Obituary Listing

Jul 26, 2022

Sara's life began March 20, 1987, in St. Joseph, Michigan. She was a lifetime Watervliet resident and loved art both painting and coloring. Her greatest love was caring for her daughters Riley-Lynn and Aubrey.

Sara will be greatly missed by her loving family which includes: her daughters Riley-Lynn, Aubrey Menkhaus and their father Chad; her parents Michael...

Jul 25, 2022

Randy's life began September 30, 1949, in St. Joseph, Michigan. Randy worked for many years as a Melting Supervisor for Bohn Aluminum. He also worked for Watervliet Paper Mill, Dave's Amoco and Ridge and Kramer. He loved to tinker on cars and enjoyed using his handyman skills to fix things around the house or help others. When he wasn't...

Jul 24, 2022

Freddie E. Mitchell, a proud U.S. Navy veteran of Coloma, passed away on Sunday July 24, 2022 at the age of 81. Fred was the son of Lorene & Roy Mitchell, born in Leachville, AR on December 5, 1940, grew up in St. Louis, MO. After serving as a Damage Controlman aboard the USS Bennington during the Vietnam War,...

Jul 23, 2022

Kathy's life began August 1, 1960 in Marion, Ohio. Her dad worked at Whirlpool and they relocated him to St. Joseph when Kathy was a young teenager. Kathy finished growing up in St. Joseph where she graduated high school. In June of 1995 Kathy and her husband Charles purchased Riverside Tavern and she's been proudly serving one of the...

Jul 6, 2022

Paul "PJ" Yakel's life began February 7th, 1970, in Benton Harbor, Michigan. He grew up in St. Joseph where he graduated high school and was a member of their State  Champion football team. After high school PJ continued his education earning an associate degree in Alaska. He worked for many years as an administrator for several Adult Foster Care...

Jun 20, 2022

John's life began October 16, 1942, in Perryville, Arkansas. John spent most of his lifetime in Southwest Michigan. He was a skilled carpenter and also worked as a lineman and auto mechanic. John loved music, especially bluegrass, and was a talented mandolin player. When John wasn't working you could find him gardening, collecting treasures, or enjoying steam engines.

Jun 18, 2022

Mison Brookfield (née Kang) was born on June 28, 1963 and grew up in Osan, Korea. She met her first husband - her daughter April's father - while he was in the Air Force and moved to the United States with him in 1984. She eventually made her way to southwest Michigan where she met and married her devoted...

Jun 16, 2022

Jack's life began September 16, 1956, in Watervliet, Michigan. He was a lifetime Watervliet resident and enjoyed being a farmer. Jack enjoyed going to auctions and flee markets. He could be found spending his days caring for his flower gardens. Jack was kind hearted and loved spending time with his family and supporting his nieces and nephews. His gentle...

Jun 12, 2022

Karen was born June 1, 1960, in Watervliet, Michigan. Karen grew up in Watervliet where she graduated high school. After high school Karen continued her education at Lake Michigan College earning an associate degree in accounting. She was driven and earned her degree while also working full time at Pizza Hut during those years. Karen loved the beach and...

Jun 6, 2022

Vrginia was born March 12,1929, in Lawrence, Michigan. After graduating from Lawrence High School and attending Parsons Business School, she moved to Watervliet to work for Dr. A. A. McNabb where she met and married Norman Warsko in 1948. Virginia received her Cosmetology license in 1968 and worked for three beauty shops in Coloma before opening Warsko's Styling Salon...

Jun 3, 2022

Rita's life began November 7, 1928, in Eau Claire, Michigan. She grew up in Benton Harbor and graduated from St. John's Catholic School where she met and fell in love with Phillip Lynch. She married her high school sweetheart in September of 1946, they enjoyed 66 years together. Rita's great love was her family, she looked forward to gathering...

May 26, 2022

Ron's life began December 10, 1938, in Benton Harbor, Michigan. He was a lifetime area resident. In 2004 after 32 years he retired from Bosch Braking Systems. On April 11, 1987, he married Janet Smith Harding and they enjoyed 35 years together. Outside of work Ron loved to bowl, he also enjoyed fishing and traveling. He was a proud...

May 23, 2022

Lindsey's life began October 4, 1974, in Lansing, Michigan. He spent most of his life in Watervliet. He attended Blossomland Learning Center where he made many friends. Lindsey enjoyed listening to the radio, watching WWF wrestling, and giving stray cats a place to eat. Lindsey had a heart of gold and always had a smile on his face.

May 20, 2022

Walter's life began December 2, 1936, in the Swedish District in Chicago, Illinois. As an infant, he returned to Sweden with his mother so his grandparents and relatives could get to meet him and know him until he was two.  At two years old and only speaking Swedish, he returned to Chicago where his father had worked in their...

Apr 27, 2022

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...

Apr 22, 2022

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...

Apr 16, 2022

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,...

Apr 6, 2022

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,...

Mar 6, 2022

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...

Mar 3, 2022

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...