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Linda Kay Zandarski
April 25, 1956 - November 7, 2011
Linda Kay Zandarski was born on April 25, 1956 to Roslyn (Duffield) and Ralph Hansen at Watervliet Community Hospital. As a child Linda stood out as a driven individual. She was an accomplished member of the 4-H Club, tending her little sheep to the blue ribbon prize. She continued this drive to Coloma High School and through graduation in 1974. Driven would be a permanent part of her character. On June 3rd, 1978 she married the true love of her life, Daniel Zandarski. Oh, and what a road it would prove to be. They started together traveling on their honeymoon through the beauty of Yellow Stone National Park. She was a devoted loving wife and was pleased she had found a true lifelong partner in Dan.
In 1981 she discovers a new found passion, the joys of parenting and the love for children. By 1986 she will have had two more kids, and become quite the dedicated, loving mother of three while still making time for her husband who would suggest having a dozen. She would settle for nothing less than the best for her family, and she had the gears of drive to pull it off. If she had a goal in mind she would never accept “No” as an answer. Negativity was not an option. She had realized her calling as mom and had already started a day care for other children, as her heart had so much love to give.
She truly enjoyed all the seasons her Michigan home had to offer, especially the holidays. From snowmobiling in the frigid winter to beach lounging by a lake in the blistering summer sun. She loved to play with her kids and especially her grandchildren in the sand, building memories for their future. It was the fall time hay rides and the spring time events that gave her those special opportunities to nurture her relationships with friends and family. She enjoyed traveling and camping with them and surrounded herself daily with the ones she loved through thick and thin, good times and bad. These are the things that brought her joy.
Linda had a boisterous personality, a loving attitude, and a contagious smile. Her eyes could say a lot, especially in those rare moments when her lips where not, as she loved to talk. You couldn’t help but feel the light as she entered a room for she had a special glow that would warmthin your soul.
As her children grew one by one, they took flight finding companions to bring back home. Before she knew it her three had become six, and her six had become twelve. She had become a grandmother, a grandmother whose name was known as Nani. Her heart was full of joy. She would give nothing short of 100% to nurture all their needs, and her need was to nurture them!
Linda was a hard women to hold down, and was always on the move, and it showed with her many talents and activities. She had run a daycare for 16 years. That in itself made her a mother to many in our community. She then moved on to the Whirlpool Corporation where she worked for 14 years as a customer care expert on the employee and V.I.P. teams. All the while keeping several side jobs like catering, custom cleaning, event coordinating, Mary Kay consulting and running her fruit stand. She had worked enough hours in her 55 years here on earth to retire four times over. It was her custom of long days and hard worked nights that drove her to be such a successful human being, mother, wife, and a sister.
On the evening of November 7th, 2011 while at work, Linda had passed away. Throughout her years, her heart had given so much to others it had finally taken a break. Her time here was cherished by all who knew her. She was a true light that will be missed, and a memory that will never be forgotten.
Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. Saturday at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church at 3713 Naomi Road in Sodus. Burial will follow at Coloma Cemetery. Visitation is from 2-8 p.m. Friday at Duffield & Pastrick Family Funeral Home in Coloma. Memorials may be made to her grandchildren’s scholarship fund or the Berrien County 4-H Foundation. Those wishing to leave a message for the family or sign the online guestbook may do so by clicking on the "Sign the Guestbook" link below.
Linda is survived by her husband Dan of 33 years; her son Daniel (Aaryn) Zandarski of Indianapolis, IN; two daughters, Amanda (Michael) Williamson of Hartford and Helena (Michael) Zavislak of Chattanooga, TN; her brother John (Kris) Hansen of Park City, Utah; her sister Robin (Keith) Spletzer of Eau Claire; and six grandchildren, Calvin, Collin, Rowen, Jaden, Cole and Daniel; as well as many nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and cousins.
Linda was preceded in death by her parents.
George E. Wooley
February 23, 1925 - October 29, 2011
George E. Wooley, 86 of Coloma passed away Saturday, October 29 at Royalton Manor in St Joseph.
Per his wishes cremation has taken place. A memorial service celebrating his life will be held 2:00 pm Thursday, Nov 3 at the Coloma United Methodist Church of which he was a lifetime member. A memorial visitation will be Wed from 5 to 7 pm at Duffield & Pastrick Funeral Home in Coloma. Burial with Military Rites will be private in Coloma Cemetery. In lieu of flowers donations in George’s memory may be made to the church.
George was born Feb 23, 1925 in New Troy, Michigan to Howard and Dorothy (Daniels) Wooley. He graduated in 1943 from Coloma High School and then served in the Army during WWII. He drove bus 18 years for Coloma Schools, owned and operated Wooley’s Standard Station in Coloma and eventually retired in 1985 from the Coloma Post Office after 30 years of service. After retirement George and his wife spent the past 25 winters in North Ft. Myers, Florida. He was a member of the North Berrien Historical Society, a former Coloma school board member, and a member of the Coloma American Legion Post 362. George was an avid sports enthusiast, timekeeper for many years for all Coloma sporting events, attended the 100th Coloma Watervliet football game, and rooted for any Michigan team that used a ball.
