Obituaries

Herbert Pfliger
Mar 8, 2007
Mr. Pfliger was born May 4, 1920 in Chicago the son of the late Gust and Olga (Dann) Pfliger. On March 21, 1942 he married the former Mildred Lange. Herbert served in the US Army during WWII in the Pacific Theatre and retired from Clark Equipment in Buchanan after 34 years. Private family services will be held and burial...

Carolyn Galanda
Feb 28, 2007
Carolyn was born December 3, 1949 in Niles the daughter of the late William and Florence "Jackie" (Savage) Witt. She graduated with honors from Bridgman High School in 1968. On September 13, 1979 she married Dulles M. Galanda. She had a love for music, cooking, and caring for her grandson, "Little Man" Gary II.
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Floyd Siemon
Feb 24, 2007
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Mr. Siemon was born September 8, 1913 in Baroda the son of the late Charles and Mithidle (Rosenfield) Siemon. He was married to the former Lelia May Decker and she preceded him in death on February 10, 1972. Floyd worked for Bridgman Foundry and was self-employed as a Carpenter. He attended Zion...

Michael Bresler
Feb 16, 2007
Dr. Bresler was born April 4, 1945 in New York, New York the son of the late Harvey and Esther (Ruskay) Bresler. Michael graduated from Northwestern University and was a member of the American Academy of Psychotherapists and the American Psychological Association. He was in private practice over 30 years, and served the community for the past 15 years in...

Iva Lambert
Feb 15, 2007
Mrs. Lambert was born March 20, 1929 in Walnut Ridge, Arkansas the daughter of the late Merritt and Maudie (Evett) Holt. On June 18, 1949 she married Audie L. Lambert and he preceded her in death on June 7, 2003. Born: March 20, 1929 Place of Birth: Walnut Ridge, Arkansas Death: February 15, 2007 Place of Death: Saint Joseph, Michigan Survivors...

Irmgard Weitsche
Feb 6, 2007
Mrs. Weitsche was born August 27, 1928 in Germany the daughter of the late Richard and Martha (Walter) Schnoder. On December 24, 1948 she married Horst Weitsche. Irmgard worked for Best Food in Chicago retiring in 1985. She was a member of Immanuel Lutheran Church, Bridgman. Viewing
Wednesday February 7, 2007 , 5:30-8 PM
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Suzetti Daniel
Feb 4, 2007
Biography
Mrs. Daniel was born November 1, 1936 in Michigan City, Indiana the daughter of the late Floyd and Charlotte (Shadley) Dohner. On October 19, 1968 she married James H. Daniel. Suzetti was a Dietary Manager at Lakeland Continuing Care in St. Joseph for ten years and at Trinity Lutheran School in Sawyer for eight years. She had also...

Mary Dinges
Feb 4, 2007
Mrs. Dinges was born March 12, 1928 in St. Joseph the daughter of the late Samuel and Augusta (Mensinger) Schmaltz. Mary was a member of New Troy Grace Brethren Church. Viewing
Tuesday February 6, 2007 , 6-8 PM
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Helen Clark
Jan 30, 2007
Biography Mrs. Clark was born December 20, 1917 in Saskatchewan, Canada the daughter of the late Henry and Katherine (Jensen) Neugebauer. Helen and her parents moved to the U.S. in 1922. On July 31, 1939 she married Joseph J. Clark and he preceded her in death on September 23, 1963. Helen was a member of Immanuel Lutheran Church, Bridgman. Facts...

Vera Styburski
Jan 28, 2007
Biography
Mrs. Styburski was born May 29, 1920 in New Troy the daughter of the late Elwin E. and Stella (Mitchell) Ritchie. On April 26, 1941 she married Stanley Styburski and he preceded her in death on December 18, 1986. Vera was a member of Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church of Glendora. She worked for several years at Knolls in...

Philip Newman
Jan 25, 2007
Phil was born September 25, 1955 in Benton Harbor the son of R. Paul and Elaine (Heimbuch) Newman. Phil's educational background included St. Matthew's Lutheran Grade School, and Benton Harbor Junior and Senior High Schools. Phil started out into the business world at an early age of 15, working at Dog-n-Suds, then headed on to Rex Auto Parts in Benton...

James Hatley
Jan 20, 2007
Mr. Hatley was born May 20, 1926 in Pocahontas, Arkansas the son of the late William and Della (McIlroy) Hatley. He served in the US Navy during WWII. On October 18, 1957 he married the former Georgia Sexton and she preceded him in death on October 29, 1999. Viewing
Thursday February 1, 2007 , 5-8 PM
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Keren Sonnenberg
Jan 9, 2007
Keren was born July 29, 1954 in Orange County, New Jersey the daughter of the late Theodore and Iris (Walker) Jensen. On October 6, 1984 she married Donald Sonnenberg. She was employed by Lakeshore Schools for 24 years, teaching K-5 at Hollywood School.
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Thomas Hennessee
Jan 3, 2007
Tom was born July 15, 1987 in Berrien Springs the son of James and Christine (Crumley) Hennessee. He was a 2006 graduate of River Valley High School and was employed by Whiteford Kenworth in South Bend, Indiana. Born: July 15, 1987 Place of Birth: Berrien Springs, Michigan Death: January 3, 2007 Place of Death: Bertrand Township, Michigan Tom is survived by...

Mildred Barfelz
Dec 29, 2006
Biography Mrs. Barfelz was born September 30, 1921 in Bridgman the daughter of the late Andrew and Rose (Mashke) Ott. On September 6, 1947 she married Marvin E. Barfelz and he preceded her in death on December 12, 1989. Mildred was a member of Immanuel Lutheran Church, Bridgman. Facts Born: September 30, 1921 Place of Birth: Bridgman, Michigan Death: December...

Minnie Mensinger
Dec 22, 2006
Mrs. Mensinger was born August 19, 1912 in Three Oaks the daughter of the late Charles and Josephine (Koth) Gluth. On March 21, 1936 she married Benjamin Mensinger and he preceded her in death on November 18, 1974. Minnie was a member of New Troy Grace Brethren Church.
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Wilma Taylor
Dec 15, 2006
Mrs. Taylor was born May 20, 1925 in Starke County, Indiana the daughter of the late Ralph and Clarice (Foltz) Golding. On October 9, 1943 she married Paul E. Taylor and he preceded her in death on July 20, 1997. Wilma was a member of New Troy Grace Brethren Church. She was also a member of T.O.P.S. and K.O.P.S....

B. Tull
Dec 13, 2006
Mrs. Tull was born April 20, 1920 in Harrisburg, Arkansas the daughter of the late John and Ellen (Burns) Franks. On January 20, 1939 she married Joseph D. Tull and he preceded her in death on January 25, 1978. Born: April 20, 1920 Place of Birth: Harrisburg, Arkansas Death: December 13, 2006 Place of Death: Buchanan, Michigan Mrs. Tull is survived...

Kyle Mensinger
Dec 8, 2006
Viewing Tuesday December 12, 2006 , 6-8 PM at Pike Funeral Home, Boyd Chapel