All Obituaries

Wes was born to Edward and Harriet (Erickson) Schreiber in Benton Harbor, MI on September 1, 1952. He passed away surrounded by loved ones on January 20th, 2023 in Kalamazoo, MI. He married Cheri, the love of his life, in 1974 and they started their own family with the birth of their first child, Wesley II. Three years later they celebrated the arrival of their daughter, Tonia, who completed their family.    Wes entered the workforce after finishing his education at Coloma...

Dlorah was born July 21, 1960 in Watervliet. She was a lifetime area resident. She worked for many years in the bakery at Wesco. Dlorah also read Tarot Cards and did psychic readings. She is survived by a loving family to cherish her memory which includes: three children Leilani Wells, Bryen Wells, and Graigory Megna; a grandduaghter Leila Wells; her mom Gwen Goodlow; siblings Clay Simmons, Loren Simmons, and Alicia Baxter; and several nieces and nephews.   Dlorah died after a brief...

Millie’s life began October 16, 1936, in Missouri. When she was a child her family moved making Southwest Michigan their home. She worked for many years as a manager at Farmer Friday’s. After Farmer Friday’s closed she studied floral design and continued working as a florist for 22 years. Millie enjoyed filling her free time shopping, and going to breakfast and dinner club with the girls.   She leaves behind a loving family to cherish her memory including: two...

Paul’s life began June 30, 1963 in St. Joseph, Michigan. He was a life time area resident and graduate of Watervliet High School. Paul worked as an auto mechanic for most of his life. He enjoyed hunting, trap shooting and bowling. He was a fan of watching drag racing, cooking shows, and little league baseball. Paul enjoyed barbecuing and smoking meat for family and friends.   Paul leaves behind his wife Mandy, son Michael Harner, and his dogs and cats to cherish his...

Sonny was born January 4, 1930 in Watervliet, Michigan. He spent his lifetime in the area working on the family farm and later his own farm in Bainbridge Township. Sonny and Barb raised apples, peaches, cherries and miscellaneous vegetables, and four daughters on the family farm. In the early years, during the winter months he worked a night shift at Whirlpool and went ice fishing during the day. Sonny loved to play the guitar, play cards (mostly pitch and pinochle) and hunt for squirrel,...

Tom’s life began September 22,1923, in Toquin, Michigan. He was a lifetime area resident. Tom was a very proud veteran of the United States Navy, he served during World War II. Tom worked in Tool and Die for many years and served as President of his union for 24 years. When Tom wasn’t working you could find him relaxing, reading a good book. He loved to travel especially to Mackinac to see the bridge and go to the island and to Niagara Falls. Tom enjoyed bowling in his younger...

Jon was born March 9, 1959, in Watervliet, Michigan to Bud and Frieda (Paul) Bisnett. He grew up in Watervliet where he graduated high school in 1977. Jon was an entrepreneur at heart, he worked as a sales man for most of his life most recently for Miller Thermometer Company. He was a long time reporter for the Tri-City Record. Music was a constant in his life from playing an instrument, to encouraging his boys talents, to being the sound guy for bands most recently The Unknowns. He was...

Claude’s life began May 2, 1954, in St. Joseph, Michigan. He grew up in Watervliet with his parents and four siblings where he graduated high school. Claude was skilled at car body work. He enjoyed working on cars it was not only his profession but also his hobby. When Claude wasn’t working you could find him solving a puzzle book, fishing and in his younger years hunting.   Claude leaves behind a loving family to cherish his memory including: two children Keith (Erin)...

Paul’s life began on September 5, 1947, in Watervliet, Michigan. Paul grew up in Watervliet where he graduated high school in 1965. After high school, Paul proudly served in the United States Army during Vietnam and was awarded two Purple Hearts. Upon returning home Paul went to work as a welder and retired from Modern Light Metals in Coloma. In his free time Paul was a sports fanatic cheering on the Detroit Lions, Tigers, and Red Wings. He also enjoyed playing cards and computer...

It is with deep sorrow and much love that we mourn the passing of Mary Loretta “Mary Lou” Henson-Marcial (nee Cleary). Mary Lou passed away peacefully on December 10th, 2022 surrounded by her family. Mary Lou was a devoted teacher for over 30 years and an accomplished traveler who explored the world with her loving husband, Gilberto Marcial, by her side. She will be lovingly remembered by her children: Therese (Steve Mumm) Moser, Michelle (Clair) Bulthuis, Marie Erickson and...