Obituary Listing

Jul 17, 2019

Eric L. Stafford, 37 of Mottville, passed away unexpectedly at his home on July 17, 2019.  He was born in Sturgis on October 16, 1981, a son of Brad Stafford and Lisa (Swart) Finch.  He attended Middlebury schools.  Eric currently worked as a swingman for Coachman RV in Middlebury and previously for Thor Motor Coach.  On June 9, 2019,...

Jul 17, 2019

Denise Lou McNeal, 63 of Gobles, born on January 8, 1956, a daughter of William and Lena Ackley, passed away July 17, 2019 at her home after a long battle with cancer. She was preceded in death by her granddaughter Kiyana McNeal, younger brother Scott Ackley, and parents William and Lena Ackley.

She leaves behind her husband...

Jul 10, 2019

Herman Skelton, Jr., age 84 of Constantine, passed away Wednesday, July 10th, at Heartland Health Care Center, Three Rivers.

Herman was born in Constantine on January 23, 1935, a son of Herman and Sadie (Thorn) Skelton, Sr. He graduated from Constantine High School in 1954 and served in the Army National Guard.

On February 14,...

Jul 8, 2019

Bonnie Sue Filbrandt, 64 of Elkhart, passed away at her home on July 8, 2019.   She was born in Elkhart on June 24, 1955, a daughter of Albert and Georgia (Tolbert) Filbrandt.   Bonnie graduated from Constantine High School in 1973 and went on to receive her Associate's degree from Southwestern Community College.  She worked for Elkhart General Hospital for...

Jul 2, 2019

Vivian I. Cannons, 88 of Marion, MI and formerly Constantine, passed away July 2, 2019 in Marion, MI. She was born in Battle Creek on November 24, 1930, a daughter of Walter and Evelyn (Offman) Mead, Sr. Vivian attended Bronson public schools. In September of 1949, she married Charles E. Vaughn; they were later divorced. On February 27, 1987,...

Jun 27, 2019

Marilyn Adams, 86 of Three Rivers, passed away in Centreville on June 27, 2019 surrounded by her loving family. Marilyn was born in Chicago on March 6, 1933, a daughter of Otto and Genevieve (Panfil) Stumpf. She attended Three Rivers Schools, graduating in 1952.

On May 2, 1953, she married James L. Adams in Three Rivers; he...

Jun 25, 2019

Harry E.  Wells, Jr., 59 of Constantine, passed away June 25, 2019 in Kalamazoo.  Harry was born in Memphis, TN on October 5, 1959, a son of Harry and Edith (Maghee) Wells, Sr. He graduated from Elkhart Central High School in 1978 and then served in the United States Marines until 1982.

On September 18, 1993 he...

Jun 23, 2019

Mary Louise Parsons, 80, of Constantine, passed away Sunday, June 23, 2019 at Three Rivers Hospital. She was born in Jackson, MI on May 14, 1939, a daughter of Earl and Louise (Roddam) Raudman.

Mary attended Jackson public schools, graduating in 1957, and received her teaching degree from Western Michigan University.  On June 20, 1959, she married...

Jun 11, 2019

Gary L. Jenkins     Age 69

Constantine, MI

Passed away Tuesday, June 11, 2019. He was born January 28, 1950 in Shelbyville, IN, a son of Charles and Sarah (Campbell) Jenkins. Gary graduated from Anderson High School in Anderson, IN. He served in the US Navy for 10 years during the Vietnam War. On February 15,...

Jun 8, 2019

Madelyn I. Greensides, 84 of Loves Park, IL,  passed away Saturday June 8, 2019. Born February 6, 1935 in White Pigeon, MI, daughter of Howard and Catherine (Friesner) Huff. She retired from Rock River Distributors. Madelyn was a Member of Lutheran Church of the Good Shepherd.

Survivors include her husband, Richard; children, Linda (Lewis) Schemel, Douglas (JoAnn)...

Jun 1, 2019

L.J. "Chris" Christopherson, age 91 of Centreville, died June 1, 2019 at Fairview Living Center.  He was born on December 25, 1927 in Little Falls, MN, a son of James and Esther (Cherry) Christopherson.  In 1954, Chris married Evelyn Lundberg, and later divorced.  On October 14, 1972, he married Eleanor Waltz Shingledecker in Centreville.

Chris retired from...

May 24, 2019

Raymond E. Monty, 72 of Sturgis, passed away May 24, 2019 in Portage after battling cancer. Ray was born in Detroit on October 5, 1946, a son of Raymond and Irene (Reed) Monty. He graduated from Quincy High School in 1964 and went on to serve in the U.S. Navy for 6 years. After receiving an honorable discharge, he...

May 15, 2019

Gene Autry Reiff, Sr.

of Constantine, MI, passed away Wednesday, May 15th, 2019 at his home surrounded by his loving family. Gene was born in Constantine, MI on April 5, 1933, a son of Rueben and Vera (Luft) Reiff. On September 7, 1951 he married Shirley Eash. She preceded him in death in 1988. Gene later met...

May 8, 2019

Betty Jane Wallace Age 91 of Three Rivers and formerly of Centreville, died May 8, 2019 at her home, She was born November 7, 1927 in Coldwater, MI a daughter of George and Myrtle (Raymond) Carpenter. Betty attended school in Bronson, MI. On January 22, 1945 she married George Wallace in San Diego, CA. He preceded her in death...

May 7, 2019

Tyler Jon Hunter

8-14-1977- 5-7-2019

Tyler Jon Hunter was born on Aug 14, 1977 in Warren, Ohio. Tyler died suddenly the evening of May 7, 2019. He is the son of John and Janell (Davenport) Hunter. He resided at home for the first 12 years of his life with his mom, dad, two brothers and...

Apr 28, 2019

Barbara E. Hamilton, 75, Centreville, passed away in Ann Arbor on April 28, 2019.  Barb was born at home on February 18, 1944, daughter of Ira and Gladys (Oswalt) Motter.  She graduated from Centreville High School in 1961.  On September 6, 1963, she married Jerry Hamilton at the Penn Quaker Church, Cass County; he preceded her in death August...

Apr 23, 2019

Tyler J. Hartzell    Age 20

Aurora, NC, formerly of Constantine

Passed away Tuesday, April 23, 2019 from injuries sustained in a car accident.  He was born December 20, 1998 in Kalamazoo, a son of David and Lisa (Hartzell) Rundman.

Tyler attended Constantine Schools and worked at Dutchman RV and Shasta RV, both in...

Apr 20, 2019

Robert C. King, 90 of Porter Twp., passed away at home on April 20, 2019.  Robert was born in Porter Township, Cass County, on December 21, 1928, a son of Carl and Bernice (Artley) King.  He graduated from Bristol High School in 1949 and went on to serve in the Army during the Korean War.

On December...

Apr 18, 2019

Menno S. Bontrager, 88 yrs., 1 mo., 14 days, passed away April 18, 2019 at the home of his daughter Mary (Joe) Miller in Centreville.  Menno was born on March 4, 1931, a son of Sam N. and Fannie Bontrager. On December 13, 1951, he married Susan Elizabeth (Schlabach) Bontrager; she preceded him in death on June 10, 2003. ...

Apr 15, 2019

Susan J. Kantauskas, 79 of White Pigeon, passed away April 15, 2019 at Ascension Borgess Hospital, Kalamazoo.  She was born in Elkhart on January 13, 1940, a daughter of George and Ruth (Williams) Bale.  She graduated from Elkhart Schools.

Sue previously worked in sales at Coachman Industries of Middlebury, Guardian Components of Middlebury, Bob Sampers Windows, and...