1. Mark A. Kruggel
      Mark A. Kruggel

      2/1/2012

      Mark A. Kruggel, 68, of Murphy, North Carolina, died February 1, 2012 in Union County, Georgia.A Celebration of Life Service will be held at 10:00 A.M. on Saturday, February 4, 2012 at Starks & Menchinger Chapel, 2650 Niles Road, St. Joseph with Rev. Joel Kruggel officiating. Burial will follow at Riverview Cemetery in St. Joseph. Visitation will be held from 9:00 A.M. to 10:00 A.M. on Saturday. Memorials may be made to Gideons International... Read more

    2. Julia Katherine Larson Cezil
      Julia Katherine Larson Cezil

      2/1/2012

      Julia Katherine "J. K." Larson Cezil, 70, of Watervliet, passed away on Wednesday, February 1, 2012, at Bronson Methodist Hospital in Kalamazoo, MI..In Celebration of her Life, friends may call from 4:00-8:00 P.M. Monday, February 6, 2012 at Starks & Menchinger Family Funeral Home, 2650 Niles Rd., St. Joseph. Julia will be laid to rest in the Lincoln Township Cemetery in Stevensville, MI. Memorials may be made to the First Presbyterian... Read more

    3. Marge Christie Barts
      Marge Christie Barts

      1/31/2012

      Margarite (Marge) entered this world on May 3, 1924 in Garden City, Michigan. She was the youngest of ten children born to Gustave and Ottilie Schwartz. At the age of 9, the family joined the New Apostolic Church. She married Roy Christie in 1947. She was mostly known for her good eats at Gordon Food Service where she has been employed for 20 years. She lost her beloved husband Roy in 1984 and entered into marriage again with Glenn Barts... Read more

    4. Mary Etta Kronbetter
      Mary Etta Kronbetter

      1/31/2012

      Mary Etta Kronbetter, 83, of St. Joseph, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, January 31, 2012 at Lakeland Hospital in St. Joseph.A Celebration of Life Service will be held at 10:00 A.M. Saturday, February 4, 2012 at Starks & Menchinger Chapel 2650 Niles Rd., St. Joseph with Pastor Christopher Noffke officiating. Burial will follow at North Shore Memory Gardens in Coloma. Friends may visit from 5:00 P.M. until 7:00 P.M. Friday, February 3,... Read more

    5. Randall Nye Chinery
      Randall Nye Chinery

      1/30/2012

      Randall Nye Chinery, 91, formerly of St. Joseph, Michigan, passed away January 30, 2012.A Celebration of Life Service will be held at 1:00 P.M on Wednesday, February 8, 2012 at Starks & Menchinger Chapel, 2650 Niles Road, St. Joseph with Rev. Gail Holman officiating. Those wishing to leave an online condolence may do so at www.starks-menchinger.com.Randall was born in Baltimore, Maryland on June 3, 1920 to Willett, Sr. and Helen Chinery.... Read more

    6. Donna Hamilton
      Donna Hamilton

      1/30/2012

      Donna M. Hamilton, 88, of Benton Harbor, passed away Monday, January 30, 2012 at Sunset Shores Assisted Living in Benton Harbor. A Celebration of Life Service will be held 5:00 P.M. Friday at Starks & Menchinger Chapel, 2650 Niles Rd., St. Joseph. Private burial will take place at Riverview Cemetery in St. Joseph. Friends may call one hour prior to the service beginning at 4:00 P.M. Memorials may be made to Sarett Nature Center. Those... Read more

    7. Shirley Ailene Shewman
      Shirley Ailene Shewman

      1/29/2012

      Shirley A. Shewman, 85, of Stevensville, MI, passed away Sunday, January 29, 2012 at Lakeland Regional Medical Center in St. Joseph. A Celebration of Life Gathering will be held from 11:30 a.m. until 1:00 P.M. Saturday, February 4, 2012 at Starks & Menchinger Chapel, 2650 Niles Rd., St. Joseph. Memorials may be made to El Camino Hospital Foundation, 2400 Grant Road, Mountain View, CA 94040. Those wishing to sign Shirley's Memory Book... Read more

    8. Suzanne E. Newman Smith
      Suzanne E. Newman Smith

      1/28/2012

      Suzanne E. (Newman) Smith, 75, of St. Joseph, Michigan, passed away January 28, 2012 in Haines City, Florida with her husband Charlie at her side.A Celebration of Life Service will be held at 10:00 A.M. on Friday, February 3, 2012 at Starks & Menchinger Chapel, 2650 Niles Road, St. Joseph with Rev. Martin Measel officiating. Burial will follow at North Shore Memory Gardens in Coloma. Visitation will be held from 4:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. on... Read more

    9. Rachel Jo Worthington
      Rachel Jo Worthington

      1/28/2012

      On January 28, 2012, in the arms of her loving parents and surrounded by her family, our beloved daughter and sister, Rachel, lost her 30-year lifetime battle with Cystic Fibrosis.Rachel was born on October 2, 1981, in St. Joseph, Michigan. Rachel was a beautiful child who grew into a strong and courageous young woman. She loved many things about life: spending time with her family and friends, the color pink, sparkly clothing and fashion,... Read more

    10. Ken L. Harper
      Ken L. Harper

      1/26/2012

      Ken L. Harper, 48, of Sodus, passed away Thursday, January 26, 2012 at his home, after a brief illness with cancer. He was surrounded by family and friends. A memorial will be held at a later date. Arrangements are entrusted to Starks & Menchinger Chapel, St. Joseph. Memorial donations may be made to Hospice at Home or the family. Those wishing to sign Ken's Memory Book online may do so at www.starks-menchinger.com.Ken was born... Read more