Arrangements are entrusted to Newell Chapel in Decatur.

Fred Allan Dale, Sr. 69, of Three Rivers, passed away Sunday, February 28, 2021, at his home. A celebration of life visitation will be held from 5-7 p.m. March 3, 2021 at Clark Chapel, 405 Center Street, Dowagiac, MI, 49047. Memorial donations in Fred's name may be made to the Wild Bird Foundation, www.wildbirdfoundation.org. Those wishing to share a memory of Fred may do so at www.clarkch.com. Fred was born February 24, 1952 in Paw Paw to Frank and Neca (Green) Dale. On August 6, 1983 he married Phoebe Whitworth in Decatur. Fred worked in manufacturing for thirty-three years, retiring as a Diecast Supervisor. Fred spent his free time racing RC cars. An outdoorsman, he enjoyed hunting,...

Deborah L. "Debbie" Kieta, 64, of Niles, passed away Tuesday, February 23, 2021, at her home surrounded by her loving family. Arrangements have been entrusted to Clark Chapel. Memorial donations In Debbie's name may be made to the charity of the donor's choice. Those wishing to sign Debbie's Memory Book online may do so at www.clarkch.com. Debbie was born August 6, 1956 in South Bend to Gary & Patricia (McLellan) Foreman. She graduated from Dowagiac Union High School, Class of 1974. On January 29, 1999, she married Edward Kieta in Cassopolis. Debbie was employed for thirty-eight years at Creative Foam in Dowagiac. In her free time, she enjoyed long car rides to see the beautiful...

Cubbage, George P., 64, of Dowagiac, died Sunday; Clark Chapel , Dowagiac

George P. Cubbage, 64, of Dowagiac, passed away on Sunday, February 21, 2021, at Ascension Borgess Hospital in Kalamazoo. Arrangements have been entrusted to Clark Chapel. Per George's wishes, cremation has taken place and his family will celebrate his life privately. Memorial contributions in George's name may be made to the American Kidney Foundation. Those wishing to send a condolence online may do so at www.clarkch.com. George was born January 15, 1957, in Benton Harbor, to John W. and Martha M. (Couch) Cubbage. He graduated from Coloma High School in 1976. George was a hard worker, he worked for Special-lite in Decatur for 15 years. On July 28, 2012, he married Cherie Renner-Longden...

Bekampis, Virginia V., 77, of Dowagiac, died Monday; Clark Chapel , Dowagiac

Virginia V. Bekampis, 77, of Dowagiac, passed away on Monday, February 15, 2021, at Borgess Hospital in Kalamazoo. A Celebration of Life Service will be held at a later date. Those wishing to leave a message of condolence for the family may do so at www.clarkch.com. Virginia was born October 13, 1943, in Dowagiac, to Frederick and Mildred (Shaffer) Voit. On May 12, 2019, she married her companion, James Binns. Virginia had a strong faith in God, and that was shown in her commitment to Sumnerville Baptist Church. In her spare time, she enjoyed drawing and writing poems. Most of all she loved spending time with her family and friends. Virginia was preceded in death by her...

Diana Lou Adams Herter, 82, of Dowagiac, went to be with our Lord and Savior, on Saturday, February 6, 2021, after a long battle with dementia. A Celebration of Life Service will be held Thursday, February 11, 2021, at 11:00 AM, at Michiana Church of Christ, 500 E. Prairie Ronde St. Dowagiac with Pastor Justin Shepard officiating. Friends may visit with the family on Wednesday, February 10, from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM at Clark Chapel, 405 Center St. Dowagiac. In Lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in Diana's name may be made to Michiana Church of Christ. Those wishing to leave a message of condolence for the family may do so at www.clarkch.com. Diana was born October 15, 1938, in Eau...

Peggy Anna Herold, 75, of Dowagiac, passed away Thursday, February 4, 2021, at her home following an extended illness. Peggy was born September 23, 1945, to George and Jeanette (Latislaw) Bartosch at Indian Lake, Dowagiac, Michigan. She graduated from Dowagiac Union High School in 1964. On June 27, 1970, she married the love of her life, Bernard "Skip" Herold Jr., in Dowagiac. In Peggy's younger years, she was active in many sports, including softball and bowling. While with her husband, who was stationed on Guam during the Vietnam War, her softball team won the Military Woman's Softball League Championship for three consecutive seasons. While there, she was Manager of the NCS Finegayan...

Orbra "Dude" Cook, 75, of Dowagiac, MI passed away Thursday, February 4, 2021 at his home. Dude was born April 2, 1945 in Dowagiac, MI to Orbra & Mary (Childs) Cook. On March 13, 2003 he married Sue Mead in Cassopolis, MI. He worked at Jessup Door Company for 32 years and Ameriwood for 10 years following until he retired. Dude was a member of the National Guard and President & Trustee of the Dowagiac Eagles. In his spare time, he enjoyed camping, spending time with his family and watching NASCAR and football.. Dude is survived by his wife Sue Cook; children Shannon (Luke) Madison, Dawn (Cody) Fricke, Erik (Jen) Cook, Kelly Stacks and Earline Benson; grandchildren Tori (Brandon),...

Patrick "Pat" Kroepel, 69, of Dowagiac, passed away Wednesday, February 3, 2021 at his home. Pat was born September 18, 1951, to Robert and Emilie (Kerbel) Kroepel in Dowagiac. He graduated from Dowagiac High School in 1969. After high school, Pat proudly served his country in the United States Army from 1970-1971, serving two tours in Vietnam. On October 5, 1972, he married the love of his life, Brenda Scott. Pat worked for Verizon for many years before his retirement. He was a member of the Dowagiac VFW Post #1855. Pat loved farming and being outside on his tractor. In his spare time, he enjoyed spending time with his friends and family in his "mancave". Most of all he loved his family...

