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Local obituaries for Berrien Springs, MI and surrounding areas
William Preston Renbarger
Sep 28, 2024
William "Will" Preston Renbarger October 9, 1959 – September 28, 2024
William "Will" Renbarger, 64, of Eau Claire, Michigan, passed away on September 28, 2024, after a long fought, brave battle with cancer. Born on October 9, 1959, in San Antonio, Texas, he cherished his upbringing in Eau Claire, where he graduated from high school in 1978. He went on to...
Nora B Boone
Sep 17, 2024
Nora B. Boone, a beacon of love and selflessness, passed away peacefully on September 17, 2024, in St. Joseph, Michigan, at the age of 94. Born on March 5, 1930, to the late Henry and Cynthia Warren, Nora's life was a tapestry of dedication, family, and spirited joy, woven with the threads of her many passions and the love she...
Carol Ann Halgren
Jun 25, 2024
Carol Ann Halgren, a beacon of love and wisdom, passed away peacefully on June 25, 2024, in St. Joseph, MI, at the age of 79. Born on September 23, 1944, in Kalamazoo, MI, Carol was a cherished daughter, wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and educator whose warmth and intelligence touched the lives of many.
Carol's early years were spent in the nurturing...
Larry Robert Benson
Jun 16, 2024
Larry Robert Benson, a cherished husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, passed away peacefully on June 16, 2024, at the age of 79 in St. Joseph, MI. Born on June 8, 1945, in Berrien Center, MI, to Clyde and Mable Benson, Larry was the youngest of ten siblings. He was preceded in death by his loving parents, his nine siblings, Rene...
Anthony Thomas Clayton
Jun 14, 2024
Anthony Thomas Clayton passed away peacefully at home June 14 th , 2024, at the young age of 44.
“Slap or TT” as he was affectionately known by those who love him, was an eccentric and flamboyant soul with a capacity for love that, without doubt, could have moved mountains. Despite the personal battles he fought in silence, Slap stood at...
Gale Lynn Houseworth
May 25, 2024
Gale L. Houseworth, a cherished patriarch, and friend, passed away peacefully on May 25, 2024, at the age of 78 in St. Joseph, Michigan, close to his birthplace of Benton Harbor. Gale's journey through life was marked by his intelligence, selflessness, and loving nature, which touched the hearts of all who knew him.
Born on January 7, 1946, Gale grew up...
Roger Wayne Fryer
Apr 21, 2024
Roger Wayne Fryer, a man of unwavering kindness and boundless generosity, passed away peacefully on April 21, 2024, at the age of 67. Born on April 1, 1957, in Benton Harbor, Michigan, Roger's life was a testament to the power of love, laughter, and the sheer joy of a life well-lived.
Roger spent his final moments in St. Joseph, Michigan, surrounded...
Sarah Elizabeth Ward
Mar 28, 2024
It is with a sorrowful heart that Sarah Elizabeth Ward has returned home to the Lord on March 28, 2024 after a long illness.
Sarah was born in Centertown, Kentucky on January 30, 1940, to the late Lonnie Whitehead and Virginia (Snodgrass) Whitehead, being 1 of 6 children.
Along with her parents, Sarah was preceded in death by her loving husband, Harlon...
Betty Irene Arnt
Mar 7, 2024
BETTY IRENE ARNT, 90, passed away peacefully in the presence of her family on March 7, 2024at Pine Ridge Nursing Home in Stevensville.Betty was born July 12, 1933 in Wisconsin Dells to Viola and Alfred Spaude. Betty lived her firstfew years in the Dells and later the family moved to Galena, IL where they resided until theymoved to Watervliet, MI...
Helen Marie Sanders
Mar 1, 2024
Helen Sanders, 103, peacefully departed this life on March 1st at Woodland Terrace in Niles Michigan.
Helen was born August 21, 1920, the oldest child of Vaughn and Marie Dohm. She was a life long resident of the area, graduating from Eau Claire High School in 1937. She married Melvin Sanders on May 27, 1940 in St. Louis, Missouri. They were...
