Obituaries

Patricia Ann Gomez

Dec 2, 2019

Patricia Ann Gomez, 48, of Edwardsburg, passed away suddenly Monday, Dec. 2, 2019, at Spectrum Health Lakeland Hospital, Niles.

Patricia was born Feb. 7, 1971, in Goshen, the daughter of Larry Sr. and Glenda (Spafford) DuVall.

Patricia loved remaining active on the move, never being one to sit still. She enjoyed going to the casino...

Theodore Clark Johnson

Nov 29, 2019

Theodore Clark Johnson, former mayor of Hartford, passed away at home on Nov. 29th, 2019, surrounded by his loving family, at the age of 83. He was born in Ann Arbor, Mich., on May 15, 1936, to Eloise Fay Parker and Nelson Van Brunt and raised by Arthur Carl Johnson. He was lovingly taken care of by his mother...

Jean Alice Walker

Nov 28, 2019

Jean Alice Walker was born on June 20, 1937, in Hartford, the daughter of Donald and Alice (Siebert) Rush.

Jean passed away at the age of 82 on Thursday, Nov. 28, 2019, at White Oaks Retirement Residence in Lawton.

On Feb. 7, 1959, Jean married Harold Walker II. Jean earned an associate's degree at Lake...

Ann Jeanette Nyhuis

Nov 25, 2019

Ann was born on July 16, 1931, in Hastings, Mich., the daughter of Errol and Beatrice (Hicks) Wells.

Ann went home to be with the Lord, at the age of 88, on Monday, Nov. 25, 2019, at Graceway at Countryside, South Haven.

Ann married Elvin Nyhuis on Nov. 4, 1950, and for the last 69...

James William Brumitt

Nov 24, 2019

James William Brumitt was born March 19, 1936, in Bradford, Ark., the son of Til and Ella (Brown) Brumitt.

Jim, as he was known by everyone, passed away at the age of 83 on Sunday, Nov. 24, 2019, at Graceway in South Haven.

Jim was formerly employed at V-M Company, Weil-McLain and retired from Kaywood...

Juana Cruz

Nov 23, 2019

Juana Cruz was born May 29, 1954, in Harlingen, Texas, the daughter of Pablo and Sara (Rocha) Perez.

Juana passed away at the age of 65 on Saturday, Nov. 23, 2019, at her home in Lawrence.

Juana was a simple person who liked to go fishing with her husband, David, but most important to her...

Florence Viola Konkle

Nov 4, 2019

Mothers hold their children's hands for a short while, but their hearts forever.

Florence Viola Konkle, 86, of Angola, Ind., formerly of Lawrence, daughter of Lewis and Evelyn Stuckum of Covert, was born on Christmas Day 1932 and went to her rest on Nov. 4, 2019.

Florence and her husband, Leon, were lifelong residents of...

Dawn Marie Pierce

Oct 29, 2019

Dawn Marie Pierce passed away on Tuesday, Oct. 29, 2019, at her home in Lawrence.

Dawn was born on Nov. 19, 1981, in St. Joseph, to Deborah (Birmele) Pierce and Ronald Rock. Dawn enjoyed shopping, writing, singing, playing piano and spending time with her mom. Dawn was a beautiful person inside and out and will truly be...

Wayne D. Bunn

Oct 29, 2019

Wayne Bunn, age 88, of Hartford passed away on Oct. 29, 2019, at Alamo Nursing Home in Kalamazoo. Born in McKenzie, Tenn., he was the son of the late Charlie and Gladys Bunn.

Wayne served honorably in the U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict era. While stationed in New York during this time period, he met the...

Gertrude Mary Schlieter

Oct 27, 2019

Gertrude Mary Schlieter, of Lawton, formerly of Bangor, was born Jan. 8, 1930, in Bangor, one of seven children born to Bert and Christine (Larsen) Willis.

Gertrude passed away at the age of 89, Sunday, Oct. 27, 2019, at White Oaks Retirement Residence, Lawton.

On Nov. 5, 1948, Gertrude was united in marriage to Leonard...

