Obituaries

Dec 26, 2018

Claude was born on Aug. 27, 1931, the son of Claude Gorman Sr. and Isabelle Mathews.

Claude passed away at the age of 87 on Dec. 26, 2018, at Rose Arbor Hospice in Oshtemo Township.

Claude served his country proudly in the United States Army during the Korean War. He enjoyed...

Dec 11, 2018

Eva Goodrich was born October 14, 1932 in Denver, Colorado. She was the daughter of Martin and Magdalena (Leitheim) Gaborik. Eva passed away peacefully at Borgess Medical Center, Kalamazoo on Tuesday December 11, 2018.

On March 3, 1950, Eva was united in marriage to Robert Dale Goodrich Sr. She was formerly employed at LakeView Community...

Dec 7, 2018

John Erland Obermesik Jr. was born May 24, 1961, in Watervliet, one of four children born to John Sr. and Donna (Wismer) Obermesik, both of whom precede him in passing.

John passed away suddenly at Lakeland Medical Center, St. Joseph on Friday, Dec. 7, 2018, at the age of 57. On July 6, 1982, John...

Nov 22, 2018

Clyde Junior Hammond, 95, passed from this life on Nov. 22, 2018 at The Willows Assisted Living, St. Joseph.

Clyde was born to Clyde Hammond Sr. and Flossie Fae (Butcher) Hammond on April 15, 1923. Clyde came from a large family and was preceded in death by his parents and siblings: Harold, Ralph, Vance, Roger,...

Nov 18, 2018

A beloved daughter, granddaughter, sister, niece, cousin and friend, Zoe Phillips Contreras left this world and gained her wings at age 10 on Nov. 18, 2018. She was born in Kalamazoo on March 31, 2008, to Jason Phillips and Augustina Contreras.

Zoe was a lover of crafts, baking and animals. She enjoyed dancing and listening...

Nov 16, 2018

Clarence Bryan Fults Jr. was born on April 24, 1941, in Whitwell, Tenn. He passed away suddenly at the age of 77 on Friday, Nov. 16, 2018, at his home in Hartford.

Sonny, as he was known by everyone who knew him, served his country proudly in the United States Navy for over 12 years,...

Nov 15, 2018

Maxine Ruth (Ruple) Burg was born April 25, 1920, in Lawrence to Clarence and Ida (Walter) Ruple. Maxine passed away Thursday, Nov. 15, 2018, at Lakeland Medical Center, St. Joseph, surrounded by loved ones.

Maxine was united in marriage with Earl Burg in August 1942. She was formerly employed at Burnette Food Inc., in Keeler...

Nov 14, 2018

Virginia was born July 1, 1931, in South Bend, the daughter of Salvador and Mary Francis. Virginia passed away Wednesday, Nov. 14, 2018, at The Timbers of Cass County, Dowagiac.

Virginia married Otho Lovelace on July 3, 1952. Together they owned and operated Lovelace and Sons Roofing Business. In her spare time she enjoyed crocheting,...

Nov 10, 2018

Roy "Andy" Anderson was born Nov. 6, 1926, in Chicago. He was one of three children born to Roy and Hulda (Stelter) Anderson. Roy passed away at Caretel Inns of Lakeland in Royalton Township on Saturday, Nov. 10, 2018, at the age of 92.

Roy grew up in Bridgman, and attended Bridgman High School, where...

Oct 27, 2018

John George Fries Jr. was born Aug. 30, 1926, in Joliet, Ill., one of three children born to John Sr. and Helen (Kilkevich) Fries.

John passed away suddenly at his home in Hartford on Saturday, Oct. 27, 2018, at the age of 92.

On December 1, 1951, John was united in...

Oct 24, 2018

Kenneth Ivan Manning, 87, of Hartford, went to his heavenly home Wednesday, Oct. 24, 2018 at Lakeland Hospital, Watervliet.

Kenneth was born March 2, 1931, in Kennett, Mo., the son of Lenzo and Gladys (Jackson) Manning.

On Aug. 30, 1954, Kenneth was united in marriage with the former Shirlene Hill. He...

Oct 20, 2018

William Arthur White Jr. was born July 12, 1965, in Benton Harbor, the son of William and Mary (Morris) White Sr., both of whom preceded him in passing. He passed away Saturday, Oct. 20, 2018, at Lakeland Medical Center, St. Joseph.

William is survived by a half brother, David (Nancy Davis) Martin Jr. of Benton...

Oct 14, 2018

Richard C. "Dick" Melvin, 88, of Hartford, went to meet his Lord and Savior on Oct. 14, 2018, at home surrounded by loving family. He was born Aug. 27, 1930, to Clare J. and Anna (Nielsen) Melvin in Bloomingdale.

Dick is survived by his wife, Maxine (Gourdie); two sons, Richard G. (Janet) Melvin of Lawrence,...

Oct 13, 2018

Glenn Melbourne Thurman, 81, of Hartford passed away on Saturday, Oct. 13, 2018, at his home.

Glenn was born on Feb. 17, 1937, in Gas City, Ind., the son of Glenn and Helen (Crosby) Thurman. He was united in marriage with Marla Sheick on Dec. 24, 1968. Glenn grew up in Upland, Ind. and attended...

Oct 11, 2018

Clifford James "Pops" Miller was born on Aug. 24, 1960, in Arkansas, N. H., the son of Ray and Alma (Lee) Miller. He passed away at the age of 58 on Thursday, Oct. 11, 2018, at his home in North Judson, Ind.

The family will receive friends on Tuesday, Oct. 16 from 6-8 p.m. at...

Oct 5, 2018

Patricia Marie Krickhahn-Fillmore, 54, passed away suddenly Oct. 5, 2018. Patty was born Dec. 2, 1963, to Nigel Carl and Cynthia "Sandy" Crowley Krickhahn. Patty had a fondness for animals and the simpler things in life, such as camp fires, dirt roads, four-wheeling, hunting and fishing.

Patty will be greatly missed by her survivors: her...

Sep 10, 2018

Donna Marie Terry, 47, of Hartford passed away suddenly Monday, Sept. 10, 2018, at home.

Donna was born Dec. 21, 1970, in Kalamazoo, the daughter of Bill and Martha (Easy) Warner, both of whom preceded her in passing.

Donna loved her family, especially spending special time with her grandchildren.

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Sep 4, 2018

Robert Sammy Boyer, 54, of Portage, Mich., passed away suddenly Tuesday, Sept. 4, 2018, at home.

Robert was born Aug. 28, 1964, in Florida, the son of Sam and Margie (Pugh) Boyer, both of whom preceded him in passing. Also preceding him in passing were two brothers, David Eugene Johnson and Jeffrey Johnson.

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Sep 1, 2018

Rodney L. Lynch Jr. was born July 9, 1937, he was the only child born to Rodney and Mildred (Smith) Lynch. Rodney passed away at home on Saturday, Sept. 1, 2018.

On Aug. 12, 1961, Rodney married the former Ellen Jonatzke; Ellen passed away on Dec. 17, 2006. He was also preceded in passing by...

Aug 28, 2018

J. Marcos Reyna was born June 18, 1933, in Matehuala, San Luis Potosí, Mexico, the son of Nasario and Catalina (Gallegos) Reyna. “Marcos” as he was known, passed away on Aug. 28, 2018, at Bronson Methodist Hospital, Kalamazoo.

Marcos married the former Daria Solis and she survives, along with eight children: Teresa Castillo, Olegaria Ganus,...