Obituary Listing

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...

May 26, 2016

Robert's life began July 15, 1950 in Benton Harbor. He was a lifetime area resident. He worked for State of Michigan Road commission and the Villiage of Stevensville as head of maintenance, but his passion was his art. Robert was an incredibly accomplished artist and you could find his master pieces at several area stores. He enjoyed volunteering his time...

May 14, 2016

Max's life began December 2, 1941 in Watervliet. He was a lifetime area resident and graduate of Benton Harbor High School. After high school Max proudly served his country in the United States Navy; US NTC San Diego 591. Max returned to the area after serving his country and worked for Standard Oil repairing pumps.  In the early 1980's he...

May 7, 2016

Mary's life began September 11, 1923 in Cicero, Illinois.  She grew up in Cicero, where she attended St. Frances of Rome in Cicero, IL and St. Mary's in Chicago.  In 1941 while working at a bank Mary met Otto Vent and they married at St. Frances of Rome in Cicero, IL on August 30, 1947.  She and Otto used...

Apr 28, 2016

Angie's life began December 22, 1975 in Benton Harbor.  She was a lifetime area resident.  Angie was a loving wife for 18 years and nothing could or would ever change that.  She enjoyed selling things at the local flea markets, playing Hay Day with her son, cooking and spending time with her husband and their sons.  Her loving family...

Apr 28, 2016

Glyndle's life began November 5, 1953, in Benton Harbor, Michigan.  He is a lifelong area resident who loved to fish, help people and spend time with his family.  His loving family includes his children Lisa Hayes, Angela (Shane) Pierce, and Glyndle Lents Jr, four grandchildren, and his dad Glendle Lents.

Glyndle died unexpectedly Thursday, April...

Apr 19, 2016

Donald's life began September 24, 1936 in Hartford.  After high school Donald proudly served his country in the United States Air Force.  Donald served time in Vietnam, attained the rank of Master Sergeant, worked as a turbo prop mechanic in the Air Force and retired after serving his country for 25 years.  After retiring from the Air Force Donald...

Apr 13, 2016

Jason's life began March 24, 1972 in Niles, Michigan.  He grew up in Coloma where he graduated High School.  After high school Jason served an apprenticeship and became a carpenter.  He is a former business agent for Local 525 Carpenter's Council.  Outside of work Jason enjoyed the outdoors, hunting, fishing, and traveling.  His greatest love was his family which...

Apr 6, 2016

Genevieve's life began December 19, 1921 in Hartford, Michigan.  She spent most of her lifetime in Hartford where she graduated High School and raised her family.  Genevieve worked for Standard Coil in Bangor and Warner's in Paw Paw during her adult life.  She had a strong Catholic faith and served as a Eucharistic Minister and assisted with the religious...