Eugene Joseph Berchem Obituary

With profound sadness, we say goodbye to Eugene Joseph Berchem of Niles, Michigan, whose vibrant spirit touched the lives of many. Eugene left this world on April 2, 2026 at the age of 87, leaving a void in the lives of so many people. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Donald N. Berchem and Margaret S. Berchem (Shute); his stepmother Mary O'Dell Berchem; and his stepsister Joyce Theriault. He is survived by: his sons, Donald Berchem (Cindy) and Joseph Berchem; his stepdaughters, Linda Yedla and Cynthia Herezi of Illinois; his brother John Berchem (Nancy); his stepsisters, Kathleen Pandola and Alice Ann Flreischer; his grandchildren, Joseph, Geno Berchem, Caitlyn Spence (Justin) and Megan Berchem; his stepgrandchildren, Kurt Yedla, Michael Yedla (Courtney), Cheyenne Herezi and Josh Herezi (Jasmine); his great grandchildren, McKayla, Parker and Jackson Spence; and his stepgreat-grandchildren, Brittany, Donovan, Hillary, Hayden Yedla, Stacia, Tyler, Kashmir and Ivan Herezi.

Memorial contributions may be directed to the La Porte County Animal Control & The Jane Bernard Animal Adoption Center, 2855 IN-2, La Porte, IN 46350 or online at https://laporteco.in.gov.