Jean E. Starkey, 81, Wolf Lake, died at 5:44 p.m. Monday, Aug. 22, 2022, at Millers at Oak Pointe, Columbia City, where she had been a resident since April.

She was born Aug. 11, 1941.

On Dec. 19, 1960, she married Roy A. “Bud” Starkey; he preceded her in death.

She is survived by her children, Thomas E. Starkey, Churubusco, Donald L. (Lisa) Starkey, Churubusco, Robert A. (Brenda) Starkey, Wolf Lake, Susan A. Starkey, Huntertown and Ronald L. (Angela) Starkey, Fort Wayne; four grandchildren; brother-in-law, Robert Fletcher, Huntertown; and in-laws, Sharon Fear, Wolf Lake, Melba (Mike) Moorhouse, Albion, Lana (Jerry) Jacobs, Lois Starkey, Russel (Mollie) Starkey, all of Wolf Lake and June Treble, Avilla..

Smith and Sons Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.