All Obituaries

Andy’s life began December 5, 1964 in Watervliet, Michigan.  He was a lifetime area resident and graduated from Lake Michigan Catholic.  Andy loved to build things and worked for his brother as a carpenter for many years.  He enjoyed filling his free time hunting, fishing, following Jeff Gordon in NASCAR and the Detroit Red Wings in hockey.    Andy will be missed by his loving family which includes: his three children Marina Koshar, Andrew “Drew”...

Gary’s life began August 15, 1947 in Centralia, Illinois.  Gary grew up in South Haven where he graduated high school.  After high school Gary proudly served his country in the United States Airforce.   He worked as maintenance supervisor at Heathkit/Zenith for 30 years.  Currently he was working for Harbor Shores and Evergreen Development. Gary also helped maintain the Harbor Shores neighborhoods in addition to helping at the Harbor Shores Golf...

Joan Marie Harris, age 77, passed away peacefully February 6, 2019.  She was born October 15, 1941, in Chicago, Illinois to Frank and Florence Harris but lived the majority of her life in Watervliet, Michigan.   Well established arm chair psychologist to her family and friends, Joan was a voracious reader and was deeply intellectual.  Always thinking and talking, she continued to surprise her family and friends with new stories from her life.  Joan was a devout Catholic...

Frances’ life began February 5, 1930, in Berwyn, Illinois.  She called Southwest Michigan her home for most of her life.  For many years she managed Tri-City Village apartments in Watervliet.  She enjoyed music be it listening or playing the piano.  Frances also liked to read, sew, support Notre Dame Athletics, and was an excellent cook.  She loved her church St. Joseph Catholic in Watervliet and was an active member in their Altar and Rosary Society and the...

Larry’s life began March 3, 1940 in Duck Town, Tennessee. He spent most of his life in Valparaiso, Indiana where he grew up and worked as an iron worker.  Outside of work Larry enjoyed being a vendor at the 1700’s Reenactments.   Larry leaves behind a loving family to cherish his memory which includes: his wife of 16 years Gwendolyn Griffin; two children Joe Griffin and Amanda Griffin; five step children Alicia Baxter, Loren Simmons, Gidget Hassett, Clay Simmons, and...

Joanne Louise Megna, 87, of Watervliet went home with her Heavenly Father on January 13, 2019.   Joanne was born May 7, 1931, in Watervliet to Orlando and Kathryn (Marvin) Robbins.  She was a lifelong resident of Watervliet where she graduated high school as part of the class of 1949.  On October 11, 1952 she married Frank S. Megna of Coloma at the United Methodist Church in Watervliet.  They enjoyed many years raising their family and working together running Megan and...

Charles’ life began November 25, 1925 in Riverside, Michigan.  His passion for work started at the age of 10 he pedaled papers until he got a job working at Old’s Dairy where he rode his bike to work.  Charles then worked alongside his mother pedaling fruits and vegetables.  All of those opportunities just lead up to him being old enough to work alongside his father; first in the shoe repair store, then on his father’s 80 acre farm, and eventually as a...

Susan Kay Weber, 74, passed away peacefully on Sunday, December 30, 2018, with her sister, cousin, and dear friends at her side. Susie was born December 7, 1944 to Floyd and Lois Weber. She grew up in the small area of Bainbridge Twp., the very place she would continue to call home her whole life. She graduated from Watervliet High School in 1962. Susie began working at a local bank during her senior year and continued in banking for over 35 years. After her retirement, Susie devoted her...

Barbara’s life began March 12, 1938 in Sodus, Michigan and spent most of her lifetime in Southwest Michigan, graduating from Benton Harbor High School.  In 1952 Barbara’s brother introduced her to Leonard Flagel, they married four years later and were blessed with 62 years of happiness.  Barbara worked as a clerk for Michigan Bell, First Union Church, and Clark Township, but her favorite “Job” was taking care of her family.  She loved to travel,...

Ted was born October 27, 1923 in Kalisz, Poland where he spent his early years. After becoming a soldier in the Polish Army during WW II he escaped a labor camp and made his way through Finland and Sweden to settle in England for several years. He came to America to join his uncle living in Detroit, and worked for Ford for many years as a lineman and chef, cooking for top executives at Ford at that time. He left to open his own restaurant In Detroit for several years before returning to...