Obituaries

Opal E. Krum, 91, of Decatur, passed away at her home on Wednesday, March 6, 2019.... ...Read Full Story

Gina Pugliese, 70, of St. Joseph, formerly of Chicago, passed away, Monday, March 4, 2019 at her home.... ...Read Full Story

Shirley Jean Roberts (McDaniel), 80, of Benton Harbor, MI passed away Monday, March 4, 2019 at Hanson Hospice Center in Stevensville.... ...Read Full Story

Alton Lester Newbre, 92, of Lawton, passed away March 4, 2019 at his home.
He was born August 17, 1926 in Kalamazoo, the son of Lester and Ruth Newbre.
Alton served in the Army during the WWII era, he retired from driving truck after many years. He was a member of the Shriner’s, Eagles and the VFW.  Alton was very adventurous and was always on the go. He enjoyed being with others and never met a stranger. Some of the things Alton enjoyed would be, flying, sky diving, scuba diving, fishing, and racing, just to mention a few.
He is survived by his two daughters, Debra (Tony) Galich and Judy (Thomas) Davis; son, Robert (Debbie) Newbre; six Grandchildren, Michael (Becky) Newbre, Christine Davis, Michelle Scott, Thomas Lee Davis, Ryan (Stevie) Cusentino and Matthew (Nikki Byler) Cusentino; 10 great grandchildren and his sister, Joyce Hawkins.
Alton was preceded in death by his wife, Barbara Newbre in 2018,  grandson, Andrew Cusentino, sisters, Mae Hanneman and Elaine Otto, brothers Fred Newbre and Lynn Newbre.
A celebration of life will be announced at a later date. Memorial contributions may be made to the Shriners Hospitals for Children.... ...Read Full Story

Dennis Clifton Clements, age 51 years of Niles, Michigan died peacefully at 9:00 a.m. on Saturday, March 2, 2019 at the home of a friend in Niles following an extended illness.... ...Read Full Story

Daniel Lee Bates, Sr., age 68, of Cassopolis, died unexpectedly Tuesday afternoon, March 5, 2019 in his residence of natural causes.... ...Read Full Story

Vera Agnes Conway, 83 of Stevensville, passed away Tuesday, March 5, 2019 at Hanson Hospice Center.... ...Read Full Story

John’s life began April 7, 1933, in Mexico, New York.  As a child his parents moved to Michigan making their home in Hartford.  John graduated from Hartford High School, after high school he proudly served his country in the United States Army during the Korea War and was stationed for a time in Japan.  Upon returning home John went to work at Whirlpool where he grew into supervisor of the shipping department and was involved with the miracle kitchen.  Outside of work John enjoyed watching sports, writing, and sharing his stories with his daughter Delores.... ...Read Full Story

Anna Meister Springer, 58 of Coloma, passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 2nd, 2019, in her home surrounded by her family and friends.... ...Read Full Story

Marion LaRue Toney, 86, of South Haven, passed away Sunday, March 3, 2019 at his home under Hospice care with his family by his side. Marion was born November 27, 1932 to Fax and Edna (Hudson) Toney in Berrien Center, Michigan. Marion married Betty Carter on October 11, 1952 in Volinia, Michigan. Marion started working on the family farm in Keeler Township at the age of nine. He graduated from Dowagiac Union High School in 1951. He received his American Farmers Award from the FFA. He later worked at Lovejoy in South Haven for 31 years, starting as a foreman and then as a project engineer. He had a gift for fixing machinery. He loved to fish out on Lake Michigan and enjoyed riding his John Deere tractor. He was a member of the Michigan Fly Wheelers and was a former member of the Hartford School Board. Marion was a former Bishop of the Benton Harbor Ward of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints.... ...Read Full Story