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Stevensville, Michigan Sara Jane Collins 1927 — 2024 Sara Jane Collins, 97, passed away on Tuesday, May 28, 2024, at her home in Stevensville. A Celebration of Life Service will be held Tuesday, July 16 at 2 PM at Stevensville United Methodist Church, 5506 Ridge Rd., Stevensville, Michigan, with Pastor Elise Low Edwardson officiating. A private burial will be held at a later date in Benona Township Cemetery near Shelby, Michigan. Memorial contributions may be made to Stevensville United Methodist Church or The Fellowship of Worship Artists. Those wishing to leave an online condolence may do so at www.starks-menchinger.com. Sara was born March 3, 1927 in Kalamazoo, Michigan to John and Dorris (Knapp) McDonald. In 1944, she graduated from Eaton...

Leesburg, Indiana Brian J. Rodgers 1955 — 2024 Brian Joseph Rodgers passed away on May 16th with his loving family by his side. He was born in Dayton, Ohio, the first-born son of Joseph Miller and Dorothy Olson Rodgers. Brian had an idyllic Midwestern childhood growing up sailing, skiing, and enjoying family vacations every summer in Lake Geneva, Wisconsin. As a teenager, he began to develop an interest and impressive knowledge of cars when he purchased his first one?a Teal Blue 1968 Chevy Camaro. After graduating from Fairmont West High School in 1973, he attended two years of college before moving to South Bend, Indiana, where he started work at Gates Chevrolet. It was at Gates that he also met the love of his life and future wife,...

Stevensville, Michigan Gladys Pickering 1935 — 2024 Gladys J Pickering, a lifelong resident of Michigan died peacefully in her sleep on Monday, May 6, 2024. Gladys was born March 27, 1935, in Alpena to the late Henry and Alda Kann. She married the love of her life, Keith Pickering on December 14, 1963 at St. Peter's Lutheran Church, Eastpointe. She was unmatched in her skills as a secretary and as a cradle to grave Lutheran served the Lord faithfully in this vocation both professionally and as a volunteer. Gladys brought laughter and love to all she met. She is survived by her daughter, Tracie (Marty) Berghaus, son Eugene (Cathy) Pickering and 4 grandchildren Clare and Tanner Berghaus, and Megan and Madison Pickering, a niece...

Nathan Scherer 2000 — 2024 Nathan "Nate" Scherer was born on August 8, 2000, in Kalamazoo, MI, the son of John Scherer III and Laura Hopson. Nate loved sports, especially football, baseball, and basketball. He attended Hartford Public Schools, where his love for sports and many lifelong friends were first introduced. Nate also loved Michigan State, the Chicago Bulls, NASCAR, and the UFC. He had a passion for farming and hunting with his Dad and cousins. Nate dedicated his career to working on his Grandparent's farm, learning the ins and outs from his Dad, with hopes of someday running it himself. Nate enjoyed the outdoors, fishing, bonfires, going on car rides, and listening to country music. More than anything, Nate...

Lakeside, Michigan Thomas Andrew Shortlidge 1943 — 2024 Thomas Andrew Shortlidge, Award-Winning Creative Director (1943-2024) Tom Shortlidge, passed away on January 30th, 2024, at home in Lakeside, MI surrounded by his loving family after a year-long battle with cancer. Tom is survived by his wife Carole Shortlidge, daughter Chelsea (Tony Comer) Shortlidge, son Adam (Irene) Shortlidge, stepdaughter Laura (Bob) Kimball, brother Neil (Renee) Shortlidge, and grandchildren Chase Comer, Emma and Dylan Shortlidge, and Jack and Will Kimball. Tom was always a devoted husband and proud father and grandfather who will be sorely missed. Tom was born in 1943 in Fort Pierce, FL, to Frazer and Olga Shortlidge. He studied Graphic Design at Kansas...

Eau Claire, Michigan Karel Kay Finch 1941 — 2024 Karel Kay (Collings) Finch (Commonly referred to as 'Sis', 'Auntie', and 'Gram'), age 82, of Eau Claire, MI, passed away on Sunday, January 28, 2024. Karel was born to Gary Lee and Edna Esther (Robinson) Collings on November 14, 1941, in La Porte, IN. Karel is predeceased by her sister, Phyllis Collings and her brother, Wayne Collings, and both of her parents. Karel is survived by her beloved husband of 64 years, Dennis Dean Finch, a Walkerton boy whom she met in 1958 in Fish Lake, IN and wed on June 20, 1959. She is also survived by her three children whom she cherished, Roger (Kim) Finch, Jeff (Dawn) Finch, Kim (John) Kerkemeyer. She will also be sadly missed by her 6 grandchildren,...

