Obituary Listing

Aug 28, 2014

Helen Krugman and her son Robert Krugman died Thursday, August 28, as a result of an accident.

Robert was born June 12, 1948 in Watervliet. After graduating from Watervliet High School he began working alongside his father at Gast Manufacturing where he worked for nearly fifty years, interrupted only by proudly serving...

Aug 28, 2014

Helen Krugman and her son Robert Krugman died Thursday, August 28, as a result of an accident.

Helen was born February 5, 1923 in Watervliet. She was a lifetime resident of Watervliet where she graduated from high school and raised her two children Robert and Lauren. Helen worked as a time...

Aug 19, 2014

Renee Lee Drake of Pulaski, TN passed away at Maury Regional Hospital in Columbia, TN on Tuesday, August 19, 2014.  She was born in Watervliet on February 1, 1953 and was 61 years old.

Renee was a substitute teacher at Richland Schools, as active in the Boy Scouts of America, and ran a Boy Scout Camp.  She...

Aug 18, 2014

G ladys M. (Moser) McCall, 97, went to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Monday, August 18, from Lakeland Regional Medical Center in St. Joseph.  Gladys' life began December 20, 1916 in Watervliet, Michigan.  She was a lifetime area resident, and graduated from Watervliet High School.  Gladys was the secretary for the Napier Parkview Baptist Church...

Aug 16, 2014

Terry Lynn Crouch, 71, of Watervliet passed away Saturday, August 16, at his home in Watervliet.  Terry was born on July 4, 1943 in Niles, Michigan.  He retired from Crown, Cork, and Seal and was also self-employed at Triple C Trailer Sales for 40 years.  He loved raising and training horses.  Terry's hobbies included golf and fishing for "humdingers". ...

Aug 8, 2014

Thelma's life began January 10, 1938, in Williamsburg, Kentucky. She loved spending time with her family, playing with her grandchildren, and cooking. Thelma worked for many years at Whirlpool. She leaves behind a loving family which includes; her husband Jim whom she married October 29, 1960, a son Gerald Watson Jr of Granger, IN, a daughter Rebecca Cowgill of Stevensville,...

Aug 5, 2014

Shelba's life began October 13, 1940 in Brosley, Missouri.  As a young child Shelba's family moved to southwest Michigan.  They settled in Eau Claire where her parents owned a store.  Shelba loved cooking, helping, and spending time with her family and friends.  She also enjoyed flower gardening, birds, and going to the casino with her friends.  Up until she...

Aug 3, 2014

Helen Lucille Sanders (Lucy) Passed away peacefully on August 3, at Countryside Nursing Home in South Haven, MI.  She was born on September 19, 1921 to John and Lou Estella Smith in Sulpher Rock, Ark.  She married Preston Sanders on June 6, 1937.  In the 72 years they were married they lived in Arkansas, Arizona, State...

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...