Local obituaries for Berrien Springs, MI and surrounding areas
Harold Boyd Smith Iii
Sep 10, 2022
Harold Boyd Smith, III was born in Nome, Alaska, on September 13, 1982. He died September 10, 2022, in Grand Rapids, Michigan, of complications from a kidney infection.
He was born with a rare condition called Caudal Regression Syndrome, and did not have the use of his legs. With a strong upper body and a bright mind, he rolled cheerfully through...
Allen Lee Hathcoat
Aug 28, 2022
Allen Lee Hathcoat, 72, of Fennville, died Aug. 28, 2022. Beloved by all who knew him, he led a life of service to his family, friends, community and country. Allen served in the US Army, and following his active duty service, continued to serve his fellow veterans through his involvement in the American Legion. After a 26-year long career, he...
Craig Lynn Miller
Aug 5, 2022
Craig Lynn Miller, 79, of Berrien Springs, Michigan, passed away August 5, 2022 at Spectrum Health Lakeland Medical Center. Craig lived an incredibly full and well-rounded life. He departed this life quickly and peacefully, surrounded by family. Born to Wilbur and Clara (Wetkowski) Miller on March 30, 1943, in Benton Harbor, Michigan, Craig graduated Berrien Springs High School in 1961....
Herald Allen Habenicht
Jul 29, 2022
Herald Allen Habenicht Dr. Habenicht was a pediatrician and allergist in this community for 30 years. He had a lifelong passion for promoting healthful living. As a missionary in Puerto Rico he started the Spanish 5-day Plan to stop smoking. As a professor at the Andrews University Seminary he taught health and integration of health and spiritual well being. Herald...
Mitchell Mark Hines
Jul 29, 2022
Mitchell Mark Hines, 68, of Berrien Springs, passed away July 29, 2022, at Spectrum Health Lakeland Hospital, St. Joseph, following an extended illness. Mitch was born April 16, 1954 in Aurora, Ill., to Richard and Ramona (Crubaugh) Hines. He attended Berrien Springs Public Schools, and moved on to employment at Gast Manufacturing in Bridgman and Dalson Enterprises in Buchanan. Mitch...
Donald Vernon Roeder
Jul 19, 2022
Donald V. Roeder, 88, died Tuesday, July 19, 2022, at his home in Sawyer. A funeral service will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday, July 27, at The Church of Jesus Christ, 4161 Lake Street, Bridgman, where visitation will begin at 9 a.m. Military graveside services will be at 1:30 p.m. at Ft. Custer National Cemetery, Augusta. Memories can be shared...
Dennis Gale Doan
Jul 15, 2022
Dennis G. Doan, 72, of Benton Harbor, died Friday, July 15, 2022, at Heritage Point in Mishawaka, Ind. Services will be at 12 noon Saturday, July 23, at Allred Funeral Home in Berrien Springs, where friends are invited to visit with the family beginning at 11 a.m. Graveside military services will be at 2:30 p.m. Monday, July 25, at Ft....
Robert "Bob" Dean Porter
Jul 15, 2022
Robert “Bob” Dean Porter of Berrien Springs, passed away on July 15, 2022 due to complications following a surgical procedure. Bob was born on March 17, 1953 to Royal and Frances (Becker) Porter. He graduated from Berrien Springs High School in 1971 and married Sandra (Salas) in 1976.They spent 46 wonderful years in Berrien Springs raising their family and spending...
Gary Raymond Erhard
Jul 14, 2022
Gary Erhard was born March 4, 1937 in Royal Oak, MI to John and Dorothy (Evans) Erhard. He was the second of four children. The whole family helped in the big garden, Gary rode motor bikes and had a paper route. The family spent summer vacations at a lake or at Saginaw Bay. He graduated from Southfield High and in...
