Obituaries

Wayne Thomas Jones

Mar 16, 2016

Wayne Thomas Jones, 80, formerly of Hartford, became an angel in Heaven, at home in the presence of his family, on March 16, 2016.

Wayne had a passion and love for cars. He began his career teaching automotive technology in the New Buffalo school district. He is best known for owning his own company, Jones...

Marcella Taylor Hoffman

Mar 10, 2016

Marcella Taylor Hoffman, 80, of Hartford passed into the arms of Jesus on March 10, 2016, at Riverview Manor after a long illness.

Marcella was born in 1935 to John and Hilda (Emery) Taylor of Grand Rapids. Their large family often performed at musical events. Her siblings were Marian Derwich, John Taylor, Emmett Taylor, Catherine...

Martha Jean Gregg

Feb 27, 2016

Martha Jean Gregg, 68, of Hartford passed away Saturday, Feb. 27, 2016, at Lakeland Medical Center, St. Joseph.

Martha was born March 13, 1947, in Hastings, the daughter of Richard and Dorothy (Phillips) Easey, both of whom preceded her in passing. She was also preceded in passing by a brother, Allen Easey; and a sister,...

Aaron Oliver Knight, Iii

Feb 22, 2016

Aaron Oliver Knight III, 65, of Lawrence passed away Monday, Feb. 22, 2016, at Bronson Methodist Hospital, Kalamazoo.

Aaron was born Feb. 5, 1951, in Watervliet, the son of Aaron Jr. and Barbara (Watson) Knight, both of whom preceded him in passing. Also preceding him in passing was a nephew, Duane Allen Matlock.

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Carter Henry Shaw Donovan

Feb 19, 2016

Carter Henry Shaw Donovan was born on June 2, 2015. It was a full moon and the world was blessed. Carter loved music, the color red, the ladies and his bouncy seat. He always had a smile on his face and loved to play with other children. His soul was pure. He was an angel sent here to save...

Joan Keen Trombley

Feb 16, 2016

Joan Keen Trombley was born Feb. 26, 1933, in Salisbury, Mo. She passed away at the age of 82, on Feb. 16, 2016, at her home in Hartford. She was the daughter of Henry and Willie (Gribble) Keen, both of whom preceded her in passing. She was also preceded by two sisters; and three brothers.

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Daniel L. Asaro

Feb 9, 2016

On Tuesday, Feb. 9, 2016, Daniel L. Asaro, 65, of Hartford, was in the loving arms of his wife when he peacefully entered heaven to join his Lord and savior, after a long struggle with cancer. Dan was born on Aug. 11, 1950, in Detroit. After growing up in the suburbs of Detroit, he risked his life from 1968-71...

Marcelyn Gail Shuler

Feb 7, 2016

Marcelyn Gail Shuler was born Nov. 14, 1959, in Plymouth. She passed away at the age of 56, on Feb. 7, 2016, at Lakeland Medical Center, Saint Joseph. She was the daughter of Leroy and Lynette (Pardee) Bennett, both of whom preceded her in passing. Marcelyn was also preceded by her father-in-law, William Shuler.

Marcelyn...

Elmer John Deford

Feb 3, 2016

Elmer John "Rusty" DeFord, 76 of Hartford, passed away Wed., Feb. 3, 2016 at home.

Elmer was born Nov. 29, 1939 in Tomah, Wis., the son of William, Sr. and Pearl (Burns) DeFord, both of whom precede him passing. Also preceding him in passing were a daughter, Tammy Lyn DeFord and a brother: William "Bill"...

Frank Edward Johnson

Feb 2, 2016

Frank Edward Johnson, 87, passed away Feb. 2, 2016, at home in Lawrence. He was born May 27, 1928, in Lawrence to Arba and Bertha (Steele) Johnson.

He leaves a very loving family including his wife, Lois Ardith (Arent) Johnson. They had a very happy marriage of 66 years together. He also leaves a daughter,...

John Martin Diebold

Jan 29, 2016

John Martin "Marty" Diebold, 84, of Hartford passed away unexpectedly on Friday Jan. 29, 2016, at Lakeland Medical Center in St. Joseph.

