Obituaries

Feb 10, 2020

Barry Lawrence Johnson, 78, of Hartford passed away Monday, Feb. 10, 2020, at Hanson Hospice Center, Stevensville.

Barry was born Oct. 5, 1941, in Pasadena, Calif., the son of Joseph and Frances (Campbell) Johnson, both of whom precede him in passing. Also preceding him in passing is a brother, Bruce Johnson.

Barry served his country...

Feb 10, 2020

Genevieve Irene (Dade) Conklin, age 97, entered the presence of her Lord and Savior on Feb. 10, 2020.

Born Sept. 19, 1922, in Hartford, to parents Orlen and Ethel Dade, Genevieve graduated from Hartford High School in 1940. She attended Western State Teachers College where she studied secretarial skills and accounting. She worked for many years in...

Feb 8, 2020

Leanora Mildred Duck, 63, of Hartford passed away suddenly on Saturday, Feb. 8, 2020, at her home.

Leanora was born Dec. 2, 1956, in Benton Harbor, the daughter of Billy and Mary (Starback) Copeland, both of whom precede her in passing. Also preceding her in passing was a beloved dog, Caesar.

Leanora was formerly employed...

Jan 24, 2020

Bernece Burdette Frazier was born Jan. 24, 1922, the daughter of Walter and Mable (Walter) Broadhurst. She passed away at the age of 98 on her birthday on Jan. 24, 2020, at Rose Arbor Hospice Residence in Oshtemo Township.

The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 28, 2020, at Calvin Funeral Home...

Jan 15, 2020

Manuel Estrada, 88, of Weslaco, Texas, passed away on Wednesday, Jan. 15, 2020. Manuel was born July 15, 1931 in Mexico.

Manuel is survived by daughters, Concepcion (Luis) Figueroa, Lucia (Javier) Hernandez, Josefina (Jim) Hutchins, Teresa Estrada, Angelina (Octavio) Villanueva; sons, Toribio (Wendy) Estrada and Victor (Chely) Estrada; 16 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren.

Manuel was...

Jan 6, 2020

Robert “Bob” J. Latus, 81, lifelong resident of Hartford was born Feb. 10, 1938, at his family home at 208 East Main Street. Bob left his earthly home suddenly on Monday, Jan. 6, 2020. He was the sixth child of the late Dr. Leo and Rosaline Boland Latus. Preceding him in death are siblings: Mary Ellen Learner, Leo J....

Jan 3, 2020

Daniel Arthur Baker was born Jan. 15, 1957, in Watervliet, the son of Arthur and Grace (Vermillion) Baker, both of whom precede him in passing.

Danny, as he was known by everyone, passed away suddenly at the age of 62 on Friday, Jan. 3, 2020, at Lakeland Hospital, Watervliet.

On June 29, 2012, Danny was...

Jan 2, 2020

Calvin Wayne Shirley, 61, of Pullman passed away suddenly Thursday, Jan. 2, 2020, in Hartford Township.

Calvin was born Jan. 4, 1958, in St. Joseph, the son of Trues Jr. and Mary (Hines) Shirley, both of whom precede him in passing. Also preceding him in passing was a sister, Laura Shirley.

Calvin loved watching football,...

Dec 20, 2019

Elbert Elwood Jones was born July 9, 1923, in Surrounded Hill, Ark., the son of Hiram and Delia Jones. Woody, as he was known to all, passed away at the age of 96 on Friday, Dec. 20, 2019, at Hanson Hospice Center, Stevensville. He was the first recipient of an American Flag blanket given to a veteran who passes...

Dec 5, 2019

Terry Ronald Franklin was born March 19, 1948, in Mason, Miss., the son of James and Venus (Alexander) Franklin. Terry passed away on Thursday, Dec. 5, 2019, at his home in Grand Junction at the age of 71.

On Jan. 5, 1987, Terry was united in marriage with Bonnie Fisk. They had one son, Ronald Franklin of...

Dec 4, 2019

Robert Louis Kling, of Hartford was born on July 28, 1931, in Benton Harbor, one of four children born to Louis and Minnie (Thar) Kling. Robert passed away on Wednesday, Dec. 4, 2019, at Vineyard Assisted Living Community in Kalamazoo.

Robert is survived by a daughter, Linda (Garry) Kanyuh of Bangor; and two sons, Robert (Linda) Kling...

Dec 2, 2019

Patricia Ann Gomez, 48, of Edwardsburg, passed away suddenly Monday, Dec. 2, 2019, at Spectrum Health Lakeland Hospital, Niles.

Patricia was born Feb. 7, 1971, in Goshen, the daughter of Larry Sr. and Glenda (Spafford) DuVall.

Patricia loved remaining active on the move, never being one to sit still. She enjoyed going to the casino...

Nov 29, 2019

Theodore Clark Johnson, former mayor of Hartford, passed away at home on Nov. 29th, 2019, surrounded by his loving family, at the age of 83. He was born in Ann Arbor, Mich., on May 15, 1936, to Eloise Fay Parker and Nelson Van Brunt and raised by Arthur Carl Johnson. He was lovingly taken care of by his mother...

Nov 28, 2019

Jean Alice Walker was born on June 20, 1937, in Hartford, the daughter of Donald and Alice (Siebert) Rush.

Jean passed away at the age of 82 on Thursday, Nov. 28, 2019, at White Oaks Retirement Residence in Lawton.

On Feb. 7, 1959, Jean married Harold Walker II. Jean earned an associate's degree at Lake...

Nov 25, 2019

Ann was born on July 16, 1931, in Hastings, Mich., the daughter of Errol and Beatrice (Hicks) Wells.

Ann went home to be with the Lord, at the age of 88, on Monday, Nov. 25, 2019, at Graceway at Countryside, South Haven.

Ann married Elvin Nyhuis on Nov. 4, 1950, and for the last 69...

Nov 24, 2019

James William Brumitt was born March 19, 1936, in Bradford, Ark., the son of Til and Ella (Brown) Brumitt.

Jim, as he was known by everyone, passed away at the age of 83 on Sunday, Nov. 24, 2019, at Graceway in South Haven.

Jim was formerly employed at V-M Company, Weil-McLain and retired from Kaywood...

Nov 23, 2019

Juana Cruz was born May 29, 1954, in Harlingen, Texas, the daughter of Pablo and Sara (Rocha) Perez.

Juana passed away at the age of 65 on Saturday, Nov. 23, 2019, at her home in Lawrence.

Juana was a simple person who liked to go fishing with her husband, David, but most important to her...

Nov 4, 2019

Mothers hold their children's hands for a short while, but their hearts forever.

Florence Viola Konkle, 86, of Angola, Ind., formerly of Lawrence, daughter of Lewis and Evelyn Stuckum of Covert, was born on Christmas Day 1932 and went to her rest on Nov. 4, 2019.

Florence and her husband, Leon, were lifelong residents of...

Oct 29, 2019

Dawn Marie Pierce passed away on Tuesday, Oct. 29, 2019, at her home in Lawrence.

Dawn was born on Nov. 19, 1981, in St. Joseph, to Deborah (Birmele) Pierce and Ronald Rock. Dawn enjoyed shopping, writing, singing, playing piano and spending time with her mom. Dawn was a beautiful person inside and out and will truly be...

Oct 29, 2019

Wayne Bunn, age 88, of Hartford passed away on Oct. 29, 2019, at Alamo Nursing Home in Kalamazoo. Born in McKenzie, Tenn., he was the son of the late Charlie and Gladys Bunn.

Wayne served honorably in the U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict era. While stationed in New York during this time period, he met the...