Obituary Listing

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...

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...