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...
Dorothy Jean Piedt
Aug 24, 2022
Dorothy Jean Piedt, 94, of Eau Claire, died peacefully Wednesday, Aug. 24, 2022, at Forest Glen Assisted Living in Dowagiac. The family will host a viewing at 4 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 27, at Bowerman Funeral Home, 6635 E. Main St., Eau Claire. A memorial service will follow at 5 p.m. Messages and memories may be shared online at www.bowermanfuneral.com. Memorial...
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...
Shirley Joanne Arnold
Jul 26, 2022
Shirley JoAnne Arnold, 84, of Eau Claire, died Tuesday, July 26, 2022 at Hanson Hospice Center in Stevensville. Private graveside services will be held. Bowerman Funeral Home, Eau Claire, is assisting the family with arrangements. Messages and memories may be shared at www.bowermanfuneral.com. Memorial donations in Shirley’s name can be made to Hanson Hospice Center and to the Michiana Church...
Patsy M. Elkins
Jul 24, 2022
Patsy M. Elkins, 72, entered into Heaven’s gates on July 24, 2022, at home in Eau Claire. She was born Feb. 4, 1950, in Batesville, Ark. Funeral services will be Thursday, July 28, at Bright Star Tabernacle, Eau Claire. Visitation will begin at 10 a.m. and the service at 12 noon. Burial will be in Union Cemetery, Berrien Center. Memorials...
Donald N. Paustian
Jul 22, 2022
Donald N. Paustian, 81, a resident of Eau Claire for the past 50 years, died July 22, 2022, in Pipestone Township. A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 6, at Morris Chapel, 11721 Pucker Street, Niles, Mich. Bowerman Funeral Home, Eau Claire, is assisting the family with arrangements. Messages and memories can be shared at www.bowermanfuneral.com....
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...
Kerry Tennison
Jul 18, 2022
Kerry Tennison, 60, died Monday, July 18, 2022, at her home in Benton Harbor. A time of visitation for family and friends will be from 5-7 p.m. Friday, July 22, at Bowerman Funeral Home in Eau Claire. Messages and memories can be shared online at www.bowermanfuneral.com. Kerry was born May 17, 1962, in St. Joseph, the daughter of Charles E....
Steven Jay Frank
Jul 17, 2022
Steven Jay Frank, 73, passed away Sunday, July 17, 2022 at home in Berrien Center. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday, July 26, at Bowerman Funeral Home in Eau Claire. Friends are invited to visit at the funeral home from 9-11 a.m. prior to the service. Burial will be in Caldwell Cemetery, Eau Claire. Memorials may be made...
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...
Jerry Lynn Mcgregor
Jul 13, 2022
Jerry Lynn McGregor, 77, of Eau Claire, passed away Wednesday, July 13, 2022 in St. Joseph, surrounded by his loving family. He transitioned to heaven to be greeted by his dad, mother, brothers and sister. He was born Oct. 2, 1944 to the union of Harm and Dolly McGregor in Sturgis, Mich. Jerry worked incredibly hard all his life to...
Edith Eleanor Langer
Jul 10, 2022
Edith Eleanor Langer, 91, of Eau Claire, died July 10, 2022, at Caretel Inns St. Joseph in St. Joseph. A graveside service will be held at 3 p.m. Monday, July 18, at Caldwell Cemetery in Eau Claire. Messages and memories may be shared online at www.bowermanfuneral.com. Memorial donations may be made to the American Cancer Society and Caring Circle Hospice....
Gloria Fay Froeber
Jul 8, 2022
Gloria Fay Froeber, 87, died Friday, July 8, 2022, at her home in Eau Claire. Funeral services will be Friday, July 15, at Bowerman Funeral Home in Eau Claire, where friends are invited to visit with the family from 10 a.m. until service time at 11 a.m. Messages and memories may be shared online at www.bowermanfuneral.com. Gloria was born December...
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...
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