All Obituaries

Palmleaf "Pam" (Flowers) Mooney, 87, died Friday, May 17, 2019, at home, surrounded by her family.  Palmleaf’s life began Sept. 12, 1931, in Hayti, Mo. She married Clarence Mott and they moved to Michigan in 1950, where they raised their three children. She was a loving mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She was married to Paul Mooney for over 30 years until his death in 2005. Pam was an outstanding cook and had a real passion for baking. She loved to prune her...

Patricia’s life began March 18, 1937 in Detroit.  She lived most of her life in the Detroit area and was a nurse at Holy Cross in Detroit for more than 35 years.  Upon retiring in 2002 Patricia and her husband LeRoy moved to Watervliet.  She enjoyed reading, crocheting, playing bingo, was an active member of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Watervliet and a member of their Altar and Rosary Society.   Patricia’s greatest joy came from spending time with her...

Daniel’s life began January 21, 1961 in South Bend, Indiana. He proudly served his country in the United States Army as a Military Police Officer. Upon returning home from the service, he went to work for the Niles Police Department and then was a Sergeant Officer at St. Mary’s College. Most recently, he was working as an independent contractor. In his spare time, Daniel enjoyed hunting, fishing, cooking, history, and watching his favorite show...

  Duane began his life May 30, 1937 in South Haven Michigan and passed away peacefully on April 19, 2019 at Hanson Hospice Center in Stevensville, Michigan, surrounded by his family. Duane spent his life close to the area growing up in Casco Township and graduating from South Haven High School. He went on to complete his Bachelor’s Degree from Western Michigan University in 1965. During his time at WMU, he met the love of his life, Gloria Jaquays, and were married October 26,...

Earl Douglas Browers was born October 27th, 1937 in Morley, Michigan. He enlisted in the US Navy in 1957, and served our country for many years. He began teaching at Lake Michigan College after the military, and grew to be respected by his students and colleagues. He was married to Ruthie Browers for 25 years, before she preceded him in death in 2017. Also preceding him in death was his mother, Flossie and father, William Browers, his son, Earl Jr., and 3 great-grandchildren. Surviving him,...

Lenard’s life began May 1, 1936, in Chicago, Illinois.  Lenard’s family moved to Watervliet where he grew up and graduated from Watervliet High School in 1954.  In 1957 he married the love of his life Ella Fleming and they raised four daughters.  Lenard worked as a bricklayer for 50 years through Vandermay, Miller/Davis, and Pierson Construction.  He enjoyed giving back to his community through volunteering on the Watervliet Fire Department, serving on the...

On Monday, March 25, Phyllis J. Kling, rejoined her beloved husband, Louis Kling, and  her parents, Fred and Norma Winans and Loretta  and Jim (Parshall) Whiteside in a joyful reunion.  She was greeted with love by her siblings, Fred Winans, Gene (Mary Jo) Winans, Darlene (Don) Horton, Duane Winans, Larry Winans, and Karen Winans, brother and sisters-in-law Howard and Delores Bishop and Delores Kling, other members of her family, and many friends.  She passed away at...

Wanda was born June 3, 1932, in Bradford, Ark. She spent her childhood growing up in Arkansas and moved to Michigan in 1952 when she married Orville Robertson. Wanda worked for a cannery for many years. Outside of work you could find her crocheting, quilting, gardening, cheering on the Chicago Cubs, and she was a member of the Eastern Star. Wanda’s greatest joy was spending time with her family which includes two children: Gary Robertson and Brenda Berry both of Coloma; three...

Jessie’s life began February 11, 1983 in Benton Harbor, Michigan.  She spent most of her life in Southwest Michigan, recently moving back from Massachusetts.   She loved her family, listening to music and working out. She leaves behind a loving family to cherish her memory which includes: three children Adrienne Carroll, Emilliana Salinas, and Navajah; her mom Barbara Evett; dad Jamie Wright; her grandmother Loretta Fortune; 10 siblings Marlaina Evett, Leah Sill, Sarah...

John’s life began April 7, 1933, in Mexico, New York.  As a child his parents moved to Michigan making their home in Hartford.  John graduated from Hartford High School, after high school he proudly served his country in the United States Army during the Korea War and was stationed for a time in Japan.  Upon returning home John went to work at Whirlpool where he grew into supervisor of the shipping department and was involved with the miracle kitchen.  Outside of...