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1935
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2016
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James Reiff Obituary
He was born March 17, 1935, in Chicago, a son of the late Nathan and Frieda (Shertz) Reiff.
James spend the majority of his life in the Michiana area, settling in Sturgis 22 years ago.
He worked as a doctor for many years in the family practice. Later in life, he found that his true passion was working as a doctor in the mental health and addictions field.
In James' free time, he enjoyed music, travel and learning.
Surviving are his children, Greg Reiff of Bonita Springs, Fla., James (Caryn) S. Reiff, II of Issaquah, Wash., Cynthia (Hayato) Nakamura of Phoenix and Jeffery (Dee) Reiff of Renton, Wash.; eight grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; and a sister, Joan Lyons of New York.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
In accordance with his wishes, cremation has taken place. A memorial service celebrating the life of James Reiff will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday at First United Methodist Church, 200 Pleasant Ave., Sturgis. Retired Pastor Robert Keim will officiate.
The Rosenberg Chapel of Hackman Family Funeral Homes, 807 E. Chicago Road, Sturgis, has been entrusted with the arrangements.
His obituary is also at www.hackmanfamilyfuneralhomes.com, where personal messages of support may be left for the family.
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Keith V. Leonard
August 9, 2016
My heart goes out to your family and everyone you helped and touched in the addiction field. My you have everlasting peace and serenity.
Keith L.
August 7, 2016
I'll never forget Dr. Jim and the profound affect he had on my life . . . and this was in 1980. God Bless you, Jim! I wish I could thank you again today! Pete Rehm
Mary Seymour
August 5, 2016
So sorry to hear of Jim's death. Lots of memories.
Mary Seymour
Hackman Family Funeral Homes
August 5, 2016
The Hackman Family and the entire staff extend to you our most heartfelt sympathy.
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