All Obituaries

    Kathleen Ann (Roche) Leach, 74, breathed her last in this life early Sunday Morning, July 25, 2021 at her home in Casco Township, Michigan after a frustrating struggle with Cerebral Amyloid Angiopathy. She was born on March 25, 1947 near the community of Freeland, MI, during a significant spring snow storm. Her older brother, Art, remembers watching an old Galion road grader -with a Vplow on the front- working to open the road a day or so after Kathleen was born. While...

Mr. Donnie Jones went home to be with the Lord Saturday, July 24, 2021. He was born July 30, 1952 (with his twin sister Connie) in Hayti Missouri, to Tommie and Gussie Jones. Donnie was a caring and kind-hearted person and would give his last to anyone.  He loved to watch western movies and loved fishing.  He cherished spending time with his children, family, friends and loved having a drink or two. He was preceded in death by his parents, Tommie and Gussie Jones; brothers, Roy...

  Jeanine J. Scott, 83, of Bloomingdale, passed away Thursday, May 14, 2020 at the Wings Home in Allegan. She was born June 18, 1936 to Wilbert and Dickie (Reese) Johnson in Chicago, Illinois. Jeanine married Malcolm Scott on October 4, 1953 in South Haven. They shared 55 years in marriage before Malcolm’s passing in 2008.  Jeanine was a member of the Emmanuel Community Church in South Haven.  She was an excellent seamstress and often times made clothing and...

Laura Ann Hentschel, 53, passed away in her home in South Haven, Michigan, on Monday, July 19, 2021. She was born July 30, 1967 to Burl and Carolyn (Logsdon) Smart in Kennett, Missouri.  Laura married Donald Hentschel on June 5, 1992 in South Haven.  She worked for Barber Packaging in Bangor for eight years.  Laura loved to crochet, knit, and watch The Big Bang Theory on TV.   She is preceded in death by her parents, Burl and Carolyn Smart.   Laura is survived by...

Eileen Abby Brophy 72, of South Haven, passed away Monday, July 19, 2021 in Battle Creek.   She was born April 2, 1949 to Milton and Minnie (Kessler) Klein in Baltimore, Maryland.  She graduated from Park School in 1967.  Eileen married Michael Brophy who preceded her in death in 2014. She owned just kids clothing store and was a blueberry farmer in the 1970’s.  She loved the beach and being by the water.  It was her “happy” place.  Eileen...

  Nelda “Jean” Allen, 63, of South Haven, Michigan died July 18th 2021 peacefully from her long battle with CANCER.  She was at home comforted by her sisters. Nelda was born in South Haven, Michigan August 6th, 1957 the daughter of the late June Vaughn, J.C Redfield and Rosalie Redfield.  She was the eldest of 5 children, one brother and three sisters.  Nelda graduated from Benton Harbor High School and later earned her Associates Degree from Lake Michigan...

Bob Sorenson, 72, of South Haven, passed away Friday, July 16, 2021.  Born on July 31, 1948 to Robert (Jeannette) Sorenson. United in marriage to the late Joann Jones on November 29, 1982. Bob graduated from LC Mohr High School in South Haven.  He retired as a telephone lineman after 30 years of employment.  Bob was the most kind, helpful, and friendly person anyone could meet.  A lifelong resident of the South Haven area, he had many friends.  Bob was a hotrod...

Barbara Joyce Sechler, 89, of South Haven, formerly of Kalamazoo, passed away Thursday, July 15, 2021 at the River Ridge Retirement Community in South Haven. She was born April 1, 1932 to Samuel and Alice (Hause) Wright in Sturgis, Michigan. Barbara married Robert Sechler on December 27, 1952 in Sturgis, Michigan. They shared 56 years of marriage before his passing in 2008. Barbara graduated from Western Michigan University with a Master’s Degree in Library Science. She taught...

Jack D. Cook 82, went to be with our Lord this July.  He was born to Bernice Bunker and Thomas Richard Cook of West Olive, Michigan on August 14, 1938.  Jack was raised in Detroit and attended Cast High School before enlisting in the United States Navy.  He earned his accounting degree at Michigan State and his CPA certification in San Diego prior to opening his practice in South Haven.  He was an avid member of the Kiwanis, American Legion and former member of the South...

  Leonarda Bernice (Podgorny) Niles, 93, of Lawrence, passed away Monday, July 12, 2021 at American House in Holland, Michigan. She was born July 19, 1927 in Covert, Michigan to Frank and Bernice (Kmicek) Podgorny. Leonarda worked as the office manager for GTE Phone company for 30 years before her retirement. She married Richard Niles on October 12, 1946 and they shared 60 years of marriage before his passing. Leonarda loved to travel with Richard and they would regularly visit...