Local obituaries for Berrien Springs, MI and surrounding areas
Naomi Gladys Adams
Mar 1, 2024
Naomi G. Adams, 91, of Eau Claire passed on Friday, March 1, 2024 at Corewell Health Hospital in St. Joseph, Michigan with her family by her side.
Naomi was born on March 9, 1932 in Manila, Arkansas to the late William and Mary Still. She was the last of her family of four sisters and three brothers.
Naomi was married to Victor...
Sandra Kay Herr
Jan 24, 2024
Sandra Kay Herr, a beacon of love and gentleness, passed away peacefully on January 24, 2024, in St. Joseph, Michigan. Born on November 11, 1937, in Benton Harbor, Michigan, Sandra's life was a testament to the beauty of a life well-lived, filled with passion, kindness, and an unwavering dedication to her family and community.
Sandra's early years in Benton Harbor were...
Betty U. Dunavin
Jan 20, 2024
Betty U. Dunavin, 89, went to her heavenly home with Jesus on Saturday, Jan. 20, 2024 at Stately Living in St. Joseph, Michigan.
Betty was born Feb. 11, 1934 in Craighead County, Arkansas. She married Ermel J.D. Dunavin on Oct. 8, 1948. They were married for 72 years before Ermel passed in 2021.
Family was everything to Betty. She was a loving,...
Thomas A. Merrill Jr.
Jan 19, 2024
T.J was born on Dec. 17, 1971 - on his mother’s birthday. He passed away on January 18, 2024 at his loved home in the country in Eau Claire, MI very unexpectedly from natural causes.
T.J. was born to his Papa Thomas A. Merrill Sr. and mama Jean-Shari Merrill whom he loved so dearly. He was a very loving and caring...
Mary Ann Steimle
Jan 10, 2024
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Mary Ann Steimle. This beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and friend died on January 10, 2024 at the age of 89 years old.
Mary Ann Steimle was a woman of remarkable will and heart. Born on August 5 of 1934 to James and Margaret Black, Mary Ann spent nearly her whole...
Stanley Alan Bishop
Dec 2, 2023
Stanley A. Bishop, 81, of Berrien Center, peacefully went to rest on Saturday, December 2, 2023 at Riverridge Rehabilitation and Health Care Center after a lengthy battle with dementia.
Stan was born April 26, 1942, in Berrien Springs. The eldest son born to Rex D. and Edith (Arnt) Bishop. His brothers include Roger (Charlene) Bishop and Robert Bishop who survive him.
Stan...
Mary Louise Whitright
Nov 29, 2023
Mary Louise Whitright, a cherished soul known for her loving heart, passed away peacefully due to natural causes on November 29, 2023, in Kalamazoo surrounded by her loving family.
Mary was born August 22, 1940, to Henry and Doris Freehling. She grew up on her family’s farm, where the seeds of her hardworking nature were sown.
She graduated from Eau Claire High...
Vernon Edward Holle
Oct 11, 2023
So God made a Farmer...
That was our dad’s favorite tribute from Paul Harvey, a daily standard in our house at lunch time. God
called one of his best home on October 11, 2023, and with deep sorrow and loss, we will miss our husband, father,
grandfather, great-grandfather, brother and friend Vernon Edward Holle. Vern was born November 20,
1942 to the late Edward...
Darwin James Sanders
Oct 1, 2023
Darwin James Sanders passed away on October 1st, 2023 at his home in Eau Claire, MI.
Darwin proudly and honorably served in the United States Military in Vietnam for the United States Army from 1971-1972.
He was born August 16, 1950 to Melvin and Helen Sanders. Dar graduated from Eau Claire High School in 1969. Dar enjoyed many things such as his...
Renda Faye Brown
Sep 22, 2023
Renda Faye Brown, 78, of Sodus, MI passed away peacefully at her home on September 22, 2023.
Born September 29, 1944 in Chicago, IL to Robert and Alma Cochran. While attending Benton Harbor
High School, she met her high school sweetheart Lynn Brown. They married on November 17, 1961 and
welcomed three sons.
Renda was a member of the community of Christ church in...
Ruby Pearl Kessinger
Jul 5, 2023
Ruby Pearl Kessinger, 96, of Sodus, died July 5, 2023 at her home.
Friends are invited to visit with the family from 10-11 a.m. on Saturday, July 8, at Bowerman Funeral Home in Eau Claire. The funeral will follow at 11 a.m., with Pastor Mike Fields of Bright Star Tabernacle officiating. Burial will be in Oak Hill Cemetery, Plymouth, Indiana.
