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Rose’s life began July 17, 1922, in Chicago, Illinois.  As a young girl her father moved the family to Watervliet where he purchased a farm.  After graduating from Watervliet High School Rose took a job as a banker at First National Bank and retired after 36 years as Branch Manager for 5th/3rd Bank.  In 1948 Rose met Theodore Scheid Jr. and instantly fell in love, they married May 14, 1949 at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Watervliet and enjoyed 58 years of marriage until his...

Robert’s life began March 4, 1936, in Princewick, West Virginia.  He graduated from Stoco High School, went on to Beckley College and finished his education at Princeton Technical School.  After graduating from technical school he was an independent consultant and managed various paper companies.  In 1985 Robert took a job at Watervliet Paper Mill where he would call home and raise his family.  Robert loved music and was a talented musician.  His greatest joy was...

Floyd peacefully passed away early morning on August 19, at Hanson Hospice Center. He was surrounded by the love of his daughter, son, niece, and granddaughter as he made his way home to our Lord. Floyd was born to Erwin and Iona Weber on March 14, 1920. He was the second born of 3 sons. His brothers were Gordon and Gilford. He also had one sister, Theone, who was a cousin being raised by his parents. Floyd spent his childhood on the family farm in Bainbridge. He graduated from Watervliet...

Bill’s life began September 19, 1932 in Benton Harbor, Michigan.  After graduating high school Bill proudly served his country for 22 years in the United States Army earning the rank of Master Sergeant.   Upon returning home he managed Pic-Way Shoes in Benton Harbor for many years.  Bill collected stamps from the time he was a teenager.  He also enjoyed hunting, fishing, playing poker, he was an avid gardener who could grow anything, and he will be remembered...

Kathleen’s life began December 21, 1928 in Chicago, Illinois.  She spent most of her life in Southwest Michigan.  She earned a Bachelor’s in Heath Studies from Western Michigan University.  She then worked as a registered nurse at Watervliet Community Hospital, then Whirlpool Corporation, and lastly she worked at Lakeland Hospital in St. Joseph.  Outside of work Kathleen enjoyed sewing, playing bingo, and bird watching.   Kathleen leaves behind a loving...

Marian was born July 24, 1938 in Watervliet, Michigan.  She was a lifetime area resident and enjoyed animals and camping.  Marian was a God Loving Christian woman who loved reading her bible.  Her greatest joy came from spending time with her large loving family which includes: four children Patty (Mike) Mayer, Chris Strand (James Burnside), Steve (Lori) Strand, and Karen Price; numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren; three siblings Don (Pat) Bailey, Linda (Jerry)...

Ricky’s life began August 25, 1956 in Watervliet, Michigan.  He enjoyed being out doors leading him to a career doing lawn maintenance.  When he wasn’t working you could find him enjoying fishing or singing Karaoke.  He treasured time with family which includes four siblings Patty (Mike) Mayer, Chris Strand (James Burnside), Steve (Lori) Strand, and Karen Price and nieces and nephews.   Ricky died unexpectedly Friday, July 26, at home.  He is preceded...

Kerry’s life began September 17, 1949 in Arkansas.  When he was a young child his parents moved to Michigan making Watervliet their home.  Kerry grew up in Watervliet where he graduated high school.  After high school he studied accounting at Harding University.  Kerry became an over the road truck driver and eventually moved out to California to run a trucking company with his father.  When he wasn’t working you could find him enjoying sports especially...