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Lisa Ann Rittmon

November 22, 2021 Obituaries

On Tuesday, November 16, 2021, at Lakeland Hospital in St. Joseph, MI with family at her bedside, Lisa A., at the young age of 53, Lisa A. Rittmon transitioned into her afterlife. Lisa was born at Mercy Memorial Hospital in Benton Harbor, MI March 19, 1968, to Essie L. Sulton and raised by Edward Sulton.... ...Read Full Story

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Bradley James Shafer

November 22, 2021 Obituaries
Bradley James Shafer, 52 years, of Dowagiac, passed away on Friday, November 19, 2021.
Funeral Service will be held on Saturday, Nov 27 at 12:00 PM at Apostolic Lighthouse 30402 M-62 West, Dowagiac Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service.
A full obituary will be published once complete.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Brown Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Niles.

Visitation

11:00 am – 12:00 pm
Saturday, November 27, 2021
Apostolic Lighthouse
30402 M-62 West
Dowagiac, Michigan, United States
269-782-3885
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Funeral Service

12:00 pm
Saturday, November 27, 2021
Apostolic Lighthouse
30402 M-62 West
Dowagiac, Michigan, United States
269-782-3885
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Dennis Sheehy

November 22, 2021 Obituaries

Dennis Franklin Sheehy, born to Maurice and Rachel (Hale) Sheehy, on February 28, 1933, in St. Clair Shores, Michigan, passed away, Friday, November 19, 2021. United in marriage to Norma Louise Wood at Shrine of The Little Flower, in Royal Oak, Michigan on November 25, 1961.... ...Read Full Story

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Spiros Andrew “Sam” Polymeris

November 22, 2021 Obituaries
Spiros A. “Sam” Polymeris, 86, of Bridgman, passed away on Wednesday, November 17, 2021, at Spectrum Health Lakeland. A Celebration of Life Service will be held on Wednesday, November 24, 2021 at 11 AM at Annunciation & St. Paraskevi Greek Orthodox Church, 18000 Behner Rd, New Buffalo, MI 49117. Service will be officiated by Rev. Fr. Paul Martin and burial will follow at Pine Grove Cemetery in New Buffalo. Memorial contributions may be made to Annunciation & St. Paraskevi Greek Orthodox Church. Those wishing to leave an online condolence may do so at www.sommerfeldchapel.com.... ...Read Full Story

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Thomas W. Evans

November 19, 2021 Obituaries

Thomas W. Evans of Berrien Springs, passed away November 17 after a long illness.  He was 72. Tom graduated from Berrien Springs High School in 1967 and from Eastern Michigan University in 1973, with a degree in geography. He had worked for various companies, most recently in retail sales, retiring in 2011.... ...Read Full Story

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Richard James Holcomb

November 18, 2021 Obituaries

Rich was a loving partner, devoted father and friend to many with an amazing sense of humor and one-of-a-kind personality. He will be fondly remembered for his warm hugs, quick wit and ability to make others laugh. Although he could be a bit mischievous at times, he lived life to the fullest. Rich graduated from Paw Paw High School in 1996 and went on to study at Southwestern Michigan University, for theater. Rich lived between Michigan and Colorado over the years. While living in Colorado, Rich was an accomplished raft guide, a job he truly enjoyed. Most recently he was enjoying life with his partner, Kendra at their Henstooth Homestead. It’s here he could be himself, truly creating something out of nothing. Growing sweet corn and fruit trees, building a sauna and cold smoker, keeping honey bees and maintaining the property.  Rich’s creativity was reflected in everything he touched including his woodworking and welding. He loved the outdoors and could often be found fishing, hunting and camping. Making homemade maple syrup was his craft and something he always looked forward to. Rich will be deeply missed by his loving daughters, the pride and joy of his life, and the many people who had the pleasure of knowing him.... ...Read Full Story

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