Obituary Listing

Sep 9, 2026

Joanna Lee Gross-Buscher-Scott-Drew-Carper, age 93, of Three Rivers, Michigan, passed away on September 9, 2026. She was born on August 9, 1933, in White Pigeon, Michigan, and lived a long life marked by devotion to family, kindness to others, and a generous spirit that touched many hearts.

Joanna was a loving, caring, compassionate, adventurous, and free-spirited woman whose presence brought warmth...

Sep 7, 2026

Erma Lee (Carmack) Skipper, Age 92, died September 7, 2026. She was born August 8, 1934 in Cardwell, Missouri to Chester and Gladys Carmack, both deceased.

She married Jimmy Dale Skipper of Arbyrd, Missouri on November 24, 1955. He preceded her in death on December 27, 2014. She is survived by one daughter, Martha Elaine (Brian [Chip] Leister) Skipper-Leister of Vandalia...

Sep 4, 2026

Kathleen Kay “Susie” Hensell, age 87, of Constantine, Michigan, passed away on September 4, 2026, in Sturgis, Michigan.

Susie was born on August 3, 1939, in Three Rivers, Michigan, the daughter of Franklin and Mary Keith. She lived a life marked by devotion to her family, hard work, and a deep appreciation for the simple joys of community and country living.

Susie...

Aug 29, 2026

Lisa K. Bronstetter VanSumeren, beloved daughter of Yvonne and the late George Bronstetter, passed away on Saturday, August 29, 2026, leaving behind a family and many friends who loved her deeply and will miss her dearly.

Lisa was born on February 27, 1970, in Three Rivers, Michigan. She attended Centreville Public Schools graduating in 1988. She continued her education at Glen...

Aug 14, 2026

What started as a blind date between Rhonda Beth Powell and Galen Jay Miller blossomed into a 56-year love story. They married in 1970 and soon moved to Grand Rapids, where Rhonda cared for their first son, Brent, while Galen attended UTI Electronics and worked nights at a meat packaging plant.

Rhonda and Galen moved back to Eby Pines in Middlebury...

Aug 12, 2026

Zacharia Dean Casselman was born April 21, 1985 and passed away unexpectedly at the age of 41 on August 12, 2026. Zac was such a caring, lovable individual and there wasn’t a person he didn’t like or met that he wouldn’t try to get to know. Zac had been recently working with Corner Stone Construction, which he truly enjoyed being...

Aug 9, 2026

To know DeWayne Gest was to understand what it meant to live wholeheartedly. DeWayne spent his life building connections, nurturing others, and finding joy in the everyday moments that many overlook.

Born on July 2, 1953, at Sturgis Hospital, DeWayne was the son of Richard “Dick” and Delores (Topp) Gest. He was raised in Burr Oak, Michigan, and graduated from Burr...

Aug 9, 2026

Rodney Lee Cropsey, beloved father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, and friend, passed away on August 9, 2026, at the age of 78. He was born on July 25, 1948, to Carl Cropsey and Barbara Jean Taggart.

Rodney was fortunate to call two places home. He spent half of each year in Centreville, Michigan, and the other half in Santa Fe, Texas, making...

Aug 9, 2026

Delman Eastes, who was born on June 22, 1939, in Hammond, Indiana, and passed away on August 9, 2026, in Kalamazoo, Michigan, lived a life marked by service, devotion, and steady kindness.

He was a devoted husband to his wife, Teddie, and a loving father to his children, John Eastes and his wife Lynn, Jennifer Winship and her husband Kevin, and...

Aug 8, 2026

Robert “Bob” Bradford Beals of Centreville, age 85, passed away on August 8, 2026. He was born in Marshall on October 22, 1940, son of Stanley and Mamie (James) Beals. He graduated from Centreville High School in 1958, and attended Tri State College.

Bob and Janet (Albright) were married on October 7, 1962 at Congregational Church in East Gilead and shared...

Jul 30, 2026

Duane A. Schwartz, age 65, of Howe, Indiana, passed away peacefully at home on July 30, 2026, after a hard 6 year battle after COVID, leaving behind a life marked by faith, devotion, hard work, and deep love for his family.

He was born on December 13, 1960, in Three Rivers, Michigan, the son of Eli and Clara Schwartz. Duane grew...

Jul 24, 2026

Thomas R. Rice, known to many as Tom, passed away on July 24, 2026, in Kalamazoo, Michigan, at the age of 75.

Tom was born on July 9, 1951, in Three Rivers, Michigan, and he lived a life marked by faith, devotion to family, and a steady presence that left a lasting impression on all who knew him. He carried himself...

Jul 24, 2026

Joelen Cox Zimont entered heaven at dawn on July 24, 2026, at home in the same place as her loving husband Chuck of 66 years.

Born October 14, 1932, in the Constantine Hospital, to Helen (Campbell) and Joseph A. Cox, she was always proud that her name was a combination of her parents’ names. For all but eight of her 93...

Jul 22, 2026

We’re deeply saddened to share that Vicki DeMeyer, 62, passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, July 22, 2026 surrounded by the love of her family after a courageous battle with cancer.

Born in South Bend, IN to LaVern and Monica Chupp, Vicki grew up in Constantine MI, where she developed a love for athletics, community, education and built relationships that...

Jul 18, 2026

Mary passed away on July 18, 2026 comfortably and peacefully at the Hospice House in Landrum, SC. Born in Onondaga, MI to Edmond Jolls and Bessie Nulph on May 5, 1936, she is survived by her eldest son Brian Mitchell, second son Greg Mitchell and her daughter-in-law Susan Hancock; and her daughter Ronda Bingley and husband Leo Bingley II and...

Jul 11, 2026

Jul 2, 2026

Deborah E. Rohrer, of Constantine, Michigan passed away on Thursday, July 2, 2026 at the age of 75.

She was born in Sidney Ohio on June 17, 1951 to Donald and Helen (Nelson) Scholl.

Deb is survived by her husband, Phillip Rohrer; her daughter, Melissa (Derek) Hall; her grandchildren, Haley and Caleb Hall; sisters, Alice (Stan) Warble, Roseotta; (Rick) Haifley; her brothers,...

Jun 23, 2026

Thomas R. "Tom" Hippen, 68, of Three Rivers, Michigan, passed away on June 23, 2026. 

Tom was born on April 10, 1958, in Vicksburg, Michigan. He was a kind, honest, and hardworking man whose laid-back nature and sense of humor made him easy to be around. He enjoyed life's simple pleasures and cherished the time he spent with family and friends.

Tom...

Jun 16, 2026

Baby Allen Russell Storms, named to honor his grandfathers, joined his grandpa, Donald WIlliams, on his birthday, Tuesday, June 16, 2026, a detail that will forever hold special significance for his family.

He was the cherished son of Wesley and Alecia Storms and the treasured little brother of Isabella and Esther. Though his time on earth was brief, Allen was surrounded...

Jun 13, 2026

Dennis L. Bohm, age 91, passed away on June 13, 2026. He was born on April 13, 1935, and throughout his long life he lived with quiet strength, steady purpose, and a deep care for the people around him. Dennis was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, and friend whose presence brought comfort and stability to his family and...