Shirley Sturgeon
, Michigan
October 12, 2026
Shirley Sturgeon, 92, of St. Joseph, passed away Tuesday, October 13, 2026, at Hanson Hospice Center in Stevensville.Shirley loved her family, dancing, shopping, traveling and living in the villages in Florida. She also enjoyed her glass of wine and a delicious dinner cooked for her by her son-in-law Gregg.Shirley is survived by her daughters and sons-in-law’s Kim (Gregg) Blanchard and Tammie (Jay) Godfrey; grandchildren Brock & Taylor Blanchard, Jade & Nate Brown, Gage & Stacey D’Agostino and Tracey & Jeff Browne; great grandchildren Avery, Maddox, Charlotte, Marshall, Oliver, and Spencer Blanchard; sister Lynda Doyle & Carole (Martin) Albrighton of England; and sister-in-law Hilda Doyle.Shirley was preceded in death by her parents; first husband Edward Hendren; second husband Frank Sturgeon; granddaughter Beth Blanchard; brother Max Doyle and son-in-law Durwood D’Agostino.A private graveside service will be held at North Shore Memory Gardens in Coloma. Arrangements are entrusted to Starks & Menchinger Chapel…
Natalia Ozuna
, Michigan
October 9, 2026
Natalia Ozuna, age 96, passed away on Saturday, October 10, 2026 at her home. She was born on April 26, 1930 in McAllen, TX to Geronimo and Gertrude Martinez.A Funeral Service will be held on Friday, October 16, 2026 at 1:00 pm at Starks & Menchinger Chapel, 2650 Niles Rd., St. Joseph, MI with Fr. Emmanuel Mbah officiating. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service, from 12:00 – 1:00 pm. Natalia will be laid to rest at Riverview Cemetery.Natalia is survived by her children, Armando (Vicki) Ozuna, Marisela Ozuna, Irma Casanova, Sylvia (Pedro) Martinez, Robert (Katia) Ozuna Jr, David (Laura) Ozuna; grandchildren Jesse (Sarah), Roy (Mariel), Alejandro, Armando (Nicole), Chrissy, Ruben, David, Estevan; great- grandchildren, Grace, Sofia, Ruben, Michael, Danilo, Luis, Daniel, Adrian.She is preceded in death by her husband Robert Ozuna Sr; parents, Geronimo and Gertrudis Martinez; siblings, Bernina, Ramona; son-in-law, Roy; grandson, Andres Lucas.
John "Nate" Weller
, Michigan
July 28, 1971 — October 9, 2026
John Nathan "Nate" Weller, 55, of Dowagiac, passed away on Saturday, October 10, 2026.A private Celebration of Life Service will be held and burial will follow at Riverside Cemetery in Dowagiac. Arrangements have been entrusted to Starks Family Funeral Homes, Clark Chapel, 405 Center St., Dowagiac. Memorials may be made in Nate's name to Dowagiac Athletic Boosters, https://www.dowagiacschools.org/. Those wishing to sign Nate's Memory Book online may do so at www.clarkch.com.Born in Dowagiac on July 29, 1971, Nate grew up alongside his sister Marcy, and his brother Marc. Nate could find the humor in any situation. He had a quick wit and we could write a book of his one-liners, hilarious Christmas gifts and vast knowledge of all things sports and history related. He loved spending time with all his nieces and nephews.A talented golfer from an early age, Nate carried his passion for the sport throughout his youth. He…
Robert "Bob" Edward Bartley
, Michigan
October 12, 2026
Robert (Bob) Edward Bartley, age 90, passed away on October 13, 2026. Bob was born on July 4, 1936 in Chicago, Illinois to Churchill and Gertrude (Jones) Bartley. The family later moved to New Buffalo, Michigan where Bob graduated from high school. He dated his high school sweetheart, Thomacine (Tomi) Fraus, and they married on September 8, 1956.Bob attended Michigan State University and earned a degree in accounting. Years later, he earned an MBA from the University of Evansville in Evansville, Indiana. Following graduation from college, Bob served in the United States Army for 2 years in Fort Benning, Georgia. He was honorably discharged as a First Lieutenant. Following this, he began employment in the accounting department at Whirlpool Corporation in St. Joseph, Michigan. He greatly enjoyed his work and held 20 roles in the company, ending his career of 36 years as a vice president. He also landed on…
Daylene Mae Pufall
, Michigan
September 28, 2026
Daylene Mae Pufall, 79, passed away on Tuesday, September 29, 2026 in Niles, Michigan with her daughter by her side.Daylene was born on October 11, 1946 in Buchanan, Michigan to the late Arthur Rose and June (Miller) Rose.Along with her parents, Daylene was preceded in death by her loving husband, Leo Carl Pufall Sr. and siblings, Becky Nolan and Nancy Kirkland.Left to cherish the memory of Daylene are her children, Bonnie Pufall, Leo Pufall Jr, and Dawn Pufall; 6 grandchildren, and 5 great grandchildren.Daylene enjoyed the simple things in life and cherished the time she spent doing the things she loved. She enjoyed crocheting and knitting, often creating things for herself and those she cared about. Daylene also enjoyed taking car rides and spending time walking along the beach, where she could enjoy the peaceful surroundings. She will be remembered for the quiet moments she shared with family and friends…
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