John Francis Salnoske, 80, of Benton Harbor, passed away on Sunday, November 30, 2025 surrounded by his loving family.

A Celebration of Life Service followed by Military Rites will begin at 1 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 21, 2026 at Duffield & Pastrick Funeral Home in Coloma with visitation starting at noon. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to EAA Chapter 585, P.O. Box 26, Watervliet, MI or Animal Aid of SW Michigan. Those wishing to leave a message for family may do so by selecting the Guestbook link on this page.

John was born December 20, 1944 in Benton Harbor Michigan to Francis and Bernice Salnoske. After graduating from Benton Harbor High School in 1963 he attended Benton Harbor Community College for one year prior to enlisting in the U.S. Air Force in 1965. He served his country for four years, primarily in Vietnam.

John married the love of his life Lonna (Honeysss) February 14, 1987. John was a heavy equipment operator for most of his work career and was last employed at DC Cook nuclear facility as a crane operator. John was a licensed pilot and at one point he built and owned his own airplane. He was a big fan of the Detroit Lions and passionately attended all of his grandkids sporting events. His love for animals showed in the many Shih Tzus he gave a home to. John had a large field of friends that was always growing. Best buddies were son-in-law Lee Myers, brother Gary Robinson, and Rich Freed. He was known to all grandkids, family and many friends as John-John.

John was a man of Faith and Belief who Trusted in the promises of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. He will be greatly missed.

John is survived by his wife of 38 years Lonna; daughter Kimra (Lee) Myers of Stevensville; sons Wade Froberg of Plainwell, and Darren (Stacy) of Galesburg; brothers Gary (Joane) of Benton Harbor and Claude Robinson; grandchildren Laura (Tim) Lynd, godson Lee (Regan) Myers, Brandon (Nicole) Myers, Kaydee, Destiny, Fallon and Dallas (Meaghan) Froberg; and great grandchildren Emily Lynd, Maeve and Brynn Myers, Duke and Dane Froberg.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Francis and Bernice; sisters Cindy Bravender and Jane Holloway; step-father Percy Robinson and step-bothers James and Robert Robinson.