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Sigurveig (Veiga) Gufjonsddtiv Beland
Oct 22, 2018
Sigurveig's life began December 27, 1942, in Keflavik, Iceland. She spent most of her adult life in the United States where she raised three children 'Asta, William, and Chaiyz. Sigurveig loved spending time with friends and family. She was a member of the Baroda American Legion Auxillary. Sigurveig leaves behind two children 'Asta (Bruce) White and Chaiyz Brown and...
John Tarantino Jr.
Oct 21, 2018
John's life began October 8, 1927, in Chicago, Illinois. When John was a teenager his parents moved to Southwest Michigan, settling in Benton Harbor. John was a 1946 graduate of Benton Harbor High School and continued his education at Western Michigan University. His college education was cut short when John was called on to serve his country in the...
Kathleen Louise (Hart) Taylor
Oct 8, 2018
Kathleen's life began March 16, 1949 in Benton Harbor, Michigan. She was a lifetime area resident and graduated from Benton Harbor High School. Kathleen loved caring for her family which includes; four children Dallas (Sarah) Taylor, Amanda Alsup, Brandi Orozco, and Darla (Steven) Taylor-Cobb, 12 grandchildren, three great grandchildren, a brother Timothy Hart, and two friends Eric Winfield and...
Gracemary Esther (Wuerst) Zirpoli
Oct 7, 2018
Our mom, Gracemary, was born on April 17, 1917 and died at her home in Watervliet, Michigan on October 7, 2018. Mom's parents were Richard and Mary Wuerst, who raised mom and her sister, Carol, in Chicago, Illinois. Mom graduated from Alvernia High School in 1935 and went on to earn a bachelor's degree from Rosary College (now Dominican...
John A Tucker Jr.
Sep 26, 2018
John Anthony Tucker Jr. passed away peacefully at his home on Wednesday, September 26th after a courageous fight against cancer.
He was born on February 27th 1941 in Benton Harbor, Michigan to John and Pauline (Lounsbury) Tucker.
John honorably served our country for 34 combined active and reserve years, 20 years in the Navy and...
Ethel Wise
Sep 20, 2018
Ethel's life began on September 2, 1940, in Millington, Michigan.  After high school, she attended Spring Arbor College and graduated from Andrews University where she earned a bachelor's degree in Education in 1969. After teaching in elementary and country schools around Flint and Port Huron, she spent 25 years selling World Book Encyclopedia in Southwest Michigan and was known...
Carolyn V (Hazen) Bolin
Sep 18, 2018
Carolyn's life began June 6, 1952 in St. Joseph Michigan. She was a lifetime area resident. Carolyn worked in accounting for many years for the State of Michigan Department of Human Services. Carolyn enjoyed spending time with her loving family which includes; her husband Jim Bolin, two children Melissa (Brian) Beregsasy of Eau Claire and Jimmy Bolin of Benton...
Jean Lois Kienzle
Sep 13, 2018
Jean Kienzle, 88, wife, mother of three and grandmother of four, passed away peacefully in the company of her sons and granddaughter on Thursday, September 13th 2018. Born April 3rd, 1930, she was preceded in death by her husband, Lee, who passed in 2013, and son, Matthew, who passed in 1976, as well as three brothers and sisters. She...
Clarence Alvin Dominion
Sep 7, 2018
On September 7th at 11;09 pm Clarence Alvin Dominion passed away at Caretel Inn.  Clarence Dominion was born November 5th 1931 in Chicago, to Louis and Caroline (Butavenis).  After serving in the Army he returned home to help his ailing father and his farming career began. He and his brother Edward formed Dominion Bros Inc and began a life...
John "Jack" Lee Hayhurst
Aug 28, 2018
Jack's life began November 13, 1950 in Paw Paw. Jack grew up in Coloma, graduating from Coloma High School. After high school he furthered his education in tool & die and went to work for Bosch. Outside of work you could find Jack riding his Harley, tending to his vegetable garden, and he was a gun collector. Jack was...
John "Jack" Bush
Aug 23, 2018
John (Jack) R. Bush
St. Joseph
Jack's life began June 26, 1929 in Illinois. As a child his family moved to Watervliet where he graduated high school in 1948. After high school Jack proudly served his country in the United States Air Force for six years. Before leaving he married his high school sweetheart Delores...
May Lynn (Barnett) Isbrecht
Aug 12, 2018
May Isbrecht, 63, of Watervliet achieved the ultimate goal in life on Sunday, August 12, 2018 after battling a lengthy illness. Passing peacefully in her home surrounded by her loving family, she is finally face to face with Jesus Christ our Lord and Savior.
Visitation will be held from 6-8 pm on Wednesday, August 15, at Hutchins...
Donald Pomeroy Milham
Aug 11, 2018
Donald Pomeroy Milham, 93, of Benton Harbor, died August 11, at The Willows Assisted Living Community in St. Joseph, surrounded by his family. Born in Kalamazoo in 1925 to the late Elbert Grey and Donna Southworth Milham, Don moved with his family to Watervliet in 1935, where he attended local schools, graduating from Watervliet High School with the class...
Fred William Woodward
Jul 26, 2018
Fred's life began September 28, 1947, in Benton Harbor, Michigan. He grew up on the family farm in Coloma and attended St. Joseph Catholic School and graduated from Coloma High School. As a young man he earned the rank of Eagle Scout and he served his country in the United States Army. Fred continued his desire to serve his...
Tina Leeann Bullock
Jul 13, 2018
Tina's life began October 26, 1976 in St. Joseph, Michigan. Tina was a lifetime area resident, she enjoyed fishing, being outdoors and was a TV buff. Her greatest joy came from her grandchildren. She leaves behind a loving family to cherish her memory including: her daughter Kayla (Kristopher) Reck; three grandchildren Nevaeh Irwin, Kristopher Reck Jr, and Nora Reck;...
Betty Joe (Vaughn) Smith
Jul 7, 2018
Betty's life began July 8, 1931 in Maryville, Tennessee. She called Michigan home for most of her life where she loved raising her loving family with her husband John W. Smith. Betty enjoyed flower gardening and a love for classic country music. She will be remembered for caring for her extended family as well as her favorite dog Daisy...
Robert W Baker
Jul 5, 2018
Robert's life began May 13, 1934 in Watervliet, Michigan. He spent his lifetime in Watervliet where he graduated high school and raised his loving family.  After high school Robert proudly served his country in the United States Army. Upon returning home from the service Robert drove truck for a while, helping build I-94 and he worked as a machinist...
Joshua Alexander Hudson
Jul 4, 2018
Joshua's life began May 18, 1981 in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida. When he was just a few month old his family moved to Michigan. Joshua called Michigan home and worked for 15 years for M & M (formerly Michigan Mold) as a bench hand. He enjoyed golfing, playing pool, hunting, fishing, playing horse shoes and hacky sack. Joshua liked trying...
Bonnie Mae (Tomsa) Treder
Jul 2, 2018
Bonnie's life began June 23, 1940 in Benton Harbor. She grew up in Coloma, graduating from Coloma High School. Bonnie worked for many years at K-Wood Products, she will be most remembered for her years of waiting on people at Max's Place and T's Tap both in Coloma. Bonnie also owned First Impressions Tanning Salon in Watervliet for many...
Margaret (Howley) Michielson
Jun 19, 2018
Margaret's life began June 6, 1925, in Watervliet, Michigan. She spent most of her lifetime in the Watervliet area and worked for 30 years at AMI. She enjoyed the outdoors through camping, fishing and hunting. When Margaret wasn't outside she liked to play cards, do needle work, and work crossword puzzles. In her younger years you could find Margaret...
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