Our Obituaries
Alwine Fitz
August 5, 1935 - February 7, 2012
Alwine Fitz, nee: Smokorowski, 76, of St. Joseph, Stepped into Eternity on Tuesday, February 7, 2012, at The Willows in St. Joseph.
A Celebration of Life Eternal will be held 10:00 A.M. Saturday, February 11 at First Baptist Church, 902 Broad St., St. Joseph, with Rev. Marlo Fritzke officiating. Burial will follow at Riverview Cemetery in St. Joseph. Friends may call from 6:00 until 8...
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Else Haase
December 10, 1919 - February 7, 2012
Else Haase nee: Fech, 92, of Stevensville, passed away Tuesday, February 7, 2012 at her home surrounded by her family.
A service will be held 2:00 P.M. Friday at Starks & Menchinger Chapel, 2650 Niles Rd., St. Joseph, with Rev. Gerald Schroer officiating. Burial will follow at Hickory Bluff Cemetery in Stevensville. Friends may call from 1:00 until 2:00 P.M. Friday at the funeral home. ...
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John H. Maynard
February 26, 1917 - February 7, 2012
John H. Maynard 94, of St. Joseph, passed away on Tuesday, February 7, 2012 at Royalton Manor in St. Joseph.
The family is gathering privately for services at a later date. Friends wishing to share a memory or sign the guest book online may do so at www.starks-menchinger.com.
John was born on February 26, 1917, in Pentwater, MI to Wade and Cora (Hughson) Maynard. He served his country...
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Lowell A. Johnson
May 3, 1922 - February 5, 2012
Lowell A. Johnson, 89, of Benton Harbor, MI , died on Sunday, February 5, 2012, at Caretel Inns of Lakeland in St. Joseph.
Lowell was born on May 3, 1922 in Sodus, MI to Albert and Goldie (Cooper) Johnson. After graduating from Benton Harbor High School, with the class of 1940, he pursued a career in tool & die making. He served his country during WWII, in the U.S. Army.
Lowell married...
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Angel Rose Schmidtman
February 4, 2012 - February 4, 2012
Angel Rose Schmidtman, passed away shortly after her birth on Saturday, February 4, 2012 at Bronson Methodist Hospital in Kalamazoo, MI. She was born to Andrew "Andy" Eugene and Nicole Fay (Griffin) Schmidtman of Stevensville, MI. Angel is survived by her parents, sister, Scarlett Fay Schmidtman, grandparents, Diane Fay Wolf, Marvin Edward Griffin, John P. and Nancy Louise Schmidtman, and great...
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Joseph Kella
December 30, 1922 - February 4, 2012
Joseph Kella, 89 of Benton Harbor, passed away Saturday, February 4, 2012 at Lakeland Hospital in St. Joseph.
A Celebration of Life Service will be held 2:00 P.M. Wednesday, February 8, 2012 at Starks & Menchinger Chapel, 2650 Niles Rd., St. Joseph with Pastor Terry Schneider officiating. Friends may visit from 5:00 P.M. until 7:00 P.M. Tuesday, February 7, 2012 at the funeral home. Memorials...
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Donna Wilson
June 4, 1951 - February 4, 2012
Donna Wilson left her earthly home on Saturday, February 4, 2012 and went to rest in the arms of her Heavenly Father at the age of 60 following a long battle with breast cancer. She was born on June 4, 1951 in Cohoes, N. Y. and the daughter of the late Edward and Irene Snay of Waterford, N. Y.
Donna is survived by her husband, Jim, son, Michael (Jamye) Molloy of Benton Harbor, and daughter,...
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Paul F. Totzke
December 2, 1932 - February 3, 2012
Paul F. Totzke, 79, of St. Joseph, MI passed away Friday, February 3, 2012 at Lakeland Hospital in St. Joseph after a brief illness.
A Celebration of Life Service will be held 11:00 A.M. Wednesday, February 8, 2012 at St. Augustine of Canterbury Episcopal Church, 1753 Union St., Benton Harbor, MI with Fr. Dan Scheid officiating. Friends may visit from 5:00 P.M. until 7:00 P.M. Tuesday,...
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Mark A. Kruggel
January 11, 1944 - February 1, 2012
Mark A. Kruggel, 68, of Murphy, North Carolina, died February 1, 2012 in Union County, Georgia.
A Celebration of Life Service will be held at 10:00 A.M. on Saturday, February 4, 2012 at Starks & Menchinger Chapel, 2650 Niles Road, St. Joseph with Rev. Joel Kruggel officiating. Burial will follow at Riverview Cemetery in St. Joseph. Visitation will be held from 9:00 A.M. to 10:00 A.M. on...
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Julia Katherine Larson Cezil
May 7, 1941 - February 1, 2012
Julia Katherine "J. K." Larson Cezil, 70, of Watervliet, passed away on Wednesday, February 1, 2012, at Bronson Methodist Hospital in Kalamazoo, MI..
In Celebration of her Life, friends may call from 4:00-8:00 P.M. Monday, February 6, 2012 at Starks & Menchinger Family Funeral Home, 2650 Niles Rd., St. Joseph. Julia will be laid to rest in the Lincoln Township Cemetery in Stevensville, MI....
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Marge Christie Barts
May 3, 1924 - January 31, 2012
Margarite (Marge) entered this world on May 3, 1924 in Garden City, Michigan. She was the youngest of ten children born to Gustave and Ottilie Schwartz. At the age of 9, the family joined the New Apostolic Church. She married Roy Christie in 1947. She was mostly known for her good eats at Gordon Food Service where she has been employed for 20 years. She lost her beloved husband Roy in 1984...
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Mary Etta Kronbetter
May 4, 1928 - January 31, 2012
Mary Etta Kronbetter, 83, of St. Joseph, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, January 31, 2012 at Lakeland Hospital in St. Joseph.
A Celebration of Life Service will be held at 10:00 A.M. Saturday, February 4, 2012 at Starks & Menchinger Chapel 2650 Niles Rd., St. Joseph with Pastor Christopher Noffke officiating. Burial will follow at North Shore Memory Gardens in Coloma. Friends may visit...
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Randall Nye Chinery
June 3, 1920 - January 30, 2012
Randall Nye Chinery, 91, formerly of St. Joseph, Michigan, passed away January 30, 2012.
