Obituary Listing

Jan 12, 2022

Johnny was born December 24, 1984, in St. Joseph, Michigan to Marcus and Linda Bullock. He spent his lifetime in Southwest Michigan and worked for several years for United Container. Johnny enjoyed watching and playing all kinds of different sports. His favorite thing to do was gathering with family.

Johnny leaves behind a loving family to cherish...

Jan 6, 2022

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...

Jan 3, 2022

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....

Dec 30, 2021

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...

Dec 23, 2021

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...

Dec 20, 2021

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...

Dec 13, 2021

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...

Dec 13, 2021

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...

Dec 11, 2021

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...

Dec 8, 2021

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...

Dec 7, 2021

Jami departed this life on December 7, 2021. She was born on July 15, 1977 in St Joseph. She attended and graduated from Watervliet High School in 1995, where she enjoyed playing three varsity sports each year and went on to receive her degree in Criminal Justice from Ferris State University. She was employed as a Felony Correction Officer...

Dec 2, 2021

Jim was born June 5, 1942 in Benton Harbor, Michigan. He grew up in Millburg where he attended Millburg Elementary and gradated from Coloma high School. After high school he attended Lake Michigan College. Around 1965 Jim started Jarvis Concrete products and was a staple in Watervliet ever since. He enjoyed giving back to the communities he held dear...

Dec 1, 2021

Chuck's life began May 31, 1969 in Benton Harbor, Michigan. He was a lifetime area resident with a fondness for fixing cars. He worked for different mechanics including Hartford Automotive and R & B. Chuck was also handy at dry-walling. In his spare time Chuck enjoyed putting model cars together, drawing, and especially fishing.

Chuck's greatest joy...

Nov 30, 2021

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...

Nov 24, 2021

Ralph's life began July 31, 1929, in Buchanan, Michigan. Ralph grew up in Buchanan where he graduated high school, after high school Ralph proudly served in the United States Navy where he was an Aviation Machinist. After the service Ralph returned home and went to work at Whirlpool Corporation. Ralph and his wife Doris first made their home in...

Nov 10, 2021

Joseph James Philyaw's life began September 28, 1931, in Jay, Florida. He spent his childhood growing up in Alabama. Then as a young man Joe moved to Michigan, he made his home in Watervliet and went to work for Watervliet Papermill until they closed. When Joe was not working you could find him hunting and fishing. In his retirement...

Nov 6, 2021

Charlene's life began December 25, 1938, in Coldwater, Michigan. She grew up in Benton Harbor, graduating from Benton Harbor High School. Charlene loved caring for her family. She also enjoyed filling her time crocheting, reading, and playing bingo. Her greatest joy was being a loving mother to her daughter Lori (John) Corbin and grandmother to her three grandchildren Sarah...

Oct 26, 2021

FOHS, Mary Louise - Age 93, of Watervliet, Michigan, died peacefully at home Tuesday, October 26, 2021. In accordance with Mary's wishes cremation will take place. She will be laid to rest beside her beloved husband at the St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery in Watervliet.

Mary was born on March 7, 1928 in Flint, the son of Roy...

Oct 19, 2021

Ron's life began October 13, 1948, in Detroit, Michigan. He spent most of his life in the Detroit area until a couple years ago when he and his wife Sharon retired to Coloma. After high school while Ron was in college he was drafted to the United States Army Black Knight division and proudly served his country during the...

Oct 13, 2021

Bob's life began October 3, 1929, in Watervliet, Michigan. He grew up on the family farm and attended Stickney School until the fifth grade where he went to Watervliet Public Schools and graduated high school. After high school Bob continued his education on a full scholarship to University of Michigan earning his Bachelors Degree. Bob was an Engineer in...