Obituary Listing

Oct 14, 2018

Lodema "Vonnie" Sobie, 76, formerly of Constantine, passed away Sunday, October 14, 2018 at Fairview Nursing Home in Centreville.  She was born in Tulsa, OK on July 29, 1942 a daughter of Norville and Ella Lodema (Bucklin) Rust.

Lodema graduated from Hillsdale Adult Education in the 1970's. In 1959, she married Donald Inmon; they were later divorced....

Oct 9, 2018

Scott A. Witek, 62, of Constantine, passed away October 9, 2018 in Constantine. He was born in Three Rivers on May 8, 1956, a son of Anthony and Joyce (Thornton) Witek. Scott graduated from Constantine in 1974. He formerly worked for Auto Cam in Dowagiac. He was previously married to Sharon Jacobs; they were later divorced. Scott loved going...

Oct 7, 2018

Donna Marie Kirby, 56, of Sturgis, Michigan, died at her home on Sunday, October 7, 2018. The passing of our Donna is something that our family will get through, but never get over. Donna was born on July 20, 1962 at the old Sturgis Memorial Hospital. She was the firstborn child of James and Mary Kirby, Sturgis, Michigan.

Oct 2, 2018

Diana Scott, 36, Constantine, passed away Tuesday, October 2, 2018.  Diana was born in Amarillo, TX on October 28, 1981, daughter of Ethan Anderson and Deborah Holland.  She graduated from Three Rivers High School in 2001.

On June 26, 2004, she married Anthony Scott.  She worked for many years at Clayton Homes in Middlebury.  Diana was a...

Sep 24, 2018

Charles LaVerne McClain, Age 94 Constantine

passed away Monday, September 24th, at Heartland Health Care Center, Three Rivers.

Charles was born in Osceola, IN on November 1, 1923, a son of William Stewart and Edna Mae (Simpson) McClain. He graduated from Middlebury High School in 1941. Charles served in the US Army and the Merchant...

Sep 23, 2018

Elsie M. Ludwig, 84, of Jones, passed away Sunday, September 23, 2018 at Borgess Medical Center. Elsie was born in Pittsburgh, PA on February 10, 1934, a daughter of Mabel (Quake)and Jesse Arnold.  She attended school in Three Rivers.  On August 26, 1950, she married Orson "Bud" Ludwig in Three Rivers; he preceded her in death on May 28,...

Sep 22, 2018

Gerry L. Duncan, 65, of Constantine, passed away Saturday, September 22, 2018 at Borgess Medical Center. He was born in Warsaw, IN on March 19, 1953, a son of Bernard and Phyllis (Wuthrich) Duncan.

Gerry went to Three Rivers Schools, graduating in 1970. On August 28, 1971, he married Denise Clarkson in Centreville.

Gerry worked...

Sep 11, 2018

Bradford Thomas Bambrick, Sr., age 62, of Constantine, passed away September 11, 2018 while surrounded by his beloved family.  He was born in Chicago on August 21, 1956, a son of William and Lavern (Zintak) Bambrick, Jr.  He graduated from Hubbard High School in Chicago.  Bradford retired from Interstate Manufacturing in Mottville in 2009. He was an avid White...

Sep 6, 2018

Robert L. Brooks, 65, of Constantine, MI and Port Orange, FL, passed away September 6, 2018 in Luther, MI, surrounded by his family and friends.

He was born in Three Rivers, MI on November 28, 1952, a son of Arland Metzger and Elizabeth "Betty" Brooks and was later adopted by his grandparents Ila and Edwin Brooks.  Bob...

Sep 5, 2018

Steven D. Quake, 63, Centreville, passed away Wednesday, September 5th, 2018 at Three Rivers Health Hospital. He was born in Three Rivers on June 21, 1955, a son of Virginia (Clark) and William Quake. He graduated from Centreville High School in 1973 and later received his Associate's Degree from Glen Oaks Community College.

