Obituary Listing

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.

Jun 30, 2023

Douglas L. Edwards, age 56 of White Pigeon, passed away at his home on Friday, June 30, 2023 following a lengthy illness.  He was born February 8, 1967 in St. Joseph, MI, a son of Billy and Doris (Ball) Edwards. Doug graduated from Three Rivers High School in 1986 and then from Michigan State University Police Academy. In August...

Jun 26, 2023

George H. Dieffenderfer, age 94 of Constantine, died June 26, 2023 at Borgess Hospital in Kalamazoo. He was born March 18, 1929 in Constantine, a son of John Elwood and Jennie (Hill) Dieffenderfer. George graduated from Constantine High School in 1947. He served in the US Army Air Borne division as a mechanic.

George worked for Caterpillar...

Jun 26, 2023

Todd A. Casselman  Sr. Age 56 Constantine

died June 26, 2023 at his home. He was born January 25, 1967 in Goshen, IN a son of Jerry and Alma (Akin) Casselman. Todd graduated from Constantine High School in 1985 and received an Associates Degree in Auto Mechanics from Glen Oaks Community College. On August 21, 1987 he...

Jun 14, 2023

Margaret E. Strawser, age 88 of Constantine, died June 14, 2023 at Niles Lakeland Hospital. She was born October 5, 1934 in Lakeview, MI, a daughter of Jiles and Eva (Space) Silver. Margaret graduated from Edmore High School and attended Central Michigan University. On July 10, 1971 she married Gordon Strawser. He preceded her in death August 1, 1990....