Local obituaries for Berrien Springs, MI and surrounding areas
Devin Roy Bidwell
Mar 17, 2026
Devin Roy Bidwell, devoted husband, father, brother, uncle, and friend, passed away peacefully on March 17, 2026, at his home in Berrien Springs, Michigan. Born on November 11, 1966, in Marshfield, Wisconsin, he lived a vibrant life filled with love, laughter, and the great outdoors.
He is survived by his loving wife, Beverly Bidwell, and their cherished children, David, Mary, and...
Eileen Rochelle Dry
Mar 10, 2026
Eileen Rochelle Dry, aged 68, passed away peacefully on March 10, 2026, in St. Joseph, Michigan. Born in Zimbabwe, Africa on October 28, 1957, to Marilyn Jane (Jensen) Dry and John Dry, both of whom predeceased her, Eileen grew to become a beacon of love and kindness within her community and will be deeply missed by everyone who knew her.
Eileen...
Maureen Ann Paulin
Mar 6, 2026
Maureen Ann (Peterson) Paulin, a beacon of warmth and nurturing love, passed away peacefully on March 6, 2026, at the age of 74, in Eau Claire, Michigan. Born on May 17, 1951, in Grand Rapids, Michigan, Maureen's life was a testament to her unwavering commitment to family, friends, and an enduring faith.
Gifted with a heart that recognized the joy in...
Jan Shoop
Mar 3, 2026
Jan Shoop, age 83, passed away peacefully on March 3, 2026. She was born on July 10, 1942, in Minot, North Dakota, to Kermit and Helen (Golder) Hustad.
Jan and Frank Shoop were married on October 24, 1987. When they married, God brought their families together, forming a blended family of five children: Robert (Rhonda) Feury Jr., Pam (Tim) Britt, Cheryl...
Patricia Louise Clanton
Feb 25, 2026
Patricia Louise Clanton, a loving teacher, counselor and friend passed away peacefully on February 25 at the Corewell Health Merlin and Carolyn Hanson Hospice Center in St. Joseph, Michigan. Pat graduated from Berrien Springs High School in 1956 and Andrews University in 1962 with a B.A. in French and Secretarial Science. She later received a Masters degree in Counselor Education...
Connie Lawrence
Feb 23, 2026
Connie Marie (Reynolds) Lawrence passed away peacefully on February 23, 2026, in Chicago, Illinois, at the age of 76, with her beloved daughter Kelly by her side.
She was born April 2nd, 1949 in Wooster, Ohio where she graduated from Wooster High School in 1967. She worked as a secretary and bookkeeper for David Shafer Oil Producers for many years and...
Michael Wayne Medlin
Feb 14, 2026
Michael Wayne Medlin, a spirited and loving man known for his infectious humor and adventurous spirit, passed away peacefully of natural causes on February 14, 2026, in Eau Claire, Michigan. Born on April 25, 1958, in Chicago, Illinois, to the late Dewain E. and Carmella A. (Fedele) Medlin, Michael's journey through life was one marked by joy, service, and an...
Peter Sankata Kaoma
Feb 7, 2026
It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Peter Sankata Kaoma, who left this world on February 7, 2026, in Berrien Springs, Michigan at the age of 47 years. Born on March 22, 1978, in Ndola, Zambia, Peter's journey through life has been a testament to his indomitable spirit and unwavering faith. He was the cherished son,...
Patricia Belle Kerbs
Feb 3, 2026
Patricia Belle (Adams) Kerbs, a beacon of love and generosity, passed away peacefully on February 3, 2026, at the age of 89 in Berrien Springs, Michigan. Born in Los Angeles, California, on June 19, 1936, to Everett and Bernice (Bradt) Adams. Pat and her high school sweetheart, Jim Adam Kerbs, were married on September 18, 1955. She was 19 years...
Margaret Wilson Christner Williams
Feb 2, 2026
Margaret passed away and A 97-year journey ended on February 2nd, 2026, and on to a new heavenly life. Margaret and Twin Sister MaryJane were born to Harry Otis and Margaret Belle Dilley Wilson from Berrien Springs, on October 17th, 1928. Shortly after the new family moved to Pittsburg, Pa. where Father Harry returned to His job of taking care...
