Local obituaries for Berrien Springs, MI and surrounding areas
George Allen Yancer
Aug 15, 2020
George Allen Yancer was born on March 9, 1931 as the second of what would be five children born to Clarence and Grace (Hardy) Yancer in Saginaw, Michigan. He passed away on August 15, 2020 at home in Buchanan. While working for Saginaw Transfer truck line in 1950, George met Janet Fae Weir. It took a few years for the...
Michael Simpson, Jr.
Aug 10, 2020
Michael Simpson Jr. died Monday, August 10, 2020 at his home in Kalamazoo. He was born January 1, 1971, in Niles to Michael Simpson Sr. and Kathleen Hinkle (Dospoy). He attended Berrien Springs High School and graduated with honors in 1989. He worked locally as a tool and die mold maker and enjoyed his profession. Mike had a strong compassion...
Katherine Anne Elizabeth Postman
Jul 31, 2020
Katherine Anne Elizabeth Hass Postman, 94, passed away Friday, July 31, 2020 at home in Berrien Springs. She was born April 27, 1926, in Fond du Lac, Wisconsin, the fifth of seven children of Bernard Albert Andrew and Mary Elizabeth (Diener) Hass. Katherine married George James Keith on March 18, 1946. They had four children: William “Bill”, Betty, Barbara, and...
Chandra Dawn Gould
Jul 29, 2020
Chandra Dawn Gould, 53, passed away on Wednesday, July 29, 2020, at home in Watervliet. Chandra is survived by her mother; her sister, Shannon Renbarger (Cable); brothers, Randy and Bill Cable; her children, Ashlee Jones, Jake Jones, and Shelby Heighton; her niece and nephew, Nicholette Salmon and Landon Cable; and granddaughters, Aleeah, Nevaeh, Alyvia, Natalie, and Aubrey. Chandra was born...
Barbara Joyce Marsh
Jul 24, 2020
In the wee hours of the fourth Friday (24th) in the month of July, 2020, Barbara Joyce Billiu Marsh closed her eyes for the last time. With her daughters and husband at her bedside, her last wishes to “die happy and at home” were fulfilled. Born April 14, 1932, in Belding, she was a true Michigan gal. She graduated from...
John Harris Boal
Jul 17, 2020
John Harris Boal, 87, of Berrien Springs, was born into heaven on Friday, July 17, 2020, surrounded by loved ones. He had rested at his home on Park Avenue, enjoying visiting with friends and family. On Wednesday and Thursday, John played with his two great-grandchildren--great-grandson Jaxon Boal (Kaine and Kaitlyn Boal) and great-granddaughter Hailee Mae Davis (Amanda and Chad Davis)....
Richard Allen Rorabeck
Jul 11, 2020
Richard Allen Rorabeck, age 93, of Berrien Springs, Michigan, passed away July 11, 2020 at Caretel Inns of St Joseph, Michigan. He went quietly of natural causes into his final sleep, knowing that it will be a short time before he sees his Lord coming on the clouds of glory to resurrect the sleeping saints, and then enters into eternal...
Thelma Marie Murphy
Jul 2, 2020
Thelma Marie Murphy, 91, formerly of Berrien Springs, died July 2, 2020, at West Woods of Bridgman. A Memorial Service will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday, August 2, at the Fairplain Seventh-day Adventist Church, Benton Harbor. Memories may be shared online at www.allredfuneralhome.com. Thelma was born October 18, 1928, in Kistler, W. Va., to Matthew and Belva (Harris) Turner....
Priscilla V. Demske
Jun 27, 2020
Priscilla Demske, 92, of Eau Claire, passed away peacefully with family by her side on June 27, 2020, at Hanson Hospice Center in Stevensville. Due to COVID-19, a private family gathering will take place at a future date. Online messages may be shared at www.bowermanfuneral.com. Memorial donations may be made to Hanson Hospice Center. A special thank you to all...
Duane L. Mclaughlin
Jun 23, 2020
Duane “Mac” McLaughlin passed away unexpectedly on June 23, 2020, at the age of 69, in Traverse City. He was born June 24, 1950 in Pontiac, Mich., to Donald and Loretta McLaughlin. He attended Avondale Public Schools in Auburn Hills, graduating in 1968. He participated in football, basketball, and track, and earned a football scholarship to Michigan State University. He...
