Local obituaries for Berrien Springs, MI and surrounding areas
Jeremy Brian Long
Apr 25, 2024
Jeremy Brian Long, a cherished son, brother, uncle, and friend, passed away peacefully on April 25, 2024, in Niles, Michigan. Born on August 27, 1969, in Elkhart, Indiana, Jeremy's life was one filled with laughter, music, and an unwavering love for his family and friends. He is remembered for his loving nature and his unique ability to bring humor into...
Roger Wayne Fryer
Apr 21, 2024
Roger Wayne Fryer, a man of unwavering kindness and boundless generosity, passed away peacefully on April 21, 2024, at the age of 67. Born on April 1, 1957, in Benton Harbor, Michigan, Roger's life was a testament to the power of love, laughter, and the sheer joy of a life well-lived.
Roger spent his final moments in St. Joseph, Michigan, surrounded...
Constance McCarron
Apr 3, 2024
Constance McCarron, a beacon of strength and kindness, passed away peacefully on April 3, 2024, at the age of 83 in St Joseph, Michigan. Born on April 2, 1941, in Chicago, Illinois, Constance was a beloved mother, grandmother, and friend to many.
Constance was the cherished daughter of the late Charles Benfield Jr. and Alice (Mueller) Benfield. She was also preceded...
Sarah Elizabeth Ward
Mar 28, 2024
It is with a sorrowful heart that Sarah Elizabeth Ward has returned home to the Lord on March 28, 2024 after a long illness.
Sarah was born in Centertown, Kentucky on January 30, 1940, to the late Lonnie Whitehead and Virginia (Snodgrass) Whitehead, being 1 of 6 children.
Along with her parents, Sarah was preceded in death by her loving husband, Harlon...
Carol Sue Fancher
Mar 25, 2024
Carol Sue (Wotring) Fancher was born on August 29, 1942 in Adrian, Michigan and passed away peacefully at her daughter Jen Collins’ home in Ukiah, California, on March 25, 2024.
Carol married her high school sweetheart, Duane Fancher, on August 4,1963 and they lived in Berrien Springs until 2011 when they moved to Northern California to live with Jen. Carol and...
Nora Marina Zurita
Mar 11, 2024
Nora Marina Zurita, a beacon of faith and love, passed away peacefully on March 11, 2024, in Berrien Springs, Michigan, at the age of 91. Born on February 14, 1933, in Santiago, Chile, to Orlando and Marina Caceres, Nora's life was a testament to her unwavering spirit and her dedication to her family and community. Nora's journey led her to an...
H. Rudy Fitz
Mar 8, 2024
H. Rudy Fitz, a cherished father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, and friend, passed away peacefully on March 8, 2024, at the age of 91 in Berrien Center, Michigan. Born on March 28, 1932, in Volhynia, Germany, Rudy was a man of humor, intelligence, and an interesting character who brought joy and laughter to all who knew him.
Rudy's early years in Germany...
Betty Irene Arnt
Mar 7, 2024
BETTY IRENE ARNT, 90, passed away peacefully in the presence of her family on March 7, 2024at Pine Ridge Nursing Home in Stevensville.Betty was born July 12, 1933 in Wisconsin Dells to Viola and Alfred Spaude. Betty lived her firstfew years in the Dells and later the family moved to Galena, IL where they resided until theymoved to Watervliet, MI...
Helen Marie Sanders
Mar 1, 2024
Helen Sanders, 103, peacefully departed this life on March 1st at Woodland Terrace in Niles Michigan.
Helen was born August 21, 1920, the oldest child of Vaughn and Marie Dohm. She was a life long resident of the area, graduating from Eau Claire High School in 1937. She married Melvin Sanders on May 27, 1940 in St. Louis, Missouri. They were...
Naomi Gladys Adams
Mar 1, 2024
Naomi G. Adams, 91, of Eau Claire passed on Friday, March 1, 2024 at Corewell Health Hospital in St. Joseph, Michigan with her family by her side.
Naomi was born on March 9, 1932 in Manila, Arkansas to the late William and Mary Still. She was the last of her family of four sisters and three brothers.
