Santos Cruz
Oct 10, 2026
Santos Cruz was born on July 19, 1979, in Scottsboro, Ala., the son of David Sr. and Juana (Perez) Cruz.
Santos passed away on Saturday, Oct. 10, 2026, at his home in Lawrence.
Santos loved watching football and NASCAR. His laugh was contagious and a joy to be around, but most importantly spending time with his loving family, which consists of his...
Edward George Martin
Oct 6, 2026
Edward George Martin, 83, of Hartford passed away suddenly on Tuesday, Oct. 6, 2026, at his home.
Ed, as he was known by most, was born March 29, 1943, in Watervliet, the son of George and Annamarie (McCarthy) Martin, both of whom precede him in passing. Also preceding him in death are his brothers: Horace, John, and Tom (Tim).
Ed served his...
John Peter Sell, II
Oct 5, 2026
John Peter Sell II was born on July 18, 1958, in Watervliet, the son of John and Audrey (Arnold) Sell. John passed away suddenly on Monday, Oct. 5, 2026, at his home in Keeler Township.
John is survived by his mother, Audrey; a brother, Eric Sell and his wife, Merrie; two nephews, Bailey Sell and Ean Sell; a special friend, Mike...
Jane Gay Wetzel
Sep 18, 2026
Jane was the youngest of nine children and was proceeded in death by her parents: Melvin and Agnes (Harreld) Smithley; eight siblings and three of her children.
Surviving her is husband, Larry Wetzel and her children: Stephanie Warford, Bob (Susie) Warford, Chuck Warford, Edwin Guthrie (Geoff), along with grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Jane lived in Hartford for most of her life and attended...
John Howard Martin
Aug 24, 2026
John Howard Martin, 64, of Lincoln Township passed away suddenly on Monday, Aug. 24, 2026, at home.
John was born Dec. 22, 1961, in Kansas City, Mo., the son of Arthur and Sharon (Wright) Martin, both of whom precede him in passing. He is also preceded in passing by a grandson, Hunter Baldwin.
John loved hunting (especially with his son, Jeremy), enjoyed...
Lula Belle May Gilbert
Aug 18, 2026
Lula Belle May Gilbert, 88, of Watervliet, passed peacefully surrounded by her family on Aug. 18, 2026. Belle was born Aug. 31, 1937 in Hartford, Mich. to the union of Chester & Luella Swisher. She married the love of her life, Eugene Gilbert on March 2, 1954.
Belle worked many years at Shafer Lake Fruit but her most important role was...
Dorothy Jean Burgh
Jul 28, 2026
Dorothy Jean Burgh was born Dec. 28, 1934, in Chicago, Ill. She was the daughter of Michael and Cecile (Branch) Wilson, the youngest of six siblings. She married her loving husband, Richard Burgh Sr., on Nov. 7, 1953. They were together 53 years and raised three children: Dorothy, Richard Jr., and David.
Dorothy passed away suddenly at her home in Hartford...
Sharon Kay Larion
Jul 22, 2026
It is with heavy hearts and profound sadness that we announce the passing of Sharon Kay Larion (Carlisle). "Kay" passed away peacefully at MyMichigan Medical Center in Midland, Mich., on July 22, 2026.
She was born Oct. 18, 1947, in South Haven, Mich. Sharon married Robert Willard Larion, "Bob", on Dec. 31, 1965.
She is preceded in death by her husband, Bob...
Nora Jean Foote
Jul 14, 2026
Nora Jean Foote, of Rudyard, Mich., was born May 24, 1948, in Lawrence. She was the daughter of Raymond and Elizabeth (Neff) Rodgers. Nora passed away suddenly at Bronson South Haven Hospital on Tuesday, July 14, 2026.
Jean, as she was known by most, was united in marriage with David Foote on March 31, 1967, and he survives along with their...
Timothy Patrick Mattimore
Jun 23, 2026
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Timothy Patrick Mattimore, who departed this life on June 23, 2026, at the age of 76. Born on Aug. 10, 1949, in Kalamazoo, Mich., Tim built a life rooted in hard work, dedication, and love for his family and community.
