Norman L. Stokes

Norman L. “Norm” Stokes, 83, of Berrien Springs, passed away on Friday, December 18, 2020, at Spectrum-Lakeland Health. A private service will be held at a later date. Memorial contributions may be made to Caring Circle-Hospice, 4025 Health Park Ln., St. Joseph. Those wishing to leave an online condolence may do so at www.starks-menchinger.com. Norm was born on September 9, 1937, to Stanley & Evelyn Stokes (Gale) in Benton Harbor. He graduated from Coloma High School and then proudly served his country in the United States Navy until he was honorably discharged. On September 6, 1958, Norm married Theresa Mondelli at St. John’s Catholic Church in Benton Harbor. He was a devoted husband and took care of Theresa until her passing in 2007. Norm worked as a Computer Analysts for Whirlpool Corp. for over 40 years before his retirement. Norm enjoyed golfing, fishing and assisting in community events as a HAM radio operator. He was a humble man known for helping anyone- friends and strangers alike. Norm is survived by his children, David Stokes of Berrien Springs and Debra (Niels) Bergstrom of Park Ridge, IL; and numerous nieces and nephews. Norm was preceded in death by his parents, Stanley and Evelyn Stokes and siblings, Gale Stokes, Jack Stokes, Mary Stokes, Connie Kerrick and Lee Stokes.