Obituaries

Aug 17, 2016

LeAnne Tate, 50, of Hartford passed away suddenly Wednesday, Aug. 17, 2016, at home.

LeAnne was born March 4, 1966, in Hartford, the daughter of LeRoy Conner and Darlene (Dahlke) Tate, both of whom preceded her in passing. She was also preceded in passing by four brothers: James Donald Tate, Patrick Davis Tate, Steven Douglas...

Aug 16, 2016

Carl Lee Stone, 75 of Hartford, passed away suddenly Tuesday, Aug. 16, 2016 in Watervliet Township.

Carl was born Sept. 23, 1940 in Floral, Ark., the son of Jasper and Ilene (Galloway) Stone, both of whom precede him in passing.

Carl was formerly employed for Storey Electric of St. Joseph and,...

Aug 9, 2016

Donna Lucille Avery was born Dec. 12, 1924, in Lawrence. She was one of six children born to William and Ella (Eagan) Garrod. Donna peacefully went to be with her Lord, at home and with her family by her side, on Tuesday, Aug. 9, 2016.

Donna retired from Lawrence High School after 30 years of...

Jul 24, 2016

Steven Lugo Mireles, 68, of Hartford passed away Sunday, July 24, 2016, with his family by his side, at Lakeland Medical Center, St. Joseph.

Steven was born July 2, 1948, in San Antonio, the son of Geronimo Sr. and Sara (Lugo) Mireles, both of whom preceded him in passing. He was also preceded in passing...

Jul 22, 2016

Ina May Nelson was born May 17, 1934, in Kennett, Mo. She was the daughter of John and Willie (Wallace) Neal. Ina passed away peacefully at her home in Hartford on Friday, July 22, 2016. In addition to her parents, Ina was preceded in death by her husband, Paul; a grandson, Ethan Nelson; two sisters: Eddie Rhinehart and Margie...

Jul 17, 2016

Dorothy Ann Hurt was born July 12, 1926, in Chicago. She was the daughter of Frank and Emma (Stigler) Zvonar. Dorothy passed away peacefully at her granddaughter’s home in Texas Township on Sunday, July 17, 2016. In addition to her parents, Dorothy was preceded in death by her husband, James; a daughter, JoAnn Aiken; and a brother, Frank Zvonar....

Jul 14, 2016

William Glenn Conklin, 84 of Lawrence, passed away Thursday, July 14, 2016 at home, surrounded by his family.

"Mouse", as he was known by most, was born Sept. 26, 1931, in Keeler, the son of Basil and Beulah (Henry) Conklin, both of whom precede him in passing. He was also preceded in passing by two...

Jul 7, 2016

Kenneth Randy DeLoach, 59, of Hartford passed away Thursday, July 7, 2016, at Lakeland Medical Center, St. Joseph.

Kenneth was born Feb. 21, 1957, in Watervliet, the son of Norman and Zelma (Blevens) DeLoach, both of whom preceded him in passing. Also preceding him in passing was a brother, Carl DeLoach, on Oct. 12, 2014....

Jun 27, 2016

Frederick William Moon, 76, of Hartford passed away Monday, June 27, 2016, at Meadow Woods in Bloomingdale.

Fred, as he was known, was born Feb. 13, 1940, in Lawton, the son of Harold and Edna (Kinney) Moon, both of whom preceded him in passing. He was also preceded in death by three sisters: Edna, Mable...

Jun 26, 2016

Andreas Keller, 89 of Hartford, was born on Feb. 24, 1927 in Hoffnungstal, Russia to Jacob and Maria (Bamesberger) Keller. He passed away Sunday, June 26, 2016 at South Haven Nursing and Rehabilitation Community.

His parents precede him in death, along with his in-laws: Heinich and Maria Kurz.

Andreas married the...

Jun 26, 2016

Robert Thomas Weesaw, 73 of Orlando, Fla., formerly of Hartford, passed away Sunday, June 26, 2016, at home.

Robert was born June 27, 1942, in Hartford, the son of Florian and Johanna (Alexis) Weesaw, both of whom precede him in passing. He was also preceded in passing by two brothers: Bernard and Van "Gibb" Weesaw...

Jun 24, 2016

Marjorie Lynn Emmons was born Feb. 2, 1953, in Benton Harbor. She passed away at the age of 63, on June 24, 2016, at her home in Lawrence Township.

She was the daughter of Wallace and Ervadeen (Swoap) Harmon, both of whom precede her in passing. Marjorie was also preceded by her husband, Jack Emmons,...

Jun 18, 2016

Isabelle Hope Floate, 97, formerly of Hartford, was called home on Saturday, June 18, 2016, at Waltonwood at Carriage Park in Canton, Mich.

Isabelle was born Oct. 23, 1918, in Sault Ste. Marie, to her parents William and Wilamena Trickey. Isabelle was preceded in passing by her parents; husband, Raymond on Sept. 23, 2004, and...

Jun 4, 2016

Mary Margaret (Ball) Wrenfrow, 61, of Lawrence, went to be her Lord, Saturday, June 4, 2016. She graduated from Lawrence High School in 1973. She was united in marriage to Larry Wrenfrow Sr. on Feb. 16, 1973. Mary was a homemaker and a loving, caring and devoted mother and wife.

She was preceded in death...

May 30, 2016

Esther Pauline O'Neil, age 96, died Monday, May 30, 2016 at Bronson Commons in Mattawan.

She was born Jan. 15, 1920 to August and Marie (Thompson) Besemer in Covert into a family with seventeen children.

She married Lawrence Francis O'Neil on Mar. 12, 1938 and shared 48 years together. Esther is...

May 30, 2016

Randall Dee Bogart, 69, of Niles, passed away Monday, May 30, 2016, at Lakeland Medical Center, Saint Joseph.

Randall was born Feb. 24, 1947, in Salem, Ark., the son of James and Dorothy (Wilcher) Bogart, both of whom precede him in passing. Also preceding him in passing was the love of his life, Phyllis Babb;...

May 25, 2016

Bart Lee Alsup, 51, of Watervliet passed away suddenly Wednesday, May 25, 2016, at home.

Bart was born Jan. 13, 1965, in Berrien Springs, the son of Loren Alsup Sr. and Georgiana Morseau.

You would often see Bart riding his bike around town. He loved to fish, play horseshoes and chess...

May 21, 2016

Sandra Kay Stainbrook Borden, 64, of Fennville, passed away Saturday, May 21, 2016 at Holland Hospital.

Sandra was born Sept. 22, 1951 in Watervliet as the daughter of William and Virginia (Broadhurst) Stainbrook, both of whom precede her in passing. Sandra was also preceded in passing by a brother; Claude Stainbrook.

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May 18, 2016

David Eugene Fuller, 58, of Hartford went home to be with his Lord and saviour Jesus Christ on Wednesday, May 18, 2016, at his home.

David was born May 26, 1957, in Watervliet, the son of Allie and Catherine (Davis) Fuller, both of whom preceded him in passing. Also preceding him in passing were four...

May 14, 2016

Robert Perez, Jr., 58 of Keeler, was born on Oct. 9, 1957 to Robert and Rachel Perez. He passed away Saturday, May 14, 2016 at Lakeland Medical Center, Saint Joseph.

Robert is survived by two daughters: Rachel Perez-West of Keeler and Jessica (Jessie) Brady of Dowagiac; four grandchildren: Isabella West, Jacoba West, Jr., Presley Willis...