Ronald Howard Gaffney
Ronald Howard Gaffney, 76, of Bangor, MI passed away Saturday, February 9, 2019 at Bronson Methodist Hospital in Kalamazoo, MI.... ...Read Full Story
Obituaries
Donna Eleanor Ranzinger
July 20, 1932 – February 14, 2019
Donna Eleanor Ranzinger, passed away peacefully on February 14, 2019 in Berrien Springs, MI. She is survived by her husband of 61 years, Oscar Ranzinger and their children; Corinne Van Arsdale, Mark Ranzinger, Yvonne Ranzinger, Melonee Patterson & Rachelle Hartkopf; Grandchildren, Brent & Trevor Jones, Andrew, Abri and Elliott (deceased) Ranzinger, Aidan & Kiera Patterson and Alena Hartkopf; Sister Christine Cassidy; brothers, George Kuzma and Jan Kuzma (deceased). She was born in Brodnica, Poland on July 20, 1932 to Elizabeth (Gartz) & William Kuzma. She immigrated to the US through a sponsor family in Texas and then the family relocated to the Detroit area for its large Polish community. She met Oscar at a church social event and they were married Jan. 1, 1958 in Detroit, MI.... ...Read Full Story
Gene Artry Sanders
Gene Artry Sanders, 64, of Benton Harbor, Michigan formerly of Dell, Arkansas, went home to be with the Lord on February 7, 2019, at Lakeland Hospital. He was born February 23, 1954, to David and Rose Ella Sanders in Blytheville, Arkansas.... ...Read Full Story
MARK D. TOWNSEND
Mark D. Townsend, 44, of Coloma, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, Feb. 13, 2019 at his home.... ...Read Full Story
Jeffrey Breland
Jeffrey Breland, 59, passed away on Friday, February 8, 2019 at his home in Buchanan, MI.... ...Read Full Story
Billie Maxine Smith-Reid
Billie Maxine Smith-Reid took her first breath in heaven at 6:39 pm February 11, 2019.... ...Read Full Story
Lynne Marie McCalley
December 21, 1944 – February 4, 2019
Lynne Marie McCalley, of Dowagiac, passed away, Monday, February 4, 2019, at her home.... ...Read Full Story
Terry A. Wegner
April 30, 1937 – February 11, 2019
Terry A. Wegner, 81, of Dowagiac, passed away Monday, February 11, 2019, at the Timbers of Cass County.... ...Read Full Story
Allene Charlotte Snyder
Allene Charlotte Snyder, DO, 90, of Bridgman, passed away Wednesday, February 13, 2019 at her home with family surrounding her.... ...Read Full Story
James Elijah MacKintosh
James Elijah MacKintosh, 88, of South Haven, passed away Thursday, February 7, 2019 at his home. He was born December 9, 1930 to James and Helen (Kurkland) MacKintosh in Chicago, Illinois. James served his country in the US Army during the Korean War. James enjoyed reading, watching TV, and taking walks.... ...Read Full Story
Karen Freehling
Karen Freehling, 63, of Buchanan, MI, passed away on Tuesday, February 12, 2019.... ...Read Full Story
Derek James Kowalski
Derek Kowalski, 40, of Goshen, passed away suddenly, at his father’s home in Niles on Friday, February 8, 2019.... ...Read Full Story
Eunice Elaine Silverstone
May 19, 1937 – February 5, 2019
Eunice Elaine Silverstone, 81, of Eau Claire, Michigan, passed away on Tuesday, February 5, 2019.... ...Read Full Story
Anita E. Tinkey
August 5, 1928 – February 11, 2019
Anita E. Tinkey, 90, of Dowagiac, passed away on Monday, February 11, 2019, at Bronson Hospital in Kalamazoo.... ...Read Full Story
Wayne Lloyd Otte
Wayne L. Otte, 89 of Coloma passed away Wednesday, February 6, 2019 at Ely Manor in Allegan under the care of Wings of Hope Hospice.... ...Read Full Story
Charles “Charlie” Stainbrook
Charles “Charlie” Stainbrook, 95, of St. Joseph and formerly of Niles died Sunday, February 10, 2019 at the West Woods of Bridgman.... ...Read Full Story
Glenn William Pietenpol
Glenn William Pietenpol, 76, of South Haven, passed away Monday, February 11, 2019 at the Rose Arbor Hospice in Kalamazoo. He was born March 6, 1942 to Archie and Irene (TenHaken) Pietenpol in Sheboygan Falls, Wisconsin. Glenn earned his BA from Hope College, his Masters in Chemistry from the University of Notre Dame, and his National Graduate Trust Degree from Northwestern University. He taught high school chemistry and algebra at Sparta High School and later became a senior vice president and trust officer for Chemical Financial Corporation.... ...Read Full Story
Gerald George Rogers
Gerald George Rogers, 74, of Buchanan, MI, passed away on Monday, February 11, 2019 at his home.... ...Read Full Story
Mary Louise Ray
Mary Lou Louise Ray nee Pletcher, 82, of New Troy, MI, passed away on Sunday, February 10, 2019.
