Life Stories

Death of Raphael Yves Sabbat

   Life Stories | Posted on March 31, 2022
On Feb. 15, 1984, Raphaël Yves Sabbat was born to his two loving parents, Patricia and Yves Sabbat. But he wasn't their only bundle of joy for long—he was soon joined by his late... read more

Death of Conrad A. Reichert

   Life Stories | Posted on March 10, 2022
Conrad A. Reichert, PhD, of St. Joseph, passed away Feb. 28, 2022, at the age of 88. He was born Feb. 3, 1934, in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada, and spent his childhood in Aurora, Illinois, and Waymansville, Indiana. ... read more

Death of Richard Andrew "Dick" Ford

   Life Stories | Posted on February 10, 2022
Richard (Dick) Andrew Ford (92) passed away at home on Feb. 1, 2022, having lived a life of grace and kindness. He leaves behind his wife of 40 years, Alice Blair Ford; five children John (Heather) Ford, Dane... read more

Death of Donald Habenicht

   Life Stories | Posted on February 10, 2022
Donald Edward Habenicht, 86, of Berrien Springs, passed away on Feb. 4, 2022, at Spectrum Health Lakeland hospital after a brief illness with all of his family at his side. Donald was born on... read more

Death of Pamela Ann Swanson

   Life Stories | Posted on January 27, 2022
Pamela Ann (Mantell) Swanson passed peacefully to her rest in her home in Berrien Springs on Jan. 13, 2022. A time to gather to celebrate her life has not as yet been determined. In... read more

Death of Hope P. Muir

   Life Stories | Posted on January 18, 2022
Andrews University is saddened to learn of the death of Hope Muir, who served as a staff member in Plant Services for several years and also completed both photographic imaging and nursing degrees from Andrews. Please remember Hope’s... read more

Death of Kelvin Carl Krantz

   Life Stories | Posted on January 13, 2022
Kelvin Carl Krantz, beloved husband, father, grandfather, neighbor, business owner, chauffeur, humorist and friend passed away unexpectedly at his home in Berrien Springs on Friday, Jan. 7, 2022, at the age of 64. Born... read more

Death of Shirley Ann Hamilton

   Life Stories | Posted on January 6, 2022
Shirley Ann Winslow Hamilton, née Wheeker, went to sleep in Jesus on Dec. 24, 2021. Shirley was born on July 6, 1926, in Detroit, to Lillian Mae (Truscott) and Frank Charles Wheeker. She was... read more