Local obituaries for Berrien Springs, MI and surrounding areas
Kimberly Ann Cheatham
Dec 29, 2020
Kimberly Ann Cheatham, 55, of Dowagiac, died Tuesday, Dec. 29, 2020, at Rose Arbor Hospice in Kalamazoo. Graveside services will be at 1 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2021, at Caldwell Cemetery in Eau Claire. Bowerman Funeral Home, Eau Claire, is assisting with arrangements, and messages for the family may be left online at www.bowermanfuneral.com. Kimberly was born April 28, 1965,...
John Larry Souers
Dec 28, 2020
John Larry Souers, 78, of Eau Claire, died Monday, Dec. 28, 2020, at his home. Larry was born June 29, 1942, in St. Joseph to Stanley and Frieda (Adams) Souers. He worked in construction for Souers Construction, then became an independent contractor. He loved riding his Harley, mushroom hunting, going to deer camp with his sons and friends, and fishing...
Virginia N. Baker
Dec 6, 2020
Virginia N. Baker, 92, of Eau Claire, died Sunday, Dec. 6, 2020, at Spectrum Health Lakeland in St. Joseph. Services will be Thursday, Dec. 10, at Bowerman Funeral Home in Eau Claire, with visitation from 1-2 p.m. followed by the funeral at 2 p.m. Burial will be in Caldwell Cemetery, Eau Claire. Messages and memories may be shared online at...
James Michael Rodell
Dec 2, 2020
James “Jim” Michael Rodell, 74, of Eau Claire, passed away at his home on Dec. 2, 2020. Jim was born August 13, 1946 in Benton Harbor to the late Victor and Leota (Robinson) Rodell. He grew up in Eau Claire, graduating from Eau Claire High School in 1965. He also attended Lake Michigan College. He worked for IBM and Kodak...
Patricia "Patsy" Kremers
Nov 22, 2020
Patricia “Patsy” Kremers, 84, of Eau Claire, passed away Nov. 22, 2020 in her home with family by her side. Patsy was the type of person that family and friends would all gather around. At the holiday parties she hosted, there was always something sweet to eat—from pumpkin pies with caramel sauce to the gooey apple pie slices that were...
Eddie Javier Hernandez
Oct 24, 2020
Eddie Javier Hernandez, 46, of Decatur, passed away on Saturday, October 24, 2020, at Spectrum Health Butterworth Hospital in Grand Rapids. A Mass of Christian Burial will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday, October 28, at St. Gabriel Catholic Church in Berrien Springs, with Father Leo Cartagena officiating. Friends are invited to visit with the family from 10 a.m. until service...
Myron "Mike" Eugene Kesterke
Oct 19, 2020
Myron “Mike” E. Kesterke, 78, of Dowagiac, died Monday, October 19, 2020, at Spectrum Health Lakeland in St. Joseph. A memorial service will be held on April 21, 2021, at 11 a.m. at Sister Lakes Community Church, 67119 M-152, Dowagiac, MI. Bowerman Funeral Home, Eau Claire is assisting the family, and online messages and memories may be shared at www.bowermanfuneral.com....
Francisco Carretero
Aug 28, 2020
Francisco Carretero, 56, of Decatur, died Friday, August 28, 2020, at Bronson Methodist Hospital in Kalamazoo. Graveside services will be at 2 p.m. Friday, September 4, at Mount Pleasant Cemetery in Sodus. Messages and memories may be shared online at www.bowermanfuneral.com. Francisco was born September 25, 1963, in Puebla, Mexico, the son of Juventino and Carmen (Bonilla) Carretero.
Priscilla V. Demske
Jun 27, 2020
Priscilla Demske, 92, of Eau Claire, passed away peacefully with family by her side on June 27, 2020, at Hanson Hospice Center in Stevensville. Due to COVID-19, a private family gathering will take place at a future date. Online messages may be shared at www.bowermanfuneral.com. Memorial donations may be made to Hanson Hospice Center. A special thank you to all...
David Duane Daniels
Jun 18, 2020
David Duane Daniels, 51, of Erie, Pennsylvania, formerly of Bridgman, passed away on Thursday, June 18, 2020 at his home unexpectedly following a brief illness. He was born December 26, 1968 in Benton Harbor, a son of the late Paul Duane Daniels and Clarabelle Jane (Smith) Clifton. Dave graduated from Bridgman High School in 1987, where he helped bring home...
