Elsie L. Steiner

Elsie L. Steiner, 85, of St. Joseph, passed away on Wednesday, May 27, 2009 at The Willows, St. Joseph. A Celebration of Life Service will be held at 11:30 A.M. on Monday, June 1, 2009 at Starks & Menchinger Family Funeral Home, 2650 Niles Rd., St. Joseph, MI 49085 with Rev. Roy Jeffery officiating. Visitation with the family will be from 5:00 P.M. to 7:00 P.M. on Sunday, May 31 at the funeral home. A private burial will take place at Mock Cemetery, N. Webster, IN. Memorials may be made to Hospice at Home or American Diabetes Association. Those wishing to share a memory or sign the guest book online may do so at www.starks-menchinger.com. Elsie was born on August 14, 1923 in Miles City, MT to Oscar and Ethel (Cole) Achamire. She married her husband, Robert L. Steiner on May 4, 1944 in Miles City, MT. After marriage, they lived in several cities. Most recently in Hartford, MI and North Webster, IN. Together, they raised a son, Bob. Elsie loved reading, sewing, crocheting, gardening and decorating her home. Most of all, she cherished her family. Elsie is survived by her son, Bob (Marilyn) Steiner of Benton Harbor, MI; Sister, Margaret Hintz of Clinton Twp, MI; Grandchildren, Rob (Sarah) Steiner, Becky Steiner and Kristine Steiner; Great granddaughter, Amelia Steiner; and several nieces and nephews. She is preceded in death by her husband, Robert L. Steiner in 1981; bothers, Sonny and Ike Achamire; and her parents, Oscar and Ethel Achamire.