Obituary Listing

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...

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...