Obituary Listing

Aug 20, 2021

Tom's life began November 19, 1943, in South Haven, Michigan. He grew up in Covert on the family farm, where his son, Tom, now owns and operates a KOA. While growing up he worked for his dad's store DeRosa Supermarket, where he learned how to be a meat cutter. Tom used that knowledge and went to work as a...

Aug 14, 2021

Fred's life began November 20, 1930, on the family farm in Watervliet, Michigan. He loved being a part of the Watervliet community. After high school he enlisted in the United States Navy and proudly served his country. While in the Navy he was a radar technician and was on their boxing and baseball teams. Upon returning home Fred went...

Aug 11, 2021

Barbara Jean (Smith) Zvonar died Wednesday, August 11, 2021 at the age of 93. She was a life-long resident of the tri-city area, spending her final years at Woodland Terrace in Coloma. Family members were by her side when she peacefully passed away.

Preceding her in death were: her beloved husband, Frank R Zvonar; a son, Daniel...

Aug 6, 2021

Leona's life began January 2, 1937 in Hartford, Michigan. She grew up in Hartford, graduating from Hartford High School. She worked for a time as a bookkeeper and at Merchant Bank, then started driving school bus. Leona drove bus for Watervliet Public Schools, then Eau Claire Public Schools and finished her career at Lake Michigan Catholic Schools. She loved...

Aug 1, 2021

Eddi's life began June 13, 1943, in Leachville, Arkansas. She spent most of her lifetime in the Coloma/Watervliet area. As Eddi's children got older, she went to Beauty College and acquired her Cosmetology license, then her instructors license. She was instrumental in opening the first St. Joseph Beauty College on State Street. In 1976 she became the sole proprietor...

Jul 28, 2021

Alyson, known as Cindy by her family, was born April 10, 1954, in Benton Harbor, Michigan. She grew up in Southwest Michigan, graduating from Watervliet High School and going on to earn bachelor and masters degrees in social work. She worked for Catholic Social Services and the State of Michigan for many years. Alyson loved her jobs and it...

Jul 17, 2021

Michael's life began March 31, 1952 in Three Rivers, Michigan. He grew up in Watervliet where he happily spent most of his lifetime. Michael worked as a delivery driver for Car Quest for several years. Currently he was enjoying retirement and following the Detroit Tigers and University of Michigan.

Michael is survived by a large loving family...

Jul 5, 2021

Louise was born April 24, 1928 to William and Helen (Healy) Howley on the family farm. She spent her lifetime in Watervliet where she worked and raised her family. Louise worked for several years at Midwest Timers and ES Enterprises. Her greatest joy was doing things with family through gatherings, playing cards with her sisters, or attending her grand...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...