Joseph M. "Joe" Young's obituary , Passed away on January 7, 2026 in Saint Joseph, Michigan

Joseph M. "Joe" Young

August 22, 1963 - January 7, 2026 (62 years old)

Saint Joseph, Michigan

Joseph M. "Joe" Young's obituary , Passed away on January 7, 2026 in Saint Joseph, Michigan

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Starks Family Funeral Homes & Cremation Services

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Joseph M. "Joe" Young

August 22, 1963 - January 7, 2026 (62 years old)

Saint Joseph, Michigan

Joseph M. Young Obituary

It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved Joseph M. Young of Saint Joseph, Michigan, who passed away at the age of 62, on January 7, 2026. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Joseph M. Young to show support.

As Joseph departs from this earthly realm, his essence lingers — a whisper on the wind, a ripple on the water — a testament to the enduring power of love to transcend the boundaries of life and death. Though Joseph may no longer walk beside us, his spirit lives on in the memories and the legacy Joseph leaves behind.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Leonard Young and Phyllis Young; and his siblings, Leonard and Karilyn "Sue" Lick. He is survived by: his wife Sandy; his sisters, Sharon Young (Kathryn Kirkpatrick) of Apache Junction, AZ and Jackie Young-Hartman (Jim) of Lawrence, MI; and his sister-in-law Sondra Young of Irons, MI.

Visitation was held on Thursday, January 15th 2026 from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM at the Starks & Menchinger Chapel (2650 Niles Rd, St Joseph, MI 49085). A celebration of life was held on Friday, January 16th 2026 at 1:00 PM at the Chapel Hill United Methodist Church (4071 Naomi Rd, Sodus, MI 49126).

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



Thu

Jan 15

Visitation

Starks & Menchinger Chapel
2650 Niles Rd, St Joseph, MI 49085

Fri

Jan 16

Celebration of life

Chapel Hill United Methodist Church
4071 Naomi Rd, Sodus, MI 49126

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