Obituaries

Elizabeth June Rodgers

Mar 3, 2017

Elizabeth June Rodgers was born June 18, 1923, in Hartford. She was the daughter of Adelbert and Barbara (Wise) Neff. Elizabeth passed away at home on Friday, March 3, 2017.

The family will welcome friends from 12:30-1 p.m. Saturday, March 11, 2017, at the Van Buren Sportsmen's Club, followed at 1 p.m. with a celebration...

Carol Elizabeth Wilkens

Feb 27, 2017

Carol Elizabeth Wilkens, loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away on Monday, Feb. 27, 2017, surrounded by her family at Pine Ridge Rehabilitation and Nursing Center, Stevensville.

Carol was born on July 27, 1935, in Benton Harbor, the daughter of Charles and Frances (Tucker) Kozma, both of whom preceded her in passing. Carol was...

Robert Arthur Garrod

Feb 26, 2017

Robert Arthur Garrod, 92, of Lawrence, died Sunday, Feb. 26, 2017, at his residence, surrounded by his family. He was born July 28, 1924, in Arlington Township, MI, the son of Fred Sr, and Edith Garrod.

Robert was a 1941 graduate of Lawrence High School, and graduated from Michigan State College's Agricultural (East Lansing) short...

Brian Scott Burfield

Feb 24, 2017

Brian Scott Burfield, 48, of Hartford passed away suddenly on Friday, Feb. 24, 2017, at home.

Brian was born Aug. 23, 1968, in Watervliet, the son of Wallace Burfield and Wanda Drane Morse.

On Nov. 26, 1990, Brian was united in marriage with Linda Bisbee and she survives; along with three...

John Anton Brower

Jan 25, 2017

John Anton Brower was born June 10, 1939, in Brazzaville, Belgian Congo, one of five children born to Angus and Emma (Anderson) Brower, both of whom preceded him in passing. Also preceding him in passing was a brother, Paul Brower. John passed away at home on Wednesday, Jan. 25, 2017.

The family will welcome friends...

Nathan Franklin Wright

Jan 24, 2017

Nathan Franklin Wright, 76, passed away Jan. 24, 2017, at Bronson Methodist Hospital, Kalamazoo. He was born Dec. 30, 1940, in Athens, Ala., to Nathan and Sarah (Adams) Wright.

He leaves a loving family including his wife, Sandra; a daughter, Katie Valtierra of Dowagiac; a son, Johnny Wright of Tucson, Ariz.; three sisters: Ramona (Steven)...

Vivian Mae Godgiben

Jan 18, 2017

Vivian Mae Godgiben was born Dec. 10, 1942, in Tyronza, Ark., one of 11 children born to Charles and Alta (McHorney) Mitchell. Her parents and four of her siblings have preceded her in passing.

Vivian passed away at Lakeland Medical Center, St. Joseph on Wednesday, Jan. 18, 2017. She loved singing and playing her guitar,...

Gary Lee Brink

Jan 10, 2017

Gary Lee Brink, 62, of Hartford passed away on Tuesday, Jan. 10, 2017, at Rose Arbor Hospice Residence, Kalamazoo.

The family will receive friends from 1-2 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 14, 2017, at the Calvin Funeral Home in Hartford, followed at 2 p.m. with a celebration of life service to honor Gary's memory. Chuck Ishmael, David...

Ellen Pearl Tyler

Jan 8, 2017

Ellen Pearl Tyler, 84 of Hartford passed away Sunday, Jan. 8, 2017, at Hanson Hospice Center.

Ellen was born April 3, 1932, in Mattawan, the daughter of Jake and Larue (DeYoung) Burkett.

On Oct. 6, 1950, Ellen was united in marriage to Kenneth Tyler. Kenneth passed away on July 27, 2008....

Virginia Lee Willoughby

Jan 7, 2017

Virginia Lee Willoughby, 85, of Hartford passed away Saturday, Jan. 7, 2017, at Caretel Inns of Lakeland, Royalton Township.

Virginia was born Nov. 2, 1931, in Wardell, Mo., the daughter of Harvey and Bertha (Brown) Phillips, both of whom preceded her in passing. Also preceding her in passing were her husband, James Arthur Willoughby; a...

