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Paxton, John H., 78, of Dowagiac, Clark Chapel , Dowagiac

Arrangements have been entrusted to Clark Chapel and Cremation Services.

Thomas D. "Tom" Szymczak, 82, of Dowagiac, passed away, Tuesday, May 17, 2022 in Dowagiac, Michigan. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated 1:00 P.M. Monday, May 23, 2022, at Sacred Heart of Mary Catholic Church, 51841 Leach Rd., Dowagiac, with Fr. Russell Homic officiating. Burial will follow at Sacred Heart Cemetery in Dowagiac. Friends may visit with the family from 10:00 A.M. until 12:00 P.M. Monday at Clark Chapel, 405 Center St., Dowagiac. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations in Tom's name may be made to Sacred Heart of Mary Catholic Church or the American Cancer Society. Those wishing to sign Tom's Memory Book online may do so at www.clarkch.com. Tom was born October 3,...

Don L. Parish, 76, of Dowagiac, passed away, Thursday, May 12, 2022, at Ascension Borgess Hospital in Kalamazoo. A Celebration of Life Service will be held at 12:00 PM, Friday, May 20 at Clark Chapel, 405 Center St., Dowagiac, with Albert Jones, Christian Elder of the Biblical Church of God, officiating. Friends may visit with the family from 11:00 AM until the time of service at the funeral home. Memorial contributions in Don's name may be made to Hospital Hospitality House of Southwest Michigan 828 S. Burdick St. Kalamazoo, MI 49001-2753. Those wishing to sign Don's Memory Book online may do so at www.clarkch.com. Don was born May 14, 1945, in Dowagiac, to Willard and Gladys (Britton)...

Harold W. Jones, 85, of Dowagiac, MI passed away on Wednesday, May 11, 2022 at Golden Living Center in Elkhart, IN. Harold was born on January 21, 1937 in Missouri to Robert & Gela (Luker) Jones. On May 31, 1959 he married Kaye Johnson in Niles. He was the Owner of Harold's Body Shop for over 50 years. After retirement he bought a 5th wheel truck and started delivering 5th wheel trailers around the Country. Harold was hardworking, outgoing and a great provider for his family. He enjoyed racing sprint cars for over 30 years and also loved hunting, fishing and spending time with his family. Harold is survived by his daughters Sharri Parks and Debbie (Lon) Wishart; four grandchildren and...

Margaret S. Emmons, 80, of Dowagiac, passed away on Sun., May 8, 2022 at her home, surrounded by her family. Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Mon., May 16 at 1 PM at Sacred Heart of Mary Catholic Church, 51841 Leach Rd., Dowagiac. Burial will follow at Sacred Heart of Mary Cemetery. Friends may visit with the family from 12 PM until the time of the service at the church. Memorial contributions may be made to Hidden Acres Safe Haven, 50582 Pleasant St., Dowagiac, 49047. Those wishing to leave an online condolence may do so at www.clarkch.com. Margaret was born on June 2, 1941, in Dowagiac, to Richard & Elizabeth (Walsh) Guy. She graduated from Dowagiac Union High School in 1956....

Patricia L. "Pat" Jessup, 80, of Dowagiac, passed away, Sunday, May 8, 2022, at Memorial Hospital in South Bend, with her family at her side. A Celebration of Life Service will be held at noon, Thursday, May 12 at Clark Chapel (405 Center St., Dowagiac) with Pastor Nathan Wilder officiating. Burial will follow at Mission Hills Memorial Gardens in Niles. Friends may visit with the family from 11:00 AM until the time of service at the funeral home. Memorial contributions in Pat's name may be made to St. Jude Children's Hospital. Those wishing to sign Pat's Memory Book online may do so at www.clarkch.com. Pat was born February 5, 1942, in Benton Harbor, Michigan to Clarence and Ruth...

