Obituary Listing

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...

May 5, 2018

Bill's life began July 24, 1925 in Maywood, Illinois.  Bill grew up in Watervliet where he attended school in Watervliet and raised a loving family.  He proudly served his country in the United States Army during World War II and was involved in the D-Day Allied Invasion of Normandy.  After serving his country Bill returned to Watervliet and ran...

Apr 29, 2018

Lois' life began August 24, 1921 in Benton Harbor, Michigan.  She grew up in Benton Harbor and eventually made her home in Coloma.  Lois went to work at the age of 16 at the State Theatre, babysitting and cleaning houses, when she became an adult she found herself working retail at VM, Sears, and JC Penney's.  Lois also worked...

Apr 25, 2018

Nancy's life began July 11, 1944 in Blytheville, Arkansas.  When she was a child her family moved to Southwest Michigan and she called it home ever since.  Nancy worked for many years at Woolen Products until retiring.  She loved her church and reading her bible. She had a heart for animals and took in many strays. At one time...

Apr 23, 2018

Jennifer was born May 29, 1952 in Watervliet to William and Betty (Wilson) Mack.  She was a lifetime area resident and graduated from Watervliet High School.  Jennifer took over the operations of Rudell Real-estate when her mother-in-law Bernice Rudell retired and then also started Van Buren County Property Management.  She loved baking cookies for her grandchildren, liked trying her...

Apr 17, 2018

Jerry's life began November 12, 1953 in Benton Harbor, Michigan.  Jerry was a lifetime area resident and owned JEB Construction.  Jerry enjoyed going to the casino and attending shows and concerts, you could also find him enjoying the outdoors fishing.  When he was looking for a quiet evening he enjoyed the History Channel especially American Pickers and Pawn Stars. ...

Apr 15, 2018

Richard August Morlock, age 84, passed away in Willis, TX on April 15, 2018. He was born in Watervliet, Michigan on March 29, 1934. He is preceded in death by his father, Ward Morlock and mother, Dorothy Fern Piersall Morlock, and infant son, Steven Morlock. He is also preceded in death by his brothers, Donald Morlock and Robert Morlock...

Apr 13, 2018

Albert's life began June 27, 1950 in Morris Town, New Jersey.  His family moved to Michigan when Albert was a child settling in St. Joseph.  Albert worked at Wollins for many years.  He enjoyed collecting old cars and spending time with his family.  Albert's loving family includes; his daughter Margaret and her husband Tim Dover, three grandchildren Timmy Ray...

Apr 11, 2018

Minnie's life began January 11, 1925 in McDonald, Michigan, a small community in VanBuren County.  She was a lifetime area resident and worked at the Watervliet Paper Mill for over 40 years, Minnie proudly was one of the few women to run a paper machine.  In 1947 Minnie married the love of her life Calvin Sadler, together they would...