Obituaries

Jan 3, 2021

Ruth Ann Everett, 83, of Keeler Township passed away Sunday, Jan. 3, 2021, at Caretel Inns of Lakeland, St. Joseph.

Ruth was born July 31, 1937, in Paw Paw, the daughter of Harold and Dorothy Drake, both of whom precede her in passing. Also preceding her in passing were a daughter, Julie Ann Everett-Nyoncesa; two brothers; and...

Dec 29, 2020

On Tuesday, Dec. 29, 2020, Harold Lee Ryan, loving husband and father of two children passed away at age 74.

Harold was born on March 7, 1946, in Benton Harbor, to JB and Lorene Ryan. He graduated from Hartford High School in 1965. And then proudly served in the U.S. Army from 1966 to 1968.

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Dec 26, 2020

Shirley Elaine Hall, 82, of Hartford passed away peacefully Saturday, Dec. 26, 2020, at home with her family at her side.

Shirley leaves behind her son, Richard Hall, and wife, Susan Hall, of Hartford; and her granddaughter, Sarah Hall, and significant other, Christopher Welch, of Detroit.

Shirley was preceded in passing by her husband, Robert...

Dec 26, 2020

Helen Irene Drake was born on March 2, 1918, in Alexander, Manitoba, Canada, the daughter of George and Mary (Twa) Lovegrove.

Irene, as everyone knew her, passed away Saturday, Dec. 26, 2020, at The Timbers of Cass County, Dowagiac. She had 102 exceptional years and lived a rich family-filled life. Our family has lost a wonderful mother...

Dec 21, 2020

Reva Janet (Buskirk) Knight, 90, passed away peacefully at home on Dec. 21, 2020, surrounded by her children. She was born July 5, 1930, in Kalamazoo, the only child of Reta (Gilleo) and Fred Peake, and Everett Buskirk. She married the love of her life, Frederick Knight of Martin, Mich., on March 12, 1947, and celebrated 61 years of...

Dec 21, 2020

Eric Steven Weston, 41, of Hartford passed away suddenly Monday, Dec. 21, 2020, at home.

Eric was born on Dec. 6, 1979, in Paw Paw, the son of Richard and Debra (Davis) Weston. He enjoyed riding the tractor on the farm, working on cars, and he enjoyed helping his father.

Eric married the former Caryl...

Dec 6, 2020

Ella Jane Feenstra Vliek Orr entered her Heavenly home Sunday, Dec. 6, 2020. She was the only child born to Joseph and Alma (Bagley) Feenstra on May 15, 1923, in Decatur.

Ella went to Decatur schools, never graduating because she was needed to drive the tractor on her uncle Johnny’s celery farm during the Great Depression.

Dec 5, 2020

Treva Carlisle was born March 30, 1936, in Dexter, Mo., the daughter of Roy and Hazel (Wicks) Conner.

Treva passed away at the age of 84, on Saturday, Dec. 5, 2020, at The Willows, St. Joseph.

Treva was formerly employed at Sundstrand Corporation in Dowagiac. She attended the Full Gospel Assembly of Hartford. She loved...

Dec 1, 2020

Marjorie Kathryn Robinson, 85, of Hartford was born Nov. 18, 1935, in St. Joseph, the daughter of Henry and Frances (Vandersee) Doroh.

Marge as she was known passed away Dec. 1, 2020, at Graceway at Countryside Assistant Living & Nursing Home, South Haven.

Marge was formerly employed at the Watervliet Paper Mill and at Harding’s...

Nov 24, 2020

Jim Smith, 87, of Hartford passed away peacefully Tuesday, Nov, 24, 2020. He was loved, and will be missed.

Jim was born Jan. 25, 1933, in Grand Rapids, but called Hartford home for most of his life, graduating from Hartford High School in 1951. He enjoyed sports and was a stand-out fullback on the football team. In...

