Darlene Ann Vanzuilen
Jan 5, 2023
Darlene Ann (Wagner) VanZuilen, age 89, of Lake Templene, Sturgis, Michigan, passed peacefully at Masonville Place in Coldwater on January 5, 2023. She was born in Illinois on June 8, 1933 to Blanche (Rank) Wagner and William Wagner. She lived much of her childhood in Fulton County, Indiana.
After graduating from high school and receiving the DAR...
Frank Leroy Pierce
Jan 2, 2023
Frank L. Pierce, age 74 of Centreville, died January 2, 2023 at his home. He was born October 19, 1948 in Three Rivers, a son of Roy Edgar and E. Ruth (Smallcombe) Pierce. Frank graduated from Marcellus High School in 1966 and received 3 Associate Degrees from Glen Oaks Community College. He later studied mechanical engineering at Western Michigan...
Merle L. Carter
Jan 1, 2023
Merle L. Carter, age 78 of Constantine, passed away January 1, 2023 at Bronson Methodist Hospital in Kalamazoo. He was born August 2, 1944 in Schoolcraft, a son of Chester and Marguerite (Hoyt) Carter. Merle attended Centreville Schools. On December 21, 1963 he married Marian L. Roberts in Centreville.
Merle had worked for Denton Mills,...
Maryann Piotrowski
Dec 31, 2022
Maryann Piotrowski, age 75 of Centreville, passed away Saturday, December 31, 2022 at Fairview Living and Rehabilitation Center in Centreville. She was born November 9, 1947 in Detroit, a daughter of Mary Christ and John Widon. Maryann obtained her GED in Mt. Clemens. She married Eugene Piotrowski, they later divorced.
Surviving Maryann are her daughter...
Laura A. Miller
Dec 27, 2022
Laura A. Miller, age 61 of Bronson, MI, died December 27, 2022 at her home. She was born May 6, 1961 a daughter of Clifford and Arlene (Stephens) Ditmer Sr. Laura attended Bronson schools and Kalamazoo Valley Community College. On August 2, 1996 she married Roman Miller in Bronson, MI.
Laura enjoyed watching TV and movies, reading,...
Jeanne E Fellows
Dec 22, 2022
Jeanne E. Fellows  Age 100
Fish Lake, Sturgis
Jeanne always loved being the "life of the party" and as of December 22, 2022 she will be celebrating for eternity with her Savior Jesus and all of her loves ones that left before her that she has been longing to see.
Christopher P. Mohney
Dec 22, 2022
Christopher P. Mohney Age 49 Mishawaka, IN Died December 22, 2022 at St. Joseph Regional Hospital in Mishawaka. He was born August 19, 1973 in Three Rivers, a son of Douglas and Sheryl (Hocker) Mohney. Chris graduated from Centreville High School in 1992. On December 2, 2016 he married Theresa Jewell in Mishawaka. Chris was employed at Federal Mogul...
Clarence E. Kinsman
Dec 13, 2022
Clarence E. Kinsman Age 78 of White Pigeon Township, died December 13, 2022 at his home. He was born April 28, 1944 in Wauseon, OH a son of Theodore and Mary Ellen (Bennett) Kinsman. Clarence graduated from Wauseon High School in Ohio. On April 3, 1965 he married Agnes I. Case. She preceded him in death in 2002.
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Catherine Renee Wolf
Dec 9, 2022
Catherine "Renee" Wolf, age 68 of Constantine, passed away Friday, December 9, 2022 at Three Rivers Health Hospital. She was born in Battle Creek on August 14,1954 a daughter of Avril and Elizabeth (Mix) Cruce. Renee graduated from Battle Creek High School in 1972. On August 29, 1981 she married Frederick W. Wolf in Constantine. He preceded her...
Ted R. Smith
Dec 4, 2022
Ted R. Smith, age 67 of Constantine, died December 4, 2022 at his home following a long illness. He was born June 26, 1955 in North Judson, IN a son of Edward and Dallas (Stacey) Smith. Ted attended North Judson High School and served in the US Army. On January 30, 2009 He married Rebecca Bittner in Centreville....
