Local obituaries for Berrien Springs, MI and surrounding areas
Jerry Lee Powell
May 16, 2019
Jerry Lee Powell, 66, of Berrien Center, passed away Thursday, May 16, 2019, at Hanson Hospice Center in Stevensville, surrounded by friends and family. Funeral services will be at 1 p.m. Tuesday, May 21, at Bowerman Funeral Home in Eau Claire, where friends are invited to visit with the family from 6-8 p.m. Monday, May 20. Online memories may be...
Ronald F. Hauch
May 16, 2019
Ronald F. Hauch, 76, of St. Joseph, died Thursday, May 16, 2019, at Golden Age Manor in Stevensville. A memorial service will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday, May 22, at Bowerman Funeral Home in Eau Claire, where friends are invited to visit beginning one hour prior to the service. Online messages and memories may be shared at www.bowermanfuneral.com. Memorial donations...
Mary K. (Kittie) Collier
May 13, 2019
Mary K. (Kittie) Collier, 77, of Berrien Center died Monday morning, May 13, 2019, at her home with her family at her side. Memorial services will be held at 1 p.m. Sunday, June 9, at Allred Funeral Home in Berrien Springs. Friends may visit with the family one hour prior to the service, and online messages may be left at...
Bruce Campbell Moyer
May 11, 2019
Early on Sabbath morning, May 11, 2019, Bruce Campbell Moyer passed away to “his last great adventure”. In his final days he wrote: “No tears please. My life has been a great adventure with Jesus. I have few regrets, and only a couple of bucket list items, undone. I have loved my wife, family and “work”. God has treated me...
Katherine "Kay" Hamstra
Apr 25, 2019
Katherine “Kay” (Byker) Hamstra was born May 8, 1927, in Perkins, Iowa. She passed from this life to her rest in Jesus April 25, 2019, in Berrien Springs, Michigan. Katherine’s father, Date Gerrits Bijker, was born in Friesland, a province in the Netherlands. He came to America with his older brother, Jan Gerrits, in 1910. The brothers would name their...
Russell Joseph England
Apr 21, 2019
Russell J. England, 80, of Berrien Center, died Sunday, April 21, 2019 at Hanson Hospice Center in Stevensville. Funeral services will be at 1 p.m. Sunday, April 28, at the Village Seventh-day Adventist Church in Berrien Springs, with Pastor Joe Reeves officiating. Friends are invited to visit with the family beginning at noon, prior to the service. Online messages and...
Anna May Conelley
Apr 18, 2019
Anna May Conelley, nee Wilson, 83, of Liberty Twp., Ohio, formerly of Niles, went peacefully to be with her Savior on Thursday, April 18, 2019, after enduring a long battle with dementia. Anna May was loved by many, including her husband of 48 years, Fredrick L. Conelley, who faithfully cared for her in her last years; her daughter, Cynthia A....
Jonathan Blake Fesler
Apr 15, 2019
Jonathan Fesler, first of his name, King of the Chicken Haulers, decorated veteran and protector of the right to party has passed away after a long battle with Chronic Lymphoma Leukemia. If he were here, I’m sure he would say “Well isn’t this a fine pickle I’ve gotten myself into”. Jon passed peacefully on Monday morning, April 15, 2019 surrounded...
David G. Root
Mar 31, 2019
David G. Root, 65, of Berrien Springs, died Sunday morning, March 31, 2019, at home. He was born September 1, 1953, in Maryville, Tennessee, the son of George H. and Helen L. (Curtis) Root. He married Pamela Irwin and together raised their family. David worked for Chardon Rubber. Survivors include his wife, Pamela; son, Jason D. Root Sr.; daughter, Alissa...
Phyllis Belle Lausman
Mar 31, 2019
Phyllis Belle Lausman, 91, of Baroda, on March 31, 2019, departed this life's trial to join the company of those who wait for the return of the Lamb to raise His Own. Phyllis was born October 26, 1927 in Benton Harbor, the daughter of Henry and Olga (Felgner) Monty. She married LeRoy Lausman on March 16, 1946, and together they...
