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Wilma Mabel Marschke, 101, of Berrien Springs, MI, passed away on Sunday - March 2, 2025, at Buchanan Meadows in Buchanan. Arrangements have been entrusted to Heritage Chapel - 8747 US 31 in Berrien Springs, MI. Wilma was born on Aug. 26, 1923 in Sodus, MI, to the late Adolph and Olga (Krieger) Schaenfeld. On Oct. 25, 1947 in Sodus, she married Milton Henry Marschke; he preceded her in death on Feb. 20, 2011. Wilma is survived by her four children - Nancy (Kurt) Weber of Bainbridge Township, MI, Joanne (Frank) Arford of Plainfield, IL, Diane (Eric) Gohlke of Belmont, MI, and Ron (Victoria) Marschke of Berrien Springs, MI; grandchildren - Kimberly (Carl) Hardt, Kyle (Melissa Morlock)...

Gregory Daniel Smith, 70, of Elkhart, Indiana, and Woodland Park, Colorado, passed into heavenly rest suddenly on Friday, 23 August 2024. He was preceded in death by his parents Ivan and Jeanne Smith, and his brother, Brett Smith. He is survived by his son from a previous marriage, Nathaniel Smith, his wife, best friend, and soulmate Cindy Smith, and her children, Jennifer Kemble, Robert Weisweaver, and Bryan Weisweaver; and grandchildren, Mackenzie Weisweaver, Keighla Exum, Hunter Exum, Shemar Weisweaver, and Samuel Weisweaver. Greg worked as a mechanic before retiring into fulfilling hobbies of fixing up old houses and being an amateur historian. He volunteered at times in his life...

Sally Sue Clevenger, 83, formerly from Berrien Springs, passed away on Thursday, November 24, 2022, at Buchanan Meadows. A Celebration of Life Service will be held on Tuesday, November, 29 at 12 PM at Heritage Chapel, 8747 US 31, Berrien Springs, with burial to follow at Rose Hill Cemetery. Friends may visit with the family one hour prior to the service at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice (Caring Circle) or to an organization of your choice. Those wishing to leave an online condolence may do so at www.heritage-chapel.com. Sally was born on February 8, 1939, in Niles, to Harold & Edna Lucille (Sheperd) Vandenburg. She graduated from Niles High School in...

Doris L (Schroeder) Case, 82, of Sodus, went to be with her Savior Jesus Christ on Tuesday, February 21, 2022 at the Hanson Hospice Center, surrounded by her loving family after a courageous two year battle with cancer. She is survived by Harry, her husband of 62 years, her two children: Son Kevin (Brenda) Case of South Bend and their children Patrick (Lyndsey) Conner and Katie (John) Mills and great granddaughter Emma, and daughter Tamera (Gregory) Wolske. Her brother Ronald (Paula) Schroeder, sister Margaret (David) Froehlich Sr, brother-in-law Randy (Dee) Case and nieces and nephews, Mark, Lisa, Teri and David Jr. to cherish her memory. Funeral services will be held at St. Paul's...

Jerrie L. Schinske, 81, of Berrien Center, MI passed away Friday, December 24, 2021 at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center in Mishawaka. A Celebration of Life Service will be held at 10:00 A.M., Thursday, December 30, 2021 at Trinity Lutheran Church, 9123 George St., Berrien Springs, MI with Pastor Douglas Adams officiating. Burial will follow at Caldwell Cemetery in Eau Claire. Friends may visit from 4:00 P.M. until 7:00 P.M., Wednesday, December 29, 2021 at Trinity Lutheran Church in Berrien Springs. Memorial contributions may be made to Trinity Lutheran Church in Berrien Springs or Michigan Lutheran High School. Those wishing to share a memory of Jerrie online may do so at...

David "Dave" Walter, 58, of Berrien Springs, passed away on Wed., June 9, 2021, peacefully at the home he built for his family. A Celebration of Life Memorial Service has already taken place. Memorial donations in Dave's name can be made to Trinity Lutheran Church of Berrien Springs, 9123 George Ave., Berrien Springs, 49103 or Berrien County Cancer Services, www.bccancerservice.org. Those wishing to leave online condolences may do so at www.heritage-chapel.com. Dave was born on Jan. 14, 1963, in Niles to William and Glenda (Johnson) Walter. A native to Southwest Michigan, Dave grew up in Buchanan and spent the remainder of his time with his family in Berrien Springs. He met the love of his...

