Obituary Listing

Aug 27, 2016

Valorie's life began Jan. 12, 1940, in Watervliet, where she graduated high school. She enjoyed reading and spending time with friends and family.

Her loving family includes two children, Kevin Cowgill of Coloma and Cathy Horenbarger of Missouri; several grandchildren; and her ex-husband, Verlyn Cowgill.

Valorie...

Aug 24, 2016

Sam's life began January 20, 1937 in Chicago, Illinois.  Sam grew up in Chicago, IL and Watervliet, MI where he graduated high school. He met the love of his life Diane in Chicago.  Sam and Diane married November 20, 1966, they made their home in Chicago until 1972 when they joined Sam's family in Watervliet.  Upon moving to Watervliet...

Aug 16, 2016

Mildred's life began September 28, 1923 in Chicago, Illinois. She spent most of her life in Southwest Michigan where she and her husband Joseph raised their loving family. Mildred enjoyed volunteering at Community Hospital in Watervliet and North Berrien Senior Center. When her children were growing up she volunteered in their school with lunch and school yard duty. Mildred was...

Aug 1, 2016

Georgia's life began April 1, 1939, in Benton Harbor.  She grew up in Benton Harbor, graduating from Benton Harbor High School.  Georgia worked in the Finishing department at Modern Plastics for many years but her favorite "job" was being a wife, mother, and grandmother.  She and her husband Robert made their home in Millburg for many years.

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Jul 31, 2016

Kathleen V. Fillmore, age 74 of Watervliet, passed away Sunday, July 31, 2016 at Bronson Methodist Hospital in Kalamazoo due to complications from pneumonia.   She was born to the late Earl and Elizabeth Kean on April 16, 1942. In 1961 she married Robert Bailey and had four daughters: Kim (Robert) Witzak, Roberta (John) Briney, Penelope Hug and Kris (Keith) Gervasi...

Jul 30, 2016

Ernest's life began December 29, 1924 in Benton Harbor, Michigan.  Ernest proudly served his country in the United States Marines during World War II.  He was a lifetime area resident and graduated from Benton Harbor High School.    Ernest worked at Bendix for many years and upon retiring he and his wife Catherine enjoyed traveling, making it to all 48...

Jul 20, 2016

Linda's life began June 21, 1950, in Little Rock, Arkansas.  She spent most of her childhood growing up in Summit, Arkansas.  As a young adult she moved to Michigan and met Marcus Bullock.  She and Marcus married and raised their loving family here in Southwest Michigan.  Linda enjoyed reading but her favorite past time was spending time with her...

Jul 9, 2016

Dawn (Arent) Mueller of Watervliet, MI went to be with the Lord on July 9, 2016. A loving wife, mother, grandmother, and daughter, Dawn was devoted to her family and found great happiness in spending time with them. Dawn was born on September 14, 1958 in Watervliet, MI to Philip and Jeanette Arent. Dawn spent her life in Southwestern Michigan...

Jul 7, 2016

Diane's life began November 9, 1946 in Chicago, Illinois.  She grew up in Akron, Indiana where she graduated high school.  After attending school to become a Lab Tech she took a job with Watervliet Community Hospital and made the community her home. While working at the hospital she met James Camfferman and they married April 23, 1966.  Diane was...

Jul 2, 2016

Shirley's life began May 29, 1946 in Watervliet, Michigan.  She grew up in Watervliet where she graduated high school in 1964.  After high school she earned a bachelor's degree from Andrews University.  Shirley worked for many years as an executive secretary for MPH in Riverside. However, the favorite job she held was babysitting her grandchildren.  In her spare time...

Jun 24, 2016

Carol's life began May 30, 1948 in Benton Harbor.  She was the smiling face at Amoco/BP in Watervliet for many years.  Carol also was a cook at the Board of Trade Restaurant and most recently was a caregiver for Home Sweet Home.  When she wasn't working you could find Carol following her grandchildren to their various sports and activities. ...

Jun 24, 2016

Karry was born June 30, 1948.  He owned Early Bird Bait and Tackle in Hartford and also worked for Menasha until he retired.  Karry enjoyed hunting and fishing and you could always find him with his dad at Hartford football games on Friday nights.  Karry loved his Hartford General Baptist Church family.  Karry enjoyed watching his grandchildren in their...

Jun 23, 2016

Vivian Marie Smith of Benton Harbor, passed away peacefully on June 23, 2016 at 88 years of age. She was preceded in death by her husband, Peter ("Jim") Smith, sisters Delores, Diane, and Caroline. Survived by son, James Smith, daughter, Linda (Gregg) Stanton, granddaughter, Kori (Jason) Snyder, and great granddaughter Jalyn Snyder, brothers, sisters, sisters...

Jun 20, 2016

John DeFields of Coloma, MI passed away on Monday, June 20, 2016 at StoryPoint wing of Independence Village in Grand Ledge, Michigan near the home of his daughter Pamela Randall.  He was born December 28, 1921 in Coloma, MI to Harry and Isabelle DeField.  John was very involved in scouting and prior to graduating from Coloma High School earned...

Jun 16, 2016

Bennie's life began May 26, 1946 in Muskegon, Michigan.  Bennie grew up in the Muskegon area.  He married Nanette Davis in 1969 and that brought him to southwest Michigan where he went to work for Bosh until retirement.  Bennie enjoyed being active at North Berrien Senior Center, playing cards, hunting and fishing.  He also enjoyed his loving family which...

Jun 11, 2016

JoeMei's life began November 25, 1941 in Changhua Hsien, Taiwan.  She met Roy Kolinske when he was serving in the Air Force and they married.  After his enlistment JoeMei and Roy moved back to Watervliet where they raised their family.  JoeMei loved being a wife, mother and grandmother to her loving family.  Her family includes her husband Roy Kolinske,...

Jun 8, 2016

Holly's life began March 31, 1958, in Watervliet.  She has spent her lifetime in the Coloma/Watervliet area, graduating from Watervliet High School.  Holly worked in the Deli Department at Meijer in Benton Harbor for many years.  She loved to watch racing, especially on Friday nights at Hartford Speedway.  Holly also enjoyed knitting and reading.  Holly's greatest joy was her...

Jun 6, 2016

Maude's life began December 12, 1953, in Berrien Center, Michigan.   Maude loved finding good deals whether it was at a garage sale, Goodwill, or on a clearance rack.  She also enjoyed filling her days visiting the Niles Library and talking to people on her way, cooking, and gardening.  Maude found great joy in helping people, she will be remembered...

Jun 5, 2016

Joan "Joni" White, 81, died peacefully in her sleep at home on June 5, 2016, in Watervliet, after a long courageous battle with cancer.

Joni is survived by her loving brother and sister-in-law, Jerry and Debbie Admave of Coloma; her niece, Angela (Brian) Fee of St. Joseph; nephews, Joe (Tina) Admave...

Jun 2, 2016

Kathryn's life began July 14, 1932 in St. Joseph, Michigan.  She was a lifetime area resident and graduate of Benton Harbor High School.  Kathryn found great joy in spending time with and caring for her family.  She also enjoyed keeping up on her Soap Operas and watching old TV shows as in Little House on the Prairie and The...