Obituary Listing

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...

Apr 2, 2016

James' life began April 29, 1954 in Watervliet.  He grew up in Watervliet, where he graduated high school in 1972.  After high school James enlisted in the United States Air Force where he proudly served his country in Desert Storm and the end of Vietnam.  James retired as Senior Master Sergeant after 24 years of service.  After retiring James...

Apr 1, 2016

Ellen's life began July 16, 1925 in Benton Harbor, Michigan.  She was a lifetime area resident who enjoyed caring for her family and playing Bingo.  Ellen and her sister Lillian enjoyed doing bead work and crocheting together and then taking their items to sell at the flea market in the Fairplain Plaza.  She also enjoyed bowling, was a member of...

Mar 30, 2016

Kimberley's life began September 11, 1960 in Benton Harbor, Michigan.   Kimberley loved her yard, especially tending to her flowers.  She also enjoyed the lakeshore in the summer the beach was like a second home to her and her children.  Kimberley liked country music, reading her bible, and spending time around bonfires with her family and friends. Kimberley's loving family includes:...

Mar 27, 2016

Judy was born on March 21, 1954 to Hallie and Eva Kinchen.  She was the youngest of six children.  Judy has three children Toni Smith, Billy (Jennifer) Smith and Jamie (Tab) Smith and was married to Bill Smith who precedes her in death.  She has several grandchildren but distance made it hard to meet some of them.  Judy's siblings...

Mar 24, 2016

Mary Jean DeFields of Coloma, MI passed away on Thursday, March 24, 2016 at the Eaton County Palliative Care Facility in Charlotte, MI near the home of her daughter Pamela Randall.  She was born February 16, 1922 in Gas City, IN to Robert B. And Emma Jean Corbin Locke.  Jean was the twelfth of thirteen children.  After spending...

Mar 17, 2016

Bob, longtime community of Watervliet public servant and Pearl Harbor survivor left this earth peacefully in the early morning hours of March 17, St. Patrick's Day, at Bronson Commons in Mattawan where he had resided since August, 2010. He is survived by his 6 children, Jim (Patricia) Flaherty, Oswego, IL, Barbara (Dan) Schofield, Watervliet, John...

Mar 10, 2016

Burt's life began May 30, 1956 in St. Joseph, Michigan.  He was a lifetime area resident who was a loving father, great friend, and a companion with a heart like no other.  Burt was a painter by trade and he also enjoyed yard work.  Burt loved being outdoors and couldn't get enough fishing, he also enjoyed old country music....

Mar 6, 2016

Glenn's life began March 8, 1959 in Watervliet, Michigan.  He was a lifetime area resident, graduating high school from Coloma.  Glenn's greatest love was spending time with his family especially his son and watching old shows.  Glenn loved God and was an active member of Living Word Church of God in Coloma.  His loving family includes; his son Travis...

Mar 1, 2016

Michael James Dewey, 69, of Watervliet passed away March 1, 2016 at Hanson Hospice Center of Stevensville.

A wake will be held at Hutchins Funeral Home in Watervliet Thursday, March 3, 2016 between the hours of 5-8pm with Rosary at 7pm. Funeral Mass will be held Friday, March 4, 2016 at 11am at St. Bernard's Catholic Church,...

Feb 21, 2016

Leoncia's life began December 6, 1932, in the Philippines.  She spent most of her life in the Philippines where she was an elementary teacher.  In 2002 when Leoncia and her husband Cedronio retired they moved to Watervliet to live with their daughter's family.  Leoncia loved caring for her granddaughter and helping to take care of the home.  Outside of...

Feb 16, 2016

Danny's life began November 14, 1955 in Benton Harbor.  He was a lifetime area resident who enjoyed collecting sports cards and trying his luck at the casino.  He enjoyed his family which includes: five children Stacey Hettinger (Brian Snyder) of Brooksville, FL, Toshia Thomas (Vern Rutherford) of Stevensville, Hailey Thomas, Kendall Thomas, and Travis Thomas all of Lawrence; six...

Feb 11, 2016

Helen's life began June 14, 1927, in St. Joseph, Michigan.  She grew up the youngest of eight children in Riverside.  Helen graduated from St. Joseph Catholic School in St. Joseph.  After graduation she attended Nazareth College earning a degree in teaching.  Helen then taught school in Grand Rapids for a year, leaving teaching to marry Bernard Herman in 1950...