Edward C. Starr's Obituary
Edward C. Starr, 86 yrs., of Cahokia, Illinois, passed away at St. Clare Health Care Center, Fenton, MO. He was born in East St. Louis, IL, the son of the late James and Adeline, nee Martin, Starr. He was married to the late Ruby Jane, nee Dowell, Starr. She passed away February 17, 2006. Edward had worked as an iron worker at Granite City Steel and was a member of the Chemical Workers Local #50, Granite City, IL. In his earlier years, he became a self-taught musician as he loved to sing, play the saxophone and recorder. It seemed to come natural for him with his family background having such ties to the music industry. His entire family were blessed with the gift of music as well. They were all quite accomplished musicians. He was a unique individual and the patriarch of his beloved family. He was dearly loved and will be missed by everyone. Services Private family services were held. Memorial Contribution Suggestions As an expression of sympathy, the family prefers memorial contributions to: Freeburg Terrace - Activities Fund, 4 Hill Mine Road, Freeburg, IL 62243 Survivors Son, Steve (April) Starr of Columbia, IL Son, Ricky (Sonda) Starr of Belleville, IL Son, Mark Starr of Cahokia, IL Daughter, Diana (Dr. William) Drake of Marine, IL Daughter, Brenda (Aaron) Duckworth of Wright City, MO Grandchildren, Ryan (Christine), Robbie (Whitney), Tia, Blake, Aaron (Jennifer), Angela (Mark), Deanna, Eddie (Jennifer), and Steve (Rachel) Great-Grandchildren, Eddie, Lindsey, Addie, Isaiah, Owen, Lillian, Sophia, Edward, Raegan, Reid, Aiden, Ella, Landyn, and Leighton Sisters, Margaret McCool of Paradise, CA, Betty Gomerac of Belleville, IL, and Mary VanVliet of Tampa, FL Daughter-In-Law, Nancy Starr of Waterloo, IL Other relatives and friends Also Preceded In Death By Son, Edward L. Starr Brothers, James Milner Starr, Jr., and Robert Starr Sister, Lucille Stein
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