Obituary Listing

Jun 8, 2017

Wilma's life began February 24, 1949 in Hackleburg, Alabama. She spent most of her life in the Southwest Michigan area where she worked for Whirlpool, cleaned houses, and tended bar at Babe's Lounge for several years. In her younger years Wilma enjoyed bowling, dancing, and singing karaoke. She looked forward to playing bingo with the residents at Tri-City Village...

May 30, 2017

Vera R. Stineman Rowlee formerly of Watervliet passed away peacefully May 30, 2017 at Woodland Terrace of Paw Paw Lake in Coloma. Heartfelt thanks to the Dockerty family for the special home she enjoyed at Woodland Terrace and for the wonderful care she received from the caring staff that also became her extended family. Special...

May 25, 2017

Chuck's life began December 9, 1930 in Benton Harbor, Michigan.  He was a lifetime area resident and graduated from Watervliet High School.  After high school Chuck proudly served his country in the United States Marines.  Upon returning home Chuck worked for Producers Creamery as a milk man for 20 years until he went to work at the Watervliet Paper...

May 20, 2017

Kirk Michael Parrigin, 47 years old. Passed away May 20 in Tennessee from a tragic motorcycle accident. He was born August 24, 1969 to Donna (Roda) and the late Harold Parrigin. Kirk grew up in Coloma, attended Coloma High School, worked in construction several years before moving to Florida and worked for LeWare Construction for around 15 years before moving...

May 20, 2017

William's life began May 27, 1941 in Benton Harbor.  He was a lifetime area resident and owned several businesses from a TV shop to a car lot to a garage.  In his spare time William enjoyed fishing, going to the casino, and racing at Hartford Speedway.

Family was everything to William and it includes: two...

May 8, 2017

Brenda's life began March 27, 1953 in Watervliet, MI.  She was a lifetime area resident who loved caring for her family.  Brenda was known for her green thumb and loved growing blue morning glories.  She also enjoyed fishing, going to the casino, and collecting frogs.  Brenda was small yet feisty with a big heart, she always remembered the little...

May 5, 2017

Robert "Bob" Reinking passed away peacefully May 5, 2017 at Woodland Terrace in Coloma with his daughter Sara by his side. Hospice services were in place through Caring Circle/Hospice at Home. The family would like to thank the hospice staff and Becky Markus N.P. for their prompt response on the day of Bob's death, and the Woodland family for...

May 4, 2017

Sheena's life began August 17, 1988 in Berrien Springs.  She grew up in the area attending Watervliet and Hartford Public Schools.  Sheena loved spending time with family and working with autistic children.  Sheena is survived by: four children Cristeena Perdue (Derrick), Keigan Ward, Aleena Perdue (Derrick), and Chance Smith (Jacob Derrick);  her parents David and Sarah (Noles) Miller; two...

May 4, 2017

Ellen's life began January 3, 1932 in Black Oak, Arkansas.  When Ellen was a teenager her family moved to Watervliet where she happily lived and raised her family.  Ellen's world was spending time with her loving family which includes; two children Barbara Smith and Raymond (Tamara) Howley, eight grandchildren, 16 great grandchildren, a brother Leo (Trudy) Latham, a sister...

Apr 29, 2017

Joe's life began January 18, 1919 in Chicago, Illinois.  He grew up in the Chicago area graduating from Parker Pine High School in 1938.  After high school Joe proudly served his country in the U.S Army Air Force during World War II.  Upon returning home from the war Joe went to work in advertising until his retirement from Mail-O-Graph...

Apr 29, 2017

Carlyle John Brown was born September 2, 1943 to Stanley and Irene Brown, both who precede him in passing.  John passed away April 29, at the University of Michigan.

John lived his life to the fullest surrounded by his family.  He leaves behind his wife of 41 years, Carlene (Stuart) Brown.  John also leaves his children; Michael...

Apr 17, 2017

Billy's life began May 30, 1930 in Rector, Arkansas.  He proudly served his country in the United States Army as a combat medic after graduating high school.  After the service he worked at the Watervliet Paper Mill, Auto Specialties, and Lane Automotive.  Billy enjoyed race cars, go karts, and spending time with his family.

Twila's...

Apr 11, 2017

Annette's life began December 10, 1937, in Colt, Arkansas.  She spent most of her childhood in Coloma.  As a young lady she met A.C. Bolin and they married in January of 1957.  Annette worked as a bookkeeper for many years for Sears and Hilltop Grocery in Coloma.  Her favorite job was helping her husband run Bolin Furniture Store and...

Apr 8, 2017

Cindy's life began August 20, 1969, in Berrien Center.  She was a lifetime area resident who enjoyed spending time with her friends and family.  Cindy's loving family includes; three children Robert Saenz, Joshua Burgess and Kacee Burgess all of Watervliet; 10 grandchildren Jayden Saenz, Elanore Burgess, Mar'Keyshia Burgess, Kate'lynn Burgess, Gabby Burgess, Keeper Burgess, Elijah Burgess, Annasteishia Burgess, Danni...

Apr 8, 2017

Brian's life began April 24, 1964 in Watervliet.  Brian grew up in Watervliet, graduating from Watervliet High School.  After graduation Brian continued his education becoming an electrician and eventually Co-owner of IBID County Electric in Benton Harbor, a company he was committed to, in a profession he enjoyed.  Brian was a rock to his family and friends, his kind...

Mar 31, 2017

Billy's life began May 30, 1930 in Rector, Arkansas.  He proudly served his country in the United States Army as a combat medic after graduating high school.  After the service he worked at the Watervliet Paper Mill, Auto Specialties, and Lane Automotive.  Billy enjoyed race cars, go karts, and spending time with his family.

Twila's...

Mar 28, 2017

Joe's life began August 22, 1944 in Benton Harbor. Joe attended elementary school locally and then graduated from Howe Military Academy, after high school Joe continued his education at Michigan State University.  Upon earning his bachelor's degree Joe served his country in the United States Army earning the rank of Sargent.  Joe was a licensed practioner of Neurolinguistic Programming...

Mar 20, 2017

Shirley passed away March 20, 2017 at Heritage Crossings Assisted Living in Jacksonville, FL. She lived most of her 88 years in the Coloma area before moving to Florida five years ago to live with her daughter Sherri and her husband Kevin.

Shirley is a decendant of Stephen Roger Gilson, co-founder of Coloma, MI. She graduated from...

Feb 27, 2017

Mary was born February 18, 1951, the only daughter of Benjamin and Margaret Allen in East St. Louis, Illinois.  She grew up in Coloma, graduating from Coloma High School.  Mary worked at Modern Plastics and VM before going to Coloma Frozen Foods for many years until she found her true calling in health care working for Juniper, Lakeland, and...

Feb 26, 2017

Jeff's life began August 9, 1964 in Gary, Indiana.  He spent most of his lifetime in Southwest Michigan.  He worked for many years as a fork lift operator at Minuet Maid Company in Paw Paw.  Jeff enjoyed race cars, his motorcycle and for a time he ran sound for different bands in the area.  Jeff had a funny sense...