George Frederick Wood Sr.
Jun 26, 2021
George's life began December 26, 1928, in Hartford, Michigan. He grew up and lived most of his life in Watervliet where he graduated high school. George loved being from a small town and was a strong believer in supporting everything his community had to offer. You could see this through his countless hours volunteering for Watervliet Community Hospital, Watervliet...
John Thomas Head
Jun 18, 2021
John's life began August 2, 1951, in Sewickely, PA. When he was in his teens John's family moved to Michigan and found their home in Watervliet. John graduated from Watervliet High School and then headed to the service. John served his country for 13 years splitting his time between the United States Navy and then the United States Air...
Arleen Josephine (Mosiej) Kurek
Jun 15, 2021
Arleen was born June 14, 1942, in Chicago, Illinois to John and Evelyn (Wozniak) Mosiej. She grew up in the Chicago area where she graduated high school and worked as an administrative assistant for Dor-O-Matic. In 2000 Arleen moved to Watervliet to be closer to her sister. Arleen then worked for Lakeland Hospital for 15 years as a file...
Robert Allen Lucas
May 25, 2021
Robert was born June 6, 1979, in Berrien Center, Michigan. He spent his lifetime in Southwest Michigan. Robert worked as a tire technician for Baroda Tire. When he wasn't working you could find him enjoying a motorcycle ride and enjoying the beauty of his community. Robert's greatest joy was spending time with his daughter enjoying the beauty of Lake...
Bradley J Smith
May 21, 2021
Brad grew up in Watervliet, Michigan. He was born on July 20, 1978 in South Haven and lived his entire life in Southwest Michigan. Brad worked for the last 20 years as a technician for Guse-Hahn Garage Doors. He was an excellent husband, father, and friend. He loved the outdoors! He enjoyed four wheeling, hunting, fishing, kayaking, and spending time...
Bobby G Johnson
May 15, 2021
Bobby's life began November 24, 1949 in Blytheville, Arkansas. Bobby spent most of his life migrating between many states following the harvest. Throughout his life you could find him enjoying his family and old time country music.
Bobby leaves behind a large loving family to cherish his memory including; three children Sherry Johnson, Mechelle (James) Jouppi, and...
Clinton "Boudy" Mcvay
May 14, 2021
Clinton "Boudy" Meryl McVay, Age 71, died at his home in Watervliet, on Friday, May 14, 2021. Boudy was born on December 20, 1949, in Watervliet, Michigan, to his parents, Dorothy and Woodrow McVay. He graduated from Watervliet High school in 1969. He met his "Some Kind of Wonderful", Deborah "Debi" (Jackson) from Coloma, in 1970 while on roller...
Steven Mark Eisen
May 3, 2021
Steve's life began March 26, 1964, in Watervliet, Michigan. He spent his lifetime in Watervliet where he graduated high school in 1982. While in high school he played sports and got to be part of the 1979 football team that made it to the Silverdome. Steve gave back to Watervliet Schools through coaching wrestling for 14 years. While leading...
Darrell Eugene Phillips
Apr 19, 2021
Darrell's life began August 21, 1956 in Athens, Ohio. He spent his childhood in Ohio but most of his lifetime in Watervliet. One day while at Bill Stewart's Drive Inn he met Theresa Liles, they married June 25, 1977. Darrell and Theresa enjoyed 43 years of marriage, raising their daughters and spoiling their grandchildren. Darrell worked for many years...
Gwendolyn Marie Winkel
Apr 18, 2021
Gwendolyn Marie Winkel, formerly of St. Joseph and Watervliet, passed away from a battle with cancer at Hanson Center for Hospice Care in Stevensville on Sunday, April 18, 2021.
Gwen's life began on January 23, 1947, at Mercy Hospital in Benton Harbor. Born to Ivan D. and Elizabeth (Betty) (Schommer), she grew up in Watervliet and spent...
Hershell Lee Harris
Apr 8, 2021
Hershell was born March 10, 1929, in Trumann, Arkansas. He spent his early years in Arkansas and then his family moved to Michigan where Hershell would graduate from Benton Harbor High School. After high school Hershell proudly served his country in the United States Air Force, two of his four years in Alaska during the Korean Conflict. At Steve's...
Jose Abel Lugo
Apr 7, 2021
Abel's life began July 12, 1976, in Mexico. In 1995, he moved to Benton Harbor where he has enjoyed raising his family and working for Williams Farms. Abel was one of the best billiard pool players. One of the luckiest players because he was one in a million to shoot the 8ball in a corner shot. He made sure...
Chyrille Marie (Rome) Ganczak - Kraft
Apr 3, 2021
Chyrille's life began August 30, 1961, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Chyrille spent most of her life calling Southwest Michigan home. She loved entertaining her family and friends and will always be remembered for her fun personality. Chyrille also enjoyed crocheting, needle point, working crossword puzzles, and watching true crime shows. Her greatest joy was her family which includes: four children...
Dorothy Marie (Roberts) West
Apr 1, 2021
Dorothy Marie West, 91, of Lawrence passed away April 1, 2021, at Hanson Hospice Center, Stevensville.
Dorothy was born on Feb. 20, 1930, in Lexington, Tenn., to Jim and Eva (Goff) Roberts. The family moved to Coloma during her childhood. This is where Dorothy met and later married the love of her life, Kenneth Ray West, in...
Tom Vasquez
Mar 27, 2021
Tom's life began September 29, 1978, in Battle Creek, Michigan. Tom grew up in Millburg and graduated from Benton Harbor High School. Tom worked for Michigan Paving as a plant manager. He was a family guy, his greatest joy revolved around his family. When Tom wasn't working you could find him proudly watching and coaching his children, planning the...
Theresa Ann (Liles) Phillips
Mar 25, 2021
Theresa was born August 9, 1960, in Watervliet. She spent her lifetime in Watervliet where she graduated high school. While working at Bill Stewart's Drive Inn she met Darrell Phillips, and they married June 25, 1977. Theresa and Darrell enjoyed many years together raising their family and spoiling grandchildren. She was the friendly smile at Hardings and Village Market...
Bernice (Fleming) Zachary
Mar 23, 2021
Bernice's life began January 26, 1941, in Manilla, Arkansas. When she was a young girl her family moved to Michigan where Bernice would call home and graduate from Coloma High School. Bernice married her high school sweetheart Roger Zachary and they enjoyed raising their three children together. She worked for Dr. Shastri for many years. Bernice enjoyed working puzzles,...
August Pupedis
Mar 15, 2021
August's life began August 2, 1945, in Stuttgart, Germany. As a young boy August's family moved to the United States and settled in Coloma. August grew up in Coloma, graduating from Coloma High School. He then continued his education earning a Bachelor of Psychology from the University of Michigan and a Master's Degree in Business Administration from Western Michigan...
William "Bill" Edmund Fay
Mar 10, 2021
Bill's life began March 11, 1933, in Watervliet, Michigan. He grew up in Watervliet where he graduated high school. After high school Bill proudly served in the United States Navy. It was while serving in the Navy he met Barbara O'Neill when he was a patient at Chelsea Naval Hospital. Three years later Bill and Barb married on January...
Barbara Ann (O'Neill) Fay
Feb 26, 2021
Barb's life began January 28, 1938 in Chelsea, MA. She grew up in Chelsea where she attended Shurtluff Elementary and Chelsea High School. In 1953 Barb met Bill Fay who was serving in the United States Navy stationed in Massachusetts and was a patient at Chelsea Naval Hospital. On January 5, 1957 they married. After his service Barb and...
