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Donald J. Frantz
September 17, 1920 — January 8, 2012
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Donald's life began on September 17, 1920 in Detroit, MI the son of Lester and Julia (Halley) Frantz. He was a graduate of Detroit School of Business and worked as a financial officer for Clark Equipement. Donald served his country during WWII and was awarded 6 bronze stars for his service. He was united in marriage to the former Dorothy Hickey on May 10, 1943, At age 70, Don embraced a new interest: acting. For the next fourteen years, Don...
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Michael T Pitcher
December 31, 1955 — January 8, 2012
Service: January 13, 2012
Michael's life began on December 31st , 1955 in Watervliet MI. The son of John T. and Marilyn (Secrest) Pitcher. Michael served his country first in the Marines then in the Navy. Michael enjoyed fishing, smoking his pipe and walking in the woods. He also was a coin and stamp collector. Michael loved his truck and is dog "Old Buck". His loving family includes his mother Marilyn Pitcher of Sister Lakes, sister JoAnne Pitcher of Sister Lakes,...
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Rebecca Ann Cleveland
February 27, 1988 — January 7, 2012
Service: No Services
Rebecca was born February 27, 1988 to Daniel and Lori (Bentz) Cleveland in St. Joseph MI. Rebecca attended Andrews University and had a degree in Arts. She was a very talented, articulate and spiritual person, she wrote poetry and loved to play her guitar. Rebecca was an independent soul and had a free spirit, she truly was beautiful inside and out. Her loving family includes her father Dan Cleveland of Sister Lakes, sister Kelsey Cleveland of...
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Muriel Belle Pusey
August 4, 1911 — January 4, 2012
Service: January 9, 2012
Muriel's life began on August 4, 1911 in Ashley, MI; the daughter of Robert and Alberta (Wood) Stevenson. She was a graduate of the former Emmanuel Missionary College (Andrews University) in Berrien Springs. Muriel was united in marriage to Alson Pusey on June 2, 1946 in Ashley. She was a teacher in Muskegon for many years. Muriel was devoted to her faith and as a young adult volunteered as a Bible worker doing evangelization for the Seventh...
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Donna Mae Patzer
October 29, 1934 — January 2, 2012
Service: January 5, 2012
Donna Mae (Hodges) Patzer was born October 29th, 1934 in Dowagiac MI,the daughter of Elmer and Mildred(Burney) Hodges. Donna was united in marriage to Alfred Patzer on June 19,1954 in Dowagiac MI., where they made their home She worked as an accountant for Seidman & Seidman for 17 years. Donna enjoyed making crafts with her husband, wintering in Naples Florida, playing golf and bowling in her younger years. The most important part of...
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Russell William Coy
March 17, 1919 — December 30, 2011
Service: January 5, 2012
Russell's life began on March 17, 1919 in Marcellus, MI, the son of Joseph and Celeste (Shingledecker) Coy. He was united in marriage to Pauline (Nothdruft) Coy in 1940, then to Marjorie Helton Coy on April 23, 1954 in Dowagiac and she preceded him in death on August 27, 1997, then he was united in marriage to Martha (Parker-Cable) Coy on October 14, 1998 in Las Vegas. He was employed by Bendix Corporation for 32 years and had worked at James...
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Lucile Niccum
August 30, 1917 — December 29, 2011
Service: December 31, 2011
Lucile M. Conrad Niccum was born August 30, 1917, daughter of the late S.P. and Bertha Conrad in Benton Harbor, Michigan. She graduated from Benton Harbor High School in 1936. Lucile married Edward Niccum on April 10th, 1937 and they enjoyed 70 years of wedded bliss. She worked at V.M. Corporation for 23 years as a production foreman, and to this day her fellow employees remember her with cards and calls. Lucile and Ed lived permanently in...
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Clorenda Rene' Yeager
August 27, 1980 — December 26, 2011
Service: December 30, 2011
Clorenda's life began on August 27, 1980 in Richmond, VA, the daughter of Rhonda F. Haas. She was united in marriage to Carl Yeager on May 17, 2003 in Eau Claire. She loved her children very much and enjoyed her many friends. Her loving family includes her mother Rhonda Haas of Dowagiac, her husband Carl Yeager of Dowagiac, her children Tayler and Brianna McAfee and Skyler Yeager, all of Dowagiac, her brother Joshua G. Mellema of Dowagiac,...
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