Local obituaries for Berrien Springs, MI and surrounding areas
Cleavon Ramsey
May 15, 2023
Mr. Cleavon Ramsey was born October 15, 1955 in Electric Mills, Mississippi, to Minor C. Ramsey, Sr. and Lottie Patterson Ramsey. He was the seventh of their eight children.
The family later relocated to Hammond, Louisiana. After graduating high school and studying culinary in Louisiana, Cleavon relocated to Berrien Springs, Michigan, where he spent his adult life. He was known for...
Janet Ann Shafer
May 15, 2023
Janet Ann Shafer, 85, of Berrien Springs, passed away May 15, 2023 at Corewell Health Lakeland Hospital in St. Joseph.
She was born Jan. 21, 1938 in St. Joseph, the daughter of Gennevieve and Carl Bixby. She graduated from Berrien Springs High School in 1956, while being chosen Miss Berrien Springs and a little later, Michigan Apple Queen.
She married George Shafer...
Otis Mckinley "Bud" Wheeler Jr.
May 14, 2023
Otis McKinley Wheeler Jr. “Bud”, 98, of Sodus, passed away Sunday, May 14, 2023, surrounded by his loving family at Corewell Health Lakeland Hospital, St. Joseph.
Otis was born in Bald Knob, Ark. on Nov. 21, 1924, to Otis Sr. and Delia Wheeler.
Otis served in the Army during World War II from 1943 to 1945 as a PFC Rifleman 745, receiving...
Shirley Ann Mcgough
May 5, 2023
Shirley Ann McGough, 78, of Niles (formerly of Berrien Springs), passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loving family, on Friday, May 5, 2023.
Ann was born in Baroda, Michigan on August 24, 1944 to Brown and Cora Baker. She comes from a big family of 10 siblings, whom she cherished very much.
On December 28, 1970, Ann was united in marriage to...
Stephen Lynn Reed
May 4, 2023
Stephen L. Reed, 70, of Eau Claire, passed away May 4, 2023 at University of Chicago Medical Center. Steve was born July 10, 1952, in Benton Harbor to Leonard and Audrey (Williams) Reed.
Visitation will be from 6–8 p.m. Thursday, May 11, at Bowerman Funeral Home, Eau Claire, and messages may be shared at www.bowermanfuneral.com. Cremation has taken place. Donations may...
Donald Lee Schmeichel
Apr 15, 2023
Donald Lee Schmeichel, age 71, of Niles, Michigan, passed away Saturday, April 15, 2023, at Riveridge Rehabilitation Center in Niles.
Don was born in Benton Harbor on May 29, 1951, to Carl and Helen (née Schmidt) Schmeichel.
Don is survived by his brother, Robert (Roberta Sue) Schmeichel of Berrien Springs; two nephews: Keith (Donna) Schmeichel of Niles and Adam (Revae) Schmeichel of...
Cindy Lou Thornton
Apr 8, 2023
Cindy Lou Thornton, 62, of Niles, died Saturday, April 8, 2023, at Corewell Health Niles Hospital, Niles, Michigan.
A memorial service will be at 1 p.m. Thursday, April 13, at Bowerman Funeral Home in Eau Claire, with Reverend Robert Duehlmeyer officiating. Messages and memories may be shared online at www.bowermanfuneral.com. Donations in Cindy’s name may be made to St. Paul’s Lutheran...
Starley Eugene Baker
Apr 7, 2023
This world lost a legend on April 7, 2023 at 6:13 p.m. as Starley Eugene Baker, surrounded by his loved ones, left this earth, and was greeted into the beautiful gates of his heavenly home by God, and his daughter (Corlen) and loved ones passed.
Starley was born March 22, 1951 and lived his life as an example of God’s love...
Richard Allen Marks
Apr 5, 2023
Richard A. Marks, 76, of Eau Claire, died Wednesday, April 5, 2023 at Corewell Health Lakeland Hospital in St. Joseph.
Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, April 12, at Grace Lutheran Church in Eau Claire, with Rev. David Schmidt officiating. Burial with military rites will follow in Caldwell Cemetery, Eau Claire. Visitation will be 6-8 p.m. Tuesday, April 11,...
Flora N. Hauch
Mar 25, 2023
Flora N. Hauch, 101, of Benton Harbor, died Saturday, March 25, 2023, at Ferny’s Home in Niles.
Services will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday, March 28, at Bowerman Funeral Home in Eau Claire, with visitation one hour prior. Pastor Robert Duehlmeyer of St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Sodus will officiate. Burial will be in Mt. Pleasant Cemetery, Sodus. Memorial donations may...
