Ben's life began on March 30, 1919 in Ontwa Township the son of Benjamin F. and Pearl (Wagner) Bement, Sr. He married Frances Kownover on May 4, 1941 in Edwardsburg. She preceded him in death on December 1, 1997. Ben was co-owner with his father of a grocery store in Dowagiac from 1937 – 1944. He and his father founded the farm operation and home where it continues under the next two generations. A Mason for 70 years, he belonged to the Dowagiac and Edwardsburg lodges, the Valley of South...
Ben's life began on March 30, 1919 in Ontwa Township the son of Benjamin F. and Pearl (Wagner) Bement, Sr. He married Frances Kownover on May 4, 1941 in Edwardsburg. She preceded him in death on December 1, 1997. Ben was co-owner with his father of a grocery store in Dowagiac from 1937 – 1944. He and his father founded the farm operation and home where it continues under the next two generations. A Mason for 70 years, he belonged to the Dowagiac and Edwardsburg lodges, the Valley of South...
Frederick "Fred" Mensinger, Jr, 86, formerly of Baroda, went to meet his Lord & Savior Jesus Christ, Saturday, September 22, 2012 at Whitcomb Towers where he resided.
A Celebration of Life Eternal will be held 10:00 A.M. Wednesday at Zion United Church of Christ, 9100 Church St., Baroda, with Rev. Chris Noffke officiating. Burial will follow at Ruggles Cemetery in Baroda. Friends may call from 5:00 until 7:00 P.M. Tuesday at Starks & Menchinger Chapel, 2650 Niles Rd., St. Joseph. In lieu...
DEMERCURIO, JENNIE M. Age 92 September 22, 2012. Beloved wife of the late James. Loving mother of Marlene(Bob)Lorenz & the late Frank DiMercurio. Former mother in law of Barbara DiMercurio-Handy & Grace Niedermiere. Proud grandmother of Ed(Carolyn)Lorenz, Jenine(Brian)Porvin, Lisa DiMercurio, James DiMercurio, Grace(Giacomo)Gaglio & Jennie Lynn(Steve)Adragna. Great grandmother of Enzo & Adriana Lorenz. Jennie was the Founder of the Convivials Widow & Widowers Social Club, a longtime member of...
HUCKABA - Ruth Huckaba (Nielsen) of Lake Odessa, age 62, went to be with her Lord Saturday, September 22, 2012. She was preceded in death by her husband Rick Huckaba, parents Ken and Fern Nielsen and step-daughter Kristin Armstrong. She will be lovingly remembered by her children Erin (Mike) Anderson, Heather (Russell) Fruchey, Jason (Val) Ackerson, step-son Gerald (Janelle) Huckaba, seven grandchildren, siblings John Nielsen and Jean White, and many nieces and nephews. Ruth was known by...
Mary Elizabeth "Betty" Bazan Bohm, 80, of Stevensville went with the Lord, Sunday, September 23, 2012 in St. Joseph, MI.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 1:30 P.M Thursday at St. Joseph Catholic Church, 211 Church St., St. Joseph with Father James Morris officiating. Burial will follow at Resurrection Catholic Cemetery, St. Joseph. Friends may call from 5:00 to 7:00 P.M, with the Rosary recited at 7:00 P.M. on Wednesday at Starks & Menchinger Chapel, 2650 Niles Rd., St....
Jeanine A. Godush, 78, of Stevensville, MI, passed away Sunday, September 23, 2012 at her home.
A Celebration of Life Service will be held on Friday, September 28, 2012 at 10:00 am at Starks & Menchinger Chapel, 2650 Niles Rd. St. Joseph, MI with Rev. Christopher Noffke officiating. Burial will follow in Hickory Bluff Cemetery. Visitation will be held on Thursday, September 27, 2012 from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the Starks & Menchinger Chapel. Memorials can be made to Hospice at Home or...
Mrs. Alice R. Clark age 84 of Wyoming MI died unexpectedly on Sunday September 23, 2012 and entered eternal life. Surviving are her five children: Nancy (Stephen) Rice, Brent (Jayne) Clark, Gina Clark, Laurie (Tim) O'Brien, Deb (Matt) VanHekken, eleven grandchildren, two great grandchildren, two brothers Alex (Mary) Santoski, Chet (Val) Aksamitowski, many special nieces, nephews and their families. She was preceded in death by her daughter Linda Clark, siblings Stella Rayhert, Bruno Santoski...
Peter F. Drumm, Jr. 88, of St Joe, passed away Monday, September 24 2012 at Royalton Manor in St. Joseph surrounded by family.
A Celebration of Life Service will be held at 10am EST Friday September 28th, at St. Bernard Catholic Church, 555 Delaware in Benton Harbor with Father William J. Jacobs, Jr. officiating. Friends may visit from 4pm until 9pm EST Thursday at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to Honor Flight Network and Hospice at Home. Those wishing to share a memory online...
Richard "Dick" L. Wallsten Sr., age 72, of Stevensville, MI, passed away Monday, September 24, 2012 at his residence.
A Celebration of Life Service will be held 1:00 P.M. Friday September 28, 2012 at The Chapel, 4250 Washington Ave., in St. Joseph with Pastor Philip Bubar officiating. Burial will follow at Hickory Bluff Cemetery. Friends may visit from 5:00 P.M. until 8:00 P.M. Thursday September 27, 2012 at The Chapel, 4250 Washington Ave., in St. Joseph. In lieu of flowers memorials may...
Janet Boice (Schreur), age 84, went to be with her Lord, Tuesday, September 25, 2012. She was preceded in death by her parents Arie and Helen Schreur; brothers Gerrit (Joyce) Schreur, Robert Schreur; sister Marie (Tim) Vruggink. She will be lovingly remembered by her husband Dan Boice; children Daniel Boice, Ellen Boice, Paul (Amy) Boice; grandchildren Daniel Francis, Taylor, Brennan; brother Dale (Florence) Schreur; sister-in-law Lois Schreur; many nieces and nephews.
Janet was defined by...
Robert Edward Josaitis of Grand Rapids passed away unexpectedly on September 25, 2012. Born October 27, 1928 to John and Edna Josaitis of Detroit , Michigan. Beloved husband, father and grandfather, Bob lived life to the fullest. During his working career, the world was his office in his travels as an international marketing manager. He was welcomed into Heaven by his Heavenly Father, his parents John and Edna Josaitis, brother Jack Josaitis, and his in-laws John and Fern Johnson, ...
Marian Helen Willette, age 86 of Clarksville, went to be with her Lord, Tuesday afternoon, September 25, 2012, while surrounded by her loving family. She was born October 6, 1925 in Clarksville, MI to Clayton and Harriet Mote. Marian was a life member of Pleasant Valley United Brethren in Christ Church, and worked as a receptionist for Dr. Bonn office and continued on for Dr. Hershberger for over 25 years. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband Kenneth D; her siblings Bethel...