Hartford Middle School Students of the Week!

HARTFORD MIDDLE SCHOOL… “Students of the Week” for May 15, 2026 are: (from the left) 6th Grade - Arale Soto-Aguilar has been a great addition to the class of 2032! She is quiet, puts a great effort into every assignment and classroom discussion, and is extremely helpful to those around her. 7th Grade - Vanessa Gutierrez is a hardworking student who consistently gives her best effort, asks thoughtful questions, and shows great responsibility by making up missed work promptly

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MUFFINS WITH MOM… On Friday, May 8, Heather Lopez’ Young Fives class at Coloma Elementary celebrated their moms by treating them to muffins, lemonade, special handmade cards, and a memorable song. Pictured are Kelsay Vollrath and daughter Maddalyn and Kelsey Boven and daughter Luella. (TCR photo by Sheila Schultz)

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Track Regionals held, all Tri-City schools sending athletes to State Finals As we approach the end of another year of education, we reach a time when we point our athletic compass towards the postseason. By the time we reach May, we know that athletes and coaches are hoping that practice and preparation pay off for their teams to make a run. Last week, on Wednesday, May 13, jumpers, runners, and throwers gathered at Bangor High School to compete in a Michigan High School At

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ALTON JAY HOWARD

Jay was born July 31, 1952, in Watervliet, Michigan. He grew up in Watervliet and was a proud member of the graduating class of 1970. Following high school Jay attended Michigan State University where he earned a degree in Civil Engineering. Jay worked as a project manager in highway development for DLZ Engineering until retirement in 2012. In his spare time you could find Jay enjoying the outdoors canoeing, bicycling, camping and backpacking. He also enjoyed astronomy. Jay

DELORIS CATANIA

Deloris Catania, 89, of Coloma and St. Joseph, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, May 5, 2026, at Woodland Terrace in Bridgman. She was born on her grandparents’ farm in Hartford Township, Michigan, to Wilbur and Gladys Smith. She grew up in Watervliet and graduated from Watervliet High School in 1954 among the top 10 in her class. When other young women were marrying right out of high school, Deloris moved “into town,” residing at the Eleanor Club in Benton Harbor and takin

GWENDOLYN SMITH

Gwendolyn Smith, 74, of Coloma passed away on May 13, 2026, at her home. Funeral services were held on Tuesday, May 19 at First General Baptist Church of Coloma, with visitation beginning one hour prior to the service. Burial followed in Coloma Cemetery. Memorial donations in Gwen’s name may be made to the church or the American Heart Association. Gwen was born May 4, 1952, in Watervliet to James and Virginia (Phillips) Willoughby. On Nov. 21, 1970, she married the love of

RONALD D. HAGENBARTH

Ronald D. Hagenbarth was 93 years of age when he peacefully joined our heavenly, loving Lord on Monday, May 4, 2026, at Hanson Hospice Center in Stevensville. Ron was born on Oct. 9, 1932, in Benton Harbor to Victor E. Sr. and Cleo V. (Clark) Hagenbarth of which, he was their second son. Ron graduated from Saint John High School in Benton Harbor in 1950. He then attended The Junior College of Benton Harbor, receiving an Associate of Arts Degree in 1952. He went on to Western

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James Kraklau, 64, of Benton Harbor died May 7, 2026 in Coloma. Duffield & Pastrick Family Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Coloma Deloris Catania, 89, of Coloma and St. Joseph died May 5, 2026, at Woodland Terrace, Bridgman. Starks & Menchinger Chapel, St. Joseph Gloriana Siewert, 97, died Jan. 9, 2026, at Corewell Health Lakeland Hospital, St. Joseph. Starks & Menchinger Chapel, St. Joseph

DARLA STRONG

Darla was born July 4, 1946, in Pocahontas, Arkansas. She spent most of her lifetime in Michigan. She worked in the health care field caring for the elderly in their homes and as intake for Intercare. When Darla wasn’t working she enjoyed crafting with her husband William and attending craft shows. She was a master seamstress, made doll clothes and teddy bears, and created wreaths. Darla also enjoyed the outdoors either in her garden or camping and traveling. Above all her ho

BARBARA A. MCQUISTON

Barbara Ann McQuiston (née Masters), age 84, passed away peacefully on May 2, 2026, in Watervliet, Michigan, surrounded by her loving family. Born on Sept. 2, 1941, in Little Rock, Arkansas, Barb lived a life filled with love, devotion to her family, and a deep faith that guided her through the years. Barb pursued her education at Lake Michigan College in the 1970s, where she was just one semester shy of earning a degree in tool and die. Her professional journey included rol

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It’s May… time for the mayapples to bloom. Known as the umbrella plant by our students, the mayapple grows in moist, rich soil in shadier areas. In its first year of growth, it has a single leaf. This leaf is divided into sections so it looks like several leaves growing on one stalk. During the second growth year, two leaves emerge with a single flower bud hanging beneath them.

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