On August 12, 1977,...

Sep 5, 2018

Larry Dell Keiser, 73, of Constantine and previously of Battle Creek, passed away Wednesday, September 5th, at his home.

Larry was born in Battle Creek, MI on August 24, 1945, a son of the late Donna (Sharpsteen) and Forrest Keiser. He graduated from Muskegon High School in 1963 and later received his Associates Degree in Early Childhood...

Sep 5, 2018

Caroline L. Hanson, 95, of Hoschton, GA and formerly of Centreville, passed away September 5, 2018 at Bell Minor Home in Gainesville, GA. Caroline was born in Chicago, IL on August 12, 1923, a daughter of the late Paul and Thelma (Austedt) VanBriggle. She graduated from Austin High School in Chicago in 1940 1/2.

On June 2,...

Sep 1, 2018

Zelma Ruth (Jackson) Merritt   Age 85 Constantine,MI

Died September 1, 2018 at her home. She was born July 5, 1933 in White Pigeon Township to George and Eunice (Strong) Jackson. Zelma attended Scott High School IN, graduating in 1952. On May 25, 1952 she married Ernie Merritt in LaGrange, IN. He preceded her in death September 8,...

Aug 21, 2018

Gail Ellen Conner, 74, of Constantine, MI, passed away Tuesday, August 21st, at her home surrounded by her family.

Gail was born in Chicago, IL on September 16, 1943, a daughter of the late June (Howard) Ledbetter and Virgil Katt. She attended schools in northern Michigan, later obtaining her GED. Gail worked as a Nurses Aide at...

Aug 16, 2018

Raymond N. Hahn, 81

Vandalia, MI

passed away Thursday, August 16th, at Heartland Health Care Center in Three Rivers. He was born in Stoystown, PA on September 5, 1936, a son of Raymond and Violet (Adams) Hahn. Ray graduated from Constantine High School in 1955. On November 27, 1955 he married Sophie Wojcik in Union,...

Jul 28, 2018

Dorothy A. Arnold Sult, 102 of Constantine, passed away July 28, 2018 at her home. She was born in Nappanee, IN on May 25, 1916, a daughter of Grover and Estella (Sechrist) Wyman. Dorothy attended schools in Nappannee. On August 10, 1932, she married Stanley Arnold. He preceded her in death on May 4, 1988. She later married Walter Sult...

Jul 27, 2018

Michael James Hart Age 31 Centreville Passed away July 27, 2018 at his home following a long battle with Multiple Sclerosis. He was born October 11, 1986 in Peru, Indiana, a son of Brian and Lynda (Kinsman) Hart. He graduated from Lakeland High School in 2005 and received his Bachelors degree in Social work from Spring Arbor University. Mike was...

Jul 21, 2018

John C. Hackler I Age 75 Constantine Died July 21, 2018 at his home. He was born January 31, 1943 in Three Rivers a son of Horace and Elsie (Blain) Hackler. John graduated from Three Rivers High School in 1961. On October 3, 1963 he married Shirley Stafford in Constantine. She preceded him in death February 2, 2016. He retired...

Jul 20, 2018

Michael Jay Schroeder, 48 Constantine, MI died July 20, 2018, at his home. He was born October 02, 1969 in Sturgis a son of Harold and Marjorie (Oxender) Schroeder. Mike graduated from Sturgis High School. Mike was employed as a machinist at Multi Plex Corp in Howe, IN. He enjoyed riding his motorcycle, kayaking and traveling with his friends. Surviving...

Jul 13, 2018

Janet Ellen Heign, age 80 of Constantine, passed away July 13, 2018 at her home. She was born July 26, 1937 in Constantine, a daughter of Leroy and Winifred Knisley. On April 17, 1938 she was baptized, and then confirmed on Palm Sunday 1951 at Messiah Lutheran Church, Constantine. Janet graduated from Constantine High School in 1955. On March 18,...