She was born December 20, 1936. Her parents were Lloyd and Faye nee Willingham Pletcher. On August 9, 1958, she married Charles N. Ray in Three Oaks, MI, where they lived for 40 years, moving to New Troy, MI in 1998. She lived her whole life in Berrien County, attending New Troy High School. She was a member of the New Troy Brethren Church. She professed Jesus Christ as her Saviour and tried always to do His will.
She held various jobs in her life time, but her most important one was wife, mother, grandmother, and friend.
In passing she leaves behind a son, Curtis Allen Ray; a daughter, Rebecca (Erik) Shriber; two grandsons, Joshua Ray Shriber, and Wyatt James Shriber.
Proceeding her in death are her parents Lloyd and Faye; husband, Charles; son, Lloyd Ray; and brother, James L. Pletcher.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Hoven Funeral Home, Buchanan. Online condolences may be made at www.hovenfunerals.com.... ...Read Full Story
Carl Peeters
A dearly loved, generous and kind-hearted soul who was born on October 25, 1939 to Paul Maximillon Peeters and Marion Holverson. His childhood was spent in Neenah, Wisconsin and he studied at Marquette University Milwaukee.... ...Read Full Story
Leo Pearson
Leo Pearson, 68, of Niles, passed away at Hanson Hospice Center in Stevensville on Saturday, February 9, 2019.... ...Read Full Story
Buddy Allen Martin
Buddy Allen Martin, 83, of Eau Claire, MI passed away Friday, February 8, 2019 at his home.... ...Read Full Story
Glen H. Shoop
Glen Shoop was born on January 17, 1947 in Berrien Springs, and transitioned to heaven on February 1, 2019 while on vacation in Florida.... ...Read Full Story
Velma Gast-Hutchison
February 6, 1951 – February 9, 2019
Velma Gast-Hutchison, 68, of Benton Harbor, MI passed away Saturday, February 9, 2019 at Spectrum Health Lakeland in St. Joseph.... ...Read Full Story
Gary Ray Hall
Gary’s life began August 15, 1947 in Centralia, Illinois. Gary grew up in South Haven where he graduated high school. After high school Gary proudly served his country in the United States Airforce. He worked as maintenance supervisor at Heathkit/Zenith for 30 years. Currently he was working for Harbor Shores and Evergreen Development. Gary also helped maintain the Harbor Shores neighborhoods in addition to helping at the Harbor Shores Golf Clubhouse. Gary had many friends among the homeowners and will be missed by all of them. Gary enjoyed golfing, deer hunting, taking walks in the woods, attending grandchildren’s sporting events, a supporter of Watervliet Athletics, and a huge Detroit Lions and Detroit Tigers fan.... ...Read Full Story
Roberta “Bobbie” Regan
September 20, 1931 – February 7, 2019
In faith and fearlessness, our beloved mother, Roberta (Bobbie) Regan, 87, passed into heaven on February 7, 2019 in Bradenton, Florida, surrounded by the love of her family, whose hearts were broken when they had to part with her.... ...Read Full Story
Annie Marie Woods
Annie Marie Woods, 79, of Berrien Springs, passed away on February 9, 2019 at Lakeland Hospital of Niles.... ...Read Full Story
Raymond Lee Jahnke
Raymond L. Jahnke, 88, of Niles, passed away on February 9, 2019 at Lakeland Hospital of Niles.... ...Read Full Story
Doris Emma Siewert
Doris Emma Siewert, 94, of Stevensville, passed away Wednesday, February 6, 2019 at Woodland Terrace in Bridgman.... ...Read Full Story
Brenda Abbott
Brenda L. Abbott, 58, of Battle Creek, passed away at her residence, surrounded by her loving family, on Friday, February 8, 2019, following an illness.
She was born on October 6, 1960 in Battle Creek, Michigan to the late Franklin and Patricia (Barland) Sayles.
Brenda married James Abbott, Sr. and they recently celebrated 29 years of marriage.
She was preceded in death by her parents and a brother, Gary Sayles.
Brenda is survived by her husband, James Abbott, Sr.; her children, Treasa (Dennie) Smith, Tonya Lower (Shawn Vanderpool), Tabitha Lower (Robbie Malcolm), Sean (Amy) Bish, George Abbott, Jimmy Abbott, Jr. (Michelle Thorp), Kim (Larry) Wyman and Nathan (Frankie) Hatch; fourteen grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; a sister, Pam Lower and a brother, Daniel Sayles. She will also be missed by the many hearts she has touched.
A memorial service to celebrate Brenda’s life will be held on Saturday, February 16, 2019 at 11:00 a.m. at New Hope Apostolic Church at 6900 E. Drive N. in Battle Creek, with Pastor Douglas Fleury officiating.
Memorial contributions may be made in her memory to Brown Funeral Home, 521 E. Main Street, Niles, Michigan 49120.
Memories of Brenda may be shared with her family at www.BrownFuneralHomeNiles.com.
The family is being cared for by Brown Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Niles.... ...Read Full Story
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