Timothy Daniel Louder
Sep 20, 2015
Timothy's life began June 21, 1985 in Berrien Center. He was a graduate of Blossomland Learning Center. While at Blossomland he got to participate in the Special Olympics and qualified to participate at the state level. Timothy enjoyed playing video games, playing on his computer, watching Netflix, and following his beloved...
Frances Marie (Motto) Cuddie
Sep 16, 2015
Frances was born November 14, 1933, in Chicago, Illinois. She grew up in Chicago and earned her nursing degree from Loyola University . After college she relocated to Southwest Michigan where she took a nursing position with Whirlpool Corporation a nd later worked for local family physicians . Frances is best known for owning and operating Motto's Cottages on Paw...
Matthew Frank Bujack
Sep 10, 2015
Matt's life began May 3, 1982 in St. Joseph, Michigan. He grew up in Watervliet where he graduated with the WHS class of 2001. After high school Matt attended Southwestern Michigan College, Western Michigan University, and Grand Rapids Community College. He lived and worked in Grand Rapids until 2014. Outside of work Matt enjoyed hanging with his friends listening...
James Wesley Cleary
Aug 10, 2015
Wesley's life began April 28, 1954. He was a lifetime area resident and loved to fill his time fishing, camping, and traveling. Wesley has a large loving family he leaves behind to cherish his memory which includes: nine children John (Kimberly Aguliera) Cleary, Tracy Harlan, Wesley Cleary, James Pope, Mary Frances Cleary, Junior...
Terry Lynn Ashley
Aug 1, 2015
Terry's life began January 31, 1957 in Arkansas. He was one of eight children born to Johnny and Emma Jean Ashley and spent his childhood growing up in Southwest Michigan. Terry worked for GATX (formerly Michigan Fruit Canners) for 20 years. He enjoyed playing cards especially poker, truck puling, car racing, following NASCAR, hunting, and filling his home with music....
Brenda "Judy" (Hicks) Chancellor
Jul 25, 2015
Judy's life began August 6, 1946 in Marktree, Arkansas. As a child her family moved to Michigan, settling in Southwest Michigan. On November 7, 1964, she married John Chancellor. Judy loved caring for her family which includes: her husband John Chancellor; three children Mabel (Todd) Ellis, Rachel (Keith) Wesaw, and Johnny (Annette) Chancellor; eight...
Mary Jane (Marsala) Gowens
Jul 24, 2015
Mary's life began September 13, 1930 in New York. Mary worked at the Waldorf Astoria Hotel in New York, then after moving to Michigan she was Postmaster in Covert, owned Marsala's Pizza Parlor in Covert, she was a cook at Holly's Suburban in South Haven, and she worked at Ma's Truck Stop in...
Lee John Kulick
Jul 6, 2015
Leland "Lee" John Kulick passed away on July 6 at Bronson Hospital after a courageous battle with cancer. Lee was born on July 16, 1949 to Alice and Edwin Kulick. He grew up in Wausaukee, Wisconsin. He graduated in 1967 and was part of an outstanding Wausaukee Ranger basketball team. He had the joy of reuniting with team members and...
Julie Marie (Bruff) Cole
Jul 2, 2015
Julie's life began July 18, 1957, in Pontiac, Michigan. She currently resided in South Haven. Until she retired, Julie worked at DeGroot's in Coloma, from there she worked at Control Rubber Company in South Haven for 16 years, and at Speedway in South Haven. When she wasn't working Julie's greatest enjoyment was spending time with her grandchildren. She also liked...
Howard O Mundt
Jun 27, 2015
Howard's life began April 19, 1920, in Bainbridge Township. He was a lifetime area resident who enjoyed gardening and fishing. He provided for his loving family through farming and he worked at whirlpool. His greatest joy was spending time with his family which includes; his children Howard (Diane) Mundt, Helen (Allen) Loomis, John (Florance) Mundt,...
Norman Troy Hammons
Jun 12, 2015
Norman Troy Hammons Jr. age 48, of Watervliet, left this side of eternity on Friday, June 12, 2015, from Bronson Hospital in Kalamazoo, MI. He was born in Watervliet on July 21, 1966 to Norman "Troy" Sr. and Estelle (Baxley) Hammons, as the youngest of three. He married the love of his life Sherry (Merick) Hammons of Watervliet...
Donna (Tasarz) Kusnierz
Jun 11, 2015
Donna was born April 1, 1948, in Poznan, Poland. At the age of 11 her family came to America settling in Chicago, where Donna graduated high school. Donna married Stanley Kusnierz and after falling in love with the Coloma area while spending many summers here, they made it their home in 1995. Donna worked at Coloma Hardings for 10...
Jane (Nichols) Mcnees
Jun 11, 2015
Jane's life began July 17, 1919 in Marquette, Michigan. She was a long time area resident and worked for many years as a bartender and cook at the Ole Black Cat and Elite Bar both in Watervliet. Jane enjoyed crocheting and knitting up until just a few years ago when her eyesight wouldn't allow her any longer. She also...
Michelle Lebeau
Jun 8, 2015
Michelle was born into this world on June 22, 1979, in St. Joseph, MI. She grew up on Paw Paw Lake in Watervliet and graduated with honors from Watervliet High School. Michelle furthered her education at Cornell University in Ithaca, NY, where she completed her Bachelor of Science in Hospitality Management. After graduation, Michelle went to work for...
Beverly Kay (Carpenter) Frazier
Jun 6, 2015
Beverly's life began June 22, 1938 in Watervliet. She was a lifetime area resident who worked as a team leader at Auto Specialties until her retirement. In her spare time Beverly enjoyed crocheting, knitting, camping, square dancing, bowling, and she was an amazing cake baker and decorator.  Her greatest joy was spending time with her loving family which includes: her...
William "Bill" Saurbier
May 31, 2015
William, affectionately known as "Wild Bill", was born June 13, 1942, in Benton Harbor, MI. He grew up in Benton Harbor, graduating from Benton Harbor High School. After high school Bill served his country in the United States Navy. Upon returning home from the service Bill went to work and Voice of Music and then...
Julie Marie (Hunt) Coffel
May 28, 2015
Julie's life began June 11, 1960 in Watervliet. Julie was a life long area resident graduating from Watervliet High School. She worked at Telamon Corporation as a teacher. Outside of work she enjoyed bowling, racing, watching the races, camping, and collecting things; shoes, pigs, cookie jars, and cookbooks. Julie's greatest enjoyment was being with her loving family which includes: her...
Terry Wesaw
May 7, 2015
Terry's life began February 23, 1943, in Hartford. He was a lifetime area resident who enjoyed hunting and fishing. Terry was a life member of the National Fishing Lure Collectors Cub. His loving family includes his wife Mellie (Langston) who he married April 1, 1963, his mom Genevieve Wesaw, two sisters...
Peggy Joyce (Lancaster) Horton
May 5, 2015
Peggy's life began June 4, 1941, in Manilla, Arkansas. She spent most of her life in Southwest Michigan. She worked at and eventually owned Lancaster Upholstery and Drapery with her parents and sister Betty. Peggy enjoyed crocheting, reading, sewing, cooking, baking Christmas cookies, and helping plant flowers. Her greatest joy was...
Elsie (Lentz) Megna
Apr 30, 2015
Elsie's life began January 20, 1924, in Turtle Lake, North Dakota. As a young woman she took a job as a nanny which brought her to Michigan. Elsie was a christian woman who loved to study her bible and play the piano and organ. She worked beside her husband at Megna Brothers Antenna - Vince Megna...
