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Glenn
Melbourne
Thurman,
81, of
Hartford
passed away
on Saturday,
Oct. 13,
2018, at his
home.
Glenn is
survived by
his wife,
Marla; a
son, Craig
Thurman of
St. Joseph;
and a
daughter,
Jane Thurman
of Grand
Rapids.
Glenn was
preceded in
passing by a
son, Glenn
Thurman; his
parents; and
two sisters,
Anita Joyce
Barker and
Coronellia
Taylor.
Glenn was
born on Feb.
17, 1937, in
Gas City,
Ind., the
son of Glenn
and Helen
(Crosby)
Thurman. He
was united
in marriage
with Marla
Sheick on
Dec. 24,
1968. Glenn
grew up in
Upland, Ind.
and attended
Mississinewa
High School
in Gas City,
Ind., until
1954. His
family moved
his senior
year to
Newaygo,
Mich., where
he graduated
from Newaygo
High School
in 1955.
After high
school, he
enlisted in
the U.S.
Navy for
four years
as an
aviation
mechanic on
the USS
WASP. After
the Navy, he
entered the
electrical
field
working as
an
electrician
for multiple
companies.
He retired
from Newkirk
Electric in
1999. Just
recently, he
was honored
as a fifth
year member
of the
International
Brotherhood
of
Electrical
Workers.
After
retirement,
he owned and
operated M&C
Auto Sales
for
approximately
12 years. He
had a
willingness
to help
others and
was
passionate
about and
above all,
enjoyed time
with his
family and
friends, of
which there
were many.
Friends
could always
count on him
to bring
laughter and
levity into
their lives.
His hobbies
included
automobiles,
hunting and
fishing.
The family
will receive
friends from
10-11 a.m.
Thursday,
Oct. 18,
2018, at the
New Life
Harvest
Ministries
where at 11
a.m. a
celebration
of life
service to
honor
Glenn’s life
will
commence.
Glenn will
be laid to
rest at City
of Newaygo
Cemetery at
1 p.m.
Friday. In
lieu of
flowers,
memorial
donations
may be made
to either
the church
or to
Heartland
Hospice. The
Calvin
Funeral Home
is assisting
the family.
Memorial
condolences
for the
family can
be left at
http://www.calvin-leonardfh.com.
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Bob
was a sales
representative
for
Lorillard
Tobacco Co.
for 37
years. He
was a member
of the
Keeler
Township
Fire
Department,
10 years as
chief, and
served as
assistant
chief and
training
officer. Bob
also had
served
Keeler
Township on
the Zoning
Board of
Appeals and
as Township
Treasurer.
Bob
was a
founding
member of
the Rod
Knockers Car
Club, a
member of
the NSRA, a
NASCAR fan,
as well as
the Chicago
Bears and
Cubs.
“The
bravest
sight in all
the world is
someone
fighting the
odds.” –
F.K. Lane.
Bob
valiantly
fought
cancer with
courage not
once saying
“why me?” A
memorial
service in
Michigan
will be held
at a later
date.
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John
D. Burfield,
43, of
Hartford
passed away
Nov. 11,
2018, at
Lakeland
Medical
Center, St.
Joseph.
A memorial visitation will take place from 5-8
p.m.
Thursday,
Nov. 15.
2018, at
Duffield &
Pastrick
Family
Funeral Home
in Coloma,
with prayers
and family
tributes
beginning at
7 p.m.
Memorial
donations in
John's
memory may
be made to
the Hartford
Council for
Recreation.
Those
wishing to
leave a
message or
share a
memory with
the family
online may
do so at
www.duffieldpastrick.com.
John was born Dec. 3, 1974, in St. Joseph to Norman J.
and Judith
(Frye)
Burfield.
He
was
currently
employed by
Griffin Tool
and
previously
by Pullman
Industries
and
Wolverine
Metal
Stamping.
John had a
passion for
anything
outdoors
including
hunting,
fishing and
camping. He
enjoyed
working in
the yard
with his
grandson DJ
and always
went to his
children’s
events, no
matter the
distance. He
also enjoyed
drinking
cheladas,
fireball and
attending
biker
rallies with
friends.
John was a
member of
the IDPA,
Van Buren
Sportsman’s
Club and
USPSA, where
he loved to
shoot with a
slew of his
shooting
buddies in
many
different
places.
John’s most
important
passion in
life was
spending
time with
his wife and
kids and
being the
best family
man he could
be. If you
knew him,
you knew how
he felt
about you.
John
is survived
by his wife
of 26 years,
Nichoel; his
three
children:
Alexandria
(Doug)
Whitsel,
John
Burfield II
and
Mackenzie
Burfield;
his mother,
Judith Nearn;
siblings:
Cindy Lee
Fairbanks,
Jody Nearn,
Willie Nearn
Jr., Nora
(Juan)
Burfield,
Norman
Burfield Jr.
and Cindy
Lou Oneill;
and his
grandson, DJ
Whitsel.
Also
surviving
are his
father and
mother-in-law:
Hartley
(Patricia)
Collins;
brothers-in-laws:
Hartley
(Teresa)
Collins Jr.,
and Todd
(Holly Nadin)
Curtis, and
several
aunts,
uncles,
nieces,
nephews and
cousins.
He is
preceded by
his grandma,
Grams;
father,
Norman;
step-father,
Willie Nearn
Sr.; his
dog, Fatboy,
and his
beloved
Cole-Man,
and many
other close
friends.
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Roy
“Andy”
Anderson,
92, of
Hartford
died Nov.
10, 2018, at
Caretel Inns
of Lakeland.
Calvin
Funeral
Home,
Hartford,
269-6214101.
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,
68, passed
away
peacefully
Oct.
31,2018, at
his home in
Tavares,
Fla., in the
presence of
loved ones.
He was born
on Aug. 2,
1950, in Paw
Paw to
Charles and
Arletta
Meachum.
He is
preceded in
death by his
father,
Charles.
He is
survived by
his mother,
Arletta, of
Bangor; and
two
siblings:
Robert and
Helen. He
spent the
last five
years with
his
significant
other, Patty
Borden; his
three
children:
Guy (Tasha)
Meachum,
Kelly
Meachum and
Chad
Meachum;
five
grandchildren:
Hailey,
Clara,
Alivia,
Carson and
Amelia.
Bill lived
most of his
life in
Hartford. He
spent the
last years
of his life
in Florida.
He was liked
by many and
made many
close
friends
throughout
his life. He
was an
United
States Army
Vietnam
Veteran, and
retired
from local
325
Operating
Engineers.
Bill had a
passion for
riding his
motorcycle,
fishing,
hunting and
loved going
to races. A
memorial
service and
luncheon
will be at 1
p.m. Sunday,
Nov. 11, at
the Coloma
F.O.P No.
147, 3470
Angling
Road,
Coloma.
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John is survived by his three children, Jeanne (Michael) Leighton, James “Jim” (Jane) Fries and Jeff fries; five grandchildren,
John is survived by his three children, Jeanne (Michael) Leighton, James “Jim” (Jane) Fries and Jeff fries; five grandchildren, Anthony Leighton, Brian Leighton, Evan Fries, John Newcomb and Brad Newcomb; and three greatgrandchildren.
John was preceded in passing by his wife, Barbara; a son, John Fries; his parents; and two brothers, William Fries and Allen Fries.
Anthony Leighton, Brian Leighton, Evan Fries, John Newcomb and Brad Newcomb; and three greatgrandchildren.
John was preceded in passing by his wife, Barbara; a son, John Fries; his parents; and two brothers, William Fries and Allen Fries.
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Kenneth was born March 2, 1931, in Kennett, Mo.,
the son of
Lenzo and
Gladys
(Jackson)
Manning.
On Aug. 30,
1954,
Kenneth was
united in
marriage
with the
former
Shirlene
Hill. He was
pastor and
founder of
the Hartford
Church of
God, and his
legacy will
live on by
the many
lives he has
touched
through his
ministry and
love for his
Lord Jesus.
He will be
truly missed
by all who
knew and
loved
him.
Ken, as he was known, is survived by a daughter:
Rebecca
(Jack)
Traughber;
two sons:
Michael
(Terri)
Manning and
Mark
(Cheryl)
Manning; six
grandchildren:
Jeff,
Tabitha,
Joshua,
Melissa,
Benjamin and
Julie; 13
great-grandchildren;
and his
siblings:
Christine
Tapp,
Jestine
Thomas, Fay
(Mary)
Manning and
Ray (Joyce)
Manning.
Ken was preceded in passing by his wife: Shirlene; a
granddaughter:
Kendra
Michael; his
parents; and
four
siblings:
Peck
Manning, Sue
Lalk,
Hershel
“Dock”
Manning and
Cletus
Manning. The
family will
welcome
friends 5-7
p.m.,
Sunday, Oct.
28, at the
Hartford
Church of
God, where
the service
to honor
Ken’s memory
will
commence at
11 a.m.
Monday, Oct.
29. Ken will
be laid to
rest next to
his wife in
Maple Hill
Cemetery,
Hartford
Township.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to
Gideons
International.
Those wishing to leave condolences for the family may
do so on
Calvin
Funeral
Home's
website
www.calvin-leonardfh.com.
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Donna Marie
Terry,
47, of
Hartford
passed away
suddenly
Monday,
Sept. 10,
2018, at
home.
Donna was born Dec. 21, 1970, in Kalamazoo, the
daughter of
Bill and
Martha
(Easy)
Warner, both
of whom
preceded her
in passing.
Donna loved her family, especially spending special
time with
her
grandchildren.
Donna is survived by three sons:
Nathan
Warner of
Battle
Creek, Adam
Borah of
Pullman and
Shane Terry
of Three
Rivers;
three
grandchildren:
Nathan
Warner, Zoe
Warner and
Harley Marr;
two
brothers,
Dave Warner
and Laramie
(Faith)
Gregg of
Lawrence;
and a
sister,
Dorothy
Franks of
Hartford.
Cremation has taken place. A memorial service to
honor
Donna’s
memory will
commence at
1 p.m.
Saturday,
Sept. 15, at
the Word of
Life Faith
Center,
Lawrence.
The family
has
entrusted
Calvin
Funeral Home
with
arrangements.
Those
wishing to
leave
condolences
for the
family may
do so
calvin-leonardfh.com.
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Rodney Lynch
Jr.,
was born
July 9,
1937, the
only child
born to
Rodney and
Mildred
(Smith)
Lynch.
Rodney
passed away
at home on
Saturday,
Sept. 1,
2018.
On Aug. 12,
1961, Rodney
married the
former Ellen
Jonatzke;
Ellen passed
away on Dec.
17, 2006. He
was also
preceded in
passing by
his parents.
Rodney is
survived by
his two
children,
Rodney III
of Hartford,
and Laurie
(Mike)
Roggow of
Dowagiac;
and two
grandchildren,
Zach
Bambrick and
Jordan
Hurst, both
of
Watervliet;
and his
faithful
dog, Draco.
Rodney
graduated
from
Hartford
High School
in the class
of
1956.
After
graduating,
Rodney
enlisted in
the National
Guard and
was
stationed at
the Dowagiac
Armory. He
was formerly
employed at
Eliason
Refrigeration,
Auto
Specialties
and Chemical
Bank, all in
Hartford.
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Stephen
Gregory
Shafer,
80, of
Hartford,
died at home
on Friday,
Aug. 24,
2018. Steve
was born
Dec. 5,
1937, in
Coloma
Township,
Berrien
County,
Mich. He was
the seventh
child of
Dell Ernest
and Ruth
Leota
(Kellogg)
Shafer of
Hartford.
Steve
graduated
from
Hartford
High School
in
1956. He
enlisted in
the Marine
Corps in
October 1956
and served
as a
baritone
saxophone
player in
the
Department
of the
Pacific
Marine Band,
based in San
Francisco.
He was
released
from active
duty in
September
1958. Steve
returned to
Michigan and
attended
Kalamazoo
College for
one year. He
was
honorably
discharged
from the
Marine Corps
in February
1962.
His parents
sold the
80acre
family fruit
farm to
Steve in
1960,
beginning
his 44-year
career as a
fruit
grower. He
transferred
to Michigan
State
University
(MSU) at
that time to
major in
pomology
(fruit
growing). He
attended MSU
during fall
and winter
terms while
operating
the farm in
spring and
summer. He
was a member
of the
Honors
College at
MSU and
graduated
with High
Honor in
March 1963.
