Julia Chamberlain Obituary
With solemn hearts, we announce the passing of Julia Chamberlain of Schoolcraft, Michigan, whose presence will be deeply missed, having departed on July 2, 2025 at the age of 101. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Julia Chamberlain to pay them a last tribute.
She was predeceased by: her parents, James Henry and Julia Catherine Bayne (Keegan); her daughter Nancy Schmidt; her husband Willis H. Chamberlain; her granddaughter Katie; and her siblings, Eileen Bayne, Jim Bayne and Anne Jones.
She is survived by: her children, Jim Chamberlain (IL), Larry (Jeanne), Jerry Chamberlain (Kalamazoo), Joyce (Ed), Steve Chamberlain (TX), Alice (Scott), Chidester (Zeeland), Mary Reiber (Otto) of WA, Diane (Tim) and Washburn (Dorr); her sister Doris Bayne (FL); her sister-in-law Esther Bickle (Sterling Heights); and her son-in-law Terry Schmidt (TN).
Viewing will be held on Friday, July 25th 2025 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM at the St. Catherine of Siena Catholic Church (1150 W Centre Ave, Portage, MI 49024). A Mass will be held on Friday, July 25th 2025 from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM at the same location. A graveside service will be held on Friday, July 25th 2025 from 2:30 PM to 2:45 PM at the Schoolcraft Cemetery (333 W Hwy St, Vicksburg, MI 49097).
In lieu of flowers, donations in Judy's memory may be made to: Centrica Care Navigators (formerly Hospice Care of Southwest Michigan), St. Catherine of Siena Catholic Church, Schoolcraft Ladies Library, or Vineyard Assisted Living.
