Lavon Russell Storms
May 22, 2026
Lavon Russell Storms, age 90, of Centreville, passed away on Friday, May 22, 2026 at Beacon Borgess Hospital in Kalamazoo. He was born on May 29, 1935 in Three Rivers to Clare and Maude Storms. He graduated from Centreville High School in 1953.
Lavon was a life-long farmer, and a portion of his farm has been in his family for nearly...
Michael Douglas Wahl
Jun 5, 2026
Michael Douglas "Mike" Wahl, 47, of Centreville, passed away unexpectedly at his home on June 5, 2026.
Mike was born October 13, 1978, in DeKalb, Illinois, to Doug and Terrie (Malone) Wahl. He spent most of his life in the Centreville area, where he built lasting friendships and enjoyed spending time with family, especially with his cousin, Lucas. Mike enjoyed coaching...
Gary Lee McClain
May 28, 2026
Gary Lee McClain, age 81, of Centreville, passed away peacefully on May 28, 2026. A man with a servant’s heart, Gary dedicated his life to his family, his faith, and the community he called home.
He was born on October 17, 1944, in Detroit, Michigan, to Frank and Edith (Fauble) McClain. Shortly after graduating from White Pigeon High School, he began...
Bette Lou Schwartz
May 28, 2026
Bette Lou Schwartz, age 78, passed away at home peacefully surrounded by her loved ones on May 28, 2026.
Bette was born on October 5, 1947, in Three Rivers, MI, to Lewis Ray Shears and Belle Elizabeth Dunkel and was a lifelong resident of Centreville, MI where she shared her love to care for other people working at Fairview Nursing Home...
Kailani Jean Ballard
May 27, 2026
With profound sadness and endless love, we announce the passing of our precious daughter, Kailani Jean, who left this world on May 27, 2026, at just eight months old.
Though her time with us was far too short, Kailani filled every day with laughter, happiness, and unconditional love. Her beautiful smile could brighten any room, and her sweet spirit touched the...
Janet Ellen Mercer
May 27, 2026
Janet Ellen Mercer, age 69, of Constantine, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, May 27, 2026.
She was born on February 26, 1957, in New Castle, IN, to Larry & Shirley Bittner.
Janet married Michael Mercer on February 10, 1979.
She worked at Syndicate Systems, Centurion Vehicles and later Walmart.
Janet enjoyed camping, spending time with her grandson, playing cards with her family and playing...
William Joseph Graham III
May 27, 2026
William Joseph “Bill” Graham III, age 75, of Constantine, passed away on Wednesday, May 27, 2026, surrounded by his family.
He was born on October 24, 1950, in Adrian, to William Joseph II & Irene Graham. Bill graduated from Adrian High School in 1969.
Bill worked for Simplex of Constantine, Champco, and was the owner of the Red Garter Restaurant in Jones,...
Carol R. Neubert
May 27, 2026
Carol R. Neubert, age 86, of Three Rivers, passed away on Wednesday, May 27, 2026.
She was born on December 24, 1939, in Goshen, IN, to Delbert & Louvena Rink.
Carol married Fred Neubert on August 11, 1956, in Constantine. He preceded her in death on May 2, 2020.
She was a manager for Colonial Estates in White Pigeon for many years until...
Deborah L. Lang
May 25, 2026
Deborah L. (Walters) Lang, age 75, of Centreville, passed away on Monday, May 25, 2026, surrounded by family and dear friends. Born on August 12, 1950, to Earl & Lavonne (Minger) Walters, Deb grew up on a farm and her love for animals developed early. She lived a life filled with care and compassion for others, an adventurous, fun-loving spirit,...
Patsy Jean Noe
May 12, 2026
Patsy Jean Noe, passed away on May 12, 2026, at Birch Meadows in Three Rivers, Michigan, at the age of 88.
She was born on February 17, 1938, in Niles, Michigan, to Harold and Virginia Mitchell. She was preceded in death by her parents and by her brothers, Gail and Paul Mitchell.