Tim was husband to Pamela Howe Mattimore for 21 years...
Kyle Don Morrison
Jun 9, 2026
Kyle Morrison, 81, passed away June 9th, 2026, surrounded by his family at home.
Kyle was born August 6th, 1944, to Roy and Jannie Morrison, in South Haven, Mich. He was raised in a big family at home. He attended South Haven schools and graduated in 1964. He then entered the United States Air Force for four years. On Nov. 16th,...
Francisco Bravo-Torres
Jun 3, 2026
Francisco Bravo-Torres, age 70, started his last great adventure to our heavenly home and passed peacefully on Wednesday, June 3rd, 2026, surrounded by his loving family.
Francisco shared his namesake with St. Francis of Assisi, with whom he had many life parallels in his love of nature, animals, and God. He was the best and happiest version of himself in nature,...
Angela Joan Showerman
Jun 2, 2026
Angela Joan (Neebling) Showerman, "Angie", of Hartford, Mich., passed away surrounded by her family on June 2, 2026.
Angie was born in Ann Arbor, Mich., where she grew up with her sister, Carol. She graduated from Ann Arbor High School and later attended Cleary Business College where she met her husband, Richard "Dick" Showerman. Angie had a love for reading and...
Kenneth John Meyers
Apr 28, 2026
Kenneth John Meyers, of Bloomingdale, peacefully passed away on April 28, 2026, at his home.
He was born on Dec. 16, 1950, in South Haven. Ken grew up in Bangor, and has lived the past 30 years in Bloomingdale.
Ken retired from Mann Metal Finishing in Hartford. He loved Elvis and had all his movies and several CD's. He enjoyed watching NASCAR...
Lucy Marie McGee
Apr 19, 2026
Lucy Marie McGee was born Dec. 5, 1949, in Abraham, West Virginia, the daughter of George Washington Woolwine and Nellie Annabell Boggess. Lucy passed away peacefully at the age of 76, from this life on earth to eternity in heaven, on Sunday, April 19, 2026, at Hanson Hospice Center, in Stevensville, Mich.
Lucy was united in marriage to James E. McGee...
Joseph Lawrence Morsaw
Apr 7, 2026
Joseph (Joe) Morsaw, 65, of Cassopolis and formerly of Hartford, passed away surrounded by his family on April 7, 2026, at Borgess Hospital in Kalamazoo, Mich.
He was born on June 17, 1960, in Watervliet, Mich., to Cardinal (Joe) and Donna Morsaw, who both precede him in death. He was a member of the Pokagon Band of Potawatomi Indians. He was...
Venetia Joyce Laman
Mar 30, 2026
Venetia "Pete" Laman, a cherished wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and friend, left this world with grace and love on March 30, 2026, at the age of 92, surrounded by her devoted husband and beloved children. Born in the quaint town of Richland, Mich., on May 13, 1933, Pete's life was a testament to love, compassion, and unwavering dedication to family...
Jannie Esther Morse
Mar 4, 2026
Jannie Esther (Thomas) Morse, passed away at her home in Keeler, at the age of 92 on Wednesday, March 4, 2026.
A celebration of life service to honor Jannie’s memory will be at noon on Wednesday, March 11, at the Calvin Funeral Home in Hartford, where the family will receive friends from 11 a.m. till the time of service. Pastor Lonnie...
James Albert Eastman
Mar 2, 2026
James Albert Eastman was born in Sawyer on Oct. 7, 1949. He passed away on March 2, 2026, at the age of 76.
Jim was a semi-driver for 30 years and a firefighter for 15 years. He loved traveling with his grandchildren and farming with his sons.
Jim was married to Beverly for 55 years. They share three children: Todd (fianceé, Holly),...
William Glenn Moser
Mar 2, 2026
William Glenn Moser, 90, of Hartford passed away peacefully from this world surrounded by his family on Monday, March 2, 2026, at Corewell Health Merlin & Carolyn Hanson Hospice Center, Stevensville.
William was born Nov. 20, 1935, in Coloma, the son of Carl and Eva (Sumner) Moser, both of whom preceded him in passing.
William is survived by his six children: Angie...
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