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Death of Daniel Drazen
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Posted on September 11, 2025
Daniel Joseph Drazen, a man whose kindness and generosity were as unfailing as his commitment to his faith and service to his community, passed away on June 24, 2025, in Berrien Springs, Michigan. Born on Dec. 29, 1951,...
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Death of Russell Lynn Staples
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Posted on July 31, 2025
Russell Lynn Staples, a cherished patriarch, esteemed educator and beacon of kindness, passed away peacefully on April 7, 2025, in Niles, Michigan, at the venerable age of 100. Born on Nov. 4, 1924, in the picturesque town of...
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Memorial for Delmer Davis
A memorial service for Delmer Davis, professor of English, emeritus, who passed away unexpectedly on June 2, 2025, will be held in the Pioneer Memorial Church Youth Chapel on Sunday, July 27, at 3 p.m. A light meal... read moreDeath of Emilie Oosterwal-Tilstra
Emilie Oosterwal-Tilstra, of Berrien Springs, MI passed away Friday, January 10, 2025 at Caretel Inns St. Joseph at the age of 94. Emilie was born July 7, 1930 near... read moreDeath of Sakae Kubo
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Posted on April 24, 2025
On April 16, 2025, Sakae Kubo died of natural causes at home with family in Bakersfield, California. About three weeks from turning 99, Kubo was born on May 8, 1926, in Honolulu, Hawaii. A caring teacher’s Bible lessons...
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Death of Julia Miranda
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Posted on April 10, 2025
Julia Cristina Miranda (née Cáceres Thomann) age 81, of Berrien Springs, Michigan, passed away peacefully, surrounded by family, on the Sabbath, March 22, 2025. Julie, as she was affectionately known, was a beloved daughter, sister, friend, aunt, wife,...
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Death of Monte Sahlin
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Posted on April 3, 2025
Pastor, Mentor, Leader, Professor, Author are just some of the beloved references to Monte Sahlin by those whose lives he touched. These references highlight the career of one of our denomination’s most productive church leaders, pastors and researchers....
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