Obituaries

Oct 4, 2016

Nyle Francis Bisbee was born July 24, 1935, in Coloma. He was the son of Augustus and Iola (Burr) Bisbee. Nyle passed away at his son’s home in Watervliet on Tuesday, Oct. 4, 2016. In addition to his parents, Nyle was preceded in death by his wife, Anna; and a brother, Terry Bisbee.

The family...

Oct 2, 2016

Mayfair Irene Ishoy was born Sept. 12, 1930, in Benton Harbor, to John and Gladys (Guinard) Jensen. She passed away suddenly at Lakeland Hospital, Watervliet, on Sunday, Oct. 2, 2016.

Mayfair worked for the phone company as a switchboard operator for many years and retired from the Hartford Public Library after many more years of...

Oct 1, 2016

Bobby "Bob" Gene Vassar, 74, of Hartford lost his battle with lung/bone cancer on Saturday, Oct. 1, 2016, at Lakeland Medical Center, St. Joseph. He was surrounded by his loving family as he took his last breath of life here on earth.

Bob was the owner and operator of Vassar Farms in Hartford since 1965....

Sep 26, 2016

Shirley Ann Craig was born July 8, 1950, in Benton Harbor, one of five children born to Thomas and Francis (Snoody) Stevens. Shirley passed away at her home in Hartford, surrounded by her family, on Monday, Sept. 26, 2016.

Shirley finished her working years as an adult foster care giver. She will always be remembered...

Sep 21, 2016

Pearl Fisher, 90, of Hartford passed away with her family by her side on Wednesday, Sept. 21, 2016, at Bronson Commons Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Mattawan.

A funeral service will be held at noon Monday, Sept. 26, 2016, at Calvin Funeral Home, Hartford, officiated by Lonnie Truelove. Burial will follow at Keeler Cemetery in Keeler....

Sep 4, 2016

Betty May Sias, 91 of Hartford, passed away Sunday, Sept. 4, 2016 at home.

Betty was born Jan. 21, 1925 in Des Moines, Ia., the daughter of John and Viola (Conway) Chappel, both of whom precede her in passing. Also preceding her in passing were her husbands, Jack Rhinehart and Robert Sias; two daughters: Jacqueline...

Sep 1, 2016

Macy Joy Burt, 69, of Lawrence Township, passed away Thursday, Sept. 1, 2016, at Lakeland Medical Center, St. Joseph.

Macy was born June 17, 1947, in Plainwell, the son of Lloyd and Sylvia (Warner) Burt, both of whom preceded him in passing. Also preceding him in passing was a half brother and a half sister....

Aug 30, 2016

Frances Anne Beck was born Feb. 11, 1947, in Kennett, Mo. She was the daughter of James and Lois (Dees) Hensley. Frances passed away at Borgess Medical Center in Kalamazoo on Tuesday, Aug. 30, 2016. Her parents preceded her in passing.

The family will welcome friends from 1-2 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 6, 2016, at the...

Aug 19, 2016

Robert "Bob" Perry McKinven, 54, of Covert, was born on Feb. 3, 1962, to Ronald and Kay (Rowe) McKinven. He passed away suddenly on Friday, Aug. 19, 2016, at home.

Bob, as he was known, is survived by his mother, Kay; six sisters: Rhonda Crans, Roberta Nichols, Rita (Al) Hosier, Robin (Mickey) Houchin, Ruth (John)...

Aug 17, 2016

LeAnne Tate, 50, of Hartford passed away suddenly Wednesday, Aug. 17, 2016, at home.

LeAnne was born March 4, 1966, in Hartford, the daughter of LeRoy Conner and Darlene (Dahlke) Tate, both of whom preceded her in passing. She was also preceded in passing by four brothers: James Donald Tate, Patrick Davis Tate, Steven Douglas...

Aug 16, 2016

Carl Lee Stone, 75 of Hartford, passed away suddenly Tuesday, Aug. 16, 2016 in Watervliet Township.

Carl was born Sept. 23, 1940 in Floral, Ark., the son of Jasper and Ilene (Galloway) Stone, both of whom precede him in passing.

Carl was formerly employed for Storey Electric of St. Joseph and,...

Aug 9, 2016

Donna Lucille Avery was born Dec. 12, 1924, in Lawrence. She was one of six children born to William and Ella (Eagan) Garrod. Donna peacefully went to be with her Lord, at home and with her family by her side, on Tuesday, Aug. 9, 2016.

Donna retired from Lawrence High School after 30 years of...

Jul 24, 2016

Steven Lugo Mireles, 68, of Hartford passed away Sunday, July 24, 2016, with his family by his side, at Lakeland Medical Center, St. Joseph.

Steven was born July 2, 1948, in San Antonio, the son of Geronimo Sr. and Sara (Lugo) Mireles, both of whom preceded him in passing. He was also preceded in passing...

Jul 22, 2016

Ina May Nelson was born May 17, 1934, in Kennett, Mo. She was the daughter of John and Willie (Wallace) Neal. Ina passed away peacefully at her home in Hartford on Friday, July 22, 2016. In addition to her parents, Ina was preceded in death by her husband, Paul; a grandson, Ethan Nelson; two sisters: Eddie Rhinehart and Margie...

Jul 17, 2016

Dorothy Ann Hurt was born July 12, 1926, in Chicago. She was the daughter of Frank and Emma (Stigler) Zvonar. Dorothy passed away peacefully at her granddaughter’s home in Texas Township on Sunday, July 17, 2016. In addition to her parents, Dorothy was preceded in death by her husband, James; a daughter, JoAnn Aiken; and a brother, Frank Zvonar....

Jul 14, 2016

William Glenn Conklin, 84 of Lawrence, passed away Thursday, July 14, 2016 at home, surrounded by his family.

"Mouse", as he was known by most, was born Sept. 26, 1931, in Keeler, the son of Basil and Beulah (Henry) Conklin, both of whom precede him in passing. He was also preceded in passing by two...

Jul 7, 2016

Kenneth Randy DeLoach, 59, of Hartford passed away Thursday, July 7, 2016, at Lakeland Medical Center, St. Joseph.

Kenneth was born Feb. 21, 1957, in Watervliet, the son of Norman and Zelma (Blevens) DeLoach, both of whom preceded him in passing. Also preceding him in passing was a brother, Carl DeLoach, on Oct. 12, 2014....

Jun 27, 2016

Frederick William Moon, 76, of Hartford passed away Monday, June 27, 2016, at Meadow Woods in Bloomingdale.

Fred, as he was known, was born Feb. 13, 1940, in Lawton, the son of Harold and Edna (Kinney) Moon, both of whom preceded him in passing. He was also preceded in death by three sisters: Edna, Mable...

Jun 26, 2016

Robert Thomas Weesaw, 73 of Orlando, Fla., formerly of Hartford, passed away Sunday, June 26, 2016, at home.

Robert was born June 27, 1942, in Hartford, the son of Florian and Johanna (Alexis) Weesaw, both of whom precede him in passing. He was also preceded in passing by two brothers: Bernard and Van "Gibb" Weesaw...

Jun 26, 2016

Andreas Keller, 89 of Hartford, was born on Feb. 24, 1927 in Hoffnungstal, Russia to Jacob and Maria (Bamesberger) Keller. He passed away Sunday, June 26, 2016 at South Haven Nursing and Rehabilitation Community.

His parents precede him in death, along with his in-laws: Heinich and Maria Kurz.

Andreas married the...