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Local obituaries for Berrien Springs, MI and surrounding areas
Ruby Pearl Kessinger
Jul 5, 2023
Ruby Pearl Kessinger, 96, of Sodus, died July 5, 2023 at her home.
Friends are invited to visit with the family from 10-11 a.m. on Saturday, July 8, at Bowerman Funeral Home in Eau Claire. The funeral will follow at 11 a.m., with Pastor Mike Fields of Bright Star Tabernacle officiating. Burial will be in Oak Hill Cemetery, Plymouth, Indiana.
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Louise Eleanor Prillwitz
Jun 27, 2023
Louise Eleanor Prillwitz, 94, of Eau Claire, passed away June 27, 2023 with family by her side.
She was born March 11, 1929 in Sodus, to Lydia (Steinke) and Albert Sempert. On Oct. 23, 1948, she married Frank Prillwitz.
Louise and Frank raised their three beloved children on their family farm which they operated for over 60 years.
Louise was dedicated to her...
Otis Mckinley "Bud" Wheeler Jr.
May 14, 2023
Otis McKinley Wheeler Jr. “Bud”, 98, of Sodus, passed away Sunday, May 14, 2023, surrounded by his loving family at Corewell Health Lakeland Hospital, St. Joseph.
Otis was born in Bald Knob, Ark. on Nov. 21, 1924, to Otis Sr. and Delia Wheeler.
Otis served in the Army during World War II from 1943 to 1945 as a PFC Rifleman 745, receiving...
Stephen Lynn Reed
May 4, 2023
Stephen L. Reed, 70, of Eau Claire, passed away May 4, 2023 at University of Chicago Medical Center. Steve was born July 10, 1952, in Benton Harbor to Leonard and Audrey (Williams) Reed.
Visitation will be from 6–8 p.m. Thursday, May 11, at Bowerman Funeral Home, Eau Claire, and messages may be shared at www.bowermanfuneral.com. Cremation has taken place. Donations may...
Cindy Lou Thornton
Apr 8, 2023
Cindy Lou Thornton, 62, of Niles, died Saturday, April 8, 2023, at Corewell Health Niles Hospital, Niles, Michigan.
A memorial service will be at 1 p.m. Thursday, April 13, at Bowerman Funeral Home in Eau Claire, with Reverend Robert Duehlmeyer officiating. Messages and memories may be shared online at www.bowermanfuneral.com. Donations in Cindy’s name may be made to St. Paul’s Lutheran...
Richard Allen Marks
Apr 5, 2023
Richard A. Marks, 76, of Eau Claire, died Wednesday, April 5, 2023 at Corewell Health Lakeland Hospital in St. Joseph.
Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, April 12, at Grace Lutheran Church in Eau Claire, with Rev. David Schmidt officiating. Burial with military rites will follow in Caldwell Cemetery, Eau Claire. Visitation will be 6-8 p.m. Tuesday, April 11,...
Flora N. Hauch
Mar 25, 2023
Flora N. Hauch, 101, of Benton Harbor, died Saturday, March 25, 2023, at Ferny’s Home in Niles.
Services will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday, March 28, at Bowerman Funeral Home in Eau Claire, with visitation one hour prior. Pastor Robert Duehlmeyer of St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Sodus will officiate. Burial will be in Mt. Pleasant Cemetery, Sodus. Memorial donations may...
Calvin J. Prillwitz
Mar 16, 2023
Calvin J. Prillwitz, 88, of Sodus, died Thursday, March 16, 2023 at Corewell Health Lakeland Hospital in St. Joseph.
A memorial service will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday, March 22, at Chapel Hill Methodist Church in Sodus, with visitation beginning at 10 a.m. Messages and memories may be shared online at www.bowermanfuneral.com.
Memorial donations may be made to Berrien County Animal Control,...
Ivan Reed Price, Sr.
Nov 27, 2022
Ivan Reed Price, Sr., 89, died Nov. 27, 2022 at his home in Eau Claire.
Funeral services will be Tuesday, Nov. 29, at Bright Star Tabernacle in Eau Claire, with Pastor Mike Fields officiating. Visitation will be 10-11 a.m., with the funeral at 11 a.m., and burial following in Mt. Pleasant Cemetery, Sodus.
Messages and memories may be shared online at www.bowermanfuneral.com....
Margaret Louise "Peggy" Lavanway
Nov 26, 2022
Margaret Louise “Peggy” LaVanway nee Ingleright, a girl child born, welcomed and much loved to Leon Ray “Doc” Ingleright II and Margaret Williams Ingleright nee Murphy, September 10, 1927 in Niles, Michigan. She died November 26, 2022.
