02-08-2018 Tri-city Area Obituaries

DOLORES M. KRENEK

Dolores M. Krenek, 89, of Coloma, passed away Friday, February 2, 2018 at Hanson Hospice Center in Stevensville. Funeral services were held Tuesday, Feb. 6 at Salem Lutheran Church in Coloma. Burial followed at Coloma Cemetery. Memorial donations in her honor may be made to Salem Lutheran Church, the North Berrien Historical Society, the North Berrien Senior Center, or Grace Christian School.

Duffield and Pastrick Family Funeral Home in Coloma assisted the family in the arrangements. Those wishing to leave a message or share a memory with the family online may do so at http://www.duffieldpastrick.com. Dolores was born August 5, 1928 in Benton Harbor, Michigan to Paul and Agnes (Emhoff) Bishop. Following her graduation from Coloma High School, she attended and graduated from Twin City Beauty College. She then began working as a clerk at Montgomery Ward in Benton Harbor. During that time she met Raymond Krenek and the pair eventually fell in love. They were subsequently married on Oct. 15, 1949 and from that point on Dolores spent her time as a homemaker raising her loving family. The couple enjoyed forty years together prior to Raymond’s passing in 1989. Dolores was also one of the original members of the North Berrien Historical Society; a cause that was dear to her heart. Dolores is survived by her two sons, Scott (Ina) Krenek and Bruce Krenek, all of Coloma; her daughter Lori Graves of Florida; four grandchildren, Ryan and Alyssa Krenek, Haven Graves and Samantha Hardy; and her great-grandson Kyle Graves. In addition to her husband Raymond, Dolores was preceded in death by two sons, Bryan in 1956 and Dennis in 1986.

FRANK J. KUCHARSKI

In the year 2018 on the 31st day of January, Frank Joseph Kucharski left his earthly body and walked fearlessly and joyfully through the gates of heaven into the loving arms of his Lord and savior Jesus Christ. Mass of Christian Burial was held February 5, 2018 at Holy Family Catholic Church, Decatur with Very Rev. Robert Creagan officiating. Burial followed at Harrison Cemetery in Decatur. Arrangements were entrusted to Newell Chapel & Cremation Services, 83313 M51, Decatur.

Memorial contributions may be made to the family in care of Frank Kucharski Jr. Those wishing to sign Frank’s guestbook or leave a message of condolence for the family may do so online at www.newellchapel.com. Frank was born September 27, 1941, in Chicago, IL to Frank Stanley & Gladys Frances (Panek) Kucharski. On May 4, 1963, he married the love of his life and soul mate Annette Holfman. In 1975 Frank and Annette moved to Decatur where they raised their family. He worked as a printer production manager for 47 years at Dou Tang, took care of his wife for over 30 years and worked at the Decatur Library delivering books to local families. Frank was a fourth degree Knight, member of the Elks and Lions clubs, and the Mens Club at Holy Family Catholic Church. He enjoyed working in his garden, helping people, serving others and will be remembered as a loving selfless man. Remaining to honor and continue Frank’s legacy of strength, grace and love are his sons, Anthony (Susan) of Hartford, Michael (Melissa) of Mattawan, Frank Kucharski Jr. of Grand Rapids and Christopher (Alisha) of Jenison, MI; grandchildren, Anthony, Holly, Andrew, Michael, Jeffrey, Jasmine, Nicholas, Jake, Johnny, Makenna and two step-grandchildren Alicia and Joshua; siblings Don (Cheryl) Kucharski, Theresa Yuza, Joyce Kucharski, and Elaine (Ray) Jenchowski. He was preceded in death by his parents, his loving wife Annette on July 9, 2017 and daughter-in-law Janet Kucharski in 2010.

Death Notices

Sandra Louise Baldwin, 71, of Coloma, died Jan. 27, 2018 at home. Purely Cremations – Starks Family Funeral Homes, Benton Harbor Maureen Gaynor, 82, of Coloma, died Jan. 30, 2018. Hutchins Funeral Home, Watervliet Rudy J. Koshar, 96, of St. Joseph, died Jan. 30, 2018 at the Whitcomb, St. Joseph. Starks & Menchinger Chapel and Cremation Services, St. Joseph Lorna Ann Stagg, 73, formerly of Hartford, died Jan. 30, 2018 at Brookdale Meridian Assisted Living, Haslett, MI. Calvin Funeral Home, Hartford Daniel Smith, 62, died Jan. 25, 2018. Duffield & Pastrick Family Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Coloma Dorothea Dutlof, 97, died Jan. 30, 2018 at Caretel Inns of Lakeland. Starks & Menchinger Chapel and Cremation Services, St. Joseph Judy K. Bradshaw, 59, of Keeler, died Feb. 1, 2018 at home. Duffield & Pastrick Family Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Coloma Evelyn M. Brown, 87, formerly of St. Joseph, died Jan. 31, 2018 in South Bend. Starks & Menchinger Chapel and Cremation Services, St. Joseph Michael O’Neal Williams, 59, of Watervliet, died Jan. 30, 2018 at home. Hutchins Funeral Home, Watervliet William J. Spaulding, 78, of St. Joseph, died Feb. 2, 2018 at Hanson Hospice Center, Stevensville. Duffield & Pastrick Family Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Coloma Ernest Thomas Wake, 86, of Cabool MO, formerly of Benton Harbor, died Jan. 29, 2018. Starks & Menchinger Chapel and Cremation Services, St. Joseph Vicky Forrester, 63, of Watervliet, died Feb. 2, 2018. Hutchins Funeral Home, Watervliet Rick A. Carpenter, 57, of Benton Harbor, died Feb. 4, 2018 at home. Duffield & Pastrick Family Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Coloma