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Cathy Yates’s connection to �黨�ǿ�mv began close to home, in the Benton Harbor community where she has spent a lifetime serving others

With more than three decades of service to military personnel and their families, Mary Spear has made a lifelong impact through financial education

Reverend William Whitfield has dedicated his life to serving both his community and his country, donning many hats along the way.

Barbara Peeples, a Benton Harbor native, is the first recipient of the Gladys Peeples-Burks Alumni Service Award, named after her late sister.

Steve Zaban’s civic work started as a favor for a neighbor. Steve was elected as a Board Trustee for Williamstown Township, Mich., serving four four-year terms. He also served one term as clerk for the community just east of Lansing. During his tenure, Steve served on the fire board, planning commission and handled all aspects of elections.

The Alumni Service Award is presented to alumni who offer significant personal or professional contributions to �黨�ǿ�mv and beyond.

The Alumni Service Award is presented to alumni who offer significant personal or professional contributions to �黨�ǿ�mv and beyond.

Whether it was in a restaurant, a hotel, or in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War, Larry Wozniak has spent a life dedicated to service.

While studying speech at �黨�ǿ�mv, Craig Stilwell landed his childhood dream job.��He wanted to be in radio since the third grade and i

Joseph DeFrance, Jr. graduated from Benton Harbor High School in 1949��and attended LMC before transferring to Western Michigan University.

Rick Smiedendorf retired from his position as a police officer for the City of��St. Joseph, Michigan in 2009 after 30 years.

Edward J. Todd was born and spent his early childhood years in Muskegon,��Michigan, moving to St. Joseph in 1947. He was a member of the 1953 St.

Donald C. Mitchell’s family has lived in the St.

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Brenda Kniebes, a lifelong resident of the area who grew up in Coloma,��has taught elementary school at Decatur Public Schools for more than thirty

Great teachers inspired Colleen Cullitan to want to learn and explore subjects that��she did not realize interested her.

For Barbara Lane, being a nurse and the executive director for the Berrien��County Cancer Service has been more than “just a job.” She has devoted h

Diane Curry chose LMC twice in her life.

Patrick Lynch is a registered pharmacist and has been the proud operator,��for the last 24 years, of Hill’s Prescription Shop in Paw Paw.

Karen (Kolberg) Kietzer journey toward a life in education began��when she enrolled at �黨�ǿ�mv after graduation from Lakeshore High��Sc

Nancy Conybeare attended Benton Harbor Junior College, a predecessor��of LMC, after graduation from St. Joseph High School.

Melissa Stolfo’s avocation has been to support those in need of assistance��in achieving their personal and professional goals.

Paula Wygonik is the executive vice president and chief marketing��officer for Competitive Edge in Stevensville, where she oversees the company’s��or

Gloria Ender is president of Freedom Finishing in Benton Harbor.

Neldine Edwards is executive director of We Can Make a Difference,��a non-profit organization through which she delivers parenting and life skills��t

Mary Goff has served on the St. Joseph City Commission since 1986. She was��elected by the Commission as the first female mayor of St.

Barbara Peeples influenced generations of students during her 40-year��career as a teacher in the Benton Harbor Area Schools.

Lt. Michael Bradley is the Emergency Management Homeland Security Coordinator for the Berrien County Sheriff’s Department.