James J. Rockelein Obituary
It is with great sadness that we announce the death of James J. Rockelein of Saint Joseph, Michigan, born in Sturgis, Michigan, who passed away on December 7, 2020, at the age of 67, leaving to mourn family and friends. 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, Joseph L. Rockelein and Alice Marie Rockelein (Kelly); his brother Robert Rockelein; and his parents-in-law, Mary Young and Ray Young.
He is survived by: his wife Sally R. Young; his daughters, Jessica Wayne (Kevin) of Climax, Maggie West (Jim) of Fremont, IN and Mychael Rockelein of Leonidas; his stepsons, Jason Munson (Kelly) of Constantine and Joshua Munson of Leonidas; his grandchildren, Madison Munson, Quinn Wayne and Charlie Wayne; and his siblings, Ronald Rockelein (Amelia) of Portsmouth, NH, Kenneth Rockelein (Constanza) of Duluth, GA, Jean Ann Bankhead (Mark) of Battle Creek, Mary Ellen Tompkins of Vicksburg, Karen Lucas (Chris) of Colon and Karol Kirkham (Perry) of Centreville. He is also survived by many nieces and nephews.
COVID precautions will be observed and attendance limited to no more than 25 at a time.
It is suggested that memorial donations be directed to the Polycystic Kidney Disease Foundation at pkdcure.org.
