All Obituaries

Barbara “Barb” Clare Calloway (82) was called home to heaven on April 27. 2022 after battling illness. She remained  in her home with her family and friends at her side as her caregivers.  Barb was the youngest of 3 children, born in Chicago, IL on January 29, 1940 to Elmer and Helen (Lyson) Hoenig.  She lived in Western Springs IL until 5th grade when she moved to Coloma MI and met her lifelong best friend Janie Rasmussen(Peterson, Staggers) and her brother Rick...

Betty’s life began December 2, 1943, in Hayti, Missouri. She spent her childhood in Missouri eventually moving to Michigan. Betty worked for several years as a security guard at Cook Nuclear Plant. She also worked as a sand tech for Manley Brothers and she worked for several area gas stations. Outside of these employment opportunities her favorite “Job” was being the corn and pumpkin lady. Every year families looked forward to her road side stand to delicious corn but...

Ronnie V. Kinchen, passed quietly at home on Saturday, April 16, 2022, surrounded by his family. Born in 1947, Ronnie was a proud US Navy veteran, serving in Vietnam, from 1964-67. Upon returning home, he married his wife Brenda in 1967 and she survives him today, his wife of 54 years. He was preceded in death by his parents, Hal and Eva Kinchen, and siblings Raymond Kinchen, Carolyn Fowler, Doris Anglin, Judy Smith and his son, William Kinchen. Ronnie was employed with various local...

Patricia O’Donnell Gibson passed away on April 6, 2022, after living with Alzheimer’s disease for the last five years. Patty was born on March 15, 1945, in Detroit, MI, to Pauline and Pete O’Donnell. After graduating from Rosary High in Detroit, MI, in 1963, Patty felt compelled to join the convent with the sisters of St. Dominic of Adrian, MI. Patty stayed with the Adrian Dominicans for five years, but eventually she felt called to leave and have a family of her own. In...

Betty’s life began January 11, 1938, in Missouri. She spent most of her lifetime in Southwest Michigan where she raised a large loving family. Betty’s pride and joy was her seven children and their large families. She enjoyed crafting, baking, and caring for others. Betty’s door was always open and you never left her house hungry. She would help anyone and never met a stranger. When having cookouts the neighborhood children sometimes could be found making themselves part of...

Orville’s life began September 19, 1939 in Benton Harbor, Michigan. He was a lifetime area resident and loved living in Southwest Michigan. He worked for many years as a painter for several businesses including General Building Maintenance, Cook Nuclear Plant, and Wolfe & Sons. Outside of work you could find Orville tinkering on cars, drag racing, or doing yard work. His greatest love was spending time with his family, he especially looked forward to the family...

  Peggy’s life began April 1, 1952, in East Chicago, Indiana. She spent much of her childhood in the Chicago area until high school when her family made Lawrence, Michigan their home. Peggy enjoyed calling Southwest Michigan her home. She worked as an I & C Technician for many years at Palisades and also traveled to other power plants throughout the country. She enjoyed filling her time outside of work sewing, quilting, and gardening. Peggy enjoyed collecting music boxes and...

Lorraine’s life began August 16, 1923, in Duluth, Minnesota. As a young child her family moved to Chicago where she grew up and graduated high school. Lorraine moved to Michigan as a young bride and made her forever home in Watervliet. Lorraine enjoyed her slice of paradise on Paw Paw Lake where she loved taking a pontoon ride or just being outside enjoying nature. You could find her supporting Notre Dame Sports year long and she could be found supporting her grand and great grandchildren...

Donna (Toots) past away early morning, Thursday January 20, 2022,  just about a month shy of her 87th birthday of February 22, (1935).   Jim passed 38 1/2 hours later on January 21, 2022 which was about two months shy of his 88th birthday of March 14, (1934).   Jim and Toots met on a blind date on St. Patty’s Day almost 70 years ago. They married and built a home in Coloma in 1961 where are they shared their lives and ultimately their deaths side-by-side in...

Michael’s life began September 11, 1969, in St. Joseph, Michigan. After high school Michael proudly served his country as a United States Marine, where he met his wife Tijen in 1991. After serving in the Marine Corps Michael lived in Texas for 29 years and had two amazing children Nicholas and Nicole. Michael then returned home to Michigan in 2019, continuing his career as a computer system engineer. Michael was very giving, kind, and friendly person. He selflessly always put others...