Obituary Listing

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...

Oct 10, 2021

Erma White, 83, of Watervliet passed away peacefully Sunday, October 10, 2021, at Caretel of St. Joseph with her family by her side.

Erma was born on March 6, 1938, in Watervliet to Arthur and Lillian Rowley.

On February 21, 1958, she married the love of her life Lester "Chum" White, together they had two...

Oct 5, 2021

Jim was born June 4, 1951, in St. Joseph, Michigan. He was a lifetime Watervliet resident where he graduated high school in 1969. During high school he was a loved classmate, accomplished athlete, and All State football player. After high school Jim went to work for White's Excavating until he left to work the road commission for MDOT where...

Oct 4, 2021

Suddenly and unexpectedly we lost our beloved Tom on October 4, 2021. He is preceded in death by his father, Joseph S. Faraone, and brother Joseph R Faraone. Surviving are his mother, Marjorie J. Faraone, sister, Julie (Andrew) Milanowski, borther Steve Faraone, nephew Gabriel Milanowski, niece, Margo Milanowski. In addition Tom leaves behind many beloved aunts, uncles, cousins and...

Oct 2, 2021

Frank's life began February 5, 1929, in Chicago, Illinos. He lived in Chicago and Wisconsin for most of his childhood until his family settled in Coloma, Michigan, where Frank graduated from high school.  After high school, Frank proudly served his country as a lieutenant in the United States Army.  Working as a drill instructor and teaching rifle marksmanship, he...

Oct 2, 2021

Frank A. Shembarger died at Hanson Hospice Center in Stevensville, MI on October 2, 2021, with his family by his side. He was 84 years old.

Frank is survived by his wife Ann, children Patti Hambley, Kris (Cecil) Thomas and Diana (Brent) Auer, and grandchildren Ellen (Joe) Francis, Sarah Hambley and Kevin Auer. He was preceded in...

Sep 26, 2021

Wade's life began February 20, 1948, in Watervliet. He was a proud alumi of the Watervliet High School and lifetime resident. After high school Wade proudly served his country in the United States Army. After the service Wade moved to Florida for several years. He worked as a farrier, attended swap meets, and sold flower bulbs. Wade was a...

Sep 17, 2021

James' life began November 16, 1939, in Olaphant, Arkansas. As a young man he moved to Michigan. He worked for many years for Walsh's Body Shop in Benton Harbor. Doing body work was also a hobby, you could find him fixing cars in his spare time. He enjoyed traveling, camping, riding his motorcycle and following NASCAR.

James...

Aug 31, 2021

Bob's life began May 16, 1942, in Jackson, Mich. He grew up in Southwest Michigan and loved calling Millburg his home.

Bob proudly served his country in the U.S. Army. He work for several years for Jarvis Concrete until retirement and then cared for his aging parents. Bob enjoyed going to flea markets and visiting with friends....