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Local obituaries for Berrien Springs, MI and surrounding areas
David Keith Joyce
Nov 27, 2023
David Keith Joyce, passed away peacefully on November 27, 2023, in Stevensville, Michigan, at the age of 84. Born on June 17, 1939, in Saginaw, Michigan.
David was the son of the late Melvin and Irene (Grunow) Joyce. He grew up in a household that included his sister Bonnie Jean and brother Roger, both of whom preceded him in death. David's...
Delores Ida Gaul
Nov 12, 2023
Delores Gaul, born March 26, 1933 to Ewald and Leona (Ladwig) Berkholz, went to be with the Lord on November 12, 2023.
Delores was preceded in death by her husband of 69 years, Franklin. They farmed together in Michigan, sold produce, and had a U-Pick operation, before moving to Kentucky for 12 years. While in Kentucky, they farmed, and Delores was...
Gerald Lynn Buck
Nov 8, 2023
Gerald Buck, 73, was born December 15, 1949, in Bay City, MI to Joyce Marie and Enoch David Buck. He entered into his rest on November 8, 2023 in Bridgman, MI.
His step-dad, Edwin Huyck, was a welder and a lumberjack. His mother was a homemaker.
Gerald enlisted in the Army in January 1967, discharged in December 1969, remaining in the reserves...
Bruce Robert Block
Nov 6, 2023
Bruce Robert Block passed away on November 6, 2023. Born in his parents home on September 20,
1936, in Manistee, MI.
Raised by his loving parents, Bernard and Florence Block, Bruce was the youngest of five sons. His
brothers, Merle, Jack, Neil, and Don, filled their home with laughter and camaraderie. Although his
parents and three brothers, Merle, Jack, and Neil, preceded him in...
Marjorie Ann Wotring
Oct 24, 2023
Marjorie Ann Wotring, a long-time resident of Berrien Springs, passed away peacefully on October 24, 2023 in Saint Joseph, Michigan. Born on July 8, 1950 in Adrian, Michigan, Marjorie's life was marked by her dedication to caring for others and her love for the simple pleasures in life.
Raised in Adrian, Marjorie graduated from Adrian High School in 1968. She carried...
John Dougan
Oct 23, 2023
Following a nine year battle with cancer, John Dougan passed peacefully to his rest on Monday October 23, 2023.
John was born in St. Joseph MI on November 3, 1945. He graduated from Berrien Springs High School and served in the US Air Force.
John is survived by Judi, his wife of 43 years, his son Jay, stepdaughter Bethany, grandsons...
Jerold L Zerby
Oct 21, 2023
Jerold L. Zerby, known affectionately as Jerry, was born on January 27, 1949, in St. Joseph, Michigan, and passed away peacefully on October 21, 2023, at Hanson Hospice Center in Stevensville, Michigan, after a courageous battle with cancer. Jerry was a kind, passionate, and gentle man, whose love for his family and his work was evident in all he did.
He...
Wendell L. Arney
Oct 16, 2023
Wendell Arney was born Feb 16th, 1944 in Benton Harbor Michigan to Gerald Arney and Gloria Lloyd.
He graduated from Benton Harbor High School in 1962 and enlisted in the Navy and went active on the USS Antietam CVS-36 carrier.
In 1971 he married the love of his life; Carol and they enjoyed 52 years in a loving marriage. He worked for...
Esther Johanna Tarangle
Oct 15, 2023
Esther Johanna Tarangle
A long life of service and an unwavering faith in her relationship with Jesus tells those who loved her that Heaven was her goal and her destination. Esther Johanna Tarangle, 99, of Niles, Michigan, passed away peacefully on October 15, 2023.
Esther was born on July 28, 1924, in Saint Helena, California, to Frank and Johanna (Hermandorfer) Pavla. At...
Walter Edward Bermeo
Oct 6, 2023
Following an intense battle with ALS, God granted Walter a peaceful rest on Friday, October 6, 2023, undisturbed until Jesus awakens him on resurrection morning. He was strengthened by the words “The best is yet to come” and the beautiful Bible promise found in John 11:25 and 26: “I am the resurrection and the life. Whoever believes in me, though...
