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Mausoleum plaque, Irving Park Cemetery, Chicago, IL

Obituary:
Elaine W. Plinske, age 93, of Bull Valley IL, passed away on Friday, November 13, 2020, as the busy and complicated Thanksgiving, Christmas/New Years holiday season was settling upon us.
Born on January 14, 1927, the daughter of Edward and Astrid Roth. Elaine married the love of her life Clifford Plinske on October 20, 1945 in Chicago IL.
Elaine was a long time member of Bethany Lutheran Church of Crystal Lake and a member of WELCA, and Sons of Norway. She enjoyed crossword puzzles, reading, knitting scarves for her loved ones, and most of all spending time with her family.
Elaine is survived by her two children Sue (Jim) Tobin of Lake Zurich and Audrey (Tom) Doepker of Bull Valley; her six grandchildren Amy (Brad) Trotter, Tom (Kerisa) Doepker, Heather (Chris) Helms, Laura (Kevin) Eaton, Jim (Michelle) Tobin and William Doepker; and her two great grandchildren Leeland Doepker and Leyton Doepker.
She was preceded in death by her parents Edward and Astrid Roth; her in-laws Adolph and Mae Plinske; her sister Audrey Olsen and her brothers-in-law Stanley Olsen, Norman Plinske, and Ronald Plinske; and her beloved husband Clifford in 2000, and had lived with her daughter Audrey and Tom during the last twenty years of her life.
Visitation was held on Thursday, November 19, 2020, at Colonial Funeral Home, 591 Ridgeview Drive, McHenry, IL followed by a private Funeral Service which was held at Irving Park Cemetery in Chicago, Illinois.
Due to restrictions, it was difficult to attend her visitation with protocols while inside of the funeral home. It was kind and much appreciated by her family, for those dear friends who were able to attend and to share in Elaine's wonderful life's story, her deep love for her husband Clifford, and her everlasting love and pride in each of her family members. The high point of the visitation was when her three year old great-grandson Leeland, walked to the front of the room, and without prompting, sang "Twinkle - Twinkle Little Star" to all who listened . . .
Great gramma Elaine was smiling down on him at that moment . . .
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations in Elaine's name were, and may always be directed to American Heart Association 3816 Paysphere Circle Chicago, Il. 60603 and the Kidney Foundation of greater Chicago.
- Northwest Herald on Feb. 6, 2021.

 

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1920 US Census, Lake, MI
Marriage Record, State of Michigan

Burial headstone, Saint Felix Cemetery, Pinnebog, Huron, MI

Documents:
1920 US Census, Lake, MI
Marriage Record, State of Michigan

Burial headstone, Saint Felix Cemetery, Pinnebog, Huron, MI

 
Dennis and his wife Betty Starkey-Bushey on their wedding day.

Anniversary Announcement:
Busheys celebrate 50th anniversary
BETTY AND W. Dennis Bushey of Elmwood Township 50 years ago and today. BETTY AND W. Dennis Bushey of Elmwood Township 50 years ago and today. Betty and W. Dennis Bushey of Elmwood Township will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary tomorrow.
Betty Starkey and Dennis Bushey were married Jan. 23, 1965 at First United Methodist Church, Birmingham, Mich. The Reverend Runkle officiated.
The couple, who has lived in Leelanau County for 37 years seasonally and 19 year-round, met at a Saturday night pinochle game at Northern Michigan University.
Dennis is a retired manufacturers representative. Betty is a retired licensed professional counselor at Interlochen Center for the Arts.
The Busheys plan to celebrate their anniversary with an extended spring vacation, visiting Maryland, Washington, D.C., Florida, Alabama, Texas and Indiana.
The couple has three children. They are: Michael (Wendy), Rockville, Md; Sara, Marble Falls, Texas; and Scott (Josh), Indianapolis, Ind.
The Busheys also have four grandchildren.
- Leelanau Enterprise, Jan 22, 2015

 

Obituary:
C. Herbert Starkey, 93, Venice, died Jan. 3, 2005. He was born April 7, 1911, in Minneapolis and came to Venice 31 years ago from Southfield, Mich. He retired as engineer and regional sales manager for Honeywell Co. He was past president of the Optimist Club in Southfield, Mich., and former lieutenant governor of the Optimist Club for the state of Michigan. He was past president of Sorrento Villas Section 5 Association for 19 years and a member of Venice Yacht Club. He volunteered for the Venice Hospital Auxiliary and as a set carpenter for the Venice Little Theater. He received an architectural engineering degree from the University of Minnesota in 1933. He was a member of Grace United Methodist Church. Survivors include his wife of 70 years, Grace; daughters Carol Wiggins of Williamsburg, Va., Marilyn Taylor of Grand Rapids, Mich., Betty Bushey of Traverse City, Mich., Linda Fabing of Louisville, Ky., and Donna Scanlon of Canton, Ill.; a son, William C. of Louisville, Ky.; a brother, William of Columbus, Ohio; 12 grandchildren; and 15 great-grandchildren. A memorial will be at 4 p.m. Jan. 22 at Grace United Methodist Church. Inurnment will be in the church's Garden of Remembrance. National Cremation Society, Venice, is in charge. Memorial donations may be made to Grace United Methodist Church, Garden of Remembrance, 400 E. Field Ave., Venice, FL 34285.
- Venice Herald Tribune, Jan. 8, 2005

Obituary:
Grace A. Starkey, 99, Venice, died Oct. 25, 2011.
She was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 70 years, C. Herbert Starkey.
She was born January 14, 1912 in Lamberton, MN and came to Venice 37 years ago from Southfield, MI.
In her younger years, she was an avid bridge player, loved entertaining and square dancing. She was a member of Venice Yacht Club and Grace United Methodist Church, Venice, FL.
Survivors include children: Carol & husband Ken Wiggins of Jeffersonton, VA; Marilyn and husband Richard Taylor of Grand Rapids, MI; William C.& wife Mary of The Villages, FL; Betty & husband Dennis Bushey of Traverse City, MI; Linda & husband Rick Fabing of The Villages, FL; Donna & husband Mark Scanlon of Cortland, IL; 12 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren, and a special niece Nancy and husband Steve Solomon of New York, NY.
Inurnment will be in Grace United Methodist Church Garden of Remembrance, Venice, FL. National Cremation & Burial Society, Sarasota, is in charge.
Memorial donations may be made to Village on the Isle Scholarship Fund, Village on the Isle, 920 S. Tamiami Trail, Venice 34285 Attn: CEO Tom Kelly.
- National Cremation & Burial Society, Sarasota, FL.

 
Michael with his daughter.