Thelma L. Gilbert
Jun 18, 2020
Thelma L. Gilbert, 98, of Berrien Springs, passed away peacefully on June 18, 2020 at home, into the arms of her Lord and Savior. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Thursday, June 25, at Allred Funeral Home in Berrien Springs, followed by burial in Rose Hill Cemetery. Friends may visit 6-8 p.m. Wednesday, June 24, at the funeral home,...
David Duane Daniels
Jun 18, 2020
David Duane Daniels, 51, of Erie, Pennsylvania, formerly of Bridgman, passed away on Thursday, June 18, 2020 at his home unexpectedly following a brief illness. He was born December 26, 1968 in Benton Harbor, a son of the late Paul Duane Daniels and Clarabelle Jane (Smith) Clifton. Dave graduated from Bridgman High School in 1987, where he helped bring home...
Lola Ann Yost
Jun 15, 2020
Lola Ann Yost, age 63, of Benton Harbor passed away peacefully at home with family on June 15, 2020. Lola was born Oct. 23, 1956, to Victor and June Yost. Lola lived vivaciously, a unique soul who touched every person she met and left those around her better than she found them. She was a talented jewelry maker and found...
Lynn Stephen Gray
Jun 13, 2020
Lynn Stephen Gray of Berrien Springs was born in Detroit, Michigan to George and Ola Mae Gray on April 3, 1949. He attended the Berean Seventh-day Adventist Elementary School and was a 1966 graduate of Cass Technical High School. In 1971 he earned a Bachelor of Science in Biology from Andrews University. He received his MD from the University of...
Virginia Elizabeth Martin
Jun 10, 2020
Virginia Elizabeth Michael Martin, 90, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, June 10, 2020, at Spectrum Health Lakeland—Niles. She was born July 15, 1929, in Eau Claire to Albert and Elizabeth (“Lizzie” Zech) Michael. As a young girl Virginia attended Maple Grove one-room school and later graduated from Eau Claire High School. After high school she went to nurses’ training in...
Arnold S. Dube
May 31, 2020
Arnold Sinonge Dube of Berrien Springs, a loving husband and father of two, died unexpectedly after a brief illness. He was admitted to Spectrum Health Lakeland in St. Joseph on Tuesday, May 28, and died Sunday afternoon, May 31, 2020. He was 48 years old. He was born March 22, 1972, in Mzuzu, Malawi. His early education was at Katoto...
Robert "Bob" Ludeman
May 30, 2020
Robert “Bob” Ray Ludeman fell asleep in the Lord on Saturday, May 30, 2020, at Woodland Terrace of Longmeadow in Niles, following an extended illness. Bob was born April 28, 1929, on the family farm in Kolin, Judith Basin County, Montana, the son of Ray and Hazel Gertrude (Strong) Ludeman. He grew up the typical farm kid, helping with the...
Andrew James Brown, Sr.
May 29, 2020
Andrew James Brown, Sr., 96, of Berrien Springs, died May 29, 2020 at Pine Ridge Rehabilitation and Nursing Center in Stevensville. He was born Jan. 21, 1924, in Wilmington, N. C., to Clara Brown and Sam Aaron Bannerman, Sr., and he was raised in Currie, N. C. He served for two and a half years with the U.S. Navy in...
Wanda Lee Weaver
May 23, 2020
Wanda Lee Weaver, 77, of Berrien Springs, died Saturday evening May 23, 2020, at her home. Wanda was born October 12, 1942, in Stevensville, the daughter of Thomas and Florene (Baker) Weaver. Graveside services will be held at 11:30 a.m. Friday, May 29, at Spring Run Cemetery in St. Joseph. Pastor Christopher Peddie of Lakeside Family Church, Stevensville, will officiate....
Barbara Jean Adams
May 22, 2020
Barbara Adams, 80, of Eau Claire, died Friday, May 22, 2020, at Spectrum Health Lakeland in St. Joseph. She was born May 1, 1940, in Benton Harbor, the daughter of Orley and Mary Smith. Barb retired as the food services director for Eau Claire Public Schools. She was the founder of the Eau Claire Cherry Festival Bag Ladies, and she...
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