Survivors include his wife Frances (Froberg) whom he married April 18, 1948; children Robert (Linda) Wooley of Coloma, James (Toy) Wooley of Arlington, TX, Nancy Wooley of Glendale, AZ and Wesley (Nancy) Wooley of Holland, MI; sister Mary Alyce Hettig of Coloma; sister-in-law Geri Wooley of Bridgman; grandchildren Kevin (Kerry) Wooley of Ft. Wayne, IN, Steven (Tasha) Wooley of Coloma, Erin Wooley of Stephenville, TX, Amy Wooley of Arlington, TX, Carissa and Connor Wooley of Holland; and great grandchildren Jared and Caleb Wooley of Ft. Wayne, IN.
In addition to his parents George was preceded in death by his brother Richard, an infant daughter, and a grandson Sean Wooley.
Bruce E. Kublick
October 15, 1962 - October 26, 2011
Bruce E. Kublick, 49 of Coloma passed away Wednesday, October 26 at his residence.
Cremation has taken place. A memorial service celebrating his life will be held 2:00 pm Tuesday, November 1 at Duffield & Pastrick Family Funeral Home in Coloma. Those wishing to leave an online message of comfort for the family may do so by using the "Guestbook" link located on this page.
Bruce was born October 15, 1962 in Benton Harbor to Gerald and Shirley (Schillinger) Kublick Sr. He was a carpenter, working mostly in Florida and really enjoyed working with wood and remodeling. He also liked traveling and just being outdoors, spending time with family, fishing, and snowmobiling, along with watching Nascar and football, especially the Steelers.
Survivors include his parents Jerry & Shirley Kublick Sr of Bonita Springs, FL; two brothers Jerry & Sally Kublick Jr of Bonita Springs, FL and Dale & Dawn Kublick of Coloma; one sister Linda & Byron Davis of Sawyer; nieces Nicole, Amanda, Alyssa, and Amy; and nephews T.J., Timmy, and Dustin.
Franklin L. Christopher
August 9, 1951 - October 27, 2011
Franklin L. Christopher, 60, of Coloma, passed away suddenly on Thursday, October 27, 2011 at the University of Michigan Hospital in Ann Arbor.
Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Monday at Duffield & Pastrick Family Funeral Home in Coloma with visitation beginning at noon. Burial with Military Rites will follow at Coloma Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made to the Coloma American Legion Post 362. Those wishing to leave a message for the family or sign the online guestbook may do so by selecting the "Sign the Guestbook" link on the left.
Frank was born on August 9, 1951 in Benton Harbor, MI to Grant and Delores (Hahn) Christopher. Following high school he served in the U.S. Marine Corps during the Vietnam era. He was employed at APL Logistics Inc. in Coloma and was a member of the Coloma American Legion Post 362. Frank enjoyed sports, which included playing pool, golf and baseball. His favorite pastime though was karaoke.
Frank is survived by his brothers, Donald (Gail) Christopher of Deckerd, TN and Larry (Betty) Christopher of Coloma; five sisters, Novella (Paul) Klutts of Buchanan, Irene Brewer and Mary Kathy England, both of Paragould, AR, and Annette Norman of Lafayette, TN, and Paulette Mateney of Bernie, MO, his special friend Mary Brooks, and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, his brother Henry Christopher in 1997 and his sister Linda Riley in 1994.
Clara Marion Duffield
November 17, 1927 - October 21, 2011
Clara Marion Duffield, 83, of Coloma passed away Friday, October 21 at Meadow Woods Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Bloomingdale.
Services celebrating her life will be held 1:00 pm Tuesday, Oct, 25 at Duffield & Pastrick Family Funeral Home where visitation will also be Tuesday from11:00 am until time of service. Burial will follow in North Shore Memory Gardens. Donations in memory of Clara may be made to Hospice at Home of South Haven or to the Susan G. Komen for the Cure to aid in the fight against breast cancer. Those wishing to leave an online message of comfort for the family may do so by using the "Guestbook" link located on this page.
Born November 17, 1927 in Philadelphia, Clara was the only child of Katherine (Shannon) and Lawrence Hartnett. She grew up in Woodbury, NJ where she graduated high school and met William “Bill” Ulleg. Clara and Bill married in Woodbury in 1949 and had two sons, Lawrence “Larry” and William, III “Bill” Ulleg. They ran a hog farm and later moved the farm business to Coloma, MI, where Clara spent the rest of her life. Sadly, Bill died in 1963. She later married Ralph Ulleg, who died in 1969, then marrying Kaye Duffield in 1971. A modern woman, Clara continued to manage the farm business until 1980 with the help of her sons. Clara touched the lives of so many with her wonderful sense of humor and generous spirit, counting everyone she encountered as a friend. She was an avid cook and loved to share her recipes and expertise. She lit up when someone asked her to show them how to make a favorite dish. Clara also became a safe haven for rescue animals and had a special place in her heart for them.