Steve married Virginia Pittsinger
of
Farmington,
Conn., in
June 1963,
after her
graduation
from
Michigan
State.
The W.K. Kellogg Foundation chose Steve as a member of
the Kellogg
Farmers’
Study
Program's
first class
in 1966. The
MSU-administered
program
encouraged
farmers as
leaders in
their
communities,
state and
nation. It
included
class study
and travel
throughout
Michigan,
the U.S. and
the world.
Steve
operated, in
partnership
with his
brother,
Robert, 500
acres of
diversified
fruit farms
and a fruit
packing
operation
from 1968
until 1978.
He then
operated his
original
family farm
property and
adjacent
acreage
until he
sold the
farm in
2004.
Steve was
elected
president of
the Michigan
Association
of Cherry
Producers in
1973. He was
a founding
member of
the Knouse
Growers
Cooperative
of Michigan,
and was the
cooperative's
president
from 1983 to
2004. He
held a Board
of Directors
seat
representing
the Michigan
cooperative
for Knouse
Foods
Cooperative,
of Peach
Glen, Pa.,
from 1986
until 2004.
Steve held several community leadership roles. He
served on
the Hartford
School Board
from 1976
until 1986,
with several
of those
years as
board
president.
He was
Township
Supervisor
from 1988 to
2004 and
Township
Assessor
from 1988 to
2010. Steve
was a
Hartford
Public
Schools
Foundation
for Quality
Education
board member
from 2006 to
2014.
After retiring, Steve concentrated on caring for the
landscape on
his 20-acre
home
property on
the Paw Paw
River. He
was often
seen walking
his dog on a
4-mile
circuit in
the
neighborhood.
Steve was
preceded in
death by his
parents,
brother
Robert
Shafer, and
sisters
Roena Moore,
Naomi
Melton-Rose,
Thelma Dyer,
Ellen Marvin
and Mary
Anne Monroe.
He is
survived by
his wife of
55 years,
Virginia;
daughter,
Pamela
Colgren;
son, Gregory
(Karen)
Shafer; and
grandchildren,
Faith and
Autumn
Shimer, and
Stephen and
Matthew
Shafer. He
is also
survived by
many nieces
and nephews
and special
friends
Phillip and
Ellen
Friday.
The family
will welcome
friends from
5-8 p.m.
Tuesday,
Aug. 28, at
the Calvin
Funeral
Home,
Hartford. A
graveside
service to
honor his
memory will
commence at
4 p.m.
Wednesday,
Aug. 29 at
Maple Hill
Cemetery,
with Pastor
Lonnie
Truelove,
Sr.
officiating.
Military
rites will
be performed
by the North
Berrien
Military
Rites Team.
In lieu of
flowers,
memorial
donations in
Steve’s name
may be made
to Hospice
Care of
Southwest
Michigan or
the
Alzheimer’s
Association.
Those
wishing to
leave
memorial
condolences
for the
family may
do so at
www.
calvin-leonardfh.
com.
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Ernest Allen
Daisy
was
born on Dec.
31, 1947 in
Watervliet,
Mich., the
son of
Howard and
Agatha
(Williams)
Daisy.
Ernest
passed away
at the age
of 70 on
July 25,
2018 at his
home in
Hartford.
Ernie,
as he was
known by
most, owned
Daisy
Masonry. In
his spare
time he was
an outdoors
man,
enjoying
fishing,
hunting and
trapping.
On Dec.
22, 1972,
Ernie
married
Karen Roe,
who survives
along with
two sons;
Brian
(Marie)
Daisy and
Chad
(Jennifer
Brady)
Daisy, both
of Hartford,
eight
grandchildren;
Skyler,
Tonda,
Simon,
Julia,
Exander,
Avory,
Trinity and
Exavier. He
is also
survived by
four
sisters;
Bonnie Daisy
of Dowagiac,
Judy
Daisy-Sink
of Coloma,
Shirley
Gallegos and
Francine (Dorito)
Galvan and a
brother;
Terry Daisy
all of
Dowagiac.
Ernie
was preceded
in passing
by his
parents and
four
siblings;
Howard Daisy
Jr., Karen
F. Daisy,
Jerry Daisy,
and Arlene
Beccera.
As to
Ernie’s
wishes,
cremation
has taken
place. A
Traditional
American
Indian
Ceremony
with
military
rites will
be conducted
at 4 p.m. on
Aug. 9, 2018
at the
Rogers Lake
Pavilion. In
lieu of
flowers,
please send
a sympathy
card to the
family.
The
Calvin
Funeral Home
in Hartford
is assisting
the family.
Those
wishing to
leave a
memorial
condolence
for the
family may
do so on our
website at
www.calvin-leonardfh.
com.
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Nanette “Nan” Keifer, 66, of Hartford passed away Monday, July 30, 2018, at Lakeland Medical Center, St. Joseph. Nan was born April 1, 1952, to Cyril and Mildred Miles in St. Joseph. She went to St. Joseph High School. On May 9, 1981, she married James Keifer. Nan was a homemaker and enjoyed crocheting. She dedicated her life to helping others and especially enjoyed being with children.
Nan was very involved in Sunday school and vacation Bible school at Keeler United Methodist Church, as well as church time and Awana at Hartford Federated Church. She loved all different kinds of music and always had the time for anyone, she never knew a stranger.
Nan always enjoyed a good laugh and was always a jokester. Most of all, she cherished her family. Nan is survived by her husband of 37 years, James Keifer; children, Amanda (Dave Green) Keifer-Bryant and James (Venessa) Keifer; grandchildren “gumdrops,” Rachel and Allison Keifer; brother, Cyril (Donna) Miles Jr.; sister, Millie Miles, the youngest; cousin and best friend, Kate Martin; and many nieces, nephews and cousins.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Cyril and Mildred Miles; and grandson, PJ Keifer.
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Douglas Eugene Davis
was born March 26, 1958, in St. Joseph. He was one of four children born to Melvin and Beverly (Sorenson) Davis. “Doug,” as he was known to everyone, passed away at his home in Covert Township on Thursday, July 5, 2018.
On
May 17, 2014, Doug was united in marriage to Peggy Bresson, she survives; along with Doug’s children, Matthew Davis and Bambi Weston of Oklahoma; a stepdaughter, Ashley (Chris) Hotrum; several grandchildren; three brothers: Melvin Davis Jr., Alvin (Renae) Davis and Thomas Davis all of Michigan; and many other family members and friends.
Doug was preceded in passing by a son, Aaron Davis.
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Patrick John Tarantino Sr. was called home to be with our Lord on July 2, 2018.
Patrick was born on April 2, 1952, to Ross William and Billie Jean (Neddo) Tarantino. He attended and graduated from Lawrence Public Schools. As an adult, he resided in both the communities of Lawrence and Hartford. He worked many years for the Van Buren County Road Commission in Lawrence. He then went on to work at several road construction companies, many times out of state. He was a very active man who loved the outdoors. He was an avid deer hunter and loved antiques from the 1950s. He took pride in his family, his home and his country.
Those who knew Pat know that he had a very unique personality and never met a stranger. He was loved by his family and friends. We thank God for his life and the memories he left us with.
He is survived by his wife of 33 years, Roxy Tarantino of Hartford; daughter, Stacey (Dennis) Romeo of Hartford; daughter, Karri Tarantino of Hunstville, Ala.; daughter, Jeannene (Chris) Gatties of Hartford; son, Patrick (Wendy) Tarantino Jr. of Coloma; son, Jason Tarantino of Decatur; son, Bryan Romeo of Hartford; and many grandchildren; his brother, Ross (Ruth Ann) Tarantino of Benton Harbor; and brother, Terry Tarantino.
He was preceded in death by his father, Ross William Tarantino; his mother, Billie Jean Neddo; and his brother, Mike Tarantino.
Per his wishes cremation has taken place. Visitation will be held from 3-4:30 p.m. July 15, 2018, with a memorial service following at 5 p.m. at Redeemer Lutheran Church, Sister Lakes.
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Leticia (Romero) Aranda was born March 13, 1954 in Edinburg, Texas, the daughter of Manuel and Oralia (Garza) Romero. Leticia passed away at the age of 64 on Wednesday, July 4, 2018, at home.
Leticia retired as the center director at the Decatur Head Start. She was a huge fan of the MASH television show and loved spending time with her family. She will be truly missed.
Leticia is survived by her children: Jesse (Virginia) Manciaz Jr., of Hartford, Luis (Juana) Aranda of San Benito, Texas, Nano Aranda of Niles and Cristela (Gabriel) Rodriguez of Hartford; fourteen grandchildren; four greatgrandchildren and six siblings: Graciela (Alfonzo) Chavez of
Hartford, Juan (Sharon) Romero of Texas, Gerardo (Luisa) Romero of Maryland, Aldo Romero, Lorenzo (Elizabeth) Romero of
Hartford, and Rodolfo (Crystal) Romero of Coloma, and special friends: Susan Shafer of Decatur, and Elvia Bermudez of Dowagiac.
Leticia was preceded in passing by a daughter, Anabel Reyna; a granddaughter, Jordan Manciaz; her parents, and a sister, Diana Castillo.
The family will welcome friends from 11 a.m.-1 p.m., Saturday, July 7th, at the Hartford United Methodist Church with a celebration of life service honoring her memory to follow. Pastor Ryan Wenburg will officiate. As to Leticia's wishes, cremation will follow the service. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the family. The Calvin Funeral Home in Hartford has been entrusted with the arrangements. Those wishing to leave memorial condolences for the family may do so at www.calvin-leonardfh.com.
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Wayne Edward Rose was born Jan. 26, 1925, in the family home in Hartford. He was the son of Don and Delta (Rassette) Rose. Wayne passed away peacefully at Rose Arbor Hospice Residence on Wednesday, June 27, 2018, with his two daughters by his side.
On June 21, 1947, Wayne was united in marriage to Mary Groth, and they enjoyed each others company until Mary’s passing on Feb. 27, 2009. Wayne served his country proudly in the U.S. Navy during World War II. He was formerly employed at Covel Manufacturing, Burmeca in Belgium and then owned and operated Rose Machine Shop in Hartford for many years. In his spare time, Wayne enjoyed antique tractors and engines and traveling with his wife Mary. As the saying goes, if Wayne couldn’t fix it, it couldn’t be fixed. Wayne and Mary were one of the founders of the Hartford Old Engine and Tractor Club and when they were younger, were very active members.
Wayne was preceded in passing by his wife, Mary; and his only brother, Don Rose.
Wayne is survived by two daughters, Judith (David) Rainey of Bangor, and Susan (Dave) Tapper of Hartford; four grandchildren: Amanda (Gabe) Malmstrom of Paw Paw, Jenny (Jason) Elston, Andrew Yirchott and Adam (Allie Burris) Unrath all of Hartford; and five great-grandchildren: Alex and Helen Malmstrom, Madisyn, Luke and Olivia Elston.
The family will welcome friends from 5-8 p.m. Sunday, July 1, 2018, at the Calvin Funeral Home, Hartford. A celebration of life service will take place at 11 a.m. Monday, July 2, 2018, at the funeral home. The Rev. Scott Saylor of the New Day Church of Watervliet will officiate. Wayne will be laid to rest with full military rites by the North Berrien Military Rites Team in Maple Hill Cemetery in Hartford. Memorials may be made to Rose Arbor Hospice Residence. Those wishing to leave memorial condolences for the family can do so on our website at www.calvin-leonardfh.com.
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Sondra Lee
Councell
was born
June 14,
1939, in
Kalamazoo,
the daughter
of Richard
and Juanita
(Hassen)
Benznoska.
Sondra
passed away
at the age
of 79 at her
home in
Keeler
Township on
Saturday,
June 16,
2018.
On Aug. 6, 1960, Sondra was united in marriage to
Kenneth
Councell.
Sondra was
formerly
employed at
Gilmore
Brothers in
Kalamazoo
and at
Modern
Plastics of
Benton
Harbor. She
attended The
Church
Keeler, and
loved to mow
the yard on
her riding
lawn mower
so much that
the rest of
the family
just had to
sit back and
watch.
The family
will receive
friends from
2-3 p.m.