Sodus, Michigan John "Jack" O'Neill 1935 — 2024 John "Jack" O'Neill, 88, of Sodus, MI passed away Thursday, January 25, 2024. Jack was born June 1, 1935 in Chicago, IL to Morgan & Margaret "Peggy" (Kneafsey) O'Neill. On June 30, 1962, he married Renee Ann Bachorz. Jack was dedicated to his future through education. He graduated from Loyola University and continued to a J.D. from John Marshall Law School. He owned and operated Martino Paper and Envelope Company in Chicago, IL for 44 years. He enjoyed fishing, golfing, a delicious meal, and attending his grandchildren's many activities. Jack is survived by his children Ann (Bryan) Foster, John (Lisa) O'Neill, Chris O'Neill, Renee (Ryan) Kelly and Jeanette (Mark) Postelli;...

Benton Harbor, Michigan Judy Jones 1948 — 2024 Judith "Judy" L. Jones, 75, passed away at Corewell Health Lakeland Hospital, St. Joseph on Jan. 22, 2024. She was surrounded by her loving three sons, Aaron, Samuel, and Benjamin Jones of Jackson, MI. She is survived by her grandchildren, Courtney, Megan, Delaney, Lauren, Olivia, Isaac, and Parker. Also, by sisters, Ann Baxter of Jackson, MI and Kay Schultz-Soper of Benton Harbor, MI. Preceding her in death were brothers, Robert and Kenneth. She was born in Oak Park, IL to Helen and Arthur Schultz, and moved with the family to Benton Harbor in 1952. Judy was instrumental in the start-up of the Benton Harbor Arts District in Benton Harbor. It was her vision that the city be improved by...

Benton Harbor, Michigan David Harold Ahonen 1939 — 2023 David Harold Ahonen passed away on November 27, 2023 peacefully at home due to complications of Dementia and Parkinsons disease. He was born on September 9, 1939 in Trimountain MI and was the youngest of 10 children. He recently celebrated his 84th birthday with his family. He graduated from Jeffers High School in 1957. Throughout his life he enjoyed camping, fishing and loved the Copper Country. David was employed by White Pine Copper Company for 34 years and retired in 1994. He was a Veteran having served in the US Army in Germany from 1957 to 1960. He was a member of Zion Lutheran Church of Hanco*ck MI. On June 23, 1962, he married Ruth Hongisto. They were married for 60 years and...

St Joseph, Michigan David Vander Ploeg 1936 — 2023 David Vander Ploeg, 87, died peacefully on November 20, 2023 at Provision Living in St. Joseph, Michigan. Beloved husband to Sheryl (Kragt), his wife of 64 years, loving father to his children Dan (Dixie), Dawn (Jim) Hartwell, and Janice (Michael) Visser; proud grandfather to Rachel and Steve Taplin, Luke and Caleb Vander Ploeg, Esther and Hunter Anthony, Erin and Paul Genua, Ryan and Lauryn Hartwell, David and Audrey Hartwell, Sarah Hartwell, Abigail and Elizabeth Visser, cherished great grandfather of Kensington, Holden and Beckett Genua, Aaron, Addison, Braedon and Landon Taplin, Stevie and Lincoln Anthony. Son of John and Josephine of Holland, MI. Brother to late Joyce (late Webb)...

Benton Harbor, Michigan John Mark Wagner 1952 — 2023 John Mark Wagner, aged 71, departed this life for his Heavenly home at 6:00 pm on October 26, 2023 at the Hanson Hospice Center in St. Joseph, Michigan. He was born in Detroit, Michigan to Friedrich and Esther Elsie Wagner and attended elementary and high school in Armada, Michigan. After graduating from Armada High School, he attended Bob Jones University in Greenville, South Carolina and graduated in 1974 with a Bachelor of Science degree, majoring in Biology. He was accepted into the Northwestern University Medical School Physical Therapy program in Chicago, Illinois and completed his studies in 1979. His area of expertise was in Pediatric Physical Therapy, and his first job, as such, was...

Hasett, Michigan Evelyn Rosentreter 1928 — 2023 Evelyn Edna (Eichler) Rosentreter, 95, passed away on Sun., Oct. 8, at the Brookdale Meridian in Haslett, MI. Evelyn was born on Aug. 10, 1928, in St. Joseph, MI, to the late Ferdinand and Linda Eichler of the same city. A 1945 graduate of St. Joseph High School, Evelyn was a long-time employee of the American Society of Agricultural Engineers (ASAE) headquartered in St. Joseph. Besides avid reading, walking and ceramics, Evelyn took a great interest in travel. She visited Australia, New Zealand, Canada, Alaska, Hawaii, Germany, Italy, and Central America with her regular travel partners, Mary Vodopic and Ruby Hardy. Evelyn also extended ASAE summer conferences by joining Rahn and Tracy on...

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