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 18, 2017

Margie Karn, 77, of Eau Claire made her peace with God on Wednesday, October 18, 2017, surrounded by her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren in St. Joseph. Margie's life began on November 25, 1939 in Goshen, Indiana, the daughter of Herbert and Helen (Bass) Brooks. She attended Goshen High School and graduated in 1957. She was united in marriage to Kenneth...

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 15, 2017

Donald Henry Anderson, 80, of Benton Harbor, died Friday, September 15, 2017, at Lakeland Medical Center in St. Joseph. Cremation has taken place and a celebration of life will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, September 22, at The Bridge Church, 601 Fairview Drive, Dowagiac.  Bowerman Funeral Home, Eau Claire, is serving the family, and online messages may be left...

Sep 12, 2017

Shirley Ann Beilman, 84, of Berrien Center, died Tuesday, September 12, 2017, at Lakeland Medical Center in St. Joseph. Funeral services will be Saturday, September 16, at Bowerman Funeral Home in Eau Claire, where friends may visit from 10-11 a.m, with the service following at 11 a.m.  Burial will be in Franklin Cemetery.  Online messages may be left at www.bowermanfuneral.com....

Sep 10, 2017

Alta Marie Layman, 86, of Berrien Springs, formerly of Eau Claire, died Sunday, September 10, 2017, at Lakeland Medical Center in St. Joseph. Funeral services will be Wednesday, September 13, at Bowerman Funeral Home, Eau Claire, with visitation at 1 p.m., followed by the service at 2 p.m.  Burial will be in Caldwell Cemetery, Eau Claire.  Memorial donations may be...

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 26, 2017

Melvin D. Enders, 74, of Eau Claire, died Saturday night, August 26, 2017, at Lakeland Medical Center in St. Joseph. Funeral services will be at noon Thursday, August 31, at Grace Evangelical Lutheran Church in Eau Claire, with Rev. James Bartz officiating.  Burial will follow in Caldwell Cemetery, Eau Claire.  Friends are invited to visit with the family from 10...

Aug 7, 2017

Helen Louise Trail, 91, of Eau Claire, passed on Monday, August 7, 2017 at home with family by her side. Funeral services will be at 3 p.m. Friday, August 11, at Bowerman Funeral Home, Eau Claire, where friends may visit from 1-3 p.m.  Pastor Mike Fields of Bright Star Tabernacle, Eau Claire, will officiate.  Burial will be in Caldwell Cemetery,...

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...

Aug 3, 2017

Judith Ann Coffeen, 77, a resident of Eau Claire for 46 years, died Thursday night, August 3, 2017, at her home. Funeral services will be at 1 p.m. Tuesday, August 8, at Bowerman Funeral Home, Eau Claire, where friends may gather beginning at noon. Burial will be in Mt. Pleasant Cemetery, Sodus. Online messages may be left for the family...

Aug 2, 2017

Larry Zielke, 76, of Eau Claire, passed on Wednesday, August 2, 2017, surrounded by family at Lakeland Medical Center, St. Joseph. Funeral Mass will be at 10 a.m. Monday, August 7, at SS John-Bernard Catholic Church in Benton Harbor. Visitation will be 2-5 p.m., with a prayer service at 2 p.m., on Sunday, August 6, at Bowerman Funeral Home, Eau...