Obituaries

Aug 4, 2019

Alphonse Joseph Calabrese was born on June 2, 1943 in South Haven, the son of Ralph and Irma (Simoni) Calabrese. Alphonse passed away suddenly on Sunday, August 4, 2019 at his sister Irma's home in Hartford. He was also preceded in passing by a sister, Geraldine Calabrese.

The family will receive friends from 1 to...

Jul 29, 2019

Melva Lorraine Saline-Meachum was born April 21, 1948, in Benton Harbor, to Harold and Glenna (Reed) Sanders. Melva passed away at her home in Hartford on Monday, July 29, 2019.

Melva was united in marriage with Dwight Meachum on May 9, 2006. She was a stay-at-home wife and mother who loved raising basset hounds and...

Jul 21, 2019

The family of Marion Davis shares the sad news of her passing on Sunday, July 21, 2019, at her home, Vineyard Assisted Living in Kalamazoo, surrounded by her family.

Marion was born to Wilhelmina (Minnie) and Louis Kling on May 27, 1925, and raised on the family fruit farm with her sister and two brothers....

Jul 14, 2019

On Sept. 25, 1920, a girl named Fay Caroline Hogue was born to Ralph and Etta (Utter) Dobson. Fay married George Hogue on Oct. 10, 1941. George passed away on Nov. 9, 1970.

Fay passed away on Sunday, July 14, 2019, at The Timbers of Cass County in Dowagiac. Also preceding her in passing was...

Jul 11, 2019

Ruby Maxine Parker, age 87, passed away on Thursday, July 11, 2019, at her home in Hartford. On March 5, 1932, in the town of Bragg City, Mo., a little girl named Ruby Maxine Neal was born to Henry and Willie (Wallace) Neal. Ruby married Carol Parker on Oct. 2, 1950, and together they enjoyed each other’s company for...

Jul 9, 2019

Patricia Ellen Hill, age 76, of Hartford passed away at Ascension Borgess Hospital in Kalamazoo on Tuesday, July 9, 2019.

Pat, as she was known by most everyone, was born in Benton Harbor on June 16, 1943, to Darrell and Ellen (Peterson) Day. She graduated from Benton Harbor High School and spent her entire life...

Jul 7, 2019

George Richard Doroh, 91, of Lawrence Township, passed away suddenly Sunday, July 7, 2019, at South Haven Nursing and Rehabilitation Community.

George was born Feb, 3, 1928, in Buchanan, the son of Henry and Francis (Vandersee) Doroh, both of whom precede him in passing. Also preceding him in passing was a sister, Virginia Name.

Jun 26, 2019

Merle Joyce Main was born Dec, 16, 1933, in Kennett, Mo. She was born the daughter of Lonnie and Frankie (Sifford) Jones. Merle passed away suddenly at Lakeland Medical Center, St. Joseph on Wednesday, June 26, 2019.

Merle worked as a caregiver for scores of people that needed help. In her spare time, she loved...

Jun 24, 2019

Laura Margaret Winkel, 96, of Hartford, was born Oct. 9, 1922, in St. Joseph, Minn. She was the daughter of Michael and Frances (Shablow) Barchalk. Laura passed away on Monday, June 24, 2019, at Pine Ridge Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Stevensville.

Laura is survived by her four children: Barbara (Robert) Blocker of Hartford, Ronald...

Jun 23, 2019

Viola Ruth Drake was born March 21, 1921, the daughter of Francis (Frank) Ziba Bisbee and Cora Lee Benedict. Viola passed away on Sunday, June 23, 2019, at her home in Bangor Township at the age of 98.

On Dec. 31, 1948, she was united in marriage to Virgil Drake. Virgil passed away on June...

Jun 19, 2019

Elmer Horn, 82, was born Oct. 3, 1936, in Clarksville, Tenn., the son of William and Ethel (Spivey) Horn. Elmer passed away Wednesday, June 19, 2019, at his home in Lawrence.

For many years Elmer drove farm tractors for numerous farmers in Indiana. He was an avid fisherman, enjoyed listening to the old country and...

Jun 15, 2019

Raymond Eugene Wiltshire was born Nov. 6, 1943, in Angleton, Texas, to Raymond and Bertha (Williams) Wiltshire. He left this world on June 15, 2019, at the age of 75, at the VA Medical Center in Ann Arbor, Mich.

Ray, as he was known, was united in marriage to Paula (Richards) Wiltshire, who survives along...

May 26, 2019

Brant Anthony Koshar, 25, of Hartford passed away suddenly on May 26, 2019, in Hamilton Township.

Brant was born on July 13, 1993, to Timothy and Robin Koshar. He attended Hartford schools his whole life and graduated in 2011. Brant enjoyed and played football, basketball, baseball and wrestling. Brant loved his family and friends and...

May 21, 2019

Willie Albert Mize was born Jan. 2, 1933, in Senath, Mo., the son of Clyde and Fannie (Mattox) Mize. He passed away peacefully Tuesday, May 21, 2019, at his home.

On Jan. 17, 1981, Willie and Connie Hozian were united in marriage. She survives along with two sons; Joe Mize of Collinsville, Ill., and Eric...

May 17, 2019

Barbara Ann Hobdy was born March 21, 1937, in Paw Paw, the daughter of William Warren and Ila Marguerite (Spikings) Smith. Barbara passed away suddenly on May 17, 2019, at the age of 82, at Lakeland Medical Center, St. Joseph.

On Aug. 25, 1956, Barbara and William Hobdy were united in marriage. William passed away...

May 15, 2019

Patricia Diane (Trish) Rasmus, 60, passed away at Ascension St. John Hospital in Detroit on Wednesday, May 15, 2019, after losing her battle with cancer.

Mrs. Rasmus was born in Benton Harbor, on March 17, 1959, to Velma and Walter (Ed) Milliken. She attended Hartford High School and spent the majority of her life living...

May 10, 2019

Evelyn Marie Miller, 81, of Hartford passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Friday, May 10, 2019, at Ascension Borgess Hospital in Kalamazoo.

Evelyn was born on Nov. 21, 1937 in Dowagiac, the daughter of Joseph and Alvina (Alexis) Morsaw, both of whom preceded her in passing. She is also preceded in passing...

May 6, 2019

Roger William Gibbs, 56, of Hartford passed away Monday, May 6, 2019, at home.

Roger was born Jan. 23, 1963, the son of Donald and Margaret (Laberdie) Gibbs, both of whom precede him in passing.

Roger was formerly employed with Duffy Mott Company and Van Buren County Animal Control. He loved...

May 5, 2019

Lorenzo Romero, of Hartford, was born June 25, 1963, in Edinburg, Texas. He was one of eight children born to Manuel and Oralia (Garza) Romero. Lorenzo passed away on Sunday, May 5, 2019, at Lakeland Medical Center in St. Joseph.

The family will welcome friends from 10 a.m.-noon Thursday, May 9, at the Hartford United...

May 5, 2019

Anthony Gerard Meloche, 68, of Hartford, was born June 20, 1950, in Detroit, one of seven children born to Norman and Anna Jean (O'Grady) Meloche, both of whom precede him in passing. Also preceding him in passing were a brother. Mike; brothers-in-law: Dick Peters and Les Easa; sister-in-law, Suzy Meloche, and niece, Sabrina Black.

Anthony...