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Joseph Morseau

Joseph Morseau

Apr 23, 2018

Joseph Morseau, 65, of Allegan, Mich., passed away Monday, April 23, 2018, at Wings of Hope Hospice, Allegan, Mich.

Joseph was born Feb. 16, 1953, in Hartford, the son of George and Theresa (Alexis) Morseau, both of whom preceded him in passing. Also preceding him in passing were six siblings: Veronica Morseau, Gloria Morseau, Susie...

John  Bernard Vargo

John Bernard Vargo

Apr 21, 2018

John Bernard Vargo was born May 27, 1933, in Hartford, one of nine children, born to Michael and Helen (Kaminsky) Vargo, whom precede him in passing. John passed away suddenly at a friend's home in Lawrence on Saturday, April 21, 2018, at the age of 84.

John was a Hartford High School graduate and lived...

Jack  Owen Fuller

Jack Owen Fuller

Apr 19, 2018

Jack Owen Fuller was born on Feb. 18, 1937, in Hartford, the son of John and Beatrice (Roggow) Fuller, both of whom precede him in passing. Jack was also preceded by a brother, Roney Fuller; and a sister, Dixie Morris.

Jack passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by his family on Thursday, April 19,...

Barbara  Ann Campbell

Barbara Ann Campbell

Apr 15, 2018

Barbara Ann Campbell, 74 of Lawrence passed away Sunday, April 15, 2018, at home.

Barbara was born January 30, 1944, in Winter Haven, Fla., the daughter of James and Mattie (Dupree) Harris, both of whom precede her in passing. Also preceding her in passing are her husband, Joe Campbell, and a daughter, Janice Staubacher.

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Alta  Lucille Newnum

Alta Lucille Newnum

Apr 14, 2018

Alta was born Sept. 2, 1924, in Hartford, the daughter of Milton and Margaret (Donovan) Lee, both of whom preceded her in passing. Alta passed away on Saturday, April 14, 2018, at Countryside Nursing and Rehabilitation Community in South Haven.

Alta was a lifetime member of the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Hartford, where she...

Glen  Arnold Wilkens

Glen Arnold Wilkens

Apr 12, 2018

Glen Arnold Wilkens was born May 15, 1929, and passed away on April 12, 2018.

Glen was a father, grandfather and great-grandfather. He is survived by his children: Sharon (Ron) Gimik, Julie Harmon, Randy Wilkens and Laura Luciano; stepchildren: David Osburn, Keith Osburn, Jim Osburn, Victor Wells and Karen Hamilton; 10 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren....

Guy  Ellsworth Nearpass

Guy Ellsworth Nearpass

Apr 9, 2018

Guy Ellsworth Nearpass, 75, of Eau Claire was born Sept. 15, 1942, in Stockbridge, Mich. He was the son of Ellsworth and Gladys (Musbach) Nearpass. Guy went to his heavenly home on Monday, April 9, 2018, at Lakeland Medical Center, St. Joseph.

A time of fellowship will be held from 3-5 p.m. Saturday, April 14,...

Lillian  Joyce Brooks

Lillian Joyce Brooks

Apr 2, 2018

Lillian Joyce Brooks was born Jan. 7, 1931, the daughter of Torrey and Marie (Drake) Dillenbeck of Lawrence; both preceded her in passing. Joyce went to be with her Lord on April 2, 2018, at Countryside Nursing and Rehabilitation Community in South Haven.

Joyce was a 1949 graduate of Lawrence High School. On July 2,...

Paul Perez

Paul Perez

Mar 26, 2018

Paul Perez was born Nov. 17, 1961, in Houston, Texas, one of seven children born to Robert and Rachel Perez. Paul passed away suddenly at Lakeland Medical Center in St. Joseph, on Monday, March 26, 2018.

Paul was a professional painter by trade. He was the owner of Paul Perez Painting out of Keeler. He...

Jenessa  Marie Maceachron

Jenessa Marie Maceachron

Mar 23, 2018

Jenessa Marie MacEachron was born Aug. 12, 2011, in South Haven. She was one of three children born to Dennis and Carla (Urquieta) MacEachron II. Jenessa passed away suddenly on March 23, 2018, as the result of a car accident.

Jenessa was a first grader at Redwood Elementary School in Hartford. She enjoyed playing with...

