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John Schlaman Obituary
John Joseph Schlaman II, 91, of St. Joseph, formerly of Warren, Mich., passed away on Friday, July 21, 2023, at home.
A celebration of life gathering will be from 10 a.m. to noon on Wednesday, July 26, at St. Joseph SDA Church, 1201 Maiden Lane. St. Joseph. A service will take place at noon, also at the church. Interment will follow in Spring Run Cemetery.
Memorial contributions in John's name may be made to St. Joseph SDA Church or Caring Circle of Corewell Health Lakeland, St. Joseph. Those wishing to send a condolence online may do so at www.starks-menchinger.com.
John was born on Sept. 17, 1931, to John Sr., and Eileen (Hatfield) Schlaman in Detroit.
He graduated from St. Cecilia Catholic School in Detroit.
John was a U.S. Navy veteran, being honorably discharged on January of 1950.
On Sept. 13, 1958, he married Helma Hartmann in Detroit.
Professionally, John was in the automotive industry, both as a special machine designer and estimator, retiring with Ford Motor Co. He was an active member of the Seventh-day Adventist Church for more than 40 years, serving as an Elder for many of those at Warren and St. Joseph Seventh-day Adventist Church. John enjoyed being at home and took pride in tending to the well-manicured lawn and flower gardens. Most of all, he loved his family and cherished time spent with them.
John is survived by his wife of nearly 65 years, Helma "Helen" Schlaman; children: John (Ellen) Schlaman III, Teri (David) Village, Sue (Mark) Mondak and Jim (Erin) Schlaman; grandchildren: Jessica Anzures, Michelle (John) Khargie, Nicole (Patrick) Grzybowski, Adam (Joyce) Mondak, Jordan Mondak, Jacob Mondak, Paige (Ben) Lovhoiden and Justin Schlaman; great-grandchildren: Oliver and Luca Grzybowski; brother, Michael (Judi) Schlaman and many nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, John Sr. and Eileen Schlaman.
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Jim & Sandy Murray
July 25, 2023
Helen, John was a great friend who will be remembered by Sandy and I for as long as we live. We had some great times when we visited during the summer months and roamed around the Benton Harbor and St. Joe area. John was also a great person to work with which I had the pleasure of doing so for quite a few years, he will always be remembered !
James Beshke
July 25, 2023
I worked with John for many years. It's sad news that
he has passed away. Condolences to Helen.
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