Obituary Listing

Apr 2, 2016

James' life began April 29, 1954 in Watervliet.  He grew up in Watervliet, where he graduated high school in 1972.  After high school James enlisted in the United States Air Force where he proudly served his country in Desert Storm and the end of Vietnam.  James retired as Senior Master Sergeant after 24 years of service.  After retiring James...

Apr 1, 2016

Ellen's life began July 16, 1925 in Benton Harbor, Michigan.  She was a lifetime area resident who enjoyed caring for her family and playing Bingo.  Ellen and her sister Lillian enjoyed doing bead work and crocheting together and then taking their items to sell at the flea market in the Fairplain Plaza.  She also enjoyed bowling, was a member of...

Mar 30, 2016

Kimberley's life began September 11, 1960 in Benton Harbor, Michigan.   Kimberley loved her yard, especially tending to her flowers.  She also enjoyed the lakeshore in the summer the beach was like a second home to her and her children.  Kimberley liked country music, reading her bible, and spending time around bonfires with her family and friends. Kimberley's loving family includes:...

Mar 27, 2016

Judy was born on March 21, 1954 to Hallie and Eva Kinchen.  She was the youngest of six children.  Judy has three children Toni Smith, Billy (Jennifer) Smith and Jamie (Tab) Smith and was married to Bill Smith who precedes her in death.  She has several grandchildren but distance made it hard to meet some of them.  Judy's siblings...

Mar 24, 2016

Mary Jean DeFields of Coloma, MI passed away on Thursday, March 24, 2016 at the Eaton County Palliative Care Facility in Charlotte, MI near the home of her daughter Pamela Randall.  She was born February 16, 1922 in Gas City, IN to Robert B. And Emma Jean Corbin Locke.  Jean was the twelfth of thirteen children.  After spending...

Mar 17, 2016

Bob, longtime community of Watervliet public servant and Pearl Harbor survivor left this earth peacefully in the early morning hours of March 17, St. Patrick's Day, at Bronson Commons in Mattawan where he had resided since August, 2010. He is survived by his 6 children, Jim (Patricia) Flaherty, Oswego, IL, Barbara (Dan) Schofield, Watervliet, John...

Mar 10, 2016

Burt's life began May 30, 1956 in St. Joseph, Michigan.  He was a lifetime area resident who was a loving father, great friend, and a companion with a heart like no other.  Burt was a painter by trade and he also enjoyed yard work.  Burt loved being outdoors and couldn't get enough fishing, he also enjoyed old country music....

Mar 6, 2016

Glenn's life began March 8, 1959 in Watervliet, Michigan.  He was a lifetime area resident, graduating high school from Coloma.  Glenn's greatest love was spending time with his family especially his son and watching old shows.  Glenn loved God and was an active member of Living Word Church of God in Coloma.  His loving family includes; his son Travis...

Mar 1, 2016

Michael James Dewey, 69, of Watervliet passed away March 1, 2016 at Hanson Hospice Center of Stevensville.

A wake will be held at Hutchins Funeral Home in Watervliet Thursday, March 3, 2016 between the hours of 5-8pm with Rosary at 7pm. Funeral Mass will be held Friday, March 4, 2016 at 11am at St. Bernard's Catholic Church,...

Feb 21, 2016

Leoncia's life began December 6, 1932, in the Philippines.  She spent most of her life in the Philippines where she was an elementary teacher.  In 2002 when Leoncia and her husband Cedronio retired they moved to Watervliet to live with their daughter's family.  Leoncia loved caring for her granddaughter and helping to take care of the home.  Outside of...

Feb 16, 2016

Danny's life began November 14, 1955 in Benton Harbor.  He was a lifetime area resident who enjoyed collecting sports cards and trying his luck at the casino.  He enjoyed his family which includes: five children Stacey Hettinger (Brian Snyder) of Brooksville, FL, Toshia Thomas (Vern Rutherford) of Stevensville, Hailey Thomas, Kendall Thomas, and Travis Thomas all of Lawrence; six...

Feb 11, 2016

Helen's life began June 14, 1927, in St. Joseph, Michigan.  She grew up the youngest of eight children in Riverside.  Helen graduated from St. Joseph Catholic School in St. Joseph.  After graduation she attended Nazareth College earning a degree in teaching.  Helen then taught school in Grand Rapids for a year, leaving teaching to marry Bernard Herman in 1950...

Feb 3, 2016

Vernon's life began December 13, 1926, in Black Oak, Arkansas.  His family moved north for work and he liked Southwest Michigan so he made it his home.  Vernon was a truck driver and owned his own company.  Vernon's loving family includes two sons Kerrie Haus of Compton, CA and Mike (Linda Ernster) Haus of Watervliet.

Vernon died...

Jan 10, 2016

Katie's life began June 22, 1930 in Dyersburg, Tennessee.  As a child her family moved to Southwest Michigan to find work.  They settled in the area known as Fairhaven where they bought a farm.  In 1949, Katie married Norman Horney and they moved to Coloma and raised three daughters.  She enjoyed gardening and painting houses, sheds, and other projects....

Jan 1, 2016

Christopher's life began July 16, 1971 in Benton Harbor, Michigan.  He spent most of his lifetime living in Michigan.  As an adult Christopher went to work in construction, he went to Florida for a job and his love for the ocean and warmer temperatures kept him there.  Christopher enjoyed fishing, spending time with family and friends, and was a...

Dec 27, 2015

Simera Nagi

Watervliet

Simera's life began January 12, 1983 in Berrien Center Michigan.  She grew up in Stevensvile/ Baroda area where she attended Lakeshore Schools.  Simera enjoyed spending time with her family and friends.  She died unexpectedly December 27.  Simeral leaves behind a fiancé Anthony Baldwin...

Dec 26, 2015

Marcus' life began January 6, 1945 in Lovell, Alabama.  Work moved Marcus to Southwest Michigan where he had most recently worked for Dinamac as a Die Cast Operator for 20 years. His greatest joy was spending time with his family which includes: his wife Linda Bullock; six children Timethoy Bullock of Coloma, David (Elizabeth) Bullock of Berrien Springs,...

Dec 22, 2015

Eleanor was a constant fixture in the Coloma and Watervliet communities where she was seen walking everywhere.  Eleanor loved to walk and somedays would walk as far as Paw Paw or Kalamazoo, no matter the weather.  She was a loving woman who enjoyed helping people and loved God.  Eleanor was friendly to everyone who was lucky enough to cross her...

Dec 16, 2015

Duane's life began April 7, 1994 in St. Joseph.  He was a lifetime area resident who enjoyed reading and volunteering at Road to Life Church in St. Joseph.  His loving family includes his mom Lanora (Gerald) Jones of Illinois, a sister Shella Graves, grandfather Millard Davis, great grandma Flossie Davis, his uncle Ron (Tammy) Horton, an aunt Joy Stump,...

Nov 14, 2015

Shonda Marie (Warren) Slater, 40, of Hasting, Michigan, formally of Watervliet, passed away November 14, 2015 at home. A Memorial Service will be held at 11 am,  Saturday, November 21, 2015, at Hutchins Funeral Home, 209 S. Main Street., Watervliet, Michigan.  Assisting the family was Girrbach Funeral Home, Hastings, Michigan and Hutchins Funeral Home, Watervliet, Michigan. Shonda was born...