James "Jim" Leonard's obituary , Passed away on January 16, 2025 in Benton Harbor, Michigan

James "Jim" Leonard

March 3, 1940 - January 16, 2025 (84 years old)

Benton Harbor, Michigan

James "Jim" Leonard's obituary , Passed away on January 16, 2025 in Benton Harbor, Michigan

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Starks Family Funeral Homes & Cremation Services

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James "Jim" Leonard

March 3, 1940 - January 16, 2025 (84 years old)

Benton Harbor, Michigan

James Leonard Obituary

With solemn reverence, we commemorate James Leonard (Benton Harbor, Michigan), whose life came to an end on January 16, 2025 at the age of 84, leaving behind cherished memories. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of James Leonard to show support.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Anne and Nate; his wife Kathy; his former wife Norma; his brother Frank; his grandson Sam Melton; and his niece Susan Crowe.

He is survived by: his children, Tim Melton (Deb), Sheryl Moerdyk and Todd Melton (Noelle); his granddaughter Emma Melton (Segun); his children, David Moerdyk, Ellie Wood (Kyle), Payton, Lauren, Wyatt, Ian and Ember Melton; his great grandchild Annie Wood; and his friends, Kathy, Jim and MaryAnn Lulenski. He is also survived by several nieces and nephews.

Visitation will be held on Monday, January 20th 2025 from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM at the Starks & Menchinger Chapel (2650 Niles Rd, St Joseph, MI 49085). A funeral service will be held on Tuesday, January 21st 2025 at 1:30 PM at the Chapel-An Evangelical Free Church - St. Joseph (4250 Washington Ave, St Joseph, MI 49085).

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



Mon

Jan 20

Visitation

4:00 PM - 6:00 PM

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

Tue

Jan 21

Funeral service

1:30 PM

Chapel-An Evangelical Free Church - St. Joseph
4250 Washington Ave, St Joseph, MI 49085

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