Obituaries

Dec 10, 2014

Marian V. Wesaw, 81, of Coloma passed away peacefully in the presence of her family Dec. 10, 2014, at Lakeland Regional Medical Center in St. Joseph.

Marian was a proud elder and tribal citizen of the Nottawaseppi Huron Band of Potawatomi Indians. She is survived by seven children and one stepdaughter: Janet (John) Thomas, Millburg;...

Dec 6, 2014

Nola Louise Wilcoxson, 91, of Niles, formerly of Hartford, passed away peacefully in her home Saturday, Dec. 6, 2014, with her family at her side.

Louise, as she was known by friends and family, is survived by her daughter, Bonita Markillie of Niles; granddaughter, Juliana (Dale) Ekema of Elkhart, Ind.; grandson, Craig Markillie of Savannah,...

Dec 2, 2014

James Watson Lewis, 85, of Benton Harbor passed away Tuesday, Dec. 2, 2014, at Orchard Grove Extended Care, Benton Harbor.

James was born Feb. 9, 1929, in Bradley, the son of John and Elizabeth (Pamp) Lewis, both of whom preceded him in passing. Also preceding him in passing were his wife, Mary (Alexis) Lewis; a...

Nov 30, 2014

Glen Robinson, of Hartford passed away Nov. 30, 2014, at the age of 85.

Glen was born May 24, 1929, in Hartford. He proudly served his country during the Korean War. He was formerly a police officer with the City of Hartford for seven years, retired from Auto Specialties as a security guard after 18...

Nov 25, 2014

Melinda Gail Bloomer, 28 of Keeler Township, passed away Tuesday, Nov. 25, 2014, at home.

Melinda was born May 21, 1986 in Dowagiac, the daughter of Carl and Linda (Brown) Bloomer.

Melinda is survived by her parents, Carl and Linda of Hartford; a brother, Carl, Jr. (Tonie) Bloomer of Sister Lakes;...

Nov 24, 2014

Sandra Joane Dimas, 49 of Hartford, passed away suddenly Monday, Nov. 24, 2014, at Lakeland Regional Medical Center, St. Joseph.

Sandra was born May 11, 1965 at the U.S. Army Hospital in Verdun, France, the daughter of James and Irmgard (Ubell) Reed. She was a 1983 graduate of Lawrence High School and had been employed...

Nov 23, 2014

Eugene Edwin Snodgrass, 84, of Hartford, loving father, grandfather and great-grandfather, went to his rest Nov. 23, 2014.

Eugene was born July 5, 1930, to Vern and Fern (Jackson) Snodgrass in South Bend. He was a self-employed carpenter, which is why he did so much wood work. He also loved to go camping and repair...

Nov 21, 2014

Juan Francisco Reyna, 66, of Hartford passed away Friday, Nov. 21, 2014, at Lakeland Community Hospital, Watervliet.

Juan was born Oct. 4, 1948, in Joiner, Ark., the son of Bobby and Teodora (Solis) Reyna, both of whom preceded him in passing. Also preceding him in passing was a brother, Lupe Reyna.

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Nov 19, 2014

Alta Scott, 90, of Hartford passed away Wednesday, Nov. 19, 2014, at Hanson Hospice Center, Stevensville.

Alta was born Oct. 28, 1924, in Hector, Ark., the daughter of Granville and Gertie (Rogers) Prince, both of whom preceded her in passing. She was also preceded in death by her husband, John, and a sister, Mary Prince....

Nov 17, 2014

Francis Carl Roush, 80 of Hartford, passed away suddenly Monday, Nov. 17, 2014. at home.

"Frenchy", as he was known by most, was born June 12, 1934, in Traverse City, the son of Wilson and Hazel (Strait) Roush, both of whom precede him in passing. Also preceding him in passing were his wife, Barbara; a...

Nov 17, 2014

Jesse Dean De May, 88, of Coloma went home to be with the Lord on Nov. 17, 2014, after his short time with Alzheimer's. He was born Jan. 5, 1926, to Jessie (Wallace) and John De May. Jesse had a lot of friends and family who loved him and will miss him dearly. He had a lot of "mini"...

Nov 13, 2014

Larry Gene Merritt of Coloma was born March 18, 1949, in Blytheville, Ark. He was one of five children born to Marvin and Clara (Yeager) Merritt. Larry passed away at Lakeland Regional Medical Center in St. Joseph on Thursday, Nov. 13, 2014.

Larry served his country proudly in the U.S. Marine Corps during the Vietnam...

Nov 7, 2014

Lonnie Johnson was born Oct. 4, 1948, in Caruthersville, Mo., one of five children born to Vester and Eva (Lovins) Johnson. Lonnie passed away at Elkhart (Ind.) General Hospital on Friday, Nov. 7, 2014. He was preceded in death by his parents; three brothers: L.C. Morgan, Vester Johnson Jr. and Ronnie Johnson; and a sister; Lucille Burton.

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Oct 31, 2014

Laura Jean Meissner, 55, formerly of Hartford, was born Jan. 10, 1959, in Grand Rapids. She was the daughter of Walter and Margaret (Maitner) Hess Jr. Laura passed away suddenly at her home in Kalamazoo on Friday, Oct. 31, 2014.

Laura is survived by a son, Christopher Meissner of Hartford; a daughter, Joy (Edgar) Zepeda...

Oct 28, 2014

Stanley John Kozicki, 65, of Hartford passed away Tuesday, Oct. 28, 2014, at Bronson Methodist Hospital in Kalamazoo.

Stanley was born Nov. 15, 1948, in Chicago, the son of Walter and Julia (Proehl) Kozicki, both of whom preceded him in passing. He was also preceded in passing by his first wife, Susan Hope-Kozicki; three sons:...

Oct 28, 2014

Carl Russell Staffen, 75, of Bangor passed away Oct. 28, 2014, at Rose Arbor Hospice Residence in Kalamazoo.

Carl was born Oct. 25, 1939, in Big Rapids. He was the son of James and Adeline (Kranz) Staffen, both of whom preceded him in passing. He was also preceded by his wife, Nancy; and a sister,...

Oct 27, 2014

Harold L. Martin of Hartford passed away peacefully at the age of 88. He was the beloved husband of Laurine and was proceded in death by his first wife, Joyce.

He was the dearest father of Charlene (William), Patricia, Jeffery (Vicki), Dale (Jamie), Linda and Mary Ellen (Peter), and the loving step-dad of Andrea (Marty),...

Oct 26, 2014

Raymond Neil Rodgers of Hartford passed away Sunday, Oct. 26, 2014, at The Timbers of Cass County in Dowagiac. He was 91 years young.

The family will receive friends from 10-10:30 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 1, 2014, at Hartford General Baptist Church. The North Berrien Military Rites Team will then conduct military rites, followed by a...

Oct 21, 2014

Virgil Robert Smith, 89, of Hartford, loving uncle of Vicki (Ross) Efting, Neil (Carol) Schaus and Sherry Leonard, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, Oct. 21, 2014 at Hanson Hospice Center, Lincoln Township.

He is also survived by many other family members.

Virgil was born Aug. 7, 1925 in...

Oct 12, 2014

Carl Dexter DeLoach, 70, of Hartford, was called home to heaven, on Sunday, Oct. 12, 2014, at Lakeland Regional Medical Center, St. Joseph.

A service to honor his memory will be held on Thursday, Oct. 16, at 3 p.m. at the Calvin Funeral Home in Hartford, with Pastor Thomas Fuller officiating. Military rites will also...