Obituaries

Nov 19, 2020

Esther Ballard Richmond, of Hartford, was born March 17, 1929, in Onondaga, Mich., the daughter of Dwight and Evabelle (Byrum) Ballard.

Esther passed away at the age of 91, on Thursday, Nov. 19, 2020, at Bronson LakeView Hospital in Paw Paw.

After graduating from high school, Esther attended and graduated from Michigan State College (now...

Nov 14, 2020

Steven Stromeyer, 92, of Lawrence passed away Saturday, Nov. 14, 2020, at Caretel Inns of Lakeland, St. Joseph.

Steven was born Jan. 15, 1928, in Chicago. Preceding him in passing were his wife, Margaret on May 24, 2017; a son, Henry Stromeyer; his parents; and two brothers: Frank and Peter Stromeyer.

Steven served his country...

Nov 12, 2020

Sandra Lee Whaley, 79, of Covert passed away Thursday, Nov. 12, 2020, at Ely Manor Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Allegan.

Sandra was born Jan. 12, 1941, in Grand Junction, the daughter of William and Florence (Powers) Schallhorn, both of whom precede her in passing. Also preceding her in death were her husband, George Whaley Sr., and a...

Nov 9, 2020

Robert Milo Clem, 58, of Hartford passed away suddenly Monday, Nov. 9, 2020, in Watervliet Township.

Robert was born Jan. 6, 1962, in St. Joseph the son of Robert Sr. and Luetta (Tittle) Clem, both of whom precede him in passing.

Robert drove truck for a number of years. In his spare time, he loved...

Nov 8, 2020

Larry Daniel Squires, 82, of Hartford passed away Sunday, Nov. 8, 2020 at Bronson Methodist Hospital, Kalamazoo.

Larry was born July 7, 1938, in Bellevue, the son of Donald and Virginia (Day) Squires, both of whom precede him in passing. Also preceding him were three children: Jeffrey Squires, David Higbea and Donna Bower Squires and one sister,...

Nov 6, 2020

Helen Maxine (Kindle) Bush, 97, of Cassopolis passed away Friday, Nov. 6, 2020, at Royalton Manor, St. Joseph.

Helen was born Dec. 26, 1922, in Washington, DC, the daughter of Charles and Margaret (Alexander) Kindle, both of whom precede her in passing. Also preceding her in passing were her husband, Herman Bush; two sons: Thomas and William...

Nov 3, 2020

Paulette Sue Fredricks, 58, of Hartford passed away Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2020, at home.

Paulette was born May 17, 1962, the daughter of Homer and Eathel (Wilkerson) Roetzel, both of whom precede her in passing.

Paulette was formerly employed at McDonald’s in Hartford. She was an easy going person, who loved gardening and tending to...

Nov 2, 2020

Nadine Wild was born on Mar. 28, 1930 in Rovno, Poland (Ukraine), the daughter of Phillip and Emily Pawluk. Nadine passed away on Monday, Nov. 2, 2020 at Ascension Borgess Hospital in Kalamazoo, at the age of 90.

Nadine was united in marriage to David Wild on June 26, 1954. David passed away on Jan. 12, 2014....

Nov 1, 2020

Anthony Melvin Coleman, 40, of Watervliet passed away suddenly Sunday, Nov. 1, 2020, at home.

Anthony was born Dec. 21, 1979, in Hendersonville, Tenn., the son of Anthony and Diana (Dandurand) Coleman. He was the owner of TMC Construction in Watervliet.

Anthony is survived by his son, Tayte Anthony Coleman; his parents; a grandmother, Verba...

Oct 31, 2020

Nathan Howard Burrell was born Oct. 22, 1987, in Allegan, the son of Kelly and Tamara (Goodrich) Burrell.

Nathan passed away suddenly, on Saturday, Oct. 31, 2020, at the age of 33.

Nathan is survived by his wife, Jordan; his mother, Tamara (Ed) Claxton of New Port Richey, Fla.; his father, Kelly Burrell of Allegan;...

Oct 31, 2020

Shirley Mae Cross, of Hartford was born June 9, 1937, in Oak Park, Ill, the daughter of Charles and Mae (Nedved) Verrill.

Shirley passed away Saturday, Oct. 31, 2020, at The Timbers of Cass County, Dowagiac at the age of 83.

Shirley was named after the actress Shirley Temple. She married Russell Cross Sr., on...

Oct 31, 2020

David Joseph Cruz Sr. was born June 14, 1948, in Columbia City, Ind., the son of Ismael and Martina (Bueno) Cruz.

David passed away suddenly at the age of 72 on Saturday, Oct. 31, 2020, at his home in Lawrence.

David was a truck driver by trade and drove for the Heinz Corporation. He liked...

Oct 27, 2020

Jimmie Dean Griffin was born Jan. 10, 1940, in Cardwell, Mo,, the son of Earnest and Iva (Grogan) Griffin.

Jimmie passed away at the age of 80, on Tuesday, Oct. 27, 2020, at his home in Lawrence.

Jim, as he was known, graduated from Lawrence High School and then attended Michigan State University for two...

Oct 17, 2020

Rachel Marie Curl was born Feb. 29, 2000, at Bronson Lakeview Hospital, Paw Paw.

Rachel passed away suddenly Saturday, Oct. 17, 2020, at Bronson Methodist Hospital, Kalamazoo.

Rachel enjoyed being around friends and family. She loved the beach and watched the sunsets. She loved her dog, Max, and loved everyone she came in contact with....

Sep 26, 2020

Josephine Annette Stone was called home Sept. 26, 2020. Jo was born on Aug. 24, 1923, in Benton Harbor, the daughter of Ransom Reed and Luella Van Riper Reed. Jo married the love of her life Marvin Stone “Stoney”. Together they built and ran Jo’s Fruit Market in Hartford. They specialized in fruits and vegetables from Southwest Michigan.

Sep 24, 2020

Eva Jane (Huffman) Johnson, 87, of Hartford went to be with the Lord on Thursday, Sept. 24, 2020, at Ascension Borgess Hospital, Kalamazoo.

Mrs. Johnson was born April 8, 1933, in Ballard County, Ky., the daughter of Henry Otis Huffman and Dovie Marie (Edging) Huffman. She retired from Kayo Products of Benton Harbor. She loved to garden,...

Sep 17, 2020

World War II hero, Albert Thomas Pierce, 96, of Hartford went home to be with the Lord on Sept. 17, 2020, at his home surrounded by his loving family.

Albert earned several medals serving in the 87th Infantry Division during WWII, including a Purple Heart, 3 Bronze Stars, and several other medals. Among his many distinctions he...

Aug 25, 2020

Helen L. Norden, 97, of Hartford passed away Aug. 25, 2020, at the home of her daughter and son-in-law where she had resided for several years. Helen remained active, but at a slower pace, and “in charge” until just a few days before her death.

A private graveside service will be held for immediate family at Maple...

Aug 21, 2020

Jesus Delarosa III, 17, of Hartford passed away suddenly Friday, Aug. 21, 2020.

Jesus was born Dec. 8, 2002, in Hidalgo County, Texas, the son of Jesus Delarosa and Sara Aguilera. He was to be a senior at Hartford High School this fall, and played soccer, basketball and wrestling.

Jesus is survived by his parents:...

Aug 16, 2020

Russell Anthony Brunais was born Oct. 23, 1956, the son of Frank and Lucille (Scott) Brunais. Russell passed away at the age of 63, Sunday, Aug. 16, 2020, at Hanson Hospice Center, Lincoln Township.

Russell graduated from Hartford High School. He served his country proudly in the U.S. Navy. He was united in marriage to Sandra Meyer...