All Obituaries

Norma Sherwood, former South Haven resident, passed away at the age of 101 on April 24, 2019.  Norma was surrounded by family and friends when she passed peacefully at her retirement residence in Florida.  Norma was born on March 27, 1918 in Kansas City, Missouri to Stanley and Mary Catherine Severinghaus.  Norma was the third oldest of six siblings, many of whom enjoyed longevity similar to Norma’s.  The brothers and sisters remained close throughout their...

Cecil Arthur Hunt, 92, of South Haven, passed away Sunday, August 11, 2019 at his home under Hospice care. He was born June 1, 1927 to Leo and Ethel (Quick) Hunt in South Haven. Cecil was drafted into the United States Army after beginning his 12th grade in high school.  He honorably served his country during World War II. More than 50 years later, Legislation was passed that allowed Cecil to obtain his high school diploma with the South Haven High School class of 2002. He married...

Lorraine Wise, 98, of Kalamazoo, formerly of South Haven, passed away August 9, 2019 at her home under Hospice care. She was born September 30, 1920 to DeWitt and Carrie (Bailey) Dawson in St. Louis, Missouri. She married Ralph C. Wise on December 24, 1955 in Chicago, Illinois. They shared 63 years in marriage. Lorraine owned and operate Lorraine’s Professional Beauty Shoppe in Chicago for 30 years. She was a former member of the Church of the Epiphany Episcopal Church and a member of...

Loved and respected by all who knew her, Rochelle Warshawsky passed away at her home on Wednesday, August 7, 2019. The daughter of Pearl and Samuel Feldschreiber, she was born in Chicago, Illinois and was raised beautifully along with five sisters and a brother. Shelley, as known by most, married the charming Hyman Warshawsky on June 28, 1959. They shared 58 years of happiness before he passed away in 2018. She raised three children whom she loved dearly; Alan, Susan, and David. When she...

Sally Ann (Coveyou) Watson died peacefully surrounded by her family on Wednesday, July 31, 2019 at River Ridge Retirement Community in South Haven, Michigan. She was preceded in death by her parents, Arthur and Lorena Coveyou, her husband, Alfred B. (Big Al), sons John and Tom, and dear friend Ray Geigerich. Survived by son Al (Diane) and daughter Mary Wilkinson (Neal), sister Patsy Switzer (Bill), nephew Kurt, niece Ellen and grandchildren Andrea, Catherine, David, Ben, Keifer, Krista,...

Sharon Jean Fanger, 81, of South Haven, passed away Saturday, July 27, 2019 at her home. She was born March 23, 1938 to James and Geneveive (Engelbertson) Scroggins in Detroit. Sharon graduated from Central Michigan University with a Bachelors Degree studying music. She worked as a piano teacher. Sharon was a former member of South Haven’s City Counsel. She loved gardening and enjoyed tending to her flowers and plants. She was a former member of First Baptist Church and a member Bethel...

Raymond Bonkowski, 74, of South Haven, Michigan passed away on Friday, July 26, 2019 at Bronson Hospital in South Haven. He was born February 22, 1945 to Raymond S. and Marie (Saikowski) Bonkowski. in Austinburg, Ohio.  Raymond worked for Michigan Gas Utilities as a meter reader in the Street Department.  He retired in 2007.   Raymond enjoyed hunting, fishing, and going to casinos. Raymond is preceded in death by his parents, and sisters - Ann Sakmar and Jeanne...

Sylvia Ann Hamrick, 79, of Hartford, passed away Thursday, July 25, 2019 at her home under Hospice care with her children by her side. She was born April 24, 1940 to William and Mildred (Coates) Burrows in South Haven, Michigan. Sylvia held many jobs in her life working as a type setter, typist, medical transcriptionist, and a librarian. She loved playing the piano, dancing, singing, playing Bingo and trying her luck at the slots. She loved dining out with family and friends. She was a...

Wallis “Wally” Eugene Stricklin, 72, of South Haven, passed away Thursday, July 25, 2019 at Rose Arbor Hospice in Kalamazoo. Wally was born September 20, 1946 to Roy and Sarah (Jones) Stricklin in Moulton, Alabama. He married M. Christine “Chris” Noles on July 22, 1965 in Dowagiac, Michigan. They shared 54 years in marriage. Wally worked in machine repair and worked for Venture Industries, National Motors, and Nobel Industries for a combined 44 years before his...

  Dorothy Jean King, 81, of South Haven, passed away Wednesday, July 24, 2019 at her home with her loving family by her side. She was born November 26, 1937 to Jack and Ruthie (Bedwell) Bolden in Shirley, Arkansas. Dorothy married the love of her life Havis King on September 18, 1954 in South Haven, Michigan. She worked at the Hamlin Overton Company and Michigan Fruit Canners before dedicating herself full time to caring for her family. She is preceded in death by her brother -...