Obituaries

Oct 14, 2015

John (Jack) Arwood Sinclair. born April 1, 1923, died Oct. 14, 2015.

In passing, Jack Sinclair joins his wife of 55 years, Maxine (Finkbeiner) Sinclair. They met as students at MSU.

He was a teacher, a coach and the president of the village of Woodland, Mich., before managing the nurseries at...

Oct 13, 2015

Charles Ray McConnell, 62, of Watervliet died Tuesday, Oct.13, 2015 at home.

He was born in Watervliet on June 25, 1953. He grew up in Keeler and attended Hartford Public Schools. In his younger years, he loved to fish and hunt with his brother, Tom.

He is survived by his mother,...

Oct 11, 2015

Maurice "Maurie" Eugene Miller, 85 of Hartford passed away Sunday, Oct. 11, 2015, at Lakeland Medical Center in St. Joseph.

As to his wishes, cremation has taken place and a private graveside service will be at Maple Hill Cemetery in Hartford. Memorial donations may be made to your local humane society. Memorial condolences for the...

Oct 10, 2015

Sally Ann Colgren, 72, of Lawrence passed away on Saturday, Oct. 10, 2015, at home surrounded by her family.

Sally was born Nov. 8, 1942, in Lawrence, the daughter of Cecil and Enid (Barkmaier) Monk. She was a graduate of Bangor High School and was formerly employed at the Bangor Elevator. She married William Colgren...

Oct 9, 2015

Dorothy M. Camp, formerly of Watervliet, died Friday, Oct. 9, 2015, at Woodland Terrace at Longmeadow in Niles.

According to her wishes, she has been cremated, and no memorial service will be held.

Dorothy was born March 18, 1926, to William and Mildred Mishler. She attended Watervliet High School. On Aug....

Oct 8, 2015

Oral Lester Pugh was born August 8, 1943, in Hackervalley, W.Va. He was the son of Ordie and Uneeda (Knight) Pugh. Oral passed away at Lakeland Hospital in St. Joseph on Thursday, Oct. 8, 2015.

In addition to his parents, Oral was preceded in death by a sister, Margie Boyer.

Oral...

Oct 6, 2015

Tiney Celetta Kroeg, 79 of Lawrence passed away suddenly Tuesday, Oct. 6, 2015, at home.

Tiney was born Dec. 1, 1935, in Bells, Tenn., the daughter of Ralph and Mary (Bolton) Rininger, both of whom preceded her in passing. The family moved to the South Haven area when she was 5 years old. In 1953...

Oct 2, 2015

Earl Dwight Heuser, 59, of Hesperia, Mich., passed away Friday, Oct. 2, 2015, at Spectrum Health Butterworth Hospital in Grand Rapids.

A memorial celebration of life service to honor Earl's memory will be at 3 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 11, at Hartford United Methodist Church, with Pastor Ryan Wenburg officiating. The family has requested that, in...

Sep 28, 2015

Loretta Jean MacMillan, 67 of South Haven, passed away Monday, Sept. 28, 2015, at Borgess Medical Center, Kalamazoo.

Loretta was born Oct. 3, 1947, in Searcy, Ark., the daughter of Doyle and Marie Mobley, both of whom precede her in passing. She is also preceded in passing by a son, Mitchell Cantrell; a brother, Kenneth...

Sep 27, 2015

Patricia Ann Muirhead, 75, of St. Joseph passed away Sunday, Sept. 27, 2015, at Royalton Manor in St. Joseph.

In lieu of flowers, celebrate and honor Patricia's memory in a prayer and in your heart. Memorial condolences for the family can be left at http://www.calvin-leonardfh.com.

Patricia was born May 4, 1940,...

Sep 20, 2015

Kimberly Anne "Kim" Bedford, 48, of Hartford was born June 10, 1967, in Los Angeles. She passed away suddenly Sept. 20, 2015.

Kim will be missed by her church family at Hartford United Methodist Church, where she attended a women's Sunday school class as well as worship services. Kim many times described her church as...

Sep 14, 2015

Timothy Scott Summerhill Sr., 50, of Hartford passed away Monday, Sept. 14, 2015, at home following a short illness.

Tim, as he was known by all who knew him, was born Nov. 10, 1964, in Watervliet, the son of Bobbie Summerhill and Evelyn Whitaker.

Tim married the former Lisa Peterson on...

Sep 13, 2015

Bentura "Ben" Mendoza, 88, of Hartford was born Feb. 17, 1927, to Blas and Anita (Ornelas) Mendoza. He passed away Sunday, Sept. 13, 2015, at his home with his family by his side.

His parents preceded him in death. Also preceding him were a granddaughter, Venessa Garcia; two brothers, Frank and Lupe Mendoza; a sister,...

Sep 4, 2015

James Clarence Dale, 85, of Decatur passed away suddenly Friday, Sept. 4, 2015, at Lakeland Hospital-Watervliet.

James was born Aug. 3, 1930, in Keeler Township, the son of the late Frank and Neca (Green) Dale. Also preceding him in passing were his wife, the former Hazel Morrison; and a son; James Clarence Dale Jr.

Sep 3, 2015

Marlene Najacht was born Oct. 19, 1938, in Illinois. She passed away at the age of 76 on Sept. 3, 2015, at Pine Ridge Rehabilitation and Nursing Center in Stevensville. She was the daughter of Angelo and Lily (Spoltto) Ensalaco, both of whom preceded her in passing. Marlene was also preceded by three sisters: Carmela, Rose and Delores.

Aug 27, 2015

Audrey Jane Wilson, 81, of Lawrence, passed away suddenly, Thursday, Aug. 27, 2015, at her home.

Audrey was born Oct. 18, 1933, in Allegan County, the daughter of Chester and Luella (VanRiper) Swisher, both of whom precede her in passing. She was also preceded by thirteen brothers and sisters; Kristina Willis and Margaret Wilson, granddaughters;...

Aug 1, 2015

Wilson Henry Peters of Rush Lake in Hartford passed away peacefully Saturday, Aug. 1, 2015, sitting in his favorite easy chair at American House in Charlevoix, Mich., surrounded by his loving family.

Wilson was born June 14, 1921, to Matilda (Schrieber) and Henry Marquis Peters at the family farm in Keeler. Wilson graduated from Benton...

Jul 30, 2015

Teresa Ann Fuller, 54, of Hartford, passed away Thursday, July 30, 2015, at her home, surrounded by her family.

Teresa was born Sept. 21, 1960, in France, the daughter of Gerald and Marguerite (O'Neal) Kidd, both of whom precede her in passing. Teresa was also preceded in passing by her grandparents; Lawrence O'Neal and Harold...

Jul 23, 2015

Journee Amiracle Nunn, daughter of Jaquaun Nunn and Nicole Hill, was called home to be with the Lord on Thursday, July 23, 2015, at Bronson Methodist Hospital, Kalamazoo.

Journee is survived by her parents, Jaquaun and Nicole; a sister, Precious Bell; two brothers, William Bell and Daniel Bell; maternal grandmother, Ida Dukes; maternal grandfather, Anthony...

Jul 20, 2015

Mari Alice Atchley, 66, of Hartford was carried home to heaven Monday, July 20, 2015.

A celebration of life service to honor Mari's life will be at 10 a.m. Sunday, Aug. 2, at Keeler Church of God. Pastor Boyd Saylor will officiate. As to Mari's wishes, cremation has taken place. The family has requested that...