Margaret S. Emmons, 80, of Dowagiac, passed away on Sunday, May 8, 2022 at her home, surrounded by her family. Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Monday, May 16 at 1 PM at Sacred Heart of Mary Catholic Church, 51841 Leach Rd., Dowagiac with Father Homic officiating. Burial will follow at Sacred Heart of Mary Cemetery. Friends may visit with the family from 12 PM until the time of the service at the church. Memorial contributions may be made to Hidden Acres Safe Haven, 50582 Pleasant St., Dowagiac, 49047. Those wishing to leave an online condolence may do so at www.clarkch.com. Margaret was born on June 2, 1941, in Dowagiac, to Richard & Elizabeth (Walsh) Guy. She graduated from...

Marie Joan Manley, 73, of Dowagiac, passed away, Wednesday, May 4, 2022 at her daughter Melissa Rodriguez's home in Niles, Michigan. A Celebration of Life Service will be held 1:00 P.M. Monday, May 9, 2022, at Clark Chapel, 405 Center St., Dowagiac. Burial will follow at Sacred Heart Cemetery in Dowagiac. Friends may visit with the family from 5:00 until 7:00 P.M. Sunday at the funeral home, with the Pipe and Water Ceremony following at 7:00 P.M. Those wishing to sign Marie's Memory Book online may do so at www.clarkch.com. Marie was born December 29, 1948 in Dowagiac to Raymond & Madeline (Augusta) Morseau. She graduated from Dowagiac Union High School, Class of 1966 and earned...

Joseph Allen Hassle Joseph Allen Hassle, 89, passed away Sunday, May 1, 2022 at his home. Joe was born September 28, 1932 to Leopold and Ella (Ziemke) Hassle in Benton Harbor, Michigan. Joe developed a love for farming at an early age. He would often ride his bike to his Grandpa and Grandma Ziemke's to help them on their farm, spending most summers there. He bought his first farm in Keeler Township in 1951, after graduating from Benton Harbor High School. He married...

James Allen Price (Jim) 56, of Niles, passed away Saturday, April 30, 2022. A Celebration of Life Service will be held on Thursday, May 5, 2022, at 12:30 pm, at Clark Chapel with Rev. Paul Hodge officiating. Burial will follow at Union Cemetery in Berrien Center. Friends may visit with the family from 11:00am until the time of service. Memorial contributions may be made to the family in care of Wanda Price. Those wishing to leave a message of condolence for the family may do so at www.clarkch.com. Jim was born July 12, 1965, in Benton Harbor, to James and Janet (Holle) Price. He was a graduate of the Class of 1983 from Eau Claire High School. Jim married his high school sweetheart, Wanda...

Price, James Allen, 56, of Dowagiac, Clark Chapel , Dowagiac

Suzette D. Ahonen, devoted wife, mother, grandma "Gi-Gi," sister & friend, 58, of Dowagiac passed away, Tuesday, April 26, 2022 at her home. Sue was born March 30, 1964 in Berrien Springs to Richard & Patricia (Cooper) Kling. She graduated from Dowagiac Union High School, Class of 1982 where she was a member of the choir. Sue furthered her education and became an EMT and a phlebotomist. She held several jobs over the years, but dedicated her life to caring for her home and her family. On April 8, 1998, she married Randy Ahonen, Sr. in Cassopolis. Sue attended nearly all of her children's and grandchildren's school and sporting events. Sue looked forward to every birthday...

Ronald J. "Ron" First, Sr., 80, of Dowagiac, passed away on Sunday, April 24, 2022, at home. A Celebration of Life Time of Gathering will be held from 10 AM until 12 PM on Friday, April 29, at Clark Chapel, 405 Center St., Dowagiac, MI. A private family burial will be held at a later time at Riverside Cemetery, Dowagiac. As an expression of sympathy, memorial contributions may be made to Dowagiac Union High School Varsity Baseball Team, 701 W. Prairie Ronde St., Dowagiac, MI 49047. Those wishing to send a condolence or sign the guest book online may do so at www.clarkch.com. Ron was born on October 1, 1941 in Benton Harbor, to Harry & Gertrude (Ziemke) First. He graduated from Eau Claire...

