Obituary Listing

Nov 8, 2024

James was born July 27, 1938, in Benton Harbor, Michigan. After graduating from Benton Harbor High School he proudly served his country in the United States Navy. After returning home James went to work for Vail Rubber until retirement. Outside of work James enjoyed hunting, fishing, camping, bowling, and playing softball in his younger years. James also had a...

Nov 6, 2024

Jean Louise Tacy, 86, of Watervliet passed away November 6th at Hanson Hospice.

Born on February 4th, 1938 to Willard and Edith (Soper) Romoser, Jean was raised in Benton Harbor alongside her brother Bill and sister Joanne. Jean was a resilient, independent, and strong-willed gal who did whatever she set her mind on doing. She was the...

Oct 23, 2024

Sofia's life began December 28, 2010, in St. Joseph, Michigan. Sofia loved music and enjoyed watching Elvis videos. She also liked being outdoors feeling the sun on her face and watching people. Sofia enjoyed being around people which was good since she was blessed with a large, loving family.

Sofia's family includes: her mom Ansly Rana Potter;...

Sep 26, 2024

Charles (Chuck) Howard Stueker II, 59, of Benton Harbor passed away peacefully at home with Matthew Reitz and max his cat by his side on Thursday, September  26, 2024 . Chuck was born on September 5, 1965 to Charles and Margaret Stueker. He was united in marriage to his late wife, Sandra, of Mexico.

Chuck lived in...

Sep 26, 2024

Gerry was born September 28, 1932, in Galien. She grew up on a farm on County Line Road in Watervliet. Gerry met her future husband Bruce Frazier as a young lady, they married in September of 1950 and continued to make Watervliet their home. Gerry's favorite occupation was being a wife and mother, she also worked several part-time jobs....

Sep 17, 2024

Andrew's life began April 26, 1991, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. He grew up in the Hartford area and as an adult he lived in Sodus. Andrew enjoyed music and tinkering. He also enjoyed spending time with his family.

Andrew is survived by two children Hunter Bryant and Alexander Denton, his dad Jeffrey Denton Sr, a brother Jeffrey (Amber)...

Sep 4, 2024

On March 5, 1975, in St. Joseph, Michigan Michael and May (Barnett) Isbrecht welcomed their son Scott in to the world. He grew up in Watervliet where he graduated high school in 1994. After high school Scott continued his education at Full Sail University in Florida earning a degree in digital media. Scott worked for JohnsonRauhoff as a computer...

Aug 30, 2024

Patt's life began November 26, 1941, in Chicago, Illinois. She grew up in the Chicago area where she met and married the love of her life Terrence Bambrick. The young couple made the decision to move to Michigan, eventually making Watervliet their home. Patt worked at People's State Bank in Watervliet and St. Joseph, then as an office manager...

Aug 28, 2024

Joan Duday, 91, passed away at her home on the evening of August 28, 2024, with family at her side. Her life began on March 23, 1933 in Chicago, IL. She was the only child of Louis and Sarah Lando. She married Walter Duday on October 16, 1954, they were married nearly sixty years until Walt's passing in 2014....

Aug 25, 2024

On June 5, 1939, June was born to Leslie and Hilda (Smith) Revoir in Wexford County, Michigan. June grew up in Yuma, Michigan where she attended Yuma Elementary and graduated from Mesick High School. Later she continued her education at Sister Lakes Beauty College. In 1963 June came to Dowagiac to visit a friend, while here she met and...

Aug 23, 2024

Dorothy's life began September 16, 1934, in Tennessee. When she was three her family moved to Michigan. Lovingly known as Dot by many she loved living in the Southwest Michigan area. Dot enjoyed gardening which drew her to work at DeGroot Inc. for many years. She loved being outside working, walking, or just enjoying the weather. Dot will be...

Aug 20, 2024

Grant's life began July 16, 1950, in Watervliet. Grant loved living in Watervliet. He was a talented wood worker and owned Creekside Custom Woodworking for many years. Grant many times used his talent to help his community making signs for various needs such as the sign for the annual duck race during the July 4th festival still being used....

Jul 29, 2024

Gary's life began October 21, 1951, in Benton Harbor, Michigan. He grew up in Watervliet with many happy memories surrounding Big Paw Paw Lake in Watervliet. Gary graduated from Watervliet High School and Lake Michigan College. He proudly served his country in the United States Army. While home on leave he met and fell in love with Eula Whitaker,...

Jul 16, 2024

Frank's life journey began on January 10, 1934, in Chicago, Illinois. As a young boy his family bought and moved to a farm in Covert to raise animals and blueberries. Frank enjoyed growing up on the farm even helping his parents with the blueberries well into adulthood. After graduating high school, Frank proudly served his country oversees in the...

Jun 30, 2024

Peggy Lee Frontczak age 72 beloved wife and mother died Sunday evening June 30, 2024 at her home in Free soil, Michigan.

She was born on August 14, 1951 in Watervliet, MI the daughter of the late Jacob N. & Violet L. (Fryer) Will.   She was a graduate of Benton Harbor High School and Lake Michigan Community...

Jun 30, 2024

Jeanie's life began March 14, 1928, in Watervliet, Michigan. She embodied a strong work ethic in everything she did, including farming, hospitality, and service. Outside of work, she enjoyed relaxing with a puzzle or word search, or keeping her hands busy crocheting and knitting. Jeanie loved to take walks and dance, especially the polka. Her favorite thing to say...

Jun 25, 2024

Larry's life began May 22, 1953, in Dowagiac, Michigan. He grew up in Cassopolis and then made Watervliet his home the last 20 years.  Larry loved to fill his time outside of work with music and golf. For many years he played in a band Al, Louie, and Larry. Larry enjoyed sharing his love for God through being a...

Jun 23, 2024

Curt's life began June 3, 1964, in Marlett, Michigan. He grew up in Marlett area, and graduated from Brown City High school where he met the love of his life Kim Gorsline. After high school Curt continued his education at Western Michigan University earning his Bachelor's Degree. After college Curt and Kim married and moved to Chicago for his...

Jun 21, 2024

Marie Ellen Pethe, 66 of Watervliet, MI, passed on peacefully on Friday, June 21, 2024, surrounded by her loving family following a determined three year battle with cancer. She was born on July 15, 1957, to Donald & Margaret Sexton of Watervliet. She was married to the love of her life, Bruce Pethe, on July 12, 1975, at St....

Jun 17, 2024

Barbara's life began July 13, 1937, on her grandparent's (Harry & Georgia Minshall) farm in Bangor, Michigan. She grew up in Watervliet with her parents, Merritt & June Knapp, and attended Watervliet Schools until she graduated in 1955.

While in high school, Barb played guard on the Lady Panthers Varsity basketball team (which their only girl's sport...