All Obituaries

Margaret’s life began June 6, 1925, in Watervliet, Michigan.  She spent most of her lifetime in the Watervliet area and worked for 30 years at AMI.  She enjoyed the outdoors through camping, fishing and hunting.  When Margaret wasn’t outside she liked to play cards, do needle work, and work crossword puzzles.  In her younger years you could find Margaret on leagues playing softball or bowling.  Margaret loved to hop in the motorhome and travel,...

Lori’s life began October 30, 1960, in Hastings, Nebraska.  She grew up in Hastings and after high school, Lori continued her education earning a Bachelor’s Degree in Journalism and Art from the University of Nebraska Lincoln.  While in Nebraska, Lori put her journalism degree to use working for the Lincoln Journal Star.  She later became an Alcohol and Drug Prevention Specialist in Nebraska.  Lori enjoyed politics and was a National Committee Woman...

Jack’s life began September 29, 1937 in Benton Harbor.  He was a lifetime area resident and worked at Whirlpool Corporation for 28 years.  Jack enjoyed life and the laid back days which came with retirement.  He found great joy spending time with his loving family which includes: his wife of 56 years Marguerite Herman; four children Jack (Patty) Herman of Galien, Mary Herman of Coloma, Larry Herman of Coloma, and Edward (Nancy) Herman of Casselberry, FL; two...

David’s life began October 4, 1950 in Benton Harbor, Michigan.  He grew up in Watervliet where he graduated high school.  After high school he attended technical school and worked for many years as a plant manager for aluminum factories.  Outside of work David enjoyed fishing and camping, he was a woodworker and enjoyed making knives.  David’s greatest joy was spending time with his family and spoiling his grandchildren.   David leaves...

Warren’s life began March 24, 1927 in Alba, Michigan.  Warren grew up in Alba where he graduated from Alba Community Schools.  After high school he proudly served his country during WWII in the United States Army.  When Warren returned home from the war he met the love of his life, Kathryn who was in Alba visiting friends.  When Warren and Kathryn married he moved to Southwest Michigan where Kathryn was from and he went to work as a machinist at LECO. ...

Madonna's life began March 9, 1938. She lived most of her life in the Watervliet area where she worked for several years at Belfy Drug Store.  Madonna loved her family which includes her son Rolyn Mock, a step-son Jim Bouma, numerous grand and great grandchildren, and a brother Russell Roth.  She was preceded in death by her husband Richard "Corkey" Bouma and a step-son Richard Bouma.  Madonna died May 19, 2018 at Pine Ridge Nursing and...

Eddie’s life began March 14, 1953 in St. Joseph, Michigan.  He was a lifetime area resident working as a Master Electrician for Local 153.  Eddie enjoyed filling his free time shooting pool, playing his guitar, riding motorcycles and enjoying his friends.  He especially loved going to his place in Baldwin, Michigan to hangout and enjoy the peacefulness.   Eddie’s greatest joy was his family which includes; his wife Tawnia Stephens; two...

Elizabeth Ann (Peters) Lull went to heaven on May 8, 2018, to sing alto in the angel choir.  She lived a long and productive life lasting 94 years.  She was born on September 1, 1923, in the family home near Twelve Corners.  Betty was always a “forward moving” woman who worked outside the home, retiring from I & M Electric after 32 years.  She was very active in 4-H Leadership, Women of Survival for Agriculture in Michigan, and the American Legion...

On May 1, 2018 a perfect baby boy Liam Richard Warner was born to Quentin Warner and Allison Beck in St. Joseph, Michigan.  During his short life here on Earth Liam touched many lives and was loved deeply by family and friends.  Liam has a large loving family to cherish his memory including; his parents Quentin Warner and Allison Beck; grandparents John Warner, Jamie Galvan, Tanya Beach, and Andrew Beck; great grandparents Rick and Barb Warner, Richard and Michelle Jarvis,...

Bill’s life began July 24, 1925 in Maywood, Illinois.  Bill grew up in Watervliet where he attended school in Watervliet and raised a loving family.  He proudly served his country in the United States Army during World War II and was involved in the D-Day Allied Invasion of Normandy.  After serving his country Bill returned to Watervliet and ran Mack Cement Work, taking over the business from his father.  After a short time Bill met Bettie Wilson, they married...