Kathleen Starostka

Kathleen Starostka, age 92, formerly of Silver Creek, Nebraska died Tuesday, July 6, 2021 at the College View Assisted Living in Hastings, Nebraska.

Mass of Christian Burial is Monday, July 19, 2021 at 10:30 AM at St. Lawrence Catholic Church, Silver Creek.  Visitation is Sunday from 3:00 - 5:00 PM, with a 5:00 PM Vigil service all at St. Lawrence Catholic Church.  Interment is at St. Lawrence Cemetery, Silver Creek.

Kathleen Lucille Starostka was born October 28, 1928 in Janesville, Wisconsin to John A. and Eveline (Bourquin) Kennedy. She graduated from Evansville High School and then Edgewood College with a Bachelor of Science Degree in education. Kathleen taught kindergarten in Maryland and was an active volunteer with the Red Cross. On June 6,1951 she was united in marriage to Raymond W. Starostka in Evansville, Wisconsin. The couple moved to Silver Creek, Nebraska in 1968. While living in Silver Creek, Kathleen was a substitute rural carrier for the Silver Creek Post Office for 17 years. She was also an active member of the Silver Creek Civic Club, served on the school board, library board and a member of the U-SHAR-IT Club. Kathleen was a member of St. Lawrence Catholic Church where she served as an organist and as a member of the Altar Society.  She enjoyed writing, photography, reading, travelling and music.

She is survived by:
Son: Charles (Christine) Starostka of Silver Creek, NE
Son: John Starostka of Aurora, CO
Son: George Starostka of Denver, CO
Daughter: Mary Gingrich of Hastings, NE
Five Grandchildren
Five Great Grandchildren
Nieces and Nephews

She was preceded in death by:
Parents: John and Eveline Kennedy
Husband: Raymond Starostka
Brother and Sister-in-law: John R. (Barbara) Kennedy
Brother and Sister-in-law: Tom (Marky) Kennedy
Infant Brother: Francis Kennedy