Obituary Listing

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Jun 14, 2018

Lori's life began October 30, 1960, in Hastings, Nebraska.  She grew up in Hastings and after high school, Lori continued her education earning a Bachelor's Degree in Journalism and Art from the University of Nebraska Lincoln.  While in Nebraska, Lori put her journalism degree to use working for the Lincoln Journal Star.  She later became an Alcohol and Drug...

Jun 9, 2018

Jack's life began September 29, 1937 in Benton Harbor.  He was a lifetime area resident and worked at Whirlpool Corporation for 28 years.  Jack enjoyed life and the laid back days which came with retirement.  He found great joy spending time with his loving family which includes: his wife of 56 years Marguerite Herman; four children Jack (Patty) Herman...

Jun 3, 2018

David's life began October 4, 1950 in Benton Harbor, Michigan.  He grew up in Watervliet where he graduated high school.  After high school he attended technical school and worked for many years as a plant manager for aluminum factories.  Outside of work David enjoyed fishing and camping, he was a woodworker and enjoyed making knives.  David's greatest joy was...

May 28, 2018

Warren's life began March 24, 1927 in Alba, Michigan.  Warren grew up in Alba where he graduated from Alba Community Schools.  After high school he proudly served his country during WWII in the United States Army.  When Warren returned home from the war he met the love of his life, Kathryn who was in Alba visiting friends.  When Warren...

May 19, 2018

Madonna's life began March 9, 1938. She lived most of her life in the Watervliet area where she worked for several years at Belfy Drug Store.  Madonna loved her family which includes her son Rolyn Mock, a step-son Jim Bouma, numerous grand and great grandchildren, and a brother Russell Roth.  She was preceded in death by her husband Richard...

May 17, 2018

Eddie's life began March 14, 1953 in St. Joseph, Michigan.  He was a lifetime area resident working as a Master Electrician for Local 153.  Eddie enjoyed filling his free time shooting pool, playing his guitar, riding motorcycles and enjoying his friends.  He especially loved going to his place in Baldwin, Michigan to hangout and enjoy the peacefulness.

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May 8, 2018

Elizabeth Ann (Peters) Lull went to heaven on May 8, 2018, to sing alto in the angel choir.  She lived a long and productive life lasting 94 years.  She was born on September 1, 1923, in the family home near Twelve Corners.  Betty was always a "forward moving" woman who worked outside the home, retiring from I & M...

May 7, 2018

On May 1, 2018 a perfect baby boy Liam Richard Warner was born to Quentin Warner and Allison Beck in St. Joseph, Michigan.  During his short life here on Earth Liam touched many lives and was loved deeply by family and friends.  Liam has a large loving family to cherish his memory including; his parents Quentin Warner and Allison...