A Celebration of Life Service will be held at 1:00 P.M on Wednesday, February 8, 2012 at Starks & Menchinger Chapel, 2650 Niles Road, St. Joseph with Rev. Gail Holman officiating. Those wishing to leave an online condolence may do so at www.starks-menchinger.com.
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Donna Hamilton
September 9, 1923 - January 30, 2012
Donna M. Hamilton, 88, of Benton Harbor, passed away Monday, January 30, 2012 at Sunset Shores Assisted Living in Benton Harbor.
A Celebration of Life Service will be held 5:00 P.M. Friday at Starks & Menchinger Chapel, 2650 Niles Rd., St. Joseph. Private burial will take place at Riverview Cemetery in St. Joseph. Friends may call one hour prior to the service beginning at 4:00 P.M. ...
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Shirley Ailene Shewman
May 20, 1926 - January 29, 2012
Shirley A. Shewman, 85, of Stevensville, MI, passed away Sunday, January 29, 2012 at Lakeland Regional Medical Center in St. Joseph.
A Celebration of Life Gathering will be held from 11:30 a.m. until 1:00 P.M. Saturday, February 4, 2012 at Starks & Menchinger Chapel, 2650 Niles Rd., St. Joseph. Memorials may be made to El Camino Hospital Foundation, 2400 Grant Road, Mountain View, CA 94040. ...
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Suzanne E. Newman Smith
April 5, 1936 - January 28, 2012
Suzanne E. (Newman) Smith, 75, of St. Joseph, Michigan, passed away January 28, 2012 in Haines City, Florida with her husband Charlie at her side.
A Celebration of Life Service will be held at 10:00 A.M. on Friday, February 3, 2012 at Starks & Menchinger Chapel, 2650 Niles Road, St. Joseph with Rev. Martin Measel officiating. Burial will follow at North Shore Memory Gardens in Coloma....
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Rachel Jo Worthington
October 2, 1981 - January 28, 2012
On January 28, 2012, in the arms of her loving parents and surrounded by her family, our beloved daughter and sister, Rachel, lost her 30-year lifetime battle with Cystic Fibrosis.
Rachel was born on October 2, 1981, in St. Joseph, Michigan. Rachel was a beautiful child who grew into a strong and courageous young woman. She loved many things about life: spending time with her family and...
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Ken L. Harper
October 2, 1963 - January 26, 2012
Ken L. Harper, 48, of Sodus, passed away Thursday, January 26, 2012 at his home, after a brief illness with cancer. He was surrounded by family and friends.
A memorial will be held at a later date. Arrangements are entrusted to Starks & Menchinger Chapel, St. Joseph. Memorial donations may be made to Hospice at Home or the family. Those wishing to sign Ken's Memory Book online may do so...
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Judy Ann Letsch
April 18, 1949 - January 26, 2012
Judy Ann Letsch, 62, of South Haven, formerly of Stevensville, went to be with the Lord after fighting a long battle with MS, on Thursday, January 26, 2012 at her home surrounded by her husband and daughter. A Celebration of Life Memorial Service will be held at 11:00 A.M. Saturday, February 4, 2012 at Kibbie Christian Reformed Church, 00479 CR 687, South Haven, MI with Rev. Ken Kruithoff & Rev...
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John V. Stelter
October 23, 1934 - January 24, 2012
John V. Stelter, 77, of Stevensville, passed away, Tuesday, January 24, 2012 at Lakeland Continuing Care Center in St. Joseph.
A Celebration of Life Eternal Memorial Service will be held 11:30 A.M. Saturday, January 28, 2012 at Christ Lutheran Church, 4333 Cleveland Ave., Stevensville with Rev. Philip Quardokus officiating. Memorials may be made to Christ Lutheran Church or St. Jude Children...
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Dorothy Marie Shaff
October 18, 1929 - January 20, 2012
Dorothy Marie Shaff, 82 of St. Joseph Michigan passed away unexpectedly at her home on Friday January 20, 2012.
A Celebration of Life Service will be held 2:00 P.M. Friday, January 27, 2012 at Starks & Menchinger Funeral Home, 2650 Niles Road, St Joseph Michigan with Pastor Franz Brandenburg officiating. Burial will follow at North Shore Memorial Gardens. Friends may visit from 1:00 P.M....
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Lorenz F. "Larry" Oles
August 23, 1945 - January 20, 2012
Lorenz F. "Larry" Oles, 66, of Saint Joseph, passed away January 20, 2012, at Northwestern Memorial Hospital in Chicago, IL.
A Celebration of Life Service will be held 11:00 a.m. Monday, January 30, 2012 at Starks & Menchinger Family Funeral Home in St. Joseph. Burial will follow at the Lincoln Township Cemetery, Stevensville, MI. Visitation will be from 2-5:00 p.m. Sunday, January 29, 2012...
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Allen A. Klemm
June 10, 1922 - January 20, 2012
Allen A. Klemm, 89, passed away January 20, 2012, at Lakeland Regional Medical Center in St. Joseph.
Memorial Services celebrating his life will be held Thursday, January 26, 2012 at 2:00 p.m. at St. Peter's Church, 623 Church Street, St. Joseph with private burial to follow at Riverview Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to St. Peter's Church. Those wishing to leave an...
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Charlotte K. Hoyh
April 30, 1941 - January 20, 2012
Benton Harbor – Charlotte K. Hoyh, 70 of Benton Harbor died Friday, January 20, 2012, at Lakeland Hospital, St. Joseph.
Funeral Services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 24, 2012 at St. Bernard's Catholic Church, 555 Delaware, Benton Harbor with Fr. William Jacobs Jr. officiating. Visitation will be held from 5 to 8 p.m. Monday Jan. 23rd at Starks & Menchinger Funeral Home, 2650 Niles...
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Virginia E. Wolf
December 12, 1923 - January 18, 2012
Virginia E. Wolf, 88, of St. Joseph, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Wednesday, January 18, 2012.
A Memorial Service will be held 11:00 A.M. Tuesday, January 24, 2012 at Oakridge Baptist Church 766 Oakridge Dr., St. Joseph with Pastor Nick Jackson officiating. Memorials may be made to Oakridge Baptist Church or Hospice at Home. Those wishing to share a memory of Virginia may do so...
