Obituaries

Cecil Dale Martin, 72 of Berrien Springs, MI passed away Sunday, January 23, 2022 at his home. Cecil was born November 28, 1949 in Wallace, IN to Cecil C. & Ruth (Penn) Martin. He served his country in the United States Navy from 1969 until 1973. Cecile worked for Ingersoll Rand as a Circuit Designer.... ...Read Full Story

Clifford Louis “Rusty” Clapsaddle, 47, of Coloma, passed away Thursday, February 3, 2022.  He was born and raised in Coloma, graduated from Coloma High School in 1993, attended LMC where he obtained his Gold Card in Tool & Die. He was a member of Riverside United Methodist Church where he loved to sing his heart out as well as cook his spaghetti for the spaghetti dinners and bring his famous peanut butter cookies to share. He also spent many years helping his dad in the Well-Drilling business and harvesting grapes. Rusty loved the outdoors, his family, and his friends.... ...Read Full Story

Ruth Eloise (Bible) Leturno, 92, of St. Joseph, Michigan, formerly of Villa Park, IL, passed away on February 2, 2022 at Spectrum Health, Lakeland Hospital in St. Joseph, Michigan.... ...Read Full Story

Donald Marks, 62, of Berrien Center, passed away, Tuesday, February 1, 2022, at Spectrum Health Lakeland, following a brief battle with Covid Pneumonia. He was surrounded by family, as he passed peacefully.... ...Read Full Story

Carl E. Snover, 92, of Lincoln Township died Sunday, January 23, 2022 at the Victoria Court Home in Lincoln Township.... ...Read Full Story

Amy Marie Van Dyke, 47 of St Joseph, MI, passed away Thursday, February 3, 2022, at Hanson Hospice Center, Stevensville, MI with her mother by her side. She was born December 11, 1974 in Elkhart, IN.  She was the daughter of Frederick Van Dyke and Marlene Greulich.  Amy graduated from Buchanan High School in 1993, where she played volleyball her freshman year. She also attended Rim of the World High School in California, where she was a member of the choir.  Amy was previously employed at Pet Smart in South Bend, IN.... ...Read Full Story

Noel Paul Torres, 46, of Bangor, went to be with the Lord Wednesday, January 26, 2022 at Holland Hospital in Holland, Michigan.
He was born February 3, 1975 to Linda Salazar and Jose Torres, Sr. Noel was the youngest of five siblings; Jose Torres, Paul Torres, Richard Torres, Susan Torres and Rosalinda Torres.... ...Read Full Story

Ella May Covey passed away on January 31, 2022,  one day before her 98 th birthday, in Englewood, FL.... ...Read Full Story

Laura L. Snyder, 63, of Eau Claire, Michigan passed away on February 2, 2022 at Spectrum Health, Lakeland Hospital in St. Joseph, Michigan.... ...Read Full Story

LeRoy W. Hornack, 92, of St. Joseph, Michigan passed away on February 1, 2022 at Spectrum Health, Lakeland Hospital in St. Joseph, Michigan.... ...Read Full Story

Stanley V. Dohm, 88, died Feb. 2, 2022 at his home in Eau Claire.... ...Read Full Story

Diane L. Jackson, 71, of Stevensville, passed away on February 2, 2022 at Spectrum Health Lakeland in St. Joseph.... ...Read Full Story

Joshua Aaron Mills, 44, of Paw Paw, passed away Tuesday February 1, 2022. ... ...Read Full Story

Curtis Hayes Muhammad,  Civil Rights Veteran and Grass Roots Organizer, 1943-2022.... ...Read Full Story

Kirk was born May 30, 1972, to Victoria Kobylinski and Michael King. Kirk enjoyed music, art, and spending time with family and friends.... ...Read Full Story

Glenn Post, 72 of Niles passed away on Friday, January 28, 2022 in St. Joseph, Michigan, of natural causes.... ...Read Full Story

John O. “Whitey” Parker, 82, of Niles, Michigan passed away on Tuesday, February 1, 2022, at the Willows Assisted Living in Saint Joseph, Michigan from complications of dementia. ... ...Read Full Story

Walter “Buddy” Ward Jr, 83, of Niles, passed away in the comfort of his home in Niles, on Monday, January 31, 2022. ... ...Read Full Story

Tammy Akers, 61, of Stevensville, passed away Friday, January 28, 2022, at her home in Stevensville.... ...Read Full Story

Melvin John Backus Jr. of Three Oaks/Crystal Falls MI. passed away February 1, 2022 after a devastating bout with Covid, at the age of 59. Mel fought hard and asked that anyone on the fence about vaccination would go ahead and get it, because he didn’t want anyone going through what he was.... ...Read Full Story

Florentina, also known as Flora to many, left us peacefully Monday Jan 31st, 2022 to be with the Lord. She was born in Lyford TX Dec 7th, 1934 and found her forever home in South Haven MI in the late 60s.... ...Read Full Story

Marilyn Marie Rayburn, of South Haven, passed away on February 1, 2022, one day after her 86th Birthday. ... ...Read Full Story

Richard (Dick) Andrew Ford (92) passed away at home on February 1, 2022 having lived a life of grace and kindness. He leaves behind his wife of 40 years, Alice Blair Ford; five children John (Heather) Ford, Dane (Laura) Ford, Leslie (Bill) Davison, Robert (Ella Lynn Record) Ford, and Andrea (Bill Cox) Ford; six grandchildren; and one great grandchild.... ...Read Full Story

David P. “Dave” Harte, 63, of Hartford, passed away, Tuesday, February 1, 2022 at Rose Arbor Hospice in Kalamazoo.... ...Read Full Story

Merle D. “Curley” Barger, 90, of Dowagiac, passed away on February 1, 2022, at the Timbers of Cass County in Dowagiac.... ...Read Full Story

Michael Leroy Flowers, 62, of Decatur, passed away peacefully on Monday, January 31, 2022 at his home in Decatur. He was born November 15, 1959 in Paw Paw, MI to Burdell and Kathryn (Cook) Flowers.... ...Read Full Story