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“Many prayers are with you Lynda, and family.
I know your pain from personal experience.
God Bless you and hold your bruised hearts in His hands.
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1 of 20 | Posted by: Noel DeSomer/Bisher - Hillsdale, MI
“Dear Lynda, Cindy, and family, Words can not express how sorry I was to hear of your loss. Your family and faith will help you thru this hard time....Read More »
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2 of 20 | Posted by: Carabeth Culby - Benton Harbor, MI
“Dear Linda:
Was so sorry to hear of your loss. May you feel Gods' prescence near in comfort. Prayers are with you.
Geri
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3 of 20 | Posted by: Geralyn Waldschmidt - Bangor, MI
“DEAR Ms. Pelkey:
My thoughts and prayers are with you. I am writing to share my condolences and to express to you what a kind person I always...Read More »
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4 of 20 | Posted by: Jackie Townsend - Grand Rapids, MI
“Dear Lynda and family:
We are at a loss for words, but please accept our deepest sympathy. You and your family will be in our prayers.
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5 of 20 | Posted by: Gregory and Andrea Szczotka - MI
“I will always remember Nates beautiful smile and his contagious laugh! All the trips our families took together! Every time I watch a hockey game I...Read More »
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6 of 20 | Posted by: Jacob weller - St joe, MI
“As a mother who lost her Nathan, age 15, 15 years ago today I so feel your pain. You and yours have my deepest sympathy and prayers.
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7 of 20 | Posted by: Jan Colby - Berrien Center, MI
“My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. I don't remember Nathanael, but our family is a large one and it hard to remember everyone.
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8 of 20 | Posted by: Deb (Waldschmidt) Loveridge - MI
“We will hold you in our thoughts and prayers.
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9 of 20 | Posted by: Robbie Medbery and Jim Maugeri - GA
“Lynda and family, I wish their we're words that could be said to help
The pain you are all feeling but there is none. We are told not to question
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10 of 20 | Posted by: Timm and Debbie Culby - MI
“Lynda and family, I don't know how to express the sadness I feel you all. I can truly say I know how you feel. I never met Nate, but if he was...Read More »
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11 of 20 | Posted by: Jan Carroll - St. Joseph, MI
“To Linda and the family,
We are so sorry for your loss. Our hearts ached when we heard about the loss of your son. We may not have known him-...Read More »
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12 of 20 | Posted by: Jill and Larry Culby - MI
“Dear Linda,
Words can not express my sorrows of the loss of Nate. My memories of him as a young child will always hold a very special place in my...Read More »
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13 of 20 | Posted by: Beth Reimer - MI
“Every time I think of Nathan, I think of a gentle spirit. He was soft-spoken, humble, grateful and considerate. My daughters, Sam and Alexa were...Read More »
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14 of 20 | Posted by: Lisa Griesmeyer - Grand Rapids, MI
“Words cannot express how sad we are of Nate's untimely death~ What a Beautiful Young Man he was! We Love your family, Lynda, and hold you in our...Read More »
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15 of 20 | Posted by: Pam & Bill Schueneman - Woodstock, GA
“Linda and family. You are in our thoughts and prayer during this trying time
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16 of 20 | Posted by: Larry and Mary Zielke and Judy Uphues - MI
“So many words could be used to describe this young man: engaging, kind, helpful, honest, and loyal are just a few that come to our minds. Nate met...Read More »
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17 of 20 | Posted by: Don and Annette VandenHeuvel - MI
“It was almost 20 years ago, Nate was a young hockey fan and visiting his aunt Debbie and me in St. Louis. We had a full day of fun planned and toped...Read More »
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18 of 20 | Posted by: Rick Frain - Bozeman, MT - Uncle
“We are keeping all of you in our thoughts and prayers. Words cannot convey how sorry er feel for your loss. We send our love to all of you at this...Read More »
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19 of 20 | Posted by: The Medbery family - KS
“Dear Lynda, Frances and your entire family,
I was saddened to hear the news and I wish you wonderful memories to sustain you during this time. ...Read More »
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20 of 20 | Posted by: Diane Radewald - Scottsdale, AZ
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. Sunday, January 8, 2012 at Starks & Menchinger Chapel, 2650 Niles Road, St. Joseph with a Rosary recited at 7:30 P.M. Memorials may be made to the SW Michigan Humane Society or to the Catholic Community Center in Benton Harbor. Those wishing to share a memory online may do so at www.starks-menchinger.com.
Nathan was born December 4, 1982 in St. Joseph, MI to Gregory and Lynda (Piggott) Pelkey. Nathan grew up in Benton Harbor and Berrien Springs. As a youth he enjoyed playing soccer and baseball in Berrien Springs and played many years with the Irish Youth Hockey League. Nathan recently attended Grand Rapids Community College. His dream was to work for the Department of Natural Resources, especially in the fisheries. He also spent a few years in Charleston, South Carolina working as a chef. Nathan's kind and loving spirit touched everyone he loved. He was always the first to offer help to those who needed it. His love for animals was always part of what made him special. Nathan's smile and great sense of humor will be missed by everyone.
Nathan is survived by his mother, Lynda Pelkey of Berrien Springs; sisters Cynthia Pelkey of Niles, Jennifer Pelkey of California, one brother Gregory Pelkey, his Fiancé Laura Medbery of Chicago; Grandmother Frances Piggott, aunts, uncles, many cousins and friends. Nathan was preceded in death by his father Gregory Pelkey.