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Roland E. Shuler
April 19, 1932 - January 18, 2012
Roland E. Shuler, 79, passed away January 18, 2012 at Lakeland Regional Medical Center in St. Joseph.
Funeral services celebrating his life will be held January 21, 2012 at 11:00 AM at New Life Church, 3265 South Cleveland, St. Joseph with burial to follow at North Shore Memory Gardens. Visitation will be held Friday evening from 5:00 until 8:00 PM at Starks & Menchinger Chapel, 2650 Niles Rd...
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Dorothy Marie Chancey
August 5, 1922 - January 16, 2012
Dorothy Marie Chancey (Carnaghi), 89, lifelong Grosse Pointe Park, MI resident, died Monday, January 16, 2012 with family by her side.
She was born August 5, 1922, in Detroit, to Joseph Primo and Margaret (Oldani) Carnaghi. She attended St. Mary's Academy in Monroe, Michigan where she earned the coveted "7-Sport Academy Pin" which is only given to one student annually, an irony not lost with...
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Cynthia Lyn Stasik
May 22, 1946 - January 15, 2012
Cynthia Lyn Stasik
The angel of death came silently January 15 and took the hand of Cynthia Stasik and led her to her new home in paradise.
She left behind her husband and best friend Roger Bettig, her daughters Tami and Grace, her sister Vicky, her sister Cris and family in Colorado, her four wonderful grandchildren Steve Barry, Amber Barry, Zachary Bettig and Abbie Bettig, and her...
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Sharon Lee Jager
November 1, 1950 - January 15, 2012
Sharon Lee Jager, 61, of Benton Harbor, passed away January 15, 2012 at her home.
A Celebration of Life Service will be held at 1:00 P.M. on Friday, January 20, 2012 at Starks & Menchinger Chapel, 2650 Niles Road, St. Joseph with Rev. Gordon Barry officiating. Burial will follow at Coloma Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 5:00 P.M. to 7:00 P.M. on Thursday, January 19, 2012. Memorials may...
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James H. Perry
February 27, 1942 - January 15, 2012
James H. Perry, 69, of St. Joseph, passed away, Sunday, January 15, 2012 at Lakeland Regional Medical Center, St. Joseph.
A Celebration of Life Service will be held 10:00 A.M. Thursday at Starks & Menchinger Chapel, 2650 Niles Rd., St. Joseph, with Rev. Terry A. Euper officiating. Burial will follow at Riverview Cemetery, St. Joseph. Friends may call from 5:00 until 7:00 P.M. Wednesday at...
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Harlan E. Mettler
December 30, 1937 - January 15, 2012
Harlan E. Mettler, 74, of Stevensville passed away quietly at his home on January 15, 2012.
A Celebration of Life Service will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, Jan. 21, 2012 at The Chapel, Evangelical Free Church, 4250 Washington, St. Joseph, Michigan. Pastor Phil Bubar will officiate. Burial will be held at a later date. The family requests donations be made to the Berrien County Cancer...
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Richard E. "Pickles" Dill
March 10, 1928 - January 15, 2012
Richard E. "Pickles" Dill, 83, of South Bend formally of St. Joseph, went home to heaven to be with his Precious Savior on January 15, 2012 at the Sanctuary at Holy Cross Indiana.
A Celebration of Life Service will be held 11:00 A.M. Thursday, January 19, 2012 at Napier Parkview Baptist Church, 245 W. Napier Ave., Benton Harbor with pastor J.O. Hosler officiating. Burial will follow at North...
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Kirk Gerd Henkel
October 16, 1962 - January 14, 2012
Kirk Gerd Henkel, 49, of Stevensville, passed away January 14, 2012 at his home.
A Celebration of Life Service will be held at 1:00 PM on Thursday, January 19, 2012 at Starks & Menchinger Chapel, 2650 Niles Rd., St. Joseph with Pastor Thomas Batsky officiating and burial to follow at Riverview Cemetery. Visitation will be held Wednesday evening from 5:00 until 8:00 PM at the funeral home. In...
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Janet Dobon Wilusz
April 28, 1941 - January 14, 2012
Janet Dobon Wilusz, 70, passed away January 14, 2012 at her home.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held 11:00 a.m. Friday, January 20, 2012 at St. Bernard Catholic Church, 555 E. Delaware, Benton Harbor, with Fr. William J. Jacobs, Jr. officiating. Friends may visit at Starks & Menchinger Chapel, 2650 Niles Road, St. Joseph on Thursday from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. with the Rosary recited...
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Linda L. Boelcke
January 21, 1945 - January 14, 2012
Linda L. Boelcke, 66, of Stevensville, died unexpectedly Saturday January 14, 2012, at Lakeland Regional Medical Center in St. Joseph.
Friends may call from 6:00- 8:00 PM Tuesday at Starks & Menchinger Chapel; 2650 Niles Road , St. Joseph. A Celebration of Life Service will be held at 10:00 AM Wednesday at the funeral home, with Father William Jacobs, Jr. officiating; with burial to follow at...
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Daniel E. "Doc" O'Connell
January 21, 1928 - January 13, 2012
Daniel E. O'Connell, 83, of Bridgman, passed away, Friday, January 13, 2012 at his home surrounded by his family.
Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated 11:00 A.M. Tuesday, January 17, 2012 at Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic Church, 3903 Lake St., Bridgman, with Fr. Arthur Howard officiating. Burial will follow at Resurrection Cemetery, St. Joseph with military rites conducted by the...
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Louise Huff
July 22, 1917 - January 12, 2012
Louise K. Huff, 94, of St. Joseph, passed away Thursday, January 12, 2012 at her home. Arrangements have been entrusted with Starks & Menchinger Chapel 2650 Niles Rd., St. Joseph, MI. Services will be at a later date. Those wishing to leave an online condolence may do so at www.starks-menchinger.com. Memorial donations may be made to Hospice at Home.
Louise was born in Dowagiac on July 22,...
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Gordon Krolzick
July 7, 1920 - January 12, 2012
Gordon J. Krolzick, 91, of Benton Harbor, passed away Thursday, January 12, 2012 at South Haven Nursing & Rehabilitation Community in South Haven.
A Celebration of Life Service will be held 1:00 p.m. Monday, January 16, 2012 at Starks & Menchinger Chapel, 2650 Niles Rd., St. Joseph, with Rev. Robert Confer officiating. Burial will follow at North Shore Memory Gardens, Coloma, with military...
