Date of Death: October 22, 2026
Service Details
In accordance with family wishes, cremation will be conducted; a memorial service will be held at a later date. He will be laid to rest in Prairie River Cemetery.
Obituary Notice
Thomas Robert Ross, 66, of Centreville, passed away Thursday, October 22, 2026 at Centrica Rose Arbor Place surrounded by his loving family.
He was born July 24, 1960 in Sturgis, the son of Robert E. and Virginia A. (Birkhold) Ross, and graduated from Centreville High School with the Class of 1978.
Thomas was the co-owner of the Birkhold Pattern Foundry in Centreville for more than 30 years. He also worked as a driver for Area Wide Transport.
On December 26, 2002, he married Joyce Anne DeFlitch in Centreville. Together they enjoyed riding their Harleys and going to different local festivals.
Remaining to cherish his memory are his wife, Joyce Anne Ross; brother, Douglas (Sheri) Ross; and five dachshunds, Isabel, Phoebe, Lilly, Tootsie Pop, and Guinevere.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
Additional Information
Donations in Thomas’ memory may be directed to St. Joseph County Animal Control. Envelopes will be available at Hohner Funeral Home.
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Tom will be greatly missed. So many more memories than I can even say. He was a great person and cousin.
My deepest sympathy for you. I can say thru the years I’ve known you and Tom. You were the love of his life and Tom was yours. All the memories and fun things you guys did will be a treasure to you. Just know I’m here whatever you need. If you just want to have someone sit and not say a word, I’ll be there for you. Sending all my Love and Hugs your way. Tom will be greatly missed. 💐🧡🧡
Tom always showed the love he held to his wife and dogs (which were their children). He was a sharing person to people he met.