Messages and...
Louise Eleanor Prillwitz
Jun 27, 2023
Louise Eleanor Prillwitz, 94, of Eau Claire, passed away June 27, 2023 with family by her side.
She was born March 11, 1929 in Sodus, to Lydia (Steinke) and Albert Sempert. On Oct. 23, 1948, she married Frank Prillwitz.
Louise and Frank raised their three beloved children on their family farm which they operated for over 60 years.
Louise was dedicated to her...
Otis Mckinley "Bud" Wheeler Jr.
May 14, 2023
Otis McKinley Wheeler Jr. “Bud”, 98, of Sodus, passed away Sunday, May 14, 2023, surrounded by his loving family at Corewell Health Lakeland Hospital, St. Joseph.
Otis was born in Bald Knob, Ark. on Nov. 21, 1924, to Otis Sr. and Delia Wheeler.
Otis served in the Army during World War II from 1943 to 1945 as a PFC Rifleman 745, receiving...
Stephen Lynn Reed
May 4, 2023
Stephen L. Reed, 70, of Eau Claire, passed away May 4, 2023 at University of Chicago Medical Center. Steve was born July 10, 1952, in Benton Harbor to Leonard and Audrey (Williams) Reed.
Visitation will be from 6–8 p.m. Thursday, May 11, at Bowerman Funeral Home, Eau Claire, and messages may be shared at www.bowermanfuneral.com. Cremation has taken place. Donations may...
Cindy Lou Thornton
Apr 8, 2023
Cindy Lou Thornton, 62, of Niles, died Saturday, April 8, 2023, at Corewell Health Niles Hospital, Niles, Michigan.
A memorial service will be at 1 p.m. Thursday, April 13, at Bowerman Funeral Home in Eau Claire, with Reverend Robert Duehlmeyer officiating. Messages and memories may be shared online at www.bowermanfuneral.com. Donations in Cindy’s name may be made to St. Paul’s Lutheran...
Richard Allen Marks
Apr 5, 2023
Richard A. Marks, 76, of Eau Claire, died Wednesday, April 5, 2023 at Corewell Health Lakeland Hospital in St. Joseph.
Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, April 12, at Grace Lutheran Church in Eau Claire, with Rev. David Schmidt officiating. Burial with military rites will follow in Caldwell Cemetery, Eau Claire. Visitation will be 6-8 p.m. Tuesday, April 11,...
Flora N. Hauch
Mar 25, 2023
Flora N. Hauch, 101, of Benton Harbor, died Saturday, March 25, 2023, at Ferny’s Home in Niles.
Services will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday, March 28, at Bowerman Funeral Home in Eau Claire, with visitation one hour prior. Pastor Robert Duehlmeyer of St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Sodus will officiate. Burial will be in Mt. Pleasant Cemetery, Sodus. Memorial donations may...
Calvin J. Prillwitz
Mar 16, 2023
Calvin J. Prillwitz, 88, of Sodus, died Thursday, March 16, 2023 at Corewell Health Lakeland Hospital in St. Joseph.
A memorial service will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday, March 22, at Chapel Hill Methodist Church in Sodus, with visitation beginning at 10 a.m. Messages and memories may be shared online at www.bowermanfuneral.com.
Memorial donations may be made to Berrien County Animal Control,...
Ivan Reed Price, Sr.
Nov 27, 2022
Ivan Reed Price, Sr., 89, died Nov. 27, 2022 at his home in Eau Claire.
Funeral services will be Tuesday, Nov. 29, at Bright Star Tabernacle in Eau Claire, with Pastor Mike Fields officiating. Visitation will be 10-11 a.m., with the funeral at 11 a.m., and burial following in Mt. Pleasant Cemetery, Sodus.
Messages and memories may be shared online at www.bowermanfuneral.com....
Margaret Louise "Peggy" Lavanway
Nov 26, 2022
Margaret Louise “Peggy” LaVanway nee Ingleright, a girl child born, welcomed and much loved to Leon Ray “Doc” Ingleright II and Margaret Williams Ingleright nee Murphy, September 10, 1927 in Niles, Michigan. She died November 26, 2022.
Born with living grandparents and great-grandparents, uncles and aunts on both mother’s and father’s sides, Peggy understood death in large families comes at a...
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