All Obituaries

Vera’s life began July 18, 1929, in Chicago, Illinois. She spent many years growing up and living in Chicago area.  When her parents retired she moved with them to Southwest Michigan making Watervliet their home.  She worked for several years as a telephone operator and as a press operator for a furniture company.  Vera was a longtime member of Animal Aid and volunteered with Cub Scouts when her sons were young.  She loved listening to music, especially enjoying her...

Ron’s life began September 20, 1945, in South Haven, Michigan.  He grew up in South Haven where he graduated high school in 1965.  After high school he went to work at Bosch until retirement. Ron loved the outdoors enjoying camping, fishing, and hunting.  He also enjoyed taking drives especially with his driving partners Pita and Dora.   Ron’s greatest joy was spending time with his loving family which includes: his wife of 53 years Barbara (Olson) Levine;...

Heidi’s life began July 21, 1976 in Plainwell, Michigan.  She spent her lifetime in Southwest Michigan and called Watervliet home for most.  She enjoyed playing bingo, trying her luck on scratch-off tickets, and going for rides.  Her favorite past time was spending time with family especially her grandbabies. She leaves behind a loving family to cherish her memory which includes: her two children Dustin Goodson (Bryndle Smith) of Coloma and Amber Goodson (Jason Yates)...

Kathy’s life began October 28, 1948 in St. Joseph, Michigan.  Kathy was a lifetime area resident.  Many will remember her from working at the Coloma Legion, Mel’s, Van Buren Sportsman’s Club, Coloma Bar & Grill, or T’s Tap.  Kathy was an active member of the American Legion’s Auxiliary for several years and Kathy’s Clowns.  She enjoyed watching NASCAR, her favorite driver would be who is winning and watching the birds in her...

Tim’s life began January 1, 1958 in Indianapolis, IN, however he spent most of his lifetime in Southwest Michigan.  Tim loved surrounding himself with friends from grabbing a cup of coffee in the morning to sharing a meal at his favorite place T’s Tap.  Tim was kind and will be missed by many especially his family which includes: four sisters Jennifer Edge of Coloma, Susan Campbell of Ft. Lawn, SC, Carla Cullitan of Sherrills Ford, NC, and Karen TerMeer of Virginia...

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...

Alyce’s life began March 19, 1934 in Chicago, Illinois.  She grew up in Chicago where she graduated from St. Thomas Aquinas High School.  After high school Alyce continued her education at The University of Arizona in Tuscan.  Alyce’s family would summer on Paw Paw Lake in Watervliet and eventually made Watervliet their home when her dad retired and owned Paw Paw Lake Motor Lodge.  In her free time Alyce enjoyed playing bridge, bowling, and playing the piano...

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,...