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Obituaries

Local obituaries for Berrien Springs, MI and surrounding areas

Isabel Carretero

Isabel Carretero

May 25, 2019

Isabel Carretero, 49, of Decatur, died early Saturday morning, May 25, 2019, at home. Mass of Christian Burial will be at noon on Wednesday, May 29, at St. Gabriel Catholic Church in Berrien Springs, where friends are invited to visit with the family beginning at 10 a.m. until service time. Burial will be in Mount Pleasant Cemetery, Sodus. Online messages...

Jerry Lee Powell

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

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...

Thomas Dale Davis

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....

Virginia Anne Watson

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

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

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....

Linda Jane Akright

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...

Margo Jean Spletzer

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...

Michael J. Kremers

Michael J. Kremers

Feb 16, 2019

Michael Kremers, 57, of Eau Claire, passed away surrounded by his family on February 16, 2019 after suffering a cardiac arrest. Michael loved fishing and spending time outdoors. He was an avid Notre Dame and Chicago Cubs and Bears fan. He dreamt of traveling the country, camping and searching for gold. Michael brought joy, laughter, and love to all who...

John M. King

John M. King

Jan 21, 2019

John King, 80, of Sodus died Jan. 21, 2019, in his home. He was born Jan. 27, 1938, in Benton Harbor to Harold and Mildred King. John raised tree fruit on the land where his father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and great-great-grandfather had once farmed. He was chosen Outstanding Young Farmer in 1967 by the Benton Harbor/St. Joseph Jaycees. In addition to...

Herbert Forest Teichman

Herbert Forest Teichman

Jan 14, 2019

Herbert Forest Teichman, 88, of Eau Claire, died Monday, Jan. 14, 2019, at Hanson Hospice Center, Stevensville. Funeral services will be at 1 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 19, at Bowerman Funeral Home, Eau Claire, where friends may call beginning at 11 a.m. Burial with military rites by the North Berrien Military Rites Team will be in Caldwell Cemetery, Eau Claire. In...

Hal Leroy Rapert

Hal Leroy Rapert

Dec 14, 2018

Hal L. Rapert, 65, of Eau Claire, died Friday, December 14, 2018, at home. He was born April 9, 1953, in Jackson, Michigan, the son of Halbert and Columbine (Colvin) Rapert. He worked in construction as a roofer for Garey Roofing Company of Benton Harbor. He loved to hunt, fish, and watch NASCAR, and he enjoyed spending time with special...

Connie Joe Drane

Connie Joe Drane

Oct 29, 2018

Connie Joe Drane, 74, of Eau Claire, died Monday morning, October 29, 2018, at his home. A time of visitation for family and friends will be from 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. Saturday, November 3, at Bowerman Funeral Home, Eau Claire. Online memories and messages may be shared at www.bowermanfuneral.com. Private burial will be in Hamilton Cemetery, Decatur, Michigan. He...

James Orville Oliver

James Orville Oliver

Sep 16, 2018

James “Jim” Orville Oliver, 80, of Eau Claire passed away Sunday, Sept. 16, 2018 at his home. He was born March 16, 1938 in Lockbourne, Ohio, the son of Melvin and Sarah Oliver. He was a PFC E3 serving his country in the United States Army. He worked for Technisand for many years and retired in 2002. Jim was an...

Stella Mae Bishop

Stella Mae Bishop

Sep 14, 2018

Stella Mae Atha Bishop, 101, of Berrien Center, died Friday, Sept. 14, 2018 at Pine Ridge Rehabilitation and Nursing Center in Stevensville. Funeral services will be at 11:30 a.m. Monday, Sept. 17, at Bowerman Funeral Home in Eau Claire, with Pastor Bill Zebell of Berrien Center Bible Church officiating. Friends may visit beginning at 10:30 a.m. and online memories may...

Seth Charles Wagner

Seth Charles Wagner

Aug 24, 2018

Seth Charles Wagner, 77, of Eau Claire, passed away peacefully with his family by his side on Friday evening, August 24, 2018, at Hanson Hospice Center in Stevensville, after battling a terminal lung disease. He was a loving father and grandfather. Graveside services will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday, August 29, at Union Cemetery, Berrien Center. Bowerman Funeral Home is...

Doris E. Culbertson

Doris E. Culbertson

Aug 2, 2018

Doris E. (Franz) Culbertson, 93, of Eau Claire passed away Thursday, August 2, 2018 at Caretel Inns of Lakeland in St. Joseph. She was the second oldest of seven children born to Stanley and Alice Franz. A celebration of life service will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday, August 8, at Chapel Hill United Methodist Church. Friends may visit with the...

Merritt Leo Kirk

Merritt Leo Kirk

Jul 22, 2018

Merritt Leo Kirk, 89, of Eau Claire, died Sunday, July 22, 2018, at Lakeside Villa in Dowagiac. Funeral services will be at 1 p.m. Friday, July 27, at Friends in Faith Community Church, Eau Claire, where friends may visit from 11 a.m. until service time. Burial will be in Caldwell Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to...

Lynn Duane Brown

Lynn Duane Brown

Jun 26, 2018

Lynn Duane Brown, 76, of Sodus, died Tuesday, June 26, 2018, at Lakeland Medical Center, St. Joseph. Friends are invited for a time of visitation from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. Saturday, June 30, at Bowerman Funeral Home, Eau Claire. A graveside service will follow in Mount Pleasant Cemetery, Sodus. Online messages may be left at www.bowermanfuneral.com. Memorials may be...

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