Madilyn Ruth Mast
Dec 4, 2022
Madilyn R. Mast, age 95 of Constantine, formerly of Beaverton, passed away Sunday, December 4, 2022 at her home. She was born April 27, 1927 in Ithaca, MI, daughter of Merril and Hazel (Griner) Hunter. Madilyn graduated from Midland High School in 1945, achieving a Bachelors Degree in Physical Education with a minor in English from Michigan State...
Frederick "Fred" G. Schwartz
Dec 3, 2022
Frederick "Fred" G. Schwartz, age 75 of Sturgis, passed on to Heaven on Saturday, December 3, 2022. He was born on July 23, 1947 in Sturgis, a son of John and Katie (Wickey) Schwartz. Fred attended Nottawa and Centreville Schools, later receiving his GED and going to Auction School. On November 12, 1971, he married Marilyn Miller at...
Lonney "Lon" Sommers
Nov 18, 2022
Lonney "Lon" L. Sommers, age 82 of Three Rivers, died Friday November 18, 2022 at his home. He was born February 22, 1940 in Battle Creek, MI a son of Leo and Dortha (Maugherman) Sommers. He attended Battle Creek schools and served in the US Army from 1963 to 1965. On December 7, 1968 he married Valarie Propst at...
Roman K. Miller
Nov 8, 2022
Roman K. Miller, age 79 of Constantine, died November 8, 2022 at Promedica Nursing Home in Three Rivers. He was born May 28, 1943 in Nappanee, IN a son of Monroe and Katie (Miller) Kemp. Roman attended Constantine Schools. On March 4, 1961, he married Rhoda Bontrager at Riverview Mennonite Church in White Pigeon and later divorced.
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Brandon Lee Shetterly
Nov 6, 2022
Brandon Lee Shetterly, 19, of Constantine, passed away from injuries sustained in an automobile accident on November 6, 2022. Brandon was born in Sturgis on November 10, 2002, a son of Gregory and Paula (Trine) Shetterly. He attended Constantine Schools and graduated from Michigan Youth Challenge Academy in Battle Creek in 2019. Brandon enjoyed hunting, fishing, playing hockey, water...
Dorothy L Hassinger
Nov 6, 2022
Dorothy L. Hassinger Age 82 Constantine died November 6, 2022 at her home. She was born August 1, 1940 in South Bend, a daughter of Leslie and Mamie ( Middleton) Arbogast. Dorothy graduated from White Pigeon High School in 1958. On June 29, 1963 she married Roscoe Hassinger at Messiah Lutheran Church in Constantine. Dorothy was a member of...
Thelma L Dawe
Nov 5, 2022
Thelma (Danberry) Dawe Age 92 of Constantine Died November 5, 2022 at Promedica Nursing Home in Three Rivers. She was born September 22, 1930, in Union City, a daughter of Stewart and Susie (Irwin) Danberry. In 1946 she married Harold Reed, they were later divorced. In 1950 she married John Clark. He preceded her in 1956. On November 6,...
Berne R. Heign
Oct 31, 2022
Berne Rowe Heign, age 85 of Sturgis, passed away Monday, October 31, 2022 at Thurston Woods Village in Sturgis. He was born February 13, 1937 in Elkhart, IN, a son of Don and Frances (Rowe) Heign. Berne was baptized April 17, 1938 and then confirmed on Palm Sunday 1951 at Trinity Lutheran Church in Elkhart. He graduated from...
Tammy L. Smith
Oct 25, 2022
Tammy Louise Smith, age 56 of Jones, passed away Tuesday, October 25, 2022 at her home. She was born September 19, 1966 in Three Rivers, a daughter of Brady and Harriett (Everman) Chaffee, Sr. Tammy graduated from Constantine High School in 1985. On June 15, 1991 she married Tommy Smith at the Hallelujah Center in White Pigeon. Tammy previously...
Roman Leroy Miller
Oct 25, 2022
Roman Leroy Miller Age 61 Bronson, MI Died October 25, 2022 at his home. He was born July 25, 1961 in Three Rivers a son of Roman K. and Rhoda (Bontrager) Miller. Roman attended Constantine Schools. On August 2, 1996 he married Laura Ditmer in Bronson, MI. Roman worked at the Citgo Gas Station in Bronson where he was...
