Obituaries

Nov 5, 2021

Jacquelyn Sue Cazares, 82, of Hartford passed away Friday, Nov. 5, 2021, at Spectrum Health Lakeland Medical Center in St. Joseph.

Jacqui was born Dec. 16, 1938, in Detroit, the daughter of Earl and Dorothea (Jackson) Freck, both of whom preceded her in passing. Also preceding her in passing was a grandson, Wesley Haney.

Jacqui...

Nov 4, 2021

Carol Phyllis Brandt, 81, of Jonesboro, Ark., passed away on Nov. 4, 2021.

Ms. Brandt was born to Dorthy and Otto Morris on Jan. 18, 1940. She was a caring and loving person, who enjoyed cooking her southern food, and loved watching her TV shows. She loved the flower Blue Bonnets, her favorite color was yellow, and...

Nov 1, 2021

Ruth Ilene Brink, 87, of Lawrence passed away Monday, Nov. 1, 2021, at her home.

Ruth was born Aug. 30, 1934, in Pana, Ill., the daughter of Lawrence and Lelia (Brown) Ishmael, both of whom precede her in passing. Also preceding her in passing were her husband, Paul Brink; a daughter, Debra Griffin; and two sons, Gary...

Oct 25, 2021

Fidel L. Mireles Sr., was born April 23, 1944, in San Antonio to Sara Lugo and Geronimo Mireles. He passed away Monday, Oct. 25, 2021, at Bronson Methodist Hospital in Kalamazoo.

The most important thing in his life was his children, grandchildren, stepgrandchildren and great-grandchildren. One thing he did not like was for anyone to make a...

Oct 22, 2021

Marie Jestine Thomas was born Aug. 28, 1936, in New Madrid, Mo., the daughter of Len and Gladys (Jackson) Manning.

Jestine, as she was known by most, 85, went to her home in heaven on Friday, Oct. 22, 2021, at her home in Hartford, surrounded by her loving family.

On July 19, 1954, Jestine was...

Oct 18, 2021

Debra Ann Griffin, 64, of Lawrence passed away Monday, Oct. 18, 2021, at Bronson Methodist Hospital in Kalamazoo.

Debra was born Feb. 13, 1957, in Paw Paw, the daughter of Paul and Ruth (Ishmael) Brink.

Debra is survived by her lifelong companion, Jim Griffin; four children, Cherish (Tom) Bolhuis, Jamie Griffin, Juston Griffin and Joe...

Oct 9, 2021

Rachel Gertrude Garrod, 93, of Lawrence, died Saturday, Oct. 9th at her home on the farm, surrounded by her family. She was born Feb. 7, 1928, in DeWitt, MI., the daughter of Theodore and Gertrude Lietzke. She was a 1945 graduate of DeWitt High School, and a 1950 graduate of Bronson Methodist Hospital School of Nursing, Kalamazoo where she...

Oct 6, 2021

Frederick Leo Leach was born on Oct. 4, 1943, in Hopkins, Mich., the son of Thomas and Christine (Provacki) Leach, both of whom precede him in passing.

Fred, as he was known, passed away suddenly at his home in Hartford on Wednesday, Oct. 6, 2021, at the age of 78.

Fred was formerly employed in...

Oct 5, 2021

Roscoe Emerson Gulliver, 78, of Dowagiac passed away Tuesday, Oct. 5, 2021, at home.

“Rocky”, as he was known by most, was born April 13, 1943, in Benton Harbor, the son of Roy and Wilma Gulliver, both of whom precede him in passing. Also preceding him in passing are his wife, Cheryl “Chris” Gulliver on March 17,...

Oct 2, 2021

Nancy Susan Shelton, of Hartford, passed away on Saturday, Oct. 2, 2021, at Caretel Inns in St. Joseph, after an eleven month battle with stage four brain cancer.

Susie, as she was known by all, was born on July 14, 1950, in St. Joseph to Louis and Jewel (Teague) Vaughn. On August 14, 1968, she was united...

