Patricia Starbuck Obituary

Patricia L. Starbuck
Born: January 9, 1947
Died: April 14, 2024
Patricia L. Starbuck, 77 of Fulton, Illinois formerly of Portage, Indiana passed away Sunday, April 14, 2024, after a long courageous battle with Parkinson's disease. She was a passionate advocate for Parkinson's and was the facilitator of the Parkinson's support group in NW Indiana.
Patricia was born in South Amana, Iowa on January 9, 1947, the daughter of Herbert F. and Adaline (Duda) Zuber. She was a graduate of Amana High School in Amana, Iowa. Patricia was the Executive Director for the Center for Possibilities in New Chicago, Indiana for 30 years,
caring for children and adults with developmental disabilities. After her retirement from the center, she served on the Board of Directors.
Patrica had a servant's heart, and loved the Lord and lived her life serving him. She had been an active member of Augsburg Evangelical Lutheran Church in Porter, Indiana prior to her move to Illinois.
Patricia's compassion, love and friendship will forever be remembered and cherished by her family and friends. Her passing leaves a void in the hearts of those who knew her.
Survivors include her daughter Brenda (Craig) Vanderploeg, Fulton, Illinois; Son, Chad Starbuck, Fulton, IL; her grandchildren: Jessica, Nicole and Joshua Vanderploeg; Brother; Thomas (Janet) Zuber of Cedar
Rapids, Iowa, and 3 Nieces.
Honoring her wishes, cremation rites have been accorded. A gathering will take place at McDonald Funeral Home in Fulton, IL on Saturday April 20, 2024 at 10:00 AM . Followed by services at 10:30 AM. Interment will conclude at Fulton Township Cemetery.