Robert Edward Zelmer
Oct 4, 2023
Robert Edward Zelmer, a beloved father, grandfather, great-grandfather and great-great-grandfather, passed away peacefully on October 4, 2023, in his hometown of Berrien Springs, Michigan. He was born on September 10, 1932, in the same town, to parents Paul J. Zelmer and Margaret Zelmer. He was a treasured member of the community and will be deeply missed by all who knew...
Roland Christl
Sep 23, 2023
Roland Christl, 98, a longtime resident of Berrien Springs, passed away Saturday,
September 23 at Hanson Hospice Center in Stevensville, MI. Roland was born in
Berrien Springs on October 29, 1924, to the late Anton and Hedwig Christl.
Roland grew up on the family farm that his parents purchased in 1920. He attended
Berrien Springs schools and participated in varsity basketball in his youth....
Pearl Herzog
Sep 12, 2023
Pearl Herzog was the first child of five born to Mary & David Quering in Clarkboro, Saskatchewan, Canada on July 16, 1932.
She leaves behind her 2 brothers, Harvey (Hazel) & Edward (Myrna) Quering, Sister-in-laws, Glenda Quiring & Janice Quering,
2 daughters, Barbara (Bill) McMaster & Darlene (Stephen) Grooms, and grandchildren, Crystal (Mike) Gaither, Matthew (Maggie) Grooms, and Marc Grooms, Lindsay DeLong,...
Joanne Marie Gordon
Aug 30, 2023
Joanne Marie Gordon, 82, peacefully passed away on Wednesday, Aug. 30, 2023.
Joanne was born in Dowagiac on June 20, 1941, to the late Maynard Stover and Erma Sheldon.
Along with her parents, Joanne was preceded in death by her loving husband, David Gordon; and sister, Marilyn Liarley. Left to cherish the memory of Joanne are her sons: Randy Gordon, and Michael...
Robert A. Maxwell
Aug 17, 2023
Robert “Bob” Ayers Maxwell was born June 27, 1943 to Anne and Martin Maxwell in Philadelphia and lived almost his entire life in Pennsylvania.
He attended Adventist elementary church schools, followed by Blue Mountain Academy in Hamburg, PA, graduating in 1961. He then attended Columbia Union College for four years.
Bob spent most of his life driving truck and serving his church...
Calvin Eugene Hardin Jr.
Aug 14, 2023
Calvin E. Hardin Jr., 55, of Berrien Springs, Michigan passed away peacefully on August 14, 2023, surrounded by loved ones.
Calvin grew up in Berrien Springs, a town he loved and never left. He worked hard as an auto mechanic his whole life. He had a passion for auto mechanics from a very early age, which led to his great love...
Gladys Mae Engelkemier
Aug 7, 2023
GLADYS ENGELKEMIER
August 9, 1931 to August 7, 2023
Gladys Mae VanScyoc was born in Ellsworth, Kans. on Aug. 9, 1931 to Donald Dean and Clara VanScyoc. While living on a family farm, she nurtured animals and learned how to garden.
During her middle school years, her family lived in Wichita, Kans. where she enjoyed PE and singing in school groups. In 10th...
Myrtie Jane Symonds
Aug 1, 2023
Myrtie Jane Samples was born in Clear Lake, Wisc. on Oct. 23, 1930 to Henry Clay and Jessie Samples. They lived on the family dairy farm until moving to Berrien Springs when Myrtie was still a child.
While attending the academy at Emmanuel Missionary College, now Andrews University, Myrtie met a returning war veteran with snappy brown eyes who won her...
Marian J. Mendel
Jul 26, 2023
Marian Mendel, of Berrien Springs, entered into rest in the Lord on July 26, 2023, at Caretel Inns in St. Joseph, Michigan, at the age of 92, two months shy of her 93rd birthday.
She was born September 24, 1930, to Rupert A. and Mae Louise Spohr of Western Springs, Illinois. Marian attended the SDA school at Hinsdale, and later Broadview...
Norma M. Kechkaylo
Jul 23, 2023
Norma Kechkaylo, 91, of Niles, formerly of Berrien Springs, passed away on Sunday, July 23, 2023, at Brentwood of Niles.
A Celebration of Life Service will be held at 11:30 a.m. Wednesday, July 26, at Allred Funeral Home in Berrien Springs, with Pastor Ross Tarantino officiating. Burial will follow at Crystal Springs Cemetery in Benton Harbor at 12:45 p.m. Friends may...
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