Thursday,
June 21,
2018, at the
New Day
Church in
Watervliet,
where a
celebration
of life
service to
honor
Sondra’s
memory will
follow at 3
p.m. with
the Rev.
Scott Saylor
officiating.
In lieu of
flowers,
memorial
donations
may be made
to the
church. The
family has
entrusted
the Calvin
Funeral
Home,
Hartford,
with
arrangements.
Memorial
condolences
for the
family can
be left at
www.calvinleonardfh.
com.
Sondra is
survived by
her husband,
Ken; a son,
Kevin
Councell of
Lawrence; a
daughter-in-law,
Brenda
Councell of
Kalamazoo;
five
grandchildren;
two
great-grandchildren;
and a
brother,
Richard
Benznoska of
Richland,
Mich.
Sondra was
preceded in
passing by a
son, Craig
Councell;
her parents;
and a
brother,
James
Benznoska.
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Martin
Alvarez,53
of Hartford
passed away
unexpectedly
at his
residence on
Saturday,
June 9,
2018.
Cremation
has taken
place.
A memorial
service will
be held 1:00
pm Friday,
June 15 at
Duffield &
Pastrick
Family
Funeral in
Coloma where
the family
will receive
friends
beginning
one hour
prior to the
service.
Those
wishing to
leave an
online
message of
remembrance
may do so by
using the
"Guestbook"
link located
on this
page.
Martin was
born January
30, 1965 in
San Juan,
Texas to
Andres and
Angelita
(Garcia)
Alvarez.
He was
formerly
employed for
11 seasons
with Telamon
Corporation
and nine
years with
Auto Cam in
building
maintenance.
Martin loved
working on
cars where
auto body
was his
passion.
In his free
time he also
enjoyed wood
work,
building,
and creating
gifts for
his family.
Survivors
include his
wife Cynthia
whom he
married May
11, 1985;
two
daughters,
Erica Marie
Alvarez,
Priscilla
Ann Alvarez,
and two sons
Andrew
Martin
Alvarez and
Tony Saldana
all of
Hartford.
Martin is
also
survived by
four
grandchildren,
one brother
Jesus
Alvarez of
San Juan,
Texas; two
sisters,
Maria de La
Luz Alvarez
of San Juan,
Texas
Juanita
Alvarez of
San Antonio,
Texas; and
his mother-
in-law
Graciela
Saldana of
Hartford.
Martin had
countless
friends both
in Texas and
Michigan.
Above all,
he loved and
cherished
his time
with his
grandkids.
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Louis Drake
Williams,
89, of
Hartford,
passed away
Wednesday,
May 30,
2018, at
home.
Louis
was born
March 12,
1929, in
Hartford,
the son of
Frank and
Lucille
(Drake)
Williams,
both of whom
precede him
in passing.
Also
preceding
him in
passing are
two
brothers:
Burton
Williams and
James
Williams.
Louis
worked as an
electrician
and was a
member of
Local 153 of
South Bend.
His favorite
hobby was
farming. In
his spare
time, he
loved
gardening,
reading and
watching
westerns on
television.
Louis served
his country
proudly in
the United
States Army
during the
Korean War.
Louis
married the
former Helen
Farley on
Jan. 25,
1957. She
survives,
along with a
daughter,
Dian
(Russell)
Walker of
Hartford.
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Helen
Leila (Carpp)
Russell
was born
June 28,
1929, and
passed away
Friday, May
25, 2018, at
Hampshire in
Merced,
Calif.
Helen
grew up in
Hartford and
graduated in
1948
from
Hartford
High School.
She moved to
California
and lived in
the Central
Valley for
40 years.
She was
married to
Forrest M.
Russell for
60 years,
and they had
two
children:
Michael
Russell and
Deborah
Ford. Helen
was a wonderful
housewife,
mother and
friend to
all. She
attended the
Don Pedro
Baptist
Church. She
worked in
its food
program and
helped out
with the
church’s
Bible
School. She
was a Red
Hats Lady,
and was
involved
with Bonco.
Helen
enjoyed
socializing
with others.
She loved
cats, any
meal that
included
a stick of
butter, and
spending
time with
her family.
Anyone who
knew her,
felt
blessed. She
was a
beautiful
person with
a huge
heart. She
will be
truly
missed.
Helen
is survived
by her
children:
Michael and
Deborah; six
grandchildren;
11 beautiful
great-grandchildren,
which she
loved with
all of her
heart; and
lifelong
friend,
Bonna
Vanderlyn.
The
family will
welcome
friends at
Maple Hill
Cemetery,
Hartford,
for a
graveside
service, 11
a.m.
Tuesday,
June 12,
with the
Rev. Ryan
Wenburg of
the Hartford
United
Methodist
Church,
officiating.
The Calvin
Funeral
Home,
Hartford, is
helping the
family with
local
arrangements.
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Gene
Lawrence
Avery
was born
July 18,
1925, in
Dowagiac. He
was one of
four
children
born to Bert
and Lela
(Van Auken)
Avery. Gene
peacefully
went to be
with his
Lord on
Saturday,
May 12,
2018, at
Maple Lake
Assisted
Living in
Paw Paw.
The family
will welcome
friends 2-4
p.m. Sunday,
May 20,
2018, at the
Hartford
Federated
Church,
followed by
a
celebration
of life
service to
honor Gene’s
memory.
Chaplain
Larry Avery
will
officiate.
As to his
wishes,
cremation
will follow
the service.
In lieu of
flowers,
memorials
may be made
to the
church or to
the donor’s
choice. The
Calvin
Funeral Home
in Hartford
is helping
the family
with
arrangements.
Memorial
condolences
for the
family can
be left at
www.calvin-leonardfh.
com.
Gene was a
graduate of
Lawton High
School and
was employed
by the
Michigan
Department
of
Transportation
for many
years until
his
retirement.
He then
worked at
Kellogg’s
Hardware in
Hartford for
a number of
years and
helped at
the Calvin
Funeral Home
in Hartford
for a short
period. He
was a member
of the
Hartford
Federated
Church for
over 50
years. Gene
loved his
family
dearly and
will be
truly missed
by all who
knew him.
On July 19,
1946, Gene
was united
in marriage
to Donna
Garrod, and
together
they raised
their two
children,
Larry
(Carol)
Avery of
Anderson,
Ind., and
Maxine
(Gary)
Carlson of
Hartford. He
also leaves
behind four
grandchildren,
13
great-grandchildren,
and numerous
nieces,
nephews,
other family
members and
friends.
His wife
Donna passed
away Aug. 9,
2016. Gene
was also
preceded in
passing by
his parents;
a sister,
Helen
Fuller; and
two
brothers,
George and
Wayne Avery.
The family
would like
to send
special
thanks to
Maple Lakes
Assisted
Living and
Great Lakes
Hospice for
the great
care given.
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Glen Arnold
Wilkens
was born May
15, 1929,
and passed
away on
April 12,
2018.
Glen was a
father,
grandfather
and
great-grandfather.
He is
survived by
his
children:
Sharon (Ron)
Gimik, Julie
Harmon,
Randy
Wilkens and
Laura
Luciano;
stepchildren:
David
Osburn,
Keith
Osburn, Jim
Osburn,
Victor Wells
and Karen
Hamilton; 10
grandchildren
and 13
great-grandchildren.
Glen was
preceded in
passing by
his first
wife,
Eleanor; his
second wife,
Carol; and a
stepson,
Ralph
Osburn.
Visitation
will be at
Calvin
Funeral Home
from 1-2
p.m.
Saturday,
May 19,
followed by
a graveside
service at
Maple Hill
Cemetery,
Hartford.
For the full
obituary
please go to
www.calvin-leonardfh.com.
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Lucille
Esther
(Scott)
Brunais
was born
Feb. 21,
1924, in
Speer,
Colo., the
daughter of
William and
Mary
(Priest)
Scott.
Lucille
passed away
at the age
of 94, from
this life on
earth to
eternity in
heaven on
Tuesday, May
8, 2018, at
her home in
Hartford.
Lucille was
united in
marriage to
Frank
Brunais on
Dec. 10,
1946.
As to her
wishes,
cremation
has taken
place and
there will
be no
services.
The Calvin
Funeral Home
in Hartford
is assisting
the family
and memorial
condolences
for the
family can
be left at
www.calvin-leonardfh.
com. Lucille
is survived
by her
children:
Frank (Nani)
Brunais of
Waynesville,
Mo., William
(Rose)
Brunais of
Hillsboro,
Ore., Mary
(John) Aman
of Hartford,
and Russell
(Sandra)
Brunais of
Keeler. She
is also
survived by
numerous
grandchildren,
great-grandchildren
and
great-greatgrandchildren.
Lucille was
preceded in
passing by
her husband,
Frank
Brunais; a
son, Donald
Brunais; a
granddaughter,
Susan
Brunais; her
parents; a
grandson,
Jewell
“Scott”
Goble; and a
brother,
William
Scott.
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Catherine
J. Trudell,
77, passed
away
Tuesday, May
1, 2018 at
Borgess
Medical
Center in
Kalamazoo.
Funeral
services
will begin
at 10 a.m.
Saturday at
Duffield &
Pastrick
Family
Funeral Home
in Coloma
and conclude
with the
burial at
Coloma
Cemetery.
Visitation
will be on
Friday from
5 – 8 p.m.
at the
funeral
home.
Memorial
donations
may be made
to the
Alzheimer's
Association
or Caring
Circle
Hospice.
Those
wishing to
leave a
message or
share a
memory with
the family
online may
do so by
selecting
the "Sign
the
Guestbook"
option on
the left.
Cathy was
born
February 7,
1941 in
Judsonia,
Arkansas to
William and
Theresa
Smith. Most
of her
working
career was
spent as a
police
dispatcher
for both the
Coloma
Township and
Hartford
City Police
Departments.
Later she
worked in
customer
service at
Walmart for
several
years prior
to retiring
in 2006.
Much of her
time was
spent either
working or
enjoying the
company of
her family.
Cathy also
enjoyed
antiquing
and enjoying
the summer
air while
mowing the
grass on her
riding lawn
mower.
Cathy is
survived by
her two
daughters,
Lovedia
(Allen) Stap
of Gobles,
Mich. and
Lee Ann
Branham of
Milan,
Tenn.; her
step-son
Robbie
Trudell of
Hartford;
her sister
Dianna
(Dennis)
Small of
Bangor;
brothers
Larry
(Shirley)
Wicoff of
Atkins, Ark.
and Kenny
Wicoff of
Misick,
Mich.; eight
grandchildren
and sixteen
great
grandchildren.
She was
preceded in
death her
son William
Tony Gibson;
daughter
Patricia
Caprez;
step-daughter
Teresa
Trudell,
husbands
Duane
Trudell and
William
Gibson;
parents
William and
Teresa; and
stepfather
Edward
Wicoff.
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Mearl
Frederick
Hunt,
age 86, of
Paw Paw
passed away
Monday,
April 23,
2018 at
Bronson
Methodist
Hospital,
Kalamazoo,
Michigan.
Mearl was
born March
9, 1932 in
Watervliet,
Michigan the
son of
Donald and
Margaret
(Wood) Hunt.
Mearl
proudly
served in
the United
States Army
during the
Korean War.
He was
united in
marriage to
the former
Pauline
Weaver on
February 25,
1989 in Las
Vegas,
Nevada.
Mearl was a
member of
the American
Legion,
McGowen
Johnson Post
68 and VFW
Mc Kinley
Wilson Hall.
Post 2532.
He enjoyed
bowling,
driving his
boat around
3 Mile Lake,
gardening
and being
outdoors.
Mearl is
survived by
his loving
wife of 29
years;
Pauline, 3
daughters;
Debra
(Charles)
Byars, Kathy
(Richard)
White and
Sandy (Bill)
Main,
step-daughter;
Tami (Gary)
Newton,
step-son;
Randy
(Laura)
Newton,
several
grandchildren
and
great-grandchildren
and many
nieces and
nephews.
Mearl was
preceded in
death by his
step-son;
Herbert
Newton,
sisters;
Sally,
Dorothy and
Georgia and
brothers;
Don, Jerry
and Jim.
Memorial
Mass will
take place
Friday,
April 27,
2018 at
11:00 AM at
St. Mary
Catholic
Church, Paw
Paw, with
Fr. Joseph
Xavier
officiating.