Patsy married Louis Noe on April 11, 1962. She is...
Michael Rae Bowersox
Apr 17, 2026
Michael Rae Bowersox, known to many as Mike, passed away on Friday, April 17, 2026, in Three Rivers, Michigan, at the age of 78.
He was born on September 5, 1947, in Sturgis, Michigan, and lived a life marked by humor, warmth, and a spirited nature that touched the hearts of those who knew him. Mike was the kind of person...
David Gordon Somers
Apr 16, 2026
Rev. David Gordon Somers, age 76, went home to be with the Lord on April 16, 2026, at his home in Bristol, Indiana.
David was born on February 24, 1950, in Detroit, Michigan, to Philip and Jeanne Somers. He met Robin, his wife, at Gitche Gumee Bible Camp. They married in 1975 and celebrated 50 years together.
David passionately served in the...
Donna Faye Flagel
Apr 11, 2026
Donna Faye Flagel, age 87, was sent peacefully in her sleep to her eternal home on Saturday, April 11, 2026. Donna was born in Keeler Township, MI to the late Donald and Mildred Straw on September 2, 1938.
Faye as she was affectionately known, was a warm shining light in the lives of all who had the privilege of knowing her....
Kevin Lee Stroup
Apr 9, 2026
Kevin Lee Stroup, passed away in Constantine, Michigan, and is remembered with love for the kind, thoughtful, and friendly spirit he shared throughout his life.
Kevin was born on October 1, 1965, in Three Rivers, Michigan. He was the son of Gene Stroup and the late Betty Sue Stroup. He grew up surrounded by family ties that remained important to him...
Frank Wittendorf Jr.
Apr 5, 2026
Frank Wittendorf Jr., passed away on April 5, 2026, in Constantine, Michigan, at the age of 74.
He was born on May 18, 1951, in Zanesville, Ohio, and lived a life marked by hard work, good humor, and devotion to the people and places he loved. Frank spent more than 40 years working as a millwright at the Constantine Paper Mill,...
Ann Dundek Gerst
Mar 22, 2026
A gracious and loving lady, Ann Dundek Gerst, age 99, of Decatur, Texas, passed from this earth to join her Heavenly Father on Tuesday, March 22, 2026, in Bridgeport, Texas.
Ann was born on October 13, 1926, in Chicago, Illinois, to Andrew Behro Dundek and Anna (Marko) Dundek, both of whom immigrated from Czechoslovakia around 1913 at the age of 18.
She...
William Frances "Bill" Durbin
Mar 20, 2026
William F. Durbin, known affectionately as Bill to his friends and family, passed away peacefully on March 20, 2026, at the age of 85 in White Pigeon, Michigan. Born on June 6, 1940, in Battle Creek, Michigan, Bill was a man whose humor, creativity, and generous spirit brought joy to everyone he encountered.
Bill's life was marked by his dedication to...
RoseMary Hunter
Mar 10, 2026
It is with heavy hearts and profound gratitude for a life well-lived that we announce the passing of RoseMary Hunter, who departed this world peacefully at home on March 10, 2026, at the age of 83. Born on October 14, 1942, in Three Rivers, Michigan, RoseMary was the cherished daughter of Luster and Dorothea Liby.
RoseMary's life was a testament to...
Thomas Michael Lang
Feb 18, 2026
Thomas Michael “Tom” Lang, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, February 18, 2026, at the age of 68. Born on July 21, 1958, in Garrett, Indiana, Tom grew up to be a man of integrity, with an unwavering dedication to his family and community.
Tom is survived by his cherished wife, Deborah Lang, who was his partner in every aspect of life....
LeRoy Lee Preston
Feb 7, 2026
LeRoy Lee Preston, a man whose life was as rich and steady as the Michigan landscapes he so deeply loved, passed away peacefully in his hometown of Three Rivers, Michigan, on February 7, 2026. Born on Independence Day, July 4, 1943, LeRoy lived a life defined by hard work, devotion to family, and a deep appreciation for the simple joys...
