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Bertha's life began in South Bend, Indiana, on August 21, 1929, born Bertha Juanita Hale, daughter to the late Harry and Jessie (Crow) Hale. Growing up in South Bend, Bertha was affectionately known as "Nita". She was raised in the Methodist Church in South Bend and remained a faithful Methodist her entire life. She was a graduate of South Bend Central High School where she excelled in Mathematics and Home Economics. On June 21, 1952, in South Bend, Nita was united in marriage to her sweetheart, George Bolton. The couple had two sons, George and Brad. Nita was a dedicated homemaker, staying home to raise her sons. Nita was an excellent cook and baker. She made use of the peaches and apples...

Ruth Elizabeth Heinzen was a caring wife, mother, grandmother, sister and friend. She left this world suddenly from her home in Paw Paw, MI on Wednesday February 9, 2022 at the age of 82. Ruth was born to Guy & Kathryn Allen on August 29, 1939 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. On June 29, 1997, Ruth married her husband and lifelong friend, Russell G. Heinzen, who survives. Sewing and quilting were some of Ruth's favorite hobbies. Her green thumb allowed her to grow and maintain her many plants and vegetable gardens. She was an avid animal lover. She especially adored cats, dogs & feeding the birds. Ruth treasured her grandchildren and great grandchildren. Ruth is survived by her...

Marjorie Bonnie Whitbey, 94, of Dowagiac and recently of Winter Haven, FL, passed away Wednesday, May 12, 2021 in Winter Haven. She was born June 29, 1926 in Buchanan, Michigan, the daughter of Ralph Antles Sr. and Marjorie (Tweedy) Antles. In her earlier years, Marjorie enjoyed traveling and spending time in Arizona. She was a longtime member of the Lighthouse Apostolic Church in Dowagiac. Most recently she looked forward to riding the Dial A Ride bus to run her errands and to go to McDonalds. She is survived by her two sons, Robert (Luanne) Jackson and Louis R. (Maryanne) Jackson; seven grandchildren, 17 great-grandchildren and three great- great grandchildren. Marjorie was preceded...

Bradley John Noeldner, 66, of Paw Paw, MI, died February 18, 2019 in Kalamazoo, MI. He was born October 10, 1952, in Watertown, SD, the son of Howard and Margaret (Downes) Noeldner. Brad graduated from South Shore High School and Lake Area Vocational Technical Institute in South Dakota with his construction degree. He worked construction for Buland Bros. Construction for 13 years, specializing in churches. He was in on the construction of over 300 churches in the Dakota's and Minnesota area. Brad returned to Minnesota State University-Moorhead, earning his Masters Degree in Public and Human Services Administration. He was City Manager of Pinconning and later the Village Manager for Paw...