Jean Ellis Bartz Obituary
With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Jean Ellis Bartz in Woodland, Michigan, born in Joliet, Illinois, who passed away on August 28, 2023 at the age of 98. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Jean Ellis Bartz to pay them a last tribute.
She was predeceased by: her husband Bob; her brother Jack Ellis; her grandson Andy Coffman; and her son-in-law Dick Wenham. She is survived by: her brother Bob; her children, Nancy Wenham of Lakeland, FL, Cindy Coffman (Miles) of St. Joseph, Betsy Bartz (Leo Utsman) of Benton Harbor and Bruce Bartz (LeeAnn) of Benton Harbor; her grandchildren, Erin, Mark Wenham, Ben Coffman (Lan), Ryan Coffman (Katie), Cam Utsman, Taylor, Kip and Cassidy Bartz; and her great grandchildren, May, Maggie, Henry and Max Coffman.
In lieu of flowers the family requests any memorial gifts go to: The Friends of Berrien County Animal Control, http://www.friendsofbcac.org P. O. Box 12, Riverside, MI 49084; The Humane Society of SW Michigan, http://www.humanesocietyswm.org 5400 Niles Rd., St. Joseph, MI 49085; or St. Paul's Episcopal Church.
