Obituary Listing

Aug 21, 2020

Sharon's life began October 10, 1950, in Three Rivers, Michigan.  She truly loved being a resident of Southwest Michigan.  Sharon's favorite thing to do was to care for her family members, she was who everyone went to for a babysitter or just a helping hand.  She also enjoyed taking vacations, shopping, and being outside soaking up the sun.

Aug 7, 2020

Sherry's life began November 27, 1957, in Holland, Michigan.  She is a lifetime area resident of Southwest Michigan, making Coloma her home in her adulthood.

Sherry loved being a wife and a mother, hosting family gatherings, cooking, (whether it was inside or out on the barbecue grill) and enjoyed sitting around a bon fire with her family...

Aug 3, 2020

Robert (Bob) Earl Gilbertsen, 94, entered eternal rest on August 3, 2020.  Bob was born and raised in Chicago's Roseland neighborhood where he enjoyed bowling, roller skating and other sports.  At 17, he enlisted in the Navy where he served aboard the Battleship USS Indiana as an Electrician's Mate until the end of WWII. He was recalled and served ...

Aug 2, 2020

Warren's life began December 5, 1940, in Benton Harbor, Michigan.  Warren was a lifetime area resident making his home in Bainbridge Township for most of his life.  He retired from Kaywood Shutter Company in Benton Harbor after 38 years.  Warren enjoyed being outdoors, horses, and building, if he was inside you could find him watching wrestling or cowboy movies....

Jul 29, 2020

Tom's life began December 10, 1940, in Lorain, Ohio.  As a young adult a new job brought him to Southwest Michigan where he made Watervliet his home.  Tom worked as a plumber until his retirement from Leco Corporation.  He loved his community of Watervliet.  Tom was a permanent fixture at Hays Park for many years, he was either coaching...

Jul 29, 2020

Ella's life began January 11, 1938, in Manilla, Arkansas.   As a child her family moved to Michigan where she enjoyed growing up and graduated from Eau Claire High School.  Shortly after graduating she married the love of her life Lenard Lidberg and they enjoyed raising their four daughters.  Ella was an active member of Midway Baptist Church, leader for...

Jul 29, 2020

Eleanor E. Frazier, age 94, of Watervliet, MI, passed away peacefully at home on July 29, 2020 surrounded by her three daughters. Eleanor was born in Petoskey Michigan September 30, 1925, the second of four children to Gladys and George Ford.

Eleanor graduated from Petoskey High School. After graduation she was employed with Kilwin's bakery, now Kilwin's...

Jul 13, 2020

Joyce Griffin 85, of Watervliet, MI went home to be with her Lord and Savior on July 13, 2020.

Joyce was born in Bainbridge Township on January 20, 1935. She graduated from Watervliet High School, Bronson School of Nursing and Central Michigan University (BS in Education). During her career, Joyce was a Registered Nurse, a surgical nurse,...

Jul 11, 2020

Jack's life began on the family farm on Hagar Shore Rd in Watervliet,  August 26, 1928.  He graduated from Watervliet High School where he excelled in sports and held the punt record in football for many years.  After high school Jack earned his Bachelor's Degree in Mathematics  from Western Michigan University.  He then enlisted and proudly served his country...

Jul 5, 2020

John's life began December 28, 1957, in St. Joseph, Michigan.  He was a lifetime area resident.  John worked as a machinist at Quality Mold & Engineering for 14 years and proudly never missed a day of work unless he was on vacation.  He loved the outdoors, John and his wife Tina would start their day before sunrise having coffee...

Jul 4, 2020

Don's life began January 27, 1950, in Tyronza, Arkansas.  When he was young his parents moved to Michigan, spending most of his childhood growing up in Coloma where he graduated high school.  After high school Don proudly served his country in the United States Navy.  Don worked at Michigan Fruit Canners (APL) for 37 years in management and then...

Jul 2, 2020

Ronald (Ron) Victor Vance was born September 3, 1957, in Lansing, Michigan.  He later moved to Southwest Michigan, and graduated from Bangor High School. Ron's passion was agriculture and Animals. He worked for several local farms, and later retired as a Farm Manager.  He met and married the love of his life, Shirley Petty, and together they happily resided...

Jun 28, 2020

Marsan Beehler Schaer died June 28, 2020.  Her family will celebrate her life Friday, July 3, 2020 at 12:00 noon with visitation prior starting at 11:00 AM, at Hutchins Funeral Home in Watervliet.  Memorials may be made to American Cancer Society for cancer research.  You are invited to leave a message of comfort for Marsan's family.

Marsan...

Jun 22, 2020

William (Bill) Alphonso Furlan of Watervliet passed away peacefully in his sleep June 22, 2020 at Lakeland Regional Medical Center, St. Joseph at the age of 101. He had a long and wonderful life. Per his wishes cremation has taken place.

Services with military honors will be held graveside at North Shore Memory Gardens, North M63, Coloma...

Jun 21, 2020

Norma's life began January 17, 1935 in Turtle Lake, North Dakota.  She spent most of her lifetime in Southwest Michigan.  Norma worked for the Diet Center in St. Joseph until two years ago when she retired.  In her down time Norma was an avid reader and a devout Christian.  She was an active member of her church Central Assembly...

Jun 12, 2020

Mary was born February 8, 1928 in Chicago, Illinois to Frank and Lena (Shaffer) Young.  As a child her family moved to the Coloma area where she enjoyed growing up and graduated from Coloma High School.  Mary worked for many years as the non-foods manager for Watervliet Harding's.  Outside of work you could find her trying her luck at...

Jun 10, 2020

The birth of Melissa Young Lindsay was celebrated on April 8, 1955 in Bellefonte, Pennsylvania to Robert and Nancy Young. She was the oldest of what would be seven children, including her Irish twin, Dianne, born just 11 months later.

Missy came of age in the late 1960s and early 1970s and was the flower child of...

Jun 7, 2020

Helen's life began February 5, 1924, in Benton Harbor.  She was a lifetime area resident and spent most of her adult life in Sodus with the love of her life, Graham Handy.   Helen loved being a wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother.  Her family knew her as the Baby Whisperer. She was always soaking up all the hugs she could...

Jun 3, 2020

William (Bill) Jackson, Age 87, died at his home in Benton Harbor, on Wednesday, June 3.

Mr. Jackson was born in Rector, Clay County, Arkansas, in 1932, to Bernice and James Jackson.

Survivors include his children; Deborah (Clinton) McVay of Watervliet, Diana (Clyde Stanage) Schmuhl of Benton Harbor, James (Toni) Jackson of Port Charlotte, FL,...

Jun 2, 2020

David's life began Nov. 1, 1956, in Little Rock, Ark., where his father was stationed in the U.S. Air Force. He spent most of his life in Southwest Michigan, growing up first in Coloma, and then in South Haven. He returned to Coloma to live permanently where he worked for Premier Tool & Die. He also farmed fruit and...