Obituaries

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...

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,...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Jun 24, 2021

James Lee Anderson, 90, of Berrien Springs, died Thursday, June 24, 2021 at Shangrila Homes in Berrien Springs. Per his request, his body has been donated to the University of Michigan’s Anatomical Gift Program. A memorial service will be announced at a later date. Online messages for the family may be left at www.allredfuneralhome.com. James was born May 11, 1931,...

May 31, 2021

James “Jim” Jordan, 73, of Berrien Springs, passed to his rest in Jesus at Spectrum Lakeland Hospital- Niles on May 31. Jim was born January 21, 1948 in LaCrosse, Wisconsin to Raymond and Myrtle (Van Sickle) Jordan. He graduated from Wisconsin Academy and attended Andrews University. He married Carol Nash on June 16, 1968. Jim worked many years for Andrews...

May 23, 2021

James Lee Swartz, 90, of Berrien Springs, passed away May 23, 2021 at Hanson Hospice Center, Stevensville. Funeral services will be Tuesday, June 1, at Allred Funeral Home, Berrien Springs, where friends may visit from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. prior to the service at 1 p.m. Burial will be in Rose Hill Cemetery. Jim was born September 10, 1930...

May 9, 2021

Apr 26, 2021

Buvens was born July 18, 1955 in New Orleans, Louisiana. He died April 26, 2021 at Hanson Hospice Center in Stevensville, Michigan.

Apr 25, 2021

Duane Cole Fancher was born September 18, 1941 in Grand Ledge, Michigan and passed away peacefully at daughter Jen’s home in Ukiah, California, April 25, 2021 with his wife Carol, and Jen at his side. Duane and Carol have lived the past 10 years with Jen. Duane and Carol were high school sweethearts and married August 4, 1963. They lived...

Apr 24, 2021

Apr 15, 2021

Raymond A. “Skeeter” Brightbill, 73, former area resident, now of Champaign, Illinois, died Thursday, April 15, 2021, at Carle Hospital in Urbana, Illinois. Friends are invited to visit with the family from 6-8 p.m. Friday, April 23, at Allred Funeral Home, Berrien Springs. Private family services will be held, with burial in Union Cemetery, Berrien Center. Messages and memories may...

Apr 14, 2021

Roland Russell Stephens January 24, 1930 – April 14, 2021 Roland Russell Stephens at the age of 91 died April 14, 2021 at home in Springfield, Ohio. He had recently moved to Ohio to be near his grandchildren, having lived for most of his working life in Berrien Springs and at Karanda Mission Hospital in Zimbabwe. Roland was born Jan....