Sep 21, 2021

Carol Leroy Parker, 89, of Hartford passed away Tuesday, Sept. 21, 2021, at home.

Carol was born March 1, 1932, in Holcomb, Mo., the son of Raymond and Una Marie (Jackson) Parker, both of whom precede him in passing. Also preceding him in passing are his loving wife of nearly 70 years, Ruby on July 11, 2019;...

Sep 18, 2021

Andrew Kim Muday, 38, was born on March 6, 1983, in Seoul, Korea. He arrived home to the loving arms of Andrew and Mary (Lhotka) Muday, who survive him along with a sister, Kathryn B. Goodrich (Alex) of Lawton, Mich.; five nieces: Jaden, Riley, Skylar, Kailee and Charli; and boyfriend, Ricky Eden in Nashville, Tenn. He is also survived...

Sep 12, 2021

Grethel Ozell Stafford Herron, 92, resident of Somerville, Tenn., and wife of the late Arley “Red” Herron, departed this life Sunday afternoon, Sept. 12, 2021, at her home.

Grethel was born Dec. 14, 1928 in McKenzie, Tenn., the daughter of the late Jiles Edgar Stafford and Mary Lee Rochell Stafford. She was a resident of Keeler/Hartford, Mich.,...

Sep 8, 2021

Jeffery Allen Fries, 63, formerly of Hartford, passed away on Sept. 8, 2021, at Bronson Methodist Hospital in Kalamazoo, Mich., from complications of COVID-19.

Jeff was born May 27, 1958, in Watervliet to John and Barbara Fries of Hartford. Jeff attended Bangor Public Schools, and later, Hartford Public Schools, where he graduated in 1976 and assumed the...

Aug 24, 2021

Rose Ann Greter, 92, of Hartford passed away Tuesday, Aug. 24, 2021, at Caretel Inns of Lakeland in St. Joseph. Private graveside services will be at Maple Hill Cemetery in Hartford. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Hartford. Those wishing to leave memorial condolences for the family may do so...

Aug 21, 2021

Danny Ray Weston, 74, of Hartford passed away Saturday, Aug. 21, 2021, at Select Speciality Hospital, Battle Creek.

Danny was born July 30, 1947, in Watervliet, the son of Lawrence and Beatrice (Smith) Weston, both of whom precede him in passing. Also preceding him in passing are his son, Danny Dwight Weston on Jan. 16, 2000; and...

Aug 16, 2021

Ronnie Gale Willoughby Jr., 41, of Paw Paw passed away suddenly Monday, Aug. 16, 2021.

Ronnie was born Nov. 27, 1979, in St. Joseph, the son of Ronnie Sr., and Mary (Farley) Willoughby. He was employed with Honee Bear Canning Company in Lawton.

Ronnie is survived by a daughter, Juliana Willoughby of Bangor; mother, Mary...

Aug 16, 2021

Theresa Ann Moses of Hartford was born April 27, 1979, in St. Joseph, the daughter of Dallas and Linda (Colter) Watson.

Theresa passed away suddenly on Monday, Aug. 16, 2021, in Cassopolis at the age of 42.

Theresa was a 1998 graduate of Hartford High School. She was formerly employed at the Red and White...

Aug 12, 2021

Mark Stephen Nichols, 54, of Decatur passed away suddenly Aug. 12, 2021, at home.

Mark was born Sept. 19, 1966, in San Diego, Calif., the son of Paul and Elnora (Kerrish) Nichols, both of whom precede him in passing.

Mark served his country honorably in the U.S. Marines. He was a simple man, who was...

Aug 10, 2021

Elvis Ray Townley, of Niles, was born Oct. 1, 1968, in St. Joseph, the son of Bobby Sr., and Eva (Cook) Townley. Elvis passed away on Tuesday, Aug. 10, 2021, at the Center for Hospice Care Raclin House in Mishawaka, Ind., at the age of 52.

Elvis had been employed at a Walmart Store. In his spare...