Anima Rani Sinha
Jul 14, 2022
Anima Rani Sinha was born on February 23rd, 1951, in India during the separation period in 1947, and grew up in Pakistan. She moved to England with her parents and studied for a degree in nursing. She returned to Pakistan and took up an English teaching position. After retirement, she came to the U.S.A to help with her sister Nilma...
Bernice Catherine Martz
Jul 7, 2022
Bernice Catherine Martz, 95, of Berrien Springs passed away quietly, just as she lived her life, on Thursday, July 7, 2022, in the peace and comfort of her home, surrounded by her family. Her family esteemed her the best wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother and she will be greatly missed. As she sleeps, waiting for Jesus’ return, we claim to...
Benny Robert Bathula
Jul 6, 2022
Benny Robert Bathula, a longtime resident of Berrien Springs, died at their home in Redlands, California on July 6, 2022. The cause of death was due to worsening dementia. He was 84. Mr. Bathula was born in Nuzvid, Andhra Pradesh, India on November 7, 1937, and came to the United States with his wife, Florence, and daughter, Manjula in 1969....
Michael I. Marsh
Jul 2, 2022
Michael I. Marsh “Mike” was born Nov. 14, 1954 in Aledo, Ill., to Irwin and Alta Mae Marsh. He graduated from Broadview Academy in 1973. Mike met his future wife, Debbie, at school, and they married in 1974. They then moved to Berrien Springs where Mike attended Andrews University for sign painting. He graduated in 1981 with a major in...
Donna J. Habenicht
Jun 22, 2022
Donna (Lugenbeal) Habenicht was born Dec.13,1934 in the Philippines. Her missionary parents later moved to South America where she grew up. Her father drowned in Lima, Peru when she was 14 so the family returned to the US settling in Berrien Springs. She went to Emanuel Missionary College (now Andrews Univ.) graduating in 1954 with Elementary Ed degree. She married...
Nancy Marie Marks
Jun 7, 2022
Nancy Marks, 69, of Berrien Center, passed away peacefully, on Tuesday, June 7, 2022 at Pine Ridge Long Term Care Facility in St. Joseph. Born to Marian and Elmer Richter, Nancy grew up in Berrien Springs and graduated from Berrien Springs High School in 1971. She dedicated her life to caring for others and worked as a Registered Nurse for...
Edith Irene Habenicht
May 19, 2022
Edith Irene Habenicht, 85, of Berrien Springs, passed away unexpectantly on May 19, 2022 at home while weeding her garden. Edith was born on August 29, 1936, at home on the family farm in Chowchilla, California. She was the last of nine children born to James and Myrtle Forgey. She spent her childhood helping her family on the family farm...
Peter B. Kaoma
May 14, 2022
Peter B. Kaoma January 24, 1936 – May 14, 2022 Peter B .Kaoma, 86, formerly of Berrien Springs, passed away peacefully on Saturday, May 14, 2022 at his home in Douglas, Mich., surrounded by his family. A Celebration of Life service will be at 12 noon Friday, May 20, at the Village SDA Church, 635 St. Joseph Ave., Berrien Springs,...
Irene Olga Touchard
May 13, 2022
Irene Touchard, age 83 of Berrien Springs, passed away Friday, May 13, 2022 after a long battle with dementia. Irene was born May 22, 1938, in Budapest, Hungry to Ernest and Irene (Orban) Vandulek and immigrated to the United States in 1947. She graduated from Canisteo CentraI Ithaca High School and worked at Cornell University prior to joining the Seventh-day...
Dale Louis Sherburn
Apr 24, 2022
Dale Louis Sherburn, 78, formerly of Berrien Springs, passed away peacefully at home in Goshen, Indiana, on April 24, 2022, with his loving wife at his side. Visitation will be 6–8 p.m. Wednesday, April 27, at Allred Funeral Home, Berrien Springs; and 9:30–10:30 a.m. Thursday, April 28, at St. Peter Lutheran Church, 437 E. Dragoon Trail, Mishawaka. The funeral service...
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