Naomi Gladys Adams
Mar 1, 2024
Naomi G. Adams, 91, of Eau Claire passed on Friday, March 1, 2024 at Corewell Health Hospital in St. Joseph, Michigan with her family by her side.
Naomi was born on March 9, 1932 in Manila, Arkansas to the late William and Mary Still. She was the last of her family of four sisters and three brothers.
Naomi was married to Victor...
Sandra Kay Herr
Jan 24, 2024
Sandra Kay Herr, a beacon of love and gentleness, passed away peacefully on January 24, 2024, in St. Joseph, Michigan. Born on November 11, 1937, in Benton Harbor, Michigan, Sandra's life was a testament to the beauty of a life well-lived, filled with passion, kindness, and an unwavering dedication to her family and community.
Sandra's early years in Benton Harbor were...
Betty U. Dunavin
Jan 20, 2024
Betty U. Dunavin, 89, went to her heavenly home with Jesus on Saturday, Jan. 20, 2024 at Stately Living in St. Joseph, Michigan.
Betty was born Feb. 11, 1934 in Craighead County, Arkansas. She married Ermel J.D. Dunavin on Oct. 8, 1948. They were married for 72 years before Ermel passed in 2021.
Family was everything to Betty. She was a loving,...
Thomas A. Merrill Jr.
Jan 19, 2024
T.J was born on Dec. 17, 1971 - on his mother’s birthday. He passed away on January 18, 2024 at his loved home in the country in Eau Claire, MI very unexpectedly from natural causes.
T.J. was born to his Papa Thomas A. Merrill Sr. and mama Jean-Shari Merrill whom he loved so dearly. He was a very loving and caring...
Mary Ann Steimle
Jan 10, 2024
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Mary Ann Steimle. This beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and friend died on January 10, 2024 at the age of 89 years old.
Mary Ann Steimle was a woman of remarkable will and heart. Born on August 5 of 1934 to James and Margaret Black, Mary Ann spent nearly her whole...
Stanley Alan Bishop
Dec 2, 2023
Stanley A. Bishop, 81, of Berrien Center, peacefully went to rest on Saturday, December 2, 2023 at Riverridge Rehabilitation and Health Care Center after a lengthy battle with dementia.
Stan was born April 26, 1942, in Berrien Springs. The eldest son born to Rex D. and Edith (Arnt) Bishop. His brothers include Roger (Charlene) Bishop and Robert Bishop who survive him.
Stan...
Mary Louise Whitright
Nov 29, 2023
Mary Louise Whitright, a cherished soul known for her loving heart, passed away peacefully due to natural causes on November 29, 2023, in Kalamazoo surrounded by her loving family.
Mary was born August 22, 1940, to Henry and Doris Freehling. She grew up on her family’s farm, where the seeds of her hardworking nature were sown.
She graduated from Eau Claire High...
Vernon Edward Holle
Oct 11, 2023
So God made a Farmer...
That was our dad’s favorite tribute from Paul Harvey, a daily standard in our house at lunch time. God
called one of his best home on October 11, 2023, and with deep sorrow and loss, we will miss our husband, father,
grandfather, great-grandfather, brother and friend Vernon Edward Holle. Vern was born November 20,
1942 to the late Edward...
Darwin James Sanders
Oct 1, 2023
Darwin James Sanders passed away on October 1st, 2023 at his home in Eau Claire, MI.
Darwin proudly and honorably served in the United States Military in Vietnam for the United States Army from 1971-1972.
He was born August 16, 1950 to Melvin and Helen Sanders. Dar graduated from Eau Claire High School in 1969. Dar enjoyed many things such as his...
Renda Faye Brown
Sep 22, 2023
Renda Faye Brown, 78, of Sodus, MI passed away peacefully at her home on September 22, 2023.
Born September 29, 1944 in Chicago, IL to Robert and Alma Cochran. While attending Benton Harbor
High School, she met her high school sweetheart Lynn Brown. They married on November 17, 1961 and
welcomed three sons.
Renda was a member of the community of Christ church in...
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