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Beverly Jane Burmeister

Beverly Jane Burmeister

Apr 29, 2015

Beverly's life began April 28, 1931, in Chicago. Around the age of 12 her family moved to Michigan, settling in Southwest Michigan. Beverly was a loving and generous person. She enjoyed giving gifts, painting finger nails, playing games, participating in the activities at the nursing home, and having a cheeseburger with mayo. Beverly also enjoyed spending time...

Leona Renee (Holland)  Goyer

Leona Renee (Holland) Goyer

Apr 27, 2015

Leona Holland (Lee) Goyer, 53, of Watervliet died Monday, April 27, 2015, at home. She was born Jan. 29, 1962, to Edgar and Eunice Holland, who survive.

Other survivors include her husband, Russ Goyer; children: Frankie Lee, Darrell (Camille) Lee, Naomi (Lee) and husband Caleb Ashbrook, Jonathan Lee and Kristina Lee; siblings: Eddie Holland, Romona (Holland) and...

Evelyn "Cookie" (Wilkinson)  Wesaw

Evelyn "Cookie" (Wilkinson) Wesaw

Apr 11, 2015

Evelyn's life began March 13, 1934, in Chicago, Illinois. At the age of 13 her family moved to Hartford where Evelyn would call home. Friends introduced her to Gerald Wesaw who she would be blessed with 62 years of marriage. Evelyn enjoyed square dancing with the "Wheeler Dealers", Tole Painting, spending time with her family, and...

Thomas Leo Harper

Thomas Leo Harper

Mar 28, 2015

Tom's life began September 28, 1947, in Watervliet, Michigan. Tom spent his lifetime in Watervliet where he graduated high school. When Tom wasn't on the road driving truck you could pop into the Sidetrack Cafe and find him enjoying a cup of coffee with friends. He found his greatest joy in spending time with his loving...

Sherry (Bailey)  Coburn

Sherry (Bailey) Coburn

Mar 21, 2015

Sherry's life began August 25, 1964 in Kennett, Missouri. She loved being outside and trying her luck at casinos. Her greatest joy was spending time with her loving family which includes: three children Kimb erl y Ann Bailey of Hartford, Jennifer M arie Bailey of Watervliet, and Terry James Hill of Wauchala, Florida; a granddaughter...

Charles Curtis Smalley

Charles Curtis Smalley

Mar 19, 2015

Charles's life began February 26, 1963, in Benton Harbor.  He was a lifetime area resident graduating from Benton Harbor High School.  Charles worked for Kraklau's Garage and when he wasn't working he enjoyed playing golf and following NASCAR.  His greatest joy was spending time with his children, grandchildren, and best friend Courtney who he married September 16, 2006.  Charles...

Susan Carol (Steimle)  Stewart

Susan Carol (Steimle) Stewart

Mar 14, 2015

Susan's life began June 15, 1943 in St. Joseph, Michigan.  She was a lifelong area resident, graduating from Watervliet High School.  Susan retired as administrative secretary to the President of De Groot Inc.  She was an active member of St. Joseph Catholic Church and Watervliet Knights of Columbus Ladies Auxiliary.    Susan loved filling her time gardening, scrap booking, cooking,...

Alma Louann (Parks)  Martin

Alma Louann (Parks) Martin

Feb 24, 2015

LouAnn's life began June 27, 1947, in Jonesboro, Arkansas. LouAnn spent most of her lifetime in Southwest Michigan. She was a generous and kind person who loved opening her door to everyone. She enjoyed flower gardening, cooking, baking, attending family functions, and helping people. LouAnn's greatest joy came in spending time with her loving family which includes:...

Lewis L Jones

Lewis L Jones

Feb 4, 2015

Lewis' life began June 2, 1969, in Benton Harbor. He traveled and lived in California, Florida, Lake Tahoe, and Missouri until settling back in Hartford, where he was raised. Lewis worked at Future Construction. He enjoyed his time spent with his loving family which includes: his wife Cheri whom he married June 9, 2012; step-daughter Danielle Rogers...

Dennis Steffey

Dennis Steffey

Jan 19, 2015

Dennis' life began March 20, 1952, in St. Joseph, Michigan. He was a lifelong area resident who owned Denco Pool's in Stevensville for many years. He was also a great mechanic. His loving family includes his mom Dorothy Helen Steffey (Neubauer), four brothers Douglas Steffey, Philip Steffey, Gregory Steffey, and Glenn Steffey, Mike Froelich who was like a son to...

