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1931 - 2009
FRANCIS, Joseph G.
Battle Creek
Formerly of Paw Paw/Mattawan
Joe passed away Monday evening, January 19, 2009 at the Battle Creek Health System Hospital. He was a 1949 graduate of Mattawan High School and had been employed in the Aero-space Industry working on aviation instrumentation. He was a veteran having served in the U.S. Navy during the Korean Conflict. Joe was a Past Master of the Masonic Lodge #268 F & AM as well as a member of the Paw Paw Chapter #34 York Rite.
Joe was born in Chicago, Il. on 12/23/31 to Joseph G. and Katherine Francis of Mattawan who preceded him in death. Surviving are a sister Kathy (Gerald) DeBoer of Mattawan; brother, William Francis of Macomb, Il; nephews Gerald Deboer, Richard DeBoer and Michael Francis; a niece Andrea Francis and several great nephews and nieces.
Arrangements are by the Adams Funeral Home, Paw Paw. Friends may visit with the family on Tuesday evening, January 27th between the hours of 6:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m. at Adams Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Disabled American Veterans.
At Joe's request cremation has taken place. His remains will be buried at Ft. Custer and spread over the Pacific Ocean.
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There are currently 6 condolences.
Denis & Colleen Ryan
Ryaninsures@ameritech.net
Saturday January 31, 2009 at
11:48 AM
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Sorry to hear of Joe's passing. We recently spoke to Joe at the VA hospital and he sounded great. We were neighbors in Paw Paw, enjoyed his conversations, his intellect. He was a good friend. When we would come to the lake on the weekends Joe was the first to come see us. He will be remembered. Our sympathy on your loss.
Denis & Colleen Ryan (Chicago)
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LAURA CLIPPINGER, SIRRINE
CINDYF4443@MEI.NET
Wednesday January 28, 2009 at
10:48 PM
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I BID YOU FAREWELL MY FRIEND MAY YOU REST IN PIECE.I ENJOYED YOUR FRIENDSHIP OVER THE YEARS. MY PRAYERS ARE WITH ALL THE FAMILY. LAURA
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Denis & Colleen Ryan, Orland Park, IL
Wednesday January 28, 2009 at
9:16 PM
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We were summer neighbors of Joe's at Three Mile Lake for 11 years. We enjoyed his company on our weekends at the lake. He was a great conversationalist and very knowledgeable on many subjects. He was a friend to us and our son for all those years. We had just contacted him before Christmas and had a great conversation with him and was happy he sounded well. We were saddened to hear of his passing and will keep Joe and your family in our prayers. Goodbye old friend.
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Joyce Neubauer
Tuesday January 27, 2009 at
11:05 AM
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Prayers and sympathy to you and your family. He is at rest now. Joe will be close to you in your many memories thru the years.
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Leon & Connie Puzevic
lcpuz@aol.com
Sunday January 25, 2009 at
9:39 AM
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Dearest Kathy, Gerry, Bill, and family
Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you during the death of your brother, Joe Jr.
We all know that Joe is in a much better place now, and a better place than he has been for years.
We always enjoyed Joe as a customer in The Clothes Basket, and as you well know, the friendship between the Francis and Puzevich family lived on for many years.
Please accept our condolences.
Love,
Leon & Connie Puzevic
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Geraldine (Bates) Sampsell
Friday January 23, 2009 at
9:53 AM
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I knew Joe and his family for a long time. We lived in Mattawan on the same Street. My mother also worked in the kitchen with his mother. My thoughts and prayers go out to the family
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