Big Rapids Starlene L. Williams-Mars, 63, of Big Rapids passed away Monday, August 30, 2010. She was born April 25, 1947 in Fremont, Michigan, daughter of Lawrence B. and (Marie M. (Koehn) Lobker. Star is survived by her husband J Read Obituary
Aunt Star Wished I could have said goodbye, but I know we will see each other again. Memories of Christmas time with you have always been some of my fondest. You introduced me to Michael Card. You showed Jesus. Thanks for delighting and loving me. I do m
To Starlene's Family. Starlene and I met with some confusion and laughter about our names as we were checking into our rooms in Phillips Hall our freshman year at MSU. I didn't remember that our birthdays were only one day apart! Starlene took
Starlene, though we've lost track over the years, I certainly have such fond memories of "sleepovers" at your house. We always could plan on good times and often late nights giggling the night away. Your Mom would let us cook up anything we co
Star I am saddedned to hear of your passing, I just was informed of our loss. Having known you and your family for almost 40 years and having you as a friend and swimming mentor brought many years of joy and memories. YOU have ALWAYS been a leader, n
Morning has broken like the first morning Blackbird has spoken like the first bird I will never forget you, Williams. Your science class prepared me to be the best researcher I could be. The two-week trip you took us on in Colorado ranks among my best
Star and family- I just want to express my heart-felt condolences at your loss. Star (Ms. Williams, really - never called her by her first name ;) was one of the most important teachers I have ever had. She clearly loved her students, and the (in)famo
Star, I first met you when I wrote a story for The Grand Rapids Press about the volleyball dynasty you were creating at Rockfrod High School. You were so confident and so driven; I truly admired that in you and respected you greatly as a highly-prepared t
Star, you were a wonderful mentor to me and always supported my dreams, even when others discouraged me. I have achieved my goals and I don't think I could have done it without your encouragement and your passion for what you taught. I will never forg
Oh, my God, Starlene. I loved you so much. You were such a mentor to me and so many others in the department. I hope you knew what you meant to all of us. We adored you - I hope you enjoyed that retirement party as much as we all did ;) You didn'
