Obituaries

May 19, 2013

Robert Lee Sturgeon, Sr., 68 of Keeler, passed away suddenly Sunday, May 19, 2013 at the home of Marcia (Robert) Dunn, where he was cared for by his family until his passing.

Robert was born July 1, 1944 in Hartford, the son of Bert, Sr. and Geraldine (Day) Sturgeon, both of whom precede him in...

May 17, 2013

Lyndon Orlo Arnt, 86, passed away at his home in Keeler on Friday morning, May 17, 2013, with his wife of 67 years, Norine Lucille (Bisnett) Arnt, and family members at his side.

Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday, May 21, with visitation from 5-8 p.m. Monday, May 20. Both will be at...

May 12, 2013

Virginia Jeanette Millhouse, 89, lifetime resident of Keeler, passed away on May 12, 2013 at Lakeland Regional Medical Center in St. Joseph.

She was born on Christmas Day, Dec. 25, 1923, the daughter of Eugene and Sarah Pomeroy. She was united in marriage to Robert Millhouse and is survived by her sons: John (Nancy) Millhouse...

May 3, 2013

James Clifford Johnson, known as "Bud," passed away May 3, 2013, in St. Joseph. He was born to Lebern and Juanita Johnson in Trumann, Ark., on Nov. 21, 1942. He was employed as maintenance worker until his retirement.

He is survived by his wife, Rosemary of St. Joseph, whom he met in 1985; three children,...

Apr 20, 2013

Betty J. (Maddox) Welty, 73, of Hartford went to be with the Lord on Saturday, April 20, 2013, at her home, surrounded by her family.

Betty was born July 31, 1939, to Orville and Stella (Blevens) Maddox in Lepanto, Ark.

Betty grew up in the Berrien and Van Buren county-area and...

Apr 15, 2013

Barbara Dianne Nearpass, 69, of Eau Claire went to be with her Lord Monday, April 15, 2013, at Lakeland Regional Medical Center, St. Joseph.

Barbara was born June 16, 1943, in Middlesboro, Ky., the daughter of Charles and Zola (Brooks) Ramsey Jr., both of whom preceded her in passing. Also preceding her in passing was...

Apr 9, 2013

Doan Russell Griffin, 81, of Lawrence passed away Tuesday, April 9, 2013, at Bronson Methodist Hospital, Kalamazoo.

Griff, as he was known by most everyone, was born July 2, 1931 in Buffalo Township, Mo., the son of Ernest and Iva (Grogan) Griffin, both of whom precede him in passing. He was also preceded in passing...

Mar 29, 2013

Granvel Odis Duda, 70 of Decatur passed away Friday, March 29, 2013, at his home.

Jerry, as he was known, was born July 11, 1942, in Blysville, Ark., the son of Otto and Carrie (Trayweek) Duda, both of whom preceded him in passing. Also preceding him in passing were a grandson, Lee "Bubba" Phillips; a...

Mar 27, 2013

George A. Saetre, 89, of Hartford passed away Wednesday, March 27, 2013, at Lakeland Regional Medical Center, St. Joseph.

George was born Jan. 25, 1924, in Chicago, the son of Andrew and Dagny (Isachsen) Saetre, both of whom preceded him in passing. George was also preceded in passing by his wife of 63 years, Martha...

Mar 24, 2013

Shirlene Manning, 75 of Hartford went to her heavenly home Sunday, March 24, 2013, at Lakeland Regional Medical Center, Saint Joseph.

Shirlene was born Dec. 3, 1937, in New Madrid, Mo., the daughter of Milton and Lillian (Robbins) Hill, both of whom precede her in passing. Also preceding her in passing was a granddaughter, Kendra...

Mar 20, 2013

Donna Mae Morsaw, 78, of Hartford passed away Wednesday, March 20, 2013, at Grace of Douglas in Douglas.

Donna was born Oct. 8, 1934, in Bridgman, the daughter of Albert and Francis (Richards) Schultz, both of whom preceded her in passing. Also preceding her in passing were her husband, Cardinal Joseph Morsaw, on Aug. 11,...

Mar 13, 2013

Duane A. Cook, 85, of Hartford went peacefully to be with his Lord on Wednesday, March 13, 2013, at home, surrounded by his family.

Duane was born Dec. 26, 1927, in Bangor, the son of L. Reed and Mary (Boyer) Cook, both of whom precede him in passing. Also preceding him in passing were a...

Feb 28, 2013

Bobby Joe Allen Townley Sr., 70, of Stevensville passed away suddenly Thursday, Feb. 28, 2013, at his home.

Bobby was born Feb. 12, 1943, in Mobile, Ala., the son of Grover and Quillie (Jackson) Townley, both of whom preceded him in passing. Also preceding him in passing were a son, Bobby Townley Jr.; a daughter,...

Feb 22, 2013

Barbara Louise Eiswald, 90, of Holland, formerly of Hartford, passed away Friday, Feb. 22, 2013, at Holland Hospital in Holland.

Barbara was born May 8, 1922, in Eau Claire, the daughter of Harry and Bessie (Easton) Preston, both of whom precede her in passing. Also preceding her in passing were her husband, Ernest Eiswald; four...

Feb 19, 2013

Danny Ray Vaughn, 44 of Hartford passed away suddenly Tuesday, Feb. 19, 2013, at Lakeland Regional Medical Center, St. Joseph.

Danny was born May 24, 1968, in Benton Harbor, the son of Nathaniel Routesaw and Jo Ann Gingrich. Danny was a drywall finisher by trade, working in construction. In his spare time, Danny loved playing...

Feb 17, 2013

James Robert Purcell, 55, of Bangor passed away Sunday, Feb. 17, 2013 at Borgess Medical Center, Kalamazoo.

James was born June 26, 1957, in St. Joseph, the son of Cecil and Azlee (Westmorlan) Purcell, both of whom preceded him in passing. He was also preceded in death by two brothers, Burley Purcell and Dallas Purcell....

Feb 16, 2013

Charlotte Ann Sieber, 51, of Hartford passed away on Saturday, Feb. 16, 2013, as the result of an automobile accident.

Charlotte was born May 31, 1961, in Advance, Mo., the daughter of Charles and Elsie (Edwards) Bloomer, who survives.

Charlotte was a loving wife to Steven and a precious mother to...

Feb 16, 2013

Celeste Charlene Phillips, 67, of Hartford passed away suddenly Saturday, Feb. 16, 2013, in Hartford Township as the result of an automobile accident.

Celeste was born Nov. 6, 1945, in Lawrence, the daughter of George and Esther (Dobson) Heffner, both of whom precede her in passing. Also preceding her in passing was her husband, Jack...

Feb 16, 2013

LouAnne Holcomb, 56, of Hartford passed away Saturday, Feb. 16, 2013, as the result of an automobile accident.

LouAnne was born June 29, 1956, in Watervliet, the daughter of John and Betty (Vaughn) Smith. LouAnne was a loving wife to Vernon, whom she married on Oct. 4, 1986. She was a caring mother to her...

Feb 16, 2013

Kathyn Sue Maya, 56 of Kalamazoo, went to be with the lord, Saturday, February 16, 2013, in Hartford Township, as the result of an automobile accident.

Kathyn was born November 19, 1956 in Jellico, Tennessee, the daughter of Joe and Mary (Bennett) Hamblin, both of whom precede her in passing.

Kathy...