Ralph B. Starczewski, 78
Feb. 3, 1932 — Aug. 9, 2010

Ralph B. Starczewski, 78, of Edwardsburg, passed away on Monday Aug. 9, 2010 at 7:05 p.m. while a patient at Cass County Medical Care Facility. He was 78.
He was born on Feb. 3, 1932 in Chicago, Ill., the son of Walter and Ann (Lipinski) Starczewski.
Ralph moved to the Edwardsburg area 32 years ago from Chicago. Durign his life, he drove a truck, being home on weekends. When he moved to Michiana, he worked for the University of Notre Dame in the power plant and laundry.
Ralph was married Feb. 9, 1952 in Chicago to Evelyn Beausparis, who passed on Jan. 8, 2007.
Ralph and his late wife, Evelyn were co-owners of the Black Oak Nursery in the Edwardsburg area, which they enjoyed operating many years.
Surviving are two daughters, Catherine M. (Bruce) Hardin of Jacksonville Fla. and Maryann (Eugene G.) Dobransky of Edwardsburg. Thos family who have passed besides his wife, Evelyn, include his parents, brother Wesley Starczewski and sister Dolores Paskewski.
Friends and family are invited to gather at the Paul E. Mayhew Funeral Home, 26863 West Main St. (US-12) in Edwardsburg today from 3 to 5 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. in the funeral home.
The Mass of Christian burial will be held Friday, Aug. 13, 2010 at 11 a.m. in Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church, 24832 US-12 in Edwardsburg. Father Joe McCormick, pastor, will be officiating. Burial will follow at Adamsville Cemetery.
Ralph was a veteran of the Korean War in the U.S. Army. Memorials may be made in the form of Masses at Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church, 24832 US-12 East, Edwardsburg MI. 49112. Arrangements are by Paul E. Mayhew Funeral Home in Edwardsburg.