Visitation will be held from 1-3 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 6, 2016, at Calvin Funeral Home, Hartford, with dinner at the Hartford United Methodist Church 425 E. Main St., Hartford. Family and friends are...

Jacqueline Sue Caldwell

Jan 24, 2016

Jacqueline Sue Caldwell, 69, of Hartford passed away on Sunday, Jan. 24, 2016, at her home, surrounded by her family.

The family will welcome friends from 5-6 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 30, 2016, at the Calvin Funeral Home in Hartford, where a celebration of life service to honor Jackie's memory will follow. In lieu of flowers,...

Dennis Ray Cook

Jan 20, 2016

Dennis Ray Cook, 64, of Hartford Township, passed away suddenly Wednesday, Jan. 20, 2016, at home.

Dennis was born June 12, 1951, in Benton Harbor, the son of Gilbert and Elsie (Pointer) Cook, both of whom preceded him in passing. He was also preceded in passing by a brother, Earl Cook.

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Wandamae Frances Lyons

Jan 11, 2016

Wandamae Frances (Peters) Lyons, 88, of Hartford, passed away at 11:16 p.m. on Jan. 11, 2016, at her home.

She was born on March 28, 1927, in Benton Township to Benjamin Alexander Peters and Frances Genevieve (Carpp) Peters. Wanda graduated from Benton Harbor High School in 1945, and attended Michigan State College in Lansing, studying...

Dorothy Elizabeth Benson

Jan 11, 2016

Dorothy Elizabeth (Sorensen) Benson of Van Auken Lake, Hartford, formerly of Orland Park, Ill., passed away peacefully at her home on Jan. 11, 2016.

She was preceded in death by Roy, her loving husband of 62 years; and her brother, Christian Sorensen.

Their seven children include: Richard (Priscilla), Carole (Richard) Benson-Weinberg,...

William Roger Stinchcomb

Jan 10, 2016

William Roger Stinchcomb, 67 of Lawrence, passed away Sunday, Jan. 10, 2016, at Rose Arbor Hospice Residence, Oshtemo Township.

William was born May 12, 1948, in Cleveland, OH, the son of James Francis and Wanda (Showalter) Stinchcomb, both of whom preceded him in passing. Also preceding him in passing were his wife, Joyce Ogden-Stinchcomb on...

Raynell West-Jackson

Dec 15, 2015

Raynell West-Jackson, 60, of Sister Lakes passed away suddenly on Tuesday Dec. 15, 2015, at home.

Raynell was born Sept. 10, 1955 in Steele, Mo. She leaves behind her mother, Helen Jackson; her soulmate and partner, Michael Duffy; seven sisters: Sue, Betty, Diane, Kathy, Judy, Brenda and Lisa and one brother, Kenneth.

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Robert Leroy Hall, Jr.

Dec 11, 2015

Robert Leroy Hall Jr. 80, passed away Friday, Dec. 11, 2015, at Countryside Nursing and Rehabilitation Community in South Haven.

Bob, as he was known, leaves his wife of 57 years, Shirley (Baiers) Hall; sons, Richard (Susan) Hall of Hartford and Tim (Teesa) Hall of Elkhart, Ind.; four grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild.

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Phyllis Jean West

Dec 11, 2015

Phyllis Jean West, 59, of Hartford passed away peacefully with her family by her side Dec. 11, 2015, after a long battle with cancer.

Phyllis was born Jan. 22, 1956, in Kalamazoo, the daughter of James and Lula Belle (Franklin) Weaver, both of whom preceded her in passing. Also preceding her in passing were two...

Raymond James Van Meter

Dec 8, 2015

Raymond James Van Meter of Portage passed away suddenly on Tuesday, Dec. 8, 2015 at home.

The family will receive friends on Thursday, Dec. 17 from 4 to 5 P.M. at the Keeler General Baptist Church, with the service to honor his memory to follow. Pastor Efrain Maya will officiate. As to Raymond's wishes, cremation...