Lorene E. Dickson, 98, of Sister Lakes, passed away on Tuesday, April 5, 2022, at Buchanan Meadows in Buchanan. Lorene was born on April 28, 1923, in Chicago to George and Anna (Lanning) Fockler. She graduated from Harford High School. On June 26, 1949, she married the love of her life, William Kenneth "Ken" Dickson in South Bend. Lorene worked in the banking business in South Bend and Dowagiac, and later earned her real estate sales and broker licenses and joined her husband in their family business, Dickson Real Estate (a/k/a ReMax) in Sister Lakes. She and her husband owned and operated the business for many years. Lorene loved music and spending time with family and friends. Lorene...

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Robert D. "Bob" Van Husan, 92, of Dowagiac, passed away on Wednesday, March 30, 2022, at Ascension Borgess Hospital in Kalamazoo. Cremation has taken place and a Celebration of Life Service will be held at 3:00PM on Thursday, April 28, 2022, at the First United Methodist Church in Dowagiac. Memorial contributions may be made to the Dowagiac First United Methodist Church or the Dowagiac Conservation Club. Friends wishing to leave the family a message of condolence may do so at www.clarkchapel.com. Bob was born February 15, 1930, in Bronson, MI, to Harold and Marguerite (Wyatt) Van Husan. He participated in many sports, graduating from Bronson High School in 1947. Bob proudly served his...

Robert D. "Bob" Van Husan, 92, of Dowagiac, passed away on Wednesday, March 30, 2022, at Ascension Borgess Hospital in Kalamazoo. Cremation has taken place and a Celebration of Life Service will be held at 3:00PM on Thursday, April 28, 2022, at the First United Methodist Church in Dowagiac. Memorial contributions may be made to the Dowagiac First United Methodist Church or the Dowagiac Conservation Club. Friends wishing to leave the family a message of condolence may do so at www.clarkchapel.com. Bob was born February 15, 1930, in Bronson, MI, to Harold and Marguerite (Wyatt) Van Husan. He participated in many sports, graduating from Bronson High School in 1947. Bob proudly served his...

William J. Thompson, 69, of Valparaiso, Indiana, passed away peacefully on Monday, March 21, 2022. Arrangements have been entrusted to Clark Chapel. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 AM on Saturday, March 26, 2022, at Sacred Heart of Mary Catholic Church, 51841 Leach Rd. Dowagiac, with Fr. Russell Homic officiating. Burial will follow at Sacred Heart of Mary Cemetery. Friends may visit with the family from 10:00AM until the time of service at the church. Memorial contributions in William's name may be made to Sacred Heart of Mary Catholic Church or Porter-Starke Services, Valparaiso Indiana. Those wishing to leave a condolence online may do so at www.clarkch.com. William was...

Lois Mae Speck, 84, of Dowagiac, passed away on Sunday, March 20, 2022, at Elkhart Meadows in Elkhart, Indiana. Arrangements have been entrusted to Clark Chapel in Dowagiac. A Celebration of life service will be held on Monday, March 28, 2022, at 1:00PM at Clark Chapel, 405 Center St. Dowagiac. Burial will follow at Mission Hills Memorial Gardens in Niles. Friends may visit with the family on Monday, from 12:00PM until the time of service at the funeral home. Memorial contributions in Lois' name may be made to the American Alzheimer's Association. Those wishing to leave an online condolence may do so at www.clarkch.com. Lois was born May 24, 1937, in Battle Creek to Leo and Ardis (Root)...

Joan M. Belew, 79, of Dowagiac passed away Sunday, March 20, 2022 at the Timbers of Cass County. A Celebration of Life Service will be held 1:00 P.M. Saturday, March 26, 2022 at Clark Chapel and Cremation Services, 405 Center St., Dowagiac with Fr. Homic Officiating. Friends may visit with the family from 12:00 P.M. until the time of service. Joan's family would like to invite her friends and family to the Wounded Minnow Saloon immediately following services for a time of food and fellowship. Memorial contributions in Joan's name may be made to Hidden Acres Farm at 50582 Pleasant Road Dowagiac, MI 49047 and [email protected] Those wishing to leave an online condolence may do...