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Obituaries

Local obituaries for Berrien Springs, MI and surrounding areas

Robert Blaine Pultz

Robert Blaine Pultz

Sep 12, 2021

Robert B. Pultz, 72, died Sunday, September 12, 2021, at his home in Stevensville. He was born November 19, 1948, in Niles, the son of Glen and Clara (Klimek) Pultz. He proudly served his country with the United States Air Force during the Vietnam War. His working career was with Bosch and Whirlpool Corporation. Robert was an avid hunter and...

Chester R Yell

Chester R Yell

Sep 6, 2021

Chester R Yell, 90, of Taylorsville, North Carolina (formally of Berrien Springs) passed away peacefully at his home. Funeral services will be Saturday, September 11, at Allred Funeral Home, 212 South Main Street, Berrien Springs where friends may visit 11 am to 12 p.m., with services at 12:00 p.m. Burial will be at Rose Hill Cemetery immediately following the service....

Betty Mawuntu Kaumpungan

Betty Mawuntu Kaumpungan

Sep 5, 2021

OBITUARY OF BETTY MAWUNTU-KAUMPUNGAN Betty was born September 15, 1952 in Ratahan, North Sulawesi, South of Manado City. Betty had eight siblings, five preceded her in death. She is survived by her three sisters: Itje, Selvie, and Masye Kaumpungan. Itje and her husband, Jacobus Wilson, are in Airmadidi, North Sulawesi. Selvie lives in Florida. Masye and her husband, Joetje Komalig,...

Michael Keith Stiles

Michael Keith Stiles

Sep 2, 2021

Michael Keith Stiles, 62, of Niles, died Sept. 2, 2021, at Spectrum Health Lakeland in St. Joseph. Funeral services will be Friday, Sept. 10, at Allred Funeral Home, Berrien Springs, where friends may visit 12-2 p.m., with service at 2 p.m. Memories may be shared at www.allredfuneralhome.com. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to his children's care/education fund,...

Beth Ann Reum

Beth Ann Reum

Aug 30, 2021

The Lord was gracious to take Beth Ann Reum, 67, of Berrien Springs, home on Aug. 30, 2021. She was holding on to her two dear friends. Services will be Friday, Sept. 3, at the United Methodist Church in Berrien Springs, with visitation 10-11 a.m. and service at 11 a.m. Memorials may be made to the church, and memories may...

Wilma S. Darby

Wilma S. Darby

Aug 28, 2021

Wilma S. Darby March 16, 1924 to August 28, 2021 Wilma Sarita Minisee Darby was born March 16, 1924 to James and Mildred Minisee. She was the second of four children, Winetta Minisee, Darwin L. Minisee and Richard L. Minisee. She graduated from Emmanuel Missionary College (now Andrews University) with a Bachelors degree in French and from the University of...

Elsie Neidlinger

Elsie Neidlinger

Aug 24, 2021

Elsie Neidlinger passed away peacefully in her sleep the morning of August 24, 2021, at her home in Berrien Springs. She was 94. She was born July 10, 1927, to Steve and Mary (Szabo) Juhasz in Niles, Michigan. Elsie was a farmer for most of her life, as well as being a bus driver for over 30 years for the...

Craig Michael Steffanides

Craig Michael Steffanides

Aug 20, 2021

Craig M. Steffanides, 75, of Berrien Springs, died unexpectedly Aug. 20, 2021, at University of Michigan Hospital in Ann Arbor. He was born April 8, 1946, in Milwaukee, Wisc., the son of Chester and Ann Steffanides. He was a Navy Veteran, and loyal member of the United Pipe Fitters of America, local 111 of the Upper Peninsula Michigan. Craig attended...

Linda Lou Hinchman

Linda Lou Hinchman

Aug 15, 2021

On Sunday, August 15, 2021, Linda Lou Hinchman passed from this life to Glory. She is survived by her husband of 35 years, Dennis L. Hinchman; one brother, George (Judy) Defoe of West Virginia. She was a loving mother to a daughter, Susan (Dwayne) Riffe of Kentucky; and two sons: Kevin (Terese) Hinchman of California and Timothy (Lisa) Hinchman of...

Burton E. Guthrie

Burton E. Guthrie

Aug 13, 2021

Burton E. Guthrie, 71, died Friday, August 13, 2021, at home in Berrien Springs. A memorial service will be announced at a later date. Memories may be shared online at www.allredfuneralhome.com. Burt was born April 5, 1950, in South Bend, the son of Robert and Betty (Clark) Guthrie. He served his country with the United States Army, where he was...

