Obituaries

Daniel Raymond Simon, 55, of South Haven, passed away Wednesday, February 24, 2016 at his home surrounded by family. He was born November 23, 1960 to Raymond and Florence (Soltys) Simon in Grand Rapids. Dan graduated from West Catholic High School in Grand Rapids in 1979. He then went on to graduate from Ferris State University in 1984 with a degree in pharmacy and later served as adjunct faculty. Dan owned and operated Value Drugs in South Haven as well as pharmacies in Hamilton, Plainwell, and Allegan for 30 years. He married Lisa Olewinski on October 26, 1990 at St. Alphonsus Church in Grand Rapids. He was an avid fan of the Detroit Lions and Red Wings as well as Michigan State University. He loved hunting. He was a member of the St. Basil Catholic Church and was a 4th degree, Past Grand Knight in the Knights of Columbus. He also served on the St. Basil Catholic School Board, taught classes in CCD, confirmation, and baptism but what Dan was most proud of was his family.... ...Read Full Story

Betty Jean Chapman, 82, passed away Friday, Feb. 19, 2016 at the Meadow Woods Nursing and Rehabilitation Community. She was born December 16, 1933 to Rolan and Susie (Warfield) Reames in South Haven. Following graduation from South Haven High School, Betty married Jack Fennell. Betty worked as a book keeper for Canonie Construction and Pierce Medical. Betty belonged to the Beta Sigma Phi sorority and First Congregational Church of South Haven.... ...Read Full Story

Mary Jo Nye, 60 of Battle Creek, MI, died unexpectedly in the shootings in Kalamazoo on Saturday, February 20, 2016. Her last day was spent with some of her closest friends, enjoying an outing at the theater, which was her joyful habit. She was with her friends Barbara, Dorothy “Judy,” and sister-in-law Mary; they were all tragically killed.... ...Read Full Story

Patricia Hardman Kohlmann, age 90, a longtime resident of Benton Harbor, MI, died on the 22nd of February, 2016, in Lansing, MI. Patricia was born on March 2, 1925, in South Bend, IN, to Fay and Everett Hardman. She grew up in South Bend with her sister, Joan Hans.
Patricia requested a private funeral service. The family will receive friends on Saturday, April 2nd, 2016, from 2:00 to 4:00 pm, at the Florin Funeral Chapel, 1053 East Napier Avenue, Benton Harbor, MI, 49022. Please share messages, memories or photos at www.florin.net.
Patricia and her late husband, Spencer, celebrated 60 loving years of marriage. They were members of the First Congregational Church of Benton Harbor. In addition to raising their two children Patricia was an active volunteer in her community. She loved golfing, gardening, and traveling to see her grandchildren. She was thrilled to learn at her 90th birthday party that she was going to be a Great Grandma. McKayla Clare and Oliver Thomas blessed her life in 2015.
Patricia was a loving daughter, sister, wife, mother, aunt, grandmother, great grandmother and friend. Her husband, Spencer John Kohlmann and her sister, Joan Hardman Hans preceded her in death. She is survived by her son and daughter, Thomas Kohlmann (Sherry) of East Lansing, MI and Connie Kohlmann Wright (Johnnie), of Hendersonville, NC, Grandchildren Justin Wright (Laura), Ryan Kohlmann (Kelly), Kristin Wright Aggers (Jeremy) and Laura Kohlmann Preston (Tim), and Great Grandchildren McKayla Preston and Oliver Kohlmann, along with several nieces and nephews.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Habitat for Humanity International: Disaster Corps, 270 Peachtree Street, Suite 1300, Atlanta, GA 30303, or the Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy Syndrome Association (Complex Regional Pain Syndrome), PO Box 502, Milford, CT 06460.
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Jerri Sayer, 68, of Niles, passed away at her home on Friday, February 19, 2016.... ...Read Full Story