Obituaries

Apr 3, 2014

Eddie Dean Swanner, 62, of Bangor passed away Thursday, April 3, 2014, at Rose Arbor Hospice Residence in Kalamazoo.

"Tootie," as he was known by many, was born June 10, 1951, in Athens, Ala., the son of David and Betty (Wright) Swanner. He was formerly employed with Duffy Motts in Hartford. He loved farming, hunting...

Mar 24, 2014

Connie Sue Edgerly, 67, of Hartford passed away Monday, March 24, 2014, at Lakeland Regional Medical Center, St. Joseph.

A celebration of her life will be at 7 p.m. Thursday, March 27, 2014, at Hartford General Baptist Church, where she was a member. Pastor Steven Bisbee will officiate. In lieu of flowers, memorials in Connie's...

Mar 18, 2014

Ronald Lee Jensen, 86, of Hartford passed away Tuesday, March 18, 2014, at home.

Per Ron's wishes, cremation has taken place. A celebration of life service to honor Ron's memory will be at 12:30 p.m. Saturday, March 22, 2014, at Calvin Funeral Home in Hartford, where the family will receive friends from noon until the...

Mar 17, 2014

Cheryl Christine Gulliver, 66 of Silvercreek Township, passed away Monday, March 17, 2014 at her home.

Chris, as she was known by most, was born July 6, 1947 in Watervliet, the daughter of Henry and Loretta (Szewczyk) Poker, both of whom precede her in passing.

Chris was a 1965 graduate of...

Mar 2, 2014

Roy Allen Brown was born July 26, 1962 in Watervliet. He was one of three children born to Walter and Martha (LaFarlette) Brown. Roy passed away at the University of Michigan Hospital, in Ann Arbor, on Sunday March 2, 2014. He was preceded in death by his father and a nephew, Antonio Ledesma.

Cremation has...

Feb 21, 2014

John William Winkel, 53, of Hartford passed away suddenly Friday, Feb. 21, 2014, in Paw Paw.

A celebration of life service to honor John's memory will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, March 1, 2014, at Hope Evangelical Lutheran Church in Hartford, where the family will receive friends from 10 a.m. until the time of service....

Feb 19, 2014

Leon Henry Konkle, 84 of Lawrence, loving husband, father and grandfather, went to his rest Feb. 19, 2014.

Leon was born May 11, 1929, to Harold and Catherine (Henry) Konkle in Highland, Mich. After Harold's death in 1937, Leon was raised by his mother and Stepfather Marshall Weber in the west Bangor area. Leon attended...

Feb 17, 2014

Douglas Brian Martens was born June 18, 1955, in Watervliet. He was the second son born to Charles and Margaret (Colman) Martens. Doug, as he was known to everyone, passed away at home on Monday Feb, 17, 2014. He was preceded in death by both of his parents.

Cremation has taken place. Burial of both...

Feb 16, 2014

Caroline Julia Matthews, 79, of Hartford passed away Sunday, Feb. 16, 2014, at Hanson Hospice Center, Stevensville.

Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Friday, Feb. 21, 2014, at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Watervliet, of which she was a member. Father John Peter and Father Donald Wieber will be the celebrants....

Feb 11, 2014

Ann Sheridan Beckman (Sharon), 68, of Watervliet passed away Tuesday, Feb. 11, 2014 at Lakeland Community Hospital, Watervliet.

Ann was born Oct. 17, 1945, in Caruthersville, Mo., to Vester and Savine (Haney) Cook. She was formerly employed at Sharper Image for 12 years. In her spare time, she loved taking family vacations, enjoyed bowling and...

Feb 10, 2014

Ramona Nell Fuller Pradon was born Oct. 28, 1935, in Hornersville, Mo. She was one of six children born to John and Ruth (Cole) Neighbors.

Ramona passed away peacefully at her home with her family Monday, Feb. 10, 2014, after a battle with cancer. In addition to her parents, Ramona was preceded in death by...

Feb 10, 2014

Dan Leroy Hamilton, 63 of Hartford passed away suddenly Monday, Feb. 10, 2014, at Lakeland Community Hospital, Watervliet.

Dan was born March 8, 1950, in Harrisburg, Ark., the son of Miles and Geneva (Cooper) Hamilton, both of whom preceded him in passing. Also preceding him in passing were a granddaughter, Azure Skie Hamilton, on June...

Feb 2, 2014

Dollie was born Feb. 14, 1948, in Hayti, Mo., the daughter of Ernest and Lorene (James) Robbins. Just a few days prior to her 65th birthday, Dollie passed away suddenly on Sunday, Feb. 2, 2014, at her home in Sturgis, Mich.

Dollie graduated from Hartford High School and Southwestern Michigan College, where she earned an...

Jan 22, 2014

Donna was born July 23, 1929, in Watervliet, the daughter of John and Maude (Hilts) Frazier. At the age of 84, Donna passed away peacefully on Wednesday, Jan. 22, 2014, at her home.

Clare Beam and Donna Frazier, were united in marriage on July 26, 1946. She was a member of the Hartford Federated Church,...

Jan 17, 2014

Charlotte Catherine Stevens, 88 of Lawrence, MI, passed away on Friday, January 17, 2014 surrounded by family at Bronson Lakeview Hospital from complication of pneumonia.

A memorial will be held at 2 p.m. on Saturday, February 8, 2014 at the Hartford Federated Church. Following the memorial a luncheon will be served where family and friends...

Jan 15, 2014

Jerry Lee Morris, age 44 of Coloma, passed away Wednesday morning, January 15th, 2014 at Lakeland Community Hospital, Watervliet. Jerry was born February 13, 1969 at Mercy Hospital in Benton Harbor.

Jerry Lee was a fun loving person that loved his spirits, herbal treatments, family and friends. He loved to watch sports with friends and...

Jan 14, 2014

Cathy Diane Cloinger was born on February 13th, 1952 in Benton Harbor, Michigan. She is survived by her husband Benny Cloinger of Watervliet, a son Robert Cloinger of Watervliet, a daughter Stacye Cloinger of Watervliet, a brother Charles Allen of Cassopolis, a sister Brenda Badgley of Benton Harbor, a sister Cindy Steffey (Glen) of Lexington, KY. She is preceded...

Jan 12, 2014

David Julian Wild, 85, of Benton Harbor passed away Sunday, Jan. 12, 2014, at home.

A celebration of life service to honor David's memory will be at 1 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 16, 2014, at the Leonard Funeral Home in Lawrence, where the family will receive friends from 11:30 a.m. until the time of service. David...

Jan 4, 2014

Charles "Chuck" Joseph Struzik, 99, of Hartford was called home to heaven Saturday, Jan. 4, 2014, at home.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be at 11 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 9, at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, Hartford. Father Donald Wieber and Monsignor Leo Cartagena will officiate. The family will receive friends from 6-8 p.m. Wednesday,...

Dec 15, 2013

Karen Lynne Harmon, 60, of Hartford, passed away Sunday, Dec. 15, 2013, at Bronson Methodist Hospital, Kalamazoo.

Karen was born March 23, 1953, in Muskegon, the daughter of Arvin and Valerie (Jackson) Byers, both of whom preceded her in passing. Also preceding her in passing were a grandson, Andrew David Zeiner; and her beloved dog,...