John Michael Machtolff Obituary
The memory of John Michael Machtolff (Saint Joseph, Tennessee), who passed away on December 4, 2025 at the age of 73, will forever remain in the hearts of those touched by this precious presence in their lives. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Elizabeth Janet (Joiner) and Francis Nieman; his siblings, Elizabeth Machtolff Wise (Beth) and Frank Alan Machtolff; and his nephews, Marshall Nieman "Mo" Shaver and Claude Alan "Mac" Machtolff.
He is survived by: his children, Rachel Rose (Codey) and Ben Machtolff; his grandchildren, Graham Mitchell, Frances Mae "Frankie" and Harrison Michael Rose; his siblings, Ann Rivard (Ernie), Pam Shaver (Brent) and Paul Machtolff (Teresa); his sister-in-law Claudia Anne Machtolff; his nephew Josh Wise (Alexis Brown); his great-nephew William; his niece Kate Wise (John Knecht); his great-nieces and great-nephews, Rollie and Leo; his nibling Tucker Shaver (Katherine); his great-nieces and great-nephews, Jenna, Tuck, Stone, Michlynne Shaver, Andrew Machtolff, Will Rivard (Brittany), Molly McGregory, Rob Rivard, Maggie Crisler (Daniel) and AnneCatherine Beasley (Josh); Courtney, Elise, August, Sam, Jack, Reagan Wright, Walker and Beau. He is also survived by relatives and friends.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Marine Corps League Corporal Matthew D. Conley Detachment 1477, 215 S. Montgomery Avenue, Sheffield, AL 35660.
