Obituaries

Aug 18, 2023

Santiago Moreno Jr., "Papi", was born on Feb. 20, 1954, in Chicago Heights, Ill., to Maria Esperansa Santiago and Santiago Moreno Rivera.

Santiago attended and graduated Rich Thorn High School in Chicago Heights. Santiago later went on to a trade school, where he mastered fixing watches. Santiago stayed in Chicago Heights, meeting the love of his life,...

Aug 11, 2023

Roger Lydell Trumps, 61, of Bangor passed away suddenly on Aug. 11, 2023, at his home.

Roger was born on Aug. 12, 1961, in Buchanan, the son of Varney and Thelma (Smith) Trumps. Both of his parents precede him in passing along with four siblings: Danny Trumps, David Trumps, Rosie Trumps and Kathy Conlin.

Roger...

Aug 1, 2023

Jeffrey A. Mack, 79, of St Joseph, formerly of Hartford passed away on Aug. 1, 2023, at Corewell Health Lakeland Hospital in St. Joseph. The family has entrusted Calvin Funeral Home of Hartford with cremation and funeral arrangements. Those wishing to leave memorial condolences may do so at http://www.calvin-leonardfh.com. Celebration of life service will be at 2 p.m. on...

Jul 30, 2023

Ronnie Fill ‘Ron’ Burleson, 72, of Hartford passed away suddenly on Sunday, July 30, 2023, at home.

Ron was born April 22, 1951, in Coloma, the son of George and Irene (McFarland) Burleson, both of whom precede him in passing. Also preceding him in passing are a brother, James McFarland; and two sisters, Glinda Gilliam and Linda...

Jul 26, 2023

Jason Allen Phillips was born on Jan. 4, 1985, in St. Joseph, the son of Rodney and Sandra (Head) Phillips.

Jason passed away on Wednesday, July 26, 2023, at Bronson Methodist Hospital, Kalamazoo, Mich. Jason was employed at Shafer Lake Fruit in Hartford, he was an Ohio State Buckeye and Chicago White Sox fanatic; however, his most...

Jul 17, 2023

Cindy Lou Birmele, 65, of Hartford passed away on Monday, July 17, 2023, at her home surrounded by her family following an extended illness.

Cindy was born on May 6, 1958, the daughter of Dale and Yvonne (Goodrich) Leonard. Cindy graduated from Hartford High School in 1977. Cindy met her husband, Gerald Birmele, when she “skipped on...

Jul 15, 2023

Paula A. Pool, 69, of Coloma was born on Dec. 6, 1953, in Watervliet. Paula passed away after a lengthy illness on Friday, July 15, 2023, at her home.

Paula received a degree from Spring Arbor University in 2004 where she was also on the Dean’s list. She worked many years for the State of Michigan at...

Jul 13, 2023

Charles “Chuck” E. Hadley, 73, of Hartford died on Thursday, July 13, 2023, at Corewell Health Lakeland Hospital, St. Joseph.

Charles was born on Aug. 2, 1949, the son of Elmer “Gene” and Betty Gene (Root) Hadley. Charles graduated from the Hartford High School in 1967, and later attended Michigan State University. Charles met his wife, Linda...

Jul 12, 2023

Randy Lee Costner, 65, of Dowagiac passed away on Wednesday, July 12, 2023, at Bronson Methodist Hospital, Kalamazoo, Mich.

The family will receive friends from 4-5 p.m. on Thursday, July 20, at the Calvin Funeral Home in Hartford, followed by a celebration of life service to honor Randy’s memory. Pastor Thomas Fuller will officiate. Cremation will follow...

Jul 7, 2023

Donald Eugene Harte, 91, of Hartford passed away on Friday, July 7, 2023, at South Haven Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.

A celebration of life service to honor Donald’s memory will be at 11 a.m., on Wednesday, July 12, at the Hope Evangelical Lutheran Church in Hartford. Pastor Frederick S. Adrian will officiate. The family will welcome friends...

