Life Stories

Death of Jacqueline Wright

   Life Stories | Posted on October 2, 2025
Jacqueline "Jackie" Marva Cook Wright was born Oct. 1, 1935, in Dayton, Ohio, to Rev. Charles and Elizabeth Cook. Raised in the Baptist church—her father as pastor and her mother as organist—Jackie grew up surrounded by faith and... read more

Memorial Service for Russell Staples

   Life Stories | Posted on September 25, 2025
Friends and colleagues are invited to a memorial service for Russell Staples, former chair of the Department of World Mission and longtime member of the Andrews University community. The memorial will be in the Seminary Chapel at 2... read more

Death of Victor Hilbert Jr.

   Life Stories | Posted on September 18, 2025
Victor Charles Hilbert, Jr., 86, of Delta Township passed peacefully on Jan. 29, 2025, at Sparrow Hospital, Lansing, MI. Victor (Vic) was born on May 7, 1938, in Stoneham, MA, to Victor C. Hilbert, Sr. and Sara E.... read more

Celebration of Life for Maxine D. Pittman

   Agenda | Posted on September 18, 2025
Maxine Dowden Pittman, born Jan. 19, 1939, in St. John's, Newfoundland to Theresa Rose Jones Dowden and Malcolm Earnest Dowden, died on Sept. 10, 2025, in Berrien Springs at home. Those who knew her... read more

Death of Daniel Drazen

   Life Stories | 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,... read more

Death of Russell Lynn Staples

   Life Stories | 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... read more

Memorial for Delmer Davis

   English | Posted on July 24, 2025
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 more

Death of Emilie Oosterwal-Tilstra

   Agenda | Posted on May 29, 2025
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 more

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