Obituary Listing

Nov 13, 2018

Dawn was born in the morning of November 22, 1963 at Memorial Hospital in St. Joseph, Michigan, the same day that President John F. Kennedy was assassinated in Dallas, Texas.   She grew up in Watervliet, MI and graduated with the Watervliet High School Class of 1982.  Dawn worked for several years in the finance division of Whirlpool Financial.  Outside...

Nov 5, 2018

Lucinda's life began November 24, 1941, in Benton Harbor, Michigan.  She was a lifetime area resident who loved her family, cleaning, putting together puzzles and working crossword puzzles.  Her loving family includes; four children John Schaffer Jr, David Schaffer, Tony Schaffer, and Marcia Schaffer; six grandchildren; 12 great grandchildren; a sister Darleen (Hamiton) Swears; many nieces and nephews; and...

Nov 4, 2018

Victor's life began October 5, 1936 in Coloma, Michigan.  He was a lifetime area resident and gifted carpenter.  Victor proudly served his country in the United States Army.  Victor was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Watervliet and a member of the Watervliet Knights of Columbus Council.  He enjoyed being outside doing yard work, gardening, hunting and...

Oct 30, 2018

Ewald's life began October 19, 1917 in Bainbridge.  He was a lifetime area resident Graduating from Watervliet High School in 1936.  He proudly served his country in the United States Army as Captain of Field Artillery during World War II.  After serving his country Ewald returned to Bainbridge where he was a fruit farmer and worked for the United...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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;...

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...