Obituary Listing

Jun 27, 2021

Sheila Mahalko, 52 of Goshen, passed away June 27, 2021 at her home. She was born in Kalamazoo, MI on September 24, 1968, a daughter of Bernie and Janice (Reitenour) Cowgill.

Sheila graduated from Wayne High School in Nebraska and went on to earn her Bachelor's Degree from Mid-America Nazarene University in Olathe, KS. She then went...

Jun 25, 2021

Mary Ruth Bronstetter, 95 of Constantine, passed away June 25, 2021 at her daughter's home. Mary was born in Florence Township on January 16, 1926, a daughter of Leslie and Edna (Wright) Featherstone.

Mary attended the Masterman's school house on the corner of Featherstone and Lutz Roads. On August 15, 1943, she married Alfred Bronstetter in Centreville;...

Jun 25, 2021

Cathy Sue Miller, 67 of Sturgis, went to be with the Lord on June 25, 2021 at her home. Cathy was born in Sturgis on May 13, 1954, a daughter of F. Keith and Doris (Knauss) Borgert. She attended Nottawa and Centreville Public Schools, graduating in 1972. After high school, Cathy received her Associate's Degree from Glen Oaks Community...

Jun 10, 2021

Steven W. Arnold, 69 of Zionsville, IN, passed away June 10, 2021. Steve was born in Three Rivers, MI on July 25, 1951, a son of James and Carol (Lepke) Arnold. He graduated from Constantine High School in 1969. After high school, he received his Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering from Tri-State University. Steve was an engineer for Verizon/GTE,...

Jun 8, 2021

Carl G. Hull, Jr., 74 of Centreville, passed away at Ascension Borgess Hospital in Kalamazoo on June 8, 2021. Carl was born in Pennsylvania on September 28, 1946, a son of Carl and Helene (Zygar) Hull, Sr. He attended schools in Elkhart, later receiving his GED from Three Rivers Public Schools. On June 23, 1965, he married Ellen Clark...

Jun 6, 2021

Gary Lee Hart, 57 of Knox, IN, passed away June 6, 2021 at Northwest Health of LaPorte, IN. Gary was born in Three Rivers, MI on July 14, 1963, a son of Floyd and Bette (Schooner) Hart. He graduated from Three Rivers High School and went on to serve in the Army National Guard. He enjoyed fishing, playing hunting...

Jun 4, 2021

Charles E. Peasley, Jr., 68 of Bristol, passed away Friday, June 4, 2021 at Elkhart General Hospital in Elkhart, IN. He was born in Elkhart on October 30, 1952, a son of Charles and Patricia (Parks) Peasley, Sr. Chuck graduated from Constantine High School. He was currently employed by Jayco, and previously by Carrera Designs doing paint and body...

Jun 3, 2021

Gayle L. Holtz, 69 of Centreville, passed away June 3, 2021 at her home. Gayle was born in Joliet, IL on October 31, 1951, a daughter of Elmer and Dolores "Sally" Bright. She graduated from Three Rivers Schools. Gayle worked for IAC (Leer) in Mendon before retiring after 30+ years of service. In 1993, she married Donald Holtz at...

Jun 3, 2021

Niccole M. Nathan, 40 of Vandalia, passed away from a long-term illness June 3, 2021 at Cass County Medical Care Facility. Niccole was born in Niles on November 8, 1980. She attended Constantine High School, graduating in 1999. She then went on to study Accounting at Western Michigan University. Niccole previously worked as a teller for the First National...

May 25, 2021

Esther Leota Furey, 87 of Three Rivers, passed away May 25, 2021 at her home.Esther was born in Salem, IL on January 20, 1934, a daughter of Vernie and Ada (Wooley) Jones. She attended schools in Salem, IL, and later obtained her GED from Three Rivers High School before attending courses at Glen Oaks Community College. In 1951, she married...

May 20, 2021

Debra A. Thomas, 65 of White Pigeon, passed away at her home on May 20, 2021. She was born in Sparta, WI on June 13, 1955, a daughter of Spencer and Patricia Tronis. On July 11, 2011, she married her lifetime partner, James D. Thomas, in Constantine. Debra most loved spending time with her family.

She is...

May 19, 2021

Sharon Lou Griffin-Connelly, 70 of Constantine, passed away peacefully at home on May 19, 2021. She is forever in our hearts and her legacy of love will live forever in all of us.

Sharon was born on October 15, 1950 in Detroit, MI, the first born to Gerald and Pamela (Anderson) Griffin. She graduated from Wayne Memorial...

May 12, 2021

Delton Hershberger, 66 of Centreville, passed away on May 12, 2021 at his home. He was born in Elkhart on November 3, 1954, a son of Herman and Maryellen (Shipman) Hershberger. He graduated from High School in South Bend and went on to serve in the U.S. Army and National Guard. Delton was a jack of alll trades, and...

May 8, 2021

Katherine "Kathy" D. Alexander, 61 of Centreville, passed away on May 8, 2021 at home surrounded by her loving family.

Kathy was born in Kalamazoo on August 29, 1959, a daughter of Robert and Bertha (Baird) Jeffries. She graduated from Mendon High School in 1977. On September 18, 1977, she married Michael Alexander. Kathy retired from IAC...

May 4, 2021

Randy W. Caruthers, 49 of Sturgis, passed away May 4, 2021 after sustaining injuries from an automobile accident. Randy was born in Three Rivers on April 1, 1972, a son of Herschel and Frances (Hodge) Caruthers. Randy attended Constantine and Dowagiac Schools and previously worked for Barletta Boats in Bristol. He enjoyed gardening, collecting old things, antiquing, and especially...

Apr 25, 2021

Irene Betty Imel, 88 of Centreville, passed away April 25, 2021. She was born in Three Rivers, Michigan on March 18, 1933, the daughter of Fred and Bertha Grunert. She worked as a pin setter at Norberg Bowling Alley in her early teens. She also worked at Continental Can Company and Owens Illinois for many years. She is survived...

Apr 15, 2021

Raymond Edward Sanders, Jr., 67, passed away April 15, 2021 at his home.  Raymond was born in Sturgis on October 6, 1953, a son of Raymond Edward and Betty Rose (Courtney) Sanders, Sr.  He graduated from Schoolcraft High School in 1972.  On September 9, 1989, he married Sandi McWatters in White Pigeon. Raymond worked for Simplex Paper Mill in Constantine,...

Apr 15, 2021

Bruce D. Emmons, 62 of Three Rivers, passed away April 15, 2021 at Three Rivers Health Hospital. Bruce was born in Marshall on March 30, 1959, a son of Norman and Sandra (Davis) Emmons. He graduated from Maple Valley High School in Nashville, MI, and went on to earn his mechanic's certificate. Bruce worked as a mechanic. He also...

Apr 14, 2021

Elissa A. Andrews, 61 of Sturgis, passed away April 14, 2021 in Sturgis. Elissa was born in Sturgis on August 29, 1959 to Mary Ellen McKercher. She spent most of her life in the Sturigs area, with the exception of her time in Billings, MT and Salt Lake City, UT.

Elissa graduated from Burr Oak High School...

Apr 10, 2021

Carolyn L. Ball, 79 of Centreville, passed away April 10, 2021 at Borgess Hospital in Kalamazoo.

Carolyn was born in Detroit on May 27, 1941, a daughter of John and Mae (Manisto) Ball. She graduated from High School in Detroit and went on to study nurse's aid training and chaplaincy. She worked as a nurse's aid in...