All Obituaries

Linda Lou Northrop, age 58, of Cassopolis, died peacefully Friday, May 20, 2022.            Her life began May 25, 1963 in Manila, Arkansas, the older of two daughters born to James and Mary Eversoll.  She married Danny Ray Northop, Sr. June 4, 2016 in Cassopolis, Michigan.                 Linda was a loving wife, mother and grandma.                Linda will...

Edward “Ed” Francis Culliton, age 80, of Cassopolis, died peacefully Thursday, May 19, 2022 in the comfort of his family’s presence. His life began August 13, 1941 in Waltham, Massachusetts the second of four children born to Doctor James William and Jane Katherine Culliton. He married Sandra Nelson February 19, 1994 in Bartlett, Illinois.     Ed loved his family and cherished family get togethers at the lake.  He was passionate about classic cars...

Beverly Denise Harrington, age 86, of Three Oaks, died peacefully Wednesday, May 18, 2022, in the comfort of her family’s presence. Her life began September 22, 1935 in Dearborn, Michigan, the daughter of Thurber and Myrtle Becker.  She married Allen Lee Harrington October 13, 1956 in Three Oaks, Michigan.  After 53 years of marriage, he preceded her in death in 2010. Beverly cherished her family and friends more than anything.  She had a flare for arts and...

Doyle Eugene Tarwater, age 80, of Albuquerque, New Mexico formerly of Three Oaks died peacefully Monday, May 16, 2022 in the comfort of his family’s presence.  He died at the M.D. Anderson Cancer Center in Houston, Texas. His life began August 9, 1941 in Etowa, Arkansas the third of five children born to Raymond and Juil Tarwater.    The family moved to Three Oaks in 1951, where Doyle attended school and graduated in 1960.  In May of 1961, he married Gloria...

Lynette Darnice Joseph, age 69, of Edwardsburg, died peacefully Thursday, May 12, 2022, in the comfort of her family’s presence. Her life began September 25, 1952 in Chicago, Illinois, the daughter of Robert Hunt and Clara Sturges.     Lynette will be greatly missed by family and friends.  She is survived by one daughter, Latrece Sturges; one son, Johnny Bryant; one grandson, Akinwale Brown; siblings, Sharon (Noel) Conley, Chekosi Baruti, Betty...

Byron “BeBe” Benjamin Haines, age 51, of Cassopolis, died peacefully Wednesday, May 11, 2022, after battling a brief illness. His life began July 3, 1970 in Elkhart, Indiana the youngest of three boys.  He was born to George M., Sr. and Gladys Haines.              BeBe was always happy, liked to meet new people, was very outgoing, and was always kind.  He was the sweetest soul you’d ever want...

Nadine was born in Chicago, Illinois, the second of four children of Thomas and Sheila Bourelly.  Even as a child, Nadine showed a precocious interest in music.  At the age of three, she would climb onto the piano bench and play songs with chords using both hands, while singing the melodies.  As she grew and studied music, her talents as a musician, lyricist, songwriter and performer developed as she worked in the studio with many well-known musicians and entertainers. ...

Thelma Lucille Raab, age 88, of Dowagiac, died peacefully Wednesday, May 4, 2022. Her life began August 11, 1933 in Michigan City, Indiana the second of four children, born to Samuel and Nellie Abiney.                Thelma enjoyed bowling and was in leagues at Silver Creek Lanes.  She worked for Jessup Door Company for twenty-five years having retired in 1996.  Thelma absolutely loved singing...

Madeline May Swartz, age 98, of Cassopolis, died peacefully at home, Tuesday, May 3, 2022 in the comfort of her family’s presence. Her life began April 13, 1924 in Buchanan, Michigan, the youngest of five children born to Simon and Adeline Johnston.  She married James LeRoy Swartz February 14, 1939 in South Bend, Indiana.  After more than forty-eight years of marriage, he preceded her in death in...

Isabella Weisenritter, age 63, of Three Oaks, Michigan died Monday, May 2, 2022. Her life began March 6, 1959 in Chicago, Illinois to Ryszard and Helena Skrobot. She married Dennis Weisenritter November 9, 1991 in Chicago, Illinois.  Isabella was a great listener, very outspoken, and trustworthy.  She was a very loyal friend and felt that all people should have equal rights no matter what their gender was.  She was a hard worker.  Isabella enjoyed her flowers and...