Michael W. Starke

Michael W. Starke, age 67 years, of Lenexa, Kansas, formerly a Jefferson City resident, passed away Sunday, February 1, 2015, at home surrounded by his loving wife and daughter. Mike was born on December 12, 1947, in Jefferson City, Mo., the son of Harry and Georgia (Coogan) Starke. He was married on May 4, 1974, in Jefferson City, Mo. to Carol Schanbacher. On June 21, 1996, at the Lake of the Ozarks, Mike married Anita Voss, who survives in Lenexa, Kansas. Mike was a 1965 graduate of Helias High School and attended Lincoln University. During college he enlisted in the Missouri Army National Guard and served from 1966 until he was honorably discharged in 1975. Mike worked for Ford Motor Credit and retired in 2002, after 32 years of service. After retirement, he worked part-time as a court runner at Kozeny and McCubbin, L.C., for eight years. He was a member of Holy Spirit Catholic Church in Overland Park, Kansas. While living in Jefferson City until 1996, Mike was a member of St. Peter Catholic Church and the Knights of Columbus of Jefferson City. Mike was a fun loving person and always cherished time with his family and friends. He leaves behind his wife of 18 years, Anita Starke; his daughter, Sarah Carden (husband Chad); two grandsons, Bryan and Charlie Carden of Jefferson City, Mo.; and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents and several brothers and sisters. Visitation will be held at the Cathedral of St. Joseph from 11:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. Thursday, February 5, 2015. A Mass of Christian Burial will be conducted at 1:00 p.m., Thursday, February 5, 2015, at the Cathedral of St. Joseph with the Reverend I.C. Medina officiating. Graveside services and interment will be held at Resurrection Cemetery. An additional memorial service will be held at 7:00 p.m., Wednesday, February 4, 2015, at the Porter Funeral Home, 8535 Monrovia, Lenexa, Kansas, with visitation from 5:30 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. Wednesday. Those desiring may make memorial contributions to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Freeman Mortuary in Jefferson City, Mo. and Porter Funeral Home in Lenexa, Kan.