Mr. James Max Partrick, age 81, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, September 23, 2025 in Stevensville.
A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, October 4 at 10:00 am at First Church of God, 2627 Niles Ave., St. Joseph, MI. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service from 9:00 – 10:00 am. Burial at North Shore Memorial Gardens. Arrangements entrusted to Starks & Menchinger Chapel, 2650 Niles Rd., St. Joseph, MI. Memorial contributions in Jim’s memory may be directed to First Church of God Children’s Ministry or Alzheimer’s Association. Please feel free to sign Jim’s online guestbook at www.starks-menchinger.com.
Jim was born on October 20, 1943 to Max and Margaret (Schoof) Partrick in Pontiac, MI. On August 8, 1964, Jim married his high school sweetheart, Donna Martin, and the two celebrated 61 wonderful years of marriage.
Jim worked as an insurance agent, retiring in 2008 after 30 years. He enjoyed cycling and quilting with Donna. Jim’s passion in life was woodworking. He was incredibly talented and made numerous beautiful creations, including a carousal with functional organ music and several pieces of furniture for his and Donna’s home.
Jim will always be remembered by his wife, Donna; sisters, Trish Boyd, Liz (Bob) Frary, and Barb (Dan) Mahoney; several nieces and nephews; and sister-in-law, Janie Martin. He was preceded in death by his parents, great-nephew, Jeremiah Sypula, and brother-in-law, Bill Martin.
Service Details
Visitation
When
October 4th, 2025 9:00am – 10:00am
Where
First Church of God – St. Joseph
Address
2627 Niles Ave.
St. Joseph, MI 49085
Service
When
October 4th, 2025 10:00am
Where
First Church of God – St. Joseph
Address
2627 Niles Ave.
St. Joseph , MI 49085
Interment
Where
North Shore Memory Gardens
Address
5027 M-63 North
Coloma , MI 49038
Posted On: Friday, September 26, 2025 4:46 PM
