Obituary Listing

Aug 19, 2023

Elma's life began August 25, 1930, in Eau Claire, Michigan. She spent her childhood in Eau Claire and graduated from Benton Harbor High School. Elma lived most of her life in Southwest Michigan. She worked in accounting for several businesses including Fairmont Homes, Watervliet Hospital and Hartford Fruit Exchange to name a few. Elma loved to help people and...

Aug 12, 2023

Cathy's life began January 1, 1953 in Watervliet. She was a lifetime area resident who enjoyed fishing, shopping, and trying her luck at bingo and the casino. Cathy also enjoyed baking, especially cakes. Cathy and William enjoyed traveling especially to Florida to visit their daughter.

Cathy's greatest joy was her family who she leaves behind to cherish...

Aug 11, 2023

Donald's life began August 21, 1950, in Kennett, Missouri. As a young man his family moved and made their home in Southwest Michigan. Donald worked for DeGroot for a while driving tractor. While working for them he would find arrow heads which turned into a favorite collection of his. Donald worked for Brinks in South Bend driving truck for...

Aug 4, 2023

Kathy's life began August 7, 1950, in Watervliet. She spent her childhood growing up in Watervliet where she graduated high school. After high school Kathy continued her education at Lake Michigan College earning an associate degree. She went to work for several years as a para legal for Butzbaugh & Ehrenberg. She also worked for Whirlpool and Lake Michigan...

Jul 22, 2023

Barbara B Coburn-Whitaker passed into heaven July 22, 2023, at Pine Ridge Nursing Home.

She was born on May 4, 1936 in Marlette, Michigan to Edward and Marion Jarvis.

Funeral services will be celebrated Thursday, July 27, at 12:00 PM at Plymouth Congregational Church in Watervliet with visitation before starting at 11:00 AM. Burial will...

Jul 19, 2023

Vince's life began May 18, 1938, in Watervliet, Michigan. He grew up in Watervliet, where he graduated high school and was a lifetime area resident. After high school Vince proudly served in the United States Navy, and upon returning home Vince went to work for Alden White and Sons for many years. Vince loved his community; one way he...

Jun 29, 2023

Luis' life began June 21, 1959, in Mexico. He relocated to Michigan with his family for work. He enjoyed cooking, dancing, gardening, and spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren. Luis was a loving family man.

He leaves behind a loving family to cherish his memory including: his wife Maria Linares; five children Maria Linares, Jose...

Jun 22, 2023

Cora's life began November 28, 1962, in Benton Harbor, Michigan. She grew up in Benton Harbor where she graduated high school. Cora worked for many years as a bookkeeper for Howell Electric. She loved her family and coordinating gatherings such as reunions and holidays to get them together. Cora found great joy in her daughter and especially doting on...

Jun 21, 2023

Lincoln joyfully made his early arrival June 12, 2023 in St. Joseph, Michigan. He was welcomed by a very loving family including his parents Bill and Heather (Pasden) Whitney; three siblings Ethan, Mila, and his twin brother Luke; grandparents Stephen and Christina Pasden, Sherry (Jim) Eubanks, and Bill (Paget) Whitney; aunts and uncles Hali (Randy) Maas, Don (Sarah) Whitney,...

Jun 18, 2023

David's life began July 8, 1959, in Watervliet. He was a lifetime area resident and graduate of Watervliet High School. After high school David went to work for the Watervliet Paper Mill. In his younger years David enjoyed playing golf and bowling. David enjoyed following MSU football and he was a fan of all the Detroit sports teams. You...

May 24, 2023

Bob's life began February 24, 1963, in Berrien Springs. He grew up in Watervliet, where he graduated high school. After high school Bob worked as a CNC Machinist. Outside of work Bob enjoyed filling his time fishing, hunting, playing horse shoes, bowling, playing pool and softball. He enjoyed watching NASCAR and was a big Detroit Lions Fan.

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May 3, 2023

Jerry's life began November 1, 1936 in the boot heel of Missouri. Known as Jerry Jean by family and friends, she was the oldest of ten children. Coming out of the Great Depression, times were hard and she worked in the cotton fields alongside her parents, siblings, young husband (Thurl Craig) and his family. Each year they followed the...

Apr 29, 2023

Bill's life began March 29, 1945, in Benton Harbor, Michigan. Bill grew up in Benton Harbor where he attended high school until he was old enough to enlist in the United States Marine Corp. Bill proudly served his country for four years. Upon returning home he earned a degree in social work from Southwest College. Bill worked for many...

Apr 27, 2023

Joan's life began February 6, 1931, in Bloomington, Illinois. She lived most of her life in Watervliet where she enjoyed being very active. Joan worked as a secretary and was a member of several organizations including Watervliet Lioness Club, MECA, Small Business Association, and CWAEDC to name just a few. She held the community of Watervliet in high esteem...

Apr 19, 2023

Virginia's life began August 12, 1944, in Benton Harbor, Michigan. She was a lifetime area resident and worked for over thirty years in various positions at Hughes Plastics. Virginia's favorite thing to do was being a loving mom and grandma, and spending time with her family. In her younger years you could find Virginia bowling on leagues, she was...

Mar 26, 2023

Brian's life began January 17, 1962, in Watervliet, Michigan. He was a lifetime area resident and worked most of his life in car sales. Brian enjoyed riding his Harley, singing karaoke, fishing and enjoying time with family and friends. His greatest time was spent with the pride of his life his boys and grandchildren.

Brian leaves behind...

Mar 24, 2023

Anthony's life began May 27, 1985, in St. Joseph, Michigan. Anthony was a lifetime Watervliet resident where he graduated high school. He worked for many years at Mann Metal and most recently worked for Dominion Brothers installing irrigation. In his spare time Anthony enjoyed sports, especially supporting University of Michigan and fishing. His greatest joy was spending time with...

Mar 14, 2023

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Valeri Ann (Mock) Garland, of Watervliet, a beloved daughter, mother, and grandmother, who peacefully passed away on March 15th at the age of 60.

Valeri was born Valeri Ann Mock on May 3rd, 1962 , the daughter of Kenneth and Maxine Mock. She grew up in...

Mar 10, 2023

Donald Krause, Sr, 84, of Coloma, MI passed away on Friday, March 10, 2023 at Lakeland Hospital in Saint Joseph at 2:09 am.

Donald Krause was born in Benton Harbor, MI to the late Carl Louis and Olive Lucille (Shinn) Krause. He had eight siblings, seven have passed. Bill (Lavon) Krause of Saint Joseph, MI is his...

Mar 7, 2023

Rose (Viscuso) Hauch of Coloma passed away on March 7, 2023, at Pine Ridge Nursing & Rehab, Stevensville, Michigan.

She was born on Sept 21, 1928, in Chicago, Illinois to Frank and Josephine Viscuso. Their family moved to Coloma, Michigan, when she was young to become farmers. Rose was a graduate from Coloma High School. After high...