Obituaries

Sep 5, 2020

On the Sabbath evening of September 5, 2020, Brother Eugene Toussaint peacefully went home to be with the Lord. He was a resident at Hallmark Living, Benton Harbor, since 2012. Eugene was preceded by his loving wife, Marie in July 2014. Brother Toussaint, “the Walking Man” was a beloved figure in the Berrien Springs and Benton Harbor communities, and a...

Sep 3, 2020

Floris L. (Masten) Schug, 89, passed peacefully comforted by family on Sept. 3, 2020. Floris was born July 15, 1931 to Rellie E. and Lavina V. (Solomon) Masten at their home in Almena Township. She attended school at Almena Country School District #2 and graduated from Paw Paw High School. After graduation, Floris worked behind the soda fountain at Dillon’s...

Aug 28, 2020

Francisco Carretero, 56, of Decatur, died Friday, August 28, 2020, at Bronson Methodist Hospital in Kalamazoo. Graveside services will be at 2 p.m. Friday, September 4, at Mount Pleasant Cemetery in Sodus. Messages and memories may be shared online at www.bowermanfuneral.com. Francisco was born September 25, 1963, in Puebla, Mexico, the son of Juventino and Carmen (Bonilla) Carretero.

Aug 25, 2020

Ronnie McGough, 78, of Niles, formerly of Berrien Springs, passed away August 25, 2020, surrounded by his family. Ron was born in Trumann, Arkansas on November 23, 1941 to Charles McGough and Kathryn Loggains. On December 28, 1970 he married Shirley Ann Baker, and together they raised six kids. Ron served in the United States Marine Corps from 1959 until...

Aug 22, 2020

Aug 20, 2020

JoAnn Habenicht, 80, of Buchanan, died August 20, 2020 at Memorial Hospital in South Bend. A memorial service will be held at 10 a.m. Sunday, September 20, at the Village Seventh-day Adventist Church in Berrien Springs (where she was a member), with Pastor Ron Kelly officiating. Donations may be made to the Luke Norris Leukemia Fund, c/o David Habenicht, 15510...

Aug 15, 2020

Helen Sherwood, 96, of Niles, formerly of Berrien Springs, died Saturday, August 15, 2020, at Forest Glen Assisted Living in Dowagiac. Helen was born May 24, 1924, the daughter of John and Pearl (Stover) Beissel. She attended Berrien Springs Public Schools and graduated from Berrien Springs High School in the Class of 1942. On July 20, 1946 she married James...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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)....

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...

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....

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...

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...

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,...

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...

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...