Nov 20, 2020

Thomas William Trux, 69, of Dowagiac, formerly of Hartford, passed away Friday, Nov. 20, 2020, at home.

Thomas was born Jan. 25, 1951, in Benton Harbor, the son of Glenn and Shirley (King) Trux, both of whom preceded him in passing. Also preceding him in passing was a brother, Mark Trux.

Thomas retired from Gast...

Nov 19, 2020

Esther Ballard Richmond, of Hartford, was born March 17, 1929, in Onondaga, Mich., the daughter of Dwight and Evabelle (Byrum) Ballard.

Esther passed away at the age of 91, on Thursday, Nov. 19, 2020, at Bronson LakeView Hospital in Paw Paw.

After graduating from high school, Esther attended and graduated from Michigan State College (now...

Nov 14, 2020

Steven Stromeyer, 92, of Lawrence passed away Saturday, Nov. 14, 2020, at Caretel Inns of Lakeland, St. Joseph.

Steven was born Jan. 15, 1928, in Chicago. Preceding him in passing were his wife, Margaret on May 24, 2017; a son, Henry Stromeyer; his parents; and two brothers: Frank and Peter Stromeyer.

Steven served his country...

Nov 12, 2020

Sandra Lee Whaley, 79, of Covert passed away Thursday, Nov. 12, 2020, at Ely Manor Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Allegan.

Sandra was born Jan. 12, 1941, in Grand Junction, the daughter of William and Florence (Powers) Schallhorn, both of whom precede her in passing. Also preceding her in death were her husband, George Whaley Sr., and a...

Nov 9, 2020

Robert Milo Clem, 58, of Hartford passed away suddenly Monday, Nov. 9, 2020, in Watervliet Township.

Robert was born Jan. 6, 1962, in St. Joseph the son of Robert Sr. and Luetta (Tittle) Clem, both of whom precede him in passing.

Robert drove truck for a number of years. In his spare time, he loved...

Nov 8, 2020

Larry Daniel Squires, 82, of Hartford passed away Sunday, Nov. 8, 2020 at Bronson Methodist Hospital, Kalamazoo.

Larry was born July 7, 1938, in Bellevue, the son of Donald and Virginia (Day) Squires, both of whom precede him in passing. Also preceding him were three children: Jeffrey Squires, David Higbea and Donna Bower Squires and one sister,...

Nov 6, 2020

Helen Maxine (Kindle) Bush, 97, of Cassopolis passed away Friday, Nov. 6, 2020, at Royalton Manor, St. Joseph.

Helen was born Dec. 26, 1922, in Washington, DC, the daughter of Charles and Margaret (Alexander) Kindle, both of whom precede her in passing. Also preceding her in passing were her husband, Herman Bush; two sons: Thomas and William...

Nov 3, 2020

Paulette Sue Fredricks, 58, of Hartford passed away Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2020, at home.

Paulette was born May 17, 1962, the daughter of Homer and Eathel (Wilkerson) Roetzel, both of whom precede her in passing.

Paulette was formerly employed at McDonald’s in Hartford. She was an easy going person, who loved gardening and tending to...

Nov 2, 2020

Nadine Wild was born on Mar. 28, 1930 in Rovno, Poland (Ukraine), the daughter of Phillip and Emily Pawluk. Nadine passed away on Monday, Nov. 2, 2020 at Ascension Borgess Hospital in Kalamazoo, at the age of 90.

Nadine was united in marriage to David Wild on June 26, 1954. David passed away on Jan. 12, 2014....

Nov 1, 2020

Anthony Melvin Coleman, 40, of Watervliet passed away suddenly Sunday, Nov. 1, 2020, at home.

Anthony was born Dec. 21, 1979, in Hendersonville, Tenn., the son of Anthony and Diana (Dandurand) Coleman. He was the owner of TMC Construction in Watervliet.

Anthony is survived by his son, Tayte Anthony Coleman; his parents; a grandmother, Verba...