Obituaries

Mar 1, 2024

Faye Eleanor Blum was born March 11, 1937, in Waverly Township, the daughter of Frank and Gail (Palmer) Campbell. Faye passed away on Friday, March 1, 2024, at her home in Hartford.

Faye was a stay-at-home Mom. She was a talented piano player, who played for many years at her church and the Calvin and Leonard Funeral...

Feb 23, 2024

Veronica Selena Cardoso, 25, of Lawrence passed away on Friday, Feb. 23, 2024, at Bronson Methodist Hospital, Kalamazoo, Mich.

Born on July 16, 1998, in Battle Creek, Mich., to Arnulfo “Morris” and Erica (Adams) Cardoso. She was a 2016 graduate of Edwardsburg High School. Veronica dedicated her life to her family and friends. Always loving, reliable, and...

Feb 22, 2024

Sharon Kay Bassett was born on Oct. 17, 1938, in Dowagiac, the daughter of Robert and Esther (Abbs) Iliff. Sharon passed away peacefully at the age of 85 on Thursday, Feb. 22, 2024, at her home in Dowagiac.

Sharon was united in marriage to Stanley Bassett on Aug. 3, 1957. She was a loving stay at home...

Feb 15, 2024

Keith Alan Yerington, 67, of Dowagiac, formerly of Hartford, passed away on Thursday, Feb. 15, 2024, at Corewell Health Niles Hospital, Niles.

Pete, as he was known by most, was born on Nov. 2, 1956, in St. Joseph, the son of Frank and Florence (Hartke) Yerington, both of whom preceded him in passing.

On Nov....

Feb 7, 2024

Emma Ray-Ann Darling, of Coloma was born on Dec. 10, 2004, in Watervliet, to Michael Darling and Nicole Summerton. Emma passed away unexpectedly and peacefully in her sleep, at the age of 19, on Wednesday, Feb. 7, 2024.

Emma was a ray of light to her family and friends. She was always smiling and making everyone laugh....

Jan 30, 2024

Richard Lawrence Weston, 79, of Hartford passed away on Tuesday, Jan. 30, 2024, at his home in Hartford Township.

Dick, as he was known by most, was born on Dec. 25, 1944, in Watervliet, the son of Lawrence and Beatrice (Smith) Weston.

Dick married the former Debra Davis on April 12, 1987. For many years,...

Jan 21, 2024

Theola Lavada Langston-Sharpe, formerly of Hartford, was born on Nov. 29, 1931, in Marmaduke, Ark., the daughter of Elzora Jarvis.

Theola passed away on Sunday, Jan. 21, 2024, at Caretel Inn in St. Joseph, at the age of 92.

Theola is survived by her children: Ron (Linda) Langston, Patti (Fred) Amundsen and Stanley (Jan) Langston....

Dec 24, 2023

Douglas Berton Smith passed away on December 24, 2023 after a long fight with Lyme and Parkinson’s diseases. His last days were spent at home, surrounded by family, singing worship songs to his Savior.

A life-long Michigan native, Doug was born on February 19, 1959 to Gerald and Beverly Smith in St. Joseph. After graduating from St....

Dec 23, 2023

Thomas Fred Bennett was born on Sept. 12, 1942, in Chicago. He was the son of Vernie and Violet (Wolf) Bennett. Thomas passed away on Saturday, Dec. 23, 2023, at Rose Arbor Hospice Center, Kalamazoo, Mich.

Tom, as he was known, served his country in the U.S. Army National Guard during the VietNam War. In his spare...

Dec 18, 2023

Dale Dea Leonard, 88, of Hartford passed away from his life on earth to eternity in heaven on Monday, Dec. 18, 2023, at Bronson Methodist Hospital, Kalamazoo, Mich.

Dale was born on Dec. 3, 1935, in Lawton, Mich., the son of Richard and Margaret (Blanchard) Leonard.

Dale graduated from Lawton High School in 1955, Lake...

