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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...

Oct 17, 2014

Mary's life began October 16, 1917 in Chicago, IL but lived most of her life in Watervliet. She worked for the Watervliet Paper Mill for 34 years and she was secretary of the Paper Mill's Credit Union. Mary enjoyed golfing at Paw Paw Lake Golf Course, reading novels, embroidering pillow cases, meeting for lunch with the ladies from the...

Oct 16, 2014

On June 28, 1931 in South Haven, Michigan Albert and Edna (Minshall) Griffith welcomed a son, James A. Griffith into their family. James was a lifetime area resident graduating from Benton Harbor High School. After high school James proudly served his country in the United States Marine Corps during the Korean War. James attained the rank...

Oct 5, 2014

Frank's life began September 9, 1924, in Coloma. He proudly served his country in the United States Army during WWII. He owned Frank Megna & Sons antena repair for 45 years. Upon retiring he worked for Wal-Mart for seven years. Frank enjoyed filling his free time hunting, fishing, and gardening. However his greatest joy was spending time with his...

Sep 26, 2014

Hazel passed away at the age of 86, on September 26, at South Haven Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.  She was born on July 12, 1928, the oldest child of Arthur Myrl and Violet (Bryant) Grannell.  She lived most of her life in Berrien County where she raised two sons George and Charles.  Hazel was a devoted employee for many...

Sep 16, 2014

Betty's life began July 15, 1923, in Oak Park, Ill. She was the daughter of Walter and Olive Tuegel. Betty lived in Maywood, Ill., until moving to Watervliet in 1937. In 1941, she graduated from Watervliet High School, where she met her husband, who was a classmate. Betty spent all her summer vacations at Paw Paw Lake. Her grandparents had...

Sep 16, 2014

Thelma's life began March 28, 1927, in Benton Harbor.  She grew up in Benton Harbor attending Lafayette Elementary and graduating from Benton Harbor High School.  After high school Thelma went to work in the accounting department of Ross Carrier and later she retired from Mercy-Memorial Hospital (Lakeland Hospital).  Outside of work Thelma enjoyed Rv-ing, working in her flower gardens, and...

Sep 8, 2014

Ruth's life began May 9, 1910 in Watervliet. She was lifelong Watervliet resident. She worked for many years as a sorter at Watervliet Paper Mill and she worked as a nurses aid at Watervliet Community Hospital. Outside of work she enjoyed riding horses, doing crafts, being an active member of Watervliet Free Methodist Church, and spending time with her...

Aug 31, 2014

Claude's life began October 20, 1927 in Monett, Arkansas.  During his childhood Claude's family moved to Michigan making Watervliet their home.  Claude worked as a Forman for Industrial Rubber for 25 years and drove truck for Golden Brown Bakery for 17 years.  Outside of work he loved to bowl and work in his wood shop building birdhouses.