Naomi was married to Victor...
Lorri Ann Wesner
Feb 18, 2024
Lorri Ann Wesner, a gentle and caring soul, passed away peacefully of natural causes on February 18, 2024, at Corewell Health in St. Joseph, Michigan. Born on February 23, 1963, in Winter Haven, Florida, Lorri's warmth and kindness touched all who knew her throughout her 60 years of life. Lorri grew up in the sunny climes of Florida, where she formed...
Benjamin Baker
Feb 10, 2024
Benjamin Baker, aged 91, of Berrien Springs, peacefully departed this life in the comfort of his home on February 10, 2024.
A modest, intimate private ceremony will be held for immediate family members, while a broader community commemoration is planned in the forthcoming months, honoring both Benjamin and his beloved wife Rita, who departed on October 31, 2022.
Born on November 16,...
Jeannette Hodge
Feb 4, 2024
Jeannette Hodge, a beacon of faith and love, entered into rest peacefully on February 4, 2024, at the age of 95 in Berrien Springs, Michigan. Born on September 24, 1928, in Lima, Ohio, she was the cherished daughter of John and Suzanna Roosenberg, both of whom preceded her in death. Jeannette's journey through life was marked by her unwavering commitment...
Doris May Ferris
Feb 3, 2024
Doris Ferris, a beacon of love and faith, passed away peacefully on February 3, 2024, just short of her 92nd Birthday in Berrien Springs, MI. Born in 1932, in Gary, IN, to the late Emerald Ray and Katherine Ray. Doris's life was a testament to the power of kindness and devotion.
Doris was a cherished member of the Berrien Springs community,...
William Henry Keith
Jan 31, 2024
William (Bill) Henry Keith passed away peacefully at his home in Niles, MI on January 31, 2024, at the age of 77. He was born on October 1, 1946, in Milwaukee, WI to George Keith and Katherine Anne Keith Postman. After the death of his father when Bill was 8 years old, the family moved to Maryland. When he was...
Sandra Kay Herr
Jan 24, 2024
Sandra Kay Herr, a beacon of love and gentleness, passed away peacefully on January 24, 2024, in St. Joseph, Michigan. Born on November 11, 1937, in Benton Harbor, Michigan, Sandra's life was a testament to the beauty of a life well-lived, filled with passion, kindness, and an unwavering dedication to her family and community.
Sandra's early years in Benton Harbor were...
Carmen Bonilla De Carretero
Jan 23, 2024
Carmen Bonilla de Carretero, a cherished soul was called by our Lord to her eternal home on January 23rd, 2024. She was born on July 16, 1946 in the beautiful city of Puebla, Mexico. She blossomed like the exquisite flor de mayo, bringing joy and warmth to all who knew her.
Carmen, a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother, has left behind...
Betty U. Dunavin
Jan 20, 2024
Betty U. Dunavin, 89, went to her heavenly home with Jesus on Saturday, Jan. 20, 2024 at Stately Living in St. Joseph, Michigan.
Betty was born Feb. 11, 1934 in Craighead County, Arkansas. She married Ermel J.D. Dunavin on Oct. 8, 1948. They were married for 72 years before Ermel passed in 2021.
Family was everything to Betty. She was a loving,...
Thomas A. Merrill Jr.
Jan 19, 2024
T.J was born on Dec. 17, 1971 - on his mother’s birthday. He passed away on January 18, 2024 at his loved home in the country in Eau Claire, MI very unexpectedly from natural causes.
T.J. was born to his Papa Thomas A. Merrill Sr. and mama Jean-Shari Merrill whom he loved so dearly. He was a very loving and caring...
John Russell Perry
Jan 14, 2024
John Russell Perry, 46, of Berrien Springs, MI passed away after a long battle with various health issues on January 14th, 2024.
John was born to Carol Huff & John Perry in South Bend, IN. He is preceded in death by both parents & his wife Amy Perry.
Surviving are his 8 children; Rio (Connor) Milliken, Dakota (Haley) Perry, Cody McReynolds, Kyle...
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