Ruth J. Nelson Dunnick
Mar 17, 2023
Ruth J. Nelson Dunnick, a loving mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed peacefully from this world to be with her Lord the morning of Friday, March 17, 2023, after a prolonged battle with dementia.
She was born on February 28, 1933, in St. Joseph, Michigan, to Jacob and Natale Wyman. She grew up along the shores of Lake Michigan in St. Joseph,...
Calvin J. Prillwitz
Mar 16, 2023
Calvin J. Prillwitz, 88, of Sodus, died Thursday, March 16, 2023 at Corewell Health Lakeland Hospital in St. Joseph.
A memorial service will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday, March 22, at Chapel Hill Methodist Church in Sodus, with visitation beginning at 10 a.m. Messages and memories may be shared online at www.bowermanfuneral.com.
Memorial donations may be made to Berrien County Animal Control,...
Dr. Ronald P. Baker
Mar 10, 2023
Dr. Ron Baker, 76, of Berrien Springs, Mich., passed from this world to be with his Lord on Friday, March 10, 2023.
Ron had the wonderful privilege of growing up in Sierra Leone, West Africa, where his parents were serving as United Brethren in Christ (UBC) missionaries. In 6th grade, at KRMS missionary boarding school, he committed his life to Jesus...
James Dean Mckee
Mar 2, 2023
James Dean McKee, 89, of Berrien Springs, passed away on March 2, 2023 with the anticipation of being reunited at the second coming of Jesus with his daughter, Diana, who preceded him in death in 1985.
He was born in Glasgow, Iowa on April 10, 1933 in the family home. He was raised on a farm in southeast Iowa. Jim graduated...
Geraldine St. Clair
Feb 21, 2023
Geraldine Bicknell, better known as Gerre, was born in Deer Lodge, Tennessee on Christmas Day, 1932, the youngest of 16 siblings. She passed away peacefully on February 21, 2023 surrounded by family. Gerre lost her husband of 66 years on October 13, 2022, then fell and broke her leg 2 days before his memorial service and was not able to...
Neal Lee Sherwin
Feb 20, 2023
Neal Lee Sherwin, 93, of Berrien Springs, was born in Battle Creek to Orlen and Vera Sherwin on October 13, 1929 and died February 20, 2023 at home peacefully.
He graduated from Cedar Lake Academy in 1948 and Emmanuel Missionary College in 1953. He married Joyce L. Draper on August 22, 1954. He finished a Masters in Theology from Andrews University...
Dennis Allen Dobbins
Feb 14, 2023
Dennis "Denny” Allen Dobbins, 75, of Riverside, Michigan, formerly of Berrien Springs, passed away peacefully surrounded by loved ones on Tuesday, February 14, 2023, at Ascension Borgess Hospital in Kalamazoo, Michigan, following a brief battle with cancer.
Denny was born October 14, 1947, in Niles, Michigan, to the late Darvin and Miriam (Harley) Dobbins. He graduated from Berrien Springs High School...
Mary Ellen Collier
Feb 14, 2023
Mary Ellen Sievila Collier, 85, went to sleep in Jesus on Feb. 14, 2023.
Her husband of 60 years, Larry Kenneth Collier, preceded her in death. Surviving are her son, Richard Collier; daughter, Rhonda (Gary) Johnson; three grandchildren: Marissa, Cassandra and Brianna; and many nieces, nephews and cousins.
She was born Aug. 9, 1937. She grew up in Ironwood, Mich. with her...
Elia Villanueva-Hernandez
Feb 13, 2023
Elia Villanueva-Hernandez, 42, of Berrien Springs, died February 13, 2023 at her home. She was a self-sacrificing wife, a loving mother, a faithful sister, and a sincere friend.
Funeral services were held at 8 p.m. Saturday, February 18, at the Village Seventh-day Adventist Church in Berrien Springs. Burial was at 9:30 a.m. Sunday, Feb. 19, with a graveside service at Rose...
Floyd M. Ahlers
Feb 6, 2023
Floyd M. Ahlers, 80, of Berrien Springs, went to sleep in Jesus early Monday morning, February 6, 2023.
Private family services will take place at a later date. Messages and memories may be shared online at www.allredfuneralhome.com.
Floyd was born May 18, 1942, in Clam Falls, Wisconsin, one of twin sons of Harold L. and Solane E. (Laursen) Ahlers. He married Irene...
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