Visitation
will take
place on
Friday at
the church
from 10:00
AM until the
time of
service.
Burial will
take place
at Fort
Custer
National
Cemetery at
a later
date. Those
planning a
memorial
contribution
are asked to
consider the
American
Legion,
McGowen
Johnson Post
68, Paw Paw.
NOTE:
Mearl
lived in
Hartford for
35 years.
In the late
60's and
early 70's,
he was an
Explorer-Boy
Scout Leader
and the
President of
the Hartford
Band
Boosters.
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John
Bernard
Vargo
was born May
27, 1933, in
Hartford,
one of nine
children,
born to
Michael and
Helen
(Kaminsky)
Vargo, whom
precede him
in passing.
John passed
away
suddenly at
a friend’s
home in
Lawrence on
Saturday,
April 21,
2018, at the
age of 84.
John was a
1951
Hartford
High School
graduate and
lived all of
his life
here in
Hartford,
except for
the time
spent in the
United
States Army
during the
Korean War.
After
serving in
the army, he
spent part
of his life
farming, a
number of
years in the
packaging
industry and
finally
retiring
from the Van
Buren County
Road
Commission.
A memorial
Mass of
Christian
Burial will
commence at
10 a.m.
Monday April
30, at the
Immaculate
Conception
Catholic
Church in
Hartford.
John is
survived by
his eight
siblings:
Joseph
(Sharon)
Vargo of
Benton
Harbor,
Michael
Vargo of
Hartford,
Bernadine
Bouwmeester
of Dowagiac,
Elizabeth
Vargo of St.
Joseph,
MaryAnn
Brown of
Portage,
Helen (Evan)
Hazelett of
St. Joseph,
Agnes
(Victor)
Castanier of
Saginaw, and
Christina
Sinclair of
Pendelton,
S.C.; his
special
friends:
Sally and
Richard Norg
of Lawrence,
who helped
him during
his sickness
and numerous
nieces,
nephews,
other family
members and
friends.
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Joseph
Morseau,
65,
of Allegan
passed away
Monday,
April 23,
2018, at
Wings of
Hope
Hospice,
Allegan.
Joseph was
born Feb.
16, 1953, in
Hartford,
the son of
George and
Theresa
(Alexis)
Morseau,
both of whom
preceded him
in passing.
Also
preceding
him in
passing were
six
siblings:
Veronica
Morseau,
Gloria
Morseau,
Susie
Morseau,
Kipling
Morseau,
John Morseau
and Juanita
Wall.
Joseph was a
member of
the Pokagon
Band of
Potawatomi
Indians. He
was an
excellent
college
student. In
his spare
time, he
loved
playing the
guitar,
reading and
eating.
Joseph is
survived by
two sisters,
Georgiana
Morseau and
Cleora
Morseau.
The family
will welcome
friends 5-9
p.m.
Thursday,
April 26, at
the Calvin
Funeral
Home, with a
traditional
Indian
service
taking place
during the
visitation.
A
celebration
of life
service will
take place
at 10 a.m.
Friday,
April 27, at
the funeral
home with
Deacon
Arthur
Morsaw
officiating.
Joseph will
be laid to
rest in
Sacred Heart
of Mary
Cemetery in
Silvercreek
Township.
In lieu of
flowers,
donations
may be made
to the
family.
Those
wishing to
leave
memorial
condolences
for the
family may
do so at
calvin-leonardfh.com.
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Jack Owen
Fuller
was born on
Feb. 18,
1937, in
Hartford,
the son of
John and
Beatrice
(Roggow)
Fuller, both
of whom
precede him
in passing.
Jack was
also
preceded by
a brother,
Roney
Fuller; and
a sister,
Dixie
Morris.
Jack passed
away
peacefully
at his home
surrounded
by his
family on
Thursday,
April 19,
2018, at the
age of 81.
Jack is
survived by
his four
children,
Cari Fuller
of Lawrence,
Kristine
Densmore of
Battle
Creek, Robyn
Gardner of
Paw Paw, and
Jack Fuller
of Bangor;
six grand
kids, Steven
Jones,
Amanda
Jones,
Autumn Cook,
Matthew
Gardner Sr.,
Jason Owen
Gardner and
Kisa Axsom;
15
great-grandchildren;
seven
siblings,
Sharon
(Toots)
Philips,
Tonya
Murphy, Gale
Fuller,
Junior
Fuller,
Richard
Fuller,
David Fuller
and Nick
Fuller; and
several
nieces,
nephews and
friends.
The family
will have a
celebration
of life
gathering at
Jack’s home
at a later
date. The
family has
entrusted
the Calvin
Funeral Home
in Hartford
with
arrangements.
Those
wishing to
leave
memorial
condolences
for the
family may
do so at
www.calvin-leonardfh.com.
|
Alta
Lucille
Newnum
was born
Sept. 2,
1924, in
Hartford,
the daughter
of Milton
and Margaret
(Donovan)
Lee, both of
whom
preceded her
in passing.
Alta passed
away
Saturday,
April 14,
2018, at
Countryside
Nursing and
Rehabilitation
Community in
South Haven.
Alta was a
lifetime
member of
the
Immaculate
Conception
Catholic
Church in
Hartford,
where she
helped with
funeral
lunches for
many years.
She was
formerly
employed at
Adams
Electronics
of Bangor
for 11 years
and later at
Auto
Specialties
of Hartford
for 9 1/2
years,
retiring in
1980.
Alta is survived by her children: James (Geraldine) Newnum of
Wallace,
Mich.,
Thomas
(Joanne)
Newnum of
Hartford,
Joyce
(Tommy)
Brown of
Glen St.
Mary, Fla.,
Mary (David)
Knight of
Hartford; 14
grandchildren,
33
great-grandchildren
and 18
great-great-grandchildren.
As to Alta's wishes, cremation has taken place
and a
private
graveside
service will
be held at
Maple Hill
Cemetery in
Hartford.
Deacon
Arthur
Morsaw will
officiate.
In lieu of
flowers,
memorial
donations in
Alta’s name
may be made
to
Immaculate
Catholic
Church.
Those
wishing to
leave a
memorial
condolence
for the
family may
do so on our
website at
www.calvin-leonardfh.com.
NOTE:
Alta
was a
1942
Hartford
High School.
|
Lisa
Little Ryan,
47, of
Portage,
passed away
at Bronson
Methodist
Hospital
Thursday,
April 12,
2018.
A
celebration
of life
service will
be at 1 p.m.
Tuesday,
April 17, at
Clark Chapel
& Cremation
Services,
407 Center
St.,
Dowagiac,
with Jim
Matson
officiating.
Friends may
visit with
the family
on Tuesday,
April 17,
from 11 a.m.
until time
of service
at the
funeral
home.
Memorial
contributions
may be made
to the
family in
c/o Timothy
Ryan.
Lisa
was born
Dec. 2,
1970, to
Wayne F. and
Judy (Hoyt)
Little Sr.,
in Benton
Harbor. She
graduated
from Coloma
High School.
On July 14,
1990, she
married
Timothy Ryan
at Keeler
Baptist
Church in
Keeler. Lisa
enjoyed
going to the
casino with
her husband,
taking long
drives and
her social
media. Most
of all she
loved to
spend time
with her
family and
dogs, Waylon
and Molly.
Lisa is
survived by
her husband,
Timothy;
siblings:
Shelly (Jim
Matson)
Clements of
Coloma,
Wayne F.
Little Jr.
of Baroda,
and Robert
Steven
Little of
Hartford;
and dogs,
Waylon and
Molly.
|
Minnie
Sadler,
93, of
Hartford
died April
11, 2018, at
Countryside
Nursing
Home, South
Haven.
Minnie’s
life began
Jan. 11,
1925, in
McDonald, a
small
community in
Van Buren
County. She
was a
lifetime
area
resident and
worked at
the
Watervliet
Paper Mill
for over 40
years;
Minnie
proudly was
one of the
few women to
run a paper
machine. In
1947, Minnie
married the
love of her
life Calvin
Sadler.
Together
they would
be founding
members of
the
Southwest
Buggy Club,
and they
helped raise
nieces,
nephews and
other
children as
their own.
Minnie
enjoyed
going to
garage
sales, being
active in
her church
and cheering
on Dale
Earnhardt
Jr. to
victory.
Family was
very
important to
Minnie, and
hers
revolved
around many
nieces and
nephews,
including
her
caregivers,
nephew
Robert
(Lori)
Hosbein and
great-niece
Dawn
(Brandon)
Melvin.
Minnie died
Wednesday,
April 11, at
Countryside
Nursing and
Rehabilitation
Center in
South Haven.
Her
husband,
Calvin
Sadler,
parents, and
six
siblings,
preceded her
in death.
Friends
may visit
with
Minnie’s
family 6-8
p.m. Monday,
April 16, at
Hutchins
Funeral Home
in
Watervliet.
Funeral
services
will be
celebrated
at 11 a.m.
Tuesday,
April 17, at
Faith
Lutheran
Church in
Coloma.
Burial will
follow in
Watervliet
Cemetery.
Memorials
may be made
in Minnie’s
memory to
Faith
Lutheran
Church. You
are invited
to share a
memory with
Minnie’s
family at
hutchinsfuneral.
com.
|
Richard
C. Lyon
of Coloma
died April
2, 2018,
after a
short
illness.
Born Oct. 1,
1922, he was
the oldest
child of
Harold E.
Lyon and
Marion Stone
Lyon.
Dick
graduated
from Coloma
High School
in 1939.
While
attending
Western
Michigan
College of
Education,
he was
called to
duty in the
U.S. Army,
serving
first as an
enlisted
man. He
attended
Texas A& M
and then
Washington
University
in St.
Louis,
graduating
as a doctor
of
dentistry.
His 42 year
practice in
Hartford was
interrupted
when he was
recalled to
active duty
with the
U.S. Army
during the
Korean War
and was
stationed in
Yokohama,
Japan. He
was
discharged
as a
captain.
Dick was an
active
member of
the Twin
Cities
Camera Club,
volunteered
with the
North
Berrien
Senior
Center, and
was an avid
sports fan.
He is
survived by
two sisters,
Janet L.
Vandervoort
of Granger,
Ind., and
Joan L.
Hines of
Portage,
Mich.; a
brother-in-law,
John E.
Vandervoort;
and six
nieces and
nephews.
At his
request, no
service will
be held.
Following
cremation,
interment
will take
place at
Fort Custer
National
Cemetery,
Battle
Creek.
Arrangements
are being
handled by
Duffield &
Pastrick
Family
Funeral Home
and
Cremation
Services in
Coloma.
Memorials
may be made
in Dick’s
name to
Sarrett
Nature
Center, 2300
N. Benton
Center Road,
Benton
Harbor, MI
49022.
|
Therese
Marie Geibig,
age 88, of
Battle
Creek, died
peacefully
with her
family
beside her
on Thursday,
March 29th
2018. She
was born
July 7, 1929
in Benton
Harbor to
Cyril and
Eva (Durner)
Latus and
has been a
resident of
Battle Creek
for 53
years.
She was
a graduate
of the
1947
class of
Hartford
High School
and Western
Michigan
University.
Therese was
a dedicated
elementary
school
teacher for
the Battle
Creek Public
Schools,
retiring in
1991. She
was a member
of St.
Jerome
Catholic
Church and
enjoyed
volunteering
at the
Church. She
also loved
nature and
the
outdoors.
Her family
was her
priority and
loved all of
them dearly.
She is
survived by
her husband
Ernest
Geibig of 64
years, and
children;
David
(Karen)
Geibig,
Robert
Michael
(Bernice)
Geibig, Tom
(Nancy)
Geibig,
Shannon
(Larry)
Geibig,
Charles
Geibig, and
nine
grandchildren
and six
great
grandchildren.
Therese's
father,
Cyril, was
the brother
of Leo
(Doc) F
Latus who
owned a farm
out by Van
Auken Lake.
Her mother,
Mrs Eva
Latus,
taught in
Hartford
Public
Schools for
a number of
years.
Visitation
will be on
Wednesday 5
to 7. A
Memorial
Mass will be
celebrated
Thursday
11:30 AM at
St. Jerome
Catholic
Church, 229
Collier Ave.
Interment
will follow
at Ft.