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Nancy A. Campau
January 5, 1931 - January 10, 2012
Nancy A. Campau, 81, of St. Joseph, passed away, Tuesday, January 10, 2012, at Royalton Manor in St. Joseph.
Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated 11:30 A.M. Saturday at St. Bernard's Catholic Church, 555 E. Delaware, Benton Harbor, with Fr. William J. Jacobs, Jr. officiating. Cremation will follow the service with burial at Riverview Cemetery, St. Joseph. Friends may call from 6:00...
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Jerry Toffelmire
September 14, 1952 - January 9, 2012
Jerry Toffelmire, 59, of New Buffalo, passed away Monday, January 9, 2012 at Lakeland Hospital in St. Joseph.
A Memorial Service will be held 3:00 P.M. Saturday, January 14, 2012 at Starks & Menchinger Chapel, 2650 Niles Rd., St. Joseph with Pastor Paul Koehneke officiating. Friends may visit from 1:00 P.M. until 3:00 P.M. Saturday at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to the Berrien...
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Eulalia L. Radtke
March 15, 1920 - January 9, 2012
Eulalia Louise Radtke, 91, of Berrien Springs, passed away Monday, January 9, 2012 at Lakeland Regional Medical Center, St. Joseph.
A Celebration of Life Eternal will be held 11:30 A.M. Friday at Christ Lutheran Church, 4333 Cleveland Ave., Stevensville, with Rev. Martin Measel officiating. Burial will follow at Spring Run Cemetery, Scottdale. Friends may call from 5:00 until 7:00 P.M....
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Roberta (Hahn) Goldner
February 8, 1956 - January 6, 2012
Roberta Lynn (Hahn) Goldner, 55, of St. Joseph, passed away Friday, January 6, 2012 at Lakeland Regional Medical Center in St. Joseph.
A Celebration of Life Service will be held at 2:00 P.M. Monday, January 9, 2012 at Trinity Lutheran Church, 619 Market St., St. Joseph with Pastor Michael Roth officiating, burial to follow at Riverview Cemetery. Visitation will be held Sunday from 4:00 P.M....
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Nathanael Thomas Pelkey
December 4, 1982 - January 4, 2012
Nathanael Thomas Pelkey, 29, of Berrien Springs, passed away January 4, 2012, in Grand Rapids, Michigan.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated 11:00 A.M. Monday, January 9, 2012 at St. Gabriel Catholic Mission, 429 Rose Hill in Berrien Springs with Father Arthur Howard officiating. Burial will be held at Pearl Cemetery in Benton Harbor. Friends may visit from 5:00 P.M. until 8:00 P.M...
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Brent Scott Reschke
June 14, 1968 - January 4, 2012
Brent Scott Reschke, 43, of Benton Harbor, went home to Heaven to be with His Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Wednesday, January 4, 2012 after a very short illness at Lakeland Regional Medical Center.
A Celebration of his life will be held on Sunday, January 8, 2012 at 3:00 P.M. at Napier Parkview Baptist Church, 245 W. Napier Ave., Benton Harbor with Dr. J.O. Hosler officiating. Visitation...
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Rick D. Rynearson
June 5, 1951 - January 3, 2012
Rick D. Rynearson, 60, of St. Joseph, passed away, Tuesday, January 03, 2012 at Lakeland Regional Medical Center, St. Joseph.
A Celebration of Life Memorial Service will be held 11:00 A.M. Saturday, January 7, 2012 at Trinity Lutheran Church in St. Joseph. Memorial contributions may be made to Trinity Lutheran Church of which he was a long-time member. Those wishing to sign Rick's Memory...
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Terry J. Mitchell
November 16, 1957 - January 3, 2012
Terry J. Mitchell
Age 54, passed away Jan. 3, 2012 at Lakeland Regional Medical Center, St. Joseph, MI
A Home Going celebration will be held on Monday January 9, 2012 at 11:00am at Greater Community Christian Fellowship COGIC, 870 Nate Wells Dr. Benton Harbor.
Friends may visit from 2:00 to 4:00 on Sunday, January 8, 2012 at Starks and Menchinger Chapel, 2650 Niles Rd. St. Joe, MI....
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Catherine M. Momany
October 18, 1935 - January 3, 2012
Catherine M. Momany, 76, of Benton Harbor, went to meet her Lord & Savior Jesus Christ, Tuesday, January 3, 2012 at Lakeland Regional Medical Center in St. Joseph.
A Celebration of Life Eternal will be held 11:00 A.M. Saturday at First Church of God, 2627 Niles Ave., St. Joseph, with Rev. Robert Confer officiating. Burial will follow at Shanghai Cemetery in Eau Claire. Friends may call from...
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Cora Littke
May 29, 1941 - January 2, 2012
Cora Littke, 70, of Benton Harbor, passed away Monday, January 2, 2012 at Lakeland Hospital in St. Joseph.
A Celebration of Life Service will be held 10:00 A.M. Saturday, January 7, 2012 at Christ Lutheran Church, 4333 Cleveland Ave., in Stevensville with Pastor Martin Measel officiating. Burial will follow at North Shore Memory Gardens in Coloma. After the burial a luncheon will be held at...
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Bernard P. Sackett
May 10, 1929 - January 2, 2012
Bernard P. Sackett, 82, of Stevensville, passed away Monday, January 2, 2012 at his home.
A Celebration of life service will be held 11:00 Thursday, January 5, 2012 at St. Paul's Lutheran Church, 2673 W. John Beers, Stevensville. Burial will follow at Lincoln Township Cemetery in Stevensville. Friends may visit from 5:00 P.M. until 7:00 P.M. Wednesday, January 4, 2012 at Starks & Menchinger...
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Alvina Kelm
December 1, 1909 - January 1, 2012
Alvina Kelm, 102, of St. Joseph, went to meet her Lord & Savior Jesus Christ, Sunday, January 1, 2012 at Royalton Manor in St. Joseph.
A Celebration of Life Eternal will be held 11:30 A.M. Thursday at Grace Lutheran Church, 404 E. Glenlord Rd., St. Joseph with Rev. Glenn Rosenbaum officiating. Burial will follow at North Shore Memory Gardens, Coloma. Friends may call from 5:00 until 7:00 P.M...
