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Stevensville, Michigan Harry Zmyslo 1928 — 2024 Harry J. Zmyslo of Stevensville, Michigan passed peacefully on June 12, 2024 after a long and productive life. Harry was born in South Bend, Indiana on April 6, 1928 to Frank and Harriet (Maj) Zmyslo. He enlisted in the Army in 1944 at age 16 to serve his country, but a tank accident kept him stateside. On June 18, 1949 he married Lottie L. Kowalski and she survives. He is also survived by his daughter Jacqueline Dunafin (Stephen) of Benton Harbor, MI, son Dennis Zmyslo (Laura) of Stevensville, 4 grandchildren, 11 great grands and 3 great-great grands. A sister Ann Zmyslo of South Bend, Indiana also survives. He is preceded in death by their angel ? infant daughter Vicky and his siblings...

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...

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