Obituary Listing

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....

Jan 12, 2021

Dale's life began October 6, 1956, in Watervliet, Michigan.  He grew up in Watervliet where he graduated high school.  Dale was a talented carpenter.  He enjoyed spending time with family and using his carpentry skills helping them with projects.  Dale died Tuesday, January 12, 2021, after a short battle with cancer.  His brother Jerry Hunt (Linda Sedel), sister Debbie...

Jan 8, 2021

Beverly's life began October 28, 1931, in Benton Harbor, where she grew up and graduated from Benton Harbor High School.  In 1949 Beverly met John Tarantino at Silver Beach in St. Joseph, they married in 1950 and enjoyed 68 years of marriage before he passed in 2018. She spent her lifetime living in Southwest Michigan until moving to Lansing...

Dec 30, 2020

Ida M. "Tootie" Rogers passed away on Wednesday, December 30, at Graceway of Countryside Nursing Home in South Haven where she had been a resident for over nine years.  She was born in Watervliet on January 19, 1932 to Earl and Lula Blanshan.  She graduated from Watervliet High School in 1950.  Tootie married Harley Rogers in 1951 who she...

Dec 10, 2020

Bob was born on January 28, 1937, to George and Gladys Davis in Coloma, Michigan.   He grew up in Watervliet where he attended school and lettered in football, basketball and baseball in high school.  He was a starter for the 1954 basketball team that played in the state semi-finals. Bob's love of playing sports never ended. He was an...

Dec 4, 2020

Dr. Samuel de Leon Roda, 89, of Coloma, passed away Friday, December 4, 2020, at the Willows Assisted Living Facility, St. Joseph.

There will be private burial on Wednesday, December 9, at Coloma Cemetery with immediate family members only.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Caring Circle at 4025 Health Park Lane, St. Joseph,...

Dec 3, 2020

Mary Ann Zechiel, age 91, went home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on December 3, 2020.  Mary Ann was born in Cicero, Illinois to Frank Fingerhut and Mary Regeis. Preceding her in death were her parents; her husband of 50 years, Roland Zechiel; her brother, Robert Fingerhut; great-grandson, Calvin Megna and son-in-law, Jerry Johnson. Surviving...

Nov 28, 2020

Bill's life began May 29, 1966, in Watervliet.  He was a lifetime area resident.  He worked for various factories in the area and was also a gifted cook and shared his talents with Jazmine's Restaurant in Watervliet.  Bill enjoyed playing dominos, shooting pool and trying his luck at Texas Hold'em.  However his favorite pastime was going fishing with his...

Nov 26, 2020

Bill's life began December 3, 1944, in Watervliet.  He was the oldest son of Louis and Carmen Barchett.  Bill grew up in Watervliet where he graduated high school in 1963.  After high school Bill proudly served his country in the United States Navy.  Upon returning home Bill owned his own trucking business and then went to work for the...

Nov 19, 2020

Jeff's life began October 7, 1980, in Benton Harbor, Michigan.  He grew up in Watervliet and was a graduate of Blossomland Learning Center in Berrien Springs.  Jeff worked for Coloma Pizza Hut for 13 years.  He was a guy easily liked in the community.  He enjoyed riding his bike, hanging with his neighbors, playing games at the American Legion. ...

Nov 18, 2020

Regis was born July 15, 1937 in Coloma, Michigan.  He grew up in Watervliet where he graduated high school in 1955.  After high school he proudly served his country in the United States Army in the military police division.  Upon returning home Regis went to work for 30 years in the lab at the Watervliet Paper Mill.  After the...

Nov 16, 2020

Jessie's life began June 6, 1950 , in Arkansas. He grew up in Arkansas and work brought him to Michigan where he made his home. Jessie worked as a truck driver and farmer raising vegetables and hogs. He loved everything about being outside; riding his tractor, cutting firewood, hunting, and raising his animals. If Jessie wasn't home farming you...

Nov 11, 2020

Gary's life began September 19, 1952, in Watervliet.   He grew up in Watervliet where he lived most of his life and graduated high school.  Gary was a Journeyman Concrete Finisher  and worked for M&S Concrete for many years and then ran his own construction and concrete company.  Outside of work Gary enjoyed following sports especially the Cubs and NASCAR...

Nov 2, 2020

Marlene's life began August 22, 1944, in Lansing, Michigan.  She was a long time area resident and enjoyed shopping and reading.  Her greatest joy was spending time with family which includes her daughter Julie Alexander, three grandchildren Melanie, Zachary and Brandon and her brother Ronald Neumann.

Marlene died Monday, November 2.  Her husband Marvin Cassidy and her...

Oct 27, 2020

Dolores' life began May 18, 1935, in West Tampa, Florida.  She grew up in Florida, graduating from Thomas Jefferson High School in 1953.  Growing up in Tampa had a big influence on Dolores' cooking where Sunday afternoon dinners Often included meals of yellow rice and chicken and everyone's favorite roast pork with black beans.  While attending an Elvis concert...

Oct 25, 2020

Nancy passed away while surrounded by family on October 25, 2020 at the age of 78. She was born July 11, 1942 in South Haven, MI and graduated in 1960 from Watervliet High School. In 1961 she married and spent her time for many years raising and providing for her two boys, Jim and Jon. In the early years...

Oct 11, 2020

Lois Evelyn McGaughey Stepich was born February 16, 1942 to Phyllis Olson McGaughey , and Emil Rankin McGaughey in East Chicago, Indiana. She grew up in Highland, Indiana, graduating from Highland High School before earning her degree from Indiana University. While at Indiana, she met Joseph Stepich, and they married in 1964. They settled in Flossmoor, Illinois where they...

Oct 10, 2020

Dan's life began August 1, 1952 in Watervliet.  He was a lifetime area resident and graduate of Watervliet Public Schools.  On August 28, 1971 he married his high school sweetheart Cheryl Dillenbeck and they enjoyed 49 years together raising a family, working, and playing.  Dan owned several AMOCO gas/convenience stores in St. Joseph. He loved his community and served...

Oct 1, 2020

Leonard was born December 30, 1935, in St. Joseph, Michigan.  He grew up in Benton Harbor where he graduated High School.  After high school Leonard proudly served his country in the United States Army. While working on cars with his friend Lynn, Leonard needed a date so Lynn set him up with his sister Barbara Howard and they would...