Obits
Anthony Frank Wojtowicz, 68 of St. Joseph, passed away Wednesday January 18,2023 at home with his family by his side.
Tony was an automotive engineer in the Detroit metropolitan area for years before moving to St. Joseph to be closer to family in 2016 and working at Whirlpool before retiring...
Shine was born December 17, 2022 in St. Joseph and passed away January 20, 2023 in Kalamazoo.
Cremation has taken place. Shine's parents, Victoria Smith and Marshall Stanley of Berrien Springs will be having a celebration of her life at a later date.
St. Joseph, Michigan -James A. “Jimmy” Dilts died unexpectedly following a brief illness January 17, 2023, at Corewell Health Lakeland in St. Joseph, Michigan.
He was born on March 11, 1951 at Memorial Hospital in St. Joseph, Michigan, the son of James A. Dilts, Sr. and Betty S. (...
The ballad of Robert Louis Kish Jr. is one worth reciting with joy. Affectionately known as Bob, he was above all a loving husband, father, grandfather, and friend. Known for his quick wit, kind spirit, and infinite grit, he brought life to those around him and didn’t hesitate to express...
Ann Marie “Anna” Kreitner, 78, of Coloma, passed away Wednesday, January 18, 2023 at Lakeland Hospital in St. Joseph after an extended illness.
A Funeral Mass will be held at 11 A.M. Wednesday at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Watervliet. Visitation will be Tuesday evening from 6-8 P...
Hildegard Theresa (Schiele) Molter was a bright spot in our community. She was faithful, loyal and strong woman who touched many lives through church, teaching career, extensive volunteering and countless friendships. She passed from this world on Sunday January 15, 2023.
Hilda was...
Marrie Allen Reddel emanated a free-spirited joy as a wife, mother, Nanny, aunt, sister, friend, artist and entrepreneur. She was well known in St. Joseph for her business skills and personable character.
As a lover of travel, Marrie owned and operated Reddel Travel for over 40 years with her...
Evelyn “Evie” Marie Geresy Adams, 54, of Keeler, passed away on Sunday, January 8, 2023 at Corewell Health Lakeland Hospital. A Celebration of Life Service will be held on Friday, January 13, at 2 PM at Starks & Menchinger Chapel, 2650 Niles Rd., St. Joseph. Burial will follow at...
Ann R. Ferrell, 92, of St. Joseph, passed away on Tuesday, January 10, 2023, at Caretel Inns- St. Joseph.
A celebration of life gathering will be held on Friday, January 13, 2023, from 4PM until 6PM at Starks & Menchinger Chapel, 2650 Niles Rd., St. Joseph. A private family burial will...
arla Louise Owca, 89, of Coloma, passed away peacefully on Friday, January 6, 2023 at her home in Coloma. She was born March 28, 1933 in Benton Harbor, MI to Maxwell Miller and Margaret (Ludlam) Guinn.
The family will receive guests from 5-7pm, Monday, January 16, 2023 at Starks &...
Harry “Sonny” Carl Marceau, Jr. passed away peacefully on Monday, December 26, 2022. He was born on September 21, 1932 to Harry Christopher and Frieda Louise Marceau (nee Ost), in Benton Harbor, Michigan. Harry graduated from Benton Harbor High School. After high school, he worked as...
Abel Apreza Jr., 38, of Berrien Springs, entered into rest on January 2, 2023 in Everson, WA surrounded by his family.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 a.m. Friday at the Immaculate Conception Church in Hartford. Burial will follow at Maple Hill Cemetery in Hartford. Visitation...
Janet Pokagon, 75, of Hartford, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, January 6, 2023 at Corewell Health Lakeland Hospital in St. Joseph.
As per Janet’s wishes, cremation has taken place and no local services are planned at this time. Duffield & Pastrick Family Funeral Home is assisting...
Maria Lynn Bittner, 54 of Coloma, passed away December 31, 2022 of natural causes.
Following cremation, a memorial service will be held Saturday, January 21, 2023 at Hartford United Methodist Church, 425 East Main in Hartford at 2:00 P.M. with visitation beginning at 1:00 P.M. Online guestbook...
Mary Ann (Kudela) LaPrad, 92, of St. Joseph, passed away on December 29, 2022.
Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated 10:00 A.M., on Wednesday, January 4, 2023, at St. Joseph Catholic Church, 211 Church St., St. Joseph. Burial will take place at Hickory Bluff Cemetery with a luncheon to...
William E. “Gene” LeCount, 76, of Stevensville, passed away on Wednesday, December 28, 2022, at Corewell Health- Lakeland.
Gene was born on July 28, 1946, to Hubert & Mary Lou (Shive) LeCount in Goshen, IN. He graduated from Goshen High School. In 1967, Gene was drafted into...
Our beloved father, John Joseph Conrad, 97, passed away Wednesday, December 28, 2022, at Woodland Terrace of St. Joseph, MI (Assisted Living Facility). The family will announce a Memorial service to be arranged at a future time.
John was born September 08, 1925 in Morton Grove, IL to Mathilda...
Michael Scott Grammel, age 60, of Geneva, OH, passed away Monday, December 12, 2022 at his home. He was born January 11, 1962 in Benton Harbor, MI, the son of Karl and Norma (Fearnley) Grammel. He married Mary Karsten November 10, 1984 in St. Joseph, MI.
Michael worked as a Plant Manager for...
Kevin V. “Johnny Goodline” Lentz, 71, passed away on Tuesday, December 27, 2022 in Kalamazoo.
Kevin was born on April 9, 1951, to the late Edward & Agnes (Lentz) Goodline in Stevensville. He loved growing up next door to his grandma’s farm and later in life he lived at...
Todd Daniel Sipla, 55, of Coloma, passed away on December 24th, 2022.
Todd was born in Watervliet, MI on January 29th, 1967 to Andrew and Donavie Sipla. He grew up on “Sipla’s Corner” farm and went to school in Coloma. Upon graduation, he continued education at Southwestern...
Private graveside services have been held at Fairview Cemetery in Watervliet
David Rhodes, age 87, of Baroda, MI, passed away peacefully at home on Friday, December 23, 2022. He was born on July 9, 1935, to Dean and Edith (Kochel) Rhodes in Fulton County, Indiana.
A Funeral Service for David will take place on Friday, December 30, 2022, at 2:00 PM at Starks and...
Nancy Lee Williams, age 73, of Coloma passed away on Thursday, December 22, 2022, in Kalamazoo, Michigan. Nancy was born on September 14, 1949, to William and Dorothy (Clontz) Homernik in Menominee, Michigan. A Funeral Service for Nancy, will take place on Friday, December 30, 2022, at 11:00 am...
Lisa Ann Lefler, 56, passed away peacefully with her family present on Wednesday, December 21, 2022.
Cremation will take place and no local services are planned.
Robert L. Zerbe, 85, of Watervliet, passed away on December 22, 2022 at Caretel Inn in St. Joseph.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, December 29 at Trinity Lutheran Church in St. Joseph. Burial will follow at North Shore Memory Gardens. Visitation will begin at 10:00 a.m...