All Obituaries

Marian Louise Ostruszka passed away peacefully at Woodland Terrace of Paw Paw Lake on December 3, at the age of 92, with family at her bedside. Marian was born on March 25th, 1926 in Chicago, Illinois. She grew up in Chicago, graduated from Holy Family Academy and then attended business school. Marian then worked at National State Bank in Chicago and later for the Popeil Brothers. In 1956 Marian and her husband Edward moved to Coloma Michigan to be closer to her grandmother. In 1968 she...

Carole’s life began August 4, 1936 in Pontiac, Michigan.  She spent most of her lifetime in Southwest Michigan where she worked for 25 years at Lakeland Hospital in the Cafeteria. Carole loved coloring, going to church and was a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother.  Her greatest joy was her family which includes: two children Carla (Christopher) Brady and David Ellis both of Benton Harbor; two grandchildren Kimberly Brady and Christin Brady both of Benton Harbor; and four...

Ken’s life began August 19, 1944 in Truman, Arkansas.  As a child his family moved to Watervliet, Michigan where Ken graduated high school.  Ken proudly served his country in the United States Navy during the Vietnam War.  Upon returning home he served his apprentice through IBEW and this year was awarded his 50 year pin. He married the love of his life Susan Steimle on October 31, 1964 and they were blessed with three children.  Ken enjoyed being outside working in...

Maria (Mary) Rosa, 93, of Benton Harbor died Friday November 16.  Marie was born August 14, 1925 in Krukin, Poland to Vasily and Aleksandra Lukianovich.  She married Henry Rosa in 1951 after immigrating to the United States.  Together they worked for several years in Chicago owning and managing various apartment buildings.  They moved to Benton Harbor in 1974, where she enjoyed being outdoors and working in her flower gardens.  Maria is survived by her sister Nadezda...

Bill’s life began February 6, 1942, in Kennett, Missouri.  He grew up in Hartford where he graduated high school and met the love of his life.  Bill proudly served his country in the United States Army in the Dental Core.  Upon returning home Bill went to work at Whirlpool Corporation for more than forty years, first as an Engineer and then in their Quality Assurance Division.   Bill served his community of Hartford for many years as a Volunteer...

Dawn was born in the morning of November 22, 1963 at Memorial Hospital in St. Joseph, Michigan, the same day that President John F. Kennedy was assassinated in Dallas, Texas.   She grew up in Watervliet, MI and graduated with the Watervliet High School Class of 1982.  Dawn worked for several years in the finance division of Whirlpool Financial.  Outside of work she loved cooking and baking, watching golf, (especially the Western Am at Point of Woods), cross stitching, and...

Lucinda’s life began November 24, 1941, in Benton Harbor, Michigan.  She was a lifetime area resident who loved her family, cleaning, putting together puzzles and working crossword puzzles.  Her loving family includes; four children John Schaffer Jr, David Schaffer, Tony Schaffer, and Marcia Schaffer; six grandchildren; 12 great grandchildren; a sister Darleen (Hamiton) Swears; many nieces and nephews; and close friends Carolyn Fowler and Elam Jenkins.   Lucinda died...

Victor’s life began October 5, 1936 in Coloma, Michigan.  He was a lifetime area resident and gifted carpenter.  Victor proudly served his country in the United States Army.  Victor was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Watervliet and a member of the Watervliet Knights of Columbus Council.  He enjoyed being outside doing yard work, gardening, hunting and fishing.  Victor also enjoyed cooking and baking.  His greatest love was spending time with...

Ewald’s life began October 19, 1917 in Bainbridge.  He was a lifetime area resident Graduating from Watervliet High School in 1936.  He proudly served his country in the United States Army as Captain of Field Artillery during World War II.  After serving his country Ewald returned to Bainbridge where he was a fruit farmer and worked for the United States Postal Service.   Edwald’s greatest joy was his family which includes his daughter Sherry and her husband...

  Sigurveig’s life began December 27, 1942, in Keflavik, Iceland.  She spent most of her adult life in the United States where she raised three children ‘Asta, William, and Chaiyz.  Sigurveig loved spending time with friends and family.  She was a member of the Baroda American Legion Auxillary.  Sigurveig leaves behind two children ‘Asta (Bruce) White and Chaiyz Brown and a sister Fona Mercenan to cherish her memory.  Sigurveig died Monday,...