Local obituaries for Berrien Springs, MI and surrounding areas
Robert Blaine Pultz
Sep 12, 2021
Robert B. Pultz, 72, died Sunday, September 12, 2021, at his home in Stevensville. He was born November 19, 1948, in Niles, the son of Glen and Clara (Klimek) Pultz. He proudly served his country with the United States Air Force during the Vietnam War. His working career was with Bosch and Whirlpool Corporation. Robert was an avid hunter and...
Dorothy Mae Wilcoxson
Sep 9, 2021
Dorothy Mae Wilcoxson, 90, of Benton Harbor, died Thursday, September 9, 2021, at Spectrum Health Lakeland-Niles. Funeral services will be Friday, September 17, at Bowerman Funeral Home in Eau Claire. Friends are invited to visit beginning at 11 a.m., with the funeral starting at 12 noon. Messages and memories may be shared online at www.bowermanfuneral.com. Dorothy was born July 22,...
Chester R Yell
Sep 6, 2021
Chester R Yell, 90, of Taylorsville, North Carolina (formally of Berrien Springs) passed away peacefully at his home. Funeral services will be Saturday, September 11, at Allred Funeral Home, 212 South Main Street, Berrien Springs where friends may visit 11 am to 12 p.m., with services at 12:00 p.m. Burial will be at Rose Hill Cemetery immediately following the service....
Betty Mawuntu Kaumpungan
Sep 5, 2021
OBITUARY OF BETTY MAWUNTU-KAUMPUNGAN Betty was born September 15, 1952 in Ratahan, North Sulawesi, South of Manado City. Betty had eight siblings, five preceded her in death. She is survived by her three sisters: Itje, Selvie, and Masye Kaumpungan. Itje and her husband, Jacobus Wilson, are in Airmadidi, North Sulawesi. Selvie lives in Florida. Masye and her husband, Joetje Komalig,...
Michael Keith Stiles
Sep 2, 2021
Michael Keith Stiles, 62, of Niles, died Sept. 2, 2021, at Spectrum Health Lakeland in St. Joseph. Funeral services will be Friday, Sept. 10, at Allred Funeral Home, Berrien Springs, where friends may visit 12-2 p.m., with service at 2 p.m. Memories may be shared at www.allredfuneralhome.com. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to his children's care/education fund,...
Beth Ann Reum
Aug 30, 2021
The Lord was gracious to take Beth Ann Reum, 67, of Berrien Springs, home on Aug. 30, 2021. She was holding on to her two dear friends. Services will be Friday, Sept. 3, at the United Methodist Church in Berrien Springs, with visitation 10-11 a.m. and service at 11 a.m. Memorials may be made to the church, and memories may...
Mary Elizabeth Weber
Aug 30, 2021
Mary Elizabeth Weber, 80, of Benton Harbor, died Monday, Aug. 30, 2021, after a battle with dementia and cancer, at Pine Ridge Rehabilitation and Nursing Center in Stevensville. Visitation will be 5-8 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 1, at Bowerman Funeral Home, Eau Claire. Funeral service will be at 11 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 2, at Grace Lutheran Church, Eau Claire. Memorials may...
Wilma S. Darby
Aug 28, 2021
Wilma S. Darby March 16, 1924 to August 28, 2021 Wilma Sarita Minisee Darby was born March 16, 1924 to James and Mildred Minisee. She was the second of four children, Winetta Minisee, Darwin L. Minisee and Richard L. Minisee. She graduated from Emmanuel Missionary College (now Andrews University) with a Bachelors degree in French and from the University of...
Virginia E. Hughes
Aug 28, 2021
Virginia E. Hughes, 79, of Eau Claire, died Saturday, Aug. 28, 2021, at Spectrum Health Lakeland in St. Joseph. Visitation will be from 6-8 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 31, at Bowerman Funeral Home, Eau Claire, where the funeral service will be held at 1 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 1. Burial will follow at Mission Hills Memorial Gardens, Niles. Messages may be shared...
Patsy Elaine Pullins
Aug 28, 2021
Patsy Elaine Pullins, 80, of Eau Claire, passed away Saturday, Aug. 28, 2021 at her daughter’s home on Indian Lake, where her family had been pioneers of the lake. Memorial services will be planned for a later date. Memories may be shared online at www.bowermanfuneral.com. Patsy was born Oct. 1, 1940, to Charles and Anna (Boese) Ridenour. She was a...
