Thomas Edward Merick
Feb 16, 2014
Thomas Edward Merick of Coloma took his final breath Sunday, Feb. 16, 2014, at 12:39 p.m. He was born to the late Earnie Merick and Lavina (Vann) Minton on March 4, 1946, in Wardell, Mo. He married Shelby Jackson on Nov. 22, 1963. Together, they resided in Gary, Ind., before relocating to Coloma in 1966. Tom served as a supervisor...
Robert Lee James
Feb 12, 2014
Bob's life began June 15, 1940 in Kennett, Missouri. He spent most of his lifetime with the Southwest Michigan area. Bob worked was a distributor for 7-up for many years and also ran convenience stores. He loved to work, yet had a lust for life and knew how to have a good time. Bob loved music and playing his...
Sean Victor Hamilton
Feb 9, 2014
Sean's life began June 4, 2009 in South Haven, Michigan. Sean was a loving little boy who brought much joy into the lives of many during his short lifetime. His loving family includes his parents John and Rachel (Vance) Hamilton Jr., two brothers John Lynn Hamilton III and Mason Hayes Hamilton, grandparents John and Linda Hamilton and Ron and...
Linda Joyce (Carr) Wakefield
Feb 4, 2014
Linda's life began January 3, 1949 in Broseley, MO. During her childhood her family moved to South Haven, MI to farm. As an adult Linda worked at Sears and also at Imperial Printing for 10 years. She loved to play bingo and shop. Linda was always dressed well, she took great pride in her appearance.
Linda's greatest...
James Juhl Jung
Jan 29, 2014
James' life began January 7, 1936 in Benton Harbor. He was a graduate of Benton Harbor High School and he attended Michigan State University. In his early twenties James was a semi-professional wrestler until a back injury ended his career. James was widely known in the area for owning and operating Jung Nursery. In his retirement James enjoyed model...
Lance Owen Moore
Jan 27, 2014
Lance's life began January 24, 1977 in Louisiana. He spent most of his lifetime in Southwest Michigan. Lance leaves behind four children Kevan, Kadence, Geo, and Hope and his mother Anna Kite.
Lance died January 27, 2014. He has a brother who precedes him in death. A memorial service will be celebrated Friday, February 7, at 2:00...
Jerry Golden Milliken
Jan 27, 2014
Jerry's life began July 5, 1942, in Hayti, Missouri. He worked as a supervisor for Emlong's Nursery for 33 years and enjoyed being a mechanic most of his life. He loved restoring old vehicles. His loving family includes: his wife Regina; ten children Donnie (Melinda) Milliken, Donna (Keith) Charles, Diane (Tony) Woodfin, Doreen (Delmon) Brown, Susie Lebold, Jerry Jr "Pee...
John William Mccormack
Jan 23, 2014
John W. McCormack, 81, of Coloma, formerly of Alpena, Mich., was born in Detroit on Feb. 1, 1932, and passed away Jan. 23, 2014. John married Marian Hulet on April 11, 1958. She passed away Nov. 24, 2010. They were married 51 years. John graduated from St. Joseph Christian Brothers High School in Detroit. He served his country in...
Beatrice Birdie (Bainbridge) Stepich
Jan 22, 2014
Beatrice's life began July 17, 1917, in East Chicago, Illinois. While working at Standard Oil Company Beatrice met Joseph Stepich and they enjoyed 65 years of marriage. After leaving Standard Oil Beatrice went to work for the Welfare Office of Lake County in Indiana until she retired as an administrator. Beatrice lived in Indiana until she moved a couple...
Gladys (Hill) Lottridge
Jan 16, 2014
Gladys (Nee: Hill) Lottridge, age 97, of Watervliet passed away January 16, 2014 at Lakeland Continuing Care Center in St Joseph. Gladys was born in Grand Rapids, MI on October 8, 1916. The daughter of the late Claude and Constance (Nee: Griffin) Hill. On August 12, 1933, she was united in marriage to Jack "Duff" Lottridge in South Bend,...