Custer
National
Cemetery. In
lieu of
flowers,
donations
may be given
to St.
Jerome
Catholic
Church.
Arrangements
are by
Bachman
Hebble
Funeral
Service.
|
Julie Dawn
Beeman
went to be
with her
Lord and
Savior on
Friday,
March 23,
2018,
surrounded
by loved
ones at Rose
Arbor
Hospice in
Kalamazoo.
Julie was
born on Oct.
9, 1964, in
Three
Rivers,
Mich., the
daughter of
Lester and
Thelma
(Riggs)
Beeman who
survive her.
Julie grew
up in
Hartford,
graduating
from Grace
Christian
School in
Watervliet.
She
continued
her
education at
Grand Rapids
Baptist
College,
while
earning her
degree at
Western
Michigan
University.
She worked
as an
accountant,
acquiring
her
certified
public
accountant
license with
Jackie
Mcgehee,
Kalamazoo,
spending
many years
at Sahr
Building
Supply,
Kalamazoo,
and most
recently
making use
of her
skills at
Keeler
Glasgow.
Julie was an
avid reader
who
continued to
grow her
library
until her
last days.
She also
enjoyed
southern
gospel
music,
traveling
many miles
to attend
concerts.
She was a
loyal sports
fan for
local,
professional
and college
teams (Go
Blue!).
Julie served
the Lord in
various ways
at Hartford
Federated
Church as a
longtime
member
including as
a treasurer,
choir member
and
director,
nursery
worker and
facilitator
of a book
club, as
well as
serving on
numerous
committees.
Most
recently,
she was a
faithful
member at
First Church
of God in
St. Joseph,
where she
was blessed
to have made
many
friends.
Her goal was
to finish
well and
with God’s
strength she
did just
that.
Along with
her parents,
Julie is
survived by
her sister,
Janet
(Andrew)
Lawrence of
South Haven;
her brother,
John
(Kathleen)
Beeman of
Kalamazoo;
and her
nieces,
Paula
Lawrence and
Patricia
(fiancé Zach
Bartel)
Lawrence of
Grand
Rapids; an
uncle, Rex;
aunts,
several
cousins and
her best
friend,
Cindy Nyhuis
of Hartford.
Julie will
be interred
at Maple
Hill
Cemetery of
Hartford
with a
graveside
service at 2
p.m.
Wednesday,
March 28,
with the
Rev. Bob
Confer
officiating.
A memorial
service will
be held at 2
p.m. Friday,
April 13, at
the First
Church of
God in St.
Joseph, with
the Rev.
David Culp
officiating.
Memorials
may be made
to Hospice
Care of
Southwest
Michigan,
Missionary
Ed Weber
(Thailand)
of Hartford
Federated
Church, or
to First
Church of
God missions
project.
The family
has
entrusted
the Calvin
Funeral
Home,
Hartford,
with
arrangements.
Those
wishing to
leave
memorial
condolences
for the
family may
do so at
www.calvin-leonardfh.com.
|
Jenessa
Marie
MacEachron
was born
Aug. 12,
2011, in
South Haven.
She was one
of three
children
born to
Dennis and
Carla
(Urquieta)
MacEachron
II. Jenessa
passed away
suddenly on
March 23,
2018, as the
result of a
car
accident.
Jenessa
was a first
grader at
Redwood
Elementary
School in
Hartford.
She enjoyed
playing with
her brother
and sister
and the
times spent
with her
family.
The
family will
welcome
friends 6-8
p.m.
Wednesday,
March 28,
2018, at the
Immaculate
Conception
Catholic
Church in
Hartford,
where the
Mass of
Christian
Burial will
be held. The
Revs. German
Perez-Diaz
and Fabio
Garzon will
serve as
celebrants.
A
celebration
of life
service to
honor
Jenessa’s
short time
here on
earth, will
commence at
10 a.m.
Thursday,
March 29,
2018, at the
Truth Church
in Paw Paw.
The Rev.
Steve Green
will
officiate.
Jenessa will
be laid to
rest at
Maple Hill
Cemetery in
Hartford. In
lieu of
flowers,
memorials
may be made
to the
family.
Memorial
condolences
for the
family can
be left at
www.calvin-leonardfh.com.
Besides
her mother
and father,
Jenessa is
survived by
her two
siblings,
Aubree and
Carson
MacEachron;
grandparents:
Francisco
and Ramona
Urquieta,
Carrie and
James
Roberts,
Dennis and
Sherri
MacEachron;
and
great-grandparents:
Bonnie
Fisher, Bill
Lindley and
Esperanza
Urquieta.
Jenessa
was preceded
in passing
by her
grandparents:
Silvina and
Carlos Meza
and Amancio
Urquieta.
|
Delores
“Doody”
Kietzer
began her
journey of
eternal life
Tuesday,
March 20,
2018,
peacefully
at her home
with her
family by
her side.
Delores was
born July
28, 1935, in
Watervliet
to Fredrick
Leo and Faye
Ruth
(La-Porte)
Wood.
Delores
graduated
from
Watervliet
High School,
June 1953.
Delores
married Mose
Kietzer on
May 29,
1953.
Together
they farmed
and raised
their family
in the
Keeler/Sister
Lakes area.
Mose
preceded
Delores in
death on
Sept. 6,
2017. They
shared
nearly 64
years of
marriage.
Together
they loved
spending
their
winters in
Florida.
Delores
loved
fishing and
was very
competitive;
giving the
men a run
for their
money.
After living
on Lake
Okeechobee,
Fla., for
many years
they settled
in Holiday,
Fla. Delores
became
actively
involved in
the local
civic
association,
serving as
the
president
for several
years. At
the time of
her illness,
Delores was
the current
bingo
chairwoman.
Delores and
Mose met
many people
while
spending
their
winters in
Florida,
which led to
lifelong
friendships.
Delores was
an excellent
seamstress.
She began
sewing her
own clothes
as a
teenager,
then she was
employed at
Jean Kay
Dress Shop
in
Watervliet.
She found
that sewing
was a
necessity
after having
four
daughters.
She was
known for
making
beautiful
jackets out
of
sweatshirts,
decorating
them and
giving them
as gifts.
Delores is
survived by
her five
children:
Lorraine
“Susie”
Medina,
Kathryn
(Larry)
Wise,
Christine
(Art)
Sedlar,
Darcy (Lee)
Dennison and
Jim (Sandy)
Kietzer; her
seven
grandchildren:
Danielle
Wise, Holly
(Josh)
Costa,
Joseph
Sedlar,
Brandy
(Matthew)
Tenter,
Bradley
Solecki,
Michael
Solecki and
Jacob
Sedlar; and
her five
great-grandchildren:
Emma Costa,
Lilly Costa,
Nicholas
Costa,
Madilyn
Costa and
Nathaniel
Tenter.
Delores is
also
survived by
her brother,
George
“Pete” Wood,
and many
nieces and
nephews.
Delores was
preceded in
death by her
husband,
Mose, and
daughter,
Karen Jane.
A
celebration
of life
service will
take place
2-5 p.m.
Saturday,
May 5, at
the Sister
Lakes Lions
Club, 66991
95th Ave.,
Dowagiac. In
lieu of
flowers,
memorials
may be made
to Caring
Circle
Hospice,
4025 Health
Park Lane,
St. Joseph,
MI 49085.
|
Paul
Arthur
Abrams
passed away
March 20,
2018.
Paul was
born Nov.
18, 1926, in
Chicago, the
son of Jacob
A. and
Beatrice
Diamond
Abrams. He
moved to
Hartford, as
an infant,
where his
father and
mother had a
department
store. He
was a
graduate of
Hartford
High School
in
1944,
where he was
active in
sports and
Boy Scouts
of America,
becoming one
of
Hartford’s
first Eagle
Scouts.
After
graduation,
he served in
the Army Air
Forces
during World
War II and
later served
in the Army
Combat
Engineers
during the
Korean War.
After
serving in
the Air
Force, he
went on to
graduate
from Western
Michigan
University.
Following
graduation,
Paul joined
his father
in managing
Abrams
Department
Store in
Hartford,
and later
assuming
ownership of
the store
which he
operated
until 1970.
There
he was very
active in
the
community,
serving on
the Chamber
of Commerce,
United Fund,
and other
activities.
He was also
a member of
the Van
Buren County
Sheriff’s
Posse for
many years.
After
closing the
store in
1970, he
moved to
Benton
Harbor, and
became a
manufacturer’s
representative,
selling
shoes for
Genesco of
Nashville,
Tenn.,
serving in
several of
their
divisions.
Later on he
worked for
Musebeck
Shoe Co.,
Oconomowoc,
Wis.,
covering the
Midwest, and
supervising
the East
Coast as
well, until
his
retirement
in 1992.
Paul
was active
in the U.S.
Coast Guard
Auxiliary
for over 30
years,
serving in
many
capacities
in the local
Flotilla
Division, as
well as on
the 9th
District
Staff. He
was also a
life member
of Lakeshore
Lodge 298,
Free and
Accepted
Masons,
Benton
Harbor;
having also
served as
Worshipful
Master of
Florida
Lodge 309,
Hartford,
twice; and
was a life
member of
Valley of
Grand
Rapids,
Scottish
Rite; and as
a member of
Saladin
Temple
Shriners. He
also served
for many
years as a
volunteer
for Lakeland
Medical
Center in
St. Joseph,
and as a
volunteer
for Senior
Net,
teaching
seniors to
be able to
use their
computers;
he loved to
cruise up
north with
his wife
Dorothy on
their boat,
through the
straits and
on up to
Canada in
the summer.
He was a
member of
Temple B’nai
Shalom in
Benton
Harbor,
Michigan and
was on the
Board of
Directors
for many
years.
He is
survived by
his
children;
Paula
Annette
(Dennis)
Rupp of
Benton
Harbor,
Stevan
Abrams,
Victoria
Lynn Abrams,
Thereasa
Eilene
Abrams of
Nashville,
TN, Michael
Jay
Buchbinder
of Benton
Harbor, and
Paula Ann
(Jeffery)
Hubbard of
Round Lake
Beach, IL.
He is also
survived by
his
grandchildren;
Ian Jacob
Rupp, Corey
Anne
(Daniel)
Ference
Nickel,
Jacob Peter
Ference,
Grace
Catherine
Ference,
Beth Binzel,
Erica Gray,
Sarah Jane
Abrams; and
great-grandson
Asher
Leonard
Nickel.
He was
preceded in
death by his
loving wife,
Dorothy
Zaban
Buchbinder
Abrams, whom
he married
in 1970 and
his parents,
Jacob A. and
Beatrice
Diamond
Abrams.
A
Celebration
of Life
Service will
be held on
Thursday,
March 22,
2018 at 1:00
P.M. at
Starks &
Menchinger
Chapel at
2650 Niles
Road, St.
Joseph with
visitation
will be one
hour prior
to the
service with
burial to
follow at
Bnai’ Shalom
Cemetery.
In lieu of
flowers,
donations
may be made
to Temple
Bnai’
Shalom,
Benton
Harbor in
Michigan.
Those
wishing to
sign Paul’s
Memory Book
online may
do so at
www.starks-menchinger.com.
|
Cornelia
Yon Tymke,
67, of South
Haven,
passed away
Monday,
March 19,
2018 at her
home. She
was born
October 11,
1950 to
Edward and
Barbara
(Konkle)
Tymke in
South Haven.
Cornelia
graduated
from
Hartford
High School
in 1969
before
earning her
Bachelor’s
degree in
Education
from Western
Michigan
University.
She taught
Family
Living for
Berrien
Springs High
School for
28 years
before her
retirement.
Quilting and
reading were
Cornelia’s
passions.
She was the
owner of
Calico
Creations
for the past
thirty
years.
She is
preceded in
death along
with her
parents by
siblings –
Edward J.
Tymke and
Veda Tymke.
Cornelia is
survived by
her children
– Joe
(Denise)
Miller of
South Haven
and Jason
(Lori)
Miller of
Las Vegas,
sister – Pam
(Jim) Fisher
of South
Haven,
granddaughter
– Emilie,
and nephews
– Jacob
(Maureen)
Fisher and
Matthew
(Hillary)
Fisher.
Visitation
will be held
from 12:00
PM to 2:00
PM on
Saturday,
March 24,
2018 at the
Filbrandt
Family
Funeral Home
in South
Haven.
