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1955
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2017
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Kathleen Sieff Obituary
Sept. 2, 1955 - Nov. 3, 2017
SOUTH BEND - Kathleen Ann Sieff (Reybuck), 62, of South Bend, passed away peacefully on Friday, November 3, 2017 in Buchanan.
A Celebration of Life Service will be held at 11 AM on Wednesday, November 8, 2017 at Swem Chapel, 301 W. Front St., Buchanan, MI 49107. Burial will follow at Mission Hills Memorial Gardens, Niles. Visitation will be held from 6-8 PM on Tuesday, November 7, 2017 also at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made, in Kathleen's name, to the Humane Society of St. Joseph County, 2506 Grape Rd., Mishawaka, IN 46545. Those wishing to send a condolence or sign the guest book online may do so at www.swemchapel.com.
Kathy was born on September 2, 1955 in Niles, MI. She graduated from Buchanan High School, class of 1973. Kathy worked for several years at Food Specialties and later retired from Martin's Super Market. On December 22, 1994 she married Harvey Sieff; he preceded her in death on September 13, 2017. Kathy and Harvey loved the Upper Peninsula and throughout their years together made several trips and owned property in Manistee. Kathy also enjoyed baking and gardening, but most of all she loved her pets and spending time with her family.
Kathy is survived by her siblings, Thomas Reybuck of St. Joseph, Janine (George) Ludwig of Buchanan and Steve Reybuck of Buchanan; stepchildren, Oren (Erica) Sieff, stationed in Italy, Jessica Sieff of Mishawaka and Dustin (Kandice) Sieff of Tampa, FL; step-granddaughters, Sadie and Cece; stepbrothers, John (Marlene) Stowell and Don (Sharlene) Stowell; stepsisters, Becky Luevano and Kay Stephens and several beloved nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Gaylond and Johanna Reybuck and husband of twenty-two years, Harvey.
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Nov
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Celebration of Life
11:00 a.m.
Starks Family Funeral Homes & Cremation Services - Swem Chapel - Buchanan301 W. Front Street, Buchanan, MI 49107
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