MICHAEL WHITEHEAD

 Michael “Mike” Whitehead, 64, of Watervliet died at his home on Wednesday, Oct. 21, 2026.

 Services celebrating his life were held Tuesday, Oct. 27, at the Bright Star Tabernacle on 5130 Old Pipestone Road in Eau Claire with Pastor Mike Fields officiating. The visitation was on Monday at the Fairplain Chapel of Florin Funeral and Cremation Service in Benton Township. Burial followed the service at North Shore Memory Gardens in Hagar Township. Please leave memories or messages at www.florin.net.

 Mike was born in Benton Harbor on July 24, 1962, to William and Dorothy Whitehead. He was a self-employed contractor until five years ago when he went to work for M4 Construction. He was a contractor in the Sister Lakes Area. Mike and Dawn Arent were together for over 40 years until his death in 2026. He enjoyed hunting, karaoke, and fishing. Mike also loved playing Corn Hole with the rest of the family and his friends. Mike will be missed by his family and friends.

 His family includes his spouse, Dawn Arent; his three children, Crystal (David Antisdel) Arent of Watervliet, Michael (Sierra Bradfield) Arent of Hartford, and Jessica (Nick Flagel) Whitehead of Coloma; three brothers, John Whitehead of Stevensville, Ted Whitehead of Eau Claire and Mickey Whitehead of Berrien Springs; two sisters, Robin Whitehead of Millburg and Angela Whitehead of Millburg and seven grandchildren.