Obituary Listing

Jan 23, 2021

Scot Lee Allabach, 60 of Nottawa, passed away January 23, 2021 at the Laurels of Galesburg. Scott was born on March 22, 1960 in Sturgis, a son of Graydon and Daisy (DuVall) Allabach. He attended Centreville and White Pigeon Schools, later receiving his GED.

In 1977, he married Kathy Hahn in LaGrange; they were later divorced. In...

Jan 22, 2021

Brent Matthew Morris, 61 of Three Rivers, passed away suddenly January 22, 2021 at his home. He was born in Three Rivers on February 25, 1959, a son of Richard Morris and Carol (Cottingham) Stumpf. Brent attended Three Rivers schools. He enjoyed going hunting and fishing, and had a passion for the great outdoors.

Surviving Brent are...

Jan 15, 2021

Robert F. Bowling, age 73, of Constantine, passed away Friday, January 15th, at his home. He was born in Harlan, KY on Oct. 7, 1947, a son of James and Lena (Bonner) Bowling. Bob graduated from Campbellsville High School in KY. He served in the U.S. Air Force during the Vietnam War. Bob was the owner and operator of...

Jan 11, 2021

Dr. Charles R. (Chuck, Doc, Ziggy) Zimont passed peacefully on to glory, pre-dawn on January 11, 2021, at home with his loving wife of 66 years, Joey, by his side.

Born December 22, 1932, in Berwyn Illinois, to Raymond D. and Mary (Soper) Zimont, he dedicated his entire life to learning and taking care of people in...

Jan 8, 2021

Larry F. Shingledecker, Sr., 67 of Centreville, passed away January 8, 2021 at the Bayfront Health Hospital in Brooksville, FL. Larry was born in Three Rivers on May 18, 1953, a son of Forrest "Bud" and Eleanor (Waltz) Shingledecker, Jr. He graduated from Sturgis Schools. On July 7, 1973, he married Teresa Juday.

Larry worked for the...

Jan 7, 2021

Omer L. Sheteron, Sr., 88 of Constantine, passed away January 7, 2021 at Heartland Health Care Center in Three Rivers. Omer was born in Indiana on January 30, 1932, a son of Joseph and Minnie (Hunsberger) Sheteron. He attended Constantine Schools. In 1953, he married Mary F. Salter; she preceded him in death in 1984.

Omer worked...

Jan 3, 2021

William E. Schave, 69 of White Pigeon, Michigan, passed away January 3, 2021 at Three Rivers Health Hospital.  William was born in Postville, IA on January 11, 1951, a son of Glen and Dorothy (Livingood) Schave. He graduated from Postville High School in 1971 and went on to work for various dairy producers as well as being a professional...

Dec 25, 2020

Frederick J "Freddie" Herrick Jr. Age 40 of Constantine

passed away December 25, 2020 at Spectrum Butterworth Hospital in Grand Rapids, MI. He was born July 4, 1980 in Saginaw, MI a son of Frederick and Joan (Emmons) Herrick Sr.

Freddie graduated from Constantine High School in 1999. He was a self employed tile setter...

Dec 24, 2020

Willard J Sutton, 72 of White Pigeon, died December 24, 2020 at his home. He was born October 20, 1948 in Constantine, a son of Willard and Julia (Young) Sutton. Willard graduated from Constantine High School in 1966 and furthered his education in the tool & die industry. On February 14, 1986 he married Betty Mae Brown in Constantine....

Dec 23, 2020

Bobby Hodge age 71

Died December 23, 2020 at Ascension Borgess Hospital in Kalamazoo. He was born March 16, 1949 in Holland, Missouri, a son of James and Maidress (Hardin) Hodge. Bobby graduated from Dowagiac High School and attended the Seminary to become a minister.

He served as minister for the Pentacostal Church of God...

Dec 21, 2020

Martin (Marty) Gubecka

October 9, 1963 - Dec 21, 2020

Left us suddenly of a pulmonary embolism causing a full arrest of his heart. Leave it to our Marty to steal the show from a historic celestial event, he would get a good chuckle at that. He was born in Pancevo, Serbia (Former Yugoslavia). His...

Dec 20, 2020

Anthony Thomas Grasso, 59 of Constantine, MI, passed away December 20, 2020 at his home. He was born in Elmhurst, IL on December 19, 1961, a son of Olindo and Pearl (Georgiou) Grasso. He graduated from Willowbrook Community High School in Villa Park, IL in 1980, where he was member of the cross country team. After high school, he...

Dec 18, 2020

Michael C. Aikin, 67, Constantine, died December 18, 2020 at the Elkhart General Hospital. He was born on September 18, 1953 in Glendale, Arizona, a son of LaVern and Patricia (Geary) Aikin. Mike attended Constantine Schools and was a member of the US Marine Corps.

In 1974, he married Donna Nelson in Kailua, Hawaii.  Mike retired from...

Dec 8, 2020

Friedrich Johann Henningsen, 86 of Sturgis, passed away Tuesday, December 8, 2020 at Three Rivers Health Hospital. Fred was born in Jackson on March 24, 1934, a son of Heinrich and Frida (Jurgensen) Henningsen. He graduated from Jackson High School in 1951. Fred earned his Bachelor's and Master's Degrees from Michigan State University in 1956 and 1959, respectively, studying...

Dec 6, 2020

Nicolas Cruz Trevino, 35 of Hartford, passed away December 6, 2020 at Spectrum Health Butterworth Hospital in Grand Rapids.  Nicolas was born in Weslaco, TX on May 18, 1985, a son of Gilberto and Ramona (Cruz) Trevino.

Nicolas worked in the agriculture manufacturing business, and previously was a manager at Bell's Brewery for 9 years.  He loved...

Dec 3, 2020

Raymond J. Young, 91 of Constantine, passed away December 3, 2020 at Bowman Place in Three Rivers. Ray was born in Constantine on September 12, 1929, a son of Charles and Pansy (Roberts) Young. He graduated from Constantine High School in 1947 and went on to serve in the U.S. Army.

On May 1, 1954, he married...

Dec 1, 2020

Stephen E. Walters, 74 of Kalamazoo, passed away December 1, 2020 at Rose Arbor Hospice in Kalamazoo. Steve was born in Three Rivers on December 6, 1945, a son of Earl and LaVonne (Minger) Walters. He graduated from Centreville High School in 1964 and then went on to obtain his Bachelor's degree from Michigan State University in 1968.

Nov 29, 2020

Adelita Cruz Trevino, 39 of Hartford, passed away November 29, 2020 at Ascension Borgess Hospital in Kalamazoo. Adelita was born in Clearmont, FL on November 12, 1981, a daughter of Gilberto and Ramona (Cruz) Trevino. She received her Medical Assistant's degree from Lake Michigan College. Adelita was a social worker for Telemon Corporation, and also previously worked for Intercare...

Nov 26, 2020

Mary Mable (Teadt) Kirby, 78, of Sturgis, Michigan died at Rose Arbor Hospice, Kalamazoo, on Thursday, November 26, 2020. Mary was born in Sturgis, Michigan to Alfred and Ruth (Walters) Teadt on May 2, 1942. They preceded her in death. She attended Hiberly Country School, and then transferred to Centreville High School, from which she graduated in 1960.

Nov 20, 2020

Tommy Ray Hoyt age 77 of Constantine, died November 20, 2020 at his home. He was born April 8, 1943 in Constantine a son of Daniel and Betty (McMillan) Hoyt. Tommy graduated from Constantine High School in 1961. He served in the United States Army from 1963 to 1970 receiving the rank of Captain. On July 26, 1968 he...