Local obituaries for Berrien Springs, MI and surrounding areas
Nancy Diane Kirk
Oct 20, 2024
Nancy Diane Kirk, affectionately known as Nancy to her friends and family, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on October 20, 2024, just one day shy of her 79th birthday, in St. Joseph. Nancy was born on October 21, 1945 to the late Leo and Fern (Merritt) Kirk and resided with them in Eau Claire until their passing.
Nancy's life...
Lyndon "Jerry" G. Furst
Oct 20, 2024
Lyndon G. "Jerry" Furst, 86, of Berrien Springs passed away Sunday, October 20, 2024. A full obituary will appear here as it becomes available.
Christina Helene Athans
Oct 18, 2024
Christina H. Athans, entered into eternal rest on October 18, 2024, in St. Joseph, Michigan. Born on January 31, 1942, in Springfield, Massachusetts, Christina was the cherished daughter of the late William and Josephine (Barnal) Athans, whose love and values shone brightly throughout her life.
Christina's early years in Springfield laid a foundation of resilience and compassion, traits that would become...
Christina Helene Athans
Oct 18, 2024
Christina H. Athans, entered into eternal rest on October 18, 2024, in St. Joseph, Michigan. Born on January 31, 1942, in Springfield, Massachusetts, Christina was the cherished daughter of the late William and Josephine (Barnal) Athans, whose love and values shone brightly throughout her life.
Christina's early years in Springfield laid a foundation of resilience and compassion, traits that would become...
Jan Coover Burda
Oct 16, 2024
Jan Burda leaves behind a legacy of musical instruments he built and repaired, plus countless musicians he taught and gave opportunities to perform. Raised by his parents John and Sue Coover Burda, he was oldest of six siblings: Lynn, Susan, Christopher, Billy, and Christine.
Jan graduated St. Joseph High School in 1960. He continued his education at Benton Harbor Community College...
George Robert Richter
Oct 13, 2024
George Robert Richter, a cherished husband, father, grandfather, and friend, passed away peacefully on October 13, 2024, in Niles, Michigan. Born on December 23, 1936, in Benton Harbor, Michigan, to the late George and Beatrice (Taylor) Richter, George's life was marked by dedication, love, and an unwavering commitment to his family.
George was a proud graduate of St. Joseph High School....
Carol Ann Cuthbert
Oct 11, 2024
Carol Ann Cuthbert, a beacon of love and faith, passed away peacefully, at her home, on October 11, 2024, in Niles. Born in Benton Harbor, on April 22, 1948, to Elmer and Marian (Ameling) Richter, Carol's life was a testament to her loving nature and unwavering spirit.
Carol grew up in a warm and nurturing family, and although she was preceded...
Joyce Lee Leer
Oct 7, 2024
Joyce Lee “Lydia” Leer passed to her rest on October 7, 2024, with loved ones present. Joyce Lee Daley was born on July 15, 1931, to Samuel Daley and Virginia Brennan. She was born on the beautiful island known as the “Pearl of the Antilles” in Vertientes, Camagüey, Cuba. Mami’s parents had emigrated to Cuba from Jamaica and were very...
John Charles Keppel Jr.
Sep 30, 2024
John Charles "Jack" Keppel Jr., aged 70, of Berrien Springs, Michigan, passed away peacefully on September 30, 2024. Born on August 23, 1954, in Havre de Grace, Maryland, to John Charles Keppel Sr. and Francis Lydia (Bullock) Keppel, Jack grew up imbued with the values of hard work and dedication that would define his life. He is survived by 3...
Bill Bolton
Sep 28, 2024
Bill Bolton passed away in peace at home on September 28, 2024, surrounded by his loved ones.
Known to most as Bill Bolton, he was born in Chicago as William Richardson Stone Bolton III on October 18th, 1937. Bill made his mark on the world through a long, productive life driven by hard work. Known for his boundless generosity to family,...
William Preston Renbarger
Sep 28, 2024
William "Will" Preston Renbarger October 9, 1959 – September 28, 2024
William "Will" Renbarger, 64, of Eau Claire, Michigan, passed away on September 28, 2024, after a long fought, brave battle with cancer. Born on October 9, 1959, in San Antonio, Texas, he cherished his upbringing in Eau Claire, where he graduated from high school in 1978. He went on to...
Margaret Rose Halliwell
Sep 23, 2024
Margaret Rose Halliwell, 74, a cherished wife, mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family, on September 23, 2024, at her home in Berrien Springs, Michigan. Born on September 19, 1950, in Liverpool, England, Margaret's life journey was marked by love, dedication, and a gentle spirit that touched everyone she met.
Margaret's early years were spent in the...
Nora B Boone
Sep 17, 2024
Nora B. Boone, a beacon of love and selflessness, passed away peacefully on September 17, 2024, in St. Joseph, Michigan, at the age of 94. Born on March 5, 1930, to the late Henry and Cynthia Warren, Nora's life was a tapestry of dedication, family, and spirited joy, woven with the threads of her many passions and the love she...
Mark Donald Junge
Sep 16, 2024
Mark Donald Junge, 68, passed away on September 16, 2024, in Pittsburgh, PA.
Mark Junge was born on August 13, 1956 in South Holland, IL, to Donald Henry Junge and Jean Marie Devine.
Mark graduated from Thornridge High School in Dolton, IL, in 1974 and went on to join the Army. He served from 1974 to 1978. He started his career as...
Mary Eileen Horne
Sep 16, 2024
Eileen Life Sketch
Eileen’s life began in an old farmhouse on Kirby road in Battle Creek, Michigan.
Eileen’s Father, who served in Okinawa in WWII came home from the war and said to her mother that he and the other soldiers had been talking. They felt like they had missed the younger years of their children and he decided that they should...
Marie Jose Fignole
Sep 16, 2024
Marie Jose Fignole, a beacon of love and generosity, passed away peacefully on September 16, 2024, in Berrien Springs, Michigan. Born on December 30, 1946, in Port Au Prince, Haiti, Marie's journey through life was marked by her unyielding kindness and her dedication to her family and community. She brought joy and comfort to all who knew her, leaving a...
Nantoo Banerjee
Sep 5, 2024
Nantoo Banerjee passed away peacefully on September 5, 2024, in South Bend, IN, at the age of 77. Born on July 14, 1947, in what is now known as Bangladesh, Nantoo's journey through life was marked by kindness, intelligence, and an unwavering commitment to his faith, family, and community.
Nantoo's academic pursuits led him to receive a bachelor's degree that became...
Henry John Demler Jr.
Sep 4, 2024
Henry “John” Demler, Jr., 76, of Berrien Springs, Michigan, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, September 4, 2024, after a long illness. John was born on January 11, 1948, in Watervliet, Michigan, to Henry John Demler, Sr. and Shirley Pierson Demler.
John was a 1966 graduate of Lakeshore High School. He proudly served his country in the United States Army from November...
Leona Santa Pitcher
Sep 3, 2024
Leona Santa (Martino) Pitcher, a cherished mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away peacefully on the 3rd of September, 2024, in her Berrien Springs, Michigan home, at the age of 89. Born on December 23, 1934, in Chicago, Illinois, Leona moved to Southwest Michigan as a young girl, where she raised her family, made many friends, and impacted countless others throughout...
Darrell Gene Seering
Aug 28, 2024
Darrell Gene Seering, a man who knew how to live life with a tune and a smile, passed away at his home in Evart, MI, on August 28, 2024, at the age of 75. He was born in Michigan City, IN, to Eugene and Pauline (Johnson) Seering. Raised on a farm in Rolling Prairie, IN, Darrell made a lifelong habit...
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