11-15-2018 Tri-City Area Obituaries

JOHN D. BURFIELD John D. Burfield, 43, of Hartford, passed away on November 11, 2018 at Lakeland Medical Center in St. Joseph. A Memorial Visitation will take place at Duffield & Pastrick Family Funeral Home in Coloma on Thursday, November 15 from 5:00-8:00 p.m. with prayers and family tributes beginning at 7:00 p.m. Memorial donations in John’s memory may be made to the Hartford Council for Recreation. Those wishing to leave a message or share a memory with the family online may do so at www.duffieldpastrick.com.

John was born December 3, 1974 in St. Joseph to Norman J. and Judith (Frye) Burfield. He was currently employed by Griffin Tool and previously by Pullman Industries and Wolverine Metal Stamping. John had a passion for anything outdoors including hunting, fishing and camping. He enjoyed working in the yard with his grandson DJ and always went to his children’s events no matter the distance. He also enjoyed drinking cheladas, fireball and attending biker rallies with friends. John was a member of the IDPA, Van Buren Sportsman’s Club and USPSA where he loved to shoot with a slew of his shooting buddies in many different places. John’s most important passion in life was spending time with his wife and kids and being the best family man he could be. If you knew him, you knew how he felt about you. John is survived by his wife of 26 years Nichoel; his three children Alexandria (Doug) Whitsel, John Burfield II and Mackenzie Burfield; his mother Judith Nearn; siblings Cindy Lee Fairbanks, Jody Nearn, Willie Nearn Jr., Nora (Juan) Burfield, Norman Burfield Jr. and Cindy Lou Oneill; and his grandson DJ Whitsel. Also surviving are his father and mother in-laws Hartley & Patricia Collins; brother in laws Hartley (Teresa) Collins Jr. and Todd (Holly Nadin) Curtis and several aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins. He is preceded by his grandma Grams, father Norman, step-father Willie Nearn Sr., his dog Fatboy, his beloved Cole-Man and many other close friends.

BARBARA M. ABRAMS Barbara M. Abrams, 83, of Coloma, passed away on November 13, 2018 at Woodland Terrace in Coloma. Funeral services will take place on Friday, November 16 at Duffield & Pastrick Family Funeral Home in Coloma beginning at 1:00 p.m. with burial following in Coloma Cemetery. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service. Memorial donations in Barbara’s memory may be made to Plymouth Congregational Church where she was an active member or Alzheimer’s Association. Those wishing to leave a message or share a memory with the family online may do so at www.duffieldpastrick.com.

Barbara was born November 26, 1934 in Coloma to Roy and Ruth (Martin) Miller. She retired from the State Bank of Coloma after 44 years. Following retirement Barbara was actively involved with the Coloma Library and wrote the “Rolling Back The Years” column for the Tri-City Record for a number of years. Barbara enjoyed cross stitching, reading, traveling, sewing, playing the piano in her younger years and loved her roses. Barbara is survived by her loving husband of 66 years, Charles; four children Brian (Theresa) Abrams of Crystal River, Fla., Jennifer (Edmund) Hengesh of Canton, MI, Brent (Renee) Abrams of Dowagiac and Jodi Foster of St. Joseph. Also surviving are seven grandchildren Brittany, Eddie, Tyler, McKenzie, Nicholas, Spencer and Luc and two great-grandchildren. Barbara was preceded in death by her parents and her brother Wesley Miller.

ROY “ANDY” ANDERSON Roy “Andy” Anderson was born November 6, 1926 in Chicago. He was one of three children born to Roy and Hulda (Stelter) Anderson. Roy passed away at Caretel Inns of Lakeland in Royalton Township on Saturday, November 10, 2018 at the age of 92.

Roy grew up in Bridgman and attended Bridgman High School, where he participated in a variety of athletics. He was a member of the 1945 Class C State Championship Basketball team. After graduating from Bridgman High School in 1945, he was drafted into military service. His service included guard duty at Dachau prison camp and the Military Police at the Nuremberg Trials. Roy, after retiring from Clark Equipment, enjoyed his retirement years playing golf, growing vegetables for his road side stand and partnering in a driving range. He was also a member of the Hartford Zoning/ Planning Commission in the 1980s. Roy stayed interested in athletics throughout his life. He was best known for his prowess at golf, winning countless tournaments and trophies that attest to that. He was also the golf pro at Bridgman Country Club for a period of time. Cremation has taken place and a memorial service to honor Roy’s memory will commence at 10:00 a.m.; Saturday, November 17 at the Hartford United Methodist Church with Brian Lightner officiating. He will be laid to rest with his parents and sisters in Greenwood Cemetery at 1:30 p.m., with military rites provided by Stevensville American Legion Post 568. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Hartford United Methodist Church or Immanuel Lutheran Church, Bridgman. The family has entrusted the Calvin Funeral Home, Hartford, with arrangements. Memorial condolences for the family can be left on our website at http://www.calvin-leonardfh.com. On June 5, 1976, Roy was united in marriage with Donna Vanderlyn-Smith. She survives, along with his children: Bradley (Hannah) Anderson, Steven Anderson, Kay (Rick) Martin, Mark (Angelita) Anderson, James (Christine) Anderson and Scott (Denise) Smith; nine grandchildren: David, Evan, Mike, Chris, Angela, Shawn, Ryan, Amanda and Bethany, fifteen great-grandchildren and his first wife, Catherine D. Anderson. Roy was preceded in passing by his parents and two sisters: Betty Jane Anderson and Loie Rokely. Roy’s family would like to thank the staff at Caretel Inns of Lakeland and Caring Circle, Hospice at Home and especially Stephanie Burch for the loving care they showed Roy.

Death Notices William Arthur White Jr., 53, died Oct. 20, 2018 at Lakeland Medical Center, St. Joseph. Calvin Funeral Home, Hartford John Fries Jr., 92, of Hartford died Oct. 27, 2018 at home. Calvin Funeral Home, Hartford Darlene Ertman, 78, of Benton Harbor died Nov. 9, 2018 at home. Duffield & Pastrick Family Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Coloma James D. “Jim” Miller, 90, of St. Joseph died Nov. 8, 2019 at Caretel Inns of Lakeland. Starks & Menchinger Chapel and Cremation Services, St. Joseph Bruce Lee Garrett, 80, of Benton Harbor died Nov. 11, 2018 at home. Purely Cremations – Starks Family Funeral Homes Robert “Bob” Millhouse formerly of Keeler, died Nov. 8, 2018 at Good Shepherd Hospice House in Sebring, FL Bill Brambilla, 87, of Benton Harbor died Nov. 7, 2018 at Spectrum Health Lakeland, Starks & Menchinger Chapel and Cremation Services, St. Joseph