Daniel P Cleveland

Daniel “Dan” P. Cleveland, 57, of Dowagiac, MI, passed away on Tuesday, April 25, 2017 at Borgess Hospital in Kalamazoo, MI. A Celebration of Life Gathering will be held Friday, April 28, 2017 from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM at Clark Chapel & Cremation Services, 405 Center St., Dowagiac. A private burial at Sacred Heart Cemetery will take place at a later date. Those wishing to leave an online condolence may do so at www.clarkch.com. Dan was born in Chicago Heights, IL on November 14, 1959 to James W. & Mary P. (Dalton) Cleveland. He graduated from Dowagiac Union High School in 1978.  Dan married the love of his life, Lori A. Bentz, on September 25, 1987 in Cassopolis. Dan was a member of the Pipestone Golf League. He was a quiet, peaceful man who loved the outdoors. Dan spent many hours on Magician Lake fishing from his pontoon boat, watching the eagles and just relaxing. He enjoyed spending time up north in Ludington, collecting rocks, visiting the Michigan lighthouses, cooking for his family and driving his Jeep Wrangler with the top down.  Dan’s greatest pride and joy was his family, especially his daughter Kelsey. Dan is survived by his daughter, Kelsey (Brian) Kline of Hill AFB, Utah; mother, Mary Cleveland of Dowagiac; sisters, Kathy (Dick) Trail of Eau Claire and Joleen (Tom) Staffier of Florida; brother, Jim (Kelly) Cleveland of Oregon; sisters-in-law, Nancy (Rick) Myers of Dowagiac and Sandy Bentz of California; brother-in-law, Jim Bentz of South Bend; companion, Doreen Parron of Dowagiac and several nieces and nephews. Dan was preceded in death by his father James, wife Lori and his daughter Rebecca.