Obituary Listing

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...

Apr 28, 2023

Jeffrey L Blough Age 68 of Shipshewana, died April 28, 2023 at his home. He was born August 31, 1954 in Three Rivers a son of Ernest and Agnes (Chrisman) Blough. Jeff graduated from Middlebury High School in 1972 and then from the Regional Police Acadamy, Kalamazoo Valley Community College. He later recieved his BGS, Social and Behavioral Sciences and...

Apr 15, 2023

Leland H. "Lee" Wickey Age 74 of Centreville, died April 15, 2023 at his home. He was born March 21, 1949 in Goshen, IN a son of Henry and Suzanne( Hostetler) Wickey. Lee attended school in the LaGrange, IN area. On May 19, 1972 he married Deborah Anne Elliott at the First United Methodist Church in Sturgis. She preceded...

Apr 9, 2023

Robert L. Thayer, age 87 of Mendon, passed away Sunday, April 9, 2023 at his home. He was born September 9, 1935 in Centreville, a son of Mason and Elma (Daugherty) Thayer. Robert graduated from Three Rivers High School in 1953. He married Melva Branham, she preceded him in death in 1997.

Robert worked grounds...

Apr 7, 2023

Terry J. Davenport, age 65 of Centreville, passed away Friday April 7, 2023 surrounded by his loved ones at his home following a lengthy illness. He was born March 26, 1958 in Sturgis, a son of James and Margaret (Watkins) Davenport. Terry graduated from Centreville High School in 1976. On April 14, 1981, Terry married Rhonda Miller in Centreville....