Submitted by: Dan Rich
John M. Steinhagen
Oct. 16, 1916 - July 28, 2001
John M. Steinhagen, 84, of North
Merrifield, Mishawaka, Ind., passed away at 5:49 p.m. Saturday,
July 28, in the Countryside Nursing Home, Mishawaka. John was
born on Oct. 16, 1916, in Hunnington County, Ind., to David and
Ethel D. (Hildebrand) Steinhagen, who both preceded him in
death. He was also preceded in death by his brother, James W.
Steinhagen.
On May 13, 1941, in Plymouth, Ind., John
married Mavis M. Guard. John leaves to cherish his
memories his loving wife of more than 60 years, Mavis; his son,
Darrell Steinhagen of Niles, Mich.; two daughters, Jyll (Terry) Pollock
of Niles and DeEtta (Albert) Tengelitsch of New Mexico;
two sisters, Martha E. Wood of Arizona and DeEtta R. Wood
of Texas; 10 grandchildren, 17 great-grandchildren and two
great-great-grandsons.
John was retired from I&M Electric after
more that 40 years of service and was a graduate of Riley High
School. He was a member of the NRA, Edwardsburg Conservation
Club, and was a 50- year member of the Eagle Club.
Friends may visit a from 4 to 8 p.m. today
in the Chapel Hill Funeral Home, Osceola, Ind., and one hour
before services on Wednesday. Services will be at 11 a.m.
Wednesday in the funeral home. Interment will follow at Chapel
Hill Memorial Gardens, Osceola.