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Local obituaries for Berrien Springs, MI and surrounding areas
Patricia "Patsy" Kremers
Nov 22, 2020
Patricia “Patsy” Kremers, 84, of Eau Claire, passed away Nov. 22, 2020 in her home with family by her side. Patsy was the type of person that family and friends would all gather around. At the holiday parties she hosted, there was always something sweet to eat—from pumpkin pies with caramel sauce to the gooey apple pie slices that were...
Eddie Javier Hernandez
Oct 24, 2020
Eddie Javier Hernandez, 46, of Decatur, passed away on Saturday, October 24, 2020, at Spectrum Health Butterworth Hospital in Grand Rapids. A Mass of Christian Burial will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday, October 28, at St. Gabriel Catholic Church in Berrien Springs, with Father Leo Cartagena officiating. Friends are invited to visit with the family from 10 a.m. until service...
Myron "Mike" Eugene Kesterke
Oct 19, 2020
Myron “Mike” E. Kesterke, 78, of Dowagiac, died Monday, October 19, 2020, at Spectrum Health Lakeland in St. Joseph. A memorial service will be held on April 21, 2021, at 11 a.m. at Sister Lakes Community Church, 67119 M-152, Dowagiac, MI. Bowerman Funeral Home, Eau Claire is assisting the family, and online messages and memories may be shared at www.bowermanfuneral.com....
Francisco Carretero
Aug 28, 2020
Francisco Carretero, 56, of Decatur, died Friday, August 28, 2020, at Bronson Methodist Hospital in Kalamazoo. Graveside services will be at 2 p.m. Friday, September 4, at Mount Pleasant Cemetery in Sodus. Messages and memories may be shared online at www.bowermanfuneral.com. Francisco was born September 25, 1963, in Puebla, Mexico, the son of Juventino and Carmen (Bonilla) Carretero.
Priscilla V. Demske
Jun 27, 2020
Priscilla Demske, 92, of Eau Claire, passed away peacefully with family by her side on June 27, 2020, at Hanson Hospice Center in Stevensville. Due to COVID-19, a private family gathering will take place at a future date. Online messages may be shared at www.bowermanfuneral.com. Memorial donations may be made to Hanson Hospice Center. A special thank you to all...
David Duane Daniels
Jun 18, 2020
David Duane Daniels, 51, of Erie, Pennsylvania, formerly of Bridgman, passed away on Thursday, June 18, 2020 at his home unexpectedly following a brief illness. He was born December 26, 1968 in Benton Harbor, a son of the late Paul Duane Daniels and Clarabelle Jane (Smith) Clifton. Dave graduated from Bridgman High School in 1987, where he helped bring home...
Virginia Elizabeth Martin
Jun 10, 2020
Virginia Elizabeth Michael Martin, 90, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, June 10, 2020, at Spectrum Health Lakeland—Niles. She was born July 15, 1929, in Eau Claire to Albert and Elizabeth (“Lizzie” Zech) Michael. As a young girl Virginia attended Maple Grove one-room school and later graduated from Eau Claire High School. After high school she went to nurses’ training in...
Barbara Jean Adams
May 22, 2020
Barbara Adams, 80, of Eau Claire, died Friday, May 22, 2020, at Spectrum Health Lakeland in St. Joseph. She was born May 1, 1940, in Benton Harbor, the daughter of Orley and Mary Smith. Barb retired as the food services director for Eau Claire Public Schools. She was the founder of the Eau Claire Cherry Festival Bag Ladies, and she...
Vicky J. Clayton
Apr 12, 2020
Vicky J. Clayton, 61, of Berrien Center, died Sunday, April 12, 2020 at Spectrum Health Lakeland in St. Joseph. Private graveside services will be held, with a public Memorial Service at a later date. Online memories and messages may be left for the family at www.bowermanfuneral.com. Donations in Vicky’s name may be made to the National Kidney Foundation. Vicky was...
Fredrick Gustave Whitman
Apr 6, 2020
Fredrick Gustave Whitman, 76, of Berrien Center, died Monday, April 6, 2020, at his home. Memorial services will be held at a later date. Contributions in Fred’s memory may be made to The Church of Jesus Christ - Apostolic Lighthouse, 4161 Lake Street, Bridgman, MI 49106, of which he was a member. Messages and memories may be shared with the...
