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Local obituaries for Berrien Springs, MI and surrounding areas
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...
Bill Bolton
Sep 28, 2024
Bill Bolton passed away in peace at home on September 28, 2024, surrounded by his loved ones.
Known to most as Bill Bolton, he was born in Chicago as William Richardson Stone Bolton III on October 18th, 1937. Bill made his mark on the world through a long, productive life driven by hard work. Known for his boundless generosity to family,...
Margaret Rose Halliwell
Sep 23, 2024
Margaret Rose Halliwell, 74, a cherished wife, mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family, on September 23, 2024, at her home in Berrien Springs, Michigan. Born on September 19, 1950, in Liverpool, England, Margaret's life journey was marked by love, dedication, and a gentle spirit that touched everyone she met.
Margaret's early years were spent in the...
Mark Donald Junge
Sep 16, 2024
Mark Donald Junge, 68, passed away on September 16, 2024, in Pittsburgh, PA.
Mark Junge was born on August 13, 1956 in South Holland, IL, to Donald Henry Junge and Jean Marie Devine.
Mark graduated from Thornridge High School in Dolton, IL, in 1974 and went on to join the Army. He served from 1974 to 1978. He started his career as...
Mary Eileen Horne
Sep 16, 2024
Eileen Life Sketch
Eileen’s life began in an old farmhouse on Kirby road in Battle Creek, Michigan.
Eileen’s Father, who served in Okinawa in WWII came home from the war and said to her mother that he and the other soldiers had been talking. They felt like they had missed the younger years of their children and he decided that they should...
Marie Jose Fignole
Sep 16, 2024
Marie Jose Fignole, a beacon of love and generosity, passed away peacefully on September 16, 2024, in Berrien Springs, Michigan. Born on December 30, 1946, in Port Au Prince, Haiti, Marie's journey through life was marked by her unyielding kindness and her dedication to her family and community. She brought joy and comfort to all who knew her, leaving a...
Nantoo Banerjee
Sep 5, 2024
Nantoo Banerjee passed away peacefully on September 5, 2024, in South Bend, IN, at the age of 77. Born on July 14, 1947, in what is now known as Bangladesh, Nantoo's journey through life was marked by kindness, intelligence, and an unwavering commitment to his faith, family, and community.
Nantoo's academic pursuits led him to receive a bachelor's degree that became...
Henry John Demler Jr.
Sep 4, 2024
Henry “John” Demler, Jr., 76, of Berrien Springs, Michigan, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, September 4, 2024, after a long illness. John was born on January 11, 1948, in Watervliet, Michigan, to Henry John Demler, Sr. and Shirley Pierson Demler.
John was a 1966 graduate of Lakeshore High School. He proudly served his country in the United States Army from November...
Leona Santa Pitcher
Sep 3, 2024
Leona Santa (Martino) Pitcher, a cherished mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away peacefully on the 3rd of September, 2024, in her Berrien Springs, Michigan home, at the age of 89. Born on December 23, 1934, in Chicago, Illinois, Leona moved to Southwest Michigan as a young girl, where she raised her family, made many friends, and impacted countless others throughout...
Darrell Gene Seering
Aug 28, 2024
Darrell Gene Seering, a man who knew how to live life with a tune and a smile, passed away at his home in Evart, MI, on August 28, 2024, at the age of 75. He was born in Michigan City, IN, to Eugene and Pauline (Johnson) Seering. Raised on a farm in Rolling Prairie, IN, Darrell made a lifelong habit...
Jonathan Mark Hamblin
Aug 22, 2024
Jonathan Mark Hamblin (Johnny) was born on August 26, 1973 in Berrien Center Michigan, to Ken and Dianne Hamblin (now Barnum). Johnny was the baby of the family, joining sister Lisa and brother Kenny.
As a young child, the family moved from Berrien Springs to Tecumseh, MI, where Johnny grew up enjoying lots of time spent with cousins and friends. He...
Joan Delores Rusk
Aug 14, 2024
Joan Rusk, 91, of Berrien Center, passed away August 14, 2024, at her home. Arrangements have been entrusted to and are pending with Allred Funeral Home. A full obituary will appear as it becomes available.
Lillis Lorene Kingman
Aug 10, 2024
Lillis Lorene Kingman passed away peacefully, surrounded by family on August 10, 2024 in her home in Berrien Springs at the age of 86. Born on March 24, 1938, in Centralia, Washington, Lillis's life focused on caring for family and serving others. Her many years of teaching piano students and sharing her gift of music left a lasting touch on...
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