Richard Michael Ginger

Oct 14, 2019

Richard Michael Ginger was born on Nov. 21, 1934, in Detroit, the loving son of the late Michael and Mary (Ardelean) Ginger. He passed away at the age of 84, on Monday, Oct. 14, 2019, at Caretel Inns of Lakeland.

Richard was the brother of Marilyn (Gerald) Barr, George (Ceil) Ginger and the late Catherine Bruno. He...

Laura Jean Shirley

Oct 7, 2019

Laura Jean Shirley, 63, of Hartford passed away suddenly on Monday, Oct. 7, 2019.

Laura was born May 30, 1956, in Watervliet, the daughter of Trues Jr. and Mary (Hines) Shirley, both of whom precede her in passing. Also preceding her in death were a grandson, Zackery Chavez; and her lifelong companion, Dennis Lassin.

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Mary Lou Shirley

Oct 7, 2019

Mary Lou Shirley, 85, of Bloomingdale passed away Monday, Oct. 7, 2019, at Bronson Methodist Hospital, Kalamazoo.

Mary was born Jan. 6, 1934, in Grayridge, Mo., the daughter of Sheridan and Estella (Spesshart) Hines, both of whom precede her in passing. Also preceding her in passing are her late husband, Trues "Junior" Shirley, and a...

Ira Dell Woodard-Skidmore

Oct 2, 2019

Ira Dell Woodard-Skidmore was born March 21, 1925, in Russellville, Ala. She was the daughter of Zollie and Hettie (Jones) Skidmore. Ira passed away peacefully at her home in Bainbridge Township on Tuesday, Oct. 2, 2019. In addition to her parents, Ira was preceded in passing by a sister, Lelar Williams; and a brother, W. D. Skidmore.

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James Edmond Honea

Oct 1, 2019

James Edmond Honea, 71, of Palm Bay, Fla., formerly of Hartford, passed away Tuesday, Oct. 1, 2019 at his residence in Florida.

James was born December 24, 1947 in Berrien Springs, the son of Frank and Eva (Gaston) Honea, both of whom precede him in death. Also preceding him in passing are two brothers: Preston...

Joanne H. Duncombe

Sep 23, 2019

Joanne H. Duncombe, 87, of Hartford passed away Monday, Sept. 23, 2019.

Joanne was born March 17, 1932, in Hartford, to Charles and Weltha (Smith) Goodrich. She was one of eight children, including brother, Robert Goodrich, and sisters, Joyce Kime, Nellie Moses, Jeanne Knapp, Cecile Ackerman, Helen Hones and Mildred Boynton.

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Patrick Joseph Callahan

Sep 12, 2019

Patrick Joseph Callahan, of Hartford, was born June 6, 1950 in Utica, N.Y. He was one of ten children born to Martin and Noami (Nichols) Callahan. His parents and two sisters precede him in passing.

Patrick passed away at Lakeland Medical Center in St. Joseph, Mich. Thursday, Sept. 12, 2019 at 69.

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Kay Ann Mckinven

Sep 7, 2019

Kay Ann McKinven, 81, of Covert passed away on Saturday, Sept. 7, 2019, at Hanson Hospice Center, Stevensville.

Kay was born on Jan. 14, 1938, the daughter of Perry and Alene (Whalen) Rowe. On Nov. 9, 1953, Kay was united in marriage with the love of her life, Ronald McKinven Sr. Together they owned and...

Jo Ann Gingrich

Sep 6, 2019

Jo Ann Gingrich was born on June 16, 1949, in Oak Ridge, Tenn., one of nine children born to John and Betty (Vaughn) Smith.

Jo Ann passed away suddenly at the age of 70 on Friday, Sept. 6, 2019, at her home in Coloma.

As per her wishes, cremation has taken...

Rosie Pearl “Rose” Henderson

Aug 8, 2019

Rosie Pearl “Rose” Henderson, 78, of Lawrence, passed away Thursday, Aug. 8, 2019, at Bronson Methodist Hospital, Kalamazoo.

Rose was born Nov. 8, 1940, in Braggadocio, Mo., the daughter of Ernest and Lorene (James) Robbins, both of whom precede her in passing. Also preceding her in passing were her husband, Loyd; two brothers, Cletis Robbins...