Charles Purcell

Charles R. Purcell, 57, of Sturgis, passed away Wednesday morning, Feb. 2, 2011, at the Elkhart Hospice House in Elkhart, Ind.
He was born July 30, 1953, in Sturgis, a son of the late Charles E. and Marilyn Jane (Bronstetter) Purcell.

Charles had resided most of his life in Sturgis and was a graduate of Sturgis High School with the class of 1971.

He was a past member of Loyal Order of Moose #574 and enjoyed going to classic car shows and museums and traveling. Charles was always ready for a road trip.

He is survived by one daughter, Jeanie (Kevin) Seifert of Elkhart; two sons, Travis (Crystal) Smith and Charles R. (Shannon) Purcell, both of Sturgis; seven grandchildren, Stephen Smith, Harvey Purcell, Pandora Lawson, Dakodah Smith, Adrien Seifert, Austin Seifert and Payton Seifert; and one uncle, Don Croy.

In accordance with his wishes, cremation has taken place. The family will receive friends from noon-12:45 p.m. Feb. 12 at the Hackman Family Funeral Homes – Hackman Chapel, 114 S. Nottawa St., Sturgis, where a memorial service celebrating the life of Charles R. Purcell will begin at 1 p.m. Feb. 12. Mr. Larry Wallman will officiate. Private burial of the ashes will take place at Matteson Township Cemetery in Bronson at a later date.

The family suggests those wishing to make a memorial donation in Mr. Purcell’s memory consider the Elkhart Hospice House, 111 Sunnybrook Court, South Bend, Ind., 46637.
The obituary is also at www.hackmanfamilyfuneralhome.com where personal messages of support may be left for the family.