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1982
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2023
Rhianon Wesaw Obituary
Rhianon Elaine Wesaw, 40, of Coloma passed away on Thursday, April 13, 2023, at her home.
A celebration of life service will be happening at noon on Thursday, April 20, at the Pokagon Band Community Center, 27043 Potawatomi Trail, Dowagiac, with burial to follow in Rush Lake Cemetery in Hartford. Friends may visit with the family from 10 a.m. until the time of the service at the community center.
Memorial contributions may be made to the family, c/o Thomas Wesaw, Jr. Those wishing to leave an online condolence may do so at www.clarkch.com.
Rhianon was born on Aug. 23, 1982, to David James Sample and Deloris Jane Wesaw in St. Joseph.
She graduated in 2000 from Sault St. Marie High School. She continued her education by attending cosmetology school.
Rhianon was a proud member of the Pokagon Band of the Potawatomi Indians. She enjoyed spending time babysitting her nieces, nephews and cousins, cooking food for her friends and family; especially her famous enchiladas, and helping maintain households of relatives by assisting with cleaning and minor maintenance problems.
Rhianon is survived by her mother, Deloris Wesaw; sisters: Jessica Sample, Melony (Brandon Gage) Williams and Angel (Matt) Foster; aunts and uncles: Thomas Wesaw Jr., Charles (Stacey Weaver) Wesaw, Sharon (Forrest) Pratt, Janet (John) Thomas, and Mary (Steve) Winchester; dear friends: Judy Winchester and Tim Lewis; and a host of nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by aunts: Bev and Marilyn Wesaw; and grandparents: Thomas Sr., and Marian Wesaw.
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