Thomas Dale Davis
Mar 29, 2019
Thomas Dale Davis, of Eau Claire, passed away on his 85th birthday surrounded by his family on Friday, March 29, 2019. Tom was born to Ben and Alta Davis in Batesville, Arkansas in 1934. He was a graduate of Eau Claire High School in 1952. Tom married Nancy Lou LaVanway on September 4, 1954, at Congregational Church in Eau Claire....
Linda Marie Russell
Mar 27, 2019
Linda Marie Russell died March 27, 2019, after a courageous battle with Alzheimer's disease. She was born September of 1942 in Baroda Michigan to Aaron and Leota (Dibble) Barker. She attended Lakeshore High school, graduating in 1960. Linda married and raised two children. She began a career with the American Automobile Association in the mid 1970s and retired in 2000....
Virginia Anne Watson
Mar 25, 2019
Virginia Anne Watson, 74, of Pipestone Township died peacefully at her home on Monday, March 25, 2019. Services celebrating her life will be Saturday, March 30, at Chapel Hill United Methodist Church in Sodus, with visitation at 11 a.m. and services at noon. Cremation has taken place. Online messages www.bowermanfuneral.com. Virginia was born on October 14, 1944 in Benton Harbor...
Matilde Hernandez
Mar 9, 2019
Matilde Hernandez, 87, of Benton Harbor, died Saturday, March 9, 2019, at Royalton Manor in St. Joseph. Funeral services will be Friday, March 15, at Bright Star Tabernacle in Eau Claire, where friends may visit from 11 a.m. until service time at 1 p.m. Pastor Mike Fields will officiate. Burial will be at North Shore Memory Gardens, Coloma. Bowerman Funeral...
James W. Cheatham
Mar 2, 2019
James W. Cheatham, 60, of Eau Claire, died Saturday, March 2, 2019, at Lakeland Medical Center in St. Joseph. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday, March 6, at Bowerman Funeral Home, Eau Claire, with burial following at Caldwell Cemetery. Friends may visit from 6-8 p.m. Tuesday, March 5, at the funeral home, and share messages online at www.bowermanfuneral.com....
Florence C. Gillman
Feb 28, 2019
Florence C. Gillman, 100, formerly of Berrien Springs, died Thursday, Feb. 28, 2019, at Riveridge Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center in Niles. Memorial services will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday, March 19, in the Youth Chapel of Pioneer Memorial Church on the campus of Andrews University, where she was a member. Inurnment will be at the Rose Hill Cemetery Columbarium. Messages...
Linda Jane Akright
Feb 23, 2019
Linda Akright, 73, of Sodus, passed away Friday, February 23, 2019, surrounded by her family. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, March 2, at Bowerman Funeral Home in Eau Claire. Burial will be at Mount Pleasant Cemetery in Sodus. Friends may visit with the family at the funeral home from 6-8 p.m. Friday, March 1, and from 9...
Helen Lucille Schmeichel
Feb 22, 2019
Helen Lucille Schmeichel, 91, of Niles, formerly of Berrien Springs, passed away Friday, Feb. 22, 2019, at West Woods of Niles. Helen was born Sept. 25, 1927, to Otto and Emma (Milnick) Schmidt. Her husband, Carl, whom she married on Feb. 14, 1948, preceded her in death on May 30, 1999. Helen is survived by her two sons: Robert (Roberta...
Margo Jean Spletzer
Feb 20, 2019
Margo Jean Spletzer, 39, of Eau Claire, died Wednesday, February 20, 2019, at home. A memorial service will be held at 3 p.m. Sunday, February 24, at Bowerman Funeral Home in Eau Claire, where friends are invited to visit beginning at 1 p.m. Messages and memories may be shared online at www.bowermanfuneral.com. Margo was born July 21, 1979, in Berrien...
Doris B. Brohman
Feb 19, 2019
Doris Berneice Eggleston Brohman, 89, of Berrien Springs, died early Tuesday, Feb. 19, 2019, at Hanson Hospice Center in Stevensville. Funeral service will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 23, at Allred Funeral Home in Berrien Springs, with Pastor O’Ryan Rickard of Arden United Methodist Church officiating. Friends may visit from 6-8 p.m. Friday at the funeral home, and leave...
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