella at Wittenberg in the mid-70's. She had such a pleasant personality and was always so kind. I'm sure your memories of her are wonderful, too

Sandy Crummie

September 28, 2010

To Marcella's family:
I worked with Marcella at Wittenberg in the mid-70's. She had such a pleasant personality and was always so kind. I'm sure your memories of her are wonderful, too.

Sandy Crummie

September 28, 2010

To Marcella's family:
I worked with Marcella at Wittenberg. She had such a pleasant personality and was always so kind. I'm sure your memories of her are wonderful, too.

September 27, 2010

To The Family of Marcella:
We are very sorry to hear of the passing of Marcella. She will be missed by all.
Jerry Roberts
Linda Kerr

September 27, 2010

In loving memory of Aunt Marcella, a lovely lady,
Phil & Mitzi Knull

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