Obituaries

Dec 21, 2020

Eric Steven Weston, 41, of Hartford passed away suddenly Monday, Dec. 21, 2020, at home.

Eric was born on Dec. 6, 1979, in Paw Paw, the son of Richard and Debra (Davis) Weston. He enjoyed riding the tractor on the farm, working on cars, and he enjoyed helping his father.

Eric married the former Caryl...

Dec 6, 2020

Ella Jane Feenstra Vliek Orr entered her Heavenly home Sunday, Dec. 6, 2020. She was the only child born to Joseph and Alma (Bagley) Feenstra on May 15, 1923, in Decatur.

Ella went to Decatur schools, never graduating because she was needed to drive the tractor on her uncle Johnny’s celery farm during the Great Depression.

Dec 5, 2020

Treva Carlisle was born March 30, 1936, in Dexter, Mo., the daughter of Roy and Hazel (Wicks) Conner.

Treva passed away at the age of 84, on Saturday, Dec. 5, 2020, at The Willows, St. Joseph.

Treva was formerly employed at Sundstrand Corporation in Dowagiac. She attended the Full Gospel Assembly of Hartford. She loved...

Dec 1, 2020

Marjorie Kathryn Robinson, 85, of Hartford was born Nov. 18, 1935, in St. Joseph, the daughter of Henry and Frances (Vandersee) Doroh.

Marge as she was known passed away Dec. 1, 2020, at Graceway at Countryside Assistant Living & Nursing Home, South Haven.

Marge was formerly employed at the Watervliet Paper Mill and at Harding’s...

Nov 24, 2020

Jim Smith, 87, of Hartford passed away peacefully Tuesday, Nov, 24, 2020. He was loved, and will be missed.

Jim was born Jan. 25, 1933, in Grand Rapids, but called Hartford home for most of his life, graduating from Hartford High School in 1951. He enjoyed sports and was a stand-out fullback on the football team. In...

Nov 20, 2020

Thomas William Trux, 69, of Dowagiac, formerly of Hartford, passed away Friday, Nov. 20, 2020, at home.

Thomas was born Jan. 25, 1951, in Benton Harbor, the son of Glenn and Shirley (King) Trux, both of whom preceded him in passing. Also preceding him in passing was a brother, Mark Trux.

Thomas retired from Gast...

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....