Christine K (Kuemich)  Miller

Christine K (Kuemich) Miller

Jan 8, 2015

Christine' life began July 7, 1918, in Chicago, Illinois. At six months old her family moved to Michigan settling in Benton Harbor. Christine attended elementary school at Cribbs School then went to Benton Harbor Public schools where she graduated. Christine was a lifelong member of St. Matthew's Ev Lutheran Church where she was active in the...

Doreen E (Edson)  Hake

Doreen E (Edson) Hake

Jan 2, 2015

Doreen Hake Watervliet

Doreen's life began March 17, 1923, in Battle Creek, Michigan.  Doreen learned her work ethic in the woolen mills in Skipton England as a young girl in 1938.  After high school graduation in Battle Creek, Michigan, she went to work at Ralston Purina Co.  She was married in 1945 to Richard Hake.  They lived...

Mason G. Mizwicki

Mason G. Mizwicki

Jan 1, 2015

Mason's life began on January 22, 1998 in St. Joseph, Michigan. Mason went to be with his Lord, Friday, January 1, 2015.

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Barbara Jane (Shepard)  Gross

Barbara Jane (Shepard) Gross

Dec 28, 2014

Barbara was born April 2, 1924, in Kalamazoo to Henry and Florence (Nelson) Shepard. She lived in Kalamazoo and Lawrence. Barbara completed the 8 th grade then went to work as live in help.

Barbara met Donald James Gross and they were married March 8, 1943. They were together 58 years...

Michael Wrenn

Michael Wrenn

Dec 24, 2014

Michael's life began August 21, 1954, in Watervliet. He was a lifetime area resident who enjoyed watching car races and walking. He leaves behind a loving family which includes; five siblings Rachel Wrenn of Pheonix, AZ, Terry Wrenn of Benton Harbor, Fred Wrenn of Oklahoma City, OK, Dale Wrenn of Niles, and Les Wrenn of Peoria, AZ, and many...

Robert Lee Berry Sr.

Robert Lee Berry Sr.

Dec 19, 2014

Robert's life began December 21, 1933 in Benton Harbor, Michigan. After graduating high school Robert proudly served his country in the United States Navy during the Korean War. Robert drove truck for a creamery, served as a police officer for Benton Harbor and Benton Twp, he worked for Whirlpool for 15 years, and Robert was an...

Rebecca (Berry)  Frizzell

Rebecca (Berry) Frizzell

Dec 16, 2014

Rebecca's life began November 7, 1959, in Benton Harbor, Michigan. She lived for many years in Colorado and worked at Master Magnetic. In recent years she relocated to Coloma, Michigan. Her loving family includes: two children Ashley Frizzell and Randy Frizzell; two grandchildren Dominic Frizzell and Isaiah Frizzell; her parents Robert and Lois Berry; a brother...

Carolyn Ann (Schaus)  Rzeszut

Carolyn Ann (Schaus) Rzeszut

Dec 16, 2014

Carolyn's life began April 28, 1940 in Benton Harbor. She grew up in Bainbridge Township and graduated from Eau Claire High School. After high school she continued her education earning her Masters in Library Science from Western Michigan University. Carolyn then went to work as a librarian in Niles Schools, where she met Frank Rzeszut who...

Jeanette G (Applegate)  Lamplot

Jeanette G (Applegate) Lamplot

Dec 3, 2014

Jeanette G. Lamplot, 84, a longtime resident of Watervliet went to be with the Lord December 3, 2014.

Jeanette was born July 10, 1930, in Chicago, Illinois, the daughter of Ethel and William B. Applegate.

Jeanette and her husband, Milton Lamplot, came to Watervliet in 1952, where they raised their family.  Jeanette was a homemaker...

Gordon Rosenbaum

Gordon Rosenbaum

Nov 28, 2014

Gordon Frederick Rosenbaum, 97, of Bainbridge Township, passed away peacefully on Friday, November 28, 2014, at Woodland Terrace in Coloma, MI. Gordon was born on January 11, 1917, in Watervliet,MI, to Fred and Kathryn Rosenbaum. He graduated from Watervliet High School in 1935 along with his future wife Clara (Lightner) Rosenbaum. They were married in 1936...

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