Funeral
services
will follow
visitation
at 2:00 PM
with Pastor
Jeffrey S.
Dick
officiating
at the
funeral
home.
Cornelia
will be laid
to rest at
Mountain
Home
Cemetery in
Otsego
Township at
a later
date.
|
Cynthia
Marie
(Shelton)
Leimbach
Johnson,
46, of
Coloma
passed away
Sunday,
March 18,
2018 at
Lakeland
Community
Hospital,
Watervliet.
Cynthia was
born March
13, 1972, in
St. Joseph.
Cynthia was
the daughter
of Denny and
Nancy
(Vaughn)
Shelton.
Cynthia was
a 1991
graduate of
Hartford
High School.
During high
school, she
was a
cheerleader,
a flautist
in the
marching
band and a
member of
the Navy Sea
Cadet
program.
Cynthia
joined the
U.S. Navy
after
graduation,
serving her
country
proudly
aboard the
U.S.S.
Samuel
Gompers,
stationed in
Oakland,
Calif.
She loved animals, especially horses. She enjoyed
attending
church and
going to the
beach
especially
along the
shores of
Lake
Michigan.
Most
importantly,
she loved
her family
and she
fought every
day of her
life for her
kids – the
most
important
people in
her life.
Cynthia is
survived by
three
children:
Kyler
Leimbach,
25, Jaden
Johnson, 16,
and Jalyn
Johnson, 14;
her husband,
Brig
“Harold”
Johnson; her
parents,
Denny and
Susie
Shelton;
three
siblings:
Rebecca
(Tosh)
Shelton-Struwin,
Denny
(Greta)
Shelton Jr.
and Nicole
(Steve)
Shelton-Little;
grandmother,
Jewel
(Teague)
Vaughn; and
many other
family
members.
Cynthia was preceded in passing by her maternal
grandfather,
Louis
Vaughn; her
paternal
grandparents,
Harrel and
Ida (Thomas)
Shelton; her
maternal
uncle, Terry
Vaughn; her
paternal
uncle, Larry
Shelton; and
paternal
aunt, Jerry
Houchin.
Cynthia will be cremated. The family will welcome
friends
10-11 a.m.
Friday,
March 23, at
the Hartford
General
Baptist
Church, 323
E. Main St.,
Hartford, MI
49057, where
the service
to honor her
memory will
commence at
11 a.m. with
the Rev.
Steve Bisbee
officiating.
Burial with
full
military
honors will
take place
at Fort
Custer
National
Cemetery in
Battle
Creek.
The family
has
entrusted
the Calvin
Funeral
Home,
Hartford,
with
arrangements.
Those
wishing to
leave
memorial
condolences
for the
family may
do so at
http://www.calvin-leonardfh.com,
and
donations to
the family
at
www.gofundme.com/cynthia-leimbach-sheltonjohnson.
|
Manuel
Lisalde
Medrano,
88, of
Hartford
passed away
on
Wednesday,
March 7,
2018, at his
home
surrounded
by his
family.
The family
will welcome
friends 6-8
p.m. Monday,
March 12,
2018, at the
Calvin
Funeral Home
in Hartford.
Mass of
Christian
Burial will
be at 11
a.m.
Tuesday,
March 13,
2018, at the
Immaculate
Conception
Catholic
Church in
Hartford
with the
Rev. German
Perez- Diaz
as the
celebrant.
Manuel will
be laid to
rest in
Maple Hill
Cemetery,
Hartford.
The family
has
requested
that
memorial
donations be
made to
Hospice Care
of Southwest
Michigan.
Those
wishing to
leave
condolences
for the
family may
do so on our
website at
www.calvin-leonardfh.
com. Manuel
was born
April 9,
1929, in San
Antonio, the
son of
Cipriano and
Maria de la
Soledad (Lisalde)
Medrano,
both of whom
preceded him
in passing.
Also
preceding
him were a
son, Manuel
Medrano; and
a daughter,
Leticia
Medrano.
Manuel was
married to
the love of
his life,
Teresa
Suarez for
68 years.
She survives
along with
their
children:
Margaret
(Gilbert)
Garcia,
George
(Blanca)
Medrano,
Olivia
(Carmelo)
Rodriguez,
Juanita
Jackson,
Elena
(Victor)
Hidalgo,
Judy
(Daniel)
Mireles,
Robert
(Rachel)
Medrano,
Jesse
Medrano and
Susie (Jose
Luis) Perez.
He is also
survived by
36
grandchildren,
68
great-grandchildren
and seven
great-greatgrandchildren.
Manuel was
formerly
employed at
Druskovich
Farms and
Willbrandt
Farms, both
of Decatur,
and at
Hilltop
Farms of
Hartford.
Being a
simple
family man,
Manuel’s
most
precious
times were
those spent
at all the
family
gatherings.
|
Nancy Jean
Fast
of Hartford
went to be
with the
Lord on
Monday,
March 5,
2018, at
Lakeland
Medical
Center, St.
Joseph, at
the young
age of 60.
She was born
on Aug. 17,
1957, in
South Haven,
the daughter
of Arthur
and Leona
Mielke, both
of whom
preceded her
in passing.
On July 9,
1982, Nancy
was united
in marriage
to Denny
Fast. While
living in
Nashville,
Tenn., Nancy
was employed
as a
bartender at
some of the
local night
spots,
several
years in
banking and
then as a
secretary
for Jewell
Roofing Co.
After moving
back to
Michigan,
she attended
the Peace
Lutheran
Church of
South Haven
and the Hope
Lutheran
Church of
Hartford.
She loved
the times
she went
fishing with
her friends
from Paw
Paw, doing
art work,
and crafts
of all
kinds, and
especially
loved to
cook
chocolate
chip nut
cookies for
her husband
and treats
for her
family and
friends.
Nancy is
survived by
her husband,
Denny; a
sister, Ann;
and many
other family
members and
friends.
Nancy’s
family will
receive
friends from
11 a.m. to
noon
Saturday,
March 10, at
the Hope
Lutheran
Church, 205
Bennett
Ave.,
Hartford,
where the
celebration
of life
service will
commence at
noon. The
Rev.
Frederick S.
Adrian will
officiate.
Nancy will
be laid to
rest with a
private
service in
North Shore
Memory
Gardens,
Hagar
Township. In
lieu of
flowers,
memorial
donations
may be made
to the
church. The
family has
entrusted
the Calvin
Funeral
Home,
Hartford,
with
arrangements
and those
wishing to
leave
memorial
condolences
for the
family may
do so at
www.calvin-leonardfh.com.
|
Violet Lotus
Smith,
89, of
Hartford
died Feb.
27, 2018, at
Lakeland
Medical
Center, St.
Joseph.
Calvin
Funeral
Home,
Hartford,
621-4101.
|
Margaret
Louise
Zwolinski,
84, of
Benton
Harbor
passed away
Monday, Feb.
26, 2018, at
her
daughter’s
home in
Lawrence.
Louise
was born in
the back
seat of a
car July 3,
1933, in
Rochester,
Ind., to
Otha and
Julia
(Daugherty)
Carlock. She
graduated in
1952
from
Hartford
High School
and stayed
close to her
original
community
all her
life. She
held various
jobs in the
community,
including
Watervliet
Paper Co.,
Watervliet
High School,
Whirlpool
Corp. and
her own home
rentals. In
her free
time, she
enjoyed
socializing
with anyone
that came
into her
kitchen,
learning
about
construction,
gardening
and most of
all spending
time with
her
grandchildren
and
great-grandchildren.
Survivors
include her
daughters:
Juelz
Zwolinski of
Watervliet
and Grand
Rapids,
Sandy (Todd)
Mc-Guire of
Lawrence,
Susan
(Frank)
Hanners of
Benton
Harbor; and
one brother,
Joe Carlock
of Hartford.
She is also
survived by
three
grandchildren:
Kimberly
(Steve)
Glowacki of
Granger,
Ind., Dan
(Amanda)
Malkin of
Eau Claire,
Jon Hanners
of Benton
Harbor; and
two
greatgrandchildren,
Jason and
Joseph
Malkin.
In
addition to
her parents,
Louise was
preceded in
death by her
son, John;
two
brothers,
Bill and
Chuck
Carlock; and
a sister,
Cyndi (Joe)
Carlock
|
Tommy Lee
Martin,
50, of
Hartford
passed away
Monday, Feb.
26, 2018, at
Watervliet
Hospital.
Tommy was
born Feb.
22, 1968, in
South Haven,
the son of
Tommy and
Linda (Lamp)
Martin. He
grew up in
the
Breedsville/
Bangor area
and had
lived in the
Hartford
area for the
past seven
years. He
was all
about
family, and
his hobbies
were raising
show
chickens and
pit bulls.
He loved
helping his
mom and
would do
anything for
her, as well
as his
family and
friends. He
doted on his
grandchildren.
Surviving
are his
wife, Carol,
whom he
married Dec.
16, 1989;
four
children:
Dawn Parker
of Chicago,
Tommy Martin
Jr. of
Hartford,
Ashley (Chad
Simpson)
Martin of
Hartford,
Angel
Bowling of
Hartford;
six
grandchildren:
Jordan,
Courtney,
Devin
Shiflett,
Makenzie
Martin,
Ariana,
Skyla
Simpson;
mother,
Linda Martin
of South
Haven; best
friends,
Bobby
Johnson and
family; and
many nieces,
nephews and
cousins.
He was
preceded in
death by his
father,
Tommy
Willard
Martin.
The family
will meet
friends from
11 a.m. to 1
p.m.
Saturday,
March 3,
2018, at the
Bangor
Chapel, D.L.
Miller
Funeral Home
where the
memorial
service will
be at 1 p.m.
According to
his wishes
cremation
has taken
place.
www.dlmillerfuneralhome.
com.
|
Maurice
Smith,
88, of
Bangor
passed away
Sunday, Feb.
25, 2018, at
the Cass
County
Medical Care
Facility.
Maurice was
born May 25,
1929, in
Lawrence,
the son of
the late
Floyd and
Eva Smith,
and lived in
Bangor and
Hartford
most of his
life.
Maurice was
very gifted
with
electronics
and could
even build a
radio from
scratch. He
worked for
the railroad
many years
before
joining the
Freestone
Pickle Co.,
where he
worked until
retirement.
Surviving is
his sister,
June Stanton
of
Cassopolis;
niece,
Marlene
Deming of
Cassopolis;
nephew, Greg
Stanton of
San Antonio;
and many
great-nieces
and nephews.
He was
preceded in
death by his
parents, and
a brother,
John Smith.
|
David
Lee “Dave”
Kublick,
79, was born
Dec. 3,
1938, on his
family farm
in Coloma,
now Benton
Harbor, to
Daniel and
Elsie
(Schultz)
Kublick. He
retired from
Carol Ott
Construction
after over
30 years of
service.
Dave was a
member of
the Benton
Heights
Church of
God.
However,
most
recently he
had been
attending
the Hartford
United
Methodist
Church. He
was also a
member of
the Hartford
Lions Club.
In his free
time, Dave
enjoyed
building
things for
family and
friends,
spending
time with
his
grandchildren,
playing with
his train
set and
going to the
casino.
Surviving
are his
children,
Shawna (Jose
Mendez)
Reyna of
Covert, and
Daniel
(Margie)
Kublick of
Sullivan,
Mo.;
brothers:
Donald
(Helga)
Kublick of
Benton
Harbor,
Glenn and
Edward
Kublick of
Watervliet;
and sisters,
Jeanette
Schuler of
Lexington,
S.C., and
Evelyn
(Jack)
Dukesherer
of Benton
Harbor. Also
surviving
are his
grandchildren:
Justin Reyna
of Bangor,
Arin Reyna
of Kalamazoo
and David
Mendez of
Covert.
In
addition to
his parents,
Dave was
preceded in
death by his
wife, Judy
Ann Kublick;
and two
sisters,
Carolyn
Kublick and
Arlette
Burridge.
|
Ronald
LeRoy
Wheeler,
71, of
Hartford
passed away
suddenly on
Monday, Feb.
12, 2018, at
his home.
Ron was born
on March 16,
1946, in
Benton
Harbor, the
son of John
and Retta (Burtchett)
Wheeler. He
married
Virginia
Cantrell on
Dec. 12,
1964. He was
employed in
the meat
department
at Hardings
in Dowagiac
and Hartford
since 1986.
