Obituary Listing

Jul 26, 2021

Marie's time on earth, serving the Lord, was completed on July 26, 2021. Her life was filled with many blessings and she happily went to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.

Marie was born to Arthur Louis (Pitchford) and Grace Ida (Lancaster) Storm on December 19, 1929 in Battle Creek, MI. She married Richard Theodore...

Jul 25, 2021

Jimmy Dale Hemenway, 82, went to be with his Lord Sunday, July 25, 2021 at Fairview Nursing Facility in Centreville, MI. He was born to Ralph and Mary (Weatherwax) Hemenway on April 24, 1939.

Jimmy grew up in Three Rivers, MI and attended Three Rivers Schools. On December 19, 1959, he married the love of his life,...

Jul 22, 2021

Jill Marie (Hostetler) Moran Age 54 of Elkhart, died July 22, 2021 at Parkview Medical Center with family at her side. She was born July 26, 1966 in Elkhart a daughter of Victor and Joyce (Howard) Hostetler. Jill graduated from Constantine High School in 1984 and attended Grand Valley State. On July 13, 2013 she married Phillip Moran II...

Jul 22, 2021

Rita J. Reed, 83 of Centreville, passed away July 22, 2021 at Fairview Nursing Home. Rita was born in Indiana on January 12, 1938, a daughter of Floren and Kathryn (Wilson) Reed. She graduated from Burr Oak High School and then attended Kellogg Community College. Rita worked for the Newberg State Hospital as an Aid. She enjoyed sewing and...

Jul 17, 2021

Patrick W. Priest, 76 of Three Rivers, passed away July 17, 2021 at Rose Arbor Hospice in Kalamazoo.  Patrick was born in Midland on April 17, 1945, a son of George and Josephine Priest.    He graduated from Midland High School in 1964 and went on to earn his Bachelor's Degree in Business from Western Michigan University.  Patrick then served...

Jul 12, 2021

Elise Ann Stevens, 80, Ohio City, OH, passed away July 12, 2021 at her son's home in Constantine, MI. She was born on March 3, 1941 in Van Wert, OH, a daughter of William and Bernice (Keltner) Hoeken. She graduated from Van Wert HS in 1959 and studied for one year at the University of Miami at Ohio. On...

Jul 10, 2021

Lawrence "Larry" A. Keckler, passed away July 10, 2021 at his home surrounded by his family. Larry was born in Vicksburg on August 8, 1968, a son of Douglas Salisbury and Rosalind (Stroup) Keckler. He attended Three Rivers Schools. Larry worked as a molder for Birkhold Pattern for 12 years, and then continued at Bierma Brass and Aluminum for...

Jul 8, 2021

Lori Ann McGill, 57 of White Pigeon, died July 8, 2021 at Ascension Borgess Hospital in Kalamazoo. She was born April 12, 1964 in Elkhart, a daughter of Freeman and Carolyn (Poling) Jones. On November 7, 1994 she married David Michael McGill in Kentucky. He preceded her in death December 18, 1996.

Lori worked for several years...

Jul 7, 2021

Dale Thomas Ludwig, 59 of Jones, passed away July 7, 2021 at his home. Dale was born in Three Rivers on September 14, 1961, a son of Orson "Bud" and Elsie (Arnold) Ludwig. He attended Three Rivers Schools. Dale worked as a foreman and group leader for many RV companies, including Timberwolf, Jayco, Pace, and others. He was an...

Jul 7, 2021

Beverly J McCann, age 75 of Niles and formerly of Constantine, died July 7, 2021 at West Woods of Niles. She was born July 3, 1946 a daughter of Robert and Opal (Midaugh) Black. Beverly attended White Pigeon High School and received her GED from Centreville Schools. On December 17, 1966 she married Raymond E. McCann Sr. at the...

Jul 5, 2021

Frederick Arthur Stears, 65, passed away July 5, 2021 at his home. Fred was born in Three Rivers on December 14, 1955, a son of Frederick F. and Betty (Tish) Stears. He graduated from Constantine High School in 1974. On June 5, 1982, he married Gloria Carper in Constantine; they were later divorced. Fred farmed the Stears Family Farm...

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...