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Hazel Jean LaVanway
March 31, 1926 - December 29, 2011
Hazel Jean LaVanway, 85, of Portage and formerly of Coloma, passed away, Thursday, December 29, 2011 at Dussia House Assisted Living in Plainwell.
A Celebration of Life Service will be held 10:00 A.M. Thursday, January 5, 2012, at Starks & Menchinger Chapel, 2650 Niles Rd., St. Joseph, with Rev. Lon Bouma officiating. Burial will follow at North Shore Memory Gardens, Coloma. Friends may...
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Concetta Hauser
June 25, 1942 - December 27, 2011
Concetta Isabelle Hauser, 96, of St. Joseph, passed away Tuesday, December 27, 2011 at Lakeland Continuing Care in St. Joseph, MI. Arrangements have been entrusted with Starks & Menchinger Chapel, 2650 Niles Rd., St. Joseph, MI. 49085. Those wishing to leave an online condolence may do so at www.starks-menchinger.com. Memorial donations may be made to Berrien County Cancer Service.
Concetta,...
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Keith Wolff
August 22, 1932 - December 24, 2011
Keith Robison Wolff, 79, of St. Joseph, passed away Saturday, December 24, 2011 at Lakeland Regional Medical Center after a brief illness.
A Celebration of Life Service will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Thursday, December 29, 2011 at Starks & Menchinger Chapel, 2650 Niles Road, St. Joseph with Rev. David Colp officiating. Burial will follow at Riverview Cemetery in St. Joseph. Friends may call...
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Carla Jean McPherson
June 26, 1948 - December 23, 2011
Carla Jean McPherson, 63, of St. Joseph, MI was received into Heaven by her Lord and Savior on December 23, 2011 with friends and immediate family by her side.
A celebration of life service will be held on Wednesday, December 28 at Trinity Lutheran Church, 613 Court St., St. Joseph at 10:00 a.m. with Pastor Bob Barber officiating. Burial will follow at Riverview cemetery. Friends may call...
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William B. "Bill" Killian
December 22, 1942 - December 20, 2011
William B. "Bill" Killian, 68, of Benton Harbor, passed away December 20, 2011 at Lakeland Regional Medical Center following a massive heart attack.
A Celebration of Life Service will be held in the summer of 2012. Arrangements are being entrusted to Starks & Menchinger Chapel of St. Joseph. Memorials may be made to the Historical Society of Michigan, 5815 Executive Drive, Lansing, MI 48911....
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Daryl Faneuf
September 7, 1949 - December 20, 2011
Daryl Faneuf, 62, of Holland, passed away Tuesday, December 20, 2011 at Memorial Hospital in South Bend.
A Celebration of Life Service will be held 11:30 A.M. Friday, December 23, 2011 at Starks & Menchinger Chapel, 2650 Niles Rd., St. Joseph with Pastor Gordon Barry officiating. Entombment will follow at North Shore Memory Gardens. Friends may visit from 10:30 A.M. until 11:30 A.M. Friday...
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Ronald "Ron" Immoos
September 30, 1939 - December 18, 2011
Ronald P. Immoos, 72, of Benton Harbor, passed away Sunday, December 18, 2011 at his home.
A Celebration of Life Memorial Service will be held 3:00 P.M. Thursday at Starks & Menchinger Chapel, 2650 Niles Rd., St. Joseph, with Fr. William J. Jacobs, Jr. officiating. Military Rites will be conducted by the Berrien County Sherriff Dept. Honor Guard. Memorials may be made to the Berrien County...
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Joseph Abel
August 27, 1915 - December 16, 2011
Joseph Abel, 96, of Benton Harbor, passed away Friday, December 16, 2011 at Lakeland Regional Medical Center, St. Joseph.
A Celebration of Life Eternal will be held 11:30 A.M. Wednesday at Starks & Menchinger Chapel, 2650 Niles Rd., St. Joseph, with Rev. Jeremy Laitinen officiating. Cremation will follow the service. Friends may call from 10:30 until 11:30 A.M. Wednesday at the funeral...
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Terri Palleschi
November 26, 1955 - December 16, 2011
Terri Palleschi, 56, of Stevensville, went to meet her Lord & Savior Jesus Christ, Friday, December 16, 2011 at her home.
A Celebration of Life Eternal will be held 10:00 A.M. Tuesday at Starks & Menchinger Chapel, 2650 Niles Rd., St. Joseph, with Rev. James Whitman officiating. Burial will follow at Hickory Bluff Cemetery in Stevensville. Friends may call from 5:00 until 8:00 P.M. Monday...
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Charlotte Schultz
September 17, 1941 - December 15, 2011
Charlotte L. (Goody) Schultz, 70, passed away at her winter home in Marathon, Florida on December 15, 2011.
A Celebration of Life Service will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Saturday, December 31, 2011 at St. Paul's United Church of Christ, 1650 N. Bainbridge Center Road, Watervliet, Michigan, with Rev. Miryam Hammond officiating. Burial will follow at St. Paul's Cemetery. Visitation will be held...
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Lorraine Kennedy
December 15, 2011
Lorraine Amanda Kennedy, 93, of St. Joseph, passed away Thursday, December 15, 2011 at Caretell Inns of Lakeland.
Mass of Christian Burial will be held Tuesday, December 20, 2011 at 2:00 P.M. at St. Bernards Catholic Church, 555 East Delaware Avenue Benton Harbor, MI with Father William Jacobs officiating. Burial will take place at Holy Cross Cemetery in St. Albans, Vermont. Friends may call...
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George "Nick" Miller III
May 5, 1940 - December 15, 2011
George "Nick" Miller, III, 71, of Stevensville peacefully passed away Thursday, December 15, 2011 at his home with his family by his side.
A Celebration of Life Service will be held at 7:30 P.M. on Monday, December 19, 2011 at Starks & Menchinger Chapel, 2650 Niles Rd., St. Joseph, MI. Visitation will be held prior to the service from 6:30 until 7:30 P.M. Memorial contributions may be made to...
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Joyce McTague
December 14, 2011
Joyce Jean (DeMorrow) McTague, 85, of Stevensville passed away peacefully at her home on Wednesday, December 14, as a result of COPD-end stage lung disease. Joyce was born on September 16, 1926, in Benton Harbor, Michigan, to Lawrence Lee and Anna (Ragan) DeMorrow. She was raised and worked on several local family owned farms, and she enjoyed making trips to the market in Chicago with her...