Virginia Elizabeth Martin
Jun 10, 2020
Virginia Elizabeth Michael Martin, 90, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, June 10, 2020, at Spectrum Health Lakeland—Niles. She was born July 15, 1929, in Eau Claire to Albert and Elizabeth (“Lizzie” Zech) Michael. As a young girl Virginia attended Maple Grove one-room school and later graduated from Eau Claire High School. After high school she went to nurses’ training in...
Barbara Jean Adams
May 22, 2020
Barbara Adams, 80, of Eau Claire, died Friday, May 22, 2020, at Spectrum Health Lakeland in St. Joseph. She was born May 1, 1940, in Benton Harbor, the daughter of Orley and Mary Smith. Barb retired as the food services director for Eau Claire Public Schools. She was the founder of the Eau Claire Cherry Festival Bag Ladies, and she...
Vicky J. Clayton
Apr 12, 2020
Vicky J. Clayton, 61, of Berrien Center, died Sunday, April 12, 2020 at Spectrum Health Lakeland in St. Joseph. Private graveside services will be held, with a public Memorial Service at a later date. Online memories and messages may be left for the family at www.bowermanfuneral.com. Donations in Vicky’s name may be made to the National Kidney Foundation. Vicky was...
Fredrick Gustave Whitman
Apr 6, 2020
Fredrick Gustave Whitman, 76, of Berrien Center, died Monday, April 6, 2020, at his home. Memorial services will be held at a later date. Contributions in Fred’s memory may be made to The Church of Jesus Christ - Apostolic Lighthouse, 4161 Lake Street, Bridgman, MI 49106, of which he was a member. Messages and memories may be shared with the...
Sterling E. Bailey
Feb 25, 2020
Sterling E. Bailey, 95, of Eau Claire, died Tuesday, Feb. 25, 2020, at Forest Glen Assisted Living in Dowagiac. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 29, at Bowerman Funeral Home, Eau Claire, where friends may visit beginning at 10 a.m. Burial will be in Caldwell Cemetery, Eau Claire. Memorial donations may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association....
Clara Jacko
Feb 15, 2020
Clara Jacko, 91, of Eau Claire, died Saturday, Feb. 15, 2020, at Hanson Hospice Center in Stevensville. Funeral services will be at 1 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 20, at Bowerman Funeral Home, Eau Claire, where friends may visit from noon til 1 p.m. Burial will be in Newberry, Mich. Memorials may be made to Hanson Hospice Center. Online messages may be...
Darlene R. Schinske
Jan 28, 2020
Darlene R. Schinske, 86, of Eau Claire, passed away surrounded by her family on Tuesday, Jan. 28, 2020, at Caretel Inns in St. Joseph. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 1, at Grace Lutheran Church in Eau Claire, with Rev. James Bartz officiating. Friends may visit with the family beginning at 10 a.m. Burial will be in...
Rosanne Louise Karn
Nov 20, 2019
Rosanne Louise Karn, 86, of Eau Claire, died Wednesday, Nov. 20, 2019, at Hanson Hospice Center in Stevensville. She was born June 11, 1933, in Chicago, the daughter of William and Helen (Rust) Spaulding. She belonged to the Niles Chapter #332 of the Order of the Eastern Star, and her church membership was with the Eau Claire Community Church. Rosanne...
James Richard Whitright
Nov 16, 2019
James Richard Whitright “Tiny”, 54, of Eau Claire, passed away Saturday, Nov. 16, 2019 at Memorial Hospital in South Bend, surrounded by family. He was born March 11, 1965 at Memorial Hospital in St. Joseph to Dick and Mary Whitright. He graduated from Eau Claire High School, where he was a member of the band and played the trombone. He...
Gerald Lee Keesler
Nov 16, 2019
Gerald Lee Keesler, 76, also known as JK or Jerry to his friends, passed away Saturday, Nov. 16, 2019 in South Bend. Jerry was born July 30, 1943 in Cassopolis to Lloyd and Leta (Playford) Keesler. He resided in Dowagiac and married Linda Eileen (Huston) Keesler in 1978. Jerry owned and operated JK Enterprises where he hauled livestock, which was...
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