CaleighAnne Jennifer Schlabach of Sturgis, was born on July 3, 2004, passed away on Wednesday, March 12, 2025 at the age of 20.
CaleighAnne was known for her artistic and creative spirit, bringing joy and frustration to those around her with her spunky personality, generous heart, and infectious laugh. She enjoyed playing instruments, writing worship songs, singing, taking care and nursing animals back to health in her bedroom, and lived life with a free spirit.
She is survived by her loving parents, Ed and Anita Schlabach; her siblings, Cortnee (Nick) Kirby, Calvin (Alexis) Schlabach, Carly (Jake) Crone, Cameron (Katie) Schlabach, Cayden (Kierra) Schlabach, Gabriella (Branson) Schlabach, Abigail (Jacob) Schlabach, Cody Schlabach, and Brody Schlabach. She was also cherished by her nieces and nephews: Elliana, Anora, Milo, Mirabel, Salem, Rosemary, Winifred Schlabach; Penelope and Amabel Kirby; and Amelia and Gideon Crone. She loved spending time with her boyfriend, Adam Phillips.
She was preceded in death by her grandparents, LaVern and Mary Lou Schlabach and Calvin Emmert.
The Schlabach family will receive friends at Bridges Community Church, on Monday, March 17, 2025, from 3:00 to 7:00. A funeral service will take place on March 18, 2025, at 11:00 AM, also at Bridges Community Church. Interment will follow in Locust Grove Cemetery.
CaleighAnne’s memory will live on in the hearts of those who knew and loved her. In lieu of flowers memorial donations can be made to the Schlabach Family for help with funeral expenses. Envelopes will be available at church.
Arrangements by Schipper Funeral Home.