Obituary Listing

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...

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...

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,...

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:...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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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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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Nov 13, 2014

Jesse's life began Jan, 1, 1940, in Texas. As a child his family moved to Chicago, where he spent most of his life. Jesse retired in 1999 as a Chicago Police Officer after 32 years of service to the city. While an officer, the Pope, while working security for him, blessed him and he was awarded many accommodations from Mayor...

Nov 12, 2014

Ruth J. Harris of Benton Harbor passed away Nov. 12, 2014, at Royalton Manor in St. Joseph. She was born June 14, 1914, in Chicago. When she was 7, her family moved to Benton Harbor. She graduated from Benton Harbor High School in 1931. On May 24, 1936, she married Francis Harris. Ruth was a manager at the Whitcomb Hotel...

Nov 6, 2014

Gary's life began February 4, 1952, in Jackson, Michigan. He was the fourth of five children born to Lavon "Mike" and Madge (Lintner) Phillipi. When Gary was in the second grade the family moved from Jackson and settled on Paw Paw Lake in Watervliet, Michigan. He graduated from Watervliet High School in 1970 and then attended Lake Michigan College. Gary...

Oct 24, 2014

Lee was born July 1, 1952, in Canton, Ohio to Eli and Erma (Baltzell) Oluich. He attended Magnolia High School, and graduated in 1969. After graduation he served in the United States Army stationed in Germany for four years. Lee was a truck driver for TranStar Eagle Trucking Company and owed his own insurance company. He conquered many struggles in...