Obituary Listing

Jan 30, 2018

Maureen's life began October 14, 1935 in Grand Rapids.  She lived most of her life in the Grand Rapids area until marrying Kenneth Gaynor and moving to Coloma.  She enjoyed her family, taking car rides and motorcycle rides in her younger years.

She leaves behind a loving family to cherish her memory which includes: her husband Kenneth;...

Jan 27, 2018

James "Jim" John Lull, age 96, died January 27, 2018, in the comfort of his home, only 100 yards from the house where he was born on January 1, 1922.  He was preceded in death by his parents Charles and Louise (Muth) Lull, and his brother Charles Lull Jr.  Jim attended Brick School, Watervliet High School, and Western Michigan...

Jan 14, 2018

Wanda went home to our Lord on January 14, 2018, after a battle with numerous illnesses.  She passed away peacefully surrounded by her family.

Wanda was born January 5, 1941, in Benton Harbor and is a graduate of Benton Harbor High School class of 1958.

She is survived by her husband Ross of Watervliet, daughters...

Jan 12, 2018

James was born June 11, 1940 in Chicago, Illinois.  When he was eight years old his parents moved to Hartford to enjoy the quiet country life.  James spent the rest of his childhood growing up in Hartford, graduating from Hartford High School where he enjoyed being a part of the baseball team.  After high school James worked for a...

Jan 1, 2018

Rachel was born February 24, 1926, in China while her parents were doing missionary work.  As a young child her family returned to the states where she grew up on a dairy farm on Hill Road in Watervliet.  Rachel enjoyed square dancing as a young woman and through Jr. Farm Bureau's square dancing club she met Emil Ross.  Emil...

Dec 29, 2017

Paul's life began March 12, 1948 in Paw Paw, Michigan.  After graduating from Paw Paw High School, Paul proudly served his country in the United States Air Force during the Vietnam War, retiring as Senior Master Sergeant.   After retiring from the service Paul worked and retired from Boeing and Raytheon and currently he was an aircraft quality manager for...

Dec 27, 2017

Steven Duane Strouts, 59, the son of the late Robert O. (Jr.) & Edna Faye Jarrell Strouts, was born April 6, 1958 at Watervliet, Michigan and passed away December 27, 2017 at Watervliet, Michigan.

Steven attended Seely-McCord School for the deaf at an early age and transferred to Berrien Springs School for the deaf where he graduated....

Nov 24, 2017

Joe's life began April 16, 1937 in Benton Harbor, Michigan.  Joe spent his childhood growing up in Watervliet where he graduated high school.  He worked for V-M Corporation for 22 years.  Joe's passion was fishing and hunting so 30 years ago he moved north where the fishing and hunting in his opinion was better.  While living up north Joe...

Nov 3, 2017

Charlene's life began December 18, 1936 in Benton Harbor, Michigan.  She grew up on her family's farm in 12 corners, attended Martindale Elementary and graduated from St. John's Catholic High School.  Charlene loved being a part of the farming community and spent her entire life living on one of two farms.  She worked for the USDA as a fruit...

Oct 29, 2017

Richard's life began January 5, 1923 in Toronto, Canada.   Richard grew up in Toronto where he graduated high school and earned a Masters in Engineering from University of Toronto.  He proudly served his country in the Royal Canadian Air Force during World War II.  Richard fell in love with Doreen Edson from Michigan who was working as a secretary...

Oct 21, 2017

Roger's life began May 15, 1948 in St. Joseph , Michigan .  He grew up on the family farm in Sister Lakes and graduated from Eau Claire High School .  After high school Roger went to work at Clark Equipment as time keeper and later a boring mill operator while farming part time.  When Clark Equipment closed in the...

Oct 19, 2017

Alvin's life began October 18, 1963 in Benton Harbor.  He worked for Gast Manufacturing for many years until his heath wouldn't allow him.  Alvin loved to ride his motorcycle and spend time with his family.  His loving family includes: two children Alvin (Stephanie) McCarver IV and Rebecca McCarver both of Lafayette, IN; three grandchildren Aiden, Alvin, and Alaina; his...

Oct 3, 2017

Wesley's life began December 9, 1979 in Benton Harbor.  He was a life time area resident who enjoyed working on cars and listening to music.  Wesley loved his family which includes: two children Joseph Cleary and Destiny Harper; his mother Deborah Conner; six siblings Patricia Connor, Tracy Harlan, Johnny Paul Cleary, Jamie Berry, James Pope, and Junior Lee Cleary;...

Sep 30, 2017

Cassandra's life began May 21, 1994, in St. Joseph, Michigan.  She spent most of her life in Watervliet where she attended Watervliet Public Schools, Grace Christian, and Berrien Springs Virtual Academy.  Cassandra made her home in Tampa the last five years.  She was an avid animal lover, she bred bearded dragons and had three cats.  Cassandra dreamt of being...

Sep 30, 2017

Allen's life began September 11, 1929 in Benton Harbor, born to John Robinson and Elinore Beecher (Allen) Crumb.  Allen grew up in Watervliet, where he graduated high school  in 1947. A few years after graduation Allen was drafted into the United States Army where he proudly served his country during the Korean War. In 1954 Allen married Virginia (Dolly)...

Sep 12, 2017

Jim's life began January 20, 1941 in St. Joseph.  He grew up on the family farm in Bainbridge Township and graduated from Coloma High School.  After high school Jim proudly served his country in the United States Army during Vietnam.  Upon returning home he became a barber.  He continued to be a barber from home when he...

Sep 11, 2017

Frieda's life began January 6, 1934 in Paw Paw, Michigan.  She grew up in Paw Paw, after graduating high school she moved to Watervliet.  Frieda worked in her parents' restaurants The Midget and Parkside Grill in Watervliet and Coloma commuting from Paw Paw while in High School.  After working for her parents Frieda worked beside her husband Walter Schultz...

Sep 2, 2017

Pam's life began November 7, 1952 in Benton Harbor.  She was a lifetime area resident.  Pam worked as a night auditor at Hampton Inn in South Haven and Ramada Inn in Watervliet for many years.  Pam's favorite "job" was helping take care of her grandchildren.  She loved supporting her children and grandchildren in their various activities including the Berrien...

Aug 31, 2017

Ardie was born in 1932 to Arthur L. and Aileen (Boyer) Miller in Watervliet, MI.  She was a proud member of the Watervliet Class of '50, and enjoyed the reunions of the 40 Year Club since 1990.  She had many fond stories of her early years in Watervliet.  She left town to attend Northwestern University, met her first husband...

Aug 25, 2017

Phillip's life began August 26, 1953 in Red Bank, New Jersey.  He lived in Watervliet most of his life where he did HVAC and raised his family.  Phillip loved his family and enjoyed watching his grandchildren.  He enjoyed working in his yard and will be remembered for being a neighborly guy with a good heart.  Phillipi was very active...