Margaret Mary (Pinder) Schaner
Jan 15, 2014
Margaret's life began July 21, 1935 in Shelby, Michigan. After graduating from high school Margaret continued her education at Baker Business College earning a secretarial degree. Margaret worked at Quality Frozen Foods in Paw Paw, at pharmacies in Watervliet and Hartford, and she was a secretary and house keeper at Immaculate Conception Church in Hartford. Her favorite "job" was...
Joseph Schommer
Jan 13, 2014
Joe's life began November 25, 1937 in Benton Harbor, Michigan. He was a lifetime Dowagiac resident, graduating from Dowagiac Union High School in 1957. Joe worked for Sunstrand in Dowagiac for three years and then went to work for Michigan Bell Telephone Company for 35 years in the Tri-State area until he retired. Joe was a collector of many things,...
Kathleen A (Kubshigski) Rice
Jan 10, 2014
Kathleen's life began April 11, 1945 in St. Joseph, MI. She was a lifetime area resident. She loved caring for her loving family which includes: her husband Tom Rice; four children Matthew Hemming of Oklahoma, Tina Gaul of Benton Harbor, Tommy (Dionna) Rice Jr. of Coloma, and Amy Rice of Coloma; five grandchildren Sean Hemming, Zachary Hemming, Carissa Rice,...
Daniel A Wegenka
Jan 10, 2014
Daniel's life began October 19, 1928, in South Bend, Indiana. After high school Daniel proudly served his country in the United States Navy during the Korean War. He worked as a counter man at All Phase Electric for 30 years, retiring in 1989. Outside of work he enjoyed his family, gardening especially flowers, traveling, all sports, reading, making wooden...
Ronald L. Horton
Jan 9, 2014
After a courageous, valiant battle with cancer Ronald L. " Pappa" Horton went home to the Lord surrounded by his loving family in his home on January 09, 2014. Ron was born on May 24, 1938 to Frank and Thelma Horton. Ron graduated from St. Joseph's Catholic High School in 1956. Ron spent two years in the United States Army...
Linda M Comer
Jan 6, 2014
Linda's life began February 23, 1961, in Cincinnati, Ohio. She worked as a waitress and enjoyed spending time with her family. Linda's loving family includes: three sons Chad (Kim) Lucas of Stevensville, Ryan Lucas of Eau Claire, and Bob (Sandra) Lucas of Baroda; five grandchildren Autis, Taylor, Cloey, Colton, and Savannah; and her special friend John. Linda died Monday, January...
Timothy Adam Kerlin Ii
Dec 21, 2013
Timothy's life began April 24, 1958 in Toledo, Ohio. He spent his childhood growing up in Ohio, graduating high school in Sylvania, OH. After high school Timothy proudly served his country in the United States Navy for eight years. After the service a job opportunity at Cook Nuclear Plant brought him to Southwest Michigan. Outside of work Timothy enjoyed...
Kenneth Hughes
Dec 20, 2013
Kenneth's life began August 6, 1950 in Lawrence, Tennessee. Kenneth spent his childhood in Nashville, TN until his family moved to South Haven. He worked for many years as a machinist. Kenneth enjoyed filling his time cooking, cleaning, and watching John Wayne.
Kenneth's loving family includes: his mothe,r Mary Benham; a son, Wayne Hughes and his girlfriend...
Patrick Charles Bell
Dec 13, 2013
Patrick Bell, 66, of Coloma died Friday morning December 13, 2013 at his home.
Patrick was born in Milwaukee, WI to Arthur and Esther Bell. He was a graduate of Wisconsin Lutheran Seminary and served as a pastor of congregations in Allegan, MI, Eau Claire, MI, and Toledo, OH.
Patrick married Jeanette (Jan) Ollmann on...
John Louis Brule
Nov 19, 2013
John's life began June 11, 1942 in Benton Harbor. John was a lifetime Watervliet resident. He retired from Menasha and had also worked for Twin City Container and the Watervliet Paper Mill. He was a huge fan of the Chicago Cubs, Bears, and Bulls. When John wasn't cheering his teams to victory he enjoyed trivia games and music. John...
