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Lois Kerr Obituary
Lois Kerr, 87, of Benton Harbor passed away Tuesday, Jan. 18, 2022, at Brentwood Assisted Living in Niles.
A celebration of life service will be at 11 a.m. on Monday, Jan. 24, at Starks & Menchinger Chapel and Cremation Service, 2650 Niles Road, St. Joseph, with Pastor Tom Bird officiating. Burial will follow in North Shore Memory Gardens in Coloma. Friends may visit from 10-11 a.m. on Monday at the funeral home. In consideration of everyone's health, please wear a mask for both the visitation and service.
Memorials may be made to the Alzheimer's Association.
Those wishing to share a memory of Lois online may do so at www.starks-menchinger.com.
Lois was born Jan. 5, 1935, in Benton Harbor to William and Marvel (Neidlinger) Miller.
On June 20, 1953, she married Stewart Kerr in Benton Harbor. Lois worked for Heath Zenith for more than 25 years. Lois enjoyed attending her grandchildren's sporting events and concerts. She also loved line dancing, bird-watching and going to country concerts and fairs.
Lois is survived by her daughter, Tamara Lynn Kerr (Dennis Finehout); two grandchildren: Devon Watkins and David Watkins; brother, Bill Miller Jr.; sister, Joyce McCollum; and sister-in-law, Shirley Schadler.
Lois was preceded in death by her parents; husband and brothers: Richard Miller and John Miller.
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Lorna Teske
January 31, 2022
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.
Karen Harris Fast
January 25, 2022
Our sympathies and prayers on your loss
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Jan
24
Visitation
10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Starks & Menchinger Chapel - Saint Joseph2650 Niles Rd, Saint Joseph, MI 49085
Jan
24
Celebration of Life
11:00 a.m.
Starks & Menchinger Chapel - Saint Joseph2650 Niles Rd, Saint Joseph, MI 49085
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Starks & Menchinger Chapel - Saint Joseph2650 Niles Rd, Saint Joseph, MI 49085
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