Obituary Listing

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...

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...