Ellen Maxine (Latham) Howley
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...
Joseph Francis Littleton
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...
Carlyle John Brown
Apr 29, 2017
Carlyle John Brown was born September 2, 1943 to Stanley and Irene Brown, both who precede him in passing. Â 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...
Twila (Brooks) Mccoy
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...
D Annette (Taylor) Bolin
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...
Cindy Lou (Harry) Burgess
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...
Brian Douglas Kniebes
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...
Billy J Mccoy
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...
Joseph Leo Willmeng
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...
Shirley (Cutler) Mccarthy
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...
Mary Margaret Allen
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...
Jeffery Thomas Merick
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...
Norma Louise (Shembarger) Soto
Feb 24, 2017
Norma's life began September 16, 1941 in St. Joseph. She was a lifetime area resident. Norma enjoyed playing bingo and cards. Her greatest enjoyment came in spending time with her loving family which includes: two children Donna Benton of Watervliet and Richard (Judy) Emery of Hamilton, MI; three grandchildren Eddie Benton, Patrick (Angie) King, and Michael King; a great...
Paul R Kolenko Sr
Feb 24, 2017
Paul's life began June 21, 1937 in Watervliet, where he grew up and graduated High School. Paul worked for Metropolitan Life Insurance Company for 35 years and most recently in his retirement he enjoyed being the greeter at Paw Paw Walmart. Paul proudly served his country in the United States Army during the Korean conflict. Paul will be remembered...
Barbara "Bobbi" Ann (Brunstein) Ecker Blatchford
Feb 3, 2017
Barbara 'Bobbi' Ann Ecker Blatchford,of Watervliet, Michigan passed away at her home on February 3.
Bobbi was born August 25,1931 to William and Eleanor Brunstein. She was united in marriage to Theodore "Ted" Ecker on December 28, 1947, they later divorced. On July 28, 1978 she was united in marriage to Josiah "Joe" Blatchford. Joe passed away on...
Clara L (Smith) Bradford
Jan 24, 2017
Clara's life began August 3, 1946 in Benton Harbor, Michigan. Â She was a lifetime area resident and graduated from Watervliet High School in 1964. Â After high school Clara earned a degree from Benton Harbor Business College. Â Clara helped her husband Virgil on the farm while raising their two sons. Â Clara worked for Benton Harbor Area Schools as the Superintendent's...
Janis V (Guthrie) Devreese
Jan 21, 2017
Janis' life began September 3, 1955 in Berrien Springs, Michigan. She was a lifetime area resident who loved her family. Janis' family includes two daughters Kristina DeVreese and Candice Benson both of Manistee, nine grandchildren, a great grandchild, and her sister June Chick of Kansas.
Janis died Saturday, January 21, at home. She is preceded...
Gregory Gunn
Jan 14, 2017
Gregory's life began August 19, 1948 in Benton Harbor. He was one of five children born to Clarence and Gloria (Plasko) Gunn. Gregory was a gentle soul who loved his family. He enjoyed going to the Berrien County Youth Fair every year, good food, and watching T.V and videos. His loving family includes: his dad Clarence of St. Joseph;...
Luella Margaret (Wendzel) Winkel
Dec 23, 2016
Luella was born on August 10, 1922 in Watervliet to Robert and Pauline Wendzel. She grew up in Southwest Michigan and married Arden Winkel on November 7, 1942. Together they raised four children on a fruit farm in Hartford where they worked side by side raising crops and beekeeping. She was a lifelong member of Salem Lutheran Church in...
Lois (Krieger) Schmaltz
Dec 21, 2016
Lois Evelyn Schmaltz lived a life filled with hard work, music, art, helping others, and raising a family, all with a dose of humor.
Lois' life began on the family farm November 19, 1929 near Coloma, Michigan. She was the middle child of three daughters born to Ray and Evelyn (Carter) Krieger. ...
