07-05-2018 Tri-City Area Obituaries

WAYNE EDWARD ROSE Wayne Edward Rose was born January 26, 1925 in the family home in Hartford. He was the son of Don and Delta (Rassette) Rose. Wayne passed away peacefully at Rose Arbor Hospice Residence on Wednesday June 27, 2018 with his two daughters by his side.

On June 21, 1947, Wayne was united in marriage to Mary Groth and enjoyed each other’s company until Mary’s passing on February 27, 2009. Wayne served his country proudly in the U.S. Navy during WW11. He was formerly employed at Covel Manufacturing, Burmeca in Belgium and then owned and operated Rose Machine Shop in Hartford for many years. In his spare time, Wayne enjoyed antique tractors and engines and traveling with his wife Mary. As the saying goes, if Wayne couldn’t fix it, it couldn’t be fixed. Wayne and Mary were one of the founders of the Hartford old engine and tractor club and when they were younger, were very active members. Wayne was preceded in passing by his wife Mary, and his only brother; Don Rose. Wayne is survived by two daughters, Judith (David) Rainey of Bangor, and Susan (Dave) Tapper of Hartford; four grandchildren, Amanda (Gabe) Malmstrom of Paw Paw, Jenny (Jason) Elston, Andrew Yirchott, and Adam (Allie Burris) Unrath all of Hartford; and five great-grandchildren, Alex and Helen Malmstrom, Madisyn, Luke and Olivia Elston. The family welcomed friends on Sunday, July 1, 2018 at the Calvin Funeral Home, Hartford. A celebration of life service took place on Monday, July 2, 2018 at the funeral home. Pastor Scott Saylor of the New Day Church of Watervliet officiated. Wayne was laid to rest with full military rites by the North Berrien Military Rites Team in Maple Hill Cemetery in Hartford. Memorials may be made to Rose Arbor Hospice Residence. Those wishing to leave Memorial condolences for the family can do so on our website at www.calvin-leonardfh.com.

KENNETH CHARLES CHAPPEL Kenneth Charles Chappel, 69, of Coloma passed away Thursday, June 14, 2018 at Lakeland Regional Medical Center in St. Joseph. Kenneth was the son of Russel and Dessie (East) Chappel, born on April 8, 1949 in Watervliet. After graduating from Watervliet High School, he proudly served his country in the United States Army stationed in Korea during the Viet Nam Conflict. Ken worked in the transportation field as a truck driver most of his life. He loved sprint-car racing, spending time with his grandchildren, and classic cars; having had 76 vehicles during his life including his often-talked-about Ford Galaxy. Ken and his wife, Ruth, were re-married in March 2018.

Ken is survived by his wife, Ruth; daughter, Jennifer (Greg) Dinges of Buchanan; son, David (Sarah) Chappel of Coloma; step-children, Donald (Holly) Thornton of Coloma and Robert Thornton of Stevensville; grandchildren, Nic and Jac Dinges, Jasmine, Conner, Dillon and Lucas Clemons, and Harlee, Logan, and Addie Thornton; sister, Patricia (Mike) Herman of Niles and brother, Steve (Marge) Chappel of Watervliet. Ken was preceded in death by his parents, and brother, Paul Chappel. Burial will take place at Ft. Custer National Cemetery in Augusta, Michigan on Friday, July 13, 2018 at 11:00 a.m. Military Honor Guard will be present for the service. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made in Ken’s name to Ft. Custer National Cemetery. Those wishing to leave an online condolence for Ken may do so at www.purelycremations.org.

Death Notices Theresa Ann Bukowski, 86, of St. Joseph died June 26, 2018 at Lakeland Medical Center, St. Joseph. Sommerfeld Chapel, New Buffalo

Paul Stevens Pipkins, 47, of Berrien Springs died June 24, 2018 at home. Purely Cremations – Starks Family Funeral Homes, Benton Harbor

Lynn Duane Brown, 76, of Sodus died June 26, 2018 at Lakeland Medical Center, St. Joseph. Bowerman Funeral Home, Eau Claire

Bernard Gene Stambaugh, 85, of Watervliet died June 29, 2018 at Woodland Terrace, Coloma. Purely Cremations – Starks Family Funeral Homes, Benton Harbor