Obituary Listing

Nov 10, 2025

Linda's life began December 12, 1956, in Monroe, Michigan. She spent most of her life in the Watervliet area. Linda loved people and it showed through her babysitting children and her smile while ringing up your groceries the years she worked at Sprague's Grocery in Watervliet. For many years she ran Roadside Grocery in Marcellus with her husband Doug,...

Nov 9, 2025

Jimmy was born October 19, 1974 in St. Joseph, Michigan. He lived most of his life in Benton Harbor area, and attended Watervliet High School. Jimmy was a hard worker and worked at Summit Polymers for over 20 years as a supervisor and plastic mold injector. In 1996 he married the love of his life Gina Whittker and they...

Nov 8, 2025

Brian T. Elsner, 68, of Coloma Michigan, passed away peacefully on November 8th, 2025 surrounded by family, friends, and loved ones at Corwell Health, Lakeland Hospital in St. Joseph, Michigan.

Brian was born Thanksgiving Day November 22nd 1956 in St. Joseph, Michigan to Theodore Jr. and Gwendolyn Elsner. He attended Coloma High School and was the owner...

Nov 2, 2025

George Ronald Murray, a proud Marine and devoted family man, passed away November 2, 2025, at Corewell Heath in St. Joseph. Born June 30, 1946, George lived a life defined by service, love, and dedication to his family.

On November 22, 1969, George married the love of his life, Cherylene Duncan, beginning a partnership that endured through...

Oct 29, 2025

Sonya's life began January 20, 1963 in Pulaski, Tennessee.  As a young child her family moved to Michigan and she grew up in Coloma, graduating from Coloma High School in 1981.  Sonya ran a day care and worked for many years for Coloma Public Schools. She was very passionate about helping kids and caring for their needs. In her...

Oct 28, 2025

Reneè's life began November 3, 1956 in Benton Harbor, Michigan. She grew up in Coloma attending Washington Elementary and graduated from Coloma High School. Reneè spent most of her adult life living in Alabama, She was a renowned dog trainer often giving demos at The American Family Pet Expo in Orange County, California as well as other pet expos....

Oct 25, 2025

Spring's life began October 20, 1977, in Benton Harbor, Michigan. She was a life time area resident who loved caring for people which showed through her work as a care giver. She enjoyed crafting, signing Karaoke, playing cards and dice in her spare time. Her favorite past-time was being surrounded by the people she loved through her church family...

Oct 25, 2025

Mary was born December 1, 1964 in St. Joseph, Michigan. A lifetime area resident, she work as a pharmacy tech for Walgreens for 37 years. Outside of work Mary enjoyed the nature be it fishing, taking walks on the beach long side Lake Michigan, growing vegetables, or just watching wild life and looking out for cardinals. When her children...

Oct 24, 2025

Joseph's life began March 22, 1941, in Chicago, Illinois.  Joe lived there until he was nine when his father took a job in Michigan in part to get his kids out of the city. Joe started school in Millburg that fall where he met his future bride Roberta. After high school they got married and started a family. Together...

Oct 23, 2025

Chapman Lewis Piggott, 59, passed away peacefully at his home, 7450 Meadowbrook Road, Benton Harbor, Michigan following a brief battle with cancer.

Visitation will be at Hutchins Funeral Home in Watervliet, Michigan, Tuesday, October 28, 2025 from 6-8 p.m. Funeral services will be conducted by Rev. Joshua Bishop at 10 a.m. Wednesday, October 29, 2025 at the...

Oct 21, 2025

Deanna was born December 2, 1951, in Watervliet, Michigan. She grew up in Watervliet, graduating from Watervliet High School. After high school she eared an associate degree in accounting and worked many of her years at Pierson Construction. In her younger years Deanna enjoyed riding motorcycles and traveling with her special friend Kay Bearty. She enjoyed life and spending...

Oct 10, 2025

Shirley was born October 16, 1944, in Watervliet, Michigan to Ellwood and Marjorie (Danneffel) Stewart. Shirley was a life time area resident. She worked for many years for both Tala Drug Store and the Thomas Kincade Store. She enjoyed shopping for clothes and jewelry and taking pictures. She also enjoyed supporting her son and her grandchildren in their activities....

Oct 7, 2025

Douglas Arthur Kopp passed away on Tuesday, October 7, 2025, leaving behind a legacy of faith, service, and love for his family and community.

Doug was born on January 29, 1944, in Chicago, Illinois. He was named after General Douglas MacArthur, a fitting namesake for a man deeply committed to service throughout his life. In his early...

Oct 7, 2025

Virginia Lou (Thar) Becht, 99, of Coloma passed away peacefully on October 7, 2025, at home surrounded by her family.

Per Virginia's wishes cremation will be taking place and no services are planned.

Virginia was born on November 24, 1925, in Benton Harbor to Ferdinand J Thar and Louella (McCuen) Thar.  She graduated from Coloma...

Oct 4, 2025

JoeJohn's life began September 27, 1963. He grew up in Watervliet and graduated from the Watervliet High school after school he lived in Michigan, California, Florida, and Texas. In Hurst, TX he ran a very successful auto repair shop for many years. After retiring he moved to Michigan to be closer to family, making his home in Watervliet. JoeJohn...

Oct 2, 2025

With hearts overflowing with love and heartbreak, the family of Chayse David Ott announces his passing on October 2, 2025. From the moment he entered the world on November 10, 2007, Chayse brought laughter, light, and a little bit of mischief everywhere he went. He had a quick wit, a wild streak that kept everyone smiling, and a heart...

Oct 2, 2025

Monica's life began July 6, 1952, in Webster City, Iowa. When she was in high school her dad's job relocated the family to Michigan. They made their home in Hartford where she graduated high school. Monica worked at various places including the Boston Store but her longest and favorite place to work was for Watervliet Fruit Exchange. In her...

Sep 16, 2025

Janet Tacy, 88, of Fairplain passed away on Tuesday September 16, 2025.

A Celebration of Life Service will be held on Saturday, September 27 at 11:00AM, with visitation prior starting at 10:00AM at Hutchins Funeral Home in Watervliet. Her ashes will be buried in Watervliet Cemetery next to her parents. You are invited to leave a message...

Sep 14, 2025

Jacquelyn Kay Hoger Woodruff, 89, passed away peacefully on September 14, 2025, in Burlington, North Carolina.

Born in Paw Paw, Michigan, on March 7, 1936, Jacque was known for her warmth, humor, and deep love for her family. She married John Bartram Woodruff on August 30, 1968, and together they raised two sons, Allen and John, in...

Sep 12, 2025

Linda was born November 25, 1953, in Watervliet, Michigan. She grew up in Bainbridge Township on the family farm with her three sisters. Linda worked for many years as a clerk for Berrien County Court. She enjoyed photography, studying the bible, writing poetry, and crocheting blankets, scarves and hats. Her greatest joy came in spending time with her family....