Sterling E. Bailey
Feb 25, 2020
Sterling E. Bailey, 95, of Eau Claire, died Tuesday, Feb. 25, 2020, at Forest Glen Assisted Living in Dowagiac. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 29, at Bowerman Funeral Home, Eau Claire, where friends may visit beginning at 10 a.m. Burial will be in Caldwell Cemetery, Eau Claire. Memorial donations may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association....
Clara Jacko
Feb 15, 2020
Clara Jacko, 91, of Eau Claire, died Saturday, Feb. 15, 2020, at Hanson Hospice Center in Stevensville. Funeral services will be at 1 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 20, at Bowerman Funeral Home, Eau Claire, where friends may visit from noon til 1 p.m. Burial will be in Newberry, Mich. Memorials may be made to Hanson Hospice Center. Online messages may be...
Darlene R. Schinske
Jan 28, 2020
Darlene R. Schinske, 86, of Eau Claire, passed away surrounded by her family on Tuesday, Jan. 28, 2020, at Caretel Inns in St. Joseph. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 1, at Grace Lutheran Church in Eau Claire, with Rev. James Bartz officiating. Friends may visit with the family beginning at 10 a.m. Burial will be in...
Rosanne Louise Karn
Nov 20, 2019
Rosanne Louise Karn, 86, of Eau Claire, died Wednesday, Nov. 20, 2019, at Hanson Hospice Center in Stevensville. She was born June 11, 1933, in Chicago, the daughter of William and Helen (Rust) Spaulding. She belonged to the Niles Chapter #332 of the Order of the Eastern Star, and her church membership was with the Eau Claire Community Church. Rosanne...
Gerald Lee Keesler
Nov 16, 2019
Gerald Lee Keesler, 76, also known as JK or Jerry to his friends, passed away Saturday, Nov. 16, 2019 in South Bend. Jerry was born July 30, 1943 in Cassopolis to Lloyd and Leta (Playford) Keesler. He resided in Dowagiac and married Linda Eileen (Huston) Keesler in 1978. Jerry owned and operated JK Enterprises where he hauled livestock, which was...
James Richard Whitright
Nov 16, 2019
James Richard Whitright “Tiny”, 54, of Eau Claire, passed away Saturday, Nov. 16, 2019 at Memorial Hospital in South Bend, surrounded by family. He was born March 11, 1965 at Memorial Hospital in St. Joseph to Dick and Mary Whitright. He graduated from Eau Claire High School, where he was a member of the band and played the trombone. He...
Everette Lee Gaston Sr.
Nov 9, 2019
Everette Lee Gaston Sr., 68, of Benton Harbor, died Saturday, Nov. 9, 2019 at his home. Funeral services will be at noon Wednesday, Nov. 13, at Bowerman Funeral Home, Eau Claire, where friends may visit from 11 a.m. til service time. Online messages may be left at www.bowermanfuneral.com. Memorials may be made to Caring Circle Hospice. Everette was born June...
Joseph H. Fecho
Oct 24, 2019
Joseph H. Fecho, 57, died Thursday, October 24, 2019, at his home in Dowagiac. A Memorial Service will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, November 2, at the Indian Lake Fire Department. Online messages and memories may be shared at www.bowermanfuneral.com. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the family to help defray expenses. Joseph was born January...
Thomas John Disterheft
Oct 12, 2019
Thomas John “Mouse” Disterheft left this world on Oct. 12, 2019. He was born Dec. 8, 1948. Tommy was a man of many talents. He always seemed to have an answer for everything. He started his life wanting to be an Airman Mechanic. He attended Southwestern Michigan College and graduated with an Airman certificate. Not wanting to leave the small...
E. Carlene Luft
Oct 11, 2019
E. Carlene Luft, 86, died Friday, October 11, 2019, at Royalton Manor in St. Joseph. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Monday, October 14, at Grace Ev. Lutheran Church in Eau Claire, where friends are invited to visit with the family beginning at 1 p.m. until service time. Pastor Jim Bartz will officiate, and burial will be in Shanghai...
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