Obituaries

Terri Jeanne Palma

December 11, 1937 – January 30, 2019

Terri Jeanne (Bender) Palma, 81, of Coloma, passed away Wednesday, January 30, 2019 at Hanson Hospice Center in Stevensville after a valiant battle with Pancreatic cancer.   Arrangements have been entrusted to Starks & Menchinger Chapel, St Joseph.  Memorial contributions may be made to the Humane Society of Southwest Michigan.  Friends wishing to Sign Terri’s memory book may do so at  www.starks-menchinger.com... ...Read Full Story

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Mildred Gertrude Holtsclaw

Mildred Gertrude Holtsclaw, 97, of Pullman, passed away Saturday, February 2, 2019 at the Bronson Methodist Hospital in Kalamazoo. She was born December 28, 1921 to Lorenze Forrest and Bessie Carolyn (Bailey) Huddleston in Mt. Home, Arkansas. Mildred was a home maker with her focus on her family. She enjoyed doing crossword puzzles and enjoyed watching Animal Planet and Wrestling on TV. She also cherished her time reading her Bible. In her younger years, Mildred enjoyed raising her flower and vegetable gardens.... ...Read Full Story

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John Herbert Breinling

July 10, 1916 – January 30, 2019

John Herbert Breinling, 102 years old, went to be with his Lord and Savior in the morning hours of January 30, 2019 in his apartment at the Whitcomb Retirement Residence in St. Joseph, Michigan. John was born to Gustav and Amanda (Hahn) Breinling on July 10, 1916 on their Park Rd. farm in Eau Claire, Michigan.... ...Read Full Story

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Betty Jean (Hardin) Smith

Betty Jean Smith 84 of Benton Harbor, transitioned at home surrounded by family in Benton Harbor, MI on January 31, 2019. A celebration of life services will be held on Saturday, February 9, 2019, at New Bethel Baptist Church 2360 Townline Road, Benton Harbor, MI 49022 with visitation starting at 11:00 am followed by services at 12:00. Burial will take place at Crystal Spring Cemetery.... ...Read Full Story