Obituary Listing

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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,...

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...

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...

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...

Feb 22, 2021

Phyllis was born October 9, 1932, in St. Paul, Minnesota.  She spent most of her life time in Southwest Michigan.  As an adult she worked as a cook first at Coloma High School and then for Whirlpool.  She enjoyed making rosaries and babysitting her grandchildren.

Phyllis' greatest joy was her loving family which includes: her four daughters...

Feb 19, 2021

Steven's life began August 4, 1962, in West Palm Beach. Florida.  He worked as a dry wall finisher and enjoyed riding his motorcycle, working on cars and watching wrestling.  While born in Florida, Steven spent most of his life living and enjoying Southwest Michigan.  His greatest joy was his family which includes: his wife and companion for 35 years...

Feb 16, 2021

Robert's life began August 1, 1933 in Baroda.  He was a lifetime area resident and graduate of Benton Harbor High School in 1941.  Robert proudly served his country in the United States Navy earning the rank of Chief Petty Officer and was awarded many accolades including the Navy Achievement Medal and Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal.  While in the service...

Feb 5, 2021

Jim's life began in Allentown, Pennsylvania on February 16, 1958 on a very snowy day. On that day his mother was transported to the hospital by sled, as the roads were impassable. Being 6'6" tall, Jim excelled in high school basketball, winning many championships. His athletic ability also extended to football and discus. Jim graduated from Benet Academy in...

Jan 18, 2021

Verlyn's life began December 14, 1937, in Coloma, Michigan. He was raised in Watervliet where he attended school and lived most of his adult life.  Verlyn worked for the Watervliet Paper Company for 25 years until retirement.  He also did body work on vehicles and during retirement worked at The Movie Library in Watervliet.  Verlyn enjoyed being outside gardening...

Jan 14, 2021

Alma "Cecile" Paul, nee Weckwerth. Age 93. Resident of Palatine for 56 years, passed away on January 14, 2021. Cecile grew up on her family fruit farm in Bainbridge Township, Michigan. In 1945 she was accepted into the United States Nurse Corps and trained at Wayne State University. Cecile retired as a registered Nurse after 40 years of service....