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THURSDAY, DECEMBER 29, 2016
OBITUARIES Arie Donkersloot, Sr.
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1931-2016
rie Donkersloot, Sr., 85, of La Porte, Indiana passed away at 2:30 p.m. Saturday, December 17, 2016 surrounded by his family. Arie was born May 2, 1931 in Amsterdam, Netherlands to the late Johannes and Elizabeth Donkersloot. His education included apprenticeships in the city of Utrecht in the fields of mechanical engineering. Arie immigrated to America in 1954 just after marrying his longtime sweetheart, Helena. She joined him in the Chicago area six months later to start their American Dream. He was an acclaimed innovator, securing many patents throughout his life; such as the electronic eye-controlled flagpole which automatically raises and lowers the flag and the telescoping docks that form the Michigan City Washington Park Marina. Arie founded the family company, Donkersloot & Son’s Marine Development Co. in the 1970’s. His former projects have developed to what are now known as the local marinas. Of all his accomplishments, he was most proud of his 120’ barge, the Miss Jamie Lynn, which he designed and built. His famous claim was the Miss Jamie Lynn is unlike any other vessel in the United States, with her capabilities of displacing very little water and being extremely maneuverable in small, tight locations. In his remembrance, “Dutch Skills in America Waters” will continue through his sons, Arie Donkersloot, Jr. and Ron Donkersloot, Sr. He will be greatly missed. Arie is survived by his loving companion for 18 years, Kathy Trask; his four children, Angie D. Hall, of Sarasota, Florida, Johannes (Diane) Donkersloot of St. James City, Florida, Arie (Debbie) Donkersloot, Jr. and Ronald (Amy) Donkersloot Sr., of Three Oaks, Michigan; his twelve grandchildren, Thomas Donkersloot Hall, Chantael Smith, Jamie Donkersloot, Ashlee (Doug) Diemer, Natalie Donkersloot, Arielle Donkersloot, Crystal (Doyle) Rogers, Ronald (Kelly) Donkersloot, Jr., Tabitha (Colby) Caid, Joshua Donkersloot, Ryker Donkersloot, Anneke Donkersloot; thirteen great-grandchildren and his sister, Jane Dikkeboom, of Midlothian, Illinois.
He is also survived through Kathy Trask; her three children, Tony Falls, of Michigan City, Indiana, Lisa Nichting, of Newport News, Virginia, Michael Martin, of Michigan City, Indiana; her five grandchildren, Mark (Ida) Kmiecik, Ryan Kmiecik, Claire Nichting, Jack Nichting, Jacob Martin, and eight great-grandchildren. A Celebration of Life will be held from 4-7 p.m. Thursday, December 29, 2016 at New Buffalo Yacht Club. Arrangements have been entrusted to Sommerfeld Chapel and Cremation Services, New Buffalo. Memorial donations may be made to National Parkinson Foundation. Those wishing to sign Arie’s memory book online may do so at www.sommerfeldchapel.com. Arie’s ashes will be laid to rest with his late wife Helena J. Donkersloot in Lee Memorial Park, Lehigh Acres, Florida, near Fort Myers.
Barbara K. Globensky
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arbara K. Globensky, of St. Joseph, passed away on Wednesday, November 23, 2016, at her home. A Celebration of Life Service took place at 11:00 A.M., on Monday, December 19, 2016, at First Congregational Church, 2001 Niles Ave., St. Joseph, with Rev. Dr. Robert Braman officiating. A private family burial will take place at a later date. Memorial contributions may be made to the Southwest Michigan Symphony Orchestra or First Church of Christ, Scientist, Benton Harbor. Those wishing to leave an online condolence may do so at www. starks-menchinger.com. Barb was born in Evanston, Illinois to Robert and Pauline Farrell. She earned both a Bachelors and Masters Degree in Education from the University of Illinois and was a life-long Illini fan. She and her first husband, Ross Latham, Jr., were married in 1961 and lived in Adrian, Michigan for the next 20 years, where Ross was a professor of Chemistry at Adrian College and Barb was a substitute teacher for the Adrian Public Schools. In 1984, Barb married John L. Globensky. At that time, John was a partner at the law firm of Globensky, Gleiss, Bittner and Hyrns. Throughout their 21 years of marriage, they took over 150 major trips, including being in Tiananmen Square on the night of the 1989 uprising. Barb has been active in the community as a member of the Board of the Southwest Michigan Symphony Orchestra, serving as president for 16 years, as well as the Boards of the Economic Club, Monday Musical Club, and Child and Family Services of Southwestern Michigan. She loved to travel, play bridge, golf, bowl, cheer on the Tigers, and spend time with her grandchildren. She is survived by her daughters, Susan (David)
Timoner and Anne (Joe) Caliento; step-daughter, Janet (Mark) Zielke and step-son, Jack (Ashley) Holton; grandchildren, Reed and Grayson Timoner, and Sofia Caliento; step-grandchildren, Mark and Elizabeth Zielke, Ian and Emery Holton, and August and Marley Frank; and close friend, Gretchen Rock. There will be a special Memorial Concert for Barb on April 30th with the SMSO at 4 p.m. at the Howard Performing Arts in Berrien Springs. They will perform Beethoven 9th Symphony - Ode to Joy, the first half of the entire performance will be dedicated to Barb with Appalachian Spring/ Copeland. Tickets are available at SMSO.
Monika Gudaitis
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1927-2016
onika Gudaitis, of New Buffalo, Michigan, passed away on Thursday, December 22, 2016 at Woodland Terrace in Niles, Michigan. Arrangements have been entrusted to Sommerfeld Chapel in New Buffalo, Michigan. Monika was born in Latvia on July 19, 1927 to Jonas and Veronika (Lipins) Novikovs. On Feb. 15, 1946 in Munich, Germany she married Joseph Gudaitis; he preceded her in death on Dec. 27, 1985. Monika is survived by four daughters – Nicole Haley of Chicago, Illinois, Donna (Andrew) Swider of Brookfield, Illinois, Birute “Betty” (Joseph) Biernacki of New Buffalo, Michigan, and Zibute “Rosie” (Gerald) Jagodzinski; nine grandchildren – Carissa Schiedemeyer, James Leonauskas, Brett Swider, Todd Swider, Erika Faifer, Jolie Yonker, Jacob Biernacki, Denise Perry, and Jason Jaogodzinski; and 11 great grandchildren. She is also preceded in death by a brother – Jakub Novikovs. Monika was active and often volunteered her time as a member of the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Chicago. She was a Lithuanian National Guard member in Chicago; member of the Daughters of Lithuania in Chicago; and a member of Saulius Lithuanian Organization in Chicago. A Mass of Christian Burial took place at St. Mary of the Lake Church in New Buffalo, on Monday, December 26, 2016, 2:00 P.M., with Father Patrick Craig officiating. Burial followed at Pine Grove Cemetery in New Buffalo. Visitation was at Sommerfeld Chapel, 15 N. Barton St., New Buffalo, MI 49117 on Monday, December 26, from 12 p.m. until 1:30 p.m. Memorial contributions may be made to the donor’s choice. Friends wishing to leave the family a message of condolence may do so at www.sommerfeldchapel. com.
Remembering all who died in 2016, including former New Buffalo Mayor Bob Westergren, Chikaming Supervisor Jeanne Dudeck and Chikaming Open Lands Director Chris Thompson.