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James C. Grannell
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Emo C. Barney James C. Grannell, 90, for-

HEROES areas whose children’s
birthdays fall during
the Stay Home, Stay
merly of Benton Harbor, passed From Page A1 Safe orders may call or
Emo Cuellar Barney was born away, Saturday, March 28, 2020 Facebook message these
the oldest of three children in Cali at Thurston Woods Nursing departments to have a
Columbia on August 26, 1929. Home in Sturgis, Michigan. The White Pigeon fire engine brought out
After completing service require- Private family services were held, Fire Department asks to their homes with lights
ments in the Columbian Army his with a public Celebration of Life people who call 911 to tell and sirens activated for a
family sent him to the United States for Service to be announced at a future date. Private Central Dispatch if they few minutes. Available as
high school and higher education. Emo burial took place at North Shore Memory Gardens or anyone in their homes staffing and service calls
arrived in New Jersey where he attended the Peddie in Coloma. Memorial donations in Jim’s name may has symptoms of COVID- allow.
School and Blair Academy. After graduation he stud- be made to the North Berrien Military Rites Team. 19 or has been sick or • The White Pigeon
ied Soil Sciences at the University of California-Davis, Those wishing to sign Jim’s Memory Book online exposed (or been around Police Department is
and Agronomy at Michigan State University, ulti- may do so at www.starks-menchinger.com. anyone who has). This hiding Waldo in the
mately obtaining a Bachelor’s of Science in Agronomy. Jim was born February 8, 1930 in Tulsa, OK helps the department window. If you find him
Around 1957 while interning at the International to Raymond & Helen (Grimes) Grannell. On prepare their equipment while on a walk getting
Harvester Dealership in Mendon, Michigan to learn July 23, 1950, he married the former Lucille and themselves to make some fresh air or out
more about farm equipment, he developed a friend- Steinke in Benton Harbor. Jim entered the US sure everyone is staying getting groceries, fuel or
ship with a colleague (Irenios Mattax) at the dealer- Army and served his country overseas dur- safe and healthy. medicine, take a picture
ship who had a lovely daughter named Nancy Jayne ing the Korean War. He was employed as a The Sturgis Police and tag @villageofwhit-
Mattax. She was attracted to Emo’s Latin charm; supervisor for Clark Equipment Co. in Benton Department is looking epigeon with the hashtag
they dated; and were married on June 16, 1957. After Harbor, retiring after thirty-plus years. Jim was into developing a fun #foundwhitepigeon-
settling down in Mendon, Emo quickly developed a former member of Grace Lutheran Church in activity for children to waldo.
a broad range of skills, including becoming a tool St. Joseph. He cherished the time spent with do in their homes during • The White Pigeon
and die machinist. We went on to apply his learn- his family, and especially enjoyed attend- this time; watch their Police Department has
ings to his greatest passion, farming, where he ing the grandchildren’s sporting events. Facebook page for more turned the Little Free
earned multiple awards and acclamations includ- Jim is survived by two sons-James (Diane) information. Library in front of Wade
ing farmer of the year and highest corn crop yield. Grannell, DO of Niles, Robert (Ruby) Grannell Other area depart- Park on East Chicago
He was recognized for achievements such as being of St. Joseph; six grandchildren-Justin (Alicia) ments have posted on Road into a tiny food
one of the first farmers in Southwestern Michigan Grannell, Joshua (Marissa) Grannell, Jenna their Facebook pages pantry containing non-
to integrate water irrigation Lane and Center Pivot Grannell, Jami Grannell, Gabriella “GiGi” Grannell about special quarantine perishable food items. If
systems, and was chosen to have his farm showcased & Kellie (Nick) Ruhl; four great-grandchildren- activities: you need something, take
as one of Michigan’s most efficient farms during Peyton, Conner, Jade & Jaren; brother-in- • Families in the something; if you can
the 25th annual Michigan State Farm Management law Wilbur Steinke of St. Joseph; and several Constantine Fire leave something, please
tour. Beyond his farm, Emo also shared his knowl- nieces & nephews. He was preceded in death Department and Leonidas do.
edge and learnings with his community, providing by his wife Lucille in 1997, and siblings-Elva Fire Department service
his services as a machinist to his fellow farmers. Weber, Emily Rabideau & Dean Grannell.
Emo was preceded in death by his father, Patrocino;
his mother, Emma; brother, Arturo; and sister,
Lucia. He is survived by his wife of 62 years, Nancy;
Judy E. Oxender
three children, Alan (Jacqueline) Barney, Sonia
(Tim) Heitsch, and Suzanna (Randy) Trueblood;
four grandchildren, Nicholas Heisch, Nathaniel Judy E. Oxender, 68, of White Pigeon,
COUNTY Health Agency.
