Obituary Listing

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...

Feb 14, 2022

Peggy's life began April 1, 1952, in East Chicago, Indiana. She spent much of her childhood in the Chicago area until high school when her family made Lawrence, Michigan their home. Peggy enjoyed calling Southwest Michigan her home. She worked as an I & C Technician for many years at Palisades and also traveled to other power plants throughout...

Feb 12, 2022

Lorraine's life began August 16, 1923, in Duluth, Minnesota. As a young child her family moved to Chicago where she grew up and graduated high school. Lorraine moved to Michigan as a young bride and made her forever home in Watervliet. Lorraine enjoyed her slice of paradise on Paw Paw Lake where she loved taking a pontoon ride or...

Jan 21, 2022

Donna (Toots) past away early morning, Thursday January 20, 2022,  just about a month shy of her 87th birthday of February 22, (1935).

Jim passed 38 1/2 hours later on January 21, 2022 which was about two months shy of his 88th birthday of March 14, (1934).

Jim and Toots met on a blind date...

Jan 18, 2022

Michael's life began September 11, 1969, in St. Joseph, Michigan. After high school Michael proudly served his country as a United States Marine, where he met his wife Tijen in 1991. After serving in the Marine Corps Michael lived in Texas for 29 years and had two amazing children Nicholas and Nicole. Michael then returned home to Michigan in...

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...