Jun 25, 2023

Ronald Gale Moser, 77, of Hartford Township passed away on Sunday, June 25, 2023.

Ronald was born on July 20, 1945, in Watervliet, the son of Frank and Ruby (Frazier) Moser, both of whom precede him in passing. Also preceding him in passing are his wife, Carol, on June 24, 2016; a daughter, LeeAnn Gaston; two sons:...

Jun 24, 2023

Brian James Peterson, 67, passed away from COVID-19 complications on Saturday, June 24, 2023, in the company of his wife, Heather Peterson, and daughter, Kelsea Lange.

Brian absolutely loved his job at Countryside Academy Lower Elementary, in Millburg, Mich., where he did maintenance and custodial work since 2016. You could see the pride on his face when...

Jun 17, 2023

Deloris Jane Wesaw was born March 3, 1965, the daughter of Thomas Sr. and Marian (Medawis) Wesaw. She passed away suddenly at the age of 58 on Saturday, June 17, 2023, at her home in Coloma.

The family will receive friends from 10 a.m. to noon on Friday, June 23, 2023, at the Calvin Funeral Home in...

Jun 14, 2023

Virginia "Ginny" Lea Black, 85, of Hartford passed away on Wednesday, June 14, 2023, at home.

Ginny was born on Aug. 6, 1937, in Benton Harbor, the daughter of Allen and Marie (Eiserman) Clauser, both of whom precede her in passing. Also preceding her in passing were two brothers: Allen Clauser Jr., and Irving Clauser; and a...

Jun 10, 2023

James Ray Wilson, 30, of Lawrence passed away on Saturday, June 10, 2023, in a tragic accident.

James was born Jan. 1, 1993, to James and Tammy Wilson. On June 16, 2017, James married his high school sweetheart, Melanie Wilson. He enjoyed spending time with his family, which included fishing, being outdoors, attending his kids sporting events,...

May 29, 2023

Jose Antonio Hinojosa, 50, of Decatur passed away suddenly Monday, May 29, 2023.

Jose was born July 24, 1972, in San Diego, Texas, the son of Leonel and Aurelia (Trevino) Hinojosa.

Jose is survived by four siblings: Yessenia Hinojosa, Juan Trevino, James Trevino and Gloria Hinojosa; half-siblings, Leon Hinojosa and Rebecca Rivera; and numerous other...

May 28, 2023

Andrew Lee Chambers, 42 of South Haven, was born on Jan. 9, 1981, in St. Joseph.

Andrew passed away suddenly on Sunday, May 28, 2023, at Bronson Methodist Hospital, Kalamazoo, Mich.

Andrew grew up in Hartford and graduated from Hartford High School in the Class of 1999. He was previously employed at Big C Lumber...

May 27, 2023

Norman Lyle Boyer Jr., of Lawrence, passed away on May 27, 2023, on his family farm.

Lyle was born on Dec. 28, 1931, to Norman Lyle and Mabel Ivy, and lived his entire life on the farm he loved, a fact he was very proud of.

Lyle is survived by his four children: Deborah (Lamarr)...

May 11, 2023

Douglas James Musick, of Coloma, was born Oct. 1, 1956, in Benton Harbor.

Doug passed away peacefully at his home, surrounded by family, on Thursday, May 11, 2023.

Doug was a Tool and Die Maker. He loved the outdoors, camping, hunting, and being with his family. He loved the Lord and his life reflected this,...

Apr 24, 2023

Anna Rose Ulrath, 54, of Bangor Township passed away Monday, April 24, 2023, at Corewell Health Butterworth Hospital, Grand Rapids, Mich.

Anna was born Nov. 6, 1968, in Goshen, Ind., the daughter of Robert and Emily Dean. She was the manager for Elias Brothers Restaurants (Big Boy) in South Haven.

Anna is survived by her...