All Obituaries

Kathleen’s life began March 16, 1949 in Benton Harbor, Michigan.  She was a lifetime area resident and graduated from Benton Harbor High School.  Kathleen loved caring for her family which includes; four children Dallas (Sarah) Taylor, Amanda Alsup, Brandi Orozco, and Darla (Steven) Taylor-Cobb, 12 grandchildren, three great grandchildren, a brother Timothy Hart, and two friends Eric Winfield and Nieves Orozco.   Kathleen died Monday, October 8.  Her parents Harry...

Our mom, Gracemary, was born on April 17, 1917 and died at her home in Watervliet, Michigan on October 7, 2018. Mom's parents were Richard and Mary Wuerst, who raised mom and her sister, Carol, in Chicago, Illinois. Mom graduated from Alvernia High School in 1935 and went on to earn a bachelor's degree from Rosary College (now Dominican University, River Forest, Illinois) in 1939. She then attended Loyola University Medical School in Chicago, where, as the only female graduate of...

John Anthony Tucker Jr. passed away peacefully at his home on Wednesday, September 26th after a courageous fight against cancer. He was born on February 27th 1941 in Benton Harbor, Michigan to John and Pauline (Lounsbury) Tucker. John honorably served our country for 34 combined active and reserve years, 20 years in the Navy and 14 in the Air Force. John’s service continued as a life member of the AMVETS Post 1988 - Baldwin, Mich., American Legion Post 362 - Coloma, Mich., VFW Post...

Ethel’s life began on September 2, 1940, in Millington, Michigan.  After high school, she attended Spring Arbor College and graduated from Andrews University where she earned a bachelor's degree in Education in 1969. After teaching in elementary and country schools around Flint and Port Huron, she spent 25 years selling World Book Encyclopedia in Southwest Michigan and was known in the area school systems as "The World Book Lady". In 1993, she earned a...

Carolyn’s life began June 6, 1952 in St. Joseph Michigan.  She was a lifetime area resident.  Carolyn worked in accounting for many years for the State of Michigan Department of Human Services.  Carolyn enjoyed spending time with her loving family which includes; her husband Jim Bolin, two children Melissa (Brian) Beregsasy of Eau Claire and Jimmy Bolin of Benton Harbor, four grandchildren Justine (Lotan) LaPlume, Haley Beregsasy, Brianna Beregsasy, and Keith Beregsasy,...

Jean Kienzle, 88, wife, mother of three and grandmother of four, passed away peacefully in the company of her sons and granddaughter on Thursday, September 13th 2018. Born April 3rd, 1930, she was preceded in death by her husband, Lee, who passed in 2013, and son, Matthew, who passed in 1976, as well as three brothers and sisters. She is survived by her brother Jack Byrne of Arizona, her sons Joel of Coloma and Todd (wife Deb) of Toledo, as well as her grandchildren, Jarrett of Coloma, Page...

On September 7th at 11;09 pm Clarence Alvin Dominion passed away at Caretel Inn.  Clarence Dominion was born November 5th 1931 in Chicago, to Louis and Caroline (Butavenis).  After serving in the Army he returned home to help his ailing father and his farming career began. He and his brother Edward formed Dominion Bros Inc and began a life time of growing fruits and vegetables.  He was articulate at designing new concepts...

Jack’s life began November 13, 1950 in Paw Paw.  Jack grew up in Coloma, graduating from Coloma High School.  After high school he furthered his education in tool & die and went to work for Bosch.  Outside of work you could find Jack riding his Harley, tending to his vegetable garden, and he was a gun collector.  Jack was an active member of Truth Church in Paw Paw through ushering and was head of security. Jack leaves behind a loving family to cherish his...

John (Jack) R. Bush St. Joseph     Jack’s life began June 26, 1929 in Illinois.  As a child his family moved to Watervliet where he graduated high school in 1948.  After high school Jack proudly served his country in the United States Air Force for six years. Before leaving he married his high school sweetheart Delores Mishler. Jack then returned home and worked as a supervisor for companies such as; VM, Bibco, IPM, and Zenith.  Outside of work you could...

 May Isbrecht, 63, of Watervliet achieved the ultimate goal in life on Sunday, August 12, 2018 after battling a lengthy illness. Passing peacefully in her home surrounded by her loving family, she is finally face to face with Jesus Christ our Lord and Savior.  Visitation will be held from 6-8 pm on Wednesday, August 15, at Hutchins Funeral Home in Watervliet. Funeral services will be held at 10 am on Thursday, August 16, at Crystal Springs Church of God in Benton Harbor. Burial...