Obituaries

Dec 14, 2016

James Nathan Brown Sr., 51 of Grand Junction passed away suddenly Wednesday, Dec. 14, 2016, at home.

James was born July 15, 1965, in Paw Paw, the son of Randell and Nettie (Henslee) Brown.

James was preceded in passing by his father; his wife, Patricia Brown, and a brother, Randell.

Dec 12, 2016

Allen Edward Clauser was born May 22, 1943, in Benton Harbor. He was one of four children born to Allen and Marie (Eiserman) Clauser. He passed away at Medilodge of Holland on Monday, Dec. 12, 2016.

Al, as he was known, owned and operated Al's Tree Service for many years. He also worked at the...

Dec 10, 2016

Georgia Marie (Gratzle) Hurley, 80, of Lawrence passed away Saturday, Dec. 10, 2016, at Bronson Commons, Mattawan.

Georgia was born Jan. 28, 1936, in Watervliet, the daughter of Donald and Margaret (Wood) Hunt, both of whom preceded her in passing. She was also preceded in death by two sisters, Dorothy Hanson and Sally Creveston; and...

Dec 8, 2016

Bruce Edwin Little, 66 of Hartford, passed away suddenly Thursday, Dec. 8, 2016, at Lakeland Hospital, Watervliet.

Bruce was born Aug. 8, 1950, in Kalamazoo, the son of Hearl and Betty (Brown) Little, both of whom precede him in passing. Also preceding him in passing are "his other half", Brenda Smith; son, Bruce Little, Jr.;...

Nov 27, 2016

Jackson Roy Love, 30, of Wyoming, Mich., passed away suddenly Sunday, Nov. 27, 2016, at his home.

Jackson was born July 11, 1986, in Grand Rapids, the son of Vincent Love and Loretta Wesaw. He was a graduate of Grandville High School and then attended Baker College in Muskegon and Kalamazoo Valley Community College. He...

Nov 26, 2016

Gerald “Jerry” F. Price, 78, was born March 17, 1938, in Benton Harbor, one of three children born to Benjamin (Frank) and Anna (Poloshak) Price, both of whom precede him in passing. Jerry was also preceded in passing by a daughter, Darlynn C. Price in 2008; and a sister, Shirley Bryant. Jerry passed away at home on Saturday, Nov....

Nov 23, 2016

Sabrina Kay Romeo-Baker was born Oct. 20, 1980, in St. Joseph. She was the daughter of David Romeo and Brenda Fuller. Sabrina passed away suddenly on Wednesday, Nov. 23, 2016, at Bronson Lakeview Hospital, Paw Paw, as the result of an accident.

The family will welcome friends from 3-4 p.m. Monday, Nov. 28, at the...

Nov 22, 2016

Tinnie Lue McConnell was born June 3, 1925 in Holland, Mo., the daughter of Claude and Mary (Potter) Miller. Tinnie passed away at West Woods of Bridgman on Tuesday, Nov. 22, 2016. She worked for the William Foster family as a housekeeper and nanny for their children and grandchildren well into her seventies.

As to...

Nov 5, 2016

Brian Duane Cooley, 45 of Decatur, passed away suddenly Saturday, Nov. 5, 2016 at home.

Brian was born Jan. 10, 1971 in Kalamazoo, the son of Duane Cooley and Judy Roach.

Brian is survived by a son, Cody Cooley of Decatur; a daughter, Nycole Cooley of Paw Paw; his mother, Judy...

Oct 13, 2016

Paul Donald Tarantino was born April 15, 1943, in Benton Harbor, one of six children born to Paul and Bernice (Cook) Tarantino, both of whom preceded him in passing. Paul passed away at home on Thursday, Oct. 13, 2016.

The family will welcome friends from 6-8 p.m. Friday, Oct. 21, 2016, at the Calvin Funeral...

Oct 11, 2016

Milford John Ackerman was born Aug. 16, 1944, in Lawrence. He was born to Milford and Evelyn (Tunis) Ackerman. Milford went to be with his Lord, at Bronson Methodist Hospital in Kalamazoo on Tuesday, Oct. 11, 2016.

John, as he was known, worked at the Watervliet Paper Mill for over 30 years, was a security...

Oct 4, 2016

Nyle Francis Bisbee was born July 24, 1935, in Coloma. He was the son of Augustus and Iola (Burr) Bisbee. Nyle passed away at his son’s home in Watervliet on Tuesday, Oct. 4, 2016. In addition to his parents, Nyle was preceded in death by his wife, Anna; and a brother, Terry Bisbee.

The family...

Oct 2, 2016

Mayfair Irene Ishoy was born Sept. 12, 1930, in Benton Harbor, to John and Gladys (Guinard) Jensen. She passed away suddenly at Lakeland Hospital, Watervliet, on Sunday, Oct. 2, 2016.

Mayfair worked for the phone company as a switchboard operator for many years and retired from the Hartford Public Library after many more years of...

Oct 1, 2016

Bobby "Bob" Gene Vassar, 74, of Hartford lost his battle with lung/bone cancer on Saturday, Oct. 1, 2016, at Lakeland Medical Center, St. Joseph. He was surrounded by his loving family as he took his last breath of life here on earth.

Bob was the owner and operator of Vassar Farms in Hartford since 1965....

Sep 26, 2016

Shirley Ann Craig was born July 8, 1950, in Benton Harbor, one of five children born to Thomas and Francis (Snoody) Stevens. Shirley passed away at her home in Hartford, surrounded by her family, on Monday, Sept. 26, 2016.

Shirley finished her working years as an adult foster care giver. She will always be remembered...

Sep 21, 2016

Pearl Fisher, 90, of Hartford passed away with her family by her side on Wednesday, Sept. 21, 2016, at Bronson Commons Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Mattawan.

A funeral service will be held at noon Monday, Sept. 26, 2016, at Calvin Funeral Home, Hartford, officiated by Lonnie Truelove. Burial will follow at Keeler Cemetery in Keeler....

Sep 4, 2016

Betty May Sias, 91 of Hartford, passed away Sunday, Sept. 4, 2016 at home.

Betty was born Jan. 21, 1925 in Des Moines, Ia., the daughter of John and Viola (Conway) Chappel, both of whom precede her in passing. Also preceding her in passing were her husbands, Jack Rhinehart and Robert Sias; two daughters: Jacqueline...

Sep 1, 2016

Macy Joy Burt, 69, of Lawrence Township, passed away Thursday, Sept. 1, 2016, at Lakeland Medical Center, St. Joseph.

Macy was born June 17, 1947, in Plainwell, the son of Lloyd and Sylvia (Warner) Burt, both of whom preceded him in passing. Also preceding him in passing was a half brother and a half sister....

Aug 30, 2016

Frances Anne Beck was born Feb. 11, 1947, in Kennett, Mo. She was the daughter of James and Lois (Dees) Hensley. Frances passed away at Borgess Medical Center in Kalamazoo on Tuesday, Aug. 30, 2016. Her parents preceded her in passing.

The family will welcome friends from 1-2 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 6, 2016, at the...

Aug 19, 2016

Robert "Bob" Perry McKinven, 54, of Covert, was born on Feb. 3, 1962, to Ronald and Kay (Rowe) McKinven. He passed away suddenly on Friday, Aug. 19, 2016, at home.

Bob, as he was known, is survived by his mother, Kay; six sisters: Rhonda Crans, Roberta Nichols, Rita (Al) Hosier, Robin (Mickey) Houchin, Ruth (John)...