Obits
Sandra J. “Sandy” Baushke, 80, of Auburndale, FL, passed away on Thursday, September 28, 2023, at Hanson Hospice Center.
A celebration of life service will be held on Thursday, October 5, 2023, at 11AM, Starks & Menchinger Chapel & Cremation Services, 2650 Niles Rd., St....
Kenneth Allen Stanisz, age 72, of Coloma, MI, passed away on September 30, 2023 after a courageous battle with cancer.
Ken was born on October 22, 1950 to John and Grace Stanisz of South Haven, MI. He was a graduate of South Haven High School in 1969, and later went on to study drafting at...
Arnold (Joe) Bernard Velting
September 30, 1932 - September 27, 2023
In the early morning of September 27, 2023, Arnold "Joe" Velting of Sodus, MI passed away peacefully just a few days prior to his 91st birthday.
Arnold was born September 30, 1932, the eldest of four children...
Ed W. Stover, 79, of Berrien Springs, died on Monday, September 25, 2023. He was born on March 27, 1944 in Benton Harbor, to the Late Victor C. and Jeanette M. (Ewalt) Stover. Ed graduated from Berrien Springs High School in 1962 and attended Lake Michigan College before serving honorably in the...
Irene Riemland, 92, of St. Joseph, MI passed away Tuesday, September 19, 2023 at Corewell Health Lakeland in St. Joseph.
Irene was born September 14, 1931 in St. Joseph, MI to Carl & Erna (Adam) Czirr. On August 13, 1949 she married Walter “Walt” Riemland at St. Peter’s...
Edward J. Todd passed away peacefully at home on September 17, 2023. He was born on February 12, 1937 and spent his early years in Muskegon Heights. In 1947, he and his parents moved to St. Joseph. His stepfather, Paul Suchovsky, established a distribution business named West Michigan Wholesale...
Cathy Thieneman’s Spectacular Life
Early Friday morning, September 22, 2023 the heavens became a little brighter and our earthly home, a little dimmer, as a bright light passed between. Cathy Miller Thieneman passed quietly onward with her family at her side.
The running motif of her...
Donald Lee Spitzke, 71, of Baroda, passed away Saturday, September 23, 2023 at Hanson Hospice Center in Stevensville.
A Celebration of Life Service will be held 11:00 A.M. Thursday, September 28, 2023 at St. John’s Evangelical Lutheran Church, 9193 Cleveland Ave., Baroda, with Pastor...
Gladys Jean Goodrich, 86, of Niles, passed away on September 14, 2023, at West Woods of Niles. Gladys was born January 2, 1937, in Mountain View, Arkansas, to Russell and Beatrice Pogue. She will be remembered by her family has a loving mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother.
She is...
Ira Lee Burton, 65, formerly of Benton Harbor, passed away, Saturday, August 26, 2023 in Aurora, Colorado where he most recently resided.
A Celebration of Life Home Going service will be held 11:00 A.M. Saturday, September 23, 2023 at Rhema Word Ministries, 717 E. Napier Ave, Benton Harbor,...
Jon Robinson passed away peacefully on Tuesday, September 12, 2023 at home surrounded by family. He is survived by his loving wife, Juli Beal Robinson; daughters, Katie (Brian) Hillen of Wheaton, IL and Nora Robinson of Grand Rapids, MI; granddaughter, McKenna Hillen; sister, Cathy Cagney of...
Baroda, MI - Rhonda June Gross, 73, of Baroda, Michigan, passed away peacefully in hospice care on September 11, 2023. She was born on October 28, 1949, to Roy and Bobbie
Ballard.
Rhonda was a kind and loving mother who adored her family, friends, and her beloved companion pets, Mr. Gibbs and...
Paul Malcolm Allen, age 97, passed away peacefully on September 11, 2023 at Provision Living in St. Joseph, MI. He was born on June 21, 1926, to Arthur and Catherine (Williamson) Allen in Boston, Massachusetts.
Paul proudly served his country in the United States Navy, retiring as a Captain,...
Travis S. Nelson, 41, of Millburg, passed away on September 7, 2023, at Corewell Health-Lakeland.
Travis was born on December 4, 1981, to Ricky & Kathy Nelson in Zanesville, OH. He attended St. Joseph High School. Travis worked in the construction industry for Pantelleria Construction as a...
Dorothy Jean (Zick, Dunham) Gray, 96, of Winchester, VA, formerly of St. Joseph, MI, passed away on Friday, September 8, 2023 in Winchester. She was born in 1927 to Ernest and Clara Zick in South Bend, Indiana.
Dorothy graduated from Dowagiac High School in 1944 with a two-year scholarship to...
Corinne Bertha Edgin, 87, of Benton Harbor, died Saturday, September 9, 2023 at home surrounded by her loving family.
A graveside service will be held 1:00 P.M. Thursday, September 14, at Lakeshore-Hagar Cemetery on Eamon Road in Hagar Township. Those wishing to leave on online message of...
Lee Fowler, 39, of Benton Harbor, passed away, Sunday, August 20, 2023 at home.
A Celebration of Life Home Going Service will be held 12:00 p.m. Friday, September 8, 2023 at Starks & Menchinger Chapel, 2650 Niles Rd., St. Joseph, with Rev. Duane Seats officiating. Friends may call...
Sodus, MI - Matthew “Matt” Oliver graduated from Watervliet high school in 1997.
He went into the workforce for several years, then joined the Marine corp.
Most recently he had been employed at Meijer of Stevensville.
Matt was preceded in death his sister Sara Anderson, his...
Dorothy (Dottie) Barbara (Robbins) AKA Robbie (Donnell) Stewart, was born September 30, 1926 in Pittsburg PA, and died peacefully in her home in St. Joseph MI on Friday morning, September 1, 2023. She was preceeded in death by her husband Frederick L. Donnell, 3-19-1982, her second husband...
Betty Jean Stern, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother passed away peacefully on Monday, September 4, 2023. She was 83. Betty was born on July 17, 1940 to Dozier and Elsie (Krugel) Easterling and graduated from Benton Harbor High School in 1958. She worked at Mercy Hospital...
Andrea Danielle Michelle Williams, was born June 5, 1995 in Berrien Springs, Michigan to Eric Williams, Jr., and Sylvia Davis. She transitioned from this life at the age of 28 on Wednesday, August 30, 2023, in South Bend.
A celebration of life service will be held at 11 am, Saturday, September...
Maryanne Butt, 73, of E. Lansing, MI passed away peacefully under hospice care on Thursday, September 7, 2023.
She was born in Auburn, AL on February 4, 1950, the daughter of Jane and Jimmy Butt, who preceded her in death. Maryanne was a graduate of Benton Harbor High School and Western...
Keith W. Hammond, 70, of Coloma, formerly of Benton Harbor, passed away, Sunday, September 10, 2023 at Corewell Health Lakeland Hospital in St. Joseph.
A Celebration of Life Service will be planned and announced at a later date. Keith made the ultimate gift by donating to the Michigan Gift of...
Donald Carl Phillips (Donnie/Don), 55, of Stevensville, MI, passed away on Sunday, September 10, 2023 in his home surrounded by family. Arrangements have been entrusted to Starks & Menchinger Chapel, 2650 Niles Rd., St. Joseph, MI.
Donnie was born on June 9, 1968 in St. Joseph, MI to...
Donna Radde, 86, of St. Joseph, MI passed away Saturday, September 9, 2023 after a brief battle with cancer, surrounded by her loved ones.
A Celebration of Life Service will be held at 10:30 A.M., Friday, September 15, 2023 at Trinity Lutheran Church, 619 Market St., St. Joseph with Pastor...