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Helmut Gerstenkorn
September 7, 1925 - December 14, 2011
Helmut Gerstenkorn, 86, of Stevensville, passed away, Wednesday, December 14, 2011 at his home.
A Celebration of Life Eternal will be held 11:30 A.M. Tuesday at St. Matthew's Ev. Lutheran Church, Colfax & Kline Avenues, Benton Harbor, with Rev. Jeremy Laitinen officiating. Burial will follow at Hickory Bluff Cemetery in Stevensville. Friends may call from 5:00 until 8:00 P.M. Monday at...
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Doris Jasper
December 8, 1928 - December 14, 2011
Doris Jasper, 83, of St. Joseph, passed away, Wednesday, December 14, 2011 at her home, surrounded by her loving family.
A Celebration of Life Memorial Service will be held 11:00 A.M. Monday, December 19, 2011 at Trinity Lutheran Church, Court & Market Streets, St. Joseph, with Rev. Thomas Batsky officiating. Private burial will follow at Spring Run Cemetery in Scottdale. Friends may call...
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Lydia Krieger
July 10, 1915 - December 13, 2011
Lydia Krieger, 96, of Sodus, passed away Tuesday, December 13, 2011 at her home.
A Celebration of Life Service will be held Monday, December 19, 2011 at 1:30 P.M. at Grace Lutheran Church, 404 E. Glenlord Rd., St Joseph with Rev. Noah Headrick officiating. Burial will follow at North Shore Memory Gardens in Coloma. Friends may call from 2:00 to 4:00 P.M. Sunday at Starks & Menchinger Family...
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Herbert Hein
September 29, 1920 - December 13, 2011
Herbert E. Hein, 91, of Benton Harbor, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Tuesday, December 13, 2011 at Caretel Inns of Lakeland . At his bedside were his sister Aneita and her husband.
A Celebration of Life Eternal will be held 11:30 A.M. Monday, December 19, at St. Matthew's Ev. Lutheran Church, Colfax and Kline Avenues, Benton Harbor, with Rev. Jeremy Laitinen officiating. Burial...
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Dolores Diane Szymanowski
March 1, 1937 - December 12, 2011
Dolores Szymanowski, 74, of Dowagiac, passed away on Monday, December 12, 2011 at Royalton Manor in St. Joseph.
A Celebration of Life Service will be held at 10:00 A.M. Saturday, December 17, 2011 at St. Joseph First United Methodist Church, 3003 Leco Ct., St. Joseph with Pastor Wade Panse officiating. Burial will follow at Riverside Cemetery in Dowagiac. Friends may visit from 5:00 P.M....
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Roberta "Bobbie" Rowley
September 10, 1930 - December 11, 2011
Roberta "Bobbie" Rowley, 81, of St. Joseph, passed away Sunday, December 11, 2011 at Lakeland Hospital in St. Joseph.
A Memorial Service will be held 2:00 P.M. Saturday, December 17, 2011 at Starks & Menchinger Chapel, 2650 Niles Rd., St. Joseph. A private burial will be held at a later date at North Shore Memory Gardens in Coloma. Memorials may be made to the Humane Society of Southwest...
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Norene Ann Laney
October 27, 1930 - December 11, 2011
Norene Ann Laney, 81, of Stevensville went to be with her Lord and Savior on Sunday, December 11, 2011 at Royalton Manor in St. Joseph, Michigan.
Rene was born October 27, 1930 in Calumet City, IL to Charles and Anne (Bissa) Metzcus. She attended Indiana State Univ. in Terre Haute, IN where she met her husband, Dick Laney to whom she was married for 59 years. The couple raised four children...
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Joe A. Moore
September 6, 1948 - December 9, 2011
Joe A. Moore 63, of St. Joseph passed away Friday, December 9, 2011 at Royalton Manor in St. Joseph.
A Celebration of Life Service will be held 10:30 Friday, December 16, 2011 at Stevensville United Methodist Church, 5506 Ridge Rd. in Stevensville with Pastor Gordon Barry officiating. Friends may visit from 5:00 P.M. until 7:00 P.M. Thursday, December 15, 2011 at Starks & Menchinger Chapel,...
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William "Bill" Robandt
July 21, 1931 - December 8, 2011
William F. "Bill" Robandt, 80, of St. Joseph, passed away Thursday, December 8, 2011 at Lakeland Regional Medical Center, St. Joseph.
A Celebration of Life Memorial Service will be held 11:30 A.M. Tuesday at Starks & Menchinger Chapel, 2650 Niles Rd., St. Joseph, with Rev. William Bertsch officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Humane Society of Southwest Michigan. ...
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Mary Louise Jones
June 28, 1931 - December 7, 2011
Mary Louise Jones, 80, of St. Joseph, passed away Wednesday, December 7, 2011 at The Willows in St. Joseph.
Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated 11:00 A.M. Monday, December 12, 2011 at St. Joseph Catholic Church, 211 Church St., St. Joseph, with Fr. James Morris officiating. Burial will follow at Riverview Cemetery in St. Joseph. Friends may call from 2:00 P.M. until 4:00 P.M. Sunday,...
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Lois Ruth Karsten
December 27, 1923 - December 6, 2011
Lois Ruth Karsten, 87, of St. Joseph, passed from this life into her Savior's arms on Tuesday, December 6, 2011 at Lakeland Continuing Care Center, St. Joseph, her home for the last seven years.
A Celebration of Life Eternal will be held 10:00 A.M. Monday at Trinity Lutheran Church, Court & Market Streets, St. Joseph. Burial will follow at Riverview Cemetery in St. Joseph. Friends may call...
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Waunitta Wetter
July 29, 1924 - December 5, 2011
Waunitta B. Wetter, 87, of St. Joseph, went to meet her Lord & Savior Jesus Christ on Monday, December 5, 2011 at Caretel Inns of Lakeland.
A Celebration of Life Eternal will be held 11:00 A.M. Thursday at Napier Parkview Baptist Church, 245 W. Napier Ave., Benton Harbor, with Dr. J.O. Hosler officiating. Burial will follow at North Shore Memory Gardens. Friends may call from 10:00 until 11...
