Obituaries

Oct 2, 2021

Nancy Susan Shelton, of Hartford, passed away on Saturday, Oct. 2, 2021, at Caretel Inns in St. Joseph, after an eleven month battle with stage four brain cancer.

Susie, as she was known by all, was born on July 14, 1950, in St. Joseph to Louis and Jewel (Teague) Vaughn. On August 14, 1968, she was united...

Sep 21, 2021

Carol Leroy Parker, 89, of Hartford passed away Tuesday, Sept. 21, 2021, at home.

Carol was born March 1, 1932, in Holcomb, Mo., the son of Raymond and Una Marie (Jackson) Parker, both of whom precede him in passing. Also preceding him in passing are his loving wife of nearly 70 years, Ruby on July 11, 2019;...

Sep 18, 2021

Andrew Kim Muday, 38, was born on March 6, 1983, in Seoul, Korea. He arrived home to the loving arms of Andrew and Mary (Lhotka) Muday, who survive him along with a sister, Kathryn B. Goodrich (Alex) of Lawton, Mich.; five nieces: Jaden, Riley, Skylar, Kailee and Charli; and boyfriend, Ricky Eden in Nashville, Tenn. He is also survived...

Sep 12, 2021

Grethel Ozell Stafford Herron, 92, resident of Somerville, Tenn., and wife of the late Arley “Red” Herron, departed this life Sunday afternoon, Sept. 12, 2021, at her home.

Grethel was born Dec. 14, 1928 in McKenzie, Tenn., the daughter of the late Jiles Edgar Stafford and Mary Lee Rochell Stafford. She was a resident of Keeler/Hartford, Mich.,...

Sep 8, 2021

Jeffery Allen Fries, 63, formerly of Hartford, passed away on Sept. 8, 2021, at Bronson Methodist Hospital in Kalamazoo, Mich., from complications of COVID-19.

Jeff was born May 27, 1958, in Watervliet to John and Barbara Fries of Hartford. Jeff attended Bangor Public Schools, and later, Hartford Public Schools, where he graduated in 1976 and assumed the...

Aug 24, 2021

Rose Ann Greter, 92, of Hartford passed away Tuesday, Aug. 24, 2021, at Caretel Inns of Lakeland in St. Joseph. Private graveside services will be at Maple Hill Cemetery in Hartford. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Hartford. Those wishing to leave memorial condolences for the family may do so...

Aug 21, 2021

Danny Ray Weston, 74, of Hartford passed away Saturday, Aug. 21, 2021, at Select Speciality Hospital, Battle Creek.

Danny was born July 30, 1947, in Watervliet, the son of Lawrence and Beatrice (Smith) Weston, both of whom precede him in passing. Also preceding him in passing are his son, Danny Dwight Weston on Jan. 16, 2000; and...

Aug 16, 2021

Ronnie Gale Willoughby Jr., 41, of Paw Paw passed away suddenly Monday, Aug. 16, 2021.

Ronnie was born Nov. 27, 1979, in St. Joseph, the son of Ronnie Sr., and Mary (Farley) Willoughby. He was employed with Honee Bear Canning Company in Lawton.

Ronnie is survived by a daughter, Juliana Willoughby of Bangor; mother, Mary...

Aug 16, 2021

Theresa Ann Moses of Hartford was born April 27, 1979, in St. Joseph, the daughter of Dallas and Linda (Colter) Watson.

Theresa passed away suddenly on Monday, Aug. 16, 2021, in Cassopolis at the age of 42.

Theresa was a 1998 graduate of Hartford High School. She was formerly employed at the Red and White...

Aug 12, 2021

Mark Stephen Nichols, 54, of Decatur passed away suddenly Aug. 12, 2021, at home.

Mark was born Sept. 19, 1966, in San Diego, Calif., the son of Paul and Elnora (Kerrish) Nichols, both of whom precede him in passing.

Mark served his country honorably in the U.S. Marines. He was a simple man, who was...

Aug 10, 2021

Elvis Ray Townley, of Niles, was born Oct. 1, 1968, in St. Joseph, the son of Bobby Sr., and Eva (Cook) Townley. Elvis passed away on Tuesday, Aug. 10, 2021, at the Center for Hospice Care Raclin House in Mishawaka, Ind., at the age of 52.

Elvis had been employed at a Walmart Store. In his spare...

Jul 21, 2021

Susan Marie Shelton was called home Wednesday, July 21, 2021, at 4:14 p.m., at the age of 68. Her children and husband were gathered by her side.

She was born on May 13, 1953, to June and Alfred Milnickel. She was married to Guy Shelton on May 9, 1998. She was a devoted and loving mother and...

Jul 20, 2021

Nelly Hernandez was born on February 23, 1978, in Houston, Texas. She was the daughter of Felipe and Maria (Meza) Gasca. Nelly passed away at Bronson Methodist Hospital in Kalamazoo, Mich., on Tuesday, July 20, 2021.

The family will welcome friends from 10 to 11 a.m. on Saturday, July 24 at the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in...

Jul 19, 2021

Ross Ralph Efting, 82 of Bangor went to be with the Lord on Monday, July 19, 2021, at South Haven Nursing and Rehabilitation Community.

A private family viewing was took place on July 22, at Calvin Funeral Home in Hartford after which cremation took place.

A memorial service will be at 6 p.m. on Wednesday,...

Jul 17, 2021

Stanley Eugene Bassett was born March 10, 1936, in Watervliet, the son of Everett and Lulu (Gibson) Bassett. He passed away suddenly at the age of 85 on Saturday, July 17, 2021, at his home in Sister Lakes.

Stan, as he was known by most, married his wife, Sharon, on Aug. 3, 1957. He was formerly employed...

Jul 9, 2021

Peter Romaine Johnson was born May 9, 1944, in Benton Harbor the son of Peter and Bobbie (Griffin) Johnson. Pete, as he was known to everyone, passed away Friday, July 9, 2021, at Rose Arbor Hospice Center, Kalamazoo, Mich.

On Nov. 30, 1963, Pete was united in marriage with Sandra Williams. Pete took over a heating and...

Jul 6, 2021

Joann Buckley, 84, passed away peacefully July 6, 2021. She was born Sept. 22, 1936 to Kennie and Clara Skeens of Pikeville, Kentucky. Joann graduated from Pikeville High School in 1954, where she was the Valedictorian.

Joann was a retired Postmaster at Hartford. Before that, she was a Bus Driver for the Hartford Public Schools.

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Jul 3, 2021

Joe Chambers, 93, of Hartford passed away at home surrounded by family on Saturday, July 3, 2021.

Joe was born Oct. 19, 1927, in Etowah, Ark., to Frank and Maudie Belle (Donahue) Chambers. He was a veteran of the U. S. Army. On Sept. 19, 1947 he was united in marriage to Ethel Russell.

During...

Jul 3, 2021

Arlin Lafane Caldwell, 75, of Hartford passed away Saturday, July 3, 2021, at home.

Arlin was born Jan. 21, 1946, in Wardell, Mo., the son of Fletcher and Mildred (Simpson) Caldwell, both of whom precede him in passing. Also preceding him in passing were his wife, Jacqueline “Jackie” Caldwell, on Jan. 24, 2016; a granddaughter, Haylee Caldwell;...

Jul 2, 2021

William Joseph Ross, 81, of Dowagiac passed away peacefully on Friday, July 2, 2021, at home, surrounded by his family.

Bill, as he was known by most, was born Aug. 5, 1939, in Conway, Ark., the son of T. J. and Evajane (Gibson) Ross both of whom precede him in passing. Also preceding him in passing was...