Obituaries

Feb 5, 2019

Wallace Eugene Heuser, aged 90, died on Tuesday, Feb. 5, 2019, in Lawrence. Wallace was born in Hartford on Jan. 12, 1929, to Marjorie and Eugene Heuser. He graduated from Hartford High School in 1946. Wallace graduated cum laude from Michigan State University in 1950 with a Bachelor of Science in Pomology. He married Laura Lee Riegel on July...

Feb 5, 2019

Kathy Lynn Carpenter was born April 5, 1959, in St. Louis, Mo., the daughter of Wayne and Joyce (Meyer) Burton. Kathy passed away Tuesday, Feb. 5, 2019, at Ascension Borgess Hospital at the age of 59.

Kathy was a homemaker who loved being at home with her children and grandchildren. Her pastime was playing all...

Jan 22, 2019

William Clifford Smith, 90, of Hartford passed away Tuesday, Jan. 22, 2019, at Bronson Methodist Hospital, Kalamazoo.

William was born July 22, 1928, in Alto Pass, Ill., the son of William and Gladys (Phillips) Smith, both of whom precede him in passing. Also preceding him in passing are a son-in-law, David Ganus; and 11 siblings:...

Jan 18, 2019

Camilla Joan (Millie) Diebold, 87, of Hartford passed away peacefully at her home on Friday, Jan. 18, 2019. A visitation for family and friends will be held from 1-3 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 26 at the Calvin Funeral Home in Hartford. It will include an Order of the Eastern Star service and will be followed by a luncheon at...

Jan 7, 2019

Vera Janice Wade was born Aug. 15, 1940, in St. Louis, the daughter of Albert and Pearl Meyer. Vera passed away suddenly on Monday, Jan. 7, 2019, in Louisville, Ky.

Vera took up residency in Hartford with her husband, Robert Lee Wade Sr., and was formerly employed as an aid at ALPHA Christian Healthcare of...

Jan 5, 2019

Virginia D. Dyer, 92, passed away Jan. 5, 2019, at Ascension Borgess Hospital following a stroke.

Virginia was the youngest of five daughters born tin Mishawaka, Ind., to John and Bessie (Neupert) Steinhauser. Her sisters: Helen Piercy, Mary Jane Dickens, Betty Brittain, and Ruth Lutes all preceded her in death.

Surviving...

Dec 26, 2018

Claude was born on Aug. 27, 1931, the son of Claude Gorman Sr. and Isabelle Mathews.

Claude passed away at the age of 87 on Dec. 26, 2018, at Rose Arbor Hospice in Oshtemo Township.

Claude served his country proudly in the United States Army during the Korean War. He enjoyed...

Dec 11, 2018

Eva Goodrich was born October 14, 1932 in Denver, Colorado. She was the daughter of Martin and Magdalena (Leitheim) Gaborik. Eva passed away peacefully at Borgess Medical Center, Kalamazoo on Tuesday December 11, 2018.

On March 3, 1950, Eva was united in marriage to Robert Dale Goodrich Sr. She was formerly employed at LakeView Community...

Dec 7, 2018

John Erland Obermesik Jr. was born May 24, 1961, in Watervliet, one of four children born to John Sr. and Donna (Wismer) Obermesik, both of whom precede him in passing.

John passed away suddenly at Lakeland Medical Center, St. Joseph on Friday, Dec. 7, 2018, at the age of 57. On July 6, 1982, John...

Nov 22, 2018

Clyde Junior Hammond, 95, passed from this life on Nov. 22, 2018 at The Willows Assisted Living, St. Joseph.

Clyde was born to Clyde Hammond Sr. and Flossie Fae (Butcher) Hammond on April 15, 1923. Clyde came from a large family and was preceded in death by his parents and siblings: Harold, Ralph, Vance, Roger,...

Nov 18, 2018

A beloved daughter, granddaughter, sister, niece, cousin and friend, Zoe Phillips Contreras left this world and gained her wings at age 10 on Nov. 18, 2018. She was born in Kalamazoo on March 31, 2008, to Jason Phillips and Augustina Contreras.

Zoe was a lover of crafts, baking and animals. She enjoyed dancing and listening...

Nov 16, 2018

Clarence Bryan Fults Jr. was born on April 24, 1941, in Whitwell, Tenn. He passed away suddenly at the age of 77 on Friday, Nov. 16, 2018, at his home in Hartford.

Sonny, as he was known by everyone who knew him, served his country proudly in the United States Navy for over 12 years,...

Nov 15, 2018

Maxine Ruth (Ruple) Burg was born April 25, 1920, in Lawrence to Clarence and Ida (Walter) Ruple. Maxine passed away Thursday, Nov. 15, 2018, at Lakeland Medical Center, St. Joseph, surrounded by loved ones.

Maxine was united in marriage with Earl Burg in August 1942. She was formerly employed at Burnette Food Inc., in Keeler...

Nov 14, 2018

Virginia was born July 1, 1931, in South Bend, the daughter of Salvador and Mary Francis. Virginia passed away Wednesday, Nov. 14, 2018, at The Timbers of Cass County, Dowagiac.

Virginia married Otho Lovelace on July 3, 1952. Together they owned and operated Lovelace and Sons Roofing Business. In her spare time she enjoyed crocheting,...

Nov 10, 2018

Roy "Andy" Anderson was born Nov. 6, 1926, in Chicago. He was one of three children born to Roy and Hulda (Stelter) Anderson. Roy passed away at Caretel Inns of Lakeland in Royalton Township on Saturday, Nov. 10, 2018, at the age of 92.

Roy grew up in Bridgman, and attended Bridgman High School, where...

Oct 27, 2018

John George Fries Jr. was born Aug. 30, 1926, in Joliet, Ill., one of three children born to John Sr. and Helen (Kilkevich) Fries.

John passed away suddenly at his home in Hartford on Saturday, Oct. 27, 2018, at the age of 92.

On December 1, 1951, John was united in...

Oct 24, 2018

Kenneth Ivan Manning, 87, of Hartford, went to his heavenly home Wednesday, Oct. 24, 2018 at Lakeland Hospital, Watervliet.

Kenneth was born March 2, 1931, in Kennett, Mo., the son of Lenzo and Gladys (Jackson) Manning.

On Aug. 30, 1954, Kenneth was united in marriage with the former Shirlene Hill. He...

Oct 20, 2018

William Arthur White Jr. was born July 12, 1965, in Benton Harbor, the son of William and Mary (Morris) White Sr., both of whom preceded him in passing. He passed away Saturday, Oct. 20, 2018, at Lakeland Medical Center, St. Joseph.

William is survived by a half brother, David (Nancy Davis) Martin Jr. of Benton...

Oct 14, 2018

Richard C. "Dick" Melvin, 88, of Hartford, went to meet his Lord and Savior on Oct. 14, 2018, at home surrounded by loving family. He was born Aug. 27, 1930, to Clare J. and Anna (Nielsen) Melvin in Bloomingdale.

Dick is survived by his wife, Maxine (Gourdie); two sons, Richard G. (Janet) Melvin of Lawrence,...

Oct 13, 2018

Glenn Melbourne Thurman, 81, of Hartford passed away on Saturday, Oct. 13, 2018, at his home.

Glenn was born on Feb. 17, 1937, in Gas City, Ind., the son of Glenn and Helen (Crosby) Thurman. He was united in marriage with Marla Sheick on Dec. 24, 1968. Glenn grew up in Upland, Ind. and attended...