All Obituaries

Harold (Bud) Lottridge excused himself from this earthly realm quietly on January 9, 2022 in his favorite recliner, never knowing how much his loving wife of 67 years had spent on her new Sealy Posturepedic mattress. Bud entered the world on August 16, 1934, the first child of Jack and Gladys (Hill) Lottridge (both deceased). He attended school in Watervliet k-12, playing football, basketball and baseball. His wild popularity made him the subject of many newspaper articles in which typos...

Elsie was born October 23, 1928, in Benton Harbor, Michigan. Daughter of Otto and Theresa (Skibbe) Weckwerth. She was a life long resident of Bainbridge Township. Elsie was a life long member of St. Paul’s United Church of Christ in Bainbridge of which she held many duties including Sunday School Teacher, member of the Bell Choir, and treasurer of Adult Fellowship and Sunday School for many years. Elsie was co-leader for Cribbs 4-H for 15 years and a member of Berrien County Farm...

Melissa’s life began June 6, 1967, in Watervliet, Michigan. She grew up in Covert and spent most of her lifetime in the Southwest Michigan area. Melissa loved to read especially her favorite author Laurell K. Hamilton, she enjoyed listening to music and watching Yellowstone. Melissa was a caring person, she loved to help others never seeking anything in return.   Melissa leaves behind a large loving family to cherish her memory including: her husband of 27 years Norman...

Mary was a lifetime area resident.  She enjoyed her years volunteering in the gift shop at Watervliet Community Hospital.  She loved being a wife and mother.  Mary also enjoyed Paw Paw Lake.  She will be missed by many.  Cremation has taken place.  You are welcome to leave a message of comfort for her family.  Memorials may be made to Caring Circle Hospice or Home Sweet Home.

Andrew’s life began July 15, 1975, in Benton Harbor, Michigan. He grew up in Hartford where he graduated high school. He then went on to Lake Michigan College. Andrew liked to rebuild computers, listen to rock music, working in his yard and helping his neighbor. Andrew loved being a dad and wrestling with his boys.   Andrew loved his family which includes: his wife of 16 years Rebecca (May) Kinchen; two sons Andrew Kinchen and Derek Kinchen; his parents Alton and Debra Kinchen;...

Tammy’s life began March 12, 1959, in Hancock, Michigan. She spent her childhood and young adult years growing up in Hancock. While returning to the main land on the Ranger after working on Isle Royale over the summer she met Daniel Malburg, a passenger on the Ranger coming back from a backpacking trip. They spent two years corresponding and making a long distance relationship work until October 10, 1981, when they married at Church of the Resurrection in Hancock, Michigan. The young...

Marge’s life began September 14, 1938 in Joliet, Illinois. She was one of four children born to Albert and Mary (Kovac) Howe. She spent much of her life in Illinois,  where she met Peter Mannino while out with friends one evening. She and Pete eventually married and raised four amazing children together. In 1965, Pete and his young family moved to Southwest Michigan where Pete had grown up. Marge worked as a secretary for many years at various businesses in Watervliet including...

Janet’s life began May 31, 1943, in Benton Harbor, Michigan. She spent most of her life in Michigan, groing up in Eau Claire where she graduated High School. She later resided in St. Joseph and then Bainbridge Township where she had her last child. Janet later moved to Arizona where she met her life partner, David L. Kalina, and lived several years before returning to Michigan.   She is survived by: five children Martha (Todd) McGrady, John (Karla) Flippo, Anna Harper, Geoffrey...

Rose Marie’s life began October 24, 1923, in Covert, Michigan. She was one of 13 children born to John and Mary Franklin. Rose spent her lifetime in Southwest Michigan. She worked as a waitress for years at several different restaurants. Rose’s husband Glen was a truck driver and she enjoyed jumping in his truck and traveling with him. In her spare time Rose enjoyed baking, sewing and dancing. She was a beautiful lady and it showed in her love of helping others and she always...

Julie was born August 6, 1953, in Benton Harbor, Michigan. She was a lifetime area resident and worked for Atlantic Automotive. She loved being a mom, grandma, great grandma and caring for her family. Julie enjoyed crafting, baking, gardening and The Pittsburgh Steelers. She found joy in gathering her family together especially for the holidays.   Julie leaves behind a loving family to cherish her memory including: three children Beverly (Paul) Yakel, John (Tina) Lawrick, and Shane...