Jacobus M. Oschmann
March 28, 1939 – November 23, 2021
Jacobus M. “Jim” Oschmann Sr. of Brockport, formerly of Rochester, Kendall, N.Y., and Sun City Center, Fla., age 82, passed away peacefully at his home on Nov. 23, 2021, after a long battle with multiple myeloma. He was born March 28, 1939, in Den Haag, Holland, to the late Abraham and Petronella (Heppener) Oschmann.
Jim emigrated to the United States as a teenager, along with his parents, two brothers and a sister. In his youth at his new home, he played semi-pro soccer for the Holland-American team in Rochester. Jim worked various jobs during his life, including Eastman Kodak; he was the owner and operator of Bald Eagle Marina in Kendall for 15 years; truck driver; and, most recently, his own handyman business in Sun City Center, Fla. He was a man who could fix anything and was always willing to lend a helping hand to anyone in need, including family, friends and strangers. Jim was one of the founding members of Coast Guard Auxillary Flotilla 48 and was a first lieutenant of the Morton Fire Department while living in Kendall.
He was known for his great smile, good jokes and his loving heart.
In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by his brothers, Wim and Piet, and brother-in-law, Ben Uppenkamp.
Jim is survived by his loving wife of 63 years, Carol (Townsend) Oschmann; children, Jacobus “Jim” (Michelle) Oschmann Jr., David (Taryn Hagan) Oschmann, Susan (Chad Beach) Oschmann; brother, Abraham (Liz) Oschmann Jr.; sisters, Petronella “Nellie” Uppenkamp, and Cornelia Oschmann; sister-in-law, Hennie Oschmann; grandchildren, Kristopher (Katie) Leverenz, Cody (Sara) Steffen, David Oschmann Jr. and Sammi Oschmann; great-grandchildren, Gemma, Leo, Marco Jacobus, Kade and Bobby; and beloved rescued chihuahua, Munchkin.
The family will receive friends at the Christopher Mitchell Funeral Homes Inc., 16650 State Route 31, Holley, N.Y., 14470, on Saturday, Dec. 4, from 10 a.m. to noon. Interment will take place privately at Greenwood Cemetery in Kendall.
In lieu of flowers, donations in Jim’s name to any of the following are appreciated:
• Boaters Against Cancer, P.O. Box 492, Kendall, NY 14476 • St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, https://www.stjude.org 262 Danny Thomas Place, Memphis, TN 38105 • Wilmot Cancer Centerhttps://www.urmc.rochester.edu/cancer-institute.aspx 300 E. River Road, P.O. Box 278996, Rochester, NY 14627.
To share a special memory of Jim, please visit www.mitchellfamilyfuneralhomes.com/.
<h3>T J Lawhon Sr.</h3>
Tommy Joe Lawhon Sr. was born August 3, 1934, in Beaumont, Texas. Tommy earned his heavenly wings on November 23, 2021, surrounded by family. Tommy is survived by his loving wife of 49 years, Glenda Kay Lawhon; his daughters, Tina Di Troia, and her husband, Angelo, and Tanna Smith, and her husband Parry; and his son, Edward Lawhon, and wife, Gayle Garland. Tommy is also survived by his sister, Judy Hosch. Tommy was blessed with many grandchildren, great-grandchildren, one great-great-grandchild and nieces and nephews. Tommy was preceded in death by his father, Joe Lawhon, and mother, Rosemary Sanders; sisters, Joan Mosley and Jill Wyatt; brother, Jody Lawhon; sons, Thomas Lawhon, Robert Lawhon, Tommy Lawhon Jr.; and daughter, Terry Forgione. Tommy had careers as a Texas peace officer, a private investigator and a master craftsman builder (his grandkids affectionately called him “Bob, the builder”). Tommy was incredibly talented as a master engraver, gunsmith and in leatherwork. Tommy was a master mason and a former exalted ruler of the Katy, Texas, Elks Lodge. The family wishes to express sincere gratitude to Amanda, Annie, Debbie, Eddie and Tracy with Seasons Hospice and Palliative Care for their expert care and support. The family will conduct a private celebration of life. Interment will be in Garden of Memories Cemetery in Tampa, Florida. The family requests that donations be made in lieu of flowers to Seasons Hospice and Palliative Care, 1408 North Westshore Blvd., Tampa, FL 33607. (www.seasonsfoundation.org)
Jim emigrated to the United States as a teenager, along with his parents, two brothers and a sister. In his youth at his new home, he played semi-pro soccer for the Holland-American team in Rochester. Jim worked various jobs during his life, including Eastman Kodak; he was the owner and operator of Bald Eagle Marina in Kendall for 15 years; truck driver; and, most recently, his own handyman business in Sun City Center, Fla. He was a man who could fix anything and was always willing to lend a helping hand to anyone in need, including family, friends and strangers. Jim was one of the founding members of Coast Guard Auxillary Flotilla 48 and was a first lieutenant of the Morton Fire Department while living in Kendall.
