All Obituaries

George Franklin Williams, 81, of Pullman, passed away Friday, September 17, 2021 at his home under hospice care with his family at his side. He was born February 7, 1940 to Joseph and Nellie (Kilgore) Williams in Coleman, Alabama. George married Linda Dell Colvin on July 1, 1971. They shared 41 years in marriage before Linda’s passing in 2012. George was an avid outdoorsman who enjoyed fishing, hunting, and, at one time, raising livestock including hogs. He also enjoyed tinkering on...

Thank you for checking for service information for Raymond L. Adams. Visitation will be held from 3:00 PM to 8:00 PM on Thursday, September 23, 2021 with a Rosary Service at 7:00 PM at the Filbrandt Chapel in South Haven. Visitation will also be held at 9:00 AM on Friday, September 24, 2021 at the funeral home followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 11:00 AM at the St. Basil Catholic Church in South Haven. Raymond will be laid to rest at the Lee Township Cemetery. Contributions may be...

Bernice P. Hathaway, passed away, Monday, September 13, 2021 at Meadow Woods.  Born on July 31, 1934 in Fennville to Samuel and Ida Reed.  United in marriage to the late Bill Hathaway in 1957 at the Pullman Bible Church. Bernice is survived by her children; Ivan Hathaway, Helen Hathaway, Martha Hathaway and Marc (Carla) Hathaway.  Grandchildren; William , Erika, Michael, Nathan and 11 Great-Grandchildren. Also survived by her sister Barbara Hambly. Preceded in death by her...

  Dorothea Sue (Wilsey) Antonson, 78, of South Haven, passed away at home, Saturday, September 11, 2021. Born on October 30, 1942 in Alpena, Michigan to Ben and Irene (Schlienz) Wilsey.  Married June 30, 1962, to Allen Martin Antonson at St. Paul Lutheran Church, South Haven, Michigan. Dorothea is survived by her husband of 59.5 years Allen, children; Allen Antonson Jr., Paul Antonson, Lynda (Travis) Wolfe, David Antonson. She is also survived by her Grandchildren; Alexa (Ali),...

“Do not cry because I am gone, smile because I was here.” Mom Barbara Jean Allen, passed away peacefully at her home on September 9th, 2021.  She was born January 18th, 1939 in St. Louis, MO to Rev. Edward and Marie (Oldham) Allen Sr. Barbara worked at SE Overton and Controlled Rubber before moving to Phoenix, AZ where she worked at Allstate Insurance until retirement.  Barbara was a natural actress, doing stage at Sister Lakes Playhouse and roles in television...

Born: September 27th, 1930 Departed: September 7th, 2021   “Wally”, as he preferred to be called, laughingly stated that “Milton and Wallace are like double negatives, so just call me Wally!” Wally went to heaven September 7th, 2021 after many false alarms over the last 20 years. His daughter always told him, lovingly with laughter, “You’re too stubborn to die” He was so stubborn in fact he outlived, falling off roofs and breaking his back,...

After 77 years of blessed life here on Earth, Thomas Jon Yurkinas is now at peace. He passed away Tuesday, September 7, 2021 at Holland Community Hospital in Holland, Michigan. Tom was born June 25, 1944 to Charles and Alice (Stillson) Yurkinas in South Haven, Michigan. He graduated with the class of 1962 from L.C. Mohr High School. Tom served his country as a Sargent E-5 artillary crewman in the United States Army during the Vietnam War. He worked as a draftsman and surveying assistant for...

Roger Leslie Wight, 82, of Portage, formerly of South Haven, passed away Tuesday, August 31, 2021 at the Bronson Methodist Hospital in Kalamazoo. He was born January 30, 1939 to Leslie Merritt and Etta Vanetta (Bailey) Wight in South Haven. Roger graduated from South Haven High School with the Class of 1957. He married his high school sweet heart, Marcia Corey, on January 2, 1960 at the First English Lutheran Church in South Haven. They celebrated 61 years of marriage this past winter. Roger...

Barbara Ann Collins, 69, of Fennville, passed away suddenly on August 30, 2021. She loved her dogs and collecting black and white cows. She was proud for getting her GED in 1997. She was preceded in death by her parents – Orval and Lillian (Woodin) Collins; brothers – Archi and Paul Collins; brother-in-law – Paul Logsdon. Barbara is survived by her daughter – Lillian Prewitt of Fennville, two grandchildren – Andrew Warren of Pullman and Madalyn Warren of Grand...

  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...