Mary V (Spore) Scott
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...
Wayne Darwin Bakken
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.
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Richard Travis Brown
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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Leona (Clinard) Russell
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...
Walter George Duday Jr
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...
Asta Nicole Dadles
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...
Virginia (Davis) Young
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...
Susan Rose (Smith) Lavanway
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...
Opal Marie (Ashley) Stowe
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...
James H Hilliard
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...
Edwin H Taylor
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.
Delores (Cingros) Daly
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;...
William Earl Raymond
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...
Frank Sokol
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...
Marjorie Halley (Burmeister) Mihalik
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...
Mary Elizabeth (Berryhill) Raymond
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,...
Dale Ray Gaston
Mar 29, 2014
Dale's life began February 26, 1959 in Thayer, Missouri. Dale eventually moved to Michigan making Southwest Michigan his home. He was a jack of all trades and worked washing windows, power washing, and painting. His favorite time was spent riding, building, or working on Harleys. He also enjoyed the outdoors and his dogs.
Thurl Steven Craig
Mar 6, 2014
Steve's life began September 28, 1958, in Watervliet. He was a lifetime area resident. Steve worked in customer service for many years but his favorite job was growing vegetables in his greenhouse. Steve also enjoyed filling his time with music, playing his guitar, and especially taking his grandchildren fishing or spending time with all 3 of them. His greatest joy...
Rosella Jean (Smoot) (Stelter) Mcnair
Mar 6, 2014
Rosella Jean (Stelter) McNair, 84, went to her Lord March 6, 2014 at Bayfront Health in Port Charlotte, FL. Rosella is survived by her loving and devoted husband, Thomas McNair; sons, Ralph (Barbara) Stelter of Bangor and LeeRoy (Ann) Stelter of Saint Joseph Township; daughters, Lorna (Richard) Bertog of Benton Township and Rita Stelter-Becht of Saint Joseph; stepson, Tom...
Brenda Lee (Higginbottom) Stineman
Feb 19, 2014
Brenda's life began June 4, 1959, in Watervliet. She was a lifetime area resident, graduating from Watervliet High School. After high school she went to work as an accounting clerk for Pri Mar in St. Joseph where she was employed for 36 years. Brenda loved being active and out doors especially playing softball and golf, she also loved to travel....
