Obituaries

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

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 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 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

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 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 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....

Dec 25, 2007

Andrew Arnold Ott, 80, of Bridgman, passed away on Tuesday, December 25, 2007 at Jordan's Nursing Home, Bridgman after a long affliction with Parkinson's Disease. Andy was born November 16, 1927 in Bridgman the son of the late Andrew and Rose (Mashke) Ott. On June 17, 1950 he married the former Dorothy L. Meyer. He was a member of...

Dec 25, 2007

Barbara Lucille Preston, 59, of Bridgman, passed away on Tuesday, December 25, 2007 at Lakeland Regional Medical Center, St. Joseph. Barbara was born August 4, 1948 in Chicago the daughter of Cushman and Virginia (Glessner) Jordan. She was a 1966 graduate of River Valley Schools and a member of Harbert Community Church.

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Dec 22, 2007

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December 22, 2007 - December 22, 2007

Infant Raymond Joseph Zordell went to spend his first Christmas in Heaven with Jesus on Saturday, December 22, 2007, without even having to take a breath of air from this world. He left behind his mom and dad, Raymond and Katie (Catania) Zordell and joins in...

Dec 19, 2007

Mr. Moneta was born March 17, 1928 in E. Prussia, Germany the son of the late Johann and Luise (Danowski) Moneta. On April 14, 1952 he married the former Gertrud Berger and she preceded him in death on August 28, 2004. Werner was a member of Lake Michigan Christian Center in Bridgman. He retired in 1988 from Whirlpool after...

Dec 18, 2007

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Marvin was born December 1, 1940 in Sawyer the son of the late Herman and Esther (Nehring) Essig. He graduated from Bridgman High School. He was a member of Immanuel Lutheran Church in Bridgman and Teamsters Local #7.

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Dec 18, 2007

Biography

Patricia May Clude, 72, of Bridgman, passed away on Tuesday, December 18, 2007 at Jordan's Nursing Home. Mrs. Clude was born November 12, 1935 in Cleveland, Ohio the daughter of the late Elmer and Patricia (North) Steve. She had lived in the Ohio area her entire life and had recently moved her to be closer to her daughter....

Dec 18, 2007

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Mrs. Strasser was born July 26, 1930 in Lowell, Michigan the daughter of the late Ed and Anna (Sterc) Kotesky. On October 27, 1962 she married Donald Strasser of Chicago. Daisy lived over 50 years in Chicago before moving to Baroda three years ago to be near family.

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