Maudie Irene Startup
Maudie Irene Startup (Lake) was called home to the Lord on the morning of December 27, 2023, while surrounded by her loving family at the age of 92 years young. Maudie was a life-long resident of the Eaton County area, born on January 23, 1931 in Olivet at the family home and farm. She married the love of her life, Albert B. Startup on November 25, 1952, in Battle Creek. They enjoyed 68 long years of marriage and traveled the world together. They had two boys born in Germany while Al was stationed overseas, and a daughter, born stateside in Alabama.
Maudie was a talented surgical nurse, during which time she assisted in medical procedures ranging from childbirth to heart surgery. She also ran the medical department for several decades as the plant nurse for Owens-Illinois in Charlotte. In addition to nursing, Maudie also loved to cook, garden, help Al on the farm, and play dominos with her family. Maudie will always be remembered for her faith beyond measure in Jesus Christ and the deeply held belief in life everlasting through His mercy.
Maudie is survived by two younger sisters, Barbara (Bobbie) Lake and Judith (Judy) VanSickle; her son, Charlie D. Startup; daughter, Susan L. Startup-Hiler (David Hiler); granddaughters, Alena M. Clark and Amanda L. Clark-Richards (Joe Richards); grandson, Benjamin A. Wierenga; and great-grandson, Camden L. Richards.
Maudie was preceded in death by her parents, Lena Lake (Heisler) and William Clair Lake; husband, Albert B. Startup; eldest son, Michael K. Startup; and sisters, Blanche Piepkow and Geraldine (Gerri) Pridemore.
Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, January 3, 2024, at 11 a.m. at the Burkhead-Green-Kilgo Funeral Home. The family will receive friends on Tuesday from 4 to 7 p.m. at the funeral home. Burial will take place at Maple Hill Cemetery.
Those desiring may make contributions in Maudie’s honor to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, www.stjude.org.
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