Obituaries

Oct 21, 2017

Kathleen Ekkens, 77, of Berrien Springs, died Saturday, October 21, 2017, at her home. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Friday, October 27, at Pioneer Memorial Church on the campus of Andrews University, Berrien Springs.  Friends are invited to visit from 6 – 8 p.m. Thursday, October 26, at Allred Funeral Home, Berrien Springs, and to leave online messages...

Oct 18, 2017

Thelma Louise Martin, 94, of Berrien Springs passed away Wednesday, October 18, 2017, after a brief illness. She was born Thelma Louise Barnes on January 12, 1923, in Parkersburg, West Virginia, the eldest daughter in a family of 10 siblings.  She married the love of her life, Clarence Martin, in 1945.  When he returned from World War II, they started...

Oct 16, 2017

Dr. Geeta Rani Lall, 85, of Berrien Springs died peacefully at home Monday, October 16, after a long battle with Parkinson’s disease. She is survived by three daughters, Meena and Laura Lall, Rita Runyon; and three beloved grandsons, Adam Lall, Luke and Anthony Ross. She was preceded in death by her husband, Dr. Bernard Lall; and daughter, Sheila Lall.  Geeta...

Sep 30, 2017

Dale Herbert Simpson, age 85, of Berrien Center, died at his home on Saturday, September 30, 2017. He was born July 5, 1932, in Chicago, the son of Ruth E. (Anderson) and Judson H. Simpson. Dale graduated from Hylandale Academy in 1950. He married Johanna B. Guthrie on April 23, 1952 in Niles. They were married for 63 years until...

Sep 18, 2017

A memorial service will be held at 10 a.m. Monday, September 25, at Allred Funeral Home. Memorial Service: Allred Funeral Home 212 South Main Street, Berrien Springs, MI 49103

Sep 8, 2017

Francis “Lars” Surdal, 93, formerly of Berrien Springs, died Friday, September 8, 2017, at Woodland Terrace of Longmeadow in Niles. A memorial service will be at 10 a.m. Friday, September 15, in the Castelbuono Youth Chapel of Pioneer Memorial Church on the campus of Andrews University, Berrien Springs.  Arrangements have been entrusted to Allred Funeral Home, Berrien Springs, and online...

Sep 4, 2017

Sep 2, 2017

Cheryl Ann Aldrich Groff, 58, of Berrien Springs, died at home on Saturday, September 2, 2017. There will not be a service, but there will be a memorial gathering on September 24.  Everyone can come together, eat, and share stories at 4 p.m. at Bertrand Hall, 3835 Buffalo Road, Buchanan.  Cheryl was born July 16, 1959, in Benton Harbor, the...

Sep 1, 2017

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Sep 1, 2017

Funeral services will be Thursday, September 7, at Hope Community Church, 2390 Lake Street, Niles, Michigan.  Friends are invited to visit with the family from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m., with the funeral starting at 1 p.m. Visitation: Hope Community Church 2390 Lake Street, Niles, MI 49120 Funeral: Hope Community Church 2390 Lake Street, Niles, MI 49120

Aug 30, 2017

Madelon “Petie” (Petersen) Bittner Taylor, 69, of Berrien Springs, passed away suddenly on Wednesday, August 30, 2017. She was born in Champaign, Illinois, the daughter of Leon and Margaret (O’Conner) Petersen. She was a wonderful mother to Amy Bittner Kerr and son-in-law, John W. Kerr; and loving grandmother to Alex, Spencer, and Amanda Kerr. A memorial service will be held...

Aug 6, 2017

Everett L. Siewert, 90, of Dowagiac, formerly of Berrien Springs, died Sunday, August 6, 2017, at Lakeland Medical Center, St. Joseph. Funeral services will be at 6 p.m. Thursday, August 10, in the Riess Chapel of the Village Seventh-day Adventist Church in Berrien Springs, where friends may gather beginning at 5 p.m. Burial will be at 3 p.m. Monday, August...

Jul 28, 2017

George Donald McRae, 85, passed away at his home in Bridgman on the morning of July 28, 2017. George spent many of his days singing to make his family smile. McRae told stories of his time in the Air Force and of his many travels. He served a proud and dedicated career with Clark Equipment Company. George was passionate about...

Jul 19, 2017

F. L. “Whitey” Whitehead, 90, of Berrien Springs, passed from this earth on Wednesday, July 19, 2017, at Jenny’s Place in Berrien Springs. A memorial service celebrating Whitey’s life will be at 3 p.m. Saturday, July 22, at Allred Funeral Home, Berrien Springs.  Cremation has taken place and burial of ashes will be at Lincoln Township Cemetery at a later...

Jul 13, 2017

Lola Mae (West) Rockwell passed away peacefully at the age of 101 and a half in her apartment in Berrien Springs on July 13, 2017.  She will be remembered for her positive attitude and winning smile. She grew up in Ingram County, Michigan, having kerosene lamps to read by, sleighs to ride in, and attended a one-room schoolhouse for eight...

Jul 8, 2017

Gunter W. Koch, 92, died Saturday, July 8, 2017, at Woodland Terrace of Longmeadow in Niles. A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, July 17, at the Seminary Chapel on the campus of Andrews University.  Visitation with the family and viewing will be one hour before the service, also at the Seminary Chapel.  Allred Funeral Home, Berrien...

Jul 4, 2017

Henry Herzog, 87, of Berrien Springs, died Tuesday, July 4, 2017, at his home. A memorial service will be at 10 a.m. Sunday, July 9, at All Nations Seventh-day Adventist Church, Berrien Springs.  Allred Funeral Home, Berrien Springs, is serving the family, and online messages may be left at www.allredfuneralhome.com.  Memorial donations may be made to All Nations SDA Church...

Jul 4, 2017

Patrick D. Croft, 61, of Berrien Center, died early Tuesday, July 4, 2017, at his home. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Friday, July 7, at Bowerman Funeral Home in Eau Claire, where friends may visit with the family from noon until service time.  Pastor Douglas Adams of Trinity Lutheran Church, Berrien Springs, will officiate.  Burial will be in...

Jun 14, 2017

Quinton Eugene “Gene” Carrington, 68, of Baroda, died Wednesday morning, June 14, 2017 at home. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, June 17, at Allred Funeral Home, Berrien Springs, with burial following in Rose Hill Cemetery.  Reverend Derek Cromwell of First Baptist Church, Berrien Springs, will officiate.  Friends are invited to visit from 4-7 p.m. Friday, June 16,...

Jun 10, 2017

Leo K. Smith, 85, of Berrien Springs passed away peacefully on Saturday, June 10, 2017 at Hanson Hospice Center in Stevensville and is home with his Lord, whom he loved and served. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, June 14, at Allred Funeral Home in Berrien Springs, with Rev. Mary Shawl-Ranke officiating.  Friends may visit from 9-11...