Obituary Listing

Sep 21, 2023

Delbert K. McCallie, age 66

Constantine

Died September 21, 2023 at his home. He was born May 14, 1957 in Three Rivers, MI, a son of Delbert Bill and Ola Marie (Neal) McCallie. Delbert attended school in Arkansas and later graduated from Marcellus High School in 1975.

He retired from Ox Paper (Simplex...

Sep 19, 2023

Charlene M. Durbin, age 78 of Mottville, passed away Tuesday, September 19, 2023 at her home.  She was born July 27, 1945 in Battle Creek, a daughter of Paul and Addie (Babcok) Stevens.  Charlene graduated from Pennfield High School in 1963. Following this she attended Beauty School. Charlene held a variety of jobs, working at Pioneer in Constantine, Manfilters,...

Sep 9, 2023

Donna M. (Graham-Watson) Hess, age 94 of Granger, Indiana passed away September 9, 2023 at Brookdale Granger Assisted Living. She was a former resident of Constantine, Buchanan and Edwardsburg, Michigan. She was born March 9, 1929 in Sturgis, Michigan.  The daughter of the late Ila M. (Hamilton) Teall and step-father Jack Van Cleve. On December 21, 1946 she married...

Sep 9, 2023

Crystal Susan-June Cole, age 42 of Constantine, passed away Saturday, September 9, 2023 at her home.  She was born June 10, 1981 in Chicago, IL, a daughter of Larry and Kathleen (Egerton) Cole. Crystal graduated from Constantine High School in 2000.  She worked as a cashier at local establishments, including Speedway and B&G Discount Store.  Crystal was very artistic...

Sep 7, 2023

Keith J. Tinsley, age 49 of Elkhart, IN, died Thursday, September 7, 2023. He was born in Vicksburg on May 28, 1974, a son of James and Debra (Hull) Tinsley. Keith graduated from Constantine High School in 1992. On December 7, 2022 he married Tricia Antonio in Elkhart.

Keith was a handyman and could build anything.  He...

Sep 4, 2023

Melva "Janie" Cunningham, age 86 of Centreville, passed away Monday, September 4, 2023. She was born July 31, 1937 in Saginaw, MI. Janie graduated from Centreville High School in 1955. On January 27, 1956 she married Howard Cunningham in Warsaw, IN. He preceded her in death December 23, 2004. Janie worked at Denton Mills and later retired from Sumitt...

Sep 1, 2023

Jackson Scott Crager, age 2 of Jones, MI, died September 1, 2023 at his home from injuries sustained in an accident. He was born May 18, 2021 in Auburn, IN a son of Lyndy Crager and Joshua Robertson. Jackson aka "Baby Shark" was the definition of all boy, loving to be outside, working with his Dad and family around...

Aug 29, 2023

Dixie Dean Wilson, age 88 of Jones, passed away Tuesday, August 29, 2023 at Edgewood Health & Rehabiliation in Three Rivers.  She was born October 7, 1934 in Pattensburg, MO, a daughter of Cleo and Mildred (Snell) Frazier.  Dixie graduated from Marcellus High School in 1952.  She received a liberal arts diploma from Southwestern Michigan College in Dowagiac and...

Aug 27, 2023

Karen J. Schrock, age 79, of Mamaroneck, NY, formerly of Three Rivers, died August 27, 2023 at Greenwich Hospital in Greenwich, CT. She was born September 20, 1943 in Constantine, a daughter of Laverne and Naomi (Powers) Johnson. Karen graduated from Bristol High School. In 1961 she married William E. Schrock at Messiah Lutheran Church in Constantine and moved...

Aug 24, 2023

Dean A. Miller Age 59 of Sturgis, MI, died August 24, 2023 at Bronson Methodist Hospital in Kalamazoo. He was born May 21, 1964 in Sturgis, a son of Edward and Katie (Borkholder) Miller. Dean graduated from Mendon High School in 1982 and received his Associates degree from Glen Oaks Community College. He later received his teaching certificate from...

