Obituaries

Dec 26, 2021

John Robert Hall, formerly of Coloma, passed away unexpectedly, in Watervliet, on Dec. 26, 2021, at the age of 75.

John was born April 19, 1946, in Pahokee, Fla., the son of Ralph and Sarah (Armour) Hall, both of whom precede him in passing. Also preceding him in passing were his late wife, Tina Mae Hall in...

Dec 25, 2021

Gatha Glennette Bennett, 75, of Hartford passed away suddenly Saturday, Dec. 25, 2021, at home.

Gatha was born Oct. 11, 1946, in Barstow, Calif., the daughter of Robert and Donnie (Brannen) Johnson, both of whom precede her in passing. Also preceding her in passing are a son, Shannon Scott Bennett; a grandson, Gunnar Bennett; a sister, Shirley...

Dec 18, 2021

Brenda Shafer of Hartford was born June 18, 1955, in Monette, Ark. She was the daughter of L.C. and Dorothy (Butler) Pruitt. Brenda passed away at the age of 66, on Saturday, Dec. 18, 2021, at Bronson Methodist Hospital in Kalamazoo.

As per Brenda’s wishes, cremation has taken place, and a memorial service will be at 1...

Dec 15, 2021

Ralph “Butch” Edward Bailey Sr., 76, of Hartford was born on Sept. 28, 1945, at his home in Hartford, the son of Roy A. Bailey and Lorraine (Hough) Bailey.

Butch, as he was known, passed away on Dec. 15, 2021, at Spectrum Health Lakeland Medical Center, St. Joseph, from complications of cancer.

On Oct. 21,...

Dec 15, 2021

The family of Robert M. Davis shares the sad news of his peaceful passing on Wednesday, Dec. 15th. Rob was born to Marion and Roy (Bud) Davis on Oct. 29th, 1954, and was raised in Hartford and Ann Arbor, Mich., with his sisters, Deborah, Rebecca and Laurel. He graduated from Ann Arbor Pioneer High School in 1973, and attended...

Dec 9, 2021

James Torrey Dillenbeck was born Oct. 15, 1944, in Lawrence, the son of Donald and Laura (Strand) Dillenbeck. He passed away suddenly at the age of 77, on Thursday, Dec. 9, 2021, at his home.

James was an auto body painter by trade and worked for numerous companies. He opened his own body shop, and loved to...

Dec 3, 2021

Daniel Ryan Jacobs, 44, of Kalamazoo, Mich., passed away suddenly on Dec. 3, 2021, at Bronson Methodist Hospital, Kalamazoo, Mich.

Daniel Jacobs had a kind heart, especially for the world’s most vulnerable people. He perceived the world in a unique way, giving him a sense of humor, which made many laugh. He appreciated spending time with family...

Nov 29, 2021

Leonard Richardson Jr., of Paw Paw was born on Oct. 11, 1931, in Kalamazoo, Mich., the son of Leonard and Zelma Richardson.

Bud, as he was known by everyone, passed away Monday, Nov. 29, 2021, at Bronson Methodist Hospital, Kalamazoo, Mich., at the age of 90.

Bud graduated from Kalamazoo Central High School, and went...

Nov 28, 2021

Billy Dale Everett, 85, of Hartford passed away on Nov. 28, 2021 in Indianapolis.

Billy was born in Arkansas to Widney and Opal Everett on Sept. 9, 1936. He went to school in Hartford. He married Ruth Everett on April 18, 1959. He worked as a toll technician for AT&T Phone Company for over 30 years. Billy...

Nov 16, 2021

Adrian Robles, 46, of Lawrence Township passed away Tuesday, Nov. 16, 2021, at Bronson Methodist Hospital, Kalamazoo, Mich.

Adrian was born July 3, 1975, in Pabellon de Arteaga Aguascalientes, Mexico, the son of Antonio and Oralia (Rodriguez) Robles. He was employed for his entire working life at GLCC of Paw Paw. He loved sports, especially basketball, football...

