Russell W. Humes

Russell W. Humes, 58, of Benton Harbor, passed away Wednesday, May 1, 2002 at his residence. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 AM Friday at St. John?s Catholic Church, Benton Harbor with Rev. Larry Kroll officiating. Cremation will follow services. Friends may call on Thursday from 6-9 PM at Starks & Menchinger Family Funeral Home, 2650 Niles Rd., St. Joseph. Memorials may be made to Hospice at Home, Stevensville, MI. Those wishing to share a memory on line may do so at www.starks-menchinger.com. Mr. Humes was born on March 30, 1944 in Benton Harbor, MI to Delbert & Jennie (Damico) Humes. He graduated from St. John?s High School in 1962, and was employed by the Benton Harbor area schools as a heating engineer for 26 years. On October 22, 1966, in Coloma, MI, he married Margo Lynne Willmeng. He was a loving and devoted husband, father and grandfather, and will be missed greatly. Russell was very involved with many sports. He coached Benton Harbor Rocket football & Fairplain baseball and softball teams. He also coached Lake Michigan Catholic Junior Varsity football, and also coached with his son Scott in Lakeshore Rocket football and baseball. Mr. Humes was also a strong supporter of Lakeshore Freestyle Wrestling. Mr. Humes is survived by his wife Margo; three sons-Scott (Dana) Humes of Stevensville, MI, Brian (Michelle) Humes of St. Joseph, MI, and Marc Humes of St. Joseph, MI: a daughter Tami (Tony) Gage of Benton Harbor, MI; two brothers- Ray (Sharon) Humes of Niles, MI, and Ken (Marla) Humes of Stevensville, MI; two sisters-Brenda Wilson of Wayland, MI, and Jan Angelo of Benton Harbor, MI; four grandchildren-Michael, Tyler & Nicholas Humes and Justin Gage, and an expected grandson in August. Several cousins, nephews and nieces also survive. He was preceded in death by his parents.