He was known for his great smile, good jokes and his loving heart.
In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by his brothers, Wim and Piet, and brother-in-law, Ben Uppenkamp.
Jim is survived by his loving wife of 63 years, Carol (Townsend) Oschmann; children, Jacobus “Jim” (Michelle) Oschmann Jr., David (Taryn Hagan) Oschmann, Susan (Chad Beach) Oschmann; brother, Abraham (Liz) Oschmann Jr.; sisters, Petronella “Nellie” Uppenkamp, and Cornelia Oschmann; sister-in-law, Hennie Oschmann; grandchildren, Kristopher (Katie) Leverenz, Cody (Sara) Steffen, David Oschmann Jr. and Sammi Oschmann; great-grandchildren, Gemma, Leo, Marco Jacobus, Kade and Bobby; and beloved rescued chihuahua, Munchkin.
The family will receive friends at the Christopher Mitchell Funeral Homes Inc., 16650 State Route 31, Holley, N.Y., 14470, on Saturday, Dec. 4, from 10 a.m. to noon. Interment will take place privately at Greenwood Cemetery in Kendall.
In lieu of flowers, donations in Jim’s name to any of the following are appreciated:
• Boaters Against Cancer, P.O. Box 492, Kendall, NY 14476 • St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, https://www.stjude.org 262 Danny Thomas Place, Memphis, TN 38105 • Wilmot Cancer Centerhttps://www.urmc.rochester.edu/cancer-institute.aspx 300 E. River Road, P.O. Box 278996, Rochester, NY 14627.
To share a special memory of Jim, please visit www.mitchellfamilyfuneralhomes.com/.
<h3>T J Lawhon Sr.</h3>
Tommy Joe Lawhon Sr. was born August 3, 1934, in Beaumont, Texas. Tommy earned his heavenly wings on November 23, 2021, surrounded by family. Tommy is survived by his loving wife of 49 years, Glenda Kay Lawhon; his daughters, Tina Di Troia, and her husband, Angelo, and Tanna Smith, and her husband Parry; and his son, Edward Lawhon, and wife, Gayle Garland. Tommy is also survived by his sister, Judy Hosch. Tommy was blessed with many grandchildren, great-grandchildren, one great-great-grandchild and nieces and nephews. Tommy was preceded in death by his father, Joe Lawhon, and mother, Rosemary Sanders; sisters, Joan Mosley and Jill Wyatt; brother, Jody Lawhon; sons, Thomas Lawhon, Robert Lawhon, Tommy Lawhon Jr.; and daughter, Terry Forgione. Tommy had careers as a Texas peace officer, a private investigator and a master craftsman builder (his grandkids affectionately called him “Bob, the builder”). Tommy was incredibly talented as a master engraver, gunsmith and in leatherwork. Tommy was a master mason and a former exalted ruler of the Katy, Texas, Elks Lodge. The family wishes to express sincere gratitude to Amanda, Annie, Debbie, Eddie and Tracy with Seasons Hospice and Palliative Care for their expert care and support. The family will conduct a private celebration of life. Interment will be in Garden of Memories Cemetery in Tampa, Florida. The family requests that donations be made in lieu of flowers to Seasons Hospice and Palliative Care, 1408 North Westshore Blvd., Tampa, FL 33607. (www.seasonsfoundation.org)