Life Stories

Death of Keith William Jewell Jr.

   Life Stories | Posted on November 11, 2021
Keith William Jewell Jr. passed away Nov. 2, 2021, at Hanson Hospice Center in Stevensville, where he received excellent care. Keith was born Feb. 13, 1950, in Hinsdale, Illinois, to Keith William Jewell Sr.... read more

Memorial for Erwin Gane

   Life Stories | Posted on October 8, 2021
Erwin Roy Gane, father of faculty member Roy Gane, passed away in Fort Collins, Colorado, on Sept. 26, 2021, at the age of 90. Erwin was born in Oakleigh, Victoria, Australia, on March 18,... read more

Death of Fred Meseraull

   Life Stories | Posted on October 7, 2021
Fred Meseraull, 83, died Thursday, Sept. 30, 2021, at his home in Berrien Springs. A memorial service will be at 11 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 14, with visitation an hour prior, at the Village Seventh-day... read more

Celebration of Life Service for Gabby Hamilton

   Life Stories | Posted on October 5, 2021
Andrews University is saddened to learn of the death of Gabrielle (Gabby) Hamilton, daughter of School of Social Work faculty member, Lloyd Hamilton. Gabby, age 28, died early this morning after a brief illness. She attended the Crayon... read more

Death of Patricia "Pat" Ann (Rodenberg) Mauro

   Life Stories | Posted on September 30, 2021
Patricia “Pat” Ann Rodenberg (Mauro) entered this life on Jan. 2, 1928, and left it on Aug. 18, 2021. The one-sentence summary of her life, “ … you shall love your neighbor as yourself,” was a direct quote... read more

Death of Steven G. Tarangle

   Life Stories | Posted on September 23, 2021
Steven G. Tarangle, MD, 98, died Monday, Sept. 20, 2021, at his home in Berrien Springs. A private graveside service will be held at Rose Hill Cemetery in Berrien Springs. A full memorial service... read more

Death of Wilma S. Darby

   Life Stories | Posted on September 2, 2021
Wilma Sarita Minisee Darby was born March 16, 1924, to James and Mildred Minisee. She was the second of four children, Winetta Minisee, Darwin L. Minisee and Richard L. Minisee. She graduated from Emmanuel Missionary College (now Andrews... read more

Death of Matthew J. Fivash Sr.

   Life Stories | Posted on August 11, 2021
Matthew J. Fivash Sr., 96, died Aug. 8, 2021, at his home in Berrien Springs, from complications following surgery on July 29 for a fractured hip. Visitation will be from 6–8:30 p.m. Wednesday, Aug.... read more