Dec 7, 2023

Ann Louise Wade was born on July 29, 1964, in Niles, the daughter of Martin and Mina (Wycoff) Cadwell, both of whom precede her in passing. Also preceding her in passing was a daughter, Marie Wade.

Ann passed away at the age of 59 on Thursday, Dec. 7, 2023, at Bronson Methodist Hospital, Kalamazoo, Mich.

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Nov 28, 2023

Jessica Renee McDonald, 34, of Hartford passed away Tuesday, Nov. 28, 2023, at Bronson Methodist Hospital, Kalamazoo.

Jessica was born Jan. 15, 1989, in Berrien Center, the daughter of Milton McDonald and Charlene Clark.

Jessica is survived by her mother, Charlene (Billie) Sikes of Hartford; her father, Milton (Carol) McDonald of Hartford; siblings: Joseph (Norma)...

Nov 28, 2023

Felipe Gomez Ortega, 79, of Hartford was born on Nov. 11, 1944, to Martin and Ramona (Ortega) Gomez, both of whom preceded him in passing. Also preceding him in passing were two brothers and two sisters.

Felipe passed away on Tuesday, Nov. 28, 2023, at his home.

Felipe was united in marriage to the former...

Nov 17, 2023

Robert Leon Cantrell of Bangor, Mich., was born on Aug. 20, 1962, the son of Lester and Neoma (Keller) Cantrell. Robert passed away on Friday, Nov. 17, 2023, at his home in Arlington Township, Mich.

On Oct. 9, 2005, Bobby, as he was known by most, was united in marriage with Donna Whittker and she survives along...

Nov 15, 2023

Tamara Jean Mendoza, 60, of Hartford passed away on Wednesday, Nov. 15, 2023 at home.

Tamara was born Oct. 21, 1963, in Benton Harbor, the daughter of Louis Carroll and Alice Woodard. She was employed at Great Lakes Eye Care, Memorial Hospital in St. Joseph, as a waitress at the Panel Room and Waffle House and with...

Oct 14, 2023

Rigoberto Calvillo Diaz, of Hartford, was born on Oct. 29, 1974, in Morelia, Michoacan, Mexico, the son of Nicolasa Calvillo.

Rigoberto passed away at the age of 48, on Saturday, Oct. 14, 2023, at his home.

Rigoberto leaves behind to cherish his memory his life partner, Tereza Antonio-Andres; five children: Diana Mateo, Carmen Calvillo, Rigoberto...

Oct 10, 2023

Jeffery David “JD” Conner, 70, of Hartford, formerly of Houston, Texas, passed away on Tuesday, Oct. 10, 2023, at home.

JD was born on May 6, 1953, in Kalispell, Mont., the son of Walter and Margaret (Johnson) Conner, both of whom precede him in passing. Also preceding him in passing are his father and mother-in-law: Carol and...

Oct 9, 2023

Irene (Glasgow) Emery, 96, of Hartford went to meet her Lord and Savior on Monday, Oct. 9, 2023. She was born May 25, 1927, in Dunklin County, Mo., to William Jackson and Myrtle Eaton.

Irene is survived by her children: Linda Gray of Benton Harbor, Janice (Jerry) Summerford of Coloma, Pat (Gary) Purcell of Coloma, Myra (David)...

Oct 8, 2023

Susan Jean Smith, of Hartford, was born on Jan. 26, 1950, in Madison, Ill., to Eugene and Ruea (Covey) Williams.

Susan passed away on Sunday, Oct. 8, 2023, at Corewell Health Lakeland Hospital, St. Joseph, at the age of 73.

On March 19, 1983, she was united in marriage with William Smith. She was formerly...

Oct 2, 2023

Richard Nathaniel Drane Sr., 67 of Hartford passed away on Monday, Oct. 2, 2023, at home.

Richard was born on Dec. 18, 1955, in Kalamazoo, Mich., the son of Clarence and Lassie (Harris) Drane, both of whom precede him in passing. He was also preceded in passing by a grandson, Jacob; brother, Coy Drane; and a sister,...