Life Stories

Death of Morris Taylor, former music faculty

   Life Stories | Posted on August 11, 2016
Dr. Morris Taylor, professor emeritus of music (1971–1995), passed gently to death on August 9, 2016; he was at home, surrounded by his family. For many years, he also taught a Sabbath School class at Pioneer Memorial Church.... read more

Death of Anna Bacchiocchi

   Life Stories | Posted on August 8, 2016
Anna Maria Zeferina Gandin Bacchiocchi, 77, fell asleep in the Lord on Sunday, August 7, 2016. The youngest of four children, Anna was born in Conegliano, Italy on August 25, 1938. In high school she began a friendship... read more

Twyla Smith's Mother Passes Away

   Life Stories | Posted on August 5, 2016
Carol Ann Brady Dennis, RN, died unexpectedly in her home in Berrien Springs on August 2, 2016, at the age of 81. A funeral is scheduled for Saturday, August 6, at 5 p.m., with visitation from 4 – 5... read more

Richard Rideout Passes Away from Cancer

   Life Stories | Posted on August 4, 2016
Richard M. Rideout passed away quietly July 16, 2016 after a valiant battle with an aggressive cancer.  Richard was born to Richard F. and Dorothy M. Rideout on February 12, 1945 in Berrien Springs, MI.  He returned to Berrien Springs... read more

Audrey Castelbuono's Mother-in-Law Passed Away

   Life Stories | Posted on April 27, 2016
Jacqueline Cinquemani Castelbuono, 96, mother-in-law of Audrey Castelbuono, associate VP for development at Andrews University, died April 22, 2016, at Jenny’s Place in Berrien Springs. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Friday, May 6, at Pioneer Memorial Church.... read more

Professor's Husband Tries Cutting Edge Treatment

   Life Stories | Posted on April 12, 2016
CBS Chicago ran the following story yesterday, featuring Rick Ledesma, husband of Janet Ledesma, professor of educational leadership at Andrews University. The Ledesmas asked to share this story in hopes of inspiring faith in others. "We want to... read more

Students Involved in Serious Accident

   Life Stories | Posted on April 5, 2016
On Sunday, April 3, two Andrews University students were involved in a serious car accident in Benton Harbor. An ambulance was called and both were taken to Lakeland Medical Center in St. Joseph. Although... read more

Agnes Gibson Passed Away

   Life Stories | Posted on April 5, 2016
Agnes E. Gibson, 100, of Berrien Springs, died Sunday morning, April 3, 2016, at Royalton Manor in St. Joseph. A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Sunday, April 24, in the Castelbuono... read more