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“Craig
I'm so sorry for your loss.
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1 of 9 | Posted by: Bob Randall - FL - Friend
“To my good friend, Terri, I love you and miss you. You will always be in my heart and I'll treasure the memories of being neighbors and friends and...Read More »
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2 of 9 | Posted by: Pat Kauffman - Morrilton, AR
“Craig & Family
Our thoughts & prayersgo out to you and your family at this very difficult time.
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3 of 9 | Posted by: Al & Beth Mathieu
“With Deepest Sympathy, Annie Jinkins.
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4 of 9 | Posted by: Annie Jinkins' - Watervliet , MI
“So sorry for your loss. I'll miss her smiling face at BCBC. We're all there for you!
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5 of 9 | Posted by: Debra Dahlke - St. Joseph, MI
“Craig, Kurt & Rachel:
Word cannot express how very sorry we are for your loss. Terri was such a special person to all of us at BCBC. I always...Read More »
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6 of 9 | Posted by: Lorie & Mike Bronson - Bridgman, MI
“Craig I'm sending you a big hug !! Terrie was a very special person and she will be missed by many. Donna Houser sends her regards also. Lynda ,...Read More »
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7 of 9 | Posted by: Lynda Adams
“.i'm so sorry for your loss......thinking of you all and send love....
cousin clara
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8 of 9 | Posted by: clara hansen - stanton, MI
“Craig, so sorry for your lost. Terri was a very special person.
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9 of 9 | Posted by: Trish McCarley Puskac - IN
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 at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to Berrien County Baptist Church. Those wishing to sign Terri's Memory Book online may do so at www.starks-menchinger.com.
Terri was born November 26, 1955 in Benton Harbor to Marvin & Doris (Packard) Jinkins. She graduated from Coloma High School in 1974 where she was a member of the choir. On April 12, 1975, she married Craig Palleschi in Hagar Shores, Michigan. Terri was employed for 35 years at Heath-Zenith in St. Joseph before their closing. She then gained employment with PME in Benton Harbor and was currently employed as the office manager at Mach Mold in Benton Harbor. Terri was a member of Berrien County Baptist Church and the Band Moms at Lakeshore High School. She devoted her life to her family, her church family, and the band moms. In her spare time, Terri enjoyed making ceramics.
Terri is survived by her husband Craig; her son Kurt (Rachel) Palleschi of Bridgman; her first grandchild due in July; and her siblings-Darlene White of Batesville, AK, Eleanor Green of Nashville, TN, Leroy (Donna) Jinkins of Coloma, Holly (Vern) Clifford of Coloma and Christine (Bobby) Allen of Mooresville, IN. She was preceded in death by her parents, and her sister Loraine Dickens.
