Local obituaries for Berrien Springs, MI and surrounding areas
Barbara D. Gilliam
Feb 7, 2021
Barbara D. Gilliam, 79, of Eau Claire went home to be with her Lord on Sunday, Feb. 7, 2021. She passed away peacefully at home. Barbara was born and raised in Arkansas on Sept. 6, 1941 to Raymond and Irene (Vittito) Hicks. One of 11 siblings, Barbara was never at a loss for company growing up and always had a...
Tina L. Paugh
Jan 31, 2021
Tina L. Paugh, 60, of Eau Claire, died Sunday, January 31, 2021 at Spectrum Health Lakeland in St. Joseph. She was born December 15, 1960 in Ada, Ohio, the daughter of Doyle and Mary Lee (Martin) Paugh. She was a caregiver at the Old Farm Living Center in Berrien Springs. She loved working with owner Pat Case, as well as...
James T. Schulte
Jan 27, 2021
James T. Schulte, 70, commonly known by friends as “Red”, passed away Wednesday, Jan. 27, 2021 from complications of a stroke. Jim was born Sept. 19, 1950 in Cincinnati, Ohio, the son of Joseph A. and Marguerite “Peg” Schulte of St. Joseph (now deceased). He is survived by his son, Thomas (Ashley) Schulte and his grandson, Eddie Schulte of Benton...
Jerry Dewayne Fentress
Jan 11, 2021
Jerry Dewayne Fentress, 64, of Eau Claire, died Monday, January 11, 2021, at West Woods of Bridgman. Funeral services will be Thursday, January 14, with visitation at 1 p.m. and the funeral at 2 p.m., at Bowerman Funeral Home in Eau Claire. Messages for the family may be left online at www.bowermanfuneral.com. Jerry was born September 6, 1956, in Benton...
Larry Dean Ford
Jan 8, 2021
Larry Ford, aka “The Bird”, passed away in his sleep in late January. He died of COPD and issues related to smoking. It was determined that he did not have COVID-19. Larry was born June17, 1955, in Columbus, Wisconsin, the son of Dwain and Lorraine (Saline) Ford. He was a local homebuilder and specialized in the framing of large homes...
Ronald W. Hass
Dec 29, 2020
Ronald W. Hass, 68, of Eau Claire passed away Tuesday, Dec. 29, 2020. Ronald was born to the late Eamil and Thelma (Goldner) Hass of Eau Claire. After graduating from Eau Claire High School, Ronald married Jeanne (Griffin) Hass. During the course of their 48-year marriage, Ronald and Jeanne raised three children and welcomed three grandchildren. Ronald was a hard-working...
Kimberly Ann Cheatham
Dec 29, 2020
Kimberly Ann Cheatham, 55, of Dowagiac, died Tuesday, Dec. 29, 2020, at Rose Arbor Hospice in Kalamazoo. Graveside services will be at 1 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2021, at Caldwell Cemetery in Eau Claire. Bowerman Funeral Home, Eau Claire, is assisting with arrangements, and messages for the family may be left online at www.bowermanfuneral.com. Kimberly was born April 28, 1965,...
John Larry Souers
Dec 28, 2020
John Larry Souers, 78, of Eau Claire, died Monday, Dec. 28, 2020, at his home. Larry was born June 29, 1942, in St. Joseph to Stanley and Frieda (Adams) Souers. He worked in construction for Souers Construction, then became an independent contractor. He loved riding his Harley, mushroom hunting, going to deer camp with his sons and friends, and fishing...
Lawrence J. Kamvazaana
Dec 25, 2020
Pastor Lawrence Kamvazaana passed away peacefully in his sleep Christmas morning in Berrien Springs at the age of 73. He was and will always be greatly loved by countless friends and family. Lawrence is survived by his four children: Msama--Kalamazoo, Mika--Berrien Springs, Chikondi & Mnyisei--Houston, Texas. Lawrence was born March 7, 1947 in Mwanza, Malawi to Jackson and Mnyisei. He...
Douglas Paul Ewalt
Dec 19, 2020
Douglas Paul Ewalt, 62, passed away Saturday, December 19, 2020, in South Bend, Indiana. Douglas was born on November 30, 1958, in Berrien Center, Michigan, to Frank and Marcella (Buechter) Ewalt. He was a 1977 graduate of Berrien Springs High School, and served as an offensive lineman on the football team. He married the love of his life, Carla Ziebarth,...
