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Vivian June Watt Kasischke

Vivian June Watt Kasischke

  • June 13, 1926 - March 30, 2012
  • Bridgman, Michigan
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“So sorry to learn of June's passing; please accept my condolences. I knew June way back when she worked at Whirlpool. I lost contact with her...Read More » ”
1 of 6 | Posted by: INEZ STOOTHOFF - ORMOND BEACH, FL

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2 of 6 | Posted by: James Dumdei - Kalamazoo, MI

“Dear Nancy and family. My thought are with you of your lose. Many memories of your mom and dad. Always a cheerful and fun loving time at their...Read More » ”
3 of 6 | Posted by: James Dumdei - Kalamazoo, MI

“We are so sad and sorry to hear about the loss of your lovely Mom. Love, hugs and prayers. So very sorry we can't be with you to give you a...Read More » ”
4 of 6 | Posted by: Ed "Buddy" & Gloria

“Nancy and family, Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this sad time. I'll always remember how nice your parents always were when we...Read More » ”
5 of 6 | Posted by: Arlene and Butch Mak - FL

“Nancy and family What a lady your mom was. Jordans will not be the same without June walking the hall to get to church,bingo ,trivia or one of her...Read More » ”
6 of 6 | Posted by: ginny Hischke - Sawyer, MI


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Vivian June Watt Kasischke, 85, of Bridgman, passed away on Friday, March 30, 2012, at Jordan's Life Care Center, Bridgman, surrounded by her loving family.

A Celebration of Life service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, April 5, 2012 at Starks & Menchinger Funeral Home, 2650 Niles Road, St. Joseph with Pastors Kyle & Lindsay Small of the Harbert Community Church officiating. Visitation will be held from 5-7:00 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home. She will be buried at North Shore Memory Gardens, Coloma. Memorials may be made to the Jameson Gargano Fund at Berrien Community Foundation, Hospice at Home, or the activities department at Jordan's Life Care Center. Friends may send a condolence to the guest book at www.starks-menchinger.com

Vivian was born on June 13, 1926 in Hartford, MI to Carl E. & Mabel D. (Kittell) Phillips. She first married Harry "Duke" Watt, who preceded her in death, and later married Edward P. Kasischke on April 18, 1987. Vivian worked at Whirlpool for twenty-one years. June enjoyed golfing, bowling, and especially her family and friends.

Vivian is survived by her daughter, Nancy (Charles) Gargano of Stevensville, step-son, Paul (Marilyn) Watt of St. Joseph, step-daughter, Laura (Bill) Abernethy of Chelsea, MI, grandchildren, Joel Gargano, Jill Elder, Jack Abernethy, Kima Watt, Paul Watt, Jr., Shawn Unruh, Marcee Schplapak, twelve great-grandchildren, two great-great-grandchildren, two sisters, Raina (Sperbeck) Witkowski of Stevensville, Margie Lange of Berrien Springs, and brother, Richard (Ruth) Phillips of Virginia Beach, VA and sister-in-law, Barbara Phillips of Stevensville.

Vivian is preceded in death by her parents, first husband Duke, second husband Ed, a grandson, Jameson Gargano, and brother, Donald Phillips.