Obituaries

Apr 23, 2014

Betty Jean Wright Swanner Friel, 78 of Hartford, passed away Wednesday, April 23, 2014, at her home.

Betty was born Nov. 17, 1935, in Elkmont, Ala., the daughter of Nathan and Sarah (Adams) Wright. She was formerly employed with DuWells in Bangor. She was a talented writer and singer of country music and was just...

Apr 22, 2014

Judson C. Moses, 82, of Lawrence passed away April 22, 2014, at Maple Lake Assisted Living in Paw Paw.

Judson was born Aug. 6, 1931, in Lawrence, one of five children born to Arthur and Mildred (Sutherby) Moses. Jud, as he was known, graduated from Lawrence High School. He owned and operated Moses Construction Co....

Apr 15, 2014

Jacklyn Marie Genereaux, 79, of Stevensville passed away on Tuesday, April 15, 2014, at University of Texas Health Science Center in Tyler, Texas.

Jacklyn was born May 23, 1934, in Hartford, the daughter of Levi and Mary (Alexis) Wesaw. She was an active member of the Pokagon Band of Potawatomi Indians. She loved playing card...

Apr 9, 2014

James Wesley Sanders, 67 of Lawrence, passed away suddenly Wednesday, April 9, 2014 at his home.

James was born Feb. 16, 1947 in California, the son of Wesley and Ida (Hickman) Sanders, both of whom precede him in passing. Also preceding him in passing was a brother, Curtis Sanders.

James owned...

Apr 7, 2014

Beryl Evelyn White, 99, of Decatur passed away Monday, April 7, 2014, at The Timbers of Cass County.

Beryl was born July 17, 1914, in Wayne Township, the daughter of Joshua and Christena (Pecher) Leach. She was formerly employed with DuWell's in Bangor and the Watervliet Paper Mill. She lived for a number of years...

Apr 7, 2014

Essel Ray Stewart, 61, of Hartford passed away Monday, April 7, 2014, at Borgess Medical Center in Kalamazoo.

Essel was born April 6, 1953, in Henderson, Ky., the son of Robert and Celesta (Vincent) Stewart. He was formerly employed as a foreman with Anthony Farms in Keeler for 25 years, and he owned and operated...

Apr 7, 2014

Anna Raye Nadason, 84, of Coloma passed away Monday, April 7, 2014, at The Willows in St. Joseph.

Anna was born July 25, 1929, in Milledgeville, Tenn., the daughter of William and Lissie (Hart) Benson. She was formerly employed with Watervliet Paper Mill and was a member of St. Paul's United Church of Christ. Anna...

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...