Obituary Listing

Aug 2, 2014

Wyoma's life began July 11, 1928 in Savanah, Tennessee.  She was a loving mother and wife and enjoyed caring for her loved ones.  Wyoma is survived by a son Arthur (Beverly) Scott , a grand daughter Terra Scott, a brother George Parish, and a sister Susie Parrish.  Wyoma died Saturday, August 2, at Ely Manor Nursing and Rehab Center...

Jul 28, 2014

Lucile Florence (Smoot) Richter, age 95, went to meet her Lord and Savior July 28, at the Hanson Hospice Center in Stevensville, MI.  Lucile had directed that her body be donated to the University of Michigan Medical School.  Cremation will take place at a later date, and her ashes will be interred at the Keeler Cemetery beside her deceased...

Jul 27, 2014

Arrangements are pending

Jul 20, 2014

Lori's life began March 31, 1962, in Benton Harbor. She was a life-long Watervliet resident, graduating from Watervliet High School in 1980. Lori was a talented musician and singer. In school she was the drum major in the marching band and she played guitar in a local combo headed up by the band teacher Mr Zychowicz for weddings and at...

Jul 17, 2014

Mary's life began April 25, 1924 in Pullman, Michigan.  She was a loving wife and mother who enjoyed embroidery, going to the beach, cooking, and following NASCAR.  She loved caring for her family and she also waitressed and worked at V & M.  For many years she was part of the Anniversary Club, a group that would meet once...

Jul 13, 2014

Wayne's life began April 19, 1926 in Ft. Dodge, Iowa.  Wayne grew up in Iowa where he graduated high school.  After graduation he proudly served his country in the United States Navy.  Upon returning home Wayne went to college to become a lab technician.  Taking a job at Watervliet Community Hospital in their lab brought him to Michigan.

Jul 6, 2014

Richard's life began July 1, 1972, in Benton Harbor.  He was a lifetime area resident who worked as a Foreman for Asplund and he had also worked for Reliable Disposal.  Richard loved to ride his Harley, go to the beach and watch the sun set, helping anyone who asked, and spending time with his family and friends.

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Jun 28, 2014

Leona's life began July 29, 1927, in Watervliet, where she graduated high school and raised her family.  Leona was a lifetime member of Watervliet First United Methodist Church where she was involved in their women's groups and she enjoyed teaching Sunday School.  Leona worked for many years at VM in Benton Harbor but her favorite carreer was being a...

Jun 23, 2014

Walt's life began May 28, 1929, in Chicago, Illinois. He spent his childhood growing up in Chicago and summering with his parents on Saddle Lake near Grand Junction MI. Walt's parents enjoyed Southwest Michigan so they purchased property, making Hartford their home. After high school, Walt proudly served his country in the United...

Jun 21, 2014

Asta's life began December 8, 1993 in St. Joseph. She was a lifetime Coloma resident, graduating from Coloma High School in 2013. Asta was a talented artist who loved to draw and she enjoyed reading. Asta leaves behind a loving family which includes: her mom Valerie (Rob) Krause; seven siblings Dustin, Brittany , Dakota, Landon, Alexis, Bethany, and Christopher; her...

Jun 14, 2014

Mary Virginia (Davis) young age 97 of Watervliet danced her way into the gates of heaven on June 14, 2014. Virginia is finally free of the grip that dementia had on her, and she is free to join god and so many others that have gone before her.

Virginia was born...

Jun 14, 2014

Susan "Sue" LaVanway of Riverside formerly of Benton Harbor went to be with her family in the sky on June 14, 2014, with her soul mate at her side. A Celebration of Life will take place Thursday, June 19, visitation will begin at 10:30 AM and her service will follow at 12:00 PM at Red Arrow General...

Jun 12, 2014

Opal's life began December 7, 1945 in Otsego, MI. She is retired from Whirlpool where she worked for more than thirty years in their payroll department. Opal enjoyed filling her spare time cooking, crocheting, knitting, needlework, drawing, painting, and playing the saxophone. Her greatest joy came in spending time with her loving family which includes: her husband John Stowe; two...

Jun 9, 2014

James Hilliard age 87 passed away Monday, June 9, 2014.  Jim's life began June 4 , 1927 in Fort Wayne, Indiana, one of four children to Edith Vinton and Tedrow Hilliard.

Jim grew up in Dowagiac but lived most of his life in Coloma.  On July 2, 1950 he married Helen Lowe and they were together for...

May 27, 2014

Ed's life began November 24, 1932 in Benton Harbor, Michigan. After graduating from Benton Harbor High School Ed proudly served his country in the United States Army during the Korean War. Ed worked at Gast Manufacturing for many years. In his spare time Ed enjoyed woodworking, tinkering in his garage, camping, traveling, and watching birds and squirrels.

May 27, 2014

Delores' life began November 5, 1926, in Coloma, Michigan. She grew up in Coloma, graduating from Coloma High School. Delores waitressed for many years at Ed's Cafe and Holly's Landing, she also helped her husband Edward farm, drove school bus, and she was a secretary for Soluto Foods. Delores was energenic and she loved volunteering, some of those places were;...

May 24, 2014

William's life began August 11, 1958 in Little Rock, Arkansas. He was a hardworking man who found himself in Michigan and decided to call it home. He worked in construction, landscaping, and on local farms. William could fix anything and he loved to ride his Harley. William's greatest joy was spending time with his children and grandchildren. His loving...

May 18, 2014

Frank's life began March 9, 1920 in Reading, PA. Frank proudly served his country during WWII in the United States Army and then during the Korean War in the United States Air Force. Frank worked as a steel worker for Carpenter Technologies in Reading, PA for many years. When his wife Helen became ill they moved to St. Joseph...

May 13, 2014

Marjorie's life began March 12, 1921 in Chicago, Illinois.  She spent her childhood growing up in Chicago.  After WWII Marjorie and her first husband Russell Halley relocated to Michigan.  Marjorie enjoyed filling her spare time reading, playing solitaire, and going out to eat. Her greatest enjoyment came in spending time with her loving family which includes: two children Sharon...

May 11, 2014

Mary's life began April 6, 1958 in Chattanooga, Tennessee. She spent most of her adult life in Southwest Michigan. Mary loved caring for her family which includes; two sons Ernest and his wife Judy Raymond from South Haven and Robert Raymond from Alabama, four grandchildren, a brother Danny Berryhill, and five sisters Sandra Fae Appleing, Rushie Moore,...