Barbara J. Starkey, 76, of Marshall, IL passed away 4:00 AM Monday, May 21, 2018 at her home. She was born June 6, 1941 at Marshall, IL, the daughter of Harold Hutchens and Agnes Beltz Hutchens Staub. She married Donald “Yogi” Starkey July 28, 1963 at Marshall and he preceded her in death on Sept. 10, 1984. Surviving are her children, Diana and Joe Poorman of Marshall, Michael and Robin Starkey of Marshall and Angela Medsker of Shallow Water, TX; grandchildren, John and Wendy Poe, Joshua and Brinkley Mering, Danon and Sara Hargis, Andrew and Shiana Weiscope and Ainsley Starkey; 6 great grandchildren and a sister, Linda Tanner of Fair Play, SC. In addition to her husband and parents,whe was preceded in death by a brother, Floyd Hutchens and step father, Barney Staub. She graduated from Marshall High School in 1959. She was a member of the Marshall Baptist Church and the VFW Ladies Auxiliary. Barb loved to watch construction projects, sunsets and going to various places. Services in honor of her life will be 2:00 PM Thursday at Pearce Funeral Home with Jeff Lakins officiating. Burial will be in the Auburn Cemetery. Visitation will be 11:00 AM until service time on Thursday. Memorial contributions may be made to Lincolnland Hospice. Online condolences accepted at pearcefuneralservices.com.