All Obituaries

Lee Allen “Bubba” Mealer was called home on May 4th, 2021. He was 65. He was the youngest son of James Edward and Ellen Tucker Mealer, who both went home before him. He was a loving husband to his wife Beverly, to his sons Christopher and Darren, an adoring grandfather to JT Biggers, Adrianna, Blake, and Trinity Mealer. He was also blessed to be a great grandfather to Braylynn Biggers and Blake Jr. Anthony Mealer. He is survived by his brother James C. Mealer, nephews James T....

Dana Michele Krolzick, 42, of Covert, passed away Tuesday, May 11, 2021 at the Holland Hospital in Holland, Michigan. She was born May 15, 1978 to David Bahus, Sr. and Rhonda Bozarth in Benton Harbor. Dana worked in home health care for Bolden AFC in South Haven. She enjoyed cooking, playing cards, and horses. Dana will be remembered for her love of family and for her happy-go-lucky personality. She attended the Gospel Tabernacle Missionary Baptist Church in Covert. She is preceded in death...

Vicky Lynn Forrest, 65, of Covert, Michigan passed away January 14, 2021 peacefully in her home surrounded by her family. She was born May 15, 1955 to Richard and Ann (Grambau) Welsh in Cheboygan, Michigan. Vicky graduated from Bangor High School with the class of 1973.  She married Norman Forrest on May 7, 1976 in Tulsa, Oklahoma and they shared 44 years of marriage.   Vicky enjoyed working on puzzles, trips to Walmart, watching her favorite T.V. shows, sunsets at the beach with...

  Luke Burel Burnett, 60, of South Haven, passed away Friday, May 7, 2021 at the Bronson Methodist Hospital in Kalamazoo. He was born May 6, 1961 to Burel and Shirley Burnett, Jr. in Benton Harbor. Luke worked as a Slots Technician at Four Winds Casino in Dowagiac. He also worked as an X-Ray Technician for area hospitals over the last thirty years. Luke enjoyed studying history, taking Sunday drives, cooking, and watching movies. He is survived by his partner – Mike Vermerris of...

Darnita Almeda Pratt-Crockett, of Benton Harbor, went home to the Lord, Thursday, May 6, 2021 peacefully in her home. Darnita, affectionately known as “Kricket”, was born in Benton Harbor, Michigan on November 1st, 1980 to her parents, Darnell Pratt, Sr. and Margaret Boxx.   Darnita was a person who loved being a stylist. She enjoyed cooking and had a talent for making arts and crafts. Darnita loved spending time with family and friends. She had a deep love for her...

  Jacinta Dukes, 41, of Western Grove, Arkansas, passed away Thursday, May 6, 2021 at her home. She was born July 7, 1979 to Johnny Pittman and Linda Benoit in Paw Paw, Michigan. Jacinta graduated with the class of 1997 from Bangor High School in Bangor, Michigan. She then went on to receive her associate’s degree from Northern Arkansas College. Jacinta married Clifton Dukes on August 20, 2016 and they shared just under 5 years of marriage before her passing. Jacinta worked as a...

Roman “Rome” Rydecki, 90, of South Haven passed away Thursday, May 6, 2021 at Spectrum Health Lakeland Hospital in St. Joseph, Michigan. He was born December 24, 1930 to James and Pauline (Szpek) Rydecki in Covert, Michigan. Rome graduated from Covert High School with the class of 1950. He married Beverly Vanderboegh on December 18, 1954 and they shared 67 years of marriage before his passing. Roman served his country in the United States Air Force during the Korean War. Rome...

Teresa Ann Danneffel, 53, of New Buffalo, formerly of Eau Claire, passed away Wednesday, May 5, 2021 in her home. She was born August 17, 1967 to Vernon and Mary Ann (Stracener) Barnett in St. Joseph, Michigan. Teresa worked as travel agent at Signal Travel in Niles. She enjoyed crocheting and loved to watch sunsets. She also was an avid fan of NASCAR racing and enjoyed watching her favorite driver, Kyle Bush. Teresa loved to host family gatherings in her home and spend time with her...

Edith Anne “Grannie” Fields, was born October 17, 1922 to William Thomas and Mary Vernon (Wright) Davis in Lauderdale County, Alabama. She went to be with the Lord on Sunday, May 2, 2021 at the South Haven Nursing and Rehabilitation Community in South Haven, Michigan at the age of 98.  She married Frank Fields on June 27, 1942 and they spent 41 years of marriage together before his passing in 1983. Edith worked as a supervisor at Adams Electronics for 28 years.  She...

Thank you for checking for service times for Layla Karren Krause. Wake will take place Wednesday, May 12, 2021 from 11:00 A.M. to 12:00 P.M. at Filbrandt Family Funeral Home in South haven, Michigan. Funeral services will follow at 12:00 P.M. at the funeral home with pastor Dureya Gibson officiating. Layla will be laid to rest at Covert Cemetery in Covert, Michigan.