Ron and
Ginny were
high school
sweethearts
who
cherished
their life
together for
over 53
years. They
had two
children he
would do
anything
for, and he
loved them
unconditionally;
his daughter
Tam, with
her son,
Adam, is a
kind, loving
person with
a giving
heart and is
an amazing
mom, and his
son, Bryan
and Crystal
with their
sons, Tyler
and Jacob.
He was so
proud of
Bryan’s
military
service and
of the life
they worked
so hard for
to provide
for their
family. He
loved his
trips out to
Arizona to
elk hunt
with Bryan
and would
carry photos
of those
hunts in his
coat pocket
waiting for
someone to
ask about
his trips.
Ron enjoyed
watching and
coaching his
children and
grandchildren.
He coached
little
league
baseball in
Hartford for
many years.
He was the
first coach
to have a
girl play on
his little
league
baseball
team.
His most
beloved
brother and
sister,
Jerry and
Judy, who
they
traveled
with many
times and
never
stopped
laughing. He
loved family
fun night
with dinner:
Yahtzee,
Wheel of
Fortune and
Jeopardy
(yes, we
kept score);
his up north
deer hunting
trips with
Jerry,
Charlie and
Bub; and
golfing with
his nephews.
He was a
faithful
employee at
Hardings in
Dowagiac
until his
retirement,
and then
worked
part-time at
Hardings in
Hartford. He
thought the
world of
Taylor,
Cody, Art,
Bill, Carol
and Tim, and
the many
friends he
made while
working
there. He
enjoyed
meeting
grade school
friends for
lunch a
couple times
a year, and
spending
time with
his best
friends, Don
and Shirley.
He was
“Great Papa”
to Joshua,
Braden,
Layla and
Hunter and
absolutely
loved
spending
time with
them in
Arizona.
Ron was the
kind of man
that made
you want to
be a better
person. You
wanted him
to be proud
of you. He
made the
world a
better place
just by
being here.
The family
will receive
friends from
6-8 p.m.
Monday, Feb.
19, 2018, at
Calvin
Funeral
Home in
Hartford.
A
celebration
of life
service to
honor Ron’s
memory will
be held at 1
p.m.
Tuesday,
Feb. 20,
2018, also
at Calvin
Funeral
Home. The
Rev. Boyd
Saylor will
officiate.
Ron will be
laid to rest
at North
Shore Memory
Gardens in
Hagar
Township and
a dinner
will follow
at the
Hartford
United
Methodist
Church. The
family has
requested
that those
wishing to
make a
memorial in
his name may
do so to the
church or
charity of
your choice.
Memorial
condolences
for the
family can
be left at
www.calvin-leonardfh.com.
Ron is
survived by
his wife,
Virginia;
his
children,
Tamara
Wheeler of
Hartford,
and Bryan
(Crystal)
Wheeler of
Sierra
Vista,
Ariz.; three
grandsons:
Tyler (Tara)
Wheeler and
Jacob
Wheeler of
Sierra
Vista,
Ariz., and
Adam Wheeler
of Hartford;
four
greatgrandchildren:
Joshua,
Braden,
Layla and
Hunter, all
of Sierra
Vista,
Ariz.;
brothers:
Willard
(Mary)
Wheeler,
David
(Farrell)
Wheeler and
Frank
(Nancy)
Wheeler;
sisters,
Judy (Jerry)
Cantrell and
Jane
Wheeler; Bob
(Linda)
Cantrell,
Kaye Rogers
and many
other family
and friends.
|
Sylvia
Jeannene
Crest
was born
April 22,
1945, in
Dell, Ark.,
the daughter
of Marlin
and Sylvia (Dollins)
Traughber.
Sylvia
passed away
at the age
72 at Hanson
Hospice
Center in
Lincoln
Township on
Thursday,
Feb. 8,
2018.
Sylvia was
formerly
employed at
Salutos
Pizza in
Benton
Harbor and
as a cook at
the Panel
Room
Restaurant
in Hartford.
She loved
watching the
birds,
especially
humming
birds. She
had a green
thumb, in
that she
could grow
anything,
and she
simply
loved.
Sylvia is
survived by
two
daughters:
Tracy Crest
of Hartford
and Laura
Crest of
Benton
Harbor; four
grandchildren;
Zac Crest,
George
Crest,
Shontai
(Jacob)
Kuhens, and
Michael
(Stephanie)
Fain; four
greatgrandchildren,
and 10
siblings:
Charles,
Verlin,
Doyle,
Carolyn,
Jim, Jack,
Rick, Nelda,
Ali and Tim.
Sylvia was
preceded in
passing by
her husband;
Donald, a
son; David
Crest, and
her parents.
|
Judy
K. Bradshaw,
59, of
Keeler
passed away
unexpectedly
on Feb. 1,
2018, at her
home with
family by
her side.
Visitation
will be 5-7
p.m. Monday
at Duffield
& Pastrick
Family
Funeral Home
in Coloma.
The funeral
service will
be at 1 p.m.
Tuesday at
the funeral
home. Burial
will follow
in Keeler
Cemetery.
Those
wishing to
leave a
message for
the family
online may
do so at
www.duffieldpastrick.
com. Judy
was born
Jan. 10,
1959, in
Belle Glade,
Fla. to
Leroy and
Gloria
(Bailey)
Hutsell.
Judy was a
homemaker
who had a
passion for
reading
fiction,
mysteries
and her
Bible. She
also enjoyed
sewing,
crocheting,
quilt
making,
beading and
blues music.
Her biggest
passion
however, was
taking care
of her
husband,
Price, and
spending
time with
her family
and
grandkids.
Judy is
survived by
her husband,
Price, of 34
years;
children:
Brian (Tina)
Bradshaw,
Kristin
(Kurt) Stowe
and Matthew
(Kelly)
Bradshaw;
her mother,
Gloria
(William)
Prince;
mother-in-law,
Thelma
Spruell; and
siblings:
Barb (Doug)
Kelly, Kathy
(Richard)
Kiser,
Roylee
Hutsell,
Jimmy
Hutsell and
Carin
(Kenny)
Smith. Also
surviving
are her
grandchildren:
Kaylee,
Helena,
Ellie and
Piper; a
longtime
friend,
Holly Klock;
and a host
of aunts,
uncles,
nieces,
nephews,
cousins and
her dog,
Peanut.
She was
preceded in
death by her
brother,
Baby Leroy;
father,
Leroy; and
grandparents:
Oliver and
Grace
Hutsell and
William and
Liza Bailey.
|
Lorna Ann
Stagg
passed away
at the age
of 73 on
Tuesday,
Jan. 30,
2018, at
Brookdale
Meridian
Assisted
Living in
Haslet.
Lorna was
born May 15,
1944, in
Chicago, the
daughter of
William and
Margaret (Thar)
Friedl.
Lorna was a
secretary
for Olds and
Mackinder
Law Firm and
the Hartford
Public
Schools for
many years.
She was a
longtime
member of
MECCA, the
Modern
Mother’s
Club, the
Watervliet
Hospital
Auxiliary, a
trustee of
the Hartford
Public
Schools
Foundation,
and a member
of many
other clubs.
She loved
life. She
was devoted
to her
children.
She was an
enthusiastic
booster of
those around
her. She
cared deeply
for the
students she
worked with.
She made
friends
wherever she
went. She
will be
forever
missed by
her
communities.
She was
loved.
Lorna is
survived by
her
children:
Leslie
(Pratt)
Scogin,
Jason Pratt
and Jennifer
(Stagg)
Rodgers;
stepchildren:
Adelbert
Stagg Jr.,
Robert
Stagg, Andy
Stagg,
Richard
Stagg and
Sally Stagg;
15
grandchildren,
five
great-grandchildren,
and many
other family
members and
friends.
Lorna was
preceded in
death by her
husband, Dr.
Adelbert
Stagg, on
June 12,
2013, and
her parents.
The family
will welcome
friends from
4:30 to 6:30
p.m.
Saturday,
Feb. 3,
2018, at the
Hartford
Seventh-day
Adventist
Church. A
celebration
of life
service to
honor
Lorna’s
memory will
commence at
11 a.m.
Sunday, Feb.
4, 2018, at
the church.
Pastor
Michael
Taylor of
the Paw Paw
Seventh-day
Adventist
Church will
officiate.
Lorna will
be laid to
rest next to
her husband
at Maple
Hill
Cemetery in
Hartford. In
lieu of
flowers,
memorial
donations
may be made
to the
Hartford
Public
Schools
Foundation
for Quality
Education.
Those
wishing to
leave
memorial
condolences
for the
family may
do so
at calvin-leonardfh.com.
|
Sue
Duffy,
our
beloved
wife,
mother,
grandmother
and
great-grandmother,
went
to
be
with
our
Lord
after
a
brief
illness
Thursday,
Jan.
25,
2018,
at
Lakeland
Hospital
in
Niles.
Sue
was
born
Nov.
18,
1945,
in
Hayti,
Mo.
A
Mass
of
Christian
Burial
will
be
at
11
a.m.
Tuesday
at
Immaculate
Conception
Catholic
Church
in
Hartford.
Burial
will
follow
in
Keeler
Cemetery.
Visitation
will
be
5-7
p.m.
Monday
with
the
Rosary
at 7
p.m.
at
Duffield
&
Pastrick
Family
Funeral
Home
in
Coloma.
Memorials
may
be
made
to
the
church
building
fund.
Those
wishing
to
leave
a
message
for
the
family
online
may
do
so
at
www.
duffieldpastrick.com.
Sue
and
her
husband,
Mike,
enjoyed
family,
friends
and
their
church.
Mike
and
Sue
would
have
celebrated
54
years
of
marriage
April
29.
Sue’s
laughter
and
sense
of
humor
and
quick
wit
will
be
sadly
missed
by
her
family
and
friends.
Sue
retired
from
Meijer
after
21
years
in
2006.
Survivors
include
her
husband,
Michael
J.
Duffy;
brother,
Steve
(Bernie)
Cole
of
Traverse
City;
daughter,
Kim
(Denny)
Wine
of
Muskegon;
daughter,
Sandy
(Mike)
Hartford
of
Benton
Harbor;
son,
Michael
P.
Duffy
of
Sister
Lakes;
her
grandchildren:
Amanda
(Austin)
Langlois,
Erin
Wine
and
her
fiancé
Justin,
Chelsea
Wine
and
her
fiancé
Craige
Diaz,
and
Tyler
Duffy;
and
great-grandchildren:
Drake
Joseph
Langlois,
Davis
James
Langlois,
Porter
Carl
Rivord,
Luna
Rain
Diaz
and
Carson
Michael
Rivord.
Sue
was
preceded
in
death
by
her
daughter,
Lisa
Duffy;
her
son,
Mark
Duffy;
her
brother,
Ray
Cole;
and
her
sister,
Gloria
Miller.
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Charlene
Louise
McFarland,
90,
formerly
of
Hartford,
passed
away
Tuesday,
Jan. 23,
2018, in
Maryland.
She was
born on
July 24,
1927, in
Hartford,
the
daughter
of
Marshall
and
Bertha
(Van
Gorder)
Kaylor.
Charlene
was
married
for 55
years to
Jay
McFarland,
also of
Hartford.
Jay
passed
away on
Dec. 14,
1999.
Charlene
was also
preceded
by a
daughter,
Theresa
Morris;
her
parents;
and a
sister,
Loretta
Paul.
She was
employed
at the
Voice of
Music
(V-M)
for a
number
of
years,
and
worked
at other
companies
in the
Hartford
and
Mattawan
area
until
she
retired
at the
age of
65 to
Van
Auken
Lake
with her
husband.
Charlene
is
survived
by a
son,
Terry
(Adrienne)
McFarland
of
Severn,
Md.;
five
grandchildren:
Mark
McFarland,
David
(Colleen)
McFarland,
Cynthia
Gilman,
Tammy
(David)
Millword
and Todd
McFarland;
eight
great-grandchildren:
Abigail,
Austin,
Amanda,
Susan,
Donald,
Jessica,
Jennifer
and
James;
four
great-great-grandchildren:
Dakota,
Aiden,
Brantley
and
Sienna;
and many
other
family
members
and
friends.