Beverly "Bea" Rodgers, 84, of St. Joseph, passed away, Tuesday, July 21, 2020 at her home. A Celebration of Life Service will be held at a later date due to the Covid-19 precautions. Memorial donations in Bea's name may be made to the Humane Society of Southwest Michigan or Meals on Wheels of Benton Harbor. Those wishing to sign Bea's Memory Book online may do so at www.starks-menchinger.com. Bea was born August 17, 1935 in South Bend, Indiana to Walter & Leone (Harper) Boigegrain. She graduated from Riley High School in South Bend, Class of 1953 and DePauw University in 1957 where she studied pre-law and music. She was the only woman in the pre-law classes and became friends with...

Betty Joyce Smith, 89, of Berrien Springs, MI passed to heaven Sunday, December 22, 2019 with her daughters at her side. A Private Service will be held at a later date. Memorial donations may be made to the Berrien Springs-Eau Claire Rotary Club, P.O. Box #93 Berrien Springs, MI 49103. Those wishing to share a memory of Betty online may do so at www.hertiage-chapel.com Betty was born in June on Friday the 13th, 1930 in South Bend, IN to Ray J & Waunita Elza (McClane) Eberhart. She graduated from Mishawaka High School in 1948. On July 3, 1948 she married her best friend and love of her life Jerry Amos Smith they were married for 64 years. Betty was always supportive of their numerous...

Wendell John Cole, 89, of Buchanan, MI passed away on Friday-December 20, 2019. Arrangements have been entrusted to Heritage Chapel - 8747 US 31, Berrien Springs, MI. Wendell was born on September 23, 1930 in Berrien Springs, MI to the late Roland and Flora (McChesney) Cole. He served his country as a "White Coat" while in the U.S. Army from 1954 through 1956. On June 13, 1955 in Takoma Park, MD he married Marjorie Danielson; she preceded him in death on Jan. 1, 2019. Together they raised three children, Daniel (Christine) Cole of Santa Monica, CA, Wendy (Matthew) Fivash of Niles, MI, and Donald (Linda) Cole of Buchanan, MI. He also had five grandchildren, two great grandchildren, a...

Sharon Gembrowski born October 14, 1941 passed away at age 78 on Tuesday, December 10, 2019 at Hanson Hospice Center in Stevensville, MI. Friends may visit from 4:00 P.M. until 5:30 P.M., Sunday, December 15, 2019 at Saginaw SDA Church, 2755 N. Center Rd., Saginaw, MI 48603. Funeral services will follow at 5:30 P.M., with Pastor Benjamin Garcia officiating. Memorials may be made to Saginaw SDA Church. Those wishing to share a memory of Sharon online may do so at www.heritage-chapel.com She was a member of the Saginaw SDA Church where she was involved in many activities. In her spare time she enjoyed traveling, puzzles, caring for children and spending time with her family and friends....

Mapaliey, Christabella, 22 Months, of Atlanta, Georgia, died Thursday; Heritage Chapel , Berrien Springs

Schulz, Hans, 91, of Berrien Springs, died Tuesday; Heritage Chapel , Berrien Springs

Lana Rae (Ashley) Remus, 74, of Berrien Springs, MI passed away peacefully at Caretel Inns of Lakeland on Sunday, October 14, 2018. Arrangements entrusted to Heritage Chapel and Cremation Services 269-471-2700. A Celebration of Life Service will be at 11:00 AM on Friday, October 19, 2018 at Heritage Chapel, 8747 US 31, Berrien Springs, MI with Pastor Ray Fulbright officiating. Burial will immediately follow the service at Rosehill Cemetery. Friends may visit with the family on Thursday, October 18 from 5:00 to 8:00 PM at Heritage Chapel. Memorial contributions may be made in Lana's name to Caring Circle or Donor's Choice. For those who wish to leave an online condolence for Lana may...