Obituary Listing

Jul 5, 2019

Kerry's life began September 17, 1949 in Arkansas.  When he was a young child his parents moved to Michigan making Watervliet their home.  Kerry grew up in Watervliet where he graduated high school.  After high school he studied accounting at Harding University.  Kerry became an over the road truck driver and eventually moved out to California to run a...

Jul 2, 2019

Vera's life began July 18, 1929, in Chicago, Illinois. She spent many years growing up and living in Chicago area.  When her parents retired she moved with them to Southwest Michigan making Watervliet their home.  She worked for several years as a telephone operator and as a press operator for a furniture company.  Vera was a longtime member of...

Jul 2, 2019

Ron's life began September 20, 1945, in South Haven, Michigan.  He grew up in South Haven where he graduated high school in 1965.  After high school he went to work at Bosch until retirement. Ron loved the outdoors enjoying camping, fishing, and hunting.  He also enjoyed taking drives especially with his driving partners Pita and Dora.

Ron's...

Jun 16, 2019

Heidi's life began July 21, 1976 in Plainwell, Michigan.  She spent her lifetime in Southwest Michigan and called Watervliet home for most.  She enjoyed playing bingo, trying her luck on scratch-off tickets, and going for rides.  Her favorite past time was spending time with family especially her grandbabies.

She leaves behind a loving family to cherish her...

Jun 8, 2019

Kathy's life began October 28, 1948 in St. Joseph, Michigan.  Kathy was a lifetime area resident.  Many will remember her from working at the Coloma Legion, Mel's, Van Buren Sportsman's Club, Coloma Bar & Grill, or T's Tap.  Kathy was an active member of the American Legion's Auxiliary for several years and Kathy's Clowns.  She enjoyed watching NASCAR, her...

Jun 1, 2019

Tim's life began January 1, 1958 in Indianapolis, IN, however he spent most of his lifetime in Southwest Michigan.  Tim loved surrounding himself with friends from grabbing a cup of coffee in the morning to sharing a meal at his favorite place T's Tap.  Tim was kind and will be missed by many especially his family which includes: four...

May 17, 2019

Palmleaf "Pam" (Flowers) Mooney, 87, died Friday, May 17, 2019, at home, surrounded by her family.

Palmleaf's life began Sept. 12, 1931, in Hayti, Mo. She married Clarence Mott and they moved to Michigan in 1950, where they raised their three children. She was a loving mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She was married to Paul Mooney for...

May 9, 2019

Patricia's life began March 18, 1937 in Detroit.  She lived most of her life in the Detroit area and was a nurse at Holy Cross in Detroit for more than 35 years.  Upon retiring in 2002 Patricia and her husband LeRoy moved to Watervliet.  She enjoyed reading, crocheting, playing bingo, was an active member of St. Joseph Catholic Church...

Apr 25, 2019

Daniel's life began January 21, 1961 in South Bend, Indiana. He proudly served his country in the United States Army as a Military Police Officer. Upon returning home from the service, he went to work for the Niles Police Department and then was a Sergeant Officer at St. Mary's College. Most recently, he was working as an independent contractor. ...

Apr 19, 2019

Duane began his life May 30, 1937 in South Haven Michigan and passed away peacefully on April 19, 2019 at Hanson Hospice Center in Stevensville, Michigan, surrounded by his family.

Duane spent his life close to the area growing up in Casco Township and graduating from South Haven High School. He went on to complete his Bachelor's...

Apr 18, 2019

Earl Douglas Browers was born October 27 th , 1937 in Morley, Michigan. He enlisted in the US Navy in 1957, and served our country for many years. He began teaching at Lake Michigan College after the military, and grew to be respected by his students and colleagues. He was married to Ruthie Browers for 25 years, before she preceded...

Apr 7, 2019

Lenard's life began May 1, 1936 , in Chicago, Illinois.  Lenard's family moved to Watervliet where he grew up and graduated from Watervliet High School in 1954.  In 1957 he married the love of his life Ella Fleming and they raised four daughters.  Lenard worked as a bricklayer for 50 years through Vandermay, Miller/Davis, and Pierson Construction.  He enjoyed...

Mar 25, 2019

On Monday, March 25, Phyllis J. Kling, rejoined her beloved husband, Louis Kling, and  her parents, Fred and Norma Winans and Loretta  and Jim (Parshall) Whiteside in a joyful reunion.  She was greeted with love by her siblings, Fred Winans, Gene (Mary Jo) Winans, Darlene (Don) Horton, Duane Winans, Larry Winans, and Karen Winans, brother and sisters-in-law Howard and...

Mar 7, 2019

Wanda was born June 3, 1932 , in Bradford, Ark. She spent her childhood growing up in Arkansas and moved to Michigan in 1952 when she married Orville Robertson. Wanda worked for a cannery for many years. Outside of work you could find her crocheting, quilting, gardening, cheering on the Chicago Cubs, and she was a member of the...

Mar 6, 2019

Jessie's life began February 11, 1983 in Benton Harbor, Michigan.  She spent most of her life in Southwest Michigan, recently moving back from Massachusetts.   She loved her family, listening to music and working out. She leaves behind a loving family to cherish her memory which includes: three children Adrienne Carroll, Emilliana Salinas, and Navajah; her mom Barbara Evett; dad...

Mar 1, 2019

John's life began April 7, 1933, in Mexico, New York.  As a child his parents moved to Michigan making their home in Hartford.  John graduated from Hartford High School, after high school he proudly served his country in the United States Army during the Korea War and was stationed for a time in Japan.  Upon returning home John went...

Feb 19, 2019

Andy's life began December 5, 1964 in Watervliet, Michigan.  He was a lifetime area resident and graduated from Lake Michigan Catholic.  Andy loved to build things and worked for his brother as a carpenter for many years.  He enjoyed filling his free time hunting, fishing, following Jeff Gordon in NASCAR and the Detroit Red Wings in hockey.

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Feb 9, 2019

Gary's life began August 15, 1947 in Centralia, Illinois.  Gary grew up in South Haven where he graduated high school.  After high school Gary proudly served his country in the United States Airforce.   He worked as maintenance supervisor at Heathkit/Zenith for 30 years.  Currently he was working for Harbor Shores and Evergreen Development. Gary also helped maintain the Harbor...

Feb 8, 2019

Richard's life began Dec. 15, 1966, in St. Joseph. He was a lifetime area resident who, outside of work, enjoyed woodworking and cars.

Richard died Friday, Feb. 8, 2019.

He leaves behind a loving family which includes his wife, Melissa Smith; son,  Austin Smith; and a brother, Dan Smith.

His parents, Richard and...

Feb 6, 2019

Joan Marie Harris, age 77, passed away peacefully February 6, 2019.  She was born October 15, 1941, in Chicago, Illinois to Frank and Florence Harris but lived the majority of her life in Watervliet, Michigan.

Well established arm chair psychologist to her family and friends, Joan was a voracious reader and was deeply intellectual.  Always thinking and...