Obituaries

May 11, 2019

Early on Sabbath morning, May 11, 2019, Bruce Campbell Moyer passed away to “his last great adventure”. In his final days he wrote: “No tears please. My life has been a great adventure with Jesus. I have few regrets, and only a couple of bucket list items, undone. I have loved my wife, family and “work”. God has treated me...

Apr 25, 2019

Katherine “Kay” (Byker) Hamstra was born May 8, 1927, in Perkins, Iowa. She passed from this life to her rest in Jesus April 25, 2019, in Berrien Springs, Michigan. Katherine’s father, Date Gerrits Bijker, was born in Friesland, a province in the Netherlands. He came to America with his older brother, Jan Gerrits, in 1910. The brothers would name their...

Apr 21, 2019

Russell J. England, 80, of Berrien Center, died Sunday, April 21, 2019 at Hanson Hospice Center in Stevensville. Funeral services will be at 1 p.m. Sunday, April 28, at the Village Seventh-day Adventist Church in Berrien Springs, with Pastor Joe Reeves officiating. Friends are invited to visit with the family beginning at noon, prior to the service. Online messages and...

Apr 18, 2019

Anna May Conelley, nee Wilson, 83, of Liberty Twp., Ohio, formerly of Niles, went peacefully to be with her Savior on Thursday, April 18, 2019, after enduring a long battle with dementia. Anna May was loved by many, including her husband of 48 years, Fredrick L. Conelley, who faithfully cared for her in her last years; her daughter, Cynthia A....

Apr 15, 2019

Jonathan Fesler, first of his name, King of the Chicken Haulers, decorated veteran and protector of the right to party has passed away after a long battle with Chronic Lymphoma Leukemia. If he were here, I’m sure he would say “Well isn’t this a fine pickle I’ve gotten myself into”. Jon passed peacefully on Monday morning, April 15, 2019 surrounded...

Mar 31, 2019

David G. Root, 65, of Berrien Springs, died Sunday morning, March 31, 2019, at home. He was born September 1, 1953, in Maryville, Tennessee, the son of George H. and Helen L. (Curtis) Root. He married Pamela Irwin and together raised their family. David worked for Chardon Rubber. Survivors include his wife, Pamela; son, Jason D. Root Sr.; daughter, Alissa...

Mar 31, 2019

Phyllis Belle Lausman, 91, of Baroda, on March 31, 2019, departed this life's trial to join the company of those who wait for the return of the Lamb to raise His Own. Phyllis was born October 26, 1927 in Benton Harbor, the daughter of Henry and Olga (Felgner) Monty. She married LeRoy Lausman on March 16, 1946, and together they...

Mar 27, 2019

Linda Marie Russell died March 27, 2019, after a courageous battle with Alzheimer's disease. She was born September of 1942 in Baroda Michigan to Aaron and Leota (Dibble) Barker. She attended Lakeshore High school, graduating in 1960. Linda married and raised two children. She began a career with the American Automobile Association in the mid 1970s and retired in 2000....

Feb 28, 2019

Florence C. Gillman, 100, formerly of Berrien Springs, died Thursday, Feb. 28, 2019, at Riveridge Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center in Niles. Memorial services will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday, March 19, in the Youth Chapel of Pioneer Memorial Church on the campus of Andrews University, where she was a member. Inurnment will be at the Rose Hill Cemetery Columbarium. Messages...

Feb 22, 2019

Helen Lucille Schmeichel, 91, of Niles, formerly of Berrien Springs, passed away Friday, Feb. 22, 2019, at West Woods of Niles. Helen was born Sept. 25, 1927, to Otto and Emma (Milnick) Schmidt. Her husband, Carl, whom she married on Feb. 14, 1948, preceded her in death on May 30, 1999. Helen is survived by her two sons: Robert (Roberta...

Feb 19, 2019

Doris Berneice Eggleston Brohman, 89, of Berrien Springs, died early Tuesday, Feb. 19, 2019, at Hanson Hospice Center in Stevensville. Funeral service will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 23, at Allred Funeral Home in Berrien Springs, with Pastor O’Ryan Rickard of Arden United Methodist Church officiating. Friends may visit from 6-8 p.m. Friday at the funeral home, and leave...

Feb 1, 2019

Glen Shoop was born on January 17, 1947 in Berrien Springs, and transitioned to heaven on February 1, 2019 while on vacation in Florida. He was the youngest of three children of Homer and Doris Shoop of Berrien Springs. Glen fell in love with Jill Benson, and proposed to her two weeks after they began dating. They were married for...

Jan 29, 2019

Aaron M. Demarest, 65, of St. Joseph, died Tuesday, Jan. 29, 2019, at home. A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 3, at Allred Funeral Home, Berrien Springs, where friends may visit beginning at 1 p.m. Memorials may be made to Ruth Murdoch Elementary School. Online messages may be left at www.allredfuneralhome.com. Aaron was born Nov....

Jan 18, 2019

Jan 17, 2019

Sharon M. Fedoruk, 69, formerly of Berrien Springs, died Thursday, Jan. 17, 2019 at her residence in Battle Creek. Mass of Christian Burial will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 26, at St. Gabriel Catholic Church, Berrien Springs. Visitation will be 6-8 p.m. Friday, Jan. 25, at Allred Funeral Home, with a Rosary at 8 p.m., and 10-11 a.m. Saturday...

Jan 16, 2019

Charles Curtis Campbell, 69, of Berrien Springs, died Wednesday, January 16, 2019, at Lakeland Medical Center in St. Joseph. A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday, January 27, at Allred Funeral Home in Berrien Springs, where friends may visit beginning at 1 p.m. Online messages for the family may be left at www.allredfuneralhome.com. Charles was born December...

Jan 15, 2019

Joyce A. Fitch, 93, of Berrien Springs, passed away at her home on Tuesday, Jan. 15, 2019. Graveside services will be at 1 p.m. Wednesday, July 10, at Rose Hill Cemetery, Berrien Springs. Allred Funeral Home is assisting the family. Online messages may be left at www.allredfuneralhome.com. Joyce was born April 14, 1925, in Big Rapids, Mich., to Ray and...

Jan 15, 2019

Dorothy Bradford, 86, former area resident, died Jan. 15, 2019, in Springdale, Ark. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Sunday, Jan. 20, at Pioneer Memorial Church on the campus of Andrews University, Berrien Springs, where friends may visit beginning at 9 a.m. Burial in Rose Hill Cemetery will follow. Online messages may be left at www.allredfuneralhome.com. Dorothy was born...

Jan 7, 2019

Robert Charles Butts, 87, a long-time resident of Berrien Springs, died Monday, January 7, 2019, at Royalton Manor. Born November 2, 1931, he grew up in Streator, Illinois, the adopted son of Charles and Thelma Butts. His neighbors, Myrl and Alma Hanson, took a deep interest in him and Alma became like a mother to Bob. It was Alma who...

Dec 18, 2018

Margaret Edna Bohn Logan passed to her rest on Tuesday, December 18, 2018 in her home in Berrien Township. Margaret was born June 1, 1925 in Pontiac, Michigan, to Edna and William Bohn, a bookkeeper and a machinist respectively. She attended public high school in Pontiac, then Emmanuel Missionary College, Berrien Springs. At EMC she met her future husband, Byron,...