Born with living grandparents and great-grandparents, uncles and aunts on both mother’s and father’s sides, Peggy understood death in large families comes at a...
Christine Galtzew
Nov 15, 2022
We are sad to announce the passing of Christine Galtzew, of Eau Claire. She died at the age of 65 on November 15, 2022
Christine was a graduate of Eau Claire High School. After graduation she worked packing fruit and babysitting. Christine was finally able to obtain employment through the Crossroads/New Beginnings program that assisted the disabled. She was so proud...
Dorothy Jean Piedt
Aug 24, 2022
Dorothy Jean Piedt, 94, of Eau Claire, died peacefully Wednesday, Aug. 24, 2022, at Forest Glen Assisted Living in Dowagiac. The family will host a viewing at 4 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 27, at Bowerman Funeral Home, 6635 E. Main St., Eau Claire. A memorial service will follow at 5 p.m. Messages and memories may be shared online at www.bowermanfuneral.com. Memorial...
Shirley Joanne Arnold
Jul 26, 2022
Shirley JoAnne Arnold, 84, of Eau Claire, died Tuesday, July 26, 2022 at Hanson Hospice Center in Stevensville. Private graveside services will be held. Bowerman Funeral Home, Eau Claire, is assisting the family with arrangements. Messages and memories may be shared at www.bowermanfuneral.com. Memorial donations in Shirley’s name can be made to Hanson Hospice Center and to the Michiana Church...
Patsy M. Elkins
Jul 24, 2022
Patsy M. Elkins, 72, entered into Heaven’s gates on July 24, 2022, at home in Eau Claire. She was born Feb. 4, 1950, in Batesville, Ark. Funeral services will be Thursday, July 28, at Bright Star Tabernacle, Eau Claire. Visitation will begin at 10 a.m. and the service at 12 noon. Burial will be in Union Cemetery, Berrien Center. Memorials...
Donald N. Paustian
Jul 22, 2022
Donald N. Paustian, 81, a resident of Eau Claire for the past 50 years, died July 22, 2022, in Pipestone Township. A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 6, at Morris Chapel, 11721 Pucker Street, Niles, Mich. Bowerman Funeral Home, Eau Claire, is assisting the family with arrangements. Messages and memories can be shared at www.bowermanfuneral.com....
Kerry Tennison
Jul 18, 2022
Kerry Tennison, 60, died Monday, July 18, 2022, at her home in Benton Harbor. A time of visitation for family and friends will be from 5-7 p.m. Friday, July 22, at Bowerman Funeral Home in Eau Claire. Messages and memories can be shared online at www.bowermanfuneral.com. Kerry was born May 17, 1962, in St. Joseph, the daughter of Charles E....
Steven Jay Frank
Jul 17, 2022
Steven Jay Frank, 73, passed away Sunday, July 17, 2022 at home in Berrien Center. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday, July 26, at Bowerman Funeral Home in Eau Claire. Friends are invited to visit at the funeral home from 9-11 a.m. prior to the service. Burial will be in Caldwell Cemetery, Eau Claire. Memorials may be made...
Jerry Lynn Mcgregor
Jul 13, 2022
Jerry Lynn McGregor, 77, of Eau Claire, passed away Wednesday, July 13, 2022 in St. Joseph, surrounded by his loving family. He transitioned to heaven to be greeted by his dad, mother, brothers and sister. He was born Oct. 2, 1944 to the union of Harm and Dolly McGregor in Sturgis, Mich. Jerry worked incredibly hard all his life to...
Edith Eleanor Langer
Jul 10, 2022
Edith Eleanor Langer, 91, of Eau Claire, died July 10, 2022, at Caretel Inns St. Joseph in St. Joseph. A graveside service will be held at 3 p.m. Monday, July 18, at Caldwell Cemetery in Eau Claire. Messages and memories may be shared online at www.bowermanfuneral.com. Memorial donations may be made to the American Cancer Society and Caring Circle Hospice....
Gloria Fay Froeber
Jul 8, 2022
Gloria Fay Froeber, 87, died Friday, July 8, 2022, at her home in Eau Claire. Funeral services will be Friday, July 15, at Bowerman Funeral Home in Eau Claire, where friends are invited to visit with the family from 10 a.m. until service time at 11 a.m. Messages and memories may be shared online at www.bowermanfuneral.com. Gloria was born December...
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