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Sue Zelvis Obituary
Sue Ann Zelvis, 68, of St. Joseph passed away on Tuesday, July 13, 2021, at Lakeland Medical Center, St. Joseph.
A celebration of life service will be at 11 a.m. Monday, July 19, at St. Paul's Lutheran Church, 2673 W. John Beers Road, Stevensville. Burial will follow at Hickory Bluff Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to St. Paul's Lutheran Church, 2673 W. John Beers Road, Stevensville, 49127.
Those wishing to leave an online condolence may do so at www.starks-menchinger.com. Arrangements have been entrusted to Starks & Menchinger Chapel & Cremation Services.
Sue was born on July 9, 1953, in Benton Harbor to Robert and Bernice (Gaul) Schoenfelder.
She grew up in Stevensville and graduated from Lakeshore High School. Sue worked in customer service, first, at Gast Manufacturing and, later, at Great Lakes Eye Care. She enjoyed gardening and spending time with her friends and family.
Sue is survived by her sons: Noah (Cathy) Zelvis of St. Joseph and Jarrod (Angie) Zelvis of St. Joseph; husband, Jim Zelvis of St. Joseph; grandson, Ethan; brothers: Ron Schoenfelder of Eau Claire and Steve (Moselle) Schoenfelder of Richland, Mich.
Sue was preceded in death by her parents: Robert and Bernice Schoenfelder.
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Linda Ott- Tam
July 19, 2021
I am so sorry to hear this news. Our family's go back many years. She was the sweetest person. My deep felt condolences to the family.
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