Obituary Listing

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....

Jun 10, 2023

Beverly P. Schrader, age 85 of Centreville, passed away Saturday, June 10, 2023 at Birch Meadows in Three Rivers. She was born April 5, 1938 in Sturgis a daughter of Daryle and Ruby (Harris) Pheils. Beverly attended Scott High School and graduated from Shipshewana High School in 1956. On August 16, 1958 she married Merl Hensley at the Lima...

Jun 8, 2023

Robert H. Lindsley, age 84 of Centreville, MI died June 8, 2023 at Three Rivers Health Hospital. He was born June 15, 1938 in Three Rivers, a son of Howard and Catherine (Gard) Lindsley. Robert graduated from Centreville High School in 1955.  Robert served in the US Army National Guard, based out of Three Rivers, for 6 months.  In...

Jun 7, 2023

Shane Gary-Gene Nichols, age 21 of Constantine, passed away Wednesday June 7th, 2023. Shane was born September 27, 2001 in Three Rivers, a son of Stephanie Smithers and Shane A. Nichols.

Shane was the tallest one of the bunch. The only one lucky enough to get the "Uncle Eric" gene. He graduated from Constantine Schools and was...

May 24, 2023

Robert W. Sult Sr. Age 76, of Three Rivers, died May 24, 2023 at Bronson Battle Creek Hospital. He was born October 25, 1946 in Elkhart, IN a son of Walter and Helen (Mishler) Sult. Robert graduated from Centreville High School in 1966 where he participated in track and field. On April 12, 1997 he married Vickie Linn in...

May 21, 2023

Chad M. Loyer, age 31 of Vandalia, MI died May 21, 2023 at Bronson Methodist Hospital in Kalamazoo, following a long, tough battle with kidney disease and renal failure. He was born on October 3, 1991 in Three Rivers, a son of William Tad Loyer and Kelly Ray. Chad attended Constantine Schools. He was an avid fisherman and enjoyed...

May 18, 2023

Helen A. Noe, age 94 of Constantine, died May 18, 2023 at her home. She was born August 7, 1928 in Three Rivers a daughter of Ernest and Emma (Milbrandt) Willman. Helen graduated from Three Rivers High School in 1945. On April 21, 1951 she married August "Augie" Noe in Three Rivers. Helen worked for several years at Continental...

May 7, 2023

Jeanette May Trattles, age 91 of Centreville, died Sunday May 7, 2023 at her home. She was born April 4, 1932 in Jones, MI a daughter of Ned and Myra (Ferguson) Trattles.

Jeanette graduated from Centreville High School in 1950 and attended Western Michigan University. On February 23, 1956 she enlisted in the United States Marine Corps....

May 2, 2023

Rod A. Borgert , a ge 68 of Sherman Township, died unexpectedly May 2, 2023 at his home. He was born August 8, 1954 in Sturgis, a son of Dan and LaVonne (Hamm) Borgert. Rod graduated from Centreville High School in 1972. Rod was the 4th generation to farm and live on his great grandfathers farm. He was an...

Apr 29, 2023

Betty Jeanne Bullock, age 94 of Constantine, passed away Saturday, April 29, 2023 at her home, surrounded by her loving family. She was born September 17, 1928 in Elkhart, IN, a daughter of Raymond and Elbertine (Cotterill) Smith. Betty graduated from Elkhart High School in 1942. On February 16, 1948, she married Guy Bullock at the Constantine United Methodist...