Obits

ERIC'S OBITUARY Eric S. Kreitner, Sr., 53 of Benton Harbor passed away Friday, July 7, 2023 at his residence. Cremation has taken place.  A memorial service will be held 4:00 P.M. July 20th, at Duffield & Pastrick Family Funeral Home in Coloma followed by a time to celebrate...
Lawrence's Obituary Lawrence Effa went Home to be with his Lord on Friday, July 7th, 2023. Visitation will be from 12 to 2 PM on Sunday July 16, 2023 at Starks Funeral Home at 2650 Niles Road, St. Joseph, MI directly followed by the funeral service at 2 PM. In lieu of flowers, the family...
Nora's Obituary Nora Ella Nielsen [née Dombrow], age 93, passed away peacefully the morning of July 6, 2023. She is survived by her loving daughter Noreen Nielsen, grandsons Jason (Michelle) Grinnell, Brayton (Elizabeth) Grinnell and Nathan (Jennifer) Grinnell, and her six great-...
Darlene's Obituary Darlene J. Adler, 80, of St. Joseph, passed away on Friday, July 7, 2023, peacefully at home, with her family at her side. A celebration of life service will be held at 11 am on Tuesday, July 11, 2023 at Starks & Menchinger Chapel, 2650 Niles Rd., St. Joseph, MI....
John's Obituary John Gail Thoms, 73, of Benton Harbor, passed away peacefully on Thursday, July 6, 2023 at Corewell Health Lakeland in St. Joseph. He was born February 12, 1950 in Chicago, IL to Gail and Helen Thoms. John was a devoted husband, father, and grandfather, who loved spending...
Richard's Obituary Richard Vashon Perry, 18, of Benton Harbor passed away on Wednesday, June 28, 2023. A celebration of life home going service will be held at 11 am on Friday, July 14, 2023 at Ebenezer Missionary Baptist Church, 214 E. Britain Ave., Benton Harbor. Burial will follow at...
Larry's Obituary Trumpets sounded as Larry D Coffey, 82, transitioned up to Heaven surrounded by his loving family on Monday, July 3, 2023. Heaven gained a Fine Christian Man! Friends may visit Sunday, July 9, from 1PM until 4PM at Starks & Menchinger Chapel, 2650 Niles Rd, St Joseph...
Betty's Obituary Betty Ann Engler, 62, passed away on Tuesday, July 4, 2023, at Country Manor Home, Cassopolis, MI. Betty was born on February 28, 1961, to Charles and Margaret (Oles) Engler in St. Joseph. She is survived by her brother, Pastor Charles R. (Lee) Engler of Benton Harbor....
eannine's Obituary Jeannine Ann Eisenman, age 73, passed away surrounded by her loving family on Wednesday, July 5, 2023. She was born on July 21, 1949, to Georgine Carr (Sodd) in Toldeo, Ohio. On July 7, 1981, she married the love of her life, Robert “Bob” Eisenman, and they...
Danny's Obituary Daniel Joseph “Danny” Eberhardt, 51, of St. Joseph, MI, passed away on Sunday, July 2, 2023, at his home. Danny was born on October 29, 1971, to Edward & Barbara (Diederich) Eberhardt Sr., in St. Joseph. He graduated from St. Joseph High School in 1990...
C.L.'S OBITUARY    C.L. Collins went to be with the Lord on June 30, 2023. C.L. was born in Kennett, Missouri on September 28, 1930 and later moved to Michigan working various jobs and also where he settled down to raise a family with his first wife Roberta, who preceded him...
KRISTOFER'S OBITUARY Kristofer Logan Clayton, 26, of Bangor passed away June 29, 2023. Services celebrating his life will be 11:00 A.M. Friday, July 7, at Duffield & Pastrick Family Funeral Home where visitation will be Thursday from 5 to 7 P.M.  Burial will be in Fish...
