Obituaries

Mar 17, 2008

Biography Edna Mae Scharnowske, 82, of Sawyer and Owosso, passed away on Monday, March 17, 2008 at Lakeland Regional Medical Center, St. Joseph. Edna was born September 30, 1925 in Sawyer, the daughter of the late Clarence and May (Woodrick) Ott. On December 17, 1944 she married Martin C. Scharnowske and he preceded her in death on May 1, 1997....

Mar 14, 2008

Arlene Lillian Smiley, 74, of New Troy, passed away on Friday, March 14, 2008 at her home. Mrs. Smiley was born May 7, 1933 in Sawyer the daughter of the late Clarence and May (Woodrick) Ott. She was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church in Sawyer. After retirement, Arlene enjoyed traveling. She especially loved spending time with her grandkids....

Mar 12, 2008

Louise Marie Shaffer, 87, of Benton Harbor, passed away on Wednesday, March 12, 2008 at her home. Mrs. Shaffer was born August 26, 1920 in Bridgman the daughter of the late Edward and Alvina (Reck) Gast. On May 7, 1954 she married William F. Shaffer and he preceded her in death on July 10, 1982. Louise was a member...

Mar 9, 2008

Frederick William Hillman, 61, of Bridgman, passed away late Sunday night, March 9, 2008. Fred was born on December 15, 1946 in LaPorte, Indiana the son of the late Amy and Naomi (Murray) Hillman. Fred grew up and raised his family in New Buffalo. He was deeply committed to his country and his community. He enlisted in the Army...

Mar 5, 2008

Ernest William Hidy, 89, of Bridgman went to be with his Lord and Savior on Wednesday, March 5, 2008 at Country Manor Care Center, Bridgman. Mr. Hidy was born November 28, 1918 in Attica, Indiana the son of the late Mason and Myrtle (Swank) Hidy. On June 17, 1950 he married Dorcas L. Hendrix and she preceded him in death...

Mar 4, 2008

Anita Marie Peterson (Jochens), 53, of St. Joseph, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, March 4, 2008. Anita was born July 14, 1954 in Chicago the daughter of the late Joel and Patricia (Frale) Jochens. Anita was fun-loving and possessed a wonderful sense of humor. She was very likable and had the ability to see the...

Feb 25, 2008

Ruth Evelyn Barbour, 99, of Bridgman, passed away on Monday, February 25, 2008 at Lakeland Specialty Hospital, Berrien Center. Mrs. Barbour was born July 20, 1908 in Chicago the daughter of the late Henry and Clara (Sauer) Miller. On January 8, 1927 she married Joseph Barbour. He preceded her in death on August 31, 1980 after 53 years of...

Feb 24, 2008

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Sylvia M. Blank, 96, passed away on February 24, 2008, in Bridgman, MI. She was born November 18, 1911. Sylvia was one of the first women to attend the University of Detroit. As an accountant she worked for the Burroughs' Corporation and later joined the Accounting Department of Wayne State University where...

Feb 19, 2008

Gladys M. Szygielski, 90, of Bridgman, passed away on Tuesday, February 19, 2008 at her home. Mrs. Szygielski was born March 24, 1917 in Bridgman the daughter of the late Adolph and Martha (Krumrie) Spitzer. She graduated from Bridgman High School in 1935. On November 30, 1941 she married Bruno Szygielski. Gladys attended business college and was employed at...

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,...