Joann Pugh's obituary , Passed away on June 21, 2025 in Buchanan, Michigan

Joann Pugh

October 14, 1939 - June 21, 2025 (85 years old)

Buchanan, Michigan

Joann Pugh's obituary , Passed away on June 21, 2025 in Buchanan, Michigan

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Starks Family Funeral Homes & Cremation Services

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Joann Pugh

October 14, 1939 - June 21, 2025 (85 years old)

Buchanan, Michigan

Joann Pugh Obituary

With profound sadness, we say goodbye to Joann Pugh of Buchanan, Michigan, whose vibrant spirit touched the lives of many. Joann left this world on June 21, 2025 at the age of 85, leaving a void in the lives of so many people. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Joann Pugh to show support.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Albert Schmidt and Dorothy Schmidt (Dean); her daughter Mary Ellyn Stinchcomb; her stepdaughter Sandra Pugh; and her siblings, Dorothy, Mary El and John.

She is survived by: her children, Laurie Jacobs of Niles, Amanda McKie (Tim) of Coloma and James "Jimmy" Pugh IV of Buchanan; her stepdaughter Jackie Pugh; her grandchildren, Gabrielle, Joe, Jevonne, Corrin, Ryan, Sam and Violet; and her brother Albert Schmidt (Tanya) of Coloma. She is also survived by six great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild.

Visitation will be held on Friday, June 27th 2025 from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM at the Swem Chapel (301 W Front St, Buchanan, MI 49107). A celebration of life will be held on Friday, June 27th 2025 at 12:00 PM at the same location.

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Funeral arrangement under the care of
Starks Family Funeral Homes & Cremation Services



Fri

June 27

Visitation

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Swem Chapel
301 W Front St, Buchanan, MI 49107

Fri

June 27

Celebration of life

12:00 PM

Swem Chapel
301 W Front St, Buchanan, MI 49107

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