Alvin Henry Hartline, 91, of Pine Lake Street in Edwardsburg, passed away at Borgess Medical Center in Kalamazoo Dec. 16, 2006..
Alvin was born on November 11, 1915, to the late Silas and Martha Hartline in Bakertown, Michigan.
On April 11, 1936, Alvin wed Edna Cheney at a ceremony in Niles.
Alvin enjoyed woodworking and listening to music. He was a gifted fiddle player and loved all types of string instruments.
He was preceded in death by his parents; sons, Alvin Jr. and Jerry Hartline; daughter, Barbara Smith; and many brothers and sisters.
Alvin is survived by his sons, Dale (Edna) Hartline of Cassopolis, Ronnie Hartline of Elkhart and Terry Hartline of Cassopolis; daughters, Judy (John) Swartz of Marcellus and Bonnie (Ed) Finley of Edwardsburg; 24 grandchildren, numerous great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren; and by a sister, Virginia Waite.
In keeping with Alvin's wishes, he has been cremated and his ashes will be inurned at Silverbrook Cemetery.
Donations may be made in Alvin's memory to Hospice of Southwest Michigan.
Please visit www.brownfuneralhomeniles.com for more information or to leave a message for the family.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Brown Funeral Home and Cremation Services.