Life Stories

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

Death of Sakae Kubo

   Life Stories | 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... read more

Death of Julia Miranda

   Life Stories | 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,... read more

Death of Monte Sahlin

   Life Stories | 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.... read more

Death of Bruce Wrenn

   Life Stories | Posted on April 2, 2025
Walter Bruce Wrenn died on March 29, 2025, in Granger, Indiana, after a long battle with cancer.   Bruce was born Nov. 9, 1950, to Winona and Walter Wrenn. The... read more

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