Obituaries

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...

Mar 18, 2018

Cynthia Marie (Shelton) Leimbach-Johnson, 46, of Coloma passed away Sunday, March 18, 2018 at Lakeland Community Hospital, Watervliet.

Cynthia was born March 13, 1972, in St. Joseph. Cynthia was the daughter of Denny and Nancy (Vaughn) Shelton. Cynthia was a graduate of Hartford High School. During high school, she was a cheerleader, a flautist in...

Mar 17, 2018

Dennis Van Fast was born on March 28, 1948, in Benton Harbor, the son of Wesley and Virginia (McGrath) Fast. Dennis “Denny” passed away on Saturday, March 17, 2018, and has joined his wife, Nancy, who went to be with the Lord 12 days earlier.

On July 6, 1982, Dennis was united in marriage to...

Mar 13, 2018

William Lawrence Colgren III of Lawrence passed away at his home Tuesday, March 13, 2018. “Larry” as he was known, was born on March 30, 1964, in Kalamazoo, the son of William Jr. and Sally (Monk) Colgren, both of whom preceded him in passing.

On Dec. 23, 2014, he married Pamela Shafer. Larry was first...

Mar 11, 2018

Juanita Marie Wall was born June 22, 1950, in Hartford, the daughter of George and Theresa (Alexis) Morseau. She passed away at the age of 67 on Sunday, March 11, 2018, at her home in Dowagiac.

Juanita is survived by her husband, Willard; a son, Jeffery Morseau; a stepdaughter, Teresa Sellers; a step-son, John McPherson;...

Mar 9, 2018

Marie Helen King, 97, of South Haven, formerly of Coloma and Hartford, passed away Friday, March 9, 2018, at Countryside Nursing and Rehabilitation Community.

Marie was born July 3, 1920, in Chicago, the daughter of John and Barbara Dubberke, both of whom preceded her in passing. She was also preceded by her stepfather, Frank Marousek;...

Mar 7, 2018

Manuel Lisalde Medrano, 88, of Hartford passed away on Wednesday, March 7, 2018, at his home surrounded by his family.

The family will welcome friends from 6-8 p.m. Monday, March 12, 2018, at the Calvin Funeral Home in Hartford. Mass of Christian Burial will take place at 11 a.m. Tuesday, March 13, 2018, at the...

Mar 5, 2018

Nancy Jean Fast of Hartford went to be with the Lord on Monday, March 5, 2018, at Lakeland Medical Center, St. Joseph, at the young age of 60. She was born on Aug. 17, 1957, in South Haven, the daughter of Arthur and Leona Mielke, both of whom preceded her in passing.

On July 9,...

Feb 12, 2018

Ronald Leroy Wheeler, 71, of Hartford passed away suddenly on Monday, Feb. 12, 2018, at his home.

Ron was born on March 16, 1946, in Benton Harbor, the son of John and Retta (Burtchett) Wheeler. He married Virginia Cantrell on Dec. 12, 1964. He was employed in the meat department at Hardings in Dowagiac and...

Feb 11, 2018

Wendall Rodney Tyler, "Rodney" as he was known by most, was born on Nov. 6, 1939, in Paw Paw, the son of Grant and Hernaca (Johnson) Tyler. He passed away suddenly at the age of 78, on Sunday, Feb. 11, 2018, at his home in Decatur.

Rodney married Darlene Luster on June 26, 1969. He...

Feb 8, 2018

Eula Jean Griffin was born December 18, 1929 in LaGrange, Missouri, the daughter of Leo and Ruth (Solter) McCullough.

Eula passed away at the age of 88 on Thursday, February 8, 2018 at Bronson Commons in Mattawan.

Eula married Edgar Griffin on August 1, 1947. Edgar passed away on August 19,...

Feb 8, 2018

Sylvia Jeannene Crest was born April 22, 1945, in Dell, Ark., the daughter of Marlin and Sylvia (Dollins) Traughber. Sylvia passed away at the age 72 at Hanson Hospice Center in Lincoln Township on Thursday, Feb. 8, 2018.

Sylvia was formerly employed at Salutos Pizza in Benton Harbor and as a cook at the Panel...

Jan 31, 2018

Darold Nutting was born in Section 29, Bangor Township, on July 2, 1929, the son of William and Elva (Born) Nutting. He passed on Wednesday, Jan. 31, 2018, at the age of 88, at home on the family farm where he was born. Darold lived his entire life farming, and he thoroughly enjoyed driving tractor. His favorite tractors were...

Jan 30, 2018

Lorna Ann Stagg passed away at the age of 73 on Tuesday, Jan. 30, 2018, at Brookdale Meridian Assisted Living in Haslett, Mich. Lorna was born May 15, 1944, in Chicago, the daughter of William and Margaret (Thar) Friedl.

Lorna was a secretary for Olds and Mackinder Law Firm and the Hartford Public Schools for...

Jan 23, 2018

Charlene Louise McFarland, 90, of Hartford passed away Tuesday, Jan. 23, 2018, in Maryland.

She was born on July 24, 1927, in Hartford, the daughter of Marshall and Bertha (Van Gorder) Kaylor. Charlene was married for 55 years to Jay McFarland, also of Hartford. Jay passed away on Dec. 14, 1999.

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