Vada Estella Langston

Jan 5, 2017

Vada Estella Langston, 91, formerly of Hartford passed away Thursday, Jan. 5, 2017, at Maple Lake Assisted Living, Paw Paw.

Vada was born July 29, 1925, in Paragould, Ark., the daughter of Edward and Florabelle (Speer) Davidson, both of whom preceded her in passing. Also preceding her in passing were her husband, Andrew Langston on...

Antonia Reyna Vigil

Dec 31, 2016

Antonia Reyna Vigil, 65, of Lawton was born July 13, 1951, in Santa Cruz, Matahuala, San Luis Potosi, Mexico, to Nazario and Catalina (Galligos) Reyna, both of whom preceded her in passing. Antonia passed away at Bronson Methodist Hospital, Kalamazoo, on Saturday, Dec. 31, 2016, surrounded by her loved ones.

The family welcomed friends from...

James Alvin Hester

Dec 31, 2016

James Alvin Hester, 80 of Bangor Township passed away Saturday, Dec. 31, 2016, at home.

Jim, as he was known by most, was born in Ben, Ark., on Nov. 21, 1936, to his parents F.W. Davis and Cora Miller, both of whom precede him in passing. Also preceding him in passing was his step-father, Cliff...

Luella Mae Cheshire

Dec 26, 2016

A beautiful mother, sister, aunt, grandmother and great-grandmother died this week. Luella Mae Cheshire had a smile that could light up a room, and kindness that permeated her being. It showed in the words she spoke and the way she lived her life. She could bake an apple pie like nobody’s business, and take pictures. They say if you...

James Nathan Brown, Sr.

Dec 14, 2016

James Nathan Brown Sr., 51 of Grand Junction passed away suddenly Wednesday, Dec. 14, 2016, at home.

James was born July 15, 1965, in Paw Paw, the son of Randell and Nettie (Henslee) Brown.

James was preceded in passing by his father; his wife, Patricia Brown, and a brother, Randell.

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Cynthia Marie Carlock

Dec 14, 2016

Cynthia “Cyndi” Marie Carlock, 65, of Hartford lost a long hard battle with cancer on Dec. 14, 2016, at Bronson Methodist Hospital.

Cyndi, as she was known, was born Dec. 1, 1951, in Dowagiac, to Emerson and Ruby (Krager) Drake. Cyndi was the oldest of five children.

Her time was divided...

Allen Edward Clauser

Dec 12, 2016

Allen Edward Clauser was born May 22, 1943, in Benton Harbor. He was one of four children born to Allen and Marie (Eiserman) Clauser. He passed away at Medilodge of Holland on Monday, Dec. 12, 2016.

Al, as he was known, owned and operated Al's Tree Service for many years. He also worked at the...

Georgia Marie Hurley

Dec 10, 2016

Georgia Marie (Gratzle) Hurley, 80, of Lawrence passed away Saturday, Dec. 10, 2016, at Bronson Commons, Mattawan.

Georgia was born Jan. 28, 1936, in Watervliet, the daughter of Donald and Margaret (Wood) Hunt, both of whom preceded her in passing. She was also preceded in death by two sisters, Dorothy Hanson and Sally Creveston; and...

Bruce Edwin Little

Dec 8, 2016

Bruce Edwin Little, 66 of Hartford, passed away suddenly Thursday, Dec. 8, 2016, at Lakeland Hospital, Watervliet.

Bruce was born Aug. 8, 1950, in Kalamazoo, the son of Hearl and Betty (Brown) Little, both of whom precede him in passing. Also preceding him in passing are "his other half", Brenda Smith; son, Bruce Little, Jr.;...

Jackson Roy Love

Nov 27, 2016

Jackson Roy Love, 30, of Wyoming, Mich., passed away suddenly Sunday, Nov. 27, 2016, at his home.

Jackson was born July 11, 1986, in Grand Rapids, the son of Vincent Love and Loretta Wesaw. He was a graduate of Grandville High School and then attended Baker College in Muskegon and Kalamazoo Valley Community College. He...