Forrest E. Starns Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Forrest E. Starns, age 83, of Marion, IL passed away peacefully at home with his family by his side at 1:14 p.m. on Wednesday, July 20, 2016. He was born on Monday, October 24, 1932, in Lucerne, MO, the son of Ralph R. and Mary E. (Nolan) Starns. Forrest grew up and attended school in Hollydale, CA. He spent most of his life in California where he raised his family. He answered the call of this nation by serving in the United States Navy and after his period of faithful service he was honorably discharged on August 21, 1953. He was an over the road truck driver for the DeSalvo Freight Company for many years and was a member of the Teamsters Local Union of Los Angeles, CA. He was united in marriage to Cheryl M. Blume on Friday, May 10, 1968, in Las Vegas, NV and together they have shared over 48 years of marriage. Forrest was of the Protestant faith and attended Second Baptist Church of Marion where he enjoyed the fellowship of his Sunday school class and also enjoyed activities of the Marion Senior Citizens Center. He is survived by his wife, Cheryl M. Starns of Marion; two daughters and one son-in-law, Roberta and Norman Blume of Valentine, NE and Kimber L. Allen of Marion; son and daughter-in-law, Clayton and Cyndi Starns of Piper City, IL; eight grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; two sisters, Lois M. Callaghan of West Covina, CA and Rosemary Allen of Sue Falls, SD, other extended family members and many friends. He was preceded in death by his parents and his infant twin brothers. According to his wishes there was no public visitation or service. The family prefers, memorial contributions be made to the “Marion Senior Citizens Center” and mailed in care of Wilson-McReynolds Funeral Home, P.O. Box 370, Marion, IL 62959. Memorial envelopes will be available at the funeral home. For additional information please contact the funeral home by calling 618-993-2131.

Forrest E. Starns

October 24, 1932 - July 20, 2016