Nov 12, 2021

Rojelio Uvalle, 25, of Keeler Township passed away suddenly Friday, Nov. 12, 2021, at home.

Rojelio was born Oct. 4, 1996, in Kalamazoo, the son of Carlos Uvalle Sr. and Guadalupe Montalvo.

Rojelio is survived by his parents, Carlos Sr. and Guadalupe of Hartford; three sisters: Veronica Uvalle, Monica Uvalle and Annette Montalvo; two brothers:...

Nov 5, 2021

Jacquelyn Sue Cazares, 82, of Hartford passed away Friday, Nov. 5, 2021, at Spectrum Health Lakeland Medical Center in St. Joseph.

Jacqui was born Dec. 16, 1938, in Detroit, the daughter of Earl and Dorothea (Jackson) Freck, both of whom preceded her in passing. Also preceding her in passing was a grandson, Wesley Haney.

Jacqui...

Nov 4, 2021

Carol Phyllis Brandt, 81, of Jonesboro, Ark., passed away on Nov. 4, 2021.

Ms. Brandt was born to Dorthy and Otto Morris on Jan. 18, 1940. She was a caring and loving person, who enjoyed cooking her southern food, and loved watching her TV shows. She loved the flower Blue Bonnets, her favorite color was yellow, and...

Nov 1, 2021

Ruth Ilene Brink, 87, of Lawrence passed away Monday, Nov. 1, 2021, at her home.

Ruth was born Aug. 30, 1934, in Pana, Ill., the daughter of Lawrence and Lelia (Brown) Ishmael, both of whom precede her in passing. Also preceding her in passing were her husband, Paul Brink; a daughter, Debra Griffin; and two sons, Gary...

Oct 25, 2021

Fidel L. Mireles Sr., was born April 23, 1944, in San Antonio to Sara Lugo and Geronimo Mireles. He passed away Monday, Oct. 25, 2021, at Bronson Methodist Hospital in Kalamazoo.

The most important thing in his life was his children, grandchildren, stepgrandchildren and great-grandchildren. One thing he did not like was for anyone to make a...

Oct 22, 2021

Marie Jestine Thomas was born Aug. 28, 1936, in New Madrid, Mo., the daughter of Len and Gladys (Jackson) Manning.

Jestine, as she was known by most, 85, went to her home in heaven on Friday, Oct. 22, 2021, at her home in Hartford, surrounded by her loving family.

On July 19, 1954, Jestine was...

Oct 18, 2021

Debra Ann Griffin, 64, of Lawrence passed away Monday, Oct. 18, 2021, at Bronson Methodist Hospital in Kalamazoo.

Debra was born Feb. 13, 1957, in Paw Paw, the daughter of Paul and Ruth (Ishmael) Brink.

Debra is survived by her lifelong companion, Jim Griffin; four children, Cherish (Tom) Bolhuis, Jamie Griffin, Juston Griffin and Joe...

Oct 9, 2021

Rachel Gertrude Garrod, 93, of Lawrence, died Saturday, Oct. 9th at her home on the farm, surrounded by her family. She was born Feb. 7, 1928, in DeWitt, MI., the daughter of Theodore and Gertrude Lietzke. She was a 1945 graduate of DeWitt High School, and a 1950 graduate of Bronson Methodist Hospital School of Nursing, Kalamazoo where she...

Oct 6, 2021

Frederick Leo Leach was born on Oct. 4, 1943, in Hopkins, Mich., the son of Thomas and Christine (Provacki) Leach, both of whom precede him in passing.

Fred, as he was known, passed away suddenly at his home in Hartford on Wednesday, Oct. 6, 2021, at the age of 78.

Fred was formerly employed in...

Oct 5, 2021

Roscoe Emerson Gulliver, 78, of Dowagiac passed away Tuesday, Oct. 5, 2021, at home.

“Rocky”, as he was known by most, was born April 13, 1943, in Benton Harbor, the son of Roy and Wilma Gulliver, both of whom precede him in passing. Also preceding him in passing are his wife, Cheryl “Chris” Gulliver on March 17,...