Julie  Dawn Beeman

Julie Dawn Beeman

Mar 23, 2018

Julie Dawn Beeman went to be with her Lord and Savior on Friday, March 23, 2018, surrounded by loved ones at Rose Arbor Hospice in Kalamazoo.

Julie was born on Oct. 9, 1964, in Three Rivers, Mich., the daughter of Lester and Thelma (Riggs) Beeman who survive her. Julie grew up in Hartford, graduating from...

William  “Bill” Drake

William “Bill” Drake

Mar 21, 2018

William "Bill" Drake, 52, of Van Auken Lake in Bangor, died March 21, 2018, at home. He passed away after a long illness.

He is the son of Jerry and Mary Drake of Van Auken Lake in Bangor Township. He had two children, James Drake of Bangor and Angela Drake of Watervliet. He is also...

Cynthia  Marie Leimbach-Johnson

Cynthia Marie Leimbach-Johnson

Mar 18, 2018

Cynthia Marie (Shelton) Leimbach-Johnson, 46, of Coloma passed away Sunday, March 18, 2018 at Lakeland Community Hospital, Watervliet.

Cynthia was born March 13, 1972, in St. Joseph. Cynthia was the daughter of Denny and Nancy (Vaughn) Shelton. Cynthia was a graduate of Hartford High School. During high school, she was a cheerleader, a flautist in...

Dennis  Van Fast

Dennis Van Fast

Mar 17, 2018

Dennis Van Fast was born on March 28, 1948, in Benton Harbor, the son of Wesley and Virginia (McGrath) Fast. Dennis “Denny” passed away on Saturday, March 17, 2018, and has joined his wife, Nancy, who went to be with the Lord 12 days earlier.

On July 6, 1982, Dennis was united in marriage to...

William  Lawrence Colgren,  Iii

William Lawrence Colgren, Iii

Mar 13, 2018

William Lawrence Colgren III of Lawrence passed away at his home Tuesday, March 13, 2018. “Larry” as he was known, was born on March 30, 1964, in Kalamazoo, the son of William Jr. and Sally (Monk) Colgren, both of whom preceded him in passing.

On Dec. 23, 2014, he married Pamela Shafer. Larry was first...

Juanita  Marie Wall

Juanita Marie Wall

Mar 11, 2018

Juanita Marie Wall was born June 22, 1950, in Hartford, the daughter of George and Theresa (Alexis) Morseau. She passed away at the age of 67 on Sunday, March 11, 2018, at her home in Dowagiac.

Juanita is survived by her husband, Willard; a son, Jeffery Morseau; a stepdaughter, Teresa Sellers; a step-son, John McPherson;...

Marie  Helen King

Marie Helen King

Mar 9, 2018

Marie Helen King, 97, of South Haven, formerly of Coloma and Hartford, passed away Friday, March 9, 2018, at Countryside Nursing and Rehabilitation Community.

Marie was born July 3, 1920, in Chicago, the daughter of John and Barbara Dubberke, both of whom preceded her in passing. She was also preceded by her stepfather, Frank Marousek;...

Manuel  Lisalde Medrano

Manuel Lisalde Medrano

Mar 7, 2018

Manuel Lisalde Medrano, 88, of Hartford passed away on Wednesday, March 7, 2018, at his home surrounded by his family.

The family will welcome friends from 6-8 p.m. Monday, March 12, 2018, at the Calvin Funeral Home in Hartford. Mass of Christian Burial will take place at 11 a.m. Tuesday, March 13, 2018, at the...

Nancy  Jean Fast

Nancy Jean Fast

Mar 5, 2018

Nancy Jean Fast of Hartford went to be with the Lord on Monday, March 5, 2018, at Lakeland Medical Center, St. Joseph, at the young age of 60. She was born on Aug. 17, 1957, in South Haven, the daughter of Arthur and Leona Mielke, both of whom preceded her in passing.

On July 9,...

Ronald  Leroy Wheeler

Ronald Leroy Wheeler

Feb 12, 2018

Ronald Leroy Wheeler, 71, of Hartford passed away suddenly on Monday, Feb. 12, 2018, at his home.

Ron was born on March 16, 1946, in Benton Harbor, the son of John and Retta (Burtchett) Wheeler. He married Virginia Cantrell on Dec. 12, 1964. He was employed in the meat department at Hardings in Dowagiac and...

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