The
family
will
welcome
friends
6-8 p.m.
Tuesday,
Jan. 30,
at the
Calvin
Funeral
Home,
Hartford.
A
celebration
of life
service
to honor
Charlene's
memory
will
take
place at
11 a.m.
Wednesday,
Jan. 31,
at the
Hartford
Federated
Church,
where
she was
a
lifelong
member. The
Rev.
Benjamin
Williamson
will
officiate.
Burial
will
follow
in Maple
Hill
Cemetery,
Hartford.
Memorial
donations
in
Charlene's
name may
be made
to
Hartford
Federated
Church.
Condolences
for the
family
can be
left at
www.calvin-leonardfh.com.
Note:
Charlene
was from
the
Hartford
High
School
Class of
1945.
Ray
Lavern
French,
87 years, of
Hartford,
passed away
on Thursday,
January 18,
2018 at
Hanson
Hospice
Center,
while
holding the
Jack of
Trump suit.
He was born
November 4,
1930 in
Lawton,
Michigan to
the late
Orel French
and Lois
(Middleton)Williams.
Ray
graduated
from
Dowagiac
High School
and worked
for many
years as a
security
guard for
Auto
Specialty in
Benton
Harbor, MI,
and the
Thunderbird
Resort in
Lawrence MI.
He also
worked as a
Janitor for
the Lake
Michigan
Catholic
Schools. He
served
proudly in
the United
States Navy
on the
U.S.S. Wasp
in the
Korean War.
Ray enjoyed
reading,
fishing with
his
brothers,
playing
cards at the
area senior
centers, and
most of all
he enjoyed
spending
time with
his
grandchildren
and
great-grandchildren.
Besides his
parents, he
is preceded
in death by
his
step-father
Edgar
Williams,
brother
Merle
French, and
his aunt,
Doris
(Middleton)
Carpenter.
He is
survived by
his lovely
wife of 48
years Karen
(Domke)
French; two
sons, Kenny
J. French
Sr. (Teresa)
of Victoria,
Texas, Tony
P.
French (Sharleen)
of Overton,
Texas; two
daughters,
Lois
(French)
Triebenbach
(Terry) of
Big Sandy,
Texas,
Raquel
(French)
Goetzke
(Paul) of
Hartford;
two
brothers,
Jr. French
(Thelma) of
Mattawan,
MI, and
Clifford
French
(Marilyn) of
Lawton;
eight
grandchildren
and three
great-grandchildren,
with one on
the way;
along with
many nieces,
nephews, and
friends.
A Memorial Service will be held on Friday, January 26,
2018 at
12:00 Noon
at Hartford
United
Methodist
Church 425
E. Main St.
Hartford,
service will
conclude
with
military
honors.
Burial will
be held at a
later date.
Visitation
will be one
hour prior
to the
service.
In lieu of flowers, please make contributions to the
Senior
Center of
Hartford,
American
Cancer
Society, or
to a
Veteran’s
organization
of your
choice.
A Memorial Service will be held on Friday, January 26,
2018 at
12:00 Noon
at Hartford
United
Methodist
Church 425
E. Main St.
Hartford,
service will
conclude
with
military
honors.
Burial will
be held at a
later date.
Visitation
will be one
hour prior
to the
service.
In lieu of flowers, please make contributions to the
Senior
Center of
Hartford,
American
Cancer
Society, or
to a
Veteran’s
organization
of your
choice.
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Barbara
D. (Duffy)
Bray,
65, of
Breedsville,
Mich.,
passed away
Sunday, Jan.
21, 2018, at
Bronson
Hospital.
Barbara was
born July
11, 1952, in
Hartford,
the daughter
of the late
Ruth and
Mike Duffy
and had
lived in the
Bangor/Hartford
area all of
her life.
Barbara
worked until
retirement
for the
state of
Michigan.
Surviving is
her husband
of 20 years,
George; a
son, Bob
(Chauncey)
of Colorado;
daughter
Erica (Ray)
Vandeven of
Arizona; and
four
grandchildren.
Following
her wishes
cremation
has taken
place. The
family will
meet friends
from 6-8
p.m. Friday,
Jan. 26, at
the Bangor
Chapel, D.
L. Miller
Funeral
Home, www.dl
millerfuneralhome.com,
where a
prayer
service will
take place
at 7:30 p.m.
The family
suggests
memorial
contributions
be made to
the
Alzheimer’s
Association.
NOTE:
Barbara was
a
1970
Hartford
High School
graduate.
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James
A. Pleyer
was born
June 11,
1940, in
Chicago.
When he was
8 years old
his parents
moved to
Hartford to
enjoy the
quiet
country
life. James
spent the
rest of his
childhood
growing up
in Hartford,
graduating
from
Hartford
High School,
where he
enjoyed
being a part
of the
baseball
team. After
high school,
James worked
for a cement
company
until he
proudly
enlisted in
the U.S.
Army. James
returned
home after
serving his
country and
went to work
at Ausco
Products,
first as a
time keeper
and then in
receiving
until he
retired.
James
continued
his love of
playing
baseball by
participating
on Ausco’s
baseball
team.
Outside of
work, James
enjoyed
gardening,
mowing his
lawn,
hunting,
cheering on
the Chicago
Cubs and
Bears, and
spending
time with
family and
friends.
James’
loving
family
includes his
wife of 47
years,
Marilyn
(McGee)
Pleyer;
three
children:
Phillip
(Kimberly)
McGee of
White Lake,
Mich.,
Joseph
(Janice)
Pleyer of
Sun City,
Ariz., and
Candyce
Buysse of
Granger,
Ind.; nine
grandchildren;
seven
siblings:
Wayne
(Linda)
Pleyer of
Lawrence,
Kathy (Bob)
Sinclair of
Hartford,
Christine
Lawson of
Watervliet,
Diane Pleyer
of
Watervliet,
Bruce Pleyer
of Hartford,
Darlene (Al)
Giganti of
Watervliet,
and Paul
Pleyer of
Hartford; a
sister-in-law,
Judy Pleyer
of Lowell,
Ind.; a
brother-in-law,
Jerry Tanner
of Hartford;
and many
nieces and
nephews.
James died
Friday, Jan.
12, at
Lakeland
Hospital in
Watervliet.
His parents,
Joseph and
Anna (Pradon)
Pleyer; a
brother, Ron
Pleyer; and
a sister,
Joan Tanner;
preceded
James in
death.
Funeral
services
will be
celebrated
at 11 a.m.
Saturday,
Jan. 20, at
Salem
Lutheran
Church in
Coloma, a
luncheon
will follow
immediately
and burial
will be
private at
Fairview
Memorial
Cemetery.
NOTE:
James was a
1959
Hartford
High School
graduate.
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Maxine
M.
Salverson
went home
with our
Lord Jesus
on January
10th, 2018.
She spent
the last
three years
living at
Lake City
Place
Assisted
Living here
in Warsaw.
The staff
loved her
loving and
kind
personality
and she
loved them.
She was
born to
Ethel and
Floyd Selter
on November
18, 1927 in
Watervliet,
Michigan. In
February of
1946, she
married
Charles J
Salverson.
She is
preceded in
death by her
husband
Charles J
Salverson,
son, Jackie
Eugene along
with her
brothers and
sisters. She
leaves
behind two
daughters
Donna
(James)
Fisher,
Nancy
(Joseph)
Copada, and
a son, James
(Carol)
Salverson, 7
grandchildren
and 3 great
grandchildren.
She
attended
Watervliet
High School
and worked
at the
Watervliet
Paper
Company in
her early
years,
Matt's Corp
and Nylon
Extruders.
She served
most of her
life as a
homemaker.
She was
past-president
of the
Hartford
American
Legion
Auxiliary.
She raised
her family
in Hartford,
Michigan
from 1949 to
2004 and
attended The
Hartford
Federated
Church. She
then lived
in Dowagiac,
Michigan
with her
companion,
Don Higley
who preceded
her in
death.
At the
request of
the
deceased, no
funeral
service will
be held. A
Celebration
of Life
Memorial
Service will
be held at
10:00 am on
Thursday,
January
18th, 2018
at McHatton
Sadler
Funeral
Home, 2290
Provident
Ct., Warsaw,
Indiana
where
Chaplin
Forrest
Tabor will
conduct the
service.
In lieu
of flowers,
donations
can be made
to Heartland
Hospice,
1315
Directors
Row #210,
Fort Wayne,
IN. 46808 or
Lake City
Place
Assisted
Living, 425
Chinworth
Ct., Warsaw,
IN. 46580,
Attn:
Activities
Director.
A
special
thanks to
the staff at
Heartland
Hospice of
Fort Wayne
for their
assistance
with our
mother, the
wonderful
care by her
Nurse,
Chaplin,
Social
Worker and
those who
assisted
with her
personal
care.
A
special
thanks to
the staff of
nurses,
aides,
activity
director,
cooks, and
beautician
who blessed
my mother
these past
years at
Lake City.
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Teresa
Darlene
Trudell,
57, of South
Haven passed
away
Tuesday,
Jan. 2,
2018, at
Bronson
Methodist
Hospital,
Kalamazoo.
Teresa was
born March
21, 1960, in
Benton
Harbor, the
daughter of
Duane
Trudell and
Dorothy
(Swafford)
Holifield.
Teresa is
survived by
four
children:
Rodney
Harris,
Amanda
Harris,
Nicole
(Wayne)
Grabovac and
Richard
Harris;
grandchildren:
Nathan
Grabovac,
Joshua
Grabovac and
Kaleb
Grabovac;
her mother,
Dorothy; two
sisters,
Shelia
(Russell)
Morrow and
Patti
Gaylord; two
brothers,
John (Tana)
Trudell and
Robbie (Pam)
Trudell; and
stepmother,
Catherine
Trudell.
Teresa was
preceded in
passing by
her father,
Duane
Trudell; and
a brother,
Terry
Trudell.
As to
Teresa’s
wishes,
cremation
has taken
place. A
memorial
gathering
for family
and friends
will
commence
from 1-5
p.m.
Saturday,
Jan. 6, at
the Hartford
Federated
Church. The
family has
entrusted
the Calvin
Funeral Home
in Hartford,
with
arrangements.
Those
wishing to
leave
memorial
condolences
for the
family may
do so at
www.calvin-leonardfh.com.
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David
C.
Sweet,
87,
of
Hartford
passed
away
on
Jan.
1,
2018,
at
Countryside
Nursing
Home
in
South
Haven.
Visitation
will
be
held
from
11
a.m.
to
noon
Saturday,
Jan.
6,
at
Duffield
&
Pastrick
Family
Funeral
Home
in
Coloma
followed
by
private
graveside
services
at
Maple
Hill
Cemetery
in
Hartford.
Those
wishing
to
leave
a
message
or
share
a
memory
with
the
family
online
may
do
so
at
www.duffieldpastrick.
com.
David
“Snooks”Sweet
was
born
Dec.
23,
1930,
in
Watervliet,
to
Charles
and
Dolores
(Bailey)
Sweet.
He
was
an
Army
veteran
who
served
during
the
Korean
War
era
in
California.
Following
his
military
service,
David
drove
truck
for
12
years
and
loved
all
of
his
fellow
drivers.
He
later
worked
at
Duffy
Motts,
the
Van
Buren
County
Fruit
Exchange
and
Hilltop
Nursery.
David
had
a
love
for
his
model
trains,
working
on
his
pool
and
yard,
having
coffee
with
friends,
watching
NASCAR
and
spending
time
with
his
grandchildren.
David
is
survived
by
his
three
children:
David
Wayne
(Rhonda
Estes)
Sweet,
Shaun
(Julie)
Sweet
and
Shelly
Ann
(Brian)
Simpson
all
of
Hartford.
He
is
also
survived
by
his
three
grandchildren:
Emily
(Aldo)
Romero,
Autumn
Sweet
and
Matthew
Simpson;
his
three
great-grandchildren:
Rinoa
and
Roslyn
Romero
and
Mia
McLaughlin;
sister-inlaw,
Barbara
Sweet;
and
several
nieces
and
nephews.
In
addition
to
his
parents,
David
was
preceded
in
death
by
his
wife,
Jeanne
Marie
Sweet
in
2012;
and
his
brother,
Warren
“Skike”
Sweet.
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