Marie K. Starcevich Risher, 1917-1983

Centerville Daily Iowegian - 17 February 1983

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Services for Marie Kathryn Risher, 65, a longtime Mystic resident, will be held Saturday, Feb. 19 at 10 a.m. at St. Francis Catholic Church in Mystic, with Father Al Jungwirth officiating. Burial will be in Highland Cemetery, Mystic. Rosary services will be held Friday at 7 p.m. at the Miller-Wehrle Funeral Home in Centerville. A memorial to the St. Francis Catholic Church has been established, and gifts may be left at the funeral home.

Born June 26, 1917, in Jerome, she was the daughter of Anton and Louise Starcevich. On April 5, 1942, she was married to Harold Risher in Unionville, Mo., and they had made their home in Mystic since that time.

Her husband survives. Also surviving are one daughter, Mrs. John (Kathryn) Huffman, Centerville; two grandsons, John Jr., and Jeffrey; four sisters, Mary Zemo, Jerome; Ann Buban, Cincinnati; Helen Sacco, Centerville; and Louise Thomas, Washington, Ill.; and two brothers, Paul Starcevich of Arvada, Colo.; and Frank Starcevich of Jerome.

She was preceded in death by her parents.

Mrs. Risherdied Wednesday, Feb. 16, 1983, at Iowa Lutheran Hospital, Des Moines, following an extended illness.

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The editor sincerely appreciates the contribution of this obituary to The Jerome Journal by Marion Zemo of Centerville, Iowa.

Louise Starcevich Starcevich, 1887-1960

Mrs. Louise Starcevich, longtime resident of the Jerome community, died at 9 a.m. Monday, March 7, 1960, at the St. Joseph Hospital, following a long illness. She was 73 years, two months, and one day old.

Born January 6, 1887, in Yugoslavia, she was the daughter of George and Ann Starcevih. She was married to Anton Starcevich in May, 1907.

Surviving are the husband, seven children, Paul Starcevich, Denver, Colo.; Frank Starcevich at home; Mrs. Mary Zemo, Jerome; Mrs. Anna Bubang (sic), Cincinnati; Mrs. Marie Risher, Mystic; Mrs. Louise Thomas, Moulton; Mrs. Helen Sacco, Centerville; 14 grandchildren, seven great grandchildren, two sisters, Mrs. Mary Pavlich and Mrs. Tina Bu...lich of Eureka, Calif.; and a brother, George Starcevich, of Coos Bay, Ore. She was preceded in death by her parents, one son Viko, and a brother, John.

Mrs. Starcevich was a member of the St. Jerome Catholic Church.

Funeral arrangements are pending, and will be announced later from the Johnson Funeral Home.

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The editor sincerely appreciates the contribution of this obituary to The Jerome Journal by Marion Zemo of Centerville, Iowa.

Anton Starcevich, 1881-1964

A. Starcevich Rites Friday

Anton Starcevich of Jerome, Ia., passed away Tuesday, Aug. 25, 1964, at 9 a.m. at his home at the age of 83 years and seven days. Born in Yugoslavia Aug. 18, 1881, he was the son of Anton and Anna Starcevich. He was married to Louise Starcevich in 1907, who preceded him in death March 7, 1960.

He was a member of the U.M.W of A., Croatian Fraternal Union of America, and St. Mary's Catholic Church.

Surviving are seven children, Mrs. Mary Zemo of Jerome, Mrs. Anna Buban of Cincinnati, Mrs. Marie Risher of Mystic, Mrs. Louise Thomas of Peoria, Ill., Mrs. Helen Sacco of Centerville, Paul Starcevich of Denver, Colo., and Frank Starcevich of Jerome, Ia., and a brother, Matt, of Mystic. He was preceded in death by his parents, wife, four sisters, and one brother.

Funeral services will be held Friday, Aug. 28, at 9 a.m. from St. Mary's Catholic Church with Father Richard Steinemann officiating and burial in the Oakland Cemetery. Rosary services will be held Thursday at 7:30 p.m. from the Johnson Funeral Home.

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The editor sincerely appreciates the contribution of this obituary to The Jerome Journal by Marion Zemo of Centerville, Iowa.

Frank John Starcevich, 1911-1992

Ad-Express/Iowegian - 27 January 1992

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Frank John Starvich, 80, of Jerome died Saturday, Jan. 25, 1992, at St. Joseph's Mercy Hospital.

He was born in Jerome Jan. 27, 1911, to Anton and Louise Starcevich. He was a World War veteran.

He was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers, Paul and Vinko; two sisters, Mary Zemo and Marie Risher.

Survivors include three sisters, Mrs. George (Anne) Buban of Cincinnati, Mrs. John (Helen) Sacco of Centerville and Louise Thomas of Washington, Ill.; also several nieces, nephews and cousins.

A scripture service will be held tonight at 7 at the Duley Funeral Home in Centerville with the Father Vince Hoying conducting the services.

Funeral mass will be held Tuesday, Jan. 28, 1992, at 11 a.m. at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Centerville with the Father Vince Hoying officiating. Interment will be in the Jerome Cemetery with military rites. Friends and family may call at the Duley Funeral Home beginning at 9 a.m. today for open visitation.

A memorial may be given to St. Mary's Catholic Church or to the Jerome Reunion.

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The editor sincerely appreciates the contribution of this obituary to The Jerome Journal by Marion Zemo of Centerville, Iowa.