Arrangements have been entrusted to Clark Chapel & Cremation Services, 269-782-2135.

James R. "Jim" Sayer, 81, of Dowagiac, passed away on Monday, January 25, 2021, at his home, surrounded by his loving family. Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Saturday, February 6, 2021, at Sacred Heart of Mary Catholic Church 51841 Leach Road. Friends may visit with the family from 10:00-11:00 am at the church. Services will begin at 11:00 am. Memorial contributions in Jim's name may be made to the Dowagiac VFW Post #1855. Those wishing to send a condolence online may do so at www.clarkch.com. Jim was born July 25, 1939, in Cassopolis, MI to Otto and Martha (Hartman) Sayer. He graduated from Dowagiac High School in 1957. On June 6, 1959 he married the love of his life, Janet...

Edward D. "Ed" Corbidge, 83, of Dowagiac, passed away Sunday, January 24, 2021, at Arden Courts Assisted Living in Fort Myers, Florida. A Celebration of Life Service will be held Thursday, February 4, 2021, at 11:00 AM, at Clark Chapel, 405 Center St. Dowagiac. Friends may visit with the family on Wednesday, February 3, from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM at the funeral home. In Lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in Ed's name may be made to the American Alzheimer's foundation. Those wishing to leave a message of condolence for the family may do so at www.clarkch.com. Ed was born September 16, 1937, in Chicago, IL to Charles and Evelyn (Wulf) Corbidge. He graduated from William Rainey Harper...

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Annie Turner, 87, of Dowagiac, passed away Sunday, January 17, 2021 at her home surrounded by her loving family Annie was born November 6, 1933 in Dowagiac to Henry & Anna (Kolbe') Patzer. She graduated from Dowagiac High School. On October 16, 1954, she married Richard "Tom" Turner at St. John's Lutheran Church in Dowagiac. Annie devoted her life to her family, which was most important to her. In her free-time she enjoyed reading. Annie is survived by her children-Pam Heidenreich of Dowagiac, Joanne (Greg) Pehrson of Fremont, NE, Nancy (Terry) Wheeler, Bob (Becky) Turner, Cathy Turner (Rick Ruff) & Julie (Mike) Ruff, all of Dowagiac; seventeen grandchildren; and nineteen...

James "Jeff" Nelund, 60, of Dowagiac, passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 16, 2021 at Hanson Hospice in Stevensville. He was born March 7, 1960 in South Bend, IN to Jimmie and Jean (Hust) Nelund. Jeff is survived by his father, Jimmie; his brother, John (Martha) Nelund; and his fianc?e, Becky McGrew. He is preceded in death by his mother, Jean. Arrangements have been entrusted to Clark Chapel, Dowagiac. Those wishing to leave an online condolence for the family may do so at www.clarkch.com.

Kenneth William Wray, 63, of Dowagiac, MI passed away on Friday-January 15, 2021 in Edwardsburg, MI. Arrangements have been entrusted to Clark Chapel - 405 Center St., Dowagiac, MI. A Memorial Service will be scheduled at a later date. Kenneth was born on August 13, 1951 in Detroit, MI. He was a 1969 graduate of Dowagiac High School, and continued his education at the Spartan College of Aeronautics & Technology from 1969-1971. He then became a dispatcher and patrolman for the Dowagiac Police Department from Oct. 1973 thru June 1978. In June 1978-Jan. 1979 he was a co-pilot with Queen Air, King Air and C-206. From Feb. 1979-July 1997 he was a Deputy, Commander of the Marine Division,...

Dorothy C. Smith, 98, of Dowagiac, passed away on Friday, January 15, 2021, at her home. A private funeral service will be held on Monday, January 18, 2021, for her family at Dewey Lake Cemetery where she will be laid to rest next to her husband Kenneth A Smith with a public memorial service held at a later date. Memorial contributions may be made to Calvary Bible Church, 27032 Marcellus Hwy, Dowagiac, or Caring Circle Hospice, 4025 Health Park Lane, St. Joseph. Those wishing to leave an online condolence may do so at www.clarkch.com. Arrangements have been entrusted to Clark Chapel & Cremation Services, 269-782-2135. Dorothy was born on September 26, 1922, to Niel & Gladys (Sprague)...

Daniel H. French, 83, of Dowagiac, passed away on Wednesday, January 13, 2021, which was his 83rd birthday, surrounded by family. A celebration of life service will be held soon by zoom and arrangements are pending. Memorial contributions in Dan's name may be made to First Unitarian Church in South Bend, Indiana and Council on Aging in Cassopolis, Michigan. Those wishing to leave an online condolence may do so at www.clarckch.com. Dan was born January 13, 1938, in Muskegon, Michigan to Thomas and Isabel (Mongeau) French. He grew up on a working farm in Shelby, Michigan, and graduated from Shelby High School in 1956. Dan attended the University of Michigan, then Western Michigan University...

David C. Briegel, 85, of Dowagiac, MI, passed away Wednesday, January 13, 2021 at The Timbers of Cass Co. A Celebration of Life Service will be held 1:00 P.M. Saturday, January 30, 2021 at Clark Chapel, 405 Center St., Dowagiac, with Rev. Chris Momany officiating. Friends may visit with the family beginning at 11:00 A.M. Saturday, at the funeral home. Masks & Social Distancing will be required for both the visitation & service. Memorial donations in David's name may be made to Southwestern Michigan College, First United Methodist Church in Dowagiac or The Salvation Army in Niles. Those wishing to sign David's Memory Book or view his Celebration of Life Service may do so at ...