Obituary Listing

Jun 3, 2025

Our beloved mother, Jimmie Faye Rouse, died on June 3, 2025, after a long battle with dementia. She was 83.

Faye was the heart of our home and family. She gave birth to five children, Donna Fay Rouse (deceased), Theresa Collen Lake (David, deceased), Donald James Rouse (Wanda), Shawnn Douglas Rouse (Dawn) and Christopher Lynn Rouse. Faye...

May 14, 2025

Jack Avery Clark, aged 91, died peacefully in his sleep surrounded by loved ones at Woodland Terrace in Coloma on May 14, 2025. He was born on August 3, 1933 in Coloma, MI to Wilfred and Lenore Clark. Together they raised Jack and his sister Jill in Watervliet.

After graduating from Watervliet High School in 1952, Jack...

May 10, 2025

Bud's life began June 17, 1947, in Benton Harbor, Michigan.  He grew up in Coloma and was a proud member of Coloma High School class of 1965.  After high school Bud continued his education at Michigan State University earning a degree in Agricultural Science. He was a proud member of the United States Army Reserves. Bud was a fruit...

May 6, 2025

Margaret was born November 25, 1966. She grew up in Royalton Township and Stevensville area. Margaret loved being a wife and mother. She enjoyed hunting, fishing, camping, cookouts, and spending time with her friends and family.

Her greatest joy was her family which includes: her husband of 42 years Timmy Dover; three children Timmy (Renee) Dover, Hollie...

May 4, 2025

Pam's life began December 6, 1953, in St. Joseph, Michigan. She grew up in Coloma where she graduated from high school in 1972. In 1979 she met Ralph Schriner who she had known in high school and they married March 5, 1982. Pam worked for many years as an office manager in retail, most of those years at Kmart....

Apr 30, 2025

John's life began June 9, 1950, in Benton Harbor, Michigan.  He spent most of his childhood growing up in Sodus until the age of sixteen when he moved to Alaska until graduation.  Upon graduating high school he returned to the Benton Harbor area and enlisted with the United States Navy.  John proudly served for four years on the USS...

Apr 26, 2025

Rosetta's life began February 14, 1957, in Benton Harbor, Michigan. She grew up in the Benton Harbor and Berrien Springs/Stevensville area, graduating from Lakeshore High School. She worked as an office manager at The Heritage Center in St. Joseph for many years. Rosetta was a creative person and loved making personalized cards. She was gifted in calligraphy and her...

Apr 19, 2025

Ed Wayne Campbell, a loving husband, a beloved father, grandfather, friend, and a pillar of the Watervliet community, passed away on Saturday, April 19, 2025 at the age of 89.

Born on July 14, 1935 to Richard and Lilly (Cullum) Campbell in Black Oak, Arkansas, Ed was a 1953 graduate of Watervliet High School. He served his...

Apr 18, 2025

Dianna "Lucy" Chandler, a beloved mother, sister, grandmother, and friend, passed Friday, April 18, 2025, peacefully into the arms of her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, surrounded by love.

Born and raised in Bainbridge Township, Dianna grew up on the family farm owned by her parents, Sonny and Barb Hiler. She cherished her upbringing, cultivating a lifelong...

Apr 13, 2025

Colleen Mary Curtis, age 67, of Watervliet, Michigan, passed away peacefully on April, 13, 2025 surrounded by the love of her family.

Born on July 6, 1957 in Oak Park, Illinois, Colleen was the first child of John "Jack" Curtis and Mary Agnes (Brennan) Curtis. She lived in Oak Park before moving to Lombard, Illinois, but spent...

Apr 12, 2025

Dan's life began December 26, 1946 in Kalamazoo, Michigan. When he was two and a half his family moved to Pittsburgh where he grew up and graduated from Hampton High School. After high school Dan continued his education at Western Michigan University on a scholarship. While there his parents returned to Michigan and settled in Muskegon. Dan worked as...

Apr 4, 2025

Michael (Mike) Wayne Conkin , 70 of Coloma passed away April 4, 2025 after a long illness surrounded by his loving family at Hanson Hospice Center. Born March 24, 1955 to Osker and Maggie Conkin. He spent the last 28 years with his beloved significant other, Linda Gallert, of Coloma, Michigan.

Mike had a passion for softball...

Mar 21, 2025

Fredrick was born January 14, 1959, in Watervliet, Michigan. He was a life time area resident and most recently lived in the St. Joseph area. Fredrick loved his job working behind the meat counter at Kartar Market in Benton Harbor. You could find him many times helping customers out to the car with their groceries. Fredrick was a caring...

Mar 16, 2025

Jack's life began July 24, 1964, in Watervliet, Michigan. Jack was a life time area resident. When he was young he found his love for electronics through assembling Heath Kits. Jack had a passion for electronics and anything to do with science. Most recently he was collaborating in scientific research.

Jack's greatest joy was spending time with...

Mar 16, 2025

Linda's life began Dec. 22, 1944, in St. Joseph. She grew up in the Bainbridge Township and the Blue Creek area and attended Eau Claire High School. On July 14, 1962, she married Jimmy Boswell and they enjoyed 38 years together. She loved working in the yard in her flower garden.

Her family, mainly her children, grandchildren...

Mar 15, 2025

Bonnie was born May 15, 1937, in Arkansas. She spent most of her lifetime in Michigan. She worked as the director for many area senior centers. Bonnie enjoyed living a quiet simple life and when she wasn't working or enjoying her family you could find her enjoying a good book.

She leaves behind a loving family to...

Mar 10, 2025

James' life began May 18, 1983, in Chicago, Illinois. His family moved to Coloma, making it home for most of his life. James graduated from Coloma High School and then attended Lake Michigan College where he graduated with honors with an Associate Degree. He worked as a production manager for Harloff Manufacturing Company. Outside of work James enjoyed doing...

Mar 6, 2025

Bob's life began February 20, 1970, in Benton Harbor. He is a lifetime area resident. He loved his job as a heavy machinery mechanic. His love for his occupation showed in his hobbies which revolved around anything with a motor from motorcycles to classic cars. Bob was a member of Michiana Car Cruisers.

Bob leaves behind three...

Mar 2, 2025

Judy's life began July 23, 1952, in Dowagiac, Michigan. She is a lifetime area resident growing up in Dowagiac and then later making her home in Hartford. Judy worked as a waitress and Hostess at Homestead Restaurant and Chickhaven. She also worked in security for JCPenney. Judy will be remembered for her love of critters especially her dog Dexter....

Mar 1, 2025

Shirley's life began June 3, 1942, in Decatur, Michigan. She was a lifetime area resident, graduating from Hartford High School where she met the love of her life Bill Jackson. Shirley loved the outdoors, be it camping with her husband, going fishing, or just sitting at her home enjoying watching the wildlife. Shirley, Bill and their daughter would take...