Ronald J. Vorrath
Dec 14, 2020
Ronald Jerome Vorrath, 87, of Buchanan, passed away peacefully at his home on Monday, Dec. 14, 2020, at 7:20 p.m. At his bedside were his three children and three of his grandchildren. Ron was born Nov. 23, 1933 in Baroda Township to Peter and Christina (Weber) Vorrath. He graduated from Berrien Springs High School in 1952. He attended Chicago Technical...
Florence H. Crumley
Dec 13, 2020
Florence H Crumley, 96, passed away on Sunday, December 13, 2020, at Royalton Manor, St. Joseph. Florence was born on September 30, 1924, to Conrad and Mary Dick in Portland, Oregon. During WWII she worked in the Portland Shipyards as a welder, a “Rosie Riveter.” She graduated from Portland Sanitarium and Hospital School of Nursing as a registered nurse in...
Virginia N. Baker
Dec 6, 2020
Virginia N. Baker, 92, of Eau Claire, died Sunday, Dec. 6, 2020, at Spectrum Health Lakeland in St. Joseph. Services will be Thursday, Dec. 10, at Bowerman Funeral Home in Eau Claire, with visitation from 1-2 p.m. followed by the funeral at 2 p.m. Burial will be in Caldwell Cemetery, Eau Claire. Messages and memories may be shared online at...
James Michael Rodell
Dec 2, 2020
James “Jim” Michael Rodell, 74, of Eau Claire, passed away at his home on Dec. 2, 2020. Jim was born August 13, 1946 in Benton Harbor to the late Victor and Leota (Robinson) Rodell. He grew up in Eau Claire, graduating from Eau Claire High School in 1965. He also attended Lake Michigan College. He worked for IBM and Kodak...
Lydia Blosser
Nov 29, 2020
Lydia Blosser, 99, of Berrien Springs, died Sunday, November 29, 2020, at Harvest Home in Berrien Springs. Lydia was born August 14, 1921, in Berrien Springs, the daughter of David and Mary (Baumgart) Rindfield. She was a homemaker and is survived by her two sons, Stephen and Clint Blosser. She was preceded in death by her husband. Private services will...
Paul B. Bixby
Nov 29, 2020
Paul B. Bixby, 76, of Berrien Springs, died Sunday, November 29, 2020, at his home. Services will be held at a later date. Messages and memories may be shared online at www.allredfuneralhome.com. Paul was born September 4, 1944, in Niles, the son of Carl and Genevieve (Velthouse) Bixby. He completed the agriculture program at Michigan State University and had owned...
Lilly May Williams
Nov 22, 2020
Lilly May Williams, 68, of Berrien Springs, died Sunday, Nov. 22, 2020, at Hanson Hospice Center in Stevensville. Friends may visit from 4-8 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 29, at Allred Funeral Home in Berrien Springs, and again from 8-10 a.m. Monday, Nov. 30, at the Village Seventh-day Adventist Church in Berrien Springs, where she attended regularly for the past few years....
Patricia "Patsy" Kremers
Nov 22, 2020
Patricia “Patsy” Kremers, 84, of Eau Claire, passed away Nov. 22, 2020 in her home with family by her side. Patsy was the type of person that family and friends would all gather around. At the holiday parties she hosted, there was always something sweet to eat—from pumpkin pies with caramel sauce to the gooey apple pie slices that were...
Jon Christian Meseraull
Nov 19, 2020
Jon Christian Meseraull, 50, of Buchanan, died Thursday, November 19, 2020, at Spectrum Health Lakeland in St. Joseph, following an extended illness. Jon was born June 28, 1970, in Long Island, N.Y. His education included attending Andrews Academy, Buchanan High School, and Benton Harbor High School, where he earned his G.E.D. He took college classes at Southwestern Michigan College and...
Gary Eugene Wolf
Nov 13, 2020
Gary Eugene Wolf, 62, of Niles, died Friday, November 13, 2020, while hospitalized at Spectrum Health Lakeland in St. Joseph. No services will be held. Messages for his family may be left online at www.allredfuneralhome.com. Gary was born November 18, 1957, in Highland Park, Michigan. He is survived by his sister, Joanne (Stan) Aldrich; stepson, Nathan (Shari) Shehata; nephew, Mike...
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