Dennis P. Starkey, 78, passed away peacefully on May 8th, 2025.
He was born on December 27th, 1946, in Alton.
Dennis served as a US Army Specialist, Purple Heart and Air Medal Recipient, Vietnam Veteran from 1966 to 1970.
He retired from Denver Water in 2005 and returned to Alton.
Dennis is survived by his children; Jody (Michael) Bozovich, Nick (Karla) Walls, Stefanie (partner Jim) Bockholdt-Retherford, Wendy (Jeff) Foss; Deni-Jo (Rob) Smith, Niece Charlia (Mark) Reeder, sister Sue Ann Garrison, many grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews and cousins.
He was preceded in death by his parents, twin sister Janice Starkey, brother Philip Taylor, and sister Glenda Powell.
Burial will be held for family and close friends at Bethalto United Methodist Cemetery in Bethalto, at noon. A memorial service will immediately follow at Wood River VFW Post 2859 in Wood River, on June 1st, 2025, from 1pm-5pm.
Donations can be made to the Wounded Warrior Project, Semper Fi Fund, or Vietnam Veterans Memorial Fund.
Marks Mortuary in Wood River entrusted with arrangements.
