Obituary Listing

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...

Aug 21, 2017

Marcella's life began October 5, 1934 in Saint Paul, Minnesota.  She spent most of her life in Coloma where she graduated high school and raised her family.  Marcella loved children, making her a natural teaching religious education for St. Joseph Catholic Church in Watervliet.  Her family benefited greatly from her love of children because she was always there to...

Aug 19, 2017

Edgar Lee Holland, 78 of Hartford went to be with our Lord on August 19, 2017. He was born in Samsonia, Kentucky and spent most of his life in southwest Michigan. On December 15, 1957 he was married to the love of his life, Eunice McAndrew of Baton Rouge Louisiana. He was very involved in New Freedom Church in...

Aug 9, 2017

Dorothy's life began November 9, 1941 in Watervliet.  She spent most of her life in Coloma, where she graduated high school.  Dorothy enjoyed her job cleaning houses.  She also enjoyed her family which includes her brother Robert (Lorraine) Hosbein, her aunt Minnie Sadler, and her niece Dawn (Brandon) Melvin.

Dorothy died Wednesday, August 9.  Her...

Aug 4, 2017

Kay Diamond Bearty passed on August 4, 2017.  She had been a resident of the South Haven Nursing and Rehab since December 2016.

Kay was born in Watervliet on March 25, 1942, and was a lifelong resident of the area. She graduated from Coloma Schools and attended Western Michigan University for two years.  She worked...

Aug 3, 2017

Edward's life began Jan. 16, 1936, in Watervliet. He was a lifelong resident of Bainbridge Township and graduated in 1954 from Watervliet High School. Edward met the love of his life, Carole Hosbein in 1952 at a picnic, and they were blessed with eight beautiful children. Edward enjoyed working as a farmer and vinegar and wine...

Jul 31, 2017

Jacqueline Kay Page, age 55 of Coloma, MI passed away Monday July 31st 2017 with her husband Al of 37 years by her side. Jacqueline, lovingly known as Jackie, was born on February 25th 1962 to Darryl and Sally Johnson of Watervliet, MI. She was a graduate of Coloma High School and later went on to attend Lake Michigan...

Jun 23, 2017

Eunice's life began April 30, 1940 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.  She spent most of her life in Southwest Michigan where she drove school bus for 20 years for Hartford Public Schools.  After retirement Eunice ran a day care and lastly she operated an adult specialized foster care home. Eunice enjoyed being involved in New Freedom Church in Coloma.   Eunice leaves...

Jun 22, 2017

Sergio's life began September 23, 1998, in Berrien Springs.  He grew up in the area, attending Hartford High School.  Sergio loved playing soccer, music and playing play station when he wasn't working at Nature's Way Landscaping.

Sergio leaves behind a loving family which includes; his mom Sandy Rivera, dad Jose Arturo Rivera Castillo, two siblings...

Jun 22, 2017

Jaloen's life began October 3, 1998 in Tampa, Florida.  As a child his family moved to Michigan, where he grew up in the Baroda area.  Jaloen was a fun-loving guy.  He enjoyed making people laugh, fishing, hunting, riding horses, dancing, and rap.  Jaloen was a beloved son, brother, and friend to all who knew him.

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Jun 20, 2017

David's life began March 3, 1949 in Benton Heights, Michigan.  He grew up in Coloma, graduating from Coloma High School.  David worked as an insurance sales man for Western & Southern Life Insurance, he also was an owner and operator of Semi-trucks and heavy equipment.  Most recently he had owned Ageing Builders until retirement.  David enjoyed filling his free...

Jun 15, 2017

Madge's life began March 10, 1927 in Galien, Michigan.  She grew up in Galien and graduated from Galien High School.  While working at her uncle's tavern Wolverine Gardens she met Lavon "Mike" Phillipi. They married May 27, 1945, in Baroda.  Madge and Mike moved to Jackson where she had a day care while raising their children.  In 1960 they...

Jun 9, 2017

Grant Charles Griffin went home to be with his Lord and Savior on June 9, 2017. He was a beloved father, son, brother, uncle, and friend. He enjoyed life, loved to laugh, and make people feel great about themselves. He was an entrepreneur, an innovator, an outdoorsman, and a thinker. After a successful marketing career, Grant founded his own...