OBITUARIES

Jack will be greatly missed and memories of him will continue to be cherished by those lives he touched.

John Lincoln Chesnut 1927-2023

John Lincoln Chesnut, 95, of Three Oaks, known as Jack by his family and friends, died peacefully in the comfort of his family’s presence, Friday, February 3, 2023, in O’Brien, Florida.

His life began July 19, 1927, in Minatare, Nebraska, born to Edgar and Florence Chesnut. He married Alice Eleanor Smith July 24, 1949, in New Lenox, Illinois. After sixty-two years of marriage, she preceded him in death May 29, 2011.

Jack was a life-long farmer. He enjoyed collecting, restoring, and exhibiting antique tractors. He was also an avid farm toy and model train collector. Jack cared for his farm and livestock as deeply as he did for his family and friends. His smile, humor and willingness to help those in need never wavered throughout his long life.

Jack is survived by his daughter, Gail Chesnut of O’Brien, Florida; grandson, John T. (Nichole) Chesnut of St. Paul, Minnesota; granddaughter, Amanda Wilson of Tampa, Florida; sisters-in-law, Jean Cinkovich of Joliet, Illinois, Joyce (Gordon) Davis of Shorewood, Illinois; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Jack was preceded in death by his wife, Alice, and son, John L. Chesnut.

Family and friends gathered Sunday, February 12, 2023, from 2:00 p.m. until 5:00 p.m. in Wagner Family Funerals Pobocik Chapel, 106 Ash Street East, Three Oaks.

Jack will be laid to rest with his beloved wife in Forest Lawn Cemetery, Three Oaks.

In lieu of flowers, the family prefers any remembrances be made as a contribution to the Berrien County Youth Fair where he spent countless years as a supporter to youth livestock exhibitors.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Wagner Family Funerals Pobocik Chapel, Three Oaks. Please share a memory or a message online at www. wagnercares.com.

BCF donates to TROTOM

Susan Matheny, program director at the Berrien Community Foundation (BCF), dropped by the Region of Three Oaks Museum (TROTOM) at 5 Featherbone Avenue in Three Oaks with a check Monday, Feb. 13. The $10,000 BCF “For Good” grant will help the museum build more storage space for artifacts that help the museum tell the history of the region of Three Oaks. The museum kicked off the capital campaign to build 1,440 square feet of new storage space to be added to the south end of the museum to put the artifacts, books and archival materials last fall. The addition would be built on land TROTOM already owns.

Plans are to break ground on the facility this spring. —STAFF REPORTS

CHURCH OF THE MEDIATOR ANNOUNCES AN END-OF-LIFE PLANNING WORKSHOP

The Episcopal Church of the Mediator will hold an End-ofLife Planning Workshop from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 25, which will include a light lunch. Doors will open at 8:30 am.

It is never too early to begin planning for the well-being of your family after you are gone. Planning now can save your survivors much distress at a time of grieving and pain. This workshop can help you begin the planning process by explaining some of the decisions you can make now and some of the services available.

Michael Dombos from Lewis, Reed & Allen, Attorneys will speak on Estate Planning; Julie Griffin, Caring Circle, Spectrum Health Lakeland will speak on Advanced Care Planning and the church’s rector, Rev. Darlene Kuhn, will speak on Funeral Pre-planning.

Please RSVP at office@ mediatorharbert or 269469-1441 so that we can be sure to have enough materials. More information is also available by contacting Rev. Kuhn at rector@meditorharbert. com or 269-469-6794. The Episcopal Church of the Mediator is located at 14280 Red Arrow Highway in Harbert. — STAFF REPORTS