Elsie Neidlinger
Aug 24, 2021
Elsie Neidlinger passed away peacefully in her sleep the morning of August 24, 2021, at her home in Berrien Springs. She was 94. She was born July 10, 1927, to Steve and Mary (Szabo) Juhasz in Niles, Michigan. Elsie was a farmer for most of her life, as well as being a bus driver for over 30 years for the...
Craig Michael Steffanides
Aug 20, 2021
Craig M. Steffanides, 75, of Berrien Springs, died unexpectedly Aug. 20, 2021, at University of Michigan Hospital in Ann Arbor. He was born April 8, 1946, in Milwaukee, Wisc., the son of Chester and Ann Steffanides. He was a Navy Veteran, and loyal member of the United Pipe Fitters of America, local 111 of the Upper Peninsula Michigan. Craig attended...
Linda Lou Hinchman
Aug 15, 2021
On Sunday, August 15, 2021, Linda Lou Hinchman passed from this life to Glory. She is survived by her husband of 35 years, Dennis L. Hinchman; one brother, George (Judy) Defoe of West Virginia. She was a loving mother to a daughter, Susan (Dwayne) Riffe of Kentucky; and two sons: Kevin (Terese) Hinchman of California and Timothy (Lisa) Hinchman of...
Ivory Lee Davis
Aug 14, 2021
Ivory Lee “Turkey” Davis, 64, passed peacefully at home in Benton Harbor on Saturday, Aug. 14, 2021, surrounded by his loving family. Visitation will begin at 11 a.m. and service at 12 noon on Monday, Aug, 23, at McCoy’s Memorial Church of God in Christ, 1840 Union Ave., Benton Harbor. Supt. Steven McCoy will officiate and burial will be in...
Burton E. Guthrie
Aug 13, 2021
Burton E. Guthrie, 71, died Friday, August 13, 2021, at home in Berrien Springs. A memorial service will be announced at a later date. Memories may be shared online at www.allredfuneralhome.com. Burt was born April 5, 1950, in South Bend, the son of Robert and Betty (Clark) Guthrie. He served his country with the United States Army, where he was...
Joseph S. Arnold
Aug 12, 2021
Joseph S. Arnold, 91, formerly of Berrien Springs, passed away on August 12, 2021 in Oregon, where he had resided for many years. Joe was born on February 28, 1930 to Willis and Gladys Arnold. He graduated from Berrien Springs High School in 1947. Joe is survived by his wife of 48 years, Lee; and his children: Mardi (Greg) White,...
Matthew J. Fivash, Sr.
Aug 8, 2021
Matthew J. Fivash, Sr., 96, died August 8, 2021, at his home in Berrien Springs, from complications following surgery on July 29 for a fractured hip. Visitation will be from 6 to 8:30 p.m. Wednesday, August 11, at Allred Funeral Home in Berrien Springs. Private graveside services will be held at Rose Hill Cemetery. Messages and memories may be shared...
Loretta Margaret Teske
Aug 3, 2021
Loretta Margaret (Kesterke) Teske, 99, of Niles, passed away peacefully, surrounded by family, on Aug. 3, 2021. She was born April 1, 1922, in Baroda, the daughter of Elmer and Martha (Hermann) Kesterke. She married Theodore Teske on May 12, 1944, at St. John’s Evangelical Church in Niles. Loretta’s hobbies were gardening, crocheting and knitting. She was a homemaker and...
Lisa Dawn Hafley
Jul 21, 2021
Lisa Dawn Hafley, 57, died Wednesday, July 21, 2021 at her home in Niles. Friends are invited to visit from 1 – 2 p.m. Sunday, July 25, at Allred Funeral Home in Berrien Springs. A memorial service will follow at 2 p.m., with Pastor Douglas Adams of Trinity Lutheran Church in Berrien Springs officiating. Memorial donations may be given to...
Nancy Ruth Elliott
Jul 16, 2021
Nancy Ruth Elliott, 81, of Niles, died Friday, July 16, 2021 at Chalet of Niles. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Thursday, July 22, at Bowerman Funeral Home in Eau Claire, with visitation beginning at noon. Burial will be in Mount Pleasant Cemetery, Sodus. Donations may be made to Safe Harbor Church of God, of which she was a...
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