Obituaries

Dec 26, 2024

Dorothy Norma Fernham, 95, passed peacefully in her sleep early Dec. 26, 2024, at the Timbers of Cass County, Dowagiac, after a brief stay.

Dorothy was born Jan. 4, 1929, at her folks' farm south of Watervliet, the fifth of six children born to Emil and Olga (Schroeder) Kraklau. Being raised on a farm during the Depression,...

Dec 22, 2024

Marian Margaret Matheny, 78, of Lawrence passed away Sunday, Dec. 22, 2024, at home surrounded by her family.

Marian was born March 12, 1946, in Rushville, Ind., the daughter of Clayton and Elberta (Stoner) Curtis.

On May 2, 1964, Marian was united in marriage with Clark Matheny, and he survives, along with their three sons:...

Dec 19, 2024

Daundra Jo Baker, 87, of Coloma passed away Thursday, Dec. 19, 2024, at the home of her granddaughter, Sara and Eric in Buchanan, where she was under their care.

Daundra was born Aug. 31, 1937, in Niles, the daughter of Donald and Dawn (Hatfield) Holcomb. She married the late Walter “Bud” L. Baker in their home in...

Dec 16, 2024

Daun Jeanette Pitcher, 93, of Hartford passed away peacefully on Monday, Dec. 16, 2024, at Royalton Manor, St. Joseph. She is now with the love of her life, Jerome "Bud" Pitcher who preceded her in passing.

Daun was born in Hartford, the daughter of Harold and Beatrice Walker, both who preceded her in passing, along with three...

Dec 11, 2024

Thomas Russell Rhinehart was born Sept. 29, 1948, in Paw Paw, to Jack and Betty (Chappell) Rhinehart. Thomas passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, Dec. 10, 2024, at home in Lawrence at age 76.

Tommy, as he was known, enlisted in the military after high school, serving his country proudly in the U.S. Army. He could be found...

Dec 2, 2024

Linda Marie Summerhill, 73, of Hartford passed away Monday, Dec. 2, 2024, at her home.

Linda was born Sept. 6, 1951, in Pine Bluff, Ark., the daughter of Marcus Jr. and Mildred (Moore) Gregory, both of whom preceded her in passing. Also preceding her in passing is a sister, Sarah.

Linda worked for AAA, as...

Nov 30, 2024

Orville Jay Hamilton, Jr., 82, went home to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Nov. 30, 2024. Jay was born on April 27, 1942, in Paw Paw, Mich., to Orville Jay, Sr. and Katherine (Gaborik) Hamilton. He grew up in Benton Harbor, Mich. with his two brothers and four sisters. Jay graduated from Benton Harbor High...

Nov 23, 2024

Hazel Mix, 78, of Hartford passed away peacefully on Saturday, Nov. 23, 2024, at Corewell Health Lakeland Hospital, St. Joseph, surrounded by family.

Hazel was born on March 11, 1946, to Wesley and Elsie Rye in Caraway, Ark. Hazel is preceded in death by a daughter, Tina Cheske; a brother, Harold Rye; her parents: Wesley and Elsie...

Nov 23, 2024

Antonio Robles, 77 of Lawrence, was born Sept. 2, 1947, in Mexico, to Luciano and Andrea (Roman) Robles. Antonio passed away at his home surrounded by his family on Saturday, Nov. 23, 2024.

As to Antonio’s wishes, cremation has taken place. The Mass of Christian burial to honor his memory will commence at noon, on Monday, Dec,...

Nov 20, 2024

Tim McLemore left us to join the Lord on Nov. 20, 2024.

He was born on May 26, 1957, in Moulton, Ala., and is preceded in death by his parents: Roy and June McLemore. He is also preceded in death by his brother, Mike and grandparents: Travis and Annie McLemore and John and Nellie Lee.

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Nov 16, 2024

Christopher Allen Johnson was born Sept. 9, 1985, in Berrien Center. Christopher is the son of Billie Pucket and Gary Johnson.

Christopher passed away at the age of 39 on Saturday, Nov. 16, 2024, at Corewell Health Beaumont Grosse Pointe Hospital, in Grosse Pointe, Mich.

Christopher is survived by his mother and stepfather: Billie and...

Nov 13, 2024

Raymond Elsworth Birmele, 76, of Hartford passed away Nov. 13, 2024, after a long battle with the many complications of Agent Orange exposure he received while serving in Vietnam. Raymond was born Oct. 16, 1948, in Watervliet, Mich., the son of Marvin E. and Mary Ann (Bodine) Birmele, who both preceded him in death.

Raymond was a...

Nov 1, 2024

Michael Lynn Ament, 79, of Lawrence, passed away Friday, Nov. 1, 2024, at home.

Michael was born Sept. 2, 1945, in Detroit the son of Kenneth and Irene (Myers) Ament, both of whom preceded him in passing. Also preceding him in passing was his late wife, Linda (Meagher) Ament, on May 4, 2014.

Michael served...

Oct 24, 2024

Barbara Lea Jacobo-Pavia was born Nov. 1, 1960, in South Haven, the daughter of Charles and Winnie (Bell) James, both of whom preceded her in passing. Also preceding her is Rita Ollis.

Barbara passed away at the age of 63 on Oct. 24, 2024, at her home in Hartford.

Barbara is survived by her three...

Oct 23, 2024

Rosemary Lynn Brown of Hartford, was born in Watervliet, on Aug. 26, 1966, the daughter of Walter and Martha (LaFarlette) Brown.

Rosemary passed away Wednesday, Oct. 23, 2024, at Hanson Hospice Center in Stevensville at the age of 58.

Rosemary was a designer for Rhino Products.

Rosemary is survived by a son, Pedro...

Oct 19, 2024

Jerry Ray Kent, 49, of Paw Paw passed away Saturday, Oct. 19, 2024, at Bronson Methodist Hospital, Kalamazoo, Mich.

Jerry was born Dec. 4, 1974, in Benton Harbor the son of John and Eunice (Harris) Kent. His father preceded him in passing, along with his sister, Jessica Harris.

Jerry was a loving father and a...

Oct 18, 2024

Huston Almon Dixon, 81, of Keeler Township, was born on Feb. 9, 1943, in Fisher, Ark., the son of Huston and Geneva (Ballard) Dixon, both of whom preceded him in passing.

Huston passed away on Friday, Oct. 18, 2024 at Corewell Health Lakeland Hospital, St. Joseph.

On Oct. 18, 1965, Huston and Sharon Long were...

Oct 12, 2024

Debra Lynn Snider, 66, of Baldwin, Mich., passed away on Saturday, Oct. 12, 2024, at Grand Oaks Nursing Center in Baldwin.

Debra was born on Feb. 6, 1958, in Benton Harbor, the daughter of Billy and Lorraine (Cox) Teeters, both of whom preceded her in passing. Her second father, Charles Long, also precedes her in passing.

Oct 8, 2024

Arthur Ray Swisher was born Dec. 29, 1924, in Hartford, the son of Chester and Verna (Harris) Swisher. Arthur passed away Tuesday, Oct. 8, 2024, at Corewell Health Lakeland Hospital, St. Joseph.

Art, as he was known by most, served his country honorably in the United States Navy during World War II.

Art is survived...

Oct 7, 2024

Donna Jean Johnson, 85, passed away Oct. 7, 2024, at Hanson Hospice Center, Stevensville. Donna was born June 1, 1939, in Lawrence, Mich., to Margaret (Haney) and Richard Drake. She grew up around the Breedsville, Grand Junction area, but most of her childhood was spent in Hartford.

Donna married her childhood friend and sweetheart, Theodore Clark Johnson,...