Obituary Listing

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...

Jan 22, 2019

Frances' life began February 5, 1930, in Berwyn, Illinois.  She called Southwest Michigan her home for most of her life.  For many years she managed Tri-City Village apartments in Watervliet.  She enjoyed music be it listening or playing the piano.  Frances also liked to read, sew, support Notre Dame Athletics, and was an excellent cook.  She loved her church...

Jan 17, 2019

Larry's life began March 3, 1940 in Duck Town, Tennessee. He spent most of his life in Valparaiso, Indiana where he grew up and worked as an iron worker.  Outside of work Larry enjoyed being a vendor at the 1700's Reenactments.

Larry leaves behind a loving family to cherish his memory which includes: his wife of 16...

Jan 13, 2019

Joanne Louise Megna, 87, of Watervliet went home with her Heavenly Father on January 13, 2019.

Joanne was born May 7, 1931, in Watervliet to Orlando and Kathryn (Marvin) Robbins.  She was a lifelong resident of Watervliet where she graduated high school as part of the class of 1949.  On October 11, 1952 she married Frank S....

Jan 5, 2019

Charles' life began November 25, 1925 in Riverside, Michigan.  His passion for work started at the age of 10 he pedaled papers until he got a job working at Old's Dairy where he rode his bike to work.  Charles then worked alongside his mother pedaling fruits and vegetables.  All of those opportunities just lead up to him being old...

Dec 30, 2018

Susan Kay Weber, 74, passed away peacefully on Sunday, December 30, 2018, with her sister, cousin, and dear friends at her side. Susie was born December 7, 1944 to Floyd and Lois Weber. She grew up in the small area of Bainbridge Twp., the very place she would continue to call home her whole life. She graduated from Watervliet...

Dec 29, 2018

Barbara's life began March 12, 1938 in Sodus, Michigan and spent most of her lifetime in Southwest Michigan, graduating from Benton Harbor High School.  In 1952 Barbara's brother introduced her to Leonard Flagel, they married four years later and were blessed with 62 years of happiness.  Barbara worked as a clerk for Michigan Bell, First Union Church, and Clark...

Dec 22, 2018

Ted was born October 27, 1923 in Kalisz, Poland where he spent his early years. After becoming a soldier in the Polish Army during WW II he escaped a labor camp and made his way through Finland and Sweden to settle in England for several years. He came to America to join his uncle living in Detroit, and worked...

Dec 18, 2018

Joe's life began April 18, 1936, in Coloma. He was a lifetime area resident and graduated from Coloma High School. Joe was a farmer all his life and also worked at the Watervliet Paper Mill and Vail Rubber in St. Joseph. Farming was his lifelong hobby and taking care of and providing for his family,  especially his wife, was...

Dec 11, 2018

Junior's life began June 16, 1933 in Salem, Arkansas.  His family came to Michigan when he was young for work and Junior met the love of his life Mary Scott and made Michigan his home.  Junior loved farming and also was an auto mechanic in Keeler for many years.  Junior served on the Keeler Volunteer Fire Department for several...

Dec 8, 2018

James Louis Mayes, 74, of Hartford, formerly of Coloma died Saturday, December 8, 2018 at home with his wife of 54 years at his side.

Jim was born July 3, 1944 to Ted and Anna (Scales) Mayes in Malden, Mo. The family moved to Coloma, Mich. in 1958. He graduated from Coloma High School in 1963. Jim...

Dec 3, 2018

Marian Louise Ostruszka passed away peacefully at Woodland Terrace of Paw Paw Lake on December 3, at the age of 92, with family at her bedside. Marian was born on March 25th, 1926 in Chicago, Illinois. She grew up in Chicago, graduated from Holy Family Academy and then attended business school. Marian then worked at National State Bank in...

Nov 30, 2018

Alyce's life began March 19, 1934 in Chicago, Illinois.  She grew up in Chicago where she graduated from St. Thomas Aquinas High School.  After high school Alyce continued her education at The University of Arizona in Tuscan.  Alyce's family would summer on Paw Paw Lake in Watervliet and eventually made Watervliet their home when her dad retired and owned...

Nov 21, 2018

Carole's life began August 4, 1936 in Pontiac, Michigan.  She spent most of her lifetime in Southwest Michigan where she worked for 25 years at Lakeland Hospital in the Cafeteria. Carole loved coloring, going to church and was a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother.  Her greatest joy was her family which includes: two children Carla (Christopher) Brady and David...

Nov 19, 2018

Ken's life began August 19, 1944 in Truman, Arkansas.  As a child his family moved to Watervliet, Michigan where Ken graduated high school.  Ken proudly served his country in the United States Navy during the Vietnam War.  Upon returning home he served his apprentice through IBEW and this year was awarded his 50 year pin. He married the love...

Nov 16, 2018

Maria (Mary) Rosa, 93, of Benton Harbor died Friday November 16.  Marie was born August 14, 1925 in Krukin, Poland to Vasily and Aleksandra Lukianovich.  She married Henry Rosa in 1951 after immigrating to the United States.  Together they worked for several years in Chicago owning and managing various apartment buildings.  They moved to Benton Harbor in 1974, where...

Nov 14, 2018

Bill's life began February 6, 1942, in Kennett, Missouri.  He grew up in Hartford where he graduated high school and met the love of his life.  Bill proudly served his country in the United States Army in the Dental Core.  Upon returning home Bill went to work at Whirlpool Corporation for more than forty years, first as an Engineer...