Obituaries

Jul 4, 2018

Leticia (Romero) Aranda was born March 13, 1954 in Edinburg, Texas, the daughter of Manuel and Oralia (Garza) Romero.

Leticia passed away at the age of 64 on Wednesday, July 4, 2018, at home.

Leticia retired as the center director at the Decatur Head Start. She was a huge fan of...

Jun 27, 2018

Wayne Edward Rose was born Jan. 26, 1925, in the family home in Hartford. He was the son of Don and Delta (Rassette) Rose. Wayne passed away peacefully at Rose Arbor Hospice Residence on Wednesday, June 27, 2018, with his two daughters by his side.

On June 21, 1947, Wayne was united in marriage to...

Jun 16, 2018

Sondra Lee Councell was born June 14, 1939, in Kalamazoo, the daughter of Richard and Juanita (Hassen) Beznoska. Sondra passed away at the age of 79 at her home in Keeler Township on Saturday, June 16, 2018.

On Aug. 6, 1960, Sondra was united in marriage to Kenneth Councell. Sondra was formerly employed at Gilmore...

May 30, 2018

Louis Drake Williams, 89, of Hartford, passed away Wednesday, May 30, 2018, at home.

Louis was born March 12, 1929, in Hartford, the son of Frank and Lucille (Drake) Williams, both of whom precede him in passing. Also preceding him in passing are two brothers: Burton Williams, and James Williams.

Louis...

May 25, 2018

Helen Leila (Carpp) Russell was born June 28, 1929, and passed away Friday, May 25, 2018, at Hampshire, in Merced, CA.

Helen grew up in Hartford and graduated from Hartford High School. She moved to California and lived in the Central Valley for 40 years. She was married to Forrest M. Russell for 60 years,...

May 12, 2018

Gene Lawrence Avery was born July 18, 1925, in Dowagiac; he was one of four children born to Bert and Lela (Van Auken) Avery. Gene peacefully went to be with his Lord, on Saturday, May 12, 2018, at Maple Lake Assisted Living in Paw Paw.

The family will welcome friends from 2-4 p.m. Sunday, May...

May 8, 2018

Lucille Esther (Scott) Brunais was born Feb. 21, 1924, in Speer, Colo., the daughter of William and Mary (Priest) Scott. Lucille passed away at the age of 94, from this life on earth to eternity in heaven on Tuesday, May 8, 2018, at her home in Hartford.

Lucille was united in marriage to Frank Brunais...

May 2, 2018

Adam Lee Hess was born May 27, 1994, in South Haven, the son of Paul Hess Jr., and Dana Daniel.

Adam passed away at the age of 23 on Wednesday, May 2, 2018, at Lakeland Hospital, Watervliet as the result of an automobile accident.

Adam is survived by his parents; his...

Apr 23, 2018

Joseph Morseau, 65, of Allegan, Mich., passed away Monday, April 23, 2018, at Wings of Hope Hospice, Allegan, Mich.

Joseph was born Feb. 16, 1953, in Hartford, the son of George and Theresa (Alexis) Morseau, both of whom preceded him in passing. Also preceding him in passing were six siblings: Veronica Morseau, Gloria Morseau, Susie...

Apr 21, 2018

John Bernard Vargo was born May 27, 1933, in Hartford, one of nine children, born to Michael and Helen (Kaminsky) Vargo, whom precede him in passing. John passed away suddenly at a friend's home in Lawrence on Saturday, April 21, 2018, at the age of 84.

John was a Hartford High School graduate and lived...

Apr 19, 2018

Jack Owen Fuller was born on Feb. 18, 1937, in Hartford, the son of John and Beatrice (Roggow) Fuller, both of whom precede him in passing. Jack was also preceded by a brother, Roney Fuller; and a sister, Dixie Morris.

Jack passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by his family on Thursday, April 19,...

Apr 15, 2018

Barbara Ann Campbell, 74 of Lawrence passed away Sunday, April 15, 2018, at home.

Barbara was born January 30, 1944, in Winter Haven, Fla., the daughter of James and Mattie (Dupree) Harris, both of whom precede her in passing. Also preceding her in passing are her husband, Joe Campbell, and a daughter, Janice Staubacher.

Apr 14, 2018

Alta was born Sept. 2, 1924, in Hartford, the daughter of Milton and Margaret (Donovan) Lee, both of whom preceded her in passing. Alta passed away on Saturday, April 14, 2018, at Countryside Nursing and Rehabilitation Community in South Haven.

Alta was a lifetime member of the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Hartford, where she...

Apr 12, 2018

Glen Arnold Wilkens was born May 15, 1929, and passed away on April 12, 2018.

Glen was a father, grandfather and great-grandfather. He is survived by his children: Sharon (Ron) Gimik, Julie Harmon, Randy Wilkens and Laura Luciano; stepchildren: David Osburn, Keith Osburn, Jim Osburn, Victor Wells and Karen Hamilton; 10 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren....

Apr 9, 2018

Guy Ellsworth Nearpass, 75, of Eau Claire was born Sept. 15, 1942, in Stockbridge, Mich. He was the son of Ellsworth and Gladys (Musbach) Nearpass. Guy went to his heavenly home on Monday, April 9, 2018, at Lakeland Medical Center, St. Joseph.

A time of fellowship will be held from 3-5 p.m. Saturday, April 14,...

Apr 2, 2018

Lillian Joyce Brooks was born Jan. 7, 1931, the daughter of Torrey and Marie (Drake) Dillenbeck of Lawrence; both preceded her in passing. Joyce went to be with her Lord on April 2, 2018, at Countryside Nursing and Rehabilitation Community in South Haven.

Joyce was a 1949 graduate of Lawrence High School. On July 2,...

Mar 26, 2018

Paul Perez was born Nov. 17, 1961, in Houston, Texas, one of seven children born to Robert and Rachel Perez. Paul passed away suddenly at Lakeland Medical Center in St. Joseph, on Monday, March 26, 2018.

Paul was a professional painter by trade. He was the owner of Paul Perez Painting out of Keeler. He...

Mar 23, 2018

Jenessa Marie MacEachron was born Aug. 12, 2011, in South Haven. She was one of three children born to Dennis and Carla (Urquieta) MacEachron II. Jenessa passed away suddenly on March 23, 2018, as the result of a car accident.

Jenessa was a first grader at Redwood Elementary School in Hartford. She enjoyed playing with...

Mar 23, 2018

Julie Dawn Beeman went to be with her Lord and Savior on Friday, March 23, 2018, surrounded by loved ones at Rose Arbor Hospice in Kalamazoo.

Julie was born on Oct. 9, 1964, in Three Rivers, Mich., the daughter of Lester and Thelma (Riggs) Beeman who survive her. Julie grew up in Hartford, graduating from...

Mar 21, 2018

William "Bill" Drake, 52, of Van Auken Lake in Bangor, died March 21, 2018, at home. He passed away after a long illness.

He is the son of Jerry and Mary Drake of Van Auken Lake in Bangor Township. He had two children, James Drake of Bangor and Angela Drake of Watervliet. He is also...