Ron's Obituary Ronald Warren “Ron” Braford, 77, of Sodus, MI, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Tuesday, June 27, 2023, at his home. A Celebration of Life Service will be held on Friday, July 7, at 12 PM at Starks & Menchinger Chapel, 2650 Niles Rd., St....
Lucille's Obituary A full obituary will be posted soon. A funeral service for Lucille will take place on Friday, July 7, 2023, at 12:00 pm at Fellowship Baptist Mission Church (171 N. Euclid Ave. Benton Harbor, MI 49022) with Rev. William Wittfield officiating. Visitation will take place...
Susann's Obituary “Her children arise and call her blessed”. It is with heavy hearts that we share, Susann Zielke, has gone home to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Friday, June 23, 2023. Susann was 82 years young, born on Nov. 29, 1940, in Plymouth, MI., to...
Jim's Obituary James “Jim” Dlouhy, 90, of Stevensville, passed away peacefully, Wednesday, June 28, 2023 at Hanson Hospice Center with his loving family at his side. A Celebration of Life Service will be held 10:30 A.M. Monday, July 3, 2023 at Starks & Menchinger Chapel,...
Vivien's Obituary Vivien F. Cardelli, 77, of Stevensville, passed away, Saturday, June 24, 2023 at her home. A Celebration of Life Service will be held 10:00 A.M. Saturday, July 1, 2023 at Starks & Menchinger Chapel, 2650 Niles Rd., with Deacon Ed Nickel officiating. Burial will...
Evelyn's Obituary Evelyn DeMorrow, 99, of St. Joseph, MI passed away Monday, June 26, 2023 at Caretel Inns in St. Joseph. A Celebration of Life Service will be held 2:00 P.M., Saturday, July 1, 2023 at Starks & Menchinger Chapel and Cremation Service, 2650 Niles Rd., St. Joseph....
Larry's Obituary Larry L. Riegel, 71, of St. Joseph, passed away, Thursday, June 22, 2023 at Corwell Health Lakeland Hospital in St. Joseph. A Celebration of Life Gathering will be held Thursday, July 6, 2023 from 11:30 A.M. until 2:00 P.M. at Tosi’s Restaurant, 4337 Ridge Rd.,...
KARYN'S OBITUARY Karyn Walker, 59, of Kalamazoo, passed away on June 15, 2023 at her residence. Karyn was born January 31, 1964 in Watervliet to Harold and Jean (Rush) Walker Jr. She was a loyal employee to Bowers Manufacturing Company in Portage, MI for over 20 years. Karyn had a...
SHARE:      LOIS' OBITUARY Lois J. Lowell, 75, of Benton Harbor, passed away on June 18, 2023 at Borgess Place in Kalamazoo. A Celebration of Life will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, June 27 at Midway Baptist Church in Watervliet. The family will...
Norma's Obituary Norma Ruth Sill, 94, of St. Joseph, passed away peacefully on Monday, June 19, 2023 at her home in St. Joseph. She was born November 26, 1928 in Lansing, MI to Frederick and Marie (Eberhart) Markwart. Norma spent her career as a secretary, retiring after many years from...
Ruth's Obituary Ruth C. Ahonen passed away on June 17th, 2023 peacefully at home due to complications of dementia and parkinsons disease. She was born on May 16th, 1943 in Hancock, MI and recently celebrated her 80th birthday with her family. She graduated from Chassell High School in 1961...
Jerry's Obituary Gerald R. “Jerry” Smith, 90, of St. Joseph, passed away, Friday, June 16, 2023 at Pine Ridge Nursing & Rehabilitation Center in Stevensville. A Celebration of Life Service will be held 11:00 A.M. Thursday, June 22, 2023 at Starks & Menchinger Chapel,...
Dan's Obituary Daniel “Dan” Miller, 57, of Benton Harbor, MI passed away Wednesday, June 14, 2023 at his home. A Graveside Service will be held at 2:00 P.M., Monday, June 19, 2023 at Crystal Springs Cemetery, 1655 E. Napier Ave., Benton Harbor, MI 49022 with pastor Michael...