Joseph S. Arnold

Joseph S. Arnold

Aug 12, 2021

Joseph S. Arnold, 91, formerly of Berrien Springs, passed away on August 12, 2021 in Oregon, where he had resided for many years. Joe was born on February 28, 1930 to Willis and Gladys Arnold. He graduated from Berrien Springs High School in 1947. Joe is survived by his wife of 48 years, Lee; and his children: Mardi (Greg) White,...

Matthew J. Fivash, Sr.

Matthew J. Fivash, Sr.

Aug 8, 2021

Matthew J. Fivash, Sr., 96, died August 8, 2021, at his home in Berrien Springs, from complications following surgery on July 29 for a fractured hip. Visitation will be from 6 to 8:30 p.m. Wednesday, August 11, at Allred Funeral Home in Berrien Springs. Private graveside services will be held at Rose Hill Cemetery. Messages and memories may be shared...

Lisa Dawn Hafley

Lisa Dawn Hafley

Jul 21, 2021

Lisa Dawn Hafley, 57, died Wednesday, July 21, 2021 at her home in Niles. Friends are invited to visit from 1 – 2 p.m. Sunday, July 25, at Allred Funeral Home in Berrien Springs. A memorial service will follow at 2 p.m., with Pastor Douglas Adams of Trinity Lutheran Church in Berrien Springs officiating. Memorial donations may be given to...

Tommy Don Hines

Tommy Don Hines

Jul 13, 2021

Tommy Don Hines, a truly beloved husband, father, brother, uncle, friend, self-made man, and icon of Berrien Springs, passed away peacefully in his home Tuesday, July 13, 2021 with his loving wife, Teresa, and his little buddy, Scooter, by his side, fulfilling his last wishes. All who knew him also knew his strengths, kindness, easy-going style, yet fierce zest for...

Bonnie Louise Young

Bonnie Louise Young

Jul 12, 2021

Bonnie Louise Young passed peacefully to her rest on Monday, July 12, 2021 at the age of 96. She was surrounded by loved ones at her daughter’s home in Springboro, Ohio where she had been happily residing for the past few years. Bonnie lost her husband of 60+ years, Stephen W. Young, in 2009. They will lay side by side...

Mary Louise Boothby

Mary Louise Boothby

Jul 10, 2021

Mary Louise Kasischke-Boothby was born in St. Joseph on Nov. 23, 1935 to Fred and Mary Kasischke. She passed away July 10, 2021 at her daughter’s home on Lake Chapin Road in Berrien Springs. When she was 10 years old, the family moved to the farm on Old Pipestone Road, Eau Claire. She attended Eau Claire schools, then graduated from...

Robert M. Shane

Robert M. Shane

Jul 3, 2021

Robert M. Shane, 90, of Berrien Springs, passed away peacefully at his home on July 3, 2021. Robert was born Oct. 15, 1930, in Sault Ste. Marie, Mich., to Tracy and Helen (Pratt) Shane. The family moved to Watervliet in 1934 where he resided until he married Lou Ann Higbee on Feb. 13, 1960. They were married for 62 years...

Gary W. Rusk

Gary W. Rusk

Jul 1, 2021

Gary Rusk passed away on July 1, 2021 at the age of 87. He grew up on a farm in Missouri with five siblings. With his brothers at war, he was given the responsibility of managing the family farm at the age of 12. He learned the value of hard work and commitment to family which carried with him his...

Cordelia Matlock

Cordelia Matlock

Jun 27, 2021

Cordelia Matlock, 91, of Berrien Springs, died Sunday, June 27, 2021 at Forest Glen Assisted Living in Dowagiac. Funeral services will be Friday, July 2, at Allred Funeral Home, Berrien Springs, with visitation 10-11 a.m. and funeral at 11 a.m. Burial will be in Rose Hill Cemetery, Berrien Springs. Memorials may be made to Caring Circle Hospice. Messages and memories...

Roy R. Wightman

Roy R. Wightman

Jun 25, 2021

Roy Wightman, 95, of Berrien Springs passed away peacefully in his sleep on June 25, 2021. A funeral service will be held for immediate family at Allred Funeral Home. Messages and memories may be shared online at www.allredfuneralhome.com. Roy was born in Mission Ridge, South Dakota on December 16, 1925. He married Cleo Shepherd on October 18,1945. They were married...

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