Later in her life, she won a battle with breast cancer and proudly supported breast cancer research and awareness efforts. She dedicated her life to her family and loved spending time with her grandchildren.
A beloved mother, grandmother and great grandmother, Clara is survived by her sons Larry and Bill (Phyllis) Ulleg of Coloma, fifteen grandchildren and two great grandchildren.
Richard Alan O'Neal
August 7, 1957 - November 9, 2010
Richard Alan O’Neal, 53, of Hartford, passed away on Tuesday, November 9, 2010 at his home following his valiant eight year battle with cancer.
Rick was born on August 7, 1957 in Paw Paw, Michigan to Homer and Bonita (Bavis) O’Neal. He and his wife of 34 years, Debra, were married on Feb. 23, 1976. Rick began work at Modern Plastics in Benton Harbor where he worked his way up to a supervisory level. He then worked for Atlantic Automotive in Benton Harbor for 16 years as a supervisor until his illness. He and Debra were also the former owners and operators of the Warren Mansion Homes AFC for many years. Rick loved to hunt, fish, and work on his cars, but his greatest love was his grandchildren. Rick was a loving husband and a fantastic father who was also like a second dad to many of his children’s friends. He was admired by many and will be greatly missed by all.
Rick is survived by his wife Debra, his son Richard (fiancé Melissa Johnson) O’Neal Jr. of Hartford; his two daughters, Jeanie (James) Fritz of Hartford and Jessica O’Neal of Kalamazoo; his mother, Bonita O’Neal of Greenbrier, AR; twenty-three brothers and sisters, Cathy (Mike) Meagher, Diane Evans, Don O’Neal, Glen (Sue) O’Neal, Becky Speck, Jon (Carol) O’Neal, Dale (Lucy) O’Neal, Laura O’Neal, Randy (Teresa) O’Neal, H.J. (Rhonda) O’Neal Jr., MaryAnn (Gip) Gibson, Doris (David) Swor, Norma (J.D.) Dupree, Louise (Joel) White, David (Connie) O’Neal, Linda (Steve) Crawford, June Ryan, Helen (Glen) Small, Ruth Clark, Jeanie O’Neal, Bruce (Debbie) O’Neal, Joe Absher, and Dorothy (Jeff) Wheeler; Pat Tarintino-O’Neal who was like a son to Rick; four grandchildren, Logan and Connor Fritz and Taylor and Tristin O’Neal; and many nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his infant daughter Brandy Nicole and his father Homer.
Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday at Duffield & Pastrick Family Funeral Home in Coloma. Burial will follow in Keeler Cemetery. Visitation will be from 5 – 7 p.m. Friday at the funeral home.
Those wishing to leave the family a message of comfort to the family may do so by selecting the "Sign the guestbook" link below. Memorials may be made to the family in care of the funeral home.
Michael Musgrove
October 10, 1961 - November 5, 2010
Michael R. Musgrove, 49, of Coloma, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, Nov. 5, 2010 at Bronson Hospital in Kalamazoo, MI.
Funeral Services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday at His Place Cathedral of Faith located at 69556 CR 378 in Covert. Burial will follow at Coloma Cemetery. Visitation will take place Tuesday from 5 – 8 p.m. at Duffield & Pastrick Family Funeral Home in Coloma. Memorials in Mike’s memory may be made to the family. Those wishing to leave a message of comfort for the family may do so by clicking on the "Sign the guestbook" link on the right.
Mike was born Oct. 10, 1961 in Pulaski, Tennessee to Raymond Alborn and Sylvia Wakefield. He and his wife Joyce were married in 1981. Mike’s career as a respiratory therapist spanned over 25 years; working initially at Lakeland Medical Center in St. Joseph and currently at South Haven Community Hospital. Mike was the Director of Respiratory Therapy, the Sleep Lab, and Cardiac Rehabilitation. He was also a Pentecostal minister and presided over many weddings and funerals.
Mike’s time was spent unselfishly in his contribution to his community and his church. He was a devoted husband and father and as a devoted brother donated a kidney to his younger sibling Barry. His dedication to his work was shown in his eagerness to return to college where he was working towards his Masters in Business Administration. He will be missed dearly by his friends and family.
Mike is survived by his wife Joyce; four children, Jason Musgrove of Chicago, IL, Kevin Musgrove, Anthony Musgrove, and Brittany Musgrove, all of Coloma; his father Raymond Alborn of Winter Haven, FL; his mother Sylvia Adams of Watervliet; his grandmother Susie Wakefield of Watervliet; brothers Barry (Tracy) Adams of Sodus, MI and Bob Adams of Watervliet; sisters Shannon (Rick) Howell of Coloma, Robin Adams of Watervliet, and Sheila (Lewis) Evans of Coloma; several nieces and nephews, a special aunt Linda Arthur and closest friend Charlie Juckett.
He was preceded by his brother Ronnie Musgrove and his grandfather Robert Wakefield.