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Ross Wilson McDowell
December 5, 2011
Ross Wilson McDowell, 74, of Benton Harbor, passed away Monday, December 5, 2011, at his home.
Visitation will be held from 5:00 P.M. until 7:00 P.M. Friday, December 9, 2011 at Starks & Menchinger Chapel, 2650 Niles Rd., St. Joseph. Memorials may be made to the Humane Society of Southwest Michigan. Those wishing to share a memory or sign the guest book online may do so at www.starks...
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Theresa Figlia
January 19, 1916 - December 4, 2011
Theresa Figlia, 95, of St. Joseph, passed away at The Willows, Sunday, December 04, 2011.
A Celebration of Life Service will be held 1:00 P.M. Tuesday at Starks & Menchinger Chapel, 2650 Niles Rd., St. Joseph. Burial will follow at North Shore Memory Gardens, Coloma. Friends may call from 12:00 Noon until 1:00 P.M. Tuesday at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to the Humane Society of...
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Eugene J. O'Toole, Jr.
December 14, 1922 - December 2, 2011
Eugene J. O'Toole Jr., 88, of St. Joseph, passed away, Friday, December 02, 2011 at Royalton Manor in St. Joseph.
Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated 12:00 P.M. Noon Monday, December 5, 2011 at St. Joseph Catholic Church, 211 Church St., St. Joseph with Msgr. Eugene Sears officiating. Military Rites will be conducted by the North Berrien Military Rites Team. Cremation will follow...
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Rolf Ovik
November 14, 1929 - December 1, 2011
Rolf Ovik, 82, of St. Joseph, passed away, Thursday, December 1, 2011 at his home.
A Celebration of Life Eternal will be held 10:00 A.M. Monday, December 5, 2011 at St. Joseph First United Methodist Church, 3003 Leco Ct., St. Joseph with Rev. Wade Panse officiating. Burial will follow at Riverview Cemetery in St. Joseph. Friends may call from 2:00 until 5:00 P.M. Sunday at Starks &...
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William H. Beiermeister
June 8, 1931 - November 27, 2011
William H. Beiermeister, 80, of Stevensville, passed away Sunday, November 27, 2011 at his home.
A Memorial Luncheon celebrating William's Life will be held 1:00 P.M. Saturday, December 3, 2011 at the Baroda Church of God-Lakeshore Campus, 5020 Cleveland Avenue, Stevensville. Arrangements are entrusted to Starks & Menchinger Chapel, 2650 Niles Rd., St. Joseph. In lieu of flowers, memorials...
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Pamela Peterson
July 31, 1956 - November 27, 2011
Pamela J. Peterson, 55, of St. Joseph, passed away Sunday, November 27, 2011, at Lakeland Regional Medical Center in St. Joseph.
A Celebration of Life will be held at 3:00 P.M. on Saturday, December 3, 2011 at Starks & Menchinger Chapel, 2650 Niles Rd., St. Joseph with Rev. Gordon Barry officiating. Cremation will follow. Friends may call from 1:00 P.M. until 3:00 P.M. Saturday prior to the...
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Raymond Myers
October 29, 1919 - November 27, 2011
Raymond Myers, 92, of St. Joseph, passed away Sunday, November 27, 2011 at Caretel Inns of Lakeland.
A Memorial service will be held 7:00 P.M. Thursday, December 1, 2011 at Starks & Menchinger Chapel, 2650 Niles Rd., St. Joseph with Pastor Wade Panse officiating. Friends may visit from 5:00 P.M. until 7:00 P.M. Thursday at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to St. Joseph First United...
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Clarence "Sherm" Ford
May 17, 1926 - November 26, 2011
Clarence "Sherm" Ford, 85, of St. Joseph died on Sat., Nov. 26, 2011 at Lakeland Hospital in St. Joseph. Arrangements have been entrusted with Starks & Menchinger Family Funeral Home of St. Joseph.
Sherm was born on May 17, 1926 in West Lafayette, IN to Omar and Ethyl (Johnston) Ford. Sherm enjoyed his Hoosier childhood in West Lafayette, IN. He graduated from West Lafayette High School in...
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Mary Uzelac
June 1, 1916 - November 25, 2011
Mary Uzelac passed away peacefully at home on November 25, 2011 in St. Joseph, MI where she lived with her son Elliot. Born in Gary, IN on June 1, 1916 to Dora and Andrew Petkovich she graduated from Horseman High School in 1934. She married Eli Uzelac in October 1938 and they had one son Elliot. Mary was a secretary at Anderson Co. for 10 years and then for her brother Emil Petkovich until she...
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Clifford Gasirowski
May 7, 1925 - November 24, 2011
Clifford Gasirowski, 86, of Baroda, passed away Thursday, November 24, 2011 at his home.
A Graveside service will be held 11:00 A.M. Friday, December 2, 2011 at Ruggles Cemetery in Baroda with Pastor Duane Anderson officiating. Memorials may be made to Lakeland Hospice or Lakeshore Baptist Church. Those wishing to share a memory of Clifford may do so online at www.starks-menchinger.com.
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Zelda Albrecht
June 23, 1910 - November 24, 2011
Zelda Albrecht, 101, of Stevensville, passed away Thursday, November 24, 2011 at Lakeland Hospital in St. Joseph.
A Celebration of Life Service will be held 2:00 P.M. Wednesday, November 30, 2011 at Starks & Menchinger Chapel, 2650 Niles Rd., St. Joseph with Pastor Wade Panse officiating. Burial will follow at North Shore Memory Gardens. Friends may visit from 1:00 P.M. until 2:00 P.M....
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Joanne L. LaMarre
February 26, 1949 - November 23, 2011
Joanne L. LaMarre, 62, of St. Joseph, passed away Wednesday, November 23, 2011 at Lakeland Continuing Care Center in Berrien Center.
A Celebration of Life Service will be held 10:00 A.M. Wednesday, November 30, 2011 at Trinity Lutheran Church 619 Market St., in St. Joseph with Pastor Thomas Batsky officiating. Burial will follow at Riverview Cemetery. Friends may visit from 5:00 P.M. until 8...
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Elroy August Oberheu
January 12, 1922 - November 22, 2011
Elroy August Oberheu, 89, of St. Joseph, Michigan, died peacefully on Tuesday, November 22, 2011 at his home.
