Obituaries

Feb 18, 2008

Biography Elizabeth Florence Green, 93, of Stevensville passed away on Monday, February 18, 2008 at Lakeland Regional Medical Center, St. Joseph. Mrs. Green was born March 27, 1914 in Chicago the daughter of the late Frank and Frances (Howard) Johns. In 1941 she married Charles S. Green and he preceded her in death in 1964. Facts Born: March 27, 1914...

Feb 17, 2008

John Edward Oldenburg, 52, of Bridgman went to be with his Lord and Savior on Sunday, February 17, 2008 at his home in the care of his family. John was born August 31, 1955 in St. Joseph the son of the late Walter and Madeline (Barfelz) Oldenburg. On May 14, 1983 he married the former Cheryl Ann Zilke. John...

Feb 17, 2008

Brian Michael Hansen, 28, of Bridgman passed away on Sunday, February 17, 2008 at home. Brian was born March 25, 1979 in Berrien Center. He loved music and writing poetry. He enjoyed playing his guitar and entertaining family and friends. Brian also enjoyed being with his friends at the beach. Visitation

Thursday February 21, 2008 , 5-8 PM

Feb 12, 2008

Karen Ann Jordan, 65, of Bridgman, passed away on Tuesday, February 12, 2008 at Jordan's Nursing Home, Bridgman. Mrs. Jordan was born April 5, 1942 in Bridgman. On June 16, 1962 she married Carl W. Jordan. She was a member of Zion United Church of Christ in Baroda. Karen was involved at Jordan's Nursing Home where she volunteered with...

Feb 9, 2008

Biography Harold Emil Haas, 85, of Sawyer, passed away on Saturday, February 9, 2008 at Lakeland Specialty Hospital, Berrien Center. There is no service or visitation scheduled at this time. Private committal will be held at Riverside Cemetery, Three Oaks. As an expression of sympathy, memorial donations may be given to the charity of your choice. Mr. Haas was born...

Feb 8, 2008

Leo Joseph Cormier, 103, of Bridgman, passed away on Friday, February 8, 2008 at Woodland Terrace, Bridgman. Leo was born July 24, 1904 in Caraquette, New Brunswick. He was a U.S. Army veteran. He worked in communications for Bell Telephone Systems, Western Electric Company and the U.S. Air Force. In October 1949 he married the former Louise Zapantis and she...

Feb 2, 2008

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Isabel "Billie" Brown, 98, passed from this life on Feb. 2, 2008 at Caretel Inns of Lakeland, St. Joseph. Isabel was born January 28, 1910 in Forest Park, Ill., the fifth and youngest of John and Hilma (Olson) Nelson. Her family was active in the Austin Swedish Baptist Church and often rented...

Jan 26, 2008

Betty Sue Bywater, age 89, peacefully passed away in her home at Red Bud, Woodland Terrace, Bridgman on January 26, 2008. Her two daughters and two granddaughters were with her at the time of death. Betty Sue was born May 23, 1918 in St. Joseph to Eva (Church) and Harrold Slayton. She graduated from Benton Harbor High School in...

Jan 21, 2008

Margaret Forraht, 94, of Bridgman, went to spend eternity with her Lord on Monday, January 21, 2008 at her home surrounded by her loved ones. Mrs. Forraht was born May 12, 1913 in Bridgman the daughter of the late Herman and Minnie (Sorget) Gast. On May 6, 1933 she married Jake Forraht, the love of her life and had...

Jan 19, 2008

MarJean Adele Weich, 67, of Baroda, passed away on Saturday, January 19, 2008 at Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, Ohio. Mrs. Weich was born April 14, 1940 in Berrien Springs the daughter of the late Max and Edna (Johnson) Kesterke. On June 21, 1969 she married Larry Lee Weich and he preceded her in death on August 23, 1995. MarJean was...

Jan 19, 2008

Jamie Marie Zienert, 44, of Grand Rapids, passed away on Saturday, January 19, 2008 at Spectrum Hospital, Butterworth Campus, Grand Rapids. Jamie was born November 3, 1963 in Gary, Indiana. She graduated from River Valley High School and earned a Certificate of Cosmetology. She also attended Patricia Stevens for office poise and etiquette. Jamie enjoyed vacationing with her children,...

Jan 17, 2008

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Sally Katherine Arivett, 67, of Sawyer, passed away on Thursday, January 17, 2008 at Lakeland Regional Medical Center, St. Joseph Sally was born September 15, 1940 in Portland, Tennessee the daughter of the late James and Belle (Magee) Kemp. On September 28, 1956 she married Fred C. Arivett and he preceded her in death on December...

Jan 17, 2008

Mr. Daniels was born September 15, 1917 in Chicago the son of the late Lee and Alice (Daly) Daniels. He was an Eagle Scout and attended York High School in Elmhurst, Illinois, and graduated from St. Joseph High School in St. Joseph, Michigan. On February 22, 1935 he married the former Evelyn Bousfield -- a union that lasted 73 years....

Jan 11, 2008

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Nellie Ruth Burns, 92, of Bridgman, passed away on Friday, January 11, 2008 at Woodland Terrace, Bridgman. Mrs. Burns was born August 31, 1915 in Loxley, Alabama the daughter of the late Albert and Ethel Gunderson. She married Thomas S. Burns and he preceded her in death. Ruth grew up and raised her family in Wisconsin....

Jan 10, 2008

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Victor Allen Trapp, 73, of New Troy, passed away on Thursday, January 10, 2008 at Lakeland Regional Medical Center, St. Joseph. Mr. Trapp was born March 7, 1934 in Sawyer the son of the late William and Anna (Nitz) Trapp. He was a member of the Sons of the American Legion Weechik...

Jan 3, 2008

Herta Kelm, 82, of Bridgman, passed away on Thursday, January 3, 2008 at Jordan's Nursing Home, Bridgman with her family by her side. Mrs. Kelm was born August 22, 1925 in Poland of German decent the daughter of the late Louise (Lenz) Paul. On May 20, 1949 she married Karl L. Kelm and he preceded her in death on...

Dec 29, 2007

Edna Elsie Ott, 89, of Bridgman, passed away on Saturday, December 29, 2007 at Jordan's Nursing Home, Bridgman. Mrs. Ott was born February 24, 1918 in Baroda the daughter of the late Charles and Amelia (Frietag) Nitz. In 1935 she married Fred R. Ott and he preceded her in death on February 6, 1976. Edna was a member of...

Dec 29, 2007

David Russell Shaughnessy, 84, of Bethany Beach, passed away on Saturday, December 29, 2007 at his home. Mr. Shaughnessy was born May 24, 1923 in Chicago the son of the late Bernard and Alta (Lockwood) Shaughnessy. He served in the US Army. On August 31, 1947 he married the former Clara M. Foster. David owned and operated a sign painting...

Dec 28, 2007

Rose Barbara Truhn, 87, of Bridgman passed away on Friday, December 28, 2007 at her home. Mrs. Truhn was born March 13, 1920 in Chicago the daughter of the late Frank and Rose Marie (Svoboda) Zavoral. On November 5. 1942 she married William F. Truhn and he preceded her in death on June 20, 1996. Rose was a member of...

Dec 26, 2007

Andrew Lafeyette Marshall, 86, of Bridgman, passed away on Wednesday, December 26, 2007 at Orchard Grove Extended Care Centre, Benton Harbor. Mr. Marshall was born July 20, 1921 in Rogersville, Alabama the son of the late Andrew L. Marshall, Sr. and Emily (Mason) Marshall. He was a US Army Veteran. On March 5, 1942 he married the former Dorothy M....