Obituary Listing

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,...

Jul 1, 2018

JoAnn (Frays) Groth, 75, of Centreville, Michigan went to be with the Lord on July 1, 2018 at the Fairview Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Centreville near her family and a very loving and caring Fairview staff. JoAnn was born in the Centreville area and lived there her entire life. She held several jobs, including at Transagram, The Sturgis Corporation,...

Jun 28, 2018

Susan Kay Damsgaard, 66, of Centreville, MI, died June 28, 2018, at Adapt Zenith Home, Centreville. She was born July 13, 1951 in Holland, MI, a daughter of Arthur and Ruth (Olds) Damsgaard. Cremation has taken place. Interment of ashes will be in Pilgrim Home Cemeteries in Holland, MI.

Jun 18, 2018

Louise Hassinger, age 99, of Constantine, died June 18, 2018 at Bowman Place in Three Rivers, MI.  She was born July 17, 1918 in Henderson, Kentucky, a daughter of Joseph and Laura Catherine (Gabe) Dickens. Louise moved with her family to South Bend, Indiana and graduated from Central High School in South Bend, IN June of 1937.  (Mary Louise) a.k.a....

Jun 14, 2018

Genola H. Fetterolf, Age 95, of Centreville and Three Rivers, passed away June 14, 2018 at Fairview Living Centre in Centreville. She was born in Owosso, MI on October 25, 1922, a daughter of John and Christena (Rhode) Ritter. On March 19, 1955 she married Glenn Fetterolf in Owosso; he preceded her in death on October 14, 1997. Together they...

Jun 12, 2018

Charles E. Lay, 76, of Constantine, passed away Tuesday, June 12, 2018 at Borgess Medical Center in Kalamazoo from complications of a long-term health problem. He was born on September 12, 1941 in Jasper, AL, a son of Marlin and Gladys (Harris) Lay. On March 27, 1971, he married Rebecca Sweitzer in Elkhart. Charles drove truck for 47 years for...

Jun 11, 2018

Darlene M. Hartzell, 64, of Constantine, passed away June 11, 2018 at Three Rivers Hospital. She was born in Traverse City on October 16, 1953, a daughter of Edward and Deloris (Gaines) Hartzell. Darlene graduated from Constantine High School in 1971. She worked as a waitress at the Harvey House in Constantine for many years, and also previously worked for...

Jun 9, 2018

Michael E. Mallo, 74, Jones, passed away on June 9, 2018 at his daughter's home surrounded by his family. He was born in Constantine on March 13, 1944, a son of Howard and Mildred (Eby) Mallo. Mike attended Constantine Schools, graduating in 1965, and went on to serve in the U.S. National Guard. He worked as a foreman in the...