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Susan M. Webb, age 98, of Sturgis, passed away Thursday morning June 4, 2020 at her home.
She was born December 10, 1921 in Strasburg, Missouri daughter of the late Hans Ferdinand and Eva (Owen) Christensen.
Mrs. Webb resided most of her life in Sturgis and was a graduate of Sturgis High School with the class or 1939.
On January 4, 1947 she married Leslie Donald Webb in Angola. He preceded her in death December 18, 2014.
In 1990 she retired from the Sturgis Public Schools where she had been employed for over 20 years in the finance department. She had also worked at the Kirsch Company and the Sears Department Store both in Sturgis.
Mrs. Webb attended the First Presbyterian Church in Sturgis. She enjoyed cross stitch and mastering crossword puzzles especially puzzles in the South Bend Tribune. The people who knew her will forever remember her two favorite terms of wisdom: Patience is a virtue and remember the source.
The family would like to express their most heartfelt thanks to home health aide: Kim Collins, the doctors and nurses at Three Rivers Health and Three Rivers Health Hospice especially Cara Fries for all the care and love extended to their mother. Special appreciation is given to Logan and Sarah for the never ending care they gave to their grandmother over the years.
She is survived by her sons: David Webb and James Webb, both of Sturgis; her beloved five grandchildren and five great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, and one infant daughter: Wendy Sue Webb and one brother: John Christensen.
In accordance with her wishes cremation has taken place. There are no services planned at this time.
The Hackman Family Funeral Homes of Sturgis is entrusted with the arrangements.
The family suggests those wishing to make a memorial donation in Mrs. Webb’s memory consider Three Rivers Health Hospice, 711 S. Health Parkway, Three Rivers, MI 49093 or Three Rivers Health Hospital, 701 S. Health Parkway, Three Rivers, MI 49093 or St. Joseph County Commission on Aging, 103 S. Douglas Ave., Three Rivers, MI 49091.
The obituary is also at www.hackmanfamilyfuneralhomes.com where we encourage family and friends to share memories and condolences with the family.
