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Local obituaries for Berrien Springs, MI and surrounding areas
Araceli Malagon
Jan 22, 2025
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of our beloved Araceli, who left us on January 22, 2025, at the age of 15. Araceli was a loving soul whose presence touched the lives of everyone who knew her. Despite facing significant health challenges, she showed incredible strength.
Araceli's light will forever shine in our hearts and memories. She was always our...
Diva Jewell Chastain
Jan 22, 2025
Diva Jewell (Staton) Chastain, a cherished matriarch and beacon of warmth, passed away peacefully on January 22, 2025, at the age of 95 in Berrien Springs, Michigan. Born on March 17, 1929, in Beech Grove, Arkansas, to Audie Ollis Staton and Emily (Brashears) Staton, Diva's life was a testament to love, dedication, and the joy of family.
Diva's journey began alongside...
Edward "Ed" Earl Harden
Jan 21, 2025
Edward Earl Harden, a man of profound kindness and wisdom, passed away peacefully on January 21, 2025, in Niles, Michigan, at the age of 84. Born on February 19, 1940, in Detroit, Michigan, to Wade Herman Harden and Mary Gertrude (Ebertz) Harden, Ed's early years in the bustling city laid the foundation for a life marked by hard work and...
Eleanor Jean Fleming
Jan 19, 2025
Eleanor Jean McCalment Fleming, a beacon of love and resilience, passed away peacefully on January 19, 2025, at the age of 94, in Stevensville, Michigan. Born on January 30, 1930, in Veedersburg, Indiana, to Omer and Marguerite (Aldrich) McCalment, Eleanor's life was a tapestry of devotion to her family, friends, and community.
Eleanor's early years in Indiana laid the foundation for...
Eldon Charles Collier Jr.
Jan 14, 2025
Eldon Charles Collier Jr. was a cherished husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather and friend. He passed away peacefully on January 14, 2025, in Grand Rapids, Michigan, at the age of 89. He was born to Eldon and Beatrice Collier on December 24, 1935 in Sandwich, Illinois. Eldon and his family moved to Michigan when he was a young child.
Eldon started his...
Bonnie Sue Howe
Jan 1, 2025
Bonnie Sue (Stone) Howe, a beacon of kindness and love, passed away peacefully on January 1, 2025, at the age of 80 in St. Joseph, Michigan. Born on November 30, 1944, in Michigan, Bonnie's life was a testament to her unwavering dedication to her family, her passion for caring for others, and her friendly nature that touched the hearts of...
Cynthia Lee Courtright
Dec 29, 2024
Cynthia Courtright, a beacon of kindness and love, passed away peacefully on December 29, 2024, in St. Joseph, Michigan. Cynthia Lee Weber was born in Benton Harbor Michigan on June 12,1947. She was a witty woman with a quiet strength and unwavering convictions.
Cindy’s early years were spent on her family farm in Benton Harbor, where she also attended school. Her...
Ruth Ellen Poirier
Dec 28, 2024
Ruth Ellen (Vertz) Poirier, a beacon of love and faith, passed away on December 28, 2024, at the age of 90 in St. Joseph, Michigan. She was surrounded by her family as she slipped from this life into her heavenly home that awaited her. She was a daughter, sister, wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, aunt, and friend who brought joy and...
Donald Lewis Hilliard Jr.
Dec 23, 2024
Donald Lewis Hilliard Jr., a man of strong character and a loving heart, passed away peacefully on December 23, 2024, at Hanson Hospice House in Stevensville, Michigan. Born on December 11, 1948, in Jacksonville, Illinois, Donald's journey through life was marked by his dedication to his family, his passion for his interests, and his unwavering faith.
Donald was a cherished son...
David Alberto Borton
Dec 10, 2024
David Alberto Borton, a man of wisdom and adventure, passed away on December 10, 2024, at the age of 78, in Berrien Springs, Michigan. Born on June 13, 1946, in Argentina, David's zest for life and his unwavering spirit were evident from his early years.
