John M. Steinhagen

Oct. 16, 1916 —July 27, 2001

John M. Steinhagen, 84, of North Merrifield, Mishawaka, Ind., passed away at 5:49 p.m. July 27, 2001 in Country Side Nursing Home, Mishawaka. John was born on October 16, 1916, in Hunnington County, Ind., to David and Ethel D. (Hildebrand) Steinhagen, both have 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 living wife for more than 50 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 by 2 great-great-grand-children.

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. Tuesday in Chapel Hill Funeral Home, Osceola, Ind., and one hour before services Wednesday. Services will be at 11 a.m. I Wednesday in the funeral home. Interment will follow at Chapel Hill memorial Gardens, Osceola. 

Sources: Ancestry.com, Newspapers.com, and FindAGrave.com

02/23/2024 EJS

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