Noreen K. Sonnenberg
July 15th, 1928 - October 14th, 2024
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Noreen's Obituary
Noreen K. Sonnenberg, 96, of St. Joseph, passed away on Monday, October 14, 2024, at The Whitcomb Senior Living Tower. A Celebration of Life Service will be held on Friday, October 18, 2024, at 11 AM at Pathway Global Methodist Church, 2950 Lakeview Ave., St. Joseph, with Pastor Dan Colthrop officiating. Burial will follow at Riverview Cemetery. Friends may visit with the family on Thursday, October 17, from 6PM until 8PM at Starks & Menchinger Chapel, 2650 Niles Rd., St. Joseph. Memorial contributions may be made to Pathway Global Methodist Church or The Whitcomb Senior Living Tower. Those wishing to leave an online condolence may do so at www.starks-menchinger.com.
Noreen was born on July 15, 1928, in Bainbridge, MI, to Samuel & Dorothy (Powell) Arent. She graduated from Coloma High School in 1946. Following her graduation, Noreen attended The National Beauty College where she graduated in 1947. On October 25, 1952, Noreen married the love of her life, Arthur “Wes” Sonnenberg; the two were happily married for almost 50 years before his passing in 2002. Noreen’s passion for the beauty industry led to her first job at Vincent’s Beauty Shop in Benton Harbor, followed by a few other local salons and would retire from DJ Studio. She loved hosting weekend gatherings at her house on the river for her friends and family. However, what gave her the most joy was cheering on her grandchildren at any of their extracurricular events.
Noreen is survived by her children, Wesley (Cherie) Sonnenberg of Jenison, MI and Tami (Kirk) Richardson of Paw Paw, MI; grandchildren, Daniel (Michelle) Sonnenberg, Sarah (John) Hayner, Ryan Sonnenberg, Kyle Richardson & Tyler Richardson; great-grandchildren, Johnny & Evie Hayner, and Hunter & Ava Sonnenberg; and, sister-in-law, Lois Ingraham. She was preceded in death by her parents, Samuel & Dorothy; husband, Wes; siblings, Norris, Noble, Norman, Tilferd, Carl, Wesley & Marilyn.
Noreen was born on July 15, 1928, in Bainbridge, MI, to Samuel & Dorothy (Powell) Arent. She graduated from Coloma High School in 1946. Following her graduation, Noreen attended The National Beauty College where she graduated in 1947. On October 25, 1952, Noreen married the love of her life, Arthur “Wes” Sonnenberg; the two were happily married for almost 50 years before his passing in 2002. Noreen’s passion for the beauty industry led to her first job at Vincent’s Beauty Shop in Benton Harbor, followed by a few other local salons and would retire from DJ Studio. She loved hosting weekend gatherings at her house on the river for her friends and family. However, what gave her the most joy was cheering on her grandchildren at any of their extracurricular events.
Noreen is survived by her children, Wesley (Cherie) Sonnenberg of Jenison, MI and Tami (Kirk) Richardson of Paw Paw, MI; grandchildren, Daniel (Michelle) Sonnenberg, Sarah (John) Hayner, Ryan Sonnenberg, Kyle Richardson & Tyler Richardson; great-grandchildren, Johnny & Evie Hayner, and Hunter & Ava Sonnenberg; and, sister-in-law, Lois Ingraham. She was preceded in death by her parents, Samuel & Dorothy; husband, Wes; siblings, Norris, Noble, Norman, Tilferd, Carl, Wesley & Marilyn.
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