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“I 'll always remember Maryann as more than a cousin! She and Art we're very much a part of our family groing up May God Bless you all.John Strunk ”
1 of 3 | Posted by: John Strunk - lake ann, MI

“Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this time. ”
2 of 3 | Posted by: Jeff Pawlak - Elkhart, IN

“Mary Ann was one of those people who made everyone feel better when she entered the room. She was always in the midst of things, helping and...Read More »
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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, 1926 in Benton Harbor, Michigan to John & Ella (Schmidtke) Tober. She graduated from Borgess Hospital Nursing School in Kalamazoo. On May 7, 1949, she married Arthur A. Mashke in St. Joseph. Mary Ann was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church in St. Joseph and an avid Chicago Cubs Fan.

Mary Ann is survived by her son Michael Mashke of Granger, Indiana; and two grandsons-Michael & Patrick Mashke. She was preceded in death by her husband Arthur on March 3, 2004 and by her daughter Nancy Iannelli in November 2007.