John William Sturgis
Born: Sun Mar 17, 1935
Died: Mon Jun 28, 2010
Visitation: 04:00 PM to 07:00 PM, Thu Jul 01, 2010
Funeral Service: 07:00 PM Thu Jul 01, 2010
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JOHN WILLIAM STURGIS, age 75, of Kendallville, died on Monday, June 28, 2010 at Parkview Noble Hospital in Kendallville.
Mr. Sturgis was born in Rome City, Indiana on March 17, 1935 to the late Lloyd J. and Evelyn (Stiffner) Sturgis.
He graduated from Rome City High School in 1953 where he played basketball and was a catcher on the baseball team.
He married Marlene Evelyn Dietrich Sturgis on September 10, 1955 in Kendallville.
Mr. Sturgis was retired from Hudson Trucking in 1997.
An avid I.U. basketball fan, John was a member of the Elks Lodge #1194 and the Masonic Lodge #276 both of Kendallville.
Survivors include:
His wife of 54 years, Marlene Sturgis of Kendallville.
Daughter, Brenda Donat of Goshen.
Son, Greg and Gina Sturgis of Kendallville.
Son, Kevin and Leesa Sturgis of Sylvan Lake.
Son, Chris Sturgis of Sylvan Lake.
Seven grandchildren and ten great grandchildren.
Sister, Donna Hefty of Sylvan Lake.
Brother, Ronald Sturgis of Sturgis, Michigan.
Visitation will be Thursday, July 1, 2010, from 4:00-7:00pm at Hite Funeral Home in Kendallville where there will be funeral services immediately following at 7:00pm.
Burial will be later at Lake View Cemetery in Kendallville.
Honorary Casketbearers will be his sons, Greg, Kevin, and Chris; his brother, Ron Sturgis and friends, Tom Alberts, Eugene Racht.
Preferred Memorials may be made to Black Pine Animal Park or to the Noble County Humane Shelter. Send condolences to the family at www.hitefuneralhome.com
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Cousin Alice
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Posted Tue June 29, 2010
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What a wonderful picture of John.......that is exactly how I will remember him! He has now joined Uncle Lloyd, Aunt Evelyn, Dad and Mom......I'm sure they are having a wonderful reunion......see all of you Thursday evening. XOXOX Alice
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Jane Londt
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Posted Tue June 29, 2010
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Dear Marlene and family, It was with great sadness when I received the call yesterday about John's death. As Marlene is aware, John was my very special patient for years. We visited and talked often about how he was to live only 6 months when I first started taking care of him. I am so glad he lived longer and became my good friend. We visited about everything from politics to family to weather. We avoid health issues as he knew well about enduring those issues. I remember having a party for him when he reached milestones in his blood transfusions. He was always pleasant to be around. I remember the day I retired I visited him. I asked if I could give him a kiss and he and Marlene both said that would be fine. He has been on my mind frequently lately and I was going to drop him a card or call him. I guess the Lord beat me to it. Please accept my condolences for the death of your husband, father and brother. He was such a nice man - my special friend born on St Patty's day as I will always remember as we needed to verify each and every time we gave him blood. Jane Londt
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Jack Felger
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Posted Tue June 29, 2010
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I am proud to say that I was a friend of John's, while going to Rome City High School. We played several sports together during this time. We went our seperate ways as we got older, but I was fortunate enough to see John several years back, with our friend Charlie Biddle. It was a very nice afternoon of conversation, laughs, and stories to be remembered.
Our deepest sympathy to the Sturgis family for their loss.
Jack & Patti Felger
Tega Cay, SC
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Tom and Jane Hulen
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Posted Tue June 29, 2010
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Marlene and family, Know that our thoughts and prayers are with all of you during this very sad time. Keep your memories alive for ever.
God Bless,
Tom and Jane
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Corinne Zuege
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Posted Wed June 30, 2010
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Marlene, Brenda, Greg, Kevin, Chris and families,
I am so sorry to hear of John's passing. I am thinking of you as you experience this difficult time. John will be missed and will be remembered for the good man that he was and for his brave fight. I pray that your good memories of John will sustain you during the coming days. God bless you.
Corinne Donat Zuege
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Pat Hornett
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Posted Wed June 30, 2010
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To The Sturgis Family,
So sorry for your loss. John was a wonderful person that I truly enjoyed being around, especially during the four years while I was at Kraft General Foods when I got to work with him. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Pat and Mary Hornett
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Mindy (Belcher)Lash
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Posted Wed June 30, 2010
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To The Sturgis Family
My thoughts and prayers are with you during your loss. Chris I will be thingking of you. I know this is a tough time. I am glad I got to know your dad. Take care!
Mindy Lash
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Phil and Kathy Troyer
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Posted Wed June 30, 2010
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Gina and family,
We are so sorry to hear of your loss. You are in our prayers. May God comfort you during this time of remembering and grieving.
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Jim and Terri (Downing)Sowards
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Posted Wed June 30, 2010
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Chris, your family and friends are in our thoughts and prayers at this difficult time. We were so very sorry to hear of your loss. God bless each one of you.
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Anita Zerkle
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Posted Wed June 30, 2010
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Kevin and family Iam so sorry to hear of the passing of your father. May god watch over all of you at this time. Your in my thoughts and prayers. Anita Andelin Zerkle and family
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Jack Franks
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Posted Wed June 30, 2010
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I went to school with John from the 1st grade thru graduation. There are so many memories of those happy times. I am sorry for your loss.
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Pat (Jackson) Tolsma
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Posted Thu July 01, 2010
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Dear Marlene and family,
I too remember John and you when we were all in school at Rome City High. I had heard from my brother that John was ill. Please know my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at John's passing.
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Gene and Faye Racht (Dallas, Tx)
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Posted Sat July 03, 2010
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Marlene and Family, Donna, and Ron,
I write this with a heavy heart because of John's passing. We were close friends since we were 3 and 4 years old and have remained friends with close contact for over 70 years. It's not often one has the honor of having a close friend for that long. John has been my best friend all my life, and when we married our wives became close friends. John and I have had numerous personal and telephone conversations over the years, and especially the past 2 or 3 years. He knew it was just a matter of time for him. One thing he told me over and over was the attentive care Marlene gave him and how much he appreciated her. Marlene, Faye and I know you, too, have had a long and tedious last 10 to 12 years giving John the best care he could have. You don't know how much Faye and I respect and appreciate the care you have given our friend. We were very upset when Marlene called us about John's passing, and especially when I was advised not to travel there for his visitation and service due to my recent health issues. You can be assured our love, thoughts, and prayers were with all of you. Some of the best times we've had are the times we've spent with you and your family and the wonderful memories we've made through the years. We send all our love.
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