David was predeceased by his loving parents, Harvey and Leticia Borton, and his older brother, Anthony...
John Martin Hebner
Dec 1, 2024
John Martin Hebner, a cherished husband, father, brother, and grandfather, passed away peacefully on December 1, 2024, at the age of 91, in his hometown of Berrien Springs, Michigan, where he was also born on May 13, 1933. John's life was a testament to his loving, funny, and faith-filled nature, and he will be deeply missed by all who knew...
Avonda Mae White-Krause
Nov 23, 2024
Avonda Mae White-Krause, a beacon of love and laughter, passed away peacefully on November 23, 2024, in St. Joseph, Michigan. Born on August 31, 1939, Avonda's life was a tapestry woven with faith, education, and an unwavering dedication to her family and community.
Avonda's journey began as the cherished daughter of Francis A. Nickless and Mary (Ellsworth) Nickless. Her formative years...
Dathel Louise Duffel
Nov 20, 2024
Dathel Louise (Baker) Duffel, 82, of Niles, Michigan, formerly of Berrien Springs, MI. went home to be with Jesus on November 20, 2024 in South Bend Indiana after a long fight with dementia.
Dathel was born in Lepanto, Arkansas on March 12, 1942 to the late Elisha D. Baker and Cynthia Rosetta (Archer) Baker. She grew up in Leachville, AR where...
Yolande Olga Robertson
Nov 10, 2024
Yolande Olga Robertson, a beacon of light and love, passed away peacefully on November 10, 2024, in Stevensville, Michigan, at the age of 72. Born on August 4, 1952, in Algiers, Algeria, Yolande's life was a tapestry of dedication, warmth, and educational service, woven with the threads of her rich cultural heritage and the love she had for her family...
Gloria Gay Bell
Nov 4, 2024
Gloria Gay Bell, 92, was born into eternal life on November 4, 2024 with her daughter by her side.
Gloria was born on February 19, 1932 to Alma and Walter Bell in Berrien Springs, MI. Gloria was a 1950 graduate of Berrien Springs High School and went on to study real estate. Gloria was crowned Miss Berrien Springs in high school...
Bruce E Bell
Oct 29, 2024
Bruce Bell, a cherished husband, father, grandfather, and friend, passed away peacefully on October 29, 2024, in Berrien Springs, MI. Born on March 18, 1945, in St. Louis, MO, Bruce's life was a testament to the values of love, kindness, and intelligence that he held dear.
Bruce was a man of great character and warmth. His presence brought comfort and joy...
Lyndon "Jerry" G. Furst
Oct 20, 2024
Lyndon G. "Jerry" Furst, 86, of Berrien Springs passed away Sunday, October 20, 2024. A full obituary will appear here as it becomes available.
Christina Helene Athans
Oct 18, 2024
Christina H. Athans, entered into eternal rest on October 18, 2024, in St. Joseph, Michigan. Born on January 31, 1942, in Springfield, Massachusetts, Christina was the cherished daughter of the late William and Josephine (Barnal) Athans, whose love and values shone brightly throughout her life.
Christina's early years in Springfield laid a foundation of resilience and compassion, traits that would become...
Joyce Lee Leer
Oct 7, 2024
Joyce Lee “Lydia” Leer passed to her rest on October 7, 2024, with loved ones present. Joyce Lee Daley was born on July 15, 1931, to Samuel Daley and Virginia Brennan. She was born on the beautiful island known as the “Pearl of the Antilles” in Vertientes, Camagüey, Cuba. Mami’s parents had emigrated to Cuba from Jamaica and were very...
John Charles Keppel Jr.
Sep 30, 2024
John Charles "Jack" Keppel Jr., aged 70, of Berrien Springs, Michigan, passed away peacefully on September 30, 2024. Born on August 23, 1954, in Havre de Grace, Maryland, to John Charles Keppel Sr. and Francis Lydia (Bullock) Keppel, Jack grew up imbued with the values of hard work and dedication that would define his life. He is survived by 3...
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