Aug 20, 2023

Eleanor L. Pashby, age 97 of Constantine, passed away Sunday August 20, 2023 at Optalis Health & Rehab in Three Rivers.  She was born April 5, 1926 in Constantine, a daughter of Herman and Sadie (Thorn) Skelton. Eleanor graduated from Constantine High School in 1944. In 1946  she married Glenn Pashby,  He preceded her in death in 1982.

Aug 17, 2023

Judith A. Holtz of Sturgis, Michigan, passed away December 12th, 2005, at the Sturgis Hospital following a sudden illness. She was 50 years of age. Judith was born in Three Rivers, Michigan on July 27, 1955. She graduated from Three Rivers High School and later attended Glen Oaks Community College. Judith served in the United States Army, and we...

Aug 13, 2023

Alice E. Mann, age 90 of Lake Templene, died August 13, 2023 at her home. She was born July 16, 1933 in Ross County, Ohio a daughter of Jacob and Gladys (Pierce) Kuhn. Alice graduated from Constantine High School in 1951. She later received her Associates Degree from Glen Oaks Community College, and a Bachelor of Science Degree from...

Aug 11, 2023

Kathryn "Kathy" G. Taylor, age 68 of Constantine, died August 11, 2023 at Three Rivers Health Emergency Room. She was born November 8, 1954 in Oklahoma City, OK a daughter of Lloyd  and Maydell (Higgins) Hayes. She attended Altus High School in Oklahoma.

Kathy was active in Theater and Choir at her church and with the Sturgis...

Aug 8, 2023

Carol J. Deller, age 75 of Kalamazoo and formerly Constantine, passed away Tuesday, August 8, 2023 at Vibrant Life Senior Living in Kalamazoo. She was born September 5, 1947 in Detroit, a daughter of Alfred and Marcella (Lutey) Dentzer. She graduated from Redford High School and later Albion College.On June 21, 1969 Carol married Jack Deller in Detroit. He...

Aug 8, 2023

Angelena "Angel" Sue Burnett  Age 51 Constantine

Died August 8, 2023 at her home. She was born June 26, 1972 in Three Rivers,  MI, a daughter of Lee and Judith (Hoyt) Burnett. Angel attended Constantine Schools and worked for several area manufacturing companies. Angel loved the outdoors especially swimming and attending concerts of Savannah Dexter and Jelly...

Aug 3, 2023

Phyllis Kay Shultz, age 65 of White Pigeon, passed away at her home Thursday, August 3, 2023 following a long illness.  Phyllis was born on March 8, 1958 in Tampa, FL, a daughter of Elvia and Mary (Holton) Wyatt, Sr.  On May 3, 1978, she married Chris A. Shultz in Kalamazoo. Phyllis attended Loy Norrix and Kalamazoo Public Schools...

Aug 1, 2023

Mary Ellen Shultz. Age 44 of White Pigeon died August 1, 2023, at Elkhart General Hospital. She was born May 29, 1979, in Kalamazoo a daughter of Chris and Phyllis (Wyatt) Shultz. Mary Ellen received her education at Ross Medical school and worked as a medical assistant. She worked at Borgess hospital in Kalamazoo, At Fresenius Kidney Care in...

Jul 27, 2023

Jean Ann Freimund, age  81 of Union, MI, died July 27, 2023 at her home. She was born July 21, 1942 in Calvin Township, MI a daughter of James and Winifred (Kantz) Goode. Jean attended Edwardsburg schools. On September 20, 1979 she married Lee Zemanek, he preceded her in death in January 1986. On August 15, 1987 she married...

Jul 9, 2023

Nicholas A. Hargett   Age 45 of Centreville, died July 9, 2023 at his home. He was born June 24, 1978 in Sturgis and son of Victor and Debra (Ream) Hargett. Nicholas attended school in Sturgis and Centreville. He had worked as a custodian for Three Rivers Schools and previously at Howe Military School and Parma Tube in Sturgis.