Obituary Listing

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...

Feb 6, 2026

Michael A. Donley, a cherished father, grandfather, brother, and friend, passed away peacefully on February 6, 2026, in Elkhart, Indiana. Born in Sturgis, Michigan, on January 4, 1956, to James Donley and Margaret (Clark) Johnson, Michael's journey through life was marked by an unwavering spirit of kindness and a heart full of love for his family.

Michael's early years in Constantine...

Feb 5, 2026

Dorothy Jane Holmes, a beacon of love and faith, passed away peacefully on February 5, 2026, at the age of 89 in White Pigeon, Michigan. Born on September 29, 1936, in Little Rock, Arkansas, Dorothy was a woman whose life was a testament to her selfless nature and unwavering love for the Lord.

Dorothy was a cherished...

Feb 2, 2026

Rosella (Frame) Moore passed away on Feb 2, 2026 at Drew's Place of Coldwater. She was born on Sept 11, 1950 in Little Rock, Arkansas.

Rosella was a proud nurse who dedicated her life to caring for others. She graduated from Glen Oaks Community College while raising five children, a testament to her strength and determination and...

Feb 1, 2026

Diana K. Bradford, passed away peacefully at her home after a year-long battle with cancer on February 1, 2026, at the age of 74. Born on October 21, 1951, in Three Rivers, Michigan, Diana was a beacon of joy and kindness to all who knew her. She was a proud graduate of Constantine High School's class of 1969, where...

Jan 31, 2026

Marcia Lee Wittenberg, passed away peacefully on January 31, 2026, at the age of 81. Born on April 29, 1944, in Coshocton, Ohio, Marcia's life was a testament to her unwavering commitment to education, community, and faith.

Marcia dedicated her professional life to the noble cause of education, shaping the minds and hearts of countless young individuals....

Jan 28, 2026

Lois Ann VanDeraa-Griffith, passed away peacefully in Three Rivers, Michigan, on January 28, 2026, at the age of 86. Born on May 31, 1939, in Harvey, Illinois, Lois was a vibrant soul whose creativity and love for nature touched many lives.

As a self-employed artist, Lois channeled her passion for beauty into her handcrafted works, leaving behind...

Jan 21, 2026

Larry L. Lantz, a cherished soul known for his warm smile and handyman skills, passed away peacefully on January 21, 2026, in Kalamazoo, Michigan. Born on May 16, 1948, in Sturgis, Michigan, to the late Norman and Betty Lantz of White Pigeon, Larry's early years were filled with the love and support of his devoted family.

A...

Jan 14, 2026

Brianne N. Anthony, age 20 of Constantine, passed away Wednesday, January 14, 2026 from injuries sustained in an automobile accident. She was born December 20, 2005 in Kalamazoo, a daughter of Chris Anthony and Kirstie Wyeth. Brianne graduated from Constantine Tech School in 2024. She attended S.W. Michigan Beauty School in Sturgis, and would have graduated in February. Brianne...

Jan 14, 2026

Gregory (Greg) Leonard age 56 of Constantine died January 14, 2026 at his home. Gregory was born June 26th, 1969 in Dowagiac, Michigan. He was the son of Frederick and Charlotte (Johns) Leonard.

Greg is survived by his 2 children Andrew [Heather) LaRocco and Tristan McGehee. He was also part of Kaitlyn (Andy) Morris and Travis (Ashley...

Jan 10, 2026

Gemma M. Magnani, age 92 of Sturgis, passed away Saturday, January 10, 2026 at Bronson Methodist Hospital in Kalamazoo.  She was born on May 26, 1933 in Routa, Italy, a daughter of Basilio and Elisa (Francioni) Mei. Gemma came to the United States at the age of 17, and later became a citizen.  In 1953 she married Ralph Magnani,...

Dec 31, 2025

Pamela Kay Penninger,  age 78 of Sturgis, died December 31, 2025 at Skaggs Assisted Living in Burr Oak. She was born February 3, 1947 in Elkhart, IN a daughter of Robert and Phyllis (Funkhouser) Hudson. Pam graduated from Jimtown High School in Elkhart. On July 25, 1970 she married John Penninger, Sr at Northside Baptist Church in Elkhart. He...

Dec 31, 2025

Charles W. Watson, age 67 of Coldwater, died December 31, 2025 at Lutheran Hospital in Ft Wayne. He was born March 4, 1958 in Three Rivers, a son of Olan and Doris (Krull) Watson. Charles graduated from Constantine High School in 1976 and received his Bachelor's degree in broadcast electronic technology from Ferris State University in 1979. Charles began...

Dec 27, 2025

Lisa L. Bohm   age 62 of Centreville passed away December 27, 2025 at her home after a courageous battle with cancer. She was born January 25, 1963 in Detroit a daughter of James and Charlotte (Keebaugh) Britton. Lisa attended Centreville Schools and graduated from Factoryville Christian School in 1981. Lisa received her Bachelors degree in education from Ypsilanti Christian...

Dec 21, 2025

Prible Kay Garland, age 79 of Three Rivers, died December 21, 2025 at NuCare Adult Foster Care in Sturgis. She was born June 21, 1946 in Lapeer, MI a daughter of Cordes and Prible (Hickman) Taul. Prible graduated from Dowagiac High School in 1964. In 1974 she married William Price Garland. He preceded her in death in 2001.

Dec 16, 2025

Diana Jo Eckman-Streeter,  age 75 of Centreville, died December 16, 2025 at Beacon Health Three Rivers. She was born February 28, 1950 in South Bend, IN a daughter of Dick and Louise (Stalker) Eckman. Diana graduated from Riley High School in South Bend and attended Glen Oaks Community College. On August 19, 2005 she married Theodore Streeter in Centreville....

Nov 26, 2025

Franklyn D. Schragg Sr. age 91 of Centreville, passed away November 26, 2025 at Birch Meadows Senior Care in Three Rivers. He was born February 18, 1934 in Sturgis, a son of John William "Bill" and Hazel (Rosine) Schragg. Frank graduated from Centreville High School in 1952. On June 14, 1952 he married Lydia Miller in Centreville and raised...

Nov 25, 2025

David A. Jacobs, age 73 of Marcellus, passed away on Tuesday, November 25, 2025 at his home after a brief illness. He was born September 18, 1952 in Three Rivers, a son of Royce and Helen (Schultz) Jacobs. David graduated from Constantine High School in 1970. On October 18, 1989 he married Kristi Smith in Cassopolis. He was a...

Nov 23, 2025

Sandra "Sandy" Kay Barrett age 80, died November 23, 2025 at Edgewood Nursing and Rehabilitation in Three Rivers. She was born December 20, 1944 in Goshen, IN, a daughter of Arnold and Alice (Swartzlander) Hartman. Sandy graduated from Nappannee High School in 1961 and attended Glen Oaks Community College. She worked for many years at Precision Speed of Sturgis...

Nov 22, 2025

Erica Jordan (Smith) Dettmar, age 25 of Vandalia, walked into the arms of Jesus on Saturday, November 22, 2025, at 9:44 a.m. Erica was born on May 4th, 2000, in Sturgis, the daughter of John & Rebecca (Huffman) Smith. Erica graduated from Constantine High School in 2019. On October 5th, 2025, she married the love of her life, Isaiah...