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* My memories of Julie all include her infectious smile and her wonderful laugh…

Julie Ann Starsiak (nee Kaptena) born into Eternal Life on August 19,2021 peacefully in her home. Beloved mother, grandmother, and cherished friend. Julie is preceded in death by her adored daughter Megan Starsiak. Julie is survived by her daughter Heather (Joseph) Kotlarz Jr. Cherished and loved by her four grandchildren Anne, Avanna, Joseph III, and Harry Kotlarz.

Julie had a heart of gold; she was generous, hardworking, and fun loving; if you met her, you would never forget her. Julie’s presence at the Illinois Manufacture’s Association, her undaunted tenacity as a lobbyist, and her inclination to Chicago and Illinois politics will be long remembered. Julie will always be remembered for her everlasting love and grace, her vibrant spirit, love for animals, adventurous endeavors, supporting her four grandchildren often with never-ending advice, gourmet dinners and late nights with friends. Julie joins her daughter, Megan, and will be forever and always an angel among us.

A Celebration of Life Memorial Mass will be celebrated on August 30th at 10am by Monsignor Kenneth Velo at Old St. Patrick’s Church, Chicago, Illinois.

She had many, many friends. But the loss of her daughter weighed heavily on her. RIP, Julie.

posted by Rich Miller
Thursday, Aug 26, 21 @ 9:25 am

Comments

Rest In Peace, Julie.

Comment by irony is fun Thursday, Aug 26, 21 @ 9:32 am
So sorry to hear this news.
She was a real good person. So much energy and
commitment to everything she worked on.
Rest In Peace Julie.

Comment by Back to the Future Thursday, Aug 26, 21 @ 9:35 am
Julie Starsiak was one of the nicest and friendliest people you’d ever meet in the trade. She was an insider that made all around her feel as important as anyone, and she had such vast knowledge and understanding of both the process of governing and lobbying and the politics to campaigns and the building of coalitions in both to be successful.

My sincere condolences to her family and to her many friends, a truly wonderful person.

Comment by Oswego Willy Thursday, Aug 26, 21 @ 9:39 am
We were on opposing sides of several issues but she never let that get in the way of being someone that made you smile just by seeing her. RIP Julie.

Comment by Give Me A Break Thursday, Aug 26, 21 @ 9:51 am
Sad News. RIP Julie. Prayers for Heather & Joe and the rest of the family

Comment by Annonin' Thursday, Aug 26, 21 @ 11:00 am
Rest Well and in Peace Julie

Comment by Frank Thursday, Aug 26, 21 @ 12:03 pm
RIP Julie.

I had the pleasure of working with Julie’s daughter Megan many years ago. Megan was a fantastic colleague. Smart, funny, and always, always smiling.

Comment by Mr K Thursday, Aug 26, 21 @ 12:23 pm

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