All Obituaries

  Jim’s life began January 20, 1941 in St. Joseph.  He grew up on the family farm in Bainbridge Township and graduated from Coloma High School.  After high school Jim proudly served his country in the United States Army during Vietnam.  Upon returning home he became a barber.  He continued to be a barber from home when he went to work at the Watervliet Paper Mill and then Coca-Cola until he retired.  In his spare time you could find him...

Frieda’s life began January 6, 1934 in Paw Paw, Michigan.  She grew up in Paw Paw, after graduating high school she moved to Watervliet.  Frieda worked in her parents’ restaurants The Midget and Parkside Grill in Watervliet and Coloma commuting from Paw Paw while in High School.  After working for her parents Frieda worked beside her husband Walter Schultz keeping books for Schultz Standard Station, and many people will remember her from Jones Intercable or...

Ardie was born in 1932 to Arthur L. and Aileen (Boyer) Miller in Watervliet, MI.  She was a proud member of the Watervliet Class of ’50, and enjoyed the reunions of the 40 Year Club since 1990.  She had many fond stories of her early years in Watervliet.  She left town to attend Northwestern University, met her first husband Bill, and had three boys.  She lived in the Chicago area and many towns in southern Michigan in her adult years. In the mid 1970’s she...

Pam’s life began November 7, 1952 in Benton Harbor.  She was a lifetime area resident.  Pam worked as a night auditor at Hampton Inn in South Haven and Ramada Inn in Watervliet for many years.  Pam’s favorite “job” was helping take care of her grandchildren.  She loved supporting her children and grandchildren in their various activities including the Berrien County...

Phillip’s life began August 26, 1953 in Red Bank, New Jersey.  He lived in Watervliet most of his life where he did HVAC and raised his family.  Phillip loved his family and enjoyed watching his grandchildren.  He enjoyed working in his yard and will be remembered for being a neighborly guy with a good heart.  Phillipi was very active in his church the Church of Christ in South Haven.   Phillip leaves behind a loving family to cherish his memory which includes:...

Marcella’s life began October 5, 1934 in Saint Paul, Minnesota.  She spent most of her life in Coloma where she graduated high school and raised her family.  Marcella loved children, making her a natural teaching religious education for St. Joseph Catholic Church in Watervliet.  Her family benefited greatly from her love of children because she was always there to care for her grandchildren, Marcella centered her life around family.  She leaves behind a large...

Edgar Lee Holland, 78 of Hartford went to be with our Lord on August 19, 2017. He was born in Samsonia, Kentucky and spent most of his life in southwest Michigan. On December 15, 1957 he was married to the love of his life, Eunice McAndrew of Baton Rouge Louisiana. He was very involved in New Freedom Church in Coloma Michigan. Ed was a strong member of the Hartford community for over 30 years. He opened VICS pizza in downtown Hartford in 1985. This restaurant served as a sanctuary for...

Dorothy’s life began November 9, 1941 in Watervliet.  She spent most of her life in Coloma, where she graduated high school.  Dorothy enjoyed her job cleaning houses.  She also enjoyed her family which includes her brother Robert (Lorraine) Hosbein, her aunt Minnie Sadler, and her niece Dawn (Brandon) Melvin.   Dorothy died Wednesday, August 9.  Her parents Alton and Etta (Heuermann) Hosbein, a brother Gary Hosbein, and her uncle Cal...

Kay Diamond Bearty passed on August 4, 2017.  She had been a resident of the South Haven Nursing and Rehab since December 2016.   Kay was born in Watervliet on March 25, 1942, and was a lifelong resident of the area. She graduated from Coloma Schools and attended Western Michigan University for two years.  She worked at Modern Plastics, the Safe Shelter, and the last 15 years as a greeter at Meijer in Benton Harbor.   Kay is...

Edward’s life began Jan. 16, 1936, in Watervliet. He was a lifelong resident of Bainbridge Township and graduated in 1954 from Watervliet High School. Edward met the love of his life, Carole Hosbein in 1952 at a picnic, and they were blessed with eight beautiful children. Edward enjoyed working as a farmer and vinegar and wine maker. Outside of...