Obituaries

Nov 7, 2014

Lonnie Johnson was born Oct. 4, 1948, in Caruthersville, Mo., one of five children born to Vester and Eva (Lovins) Johnson. Lonnie passed away at Elkhart (Ind.) General Hospital on Friday, Nov. 7, 2014. He was preceded in death by his parents; three brothers: L.C. Morgan, Vester Johnson Jr. and Ronnie Johnson; and a sister; Lucille Burton.

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Oct 31, 2014

Laura Jean Meissner, 55, formerly of Hartford, was born Jan. 10, 1959, in Grand Rapids. She was the daughter of Walter and Margaret (Maitner) Hess Jr. Laura passed away suddenly at her home in Kalamazoo on Friday, Oct. 31, 2014.

Laura is survived by a son, Christopher Meissner of Hartford; a daughter, Joy (Edgar) Zepeda...

Oct 28, 2014

Carl Russell Staffen, 75, of Bangor passed away Oct. 28, 2014, at Rose Arbor Hospice Residence in Kalamazoo.

Carl was born Oct. 25, 1939, in Big Rapids. He was the son of James and Adeline (Kranz) Staffen, both of whom preceded him in passing. He was also preceded by his wife, Nancy; and a sister,...

Oct 28, 2014

Stanley John Kozicki, 65, of Hartford passed away Tuesday, Oct. 28, 2014, at Bronson Methodist Hospital in Kalamazoo.

Stanley was born Nov. 15, 1948, in Chicago, the son of Walter and Julia (Proehl) Kozicki, both of whom preceded him in passing. He was also preceded in passing by his first wife, Susan Hope-Kozicki; three sons:...

Oct 27, 2014

Harold L. Martin of Hartford passed away peacefully at the age of 88. He was the beloved husband of Laurine and was proceded in death by his first wife, Joyce.

He was the dearest father of Charlene (William), Patricia, Jeffery (Vicki), Dale (Jamie), Linda and Mary Ellen (Peter), and the loving step-dad of Andrea (Marty),...

Oct 26, 2014

Raymond Neil Rodgers of Hartford passed away Sunday, Oct. 26, 2014, at The Timbers of Cass County in Dowagiac. He was 91 years young.

The family will receive friends from 10-10:30 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 1, 2014, at Hartford General Baptist Church. The North Berrien Military Rites Team will then conduct military rites, followed by a...

Oct 21, 2014

Virgil Robert Smith, 89, of Hartford, loving uncle of Vicki (Ross) Efting, Neil (Carol) Schaus and Sherry Leonard, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, Oct. 21, 2014 at Hanson Hospice Center, Lincoln Township.

He is also survived by many other family members.

Virgil was born Aug. 7, 1925 in...

Oct 12, 2014

Carl Dexter DeLoach, 70, of Hartford, was called home to heaven, on Sunday, Oct. 12, 2014, at Lakeland Regional Medical Center, St. Joseph.

A service to honor his memory will be held on Thursday, Oct. 16, at 3 p.m. at the Calvin Funeral Home in Hartford, with Pastor Thomas Fuller officiating. Military rites will also...

Sep 26, 2014

Harry Franklin Fuller, 67 of Hartford, passed away Friday, Sept. 26, 2014, at his home.

Harry was born July 17, 1947, in Watervliet, the son of Allie and Catherine (Davis) Fuller, both of whom precede him in passing. Harry was also preceded in passing by a sister, Betty Heffington and two brothers, Harold and Gerald...

Sep 21, 2014

Joan Louise Whiteman, 81, of Lawrence, passed away Sunday, Sept. 21, 2014, at Bronson Methodist Hospital, Kalamazoo.

Joan was born Aug. 11, 1933, in Sister Lakes, Mich, the daughter of Donald and Estelle (Carlson) Pauley. Joan was a simple woman who loved to shop, spend time with her family and friends, and do yard work,...

Sep 15, 2014

Viola Mercedes (Stanley) Rock, 82 of Dowagiac, passed away at 9:25 P.M., Monday, September 15, 2014 at her home surrounded by family.

Viola Rock was born December 16, 1931 to the late James and Donna Stanley. On August 14, 1948, in South Bend, Ind., she married Arthur Fred Rock who preceded her in death.

Sep 9, 2014

Doris Mae Viola Grace, 73, of Coloma passed away Tuesday, Sept. 9, 2014 at her home.

Doris was born Aug. 10, 1941, in Baltimore, Md., the daughter of Elmer and Doris (Telmyer) Zick, both of whom preceded her in passing. Also preceding her in passing were her husband, Earl Grace III; a grandson, Adam Corvin;...

Sep 8, 2014

Earl DeWayne Cook, 58 of Paw Paw passed away Monday, Sept. 8, 2014, at Bronson Methodist Hospital in Kalamazoo.

A memorial celebration of life service to honor Earl's memory will be at 12:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 20, at Hartford General Baptist Church, 323 E. Main St., Hartford. The family will receive friends from noon until...

Sep 3, 2014

Leo Joseph "Bud" Latus was born March 3, 1930, at Memorial Hospital in Benton Harbor and died at his home in Hartford on Wednesday, Sept. 3, 2014.

Bud was the son of Dr. and Mrs. Leo F. Latus, who preceded him in death, as did a sister, Mary Ellen Learner. Bud graduated from Hartford High...

Sep 2, 2014

Edward Frank Cotman, 58, of Hartford passed away Sept. 2, 2014, at his home.

Frank Jr., as he was known to most, was born Jan. 4, 1956, in Watervliet. He was the son of Frank and Lucy (Calabrese) Cotman, both of whom preceded him in passing.

Frank graduated from Hartford High...

Aug 25, 2014

Betty Jo Massey, 77 of Watervliet, passed away suddenly Monday, August 25, 2014 at her home.

Betty was born January 6, 1937 in Boise, Id., the daughter of Howard and Ruth (Daniel) Hatfield, both of whom precede her in passing. She was also preceded by a grandson, Christian Carl Burch and a brother, Robert Hatfield....

Aug 13, 2014

Theresa Ann Morris, 65, of Hartford passed away Wednesday, Aug. 13, 2014, at Borgess Medical Center, Kalamazoo.

Theresa was born Sept. 7, 1948, in Watervliet, the daughter of Jay and Charlene (Kaylor) McFarland. Her father preceded her in passing.

Theresa worked in the automotive business early on, but later had her...

Aug 11, 2014

Carlos Jovani Moreno, 9 years old, of Hartford, passed away suddenly Monday, Aug. 11, 2014, at Bronson Methodist Hospital in Kalamazoo.

Carlos was born Sept. 11, 2004, in Watervliet, the son of Filiberto Moreno and Esperanza Rakins. He was a third-grader at Woodside Elementary in Hartford. He loved soccer, scooters and riding his bike.

Aug 1, 2014

Thomas James McConnell, 63, of Keeler Township passed away Friday, Aug. 1, 2014, at home.

Per Tom's wishes, cremation has taken place, and a memorial celebration to honor his memory will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 9, at Keeler Church of God, with Pastor Boyd Saylor officiating. The family has requested that those wishing...

Jul 18, 2014

Lois Lorraine Blyly was born Aug. 31, 1932, in Hartford. She passed away suddenly at the age of 81, on July 18, 2014, at Lakeland Regional Medical Center, St. Joseph.

Lois grew up on the family farm south of Hartford and graduated from Hartford High School in 1950. She was very active in 4-H and...