Carolyn Jean Fanslau
July 17th, 1946 - October 27th, 2022
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Carolyn's Obituary
Carolyn J. Fanslau, 76, of Baroda, MI, passed away on Thursday – October 27, 2022 at her home. Arrangements have been entrusted to Starks & Menchinger Chapel – 2650 Niles Rd., St. Joseph, MI.
Carolyn was born on July 17, 1946 in St. Joseph, MI to the late Albert and Ella (Scharnowski) Lange. She was a 1964 graduate of Bridgman High School. On February 6, 1965 in Bridgman she married Richard Fanslau. Most recently she had worked at Emlong’s Nursery as a sale clerk. Carolyn was an avid bowler, loved knitting and crocheting, had a green thumb with plants and flowers, and enjoyed country music – especially Willie Nelson. She loved spending time with her family and will be greatly missed.
Carolyn is survived by her husband – Richard; a son – Richard (Kathy) Fanslau, Jr. of Bridgman; a daughter – Jennifer (Darrin) Fannin of St. Joseph; a granddaughter – Emma Fanslau of Bridgman; and a brother – Glenn (Adelia) Lange of Stevensville.
A Celebration of Life Memorial Service will be held on Wednesday, November 2, 2:00pm, at Starks & Menchinger Chapel. Visitation precedes the service from 12:00-2:00pm at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to the Berrien County Cancer Service.
Carolyn was born on July 17, 1946 in St. Joseph, MI to the late Albert and Ella (Scharnowski) Lange. She was a 1964 graduate of Bridgman High School. On February 6, 1965 in Bridgman she married Richard Fanslau. Most recently she had worked at Emlong’s Nursery as a sale clerk. Carolyn was an avid bowler, loved knitting and crocheting, had a green thumb with plants and flowers, and enjoyed country music – especially Willie Nelson. She loved spending time with her family and will be greatly missed.
Carolyn is survived by her husband – Richard; a son – Richard (Kathy) Fanslau, Jr. of Bridgman; a daughter – Jennifer (Darrin) Fannin of St. Joseph; a granddaughter – Emma Fanslau of Bridgman; and a brother – Glenn (Adelia) Lange of Stevensville.
A Celebration of Life Memorial Service will be held on Wednesday, November 2, 2:00pm, at Starks & Menchinger Chapel. Visitation precedes the service from 12:00-2:00pm at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to the Berrien County Cancer Service.
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