Area residents should
stay home in compliance
Heitsch, Meghan Wolfe, and Landen Barney. died Wednesday, March 25, 2020, at From Page A1 with Whitmer's execu-
Emo died March 23, 2020 at his winter residence Ascension Borgess Medical Center. tive order, wash their
in Florida and he was cremated in keeping with his She was born July 13, 1951, in Sturgis, a daugh- hands, stay home when
wishes. A memorial service will be held later when ter of Maynard J. and Marilyn I. (Stubig) Edson. contagious virus may sick, avoid close con-
travel and assembly restrictions have been lifted. A graduate of Sturgis High School, she lived show symptoms in as few tact with people who are
Until then, memories and condo- in White Pigeon, Constantine and Howe, Ind. as two days or as long as ill, avoid touching their
lences may be expressed to the fam- A lifelong homemaker, she enjoyed her flower 14 days after exposure. face, disinfect com-
ily at www.eickhofffuneralhome.com garden, puzzles, hummingbirds, country In response to monly touches surfaces,
music, flea markets, Tasty Nut Shop in White Sunday's announce- and only go out singly
Pigeon and, most importantly, her family. ment, St. Joseph County for essential tasks such
She is survived by her son, Matthew (Wendy) Sheriff Mark Lillywhite as grocery shopping or
Oxender; grandchildren Nicholas and Madison announced the par- picking up medications.
Oxewnder, all of Shipshewana, Ind.; and a tial activation of the Residents should also
Geraldine C. Shirley brother, Monte Edson of White Pigeon. St. Joseph County stay at least six feet away
She was preceded in death by her parents. Emergency Operations from others at all times,
Geraldine C. “Gerry” (Feulner) Private services will be held at Farrand Funeral Center. and work from home if
Shirley age 97 of Sturgis, Michigan Home in White Pigeon, with Pastor Brian Taylor “After much discussion they are a nonessential
passed away Friday, March 27, of Union Baptish Church officiating. Interment with the county com- worker.
2020 at Thurston Woods Village in will be in White Pigeon Township Cemetery. mission chairperson, the People who are con-
Sturgis following a short illness. Floral arrangements are being accepted at the county administrator and cerned they may have
She was born on March 18, 1923 in funeral home. Condolences to Matthew Oxender, the emergency manager, COVID-19 should con-
Chicago, IL daughter of the late John 207 S. Washington St., White Pigeon MI 49099. this is the next neces- tact their health care
and Elizabeth (Schwartz) Feulner. sary step in ensuring the provider and call ahead
On December 11, 1943 she married Eryl coordination and prepa- before visiting any health
V. Shirley in Crown Pointe, IN. He pre- Roger W. Nettrouer ration required during a care facility so that staff
ceded her in death on March 3, 1979. situation of this nature,” may appropriately pre-
Gerry began her working career as a long dis- Roger W. Nettrouer, 76, of LaGrange, Ind., Lillywhite said. pare for their arrival.
tance telephone operator in Chicago. The balance died Friday, March 27, 2020, at his home. The activation went Those who feel well
of her working life involved clerical work, finally Visitation will be held 11 a.m.-1 p.m. into effect at 9 a.m. do not need to be tested,
retiring from Sturgis Newport Business Forms. Wednesday, April 1, 2020, at Frurip-May Funeral Monday. The launch of health officials said.
She was a member of Captain John J. Kelley Post Home in LaGrange, Ind. Due to the social gather- the center is a collabo- Testing is based on risk
#1355 VFW Ladies Auxiliary where she served a ing restrictions, only 10 people will be admitted ration between the St. assessment.
term as secretary and president. She was a faith- into the funeral home at a time. A funeral ser- Joseph County Sheriff’s For more information
ful member of Holy Angels Catholic Church, using vice will take place at 1 p.m. Wednesday at the Office – Emergency on the coronavirus out-
her singing talents as a member of the choir for many funeral home. With the social gathering restric- Management and the break as it pertains to the
years. She also served as a Eucharistic Minister. Her tions in place, the service will be streamed on Branch-Hillsdale-St. St. Joseph County area,
greatest love was spending time with her family. Facebook Live. Burial will take place after the Joseph Community visit bhsj.org. 
She is survived by her son, Bruce Shirley, daugh- services at Greenwood Cemetery, LaGrange.
ter Karyl Kreps, granddaughter Leeann Lindsey,
grandson Kevin Kreps, great-grandsons Blake
Lindsey, Jaegar (Kristina) Kreps, Dakota Kreps, great- Craig J. Balzer
granddaughter Brianna Lindsey, great-great grand- GRAIN MARKETS
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pandemic and the limitations of gatherings, pri- erings, a celebration of life will be held
vate graveside services and burial will take place at at a later date to be announced. At that
Oak Lawn Cemetery in Sturgis. A Celebration of time a full obituary will be published.
Life gathering will be announced at a later date. The Hackman Chapel of Hackman
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Homes, 114 S. Nottawa St., Sturgis, MI 49091, 269- St., Sturgis, MI 49091, 269-651-2331 is
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The family suggests those wishing to make LO CA L H I STO RY
a memorial donation in Gerry’s memory con-
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