A Funeral Service will be held at 10:00 A.M. on Monday, November 28, 2011 at Starks & Menchinger Chapel, 2650 Niles Rd., St. Joseph. Burial will follow at North Shore Memory Gardens in Coloma, Michigan. Friends may visit from 2:00 to 4:00 P.M. Sunday, November 27, 2011. Memorials may...
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James Edward Trowbridge
March 23, 1918 - November 22, 2011
James Edward Trowbridge went to be with the Lord on November 22, 2011 at the Veterans Home in Grand Rapids.
A Celebration of Life Service will be held at 11:30 A.M. Monday, November 28, 2011 at Starks & Menchinger Chapel, 2650 Niles Rd., St. Joseph, burial will follow at Crystal Springs Cemetery in Benton Harbor. Friends may visit from 2:00 – 4:00 P.M. Sunday, November 27, 2011. Those...
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Anne Burnside Allison
September 30, 1931 - November 22, 2011
Anne Allison, 80, of St. Joseph formally of Maryland passed away Tuesday, November 22, 2011 at her home.
A Private Service will be held at a later date. Memorials may be made to Lakeland Hospice or the American Lung Association. Those wishing to share a memory of Anne may do so at www.starks-menchinger.com.
Anne was born September 30, 1931 to Col. Walter D and Mrs. Mary D. (Barger)...
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Robert Sarola
November 21, 2011
Robert J. Sarola, 79, of St. Joseph passed away, Monday, November 21, 2011 at Royalton Manor in St. Joseph.
Memorial service will take place at a later date. Those wishing to sign Robert's Memory Book online may do so at www.starks-menchinger.com.
Robert was born October 26, 1932 in Chicago, Illinois to Victor & Virginia (Barra) Sarola. He graduated from Paw Paw High School and attended...
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Dorothea "Dottie" Marion Welt Boehm
August 25, 1920 - November 21, 2011
Dorothea (Dottie) Marion Welt Boehm, 91, of St. Joseph, passed away on November 21, 2011, surrounded by her loving family.
A Celebration of Life Service will be held at 10:00 a.m. Saturday, November 26, 2011 at First Baptist Church, 902 Broad St., in St. Joseph, with Pastor Marlo Fritzke officiating. Burial will follow at Ruggles Cemetery in Baroda. Friends may visit from 5 to 7 p.m. Friday,...
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James LaRoux
November 17, 1948 - November 19, 2011
James H. LaRoux, 63, of St. Joseph, passed away Saturday, November 19, 2011 at Lakeland Regional Medical Center, St. Joseph surrounded by his loving family.
A Celebration of Life Service will be held 11:00 A.M. Tuesday at Starks & Menchinger Chapel, 2650 Niles Rd., St. Joseph. Cremation will follow the service. Friends may call beginning at 10:00 A.M. Tuesday at the funeral home. Memorials...
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Mary Ann Mashke
June 9, 1926 - November 19, 2011
Mary Ann Mashke, 85, of St. Joseph passed away, Saturday, November 19, 2011 at Royalton Manor in St. Joseph.
Private family services will be held at Riverview Cemetery, St. Joseph with Rev. Thomas Batsky officiating. Memorials may be made to Berrien County Cancer Service. Those wishing to sign Mary Ann's Memory Book online may do so at www.starks-menchinger.com.
Mary Ann was born June 9...
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Royman Carlock
January 13, 1983 - November 18, 2011
Royman Carlock, 28, of Baroda, passed away Friday, November 18, 2011 at Lakeland Regional Medical Center, St. Joseph after a brief illness.
A Celebration of Life Service will be held 11:30 A.M. Saturday at Starks & Menchinger Chapel with Dr. J.O. Hosler officiating. Burial will follow at Ruggles Cemetery in Baroda. Friends may call from 5:00 until 8:00 P.M. Friday at the funeral home. ...
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Ivan W. Burkepile
December 1, 1916 - November 16, 2011
Ivan W. Burkepile, 94, of St. Joseph, passed away, Wednesday, November 16, 2011 at Lakeland Regional Medical Center, St. Joseph.
A Celebration of Life Service will be held 1:00 P.M. Monday at Starks & Menchinger Chapel, 2650 Niles Rd., St. Joseph, with Rev. Wade Panse officiating. Burial will follow at North Shore Memory Gardens, Coloma. Friends may call from 12:00 until 1:00 P.M. Monday at...
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Zachariah T. McPherson
August 8, 1914 - November 15, 2011
Zachariah T. McPherson, 97, of St. Joseph passed away Tuesday, November 15, 2011 at Lakeland Continuing Care in St. Joseph.
A Celebration of Life Service will be held 10:00 A.M. Friday, November 18, 2011 at St. Joseph First United Methodist Church, 3003 Leco Ct., in St. Joseph with Pastor Christopher Kruchkow officiating. Burial will follow at Spring Run Cemetery. Friends may visit from 5:00...
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Naomi C. Mechling
July 8, 1917 - November 14, 2011
Naomi C. Mechling, 94, Benton Harbor, passed away on Monday, November 14, 2011 at Lakeland Continuing Care Center, St. Joseph.
A Memorial Gathering will be held at 4:00 P.M. on Thursday, November 17, 2011 at Starks & Menchinger Chapel, 2650 Niles Rd., St. Joseph. A private inurnment will take place at a later date at Riverview Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the St. Joseph First United...
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Nathan Valenti
November 13, 2011
Nathan Valenti, 85, of Benton Harbor, passed away Sunday, November 13, 2011, at his home.
A Celebration of Life will be held 11:00 A.M. Thursday, November 17, 2011 at Starks & Menchinger Chapel, 2650 Niles Rd., St. Joseph with Fr. William Jacobs Jr. officiating. Entombment will follow at North Shore Memory Gardens. Friends may call from 5:00 P.M. until 8:00 P.M. Wednesday at the funeral home....
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Luella B. Fausak
January 30, 1929 - November 13, 2011
Luella B. Fausak, 82, of Bridgman, passed away Sunday, November 13, 2011 at Jordan's Nursing Home in Bridgman.
A Celebration of Life Service will be held 10:00 A.M. Wednesday, November 16, 2011 at St. Paul's Lutheran Church, 2673 W. John Beers Rd., Stevensville with pastor Jonathan Kruschel officiating. Burial will follow at Lincoln Township Cemetery in Stevensville. Friends may visit from 5...
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