Beverly Jean Smith
Feb 1, 2026
Beverly Jean (Benjamin) Smith, aged 69, passed away from ongoing health complications on February 1, 2026, at her home in Berrien Springs, Michigan. Born on September 13, 1956, in South Bend, Indiana, Beverly was the treasured daughter of the late Donald Benjamin and Helen (Cole) Miller. She was the beloved sister to William Benjamin, Sharon Kaufman, and Michael Benjamin, who...
Paul Alan Goetzke
Jan 25, 2026
Paul A. Goetzke, 59, of Berrien Springs, Michigan, passed away at home on January 25, 2026. Paul was born on May 9, 1966 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin to Lloyd and Esther Goetzke.
Paul is survived by his sister, Debbie Lemon, brother-in-law, Steve Lemon and nephews Michael and Jason Lemon. He was preceded in death by his parents.
He was a proud member of...
Danny Royce Kauffman
Jan 15, 2026
Danny Royce Kauffman, born on May 26, 1946, to the late Henry and Ellen (Nightenhelser) Kauffman in Mishawaka, Indiana, passed away on January 15, 2026, in Niles, Michigan. Danny's life was a testament to dedication, service, and family.
Danny honorably served his country as a member of the U.S. Air Force; a chapter of his life that deeply shaped the man...
Koral Goldie England
Jan 14, 2026
Koral “Goldie” England, 86, of Berrien Center, MI, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family on January 14, 2026
Born on March 1, 1939 in Rhodes, MI to Robert and Edith McPherson, Goldie was third from the youngest of 13 siblings.
Goldie is survived by sons, John, Richard, and Jerry Scull, stepdaughter’s Melinda and Melody England, sister Jeannie Mack, sisters-in-law Elinor...
Robert "Bob" Guettler
Jan 9, 2026
Robert “Bob” Guettler, a lifelong Berrien Springs resident passed away peacefully, at the age of 91, on January 9, 2026, after a brief illness.
Bob was born January 5, 1935, in Niles, MI and is the son of the late Carl and Bernice Guettler. He grew up in Berrien Springs and graduated from Berrien Springs High School in 1953. He graduated...
Teresa Joyner
Jan 8, 2026
Teresa Joyner, a beacon of love and generosity, passed away peacefully on January 8, 2026, in Eau Claire, Michigan, with her loving family by her side. Born on April 6, 1960, in Morehouse, Missouri, Teresa crafted a life characterized by deep affection, boundless kindness, and unwavering dedication to her loved ones.
Teresa’s supreme joy was her role as a mother and...
Kenneth Wesley Clayton
Jan 6, 2026
Wesley Kenneth Clayton 'Ken', age 77, passed away peacefully on January 6, 2026, in The Woodlands, Texas. Ken was a devoted husband, a loving father, and a steady presence to those who knew him. His life was marked by commitment to family, quiet strength, and enduring faith.
He is survived by his beloved wife, Vicky Clayton; his children Cindy Clayton, Jeff...
Annette Konadu Addai
Jan 4, 2026
Annette Konadu Addai, a woman whose generosity, warmth, and love knew no bounds, passed away on January 4, 2026, in the presence of her family and closest friends. She was 43 years old.
Early Life and Family
Born June 10, 1982, in Berrien Springs, Michigan, Annette was the beloved daughter of Joseph and Susana (Adjei) Addai. She joined her older siblings, Emmanuel...
Eldon Dale Fryer
Jan 2, 2026
Eldon Dale Fryer, born on February 22, 1929, in Eau Claire, Michigan, passed away peacefully on January 2, 2026, in Benton Harbor, Michigan.
Raised in the arms of a close-knit family, Eldon was one of 8 sibling's born to Helen and Adolph Fryer. His life journey took him to a blessed union with Marilyn Adams Fryer, with whom he created a...
Ronald Eskew
Jan 1, 2026
Ronald Eskew, a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and servant of faith, passed away peacefully on January 1, 2026, in Berrien Springs, Michigan, at the age of 81. Born on July 29, 1944, in Linton, Indiana, Ronald's life was a testament to his loving, intelligent, and generous spirit.
Ronald's early years were spent in Linton surrounded by family: his grandmother, Bella (McGhee)...
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