Obituaries

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...

Alphonse Joseph Calabrese

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...

Melva Lorraine Saline-Meachum

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...

Marion Louise Davis

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....

Fay Caroline Hogue

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...

Ruby Maxine Parker

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...

Patricia Ellen Hill

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...

George Richard Doroh

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.

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Merle Joyce Main

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...

Laura Margaret Winkel

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...

Viola Ruth Drake

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...

Elmer Horn

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...

Raymond Eugene Wiltshire

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...

Brant Anthony Koshar

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...

Willie Albert Mize

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...