Obituary Listing

Dec 15, 2016

Earl "Whitey" Louis Sprague died at the age of 90 on December 15, 2016 at Aurora House Hospice Center in Weslaco, TX. He was born on April 16, 1926 in Coloma, MI to the late Arthur and Marie (Pinyard) Sprague. The family moved to Watervliet in 1927 after his 5-year-old brother, Rex, was killed by a car. After graduating...

Dec 15, 2016

Barbara's life began September 12, 1931 in Watervliet, Michigan.  She graduated from Watervliet High School on June 8, 1950.  She met the love of her life, Richard 'Sonny' Hiler, while working at the local dime store.  They were married on June 10, 1050 in Bangor.  Barb was a lifetime area resident who worked most of her adult life beside her...

Dec 7, 2016

Donald's life began June 9, 1951, in St. Joseph, Michigan.  He grew up in Stevensville, graduating from Lakeshore High School.  At a very young age he went to work with his dad and that blossomed into Donald working as a general contractor for many years.  Donald served ten years on the Coloma Fire Department and he was an EMT...

Dec 7, 2016

Jay's life began August 16, 1920 in Bald Knob, Arkansas.  He moved to Michigan as a young man. He then lived in Arizona and Arkansas for many years until returning to Michigan. Jay enjoyed working on cars, watching westerns, and NASCAR.  Jay was a talented man who worked many jobs over 50 years. Those included being a diesel mechanic,...

Nov 27, 2016

Delores' life began December 5, 1939 in Benton Harbor.  She was a lifetime area resident and worked for Auto Specialties and then Palisades Nuclear Plant as a security guard for 17 years.  Outside of work she enjoyed her family and ceramics.

Delores' loving family includes; four children Keith (Linda) Gaynor of Noblesville, IN, Kevin Gaynor...

Nov 9, 2016

Kenneth's life began July 16, 1950 in Helena, Arkansas.  He spent most of his lifetime enjoying living in Southwest Michigan.  Kenneth proudly served his country in the United States Army during the Vietnam War.  Upon returning home he married Cindy Howell, they enjoyed 46 years of marriage and raising three sons.  In his free time Kenneth could be found...

Oct 29, 2016

Carol Joan Banasik, 88, passed away, October 29, peacefully into God's loving arms surrounded by her devoted husband, Gordon, her loving children and their families at the couple's home, Hazel Findlay Country Manor in St Johns, Mich. Joan and Gordon were married for 62 years. Joan and Gordon lived in Watervliet for 60 years until they moved to...

Oct 23, 2016

Gary's life began March 25, 1958 in Benton Harbor.  He was a lifetime area resident and worked for Pearson Construction for 18 years.  Gary loved riding his Harley and spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren.  His loving family includes: his wife Brenda Crowder; two step-sons Gene (Stacey) Barker and Jeff Barker; six grandchildren; two great grandchildren; four...

Oct 19, 2016

Arthur W. Borr, 67, died October 19 th , 2016, with his loving family by his side in Watervliet, MI following complications from a stroke he suffered in 2011.

A memorial service will be held at 1:00 PM Saturday November 12 th at Hutchins Funeral Home in...

Oct 13, 2016

Bonnie's life began May 30, 1931 in Benton Harbor.  She was a lifetime area resident and worked as a loan officer and teller for Farmers & Merchants Bank and LaSalle Bank (now Edgewater Bank) in Coloma.  She loved her church family and was a very active member of the First Missionary Baptist Church in Coloma where she taught Sunday...

Sep 21, 2016

Ronda's life began November 13, 1953, in Kalamazoo.  She grew up in Lawrence where she graduated high school.  After high school Ronda attended KVCC and Trinity College of Natural Health.  Ronda worked for many years as Post Master for Watervliet Post office during which she earned the United States Post Office – Regional Marketing Award.  After retirement she opened...

Sep 5, 2016

Dorothy's life began January 1, 1942 in Kennett, Missouri.  She made her home in Southwest Michigan where she worked at Watervliet Community Hospital and VM.  Dorothy's greatest joy was spending time with her family.  She loved to cook, have gatherings, and go to the drive in.

Dorothy's family includes; four children Dotty (Jeff) Herriman of...

Aug 27, 2016

Valorie's life began Jan. 12, 1940, in Watervliet, where she graduated high school. She enjoyed reading and spending time with friends and family.

Her loving family includes two children, Kevin Cowgill of Coloma and Cathy Horenbarger of Missouri; several grandchildren; and her ex-husband, Verlyn Cowgill.

Valorie...

Aug 24, 2016

Sam's life began January 20, 1937 in Chicago, Illinois.  Sam grew up in Chicago, IL and Watervliet, MI where he graduated high school. He met the love of his life Diane in Chicago.  Sam and Diane married November 20, 1966, they made their home in Chicago until 1972 when they joined Sam's family in Watervliet.  Upon moving to Watervliet...

Aug 16, 2016

Mildred's life began September 28, 1923 in Chicago, Illinois. She spent most of her life in Southwest Michigan where she and her husband Joseph raised their loving family. Mildred enjoyed volunteering at Community Hospital in Watervliet and North Berrien Senior Center. When her children were growing up she volunteered in their school with lunch and school yard duty. Mildred was...

Aug 1, 2016

Georgia's life began April 1, 1939, in Benton Harbor.  She grew up in Benton Harbor, graduating from Benton Harbor High School.  Georgia worked in the Finishing department at Modern Plastics for many years but her favorite "job" was being a wife, mother, and grandmother.  She and her husband Robert made their home in Millburg for many years.

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Jul 31, 2016

Kathleen V. Fillmore, age 74 of Watervliet, passed away Sunday, July 31, 2016 at Bronson Methodist Hospital in Kalamazoo due to complications from pneumonia.   She was born to the late Earl and Elizabeth Kean on April 16, 1942. In 1961 she married Robert Bailey and had four daughters: Kim (Robert) Witzak, Roberta (John) Briney, Penelope Hug and Kris (Keith) Gervasi...

Jul 30, 2016

Ernest's life began December 29, 1924 in Benton Harbor, Michigan.  Ernest proudly served his country in the United States Marines during World War II.  He was a lifetime area resident and graduated from Benton Harbor High School.    Ernest worked at Bendix for many years and upon retiring he and his wife Catherine enjoyed traveling, making it to all 48...

Jul 20, 2016

Linda's life began June 21, 1950, in Little Rock, Arkansas.  She spent most of her childhood growing up in Summit, Arkansas.  As a young adult she moved to Michigan and met Marcus Bullock.  She and Marcus married and raised their loving family here in Southwest Michigan.  Linda enjoyed reading but her favorite past time was spending time with her...

Jul 9, 2016

Dawn (Arent) Mueller of Watervliet, MI went to be with the Lord on July 9, 2016. A loving wife, mother, grandmother, and daughter, Dawn was devoted to her family and found great happiness in spending time with them. Dawn was born on September 14, 1958 in Watervliet, MI to Philip and Jeanette Arent. Dawn spent her life in Southwestern Michigan...