Obituaries

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...

Oct 27, 2019

Gertrude Mary Schlieter, of Lawton, formerly of Bangor, was born Jan. 8, 1930, in Bangor, one of seven children born to Bert and Christine (Larsen) Willis.

Gertrude passed away at the age of 89, Sunday, Oct. 27, 2019, at White Oaks Retirement Residence, Lawton.

On Nov. 5, 1948, Gertrude was united in marriage to Leonard...

Oct 14, 2019

Richard Michael Ginger was born on Nov. 21, 1934, in Detroit, the loving son of the late Michael and Mary (Ardelean) Ginger. He passed away at the age of 84, on Monday, Oct. 14, 2019, at Caretel Inns of Lakeland.

Richard was the brother of Marilyn (Gerald) Barr, George (Ceil) Ginger and the late Catherine Bruno. He...

Oct 7, 2019

Laura Jean Shirley, 63, of Hartford passed away suddenly on Monday, Oct. 7, 2019.

Laura was born May 30, 1956, in Watervliet, the daughter of Trues Jr. and Mary (Hines) Shirley, both of whom precede her in passing. Also preceding her in death were a grandson, Zackery Chavez; and her lifelong companion, Dennis Lassin.

Oct 7, 2019

Mary Lou Shirley, 85, of Bloomingdale passed away Monday, Oct. 7, 2019, at Bronson Methodist Hospital, Kalamazoo.

Mary was born Jan. 6, 1934, in Grayridge, Mo., the daughter of Sheridan and Estella (Spesshart) Hines, both of whom precede her in passing. Also preceding her in passing are her late husband, Trues "Junior" Shirley, and a...

Oct 2, 2019

Ira Dell Woodard-Skidmore was born March 21, 1925, in Russellville, Ala. She was the daughter of Zollie and Hettie (Jones) Skidmore. Ira passed away peacefully at her home in Bainbridge Township on Tuesday, Oct. 2, 2019. In addition to her parents, Ira was preceded in passing by a sister, Lelar Williams; and a brother, W. D. Skidmore.

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Oct 1, 2019

James Edmond Honea, 71, of Palm Bay, Fla., formerly of Hartford, passed away Tuesday, Oct. 1, 2019 at his residence in Florida.

James was born December 24, 1947 in Berrien Springs, the son of Frank and Eva (Gaston) Honea, both of whom precede him in death. Also preceding him in passing are two brothers: Preston...

Sep 23, 2019

Joanne H. Duncombe, 87, of Hartford passed away Monday, Sept. 23, 2019.

Joanne was born March 17, 1932, in Hartford, to Charles and Weltha (Smith) Goodrich. She was one of eight children, including brother, Robert Goodrich, and sisters, Joyce Kime, Nellie Moses, Jeanne Knapp, Cecile Ackerman, Helen Hones and Mildred Boynton.

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Sep 12, 2019

Patrick Joseph Callahan, of Hartford, was born June 6, 1950 in Utica, N.Y. He was one of ten children born to Martin and Noami (Nichols) Callahan. His parents and two sisters precede him in passing.

Patrick passed away at Lakeland Medical Center in St. Joseph, Mich. Thursday, Sept. 12, 2019 at 69.

Sep 7, 2019

Kay Ann McKinven, 81, of Covert passed away on Saturday, Sept. 7, 2019, at Hanson Hospice Center, Stevensville.

Kay was born on Jan. 14, 1938, the daughter of Perry and Alene (Whalen) Rowe. On Nov. 9, 1953, Kay was united in marriage with the love of her life, Ronald McKinven Sr. Together they owned and...

Sep 6, 2019

Jo Ann Gingrich was born on June 16, 1949, in Oak Ridge, Tenn., one of nine children born to John and Betty (Vaughn) Smith.

Jo Ann passed away suddenly at the age of 70 on Friday, Sept. 6, 2019, at her home in Coloma.

As per her wishes, cremation has taken...

Aug 8, 2019

Rosie Pearl “Rose” Henderson, 78, of Lawrence, passed away Thursday, Aug. 8, 2019, at Bronson Methodist Hospital, Kalamazoo.

Rose was born Nov. 8, 1940, in Braggadocio, Mo., the daughter of Ernest and Lorene (James) Robbins, both of whom precede her in passing. Also preceding her in passing were her husband, Loyd; two brothers, Cletis Robbins...

Aug 4, 2019

Alphonse Joseph Calabrese was born on June 2, 1943 in South Haven, the son of Ralph and Irma (Simoni) Calabrese. Alphonse passed away suddenly on Sunday, August 4, 2019 at his sister Irma's home in Hartford. He was also preceded in passing by a sister, Geraldine Calabrese.

The family will receive friends from 1 to...

Jul 29, 2019

Melva Lorraine Saline-Meachum was born April 21, 1948, in Benton Harbor, to Harold and Glenna (Reed) Sanders. Melva passed away at her home in Hartford on Monday, July 29, 2019.

Melva was united in marriage with Dwight Meachum on May 9, 2006. She was a stay-at-home wife and mother who loved raising basset hounds and...

Jul 21, 2019

The family of Marion Davis shares the sad news of her passing on Sunday, July 21, 2019, at her home, Vineyard Assisted Living in Kalamazoo, surrounded by her family.

Marion was born to Wilhelmina (Minnie) and Louis Kling on May 27, 1925, and raised on the family fruit farm with her sister and two brothers....

Jul 14, 2019

On Sept. 25, 1920, a girl named Fay Caroline Hogue was born to Ralph and Etta (Utter) Dobson. Fay married George Hogue on Oct. 10, 1941. George passed away on Nov. 9, 1970.

Fay passed away on Sunday, July 14, 2019, at The Timbers of Cass County in Dowagiac. Also preceding her in passing was...

Jul 11, 2019

Ruby Maxine Parker, age 87, passed away on Thursday, July 11, 2019, at her home in Hartford. On March 5, 1932, in the town of Bragg City, Mo., a little girl named Ruby Maxine Neal was born to Henry and Willie (Wallace) Neal. Ruby married Carol Parker on Oct. 2, 1950, and together they enjoyed each other’s company for...

Jul 9, 2019

Patricia Ellen Hill, age 76, of Hartford passed away at Ascension Borgess Hospital in Kalamazoo on Tuesday, July 9, 2019.

Pat, as she was known by most everyone, was born in Benton Harbor on June 16, 1943, to Darrell and Ellen (Peterson) Day. She graduated from Benton Harbor High School and spent her entire life...

Jul 7, 2019

George Richard Doroh, 91, of Lawrence Township, passed away suddenly Sunday, July 7, 2019, at South Haven Nursing and Rehabilitation Community.

George was born Feb, 3, 1928, in Buchanan, the son of Henry and Francis (Vandersee) Doroh, both of whom precede him in passing. Also preceding him in passing was a sister, Virginia Name.

Jun 26, 2019

Merle Joyce Main was born Dec, 16, 1933, in Kennett, Mo. She was born the daughter of Lonnie and Frankie (Sifford) Jones. Merle passed away suddenly at Lakeland Medical Center, St. Joseph on Wednesday, June 26, 2019.

Merle worked as a caregiver for scores of people that needed help. In her spare time, she loved...